The recovery menu is a special menu that allows you to run a variety of diagnostic and software repair tools.
*** Important - You will need to hook up your PS3 controller via usb cable to the system ***
How to access the Recovery Menu
With the PS3 off (red light), hold the power button
(Beep)......(Beep).........(Beep) < let go (The ps3 would of powered on then off)
hold down the power button again
(Beep)......(Beep).........(Beep, Beep) <- let go.
Recovery Menu Options
1. Restart System:
Restarts the PLAYSTATION®3 System.
2. Restore Default Settings:
Reset all system settings back to default.
3. Restore File System:
Checks for corrupt/missing system files.
4. Rebuild Database:
Rebuilds the OS for the PLAYSTATION®3.
5. Restore PS3 System:
Fresh restore; Deletes everything and starts from Scratch.
6. System Update:
Update the PLAYSTATION®3 System