Sony PlayStation 4 Quick Start Manual
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Welcome to the World of PlayStation
Get your PS4 up and running with this handy Quick Start Guide.
Quick Start Guide
English
CUH-1002A / CUH-1003A

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  • Page 1 Welcome to the World of PlayStation Get your PS4 up and running with this handy Quick Start Guide. Quick Start Guide English CUH-1002A / CUH-1003A...
  • Page 2: Connect To Tv

    Getting started Connect to your TV. Follow steps 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 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 •...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7: Setting The Parental Control

    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 >...
  • Page 8 Highest game age ESTRICTE 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. 4-474-513-81(1) © 2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in China...
  • Page 9: Using The Screen

    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 PSN Up button/ Down button Home screen Content area Access your games and other content.
  • Page 10: Playing Games

    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 Touch the (eject) button. Press and hold the (PS) button, and then select [Close Application].
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 Creating an SEN account Create an SEN account to use PSN 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.
  • Page 13: Using The Controller

    Using the controller Charging To use your controller wirelessly, you must first charge its battery. Press and hold (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).
  • Page 14: Using Multiple Controllers

    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.
  • Page 15: Turning Off The Power

    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"...
  • Page 16: Further Information

    " and "PSN" are trademarks of the same company. "SONY" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Sony Entertainment Network" is a trademark of the same company. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

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