The first step in connecting your Wii is to decide how you would like the console to rest. The Wii console is designed with two options in mind: laying it horizontally (flat), or sitting it vertically on its side by using the included Wii Stand and Stand Plate. When deciding on which position to place the Wii console, consider your home entertainment area, and which position allows enough room for the Wii console's internal fan to keep the system cool.

1. Attach the Wii stand plate to the bottom of the console stand by inserting the prongs into the slots on the bottom of the stand (see illustration above).
2. Firmly slide the stand into the slots until you hear a "click".
3. Place the console stand on a flat surface and place the Wii console into the stand. Lower the Wii console straight down into the console stand rather than sliding it in from the front.

1. Place the Wii console on a flat horizontal surface.
2. Keep the Wii console stand and stand plate for future use in the event you want to switch the Wii console's position to a vertical setting.
3. If you plan on playing Nintendo GameCube games with your Wii while it is in the horizontal position, you must remove the controller socket cover to allow the console to lay completely flat.