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Here is a look at a few of the exciting features of the Nintendo 3DS system! This product is a precision electronic device that can be damaged by direct physical impact or contact with dust or other foreign material. A protective carrying case (sold separately) may help prevent damage to your Nintendo 3DS™ system. Please carefully read this Operations Manual before setup or use of the Nintendo 3DS system.
Experience 3D images without the need for special eyewear (page 22). The Nintendo 3DS system includes this built-in software: Take 3D photos with the built-in cameras and software. Listen to music or record sounds. ©1998-2011 Nintendo Create Mii™ characters as alter egos for you and your family and friends. Only specially designed Nintendo 3DS software titles that support 3D image display will appear in 3D. Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software do not support 3D display.
SpotPass™ StreetPass™ The SpotPass feature allows the Nintendo 3DS system to automatically communicate with a nearby wireless LAN access point, enabling it to connect to the Internet and transmit a variety of data. The system can also do this while playing a game or in Sleep Mode (power is on, but the system is closed).
Table of Contents Health and Safety Information and Usage Guidelines 8 Health and Safety Information Usage Guidelines Basic Operations Nintendo 3DS Components 12 12 28 Activity Log 58 Other Settings 80 29 Daily Records Software Library 58 59 29 Download Play 60 30 Nintendo eShop 61 Using Game Cards 31 Downloadable software 61 Using Downloaded Software 33 About SD Card capacity Copying files 34 34 Profile Date & Time Touch Screen 3D Screen Check Sound Mic Test Outer Cameras Circle Pa
Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information and Usage Guidelines WARNING - EYESTRAIN AND MOTION SICKNESS Playing video games can result in eyestrain after a sustained period of time, and perhaps sooner if using the 3D feature. Playing video games can also result in motion sickness in some players.
Usage Guidelines IMPORTANT BATTERY GUIDELINES 1. Do not disassemble or try to repair the Nintendo 3DS system, components, or accessories. Doing so voids your warranty. 1. Do not remove the battery pack from the Nintendo 3DS system unless it needs to be replaced. 2. Always turn the Nintendo 3DS power off before loading or removing a Game Card. Insert the Game Card completely until it clicks into place, without forcing either the Game Card or the Nintendo 3DS system. 2.
Basic Operations Nintendo 3DS Components 3D Depth Slider Adjusts the depth of the 3D image from zero to maximum. See page 22. 3D LED Lights with a steady green light when the image on the upper screen (the 3D screen) can be displayed in 3D. See page 22. Touch-sensitive screen. This screen should only be operated with a Nintendo licensed stylus. See page 15. Inner camera When opening the Nintendo 3DS system, keep your fingers away from the hinge to avoid pinching them.
Battery cover For inserting SD or SDHC memory cards. See page 24. Remove cover to replace the battery. NOTE: Do not remove the cover unless you need to replace the battery or check battery installation. Cradle connectors Allows connection to the Nintendo 3DS charging cradle (included). See page 16. Wrist strap attachment For attachment of a licensed wrist strap (sold separately). After removing the stylus from the stylus holder, it can be adjusted to your desired length.
Charging the Battery Pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before using it for the first time or when it has not been used in the last six months. WARNING Do not use the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter or charging cradle during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS AC adapter, Model No. WAP-002(USA), is for use only with the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi, and Nintendo DSi XL portable video game systems.
3 Remember that other Nintendo 3DS users will see your nickname when interacting with them, so do not use your real name or otherwise share any personal information in your nickname. Press the POWER Button to turn the system on. The Power LED lights up when the power is on. The first time you turn the Nintendo 3DS on, you will need to select a language and then configure the System Settings. For more information on the Power LED and battery life, see page 21.
Using the keyboard Power LED status The power LED lights when the system is on. The color and status of the LED changes depending on the remaining battery charge. Full charge Alphanumeric keyboard Low Steady blue light Delete last character Switch the last character between upper and lower case.
Viewing and Adjusting the 3D Image The Nintendo 3DS system uses binocular parallax (the fact that your left and right eyes are located a short distance apart, causing them to see different images) to produce 3D images with a feeling of depth. Image for left eye 3D image Image for right eye You can use the 3D depth slider to adjust the apparent depth when viewing 3D images.
Basic Operations Using SD Memory Cards HOME Menu The Nintendo 3DS uses SD Memory Cards up to 2GB in size and SDHC Memory Cards of 4GB and larger. The HOME Menu will display after you turn the system on. From here you can start Nintendo 3DS software applications. The Nintendo 3DS system comes with an SD Memory Card inserted into the SD Card slot. With SD Memory Cards (SD Cards), you will be able to save photos you have taken with the system or play music saved to the SD Card.
