Description:

Step by step instructions on how to access Wii Channels from the Wii Main Menu.

What to do:

1. Turn the power on. The Wii Channels are the first screen to appear when the Wii console is powered on.
2. Use the Wii Remote to move the cursor over the desired channel and press the A Button.
3. As more channels are added, the menu screens can be paged through using the pointer or the "+" and "-" buttons.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to set up the Check Mii Out Channel for the first time.

What to do:

1. Access the Check Mii Out Channel. (How to)
2. Press the A Button again, select "Next," select "OK," then press the A Button to reach a screen where you are asked to select the Mii Artisan. (The Mii Artisan is the Mii that represents your console. Whenever a Mii is posted from your console, it will be attached to the Mii Artisan you've selected.)
3. Point to the desired Mii, then press A to select it. Select "Yes," then press the A Button to continue.
4. You will be asked if you wish to join the message service. Select "Join" if you wish to receive messages to the Wii Message Board about the Check Mii Out Channel, or "Don't Join" to opt out of receiving these messages. Select "OK" to proceed to the Check Mii Out Channel main menu.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to access the Check Mii Out Channel.

Important Note!

• If the Check Mii Out Channel has not yet been downloaded, this will need to be done through the Wii Shop Channel.
• A new version of the Check Mii Out Channel became available on January 30, 2008. In order to use the Check Mii Out Channel, it is necessary to get the newest version from the "Wii Channels" section of the Wii Shop Channel. The download is available at no cost.
• Only one player can use the Check Mii Out Channel at a time.

What to do:

1. With the Wii console properly connected online (how to), use the Wii Remote to select "Check Mii Out" from the Wii console's main menu.
2. If this is the first time accessing the Check Mii Out Channel after it was downloaded, there are a couple of things that need to be done first before this channel can be used. Click here for instructions.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to enter a Contest in the Check Mii Out Channel, where users compete to create the most accurate likeness of a person or theme suggested by Nintendo.

What to do:

1. Access the Check Mii Out Channel. (How to)
2. From the Check Mii Out Channel main menu, select "Contests."

   

3. Select the desired contest.
4. Select "Enter," then select "Next" twice.
   • If a Mii has not already been created for this contest, select "Make a Mii" instead of "Enter." (This will go to the Wii Menu; where the Mii Channel can be selected.)

5. Select "Submit," then select the Mii to be entered in the contest.
6. Select "Yes" to enter the Mii in the contest, then press the A Button to return to the contest menu.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to judge Mii characters in a contest in the Check Mii Out Channel.

Important!

During the judging period (approximately one week), users judge the submitted Mii characters. Each user is shown 10 random Mii characters from the pool of all Mii characters submitted, and they then choose the one of those particular 10 Mii characters that best fits the theme of the contest. This process can be repeated an unlimited amount of times during the judging period.

What to do:

1. From the Check Mii Out Channel main menu, select "Contest."



2. Select "Judge" and a list of contests currently available for judging will be shown. Select the desired contest.
3. Press the A Button three times to view a selection of Mii characters available. Select the Mii characters that best fit the contest description, then select "Select this Mii" to select it as one of the three favorites.

• (Select the "Swap Out" icon from the lower-right to view a new random selection of Mii characters (the Mii characters already selected will remain on the screen). A Mii can be selected again and select "Deselect" to remove it.)

4. Once all three favorites have been selected, select "Cast a Vote," then "Yes" to complete the Judging process. Press the A Button three times to return to the Judging screen.

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How to Enter a Contest

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to view the results of a Contest in the Check Mii Out Channel.

What to do:

The results of a contest can be viewed. What is shown will vary depending on whether the contest was entered or judged.

1. From the Check Mii Out Channel main menu, select "Contest."



2. Select the "Results" button, and a list of contests that have finished judging will be shown. Select the desired contest.

• If a Mii was submitted for the contest, there will be an animation where the Mii runs up a mountain (how far up the mountain the Mii goes represents how well it did). A rank will then be given. Select "Next" to continue.
• If Miis were judged in the contest, there will be an animation where the Miis selected run up a mountain (how far up the mountain the Mii goes represents how well it did). A message will appear stating how well you did at picking Miis. Select "Next" to continue.
• If Miis were submitted or judged, a summary will be shown of the results. Select "Next" to continue.
• If a Mii was submitted for the contest, the opportunity to take a souvenir photo will be given. Press the Control Pad to adjust the pose, then point to where to place the Mii and press A. Repeat with the Mii Artisan, and press A to take the photo.

3. The Mii who won the contest will be shown. Select "Congratulations!" to continue.
4. The top 50 Miis will be shown in a parade. Select the "Arrange" button on the right to show them all at once instead of in a parade. Select "Back" to return to the Contest screen.

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Judge Mii Characters in a Contest in the Check Mii Out Channel

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to save ("Import") a Mii to the Wii console from the Check Mii Out Channel.

Important!

There is no limit to how many Miis can be imported.

What to do:

1. Access the Check Mii Out Channel. (How to)
2. Select "Contests."
3. Select a category ("Popular," "Top 50," "Grab Bag," or "Favorites").
4. Select the desired Mii.
5. Select "Import Mii" to save the Mii to the Wii console's Mii Channel.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to post or repost a Mii in the Check Mii Out Channel.

What to do:

1. Access the Check Mii Out Channel. (How to)
2. Select "Posting Plaza."



3. Select the "Post" button from the upper-right.
4. Select "Next" twice, then select "Post."
5. Select the Mii to be posted, then select "Yes" to post it.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to view Mii characters in the Check Mii Out Channel.

What to do:

1. Access the Check Mii Out Channel. (How to)
2. Select "Posting Plaza."
3. Popular Mii characters from will automatically be shown, with a maximum of 50 at one time on the screen.
4. Select the category button in the lower-middle of the screen, then select "Popular," "Top 50," "Grab Bag," or "Favorites."

• Click the "1/10" arrow button in the bottom right corner to view 50 more Miis at a time, for a maximum total of 500 available to view.

5. To get a closer look at a Mii, point at the Mii and press the A Button to view it.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to search for Mii characters other players have posted in the Check Mii Out Channel.

What to do:

1. Access the Check Mii Out Channel. (How to)
2. Select "Posting Plaza."
3. Select the "Search" button (a magnifying glass icon), then select "Change" from the upper-right of the screen.
4. Adjust the criteria as desired.
5. Select "Search" to display 50 Mii characters that match the search.

Description:

Step-by-step instructions on how to search for Miis by Mii Artisan on Check Mii Out Channel.

