Sony PlayStation 5 User manual

CFI-1102B
PlayStation®5 Digital Edition
Quick Start Guide

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1Place the console with the rear side facing up, and
then remove the screw hole cap.
2Attach the screw hole cap to the bottom of the base.
3Remove the screw from the bottom of the base.
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4Attach the base, and then secure with the screw using
your hand. You can also use a coin to tighten the
screw.
Bottom of
base
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1 Attach the base.
Always attach the base to the console, whether it’s in the
vertical or horizontal position.
Place your console on a flat surface when attaching the
base.
You’ll need to reconfigure the base for the position
of your console. Rotate the top and bottom part of
the base in opposite directions. Keep rotating until
you hear a “click”.
For the vertical position
With the base attached
Hook
Make sure the hook is in the position
as illustrated below before attaching
the base to the console.

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2 Connect the HDMI cable and the AC
power cord.
Use the included cables.
Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord
into an electricity supply.
HDMI OUT port HDMI IN port
HDMI® cable
To an electricity supply
AC IN
connector
AC power cord
Rear view
For the horizontal position
Make sure the hook is in the position
as illustrated below before attaching
the base to the console.
Hook
With the base attached
1Place the console with the rear side facing up. Align
the base with the marked area on the console, and
press the base in firmly.

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3 Connect the LAN cable.
For a wired connection to the internet, use a LAN cable
(not included).
If you’re going to use Wi-Fi®, don’t connect a LAN cable
and skip to the next step.
4 Turn on your TV and set the input
to HDMI.
Rear view
LAN port
5 Turn on your PlayStation®5 console by
pressing the (power) button.
The power indicator blinks blue, and then turns white.
If you leave the console idle for 60 seconds after you turn it on,
the screen reader turns on. You can listen to on-screen text and
other important information read aloud to help you accomplish
what you want to do.
Screen reader is available only in certain languages.
Front view
Power indicator
(power) button

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6 Connect your wireless controller to your
console using a USB cable, and then
press the (PS) button.
To pair your controller, connect it with a USB cable to
the USB port on your console. When you press the
(PS) button, the controller turns on.
USB Type-A port USB port
(PS) button
USB cable
Front view
7 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 power save settings.
To save energy while powered-down, your console is set to
Low Power Use in rest mode. See also “Put your console in rest
mode” (page 12).
• Set up 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” (page 6).
• Download your content
Download purchased PS5™ games and media apps. If
you have a PS4™ console, you can transfer the data to
your PS5 console.
You’ll know that setup is complete when Welcome to
PlayStation 5 appears on your screen.
Will a child be using your PS5 console? See also “Parental
controls” (page 6).
• The setup options that you see are tailored to your needs,
based on information such as your network environment and
the account that you’re signed into.
• You can go back and change any of your settings by selecting
Settings from the home screen.