SONY PlayStation 5 PS5 User Manual (2023)

SONY PlayStation 5 PS5 User Manual

Let's start

set base

Always fix the base to the console, in vertical or horizontal position. Place your console on a flat surface when attaching the base.

You must reconfigure the base for your console position. Rotate the top and bottom of the base in opposite directions. Keep turning until you hear a "click".

For the upright position

with base attached

Make sure the hook is in the position shown below before attaching the base to the console.

1. Place the console back side up, then remove the cover from the screw hole.
   
2. Attach the screw hole cover to the bottom of the base.
3. Remove the screw from the bottom of the base.
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4. Fix the base and then fix it with a screw. Use a coin or similar object to tighten the screw.
   

For horizontal position

with base attached

Make sure the hook is in the position shown below before attaching the base to the console.

1. Place the console back side up. Align the base with the marked area on the console and press the base firmly.
   

Connect the HDMI cable and power cord

Use the supplied cables. Make all connections before connecting the power cord to an electrical outlet.

Connect the LAN cable

For a wired connection to the Internet, use a LAN cable (not supplied).
If you are going to use Wi-Fi®, do not connect a LAN cable and go to the next step.

Turn on your TV and set the input to HDMI

Turn on your PlayStation 5 console by pressing the (power) button

The power indicator blinks blue and then turns white.

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Leaving the console idle for 60 seconds after turning it on activates the text-to-speech feature. You can hear on-screen text and other important information read aloud to help you get what you want to do.

Connect your wireless controller to your console with a USB cable, then press the (PS) button

To pair your controller, connect it to your console's USB port with a USB cable. when you press the button(PS), the controller turns on.

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Make it your own

You're almost done! Follow the on-screen instructions to;

• Set up your console;
  Select your language, configure your Internet connection settings and manage your energy saving settings. To save power while powered off, your console is set to Low power in sleep mode. See also "Put your console to sleep".
• Create your account
  Create a new account or sign in with an existing account, such as one you created on a PlayStation®4 console. See also 'For PS4 users'.
• Download your content
  Download purchased PS5™ games and media apps. If you have a PS4™ system, you can transfer the data to your PS5 system.

You will know when the installation is completeWelcome to PlayStation 5appears on your screen. Is a child using your PS5 console? See also "Parental Control".

• The configuration options you see are tailored to your needs, based on information such as your network environment and the account you are logged into.
• You can go back and change all your settingsby selecting Settings on the home screen.

For PS4 users

Play some PS4 games on your PS5 console
Play compatible PS4 games* on your PS5 console. * Some features available on the PS4 console may not be available when playing on the PS5 console. You must update to the latest version of the system software. Internet connection required.

Transfer data from a PS4 console to your PS5 console
Connect your PS4 console and PS5 console to the same network to transfer data such as saved game data, user information, and downloaded content. If you have a USB drive that you've been using as extended storage for your PS4 console, you can continue using it by simply plugging it into your PS5 console.

Use the same account you created on a PS4 console
There is no need to create a new account for your PS5 console. Just log in with your existing account and your game history, trophies, profile and any transactions you've had with friends will be transferred to your PS5 console.

parental supervision

You can manage child settings using your PS5 console. With parental controls, you can set limits on what games kids can play, when and how long they play, who they communicate with, and more.

Every adult () and child () need their own separate accounts. When you create an account for a child, they are automatically linked to your account, creating a family. You can only set parental controls for the children in your family.

You can use an existing account, such as one you created on a PS4 console, for your PS5 console. Your family and parental controls settings will be transferred to your PS5 console.

Create an account for a child

You can create a child account and set up parental controls at the same time.
press the(PS) to open the control center. Select your avatar and then select Switch user. Select on the user selection screenAdd userto create an account.

Check and change parental control settings
We recommend that you regularly check the child's parental controls. You can view or update them by selecting Settings> Family and parental controls from the home screen.

Game rating icons
Each game comes with a game rating icon that helps you determine if the age is right for your child.