What to do:

1. Access the Check Mii Out Channel. (How to)
2. Select "Posting Plaza." Popular Mii characters from will automatically be shown, with a maximum of 50 at one time on the screen.
3. Point at a Mii and press the A Button to view it.
4. Select "Profile," then select the Mii Artisan icon in the bottom-right corner to view all Miis posted by that Artisan.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to search for a Mii that you have previously posted to the Check Mii Out Channel.

What to do:

1. Access the Check Mii Out Channel. (How to)
2. Select "Posting Plaza."
3. Select the category (default is "Popular"), then select the icon for your Mii Artisan in the lower-right corner.
4. The Mii characters posted by your Mii Artisan will appear on the screen. Select a Mii to view more information about it.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to search for a Mii by the entry number on Check Mii Out Channel.

What to do:

1. Access the Check Mii Out Channel. (How to)
2. Select "Posting Plaza."
3. Select the "Search" button (a magnifying glass icon), then select "Change" from the upper-right of the screen.
4. Select "Enter #," then enter the desired number.
5. Select "OK," then select "Search" to find the Mii that matches the number entered.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to view a Mii’s entry number on Check Mii Out Channel.

What to do:

1. From the Check Mii Out Channel main menu, select "Posting Plaza."
2. Select the "Post" button from the upper-right. Select "Next" twice, then select "Post."
3. Select the desired Mii, then select "Yes." The Entry Number will be displayed on the screen if the Mii has already been posted. (If it has not already been posted, the Mii will be posted and the Entry Number will be displayed.)
4. Select "Quit" to return to the Posting Plaza without re posting the Mii.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to play a Game Disc

Important Note!

• If the system doesn't respond, you may need to sync the Wii Remote to the Wii Console. (How To)
• Any Wii Remotes not being used will turn off when the game starts.
• Nintendo GameCube games are not compatible with the Wii Remote.
• Only Wii consoles with model number RVL-001 are compatible with Nintendo GameCube Game Discs. (learn more)

What to do:

1. Insert a game disc into the Game Disc slot on the front of the console. (How To)
2. Select the Disc Channel from the Wii Menu.
3. Select "Start" to begin the game.

Description:

Important Note!

• An active internet connection.
• The Forecast Channel became available through the December 19, 2006 update.
  Click here for information about performing the system menu update.

What to do:

1. From the Wii console main menu select the Forecast Channel, then "Start."

• The screen will go blank for a few seconds while the console retrieves the channel information.

2. Verify the date and time and click "Yes."

• Select "No" to return to the Wii Main Menu in order to adjust date/time settings. (How To)

3. Use the down and up arrows to scroll through the region list.
4. Select the closest region.
5. Verify the information and select "Yes."

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Forecast Channel Overview

Description:

What to do:

1. From the Wii Main Menu, select the Forecast Channel.
2. Select "Globe."

• "Zoom –", "Zoom +", or the tilt arrows will alter the view.
• Pressing and holding the A Button and pulling on any area will spin the planet.
• Next will switch between local weather conditions and actual temperature.
• End will return to the Local Forecast main menu.

Description:

What to do:

1. From the Wii Main Menu, select the Forecast Channel and "Start."
2. Select "Settings."
3. Choose the measurement you'd like to adjust.

• Next to "Wind Display," select Change to switch between Kilometers or Miles per Hour.
• Under "Temperature Display," select Change to switch between Fahrenheit or Celsius.

4. Select the "Back" button on the left corner to return to the Local Forecast.

Description:

Important Note!

• The available regions are determined by the Wii console's Country Setting.

What to do:

1. From the Wii Main Menu select the Forecast Channel and "Start."
2. Select "Settings."
3. Next to "Closest Location" select "Change."
4. Scroll down and select "Choose from other regions."
5. Select a Region and a City.
6. Select "Yes" to confirm the selection.

• Select "No" to return to the selection screen.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to connect a Wii console to a Hulu Plus Account

Answer:

No. The Wii console can display resolutions up to 480P.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to download Hulu Plus on a Wii console

What to do:

1. If you haven’t already, set up an Internet connection on the Wii console. (How To)
2. Make sure your Wii console has the latest system update. (How To)
3. Select the Wii Shop Channel icon from the Wii Menu, then select "Start Shopping."
4. Select "Wii Channels," then "Hulu Plus."
5. Select "Free," "Download," "Update," or "Redownload" to begin downloading Hulu Plus.

   • If Hulu Plus doesn't appear in the list, click here.

6. Next, select either the "Wii System Memory" or an "SD Card" as the download location.
7. Select "Ok," then "Yes" to download Hulu Plus.
8. A screen will appear with Mario running across the screen and three blocks. Mario will hit the blocks as the download progresses.
9. When the "Download successful" screen appears, select "OK" to return to the Wii Shop menu.
10. Press the HOME Button and select "Wii Menu," then "Yes" to return to the Wii Menu.
11. Select the Hulu Plus icon to launch Hulu Plus.

Next Step: Connect your Wii console to your Hulu Plus account

Description:

Instructions on how to set up a Hulu Plus Account.

What to do:

1. If you haven’t already, set up an Internet connection on the Wii console. (How To)
2. Make sure your Wii console has the latest system update. (How To)
3. Download Hulu Plus from the Wii Shop Channel. (How To)
4. Select the Hulu Plus icon from the Wii menu.
5. Select "yes, keep running" if prompted with the following message: "Hulu Plus needs access to 32 blocks of space to run."
6. Select "No" when asked if you are a current subscriber.
7. Write down the Referral Code provided.
8. Using a device other than your Wii console (e.g. your PC), visit http://www.hulu.com/plus/wii and follow the instructions on that page to sign up using the referral code provided.
9. After a few moments, your Wii will automatically connect and you will be taken to the "Most Popular" section.

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How Do I Add Movies and TV Episodes to My Hulu Plus Queue?
How Do I Subscribe to a TV Show

Description:

Instructions on how to add movies and TV episodes to the Hulu Plus queue.

What to do:

1. If you haven't already done so, connect your Wii console to your Hulu Plus account. (How To)
2. Select the Hulu Plus icon from the Wii menu.
3. Browse to the desired movie or TV show.
4. Press down on the control pad to view options related to that episode.
5. Press right on the control pad to highlight "Add to queue," then press the A button.

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How Do I Subscribe to a TV Show

Description:

Instructions on how to subscribe to a TV show.

What to do:

1. If you haven't already done so, connect your Wii console to your Hulu Plus account. (How To)
2. Select the Hulu Plus icon from the Wii menu.
3. Browse to the desired TV show.
4. Press right on the control pad and highlight "Subscribe."
5. Check off the box next to "Subscribe to episodes," "Subscribe to clips," or both boxes, as desired.
6. If subscribing to episodes, select either "All episodes" or "TV first-run only."

