Nintendo Game Boy Link Cable User manual

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Thank you for purchas i ng the Fou rPl ayer Adaptor for the Ni ntendo GAME BOY™ compact video game
system. Now you and up to three others c an play simultaneously on spec i ally de s igned games displaying
the Game Link ™ symbol. Just plug in your GAME BOY systems and get ready for incred i ble competition
and fun !
To use the Four Player Adapter , you need :
1. One to four GAME BOY compact vi deo game systems
2. One to four GAME BOY Game Paks of the same title
( one Game Pak for each GAME BOY )
NEED HELP?
Nintendo Consumer Hotline
1-800-255-3700
Mon .- Sat. ,4: 00 a.m .- 12 : 00 midnight , Sun ., 8: 00 a.m .- 5: 00 p.m. , Pacific nme
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OPERATION
1. Make sure the power to all the GAME BOY systems are
turned off
2.
Insert the light grey connector plug of the Four Player
Adapter into the first ( now called #1 ) GAME BOY
system 's EXT. CONNECTOR . This is the same connector A
that is normally used for the Game Link TM cable .
(
See Drawing A.)
3.
Connect up to three (3) GAME BOY systems (#2 ,3 and
4) to the Four Player Adapter by fi rst plugging one end of
a Game Link cable ( accessory #18100 , included with
each GAME BOY when purchased ) to the EXT.
CONNECTOR of each GAME BOY . Then plug the other
end of each of the Game Link cables to the connector
sockets on the Four Player Adapter .
( See Drawing B.)
4.
Insert the same Game Pak title into ea ch of the GAME B
BOY systems .

5. Turn the power to GAME BOY #1 ON first. Then turn the
power to the other GAME BOY systems ON last.
( See Drawing C.)
6. For additional instructions , read the Game Pak manual for
the game you are playing .
PRECAUTIONS AND PROPER CARE
.,. Make sure the power switch on the GAME BOY
systems are turned off when connecting or un -
connecting any cables or while loading or un-loading
the Game Paks . C
.,. Insert the same title of Game Pak i nto all the GAME
BOY systems .
.,. After hook - up , make sure that the power to GAME BOY #1 is turned on first.
.,. Avoid exposure to high temperature , humidity or severe shocks .
.,. Keep in a clean , dry place. Water or fore i gn substances in the connectors or plugs will adversely
effect operation .
.,. Use a soft damp cloth to remove any stains . Do not use abras i ves ,al cohol or solvents to clean .
.,. When disconnecting a cable from any socket , grasp the connector and pull slowly . DO NOT pull on
the cord as damage may result.
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE
90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY :
Nintendo warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this GAME BOY
Accessory shall be tree from defects in material and WOfkmanship lor a period of
90 days from the date of purchase . If a defect oovered by this warranty occurs
duriog this 90-day warranty period , Nintendo will repair or replace the defective
GAME BOY Accessory or comixment part , at its option , free of charge.
To receive this warranty service :
1. DO NOT return your product to the retailer .
2. Please call Nintendo 's WORLD CLASS SERVtcE'- Center at:
1-800-255-3700 . Our hours of operation are from 4: 00 am to Midnight, Pacific
Time , Monday through Saturday , and from 8: 00 am to 5:00 pm , Pacific Time
on Sundays . If the Nintendo Service Representative is unable to solve the
problem O\ler the telephone , you wilt be referred to the nearest Nintendo
WORLD CLASS SERVlCE"' location for prompt , professional warranty
service .
Nintendo maintains a nationwide network of Authorized WORLD CLASS
SERVICE'- Centers conveniently k>cated in all major metropolitan areas to
satisfy the needs of our customers .' In some instances~ may be necessary to
ship the oomplete product , FREIGHT PREPAID AND INSURED FOR LOSS
OR DAMAGE to the nearest service location .
This warranty shall not apply if the GAME BOY Accessof)' has been damaged by
negligence , accident. unreasonable use, commercial use , modification ,
tampering , or by other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship
This warranty shall not apply if the GAME BOY Accessory serial number has
been altered, defaced , or removed.
REPAIR/SERVICE AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY:
To receive service after the expiration of your w arranty:
1. DO NOT return your product to the retailer.
2. Please call Nintendo's WORLD CLASS SERVICE• Center at:
1 -600-255-3700 . Our hours of operation are from 4: 00 am to Midnight , Pacific
nme . Monday through Saturday , and trom 8: 00 am to 5: 00 pm , Pacific nme
on Sundays . If the Nintendo Service Representative is unable to solve the
problem over the telephone , you will be referred to the nearest Nintendo
W ORLD CLASS SERVICE• location for prompt , professional repair sefVice
and replacement components .
Nintendo maintains a nationwide network of Authorized WORLD CLASS
SERVICElm Centers conveniently located in all ma;or metropo~tan areas to
satisfy the needs of our customers .· In some instances it may be necessary to
ship the complete product , FREIGHT PREPAID AND INSURED FOR LOSS
OR DA M AGE to the nearest service location
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS :
ANY APPLICABLE IM PLIED WARRANTI E S, IN CLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANT A BILITY AND FITN E SS FOR A PA TICUL.AR PURPOSE , ARE
HEREBY LIMITED TO NINETY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE ANO
ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH HEAIN . IN NO EVENT
SHALL NINTENDO BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTI AL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FRO M THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IM PLIED
WARRANTIES .
The provisions of this warranty are valid in the United States and Canada only .
Some states/provinces do not allow Wmitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts or exclusion of consequential or incidental damages . so the above
limitations and exclusions may not apply to you . This w arranty gives you specific
legal rights , and you may also have other rights which vary between states/
provinces .

