Charging the Wii U GamePad, Charging Options

Charging the Wii U GamePad

The Wii U GamePad can be charged with either the AC adapter or with the AC adapter and Wii U GamePad cradle (included in the Deluxe Set only). See the illustra- tions below for connection details.

The battery LED will light orange when the battery is charging and turn off when charging is complete.

•Optimal charging temperature is between 50°-95°F (10°-35°C).

•Be sure to fully charge the battery before use for the first time, or if the system has not been used for a long time.

•If you play a game while charging, the battery LED may not always turn off once charging has completed.

Charging Options

Using the AC Adapter

When charging is complete, first unplug the AC adapter from the outlet, then unplug it from the GamePad by pulling the AC plug straight out from the controller.

Using the AC Adapter and Wii U GamePad Cradle (Deluxe Set only)

•Place the cradle on a flat, stable surface during use.

IMPORTANT:

•The Wii U GamePad AC adapter, Model No. WUP-011(USA), is only for use with the Wii U GamePad or cradle. It is not compatible with any other Nintendo product. Do not use the AC adapter with voltage transformers, dimmer switches, or any other equipment. It is only for use in a standard household AC outlet.

•Be sure the AC adapter connector plug is facing in the correct direction before inserting it into the AC adapter connector on the controller.

•Insert the AC adapter connector plug straight all the way into the AC adapter connector.

•When disconnecting any plugs from the controller, charging cradle, or wall outlet, carefully pull by the plug itself rather than by the cord.

Estimated Charging Time and Battery Life

•Charging Time: approx. 2.5 hours

Charging time will vary depending on how the system is being used and how much charge is left in the battery.

•Battery Life: approx. 3–5 hours

Actual battery life depends on the screen brightness, the features used (such as the camera or microphone), wireless communication use, ambient temperature, and other factors.

•The screen brightness is set to 4 by the manufacturer. You can change the screen brightness from the HOME Menu in Controller Settings.

Power-Saving Mode

Power-saving mode increases battery life by automatically adjusting screen brightness and color based on what is being displayed at the time. You can enable power-saving mode from the HOME Menu in Controller Settings, Wii U GamePad.

Battery LED Status

The color and status of the LED changes depending on the remaining battery charge.

•If you run out of battery life while playing a game, you will not be able to use the Wii U GamePad. If the battery LED turns red, charge the Wii U GamePad.

Full charge

Charging the Wii U GamePad

Remaining battery life

Battery LED status

Low

Very low

(Off)	(Steady	(Blinking
	red)	red)