Sony PlayStation Portal User Guide

Sony PlayStation Portal

Health and Safety

Before using the product, carefully read this manual and any manuals for compatible hardware. Retain instructions for future reference. Parents or guardians of children should read this manual for safe use. This product has been designed with the greatest safety concern. However, any electrical device, if used improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical shock, or personal injury. Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.

WARNING

SEIZURES INDUCED BY LIGHT STIMULATION (PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY)
If you have an epileptic condition or have had seizures, consult your doctor before using this product. Some individuals are sensitive to flashing or flickering lights or geometric shapes and patterns, may have an undetected epileptic condition, and may experience epileptic seizures when playing video games or watching video content.

DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY and consult your doctor if you experience any of the following health problems or symptoms when exposed to flashing or flickering lights or other light stimulation whilst playing video games or watching video content: eye soreness, altered vision, migraine, muscle twitching, convulsion or other involuntary movements, blackout, loss of awareness, confusion, or disorientation. In addition to the above, DISCONTINUE USE IMMEDIATELY if you experience any of the following symptoms: headache, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, similar symptoms to motion sickness, or discomfort or pain in any body part, such as eyes, ears, hands, arms, or feet, whilst playing. If the condition persists, seek medical attention.

RADIO WAVES

Radio waves may affect electronic equipment or medical devices (for example, pacemakers), which may cause malfunctions and possible injuries.

• Keep the product at least 30 cm away from a pacemaker or other medical devices when using the network features.
• Turn off the product immediately if you have any reason to suspect that interference is occurring with your pacemaker.
• If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, consult your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device before using the wireless networking feature (wireless LAN).
• Do not use the wireless networking feature in areas where wireless network use is prohibited, such as in hospitals. Abide by the medical institution’s regulations when using the product on their premises.

Use and handling

Use in other countries

Depending on the country or region, there are limitations on the use of certain types of radio signals. In some cases, use of the product’s network features may lead to a fine or other penalty.

Moisture condensation

If the product is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside the console, causing the product to malfunction. Should this occur, turn off the product and leave it until the moisture evaporates (this may take several hours). If the console still does not operate properly, please contact customer support.

Wireless networking feature

When using the scan function to select a wireless LAN access point, access points that are not intended for public use may be displayed. Only connect to an access point that you are authorised to use.

Screen

• Do not press your finger on the screen with excessive force. Also, do not scrape or scratch the screen with anything hard, such as metal, or anything with a sharp tip (such as a pencil or your fingernails). Any of these actions may damage or break the screen.
• Do not place the product screen-side down, as this may cause damage to the screen and sticks.
• Prolonged contact with water or dust may damage the screen and shorten its life.
• Direct exposure to sunlight may damage the product’s screen. Be careful when using the product outdoors or near a window.
• A small number of pixel display defects may be present and considered normal.
• When using the product in a cold environment, you may notice shadows on the graphics or the screen may appear darker than usual. This is not a malfunction, and the screen will return to normal when the temperature goes up.

Care and cleaning

Follow the precautions below to help prevent the product exterior from deteriorating or discolouring.

• Do not allow rubber or vinyl materials to be in prolonged contact with the product.
• Do not use thinner, benzine, or alcohol. Avoid using wipes, chemical cloths, and other products that contain such substances.

Charge the product

Connect to your PS5 console using the included USB cable when your console is turned on or in rest mode. Once charging begins, the product’s charging status momentarily displays on the screen.

• To charge the product while in rest mode, you have to configure the settings. From the PS5 home screen, select Settings > System > Power Saving > Features Available in Rest Mode > Supply Power to USB Ports, and then select a setting other than Off.
• Use the USB cable provided with this product or with your PS5 console. When using other cables, be sure to use a USB cable that complies with USB standards. Not all USB cables will function properly.
• You can also charge the product by connecting the USB cable to a AC adapter that supports USB PD (power delivery). Please use an AC adapter with USB Type-C® that outputs at least 5 V/3 A. You might not be able to charge the product on some devices.

Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. The operating instructions may vary depending on the system software version in use with your PS5 console and the product.

* This time is estimated based on charging via the PS5 console’s USB Type-C port.

System software

• The system software of the product is licensed to you under the terms of a separate end-user license agreement. For details, visit playstation.com/legal/product-ssla/.
• Always update the system software of your PS5 console and the product to the latest version.

Compliance information

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc., 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Imported into Europe and distributed by (except the UK) Sony Interactive Entertainment Ireland Limited, 2nd Floor, 2/3 Rogers Lane, Dublin 2, Ireland. Inquiries related to product compliance in the EU should be sent to the manufacturer’s authorised representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium. For customers in the EU, UK, and Türkiye.
RE Directive “Informal DoC” statement. Hereby, Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. declares that this product complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. For details, please access the following URL: https://compliance.sony.eu

This radio equipment is intended to be used with the approved version(s) of software that are indicated in the EU/UK Declaration of Conformity. The software loaded on this radio equipment is verified to comply with the essential requirements of Directive 2014/53/EU and Regulation S.I. 2017 No.1206. The software version can be found via: select Quick Menu > Settings > System > System Software > Device Information.

The frequencies used by the wireless networking feature of this product are the 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz ranges. Wireless frequency band and maximum output power:

• Proprietary 2.4 GHz: less than 10 mW
• WLAN 2.4 GHz: less than 100 mW
• WLAN 5 GHz: W52/W53/W56: less than 100 mW, W58: less than 25 mW

This radio equipment was evaluated as receiver category 1, defined in EN 300 440 V2.1.1.

Further information

User’s guide

Find more detailed information about features and settings in the User’s Guide. playstation.com/rp-usersguide/

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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