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Wii Message Board
Wii Message Board
Wii Message Board
    Registering a Wii Friend
NOTE: To register a Wii Friend, your Wii console must be connected to the Internet 
with a broadband Internet connection.
1.  Select the Address Book option from the Create Message screen (page 32).
2.  Select the Register option from the Address Book screen.
3.  Select the Wii option to register another
  Wii console or select the Others option to
  register an e-mail address.
4.  For a Wii console, enter the Wii Number
  for that Wii console. For a PC or
  cell–phone user, enter an e-mail address
  (cannot contain over 100 characters).
5.  Enter a nickname for your friend.
6.  To attach a Mii, select the Mii icon, then select the Mii you would like to use.
  This option works only when registering a Wii console user.
7.  Select OK to conrm the information and register your Wii Friend.
    Exchanging Messages or Data with WiiConnect24
•  If both parties are Wii users, you
  must register each other as Wii
  Friends to exchange messages
  or data.
•  If one party is a Wii user and the
  other is a PC or cell–phone user,
  a registration e-mail will be sent
  to the PC/cell–phone user during
  the Wii Friend registration
  process. The PC/cell phone user
  will need to respond and accept
  in order to complete the registration.
NOTE: You will not be able to send photos from your Wii console to the PC/cell 
phone user.
    Editing or Deleting Wii Friends
1.  Move the cursor over the Wii Friend
  nickname in the Address Book and press
  the  A Button.
2.  Select from Change Nickname or Erase.
NOTE: If you erase a Wii Friend entry, it 
will be permanently deleted from your 
Address Book.
    Viewing Your Wii Number
The Wii Number is a 16 digit number 
assigned to each Wii console. By 
exchanging Wii Numbers with other 
Wii users, you can register your Wii 
system to a Wii Friend.
1.  Select Address Book from the
  Create Message screen.
2.  Your console’s Wii number will be
  displayed.
    Canceling Wii Channel Message Service
An option to “opt-out” or stop delivery 
may appear for some messages sent to 
you from certain Wii Channels. You can 
stop the delivery of these messages by 
selecting this icon          and choosing 
one of two settings:
1.  Choose “This message service” to
  stop messages from this Channel
  only.
2.  Choose “All message services” to
  stop messages from all Channels.
When you download a new channel, you will have the same opportunity as 
described above to decide whether or not to receive messages from 
channels.
NOTE: You will still receive messages from your Wii friends.
    Transferring Data to an SD Card
If the Wii System Memory is full,  you can save data to an SD Card. For more 
information on using SD Cards in the Wii console, see pages 22 and 66.
1.  If you get a message on the Wii
  console that there is no more room
  for additional Message Board data,
  insert an SD Card into the SD Card
  Slot on the front of the  Wii console.
  If there is already an SD Card in the
  SD Card Slot when you run out of
  space in the console memory, you
  will be asked if you want to save to
  the SD Card.
2.  Conrm that you want to save data to the SD Card.
3.  A set number of messages will be saved to the SD Card, starting with the
  oldest messages.
CAUTION: Do not remove the SD Card or turn the power off while transferring 
data. This can damage the data or the SD Card.
4.  If you do not insert an SD Card after the memory–full message, the oldest
  messages will be deleted automatically.
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Wii Settings and Data Management
Wii Settings and Data Management
Getting Started
To reach Wii Settings and Data Management, select the Wii icon on the bottom left of 
the Wii Menu screen. (If more than one remote is connected, use Player 1.)
Data Management
Select Data Management from the Wii Options screen to see a choice of two kinds of 
data you can manage: Save Data and Channels. Select one to proceed.
    Save Data
Select Save Data from the Data Management screen to see two kinds of data 
management: Wii and Nintendo GameCube. Select one to proceed.
In Wii Settings and Data Management, you can manage data saved 
in your Wii console as well as in your external memory media. You 
can also adjust settings that affect many aspects of your console, 
such as the Sensor Bar, the Internet connection, WiiConnect24, 
time settings, and other functions.
IMPORTANT: If you are trying to completely remove data to free up space on your system, data may need to be deleted or moved to an SD card from both the Save Data 
and Channel areas. For more information on managing your Wii console available memory space, visit http://support.nintendo.com/wiimemory. If you accidentally 
delete downloaded content from your Wii system memory, you can download it again using the Wii Shop Channel. (This service may be discontinued without notice.)
Nintendo GameCube
You can copy or move data between two Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards, 
or delete data found on a Memory Card.
