Wii Operations Manual

Disc Channel
Disc Channel
Playing a Wii or Nintendo GameCube
Game Disc
Before Inserting a Game Disc
• Make sure that your TV and any audio equipment that is connected to your Wii
console is turned on.
• Choose the correct input setting for your TV (see page 18 in the Wii Operations
Manual - System Setup).
Inserting a Game Disc
Insert your Game Disc into the Disc Slot on the front of the Wii console. The console
will turn on automatically and the Wii Menu will appear.
• If your console is placed vertically, the disc label will face to the right.
• If your console is placed horizontally, the disc label will face upward.
On the Disc Channel, you can play your Wii and Nintendo
GameCube Game Discs.
Wii Menu
Disc Channel
Label
faces towards
the right side of
the console
To select an on-screen option, simply point at
it with the Wii Remote and press the A Button.
Wii Disc Nintendo GameCube Disc
Label
faces towards
the right side of
the console
NOTE: A GameCube controller is required for
playing GameCube games.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to your Wii console or game discs:
• Do not insert anything into the Game Disc slot except Wii or GameCube game discs.
• Do not move the Wii console during use.
Starting the Game
1. Using the Wii Remote, select the Disc Channel on the Wii Menu.
2. Select Start on the game’s Channel Preview screen to begin the game.
• Review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for specific game
control information.
Channel Preview screen
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When You’re Done Playing
1. Press the Eject Button to remove the Game Disc if you are finished playing
the game.
2. Turn the power off by pressing the Power Button on the front of the console, or by
pressing the Power Button on the Wii Remote for one second.
Power Button Power Button
4 5
Eject Button
Front View of
Wii console
Disc Channel