Nintendo Game Boy SP Downloadable Instruction Book
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1. 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 This official seal is your assurance that Nintendo has reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship reliability and entertainment value Always look for this seal Official Seal of Quality when buying games and accessories to ensure complete compatibility with your Nintendo product All Nintendo products are licensed by sale for use only with other authorized products bearing the Official Nintendo Seal of Quality e Pour une version fran aise de ce manuel veuillez aller sur le site www nintendo com consumer manuals index jsp ou appeler le 1 800 255 3700 e Para obtener la versi n de este manual en espa ol visite muestro web site a www nintendo com consumer manuals index jsp o llame a 1 800 255 3700 2003 Nintendo All Rights Reserved TM and are trademarks of Nintendo Important Safety Information AWWARNING Seizures e Some people about 1 in 4000 may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns such as while watching TV or playing video games even if they have never had a seizure before e Anyone who has had a seizure loss of awareness or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video2. SP Illustration 10 IMPORTANT Multiplayer features and set up methods will vary from Game to Game Please read the Game Pak instruction booklet for the game you are playing for features and correct set up information Illustration 10 3 Player Game 4 Player Game Illustration 11 Problem Solution Battery pack won t charge Make sure the AC Adapter is securely connected or Recharge Indicator to the Game Boy Advance SP and the wall outlet LED doesn t come on e Make sure the outlet is working properly No sound is heard from the speaker during game play e Try adjusting the volume e Make sure that the Headphone Adapter is not inserted into the External Extension Connector 2 Some games may have no sound during parts of the game Multiplayer game modes e Turn the power OFF Check all of the Game Link don t work cable connections then turn the power ON e Turn the power OFF Remove all Game Paks and reinsert then turn the power ON e Make sure Game Paks include the multiplayer feature and that Game Paks are the same game e Make sure you are using the correct Game Link cable Review Sections 8 and 9 If your Game Boy Advance SP 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 ESRB Video Game and PC Software Rating Information For
3. as damage to your Game Boy If battery leakage occurs avoid contact with skin If contact occurs immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact with your eyes immediately flush thoroughly with water and seek medical attention To avoid battery leakage e Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock or vibration e Do not disassemble attempt to repair or deform the battery e Do not dispose of batteries in a fire e Do not touch the terminals of the battery or cause a short between the terminals with a metal object Do not remove the rechargeable battery pack from the Game Boy Advance SP unless it needs to be replaced Do not use any battery other than the Game Boy Advance SP rechargeable battery pack A replacement battery may be ordered through Nintendo s web site at www nintendo com or call customer service at 1 800 255 3700 When recharging the battery pack only use the Game Boy Advance SP AC Adapter included with this system When disposing of the battery pack follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations For information on battery disposal contact your local solid waste authority o 2 Introduction to the Game Boy Advance SP Video Game System Thank you for purchasing the Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP video game system The Game Boy Advance SP is a folding pocket size color video game system that features e 2 9 Thin Film Transistor TFT color l
4. 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 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 specif
5. game e 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 e 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 AX 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 Tendinitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or skin irritation e Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour even if you don t think you need it e 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 C AGS USA INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Read The Following Warnings Before You Or Your Child Play Video Games AWWARNING Battery Leakage The Game Boy Advance SP contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack Leakage of ingredients contained within the battery pack or the combustion products of the ingredients can cause personal injury as well