Insert the Memory Card into one of the Nintendo GameCube Memory Card Slots 
(or into both Memory Card Slots if you plan to copy or move data).
To view whats on a specic Memory Card, select the corresponding slot option: 
Nintendo GameCube Memory Card Slot A or Nintendo GameCube Memory Card Slot B.
Youll then see all the data currently on 
the card. Select the data you want to 
manage, then select Move, Copy, or 
Delete.
NOTE: You cannot move or copy data files in the following cases:
•  When there's only one Memory Card inserted in the Memory Card Slots.
•  When there's not enough space in the Memory Card that you're trying to move or
  copy a file to.
•  When you've reached the maximum of 127 files on the Memory Card that you're
  trying to move or copy a file to (this maximum may be lower for earlier Memory
  Cards).
• When the same kind of file already exists on the Memory Card youre trying to
  move or copy a file to.
•  When you're trying to move or copy a file that you're not allowed to move or copy.
Wii
You can move, copy, and delete data found in the Wii System Memory and SD Cards.
First select the Wii option to look at all data  saved in the consoles internal memory, or 
select the SD Card option to view the data 
saved on an SD Card inserted in the SD 
Card Slot.
Select the data you want to manage, then  select Copy or Delete.
Nintendo GameCubeMove, copy, or delete data on 
Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards.
WiiManage data in the Wii System 
Memory and SD Cards.
To select an on-screen option, simply point at 
it with the Wii Remote and press the A Button.
ChannelsLets you delete specic Channels or save them 
to an SD Card (see page 42).
Save DataLets you organize and delete the save data in 
Wii System Memory, SD Cards, and Nintendo 
GameCube Memory Cards.
Wii SettingsCongure your time settings, Internet 
conguration, WiiConnect24, and 
other system options.
Data Management
Wii Menu
Wii Icon
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page 63Console Nickname Give your Wii console a unique nickname.
Calendar  Set the date and time.
Screen  Configure your screen output settings.
Sound  Configure your sound output settings.
Parental Controls  Restrict use of Wii software, Channels, and purchasing functions
Sensor Bar  Configure your Sensor Bar sensitivity and placement settings.
Internet  Configure your internet connection settings.
WiiConnect24™  Change your WiiConnect24 and Standby Connection settings.
Language  Select the language display.
Country  Select the country where your Wii console will be used.
Wii System Update  Check for Wii system updates.
Format Wii System Memory  Delete ALL Channels and Save Data in Wii System Memory.
*
*Additional steps are required to delete your Wii Shop Channel account activity and rights to play previously downloaded Virtual Console games. Please see page 63 for 
instructions on how to delete this information.
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    Channels
When you enter the Channels management screen, youll see all of the individual 
Channels currently on your Wii console. Select a specic Channel to see three 
options appear: Delete, Copy or Move.
Select the Delete option if you want to erase a Channel.
Select the Copy or Move option if you want to copy or move the Channel to an
SD Card.
NOTE: You cannot copy or move Channels in the following cases:
•  When there's no SD Card in the SD Card Slot.
•  When there's not enough space in the SD Card.
•  The kind of SD Card you're using is incompatible with the Wii console (see
  page 22).

Wii Settings
Select Wii Settings from the Wii Options screen to see the wide variety of system 
settings that you can change. To scroll to a different options page, use the Wii Remote 
to point at a left/right arrow to scroll to a different selection page. 
 (If more than one 
remote is connected, use Player 1.)
Select the Wii system option that you wish to change. Consult the next page to see all 
of the options.
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							Widescreen(16:9)
Standard(4:3)
Widescreen Settings
You can change the screen format for your Wii display by selecting the Standard (4:3) 
or Widescreen (16:9) options. Conrm your selection once its complete.
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    Console Nickname
You can give your Wii console a Console Nickname to distinguish your Wii console 
from others when you are connecting with other Wii consoles. To change the current 
nickname, select the text area, then use the Wii keyboard (see page 70) for entering 
the new Console Nickname. Conrm your change once its complete.

    Calendar
You can change your Wii consoles Calendar settings by selecting the Date or Time 
options.
Date Setting
Change the date by pointing at the 
up/down arrow that corresponds to 
the year, month, or day, then pressing A 
until you see the correct number. 
Conrm your Date changes once 
theyre complete.
Time Setting
Change the time by pointing at the 
up/down arrow that corresponds to the 
hours or minutes, then pressing A until 
you see the correct number. Conrm 
your Time changes once theyre 
complete.
