Nintendo CTRSKAAA, CTRSBAAA, CTRSKAAR User Manual

OPERATIONS MANUAL

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The ocial seal is your assurance that this product is licensed or manufactured by Nintendo. Always look for this seal when buying video game systems, accessories, games and related products.

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. If, after reading all of the instructions, you still have questions, please visit our customer service area at support.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700. Also, built-in instruction manuals are available for many software applications from the HOME Menu (see page 26).

A NOTE ABOUT COMPATIBILITY: The Nintendo 3DS system is only compatible with Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi™, and Nintendo DS™ software. Nintendo 3DS Game Cards are only compatible with the Nintendo 3DS system. Some accessories may not be compatible with the Nintendo 3DS system.

Your system includes:

Here is a look at a few of the exciting features of the Nintendo 3DS system!

3D Screen

Can display 3D images

(see page 18).

Circle Pad

Allows precise 360˚ control

for software that includes this feature (see page 11).

3D Depth Slider

Adjusts the depth of 3D

images (see page 19).

Touch Screen

A touch-sensitive display

screen controlled by the

stylus (see page 11).

Nintendo 3DS system

SD Card

(inserted into the system’s

SD Card slot)

Nintendo 3DS stylus

(inserted into the system’s

stylus holder)

Quick-start guides, Operations Manual, and

other printed enclosures

Nintendo 3DS AC adapter

AR Cards

Product recycling information:

Visit recycle.nintendo.com

Elements of the Nintendo 3DS system and related network services are patented or patent pending, both in the United States and internationally.

HOME Button

Allows you to access the HOME Menu (see page 22).

Play Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo DSi software (page 30).

Nintendo 3DS Game Cards

Nintendo DS & Nintendo DSi Game Cards

The Nintendo 3DS system conveniently includes this fun built-in software (see page 24 for more details):

The Swapnote™ application lets you exchange hand-written messages with your friends using StreetPass and SpotPass.

Swapnote is stored on the SD Card when it is downloaded. For more information on downloadable software, see page 32.

NOTE: 3D videos are also stored on the SD Card. You can play them back by tapping the corresponding icon from the HOME Menu.

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).

3D photos

Free software

To connect to a wireless LAN access point, you will need to congure the Internet settings for your Nintendo 3DS system (see page 44).

• SpotPass may not be available depending on the play environment or the software you are using. SpotPass is also not available during local communication (see page 23), or when playing Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software.

• The Notication LED may not light for some types of data.

Notications

System

updates

Other

information

The Notication LED indicates the status of the system (see page 10).

NOTE: Data received via SpotPass is saved on the SD Card.

Keeping your system charged using the Nintendo 3DS charging cradle (sold separately).

When not in use, you can keep the system in the charging cradle so it stays fully charged. This accessory may be ordered through Nintendo’s website at store.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700.

The StreetPass feature allows the Nintendo 3DS system to automatically search for and communicate with other Nintendo 3DS systems and to exchange information with them as you walk by.

If the system is in Sleep Mode (turned on but closed) or certain other modes, and you pass someone who has enabled StreetPass for the same software, you will exchange game data with them. (If you don’t want to allow data exchange, you can disable wireless communication.)

If StreetPass is successful...

The Notication LED will light green if StreetPass data has been exchanged and a message will appear on your notication list (see page 39 for more information on the Notications application and receiving messages).

StreetPass settings for Nintendo 3DS software are saved on the system. The data you transmit with StreetPass varies depending on the software using this feature. Each software program has its own StreetPass settings.

• Up to 12 Nintendo 3DS software titles can use StreetPass simultaneously.

• Some Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software have a similar feature called tag mode. (The name for this mode may vary depending on the game you are playing.) Tag mode is only active when the system is in Sleep Mode while the software and tag mode feature are in use. When tag mode is in use, the StreetPass feature will not work for Nintendo 3DS software.

• If you turn the power o or disable wireless communication, the system cannot communicate.

• StreetPass may not be available depending on the play environment or the software you are using. StreetPass does not work if you are connected to the Internet or are using local communication (see page 23).

Downloadable software

• Nintendo 3DS Download Software– Some Nintendo 3DS software is available exclusively through Nintendo

You can connect to Nintendo eShop through the Internet and view information and videos about software, or download software to play on your system.

NOTE: A broadband wireless network connection is required to connect to the Internet. See page 44 for more information on setting up a connection.

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eShop. You can also download certain Game Card-based titles rather than purchasing the Game Card.

• Virtual Console– You can download games originally released on platforms prior to Nintendo DS, such as Game Boy™ and Game Boy™ Color.

• Nintendo DSiWare– You can download Nintendo DSiWare–games originally released for the Nintendo DSi system.

Table of Contents

Health and Safety Information and Usage Guidelines 6

Health and Safety Information 6

Usage Guidelines 8

Basic Operations 10

Nintendo 3DS Components 10

Charging the Battery Pack 13

Power On/O and Basic Conguration 14

Sleep Mode and turning your system o 14

Conguring System Settings for the rst time 14

Using the keyboard 16

Power LED status 17

Battery endurance 17

Viewing and Adjusting the 3D Image 18

To view the best-quality 3D images 18

Adjusting the depth of the 3D images 19

Using SD Cards 20

About SD Card capacity 21

Copying les 21

Using Software 22

HOME Menu 22

Steps and Play Coins 22

Scrolling, changing the display, and moving icons 23

Communication modes 23

Software icons 24

Starting a software application 25

Suspending or exiting software 25

Instruction manuals for software applications 26

Backing up save data 26

Screen brightness and power-saving mode 27

Creating custom folders 28

Taking photos with the Nintendo 3DS camera 29

Using Game Cards 30

Using Downloaded Software 32

Game Notes 33

Friend List 34

Registering friends 35

Editing your friend card / Viewing friend cards 36

Communicating with friends 37

Friend-list settings 38

Notications 39

To receive notications 39

To view notications 40

Internet Browser 41

System Conguration 43

System Settings 43

Internet Settings 44

Internet connection requirements 44

Congure your Internet settings 45

Setup using Search for Access Point 46

Setup using Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ 47

Setup using AOSS™ 48

Nintendo DS Connections 49

Other Information 49

Parental Controls 50

Content or features that can be limited 50

Conguring Parental Controls 51

Data Management 52

Save data backup management 53

Other Settings 54

System Transfer 55

System Update 60

Format System Memory 60

Consumer Information 61

Replacing the Battery Pack 61

Troubleshooting 63

Video and Computer Game Software Rating Information 71

Warranty and Service Information 72

Regulations for Equipment Use 73

Nintendo 3DS System Privacy Policy 74

Nintendo 3DS Code of Conduct 78

Legal Notices 79

Specications 80

Download Play 42

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Health and Safety Information and Usage Guidelines

Important Safety Information – Read the following warnings before setup or use of the Nintendo 3DS system.

If this product will be used by young children, this manual should be read and explained to them by an adult. Failing to do so may cause injury. Please carefully review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing

for additional health and safety information.

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. Follow these instructions to help avoid eyestrain, dizziness, or nausea:

• Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play.

• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, or every half hour when using the 3D feature, even if you don’t think you need it. Each person is dierent, so take more frequent and longer breaks if you feel discomfort.

• If your eyes become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel dizzy or nauseated, stop and rest for several hours before playing again.

• If you continue to have any of the above symptoms, stop playing and see a doctor.

WARNING - EYESTRAIN AND MOTION SICKNESS

WARNING - REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES

Throughout this manual, you will see this symbol followed by WARNING or CAUTION, or you may see the term IMPORTANT. These terms have dierent levels of meaning as outlined below. Please read and understand these terms and the information that appears after them before using your Nintendo 3DS system:

Health and Safety Information

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT:

Warns you about incorrect use of the Nintendo 3DS system that could result in serious personal injury.

Cautions you about incorrect use of the Nintendo 3DS system that could result in personal injury or damage to the Nintendo 3DS system, components, games, or accessories.

Informs you about incorrect use of the Nintendo 3DS system that could result in damage to the Nintendo 3DS system, components, games, or accessories.

Health and Safety Information

WARNING - 3D FEATURE ONLY FOR CHILDREN 7 AND OVER

Viewing of 3D images by children 6 and under may cause vision damage. Use the Parental Control feature to restrict the display of 3D images for children 6 and under. See the Parental Controls section in this manual for more information.

WARNING - SEIZURES

• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light ashes or patterns, and this may occur while they are watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before.

• Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game.

• Parents should watch their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child has any of the following symptoms:

Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation

To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:

1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.

2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.

3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.

4. Play in a well-lit room.

5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

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Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or skin irritation:

• Avoid excessive play. Parents should monitor their children for appropriate play.

• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don’t think you need it.

• When using the stylus, you do not need to grip it tightly or press it hard against the screen. Doing so may cause fatigue or discomfort.

• If your hands, wrists or arms become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel symptoms such as tingling, numbness, burning or stiness, stop and rest for several hours before playing again.

• If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

WARNING - BATTERY LEAKAGE

The Nintendo 3DS system contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage of ingredients contained within the battery pack, or the combustion products of the ingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Nintendo 3DS system. If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact with your eyes, immediately ush thoroughly with water and see a doctor.

To avoid battery leakage:

• Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids.

• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair, or deform the battery.

• Do not dispose of battery pack in a re.

• Do not touch the terminals of the battery or cause a short between the terminals with a metal object.

• Do not peel or damage the battery label.

WARNING - RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

The Nintendo 3DS system can emit radio waves that can aect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.

• Do not operate the Nintendo 3DS system within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using the wireless feature.

• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the wireless feature of the Nintendo 3DS system without rst consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.

• Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless devices in locations such as hospitals, airports, and on board aircraft. Operation in those locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.

IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS system allows you to disable wireless communication. To turn o all wireless communication, push the wireless switch to turn the feature o. See page 10 for more information. Make sure the wireless LED is o.

NOTE: This product does not contain latex. This product complies with applicable laws barring the use of toxic materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, or PBDE in consumer products.

Health and Safety Information

HARDWARE PRECAUTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

1. Do not disassemble or try to repair the Nintendo 3DS system, components, or accessories. Doing so voids your warranty.

2. Only insert or remove Game Cards while the system is turned o or while the HOME Menu is displayed. Insert the Game Card completely until it clicks into place, without forcing either the Game Card or the Nintendo 3DS system.

3. Do not store the Nintendo 3DS system in a humid place, on the oor, or in any location where it may contact moisture, dirt, dust, lint, or any other foreign material.

4. Do not drop, hit, or otherwise abuse the Nintendo 3DS system, components, or accessories. Doing so may damage the LCD

Usage Guidelines

screens or other precision components of the Nintendo 3DS system. Do not use damaged components, accessories, Game Cards, or SD Cards with your system.

5. Do not press on or operate the HOME, START, or SELECT buttons with the stylus or any other hard object.

6. Make sure all connections to the Nintendo 3DS system are made carefully and inserted into the correct locations only. Hold plugs straight when inserting them into sockets.

7. When disconnecting any plugs from the Nintendo 3DS system or wall outlet, rst turn the Nintendo 3DS system o. Then carefully pull by the plug itself rather than by the cord. Do not step on, sharply pull, or bend any wires or cables.

8. Do not expose the Nintendo 3DS system, Game Cards, or any of the Nintendo 3DS components or accessories to extreme heat or cold. The liquid crystal displays (LCD) may become slower or may not work when the temperature is low. The LCD will deteriorate at a high temperature. Take care not to expose the Nintendo 3DS system to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

9. The LCD screens may be damaged by sharp objects or pressure. Take care to protect the displays from scratches or stains.

10. Connect ONLY accessories designed and licensed for use with the Nintendo 3DS system to any external connectors.

11. Do not spill liquids on the Nintendo 3DS system, Game Cards, or other components or accessories. If the Nintendo 3DS system comes into contact with liquids, wipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth (use water only). Remove the battery cover and battery. If liquid came into contact with the battery, do not reuse it. Call Nintendo Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700 for further instructions on battery replacement and possible service for your Nintendo 3DS system.

12. Do not rapidly turn the power switch ON and OFF, as this may shorten the life of the battery and cause Game Cards to lose your stored game information.

13. To avoid dirt or dust from getting into the Nintendo 3DS system, always leave a Game Card loaded (with the power o), when not in use.

14. When using an AC adapter, make sure you are using the correct model appropriate for your Nintendo 3DS system. Always unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet when not in use.

15. Do not use the AC adapter if the cable or plug is damaged.

16. The AC adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor mounted position.

GAME CARD PRECAUTIONS AND MAINTENANCE

1. Avoid touching the connectors with your ngers. Do not blow on them or allow them to get wet or dirty. Doing so may damage the Game Card and/or the Nintendo 3DS system.

