Foxconn J27H023 User Manual

AR Games

You can start AR Games from the HOME Menu. These games use AR Cards that are included with your Nintendo 3DS system. Using the outer cameras, the system can read the AR Cards and make magic happen! AR Cards display game stages or characters that can be recognized by the cameras.

Playing AR Card games

Place the “?” AR Card on a at, well-lit surface and keep it within the view of your system’s outer cameras at the correct distance and angle, as described below. Follow the directions, and an on-screen menu should appear above the image of the AR Card.

Keep the same distance and angle during game play.

14” (35cm)

30˚

Aim the cameras at the AR Card.

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Check your surroundings...

When playing AR Card games, you may have to move around the area while holding the Nintendo 3DS system. Make sure you have enough room, and hold the system rmly with both hands while playing.

AR Cards

Your Nintendo 3DS system includes six AR Cards. You use the “?” AR card to start game play.

AR Games

“?” AR Card

IMPORTANT: If an AR Card becomes damaged or dirty, the cameras may not be able to read it.

If you lose an AR Card, or if it becomes unreadable, you can download AR Card images from support.nintendo.com/ARcards and then print the images in color and use them as replacement cards.

Character AR Cards

Use these cards when playing Star Pics (see next page). NOTE: If you are not playing Star Pics, do not use these cards and the “?” AR Card together.

Aim the crosshair at the game you would like to play and then press

to make your selection.

Archery

Shoot the targets that appear on the screen. Complete this to unlock Mii Pics and AR Shot. When you complete AR shot,

Menu screen

something more will be unlocked!

Star Pics

If you place a character AR Card in front of the cameras, the character will appear and you can

take a photo.

Mii Pics

Arrange your Mii in dierent poses and take photos of your Mii in dierent settings!

AR Shot

Hit the ball and try to move it into the goal.

???

These games are unlocked when you have cleared AR Shot.

NOTE: Press START to exit the game and return to the menu screen.

If an AR Card isn’t recognized by the cameras, check the following conditions:

• Check the distance and the angle. The cameras can’t recognize the card if the distance is too close.

• Make sure the card is centered on the screen.

• Make sure your game play area is well-lit.

• Make sure a bright light source is not reecting o the surface of the card.

• Make sure the camera lenses are clean.

• Make sure the card is not damaged or dirty.

Using Software

AR Games

FACE RAIDERS Face Raiders

Playing Face Raiders

You can start Face Raiders from the HOME Menu. Face Raiders puts your face and your friends’ faces in the game! You will need to take at least one face photo to play (see page 42 for more information on taking photos).

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Face Raiders

Check your surroundings...

In Face Raiders, you will move around with the Nintendo 3DS system and aim at the targets. Make sure you have enough room to move around freely, and hold the system rmly with both hands while playing.

Select Play.

Choose an item using the Circle Pad and then press .

Take a photo of a face and begin the game.

• When taking a face photo, a guide will be displayed. Line up the face with the guide on the upper screen. When the face is recognized, the game will begin. (For tips on facial recognition, see page 96.)

• If the face is not automatically recognized, you can manually take the photo by pressing

Clearing a game and saving photos

When you complete a game, you can save the face photo. The more face photos you save, the more levels you can open up.

Play

Select a previously saved face and begin a game. You can also take a new face photo and then begin the game.

Face photos taken with Nintendo 3DS Camera may also randomly appear in the game.

NOTE: If you have a photo that you do not want used in Face

Face Collection

You can view, edit, and delete previously saved faces. NOTE: To edit, select a face and then select Face Settings.

• You can press can view later in the Nintendo 3DS Camera application.

• To end a stage and return to the stage selection screen, rst press START to suspend your game, then select Quit.

• When you reach the maximum number of face photos, you can delete some photos to make room for new face photos.

as you progress through the game to save an image of the upper screen, which you

Raiders, you can delete the photo.

Show a Friend!

Choose among serveral short stages designed to quickly introduce your friends to the game. Take photos of each other’s faces and begin the game.

Using Software

Face Raiders

Activity Log

Software Library

The Activity Log can be started from the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu. This software allows you to keep track of the number of steps you have taken when you take the Nintendo 3DS with you. It also records your play time on software titles.

NOTE: Steps are counted when the system is on and closed.

Using Software

Daily Records

Activity Log

Select to view the number of steps you have taken when carrying the system with you and the number of hours you have played software.

Select to view a list of the software titles you have played, the number of times you have played them, and your play times for each title.

Tap

to change the time scale that is displayed between days, weeks, months, and years.

Tap this option to display the records for the day, week, month or year.

Control dial

Slide the dial left or right to change the displayed day, week, month, or year.

