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  1. How to Pause or Resume Downloads

     In this article, you'll learn how to pause or resume downloads. Complete these steps Press the HOME Button to launch the HOME Menu. There are some applications/screens where the HOME Menu cannot be accessed. Tap the Download Management icon on the far right to... KA ID: 1629 Meta-Answer ID: 1628

  2. How to Use the Tilt Scroll Feature

     In this article, you'll learn how to use the tilt scroll feature. Complete these steps While on the page you are currently viewing, press and hold the ZL and ZR Buttons to display the tilt-scroll screen. The web page you are viewing will shrink on the TV screen so... KA ID: 1642 Meta-Answer ID: 1641

  3. How to Switch Between Wii and Wii U Modes

     In this article, you'll learn how to switch between the Wii U and Wii menu. Note To return to the Wii U Menu from Wii Mode, from the Wii Mode HOME Menu, select Wii U Menu and then Start. The ability to boot the Wii U directly into the Wii Menu was added with the system... KA ID: 1162 Meta-Answer ID: 1161

  4. Wii Mode HOME Menu Overview

     Note To reach the Wii HOME Menu, press the HOME Button on the Wii Remote. If you are using the Wii U GamePad to display Wii Mode, the Wii U GamePad HOME Button cannot be used to take you to the Wii... KA ID: 1377 Meta-Answer ID: 1376

  5. Types of Mii Characters (Pants, Favorites, etc.)

     There are several different types of Mii characters. You can tell what type of Mii character is by looking at the color of their pants and crown icon. The following four pants colors can be... KA ID: 2465 Meta-Answer ID: 2464

  6. How to Transfer Mii Characters between Nintendo 3DS Family Systems and the Wii U

     In this article, you'll learn how to exchange Mii characters with a Nintendo 3DS on a Wii U. Important: You must choose to allow your Mii to be copied on the Nintendo 3DS or this process will fail. Note: You can save up to 3,000 Mii characters that you've created or received. Complete these... KA ID: 2473 Meta-Answer ID: 2472

  7. How to Stop Friends from Seeing What You Are Playing

     In this article, you'll learn how to stop friends from seeing what you are playing. Complete these steps Press the HOME Button to open the HOME Menu. There are some applications/screens where the HOME Menu cannot be accessed. From the HOME Menu, tap Friend List on the left. Tap... KA ID: 1563 Meta-Answer ID: 1562

  8. Miiverse Service Discontinuation

     On November 7th, 2017 at 10:00pm Pacific Time the Miiverse service was discontinued. We thank you very much for your amazing support over the years. Miiverse can no longer be accessed from: Wii U... KA ID: 27324 Meta-Answer ID: 22277

  9. How to Change the Order of Downloads

     Complete these steps Open Download Management. Select the pending download you wish to move to the top of the queue. Select Download First. Only one download will occur at a time. Once the first... KA ID: 1490 Meta-Answer ID: 1489

  10. How to Create a Mii from a Photo

     In this article, you'll learn how to create a Mii from a photo Complete these steps From the Wii U Menu, select Mii Maker. Tap Create Mii. Tap From a Photo , then tap OK. Select a gender for the Mii. Select a skin tone, eye color, hair color and hairstyle for... KA ID: 1719 Meta-Answer ID: 1718
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