2. The Game Card is a high-precision electronic device. Do not store it in places that are very hot or cold. Do not hit, drop, or otherwise abuse it. Do not attempt to take it apart.

3. Do not clean with benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or any other solvent.

4. Always check the Game Card edge connector for foreign material before inserting the Game Card into the Nintendo 3DS system.

IMPORTANT BATTERY GUIDELINES

1. Do not remove the battery pack from the Nintendo 3DS system unless it needs to be replaced.

2. Do not use any battery other than the Nintendo 3DS rechargeable battery pack, Model No. CTR-003. A replacement battery may be ordered through Nintendo’s website at store.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700. See page 61 for more information on replacing the battery.

3. When recharging the battery, use ONLY the included AC adapter, Model No. WAP-002(USA).

4. When disposing of the battery, follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations. For information on battery disposal contact your local solid waste authority. See page 61 for more information on recycling the battery.

5. If liquid comes into contact with the battery, do not reuse it. Call Nintendo Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700 for further instructions on battery replacement and possible service for your Nintendo 3DS system.

IMPORTANT STYLUS AND SCREEN GUIDELINES

1. Use the stylus ONLY on the Touch Screen (lower screen).

2. Use only enough pressure to operate the game. Excessive pressure may damage the Touch Screen.

3. Do not use the stylus if it is broken.

4. Use only a Nintendo licensed stylus on the Touch Screen.

5. Retract and replace the stylus in the stylus holder when not in use.

6. If you use a screen protector on your Nintendo 3DS system, use only a Nintendo licensed screen protector.

CLEANING THE TOUCH SCREEN AND 3D SCREEN

IMPORTANT: If the Touch Screen becomes dirty or contaminated with foreign material, do not continue to use your Nintendo 3DS system. It may not work properly and can become more damaged. Follow the cleaning procedures below. If it still does not work after cleaning, visit support.nintendo.com for information on repair services.

If the screens on your Nintendo 3DS system have visible smudges, ngerprints, or other foreign material on them, you can clean them by using a soft clean cloth, such as a lens or eyeglass cleaning cloth.

1. Slightly dampen the cloth with water ONLY and wipe o the screens to loosen any dirt or foreign material.

2. Using a dry cloth, wipe the screens to dry them and nish the cleaning process. If needed, repeat the process.

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Basic Operations

Nintendo 3DS Components

Notication LED

Indicates the status of the system.

(blue) You have received SpotPass data; blinks for about ve seconds

(see page 39).

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(green) You have received StreetPass data; blinks for about ve seconds

(see page 39).

(orange) A friend has come online; blinks for about ve seconds

(see page 34).

(red) Battery power is low; blinks continuously when very low

(see page 13).

Nintendo 3DS Components

Microphone

Used by games and applications that include microphone features.

Power Button (POWER)

(see page 14).

Power LED ( )

Lights when the power is turned on (see page 17).

Recharge LED

Lights when the battery is being charged (see page 13).

3D Depth Slider

Adjusts the depth of the 3D image from zero to maximum (see page 18).

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 18).

Wireless LED ( )

Lights when wireless communication is

turned on, turns o when communication is turned o, and blinks while data is being sent or received or when the system is in Sleep Mode (dimly).

Wireless switch (WIRELESS)

Push this switch to turn wireless com-

munication on or o. NOTE: For Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software, you must enable wireless communication before starting the game. However, once enabled, you can turn communications o by pushing the wireless switch.

3D Screen (Upper screen)

Capable of displaying 3D content for games that include this feature (see page 18).

When opening or closing the Nintendo 3DS system, keep your ngers away from the hinge to avoid pinching them.

Inner camera

Used by games or other applications that include camera features. NOTE: Avoid getting the camera lens dirty. If it becomes dirty, wipe gently with a soft cloth, being careful not to damage the lens.

Left speaker

Circle Pad

For game-play control that supports this feature. See the instructions for the game you are playing for specic control information.

Volume control

Slide to adjust the volume. NOTE: The camera shutter sound always plays at a xed volume and is not aected by the volume control.

Control Pad

For game-play control.

Touch Screen (Lower screen)

Touch-sensitive screen. This screen should only be operated with a Nintendo licensed stylus.

Using the Touch Screen

The lower LCD screen, or Touch Screen, is touchsensitive. For games that include this game control feature, operate the screen by using the included stylus. Lightly touch or slide the stylus across the Touch Screen as shown.

Right speaker

Control buttons

For game-play control. See game instructions for details.

Audio jack

For connection of stereo headphones (sold separately). If headphones are connected, no sound will play through the speakers. (This system is not compatible with the Nintendo DS Headset.)

When using headphones, set the volume at a safe level. Setting the volume too high may harm your hearing or damage the headphones.

SELECT

HOME

Displays the HOME Menu during a game.

START

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Nintendo 3DS Components

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Nintendo 3DS Components

SD Card slot

For inserting SD or SDHC Cards (see page 20).

Wrist strap attachment

For attachment of a licensed wrist strap (sold separately).

Battery cover

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 (sold separately, see page 2).

AC adapter connector

Allows connection of the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (included), for recharging the battery or operation using household current (see page 13).

R Button

Charging the Battery Pack

WARNING

IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS AC adapter, Model No. WAP-002(USA), is for use only with the Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi, and Nintendo DSi XL portable video game systems. It is not compatible with any other Nintendo system. Do not use the AC adapter with voltage transformers, dimmer switches, or any other equipment. It is only for use in a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet.

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.

Swing prongs out

Logo faces up

Recharge LED will light up

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Charging the Battery Pack

L Button

Infrared transceiver

Sends and receives information when using infrared communication.

Stylus holder

After removing the stylus from the stylus holder, it can be adjusted to your desired length. Return it

to the retracted length before replacing it in the stylus holder. Always replace the stylus into the stylus holder after use.

NOTE: To prevent damage to the Nintendo 3DS system, do not insert anything other than a Nintendo 3DS licensed stylus into the stylus holder.

Camera LED

Lights up when the outer cameras are in use.

Outer cameras

Used by games or other applications that include camera features. Two cameras allow you to take 3D photographs. NOTE: Avoid getting the camera lenses dirty. If they become dirty, wipe gently with a soft cloth, being careful not to damage the lenses.

Game Card slot

For loading Nintendo 3DS Game Cards. Also compatible with Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi Game Cards.

Insert the DC plug from the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the back of the Nintendo 3DS system. Be sure to insert it straight into the connector.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the DC connector plug is facing in the correct direction before inserting into the connector to avoid damaging either the plug or connector.

Swing the prongs out of the AC adapter and insert into a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet . The recharge LED will

light, indicating the system is charging. When fully charged, the recharge LED will go out. When charging is complete, remove the AC adapter from the wall outlet and fold the prongs back into the housing.

IMPORTANT: The AC adapter should be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor-mounted position. The cord should always face downward.

NOTE: If you play a game while recharging, the recharge LED may not always turn o once charging has completed.

• Battery recharge time is approximately 3 1/2 hours, depending on remaining charge when you start and whether or not you are using your system during recharging.

• Optimal charging temperature is between 40º and 95º Fahrenheit (5-35º Celsius). Temperatures above or below this may decrease the life of the battery and adversely aect the ability of the battery to charge.

• The battery pack can be recharged approximately 500 times, after which battery life may be 70% of a new battery.

• Battery packs become worn with repeated charge/discharge cycles. If usage time gets very short, replace the battery pack (see page 61).

Power On/O and Basic Conguration

Press the POWER Button to turn the system on. The Power LED will light up and after a few seconds the HOME Menu will appear.

The rst time you turn the Nintendo 3DS on, you will need to select a language and then congure the System Settings.

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For more information on the Power LED and battery life, see page 17.

Power LED will

light up

Press the POWER

Button

Use the keyboard to enter a nickname (or user name). You can enter up

to 10 characters.

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.

Set your birthday.

Tap the arrows to adjust the month and day, then tap OK to conrm and move to the next option.

Basic Operations

Sleep Mode and turning your system o

Putting the system into Sleep Mode

Closing the system while it is turned on will suspend your game and put the system into Sleep Mode. Sleep Mode will reduce power consumption while still using features such as StreetPass and SpotPass (see page 2 and page 3 for more information on these features).

Depending on the software you are using, closing the system may not place it in Sleep Mode. (For example, when listening to music with Nintendo 3DS Sound.)

Power On/O and Basic Conguration

Turning the system o

To turn the system o, either press the POWER Button to display the Power menu and tap

Power O, or press and hold the POWER Button until the power LED turns o.

Conguring System Settings for the rst time

First select a language. Then you will need to congure the basic system settings. Using the stylus on the lower screen, follow the

on-screen instructions. If a child will be using the Nintendo 3DS, an adult should assist with these settings.

Conrm that you are holding the system in the best way to view 3D images by following the on-screen instructions. See page 18 for more information on viewing 3D images.

Set the date and time.

Tap the arrows to adjust the settings, then tap OK to conrm and move to the next option.

Set the country and state or province where you live.

Read the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement, and after reading, tap I Accept. To continue without agreeing, tap Later. If you tap Later, you cannot connect to the Internet until you agree to the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement.

Congure the Internet Settings.

If you connect to the Internet, you can use SpotPass, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and other features to enjoy more ways of playing and interacting. See page 44 for more information on setting up an Internet connection. To congure these settings later, tap

Wait Till Later.

Congure the Parental Controls.

Parental Controls allow you to restrict the use or download of games and some features by children (such as 3D image display). See page 50 for more information.

If you don’t need to congure these settings, tap Wait Till Later.

You have now completed the basic system conguration. Press the HOME Button to display the HOME Menu (see page 22) and explore the many features of the Nintendo 3DS.

Power On/O and Basic Conguration

Using the keyboard

Power LED status

A keyboard will display when you are required to enter characters. There are two types of keyboards: a standard alphanumeric keyboard and a ten-key keyboard.

Alphanumeric keyboard

Predicted word eld

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Switch the next character between upper and lower case.

Predicted word feature ON/OFF

Tap the character you want to select.

Delete last character

Return

Switch input method

English

Power On/O and Basic Conguration

Switch between upper and lower case

Uppercase only

Special characters or symbols

Switch between upper and lower case

Cell phone-style

Each tap changes which character you would use from each key

Move to next character

Ten-key keyboard

Delete last character

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

Low

Very low

Steady blue

light

NOTE: If you run out of remaining battery life while playing a game, you must replay the game from your last saved location. If the power LED turns red, save your game and charge the system.

If you put the system into Sleep Mode while the power LED is a steady blue light, the LED will slowly brighten and darken.

Steady red light Blinking red

light

The Notication LED also

blinks red

Battery endurance

The battery endurance times are estimates. They will vary depending on factors such as the software being played, the amount of data received by wireless communication, and the ambient temperature. Using the camera features may also reduce the battery endurance times shown below.

Approximate play times:

Nintendo 3DS software • 3-5 hours Nintendo DS software • 5-8 hours

The screen brightness setting aects the battery endurance

Battery endurance time

Dim Bright

Screen brightness

ShorterLonger

time. The factory setting is 5 – for more information on adjusting screen brightness, see page 26.

NOTE: Power-saving mode will increase the battery endurance by automatically adjusting the screen brightness and color based on what is being displayed at the time. For more information on power-saving mode, see page 26.

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Power On/O and Basic Conguration

• If you put the system in Sleep Mode when not using it, you can reduce power consumption while still being able to send and receive information from StreetPass and SpotPass via the wireless communication features. If the system is fully charged and put into Sleep Mode, the system's battery endurance time in Sleep Mode is roughly 3 days.

• The power LED slowly brightens and darkens while the system is in Sleep Mode. NOTE: Depending on the software you are using, sometimes closing the system will not cause the system to enter Sleep Mode. In these cases the power LED will remain steadily lit. (For example, when listening to music with Nintendo 3DS Sound.)

Viewing and Adjusting the 3D Image

The upper 3D screen allows you to view stereoscopic 3D images. You can adjust the apparent depth of these images with the 3D depth slider.

The Nintendo 3DS system uses binocular parallax (the fact that your left and right

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eyes are located a short distance apart, causing them to see dierent images) to produce 3D images with a feeling of depth.

If you view the 3D screen from the correct distance, it displays an image for your left eye in such a way that only your left eye can see it, and an image for your right eye in such a way that only your right eye can see it. Binocular parallax then allows you to see 3D depth in the image.

