Sony PlayStation 4 User Manual

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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.
Connect to your TV.
Follow steps to below to connect your PlayStation
®
4 system to your TV.
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.
We recommend connecting your PS4™ system to the Internet to get the most out of it.
Getting started
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.
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.
Quick Start Guide
English
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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
Player’s Age Under 3 3-6 7-11 12-15 16-17 18 and over
PS4™ Parental
Control Setting
1 2357 9
Highest game age
rating
Australia
Player’s Age Any 0-14 15-17 15-17 18 and over
PS4™ Parental
Control Setting
1378 9
Highest game age
rating
New Zealand
Player’s Age Any 0-12 13-15 16 and over
PS4™ Parental
Control Setting
13 7 9
Highest game age
rating
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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.
Welcome to the World of PlayStation
Get your PS4 up and running with this handy Quick Start Guide.
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.
• You'll need to register (pair) 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 (paired) the controller, you can disconnect the USB cable and
use the controller wirelessly.
You can change any settings that you previously skipped via
(Settings) or [Profile] in
the function screen.
Setting the parental control
AC IN connector HDMI OUT port
HDMI input port
AC power cord
To an electricity supply
HDMI cable
Rear view
LAN port
LAN cable
(sold separately)
Type of connection:
Router Internet connected device
such as a modem
To the Internet
Rear view
Front view
USB port USB port
USB cable
PS button
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Front view
Power indicator
Power button

Sony PlayStation 4 Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Sony
CPU	8-core AMD Jaguar x86-64
RAM	8 GB GDDR5
Controller	DualShock 4
Model	PlayStation 4
Release Date	November 15, 2013
GPU	AMD Radeon Graphics Engine
Storage	500 GB, 1 TB
Optical Drive	Blu-ray/DVD
Video Output	HDMI
Audio Output	HDMI, Optical S/PDIF
Connectivity	Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1
Ports	2x USB 3.0, AUX, HDMI
Dimensions	275 x 53 x 305 mm
Weight	2.8 kg
Power Consumption	165W

Summary

Getting started

Connect to your TV

Connect the PS4 system to your TV using the HDMI and AC power cables.

Connect to a LAN cable

Connect your PS4 to the internet using a LAN cable for a stable connection.

Turn on TV and select HDMI

Ensure your TV is powered on and set to the correct HDMI input for the PS4.

Turn on PS4 system

Power on the PS4 system by touching the touch-sensitive power button.

Connect the wireless controller

Connect the DUALSHOCK 4 controller via USB cable and press the PS button to pair.

Select your settings

Configure essential settings like internet connection, date, and time on the PS4.

Setting the parental control

Parental control settings by region

Guidance on PS4 parental control settings based on player age and region.

Using the screen

Function screen overview

Access features like trophies, notifications, friends, and settings.

Home screen and content area

Navigate games and content on the PS4 home screen.

Content info screen

View detailed information about selected content on the PS4.

Playing games

Insert and select a game

How to insert a game disc and select it to start playing.

Quitting and removing discs

Instructions for quitting games and ejecting discs from the PS4.

PlayStation Store and online services

Accessing the PlayStation Store

Explore and download content from the PlayStation Store.

Sharing gaming experience

Upload gameplay screenshots and videos, and broadcast live.

Using a mono headset

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

Creating an SEN account

Account creation process

Steps to create a new SEN account for PSN services.

Signing in with an existing account

How to sign in to PSN using your existing SEN account credentials.

Using the controller

Controller charging

How to charge your controller's battery wirelessly or via USB.

Powering on and standby mode

Turn on the PS4 system or enter standby mode.

Using multiple controllers

Connecting up to four controllers

Information on using multiple controllers and their assigned colors.

Turning off the power

Entering standby mode

How to put the PS4 system into standby mode.

Turning off power completely

Steps to safely turn off the PS4 system completely.

Power indicator status

Understanding the meaning of different PS4 power indicator lights.

Further information

User's Guide

Access detailed information and instructions in the full User's Guide.

Safety Guide

Read the Safety Guide for important safety information and specifications.