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Quick Start Guide
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Connect to your TV.
Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord into an
electrical outlet.
Rear view
AC IN connector HDMI OUT port
AC power cord
HDMI™ cable
To an electrical outlet
You can transfer saved data from your current PlayStation®4 system to your new
PS4™ system. We recommend that you transfer data before using your new
system for the first time. For details on how to transfer data and what type of data
you can transfer, refer to the User’s Guide.
manuals.playstation.net/en/04.html
HDMI input port
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
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 color. 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 (Settings) from the
function screen.
If children will be using the PS4™ system, parents or guardians can
restrict access to certain content or features and set limits for when and
how long children can play.
For details on what can be restricted and how to set restrictions, refer
to the User's Guide.
manuals.playstation.net/en/01.html
You can restrict the use of games that have age limitations by setting
the parental control level according to the following table.
Parental
control level
Approximate
age of user
Game rating
labels
2 3 4 5 9
3 6 10 13 17
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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 (PS)
button.
To resume playing the game, select it from the content area.
End the game
Press and hold the (PS) button, and then select [Close Application]
from the quick menu that appears.
Eject the disc
Press the (eject) button.
Front view
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 Save 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.
Share your gameplayChat
Download games Connect with Friends
To sign in to PlayStation™Network, you must have an account. For
details on signing in, refer to the User's Guide.
manuals.playstation.net/en/03.html
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/en/02.html
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Caution
Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet 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
You can keep your PS4™ system in rest mode when you're not using
it. 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 [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 (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Power
Options] > [Turn Off PS4]. The power indicator blinks white, and then
turns 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/en/ps4/
(Settings)
Safety Guide
Learn how to use your PS4™ system safely. This manual also contains
product warranty terms and information about specifications. Be sure
to read it before using your system.
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Online multi-play requires PlayStation®Plus membership, sold separately.
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Share Play may require PlayStation®Plus membership. Not all games support this feature.
For details on PlayStation®Plus, refer to the User's Guide.
manuals.playstation.net/en/05.html
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