Sony Playstation 4, PlayStation 4 CUH-1215B Quick Start Manual

Getting started

Welcome to the World of PlayStation

Connect the PlayStation®4 system to a TV.

Connect the HDMI cable and the AC power cord in order, from to

.

Rear view

AC IN connector HDMI OUT port HDMI input port

AC power cord

HDMI™ cable

To an electric outlet

For a wired connection to the Internet, connect a

LAN cable (sold separately).

Rear view

LAN port

Connection example:

Router Internet connectivity

LAN cable

(sold separately)

• When connecting to a network wirelessly (using Wi-Fi), do not connect an active
LAN cable to the PS4™ system. A LAN cable connection is prioritized by the
system.

• To fully enjoy PS4™ system features, an Internet connection is recommended.

device such as a modem

To the Internet line

Turn on the TV, and then set the TV input to HDMI.

Press the (power) button of the PS4™ system to

turn the system on.

The power indicator blinks in blue, and then lights up in

white.

Front view

If video is not displayed on the screen or video is not correctly displayed when the
system is turned on (the power indic ator lights up in
button for at least 7 seconds (until the system beeps a second time) to turn off the
power, and then turn on the power again.

Power indicator

Power button

white), press the (power)

Connect the DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller

to the system using the USB cable, and then
press the

The controller is registered (paired) when you connect it with the
USB cable, and turns on when you press the

Front view

• Initial registration of the controller is necessary in some situations, such as when
using the controller for the first time, or using the controller on another PS4™
system.

• After registration of the controller is complete, you can disconnect the USB cable
and use the controller wirelessly.

(PS) button.

USB port

(PS) button.

USB port

USB cable

PS button

Perform initial setup.

Set up an Internet connection, set the date and time, and adjust
other settings. Follow the screens to adjust settings, and then
select [Start Now] from the setup completion screen.
If a system software update is available at the time you set up the
Internet connection, the update file will automatically start
downloading to the system.

Items that you set during the initial setup and items for which you selected [Set Up
Later] or [Skip] can be adjusted any time from

(Settings) in the function screen.

Quick Start Guide

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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

A row of function items is displayed.
You can do things such as check for
new notifications and send messages
to your Friends.

Home screen

Content area

The content that you have started
is listed in most recent order from
left to right.

Content info screen

The latest information about the
selected content is displayed.

Insert a disc.

The game appears in the content area of the home screen.

Front view

Select the game.

The game starts.

Quitting a game

Press and hold the (PS) button,
and then select [Close Application]
on the screen that is displayed.

Returning to the home
screen from a game

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

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

Removing a disc

Press the (eject) button.

Front view

Eject button

Downloading games from (PlayStation®Store)

PlayStation®Store has a wide variety of content you can't get anywhere
else, including games, free trial versions of the latest releases, and
game add-ons that make the games you have even more fun to play.
In some games, you can even start playing without waiting for their
downloads to complete.

Sharing your gaming experience

By using 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

PlayStation™Network is an online service that lets you expand your
enjoyment of your PS4™ system. 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 your PS4™
system that was created using another device, such as a PlayStation®3
system or a PlayStation®Vita system.

If you do not have an 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 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 the controller wirelessly, the controller's battery must be
charged. You can check the charge level of the battery on the screen
that is displayed when you press and hold the

(PS) button.

Turn on the PS4™ system (the power indicator

lights up in
power indicator lights up in

white) or set it to rest mode (the

orange).

Connect the controller to the PS4™ system using

the USB cable.

Light bar

USB port

To charge while in rest mode, you must set a checkmark in (Settings) >
[Power Save Settings] > [Set Functions Available in Rest Mode] >
[Supply Power to USB Ports].

USB cable

To the PS4™ system

Using the mono headset

To use the mono headset, connect it to the controller. With the default
setting, only chat audio is output from the headset.

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
has been completed, a color is assigned and the light bar lights up. The
color that is assigned depends on the order in which users press the

(PS) button on the controller. 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

Caution

Only disconnect the plug of the AC power cord from the electric outlet when
the power indicator is turned off. If you disconnect it while the power
indicator is lit or blinking, data might be lost or corrupted, or the system
might be damaged.

Entering rest mode

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

(Power) from the function screen, and then select [Enter Rest

Mode]. The screen turns off, the power indicator blinks in

white, and then the power indicator lights up in orange.

To exit rest mode, press the

(PS) button on the controller.

Turning off the power completely

Select (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Power
Options] > [Turn Off PS4]. The screen turns off, the power indicator
blinks in

white, and then the power indicator turns off.

Understanding the power indicator

Lights up in white

Lights up in

Turned off Powered off

orange

Powered on

Rest mode

User's Guide

Select (Settings) > (User's Guide) from the function screen. This
document contains explanations of how to use each function, how to

perform settings, how long to allow for charging the controller, and
other operations. You can also view the User's Guide from a computer
or other device.
manuals.playstation.net/document/

Safety Guide

This document contains information about how to safely use the PS4™
system, and information about specifications. It also contains product
warranty terms. Be sure to read it before using the system.

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