Sony Playstation 4 Manual

							 For a wired connection to the Internet, connect a LAN 
cable (sold separately). Connect the PlayStation ®4 syst
em to a TV.
Connect the HDMI cable and the AC power cord in order, from  to .
Getting started
 Turn on the TV, and then set the TV input to HDMI.
 Touch the  (power) button of the PS4™ system to turn 
the system on.
The power indicator blinks in  blue, and then lights up in  white.
 Connect the DUALSHOCK ®4
 wireless controller to the 
system using the USB cable, and then press the  
 (PS) button.
The controller is registered (paired) when you connect it with the USB\
 cable, 
and turns on when you press the  (PS) button.
 Perform initial setup.
Set up an Internet connection, set the date and time, and adjust other 
settings. Follow the screens to adjust settings, and then select [Start \
Now] 
from the setup completion screen.
When you set up an Internet connection and there is a later version of t\
he 
system software, an update file will automatically download.
Quick Start Guide
English
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Printed in China
Welcome to the World of PlayStation
AC IN connector HDMI OUT port HDMI input port
AC power cord
To an electric outlet HDMI
® cable
Rear view
LAN port
L AN cable  
(sold separately) Connection example:
Router Internet connectivity 
device such as a modem
To the Internet line
Rear viewFront view
Power indicator
Power button
If video is not displayed on the screen or video is not correctly displa\
yed when the 
system is turned on (the power indicator lights up in  white), touch the   (power) 
button for at least 7 seconds (until the system beeps a second time) t\
o turn off the 
power, and then turn on the power again.
Front view
USB port USB port
USB cable
PS button
 • Initial registration of the controller is necessary in some situations, \
such as when 
using the controller for the first time, or using the controller on anot\
her PS4™ 
system.
 • After registration of the controller is complete, you can disconnect the\
 USB cable 
and use the controller wirelessly. Items that you set during the initial setup, as well as items for which \
you selected [Set 
Up Later] or [Skip], can be changed and set from 
 (Settings) or [Profile] in the 
function screen.
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 • When connecting to a network wirelessly (using Wi-Fi), do not connect \
an active LAN 
cable to the PS4™ system. A LAN cable connection is prioritized by th\
e system.
 • To fully enjoy PS4™ system features, an Internet connection is recomm\
ended.        
						

							Downloading games from  (PlayStation®Store)PlayStation
®Store has a wide variety of content you can't get anywhere else, 
including games, free trial versions of the latest releases, and game ad\
d-ons that 
make the games you have even more fun to play.
To use PlayStation ®Store, you must be signed in to PSN
SM.
You can also start playing large-sized content without waiting for it to\
 finish 
downloading.
Sharing your gaming experienceBy using 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 be signed in to PSN
SM with a Sony Entertainment 
Network (SEN) master account.
Using a mono headsetTo use the mono headset, connect it to the controller. With the default \
setting, only 
chat audio is output from the headset.
User's Guide
Select  (Settings) >  (User's Guide) from the function screen. This document 
contains explanations of how to use each function, how to perform settin\
gs, how 
long to allow for charging the controller, and other operations. You can\
 also view 
the User's Guide from a computer or other device.
manuals.playstation.net/document/
Safety Guide
This document contains information about how to safely use the PS4™ s\
ystem, and 
information about specifications. It also contains product warranty term\
s. Be sure 
to read it before using the system.
 CautionOnly disconnect the plug of the AC power cord from the electric outlet w\
hen the 
power indicator is turned off. If you disconnect it while the power indi\
cator is lit or 
blinking, data might be lost or corrupted, or the system might be damage\
d.
Entering standby modeYou can charge the controller from a USB port and remain signed in to PS\
NSM while 
in standby mode.
Select 
 (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Enter Standby Mode\
]. 
The screen turns off, the power indicator blinks in  white, and then the power 
indicator lights up in  orange.
To exit standby mode, press the  (PS) button on the controller.
Turning off the power completelySelect  (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Turn Off PS4]. The\
 
screen turns off, the power indicator blinks in  white, and then the power 
indicator turns off.
Understanding the power indicator
Lit up in  white Powered on
Lit up in 
 orange Standby mode
Turned off Powered off
Using multiple controllersYou 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 color is assigned and the light bar lights up. The color th\
at is assigned 
depends on the order in which users press the 
 (PS) button on the controller. The 
first user is blue, the second is red, the third is green, and the fourt\
h is pink. 
Turning off the power
ChargingTo use the controller wirelessly, the controller's battery must be charg\
ed. You can 
check the charge level of the battery on the screen that is displayed wh\
en you 
press and hold the 
 (PS) button.
 Turn on the PS4™ system (the power indicator lights up 
in 
 white) or set it to standby mode (the power indicator 
lights up in 
 orange).
 Connect the controller to the PS4™ system using the USB 
c able.
Using the controller
You can use PSNSM and SEN services such as PlayStation ®Store and Music Unlimited 
by creating an account.
 • An account can be created for free. • You must have an Internet connection to use services. You must also upda\
te the 
system software to the latest version.
 • A maximum of 16 accounts can be registered on the PS4™ system. • To create an account for users under a certain age (a sub account), yo\
u must first 
create an account for a parent or guardian (a master account).
 • Accounts created on a PlayStation ®3 system, PlayStation
®Vita system, or a 
computer can be used on the PS4™ system.
If you do not have an accountSelect  (Settings) > [PSNSM] > [Sign In to PSN] > [I don't have an account] from the 
function screen, and then create an account.
If you already have an accountSelect  (Settings) > [PSNSM] > [Sign In to PSN] from the function screen, enter your 
sign-in ID and password, and then select [Sign In].
 Insert a disc.
The game appears in the content area of the home screen.
 Select the game.
The game starts.
Playing gamesUsing the screen Creating an SEN account
Up button/
Down button
Up button/
Down button
Function screenA row of function items is displayed. 
You can do things such as check for 
new notifications and send 
messages to your Friends.
To access some features, you must 
have an Internet connection and be 
signed in to PSN
SM.
Home screen
Content areaThe content that you have started is 
listed in most recent order from left 
to right.
Content info screenThe latest information about the 
selected content is displayed. To 
display the latest information, you 
must be signed in to PSN
SM.
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.
Removing a discTouch the  (eject) button.Quitting a gamePress and hold the  (PS) button, and 
then select [Close Application] on the 
screen that is displayed.
Eject button
Front view
"", "PlayStation", "DUALSHOCK" and "" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer 
Entertainment Inc. "" and "PSN" are trademarks of the same company.
KNACK is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC.
"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. 
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.
Light bar
To the PS4™ system
To charge while in standby mode, you must set a checkmark in  (Settings) 
> [Power Save Settings] > [Set Functions Available in Standby Mode] > 
[Supply Power from USB Ports].
Further information
Microphone
MIC switch
Mono headset
Stereo headset jack Clip USB port
USB cable