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EARLY CHILDHOOD
Content suitable for
persons ages 3 and older.
ADULTS ONLY
Content suitable
only for adults.
MATURE
Content suitable for
persons ages 17 and older.
TEEN
Content suitable for
persons ages 13 and older.
EVERYONE
Content suitable for
persons ages 6 and older.
RATING PENDING
Product has been submitted to the
ESRB and is awaiting final rating.
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.
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.
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 to games rated Early Childhood.
Strong Language -
Profanity and explicit references
to sexuality, violence, alcohol or drug use.
Strong Lyrics -
Profanity and explicit references to
sexuality, violence, alcohol or drug use in music.
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.
ESRB RATING SYMBOLS & CONTENT DESCRIPTORS FOR VIDEO GAMES & PC SOFTWARE
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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.
Turn the power OFF. Remove Game Pak and
reinsert it, then turn the power ON.
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.)
If using the AC Adapter, make sure it is securely
connected to both the Game Boy Advance SP
and the wall outlet.
Make sure the battery pack is charged.
The Power Indicator LED should be green.
Make sure the battery pack is charged.
The Power Indicator LED should be green.
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.
The screen stays blank
even though the power
is ON.
Problem
Solution
Horizontal lines appear
when the power is ON.
Battery pack won't charge
or Recharge Indicator
LED doesn't come on.
The screen appears faint.
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FOR HELP PLAYING ANY NINTENDO GAME, CALL
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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.
Make sure that the power is OFF on all systems.
2.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Game Boy Adapter
Note: This Nintendo product is not designed for use with any unauthorized accessories.
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.
Make sure the AC Adapter is securely connected
to the Game Boy Advance SP and the wall outlet.
Make sure the outlet is working properly.
Try adjusting the volume.
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.
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
reinsert, then turn the power ON.
Make sure Game Paks include the multiplayer
feature and that Game Paks are the same game.
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.
Problem
Solution
No sound is heard from
the speaker during
game play.
Multiplayer game modes
don't work.
ESRB Video Game and PC Software Rating Information
Game Boy Advance
Game Link cable
2-Player Game
3-Player Game
Illustration 10
Illustration 11
4-Player Game
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
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)
Troubleshooting
(Before seeking assistance)
Game Boy Advance SP Headphone Adapter
Warranty and Service Information
14
Consumer Assistance, Replacement Parts and Accessories
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).
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.
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 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.
To use headphones with the Game Boy Advance SP, you must have a
Headphone Adapter (sold separately, visit our on-line store at
www.nintendo.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).
2.
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.
Headphone Adapter
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 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 telephone, you will be offered express factory service through Nintendo or referred to the nearest NINTENDO AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER
SM
. Please do not send any products to
Nintendo without contacting 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 & ACCESSORY WARRANTY
Nintendo warrants to 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 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.
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 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.
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There are 12 different color palettes that can be selected when using the
original Game Boy Game Paks (Type 1, Section 6 above).
1.
To change the color palette, first insert a Game Pak and turn on the power
as described in Section 5 above.
2.
When the Game 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.
UP
BROWN
UP + A
RED
UP + B
DARK BROWN
DOWN
PASTEL MIX
DOWN + A
ORANGE
DOWN + B
YELLOW
LEFT
BLUE
LEFT + A
DARK BLUE
LEFT + B
GRAY
RIGHT
GREEN
RIGHT + A
DARK GREEN
RIGHT + B
REVERSE
PRESS
COLOR
PRESS
COLOR
Changing the Screen Color on Original Game Boy Game Paks
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3P
2P
1P
2P
1P
3P
2P
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