User manual NINTENDO GAMEBOY ADVANCE SYSTEM

WARNING: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME PAK OR ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. AGB-USA © 2001 Nintendo. All Rights Reserved. TM and ® are Trademarks of Nintendo ® INSTRUCTION BOOKLET · Pour une version française de ce manuel, veuillez aller sur le site www.nintendo.com/consumer/manuals.html ou appeler le 1-800-255-3700. · Para obtener la versión de este manual en español, visite muestro web site a www.nintendo.com/consumer/manuals.html o llame a 1-800-255-3700. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES 4 Installing Batteries WARNING - Seizures · Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or black outs triggered by light flashes, such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. · Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game. · Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms: Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation · To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games: 1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible. 2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen. 3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. 4. Play in a well-lit room. 5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour. Remove the cover on the back of the Game Boy Advance and insert two AA batteries as shown below. Use only two fresh, high quality alkaline batteries. Do not use rechargeable nickel cadmium(nicad), nickel metal hydride (nimh), carbon zinc or any other type of non-alkaline batteries. Caution: When inserting the batteries, make sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing in the correct directions. (See Illustration 1.) Insert the negative end first. When removing batteries, remove the positive end first. Note: When the battery life is down to 20% to 30%, the Power Indicator LED will change color from green to red. When the LED begins to grow dim, the battery life is almost gone. If you are playing a game with a battery back-up, you should save your progress and replace the batteries as soon as possible. Illustration 1. WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as Tendonitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or skin irritation: · Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it. · If your hands, wrists or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. · If you continue to have sore hands, wrists or arms during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. 5 Type 1. About Game Boy Advance Game Paks There are four types of Game Boy Game Paks that will work with the Game Boy Advance: Original Game Boy Game Paks which will work with both the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy® Color (using 4 - 10 colors, see Section 7 below) and with the original Game Boy and Game Boy® pocket systems (using 4 shades of gray). Dual mode Game Boy Game Paks which will work with both the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color (using up to 56 colors out of a palette of 32,000) and with the original Game Boy and Game Boy pocket systems (using 4 shades of gray). Full color games (using up to 56 colors out of a pallet of 32,000) that will work only on Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. Special full color (32,000 colors maximum) wide screen games that will work only on the Game Boy Advance. WARNING - Battery Leakage Leakage of battery acid can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Game Boy. If battery leakage occurs, thoroughly wash the affected skin and clothes. Keep battery acid away from your eyes and mouth. Leaking batteries may make popping sounds. To avoid battery leakage: · Do not mix used and new batteries (replace all batteries at the same time). · Do not mix alkaline with any other type of battery (carbon zinc, nickel cadmium, etc). · Do not mix different brands of batteries. · Do not use nickel cadmium (nicad) batteries in your Game Boy, Game Boy pocket or Game Boy Color. · For Game Boy Advance use only alkaline batteries. Do not use nickel cadmium (nicad), nickel metal hydride (nimh), carbon zinc or any other non-alkaline batteries. · Do not leave used batteries in the Game Boy. When the batteries are losing their charge, the power light may become dim, the game sounds may become weak, or the display screen may be blank. When this happens, promptly replace all used batteries with new batteries. · Do not leave batteries in the Game Boy or accessory for long periods of non-use. · Do not leave the power switch on after the batteries have lost their charge. When you finish using the Game Boy, always slide the power switch OFF. · Do not recharge the batteries. · Do not put the batteries in backwards. Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends are facing in the correct directions. Insert the negative end first. When removing batteries, remove the positive end first. · Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. Type 2. Type 3. Type 4. Game screen size for Type 1, 2 and 3 games. Game screen size for Type 4 games only. NOTE: You can switch the screen size for Type 1, 2 and 3 games to wide screen mode by pressing the L and R buttons. (This may make some of the images distorted or hard to see.) A few older Game Boy games may not function properly on the Game Boy Advance causing display or sound problems. 1 Introduction to the Game Boy® Advance Video Game System 6 Using the Game Boy Advance Video Game System Thank you for purchasing the Nintendo® Game Boy® Advance video game system. The Game Boy Advance is a pocket size color video game system that features: 2.9" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) color liquid crystal reflective display. Up to 32,000 simultaneous colors. 