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How to Transfer Music & Video to My PS3 Via CF Cards

CompactFlash cards are small, lightweight and high-volume data storage devices used to transfer information easily between computers with CompactFlash card readers. Two models of Playstation 3 have CompactFlash readers. You can use them to transfer data, like music and video files, to your PS3 just like another computer.

Things You'll Need

Playstation 3 model CECHA01 or CECHE01
CompactFlash card

Instructions

- 1
  Insert the CF card into the card reader on your computer. Select "Open folder to view files."
- 2
  Double click "My Computer" to open another browser window. Navigate to the music or video files you want to transfer to your PS3 and drag them onto the CF card window.
- 3
  Eject the CF card when the files finish copying.
- 4
  Insert the CF card into the CF card slot on the PS3. The slot is located behind a rounded plastic cover to the left of the disc loading slot.
- 5
  Navigate to the "Video" or "Music" tab on the PS3 main menu. Highlight the CompactFlash card from the list.
- 6
  Press the "Triangle" button and select "Display All" from the menu that pops up on the right side of the screen. The PS3 should list the contents of the CF card.
- 7
  Navigate to the video or music file you want to transfer to your PS3, press "Triangle" and select "Copy." The PS3 makes a copy of the file on its hard drive.

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