Viewing and Adjusting the 3D Image

Viewing the 3D screen from a diagonal or tilted position, or viewing it with the system held vertically, will not produce a 3D eect. Viewing it this way could cause you to see double images overlapped or cause the screen to appear black.

To view the best-quality 3D images

View the screen from directly in front.

Image for left eye Image for right eye

3D image

Hold the screen 10 to 14 inches

(25–35 centimeters) from your eyes.

Adjust the distance for the easiest viewing of 3D images.

10”–14”

25cm–35cm

Adjusting the depth of the 3D images

You can use the 3D depth slider to adjust the apparent depth when viewing 3D images. If it is dicult to view the image with the 3D slider moved up to the maximum (with the depth set as deep as it will go), try moving the slider to the minimum and then increasing it in small steps until you nd a level where it is easy for you to view the 3D images. Once your eyes are accustomed to 3D images, you may be able to achieve the best-quality image by moving the 3D slider up.

3D depth slider

3D LED

Lights up when 3D images are supported by the software you are using.

Greater depth

3D depth adjustment

Less depth

Move the 3D depth slider down to its lowest position to switch to 2D (at) display.

• If the 3D LED is not lit, moving the 3D slider toward “3D” will not produce a 3D image.

• Some 3D content, such as distributed 3D videos, 3D images, or certain 3D game software, cannot be adjusted with the 3D depth slider. If this content is dicult or uncomfortable to view, try varying the distance between your eyes and the screen, or turn the 3D eect o by moving the 3D depth slider all the way down to the OFF setting.

• Some software switches between 2D and 3D imagery. With this software, moving the 3D slider does not change the intensity of the 3D eect.

• It may be dicult to see the 3D eect in locations with strong direct light, such as sunlight.

A note about viewing 3D images

IMPORTANT: The ability to view 3D images may vary from person to person, depending on physical condition, content of images, and the environment you are viewing them in. A small percentage of people may not be able to see 3D images at all. If you see double images or have diculty seeing the 3D eect, turn the 3D eect o with the 3D depth slider and refrain from using it. The 3D feature can also be turned o with Parental Controls in System Settings - see page 50 for more information.

Be sure to read the Health and Safety information regarding 3D images at the beginning of this manual (see page 6).

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Viewing and Adjusting the 3D Image

NOTE: You can use Parental Controls to restrict the display of 3D images (see page 50).

Using SD Cards

The Nintendo 3DS uses SD Cards up to 2GB in size and SDHC Cards of 4GB and larger.

About SD Card capacity

If you begin to run out of room on an SD Card, rst try deleting undesired photos, sound les, or software using the Data Management feature in System Settings (see page 52). If you still need more room, you can purchase a higher-capacity SD Card and move all of the les onto the new SD Card.

The Nintendo 3DS system comes with an SD Card inserted into the SD Card slot. With SD Cards, you will be able to save photos you have taken with the system or play music saved to the SD Card. (The data that can be saved to an SD Card varies depending on the software.) Software that you have downloaded, other than DSiWare (see page 3), is saved to the SD Card. NOTE: Downloaded software that has been saved on several cards cannot be re-saved onto a single card.

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Using miniSD Cards or microSD Cards (sold separately)

These require an SD Card adapter (sold separately).

IMPORTANT: Inserting or removing a miniSD Card or microSD Card while the card adapter is still inserted in the system could cause the system to be damaged or malfunction, or cause loss of data. Always insert and remove the entire card adapter.

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Removing an SD Card

Make sure the power is o.

IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the system or the SD Card, do not remove or insert the SD card while the system is on, unless instructed to do so by the software you are using. Doing so may destroy data.

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Open the SD Card slot cover and press on the end of the card until it clicks and partially ejects from the slot. Grasp the SD Card and remove from the card slot.

Inserting an SD Card

Open the SD Card slot cover.

IMPORTANT: Do not pull or twist the slot cover forcefully. Doing so could stretch

or deform it, which could prevent the cover from closing correctly.

Insert the SD Card.

Insert the SD Card into the SD Card slot until it clicks into place, making sure the

label side faces down. Close the SD Card slot cover.

Use a PC that has an SD Card slot or a commercially available SD Card reader/writer to transfer les.

High-capacity SD CardNintendo 3DS folder

IMPORTANT: Downloadable software and its save data are saved in the Nintendo 3DS folder. (Photo data is not included.) Please do not alter, move, or erase les or change the names of the les in the Nintendo 3DS folder.

Copying les

Please make sure to copy each of the pertinent folders within the Nintendo 3DS folder.

If you copy software to a new SD Card, play it, and save your progress, the same software on the old SD Card may become unusable. You cannot use multiple copies of the software.

If you copy software to a new SD Card, use the new SD Card and do not use the original data.

Precautions about copying les

You cannot recombine downloadable software whose folders have been saved to multiple SD Cards. If you copy data to

a new card and then overwrite that data by re-copying it, that data will become unusable.

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Label faces down

SD Card write-protection switch

In the down position, the SD Card write-protection switch will prevent you from saving or erasing data on the card. In the up position, you can save and erase data on the card.

Write-protection

switch

If you individually copy the les in the Nintendo 3DS folder, the Nintendo 3DS system will not recognize them. You must copy each folder in the Nintendo 3DS folder without altering the contents.

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HOME Menu

The HOME Menu will display after you turn the system on. From here you can start Nintendo 3DS software applications.

To start a software title, tap its icon on the HOME Menu. On the HOME Menu, you can see several important status indicators including the time, date, and current day’s step information. Also, if any of your software received new data via SpotPass, will be displayed next to the software icon.

StreetPass icon (see next page)

Reception signal-strength icon–Internet

Reception signal-strength icon–Local Communication

(see next page)

Steps/ Play Coins

Date / Time

Battery status icon

High

Low

Almost out (blinking)

Scrolling, changing the display, and moving icons

Scrolling

Tap the Touch Screen and slide the stylus across it to scroll.

You can also scroll by tapping

Hold down... ...and slide.

Changing the display

Tap or to decrease or increase the number of software icons displayed on the screen.

Communication mode

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Screen brightness/ power-saving mode

Changing the display

HOME Menu

Software icons

If there is new data or notication for any software application, or will be displayed next to the software icon.

• If you press

• The display on the upper screen changes depending on the selected software, and will react to sounds that the microphone picks up.

when the HOME Menu is displayed, you can enter camera mode and take photos.

Steps and Play Coins

Each time you take 100 steps with your Nintendo 3DS, you will earn one Play Coin. You can collect up to 10 Play Coins in one day, up to a maximum of 300 Play Coins. You can then use them in games that support Play Coins.

• Steps are counted when the system is on but closed.

• A maximum of seven days’ worth of steps can be recorded while Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software titles are left running or suspended. Exit the software once during that time to save your steps and start counting again.

Charging (blinking)

Charging complete

Game Notes (see page 33)

Friend list (see page 34)

Notications (see page 39)

Internet browser

(see page 41)

Moving software icons

To move an icon, touch and hold it for a moment. Then you can slide it to a new location. Slide the icon to a new location on the HOME Menu and lift the stylus from the screen to place the icon.

NOTE: If you move one icon over another icon, the icons will switch places when you lift the stylus from the screen.

Communication modes

Connected to the Internet (see page 44).

Searching for a StreetPass partner. If you congure StreetPass settings for the Nintendo 3DS or for software that supports this feature, the system can automatically search for other nearby Nintendo 3DS systems and communicate with them to exchange information (see page 39). A StreetPass icon (

Communicating with other Nintendo 3DS systems. Registering nearby people as friends in the friend list (see page 34) and Download Play (see page 42) requires a local wireless connection for communication. During local wireless communication, the signal strength icon ( ) will be displayed. A stronger signal makes wireless communication easier.

Use the wireless switch to enable wireless communication (see page 10). When wireless communication is enabled but the system is not communicating, and will be displayed. When wireless communication is disabled, and be displayed.

NOTE: You may be using more than one communication mode at a time, but only one mode will be displayed on your system.

) is displayed when this mode is active.

will

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HOME Menu

Software icons

Starting a software application

When free software is received via SpotPass, or when software is downloaded through Nintendo eShop, software icons are added to the HOME Menu. Shown below is a list of the software icons you may see on the HOME Menu. (The HOME Menu will also show icons of software stored on the SD Card and of movies. Up to 300 software titles can be saved to an SD Card.)

To start a software application, tap the icon on the HOME Menu, then tap Open.

Game Card icons

Nintendo 3DS Game Card Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi

Built-in software icons (Some software titles include built-in manuals, see page 26 for more information.)

Health and Safety Information

Review important health and safety information concerning the use of the Nintendo 3DS system.

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HOME Menu

Nintendo 3DS Camera Take 3D photos and record 3D videos with the built-in cameras and software.

Nintendo 3DS Sound Listen to music or record sounds.

Mii Maker Create Mii characters as alter egos for you and your family and friends.

StreetPass Mii Plaza A place where Mii characters can gather via StreetPass and other types of communication.

Nintendo eShop

View information and videos about software, or download software to play on your Nintendo 3DS system (see page 2).

Game Card

When you insert a Game Card into the Game Card slot, an icon for the game title will be displayed.

AR Games Play augmented-reality games using the AR Cards included with your system and the Nintendo 3DS Camera application.

Face Raiders

Play a game where your face and your friends’ faces become game characters.

Activity Log

Check the play times of your software or the steps you have walked while carrying your Nintendo 3DS system with you.

Nintendo Zone viewer

Access free and exclusive content at Nintendo Zone locations.

Download Play

With a single copy of Download Play-compatible software, you can play multiplayer games with other Nintendo 3DS system users (see page 42).

System Settings

Congure your system’s Internet settings, Parental Controls, and other settings (see page 43).

Suspending or exiting software

If you press the HOME Button while playing software, the software will be suspended and the HOME Menu will be displayed. If you tap Close when at the HOME Menu, you will exit the software.

If you tap Resume when at the HOME Menu, you can resume playing the suspended software.

While software is suspended...

While software is suspended, you can adjust the screen brightness and access your Game Notes ( ), Notications ( ), friend list ( ), Internet browser ( ), the camera mode, and instruction manuals.

You can also start other software, but if you do, any suspended software will be closed.

• You cannot access the HOME Menu while playing over the Internet. Depending on what software is suspended and what state that software is in (for example, whether it is using the cameras or wireless communication), it may not be possible to access the Game Notes, friend list, Notications, or Internet browser applications.

• You cannot access the HOME Menu while playing Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software.

Save your game before exiting the software.

When you exit the software, any unsaved data will be lost. Remember to save your game before exiting the software.

While software is suspended, do not remove the software or turn the system o.

Other icons

These icons will display when you have new downloadable software added to the HOME Menu. NOTE: The icon will blink if the download was incomplete. To nish the download you can put the system into Sleep Mode in a location where it can connect to the Internet. If the download fails you can try re-downloading the software from Nintendo eShop.

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While software is suspended, do not remove the Game Card or SD Card or turn the system o. This could result in corrupted or lost data or other malfunctions.

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HOME Menu

Instruction manuals for software applications

Screen brightness and power-saving mode

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.

Viewing a manual

View the table of contents.

Scroll through the table of contents by sliding the stylus up and down the Touch Screen. Tap the page you want to view.

View the manual pages.

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HOME Menu

Scroll through page contents by sliding the stylus up and down the Touch Screen. Switch the page by sliding the stylus left or right across the screen.

Close the manual

Increase or decrease the

Backing up save data

You can create a backup of save data for downloadable software that support this feature. After you have created a backup, you can restore the save data from Data Management in System Settings (see page 52).

Tap the software you would like to create a backup for and tap

NOTE:

is not displayed for software that does not include this feature.

text size

Tap on the HOME Menu to access the settings for screen brightness and the power-saving mode.

Screen brightness

Tap a number to select the screen brightness.

Dim Bright

NOTE: If you connect the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter, the screen will become brighter when set to level 4 or 5.

Power-saving mode

If you tap power-saving mode ON, screen brightness and color gradation will be automatically adjusted to match the displayed images, and battery consumption will be limited. If you tap power-saving mode OFF, battery life will be shortened and the screen will maintain the level of brightness that you set. (The default setting is o.)

The eect 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 o.

Setting screen brightness and the power-saving mode for Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi software:

When you play Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software, you cannot use the HOME Menu. However, you can press the HOME Button to suspend the software and congure screen brightness and the power-saving mode using the following controls.

Hold down START and press the +Control Pad as described below.

Press up: Increase brightness one level.

Press down: Decrease brightness one level.

Press left: Turn power-saving mode o.

Press right: Turn power-saving mode on.

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HOME Menu

Tap Save-Data Backup.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the backup.

