Helpful Guides

Registering a Bluetooth Device

You can register a keyboard or mouse in [Register Bluetooth® Device] under Settings > [Accessory Settings].

  1. Prepare the Bluetooth-compatible keyboard or mouse.
  2. Select [Register Bluetooth® Device] > [Register Keyboard/Mouse]. Up to two keyboard and mouse devices in total can be registered at one time. If you register another keyboard or mouse, information for the currently registered device with the oldest registration date and time will be overwritten.
  3. Select [Start Scanning]. The PS3 system displays a list of Bluetooth devices within range of the system.
  4. Select the device that you want to register. When registering a keyboard, you must enter a pass key to complete the device registration (pairing). The PS3 system randomly generates the pass key. When registering a mouse, you do not need to enter a pass key.

For detailed usage instructions for the Bluetooth-compatible keyboard or mouse, refer to the instructions supplied with the device.

Clearing the text entry field

When using a keyboard, you can clear the entire text entry field at once.

With the cursor placed in the field, press the Square button and the L1 button at the same time to delete all the entered text.

Hint:

  • If you are using an external keyboard, press the [Shift] + [Backspace] keys at the same time.

    Safeguards with Playstation

    PlayStation is committed to ensuring you have the best, and safest, possible experience with the range of products on offer.

    The world of PlayStation is designed to let you concentrate on the serious business of having fun, knowing that there are features in place designed to inform and protect the whole family.

    Some of the key features to be aware of include:

    Pan-European Game Information (PEGI)  
    The PEGI rating system was established in 2003 to help European parents make informed decisions on buying interactive games. Designed to ensure that minors are not exposed to games that are unsuitable for their particular age group, the system is fully supported by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, as well as by publishers and developers of interactive games throughout Europe.

    All PlayStation games carry a PEGI age rating or such other rating system that may be prescribed by law, as well as additional descriptors to advise on specific content within individual games. For more information on PEGI ratings, visit www.pegi.info. In addition, some countries have their own rating system, such as USK in Germany

    Parental Controls
    PlayStation 2, PSP and PlayStation 3 all have Parental Control Level as a feature. This applies to DVD video content on PS2, UMD and downloaded game and video content on PSP, and Blu-ray Disc game and video content on PS3.
     
    This feature can be used with software that has a preset parental control level based on the content. Depending on your set-up, you can set the parental control level to restrict the playback of content with a level that is higher than that set.

    Forums
    Join the Forums at eu.playstation.com to become part of the vibrant online community. We have a team of moderators who regularly review posts and check external links for content that may breach the House Rules.

    Forum members can quickly report content that they have found objectionable to the moderators by clicking on the Post Alert button - this instantly sends an email notification to the moderators so that they can respond as quickly as possible.

    Use the Power save settings

    [Power Save Settings] is an option under Settings.

    To save power, the PS3 system and Wireless controllers can be set to turn off automatically after a certain period of inactivity.

    System Auto-Off

    After 1 / 2 / 3 / 5 Hours: The system turns off after the specified period of inactivity.
    Off: The system is not set to turn off automatically.

    Hint
    The system will not turn off automatically under special conditions such as during gameplay, video playback or slideshow playback. If you want the system to turn off automatically even under these special conditions, select [Turn Off System Automatically Even Under Special Conditions] in the screen that is displayed after enabling the System Auto-Off option.

    Controller Auto-Off

    Off: The controller is not set to turn off automatically.
    On: The controller turns off automatically.

    Hint
    When [Controller Auto-Off] is set to [On], the controller will turn off after 10 minutes of inactivity. If you want to use a controller that is turned off, press the PS button on the controller.

    Report online abuse

    You can submit grief reports directly from your PS3 system.

    You can submit a report on unwelcome or harassing messages received via Friends on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) menu.

    To submit a grief report, select the message under [Friends], press the Triangle button, and then select [Grief Report].