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How to Connect to WiiConnect24

The WiiConnect24 service downloads updates, messages and channel information to your Internet-connected Nintendo Wii. When connected to WiiConnect24, your Wii can receive messages from friends even when you have the console in standby mode. It can also access automatic information for channels such as the News Channel or Forecast Channel, allowing you access to a quick look at headlines or weather information without actually accessing the channel. Before you can enable WiiConnect24, you'll need to ensure your Nintendo Wii has access to a high-speed Internet connection.

Things You'll Need

High-speed Internet connection

Instructions

- 1
  Power on your Nintendo Wii. Use the Wii Remote to point at and select the "Wii" icon in the bottom-left corner of the main Wii Channels menu.
- 2
  Select the "Wii Settings" option from the Wii menu.
- 3
  Click the blue arrow on the right side of the screen to scroll to System Settings 2.
- 4
  Select "WiiConnect24" from System Settings 2.
- 5
  Select "WiiConnect24" to toggle the WiiConnect24 service on or off.
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  Select "Standby Connection" to allow the WiiConnect24 service to connect to the Internet even when your Nintendo Wii is only in standby mode.
- 7
  Select "Slot Illumination" to adjust the brightness of the blue light surrounding the Nintendo Wii disk slot. You can choose "Bright," "Dim," or "Off." Note that the slot will only illuminate when WiiConnect24 has received new information.

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