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. And you can even begin playing your games before they've finished
downloading.
Sharing your gaming experience
When using some of the PS4™ system's online services, you can upload
screenshots and video clips of gameplay from a game, and broadcast (stream) your
gameplay. Press the SHARE button, and then follow the screens to use this feature.
User's Guide
The User's Guide contains more information about what your PS4™ system can do
– including how to adjust settings, how long to charge the controller for and how
to use each function. Select
(Settings) >
(User's Guide) from the function
screen.
You can also view the User's Guide by visiting:
eu.playstation.com/help/ps4/manuals/
You must have an Internet connection to view the User’s Guide.
Safety Guide
The Safety Guide contains information about how to safely use your PS4™ system,
and information about specifications. Be sure to read it before using the system.
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. Be
sure to read the "Turning off the power completely" section below.
Entering rest mode
You can charge the controller from a USB port and remain signed in to
PlayStation™Network while in rest mode.
Select (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Power Options] > [Enter
Rest Mode]. The picture will disappear, and the power indicator will blink
white,
before turning orange.
To exit rest mode, press the (PS) button.
Turning off the power completely
Select (Power) from the function screen, and then select [Turn Off PS4].
The picture will disappear, and the power indicator will blink
white, before
turning off.
Power indicator status
White
The power is on
Orange
Rest mode
Unlit
The power is off
Using the mono headset
Connect the mono headset to your controller for in-game voice chat.
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 on the order in which they join in. The first user is
blue, the second is red, the third is green and the fourth is pink.
Turning off the power
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).
Connect your controller to your PS4™ system with the USB
cable.
Using the controller
Expand your enjoyment of your PS4™ system with 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™ system that was created using another device, such as a
PlayStation®3 system or a PlayStation®Vita system.
PlayStation®Store and PlayStation™Network subject to terms and country and
language restrictions, see eu.playstation.com/legal for details.
Users are responsible for Internet service fees. Users must be 7 years or older and
users under 18 require parental consent. Additional age restrictions may apply.
Charges apply for some content and/or services.
Service availability is not guaranteed.
If you do not have an SEN account
Select
(Settings) > [PlayStation™Network/Account Management] > [Sign In to
PlayStation™Network] from the function screen, and then follow the screens to
create an account.
If you already have an SEN account
Select
(Settings) > [PlayStation™Network/Account Management] > [Sign In to
PlayStation™Network] from the function screen, enter your sign-in ID and
password, and then select [Sign In].
Insert a disc.
The game will appear in the content area of the home screen.
Select the game to start playing.
Playing games
Using the screen
Sign in to PlayStation™Network
Up button/
Down button
Up button/
Down button
Function screen
Access several features here
including your current Trophy
details, new notifications, Friends
and Settings.
Home screen
Content info screen
Access the latest information about
the currently selected content.
Returning to the home screen
from a game
To return to the home screen without
quitting a game, press the
(PS)
button.
To resume playing the game, select it
from the content area.
Removing a disc
Touch the (eject) button.
Quitting a game
Press and hold the
(PS) button, and
then select [Close Application].
Eject button
Front view
To charge your controller when in rest mode, you must first checkmark the
[Supply Power to USB Ports] option in
(Settings) > [Power Saving Settings]
> [Set Functions Available in Rest Mode].
Further information
Front view
Content area
Access your games and other content.
All content is listed from left to right
in order of the most recently
accessed.
Light bar
To your
PS4™ system
USB port
USB cable
Microphone
MIC switch
Mono headset
Stereo headset jack
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SHARE button
To create a sub account for users under a certain age, you must first create
a master account for a parent or guardian.