PlayStation 1000040698 Slim Edition Gaming Console User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- PlayStation
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**PlayStation 1000040698 Slim Edition Gaming Console User Guide
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Let’s get started
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).
Connect theUse the included cables.
Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord into an electricity
supply.
_The following illustrations all show the console with the disc drive
installed HDMI cable and the AC power cord.
To an electricity supply_
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.
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 on-screen text and other important
information read aloud to help you accomplish what you want to do.
Screen reader is available only in certain languages.
Connect your Dual Sense® 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.
Make it your own.
You’re almost done! Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.
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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 centre. 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.
Parental controls
Game rating icons
Each game comes with a game rating icon that helps you determine whether it’s
age-appropriate for the child.
Europe, Africa and India
Player’s Age| 3 and above| 7 and above| 12 and above| 16 and above| 18 and
above
---|---|---|---|---|---
Game Age Rating| | | | |
Germany
Player’s Age| 0 andabove| 6 and above| 12 and above| 16 and above| 18 and
above
---|---|---|---|---|---
Game Age Rating| | | | |
Find out more about parental control features and setup in the User’s Guide
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.
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Switch home screens
Switch between games and media. -
Search, change your settings, and edit your profile
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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 centre, or press and hold the (PS) button on your controller.
Control centre
Press the (PS) button to open the control centre.
You can access a variety of features without leaving your game or app.
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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 game play.
Let’s play
Play a digital game
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.
- To purchase and download games, you’ll need to connect your console to the internet and sign in with your account.
- PlayStation™Network and PlayStation Store subject to terms of use and country and language restrictions. Users are responsible for internet service fees. Charges apply for some content and/or services.
Users must be 7 years or older and users under 18 require parental consent.
Additional age restrictions may apply. Service availability is not guaranteed.
Online features of specific games may be withdrawn on reasonable notice –
playstation.com/gameservers/.
Full terms apply: PSN Terms of Service at
playstation.com/legal/.
Play a game from a disc
(Only for consoles with disc drive installed)
Insert the disc.
Game data will begin to install, and you’ll receive a notification when the
game is ready to play.
Select the game from your games 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.
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 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. You can do things
like charge your controller via the console’s USB ports, automatically update
your system software, and keep your game or app suspended while powered down.
To find out which rest mode settings are optimal for you, see the User’s Guide
.
For some features, you’ll need to enable their settings to use them.
Go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode.
elect Power from the control centre, 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 centre, and then select
Turn Off PS5. The power indicator blinks white, and then the console turns
off.
Power indicator
| White | Console is on. |
|---|---|
| Orange | 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 and 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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