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C/RVL–A–BC–USZ Wii Balance Board™ Operations Manual Mode d’emploi – page 13 NEED HELP WITH INSTALLATION, Manual de Operaciones – página 25 MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE? Nintendo Customer Service SUPPORT.NINTENDO.COM or call 1-800-255-3700 BESOIN D’AIDE POUR L’INSTALLATION, L’ENTRETIEN OU LA RÉPARATION? Service à la Clientèle de Nintendo SUPPORT.NINTENDO.COM ou appelez le 1 800 255-3700 ¿NECESITAS AYUDA DE INSTALACION, MANTENIMIENTO O SERVICIO? Servicio al Cliente de Nintendo SUPPORT.NINTENDO.COM o llame al 1-800-255-3700 NINTENDO OF AMERICA INC. P.O. BOX 957, REDMOND, WA PRINTED IN CHINA 98073-0957 U.S.A. 63355A The Official Seal is your assurance that this product is licensed Table of Contents or manufactured by Nintendo. Always look for this seal when buying video game systems, accessories, games and related products. Health and Safety Information 2 Ce Sceau Officiel est votre garantie que le présent produit est Components 3 agréé ou manufacturé par Nintendo. Recherchez-le toujours quand vous achetez des appareils de jeu vidéo, des accessoires, des Installing Batteries 4-5 jeux et d'autres produits apparentés. El Sello Oficial es su ratificación de que este producto tiene licencia o es Placement of the Wii Balance Board 6 manufacturado por Nintendo. Busque siempre este sello al comprar sistemas de vídeojuegos, accesorios, vídeojuegos, y productos relacionados. Synchronizing the Wii Balance Board with your Wii Console 7-8 Nintendo does not license the sale or use of products without the Official Nintendo Seal. Nintendo n'autorise pas la vente ou l'utilisation de produits ne portant pas le Sceau officiel de Nintendo. Nintendo no autoriza la venta o uso de productos sin el Sello oficial de Nintendo. Basic Operations 9 Wii Balance Board Foot Extensions 10 Troubleshooting 11 Warranty and Service Information 12 Please carefully and completely read the Wii™ Operations Manual - System Setup before using this accessory. The manual contains important health and safety information. Be sure to read the sections on: • Health and Safety • Setup of the Wii Remote™ • The Wii Console Usage Precautions in the System Setup section The Wii Balance Board is designed to be used with a Wii console and a Wii Remote or Wii Remote and Nunchuk™ (sold separately). Additionally, you must use Wii game software that supports Wii Balance Board gameplay. Look for this icon on game packaging for games that are designed to be used with the Wii Balance Board. Unlicensed Accessories: Do not attach unlicensed accessories to the Wii Remote, as the use of unlicensed accessories may lead to injury to yourself or others and may cause performance issues and/or damage to the system. Use of any such unlicensed accessories will invalidate your Nintendo product warranty. NOTE: This product does not contain latex, lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB or PBDE. TM, ® and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2008 Nintendo. 1 Health and Safety Information Components IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WHEN USED BY CHILDREN: Front An adult must explain all Health and Safety Information and usage guidelines and instructions to all Bumpers (x4) children who are going to use the Wii Balance Board. Failure to do so may result in injuries or damage to the system or other property. Observe children during gameplay for proper and safe use of the board. An adult should assist young children when first playing to make sure they understand correct use. To prevent injury and/or to prevent damage to the Wii Balance Board or surrounding objects, Foot/Hand Area follow these guidelines during gameplay: • Be aware of your balance so that you do not slip or fall from the board. Avoid more movement than is needed to operate the game you are playing. • Do not wear shoes or socks while using the board. Playing barefoot should reduce the risk of slipping or falling. If your feet become damp during gameplay, stop and dry your feet and the Power LED Power Button board before continuing. Lights blue when the power is ON. Press to turn the power on or off. • No more than one person should use the board at a time. Back NOTE: The power will automatically shut off after a period of time if there is no activity • Make sure you have adequate space between you and any other objects or people during game on the Wii Balance Board. play. Nintendo recommends at least 3 feet (1 meter). • Avoid stepping or standing on the edges of the board. Balance Sensors (x4) • Always place the board on a flat, horizontal and stable surface. Do not use the board on slippery NOTE: If you are using the Wii Balance surfaces. If used on thick carpet, attach the Wii Balance Board foot extensions included with the Wii Board on thick carpet, you may need to use the Wii Balance Board foot extensions for Balance board. (See page 10 