Sony PlayStation 3 (Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Limited Edition... Instruction Manual

PlayStation®3
Custom Theme Guidelines
Version 2.00
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Table of Contents
1Overview............................................................................................................................................. 4
Scope of the Customization .................................................................................................................4
Creation of a Theme File......................................................................................................................4
Distribution and Installation of Theme Files.........................................................................................4
2Data Specifications............................................................................................................................ 5
Background Image...............................................................................................................................5
Theme Color.........................................................................................................................................6
Font ......................................................................................................................................................6
Icons and Default Icons........................................................................................................................7
Pointer................................................................................................................................................11
Frame of the Notification Window......................................................................................................12
Theme Information.............................................................................................................................12
3Distribution of Theme Files ............................................................................................................ 15
Guidelines for Creating Theme Files..................................................................................................15
MIME-Type and Extension.................................................................................................................15

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1Overview
The custom theme function of the PlayStation®3 enables elements of the system software –such as the
background and icons, to be changed by the user.
This document explains the elements that can be customized using the custom theme function, data
specifications for each element, and how to create a theme file.
Scope of the Customization
The following elements can be customized using the custom theme function.
Background image
Theme color (select from the colors provided by the system)
Font (select from the fonts provided by the system)
Icons (exceptions apply)
Default icons
Pointer
Frame of the notification window
It is also possible to customize some of the above items and use the default settings for the rest.
Creation of a Theme File
A PC tool, p3tcompiler, is provided for creating a theme file, which requires the archiving of data - such as
the background image and icon image, and setting the theme color, font, etc.
Distribution and Installation of Theme Files
A theme file can be provided as an item, to be acquired for free or at a cost, at the PlayStation®Store.
Moreover, it is also possible to distribute a theme file from a generic web page. The user can download it
from a web browser of the PlayStation®3 and directly install it, or download it using a PC and install it via
a recording media such as the Memory Stick™.

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2Data Specifications
This chapter explains data specifications for each data to be included in a theme file.
Background Image
The background image to be rendered for the overall system software screen can be customized. One
theme file can contain at most, 24 background images.
When there are multiple background images in one theme file, a switch will be made to an image (selected
at random) upon startup of the PlayStation®3 by default, that is different from the one that was displayed
for the previous startup. By specifying an option upon creating a theme file, it is also possible to
automatically switch the background images according to the date/time set to PlayStation®3.
Image Size
For each background image, prepare two image files –one for an HD resolution and the other for an SD
resolution. The respective image sizes are as follows.
For HD resolution: 1920x1080 (JPEG format)
For SD resolution: 640x480 (JPEG format)
Image Format
JPEG
Note
Image data, such as for the background image (in the JPEG format), is stored in a theme file after being
converted into a unique format. There will be no image deterioration resulting from this conversion.
Notes
The maximum size of an image file (JPEG format) that can be applied as a custom theme is 2MB.
When using a JPEG format image, please make sure to use the normal JPEG format (not progressive JPEG,
for example).
Notes on Image Design
When creating the background image, please note the following points.
To ensure the readability of characters, do not make the background image too bright.
To ensure the visibility of the UI, do not place visually complex objects - such as logos - near sections
where the system menu (displayed when the PS button is pressed during application execution) and
the information board are displayed.

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Theme Color
The color of the system software screen can be customized. The customized color will be used for the
following scenes:
Color of the background graphics when the background image is not applied
Color of the Options menu
Select one of the following theme colors provided by the system.
Figure 1 Theme Colors Provided by the System
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3
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5
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9
10
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Font
The font of character strings to be displayed on the system software screen can be customized.
Select one of the following fonts provided by the system.
Standard
Maru Gothic
Pop

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Icons and Default Icons
Of the icons that are displayed on the system software screen, the following can be customized.
First Layer (Category Icon)
Second Layer
Third Layer
Friends
Block List
Add a Friend
Players Met
Start New Chat
Chat Room
Chat Room (Text Only)
Message Box
Received
Sent
Create Message
Account Management
Network
Online Instruction Manuals
Remote Play
Internet Search
Internet Browser
Download Management
Game
Game Data Utility
PS Vita System Application Utility
Memory Card Utility (PS/PS2)
Create New
Internal Memory Card
Save Data Utility (minis)
Saved Data Utility (PS3™)
Trophy Collection
Video
Video Editor & Uploader
(Default icon of the video folder)
(Default icon of the video files)
Music
(Icon shown during playback)
(Default icon of the music folder)
(Default icon of the music files)

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First Layer (Category Icon)
Second Layer
Third Layer
Photo
(Default icon of the photo folder)
(Default icon of the photo file)
(Icons Used in Multiple
Categories)
Search for Media Servers
Playlists
Create New
Playlist
Memory Stick™
SD Memory Card
Compact Flash®
USB Device
PSP™(PlayStation®Portable)
PSP™(PlayStation®Portable)
(Memory Stick™)
Digital Camera
ATRAC Audio Device*
Settings
System Update
Game Settings
Video Settings
Music Settings
Chat Settings
System Settings
Theme Settings
Date and Time Settings
Power Save Settings
Accessory Settings
Printer Settings
Display Settings
Sound Settings
Security Settings
Remote Play Settings
Network Settings
(General settings
icon)
Users
Turn Off System
Create New User

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First Layer (Category Icon)
Second Layer
Third Layer
TV
(Default icon for the horizontal
row)
(Default icon for the vertical column)
Figure 2 Icons
Icons of the first layer
(category icons)
Icons of the second layer
A default icon will be applied for rendering an icon for which an icon image has not been defined. A
default icon will also be used when more icons are added to those that can be customized given a system
update of the PlayStation®3 after a theme has been created.
Prepare two types of default icons –one for the first layer (category icons) and one for the second and
third layers.
Image Size
128x128
However, note that image size for the default icons of the photo file and photo folder are 170x128, and the
image size for the default icons of the video file and video folder are 228x128.
Image Format
PNG 32-bit format (alpha channel is enabled)
Notes on Icon Design
With the use of the function for setting the wallpaper, the user is able to set any image to the background.
To ensure that the icons remain visible regardless of the background, prevent using an icon of one solid
color. Use gradations and outlines in your icon design.
Note that when using the icon designs provided by the system, you cannot change their shape or
meaning.

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Figure 3 Example of an Icon Design
Colored-in with one
solid color
Disappears on top of a
background with the
same color
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OK
OK
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