Turning the Power On/Off
Turning the Power On/Off
You can turn the power on and off using either the Wii U console or the Wii U GamePad. Make sure the included Wii U GamePad has been paired with the console before use (p. 24).
Options for Turning the Power On
Using 
(POWER Button) on the Wii U GamePad
Press 
on the Wii U GamePad to turn the Wii U console power on and display the Wii U GamePad screen.
• You can also turn the Wii U console power on by pressing 
on a Wii Remote or Wii U Pro Controller.
Using 
(TV Control Button) on the Wii U GamePad
Press 
on the GamePad to display the TV Remote Features Screen. Tap Play Wii U.
•The TV Remote feature allows you to control the TV using the GamePad. See the Wii U Elec- tronic Manual (
), TV Remote.
User Selection Screen
After you turn the power on, the
Turning the Power Off
Press and hold the POWER Button on the console or controller for at least one second. The Wii U console will turn off, the power LED will turn from blue to red, and the GamePad screen will turn off.
•The power LED does not turn off when the console turns off unless the console is unplugged from the wall outlet.
•You cannot turn off the power using the GamePad if you are using the Wii Menu or a Wii Game Disc.
Automatic Power Off Feature
The Wii U console can be set to automatically turn off if it is unused for a certain amount of time. You can configure this feature in System Settings on the Wii U Menu, Automatic Power Off.
•This feature has been set by the manufacturer to turn off the system after one hour.
Turning Only the Wii U GamePad Screen Off
If you are not using the GamePad screen, you can temporarily turn it off to save battery life. To turn off the screen, go to the HOME Menu and tap Controller Settings.
Turning the Power On/Off
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