Welcome to the World of PlayStation

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

Quick Start Guide

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 Getting started
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 HDMI input 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.

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 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 such as a modem
(sold separately)
To the Internet

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

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 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.

Power indicator
Front view

Power button

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.

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 Connect your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller to
your PS4™ system using the USB cable, and then
press the (PS) button.
The controller will be registered (paired), and turn on.

Front view

USB port USB port

USB cable

PS button

•• 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.

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 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 (Settings) in the
function screen.

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Setting the parental control
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 (Settings) in the function screen > [Parental
Controls] > [Restrict 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.

Europe, Africa and India

Under 18 and
Player’s Age 3-6 7-11 12-15 16-17
3 over

PS4™ Parental
1 2 3 5 7 9
Control Setting

Highest game age

rating

Germany
18 and
Player’s Age Under 6 6-11 12-15 16-17
over

PS4™ Parental
1 3 5 7 9
Control Setting

Highest game age

rating

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 Portugal
Under 18 and
Player’s Age 4-5 6-11 12-15 16-17
4 over

PS4™ Parental
1 2 3 5 7 9
Control Setting

Highest game age

rating

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.

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Using the screen
Function screen
Access several features here
including your current Trophy
details, new notifications, Friends
and Settings.
To enjoy some features, you must
have an Internet connection or be
signed in to PSNSM.

Up button/
Down button

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.

Up button/
Down button

Content info screen

Access the latest information
about the currently selected
content. To display the latest
information, you must be signed
in to PSNSM.

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 Playing games
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 Removing a disc

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

Returning to the home screen

from a game
To return to the home screen without
quitting a game, press the (PS)
button.
Eject button
To resume playing the game, select it
from the content area.

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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.
To use PlayStation®Store, you must have a Sony Entertainment Network (SEN)
account and an Internet connection. PlayStation®Store and SEN 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.

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.
To use these features, you must have an SEN master account and an Internet
connection.

Using a mono headset

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

Mono headset

Microphone

MIC switch

Clip
Stereo headset jack

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 Creating an SEN account
Create an SEN account to use PSNSM and SEN services such as
PlayStation®Store and Music Unlimited*.
* Not available in all countries.

•• You can create your own SEN account for free.

•• You must have an Internet connection to use services. You must also
update the system software to the latest version.
•• A maximum of 16 accounts can be registered on each PS4™ system.
•• To create a sub account for users under a certain age, you must first create
a master account for a parent or guardian.
•• Accounts created on a PlayStation®3 system, a PlayStation®Vita system, or a
computer can be used on the PS4™ system.

If you do not have an SEN account

Select (Settings) > [PSNSM] > [Sign In to PSN] from the function screen, and
then follow the screens to create an account.

If you already have an SEN account

Select (Settings) > [PSNSM] > [Sign In to PSN] from the function screen, enter
your sign-in ID and password, and then select [Sign In].

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Using the controller
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 standby 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
PS4™ system
USB cable

To charge your controller when in standby mode, you must first

checkmark the [Supply Power from USB Ports] option in (Settings) >
[Power Saving Settings] > [Set Functions Available in Standby Mode].

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 Using multiple controllers
You can use up to 4 controllers at the same time.
When you press the (PS) button on a controller for which registration has
been 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.

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Turning off the power
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 standby mode

You can charge the controller from a USB port and remain signed in to PSNSM
while in standby mode.
Select (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Enter Standby
Mode]. The picture will disappear, and the power indicator will blink white,
before turning orange.
To exit standby mode, press the (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 white, before
turning off.

Power indicator status

White The power is on

Orange Standby mode

Unlit The power is off

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 Further information
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 (Settings) > (User's Guide) from
the function 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.

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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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Information about system functionality and images published in this document may vary from those for your
system, depending on the system software version in use. Also, the illustrations and screen images used in this
guide may vary from the actual product.

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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