Instructions
Insert the batteries or battery pack into the controller, typically by removing the cover on the back of the remote.
Plug one end of a USB cable into the controller and the other end into an open USB port on the PS3 to charge the batteries. Most manufacturers recommend charging the controller the first time around for at least 12 hours to get the maximum battery life.
Unplug the USB cable. If the remote operates on Bluetooth technology, turn the system on and press the PlayStation button, located in the middle of the controller, to sync it with the system. If it is wireless, plug the wireless dongle into an open USB port, then turn the PlayStation on. The system will automatically detect the controller.