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Creating custom folders

You can create your own custom folders and store up to 60 software icons in each folder. A maximum of 60 custom folders can be added to the HOME Menu.

Tap an empty location ( ) on the

HOME Menu and then tap Create Folder.

A new folder icon ( ) will appear.

Move software icons into the new folder.

To move a software icon, tap and hold it for a moment. Drag the icon over the new folder icon to open the folder. Place the icon on to the desired location and lift the stylus from the screen to nish.

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HOME Menu

NOTE: You can open a folder and move the icon back to the HOME Menu or into another folder using the same steps.

Tap to close the folder.

You can open the folder by tapping it twice with the stylus, or by tapping it once and then tapping

Open at the bottom of the screen.

Folder Settings

Tap a folder and then tap Settings to change the folder name or delete a folder.

Rename

Delete

Tap Rename to create a new name for a folder. The rst letter of the folder name will appear in the folder icon on the HOME Menu.

Tap Delete to permanently delete the folder from the HOME Menu. You must rst remove any

software icons from the folder before you can delete it.

Changing the display of folders

Tap or to decrease or increase the number of software icons displayed on the screen.

Custom folder limitations

NOTE: you cannot store one folder within another folder.

The following kinds of software icons cannot be stored in folders:

• Game Card software icons

• the Nintendo eShop icon

• the System Settings icon

Taking photos with the Nintendo 3DS Camera

From the HOME Menu, you can press

Reading QR Code images

If you focus the cameras on a QR Code image for Nintendo eShop or for a web site address, the system will decode the image and display the page in Nintendo eShop or open the website on the Internet browser.

to switch to camera mode and take photos.

Pictures remaining

3D indicator

This is displayed when the outer cameras are active.

Save-location icon

(System Memory) or (SD Card)

NOTE: You can change the save location under Settings in Nintendo 3DS Camera.

Take photo: , , or

Switch between the inner and outer camera

You can take 3D photos with the outer cameras.

Merge

Merges two faces from both the inner camera and outer cameras captured at the same time. (See the built-in instruction manual for Nintendo 3DS Camera.)

Start the Nintendo 3DS Camera application

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Using Game Cards

The Nintendo 3DS system can use Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi™, and Nintendo DS™ Game Cards.

Nintendo 3DS

Game Card

Nintendo DS

Game Card

Nintendo DSi

Game Card

Exiting or suspending a game

Press HOME to suspend a game and display the HOME Menu. Save the game, then tap Close on the HOME Menu to exit the game.

IMPORTANT: If you exit the game without saving, any unsaved data will be lost.

• Tap Resume to resume your suspended game.

• When you exit a Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi title, rst save your game, then press HOME and tap OK.

NOTE: If you press the POWER Button, the system will exit the game and display the Power menu (see page 14).

• Nintendo 3DS Game Cards are only compatible with Nintendo 3DS systems.

• Only Nintendo 3DS software that is designed to support the 3D feature can display images in 3D. Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software do not support 3D image display.

• You cannot access the HOME Menu while playing Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi software. Likewise, you cannot use SpotPass or StreetPass features.

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NOTE: For video game software rating information, see page 71.

Starting a game

Insert a Game Card into the Game Card slot.

If the card seems dicult to insert, remove it and

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conrm that it is facing in the right direction. The label should face toward the bottom of the Nintendo 3DS.

Turn the power on and when the HOME Menu appears, tap the icon for

the Game Card you have inserted, then tap Open.

NOTE: Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi titles have a lower screen resolution than

Nintendo 3DS software and are stretched to t the Nintendo 3DS screen. For these titles, hold down START or SELECT while tapping the menu icon to display them at their original screen size ratio. (Hold down START or SELECT until the game begins.)

For further instructions on how to operate a game, see the manual for the game you are playing.

Label faces toward the bottom of the system.

Removing a Game Card

Only insert or remove Game Cards while the system is turned o or while the HOME Menu is displayed. (If software is suspended, exit it rst before removing the Game Card.)

System updates included on Game Cards

Some Game Cards may include system update data and will require a system update be performed to play the game. If this occurs, an update guide will be displayed when you start the software.

Follow the on-screen instructions to update your system. See page 60 for more information on system updates.

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Using Game Cards

Using Downloaded Software

Game Notes

This software allows you to write and draw notes, even during a Nintendo 3DS software title. You can suspend a game and make a note while viewing the game screen.

Downloaded software, other than DSiWare (see page 3), is saved on SD Cards. The icons for downloadable software that has been saved are displayed 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 43).

Where can I nd downloadable software?

• You can download Nintendo 3DS software from Nintendo eShop. NOTE: Wireless broadband Internet access is required for online features. See page 44 for more information on setting up an Internet connection.

• Free software may be distributed via SpotPass.

• Downloadable demo software may be available from Nintendo Zone locations.

Downloading and saving software

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• Because software can also be distributed via SpotPass, it is recommended that you always have an SD Card in the SD Card slot.

• You can save up to 40 DSiWare titles in the System Memory and up to 300 other downloaded software titles on an SD Card. (This number will depend on the data size of the software title and the capacity of the SD Card you are using.)

• Downloadable software can only be used on the system where it was downloaded and is not transferable. You cannot use the software on another system by inserting the SD Card into another system.

• Some demo software may have restrictions on the number of times it can be started or the amount of time it can be played. A message is displayed when you start software that has exceeded either of these restrictions. If you follow the on-screen instructions, you can delete the software or return to Nintendo eShop.

Starting downloaded software

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Tap the icon on the HOME Menu.

NOTE: Nintendo DSiWare titles have a lower screen resolution than Nintendo 3DS software and are stretched to t the Nintendo 3DS screen. For these titles, hold down START or SELECT while tapping the menu icon to display them at their original screen size ratio. (Hold down START or SELECT until the game begins.)

Operate the software as you normally would for Game Card software.

• To view a built-in manual, go to the HOME Menu and tap Manual.

• ESRB ratings information for the game is available from the built-in manual.

• Ending downloaded software works the same way as ending Game Card software.

Tap in the top bar of the HOME Menu to display a list of your notes.

• You can save up to 16 notes on the system. You can also save the notes you've made as photo data and view them in Nintendo 3DS Camera software.

• Even while playing Nintendo 3DS software, you can suspend the game and make a note. Press the HOME Button to display the HOME Menu, then tap the Game Notes icon to start the Game Notes software.

Tap a note on the Game Notes screen and type or draw.

If the game is suspended, the display on the upper screen can be changed.

Pen

Eraser

You can draw with three colors of pen or use the eraser.

When you are done with the note, tap

The active note is saved and you will return to the Game Notes screen.

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Switch the upper screen

Display both screens

Display upper screen

Display lower screen

Save the note to an SD Card

Allows you to view it in the Nintendo 3DS Camera software.

Delete an active note

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Friend List

Play and communicate with other people registered as your friends via the Internet, no matter how far away they are.

Tap in the top bar of the HOME Menu to open your friend list.

The rst 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). Even while playing Nintendo 3DS software, you can suspend the game and view your friend list. Just press the HOME Button to display the HOME Menu and start the friend list.

NOTE: The friend list feature is available only when using Nintendo 3DS software titles.

Registering friends

To register a friend locally

Tap Local to connect directly to another Nintendo 3DS user nearby and register each other as friends.

NOTE: You can register a maximum of 100 friends in the friend list.

From among the displayed friend cards, tap the card of a person you want to register as a friend.

NOTE: If you both tap each others’ cards, you will begin exchanging your friend cards. When the exchange nishes, you are registered as friends.

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What you will need to do to use the friend list

Create your Personal Mii™

Congure your Internet settings

Friend List

To create your own friend card, you will need to create your Personal Mii in Mii

Maker (see page 24).

To know when your friends are online, you must connect to the Internet (see

page 44).

Tap Internet to connect to another Nintendo 3DS user over the Internet and register each others’ friend codes no matter how far apart you are.

NOTE: You can check your friend code by looking at your own friend card.

Enter the friend code of the person you want to register.

The friend list screen

To register a friend over the Internet

Display friend cards

• Edit your own friend card

• View friend cards of your friends

Friend list settings

• Friend notication settings

• Delete a friend card

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Enter the name of the person you want to register. If you are not registered as the other person's friend, the registration will be temporary. (When the temporary friend registers you as a friend, the registration becomes permanent and the other person's ocial name and Mii are displayed.)

If you are registered as the other person’s friend, the other person’s data from the friend card will be received automatically, and they will be registered as a friend.

Friend List

Editing your friend card / Viewing friend cards

Select your friend card from the friend list to edit your details or view friend cards belonging to other people. Your friend card will be identied by a icon.

Editing your friend card

Choose your friend card to edit your favorite software, message, or other information.

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Friend List

Choose your favorite software from among the titles you have played.

• You can tap on the lower screen to begin registering a friend.

• If the Mii character of one of your friends is replaced by a dierent Mii with the name “???,” the creator of your friend’s Mii might have been added to the blocked-user list. For more information, see the built-in manual for Mii Maker available on the HOME Menu after selecting the Mii Maker icon.

NOTE: Remember that other Nintendo 3DS users will see your greeting when interacting with them, so do not use your real name or otherwise share any personal information in your greeting.

Enter a short greeting of up to 16 characters. This greeting will be visible to all your friends.

Viewing friend cards

Choose the friend card you would like to view. Details will be displayed on the upper screen.

The title of the friend’s favorite software, or the title of the software they are currently playing, will be shown.

Communicating with friends

When your friends go online (when they connect to the Internet), the appearance of their friend card changes. The software they are playing is also displayed.

NOTE: For this to happen, they must adjust their settings to allow their online status to be visible.

Depending on what software they are playing, you may be able to join their game.

Online Oine

• To join a game your friend is playing, you must have a Game Card for the same software or an SD Card containing that software inserted into your Nintendo 3DS system.

• Players will not come online unless the software they are playing has the ability to connect to the Internet during play.

If you want to join a game a friend is playing

The appearance of their friend card changes if you are able to join the game they are playing. Tap Join Game to join the game.

You can only join in if the software supports this feature. For details, see the manual for the software you are playing.

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Notication LED

When an oine friend comes online, the notication LED on your Nintendo 3DS system blinks orange for ve seconds.

If you can join a game a friend is playing, will be displayed over the Friend List icon ( ) on the HOME Menu.

Display order of friend cards when you are online

When you are online, friend cards are displayed in the following order:

Your own friend card Friends whose games you can join Friends currently playing a game Online friends Oine friends Temporary friends

Friend-list settings

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Congure your friend notication settings or delete friend cards.

Notication LED blinks

Notications

This software allows you to receive notications from Nintendo, from StreetPass, and from other types of software.

Tap in the top bar of the HOME Menu to start Notications and display a list of your notications.

Even when using Nintendo 3DS software, you can suspend it and view notications. Press the HOME Button to display the HOME Menu and tap the Notications icon to start the Notications software.

Types of notications

SpotPass notications These contain data or information from Nintendo, Nintendo third parties, or from the

software you are using, and will vary depending on the game you are playing.

NOTE: The system cannot receive notications from Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software.

StreetPass notications These contain information received via the StreetPass feature.

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Choose whether or not to show your online status and the software you are playing.

Friend List

Delete friend cards from the friend list.

Friends are not notied if their friend cards are deleted.

To receive notications

Follow these steps to allow your Nintendo 3DS system to receive notications:

• Turn the system on. (The system will also receive notications in Sleep Mode.)

• Turn wireless communication on by pushing the Wireless switch toward the top of the Nintendo 3DS. The Wireless LED will light.

• Congure the Internet connection settings. (Within a Nintendo Zone service area, the system can receive notications even without its Internet settings congured. Also, the system can receive StreetPass notications without connecting to the Internet.)

NOTE: Notications sent to you by software may be sent directly without requiring an Internet connection.

Message

When you receive a notication...

When you receive a notication, the notication LED on your Nintendo 3DS system will blink for ve seconds. For StreetPass notications, it blinks green, and for SpotPass, it blinks blue.

Additionally, or will be displayed on the Notications icon and any related software icons in the HOME Menu.

NOTE: If a notication is received when the system is in Sleep Mode, the notication LED will blink for about ve seconds and then stay lit. It will turn o when you open the Nintendo 3DS system.

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Notication LED blinks

Notications

To view notications

Tap the notication you want to view in your notication list.

Tap and slide the scroll bar up or down to view your notication list.

• Unread notications will show for StreetPass notications or for SpotPass notications.

• Up to 12 StreetPass notications and up to 100 other notications can be saved on the system. If you receive more notications than that, or if the storage limit is exceeded (such as when there are many notications saved with image attachments), notications are deleted starting with the oldest notications rst. NOTE: Notications sent to you by software may be sent directly without requiring an Internet connection.

