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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Turn on Game Mode

Reduce input lag so button presses feel more immediate on a games console.

Sharp · Google TVAbout 2 minutes12 steps · 11 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 12

Connect the games console to an HDMI socket

Connect the games console to an HDMI socket on the TV.

FOLLOW ON YOUR DEVICE01
Look for: Connect the games console to an HDMI socket

A matching screen picture is not available for this step. Follow the instruction above, or open the manufacturer’s guide if your menus differ.

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STEP 1

Connect the games console to an HDMI socket

Connect the games console to an HDMI socket on the TV.

STEP 2

Press the SOURCE button on your remote and select that HDMI input

An example TV remote with the Source button highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Press the Home button on your remote

An example TV remote with the Home button highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Select Settings

Select the Settings cog at the top right of the screen.

Example screen with select settings highlighted.
Step 4

STEP 5

Select Settings

Select Settings to open the full settings menu.

Example screen with select settings highlighted.
Step 5

STEP 6

Select Display & Sound

Example screen with select display & sound highlighted.
Step 6

STEP 7

Select Picture

Example screen with select picture highlighted.
Step 7

STEP 8

Select Picture Mode

Example screen with select picture mode highlighted.
Step 8

STEP 9

Select Game

Example screen with select game highlighted.
Step 9

STEP 10

Press the Back button

An example TV remote with the Back button highlighted.
Step 10

STEP 11

Select Advanced Settings

Example screen with select advanced settings highlighted.
Step 11

STEP 12

Switch Game Mode on

Example screen with switch game mode on highlighted.
Step 12

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly which option to select with your remote. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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