32-Bit ARM with embedded memory. Compatibility with Game Boy and Game Boy Color Game Paks. Please read both the following instructions and the separate Precautions Booklet before setup or use of the Game Boy Advance. If, after reading all the instructions, you still have questions, please visit our customer service area at www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700. 1. Insert a Game Pak into the Game Pak Slot with the label facing away from the Game Boy Advance. (See Illustration 2.) Caution: Always check the Game Pak edge connector for foreign material before inserting the Game Pak into the Game Boy Advance. 2 List of Components 1. External Extension Connector Illustration 2. 2. Turn on the power by pushing the Power Switch to the right. The Power Indicator LED will be green if you are using fresh batteries (See Illustrations 3 and 4). The screen will display the Game Boy logo, and then change to the display for the game that you are playing. Be sure to read the Game Pak instruction booklet for the game you are playing. 2. Accessory Slots 3. Game Pak Slot 4. + Control Pad 5. L Button 6. Color LCD Screen 7. Power Indicator LED 8. R Button 9. A Button 10. B Button 11. Speaker Illustration 3. Illustration 4. Note: For best color, use under bright light conditions. 3. To remove the Game Pak after playing, first turn the power OFF by sliding the Power Switch to the left, then slide the Game Pak out of the Game Pak Slot (See Illustrations 5 and 6). 12. Select 13. Start 14. Battery Cover 15. Wrist Strap Attachment Illustration 5. 16. Power Switch 17. Headphone Jack 18. Volume Dial Illustration 6. 3 Description of Components 7 Changing the Screen Color on Original Game Boy Game Paks 1. External Extension Connector (EXT.) - Allows connection to another Game Boy for multi-player games or to the Game Boy® Printer (no longer available). Requires a Game Boy Game Link® cable. See Sections 8 and 9 of this manual for more information. 2. Accessory Slots - Allows for attachment of Game Boy Advance accesories. 3. Game Pak Slot - For loading a Game Pak. 4. + Control Pad - Game play control. 5. L Button - Game play control. 6. Color LCD Screen - 2.9" Highly reflective Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD screen. 7. Power Indicator LED (POWER) - Indicates battery life. For alkaline batteries, the green color will change to red when battery life is down to 20% to 30% and the LED will begin to fade when it is time to replace batteries. 8. R Button - Game play control. 9. A Button - Game play control. 10. B Button - Game play control. 11. Speaker - For output of mono sound. 12. Select - Game play control. 13. Start - Game Play control. 14. Battery Cover - Remove cover to add or replace batteries. 15. Wrist Strap Attachment - For attachment of a wrist strap. (Sold separately.) 16. Power Switch (OFF··ON) - Slide switch to the right to turn power ON. (Note: Always insert a Game Pak before turning power on.) 17. Headphone Jack (PHONES) - For connecting a pair of stereo headphones. (Sold separately. See your local Nintendo retailer, our web site at www.nintendo.com or call at 1-800-255-3700. 18. Volume Dial (VOLUME) - Adjusts volume. Rotate right to increase volume. There are 12 different color palettes that can be selected when using the original Game Boy Game Paks (Type 1, Section 5 above.) 1. To change the color palette, first insert a Game Pak and turn on the power as described in Section 6 above. 2. When the Game Boy logo appears, press the + Control Pad and button combination shown below for the desired color pallet. PRESS UP UP + A UP + B DOWN DOWN + A DOWN + B COLOR BROWN RED DARK BROWN PASTEL MIX ORANGE YELLOW PRESS LEFT LEFT + A LEFT + B RIGHT RIGHT + A RIGHT + B COLOR BLUE DARK BLUE GRAY GREEN DARK GREEN REVERSE Note: This will only work with the original Game Boy (monochrome) Games. The color cannot be changed after the game title screen appears, or on Game Boy Type 2, 3 or 4 Games as described in Section 5 above. 8 Two-Player Game Play Using Original Game Boy and Game Boy Color Game Paks (Must use Game Boy Universal Game Link Cable Set) 12 ESRB Video Game and PC Software Rating Information Game Boy and Game Boy Color games (types 1, 2 and 3, see Section 5.) that feature a two-player mode can be played using the Game Boy Universal Game Link Cable Set. (Sold separately. See your local Nintendo retailer, visit our online store at www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700.) This cable set includes a cable to connect your Game Boy Advance to any other Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, Game Boy pocket or Game Boy Printer (no longer available), plus an adapter to allow connection to the original Game Boy. (See illustrations 7 and 8.) 1. Make sure that the power is OFF on all systems. 