The controller won't sync with the PS3 system, even when I plug the USB connector into the USB port on the console. The red lights on top of the controller are supposed to flash when the controller is synchronizing. However, the lights don't light up at all. I followed the instructions exactly as written, I put three AAA batteries in the controller, and I switched the controller on. Nothing works.

Solution:

1. With the PS3 in Standby mode (Red light on), press and hold the Start button until you hear a single beep, followed by double beeps.
2. Connect the controller using USB cable and press the PS button on the controller.
3. Now, the system restore screen (or whatever they call it) will come up like this

   

4. You have several options here for restoring the system, some will unfortunately wipe up all your data, others will make you lose the file naming.

1. 1. Turn off your PS3 console and disconnect it from the power supply.
      

   2. 2

      Insert the USB cable provided with your console into an open contoller port. The controller ports are found on the left side of the front of the PS3.
      

   3. 3

      Insert the other end of the USB cable into the back of the wireless remote controller that you want to sync with the PS3.
      

   4. 4

      Reconnect the power supply to the PS3 and turn it on. The wireless remote control should sync automatically with your console. If it does not begin automatically, press the "PS" button at the center of your controller. This will begin the process. Once the sync is complete, you can disconnect the USB cable and the controller will communicate with your PS3.