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Please carefully read this Operations Manual before setup or use of the Wii U™ system. If you have problems or questions after reading all of the instructions, please visit our customer service area at support.nintendo.com or call
Product recycling information:
Visit recycle.nintendo.com
IMPORTANT: The Wii U system specifications and Wii U Services are constantly evolving and we may update or change the Wii U system or the Wii U Services in whole or in part, without notice to you. Such updates may be required for you to play new Wii U games, enjoy new features, or continue to access the Wii U Services. After the Wii U system is updated, any existing or future unauthorized modification of the hardware or software of your Wii U system, or the use of an unauthorized device in connection with your system, will render the system permanently unplay- able. Content obtained through the unauthorized modification of the hardware or software of your Wii U system will be removed.
This product only plays Wii and Wii U Game Discs manufactured for use in the Americas. This Wii U console is for use only in the Americas.
Patents issued and pending both domestically and internationally. Visit patents.nintendo.com for list of patent numbers.
NOTE: This product does not contain latex. This product complies with applicable laws barring the use of toxic materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, or PBDE in consumer products.
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Wii U System Manuals
Types of Manuals
Printed manuals
•Wii U Quick Start Guide
This guide covers the basic information for setting up and using your Wii U system.
•Wii U Operations Manual (this manual)
This manual gives the names of each component and describes how to recharge the controller, configure System Settings, and perform various procedures. It also provides troubleshooting and support information.
Pre-installed electronic manuals
• Wii U Electronic Manual ( )
This manual describes the Wii U features and gives detailed instructions on how to use the preinstalled software.
•Wii Menu Electronic Manual
This manual describes the Wii Menu features and gives detailed instructions on how to use the included software.
Viewing an Electronic Manual
Press on the Wii U™ GamePad to open the HOME Menu, then tap to open the Wii U Electronic Manual. Press or select the button in the lower right corner of the screen to switch languages.
• Press | while playing a Wii U software title to see the electronic manual for that software. |
•Touch 
at the bottom left of the screen to close the manual and return to the previous screen you were viewing before opening the HOME Menu.
HOME Menu | Electronic Manual Contents |
Use the stylus to tap and slide or use the L or R Stick (p. 10) to view the manual.
Selecting items | Viewing pages | Changing pages |
NOTE: Above images are for reference only; the actual screen content may vary.
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