2. Plug the Game Link cable into the External Extension Connector (EXT) on the top of the Game Boy Advance. Be sure the plug is fully inserted. Plug the other end of the cable into the connector on another Game Boy system or printer and turn the power switches to ON. 3. See the Game Pak instruction booklet for additional information. Note: Because of differences between the Game Boy Advance and other Game Boy systems, a few two player games may not work properly. This cable setup is only for original Game Boy and Game Boy Color Game Paks. Do not use with Game Boy Advance Game Paks. Use of this cable with Game Boy Advance Game Paks may cause loss of game information when saving data. Please see Section 9 for Multi-player games using Game Boy Advance Game Paks. This cable should only be connected when you are playing two player games. Illustration 7. Connecting the Game Boy Advance to another Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, Game Boy pocket or Game Boy Printer. For information about the ESRB rating, or to comment about the appropriateness of the rating, please contact the ESRB at 1-800-771-3772 or visit their web site at www.esrb.org. ESRB RATING SYMBOLS & CONTENT DESCRIPTORS FOR VIDEO GAMES & PC SOFTWARE EARLY CHILDHOOD Content suitable for persons ages 3 and older. EVERYONE Content suitable for persons ages 6 and older. TEEN Content suitable for persons ages 13 and older. MATURE Content suitable for persons ages 17 and older. ADULTS ONLY Content suitable only for adults. RATING PENDING Product has been submitted to the ESRB and is awaiting final rating. Mild Animated Violence Contains scenes depicting cartoon/animated/pixilated characters in unsafe or hazardous acts or violent situations. Game Boy Adapter Illustration 8. Connecting the Game Boy Advance to the original Game Boy. Note: The Game Boy Adapter has been plugged into one end of the Game Link cable. Mild Realistic Violence Contains scenes depicting characters in unsafe or hazardous acts or violent situations in photographic detail. Comic Mischief Contains scenes depicting activities characterized as slapstick or gross vulgar humor. Animated Violence Contains depictions of aggressive conflict involving cartoon/animated/pixilated characters. Realistic Violence Contains realistic of photographic-like depictions of aggressive conflict. Animated Blood and Gore Animated/pixilated or cartoon like depictions of mutilation or dismemberment of body parts. Realistic Blood and Gore Depictions of mutilation or dismemberment of body parts in realistic and photographic-like detail. Animated Blood Animated/pixelated or cartoon like depictions of blood. Realistic Blood Representations of blood in realistic or photographic-like detail. Suggestive Themes Mild provocative references or material. Mature Sexual Themes Contains provocative material; including depiction of the human body in either animated or photographic-like detail. Strong Sexual Content Graphic depiction of sexual behavior and/or the human form (i.e. frontal nudity) in either animated or photographic-like detail. Mild Language Product contains the use of words like "damn". Strong Language Commonly referenced four letter words. Gaming The depiction of betting-like behavior. Use of Tobacco and Alcohol Product contains images of the use of tobacco and/or alcohol in manner which condones or glorifies their use. Use of Drugs Product contains images of the use of drugs in a manner which condones or glorifies their use. Informational Overall content of product contains data, facts resource information, reference materials or instructional text. Edutainment Content of product provides user with specific skills development or reinforcement learning within an entertainment setting. Skill development is an integral part of product. 9 Multi-Player Game Play Using Game Boy Advance Game Paks (Must use Game Boy Advance Game Link cable) Multi-player game play on the Game Boy Advance is possible using the Game Boy Advance Game Link cable (See Illustration 9.) (Sold separately. See your local Nintendo retailer, visit our on-line store at www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700). Game Boy Advance Game Link cable Illustration 9. You must be using Game Boy Advance Game Paks that feature multi-player game play. Look for this icon on Game Paks that include this feature. Multi-player game play can be done one of two ways, depending on how the game was designed. Method 1. Player 1 has a Game Boy Advance Game Pak in their Game Boy Advance and players 2, 3 and/or 4 can download the game information into their Game Boy Advance systems for multi-player games. Method 2. All players have the same Game Boy Advance Game Pak in each Game Boy Advance system. IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the Game Pak packaging and read the Game Pak booklet for the game you are playing to see if you need more than one copy of the Game Pak to play multi-player games and to see how many players can play simultaneously. Multiple Game Boy Advance Game Link cables can be connected together to allow a maximum of four players to play simultaneously (See Illustration 10). 13 Warranty and Service Information Rev. L Warranty and Service Information You may need only simple instructions to correct a problem with your product. Try our web site at www.nintendo.com or call our Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-3700 rather than going to your retailer. