SONY PlayStation 5 Disk Edition User Guide
- June 14, 2024
- Sony
Table of Contents
SONY PlayStation 5 Disk Edition
Let’s get started
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Insert the horizontal stand feet into the hole in the grooves of the PlayStation®5 console. Always attach the feet to your PS5® console before use. Place your console on a soft cloth spread over a flat surface before attaching the feet.
- Console with disc drive installed
- Console without disc drive installed
- If you want to set your PS5 console in the vertical position, you’ll need to use the vertical stand (sold separately).
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Connect the HDMI cable and the AC power cord.
- Use the included cables.
- Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord into an electrical outlet.
- The following illustrations all show the console with the disc drive installed.
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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. -
Turn on your TV and set the input to HDMI.
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Turn on your PS5 console by pressing the (power) button.
The power indicator blinks blue, and then turns white.
If you leave the console idle for 60 seconds after you turn it on, the screen reader turns on. You can listen to the on-screen text and other important information read aloud to help you accomplish what you want to do.
A screen reader is available only in certain languages. -
Connect your DualSense™ wireless controller to your console and 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.
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Make it your own.
You’re almost done! Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.- Set up your account
- Make a new account or sign in with an existing account. By signing in with your existing account, you can access your PlayStation®Plus subscription, as well as friends, trophies, and other account information.
- Transfer data from another console
- If you have a PlayStation®4 console or another PS5 console, you can transfer data to your new console by signing in with an existing account.
- You’ll know that setup is complete when Welcome to PlayStation 5 appears on your screen.
- Will a child be using your PS5 console? See also “Parental controls” (page 5).
- The setup options that you see are tailored to your needs, based on information such as your network environment and the account that you’re signed into.
- You can go back and change any of your settings by selecting Settings from the home screen.
Parental controls
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, whether or not they can chat, and more. Each adult ( ) and
child ( ) will need their own separate accounts. When you create an account
for a child, it’s automatically linked to your account, creating a family. You
can set parental controls only for children in your family.
You can use an existing account, such as one you created on a PS4™ console, for your PS5 console. Your family and parental control settings will carry over to your PS5 console.
Create an account for a child
- You can create a child account and set parental controls at the same time.
- Press the (PS) button to open the control center.
- Select your profile picture, then select Switch User. From the user selection screen, select Add User to create an account. Review and change your parental control settings
We recommend that you check the child’s parental controls regularly. You can review or update them by selecting Settings > Family and Parental Controls from the home screen.
Game rating icons
Each game comes with a game rating icon that helps you determine whether it’s
age-appropriate for the child.
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Find out more about parental control features and setup in the User’s Guide (page 11).
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. Search, change your settings, and edit your
profile.
Hub
Learn more about the game or app you selected, and find related
information.
- On the PS5 console, the button confirms selected items.
- To return to the home screen while your game or app is running, select Home from the control center, or press and hold the (PS) button on your controller.
Control center
- Press the (PS) button to open the control center.
- 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. Get quick access to the
functions and settings you use most during gameplay.
Let’s play
Play a digital game
You can play a game that you downloaded from the PlayStation Store . You’ll
get a notification when the game is downloaded and ready to play. Select the
game from your games home.
To purchase and download games, you’ll need to connect your console to the internet and sign in with your account.
Play a game from a disc
(Only for consoles with disc drive installed)
- Insert the disc.
- Game data begins to install, and you’ll receive a notification when the game is ready to play.
- Select the game from your game’s home.
Eject the disc
Press the (eject) button to eject the disc.
Use your controller
Charge your controller
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.
To charge your controller while your console is in rest mode, go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode > Supply Power to USB Ports, and select an option other than Off.
Mute your microphone
- Each time you press the mute button, your mic switches between muted (button lit) and unmuted (button off).
- Press and hold the mute button to mute your mic and to turn off sound output from the speakers on your controller and TV.
- Press the mute button again to return to the original state.
Use multiple controllers
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.
Numbers are assigned in order from 1, and you can determine your controller’s
number by the number of lights that turn on.
- You’ll need to pair your controller when you use it for the first time (page 4).
- When you play a PS4 game, your controller’s light bar glows blue, red, green, or pink based on the order that the controller is connected. This is separate from the player indicator.
Turn on your PS5 console with a controller
- Press the (PS) button on a controller that has finished pairing to turn on your PS5 console.
Shutting down
Caution
Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet 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
- In rest mode, your console stays on, but at a lower power consumption. You can do things like charge your controller, automatically update your system software, and keep your game or app suspended in rest mode.
- For some features, you’ll need to enable their settings to use them. Go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode.
- Select Power from the control center, and then select Enter Rest Mode. The power indicator blinks white, and then turns orange. To exit rest mode, press the (PS) button.
Turn off your console completely
Select Power from the control center, and then select Turn Off PS5. The power
indicator blinks white, and then the console turns off.
Power indicator
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White
The console is on. -
Orange
The console is in rest mode. -
Off
Console is off.
Further information
Safety Guide
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 & Safety, and Other Information > User’s
Guide.
Customer Support Website
Find online support information such as step by step troubleshooting and
frequently asked questions by visiting
playstation.com/help/.
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