Australia

Age player	3 and above	8 and older	15 and older	18 and older
Game age rating

New Zealand

Age player	3 and above	8 and older	13 and older	15 and older	16 and older	18 and older
Game age rating

what's on the screen

Home screen
From the home screen, you can access two types of content: games or media. The main games page is where you'll find your games, PlayStation™Store and other game-related applications. The main media page is where you'll find music, video, and other non-gaming apps.

• Over hemPS5 console, the button confirms the selected items.
• Select Home to return to the home screen while the game or app is runningfrom the control center or press and hold the key(PS) in uw controller.

Control Center

press the(PS) to open the control center. You can access various features without leaving your game or app.

let's go play

Play a game from a disc

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The game data will be copied and you will be notified when the game is ready to play. Select the game from your games home page.

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eject disc
press the(eject) to eject the disc,

Play a digital game

You can play a game you downloaded from PlayStation Store.
You will receive a notification when the game is downloaded and ready to play. Select the game from your games home page.

• To purchase and download games, you need to connect your console to the Internet and sign in to your account.
• PlayStation Network and PlayStation Store are subject to terms of use and country and language restrictions. Users are responsible for internet service charges. Fees are charged for some content and/or services.
  Users must be 7 years or older and users under 18 require parental consent. Additional age restrictions may apply. Service availability is not guaranteed. Online features of specific games may be withdrawn with reasonable notice.playstation.com/juegoservers. Full terms apply: PSN Terms of Service atplaystation.com/legal.

use your controller

charge your controller

With your PS5 console turned on or in rest mode, use a USB cable to connect your controller to the console. When your console is in sleep mode, the light bar on your controller slowly flashes orange. After charging is complete, the light bar turns off.

Go to Settings to charge your controller while your console is in rest mode> System > Power saving > Features available in sleep mode > Supply power to USB ports and select an option other than Off.

mute your microphone

Each time you press the mute button, your microphone toggles between muted (button on) and unmuted (button off). Press and hold the mute button to mute your microphone and mute the sound output from the speakers on your controller and TV. Press the mute button again to return to the original state.

Use multiple controllers

You can use up to 4 controllers at the same time. press the(PS) to assign numbers to your controllers. The indicators on the player light up accordingly. The numbers are assigned in order of 1, and you can determine the number of your controller by the number of lights that light up.

• You need to pair your controller the first time you use it.
• When you play a PS4 game, the light bar on your controller glows blue, red, green, or pink, depending on the order in which the controller is connected. This is independent of the player indicator.

Turn on your PS5 console with a controller

press the(PS) on a controller that has finished pairing to turn on your PS5 console.

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Caution
Only disconnect the power cord from the power supply when the power indicator is off. If you unplug the power cord while the power indicator is lit or flashing, data may be lost or corrupted, and you may damage the console.

Put your console to sleep

Your PS5 console's power saving mode is called rest mode. It can do things like charge your controller from the console's USB ports, automatically update your system software, and keep your game or application suspended while it's off. Refer to the User's Guide (page 13) to see which sleep mode settings work best for you.

Some features require you to enable your settings in order to use them. go to Settings> System > Energy saving > Features available in sleep mode.

choose powerfrom the Control Center and select Enter Rest Mode. The power indicator blinks white and then turns orange. Press the button to exit sleep modeknop (PS).

Turn off your console completely

Select Power in control center and then select Power off PS5. The power indicator flashes white and then the console turns off.

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More information

safety guide

Learn how to use your PS5 console safely with the included safety guide. This printed manual also contains product warranty terms and specification information. Be sure to read it before using your console.

Manual

Discover everything your PS5 console can do. Learn how to configure the settings and how to use each function. From your PS5 console's home screen, go to Settings> Owner's Manual, Health and Safety and Other Information > Owner's Manual.

Customer support website

Find online support information, including step-by-step troubleshooting and FAQs, by visitingplaystation.com/ayuda.

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Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Information about system functionality and images published in this document may differ from that of your console, depending on the version of system software used. Also, illustrations and screen shots used in this manual may differ from the actual product.

The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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Documents / Resources

References

• PlayStation support
• legal | Playstation (US)