Welcome to PlayStation® Quick Start Guide English CUH-2216A / CUH-2216B 7032708
Let's get started Connect to your TV. Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord into an electricity supply. Rear view AC IN connector HDMI OUT port HDMI input port AC power cord HDMI™ cable To an electricity supply You can transfer saved data from your current PlayStation®4 system to your new PS4™ system. If you intend to do this, we recommend completing the data transfer during the initial set up process for your new system.
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. Rear view LAN port Type of connection: Router Internet connected device such as a modem LAN cable (sold separately) To the Internet 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.
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. Front view Power button/Power indicator 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. Front view USB port USB port USB cable PS button •• 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.
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.
Parental controls We recommend parents/guardians create a separate account for each child that will use the PS4™ system, with an accurate date of birth for each, to help us provide an age-appropriate experience.
Germany Player’s Age PS4™ Parental Control Setting Highest game age rating 8 Under 6 6-11 12-15 16-17 18 and over 1 3 5 7 9
Take a look around Function screen Access PS4™ system features, including notifications, your Friends, and settings. Up button Down button Home screen Content area Access your games and other content. Up button Down button Content info screen The latest information about the selected content is displayed.
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". Front view 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.
Connect the mono headset For in-game voice chat, plug the mono headset into your controller's stereo headset jack. Mono headset Microphone MIC switch Clip 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.
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. Chat Download games Share your gameplay Connect with Friends To sign in to PlayStation™Network, you must have an account for PlayStation™Network. For details on signing in, refer to the User's Guide. manuals.playstation.net/gb/03.
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 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.
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 For details on the share feature, refer to the User's Guide. manuals.playstation.net/gb/02.
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 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 When your system is in rest mode, it keeps operating, but at a lower power consumption.
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/gb/ps4/ You must have an Internet connection to view the User’s Guide. Safety Guide Learn how to use your PS4™ system safely. This manual also contains information about specifications.
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