Sony PlayStation 4 CUH-1102B Quick Start Manual

Getting started

Setting the parental control

Welcome to the World of PlayStation

Get your PS4 up and running with this handy Quick Start Guide.

Connect to your TV.

Follow the steps to below to connect your PlayStation®4 system to your
TV.

Rear view

AC IN connector HDMI OUT port

AC power cord

HDMI cable

To an electricity supply

Using a PlayStation®Camera? Find out how to set it up in its instruction manual.

HDMI input port

Connect to a LAN cable (sold separately).

No Wi-Fi connection? You can use a LAN cable to connect your PS4™ system
to the Internet instead.
To connect your PS4™ system to the Internet via Wi-Fi, do not connect a LAN
cable.

Rear view

LAN port

Type of connection:

Router Internet connected device

LAN cable

(sold separately)

We recommend connecting your PS4™ system to the Internet to get the most out of it.

such as a modem

To the Internet

Turn on your TV, and then change the TV channel to

HDMI®.

Turn on your PS4™ system by touching the (power)

button.

The power indicator will blink blue, before turning white.

Front view

If you can't get a picture when the PS4™ system is turned on (the power indicator will
turn

white), simply touch the (power) button for at least 7 seconds (until the system

beeps twice) to turn off the power, and then turn on the power again.

Power indicator

Power button

Connect your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller to

your PS4™ system using the USB cable, and then
press the

The controller will be registered (paired), and turn on.

Front view

• You'll need to register the controller in some situations, such as when you use the
controller for the first time, or when you use the controller on another PS4™ system.

• Once you've registered the controller, you can disconnect the USB cable and use the
controller wirelessly.

(PS) button.

USB port USB port

USB cable

PS button

Select your settings.

Set up an Internet connection, set the date and time, and adjust other
settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust various settings, and then
select [Start Now] from the set-up completion screen.
Once you have set up an Internet connection, a system software update will
be downloaded automatically - as will future system software updates.

Will a child be using your PS4™ system? If so, be sure to read “Setting the
parental control” section.

You can change any settings that you previously skipped via
screen.

(Settings) in the function

Some PS4™ content may not be suitable for your child. Most PS4™ content is rated
by an independent ratings body.

To ensure your child only has access to suitably rated content, just set the correct
parental control before you first let your child play. You can set the parental
controls in (Settings) in the function screen > [Parental Controls] > [Restrict Use
of PS4 Features] > [Application]. Use the tables below for guidance on how the
Parental Control Setting relates to different age groups.

You can restrict access to Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD video content, and to the Internet
Browser, from
Use of PS4 Features]. Restricting access to the Internet Browser will not prevent
launch of some applications that use the Internet.

Regardless of the Parental Control Settings, you should monitor your child’s activity
on the PS4™ system. You can override the Parental Control Settings at any time to
allow an older child or adult to play.

Australia

Player’s Age Any 0-14 15-17 15-17 18 and over

PS4™ Parental
Control Setting

Highest game age
rating

New Zealand

Player’s Age Any 0-12 13-15 16 and over

PS4™ Parental
Control Setting

Highest game age
rating

(Settings) in the function screen > [Parental Controls] > [Restrict

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Quick Start Guide

English

CUH-1102B

For more information on parental controls and age ratings please visit
eu.playstation.com/parents or go to the Settings section of the User's Guide.

4-571-902-51(1)

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Playing gamesUsing the screen Sign in to PlayStation™Network

Using the controller

Turning off the power

Further information

Up button/
Down button

Up button/
Down button

Function screen

Access several features here
including your current Trophy
details, new notifications, Friends
and Settings.

Home screen

Content area

Access your games and other content.
All content is listed from left to right
in order of the most recently
accessed.

Content info screen

Access the latest information about
the currently selected content.

Insert a disc.

The game will appear in the content area of the home screen.

Front view

Select the game to start playing.

Quitting a game

Press and hold the (PS) button, and
then select [Close Application].

Returning to the home screen
from a game

To return to the home screen without
quitting a game, press the

button.
To resume playing the game, select it
from the content area.

