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.
Mild Animated Violence
Contains scenes depicting
cartoon/animated/pixilated characters in unsafe
or hazardous acts or violent situations.
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.
ESRB RATING SYMBOLS & CONTENT DESCRIPTORS
FOR VIDEO GAMES & PC SOFTWARE
Illustration 11.
Game Boy Advance
AC Adapter Set
CUSTOMER SERVICE
WWW.NINTENDO.COM
Troubleshooting
(Before seeking assistance.)
10
AC Adapter Set
Optional Accessory
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.)
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.
The screen stays blank
even though the power
is ON.
Problem
Solution
Horizontal lines appear
when the power is ON.
No sound is heard from
the speaker during
game play.
The screen appears faint.
Multi-player game modes
don't work.
Warranty and
Service Information
Nintendo of America Inc.
P.O. Box 957, Redmond, WA 98073-0957 U.S.A.
PRINTED IN JAPAN
NEED HELP WITH INSTALLATION,
MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE?
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:
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 1-900-451-4400
U.S. $1.50 per minute Canada $2.00 per minute
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)
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)
8
Two-Player Game Play Using Original
Game Boy and Game Boy Color Game Paks
(Must use Game Boy Universal Game Link Cable Set)
9
Multi-Player Game Play Using
Game Boy Advance Game Paks
(Must use Game Boy Advance Game Link cable)
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 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 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.
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.
Game Boy 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 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 CENTER
SM
. 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
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.
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.
Warranty and Service Information
Rev. L
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.
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.
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.
13
Replacement Parts
and Accessories
14
ESRB Video Game and
PC Software Rating Information
12
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.
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).
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).
Game Boy Advance
Game Link cable
Illustration 9.
2-Player Game
3-Player Game
4-Player Game
Illustration 10.
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