Charging The Wii U Gamepad; How To Charge - Nintendo Wii U Operation Manual

Top View
Rear View
Bottom View
L Button / ZL Button
R Button / ZR Button
Stylus holder
Stores the Wii U GamePad stylus .
Volume control
Slide left and right to adjust the volume
of the Wii U GamePad .
Infrared transceiver
Exchanges information using infrared
communication .
Audio jack
Plug commercially-available headphones in
here . When using headphones, ensure that
you plug them in first before wearing them .
· When headphones are plugged in, the speakers
will be muted .
AC adapter connector
Connects to the Wii U GamePad AC Adapter .
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Support
Hand grips
Battery cover
The Wii U GamePad Battery is stored here .
· Do not remove the battery cover except
when replacing the battery .
SYNC Button
Press to pair the Wii U GamePad with a
(p . 15) .
Wii U console
Charging terminals
Connect to the charging terminals on the
cradle .
Accessory connector
Connects to accessories for use with the
Wii U GamePad .

Charging the Wii U GamePad

The battery LED will turn orange while the Wii U GamePad
is charging, and will turn off when charging has finished . The
battery LED may not go out if you charge the Wii U GamePad
while it is in use .
· Charge only in places where the temperature is between
10 and 35°C .
· Charge the Wii U GamePad if it is being used for the first time or
if it has not been used for a long time .

How to Charge

Connect the Wii U GamePad AC Adapter as shown in the diagrams below to charge the Wii U GamePad .
Make sure to insert the plug the right way up, and ensure that the plug is firmly inserted .
· The illustrations below show the UK version of the AC adapter .
Directly Connecting the AC Adapter
Remove the AC plug from the wall socket after charging has completed, then carefully remove the plug
from the Wii U GamePad, holding both the plug and the Wii U GamePad .
Using the Wii U GamePad Cradle
Place the cradle on a stable surface . If you have a commercially-available cover on your Wii U GamePad,
remove it before charging .
· The cradle is only included as part of the Premium Pack .
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