Tap a software icon to display information about that software on the upper screen.

Turning pages

To turn pages, slide the stylus to the left or right, or tap / .

Moving icons

Tap and hold the stylus on an icon, and then you can slide it to a new position.

Tap, hold, then slide

Deleting icons

Tap here to delete the selected icon.

• Icons displayed in the Daily Log will not be deleted.

• If you play the same software again after deleting its icon, your playing times and other information from before deleting its icon will be retained and added to its displayed gures.

Displaying rankings

Tap here to see various rankings of all the software you have played to date. To change the ranking being displayed, tap Change Order.

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Activity Log

Switch between graph display or activity lists.

Switch between step count and play time.

Activity lists will display playing times for each software title. Scroll the list by tapping or

on the lower screen.

• The number of steps counted will depend on the conditions under which you use your system and may vary from the actual number of steps taken. For a more accurate step count, you can carry the system in something connected to your waist, such as a hip pouch.

• You can record up to 256 dierent software titles. If this number is exceeded, records will be deleted, beginning with the oldest.

• If you play a Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software title continuously without exiting it, you can store up to seven days’ worth of step counts and playing times.

• When the log is full, step counts and playing times are deleted beginning from the oldest rst. For step counts, you can store up to about 10 years’ worth of data, depending on how you are using software applications.

Download Play

Nintendo eShop

With only a single copy of a Download Play-compatible software title, you can play multiplayer games with other Nintendo 3DS systems, and send and receive demos of some software titles through local wireless game play. (This feature is not supported through Internet online play.)

Download Play is compatible with Nintendo DSi XL™, Nintendo DSi™, Nintendo DS™ Lite, and Nintendo DS™ systems.

Operations on sending system (Host)

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Steps for host system

Start a Download Play-compatible title

from the HOME Menu.

Operations on receiving system (Client)

Steps for client system

Start Download Play from

the HOME Menu.

You can connect to Nintendo eShop through the Internet and download Nintendo 3DS Download Software and Nintendo DSiWare™, as well as classic Virtual Console™ software.

NOTE: A broadband wireless network connection is required to connect to the Internet. See page 63 for more information on setting up a connection.

A System Update is required to add the Nintendo eShop feature to your system. (See page 80 for more information on performing a System Update. ) After the update, a Nintendo eShop icon will be added to your HOME Menu. Tap the icon and then select Manual from the HOME Menu to read the built-in manal for more information.

Nintendo eShop

Downloadable software

Nintendo 3DS Download Software

Some Nintendo 3DS software is available exclusively through Nintendo eShop.

You can save a maximum of 300 Nintendo 3DS Download Software titles and Virtual Console titles on an SD Card. If there is insufcient space on the SD Card, you may need to create some blocks of free space by deleting data in Data Management (see page 78) or moving data to a high capacity SDHC Card (see page 24).

Virtual Console

With the Virtual Console service you can download games that were originally released on platforms prior to Nintendo DS, such as Game Boy™ and Game Boy™ Color.

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Nintendo eShop

Download Play

Review the instruction booklet for the

game title you are playing. Steps may vary depending on the type of software you are using.

NOTE: Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi titles are stretched to t the Nintendo 3DS screen. To display the game at the original screen size ratio, hold down START or SELECT while tapping Start on the Host system and

on the Client system.

Tap

Nintendo 3DS software, or tap

to receive Nintendo DS or

Nintendo DSi software.

A list of available titles to download will appear in the lower screen. Tap the title you want to receive. Review the instruction booklet for the game title you are playing. Steps may vary depending on the type of software you are using.

to receive

Nintendo DSiWare

You can also download Nintendo DSiWare from Nintendo eShop. Nintendo DSiWare was originally released for the Nintendo DSi system. There are many types of software titles available from Nintendo eShop, from games to useful tools and other applications.

You can save a maximum of 40 Nintendo DSiWare titles. If there is insucient space in System Memory, you may need to create some blocks of free space by deleting data or moving data to an SD Card in Data Management (see page 78).

NOTE: To play Nintendo DSiWare saved on an SD Card, you must rst transfer it into the Nintendo 3DS System Memory.

Internet SettingsSystem Settings

From System Settings, you can congure various settings for the Nintendo 3DS system, such as Internet Settings and Parental Controls. You can access System Settings from the HOME Menu.

Internet Settings Congure Internet connection settings (page 65).

Parental Controls Restrict a user’s ability to download games and use certain features, such as the display of

3D images (page 74).

Data Management Manage downloaded software, StreetPass data, and blocked-user settings (page 78).

Other Settings Prole Set your user name and birthday (page 81).

Date & Time Set the date and time (page 82).