6. information about the ESRB rating or to comment about the appropriateness of the rating please contact the ESRB at 1 800 771 3772 ESRB RATING SYMBOLS amp CONTENT DESCRIPTORS FOR VIDEO GAMES amp PC SOFTWARE EARLY CHILDHOOD EVERYONE CONTENT RATED BY CONTENT RATED BY i TEEN Content suitable for persons ages 13 and older CONTENT RATED BY EARLY CHILDHOOD Content suitable for persons ages 3 and older EVERYONE Content suitable for persons ages 6 and older Gambling Gaming Betting like behavior Informational Overall content of product contains data facts resource information reference materials or instruction text Mature Sexual Themes Provocative material possibly including partial nudity Mild Language Mild references to profanity sexuality violence alcohol or drug use Mild Lyrics Mild references to profanity sexuality violence alcohol or drug use in music Animated Blood Cartoon or pixilated depictions of blood Blood Depictions of blood Blood and Gore Depictions of blood or the mutilation of body parts Comic Mischief Scenes depicting slapstick or gross vulgar humor 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 B Warranty and Service Information You may need only simple instructions to correct a problem with your product T
7. ame Boy logo appears press the Control Pad and button combination shown at right for the desired color pallette NOTE This will only work with the original Game Boy monochrome Games Game Boy and Game Boy Color games types 1 2 and 3 see Section 6 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 on line store at www nintendo com or call 1 800 255 3700 This cable set includes a cable to connect your Game Boy Advance SP 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 8 and 9 1 2 3 Make sure that the power is OFF on all systems Plug the Game Link cable into the External Extension Connector 1 EXT on the top of the Game Boy Advance SP 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 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 inf
8. do com or call 1800 255 3700 1 Be sure the Volume Slider is adjusted to a low volume level Insert the Headphone Adapter into the EXT 2 on the top of the Game Boy Advance SP Illustration 11 Insert the headphone jack from the headphones into the connector on the end of the Headphone Adapter RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE To meet FCC regulatory requirements when using headphones please use Nintendo Stereo Headphones sold separately visit our on line store at www nintendo com or call 1 800 255 3700 These headphones are designed to minimize radio frequency interference that may be generated when using the Game Boy Advance with the e Reader accessory The screen stays blank even though the power is ON Troubleshooting Before seeking assistance Solution e Make sure the battery pack is charged The Power Indicator LED should be green Turn the power OFF Wait a few moments then turn the power ON e Turn the power OFF Remove Game Pak and reinsert it then turn the power ON e If using a Game Link cable check connections with the power OFF then try again e If using a Game Link cable check that all Game Paks are the same Review Sections 8 and 9 e If using the AC Adapter make sure it is securely connected to both the Game Boy Advance SP and the wall outlet Problem The screen appears faint Make sure the battery pack is charged The Power Indicator LED should be green Horizontal lines ap
9. er when you do so IMPORTANT The Game Boy Advance SP AC Adapter is only for use with the Game Boy Advance SP portable video game system It is not compatible with the original Game Boy Game Boy pocket Game Boy Color or original Game Boy Advance When you are finished playing always turn your system OFF and unplug the AC Adapter if you are using it from both the wall socket and Game Boy Advance SP Do not wrap the AC Adapter cord around the Game Boy Advance SP 1 Insert the AC Adapter s DC Connecter Plug into External Extension Connector 2 on the Game Boy Advance SP Illustration 1 IMPORTANT Be sure the DC Connector Plug is facing in the correct direction before inserting into EXT 2 to avoid damaging the DC Connector Plug and or the External Extension Connector 2 Swing the prongs out of the AC Adapter Illustration 2 and insert into a standard 120 volt AC wall outlet Be sure that the prongs are fully inserted into the outlet The Recharge Indicator LED wi llustration 2 light up Illustration 3 You can play games while charging however it will take longer to recharge the 2 battery The LED will turn OFF Ao when the battery is fully charged S 3 When fully charged remove the AC Adapter from the wall outlet and fold the prongs back into the housing Remove the DC Connector Plug from External Extension Connector 2 When disconnecting any plugs from the Game Boy Advance SP or wa
10. et of 32 000 that will work only on Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance Type 4 Special full color 832 000 colors maximum wide screen games that will work only on the Game Boy Advance and the Game Boy Advance SP e For best color under bright light conditions turn the screen light OFF longer battery life e For best color under low light conditions turn the screen light ON shorter battery life 4 To remove the Game Pak after playing first turn the power OFF by sliding the Power Switch towards the front then slide the Game Pak out of the Game Pak Slot Illustrations 6 and 7 5 When finished playing fold the Game Boy Advance SP closed to protect the display screen Note The power does not automatically turn off when the system is folded closed Illustration 7 Game screen size for Type 4 games only Game screen size for Type 1 2 and 3 games NOTE You can switch the screen size for Type 1 2 and 3 games from normal 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 SP causing display or sound problems There are 12 different color palettes that can be selected when using the original Game Boy Game Paks Type 1 Section 6 above 1 2 To change the color palette first insert a Game Pak and turn on the power as described in Section 5 above When the G
