Nintendo GAME BOY MICRO User Manual

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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

Pages 1-29

MODE D'EMPLOI

Pages 31-61

FOLLETO DE INSTRUCCIONES

Páginas 63-93

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PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET
YOUR NINTENDO® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAMES OR ACCESSORIES.
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Table of Contents

Important Safety Information 2-5
Components 6-9
Compatibility with Game Boy Games and Accessories 10
Charging the Game Boy micro Battery Pack 11-14
Using the Game Boy micro Video Game System 15-16
Multiplayer Game Play 17-19
Changing the Faceplate 20
Battery Pack Replacement 21
Troubleshooting 22-23
ESRB Video Game and PC Software Rating Information 24-25
Warranty and Service Information 26-29

Please read the following instructions before setup or use of the Game Boy® micro. If, after
reading all the instructions, you still have questions, please visit our customer service area
at www.nintendo.com (in Canada, www.nintendo.ca) or call 1-800-255-3700.

Important Safety Information

Read the following warnings before you or your child play video games.

WARNING - Seizures

• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes
 or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never
 had a seizure before.

• Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked
 epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game.

• Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing
 doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms:

   Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching
   Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation

• To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:
  1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.
  2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
  3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
  4. Play in a well-lit room.
  5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

Loss of awareness

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to an

and consult a

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours.
Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome,
skin irritation or eyestrain:

• Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for
 appropriate play.

• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it.

• If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest
 them for several hours before playing again.

• If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop
 playing and see a doctor.

WARNING - Battery Leakage

The Game Boy micro contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage of
ingredients contained within the battery pack, or the combustion products of the
ingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Game Boy. If battery
leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash thoroughly
with soap and water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact with your
eyes, immediately flush thoroughly with water and see a doctor.

To avoid battery leakage:

• Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration or liquids.

• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or deform the battery.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a fire.

• Do not touch the terminals of the battery, or cause a short between the terminals with a
 metal object.

• Do not peel or damage the battery label.

Do not remove the rechargeable battery pack from the Game Boy micro unless it
needs to be replaced.

Do not use any battery other than the Game Boy micro rechargeable battery pack.
A replacement battery may be ordered through Nintendo's web

or call Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700.

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site at www.nintendo.com

When recharging the battery pack, only use the Game Boy micro AC Adapter
included with this system.

When disposing of the battery pack, follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations.
For information on battery disposal contact your local solid waste authority.

IMPORTANT: Do not spill liquids on the Game Boy micro, Game Paks or other
components or accessories. If the Game Boy micro comes into contact with liquids, wipe
clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth (use water only). Remove the battery cover and
battery. If liquid has come into contact with the battery, do not reuse it. Call Nintendo
Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700 for further instructions on battery replacement and
possible service to your Game Boy micro.

Refer to the separate Game Boy Health and Safety Precautions booklet for additional
information on hardware and software precautions and maintenance.

IMPORTANT: This product is a complex electronic device that can be damaged by
direct physical impact. A protective carrying case (sold separately) may help prevent
problems related to impact damage.

NOTE: This product does not contain latex, lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium,
PBB or PBDE.

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Components

L BUTTON

+

CONTROL PAD

REMOVABLE

FACEPLATE

WRIST STRAP
ATTACHMENT

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BACK-LIT

LCD SCREEN

START and SELECT

R BUTTON

A BUTTON
B BUTTON

SPEAKER

BATTERY
COVER

L and R Buttons, A and B Buttons and +Control Pad

Game play controls - Hold L Button down while pressing Volume/Brightness
Adjustment Switch up or down to adjust screen brightness.

Removable Faceplate
Important: To prevent the faceplate from becoming scratched, always store the
Game Boy micro in the carrying pouch (included) or a protective carrying case
(sold separately).

Speaker

START and SELECT

Game play controls and Power Indicator LEDs - Indicates status of battery charge.
See page 12 for additional information.

Back-lit LCD Screen

Wrist Strap Attachment

For attachment of a wrist strap (sold separately).

Battery Cover

Remove cover to replace the rechargeable battery pack. See page 21 for additional
information.

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Components

EXTERNAL EXTENSION
CONNECTOR (EXT)

FACEPLATE
EJECTOR
HOLES

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POWER ON/OFF
SWITCH

VOLUME/BRIGHTNESS
ADJUSTMENT
SWITCH

GAME PAK SLOT

HEADPHONE
CONNECTOR

External Extension Connector (EXT)

Allows connection of Game Boy micro AC Adapter (included) or authorized Game Boy
micro accessories (sold separately).

Game Pak Slot

For inserting a Game Boy Advance Game Pak.

Power ON/OFF Switch (ON)

Headphone Connector

For connecting stereo headphones (sold separately).

Faceplate Ejector Holes

Insert the prongs of the Faceplate Ejector (included) into the holes to switch
faceplates. See page 20 for more information. IMPORTANT: To protect the LCD

Screen, always keep a faceplate attached to the Game Boy micro.

Volume/Brightness Adjustment Switch

Press switch up or down to adjust speaker or headphone volume. To adjust screen
brightness, hold down the L Button while pressing the switch up or down.

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