Scrolling, changing the display, and moving icons Software icons Scrolling When free software is received via SpotPass, or when software is downloaded through Nintendo eShop, software icons are added to the HOME Menu. (Up to 300 software titles can be saved to an SD Card.) Shown below is a list of the software icons you may see on the HOME Menu. Tap the Touch Screen and slide the stylus across it to scroll. You can also scroll by tapping or Changing the display Tap or Game Card icons . Hold down...
Starting a software application To start a software application, tap the icon on the HOME Menu, then tap Open. Instruction manuals for software applications From the HOME Menu, if you tap the icon for a software application that includes a built-in instruction manual, a button labeled Manual will be displayed at the bottom of the HOME Menu. Tap the button to view the instruction manual for the highlighted software.
Using Game Cards The effect of screen brightness on battery life Keeping screen brightness at high settings will reduce the duration of a single charge of the battery pack, while keeping brightness at lower settings can prolong battery life. IMPORTANT: Setting the screen brighter can greatly increase power consumption and may cause the power LED to change to red. If remaining battery power is already low, setting the screen brighter during game play may cause the system to turn off.
Using Downloaded Software Exiting or pausing a game NOTE: A system update may be required to use this feature. See System Update in System Settings on page 87 for more information. Press HOME to display the HOME Menu. Save the game, then tap Close on the HOME Menu. NOTE: Software downloaded from Nintendo eShop is licensed to you, not sold. For more information, see the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement by going to Other Information in System Settings (see page 73).
Game Notes About SD Card capacity If you begin to run out of room on an SD Card, first try deleting undesired photos, sound files, or software using the Data Management feature in System Settings (see page 78). If you still need more room, you can purchase a higher-capacity SD Card and move all of the files onto the new SD Card. Use a PC that has an SD Card slot or a commercially available SD Card reader/writer to transfer files.
Friend List Play and communicate with other people registered as your friends via the Internet, no matter how far away they are. Registering friends To register a friend locally Tap in the top bar of the HOME Menu to open your friend list. The first time you open the friend list, follow the on-screen instructions to create your own friend card. From the friend list, you can see if your registered friends are online (whether they are connected to the Internet).
Editing your friend card / Viewing friend cards Display of your friends' online (Internet connection) status Select your friend card from the friend list to edit your details or view friend cards belonging to other people. Your friend card will identified by a icon. Viewing friend cards Choose your friend card to edit your favorite software, message, or other information. Choose the friend card you would like to view. Details will be displayed on the upper screen.
Notifications This software allows you to receive notifications from Nintendo, from StreetPass, and from other types of software. To view notifications Tap the notification you want to view in your notification list. Tap in the top bar of the HOME Menu to start Notifications and display a list of your notifications. Even when using Nintendo 3DS software, you can pause the game and view Notifications.
Nintendo 3DS Camera Taking photos Tap or on the lower screen to take a photo. You can also press , a photo. NOTE: If you press down on the +Control Pad, you can turn the leveler feature on and off. Nintendo 3DS Camera can be started from the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu. This software allows you to take and view 2D and 3D photos. ,or to take Remaining number of photos you can save For more detailed information, tap Manual on the HOME Menu.
Remaining number of photos you can save. How many photos can you save? The remaining number of photos you can save is displayed on the upper screen. This is the approximate number of photos you can save in the current save location (System Memory or an SD Card), but it’s only an estimate. Change camera mode Tap the tool lever icon ( ), and then tap the camera-mode icon ( ) to display the camera-mode selection screen. Then tap the camera mode you would like to use.
Nintendo 3DS Sound Viewing photos Tap View Photos to see the photos you’ve taken. A series of smaller thumbnail images will be displayed on the Touch Screen. The red outline in the thumbnail selection indicates which image is displayed on the 3D Screen. Tap a thumbnail image on the Touch Screen to display it on the 3D Screen. 3D indicator This icon will display if you are viewing a 3D photo. The Nintendo 3DS Sound application can be started from the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu.
Recording and playing with sounds Playing music from an SD Card You can record a maximum of 10 seconds of sound in one sound file using the microphone. You can save up to 18 sound files in System Memory and up to 180 sound files on an SD Card. 1 Tap to select a file, then tap Record. Begin by inserting an SD Card that contains music files that are compatible with the Nintendo 3DS. See the section below for information on compatible music formats. 1 Select a folder and tap Open.
Mii Maker 2 Tap the face parts and body type to edit the Mii character. Next/previous page Create from photo Mii Maker can be started from the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu. This software allows you to build faces from various parts to create virtual alter egos for yourself, your family members, and your friends. Take a photo of your face and use the photo to create your Mii. Adjust parts: For more detailed information, tap Manual on the HOME Menu.
Editing or erasing a Mii Warning about Mii profiles If you send a Mii character to another Nintendo 3DS system, the Mii character’s name and profile will be sent with it. Therefore, take care not to use offensive words or any personally identifiable information in the nickname or profile of your Mii. Someone who receives your Mii can edit it or send it on to others, and you cannot remotely delete Mii characters sent to other people using your Nintendo 3DS system.