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How Do I Add Movies and TV Episodes to My Hulu Plus Queue?

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to configure Wii Parental Controls to restrict access to Hulu Plus.

Important Note!

Because the Wii's parental controls are designed around video game ratings and not film ratings, it's not possible to block based on film rating. For more information on Ratings-Based Restrictions, click here.

Description:

Step by step information on how to configure the Wii Parental Controls to restrict access to Netflix.

Description:

What to do:

1. Select Netflix Instant Streaming from the Wii Menu, and then select "Start."
2. Once the channel loads, select the "Search" or "Browse" button from the top of the screen to find the desired titles.
3. Select the title to view the information screen, then select "Add to instant Queue" to add the title to your Queue.

Description:

Step by step information on how to remove titles from your Netflix Instant Queue.

What to do:

1. Select Netflix Instant Streaming from the Wii Menu, and then select "Start."
2. Once the channel loads, select the title you want to remove to view its information screen.
3. Select "Remove from Queue" to remove the title from your queue.

Description:

Step by step information on how to set up a Netflix Account.

Important Note!

• A Netflix account must be created before Netflix content can be streamed through the Wii.

What to do:

• On your home computer, go to http://www.netflix.com (U.S.) or http://www.netflix.ca (Canada) and follow the on-screen instructions.

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Description:

Step by step instructions on how to download the Internet Channel.

What to do:

1. Ensure that your Wii console is connected online. (How To)
2. Select the Wii Shop Channel from the Wii Menu. If you have not previously accessed the Wii Shop Channel, you will need to read and agree to the User Agreement.



3. Once the welcome screen is displayed, select "Start Shopping."
4. Select "Wii Channels" from the Wii Shop main menu, then select "Internet Channel." Select "Yes" if you agree to the amount and to confirm the download.
5. After the Opera Browser finishes downloading, the "Internet Channel" will be added to your Wii Menu.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to download the Internet Channel.

Important Note!

• Internet browsing on the Wii console is done through the Internet Channel. The Internet Channel can be downloaded for free from the Wii Shop.

What to Do:

1. Visit the Wii Shop Channel by clicking the Wii Shop Channel icon from the Wii menu.



2. Select "Start Shopping," then choose "Wii Channels."
3. Scroll down to find the Internet Channel, and click "Free" or "Download."
4. Select the location you wish to download it to (choose "Wii System Memory" or "SD Card").
5. Click "OK," then "Yes" to download the Internet Channel.
6. Once the download completes, the Internet Channel is available from the Wii menu. Select it to start browsing the Web on your Wii console (more info).

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to access the Internet Channel.

What to do:

1. If you have not already done so, you will need to download the Opera Browser from the Wii Shop Channel. (How To)
2. Ensure that the Wii console is connected to the Internet. (How To)
3. Select the Internet Channel on the Wii Menu.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to enter a web address (URL) into the browser.

What to do:

1. Once you have accessed the Internet Channel (How to), select the "WWW" icon from the start page.

   

2. The keyboard menu will appear. Use the Wii Remote to point at the letter you wish to enter, and press the A Button. You can also use a compatible USB keyboard to type in the URL you wish to access. You do not need to type "http://." However, to manually enter a secure site ("https//:") you will need to enter the full URL.
3. Click "OK" when finished. The Internet Channel will then attempt to access the URL you have entered.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to access the browser's Favorites menu.

What to do:

There are two ways to access the "Favorites" menu:

1. From the Start Page, select the "Star" icon.

   

2. While browsing another web page, click the "Star" icon on the browser's on-screen tool bar.

   

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to add a web page to Favorites.

What to do:

1. Use the Opera Browser to access the web page you would like to save as your Favorite.
2. While on the web page you would like to save as a Favorite, click the "Star" icon on the browser's on-screen tool bar.

   

3. Click on the "Add Favorite" icon along the bottom.

   

The web page has now been added to your Favorites.

Description:

Step by step instructions for editing the Internet Channel’s Favorites page.

What to do:

1. Access the Favorites menu. (How To)
2. Click the "Edit Favorite" icon along the bottom of the screen. The screen background will turn a dark gray.



3. Highlight the Favorite you wish to edit, and press the A Button. The following choices will appear:



Delete:
Select "Delete" to remove this web page from your list of Favorites. Confirm by selecting the "O" icon. Once a Favorite has been removed, it will no longer appear in your list, although you can still access the web page by manually entering the URL or otherwise linking to it from other pages.



Rename:
When saving a web page to your favorites, the default name in the Favorites page is determined by the page's "Title", which is programmed into the page by the web page's designer. By selecting "Rename," you can change the name that is displayed in the Favorites page. When finished, click the "O" Button to confirm.



Move:
Select "Move" to rearrange the order in which the web pages are listed on the Favorites page. To move a page, highlight it with the Wii Remote and press the A Button. Select "Move," then use the Wii Remote to highlight the available space you would like it to occupy. Press the A Button and the Favorite will now appear in the desired box. The Favorite that was previously there will shift to the right.



Cancel:
To exit the Edit Favorites page without making any further changes, select "Cancel."

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to send a web Favorite to a friend.

What to do:

1. Enter the friend's Wii number or email address into the Wii Address Book. Your friend must do the same. (How To)
2. Click on the "Star" icon in the browser's onscreen tool bar.



3. Click on the "Envelope" icon along the bottom.



4. A list of all registered friends from the Address Book will appear. Select the friend you wish to send the Favorite to.
5. Type any text you would like to go along with the Favorite and press "Send" when finished.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to add (install) the Mario Kart Wii Channel to the Wii Main Menu.

What to do:

1. Insert the Mario Kart Wii game disc into the Game Disc slot on the front of the console.
2. On the Wii Menu, select the Game Disc Channel to start Mario Kart Wii.
3. On the "Select License" screen, click on the "Settings" icon in the top right corner.
4. Select "Mario Kart Channel," "Yes," and "Install."

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to set the region for the Mario Kart Wii Channel.

Important Note!

Mario Kart Wii has features (Nintendo WFC globe and Time Trial Ghost) which allow the region (state or province) to be displayed. For these features to work, the region must first be set.

What to do:

1. From the Mario Kart Wii Channel Select License screen, select "Settings."



2. Select "Network Settings," then select "Your Region."
3. Select "OK" to reach the region screen.
4. If a region is already selected, it will be displayed on the screen.

• If the region is already correct, select "OK" to return to the Wii Menu.