Using Software

To stop notication delivery

Tap Opt out of notications for this title inside the message and follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: Notications that do not require an Internet connection, such as those from software titles, cannot be stopped from the notication list. These are delivered during game play and can be stopped from within the software.

Notications

The method for stopping these notications may vary depending on the software title.

Stopping StreetPass notications

Tap Opt out of notications for this title and also deactivate StreetPass from StreetPass Management in the System Settings (see page 52). If you deactivate StreetPass, these notications will no longer reach you.

To resume delivery of notications, reactivate StreetPass from within the software. For details, see the manual for the game you are playing.

You cannot opt out of certain important information from Nintendo. (SpotPass notications from Nintendo may contain important consumer information.)

Internet Browser

View Internet web pages using simple controls with the stylus.

Tap

in the top bar of the HOME Menu to start the Internet browser. The rst time you open the Internet browser, you will need to follow the on-screen setup instructions.

NOTE: A broadband wireless network connection is required to connect to the Internet. See page 44 for more information on setting up a connection.

• Even while playing Nintendo 3DS software, you can suspend the game and use the Internet browser. Press HOME to display

the HOME Menu and start the Internet browser.

• Depending on the software you are using, sometimes the Internet browser may not be available.

When you start the Internet browser, the main menu will be displayed on the lower screen, as shown below. Tap the item you wish to select, such as the search eld or Bookmarks, and access a web page.

Tap Manual for more detailed information on using the Internet browser.

NOTE: The browser cannot play or display any content that requires plug-ins, such as video or audio les.

IMPORTANT: To block access to the Internet with the Nintendo 3DS, use of the Internet browser can be

restricted with Parental Controls. See page 50 for more information on using this feature.

Main menu

Using Software

Internet Browser

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Download Play

System Settings

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

NOTE: Nintendo 3DS Download Play software is only compatible with Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo 3DS XL systems.

Operations on sending system (Host)

Using Software

Start a Download Play-compatible title from the

HOME Menu.

Download Play

Review the manual 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 the Client system. (Hold down START or SELECT until the game starts up.)

Operations on receiving system (Client)

Start Download Play

from the HOME Menu.

Tap

receive Nintendo 3DS software, or tap

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

to receive

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.

For more detailed information,

tap Manual on the HOME Menu.

Connection settings Congure Internet connection settings (page 44).

Sending of System Information.

Internet Settings

software titles (page 49.

your system (page 49).

Parental Controls

3D images (page 50).

Data Management Manage downloaded software, StreetPass data, and blocked-user settings (page 52).

Other Settings

functions (page 54).

Restric t a user’s ability to download games and use certain features, such as the display of

Congure your user information, calibrate system components, and perform other system

Congure settings for Automatic Software Downloads or

SpotPass

Nintendo DS Connections

Other Information

Congure your Internet connection settings for Nintendo DS

View the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement or Mac address of

System Conguration

System Settings

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Internet Settings

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.

Internet connection requirements

Congure your Internet settings

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

Tap Connection 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

System Conguration

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

• The Nintendo 3DS is compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b. You should use a 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.

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

Internet Settings

If you have no Internet connection...

Within a Nintendo Zone location, you can connect to the Internet without any special settings or equipment. For more information on where to nd Nintendo Zone locations, visit www.nintendo.com/3ds/hotspot-locator.

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 46).

• If you know that your access point supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup method for conguration, tap (see page 47).

• 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 (see page 48).

• 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. For more information refer to the electronic version of the instruction manual for System Settings. You can access this by tapping Manual when you have System Settings highlighted on the HOME Menu.

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.

System Conguration

Internet Settings

Setup using Search for Access Point

Setup using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

If you know the name of your wireless network (also known as an access point), and aren’t using Wi-Fi Protected Setup 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.

Tap the name of your wireless network to select it.

Enter a password, code, or key if required.

A 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

System Conguration

Internet Settings

network password on your wireless network setup.

For information on accessing and locating the security settings on your router, refer to the user manual for your router.

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.

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

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

Tap

to begin Wi-Fi Protected Setup conguration.

Tap the connection method that matches your router.

On your Wi-Fi Protected Setup-compatible router, you will have either one of the following options:

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

Push-Button Connection

Hold down the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the access point until the corresponding light ashes.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Button

PIN Connection

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

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 tr ying the connection test.

System Conguration

Internet Settings

Setup using AOSS™

Nintendo DS Connections

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.

System Conguration

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 tr ying the connection test.

AOSS Button

If you are using Nintendo DS software that supports game play over the Internet, tap this option. Refer to the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Instruction Booklet included with your Nintendo DS software that supports game play over the Internet.

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.

Other Information

Tap this option to agree to or review the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement, or to conrm the MAC address for the Nintendo 3DS system. (The MAC address is a unique number assigned to all devices that connect to the Internet.)

System Conguration

Internet Settings

Parental Controls

IMPORTANT: If a child will be the primary user, a parent or guardian should congure the settings.

Parental Controls can limit the download and use of certain content on the Nintendo 3DS system. Parental Controls can also limit the use of certain features of the Nintendo 3DS system such as the display of 3D images. NOTE: When Parental Controls are enabled, some System Settings, such as Internet Settings, Outer Cameras, System Transfer, and Format System Memory cannot be accessed. You will need to enter the PIN to access these features.

Content or features that can be limited

Software Rating

Internet Browser

Nintendo 3DS Shopping Services

Display of 3D Images

Sharing Images / Audio / Video / Long Text Messages

Online Interaction

System Conguration

StreetPass

Friend Registration

DS Download Play

Viewing Distributed Videos

Parental Controls

Child Online Privacy Protection

You can restrict the use of Nintendo 3DS software, including Nintendo 3DS software downloaded through the Download Play application and Nintendo DSi software based on ratings set by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). See page 71 for more information on

software rating information.

You cannot restrict the use of Nintendo DS software or software downloaded with DS Download Play.

You can restrict the use of the Internet browser.

You can restrict the use of credit cards, prepaid cards, and online purchasing of content and services through Nintendo eShop.

You can restrict the display of 3D images. This will make all images display in 2D. The restriction of the display of 3D images is recommended for users 6 years or younger.

You can restrict the wireless transmission of photos, images, audio, video, long text messages, and other data that may include personal information. NOTE: This restriction does not work with Nintendo DS software.

You can restrict the exchange of data between users who are not your friends and the ability to participate in software that can be played via the Internet. NOTE: This restriction does not work with Nintendo DS software.

You can restrict communications with other users via StreetPass. NOTE: This restriction does not work with Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software.

You can restrict the registration of friends.

You can restrict the use of DS Download Play.

You can restrict the viewing of distributed videos and movie trailers to those suitable for all ages. This setting applies only to videos and trailers found on Nintendo Video. Use of some software to play distributed video may also be restricted.

In order to protect the privacy of children on the Internet, this system restricts features that send data which might include personal information, such as e-mail or annotated photos. These features are restricted by default when the system is purchased. To allow use of these features by children, you must follow the on-screen instructions for the “Parent/Guardian Conrmation” process. NOTE: Even if you restrict access to these features in the System Settings, you can still choose to enable these features in specic software.

Conguring Parental Controls

NOTE: A single Nintendo 3DS system can only have one Parental Controls conguration. It is recommended that if you want to

restrict the use of content for multiple users, congure the system with settings to match the restrictions for the youngest user and share the PIN only with those allowed to view restricted content. Please visit www.nintendo.com for more details.

From System Settings, tap Parental Controls to begin the setup procedure and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Information and directions for the Parental Controls feature will be displayed on the screens. Carefully read and follow the instructions.

Enter a four-digit PIN.

Enter the PIN a second time to conrm your choice.

NOTE: You will need to enter this PIN each time you would like to suspend or change Parental Controls settings.

Select a secret question and then tap OK.

If you forget your PIN, you can answer the secret question to retrieve the number.

Enter an answer and then tap OK.

Use the keyboard to enter an answer and follow the on-screen instructions. (See page 16 for information on using the keyboard.)

Tap Set Restrictions.

You can also choose to change your PIN or clear the Parental Controls settings.

Select a category to set restrictions.

Follow the on-screen instructions. You can slide the stylus on the right side of the screen to see more options.

When you are nished with your selections, tap Done.

To change settings...

From Parental Controls, tap Change and follow the on-screen instructions.

If you forget your PIN or answer to your secret question, see page 69 for more information.

System Conguration

Parental Controls

Data Management

You can check, erase, or move downloaded software, manage activation of StreetPass software, or manage blocked-user settings. To do so, tap Data Management in System Settings and then tap the item you want to manage.

Check or erase Nintendo 3DS Download Software and Virtual Console software. A backup of save data can be made when you erase software. (You can save a maximum of 300 downloaded software titles on an SD Card.)

Check or erase extra data for Nintendo 3DS software, including data received via SpotPass.

Downloadable content is stored here after being downloaded by software that supports it. Check list of downloadable content and choose individual items to delete.

Create or delete save data backups for Nintendo 3DS Download Software and Virtual Console software or restore save data from a backup (see page 53).

System Conguration

Nintendo 3DS Data

Management

DSiWare Data

Management

Software management

Extra data management

Downloadable content management

Save data backup management

You can check DSiWare software saved on System Memory or an SD Card. You can also erase DSiWare software or copy it between System Memory and an SD Card. (You can save a maximum of 40 DSiWare software titles in System Memory.)

Save data backup management

Create and delete backups of save data for downloadable software or restore data from a backup you have created.

Save data backup information

• You can create a maximum of 30 backup les on each SD Card.

• You can create multiple backup les with the same software.

• When you restore save data from a backup, the save data is overwritten by the backup data.

• You can only restore a backup le and software if they are both saved on the same SD Card.

• You cannot create save data backups for:

–Game Card software –built-in software applications –downloadable software that does not support the backup feature.

NOTE: For downloadable software that doesn’t support backups, you can only create backups of your save data when

that software is deleted from the system in Data Management under System Settings (excluding GameBoy™ Advance

software downloaded from the Virtual Console on Nintendo eShop). If you redownload and open the software (tap the gift icon), save data will automatically restore a single time.

System Conguration

Managing backup data

From Save-Data Backup you can select from options to Backup, Restore, or Delete.

StreetPass Management

Reset Blocked-User Settings

• You can save over 300 items of extra data or downloadable content on an SD Card, however only a maximum of 300 can be displayed on the Data Management screen.

Data Management

• If you delete software or other content downloaded from Nintendo eShop, you can re-download it again free of charge unless it is no longer available because distribution has ended.

IMPORTANT: You c annot start DSiWare software from an SD Card. To play a DSiWare application, please copy it to System Memory rst. If the same application already exists in the copy location, it will be overwritten. Take care not to overwrite important save data.

You can check the list of software that has the StreetPass feature activated. You can also turn o StreetPass for each application.

Clear the blocked-user settings. (All data that you have restricted yourself from receiving will no longer be restricted.)

Create backup

Tap Save-Da ta

Backup.

Tap Create.

NOTE: You can select an existing backup and overwrite it.

Restore or delete

Tap the backup data to

restore or delete..

Tap OK to nish.

Data Management

Other Settings

Tap Other Settings in System Settings to change your user information, calibrate various Nintendo 3DS components, or perform other system functions.

You can tap or to switch between pages of options available in Other Settings.

Enter your User Name (to protect your privacy, do not use your real name), Birthday, Region

Prole

Date & Time Enter a date and time.

Touch Screen Calibrate the Touch Screen (if it does not seem to be operating correctly).

3D Screen Check Check the 3D Screen viewing guidelines.

Sound Change the sound settings.

Conrm that the microphone is working properly. If the color of the microphone image

Mic Test

changes during the test, it is working correctly.

Outer Cameras Calibrate the outer cameras.

Circle Pad Calibrate the Circle Pad (if it does not seem to be operating correctly).

System Conguration

System Transfer

Language Select a language that the system will display text in.

System Update Connect to the Internet and check for updates to the system or built-in software (page 60).

Format System Memory Erase all added software, save data, pictures, and system settings (page 60).

Other Settings

Transfer data from your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system to your Nintendo 3DS

Setting screen brightness and power saving mode

Tap on the Other Settings screen to access the settings for screen brightness and the power-saving mode.

NOTE: You can also tap on the HOME Menu to access the same settings.

Settings, and Nintendo DS Prole. Your Nintendo DS Prole sets your Message and Color, which are used by some Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi software. (Characters or symbols not supported by Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi software are displayed as “?”.)

system, or between Nintendo 3DS systems (page 55).

