Nintendo Wii U Operation Manual

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Internet SettingsParental Controls3736Communication Device (Wired or Wireless)You will need one of the following.NOTE: If you are using a bridge modem that does not include any router functionality, youwill also need a separate broadband router.Wii LAN Adapter (sold separately)This connects to the Internet using a cable connection. See the LANadapter manual for information on how to connect the LAN adapter.Wireless LAN Access Point (sold separately)Use an access point that supports the 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11bstandard to connect to the Internet wirelessly.Setup can be simplified if you use an access point that includes one of thefollowing features:• Visit support.nintendo.com for a list of wireless access points (routers) confirmed towork with the Wii U console. You cannot use access points that only support the802.11a standard.If you can’t connect to the Internet...• Check the location and distance of your access point. If possible, locate your accesspoint in the same room as your Wii U console for the strongest signal.• Check for metal objects or electronic devices that may be close to your access point orWii U console. Objects such as metal filing cabinets, speakers, power strips, or cordlessphones can interfere with wireless signals and should be moved further away ifpossible.Access point Wii U console GamePadMore than 6.5’ Less than 26’AOSS™ Wi-Fi Protected Setup™When your network environment is ready...Configure your connection settingsin System Settings, Internet, onthe Wii U Menu.NOTE: Detailed instructions aredisplayed on the TV screen duringconfiguration.Parental ControlsParental Controls can limit the download and use ofcertain content on the Wii U system. Parental Controls canalso limit the use of certain Wii U system features.• When Parental Controls are enabled, some SystemSettings, such as Internet Settings, System Transfer, andFormat System Memory, cannot be accessed. You willneed to enter the PIN to access these features.IMPORTANT: A parent or guardian should configure the Parental Controls settings.PIN for IdentificationMake sure to not forget the PIN and answer to the secretquestion that you create when setting Parental Controls. If youdo forget these, tap “I Forgot” in the upper right corner of thescreen and follow the instructions displayed.Restriction OptionsSee the Wii U Electronic Manual ( ), Parental Controls, for more information.IMPORTANT: Restriction options are dependent on the availability of system features.A System Update may be required for a complete list of options.Game Rating Restricts all usage (as well as purchase through Nintendo eShop) ofsoftware exceeding the selected rating.Online Interaction in Games Restricts the use of online features of software such as online play,conversation among users, and Miiverse posts.Internet Browser Restricts the use of the Internet browser.Wii U Shopping Services Restricts the use of credit cards or the purchase of software throughservices such as Nintendo eShop.Miiverse Restricts users from viewing or posting content on Miiverse.Friend Registration Restricts the registration of additional friends.Entertainment ExcludingGamesWhen this setting is enabled, before any non-game software notcovered by its own parental control starts, you will see a descriptionof the software and be offered a chance to lock or unlock it for thecurrent user with the Parental Controls PIN.Data Management Restricts the deletion or moving of software or save data usingData Management.Internet Settings Restricts the addition, modification, or deletion of Internet settings.• Some features, such as User Settings (p. 33), Format System Memory, and Wii U Chat, arerestricted automatically.• The Wii U Menu and the Wii Menu have different restriction options.