CONSUMER PARTS LIST & ORDER FORM
Part Name
Pr i ce Qty .
GAME LINK™ C ABLE $8 . 50
SUBTOTAL
Amount of
Pu r chase
WASHINGTON ST ATE RE SID ENTS ADD 8. 1% SALES TAX >------<
BRIT ISH COLU MB IA RESIDENT S AD D6% SALES TAX
POSTAGE & HANDLING ($ 2 for order of $4 or more ,. SOe for orders of l ess th an $4) t------i
+ ~~~~ ~'b~~C~~E 12 OAY AIR FREIGHT) TOT AL AMOUNT DUE
To Order by Phone (ReQuires VISA or MASTERCARD) Call : 1-aoo.2ss-3700 , Mon .- Sat. ,4: 00 a.m. ·12 : 00
mid ., Sun ., 8: 00 a.m .- 5: 00 p.m ., ~aetf ic Time . Please have your VISA or MASTERC ARD card number and expiration date ready .
To Order by Mail , Please Complete the Following :
1. Name Phone _(,__ _ _,_ __________ _
Street Address ____________________________ _
Ci
ty State __ Zip ________ _
2.
Enc l ose Money Order or Cred it Card Autho rization f or Tota l Amount Due .
If pay i ng by VISA or MASTERCARD :
Pl
ease charge total amount due of $ ________ t.o my : 0 VISA MASTERCARD
C ARD# Expirat i on Date _____ _
Name on Card ( Print ) __________________________ _
Signed. ______________________________ _
3.
Mail to: In the United States : Nintendo of Amer i ca Inc ., 4820 150th Avenue N.E ., Redmond , WA 98052
In Canada :Ni ntendo of Canada Ltd ., 110 -1 3480 Crestwood Place ,Ri chmond , BC V6V2J9
Alow' · 6111'8ek.s kit delivefy . Wt talYIOl ICOIPlcash. ~ . or COD. orders Pnces ar1 IPPlicabll Wlttwllht lh1ed Sta!esandCanadacriyand are S&titld klchqill Wl1hcMA nolice
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