System Transfer

Transfer data from a Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system you already own to your Nintendo 3DS system, or transfer data between two Nintendo 3DS systems.

IMPORTANT: To make sure that neither system turns o during the system transfer, we recommend that you either perform the transfer while the systems are charging or make sure the batteries are charged suciently before beginning. If the remaining battery life is low, you will not be able to perform a system transfer.

• System Transfer uses both an Internet connection and local wireless communication between the two systems. Make sure both systems are placed in a location that provides a good environment for wireless communication.

• Both systems must have wireless communications enabled before performing a transfer.

• During the transfer, the system cannot be put into Sleep Mode by closing the system. Do not turn the power o during a transfer.

Transfer data from Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL systems

Transfer data from a Nintendo 3DS system

Nintendo DSi or

Nintendo DSi XL

system

Transfer Nintendo DSiWare, photos, audio and other data to a Nintendo 3DS system. You cannot transfer data from a Nintendo 3DS system to Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL systems. Once you

have made the transfer, the data cannot be returned to the original system.

Data transfer

Before using this feature, download the free Nintendo 3DS Transfer Tool from Nintendo DSi Shop to your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system.

• A broadband wireless network connection to the Internet is required.

• For details about the Nintendo DSi Shop, see the operations manual for your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system.

Nintendo 3DS

system

When you use System Transfer between two Nintendo 3DS systems, various data is transferred including your save data for built-in applications, Nintendo eShop balance, and the “Account Activity” record of downloaded applications.

There is a limit on how many times you can use System Transfer between Nintendo 3DS systems. Data can be transferred a maximum of ve times by System Transfer, even if you add new software to your system. Once data has been transferred ve times, it is no longer transferable. (You can check the number of times you can still use System Transfer on the screen before using the procedure.)

Data transfer

Nintendo 3DS system

System Conguration

Other Settings

Transferring from a Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL system to a Nintendo 3DS system

You can transfer the following data:

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings

Photos and audio

DSiWare

You can transfer Internet Settings and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID.

You can transfer photos, audio, and other data that you saved in your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system’s built-in software, Nintendo DSi Camera and Nintendo DSi Sound.

You can transfer most DSiWare (broadband Internet connection required).

Precautions when transferring Nintendo DSiWare

Only Nintendo DSiWare software programs will be transferred to your Nintendo 3DS system. The DSiWare save data will not be transferred. When you transfer DSiWare from your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system, both

software and save data will be erased from the original system. Do not transfer Nintendo DSiWare unless you are willing to lose the save data associated with that DSiWare.

DSiWare and save data will be erased Only DSiWare will be transferred

Precautions when transferring Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings

• This will overwrite the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings under Nintendo DS Connections on your Nintendo 3DS system.

• The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID will be deleted from your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system. For details about the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID, see the Operations Manual for your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system.

• Your higher-level Internet Settings (under Advanced Setup) will not be transferred.

Precautions when using System Transfer

IMPORTANT: All photos and audio data saved in System Memory on your Nintendo 3DS system will be deleted.

If you don’t want this data to be deleted, copy the photos and audio data to the SD Card before performing the transfer.

Photos and audio saved in the Nintendo 3DS System Memory will be erased

Photos/audio

System Conguration

Nintendo DSi or

Nintendo DSi XL system

If you do not want to erase photos or audio saved in the System Memory of your Nintendo 3DS system...

Other Settings

Before you perform the system transfer, copy your photos and audio from System Memory to the SD Card.

NOTE: If you want to transfer photos saved on the SD Card of your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL, you must rst copy them from the SD Card to System Memory.

Photos and audio saved on an SD Card will not be erased by the system transfer.

Nintendo 3DS

system

NOTE: DSiWare will be saved in the System Memory of your Nintendo 3DS system. It cannot be transferred if there is insucient space in the System Memory of your system. If necessary, go to Data Management under System Settings and copy previously saved DSiWare to the SD Card (see page 52), and then delete them from System Memory.

If DSiWare has been deleted or copied to an SD Card...

If you purchased a license for DSiWare and then deleted that DSiWare or copied it to an SD Card, you can still transfer it even though it is no longer saved on the system. In this case, system transfer does not save the software itself on the Nintendo 3DS system, but it does allow you to re-download the software from Nintendo eShop and play it on that system.

Only the account activity showing your DSiWare purchase is transferred

DSiWare saved on an SD Card*

Deleted DSiWare*

* Once transferred, DSiWare can no longer be played on the original Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system. If you want to play transferred DSiWare again on that system, you must use Nintendo DSi Points and purchase the DSiWare licenses again.

• You cannot transfer free DSiWare or DSiWare for which licenses are not sold on the Nintendo eShop. For more information on non-transferable DSiWare, please visit support.nintendo.com.

• You cannot transfer Nintendo DSi Points™ or software that came included with your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system.

• You cannot transfer software if the same software already exists on your Nintendo 3DS system.

Free re-download from

Nintendo eShop

System Conguration

Other Settings

Transferring between two Nintendo 3DS systems

You can transfer the following data during a single system transfer:

Nintendo DS settings

Built-in software save data

DSiWare

Rights to use data saved on the SD card

Nintendo eShop balance

The Internet Settings and Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID used by Nintendo DS software are transferred.

Nintendo 3DS Camera photos and Nintendo 3DS Sound audio les that are saved in System Memory are transferred, along with Mii data from Mii Maker and other save data for built-in software.

DSiWare that is saved in System Memory and its save data.

The rights to use data saved on the SD Card (including add-on content, downloadable software and associated save data, and other data) are transferred. If you take the SD Card from the original system and insert it in the system you transferred to, you can use this data.

Your Nintendo eShop balance and account activity is transferred. The account activity and eShop balance from both systems will be combined.

Precautions when using System Transfer

IMPORTANT: All data is erased from the originating system you are transferring from after System Transfer is complete. Any data on the SD card that was used on the originating system can only be used on the destination system.

Data in System Memory is erased Data in System Memory is overwritten

Originating system Destination system

After using System Transfer, data on the SD Card can only be used on the destination system

All the data, other than the DSiWare, stored in the System Memory of the destination system (including built-in software save data and other data) is overwritten and replaced by the data from the

System Conguration

originating system.

If photos or audio are saved in the System Memory of the destination system, copy them to the SD Card before you use System Transfer if you want to save them.

Precautions for Downloadable Software

After you perform a system transfer, you will no longer be able to use any downloaded software or associated save data that is saved on the SD Card of the destination system. (You can re-download this software from

the Nintendo eShop.) However, you can continue to use DSiWare and its associated save data if you copy it and its save data to the System Memory of the destination system before you perform the transfer.

Other Settings

If the same downloadable software has been purchased on both Nintendo 3DS systems, the “Account Activity” record of the same software on the destination system will be erased, and the save data will no longer be usable. The software from the originating system and its save data will be used on the destination system.

Precautions for Nintendo eShop Balance

IMPORTANT: If the combined account balance of the originating and destination systems exceeds the maximum allowed amount, you will be unable to perform a system transfer. (This amount varies by region.)

Performing a transfer

Transferring from a Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL system to a Nintendo 3DS system

On the Nintendo 3DS system:

Tap Transfer from Nintendo DSi.

Read the warnings about transferring data and then tap Next.

Tap Receive from Nintendo DSi.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.

On the Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system:

Start the Nintendo 3DS Transfer Tool from the Nintendo DSi Menu.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.

Transferring between Nintendo 3DS systems

On both Nintendo 3DS systems:

Tap Transfer from Nintendo 3DS.

Read the warnings about transferring data and then tap Accept.

On the originating Nintendo 3DS system:

Tap Send from This System.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.

On the destination Nintendo 3DS system:

Tap Receive from Nintendo 3DS.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process.

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System Update

IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS System specications and the Nintendo 3DS Service are constantly evolving and we may update

or change the Nintendo 3DS System or the Nintendo 3DS Service in whole or in part, without notice to you. Such updates may be required for you to play new Nintendo 3DS games, enjoy new features, or continue to access the Nintendo 3DS Service. After the Nintendo 3DS menu is updated, any existing or future unauthorized technical modication of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS System, or the use of an unauthorized device in connection with your system, will render the system permanently unplayable. Content deriving from the unauthorized modication of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS system will be removed. Failure to accept the update may render games and new features unplayable.

The Nintendo 3DS system automatically updates a list to help limit the use of inappropriate words and a list of access points that can be used for network services oered by Nintendo. No prior notice for these or other minor automatic updates will be displayed on the screen. For other system updates, a notice will be displayed on the screen, and you will need to select “Accept” to receive such updates.

NOTE: A broadband wireless network connection is required to connect to the Internet and perform a system update unless you are performing a system update from a Game Card. See page 44 for more information on setting up a connection.

Format System Memory

IMPORTANT: You should format your Nintendo eShop account rst, then your System Memory, prior to selling, recycling, or otherwise transferring your system to any third party. For more information about privacy and the protection of your personal information, see the Nintendo 3DS System Privacy Policy on page 74.

NOTE: The photos, audio, and other such data on your SD Card are not erased even if you format system memory. If you plan to

transfer your Nintendo 3DS system to another person, use a computer or other device to erase the data on the SD Card.

Format System Memory will erase any data saved in System Memory and return the system to its factory-default state. The system will keep any updates you have made with the System Update feature.

IMPORTANT: The following data cannot be restored if it is erased:

• All save data in System Memory including your friend list, Notications, and step count information

• System Settings data

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• Built-in software save data

• All photos in System Memory

• Software added to the system* and its save data

Also the following data on your SD Card:

• Downloadable software* and its save data

• Downloadable content*

• Extra data

• Backups of save data

Other Settings

NOTE: If the system contains an SD Card on which software or save data is saved, and you remove that card before formatting System Memory, the data on the SD Card will not be deleted but you will no longer be able to use it.

You can re-download these from Nintendo eShop free of charge unless they are no longer available because distribution

has ended.

Replacing the Battery Pack

Battery packs become worn with repeated charge/discharge cycles, and the amount of time they can be used when fully charged will decrease gradually over time. If you feel the usage time has dropped o noticeably replace the battery pack.

• Do not use any battery other than the Nintendo 3DS rechargeable battery pack, Model No. CTR-003. A replace-

ment battery may be ordered through Nintendo’s website at store.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700.

• A parent or guardian should replace the battery pack if a child is using the system.

• Turn the power o and make sure the AC adapter is unplugged from the Nintendo 3DS system.

Loosen the four Phillips-head (+) screws on the battery cover with a screwdriver, and remove the battery cover.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the screw or threads, use a screwdriver that is appropriate for the screw (#0).

Remove the battery pack as shown.

Wait at least 10 seconds after removing the old battery

pack before inserting the new battery pack to make sure the Power LED resets correctly.

Check to make sure it is oriented correctly, as shown in

the illustration.

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Replace the battery cover and tighten the four screws, being

careful not to overtighten.

IMPORTANT: Always be sure to replace the battery cover and tighten the screws before resuming use.

NOTE: After replacing the battery, make sure to go to System Settings and reset the time and date.

PLEASE RECYCLE YOUR USED BATTERIES

When disposing of a rechargeable battery, take care to follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations.

• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair, or deform the battery pack.

• Do not dispose of rechargeable batteries in a re.

To nd a collection site near you, contact your local solid waste authority or, in the United States, visit: http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/battery.htm

For more information or for assistance from Nintendo, visit: recycle.nintendo.com

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Place tape over the battery contacts before recycling.

Troubleshooting

Before seeking assistance, please review the following problems and solutions. You can also visit

support.nintendo.com for assistance and additional troubleshooting and repair options, or call 1-800-255-3700.

NOTE: Please also review any instruction manuals for the games or accessories you may be using.

The system won’t charge or the recharge LED doesn’t light up or stay lit.

• Make sure you are using the correct AC adapter, Model No. WAP-002(USA).

• Check the battery placement to make sure it is installed correctly (see page 61).

• Disconnect the system from the AC adapter and unplug the adapter from the wall outlet. Wait approximately 30 seconds and then reconnect the components. (Review the battery-charging procedure on page 13).

• Make sure you are charging the battery pack within an ambient temperature range of 41˚F – 95˚F (5˚C – 35˚C). The battery pack may not charge properly outside of this range.

• If the recharge LED is blinking or won’t stay lit, visit support.nintendo.com for assistance and additional troubleshooting and repair options, or call 1-800-255-3700.

It takes a long time to charge the battery pack or a battery charge doesn’t last very long.

• Make sure you aren’t exposing the system to or charging the system in temperatures below the ambient temperature range of 41˚F – 95˚F (5˚C – 35˚C). Cold temperatures can increase the recharge time and decrease the usage time of a charged battery.

