Component Names And Functions; Wii U Console - Nintendo Wii U Operation Manual

AC Adapter Warnings
Incorrect usage of the AC adapter could lead to fire, electric shock, overheating or damage to
the AC adapter .
The AC adapter should be plugged into a nearby, easily accessible socket .
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z Do not use or place the AC adapter in hot places or places where heat can accumulate, such as:
• places that receive direct sunlight, or near sources of heat such as stoves and heaters
• on electric blankets or carpets with long fibres
• on top of AV equipment
• outdoors or in hot cars
Do not use the AC adapter in places which have high humidity or where water might leak .
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Additionally, do not handle it with dirty or greasy hands .
Do not place any items containing liquids such as vases on top of the AC adapter .
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z Ensure that the AC plug is fully inserted into the wall socket .
Be sure to connect the AC adapter to the correct voltage (230V) .
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z Do not apply force to the cord, for example by twisting or coiling the cord tightly, or by placing
heavy objects on the cord (particularly at the base of the cord) .
z Do not step on the cord, pull on the cord, wind up the cord or perform technical modifications of
the cord .
z Regularly remove any build-up of dirt such as dust from the AC plug by removing it from the wall
socket and wiping it with a dry cloth .
Do not use an AC adapter that has become wet, for example with pet urine .
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z The use of these products by children should only be allowed with the full supervision of a parent
or legal guardian .
AC adapter rating information is located on the bottom of the unit .
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Component Names and Functions

Wii U Console

Front View
(Slot cover opened)
Rear View
· Please note that the illustrations published in this manual may differ from the final product .
POWER Button
Press to turn the Wii U console on and off .
Power LED
Shows you the status of the console .
(blue): Power is on (p . 13) .
(orange): Console is downloading/
installing data while power is off (p . 14) .
(red): Power is off (p . 13) .
EJECT Button
Press to eject a disc .
Disc LED
Lights up white when a disc is inserted .
Disc slot
Used to insert Wii U discs or Wii Game Discs .
SYNC Button
Press to pair controllers such as the
Wii U GamePad or separately-sold
Wii Remote™ / Wii Remote Plus (p . 15) .
SD Card slot
Used to insert separately-sold SD Cards
(see Wii U Electronic Manual, "Using
SD Cards") .
· View from the right
USB ports
Used to connect separately-sold USB devices
marked with (see Wii U Electronic
Manual, "Using USB Devices") .
Battery cover
Covers the compartment containing the
lithium coin cell battery (CR2032) .
· Do not remove this cover except when
replacing the lithium coin cell battery .
Air intake
AC adapter connector
AV Multi Out connector
Sensor bar connector
HDMI™ port
Air vent
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