SONY PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition
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- Insert the horizontal stand feet into the hole in the grooves of the PlayStation®5 console. Always attach the feet to your PS5® console before use. Place your console on a soft cloth spread over a flat surface before attaching the feet.
Console with disc drive installed
Console without disc drive installed 
- 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.
- 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.
- Turn on your TV and set the input to HDMI.
- Turn on your PS5 console by pressing the (power) button. The power indicator blinks blu and then turns white.
- Connect your DualSense® wireless controller to your console and 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.
- Make it your own. You’re almost done! Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. Set up your accountMake a new account or sign in with an existing account. By signing in with your existing account, you can access your PlayStation®Plus subscription, as well as friends, trophies, and other account information. Transfer data from another console If you have a PlayStation®4 console or another PS5 console, you can transfer data to your new console by signing in with an existing account. 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 5).
Parental controls
You can manage settings for children who use your PS5 console. Parental controls let you set restrictions on the games children can play, when and how long they play, whether or not they can chat, and more. Each adult ( ) and child ( ) will need their separate accounts. When you create an account for a child, it’s automatically linked to your account, creating a family. You can set parental controls only for children in your family.
Create an account for a child
You can create a child account and set parental controls at the same time. Press the (PS) button to open the control center. Select your profile picture, then select Switch User. From the user selection screen, select Add User to create an account. Review and change your parental control settings recommend that you check the child’s parental controls regularly. You can review or update them by selecting Settings > Family and Parental Controls from the home screen.
What’s on the screen
Home screen
From the home screen, you can go to two types of content: games or media. In the games home, you’ll find your games, PlayStation™Store, and other game-related apps. In the media home, you’ll find music, video, and other non-game-related apps.
Power indicator
Safety Guide
Learn how to use your PS5 console safely with the supplied Safety Guide. This printed manual also contains product warranty terms and information about specifications. Be sure to read it before using your console.
User’s Guide
Find out about everything your PS5 console can do. Learn how to configure settings and how to use each function. From your PS5 console’s home screen, go to Settings > User’s Guide, Health and Safety, and Other Information > User’s Guide.
Customer Support Website
Find online support information such as step-by-step troubleshooting and frequently asked questions by visiting playstation.com/help/.
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