• Over time and after repeated charging, the performance of the battery will decrease. If you have had the system for a long time, or if the battery pack appears slightly swollen, try replacing the battery pack.

The system seems too warm.

• Make sure you are neither exposing the system to nor charging the system in temperatures above the ambient temperature range of 41˚F – 95˚F (5˚C – 35˚C). Do not expose the system to direct sunlight in an enclosed space.

The system won’t turn on or there is no picture or sound.

• Make sure the battery pack is charged (see page 13).

• Check to see if the power LED lights up when you press the POWER Button.

• If you are using a Game Card, make sure it is fully inserted into the Game Card slot until it clicks into place.

• The battery pack may be installed incorrectly. Check the installation of the battery pack (see page 61).

• Wake the system if it is in Sleep Mode. For details on how to wake the system from Sleep Mode, read the instructions for the software you are using.

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A Game Card won’t play.

• Make sure the game content is not restricted by Parental Controls. If this is the case, you can either enter a PIN to temporarily turn o Parental Controls, or you can recongure Parental Controls. See Parental Controls in System Settings for more information (page 50).

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The Game Card’s software icon does not appear on the HOME Menu, or the message “There is nothing inserted into Game Card slot” is displayed on the HOME Menu, even though a Game Card is inserted in the Game Card slot.

• Make sure the Game Card is completely inserted into the Game Card slot until it clicks into place.

• Check the Game Card connectors and Game Card slot for dirt, dust, or other foreign material.

• Make sure the Game Card is for your region (see the Game Card package for this information).

An error message appeared when playing Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software:

“An error has occurred. Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the system o. Please refer to the

Operations Manual for details”

• Turn o your system, then on again. Try repeating the same action that caused the error message to occur. If the same error occurs again, please visit support.nintendo.com for assistance and additional troubleshooting and repair options, or call 1-800-255-3700.

The system registers control input when you aren’t operating the controls, or the controls don’t seem to operate correctly.

• If you use excessive force to operate the Circle Pad, or you use the Circle Pad continuously for a long period of time, in very rare cases the Circle Pad may start registering incorrect input and need to be calibrated. Use the calibration procedure in System Settings to recalibrate the Circle Pad (see page 54).

NOTE: You can also go directly to the Circle Pad calibration procedure by following this procedure. First turn the power o. Then hold down the L Button, R Button, and Y Button and turn the system on as shown below.

While holding,

press

I can’t see the 3D eect in images taken with the outer cameras.

• Make sure the image was taken with the outer cameras, not the inner camera.

• Make sure the lenses for the outer cameras are clean and free of dirt or dust. Clean with a soft, dry cloth if necessary.

• Make sure there isn’t a strong light such as direct sunlight shining on the camera lenses.

IMPORTANT: If your Nintendo 3DS system has been subjected to a physical shock or high temperatures, this could change the alignment of the outer cameras and aect the 3D image quality. If you think your system may be aected by this, see page 54 for more information on realigning the cameras.

When I take pictures with the Nintendo 3DS, the colors don’t seem correct.

• Check the camera mode settings for the cameras (see page 24).

• This may be caused by recording conditions, for example, a dark environment with subject matter of mostly one color that takes up most of the view. Try adjusting the settings for the cameras, and taking additional photos to see if the problem is corrected.

The screen brightness or image colors change, or bright colors appear pale.

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• If power-saving mode is on, these may be adjusted automatically to save battery power. For normal appearance, turn the powersaving mode o (see page 26).

Some pixels on either the upper or lower screen are always dark or lit.

• Due to the characteristics of liquid crystal displays, a small number of pixels may not illuminate, or may always stay lit. This is normal and not considered a defect unless the number of pixels that don’t function normally increase over time.

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The brightness or color between the upper and lower screens seems dierent.

• The specications of the upper and lower screens are dierent so the appearance of images may be dierent. This is normal and is not considered a defect.

The Touch Screen doesn’t seem to operate or respond correctly to stylus input.

• The Touch Screen may need to be recalibrated. Use the calibration procedure in System Settings to recalibrate the Touch Screen (see page 54).

NOTE: You can also go directly to the Touch Screen calibration procedure by following this procedure. First turn the power o. Then hold down the L Button, R Button, and X Button and turn the system on as shown below.

While holding,

press

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• If you have attached a screen protector (sold separately) incorrectly to the Touch Screen, try removing it and using the Touch Screen again. If it operates correctly, either try reattaching the screen protector, carefully following the instructions included with it, or avoid using one. (Please use screen protectors ocially licensed by Nintendo.)

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The screen image does not match my movement, or moves when I’m not moving the system (for software that requires the system to be moved during game play).

The Nintendo 3DS system’s built-in motion sensor may need to be recalibrated. This can be caused by sudden drastic temperature changes or by a strong impact to the system.

To recalibrate the motion sensor, follow these steps:

While the HOME Menu is displayed, press and hold

and for three seconds.

NOTE: If you use the Calibrate option, the system will calibrate the motion sensor based on the system being located on a at horizontal surface, rather than returning to the factory default settings.

When the Motion Sensor Calibration screen appears, lay the system on a at horizontal surface such as a tabletop and tap either Calibrate or Revert to Default Settings.

There is no sound from the speakers.

• Check to make sure there are no headphones plugged into the system, as the speakers do not operate when headphones are plugged into the audio jack.

• Try adjusting the volume control to make sure the volume is not turned o.

3D images can’t be seen or are dicult to see.

• Make sure you are not using Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software, which do not support 3D image display.

• Check the 3D LED. Not all software includes 3D images, and the 3D LED will light up if 3D images can be viewed.

• Make sure that this feature is not restricted by Parental Controls. If this is the case, you can either enter a PIN to temporarily turn o Parental Controls, or you can recongure Parental Controls. See Parental Controls in System Settings for more information (page 43).

• Be aware that 3D images can only be displayed on the upper screen.

• Make sure the 3D depth slider is not set all the way to the bottom of its range (in the o position).

• Make sure you are holding the Nintendo 3DS in the proper position to best view 3D images (see page 18).

• If your left and right eyes have dierent visual abilities, this can make 3D images dicult to see. If you use corrective eye wear, they may help you to see 3D images.

• Avoid conditions where direct sunlight or other strong light is reecting o the screen.

NOTE: The ability to view 3D images varies from individual to individual. In rare cases, some individuals may be unable to see 3D images or may only be able to see double images. If this is the case, the 3D screen should be set to display 2D images only by sliding the 3D depth slider all the way to the bottom of its range.

WARNING: The 3D feature is only for children 7 and older.

The cameras don’t recognize my face.

In certain software titles, the cameras are used to recognize facial features. Observe the following guidelines to improve the recognition process.

There is no sound from the headphones.

• Try adjusting the volume control to make sure the volume is not turned o.

• Make sure the headphones are fully inserted all the way into the audio jack.

The microphone doesn’t seem to work or recognize sounds (including headset microphones).

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• Make sure the software you are using includes microphone features.

• Conrm that the microphone is operating correctly by performing a microphone test in System Settings (see page 54).

• Some voices may be dicult for the system to recognize. Try having a dierent person speak the same word or phrase to verify if this is the problem.

• If you are using a headset microphone, try removing it and using the built-in system microphone.

The microphone seems to respond on its own, or there is feedback from the speakers (including headset microphones).

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• The microphone may be responding either to ambient noise in the environment or to noise coming from the speakers. Try to remove the source of the noise or move to another location. You can also try lowering the speaker volume, as shown below, or use headphones. NOTE: If the speakers are emitting odd or high-pitched noises, this may be caused by feedback from the microphone. Lowering the volume should solve this problem.

• If you are using a headset microphone, try removing it and using the built-in system microphone.

Take photos in a well-lit area

Move your bangs so the cameras can

recognize your eyebrows

• The surrounding environment, the color of your hair and beard, or facial and hair decorations can interfere with facial recognition.

• In rare cases, dierences in facial features may make the facial recognition process fail.

Face the screen directly

Remove your glasses if you use them

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I can’t connect to the Internet.

If your Internet settings or Internet connection fails to work you should see an error code and/or error message. 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.

For Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software titles, see the information below.

I can’t disable the Parental Control settings.

• Make sure you have entered the correct PIN to access Parental Control settings.

• Make sure you have entered the correct answer for your secret question.

If you have forgotten your PIN or answer to your secret question...

If you are conguring Nintendo DS settings or playing Nintendo DS software

It is possible that the Nintendo DS settings are not congured correctly. Please read the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Instruction Booklet included with the Nintendo DS software you are playing and refer to the displayed error code.

If you are playing Nintendo DSi software

It is possible that the Nintendo 3DS Internet settings are not congured correctly. Please perform a connection test (see below) and follow any instructions displayed in an error message.

Wireless communication doesn’t work or works inconsistently.

• Check the signal strength icon. If it appears as access point.

• External causes, such as cell phones, computers, microwaves, or even physical barriers, can interfere with wireless communications. Check for these conditions and either remove them or move to a dierent location.

• Stickers or covers may interfere with wireless communication. If you have added these items to your system, try removing them

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and checking wireless communication again.

, move closer to your communications partner or to your wireless

The system doesn’t recognize AR cards

If an AR Card cannot be recognized, please check the following:

• Make sure to aim the outer cameras at the AR Card from an appropriate distance and at an appropriate angle. If you are too close, the AR Card may not be recognized.

• Make sure the entire AR Card is visible on the screen. If part of the card is hidden, it may not be recognized.

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• Make sure the AR Cards are well lit when using them, however avoid bright light that may create reections on the card surface.

• Make sure the outer cameras are clean and free of any dust or other foreign material.

• Make sure the AR cards are place on a at surface when using them. If an AR Card is bent or folded, it may not be recognized. NOTE: 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.

S elect Parental Controls from System Settings and then tap Forgot PIN.

(You can also tap I Forgot on the PIN entry screen.)

Enter the answer to your secret question, and then tap OK to return to the

Parental Controls options.

If you have also forgotten the answer to your secret question, continue to the next step. You will need to know the date that is set

on your system (see the Prole option in Other Settings, page 54).

Tap I Forgot on the keyboard entry screen.

A reference number will be displayed.

Call Nintendo Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700, and provide this reference number and the date that is set on your system. You will be given a master key to allow you to access Parental Controls again.

Tap OK.

Enter the master key number and then tap OK.

You will return to Parental Controls.

The system suddenly enters Sleep Mode.

Check for and remove the following possible external causes:

• A strong external magnetic force, such as from an audio speaker, can cause the system to go into Sleep Mode.

• The Nintendo 3DS system may go into Sleep Mode if it is stacked up with other systems in the Nintendo DS product line.

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The SD Card functions don’t seem to work.

• Check to make sure the SD Card is installed correctly (see page 20).

• Try checking the operation of the SD Card on a PC that has an SD Card reader.

I can’t view photos saved to an SD Card.

• The Nintendo 3DS system can only view photos taken by the Nintendo 3DS Camera software. Photos taken by digital cameras or cell phones cannot be viewed.

Music les saved on an SD Card won’t play in Nintendo 3DS Sound.

• Check to make sure the les are in a format compatible with Nintendo 3DS Sound. The les must be in the following format:

AAC les with .m4a, .mp4, and .3gp extensions, or MP3 les with .mp3 extensions. Bit rate of 16kbps - 320kbps and sampling frequency of 32kHz - 48kHz.

NOTE: The Nintendo 3DS cannot play copy-protected music les.

Music les saved on an SD Card won’t display in Nintendo 3DS Sound.

• Make sure the SD Card is correctly inserted into the SD Card slot (see page 20).

• Make sure the les are in a format compatible with Nintendo 3DS Sound (see the troubleshooting step above for compatible le formats).

• Make sure the les are not saved in the “Private” folder inside the “Nintendo 3DS” folder on the SD Card (this folder is visible when viewing the SD Card contents on a PC). The contents of this folder are not visible in Nintendo 3DS Sound.

• The SD Card must not have more than 3,000 music les on it.

• The SD Card must not have more than 1,000 le folders on it.

• An individual folder must not have more than 100 music les in it. NOTE: If you have more than one folder with the same name, the music les in each folder will be combined and displayed as one folder.

• An individual folder must not have more than seven subfolders (eight levels including the main folder).

The Download Play feature doesn’t work.

Troubleshooting

• Make sure this feature is not restricted by Parental Controls, either with Software Ratings restrictions or with Download Play restrictions. If this is the case, you can either enter a PIN to temporarily turn o Parental Controls, or you can recongure Parental Controls. See Parental Controls in System Settings for more information (page 43).

