Controller Calibration; Calibrating The Touch Screen; Resetting The L And R Control Sticks; Calibrating The Wii U Gamepad Motion Sensor - Nintendo Wii U Operation Manual

Controller Calibration

Use the following instructions to recalibrate the Touch Screen or reset the L and R control
sticks if they do not seem to be operating correctly.

Calibrating the Touch Screen

Open the Wii U Menu and select System Settings. Select the option for calibrating the Wii U
GamePad Touch Screen and follow the on-screen instructions. If you are unable to use the
Touch Screen properly, use the +Control Pad and

Resetting the L and R Control Sticks

The neutral position of the control sticks can be incorrectly set if you move them during the
following actions:
• turning the console on
• launching software
• quitting software and returning to the Wii U
Menu
This can cause erratic gameplay control or cause
objects on the screen to move when you are not
using the controller.
Reset Procedure
To reset the control sticks, allow them to return to a neutral untouched position and simultane-
ously hold down , , , and for at least three seconds.
Calibrating the Wii U GamePad Motion Sensor
When using software you may notice that the screen or cursor is moving when you are not
touching the GamePad, or that movements on the screen do not correspond to the way you
are operating the GamePad. The motion sensor may need to be re-calibrated. Open the
HOME Menu, then simultaneously hold down
When the calibration screen appears, lay the GamePad down flat on a level surface, then
select either "Calibrate" or "Revert to Defaults."
• If you select "Calibrate," the orientation of the GamePad when you tapped the button will
be treated as level.
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Wii U GamePad L Stick
and on the GamePad for three seconds.

Battery Replacement

Rechargeable batteries become worn with repeated charge/discharge cycles, and the amount
of time they can be used when fully charged will decrease gradually over time (after 500
charges, usage time may be reduced to 70%). If you feel the usage time has dropped off
noticeably, replace the battery.
IMPORTANT: Batteries should always be replaced by an adult.
Wii U GamePad
Do not use any battery other than the Wii U GamePad Battery, Model No. WUP-012.
A replacement battery can be ordered from the Nintendo website at store.nintendo.com.
(USA/Canada only) or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700.
• Before replacing the battery, turn the power off and disconnect the AC adapter if it is
connected to the controller.
Turn off the Wii U console and the
GamePad.
If the Wii U console Power LED is blue, hold down
the POWER Button on the GamePad to turn off
both the console and the GamePad.
Loosen the battery cover screws.
The battery cover is designed so the screws can be
loosened, but not fully removed.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the screw or threads,
use a screwdriver that is appropriate for the screw
(crosshead style, size 0).
Remove the battery cover.
Lift the edge of the battery cover slightly and then remove it as shown below.
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