(PS)

Removing a disc

Touch the (eject) button.

Front view

Eject button

Go to (PlayStation®Store)

Now that you've got a PS4™ system, it's time to head over to see what's available
at PlayStation®Store.

PlayStation®Store has a wide variety of downloadable content, some of which you
can’t get anywhere else. You’ll find games to suit every taste, as well as game
add-ons that make your games even more fun to play, plus free demos and much,
much more. And you can even begin playing your games before they've finished
downloading.

Sharing your gaming experience

When using some of the PS4™ system's online services, you can upload
screenshots and video clips of gameplay from a game, and broadcast (stream) your

gameplay. Press the SHARE button, and then follow the screens to use this feature.

SHARE button

Expand your enjoyment of your PS4™ system with PlayStation™Network. When
you sign in to PlayStation™Network, you can use a wide variety of features and
services.
To sign in to PlayStation™Network, you must have a Sony Entertainment Network
account and an Internet connection. Creating an account is free. You can also use
an account on the PS4™ system that was created using another device, such as a
PlayStation®3 system or a PlayStation®Vita system.

PlayStation®Store and PlayStation™Network subject to terms and country and
language restrictions, see eu.playstation.com/legal for details.
Users are responsible for Internet service fees. Users must be 7 years or older and
users under 18 require parental consent. Additional age restrictions may apply.
Charges apply for some content and/or services.
Service availability is not guaranteed.

If you do not have an SEN account

Select (Settings) > [PlayStation™Network/Account Management] > [Sign In to
PlayStation™Network] from the function screen, and then follow the screens to
create an account.

If you already have an SEN account

Select (Settings) > [PlayStation™Network/Account Management] > [Sign In to
PlayStation™Network] from the function screen, enter your sign-in ID and
password, and then select [Sign In].

To create a sub account for users under a certain age, you must first create
a master account for a parent or guardian.

Charging

To use your controller wirelessly, you must first charge its battery. Press and hold
the

(PS) button and the controller's battery charge level will be shown

on-screen.

Turn on your PS4™ system (the power indicator will light

up

white), or set it to rest mode (the power indicator will

light up

orange).

Connect your controller to your PS4™ system with the USB

cable.

Light bar

USB port

To your

USB cable

To charge your controller when in rest mode, you must first checkmark the
[Supply Power to USB Ports] option in
> [Set Functions Available in Rest Mode].

(Settings) > [Power Saving Settings]

PS4™ system

Using the mono headset

Connect the mono headset to your controller for in-game voice chat.

Mono headset

Microphone

MIC switch

Stereo headset jack

Clip

Using multiple controllers

You can use up to 4 controllers at the same time.
When you press the
completed, a colour will be assigned to that user and the light bar will light up in
their own colour, depending on the order in which they join in. The first user is
blue, the second is red, the third is green and the fourth is pink.

(PS) button on a controller for which registration has been

Caution

If you disconnect the AC power cord while the power indicator is lit or blinking,
data might be lost or corrupted, or the system might become damaged. You must
disconnect the AC power cord only once the power is turned off completely. Be
sure to read the "Turning off the power completely" section below.

Entering rest mode

You can charge the controller from a USB port and remain signed in to
PlayStation™Network while in rest mode.

(Power) from the function screen, and then select [Power Options] > [Enter

Select
Rest Mode]. The picture will disappear, and the power indicator will blink
before turning
To exit rest mode, press the

orange.

(PS) button.

Turning off the power completely

Select (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Turn Off PS4].
The picture will disappear, and the power indicator will blink
turning off.

white, before

Power indicator status

White

Orange

Unlit The power is off

The power is on

Rest mode

white,

User's Guide

The User's Guide contains more information about what your PS4™ system can do
– including how to adjust settings, how long to charge the controller for and how
to use each function. Select
screen.
You can also view the User's Guide by visiting:
eu.playstation.com/help/ps4/manuals/
You must have an Internet connection to view the User’s Guide.

(Settings) > (User's Guide) from the function

Safety Guide

The Safety Guide contains information about how to safely use your PS4™ system,
and information about specifications. Be sure to read it before using the system.

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