NOTE: The Wii console uses a 24 hour 
clock. For example, 1:00 pm is 
displayed as 13:00.
    Screen
You can change your Wii screen output settings by selecting the Screen Position, 
Widescreen Settings, TV Resolution, and Screen Burn-in options.
Screen Position
Change the horizontal screen position by pointing at the left/right arrows, then 
pressing A until you see the horizontal shift you want. (The range is – 8 to + 8.) 
Conrm your position change once its complete.
NOTES:
•  If set to 4:3, set the television screen size to ”standard” or “normal”, to display video
  without altering the vertical and horizontal ratios. This term may be different
  depending on the manufacturer of your television.
•  In addition to using Wii's widescreen setting, you must also adjust your television's
  options to take advantage of its own widescreen mode(s).
•  Some television sets will not change to widescreen display even when receiving  
  widescreen input from the Wii console.Standard (4:3)
Select when youre using a television that supports only standard 
4:3 screen aspect ratio.
Widescreen (16:9)
Select when youre using a widescreen television or a television 
that supports a 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio.
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    Screen (continued)
TV Resolution
Some Wii software supports a 480p progressive output that displays at a higher 
resolution than the Standard 480i resolution. To view Wii display output in 480p, you 
must change the Wiis TV Resolution setting from Standard TV (480i) to EDTV/HDTV 
(480p). Conrm your selection once its complete. (Games that do not support 480p 
will be displayed in 480i.)
Your television must be a high-denition TV (HDTV) or enhanced-denition TV (EDTV) 
to view 480p output.
In addition, youll also need the 
separately-sold Wii Component Video 
Cable to connect your Wii to your HDTV 
or EDTV television. (You cannot see Wii 
progressive display output when the 
console is connected to a television 
using any other kind of cable.)
Screen Burn-in Reduction
When images are displayed in the same spots for long periods of time, some 
television screens can suffer screen burn-in. (See page 12 in the Wii Operations 
Manual - System Setup, for more information on TV screen damage.) The Wii console 
has a Screen Burn-in Reduction feature. When activated, the Wii console will fade the 
screen when Wii software is paused for ve or more minutes. (You can revert the 
screen to its original brightness by simply pressing any button on the Wii Remote 
other than the Power Button.)
You can turn Screen Burn-in Reduction on 
or off by making your selection, then 
conrming it.
•  Your TV may also have its own screen burn-in reduction function that may fade back  
  the screen imagery or darken it entirely.
•  The Wii's Screen Burn-in Reduction does not work for all types of software,
  including Nintendo GameCube software, so it is recommended that the television
  be turned off when not playing.
•  Please follow your TV manufacturer’s recommendations to avoid screen burn-in.
    Sound
You can change the sound setting for your Wii output by selecting the Mono, Stereo, 
or Surround options. Conrm your selection once its complete.
EDTV or HDTV (480p)
Standard TV (480i)
Mono
Stereo
SurroundSelect this display output when using the Wii 
Component Video Cable to connect with your HDTV 
or EDTV.
Select this display output when using any other kind 
of cable to connect with your television, such as the 
Wii AV Cable. Select when you want Wii sound output to come equally out of the 
left and right TV speakers. Some games may include only Mono 
sound.
Select when using software that provides different sounds for the 
left and right TV speakers to create a fuller audio effect.
Select when using software that provides different sounds for 
the left, right, and other TV speakers to create an even-fuller 
audio effect. Your game and TV must be compatible with 
surround sound to take advantage of this feature.
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    Wii Parental Controls
The Wii Parental Controls settings offer you a means to manage what Wii content is 
accessible to the console users.  If you apply Parental Controls, you will be prompted 
to set a 4-digit PIN which will allow you to adjust the Parental Controls settings in the 
future and also allow you to access content that may be restricted by the Parental 
Controls settings.  The Parental Controls default setting is “OFF” which means that the 
console will allow all content unless you change the settings.  There is one Parental 
Controls setting per console so you should tailor the settings to lowest common 
denominator and share the PIN with users who may be allowed access to blocked 
content.  
To customize the settings, click the Wii icon from the Wii Menu and select Wii 
Settings, then select Parental Controls. These are the features that are offered within 
Parental Controls:
•  Access to Wii software and Related Content  
Setting is based on the Entertainment Software Rating Board (“ESRB”) game rating 
categories.  Please see page 50 for information on the various ratings.  Note that this 
setting controls Wii, Virtual Console and WiiWare games and related content.  It does 
NOT control access to Nintendo GameCube games.If you connect to the Internet, you will be able to select these additional 
Parental Controls options:
•  Internet Channel
Controls access to the browser and viewing of certain content which is not subject to 
game rating.
