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Parental controls
Welcome to PlayStation
Quick Start Guide
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Connect to your TV.
Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord into an
electricity supply.
Connect to the Internet.
We recommend use of a LAN cable (sold separately) for a more
stable network connection.
If you prefer to use a wireless connection (Wi-Fi), don't connect a
Rear view
AC IN connector HDMI OUT port
®
You can transfer saved data from your current PlayStation®4 system to your
new PS4™ system. If you intend to do this, we recommend completing the data
transfer during the initial set up process for your new system. If you do it later,
any saved data on the new system will be lost. For guidance on transferring
data and the types of data you can transfer, refer to the User’s Guide.
manuals.playstation.net/gb/04.html
AC power cord
HDMI® cable
To an electricity supply
HDMI input port
LAN cable.
Rear view
LAN port
Type of connection:
Router
LAN cable
(sold separately)
Get the most out of your PS4™ system by connecting to the Internet. You’ll be
able to play games online and connect with Friends.
Internet connected device
such as a modem
To the Internet
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Turn on your TV and set the input to HDMI.
Turn on your PS4™ system by pressing the
(power) button.
The power indicator blinks blue, and then turns white.
Front view
Power button/Power indicator
If your TV does not display a picture when the power indicator turns white, restart
your system. Press the
system, and then turn it on again.
(power) button for at least 7 seconds to turn off your
Connect your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller to
your system using the USB cable, and then press
the
Your controller pairs with your system and turns on.
Front view
• You'll need to pair a controller when you use it for the first time and when you
use your controller on another PS4™ system. If you want to use two or more
controllers, you must pair each controller.
• After you've paired your controller, you can disconnect the USB cable and use
your controller wirelessly.
• It's possible to use up to four controllers at the same time. When you press the
connect is blue, with subsequent controllers glowing red, green, and pink.
(PS) button.
USB port
USB cable
(PS) button, the light bar glows in your assigned colour. The first controller to
USB port
PS button
Make it your own.
You're almost done! Follow the on-screen instructions to set up
an Internet connection, set the date and time, and configure other
settings - then select [Start Now] from the setup screen.
After you set up your Internet connection, a system software
update may automatically download. Future updates will improve
performance and add new features.
Will a child be using your PS4™ system? If so, be sure to read the
"Parental controls" section.
To later change any settings that you skipped, select
function screen.
(Settings) from the
We recommend parents/guardians create a separate account for each
child that will use the PS4™ system, with an accurate date of birth
for each, to help us provide an age-appropriate experience. Parents
and guardians can also use a range of parental controls to tailor the
child’s experience, including preventing or limiting expenditure on
PlayStation™Store and controlling their opportunities to message and
chat, to exchange user-created content – such as images and videos –
and to use the in-built Internet Browser.
For further details on what can be restricted and how to set restrictions,
refer to the User's Guide.
manuals.playstation.net/gb/01.html
You can restrict the use of games that have age limitations by setting
the parental control level according to the following table.
Australia
Player's Age Any 0-14 15-17 15-17
PS4™ Parental
Control Setting
Highest game
age rating
1 3 7 8 9
18 and
New Zealand
Player's Age Any 0-12 13-15 16 and over
PS4™ Parental
Control Setting
Highest game
age rating
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Take a look around
Let's play Share your gaming experience
Sign in to PlayStation™Network
Shutting down
Further information
Up button
Down button
Up button
Down button
Function screen
Access PS4™ system features,
including notifications, your Friends,
and settings.
Home screen
Content area
Access your games and other
content.
Content info screen
The latest information about the
selected content is displayed.
Start the game
Insert a disc. Select the game from the content area to start playing.
No game disc? Check out PlayStation™Store for downloadable games.
See "Sign in to PlayStation™Network".
Front view
Return to the home screen from a game
To return to the home screen without ending a game, press the
button.
To resume playing the game, select it from the content area.
(PS)
End the game
Press and hold the
from the quick menu that appears.
(PS) button, and then select [Close Application]
Eject the disc
Press the
Front view
(eject) button.
