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System Components
WiiU™ GamePad
Front View
TV Control Button
Press to switch to the TV Remote Features screen� Allows input to your TV, DVD recorder, or
cable or satellite TV tuner (p� 22)�
Battery LED
Indicates charging status and remaining battery life (p� 19)�
HOME Button
Displays the HOME Menu, where you can configure the Wii U GamePad and Wii Remote
controllers or view pre-installed electronic manuals� See the Wii U Electronic Manual ( ), on
the HOME Menu�
Microphone
Touch Screen
NFC (near-field communication) location
Built-in NFC feature allows the system to read or write to an enabled card or other device�
This works with Wii U software exclusively designed to use this feature (see game packag-
ing for compatibility information)�
Using the Touch Screen
You can use the stylus or your fingertip to
lightly tap or touch the screen�
• If the Touch Screen does not seem to respond correctly to stylus input, you can calibrate
it on the GamePad from System Settings on the Wii U Menu� If you are unable to operate
the Wii U Menu properly using the Touch Screen, use the +Control Pad and
�
You can touch the screen and lightly slide
the tip across the surface�
Using the Wii U GamePad with a stand or cradle
Place the Wii U GamePad stand or Wii U GamePad cradle (both
included in the Deluxe Set only) on a flat, horizontal surface, and
place the Wii U GamePad on the stand or cradle horizontally�
• Do not place the Wii U GamePad vertically�
• When using the Touch Screen or buttons, hold the Wii U
GamePad in your hands (not the stand or cradle)�
L Stick
• Can also function as a button when pressed�
+
Control Pad
Sensor Bar
Works with a Wii Remote controller (sold separately) when used to interact with the WiiU
GamePad (this feature works with compatible software only)�
Camera
A/B/X/Y Buttons
R Stick
• Can also function as a button when pressed�
+ Button/START
—
Button/SELECT
Speakers
POWER Button
Press to turn the Wii U console and WiiU GamePad on or off (p� 22)