Key facts
- Brand
- SONY
- Model
- PlayStation 5
- Category
- Other Electronics
- Documents
- 2
- Languages
- EN
- Last added
- 2026-10-05
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Sony PlayStation 5 Quick Start Guide
The guide walks you through attaching the base, connecting HDMI, power, LAN (or Wi‑Fi), and pairing the wireless controller. It then explains how to power on the console, navigate the initial setup screens, and configure language, internet, and power‑save options.
Additional sections cover parental‑control settings, using the home screen and control centre, playing disc or digital games, and where to find safety information and online support.
All Sony PlayStation 5 documents by type
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
How do I pair the wireless controller with the console?
Connect the controller to the console with a USB cable, then press the PS button; the controller will turn on and pair automatically.
What should you do if the PlayStation 5 becomes too hot?
Turn off the console and wait until it cools down.
What is the laser classification of the PlayStation 5?
It is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product under IEC60825-1: 2014.