Topic: first time using eShop (noob needs help)

How do I check the progress of my downloads?
I just redeemed the codes for windwaker, hystoria and purchased MH3U but I dont see any indication of them on my menu like with the 3DS, is there something I missed?

There are two ways. If you chose "download now", you can watch the progress. If you chose "download later", you need to return to your home menu and tap on the present icons that recently appeared. They will tell you the progress. After the download is finished, the presents will become more solid.

That's the thing I dont see any presents...
Oh I should probably have specified that this is on WiiU.. This machine is alien to me

Press the 'home' button then go to 'download management'... It has a download queue, progress bar and time remaining thingy

Tap the home button then tap the icon furthest to the right that looks like a light blue arrow pointing at a box. This is the download management app and it will show you the progress of downloads.

Thanks guys

Additional question along the similar lines, can I pause downloading software, turn off the console and resume downloading it in the morning?