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Wii Balance Board

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Table of Contents

Health and Safety Information 2 Components 3 Installing Batteries 4-5 Placement of the Wii Balance Board 6 Synchronizing the Wii Balance Board with your Wii Console 7-8 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.

Health and Safety Information

Components

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS WHEN USED BY CHILDREN:

An adult must explain all Health and Safety Information and usage guidelines and instructions to all 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, 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 board before continuing.

• No more than one person should use the board at a time.

• Make sure you have adequate space between you and any other objects or people during game play. Nintendo recommends at least 3 feet (1 meter).

• Avoid stepping or standing on the edges of the board.

• Always place the board on a ﬂat, horizontal and stable surface. Do not use the board on slippery surfaces. If used on thick carpet, attach the Wii Balance Board foot extensions included with the Wii Balance board. (See page 10 for more information.)

• Do not use the Wii Balance Board if you are under the inﬂuence of alcohol or any other substance which could affect your sense of balance or perception and cause you to slip or fall.

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,

• you have high blood pressure,

• you have difﬁculty with physical exercise, or

• you have been instructed to restrict physical activity.

Bumpers (x4)

Foot/Hand Area

Power LED

Lights blue when the power is ON.

Balance Sensors (x4)

NOTE: If you are using the Wii Balance Board on thick carpet, you may need to use the Wii Balance Board foot extensions for proper operation. See page 10 for more information.

Hand Grips (x2)

Front

Back

SYNCHRO Button (SYNC.)

(Inside Battery Cover) For synchronizing the Wii Balance Board with the console. See pages 7-8 for instructions.

Power Button

Press to turn the power on or off. NOTE: The power will automatically shut off after a period of time if there is no activity on the Wii Balance Board.

Battery Cover

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.

CAUTION - Damage to the Wii Balance Board

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.

Installing Batteries

WARNING - Battery Leakage

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. Leaking batteries may make popping sounds. To avoid battery leakage:

• Do not mix used and new batteries (replace all batteries at the same time).

• Do not mix different brands of batteries.

• Nintendo recommends alkaline batteries. Do not use Lithium ion, nickel cadmium (nicad), or carbon zinc batteries.

• Do not leave batteries in the accessory for long periods of non-use.

• Do not recharge alkaline or non-rechargeable batteries.

• Do not put the batteries in backwards. Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing in the correct directions. Insert the negative end ﬁrst. When removing batteries, remove the positive end ﬁrst.

• Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a ﬁre.

Wii Balance Board foot extensions (x4)

For use with thicker carpets. The foot extensions can be attached to the Balance Sensors if the carpet touches the bottom of the board, which can interfere with proper operation. See page 10 for installation instructions.

Installing Batteries

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).

If you use rechargeable nickel metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, be sure to follow the 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.

1. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the Wii Balance Board and insert four AA batteries.

2. Be sure to insert the negative (–) end ﬁrst when inserting new batteries, and remove the positive (+) end ﬁrst when replacing the batteries.

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.

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 Remote between 3 and 10 feet (1 and 3 meters) from the Sensor Bar. The Power Button faces away

from the TV.

FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WHEN USING THE Wii BALANCE BOARD:

• Make sure you have adequate space between you and any other objects or people during gameplay. Nintendo recommends at least 3 feet (1 meter).

• Place the board on a stable, ﬂat, horizontal surface. Avoid slippery surfaces.

• The balance sensors must contact the ﬂoor directly for proper operation. If carpet or other material contacts the bottom of the board, use the included foot extensions. See page 10 for installation instructions.

IMPORTANT: To operate correctly, the Wii Balance Board must be synchronized with the Wii console using Standard Mode Synchronization. Follow the steps below to synchronize the board to

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. Insert a Wii Balance Board compatible Game Disc.

2. Use the Wii Remote to select the Disc Channel on the Wii Menu screen and select START.

3. Open the SD Card slot cover on the front of the Wii console.

NOTE: Close the SD Card slot cover when you are ﬁnished with the synchronization procedure.

4. Remove the Battery Cover on the bottom of the Wii Balance Board.

NOTE: Replace the Battery Cover when you are ﬁnished with the synchronization procedure.

(Continued on next page.)

IMPORTANT: The Wii Balance Board will not work until it has been synchronized with your Wii console. See pages 7-8 for further information and instructions.

Synchronizing the Wii Balance Board with your Wii Console

5. Press the SYNCHRO Button (SYNC.) on the Wii Balance Board. The Power LED on the board will start blinking (for up to about 20 seconds).

Basic Operations

Most of the basic activities involving the Wii Balance Board are done using the positions shown below. There may be other ways of gameplay depending on the type of game you are playing. Review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for further information.

6. Press the SYNCHRO Button (SYNC.) on the console while the

Power LED on the board is blinking.

IMPORTANT: Do not press and hold the SYNCHRO Button on the Wii console down for more than 10 seconds. This will delete all of the Standard Mode synchronization information for all Wii Remotes that you use with that console.

7. The Power LED will stop blinking and light steadily once the synchronization is complete. You are now ready to play the Wii Balance Board compatible Game Disc. Please refer to the instruction booklet for the Game Disc you are using for further information on gameplay.

NOTE:

• Only one Wii Balance Board can be synchronized to a Wii console at a time. Up to a total of 10 Wii Remotes and accessories can be synchronized to a console at any time with the Standard Mode procedure. If additional synchronizations are made, the oldest existing ones will be overwritten.

• The Wii Balance Board can only be synchronized to one console at a time using the Standard Mode procedure. If you change the console you are using the board with, you will have to repeat the synchronization procedure each time.

• The Wii Balance Board uses the Player 4 (P4) connection. If a Wii Remote is actively using P4, that remote will be disconnected while the board is being used.

Also refer to the Health and Safety Information on page 2 of this manual and the Health and Safety Information and operating instructions in the Wii Operations Manual - System Setup that came with

your Wii system.

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