Eject button
Connect the mono headset
For in-game voice chat, plug the mono headset into your controller's
stereo headset jack.
Mono headset
Microphone
MIC switch
Stereo headset jack
Clip
Charge your controller
With your PS4™ system either on or in rest mode, connect your
controller using a USB cable. For details on rest mode, read the
"Shutting down" section.
Light bar
USB port
To charge your controller while your system is in rest mode, select an option
other than [Off] in (Settings) > [Power Saving Settings] > [Set Features
Available in Rest Mode] > [Supply Power to USB Ports].
USB cable
To the PS4™ system
PlayStation™Network is an online service that lets you expand your
enjoyment of your PS4™ system. Sign in to download games from
PlayStation™Store, share your gameplay, and use a variety of other
features and services.
Chat Share your gameplay
Download games Connect with Friends
To sign in to PlayStation™Network, you must have an account for
PlayStation™Network. For details on signing in, refer to the User's
Guide.
manuals.playstation.net/gb/03.html
PlayStation™Network, PlayStation™Store and PlayStation®Plus subject to
terms of use and country and language restrictions. Users are responsible for
Internet service fees. Charges apply for some content and / or services.
Users must be 7 years or older and users under 18 require parental consent.
Additional age restrictions may apply. Service availability is not guaranteed.
Online features of specific games may be withdrawn on reasonable notice
- playstation.com/gameservers. Full terms apply: PSN Terms of Service at
playstation.com/legal.
Share your gameplay online
Press the SHARE button and choose one of these options for sharing
your gameplay online.
SHARE button
Upload a screenshot
Capture a screenshot of your gameplay and upload it
to your social networks, or use
it to Friends.
Upload a video clip
Your PS4™ system continuously records the last
15minutes of gameplay. You can upload a video clip of
the recorded gameplay to your social networks.
Broadcast your gameplay live
Broadcast your gameplay to a live streaming service so
others can watch your adventures.
(Messages) to send
View shared gameplay
Use
(Live from PlayStation) to view broadcasts, video clips, or
screenshots shared by other players.
Play a game together
Use (Share Play) to share the game screen with another player and
play the same game together.
For details on the share feature, refer to the User's Guide.
manuals.playstation.net/gb/02.html
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Caution
Disconnect the AC power cord from the electricity supply only when the
power indicator is off. If you disconnect it while the power indicator is lit or
blinking, data might be lost or become corrupted, and you might damage
your system. Be sure to read the "Turn off your system completely" section
below.
Put your system in rest mode
When your system is in rest mode, it keeps operating, but at a lower
power consumption. You can configure your system to download files
and charge a controller while it's in rest mode.
Select
(Power) from the function screen, and then select [Power
Options] > [Enter Rest Mode]. The power indicator blinks white, and
then turns orange.
To exit rest mode, press the
(PS) button.
Turn off your system completely
Select
PS4]. The power indicator blinks white, and then turns off.
(Power) from the function screen, and then select [Turn Off
Power indicator
White System is on.
Orange System is in rest mode.
Off System is off.
User's Guide
Find out about everything your PS4™ system can do. Learn how to
configure settings and how to use each function. Select
> (User's Guide/Helpful Info) > (User's Guide) from the function
screen.
You can also view the User's Guide by visiting:
manuals.playstation.net/document/gb/ps4/
You must have an Internet connection to view the User’s Guide.
(Settings)
Safety Guide
Learn how to use your PS4™ system safely. This manual also contains
information about specifications. Be sure to read it before using your
system.
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PlayStation®4 online multiplayer requires paid-for PlayStation®Plus subscription. PlayStation®Plus
subscription only available to holders of an account for PlayStation™Network with access to
PlayStation™Store and high-speed Internet. PlayStation®Plus content and services vary by subscriber
age.
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Share Play: Unlimited 60 minute sessions. PlayStation®Plus membership, high-speed Internet (2 Mbps
upload recommended), PS4™ and account for PlayStation™Network required. Country, game and other
restrictions apply: playstation.com/shareplay.
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