System Settings - Nintendo Wii U Operation Manual

System Settings

In System Settings, you can configure many of the
features of your Wii U system, including connecting to the
Internet or managing data, or you can view information
such as the system version of the Wii U console.
• System settings apply to all users. You cannot set up
different settings for each user.
Configuring Settings
See the Wii U Electronic Manual ( ), System Settings, for more information on the settings
that you can configure.
Settings category
Tap to configure options for this category.
List of settings options within a category
Descriptions of Settings
The TV screen will display information about configuring the
specific setting during the process.
Use the R Stick on the Wii U GamePad to scroll through the
information on the TV screen.
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System version of console
Icon list of settings categories
Tap an icon to select a category, or scroll
between pages by sliding the stylus or
tapping the page scroll arrow.
User Settings
On the Wii U system, game save data, gameplay times, and other player information can be
saved and managed for each person using the system. To use network-based services or
features, you must first configure your Internet connection as well as register a Nintendo
Network ID for each user.
Tap the Mii character at the top left corner of the Wii U Menu to go to the User Settings screen
to change or set up users.
Registering a Nintendo Network ID
Tap Create/Link Nintendo Network ID on the User
Settings screen and follow the on-screen instructions.
• If you already have a Nintendo Network ID on one of
the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, you can register
the same ID on your Wii U console and share informa-
tion such as your Nintendo eShop account balance on
both systems.
• A Nintendo Network ID is not the same as a Club Nintendo ID.
• An email address is required to register a Nintendo Network ID.
• A parent or guardian must register users 12 years of age or younger, and a parent or
guardian's email address is required.
When registering a Nintendo Network ID:
Each user that registers a Nintendo Network ID can access Miiverse,
Nintendo eShop, and the Friend List application.
When you register a Nintendo Network ID,
character icon.
Nintendo Network ID registration and access to
certain Wii U features
Purchase history of downloaded games/Friend
management
Use of services and features that require registration
Play History/Save Data/Mii Management
will appear on your Mii
Not registered Registered
No Yes
No Yes
Yes Yes
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