5. If no region has been selected, or if the region is incorrect, select "Change Settings," then select the desired state (or province), then select "Confirm."

• If the states or provinces listed here are incorrect, the Wii console's country setting may be incorrect. Click here for information on changing this setting.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to change the data exchange options for the Mario Kart Wii Channel.

Important Note!

• When playing Mario Kart Wii, the Mii, nickname, record, and ghost data can be selected to be sent to Nintendo automatically. Because this information may also be viewed by other players, we recommend against using real names or personally identifiable information.

What to do:

1. From the Mario Kart Wii Channel Select License screen, select "Settings."
2. Select "Network Settings," then select "Data Exchange."
3. Select "Next," then select "Next" again.
4. Select "Permit" to allow your data to be sent to Nintendo or "Prohibit" to choose not to send this data to Nintendo.
5. Press the 2 Button (or A Button) to return to the Select License screen.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to allow or disable viewing of other people’s Mii characters in the Mario Kart Wii Channel.

Important Note!

• Because this information may be viewed by other players, we recommend against using real names or personally identifiable information.
• While playing Mario Kart Wii, it is possible to opt to view the Mii characters other people have created, or to replace other people's Mii characters. Other people's Mii characters can appear in Nintendo WFC matches, rankings, and other places in Mario Kart Wii.

What to Do:

1. From the Mario Kart Wii Channel Select License screen, select "Settings."
2. Select "Network Settings" then select "Other People's Miis."
3. Select "Next" then select from the following options:

Display As They Are: Display other players' Mii characters as they are (this option may allow for viewing of inappropriate Mii characters).

Replace and Display: Replace other players' Mii characters with Mii characters created by Nintendo.

4. Press the "2" Button (or "A" Button) to return to the Select License screen.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to arrange the Mii Characters in the Mii Plaza for easier viewing.

What to do:

1. Select the Whistle icon.
2. Select the type of organization desired.

• Arranges the Mii Characters alphabetically.
• Arranges the Mii Characters by Favorite status.
• Arranges the Mii Characters by Favorite Color.
• Arranges the Mii Characters by gender.

3. Select the Whistle icon again to stop arranging.

Description:

Important Note!

Only 100 Mii Characters can be stored in the Mii Plaza.

What to do:

1. From the Wii Main Menu, select the Mii Channel then "Start."
2. Select the "New Mii" button.
3. Select "Male" or "Female."
4. Select "Start From Scratch" or "Choose a Look-alike."

• If choosing a look-alike, select the Mii that most closely resembles the desired look twice, then select "Use This Face."

5. Use the Mii Feature Edit Menu to edit the Mii. (How To)
6. Select "Quit."
7. Select "Save and Quit" to finish.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to edit a pre-existing Mii.

Important Note!

Only Mii Characters created on your Wii console can be edited.

What to do:

1. From the Wii Main Menu select Mii Channel then "Start."
2. Grab the Mii to be edited. (How To)
3. Release it over the Edit Mii button.



4. Use the icons along the top of the screen to edit the Mii.



5. Select "Quit."
6. Select "Save and Quit" to confirm the changes.

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Description:

Step by step instructions on how to store a Mii in a Wii Remote

Important!

• Up to 10 Mii Characters can be stored in a Wii Remote at once.
• Mii Characters can be used in compatible games on another console.

What To Do:

1. From the Wii Main Menu, select the Mii Channel then "Start."
2. Select the Wii Remote icon.

   

3. Select which Wii Remote should be used.

   

   • If this is the first time storing a Mii, select "Yes" to format the Wii Remote.

4. Grab the Mii. (How to)
5. Release the Mii over an empty spot on the Wii Remote image.

   

6. Select "Save & Quit" when finished.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to grab and move a Mii in the Mii Plaza.

What to do:

1. In the Mii Plaza, point the Wii Remote at the Mii you want to grab.
2. Press and hold the A Button and B Button simultaneously to pick up the Mii.
3. Release the buttons to drop the Mii.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to use the "Globe" feature in the News Channel.

Information:

The "Globe" allows you to take control of a 3D model of the Earth and read news items from around the world.

What to do:

1. Select the News Channel icon from the Wii Menu. Select "Start," then wait for the channel to load.
2. Select the desired category from the main menu, then select any news story that features the blue "globe" icon next to it.



3. While viewing the news story, select the "Globe" link along the bottom-right of the screen, or simply click on the map to the right of the story.

Controls:

• Zoom feature:
  You can select "Zoom -" (in) or "Zoom +" (out) by using the Wii Remote to zoom in or out on the global map.
• Newspaper Icon:
  Selecting the gray-and-white newspaper icon will display a news story that does not have a photograph within the article.
• Photograph Icons:
  Selecting a photograph icon will display a news story that has a photograph within the article.
• Tilt:
  Selecting the tilt arrows at the bottom of the screen allow you to tilt the viewing position.
• Back:
  This will take you back to the story you were reading prior to viewing the "Globe."
• Free Roam:
  For a custom view of the planet, press and hold the A button on any area of the planet. You can spin the planet model around by "pulling" the Wii Remote to either direction.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to access the News Channel.

What to do:

1. Ensure that your Wii console is connected to the Internet. (How to)
2. Select the News Channel on the Wii Menu.



3. If asked "Connect to the Internet and perform a Wii system update?", select "Yes." The download can take several minutes to complete. If you receive an error code or are otherwise unable to connect online or download the update, click here.
4. You will be asked to verify your date and time. Selecting "Yes" will move you on to the next step, while selecting "No" will take you back to the Wii Menu where you can adjust your date/time settings. (How to)
5. After the News Channel loads, you will be able to use it with the navigation controls of the Wii Remote.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to use the Slideshow feature in the News Channel.

What to do:

1. Select the News Channel icon from the Wii Menu. Select "Start," then wait for the channel to load.
2. Select the desired category from the main menu, then select "Slide Show."

Controls:

• Pressing the A Button will select a story and display it for reading.
• Pressing the "1" Button will increase the time a headline is shown, and pressing the "2" Button will decrease the time, which is indicated by the dots at the bottom of the screen.
• Press "+" and "-" to increase or decrease the size of the text in the headline.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to download and access the Nintendo Channel.

What to do:

1. Ensure that the Wii console is connected to the internet. If assistance is needed in connecting the Wii console online, click here.
2. Select the Wii Shop Channel from the Wii Menu. If the Wii Shop Channel has not been previously accessed, it will be necessary to read and agree to the User Agreement. For information on locating the User Agreement, click here.



