Turning the ps3™ system on and off – Sony 320 GB Playstation 3 CECH-2501B User Manual

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Turning the PS3™ system on and off

Turning the PS3™ system on and off

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Turning on the system

1

Press the power button.

The power indicator lights up in solid green to indicate that the system is
turned on.

Power indicator:

solid green

Power button

2

Press the PS button on the controller.

After the controller number is assigned, you can use the controller to operate
the system.

PS button

Turning off the system

1

Press the power button.

The power indicator lights up in solid red.

Power indicator:

solid red

Power button

Power indicator status

You can check the power indicator on the PS3™ system to see the
current status of the system.

Solid green

System on

Flashing green

System turning off

Solid red

System off (in standby mode)

Notice

When the power indicator is lit solid green or flashing green, be sure to abide

by the notices below. If you do not, data loss or corruption, or damage to the

system may occur.
 Do not unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet.
 Do not move or change the position of the system.

Hints

 Before using a wireless controller, you must first pair it with the system

( page 22).

 You can also turn the PS3™ system on and off using the PS button on the

wireless controller. If you use the PS button to turn on the system, the controller

number will be assigned at the same time. To turn off the system, press the PS

button for more than one second, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

 You can also turn off the PS3™ system from the XMB™ menu. Select

(Users) (Turn Off System).

 If you will not be using the system for a long period of time, check that the

power indicator is lit solid red, and then unplug the AC power cord from the

electrical outlet.

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