•  News Channel
Controls access to the News Channel.
•  Online Communication and User Created Content
Controls sending and receiving of messages from the Wii console and in online 
games where open text and/or verbal communication is available. Also controls 
exchange of user created content in compatible games. Note that system updates will 
be delivered regardless of this setting.
•  Use of Wii Points
Controls use of Wii Points. If this setting is on, users will be required to enter the 
Parental Controls PIN when using Wii Points to download content from the Wii Shop 
Channel.
If Parental Controls are applied and a user attempts to play or download content that 
exceeds the Parental Controls setting, the user will be prompted to enter the Parental 
Controls PIN to temporarily disable the Parental Controls. The PIN will be necessary 
each time a user tries to access restricted content. If your settings only apply to certain 
members of your household, share the Parental Controls PIN with users who may 
have unrestricted use of the system.
You will be prompted to select and answer a secret question that will allow you to 
retrieve a forgotten Parental Controls PIN. If you forget your PIN, please follow the 
prompts on screen to answer your secret question. If you are unable to retrieve your 
PIN by answering your secret question, please call Nintendo Consumer Service: 
USA/Canada 1-800-255-3700
Latin America 1-425-558-7078
NOTE: Even with Parental Controls set, purchasing Wii Points, and the downloading of 
programs that do not require Wii Points will not be restricted.
Selecting allowable video 
game content.
Conrming settings.
Important Privacy Information
Through your Wii console you will be able to participate in a variety of games 
and activities, some of which will be online. In order to protect your privacy 
and that of your family when using your Wii console, we strongly 
recommend the following:
  
PARENTS PLEASE READ: PROTECTING YOUR
    CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
•  Before allowing your children to use the Wii console, we highly recommend that
  you educate them on the importance of not sharing any personal information
  about themselves with strangers.  Please carefully review the next section titled
  “Protecting the Privacy of Your Personal Information When Using the Wii Console”
  and discuss it with your children to help them understand steps they can take to
  protect the privacy of their personal information. Explain to them the danger of
  receiving messages from, or communicating with, strangers.
•  You should supervise your children’s use of the Wii console at all times and assist
  them with the setup of the Wii console.  If at any time you want to stop your
  children’s use of online or interactive features of the Wii console, you can simply
  disconnect your Wii console from the Wii online services as explained on page 48.
   PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF YOUR PERSONAL 
    INFORMATION WHEN USING THE Wii CONSOLE
•  Never give out personal information about yourself such as your first or last name,  phone number, birth date, age, school, e-mail or home address when communicating  with strangers or using any services offered on your Wii console. •  You may have the option of linking your 
Wii Shop Channel account to your My
  Nintendo account.  By linking your accounts, you will be able to register
  downloaded content and have such registrations reected in both of your accounts.
  In addition, Nintendo will be able to connect your activity on your Wii Shop
  Channel and other online features of the Wii console to your My Nintendo Account
  and send you offers, surveys and promotions for games or other items you are
  interested in.  If you do not want Nintendo to be able to do this, do not link your
  accounts.  
•  If you use the messaging features of the Wii console, you need to understand
  that Nintendo may monitor your use and share certain information (i) as required
  by law, (ii) where necessary to protect the company, its customers or employees, or
  (iii) as necessary to provide the services.
•  If you decide to provide personal information to any third party website, the
  sharing of such information will be subject to the privacy policy of that company,
  not Nintendo’s privacy policy.  Be cautious before providing any personal
  information to any third party through the online services offered on your Wii
  console.
•  Your Wii console may store certain personal information on your Wii Remote so
  please note that by using your Wii Remote on a Wii console other than your own, it
  is possible that certain personal information about you could be shared with that
  other Wii console.
•  For your protection, prior to selling or transferring your Wii console, please be sure
  to clean and securely remove all of your personal information including any
  pictures or messages on the message board and all other stored sensitive
  information on the Wii console hard drive. For information on how to wipe your Wii
  console clean of all such information, see page 63.
•  Do not use any personal information for nicknames on the Wii Console, user
  names in chat rooms or interactive games, names for Miis or for any other services
  offered through the Wii Console.
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Video and Computer Game Software Rating Information
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings are designed to provide information about video and computer game content, so you can make informed purchasing decisions. 