3. Once the welcome screen is displayed, select "Start Shopping."
4. Select "Wii Channels" from the Wii Shop main menu, and then "Nintendo Channel."
5. Select "download" to begin the download process.
6. After the Nintendo Channel finishes downloading, it will be added to the available channels in the Wii Menu.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to set up the Nintendo Channel for the first time.

Important Note!

WiiConnect24 must be turned on in the Wii settings to use the Nintendo Channel.

What to do:

1. If the Nintendo Channel isn't already installed, download the Nintendo Channel from the Wii Shop Channel. (How to)
2. Select the Nintendo Channel icon from the Wii Menu.
3. Select "OK" three times, then select "Opt In" to receive messages to the Wii Message Board or "Opt Out" to block messages from being sent to the Wii Message Board. Select "OK" to confirm the selection.
4. Select from the following options:

I Agree	Allow the Wii console to share data with Nintendo. Nintendo uses this information to recommend games and to develop new games and services. No personally-identifiable information will be sent to Nintendo. For a detailed list of what information is sent to Nintendo, click here. As a thank you for sharing this information, the DS Download Service will be made available.
I Disagree	Do not allow the Wii console to share data with Nintendo. The DS Download service will not be available.

5. Select the quality of video on the Nintendo Channel. If using a very fast Internet connection, select "High". For slower connections, select "Normal."
6. Select "OK" to confirm the choice and enter the Nintendo Channel.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to opt-in/out of receiving messages on the Nintendo Channel.

What to do:

1. From the Nintendo Channel main menu, select the settings icon (wrench), then "Commercial Message Settings."
2. Select from the following options:

• Opt In to Commercial Messages from This Channel
  If selected, messages about the Nintendo Channel will be sent to the Wii's Message Board.
• Opt Out of Commercial Messages from This Channel
  If selected, messages about the Nintendo Channel will not be sent to the Wii's Message Board; however, other channels and games may send messages to the Message Board.
• Opt Out of All Commercial Messages from All Channels and Games
  If selected, no messages will be sent to the Wii's Message Board from any game or channel.

3. Select "OK" to confirm the selection and return to the settings menu.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to opt-in/out of sending non-personal information to Nintendo while using the Nintendo Channel.

What to do:

1. From the Nintendo Channel main menu, select the settings icon, then "Data-Sharing Settings."

2. Select from the following options:

I Agree

Allow the Wii console to share data with Nintendo. Nintendo uses this information to recommend games and to develop new games and services. No personally identifiable information will be sent to Nintendo. For a detailed list of what information is sent to Nintendo, click here. As a thank you for sharing this information, the DS Download Service will be made available.

I Disagree

Do not allow the Wii console to share data with Nintendo. The DS Download service will not be available.

3. Select "OK" to confirm the selection and return to the settings menu."

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to adjust the video quality for videos played in the Nintendo Channel.

Important!

If you have a slower internet connection, adjusting the video quality level can help improve video playback performance.

What to do:

1. From the Nintendo Channel main menu, select Settings (a wrench icon), then select "Video Quality Settings."
2. Select either the "High" or "Normal" quality setting.
3. Select "OK" to save the settings.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to access the Photo Channel.

What to do:

1. Select the Photo Channel on the Wii Menu.



2. Select the source of the photos you'd like to use.



• To view images stored on an SD Card, select Digital Camera / Cell Phone.
• To view images stored on the Wii Message Board, select Wii Message Board.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to get Photo Channel 1.1.

Information:

• Wii consoles sold in retail stores starting in December 2007 should already have Photo Channel 1.1 installed.
• Wii console owners who have Photo Channel 1.0 can download Photo Channel 1.1 from the Wii Channels section of the Wii Shop Channel.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to have "Fun!" with Photos

The "Fun!" option of the Photo Channel lets you work with photos with easy-to-use and entertaining tools. You can draw on pictures, make an interactive puzzle, and much more.

Important!

Changes made to photos stored on an SD Card will not be saved on the SD Card. Images modified in Doodle and Mood can be saved to your Wii Message board.

How to Have "Fun!" with Photos:

1. While viewing a photo, select the "Fun!" option.
2. Move the cursor over the appropriate mode, and press the A Button to select it. Choose from the following:

• Mood: Apply various pre-defined filters to your photos.



• Doodle: Draw on photos, and add pre-designed stamps.



• Puzzle: Split a photo into pieces that can be put back together like a jigsaw puzzle.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to personalize the Photo Channel Icon.

Important!

In order to use a personal photo as the Photo Channel icon, the console must have Photo Channel version 1.1.

How to Place a Photo as the Wii Menu Icon:

1. Access the photo to use as an icon in Full Screen mode. (How to)

• If viewing the photo in Mood or Doodle mode, select "Back" to return to the full-screen mode

2. Select "Post"
3. Select "Post to the Wii Menu" twice to turn the selected photo into the Photo Channel icon.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to view photos and videos through the Photo Channel.

Note:

• Photos will be displayed in the order they were taken, using data that the camera embedded at the time the picture was taken. If this data is not available with the photo, the date that the image was uploaded to in the Photo Channel will be used.
• Videos will appear as the first frame from the file, with a film icon in one corner.
• The Photo Channel can display a maximum of approximately 1,000 photos. If the SD Card has more than 1,000 photos, remove the card from the Wii console and remove or reorganize the photos in the camera, cell phone, or computer.
• If the photo or video is in a format that is not supported by the Photo Channel, it will appear as a question mark icon. (See supported file formats)

How to View Photos and Videos:

1. Access the Photo Channel. (How to)
2. Move the cursor over the appropriate image with the Wii Remote, and press the A Button to view it.

• When viewing videos, use the 1 Button and 2 Button on the Wii Remote to rewind or advance the video.
• When viewing photos, the following options are available:

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to post a photo from the photo channel to the message board.

Important Note!

• To save a photo off of an SD Card onto the Wii console, you must post it to the Message Board
• Changes made in Mood and Doodle modes can only be saved in the Wii Message Board, which saves them to the Wii console's internal memory. You cannot save over photos or videos stored onto an SD Card.

What to do:

1. While viewing a photo, select "Post."



2. Select "Post to the Wii Message Board" to save your Mood and Doodle changes to the Message Board.

• The photo can also be sent in a message. (How To)

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to install the Wii Fit channel.

What to do:

1. Insert the Wii Fit game disc into the disc slot on the front of the console.
2. On the Wii menu, select the Game Disc Channel to start Wii Fit.
3. On the Wii Fit Plaza (Title Menu), select "Settings," then "Install Channel."
4. Select "OK," then select "OK" again to install the channel.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to complete a Body Test from the Wii Fit Channel.