for more information.) proper operation. See page 10 for more • Do not use the Wii Balance Board if you are under the influence of alcohol or any other substance information. which could affect your sense of balance or perception and cause you to slip or fall. Hand Grips (x2) WARNING - Injury Due to Pre-existing Conditions Gameplay with the Wii Balance Board may require varying amounts of physical activity. Consult a doctor before using the Wii Balance Board if: • you are or may be pregnant, • you have heart, respiratory, back, joint or other orthopedic conditions, SYNCHRO Button (SYNC.) Battery Cover • you have high blood pressure, (Inside Battery Cover) For synchronizing • you have difficulty with physical exercise, or the Wii Balance Board with the console. • you have been instructed to restrict physical activity. See pages 7-8 for instructions. While using the Wii Balance Board, if you experience excessive fatigue, shortness of breath, chest tightness, dizziness, discomfort or pain, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY and consult a doctor. Wii Balance Board foot extensions (x4) For use with thicker carpets. The foot extensions can be attached to CAUTION - Damage to the Wii Balance Board the Balance Sensors if the carpet touches the bottom of the board, which can interfere with proper operation. See page 10 for installation instructions. Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to the board: • Do not use the board if you weigh more than 330 lbs (150 kg). • Do not jump on the board our use excessive force when operating the game. • For indoor use only. Do not expose the board to liquids or to extremes of heat or cold. 2 3 Installing Batteries Installing Batteries WARNING - Battery Leakage The Wii Balance Board uses AA batteries. Nintendo recommends high quality alkaline batteries for best performance and longevity of battery life (approximately 60 hours depending on type of game being played, the amount of wireless communication used and ambient temperature). Battery leakage can cause personal injury as well as damage to your accessory. If battery leakage occurs, thoroughly wash the affected skin and clothes. Keep battery residue away from your eyes and mouth. If you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, be sure to follow the Leaking batteries may make popping sounds. To avoid battery leakage: manufacturer’s guidelines for safety and proper usage. Use a set of four batteries from the same manufacturer with the same specifications. Charge all four batteries at the same time. • Do not mix used and new batteries (replace all batteries at the same time). • Do not mix different brands of batteries. 1. Remove the battery cover on the bottom • Nintendo recommends alkaline batteries. Do not use Lithium ion, nickel cadmium (nicad), or carbon of the Wii Balance Board and insert four zinc batteries. AA batteries. • Do not leave batteries in the accessory for long periods of non-use. • Do not recharge alkaline or non-rechargeable batteries. 2. Be sure to insert the negative (–) end first • Do not put the batteries in backwards. Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends are when inserting new batteries, and remove facing in the correct directions. Insert the negative end first. When removing batteries, remove the the positive (+) end first when replacing positive end first. the batteries. • Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries. • Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. See next page for instructions on installing batteries. 3. Replace the battery cover. IMPORTANT: Always replace the battery cover to prevent moisture, dirt, dust or other foreign matter from entering the battery compartment. CHECKING BATTERY LIFE: You can check the remaining battery life by pressing the HOME Button on the Wii Remote to bring up the HOME Menu Screen. The battery indicator for the board will appear in the P4 position on the menu screen. NOTE: If you select Wii MENU or RESET from the menu screen, any unsaved data for the game you are playing will be lost. 4 5 Placement of the Wii Balance Board Synchronizing the Wii Balance Board with your Wii Console The Wii Balance Board should be located directly in front of your TV as shown below, with the Wii IMPORTANT: To operate correctly, the Wii Balance Board must be synchronized with the Wii Remote between 3 and 10 feet (1 and 3 meters) from the Sensor Bar. The Power Button faces away console using Standard Mode Synchronization. Follow the steps below to synchronize the board to from the TV. the console. • This procedure must be followed for each Wii Balance Board compatible Game Disc. • These synchronization settings will be saved even if the console is turned off. • This procedure can be completed only if a compatible Game Disc is running in the console. 1. Press the EJECT Button on the front of the Wii console and remove any game disc if necessary.