Settings

Custom themes

[Theme] has been added as an option under (Settings) > (Theme Settings). You can use this option to customize the XMB™ icons or background design.

You can download themes either from (PLAYSTATION®Store) or from this Web site.

 

 

Select one of the following options from the Theme menu.

 

Install	Install a theme that is saved on storage media onto the hard disk.
Original	Set to the default theme.
Air Paint	Set to the [Air Paint] theme.
(theme name)	Select a theme that is saved on the hard disk.

 

Hint

When a theme file contains more than one background design, the background will change at random.

Downloading sample themes

Using a PC, you can download a sample theme by selecting one of the following links. (Refer to the download instructions.)

 

Downloading using a PC

1. Prepare storage media such as a Memory Stick Duo™ or a USB device.
2. Use a PC to create a folder named "PS3" on the storage media and create a subfolder named "THEME" (must be all uppercase) within that folder.
3. Download the theme.
4. Unzip the file and then save the downloaded theme in the "THEME" subfolder.
   
   
   
   
5. Insert the storage media in the PS3™ system.
   Depending on the PS3™ system in use, a commercially available USB reader/writer may be required.
6. Go to (Settings) > (Theme Settings) > [Theme], and then select [Install].
7. Select the theme file that was saved on the storage media.

After installation has been completed, go to (Settings) > (Theme Settings) > [Theme] again, and then select the theme.

Downloading using a PS3™system

The sample themes are available directly from (PLAYSTATION®Store).
(PLAYSTATION®Network registration required for download.)

1. Download a theme file from (PLAYSTATION®Store). The file will be saved to the hard disk.
2. Go to (Settings) > (Theme Settings) > [Theme] to select the theme file that was saved on the hard disk.
3. Select [Apply].

Creating your own themes

PC software is available that allows you to create your own theme files for use on the PS3™ system. (Commercially available software for creation of the graphical elements is also required.) Select here to download a Zip file containing the application files for the theme tool.

Remote start

[Remote Start] has been added as an option under   (Settings) ＞  (Remote Play Settings).

A PS3™ system that is in standby mode can be turned on automatically when a PSP® system is used for remote play via the Internet.

Preparing to use remote start

To use this feature, you must first perform the following steps:

1. Update the system software of the PSP® system to version 3.72 or later.
2. Complete the network settings on the PS3™ system so that it can connect to the Internet.*
3. Create a PLAYSTATION®Network account.
4. Set to sign in automatically to PLAYSTATION®Network.
5. Set to log in automatically under (Users).

*To use remote start via the Internet, the PS3™ system must be connected to a router.

For details on signing in automatically to PLAYSTATION®Network and logining in automatically under (Users), refer to the user's guide for the PS3™ system.

Enabling remote start

1. Select (Remote Play Settings) from   (Settings) in the home menu.
2. Select [Remote Start] > [On].
3. Select [OK] on the screen that is displayed.
   To use remote play via the Internet, check [Enable Remote Start via the Internet].
4. Turn off the PS3™ system.
   Use the power button on the front of the PS3™ system to turn off the system and set it to standby mode. Do not turn off the main power switch on the back of the system.
5. Perform remote play using a PSP® system.
   To use remote play from a PSP® system, the PSP® system must be registered with the PS3™ system. For details on remote play, refer to the PSP® system's user's guide.

Hint

If remote start is set to [On], the internal fan of the PS3™ system will continue to operate even after the system is turned off.

Remote start via the Internet

You may not be able to use remote play via the Internet depending on the network device in use. If this happens, check the following information.

• You must connect the PS3™ system to a router to use remote start via the Internet.
• If your router supports UPnP, enable the router's UPnP function.
• If your router does not support UPnP, you must set the router's port forwarding feature to allow communication to the PS3™ system from the Internet. The port number that is used for remote play and remote start is TCP: 9293 or
  UDP: 9293. For information on setting up port forwarding, refer to the instructions supplied with the router.
• Port forwarding is a function for forwarding signals that arrive at a specific port (entrance) to another specified port (exit). This is also referred to as "port mapping" or "address conversion".
• If the router's IP address (global IP address) is changed when the PS3™ system is in standby mode, remote start will not be successful.

Hint

Depending on the type of router in use, the PS3™ system may be repeatedly started at fixed intervals if remote start is enabled. If a remote play connection is not established within a certain amount of time after the PS3™ system is started, the system will turn off automatically.

Color, background, and font settings

[Color], [Background] and [Font] have been added as options under   (Settings) > (Theme Settings).

Color

Set the background color of the XMB™ screen.

 

Original	Set to the default background color.
(color swatches)	Set the selected color as the background color.

Background

Set the background used in the theme or the image selected as wallpaper under (Photo) as the background of the XMB™ screen.

If you select [Brightness], the brightness of the XMB™ background will change. By changing the brightness of the background, you can make the XMB™ icons easier to see.

 

Brightness	Change the brightness of the background.
Original	Set to the default theme.
(theme name)	Set to use the background of a theme that has been set under [Theme].
Wallpaper	Set the image that has been selected as wallpaper under (Photo) as the background.

• When a theme file contains more than one background design, the background will change at random.

Font

Set the font type to be used in the XMB™ screen or in messages under (Friends).