What to do:

1. From the Wii Fit Channel, click on a Mii and select "Begin" to load the profile associated to it.
2. Enter the password, if needed, to reach the Main Menu.
3. Select "Body Test," then follow the on-screen directions to complete the test.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to view a graph version of your BMI, Weight, Wii Fit Age, and Fit Credits (Daily Activities).

What to do:

1. From the Wii Fit Channel, click on a Mii and select "Begin" to load the profile associated to it.
2. Enter the password, if needed, to reach the Main Menu.
3. Select "Graph" to view a graph version of your BMI, Weight, Wii Fit Age, and Fit Credits (Daily Activities).

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to adjust user settings for a profile in the Wii Fit Channel.

What to do:

1. From the Wii Fit Channel, click on a Mii and select "Begin"e; to load the profile associated to it.
2. Enter the password if needed, to reach the Main Menu.
3. Select "User Settings" to access the following Options:

• Edit Profile: Change the Mii, Height, Birth date, or Password associated to the profile.
• Change Design: Change the Calendar color or Stamp Design (use Wii Fit consistently to open new Designs).
• Change Trainer: Change the Trainer you've selected.
• Delete User Data: Erase the profile.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to connect the Wii Speak Accessory

Information:

If you are using more than two USB devices at the same time, you must use a USB hub that has its own power supply that plugs into a standard AC wall outlet. Do not use a USB hub that is powered by one of the devices connected to it. For a list of known compatible USB hubs, click here.

What to do:

1. Turn the power off on the Wii (the Power LED will appear either red or orange when the power is turned off).
2. Check the USB connectors on the back of the Wii console for any dust or other foreign material. If any dust or foreign material is present, clean it with a soft, dry cloth.
3. Insert the USB plug from the Wii Speak accessory straight into one of the USB connectors on the back of the Wii console.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to begin a chat in the Wii Speak Channel.

Information:

Players can chat with players in up to three other locations through Wii systems that have been registered to their Wii Message Board. To set up a Chat session, one person (the Host) will need to ask to chat with a Wii Friend who is currently signed on to the Wii Speak Channel.

What to do:

1. After setting up the Wii Speak microphone, have all players select the Wii Speak Channel from the Wii Main Menu to reach the Chat Room.
2. Select "Lobby" to see which Wii Friends are currently available to Chat.
3. Have one person (the Host) select a Wii Friend to Chat with (the message "OK to Chat!" should appear when you aim the Remote at their Mii), and press the A Button.
4. Have the Host select "Yes" on the confirmation screen.
5. The other player(s) will be asked if they want to chat with the host. Select "Yes" to move to the Chat Room and begin Chatting.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to end a chat in the Wii Speak Channel.

Important Note!

If the Host ends the chat, the entire group will be disbanded.

What to do:

1. In the Chat Room, select "Return to Wii Menu" (the circular arrow icon).
2. Select "Yes" to end your Chat session.

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Description:

Step by step instructions on how to join a chat already in progress on the Wii Speak Channel.

Important Note!

As long as the Host is a Wii Friend, the player can join the Chat - even if the Host is talking to someone that is not the player's Wii Friend.

What to do:

1. After setting up the Wii Speak microphone, select the Wii Speak Channel from the Wii Main Menu to reach the Chat Room.
2. Locate a Wii Friend that is already hosting a chat (Chat Hosts will have a yellow outline around their Mii).
3. To join the chat, highlight the Wii Friend and press the A Button. Select "Yes" on the confirmation screen.
4. The Host will be asked if they want you to join the Chat. If they select "Yes," you will move to the Chat Room to begin Chatting.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to disconnect the Wii Speak accessory.

What to do:

1. Turn the power off on the Wii console.
2. Pull the USB plug straight out of the USB connector. Be sure to hold onto the plug and do not pull on the cable.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to download the Wii Speak Channel

Information:

• The 16-digit Wii download ticket number that comes included on a paper insert with every Wii Speak microphone (example) is required to download the Wii Speak Channel.
• The Wii console must be connected online to access the Wii Shop Channel.

What to do:

1. Select the "Wii Shop Channel" from the Wii Menu.



2. From the Wii Shop Channel main menu, select "Settings and Features."



3. Select "Wii Download Ticket."



4. Locate the 16-digit Wii download ticket number (example) located on the paper insert that came with your Wii Speak accessory. Click the white rectangle and enter the Wii Download Ticket number.



5. Select "Now" to start the download. Once the download is complete, the Wii Speak Channel will appear on the Wii Menu.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to register Wii Friends through the Wii Speak channel.

Information:

Friends that have already been registered through the Wii Address Book will appear automatically. Wii Friends registered via cell phone or email address will not be displayed.

What to do:

1. In the Chat Room or Lobby of the Wii Speak Channel, select "Address Book."
2. Choose "Add New Friend," and enter the person's Wii Number and a nickname.
3. Point the Wii Remote to the left of the name and press the A Button to place a check mark next to the name. The status of checked friends will be displayed in the Lobby.

• Checked Wii Friends will be able to see if you are online, and can see the Mii of the person you are chatting with.
• Up to 10 Wii Friends can be checked at one time. (10 Wii Friends per console, not per Mii.)
• Players that have used the Wii Speak microphone at least once will have a picture of the microphone by their name.
• To remove the check mark from a name, point the Wii Remote at the check mark and press A. Their status will no longer appear in the Lobby.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to attach a photo to a message being sent from the Wii Speak channel.

What to do:

1. After recording the message (How to), return to the Create Message screen and choose "Select here to add a photo."
2. Select "Digital Camera/Cell Phone" or "Wii Message Board," depending on where the photo is located.
3. Select "View," to scroll through the available pictures.
4. Select the picture you want to send, then select "OK" to return to the Create Message screen.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to send a voice message in the Wii Speak channel.

What to do:

1. In the Chat Room or the Lobby of the Wii Speak Channel, select "Create a Message" to reach the Create Message screen.
2. Select "Addresses" to view the Wii Speak Address Book.
3. Select the Friend(s) you want to send a message to. Up to eight Wii Friends can be selected at one time. Choose "Select" to return to the previous screen.
4. Choose "Add Mii" to attach a Mii to the message. Select the Mii you want to add, then select "OK."
5. To record a message, choose "Select here to record voice." Select "Begin Recording," then record a message. Select "OK."

• Messages can be up to 10 seconds long.
• When you're finished, you can select the arrow to play it back, or select "Radio" to record a new message.

6. Attach a Photo if desired (how to), then choose "Send."
7. The message will appear on your Wii Friends' Message Board.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to set up the Wii Speak microphone when the Wii Sensor Bar is placed above the TV.