11. ic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province Nintendo s address is Nintendo of America Inc P O Box 957 Redmond WA 98073 0957 U S A This warranty is only valid in the United States and Canada 14 Consumer Assistance Replacement Parts and Accessories Note This Nintendo product is not designed for use with any unauthorized accessories NEED HELP WITH INSTALLATION OR SERVICE NEED TO ORDER PARTS OR ACCESSORIES CUSTOMER SERVICE WWW NINTENDO COM or call 1 800 255 3700 MON SUN 6 00 a m to 7 00 p m Pacific Time Times subject to change TTY Consumer Service 800 422 4281 NEED HELP PLAYING A GAME Nintendo s game pages at www nintendo com games feature walkthroughs frequently asked questions and codes for many of our games If your answer isn t there check out our forums where you can exchange tips with other gamers online For more information about our forums visit www nintendo com community If you prefer to use your phone recorded tips for some of our hottest games are available on our Power Line at 425 885 7529 This may be a long distance call so please ask permission from whoever pays the phone bill Nintendo of America Inc P O Box 957 Redmond WA 98073 0957 U S A PRINTED IN CHINA
12. iquid crystal reflective display e Up to 32 000 simultaneous colors e 32 Bit ARM with embedded memory e Self contained LCD screen light e Built in rechargeable lithium ion battery pack Provides about 18 hours of continuous game play with the screen light off eee 3 List of Components Control Pad Screen Light On Off Switch Recharge Indicator LED Power Indicator LED Color LCD Screen R D GD AV 6 A Button il 7 B Button LG 8 Power Switch 9 Speaker 10 Start Button 11 Select Button 12 Game Pak Slot Control Pad Game play control Screen Light On Off Switch Turns the screen light ON or OFF Recharge Indicator LED POWER Lights orange during the recharge process when using the Game Boy Advance SP AC Adapter When the recharge process is complete this LED turns OFF 4 Power Indicator LED POWER Indicates battery life Green color will change to red when battery charge becomes low When LED becomes red save your game and recharge the battery to prevent game data loss 5 Color LCD Screen 2 9 Highly reflective Thin Film Transistor TFT LCD screen To protect the LCD from damage always fold up the Game Boy Advance SP when not in use 6 A Button Game play control 7 B Button Game play control 8 Power Switch OFF ON Slide switch towards the screen to turn power ON Note Always insert a Game Pak before turning power on 9 Speaker For output of mono sou
13. ll outlet carefully pull by the plug itself rather than by the cord Illustration 3 5 Using the Game Boy Advance SP Video Game System 1 Insert a Game Pak into the Game Pak Slot on E the underside of the Game Boy Advance SP a Illustration 4 CAUTION Always check the Game Pak edge o connector for foreign material before inserting the Game Pak into the Game Boy Advance SP 2 Turn on the power by pushing the Power Switch towards the screen Illustration 5 NOTE The LCD screen light will come on when you first turn the power on To turn the light off press the Screen Light Switch 3 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 ON gt Illustration 5 6 About Game Boy Game Paks There are four types of Game Paks that will work with the Game Boy Advance SP Type 1 Original Game Boy Game Paks which work with both the Game Boy Advance and Game Boy Color using 4 10 colors see Section 7 and with the original Game Boy and Game Boy pocket systems using 4 shades of gray Type 2 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 Type 3 Full color games using up to 56 colors out of a pall
14. nd 10 Start Game Play control 11 Select Game play control ON e Compact folding design e Compatibility with Game Boy Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance Game Paks NOTE This is a latex free product Please read both the following instructions and the separate Precautions Booklet before setup or use of the Game Boy Advance SP 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 Battery Cover Wrist Strap Attachment External Extension Connector 1 External Extension Connector 2 R Button 21 DC Connecter Plug Accessory Slots L Button Volume Adjust 22 AC Adapter Prongs 12 Game Pak Slot For loading a Game Pak 13 Battery Cover Remove cover to replace rechargeable battery pack 14 Wrist Strap Attachment For attachment of a wrist strap 15 External Extension Connector 1 EXT 1 Allows connection to other Game Boy systems or Game Boy or Game Boy Advance accessories May require a cable See Sections 8 and 9 for more information 16 External Extension Connector 2 EXT 2 Allows connection of Game Boy Advance SP AC Adapter included or Headphone Adapter sold separately visit our on line store at www nintendo com or call 1 800 255 3700 See Sections 4 and 10 for more information 17 R Button Game play control 18 Accessory Slots Allows for attachment of Game Bo