 

Original	Use the default font.
Rounded	Use the Rounded font.
Pop	Use the Pop font.

• When the system language of the PS3™ system is set to Korean, simplified Chinese characters or traditional Chinese characters, you cannot adjust settings under [Font].
• When the system language of the PS3™ system is set to Russian, you cannot select the [Pop] font.

Internet Connection Settings

The procedure for setting [Internet Connection Settings] under  (Settings) ＞ (Network Settings) has been changed.

You can now select [Easy] or [Custom] as the first step of the procedure.

 

Easy	Basic settings are automatically set.
Custom	You can set detailed information for the following items: Ethernet Operation Mode IP Address Setting (Automatic, Manual or PPPoE) DNS Setting MTU Proxy Server UPnP

 

Hint

• After [Easy] or [Custom] is selected, the system will detect whether an Ethernet cable is connected. To set for a wireless connection to the Internet, you must first remove the Ethernet cable.
• For details on settings under [Custom], refer to the information provided by your Internet service provider or the instructions supplied with the network device.

 

Game

Vibration function [Controller Settings]

[Vibration Function] has been added as an option under [Controller Settings] in the menu that is displayed by pressing the PS button of the wireless controller.

This feature enables you to turn the vibration function on or off.

• [Reassign the Controller] and [Switch Analog Mode] can now be selected under [Controller Settings].

Notice

This feature is available only when a DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller (sold separately) is connected to the PS3® system. The DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller will be available for purchase in early 2008.

Network

Information board

(Information Board) has been added as a feature under (Network). PlayStation® related news can be displayed on the XMB™ screen. The information board is displayed near the top of the XMB™ screen and displays the latest news headlines.

 

Hints

• To display the news, the PS3™ system must be set to connect to the Internet.
• The position of the Information Board and size of the text cannot be changed.

Displaying detailed news information

If you select (Information Board) from (Network), a list of news items will be displayed.

 

 

Use the up and down buttons to select a headline, and then press the right button to display more details.

 

Hints

• If you press the button at the news headlines screen, the screen for selecting the country or region will be displayed.
  The news that is distributed varies depending on the country or region that is selected.
• When is displayed at the bottom right corner of the news details screen, a link to a Web site is available. If you press the right button, the Internet browser will be started and the Web site will be displayed.
• The design of the information board is subject to change without notice. The design may also vary depending on the country or region.

Setting to not display the information board

Select (Information Board) from (Network), and then press the button. Then select [Do Not Display] from the options menu.

Playback of video content from PLAYSTATION®Store

You can now view video content (as a progressive download) as it is being downloaded from (PLAYSTATION®Store).

 

 

When is displayed on the download screen, playback of the video is possible. If you select , PLAYSTATION®Store will close and the video will begin to play.

 

Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™

[Trend Micro] has been added as an option under (Internet Browser).

This service checks Web sites when the system is connected to the Internet and automatically blocks the display of inappropriate sites.

Trend Micro is offering a free trial for the period of November 8, 2007 to April 30, 2008. After that period, applicable charges will apply.

For details, refer to http://webclassify.trendmicro.com.

 

Friends

Voice/video chat menu

The voice / video chat menu has been changed.

 

 

If you select (Friends) > (Start New Chat), a chat room screen will be displayed. You can perform various operations using the menu that is displayed on the screen.

The following menu options are available when using voice/video chat.

 

Invite a Friend	Create a message to invite a person to join a chat room.
Tools	Display an image from (Photo). Create a message for everyone in a chat session.
View	Adjust settings related to the chat screen display.
Chat Settings	Adjust settings for an audio device or camera.
Leave	Leave (exit) the chat room.

 

Overall

PLAYSTATION®Network category

(PLAYSTATION®Network) has been added as a category in the XMB™ home menu.

 

 

(PLAYSTATION®Store),  (Account Management) and  (Sign Up for PLAYSTATION®Network) have been moved to the newly created (PLAYSTATION®Network) category.

 

Playlists

You can now create playlists to organize content under [Music] and [Photo].

You can select tracks or images saved on your hard disk and arrange them in any order you like to create (and play) playlists.

1. Select (Playlists) under (Music) or (Photo) in the home menu.
2. Select   (Create New Playlist).
   Follow the on-screen instructions to create the playlist.
3. Select the playlist that was created, and then press the button.
4. Select [Edit].
   The content saved on the hard disk is displayed on the left side of the screen, and the playlist items are displayed on the right side of the screen.
5. Select the content that you want to add to the playlist, and then press the button.
   The content is added to the playlist. When the content has been added, press the button to stop editing.

Hints

• You can play the playlist that was created from  (Playlists).
• If you press the button, and then select [Edit] from the options menu, you can edit the playlist at any time.
• You can also select   (Add to Playlist) from the control panel.
• Only content that is on the hard disk can be added to a playlist.

Grouping Content

New grouping options for the [Group Content] feature have been added to the options menu for (Photo) and  (Music). Also, [Group Content] can now be selected under (Video) and (Game).

1. Press the button with an XMB™ category to display the options menu, and then select [Group Content].
2. Press the right button to select one of the following grouping options:

 

Category	Items That Were Added
Photo	By Album
Music	By Release Year, By Track
Video	By Title, By Month, By Album
Game	By Format, By Album