Sony PS3 Safe Mode
If
you choose to perform one of the Safe Mode options, please back up
your data before attempting to enter safe mode (when possible).
Safe
mode is a feature for starting the PS3 system with the "minimum
required functionality" if the system is no longer able to start up
normally due to an action that was taken.
In Safe Mode, you will have the following options:
- Restart System - Ends safe mode and starts up
the
PlayStation 3 normally.
- Restore Default Settings - Performs the same
operations as [Restore Default Settings] on the XMB, and also deletes
PlayStation®Network account information from the system.
- Restore File System - Attempts to repair all
areas
on the hard disk drive where files can be saved. Corrupted data may be
erased if it cannot be recovered.
- Rebuild Database - Deletes messages, playlists,
changes made on [Information] screens, trimming information for pictures
in [Photo], video thumbnails, video playback history and video resume
information.
This operation may take a long time depending on
the type and number of data items.
- Restore PS3 System - IMPORTANT: All data will be
lost by performing this
step.
This will reformat the hard drive on the PlayStation 3, deleting all
data and restoring it to as if it just came out of the box. This is the
same as [Restore PS3 system] on the XMB.
- System Update - Updates the PS3 system software.
This can only be done with an update file already saved on an external
storage media.
To activate Safe Mode, follow these steps:
Step
1: Turn off the PlayStation 3 by holding the
Power button on the front of the unit till the Power light is red.
Step 2:
- Touch and hold the Power button, you will hear the
first beep,
meaning the PlayStation 3 is powering on.
- Continue to hold the Power button and after about 5
seconds, you
will hear a second beep, indicating the video reset.
- Continue to hold the Power button and after about
another 5 seconds
you will hear a third beep and the system will power off (Power light is
red).
Step 3:
- Touch and hold the Power button, you will hear the
first beep, again
for the PlayStation 3 to power on.
- Continue to hold the Power button and after about 5
seconds, you
will hear a second beep for video reset.
- Continue to hold the Power button and after about
another 5 seconds
you will hear a quick double beep. At that point release the Power
button. If you succeeded in activating Safe Mode, you will see a
message on the screen saying, "Connect the controller using a USB cable
and then press the PS button."
4. Connect a USB cable to the controller and the PlayStation 3 and
press the PS button to enter Safe Mode.
5. Then you will see the
Safe Mode menu.
Sony recommends performing the safe mode options in the following
order until one of
the options works for you. If one of the options work, do not continue
onto the other options.
- Restore Default Settings
- Restore File System
- Rebuild Database
- Restore PS3 System
I hope that helps.
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Before
restoring the factory settings on your T-Mobile G1 you'll want to make
sure you've synced your contacts, gmail and calendar to your gmail so
you don't lose any of that information. To do this, press the menu
button > go to settings > Data synchronization > then press
the menu button again and press "Sync now."
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Now
that your contacts and other information is safe. Press the Menu button
> then go to settings > SD card & phone storage.
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From
here, scroll to the bottom of the screen and press Factory data reset.
Then follow the on screen prompts to complete the reset. Once finished,
you're T-Mobile G1 will be restored to the original factory settings.
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