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  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.

  Connect to your TV.

Follow the steps   to 

 

below to connect your PlayStation®4 

system to your TV.

Getting started

  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.

  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.

  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.

Will a child be using your PS4™ system? If so, be sure to read 

“Setting the parental control” section.

Quick Start Guide

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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 > 

[Parental Controls] > [Restrict Use of PS4 Features] > [Application]. Use 

the tables below for guidance on how the Parental Control Setting 

relates to different age groups.
You can restrict access to Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD video content, and to 

the Internet Browser, from   (Settings) in the function screen > 

[Parental Controls] > [Restrict Use of PS4 Features]. Restricting access to 

the Internet Browser will not prevent launch of some applications that 

use the Internet.
Regardless of the Parental Control Settings, you should monitor your 

child’s activity on the PS4™ system. You can override the Parental 

Control Settings at any time to allow an older child or adult to play.

Australia

Player’s Age

Any

0-14

15-17

15-17

18 and over

PS4™ Parental Control 
Setting

1

3

7

8

9

Highest game age rating

New Zealand

Player’s Age

Any

0-12

13-15

16 and over

PS4™ Parental Control 
Setting

1

3

7

9

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.

Welcome to the World of PlayStation

Get your PS4 up and running with this handy Quick Start Guide.

Front view

Power indicator

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 the power again.

 

•   You'll need to register the controller in some situations, such as when you use 

the controller for the first time, or when you use the controller on another PS4™ 
system.

 

•   Once you've registered the controller, you can disconnect the USB cable and use 

the controller wirelessly.

You can change any settings that you previously skipped via 

 (Settings) in the 

function screen.

We recommend connecting your PS4™ system to the Internet to get the most out 
of it.

LAN cable  

(sold separately)

Type of connection:

Router

Internet connected device 

such as a modem

To the Internet

Rear view

LAN port

Front view

USB port

USB port

USB cable

PS button

AC IN connector

HDMI OUT port

HDMI input port

AC power cord

To an electricity supply

HDMI cable

Rear view

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