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".
2. Attach the screw hole cap to the bottom of the base.
3. Remove the screw from the bottom of the base.
4. Attach the base, and then secure with a screw. Use a coin or similarly shaped object to tighten the screw.
Use the included cables.
Make all connections before plugging the AC power cord into an electrical outlet.
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.
The power indicator blinks blue, and then turns white.
If you leave the console idle for 60 seconds after you turn it on, the text-to-speech feature turns on. You can listen to on-screen text and other important information read aloud to help you accomplish what you want to do.
(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.
You're almost done! Follow the on-screen instructions to
Select your language, configure your internet connection settings, and manage your power save settings.
Select Optimized Experience in Power Options for Rest Mode to charge your controller during rest mode or to enable your update files to install automatically.
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 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”.
• 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.
You can play select compatible PS4 games in disc or digital formats on your PS5 console with a system software update.
Connect your PS4 console and PS5 console to the same network to transfer data such as game save 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 connecting it to your PS5 console.
There's no need to create a new account for your PS5 console. Just sign in with your existing account and your game history, trophies, profile, and any exchanges you've had with friends will transfer to your PS5 console.
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, who they communicate with, and more.
Each adult 
and child 
will need their own 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.
You can use an existing account, such as one you created on a PS4 console, for your PS5 console. Your family and parental control settings will carry over to your PS5 console.
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 avatar, then select Switch User. From the user selection screen, select Add User to create an account.
Review and change your parental control settings
We 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.
Game rating icons
Each game comes with a game rating icon that helps you determine whether it's age-appropriate for the child.
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.
button confirms selected items. 
from the control center, or press and hold the (PS) button on your controller.Press the (PS) button to open the control center. You can access a variety of features without leaving your game or app.
to return to your home screen, and Power 
to turn off your PS5 console. Perform other basic functions here, too. Get quick access to the functions and settings you use most during gameplay.Insert the disc.
Game data will start copying, and you'll get a notification when the game is ready to play.
Select the game from your games home.
Press the 
(eject) button to eject the disc.
You can play a game that you downloaded from PlayStation Store 
.
You'll get a notification when the game is downloaded and ready to play.
Select the game from your games home.
To purchase and download games, you'll need to connect your console to the internet and sign in to your account.
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 rest mode, the light bar on your controller slowly blinks orange. After charging is complete, the light bar turns off.
To charge your controller while your console is in rest mode, go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode > Supply Power to USB Ports, and select an option other than Off.
Each time you press the mute button, your mic switches between muted (button lit) and unmuted (button off).
Press and hold the mute button to mute your mic and to turn off sound output from the speakers on your controller and TV. Press the mute button again to return to the original state.
You can use up to 4 controllers at once. Press the (PS) button to assign numbers to your controllers. The player indicator lights turn on accordingly. Numbers are assigned in order from 1, and you can determine your controller's number by the number of lights that turn on.
Press the (PS) button on a controller that has finished pairing to turn on your PS5 console.
Caution: Disconnect the AC power cord from the electrical outlet only when the power indicator is off. If you disconnect it while the power indicator is on solidly or blinking, data might be lost or become corrupted, and you might damage your console.
In rest mode, your console stays on, but at a lower power consumption. You can do things like charge your controller, automatically update your system software, and keep your game or app suspended in rest mode.
For some features, you'll need to enable their settings to use them. Go to Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode.
Select Power from the control center, and then select Enter Rest Mode. The power indicator blinks white, and then turns orange. To exit rest mode, press the (PS) button.
Select Power from the control center, and then select Turn Off PS5. The power indicator blinks white, and then the console turns off.
| White | Console is on. |
| Orange | Console is in rest mode. |
| Off | Console is off. |