Description:

What to Do:

1. Access the Wii Message Board. (How To)
2. Select the Create Message icon.
3. Select the "Address Book" icon from the available options.
4. Select the left or right arrow to scroll to the page containing the desired Wii Friend and select them.
5. Select Erase to delete the Wii Friend entry.

Description:

• Step by step instructions on how to edit a registered Wii Friend in the Wii Message Board Address Book.

Important Note!

• If you erase a Wii Friend entry, it will be permanently deleted from your Address Book.

What to do:

1. Access the Wii Message Board. (How To)
2. Select the Create Message icon.
3. Select the "Address Book" icon from the available options.
4. Select the left or right arrow to scroll to the page containing the desired Wii Friend and select them.
5. Select Change Nickname to edit the friend info.

Description:

Important Note!

• To access the Address Book and register a friend, you must first connect the Wii console online. (How To)

What to Do:

1. Access the Wii Message Board. (How To)
2. Select the Create Message icon.



3. Select the "Address Book" icon from the available options.



4. Move the cursor over "Register" and press the A Button.
5. Select "Wii" to indicate that you're using a Wii Number, then select the text field to bring up the Wii Keyboard. Enter the Wii Number from your friend's console.



6. Enter a nickname for your friend.

• If desired, you can attach an image of a Mii to your address book entry (the Mii will appear next to the name in the address book). Select "Add a Mii," then select the desired Mii.

7. Select "OK" to confirm the information and register your Wii Friend.
8. The Wii Friend will then need to follow steps 1-7 to register your console. After the 2nd registration is complete, it can take up to 10 minutes for the two systems to recognize one another and complete the registration.

• Registration is complete once the name goes from gray to black in the Address Book and you are able to select the name and select "Send Message."

Description:

Important Note!

• To access the Address Book and register a friend, you must first connect the Wii console online. (How To)

Important Notes about PC and cell phone email addresses:

• To communicate with someone using a PC or cell phone, they must "reply" to an email that is sent from your Wii console once you enter their email address in your Address Book.
• If you are entering a cell phone's email address, it must be the phone's full email address with a "@". For example, 5555555@phonecompany.com. If the owner of the cell phone is not sure if their phone has an email address, they will need to contact their cell phone service provider for more information.
• You may want to inform the person you are adding to your Address Book that they will receive an email from your Wii console with an address that begins with a "w" and contains 16 digits. It will be from "@wii.com" (for example: w1234567891234567@wii.com).
• You will not be able to send photos from your Wii console to the PC/cell phone user.

What to Do:

1. Access the Wii Message Board. (How To)
2. Select the Create Message icon.



3. Select the "Address Book" icon from the available options.



4. Move the cursor over "Register" and press the A Button.
5. Select "Others" to indicate that you're using an e-mail address, and then select the text field to bring up the Wii Keyboard and enter your friend's e-mail address.



6. Enter a nickname for your friend.

• If desired, you can attach an image of a Mii to your address book entry (the Mii will appear next to the name in the address book). Select "Add a Mii," then select the desired Mii.

7. Select "OK" to confirm the information and register your Wii Friend.
8. The Wii Friend will need to reply to the email before any communication can be exchanged (no text is needed in the reply, but the Wii console will receive it). Once they reply, it can take up to 10 minutes for the system to receive the email and complete the registration.

• Registration is complete once the name goes from gray to black in the Address Book and you are able to select the name and select "Send Message."

Description: Step by step instructions on how to access the Wii Message Board.

What to do:

1. With the Wii console properly connected, power on the console to reach the Wii Channel menu.
2. Use the Wii Remote to move the cursor over the Wii Message Board icon (the envelope in the bottom-right corner) and press the A Button.



3. You can now open a message by moving the cursor over it and pressing the A Button.

Description:

The Address Book allows you to confirm your Wii number, register and edit Wii Friends, and send messages.

Important Note!

• In order to access the Address Book, the Wii Console must be connected online. (How To)

What to do:

1. From the Wii Message Board main menu, select the Create Message icon.



2. Select "Address Book" icon from the available options.

How to View the Wii Calendar:

1. From the Wii Message Board main menu, select the Calendar icon.



2. Select a date on the Calendar to open the Message Board for that day.

Description:

Important Note!

• "Memos" are created when you are sending a message to another person who uses the same Wii console as you. They are visible to anyone who has access to your Wii console. They are not sent over the internet.

What to Do:

1. Access the Wii Message Board. (How To)
2. Select the "Create message" icon.



3. Select the "Memo" icon.



4. Move the cursor over the text area of the message and press the A Button to open the virtual keyboard.
5. Enter the text by moving the cursor over the desired letter and pressing the A Button.



6. Attach a Mii if desired. (How To)
7. Select "Post" to post the memo. It will then be visible by anyone with access to the Wii console.

Description:

Important Note!

• Attaching a Mii to a message or memo does not attach the actual Mii; rather, it shows an image of the Mii as a way of identifying who the message was sent by.

What to Do:

1. While creating a message, or creating a memo, select the Mii icon in the top-left corner.



2. Select the Mii you would like to attach.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to send a photo posted to the Wii Message board.

Important Note!

• Note: You can send a photo that was attached to an incoming message or posted to the Message Board from the Photo Channel. (How To)
• Note: Photos can only be sent in a Message, and not in a Memo.
• Note: The Wii console cannot send a photo to an email address (only to another Wii console).

What to do:

1. Access the Wii Message Board. (How To)
2. Use the Wii Remote to move the cursor over the Message you would like to reply to, and press the A Button.



3. Select "Send."



4. Select a Wii Friend to send a Message to from the address book, and then press the A Button.



5. Enter the text by moving the cursor over the desired letter and pressing the A Button.
6. Attach a Mii if desired. (How To)
7. Select "Send" to send your message.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to read messages on the Wii Message board.

Important Note!

• Note: When a new message is available, the Blue LED on the disc slot will pulsate if the Wii Connection 24 settings are set for illumination. (How To)
• Note: New Messages appear on the main screen of the Wii Message Board. Messages less than 6 hours old will have a flashing thumbtack; messages older than 6 hours will appear with a red thumbtack.
• Note: If more than 10 messages are available for that day, a new page will be created (and another new page for each additional 10 messages after that). To view the messages on a new page, select the left/right arrow with the message icon over it.

What to do:

1. Access the Wii Message Board. (How To)
2. Use the Wii Remote to move the cursor over the message you would like to read, and press the A Button.



3. Messages appear as below:

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to reply to a message on the Wii Message Board.

Important Note!

