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Basic operations
Turning the PS3™ system on and off
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Using a wireless controller
Press the PS button.
Turning off the system
Press and hold down the PS button for
one second or longer. When the message
"Turn Off the System" is displayed on the
screen, select it, and then press the
button.
Hint
Before using a wireless controller, you must fi rst
pair it with the system (
page 17).
PS button
Using the system button
Power button
Power indicator status
Solid green
System turned on
Flashing green
System turning off
Solid red
System off (in standby mode)
Off
Main power switch off
Turning off the system
Touch the power button for two seconds
or longer.
Notice
Do not use the main power switch on the
system rear to turn off a system that is not in
standby mode (power indicator red), as
doing so may cause data loss or damage to
the system.
1
Touch the power button.
Power indicator
2
Press the PS button of the wireless controller.
A controller number is assigned.