Touch Screen Calibrate the Touch Screen (page 82).

3D Screen Check Check the 3D Screen viewing guidelines (page 83).

Sound Change the sound settings (page 83).

System Conguration

Mic Test Conrm that the microphone works properly (page 83).

Outer Cameras Calibrate the outer cameras (page 84).

From Internet Settings, you can congure your Nintendo 3DS system to connect to the Internet. Once you have connected to the Internet and accepted the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement, you can use features such as Nintendo eShop, SpotPass, Internet Browser, and wireless game play over the Internet.

Nintendo eShop

SpotPass

Nintendo eShop

You can download software such as Nintendo 3DS Download Software and Nintendo DSiWare. NOTE: Your Nintendo 3DS system may require a system update to use this software.

Wireless Internet game play

You can receive information or system updates even during game play or while the system is in Sleep Mode.

Internet Browser

System Conguration

Internet Settings

Circle Pad Calibrate the Circle Pad (page 86).

System Transfer Transfer software and Internet settings to another Nintendo 3DS system (page 86). A system update may be required to use this feature.

Language Set the system language that text messages appear in (see page 87).

System Update Update the system and built-in software (page 87).

Format System Memory Erase all software, save data, and pictures saved on the system (page 88).

System Settings

You can wirelessly connect to the Internet to play specially designed games against people from all over the world. NOTE: The ability to play games over the Internet depends on the software title. See the instruction manual for the software you are using for more information.

You can easily view web pages on the Internet. NOTE: Your Nintendo 3DS system may require a system update to use this software.

Internet connection requirements

Congure your Internet settings

To connect your Nintendo 3DS system to the Internet, you will need an Internet connection that supports wireless communication. (If you haven’t already set up a wireless network, you may also need a computer to congure a wireless access point such as a wireless router (sold separately).

Internet

Home Internet

environment

(May include a PC)

Broadband

Internet line

Cable modem, DSL modem or

Wireless

communication

other device

Wireless access point such as a wireless router (sold separately)

• The Nintendo 3DS is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b. You should use wireless router that is compatible with these wireless standards.

• For information on nding a router, or on accessing and locating security settings on the router you have, visit support.nintendo.com/nintendo3DSrouter.

System Conguration

• Setup is easy if your router supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) or AOSS. Check the documentation that came with your router to see if it includes one of these features.

If you have no Internet connection...

Within a Nintendo Zone location, you can connect to the Internet without any special settings or equipment.

After conguring the devices necessary for connecting to the Internet, tap Internet Settings in the System Settings menu.

Tap Connection Settings.

Tap New Connection.

NOTE: If you have already created connection settings that were unable to connect to the Internet, delete these rst before conguring a new one.

Tap Manual Setup.

NOTE: See the information at the bottom of this page for information on the Tutorial option.

Tap the setup method that matches your environment:

• Quickest setup method: If you know your access point name, tap Search for Access Point, see page 66.

• If you know that your access point supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) method for conguration, tap

• If you know that your access point is compatible with the proprietary AOSS standard (found on most routers sold under the Bualo™ brand), tap (AOSS), see page 69.

• Congure with Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector NOTE: This product is no longer available. If you already own this product and would like more information about using it for your wireless connection, visit support.nintendo.com.

• Congure with Manual Setup, see page 71.

(WPS), see page 68.

System Conguration

Internet Settings

For more information on where to nd Nintendo Zone locations, visit www.nintendo.com.

Internet Settings

Choose Tutorial for a guided setup.

In step 3 above, tap Tutorial for help determining the best setup method. Follow the on-screen directions to select the best Internet connection method. NOTE: If you need additional guidance during setup, tap the helper icon at the bottom of the screen.

Setup using Search for Access Point

If you know the name of your wireless network (also known as an access point), and aren’t using WPS or AOSS to congure your system, follow these steps:

If you are using the guided setup Tutorial and selected No/I don’t know, proceed to step 2.

Tap Search for Access Point.

About the

This icon shows whether or not you will need to enter a key to use that access point.

This icon shows the signal strength of the wireless connection. It is displayed in four stages, and the stronger the signal, the better reception you will have.

and

icons

The access point requires a key.

The access point does not require a key.

System Conguration

Tap the name of your wireless network to select it.

Enter a password, code, or key if required.

This screen will be displayed if your access point has security settings congured. You must enter the security password for the access point for your Nintendo 3DS system to be able to connect to it. This may also be called an encryption key or network password on your wireless network setup.

For information on accessing and locating the security settings on your router, visit support.nintendo.com/nintendo3DSrouter.

Tap OK to save the settings.

Tap OK to run a connection test.

If the connection test succeeds, setup is complete.