ESRB ratings have two parts: rating symbols suggest age appropriateness for the game, and content descriptors indicate elements in a game that may have triggered a particular 
rating and/or may be of interest or concern.
To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system, its important to check both the rating symbol (found on the front of the game box) and the content descriptor  (found on the 
back of the game box). Go to www.esrb.org for a complete list of these content descriptors.
The ESRB rating system is designed to provide information about a computer or video game. The ratings are not meant to recommend which games consumers should buy or rent or to 
serve as the only basis for choosing a product. Rather, individuals should use the ESRB ratings together with personal tastes and standards when deciding what is best to purchase.
For more information on the ESRB and video game ratings, go to the ESRB web site at www.esrb.org.
ESRB RATING SYMBOLS FOR VIDEO GAMES & PC SOFTWARE
Titles rated EC (Early 
Childhood) have 
content that may be 
suitable for ages 3 
and older. Contains 
no material that 
parents would nd 
inappropriate.Titles rated E (Everyone) 
have content that may be 
suitable for ages 6 and 
older. Titles in this 
category may contain 
minimal cartoon, fantasy 
or mild violence and/or 
infrequent ouse of mild 
language. Titles rated E10+ 
(Everyone 10 and 
older) have content that 
may be suitable for ages 
10 and older. Titles in 
this category may 
contain more cartoon, 
fantasy or mild violence, 
mild language and/or 
minimal suggestive 
themes.Titles rated T (Teen) have 
content that may be 
suitable for ages 13 and 
older. Titles in this 
category may contain 
violence, suggestive 
themes, crude humor, 
minimal blood, 
simulated gambling, 
and/or infrequent use of 
strong language.Titles rated M (Mature) 
have content that may be 
suitable for ages 17 and 
older. Titles in this 
category may contain 
intense violence, blood 
and gore, sexual content 
and/or strong language.
Titles rated RP (Rating 
Pending) have been 
submitted to the ESRB 
and are awaiting nal 
rating. (This symbol 
appears only in 
advertising prior to a 
game’s release.
Titles rated AO (Adults 
Only) have content that 
should only be played by 
persons 18 years and 
older. Titles in this 
category may include 
prolonged scenes of 
intense violence and/or 
graphic sexual content 
and nudity.
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							Do you have a high-speed 
(broadband) Internet 
connection, such as cable 
or DSL?
You can easily connect the Wii system 
to the Internet if you already own a 
Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector. 
If you dont have a wireless network but 
instead have a wired local-area network, you 
can connect Wii to the network with a Wii LAN 
Adapter. (Sold separately, may be ordered 
through Nintendo’s web site at 
www.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or by 
calling Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700.)You must use Internet Setup to 
search for your wireless access point.
Is your network 
environment WIRED?
Is your network 
environment WIRELESS?
You cant yet connect 
your Wii to the Internet. 
Find out what you need 
to get started. Do you have a PC 
running Windows® XP 
or Windows Vista® 
directly connected to 
your high-speed 
Internet connection?
NO
NO
NO
YES
YES YES
YES p. 61
pp 54-55 p. 56
p. 58
AOSS access point - p. 60
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    Internet
Youll want to set up your Wiis Internet settings to work well with your homes 
Internet connection, whether you have a wireless broadband network or want to 
connect directly to your wired LAN network.
NOTE: When you connect the Wii to the Internet, the consoles internal les will 
sometimes be automatically updated.
When you select Internet from the Wii Settings screen, youll go straight to the 
Internet Setup screen. Before you proceed with setup selections, consult the 
following owchart to determine what settings and equipment would work well 
with your home Internet environment.
Sensitivity
Use this feature to adjust the sensitivity of the Pointer function of the Wii Remote. 
If you nd that youre not getting an optimal pointing experience with the Wii 
Remote, you may want to adjust this setting.
After you select Sensitivity from the Sensor Bar settings screen, youll see an 
explanation screen that further details the Sensitivity setting. Select OK to begin the 
adjustment test.
In the test, youll use the Wii Remote 
Pointer to move a cursor into view within 
the test eld. If you see two blinking dots, 
your current Sensitivity setting is working 
ne. If you dont see two blinking dots, 
adjust the Sensitivity with the + and - 
Buttons until you do, then press the A 
Button to conrm your new setting.
•  If you see three or more dots, the Wii Remote may be sensing an extra light source.
  See Wii Remote troubleshooting, page 34, in the Wii Operations Manual - System
  Setup.
