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Welcome to the World of PlayStation
Get your PS4 up and running with this handy Quick Start Guide.
Quick Start Guide
English
CUH-1216A / CUH-1216B
7026984

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  • Page 1 Welcome to the World of PlayStation Get your PS4 up and running with this handy Quick Start Guide. Quick Start Guide English CUH-1216A / CUH-1216B 7026984...
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    Getting started Connect to your TV. Follow the steps below to connect your PlayStation ® 4 system to your TV. Rear view AC IN connector HDMI OUT port HDMI input port AC power cord HDMI cable To an electricity supply Using a PlayStation ®...
  • Page 3 Connect to a LAN cable (sold separately). No Wi-Fi connection? You can use a LAN cable to connect your PS4™ system to the Internet instead. To connect your PS4™ system to the Internet via Wi-Fi, do not connect a LAN cable. Rear view LAN port Type of connection:...
  • Page 4 Turn on your TV, and then change the TV channel to HDMI™. Turn on your PS4™ system by pressing the (power) button. The power indicator will blink blue, before turning white. Power indicator Front view Power button If you can't get a picture when the PS4™ system is turned on (the power indicator will turn white), simply press the (power) button for at least 7 seconds (until the system beeps twice) to turn off the power, and then turn on...
  • Page 5 Connect your DUALSHOCK ® 4 wireless controller to your PS4™ system using the USB cable, and then press the (PS) button. The controller will be registered (paired), and turn on. Front view USB port USB port USB cable PS button •...
  • Page 6 Select your settings. Set up an Internet connection, set the date and time, and adjust other settings. Follow the on-screen instructions to adjust various settings, and then select [Start Now] from the set-up completion screen. Once you have set up an Internet connection, a system software update will be downloaded automatically - as will future system software updates.
  • Page 7: Setting The Parental Control

    Setting the parental control Some PS4™ content may not be suitable for your child. Most PS4™ content is rated by an independent ratings body. To ensure your child only has access to suitably rated content, just set the correct parental control before you first let your child play. You can set the parental controls in (Settings) in the function screen >...
  • Page 8 Germany 18 and Player’s Age Under 6 6-11 12-15 16-17 over PS4™ Parental Control Setting Highest game age rating Portugal Under 18 and Player’s Age 6-11 12-15 16-17 over PS4™ Parental Control Setting Highest game age rating For more information on parental controls and age ratings please visit eu.playstation.com/parents or go to the Settings section of the User's Guide.
  • Page 9: Using The Screen

    Using the screen Function screen Access several features here including your current Trophy details, new notifications, Friends and Settings. Up button Down button Home screen Content area Access your games and other content. All content is listed from left to right in order of the most recently accessed.
  • Page 10: Playing Games

    Playing games Insert a disc. The game will appear in the content area of the home screen. Front view Select the game to start playing. Quitting a game Removing a disc Press the (eject) button. Press and hold the (PS) button, and then select [Close Application].
  • Page 11 Go to (PlayStation ® Store) Now that you've got a PS4™ system, it's time to head over to see what's available at PlayStation ® Store. PlayStation ® Store has a wide variety of downloadable content, some of which you can’t get anywhere else. You’ll find games to suit every taste, as well as game add-ons that make your games even more fun to play, plus free demos and much, much more.
  • Page 12 PlayStation™Network. When you sign in to PlayStation™Network, you can use a wide variety of features and services. To sign in to PlayStation™Network, you must have a Sony Entertainment Network account and an Internet connection. Creating an account is free. You can also use an account on the PS4™...
  • Page 13: Using The Controller

    Using the controller Charging To use your controller wirelessly, you must first charge its battery. Press and hold the (PS) button and the controller's battery charge level will be shown on-screen. Turn on your PS4™ system (the power indicator will light up white), or set it to rest mode (the power indicator will light up orange).
  • Page 14 Using the mono headset Connect the mono headset to your controller for in-game voice chat. Mono headset Microphone MIC switch Clip Stereo headset jack Using multiple controllers You can use up to 4 controllers at the same time. When you press the (PS) button on a controller for which registration has been completed, a colour will be assigned to that user and the light bar will light up in their own colour, depending...
  • Page 15: Turning Off The Power

    Turning off the power Caution If you disconnect the AC power cord while the power indicator is lit or blinking, data might be lost or corrupted, or the system might become damaged. You must disconnect the AC power cord only once the power is turned off completely.
  • Page 16: Further Information

    Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "SONY" and " " are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. "Sony Entertainment Network" is a trademark of the same company. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 17 © 2015 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. All rights reserved.

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