PlayStation®4
User's Guide

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  • Basics
    • Hardware part names
      • PlayStation®4 system (CUH-7000 series/CUH-7100 series/CUH-7200 series)
      • PlayStation®4 system (CUH-2000 series/CUH-2100 series/CUH-2200 series)
      • PlayStation®4 system (CUH-1200 series)
      • PlayStation®4 system (CUH-1000 series/CUH-1100 series)
      • DUALSHOCK™4 wireless controller
      • Mono headset
      • PlayStation®Camera
    • Connecting and installing
    • Turning your PS4™ system on and off
    • What's on the home screen
    • Using the wireless controller
    • Entering characters
    • Logging in and logging out
    • PlayStation™Network
    • Checking notifications
    • Activities
    • Controlling your system with voice recognition
    • Selecting another player
    • Using the browser
    • Using extended storage
    • Limiting access for children
      • About restrictions
      • Restricting use of applications and devices
      • Restricting use of network features
      • Managing play time
    • Transferring or disposing of your PS4™ system
  • Settings
    • User's Guide/Helpful Info
    • Data Handling/Health & Safety
    • Accessibility
    • Account Management
      • Sign In to PlayStation Network
      • Sign In/Sign Out
      • Account Information
      • Privacy Settings
      • Linked Services
      • Authorized Apps
      • Activate as Your Primary PS4
      • Restore Licenses
    • Parental Controls/Family Management
      • Playtime for Today
      • PS4 System Restrictions
      • Family Management
    • Login Settings
    • Network
      • Connect to the Internet
      • Set Up Internet Connection
      • Test Internet Connection
      • View Status of PlayStation Network Services
      • View Connection Status
    • Notifications
    • Devices
      • Bluetooth Devices
      • Audio Devices
      • Controllers
      • External Keyboard
      • Mouse
      • PlayStation Camera
      • PlayStation VR
      • USB Storage Devices
      • Turn Off Device
    • Storage
    • Themes
    • Application Saved Data Management
      • Saved Data in System Storage
      • Saved Data in Online Storage
      • Saved Data on USB Storage Device
      • Auto-Upload
    • Sound and Screen
      • Video Output Settings
      • Start Screensaver
      • Display Area Settings
      • Audio Output Settings
      • System Music
      • Key Tone
    • System Software Update
    • Sharing and Broadcasts
      • SHARE Button Control Type
      • Length of Video Clip
      • Video Clip Settings
      • Screenshot Settings
      • Broadcast Settings
      • Audio Sharing Settings
      • Linked Services
    • Mobile App Connection Settings
    • Remote Play Connection Settings
      • Enable Remote Play
      • Add Device
      • Connection History
    • Video Playback Settings
    • Date and Time
    • Language
      • System Language
      • Input Languages
    • Power Save Settings
      • Set Time Until PS4 Turns Off
      • Set Features Available in Rest Mode
      • Set Time Until Controllers Turn Off
    • System
      • System Information
      • Automatic Downloads
      • Voice Operation Settings
      • Limit Number of Content Items on Home Screen
      • Enable HDMI Device Link
      • Enable HDCP
      • Boost Mode
      • Use X (cross) Button for Enter
      • Report System Software Errors Automatically
      • Back Up and Restore
      • Transfer Data from Another PS4
      • Error History
      • Intellectual Property Notices
      • User Agreement
    • Initialization
      • Clear Learning Dictionary
      • Restore Default Settings
      • Initialize PS4
  • Games
    • About games
    • Playing a game on a disc
    • Playing a downloaded game
    • Playing PlayStation®2 format software
    • Copying saved data
    • Sending and receiving game invitations and items
    • Viewing trophies
    • Subscribing to PlayStation®Plus
    • Using Remote Play
    • About the second screen feature
  • Share
    • About sharing
    • Sharing content
      • Uploading a screenshot
      • Uploading a video clip
      • Broadcasting your gameplay
      • Sharing your gameplay
    • Viewing content from other players
      • Using Live from PlayStation®
      • Sending requests to watch gameplay
  • Friends
    • Adding Friends
    • Viewing a Friend's profile
    • Viewing your profile
    • Creating Custom Lists
  • Events
    • About events
    • Joining an event
    • Joining a tournament
    • What’s on the event screen
  • Messages
    • Exchanging messages
    • Adding to Favorites
    • What's on the group screen
  • Party
    • Joining a party
    • What's on the party screen
    • Using Chat Transcription
  • Video/TV
    • Playing videos on discs
      • Supported disc formats
      • Basic functions for disc playback
    • Playing a video you purchased from PlayStation™Store
    • Using the Media Player
      • Supported file formats
      • Basic functions
    • Using TV & Video services
  • Music
    • Listening to music
    • Using the Media Player
      • Supported file formats
      • Basic functions
    • Listening to music on a USB storage device

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This guide is for use with system software version 11.50 or later.
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