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Pacific Time, Monday - Saturday, and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time, on Sundays (times subject to change). If the problem cannot be solved over the telephone or with the troubleshooting information available on-line, you will be offered express factory service through Nintendo or referred to the nearest NINTENDO AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTERSM. Please do not send any products to Nintendo without calling us first. HARDWARE WARRANTY Nintendo of America Inc. ("Nintendo") warrants to the original purchaser that the hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this warranty period, Nintendo or a NINTENDO AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER will repair the defective hardware product or component, free of charge. The original purchaser is entitled to this warranty only if the date of purchase is registered at point of sale or the consumer can demonstrate, to Nintendo's satisfaction, that the product was purchased within the last 12 months. GAME PAK & ACCESSORY WARRANTY 2-Player Game Nintendo warrants to the original purchaser that the product (Game Paks and accessories) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this three (3) month warranty period, Nintendo or a NINTENDO AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER will repair the defective product, free of charge. SERVICE AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY Please try our web site at www.nintendo.com or call our Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-3700 for troubleshooting assistance and/or referral to the nearest NINTENDO AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER. In some instances, it may be necessary for you to ship the complete product, FREIGHT PREPAID AND INSURED FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, to the nearest service location. Please do not send any products to Nintendo without contacting us first. 3-Player Game Illustration 10. 4-Player Game WARRANTY LIMITATIONS THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT: (a) IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY NINTENDO (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT AND COPIER DEVICES, ADAPTERS, AND POWER SUPPLIES); (b) IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING RENTAL); (c) IS MODIFIED OR TAMPERED WITH; (d) IS DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, OR BY OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP; OR (e) HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED. ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIODS DESCRIBED ABOVE (12 MONTHS OR 3 MONTHS, AS APPLICABLE). IN NO EVENT SHALL NINTENDO BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Nintendo's address is as set forth on the back cover of this booklet. This warranty is only valid in the United States. Important: Multi-player features and set-up methods will vary from Game to Game. Please read the Game Pak booklet for the game you are playing for features and correct set-up information. 10 AC Adapter Set Optional Accessory The Game Boy Advance AC Adapter Set can be used to power your Game Boy Advance (See Illustration 11.) (Sold separately. See your local Nintendo retailer, visit our on-line store at www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700.) Do not use Game Boy, Game Boy pocket or Game Boy Color AC adapters with the Game Boy Advance. 14 Replacement Parts and Accessories Illustration 11. Game Boy Advance AC Adapter Set If you would like to order a battery cover, Game Link cable or other Nintendo parts, please visit our on-line store at www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700. Note: This Nintendo product is not designed for use with any unauthorized accessories. 11 Troubleshooting (Before seeking assistance.) Solution Turn the power OFF. Wait a few moments, then turn the power ON. Turn the power OFF. Remove Game Pak and re-insert it, then turn the power ON. Check the placement of the batteries. If using a Game Link cable, check connections with the power OFF, then try again. If using a Game Link cable, check that all Game Paks are the same. (Review Sections 8 and 9.) Replace the batteries with new fresh batteries. Replace the batteries with new fresh batteries. Turn OFF the power, remove the Game Pak and reinsert it, making sure it is fully inserted into the Game Pak Slot. Turn the power ON. Adjust the volume. Make sure there are no headphones plugged into the Headphone Jack. Some games may have no sound during parts of the game. Turn the power OFF. Check all of the Game Link cable connections, then turn the power ON. Turn the power OFF. Remove all Game Paks and re-insert, then turn the power ON. Make sure Game Paks include the multi-player feature and that Game Paks are the same game. Make sure you are using the correct Game Link cable. (Review Sections 8 and 9.) NEED HELP PLAYING A GAME? You can visit our web site at www.nintendo.com for game play assistance. For automated game play tips and news, call Nintendo's Power Line at: Problem The screen stays blank even though the power is ON. 1-425-885-7529 This may be a long distance call, so please ask permission from whomever pays the phone bill. Rather talk with a game counselor? 1-900-288-0707 U.S. $1.50 per minute 1-900-451-4400 Canada $2.00 per minute The screen appears faint. Horizontal lines appear when the power is ON. No sound is heard from the speaker during game play. MON. - SAT., 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; SUN., 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Pacific Time Callers under age 18 need to obtain parental permission to call. (Prices subject to change) NEED HELP WITH INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE? Multi-player game modes don't work. CUSTOMER SERVICE WWW.NINTENDO.COM or call 1-800-255-3700 MON. - SAT., 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; SUN., 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Pacific Time (Times subject to change) If your Game Boy Advance still does not operate correctly after trying the above remedies, please visit the customer service area of our web site at www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700. Nintendo of America Inc. P.O. Box 957, Redmond, WA 98073-0957 U.S.A. PRINTED IN JAPAN