Charging the Wii U GamePad
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
•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.
•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
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) |
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