Setting Up a Wii (Not "Putting Together")

Wii comes pre-assembled. Setup = connecting cables and configuring.

Step-by-Step

1. Place Wii: Horizontal (stable) or vertical (stand included). Ventilated area.
2. Power: AC adapter → Wii DC-in → wall outlet.
3. Video:
   • Composite (R/W/Y) → TV AV in (all Wiis).
   • Component (R/G/B + R/W) → 480p (Wii only, not Wii U).
   • HDMI: requires Wii2HDMI converter (Wii has no HDMI).
4. Sensor Bar: Plug into red port (front/top). Place centered above/below TV.
5. Sync Wii Remote: Open battery cover → press red SYNC. Press red SYNC on Wii front (SD slot cover). Lights flash → solid = synced.
6. Power on: Press Wii power button. Follow on-screen: language, date, widescreen, sensor bar position, user agreement.
7. Internet (optional): Settings → Internet → Connection Settings → Wi-Fi / LAN.
8. System Update: Prompted if online — accept (adds Shop Channel, fixes).

Common Issues

• No video: check TV input, cable seating, try composite.
• Remote won't sync: fresh batteries, closer to sensor bar, resync.
• Disc read error: clean disc, try another, lens cleaner.

No tools needed — just cables and patience.