NOTE: If the connection test fails and an error code is displayed, follow the instructions displayed in the error message, or visit support.nintendo.com and use the Error Code Lookup tool for information on resolving the error.

Strong

Weak

Signal reception

Reception signal strength icons

About security settings

The Nintendo 3DS system supports the types of security shown below. The type of security your router uses is usually set when you install the access point in your network environment. Review the manual for your router for more information on security settings for your access point.

Security encryption

methods

NOTE: Nintendo DS software only supports WEP security. To connect to the Internet and play Nintendo DS software, please congure your Nintendo DS Settings and then make sure your access point is set up to use WEP security.

WEP

WPA™-

PSK(TKIP)

WPA2™-

PSK(TKIP)

WPA-

PSK(AES)

WPA2-

PSK(AES)

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System Conguration

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Setup using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Setup using AOSS™

Setup is easy if you use a wireless router that includes the WPS feature. Read the instruction manual for your router for additional information on using the WPS feature.

If you are using the guided setup Tutorial, proceed to step 2.

to begin WPS conguration.

NOTE: It may take up to two minutes to complete the connection.

Push-Button Connection

Hold down the WPS Button on the access point until the corresponding light ashes.

WPS Button

System Conguration

Tap

Tap the connection method that matches your router.

On your WPS-compatible router, you will have either one of the following options:

PIN Connection

Use the number displayed on the Nintendo 3DS screen to congure your router, then tap Next.

Setup is easy if you use a wireless router that includes the AOSS feature. This is found on many routers sold under the Bualo™ brand name. Read the instruction manual for your router for additional information about using AOSS.

NOTE: If you use AOSS, your access point settings may sometimes change. Computers and other devices connected without using AOSS sometimes lose the ability to connect to the Internet and may need to be recongured. (If you congure

your settings by using Search for an Access Point, your access point settings will not change.)

If you are using the guided setup Tutorial, proceed to step 2.

Tap to begin AOSS conguration.

On your AOSS-compatible router, press the AOSS button.

Hold down the AOSS button until the corresponding LED blinks twice.

If the connection fails repeatedly, wait about ve minutes and try again.

When a Settings Complete screen appears on your Nintendo 3DS system, tap OK to run a connection test. If the

connection test succeeds, setup is complete.

NOTE: The connection test may fail if you try to connect immediately after nishing setup. Wait one or two minutes before trying the connection test.

AOSS Button

System Conguration

Internet Settings

When a Settings Complete screen appears on your Nintendo 3DS system, tap OK to run a connection test. If the

connection test succeeds, setup is complete.

NOTE: The connection test may fail if you try to connect immediately after nishing setup. Wait one or two minutes before trying

Internet Settings

the connection test.

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Changing, deleting, or testing Internet settings

Setup using Manual Setup

You can save up to three wireless conguration settings. Once you have saved a setting, you can change or delete it, or run a connection test.

IMPORTANT: If you enter incorrect information for the Internet connection settings, you will not be able to connect to the Internet. You should be familiar with conguring network settings before attempting to manually edit

these settings.

Tap Connection Settings.

Tap the desired connection setting.

Tap the choice for the action you want to take.

• If you tap Delete Settings or Connection Test, follow the on-screen

instructions.

System Conguration

• If you tap Change Settings, proceed to the next step.

Tap the connection setting you want to change, as shown on the next page for Manual

Setup.

NOTE: If you used the AOSS or WPS procedures for the setting you are changing, you cannot change the SSID or security settings.

To enter individual settings yourself, tap Connection Settings, New

Connection, Manual Setup, and then Manual Setup again. Tap a panel to edit

a particular setting.

NOTE: If you congure the IP address manually, you must also congure the DNS.

SSID

Security IP Address

DNS Proxy Settings MTU Value

The name assigned to the access point. Also called ESS-ID or network name.

SSID:

IP Address: The number used on a network to identify a source/destination for transmitted data.

Subnet Mask: The value in an IP address that shows which network it belongs to.

Gateway: The entrance/exit for a network. In connection point settings, it points to this server’s IP address.

Primary DNS/Secondary DNS: This is a server that can tell you the IP address that corresponds to a computer’s name. In

connection point settings, it points to this server’s IP address.

Proxy: A server used to relay various requests to the Internet.

MTU: This value shows the maximum amount of data that can be sent over the network at once.

System Conguration

Internet Settings

When you have completed your settings, tap Save and run a connection test.

If the connection test succeeds, setup is complete.

NOTE: If the connection test fails and an error code is displayed, follow the instructions displayed in the error message, or visit

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support.nintendo.com/errorcode and use the Error Code Lookup tool for information on resolving the error.

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