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  For a wired connection to the Internet, connect a LAN 

cable (sold separately).

  Connect the PlayStation®4 system to a TV.

Connect the HDMI cable and the AC power cord in order, from   to  .

Getting started

  Turn on the TV, and then set the TV input to HDMI.

  Touch the   (power) button of the PS4™ system to turn 

the system on.

The power indicator blinks in 

 blue, and then lights up in   white.

  Connect the DUALSHOCK®4 wireless controller to the 

system using the USB cable, and then press the  

 (PS) button.

The controller is registered (paired) when you connect it with the USB cable, 
and turns on when you press the   (PS) button.

  Perform initial setup.

Set up an Internet connection, set the date and time, and adjust other 

settings. Follow the screens to adjust settings, and then select [Start Now] 

from the setup completion screen.

When you set up an Internet connection and there is a later version of the 

system software, an update file will automatically download.

Quick Start Guide

English

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Welcome to the World of PlayStation

AC IN connector

HDMI OUT port

HDMI input port

AC power cord

To an electric outlet

HDMI® cable

Rear view

LAN port

LAN cable  

(sold separately)

Connection example:

Router

Internet connectivity 
device such as a modem

To the Internet line

Rear view

Front view

Power indicator

Power button

If video is not displayed on the screen or video is not correctly displayed when the 

system is turned on (the power indicator lights up in   white), touch the   (power) 

button for at least 7 seconds (until the system beeps a second time) to turn off the 

power, and then turn on the power again.

Front view

USB port

USB port

USB cable

PS button

 

•   Initial registration of the controller is necessary in some situations, such as when 

using the controller for the first time, or using the controller on another PS4™ 

system.

 

•   After registration of the controller is complete, you can disconnect the USB cable 

and use the controller wirelessly.

Items that you set during the initial setup, as well as items for which you selected [Set 

Up Later] or [Skip], can be changed and set from 

 (Settings) or [Profile] in the 

function screen.

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•   When connecting to a network wirelessly (using Wi-Fi), do not connect an active LAN 

cable to the PS4™ system. A LAN cable connection is prioritized by the system.

 

•   To fully enjoy PS4™ system features, an Internet connection is recommended.

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