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Question posted by daryldellis on January 30th, 2016

Connecting Controllers

My Son Was Playing The Slimline Play Station With 2 Controllers But Now They Will Not Pair Any More

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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on January 30th, 2016 12:40 PM
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Try plugging the controllers directly into the console with the USB cable and then pressing the PS button. That should pair them with the console.

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Instruction Manual - Page 5

...; system 42 Before disposing of or transferring the PS3™ system 42 Before requesting service 43 Playing games 26 Game compatibility 26 Playing games 26 Controller settings 27 Saved data for PlayStation®3 format software 27 Saved data for PlayStation® format software 27 Specifications 48 LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY 53 Copyright and trademarks 55 Adjusting...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

...PlayStation®Network services Network Connecting to the Internet Game Playing games Video Playing video Music Playing music Photo Displaying images Settings Adjusting PS3™ system settings Users Selecting users to log in use of the following information available on the system software version...  PlayStation®3 system  DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller  ...
Instruction Manual - Page 15

... controller to set up the Internet connection will be displayed on the TV screen. The screen for setting up the connection. After the settings have been completed, the XMB™ menu ( page 11) will be selected automatically.  For details on entering text, see "Using the on the TV, and then switch the video...
Instruction Manual - Page 22

...; Pairing and assigning controller numbers can connect up to the controller. Press the PS button. The controller number is turned on the system and connect the controller using with the PS3™ system and assign a number to 7 controllers at one time. Pair the controller with the system again if the controller has been used with another PS3™ system, the pairing with...
Instruction Manual - Page 26

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Instruction Manual - Page 27

... then select [Assign Slots] from the screen that is displayed. button. Saved data for PlayStation®3 format software Saved data for the controller during gameplay. The data is displayed under (Game) (Saved Data Utility). Creating internal memory cards 1 Select (Game) (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)), and US then press the button. Hint You can...
Instruction Manual - Page 32

... icon is displayed while the page is required to create an account.  PlayStation®Network service content may vary depending on the region.  You can enjoy communicating with your Friends or download games or videos from (PlayStation®Store). Connecting to the Internet If network settings are already completed, the PS3™ system...
Instruction Manual - Page 33

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Instruction Manual - Page 35

... you have set parental control limitations on parental control settings, visit http://www.us .playstation.com/support. Example: If the parental control level of eight levels. The combination of the parental control levels of a game or video that the lower the number, the tighter the restriction. Other security settings You can set . When playing a DVD with the parental...
Instruction Manual - Page 40

...us .playstation.com/PS3 Hints  Use the latest version of the following methods. 40 You cannot reinstall the system software using a version that is earlier than the system software version that ...either of the update data available on the wireless controller are not active. Refer to storage media. http://www.us .playstation.com/ps3.  The system software included within...
Instruction Manual - Page 43

... PlayStation®3 format software in US standard definition (SD) resolution, only discs recorded in the NTSC Power standard can be played.  If the system is being used to connect to the PS3™ system.  If the video output settings on .  Check that was set in (Security Settings) to change the parental control...
Instruction Manual - Page 46

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Instruction Manual - Page 48

...depending on the system, system software version, or available options, and is... are subject to change without notice. PlayStation®3 system CPU Cell Broadband Engine...; 1 IEEE 802.11 b/g Bluetooth® 2.0 (EDR) Controller Wireless Controller (Bluetooth®) Resolution 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i... may occur upon installation of all connected devices is not otherwise available for...
Instruction Manual - Page 49

... with the HDMI CEC specification is designed to play on devices that are connected to each other through the HDMI connections. This system is not compatible with the BRAVIA™ products in use the remote controls of the PlayStation®3 system is not guaranteed. Blu-ray Disc (BD) PlayStation®3 format BD-ROM BD-ROM BD...
Instruction Manual - Page 50

... standard is connected to the system using an HDMI cable, video or audio cannot be output from video files may be limited or the video may not be output.  When playing discs with content... and may not be played.  When playing PlayStation®3 format software in the system without an adaptor. Some of such discs may not operate properly when played on this system is designed...
Instruction Manual - Page 53

You must visit http://www.us.playstation.com/support or call 1-800-345-7669 to receive a return authorization and... If the product is provided pursuant to its original specifications. OR (2) THE PRODUCT IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY SCEA (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NONLICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT DEVICES, CONTROLLERS, ADAPTORS AND POWER SUPPLY DEVICES). THIS WARRANTY IS...
Safety and Support - Page 4

... compatibility with the PS3™ system, visit http://www.us .playstation.com for authentication, copy protection, account blocking, system, rules, or game management and other purposes. uses DNAS (Dynamic Network Authentication System), a proprietary authentication system, to help protect copyright and security in connecting the PS3™ system to a limited license from Sony Computer...
Safety and Support - Page 14

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Quick Reference Guide - Page 2

...the use and basic hardware operations. • User's Guide (http://manuals.playstation.net/document/) This online document is supplied with the system sold in the UK only) 2 Friends Chatting and exchanging messages Network Connecting to the Internet Game Playing games Video Playing video Music Playing music Photo Displaying images Settings Adjusting PS3™ system settings Users Selecting...
Quick Reference Guide - Page 21

... (PS)* * If the amount of the Wireless Controller for at least 2 seconds, and then select "Assign Slots" from a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) or a Memory Card is large, the system...card as shown below. Game Playing games Step 2: Assign a slot 1 Select (Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)) under the Home Menu, and then press the button. (Game) in 2 Connect the Memory Card Adaptor to...

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