1 Initial Set-up
Please follow the Nintendo Wii instruction manual for details on how to unpack / install the console and various components, as well as instructions on how to sync the Wii-remote with the Wii. Once you've done this you should be taken through a series of on-screen set-up tasks, most of which are self explanatory, but for the avoidance of doubt:
1.1 Language
Set this as English
1.2 Sensor Bar Position
If you are setting up the Wii prior to installation in someone's home, set this as Above TV. You can always change this in Wii Settings within the Wii Options Menu, should the positioning of the sensor bar be different once installed.
1.3 Date
Set this as today's date.
1.4 Time
Set this as the current time.
1.5 Widescreen
Set this as Widescreen (16:9) even if the TV the Wii is to be used with is only 4:3.
1.6 Nickname
Use the on-screen keyboard to give your console a nickname.
1.7 Country
Set this as United Kingdom.
1.8 Parental Controls
Set this as No.
 | Please note
Any of the above initial set-up tasks can be re-configured in Wii Settings within the Wii Options Menu. |
2 Connecting the Wii to the Internet
Ensure the router is connected to the telephone/broadband socket. Once you have completed all the steps outlined above you should be taken to the main Wii Menu; from here you should follow these steps:
2.1 Wii Options
From the Wii Home screen, select Wii Options.
2.2 Wii Settings
From the Wii Options screen, select Wii Settings.
2.3 Wii System Settings (Go to Page 2)
Use the right arrow on page 1 of the Wii System Settings screen to go to page 2.
2.4 Internet
From page 2 of the Wii System Settings screen, select Internet.
2.5 Connection Settings
From the Internet screen, select Connection Settings.
2.6 Wireless Connection or Wired Connection
If you have a wireless router select Wireless Connection. If you don't have a wireless router, select Wired Connection (ensure Wii console is plugged into the router using a LAN adaptor and Ethernet cable).
2.7 Search for an Access Point
The console will search for all the broadband signals in range and present them as a list of Access Points.
2.8 Choose Access Point
Select your router from the list (this is usually called an SSID - details of which should be supplied with the router).
2.9 Access Point Key
You will now be asked to enter a password or key. Details of the router's SSID and password/key should be supplied with the router. Once you press OK, a Connection Test will begin.
2.10 Connection Test
You will be told if the Connection Test was successful. You may also be asked whether you want to use Wii Shop Channel & Wii Connect - select Yes.
2.11 Wii System Update
Once the Connection Test has been successful you will be asked whether you want to carry out a System Update - you will need to agree to this system update before you can download the Internet Channel. You may also be asked to agree to certain terms & conditions - always select Agree.
3 Download Internet Channel
If you have successfully completed the Initial Set-up and Connected the Wii to the Internet, you can now download the Internet Channel from the Wii Shop Channel. A step-by-step guide of how to do this is provided below:
3.1 Wii Shop Channel
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From the Wii Menu screen, select Wii Shop Channel. You may be asked if you want to create a Club Nintendo Membership Link - this is not required so just click Cancel.
3.2 Wii Channels
Once you are on the Wii Shop Channel home page, select Wii Channels.
3.3 Internet Channel
From the Wii Channels screen, select the Internet Channel.
3.4 Internet Channel Details
This screen provides information about the Internet Channel. Select the Free 0 Points button.
3.5 Download Location
When prompted to choose a location to download the Internet Channel to, select Wii System Memory.
3.6 Download Confirmation
You will be provided with a summary of the download and you will be asked if you want to "Download this software to the Wii System Memory now?" Select Yes.
3.7 Download Software
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The Internet Channel will start to download and you will eventually be presented with a Download Successful message. Select the OK button and you will be returned to the Wii Shop Channel home screen.
3.8 Return to the Wii Menu
From the Wii Shop Channel home screen, select the Wii Menu button.
4 Configure Opera Browser
If you have successfully completed the previous stage, you should now see the Internet Channel on the Wii Menu screen. To configure the Opera Browser to optimise the Looking Local service, please use the following instructions:
4.1 Internet Channel
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From the Wii Menu, select the Internet Channel and then Start.
4.2 Internet Channel Settings
From the Internet Channel Start Page, select Settings.
4.3 Button Toggle
On the Settings screen, scroll down and change Always Display Toolbar to Button Toggle - this will enable the user to press 1 on the Wii-remote to hide/reveal the toolbar.
4.4 Adjust Display
Scroll down to the bottom of the Settings screen, select Adjust Display.
4.5 Disable Vertical Scroll Margin
"Turn off" the Enable Vertical Scroll Margin, then select Save and you will be returned to the Settings screen.
4.6 Return to Internet Channel Start Page
Select Save on the Settings screen to be returned to the Internet Channel Start Page.
5 Add Favourites
5.1 Web Address
From the Internet Channel Start Page, select the Web Address button. An on-screen keyboard will appear.
5.2 Enter URL
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the URL of the site you want to set as a favourite, then select OK to go to that site.
5.3 Favourites
Select the Favourites button on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. If the toolbar is hidden, press 1 on the Wii-remote.
5.4 Add Favourite
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From the Favourites page, select the Add Favourite button on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. The site will be added as a favourite and can now be navigated to via the Favourites page at any time, negating the need to type in a URL.
