2. Usage Precautions

Usage Precautions

Wii Remote Precautions

Note: All references to "Wii Remote" in this manual refer to both the Wii Remote and Wii Remote Plus, unless stated otherwise.

Wear the wrist strap!
Make sure that all players using the Wii Remote are wearing the Wii Remote wrist strap (RVL-018 or RVL-018A) and that it has been tightened correctly using the strap lock. When sharing the Wii Remote between multiple players, please be sure that each person using the Wii Remote takes the time to properly put on the wrist strap. Wearing the wrist strap will help prevent the Wii Remote from accidentally being thrown and damaged if you inadvertently let go of it during game play.

Hold the Wii Remote firmly and do not let go!
Even while wearing the wrist strap, make sure you don’t let go of the Wii Remote during game play and do not use excessive motion. For example, when playing bowling in Wii Sports™, the proper way to let go of the ball while bowling is to release on the Wii Remote – DO NOT let go of the Wii Remote itself. If your hands become sweaty, take a moment to dry your hands and the Wii Remote. If you use excessive motion and let go of the Wii Remote, the wrist strap may break and you could lose control of the Wii Remote. This could injure nearby people or cause damage to other objects.

Additional Precautions

Game play with the Wii Remote can involve rapid or vigorous motion. Please use the wrist strap to prevent losing your grip on the Wii Remote and causing damage to the Wii Remote and surrounding objects, or injury to other people. Please read the Wii Operations Manual – System Setup for more information on how to use the product safely.
If the outside of the jacket is dirty, wipe it with a damp cloth. Do not clean with paint thinner, alcohol or any other solvent, as this could warp or damage the jacket.


	Wii Wheel Precautions

When using the Wii Wheel™, please follow the precautions below to prevent causing damage to the Wii Wheel and surrounding objects, or injury to yourself and other people.

Please read the Wii Wheel Instruction Manual for more information on how to use the product safely. If the product fails to operate normally, please consult the product manual or contact the Nintendo Service Centre.

Caution

Never throw the Wii Wheel around or spin it using the Wii Remote wrist strap as this may cause injury to yourself and others, or damage to the Wii Remote, the Wii Wheel or surrounding objects.
If the Wii Wheel gets dirty, wipe it gently with a soft cloth. Do not use alcohol or flammable oils as these could cause damage to the surface of the controller.
If your hands become sweaty or wet for any reason, stop playing and dry your hands before continuing.
When attaching the Wii Remote to the Wii Wheel, please pay attention to the following points to avoid causing any injury to yourself and others, or damage to the Wii Remote, the Wii Wheel or surrounding objects:
Be careful not to trap your fingers between the Wii Remote and the Wii Wheel.
Ensure that the Wii Remote wrist strap has been put through the hole in the Wii Remote compartment of the Wii Wheel.

Play Area Precautions

Give yourself plenty of room!
You will probably move around while using the Wii Remote, so be careful that all areas that you might move into are clear. Make sure that furniture, objects and people are out of the play area so you don’t accidentally bump into them while playing. Also, as indicated in the Wii Operations Manual, it is recommended to stay at least 1 metre (3 feet) from the television.

This information is available at www.nintendo.com/healthsafety

60 Hz (480i) Mode

Many people don’t know what the difference between 50 Hz and 60 Hz is, but since most modern TV models support 60 Hz it’s definitely worth finding out if your TV is compatible. In basic terms, Hz (hertz) is related to the number of frames per second (fps) appearing on your screen.

50 Hz produces 25 fps and 60 Hz produces close to 30 fps, which may not sound like a big difference, but the increase in quality from 25 to around 30 fps is quite noticeable on-screen. With 60 Hz you get a smoother game screen with less flicker and the game running at optimal speed, all of which produces a great gaming experience.

The default setting of the Wii console is 50 Hz (576i) Mode. To change this, activate 60 Hz (480i) Mode by selecting SCREEN, then TV TYPE in the Wii Settings. However, certain (mainly older) TV sets are unable to display games in 60 Hz (480i) Mode, and therefore a small number of players could experience difficulties using this display mode on their TVs. To find out if your TV set features 60 Hz (480i) Mode, consult your TV instruction manual or contact the manufacturer.

If, after changing the setting to 60 Hz (480i) Mode, the screen appears blank or distorted, it will likely be the case that your TV does not support 60 Hz (480i) Mode. To revert to the default setting, press RESET on the Wii console while holding

⇩, and the Wii console will restart in 50 Hz (576i) Mode. For additional information on how to set the TV TYPE, please refer to the Wii Operations Manual – Channels & Settings.

Also, when you connect the Wii RGB cable (RVL-013) (sold separately) to a TV which has an RGB terminal and PAL60 compatibility, or you connect the Wii Component Video cable (RVL-011) (sold separately) to a TV which has component video inputs, you can enjoy an intensely sharp picture.

EDTV / HDTV (480p) Mode
– Progressive Scan

EDTV/HDTV (480p) is a progressive display mode that allows players to view and enjoy their software in the best possible quality. This means an intensely sharp picture and the game running at optimal speed with minimised flicker, all of which produces a great gaming experience. We at Nintendo® want players to enjoy our software under the best possible play conditions.

However, it may be the case that this mode cannot be displayed, depending on the combination of TV and cable that you use. To find out if your TV supports the Progressive Scan display needed for the EDTV/HDTV (480p) Mode, consult your TV instruction manual or contact the respective manufacturer for details. Please make sure to use the Wii Component Video cable (RVL-011) (sold separately) and to enable Progressive Scan on your display device when selecting this mode.

The default setting of the Wii is 50 Hz (576i) Mode. To change this, activate EDTV/HDTV (480p) Mode by selecting SCREEN, then TV TYPE in the Wii Settings. For additional information on how to set the TV TYPE, please refer to the Wii Operations Manual – Channels & Settings.