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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.

  Press 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.

If a system software update is available at the time you set up the 

Internet connection, the update file will automatically start 

downloading to the system.

Quick Start Guide

English

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Welcome to the World of PlayStation

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 indic ator lights up in   white), press 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.

 

•   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 and items for which you selected [Set Up 
Later] or [Skip] can be adjusted any time from 

 (Settings) in the function screen.

 

•   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.

LAN cable  

(sold separately)

Connection example:

Router

Internet connectivity 

device such as a modem

To the Internet line

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 electric outlet

HDMI™ cable

Rear view

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