SONY CUH-2115A PlayStation Gaming Console User Guide

CUH-2115A PlayStation Gaming Console
User Guide

Let’s get started

1. Connect to your TV
   Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. You can transfer saved data from your current PS4™ system to your new PS4™ system. We recommend that you transfer data before using your new system for the first  time. For details on how to transfer data and what type of data you can  transfer, refer to the User’s Guide. manuals.playstation.net/en/04.html
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2. Connect to the Internet
   We recommend 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.Get the most out of your PS4™ system by connecting to the Internet. You’ll beable 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.
   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.• 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. connect is blue, with subsequent controllers glowing red, green, and pink.

6. 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  letup screen. After you set up your Internet connection, a system software update may automatically download. 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  nd 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.

Take a look around

Let’s play

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

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] from the quick menu that appears.  Eject the disc Press the (eject) button.

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
You can 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 a lower power consumption. You can  on figure 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/Helpful Info) >  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.

1. Online multi-play requires PlayStation® Plus membership, sold separately.
2. Share Play may require PlayStation® Plus membership. Not all games support this feature. For details on PlayStation ® Plus, refer to the User’s Guide. manuals.playstation.net/en/05.html

“ “PlayStation” ” and “DUALSHOCK” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
“SONY”, ” ” and “Sony Entertainment Network” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation.
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in  he 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.

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© 2018 Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc
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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
• Transfer Data from Another PS4 | PlayStation®4 User's Guide
• Subscribing to PlayStation®Plus | PlayStation®4 User's Guide

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