• Note: The Wii Console must be connected to the internet. (How To)
• Note: Wii Friend must be registered in the Address Book. (How To)
• Note: You cannot reply to "Memos" posted locally to the Message Board.

What to do:

1. Access the Wii Message Board. (How To)
2. Use the Wii Remote to move the cursor over the Message you would like to reply to, and press the A Button.



3. From the Message screen, select "Reply."



4. Move the cursor over the body of the Message and press the A Button to open the virtual keyboard.
5. Enter text by moving the cursor over the desired letter and pressing the A Button.
6. Attach a Mii if desired. (How To)
7. Select "Send" to send the message.

Description:

The Wii Message board allows you to send messages to your Wii friends' consoles or e-mail addresses.

Important Note!

• Note: The Wii Console must be connected to the internet. (How To)
• Note: The Wii Friend must be registered in the Address Book. (How To)
• Note: To send a message to someone in the same household, create a "Memo." (How To)

What to do:

1. From the Wii Message Board main menu, select the "Create Message" icon.



2. Select the "Message" icon.



3. Select a Wii Friend to send a message to from the address book, and then press the A Button.



4. Move the cursor over the text area of the message and press the A Button to open the virtual keyboard.
5. Enter the text by moving the cursor over the desired letter and pressing the A Button.
6. Attach a Mii if desired. (How To)
7. Select "Send" to send your Message.

What to do:

1. Open the Address Book to page 1. (How To)
2. Move the cursor over the left scroll button and press the A Button to view the console's Wii number.

Navigating Messages and Memos:

On the main screen of the message board, new messages received on the current day are displayed. Letters will appear as yellow envelopes, and Memos will appear as white notes.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to download the Everybody Votes Channel. The Everybody Votes Channel is available through a download in the Wii Channels section of the Wii Shop Channel. It may be necessary to download a system update before the Everybody Votes Channel can be downloaded.

What to do:

1. Ensure that the Wii console is connected to the internet. If assistance in needed in connecting the Wii console online, click here.
2. Select the Wii Shop Channel from the Wii Menu. If the Wii Shop Channel has not been previously accessed, it will be necessary to read and agree to the User Agreement. For information on locating the User Agreement, click here.



3. Once the welcome screen is displayed, select "Start Shopping."
4. Select "Wii Channels" from the Wii Shop main menu, and then "Everybody Votes Channel."
5. Select "Download" to begin the download process.

• If the button says "Downloaded" when viewing a specific channel, it's already been downloaded to the console.

6. Next, select either the "Wii System Memory" or an "SD Card" as the download location.
7. Select "OK," then "Yes" to download the channel.
8. A screen will appear with Mario running across the screen and three blocks. Mario will hit the blocks as the download progresses.
9. When the "Download successful" screen appears, select "OK" to return to the Wii Shop menu.
10. After the Everybody Votes Channel finishes downloading, it will be added to the available channels in the Wii Menu.

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Description:

Step by step instructions on how to access the Everybody Votes Channel.

Important Note!

• If the Everybody Votes Channel hasn’t already been downloaded, this will need to be done through the Wii Shop Channel. For step by step instructions on downloading the Everybody Votes Channel, click here

What to do:

1. With the Wii console properly connected online (how to), use the Wii Remote to select "Everybody Votes" from the Wii console's main menu.
2. If this is the first time accessing the Everybody Votes Channel after downloading it, it will be necessary to do a couple of things first before the channel can be used. Click here for instructions.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to set up the Everybody Votes Channel.

What to do:

1. Access the Everybody Votes Channel. (How to)
2. From the Wii console main menu, use the Wii Remote (player 1 only) to select the Everybody Votes Channel, then select Start to begin.

If a message is received stating "You don't have any Mii characters on the Mii Channel. You need a Mii to use this channel," enter the Mii Channel and create a Mii before continuing.

3. A message will appear saying, "Set the region where you live." Select "OK" to continue.

If the error message "Unable to confirm region settings. Return to Wii Operations and perform a Wii system update." appears, follow these steps for performing a system update.

4. Select the "Change Settings" button from the bottom of the screen, then select the Up/Down arrows to scroll through the list of available regions the country the console has been set to.
5. Select "Confirm" to accept the selection, then select "OK" to confirm the region settings.
6. The channel will now load. Select "Yes" to confirm the country, then "Yes" again to confirm the region.
7. Select the desired language to reach the welcome message. Select "OK" twice to continue.
8. A list of Miis from the Mii Plaza will appear. Select the desired Mii, then select "OK" to register that Mii. Repeat with any additional Miis you wish to register, then select "OK."
9. Select "OK" again to complete the first time setup and enter the Everybody Votes Channel.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to vote in polls (National and Worldwide) in the Everybody Votes Channel.

What to do:

1. Access the Everybody Votes Channel. (How to)
2. Use the Wii Remote to select the "Active Polls" or "Worldwide Polls&;quot; options.

Active Polls	Worldwide Polls

3. Point the Wii Remote at the question to vote on, and press the A Button.
4. The Mii will appear on a color-coded circle. Use the A + B Buttons on the Wii Remote to grab the Mii and place it on to the colored portion of the circle that represents the vote being cast.
5. Click "Vote!" to cast the vote. Select "Yes" to confirm.
6. Once the vote has been submitted, a message will appear asking "Do you want to predict the response that will get more votes?" Select "Yes" to predict (see below), or select "No" to return to the Everybody Votes Channel main menu.

• The Mii will appear on a multi-colored circle. Use the A + B Buttons to grab the Mii and place them on to the colored portion of the circle that represents the answer to predict as being the most popular.
• Click "Vote!" to cast the vote. Select "Yes" to confirm.

Description:

Step by step instructions on how to suggest a question for the Everybody Votes Channel.

Important Note!

Due to the amount of questions received, it is not possible to post all submitted poll questions.

What to do:

1. After accessing the Everybody Votes Channel (how to), use the Wii Remote to select the "Suggest a Question" icon along the top of the Everybody Votes Channel main menu.



Suggest a Question

2. Select "Suggest a Question" to pull up an on-screen keyboard. Use the Wii Remote to point at the desired letter or function key and press the A Button on the Wii Remote to select. Repeat until the question is typed. Select "OK" when finished.
3. Select "Response 1" to enter choice number 1 in the poll. Use the Wii Remote to point at the desired letter or function key and press the A Button on the Wii Remote to select. Repeat until the choice is typed. Select "OK" when finished.
4. Select "Response 2" to enter choice number 2 in the poll. Use the Wii Remote to point at the desired letter or function key and press the A Button on the Wii Remote to select. Repeat until the choice is typed. Select "OK" when finished.
5. Select "Send" to submit the entry to Nintendo.