SONY CUH-2015B PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB Console User Guide

SONY CUH-2015B PlayStation 4 Slim 1TB Console

Let’s get started

1. Connect to your TV
   Follow the steps below to connect your PlayStation®4 system to your TV.
   Rearview

2. Connect to the Internet
   We recommend the use of a LAN cable (sold separately) for a more stable network connection. If you prefer to use a wireless connection (Wi-Fi), don’t connect a LAN cable.
   Rearview
   Get the most out of your PS4™ system by connecting to the Internet. You’ll be able to play games online and connect with Friends.
   

3. Turn on your TV and set the input to HDMI.

4. Turn on your PS4™ system by pressing the (power) button.
   The power indicator blinks blue and then turns white.
   Front view
   If your TV does not display a picture when the power indicator turns white, restart your system. Press the (power) button for at least 7 seconds to turn off your system, and then turn it on again.

5. Connect your DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller to your system using the USB cable, and then press the (PS) button. Your controller pairs with your system and turns on.
   Front view

   • You’ll need to pair a controller when you use it for the first time and when you use your controller on another PS4™ system. If you want to use two or more controllers, you must pair each controller.

   • After you’ve paired your controller, you can disconnect the USB cable and use your controller wirelessly.

   • It’s possible to use up to four controllers at the same time. When you press the (PS) button, the light bar glows in your assigned color. The first controller to connect is blue, with subsequent controllers glowing red, green, and pink.

   • Make it your own
     You’re almost done! Follow the on-screen instructions to set up an Internet connection, set the date and time, and configure other settings – then select [Start Now] from the setup screen. After you set up your Internet connection, a system software update automatically downloads. Future updates will improve performance and add new features.
     Will a child be using your PS4™ system? If so, be sure to read the “Parental controls” section.

   • To later change any settings that you skipped, select (Settings) from the function screen.

Parental controls

If children will be using the PS4™ system, parents or guardians can restrict access to certain content or features using parental controls. For details on what can be restricted and how to set restrictions, refer to the User’s Guide.

manuals.playstation.net/en/01.html.

You can restrict the use of games that have age limitations by setting the parental control level according to the following table.

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Take a look around

Function screen
Access PS4™ system features, including notifications, your Friends List, and settings.

Home screen

Content area
Access your games and other content.

Content info screen
The latest information about the selected content is displayed.

Let’s play

Start the game
Insert a disc. Select the game from the content area to start playing.

Front view

Return to the home screen from a game
To return to the home screen without ending a game, press the  (PS) button. To resume playing the game, select it from the content area.

End the game
Press and hold the (PS) button, and then select [Close Application].

Eject the disc
Press the (eject) button.

Front view

Connect the mono headset
For in-game voice chat, plug the mono headset into your controller’s stereo headset jack.

Charge your controller
With your PS4™ system either on or in rest mode, connect your controller using a USB cable. For details on rest mode, read the “Shutting down” section .

To charge your controller while your system is in rest mode, select an option other than [Off] in (Settings) > [Power Save Settings] > [Set Features Available in Rest Mode] > [Supply Power to USB Ports].

Share your gaming experience

Share your gameplay online
Press the SHARE button and choose one of these options for sharing your gameplay online.

Upload a screenshot
Capture a screenshot of your gameplay and upload it to your social networks, or use (Messages) to send it to Friends.

Upload a video clip
Your PS4™ system continuously records the last 15 minutes of gameplay. You can upload a video clip of the recorded gameplay to your social networks.

Broadcast your gameplay live
Broadcast your gameplay to a live streaming service so others can watch your adventures.

View shared gameplay
Use (Live from PlayStation) to view broadcasts, video clips, or screenshots shared by other players.

Play a game together
Use (Share Play) to share the game screen with another player and play the same game together.

For details on the share feature, refer to the User’s Guide. manuals.playstation.net/en/02.html.

Sign in to PlayStation™Network

PlayStation™Network is an online service that lets you expand your enjoyment of your PS4™ system. When you sign in, you can use the share feature as well as a wide variety of other features and services.

To sign in to PlayStation™Network, you must have a Sony Entertainment Network account. For details on signing in, refer to the User’s Guide. manuals.playstation.net/en/03.html.

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 lit or blinking, data might be lost or become corrupted, and you might damage your system. Be sure to read the “Turn off your system completely” section below.

Put your system in rest mode
It’s best to keep your PS4™ system in rest mode when you’re not using it. When your system is in rest mode, it keeps operating, but at lower power consumption. You can configure your system to download files and charge a controller while it’s in rest mode. Select (Power) from the function screen, 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 system completely
Select (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Power Options] > [Turn Off PS4]. The power indicator blinks white and then turns off.

Power indicator

Further information

User’s Guide
Find out about everything your PS4™ system can do. Learn how to configure settings 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: manuals.playstation.net/document/en/ps4/.

Safety Guide
Learn how to use your PS4™ system safely. This manual also contains product warranty terms and information about specifications. Be sure to read it before using your system.

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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.

References

• PlayStation®4 User's Guide
• About restrictions | PlayStation®4 User's Guide
• About sharing | PlayStation®4 User's Guide
• About sharing | PlayStation®4 User's Guide

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