NOTE: The initial recommended distance for using the Wii Remote Pointer is 3 to 10 
feet from the Sensor Bar. By increasing the Sensitivity setting, youll increase the 
distance at which you can use the Pointer.  Also note that the inuence of direct 
sunlight and various light sources can make the Pointer operation less optimal.
    Sensor Bar
When positioning the Sensor Bar, you may need to adjust two key settings. Select 
Sensor Bar Position or Sensitivity, then proceed with the following instructions.
Sensor Bar Position
Youll want to adjust this setting to match where youve placed your Wiis Sensor Bar: 
above or below your TV screen. Conrm your selection once its complete.
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What You Need for a Wireless Wii Environment
1.   Wii SystemWhat You Need for a Wired Home Network
1.   Wii System
2.   Broadband Internet connection
    There may be various ways to get broadband Internet connection to your home.
    Cable, DSL, and optical-ber networks are among the most common. Check with
    your local broadband providers for more information.
3.   The following three methods provide the easiest,
    quickest way to create a wireless networking
    environment for Wii connection. 3.   Wii LAN Adapter (Ethernet)
+
Broadband
Internet line Wireless
router
2.   Broadband Internet connection
    There may be various ways to get broadband connection to your home. Cable,
    DSL, and optical-ber networks are among the most common. Check with your
    local broadband providers for more information.
+
Broadband
Internet lineBroadband router
+
Cable/DSLmodem
Wii LAN
Adapter
Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector – See page 56.
Nintendo Wi-Fi
USB Connector
Access Point
If you already own a Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector, but dont 
have a wireless network , you can still set up a wireless 
connection for your Wii. If you have a PC running Windows® XP 
or Windows Vista® directly connected to your broadband 
Internet access, you can use the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector 
in an open USB port on the PC. Once you install the software 
thats included with the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector, 
wirelessly connecting your Wii is easy.
(Check support.nintendo.com for the latest PC driver 
versions.)
NOTE: Your PC must be ON when using this USB connector to connect to 
the Internet or WiiConnect24.
Wii LAN Adapter
If you rely on a wired high-speed local-area network 
(LAN) instead of a wireless network, you can connect 
Wii directly to your wired LAN with a Wii LAN Adapter.  
(Sold separately, may be ordered through Nintendo’s 
web site at www.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or 
by calling Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700.)
See page 61 for easy Internet Setup details for using 
the Wii LAN Adapter.
NOTE:•  The term Access Point is used throughout this manual to mean "wireless LAN access points."•  Use an 802.11 compatible Access Point. 
NOTE: Connecting to the Internet is subject to your acceptance of the Wii Users Agreement, the Wii Privacy Policy 
and the Wii Code of Conduct. Copies of the most updated versions of these agreements may be found at 
support.nintendo.com.
•  Wireless Router (Access Point) 
  See page 58.
•  AOSS™ Wireless Router (Access Point)
  See page 60.
•  Manually Connecting an Access Point
  See page 59.
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Internet Setup Selections When Using the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector
Before using the following Internet Setup procedure, 
ensure that youve installed the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB 
Connector Registration Tool software on the PC youre 
using with the connector. Consult the manual included 
with the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector for more details 
on correct installation.
Broadband
Internet line Wired
router PC + Nintendo
Wi-Fi USB Connector Wii system
Select the Connection Settings 
option. Select an open connection indicated 
by “None”.After conrming that the Nintendo 
Wi-Fi USB Connector is ready, select 
Wireless Connection.Select Nintendo Wi-Fi USB 
Connector. After again conrming that the 
Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector is 
ready, select the Next option.
After youve established the Wii 
connection with the PC, youll see 
a Next option appear in the Wii 
console’s Internet Setup.
Select Next.If the test succeeds, youve completed 
Internet Setup and your Wii is 
wirelessly connected. If the test fails, 
consult the Troubleshooting section
in this manual.Select OK to test the connection.
You should see an icon in your Windows XP task bar for the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB 
Connector Registration Tool. Double-click on the icon to launch the tool. It should 
show all Wii consoles in wireless range, listing each by its Nickname. Select the Wii 
that you want to establish a wireless connection for, then click Grant permission to 
connect from the menu that appears. When you see this screen, 
continue with setup on the 
PC-side described below.
Nintendo Wi-Fi USB 
Connector Registration  tool icon
Step 1 Step 2Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 – Wii
Step 6Step 7
Step 5 – PC
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