PlayStation®5 Quick Start Guide CFI-1016A 7033912
Let’s get started 1 Attach the base. Always attach the base to the console, whether it’s in the vertical or horizontal position. Place your console on a flat surface when attaching the base. 1 Place the console with the rear side facing up, and then remove the screw hole cap You’ll need to reconfigure the base for the position of your console. Rotate the top and bottom part of the base in opposite directions. Keep rotating until you hear a “click”.
Let’s get started 2 For the horizontal position Make sure the hook is in the position as illustrated below before attaching the base to the console. With the base attached Hook Connect the HDMI cable and the AC power cord. EN Use the included cables. Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord into an electricity supply. Rear view HDMI OUT port HDMI IN port 1 Place the console with the rear side facing up. Align the base with the marked area on the console, and press the base in firmly.
Let’s get started 3 Connect the LAN cable. For a wired connection to the internet, use a LAN cable (not included). If you’re going to use Wi-Fi®, don’t connect a LAN cable and skip to the next step. 5 Turn on your PlayStation®5 console by pressing the (power) button. The power indicator blinks blue, and then turns white. Front view Rear view Power indicator LAN port (power) button 4 4 Turn on your TV and set the input to HDMI.
Let’s get started 6 Connect your wireless controller to your console using a USB cable, and then press the (PS) button. To pair your controller, connect it with a USB cable to the USB port on your console. When you press the (PS) button, the controller turns on. 7 Make it your own. EN You’re almost done! Follow the on-screen instructions to • Set up your console Select your language, configure your internet connection settings, and manage your power save settings.
For PS4 users Parental controls Play some PS4 games on your PS5 console You can manage settings for children who use your PS5 console. Parental controls let you set restrictions on the games children can play, when and how long they play, who they communicate with, and more. Enjoy supported PS4 games* on your PS5 console. * Some functionalities available on the PS4 console may be absent when played on the PS5 console. You must update to the latest system software version. Internet connection required.
Parental controls Create an account for a child Game rating icons You can create a child account and set parental controls at the same time. (PS) button to open the control centre. Select Press the your avatar, then select Switch User. From the user selection screen, select Add User to create an account. Each game comes with a game rating icon that helps you determine whether it’s age-appropriate for the child.
What’s on the screen Home screen From the home screen, you can go to two types of content: games or media. In the games home, you’ll find your games, PlayStation™Store, and other game-related apps. In the media home, you’ll find music, video, and other non-game related apps. Switch home screens Switch between games and media. Change your settings, and edit your profile. Hub Learn more about the game or app you selected, and find related information.
What’s on the screen Control centre EN Press the (PS) button to open the control centre. You can access a variety of features without leaving your game or app. Cards Cards show you features and activities related to your games and apps that are available depending on what you’re doing at that moment. Select a card to learn more, or jump to the next card. Controls Select Home to return to your home screen, and Power to turn off your PS5 console. Perform other basic functions here, too.
Let’s play Play a game from a disc Play a digital game Insert the disc. Game data will start copying, and you’ll get a notification when the game is ready to play. Select the game from your games home. You can play a game that you downloaded from PlayStation Store . You’ll get a notification when the game is downloaded and ready to play. Select the game from your games home. Front view • To purchase and download games, you’ll need to connect your console to the internet and sign in to your account.
Use your controller Charge your controller Use multiple controllers With your PS5 console turned on or in rest mode, use a USB cable to connect your controller to the console. When your console is in rest mode, the light bar on your controller slowly blinks orange. After charging is complete, the light bar turns off. You can use up to 4 controllers at once. Press the (PS) button to assign numbers to your controllers. The player indicator lights turn on accordingly.
Shutting down Caution Disconnect the AC power cord from the electricity supply only when the power indicator is off. If you disconnect it while the power indicator is on solidly or blinking, data might be lost or become corrupted, and you might damage your console. Put your console in rest mode Your PS5 console’s power saving mode is called rest mode.
Further information Safety Guide EN Learn how to use your PS5 console safely with the supplied Safety Guide. This printed manual also contains product warranty terms and information about specifications. Be sure to read it before using your console. User’s Guide Find out about everything your PS5 console can do. Learn how to configure settings and how to use each function. From your PS5 console’s home screen, go to Settings > User’s Guide, Health and Safety, and Other Information > User’s Guide.
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