Sony PS4 Quick Start Manual page 2

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Start the game
Function screen
Insert a disc. Select the game from the content area to start playing.
Access PS4™ system features,
No game disc? Check out PlayStation™Store for downloadable games.
including notifications, your
See "Sign in to PlayStation™Network".
Friends, and settings.
Front view
Up button
Down button
Return to the home screen from a game
Home screen
To return to the home screen without ending a game, press the
button.
Content area
To resume playing the game, select it from the content area.
Access your games and other
content.
End the game
Press and hold the (PS) button, and then select [Close Application]
from the quick menu that appears.
Up button
Eject the disc
Press the (eject) button.
Down button
Front view
Content info screen
The latest information about the
selected content is displayed.
Eject button
Sign in to PlayStation™Network
Connect the mono headset PlayStation™Network is an online service that lets you expand your
enjoyment of your PS4™ system. Sign in to download games from
For in-game voice chat, plug the mono headset into your controller's
PlayStation™Store, share your gameplay, and use a variety of other
stereo headset jack.
features and services.
Mono headset
Microphone
MIC switch
Chat
Download games
Stereo headset jack Clip
To sign in to PlayStation™Network, you must have a Sony Entertainment
Charge your controller
(PS)
Network account. For details on signing in, refer to the User's Guide.
With your PS4™ system either on or in rest mode, connect your
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controller using a USB cable. For details on rest mode, read the
"Shutting down" section.
Light bar
USB port
USB cable
To the PS4™ system
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.
SHARE button
Share your gameplay
Connect with Friends
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.
Shutting down
View shared gameplay
Caution
Use (Live from PlayStation) to view broadcasts, video clips, or
Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet only when the
screenshots shared by other players.
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.
Play a game together
Use (Share Play) to share the game screen with another player and
Turn off your system completely
*2
play the same game together.
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
White System is on.
Orange System is in rest mode.
For details on the share feature, refer to the User's Guide.
Off System is off.
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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:
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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.
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