15. nd explicit references to sexuality violence alcohol or drug use Strong Lyrics Profanity and explicit references to sexuality violence alcohol or drug use in music Rev N lephone you will be offered express factory service through Nintendo or referred to the nearest NINTENDO AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER Please do not send any products to 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 GAME amp ACCESSORY WARRANTY Nintendo warrants to o 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 the original purchaser that the product games 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 si e at www nintendo
16. ormation during game play or when saving data Please see Section 9 for Multi player games using Game Boy Advance Game Paks Be sure to remove this cable when not playing two player games Multiplayer game play on the Game Boy Advance SP is possible using the Game Boy Advance Game Link cable Sold separately See your local Nintendo retailer visit our on line store at www nintendo com or call 1 800 255 3700 of GBA LI Al Game Boy Advance Game Link cable fl OHH OFE You must be using Game Boy Advance Game Paks that feature multiplayer game play Look for this icon on Game Paks that include this feature Multiplayer 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 multiplayer 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 instruction booklet for the game you are playing to see if you need more than one copy of the Game Pak to play multiplayer games and to see how many players can play simultaneously o 10 Game Boy Advance SP Headphone Adapter To use headphones with the Game Boy Advance SP you must have a Headphone Adapter sold separately visit our on line store at www ninten
17. pear when the power is ON e Make sure the battery pack is charged The Power Indicator LED should be green e 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 or visit their web site at www esrb org Changing the Screen Color on Original Game Boy Game Paks UP BROWN UP A RED UP B DARK BROWN DOWN PASTEL MIX DOWN A ORANGE DOWN B YELLOW LEFT LEFT A LEFT B RIGHT RIGHT A RIGHT B BLUE DARK BLUE GRAY GREEN DARK GREEN REVERSE Two Player Game Play Using Original Game Boy and Game Boy Color Game Paks You must use a Game Boy Universal Game Link Cable Set and Game Boy or Game Boy Color Game Pak Illustration 8 Connecting the Game Boy Advance SP to another Game Boy Advance SP Game Boy Advance Game Boy Color Game Boy pocket or Game Boy Printer g Co gt Illustration 9 Connecting the Game Boy Advance SP to the original Game Boy Note The Game Boy Adapter has been plugged into one end of the Game Link cable Multiplayer Game Play Using Game Boy Advance Game Paks You must use a Game Boy Advance Game Link cable and Game Boy Advance Game Paks Multiple Game Boy Advance Game Link cables can be connected together to allow a maximum of four players to play simultaneously using either the original Game Boy Advance or the Game Boy Advance
18. ry 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 7 p m Pacific Time Monday Sunday times subject to change If the problem cannot be solved with the troubleshooting information available on line or over the te Nintendo without contacting us first HARDWARE WARRANTY Nintendo of America MATURE ADULTS ONLY RATING PENDING RP Visit www esrb org or call 1 800 771 3772 for more info CONTENT RATED BY CONTENT RATED BY CONTENT RATED BY 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 Strong Sexual Content Graphic depiction of sexual behavior possibly including nudity Suggestive Themes Mild provocative references or materials Use of Drugs Use of drugs in a manner that condones or glorifies their use Use of Tobacco and Alcohol Use of tobacco and or alcohol in a manner that condones or glorifies their use Violence Scenes involving aggressive conflict Mild Violence Mild scenes depicting characters in unsafe and or violent situations Nudity Graphic or prolonged depictions of nudity Partial Nudity Brief and mild depictions of nudity Some Adult Assistance May Be Needed Applies only fo games rated Early Childhood Strong Language Profanity a
19. y Advance accessories 19 L Button Game play control 20 Volume Adjust VOLUME Adjusts volume Slide towards screen to increase volume 21 DC Connector Plug Connects to External Extension Connecter 2 for recharging the battery pack or when using household current 22 AC Connector Prongs Retractable prongs for use in a standard 120 volt household electrical outlet WT Charging the Game Boy Advance SP Battery Pack Do not use the Game Boy Advance SP AC Adapter during a lightning storm There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning Before you use your Game Boy Advance SP for the first time or after you have not used it for a long time you must charge the rechargeable battery pack For optimal battery pack life do not let the battery pack remain completely discharged for long periods of time The rechargeable battery pack can be recharged approximately 500 times but performance may decrease after repeated recharges depending on usage conditions such as temperature Battery life may also decrease over time After 500 recharges battery life may become only 70 of the battery life when new It takes approximately three hours to recharge the battery The actual recharge time varies depending on how much battery life you have left When the Power Indicator LED becomes red save your game and recharge the battery to prevent game data loss You can play games while recharging the battery but the recharge time is long
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