SONY Play Station Console User Guide

: June 7, 2024
: Sony

Table of Contents

SONY Play Station Console
Let’s get started
Parental controls
Take a look around
Let’s play
Sign in to PlayStation™Network
Share your gaming experience
- View shared gameplay
- Play a game together
Shutting down
- Put your system in rest mode
- Turn off your system completely
Further information
Safety Guide
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

SONY Play Station Console

Product

Let’s get started

Connect to your TV
Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. Use the supplied HDMI cable for the connection. Connect

You can transfer saved data from your current PlayStation®4 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.

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.

Connect 2

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.*1

Turn on your TV and set the input to HDMI.

Turn on your PS4™ system by pressing the (power) button.
The power indicator blinks blue, and then turns white. Connect
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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.

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. Connect
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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 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 and set limits for when and how long children can play.
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. Table

Take a look around

Let’s play

Start the game
Insert a disc. Select the game from the content area to start playing. No game disc? Check out PlayStation™Store for downloadable games. See “Sign in to PlayStation™Network”. Start

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. Eject

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

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.

Charge

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].

Sign in to PlayStation™Network

PlayStation™Network is an online service that lets you expand your enjoyment of your PS4™ system. Sign in to download games from PlayStation™Store, share your gameplay, and use a variety of other features and services. Signin

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

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.*2

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 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.

White	System is on.
Orange	System is in rest mode.
Off	System is off.

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.