Nintendo Wii U Quick Start Guide

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please read the separate Wii U Operations Manual and built-in elec tronic manuals for a complete description of features and procedures.
Af ter setup, selec t  (Health & Safet y Information) on the Wii U Menu to read impor tant information about the safe use of the Wii U system 
and components.
If this product will be used by children, an adult should assist with setup and configuration of the system. The ability to use certain features or content can be restricted by Parental...

Getting Started: Check Set Contents
There are two versions of the Wii U™ system: the Basic Set and the Deluxe Set. See the diagrams below for 
a list of components included in each set.
Wii U console (1)[WUP-001(02)]
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Wii U Console AC Adapter (1)[WUP-002(USA)]
Wii U Console AC Adapter (1)[WUP-002(USA)]
Wii U GamePad (1)[WUP-010(USA)]
Wii U GamePad (1)[WUP-010(USA)]
Wii U GamePad AC Adapter (1)[WUP-011(USA)]
Wii U GamePad AC Adapter (1)[WUP-011(USA)]
Sensor Bar (1)[RVL-014]...

Console Setup and Connection Guidelines
Please use the following guidelines when setting up your system. After setup is complete, be sure to 
select  (Health & Safety Information) on the Wii U Menu to read important information about proper 
use of the Wii U system and components.
•	The console has intake and exhaust vents designed to maintain adequate ventilation. Do not operate the console in any location where these vents may become covered or obstructed, for example, on carpet or in a tightly...

Connecting the Console to a TV
First make sure that your TV is turned off, then connect the HDMI cable and the AC adapter in the 
order illustrated below.
•	Place the Wii U console at least 4” (10 cm) away from walls or other surfaces that may block ventilation.•	For best picture quality, use the included HDMI cable to connect your Wii U console to the TV.
AC Adapter
HDMI cable
120V
TV
 
HDMI Port
If Your TV has No HDMI Port
Check the connections on your TV and then see the table below for other 
cable...

Placing the Console Vertically
Insert the tabs on the side of the console into the slots in the Wii U 
console stands (Deluxe Set only).
IMPORTANT: Make sure the console stands do not cover the vents on 
the side of the console.
Configuring Your System
Placing the Sensor Bar
The sensor bar is required when using the Wii Remote™ or Wii Remote Plus controllers with your 
Wii U system (some software titles do not require a sensor bar). Follow the instructions below to 
install the sensor bar.
If you have a...

When you use your Wii U system for the first time, it will be necessary to pair the GamePad with your 
console, and you will need to configure some initial settings such as the date, time, and the display setting 
to use on your TV.
Turn the TV and Wii U console on, then select the 
correct input setting for your TV or AV component
If you are using the HDMI cable, after changing the input setting 
it may take a moment until an image is displayed on the TV 
screen, depending on your TV model.
•	If the...

Enter the symbols shown on the TV screen in order, 
starting from the left, on the GamePad. 
•	If the GamePad screen is off, press  and then the SYNC Button on the GamePad. 
The pairing is completed when Wii U GamePad is 
now ready to use appears. 
If the symbol entry screen appears again, please check 
the symbols that appear on the TV and carefully enter 
them again.
If a screen like the one on the right is shown on the TV, press 
the SYNC Button on the Wii U console again and start over 
from step...

The screen will display a description of the setting you are currently configuring.You can scroll the explanation on the TV screen up or down. 
The settings screen will appear on the GamePad screen. Tap the selections to configure your settings.
You can also operate the screen with the following controls. 
•	L Stick: Item selection•	+Control Pad: Item selection•	A/B/X/Y Buttons: On-screen button selection
Main Settings
Date and Time
TV/TV Remote 
Feature
Internet
Add User 
(Settings)
Parental 
Controls...

You can use either Wii U or Wii Game Discs in the Wii U console.
•	Tap  (Health & Safety Information) on the Wii U Menu review to read important information about the safe use of the Wii U system and components.
Pairing Wii Remote controllers with the Wii U Console
You can also use Wii Remote controllers to play 
games on the Wii U (see game packaging and 
manuals for more information). To use a Wii 
Remote with your Wii U console, you must first 
pair it with the console.
Press the SYNC Button on the...

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For Wii Owners: 
Transferring data from Wii to Wii U
You can transfer software, saved game data, and other data from your Wii console to your Wii U console.
In addition to the Wii U system, you will need the following items before transferring:
•	A Wii system•	An SD or SDHC Memory Card (with at least 512 MB of free space)•	A broadband Internet connection
NOTE: See the Wii Operations Manual -...