How to Configure Alerts On the Quick Start Menu
Wii U
Step by step instructions on configuring alerts on the Quick Start Menu, including turning alerts off and on, turning Wii U GamePad alert display off and on, hiding titles form the quick start menu, specifying a timeframe to receive alerts, and turning Wii U GamePad HOME Button LED's off and on.
What to Do:
- From the Wii U Menu, select the "System Settings" icon.
- Using the +Control Pad, scroll right until you reach "Power Settings."
- Open "Power Settings" and select "Quick Start Menu."
- When the menu opens, there are three options to configure Quick Start Menu alerts:
Turning All Alerts On or Off:
- Select "Wii U GamePad Alerts."
- Tap "Yes" to receive alerts. Tap "No" if you would like to disable this feature.
Turning Alerts on the Wii U GamePad Screen On or Off:
- Select "Automatic Display of Alerts."
- Tap "Yes" if you would like the Wii U GamePad screen to turn on when an alert is received. Tap "No" if you do not want the screen to turn on when an alert is received.
Turning Alerts on the Wii U GamePad LED On or Off:
- Select "Alert Notification via HOME Button LED."
- Select "Enable" if you would like to have the HOME Button LED flash when an alert is received. Select "Disable" if you would like to disable this feature.
Hiding Titles from the Quick Start Menu:
- Select "Titles Hidden from Quick Start Menu."
- Select the titles you would like to hide from the Quick Start Menu. Once you are done, tap "Save" or press the B button.
Selecting a Timeframe for Alerts to Display:
- Select "Time Frame for Alert Display."
- Use the up and down arrows to specify a timeframe you'd like to receive GamePad alerts. When you are done, tap "Confirm" or press the A button.
