The PLAYSTATION 3 System Update Method

System Update Method
The PLAYSTATION®3 system software update may include security patches, new or revised settings and features and other items, which will change your current operating system. Check the version of your system software and maintain your system to always use the latest system software version.

Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by our company over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in our product documentation. If an update is performed using data from another source or by another method, there is no guarantee of proper operation and Sony Computer Entertainment will not be responsible for repairs or service under warranty.
System software included within this product is subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to http://www.scei.co.jp/ps3-eula。
This update is for customers who own PS3™ systems sold in SCE Asia area, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thai, Singapore, Malaysia. DO NOT update your PS3™ system through this Web site if you own a system purchased in a region other than SCE Asia area, including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thai, Singapore, Malaysia. There is no guarantee of proper operation with other models of the PS3™ system.

You can update the PS3™ system software by any of the following methods.

1. Update using the PS3™ system's System Update feature.
2. Download update data using a PC and save on storage media or a USB Mass Storage device. Copy the update data to the PS3™ system's hard disk and perform the update.
3. Update using update data that is included on a game disc.