Welcome to the World of PlayStation Get your PS4 up and running with this handy Quick Start Guide.
Getting started Connect to your TV. Follow the steps to system to your TV. below to connect your PlayStation®4 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.
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 LAN cable (sold separately) Internet connected device such as a modem To the Internet We recommend connecting your PS4™ system to the Internet to get the most out of it.
Turn on your TV, and then change the TV channel to HDMI™. Turn on your PS4™ system by pressing 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 press 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.
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.
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.
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. (Settings) in the function You can set the parental controls in screen > [Parental Controls] > [Restrict Use of PS4 Features] > [Application].
Germany Player’s Age Under 6 6-11 12-15 16-17 18 and over 1 3 5 7 9 PS4™ Parental Control Setting Highest game age rating Portugal Player’s Age PS4™ Parental Control Setting Under 4 4-5 6-11 12-15 16-17 18 and over 1 2 3 5 7 9 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.
Using the screen Function screen Access several features here including your current Trophy details, new notifications, Friends and Settings. 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.
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 then select [Close Application]. Press the (eject) button. Front view 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.
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.
Sign in to PlayStation™Network 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.
Using the controller Charging To use your controller wirelessly, you must first charge its battery. (PS) button and the controller's battery Press and hold the 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.
Using the mono headset Connect the mono headset to your controller for in-game voice chat. Mono headset Microphone MIC switch Stereo headset jack Using multiple controllers Clip You can use up to 4 controllers at the same time. (PS) button on a controller for which When you press the 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.
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 rest mode You can charge the controller from a USB port and remain signed in to PlayStation™Network while in rest mode.
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.
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