The system is not counting step numbers accurately.

• If your system is open, it cannot count steps. Steps are only counted when both the power is on and the system is closed.

• If you carry your Nintendo 3DS system in a bag that is not closely connected to your body, or you dangle it by a strap or case as you walk, it cannot accurately count your steps. The step numbers will be counted more accurately if you carry your system in a

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bag connected to your waist (such as a hip pouch).

• If you play a Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software title for long periods of time without exiting, the system can only save up to seven days of information. Intermittently save your progress and exit the software to accurately count steps when using this type of software. See page 22 for more information on the step-counting feature.

Video and Computer Game Software Rating Information

The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings are designed to provide information about video and computer game content so you can make informed purchasing decisions. ESRB ratings have two parts: rating symbols suggest age appropriateness for the game, and content descriptors indicate elements in a game that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern.

To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system, it’s important to check both the rating symbol (found on the front of the game box) and the content descriptor (found on the back of the game box).

Go to www.esrb.org for a complete list of these content descriptors.

The ESRB rating system is designed to provide information about a computer or video game. The ratings are not meant to recommend which games consumers should buy or rent or to serve as the only basis for choosing a product. Rather, individuals should use the ESRB ratings together with personal tastes and standards when deciding what is best to purchase.

For more information on the ESRB and video game ratings, go to the ESRB website at www.esrb.org.

Titles rated RP (Rating Pending) have

been submitted to the ESRB and are await-

ing nal rating. (This symbol appears only

in advertising prior to a game’s release.)

Titles rated E10+ (Everyone 10 and

older) have content that may be suitable

for ages 10 and older. Titles in this category

may contain more cartoon, fantasy or mild

violence, mild language and/or minimal

suggestive themes.

Titles rated EC (Early Childhood) have

content that may be suitable for ages 3 and

older. Contains no material that parents

would nd inappropriate.

Titles rated T (Teen) have content

that may be suitable for ages 13 and

older. Titles in this category may contain

violence, suggestive themes, crude humor,

minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/

or infrequent use of strong language.

Titles rated E (Everyone) have content

that may be suitable for ages 6 and older.

Titles in this category may contain minimal

cartoon, fantasy or mild violence and/or

infrequent use of mild language.

Titles rated M (Mature) have content that

may be suitable for ages 17 and older.

Titles in this category may contain intense

violence, blood and gore, sexual content

and/or strong language.

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Warranty and Service Information

Regulations for Equipment Use

You may need only simple instructions to correct a problem with your product. Try our website at support.nintendo.com or call our Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-3700, rather than going to your retailer. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacic Time,

Monday - Sunday (times subject to change). If the problem cannot be solved with the troubleshooting information available online or over the telephone, you will be oered express factory service through Nintendo. Please do not send any products to Nintendo without contacting us rst.

HARDWARE WARRANTY

Nintendo of America Inc. (“Nintendo”) warrants to the original purchaser that the hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this warranty period, Nintendo will repair or replace the defective hardware product or component, free of charge.* The original purchaser is entitled to this warranty only if the date of purchase is registered at point of sale or the consumer can demonstrate, to Nintendo’s satisfaction, that the product was purchased within the last 12 months.

GAME & ACCESSORY WARRANTY

Nintendo warrants to the original purchaser that the product (games and accessories) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this three (3) month warranty period, Nintendo will repair or replace the defective product, free of charge.*

SERVICE AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY

Please try our website at support.nintendo.com or call the Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-3700 for troubleshooting information and repair or replacement options and pricing.*

In some instances, it may be necessary for you to ship the complete product, FREIGHT PREPAID AND INSURED FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, to Nintendo.

Please do not send any products to Nintendo without contacting us rst.

WARRANTY LIMITATIONS

THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT: (a) IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY NINTENDO (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT AND COPIER DEVICES, ADAPTERS, SOFTWARE, AND POWER SUPPLIES); (b) IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING RENTAL); (c) IS MODIFIED OR TAMPERED WITH; (d) IS DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, OR BY OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP; OR (e) HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED.

ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIODS DESCRIBED ABOVE (12 MONTHS OR 3 MONTHS, AS APPLICABLE). IN NO EVENT SHALL NINTENDO BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE

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LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

Nintendo’s address is: Nintendo of America Inc., P.O. Box 957, Redmond, WA 98073-0957 U.S.A.

This warranty is only valid in the United States and Canada.

FCC and Industry Canada Information

In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled exposure, this device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS Standards of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician or call Nintendo Consumer Service at 1-800-255-3700 for assistance.

The user may nd the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Oce, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

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Nintendo 3DS System Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 1, 2011

Nintendo is dedicated to protecting your privacy and handling any personal information we obtain from you with care and respect. By accepting the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement, you consent to and accept this Nintendo 3DS System Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”). This Privacy Policy describes, among other things, the types of information collected about you by Nintendo when you use the Nintendo 3DS System, the Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, and Content; how your information may be used; when it may be disclosed; how you can control the use and disclosure of your information; and how your information is protected. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected from your Nintendo 3DS System by Nintendo of America Inc. or its parent company, Nintendo Co., Ltd. (individually and collectively, “Nintendo”). Information that you may submit to Nintendo through any of its Web sites or any other Nintendo product or service is subject to the applicable privacy policy posted at support.nintendo. com. This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement and Code of Conduct. All capitalized terms not dened in this Privacy Policy will have the meaning set forth in the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may revise and update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review the most recent version of this policy frequently by going to support. nintendo.com or contacting us at 1-888-977-7627 or e-mailing us at privacypolicy@noa.nintendo.com . When we update this Privacy Policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above.

INFORMATION COLLECTED

Personally Identiable Information. “Personally Identiable Information” or “PII” is information that identies you as an individual, such as your

full name, address, telephone number, or email address. We only collect PII that you provide to us. For example, the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, and Content may enable you to provide User Content that may contain PII. If you choose not to provide us with certain PII, you will be able to continue using your Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, and Content, except that your use of features or applications that require the disclosure of certain PII may be limited or unavailable.

We may add to or update the PII you provide through the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content with data collected from other sources, including oine sources (e.g., consumer service transactions such as repairs, part orders or purchases). If we combine information collected oine with information collected through the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content the combined PII will be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Non-Personally Identiable Information. In addition to the PII you provide to us, we may collect Non-Personally Identiable Information from you. “Non-Personally Identiable Information” or “Non-PII” is information that does not identify you as an individual. This includes information such as your Mii prole information, age, gender, geographic area, game play data, online status, Nintendo 3DS System serial number and device ID, device certicate information, cookies, Friend Codes, wireless access point information, Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, and Media Access Control (“MAC”) address. We may link your PII with Non-PII or Aggregate Information that we collect from you. Some of the ways in which we collect Non-PII are described in more detail below.

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• Web Beacons: The Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content may use a common Internet technology called “Web Beacons” which are small graphic images placed on a Web page, on a Web-based document, or in an email message, designed to collect certain information and monitor user activity online. We may use Web Beacons to collect information such as IP address, MAC address, the URL of the page the Web user comes from, and the time the Web Beacon is activated (such as when you view the Web page, advertisement, or email containing the Web Beacon). We may use the information collected through Web Beacons, for example, to determine how to improve the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content by seeing which areas, features, and products are most popular; to personalize the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content and make recommendations based on downloaded products; and to complete transactions you have requested.

• Cookies: Certain Nintendo 3DS System online applications may use cookies, which are small text les that a Web site places on your Nintendo

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3DS System. These les identify your Nintendo 3DS System and record data about your visit so that when you return to a Web site, the site recognizes your Nintendo 3DS System and can personalize your visit. Cookies may be linked to your transaction history, online game play or other information. We may use information collected by cookies, as well as other tools such as log les and Web Beacons, for example, to determine how to improve the Nintendo 3DS System applications by seeing which areas, features, and products are most popular; to personalize the Nintendo 3DS System services; make recommendations based on downloaded products; and to complete transactions you have requested.

• Nintendo Wireless Communications: Your Nintendo 3DS System is automatically assigned an IP address by your Internet Provider when you connect to Nintendo via wireless communications. Nintendo receives a log le of your activities that may include, for example, your IP address, MAC address, cookie information, transaction data, settings and download activity. We may use these log les, for example, to monitor trac on our Web sites, to facilitate your use of the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content, and to troubleshoot technical problems. If you do not want Nintendo to collect this information, you should turn o wireless communications on your Nintendo 3DS System.

Aggregate Information. We also may collect and aggregate certain information about our users’ game play, age, gender, search terms, clickstreams, and purchases for the purposes of advertising and improving the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, and Content. “Aggregate Information” is Non-PII that is combined with the Non-PII of other users.

HOW INFORMATION IS USED

We may collect PII, Non-PII, and Aggregate Information from you through your Nintendo 3DS System in order to: (i) fulll your requests for products, services, and information, including to send you commercial and non-commercial messages and to process orders you have placed through your Nintendo 3DS System; (ii) contact you in connection with games, contests, sweepstakes, surveys, promotional materials, and product changes; (iii) facilitate your use of the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, and Content, such as StreetPass Communications and communications with other users; (iv) customize the content, features, and advertising available through the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, and Content such as your Nintendo 3DS Shop catalog and other catalogs; (v) set up repair orders and respond to other consumer service inquiries; (vi) provide you back-end services, such as system updates, system messages, and free games, applications, trials, and content; (vii) analyze the use of the Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, Content, and information about our users for demographic studies, quality assurance and to understand and improve our service oerings; (viii) facilitate demographic studies and quality assurance; (ix) prevent potentially illegal or oensive activities or to enforce our rights or the rights of our users; and (x) for any other purposes disclosed to you at the time we collect your information or pursuant to your consent.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We may facilitate the disclosure of PII, Non-PII and Aggregate Information when you use the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content. For example, information such as your Mii name, Mii prole information, online status, Mii greeting, and other User Content or game play information may be displayed to other users when you use the online features of the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content.

• Third Parties. We may share PII, Non-PII, and Aggregate Information with our vendors to help us perform various functions necessary to operate our business or fulll your requests (for example, completing downloads or purchases, developing and executing marketing campaigns, etc.). We also may share such information and any User Content you create with third parties. We may share your PII, Non-PII, and Aggregate Information with third parties to complete your transactions and provide you with advertising and other promotional materials through your Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content.

• StreetPass Communications. Certain Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, and Content allow other Nintendo 3DS System users to automatically contact and interact with you. The StreetPass Communications feature allows PII, Non-PII and User Content that you have provided or that is stored on your Nintendo 3DS System to be shared automatically with other Nintendo 3DS System users via a wireless connection, the Nintendo Zone or a StreetPass Communication Point. You understand that you have no expectation of privacy in the information or User Content shared via StreetPass Communications. When StreetPass Communications are enabled on your Nintendo 3DS System, you may not only receive User Content from other users but advertising or other promotional materials from Nintendo and third parties. You may disable this feature at any time through the Nintendo 3DS System settings.

• Friends. In addition, you may add Friends to your Nintendo 3DS Friend list by exchanging friend codes or friend cards. Through the Nintendo 3DS Friend list and Friend messaging features, certain information that you have provided or that is stored on your Nintendo 3DS System, such as your Mii name, Mii prole information, Mii greeting, online status, rankings, and other User Content or game play information, may be shared with your Nintendo 3DS Friends.

• Legal and Business Purposes. We may disclose PII in order to comply with legal process, to respond to claims or inquiries, or to protect the rights, property or personal safety of Nintendo, our users, or the public. Information about our users, including PII, may be disclosed as part of any sale or transfer of company assets, if permitted by and done in accordance with applicable laws. We also may disclose your PII for any other purposes pursuant to your consent.

You are responsible for any User Content or PII that you share through the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content. Please be aware that other Nintendo 3DS System users may be able to store, modify, or share with third parties information that you provide them through your Nintendo 3DS System.

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MARKETING AND ADVERTISING

We may collect and use your PII, Non-PII, or Aggregate Information for marketing purposes, including the delivery of advertising and other promotional materials to you through the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content. For example, we might deliver messages to your Nintendo 3DS System that oer discounts on Nintendo games or products. You may be able to opt-out of receiving these messages through the Nintendo 3DS System settings or as otherwise described to you in the marketing message.

NINTENDO ZONE

We may collect and use your PII and Non-PII to notify you when you are close to a Nintendo Zone. If you choose to access a Nintendo Zone, we may use your PII and Non-PII, for example, to facilitate your access to Software and Content. In addition, third parties may collect PII that you provide to them and Non-PII through the Nintendo Zone.

LINKING ACCOUNTS

You may link your Nintendo 3DS Shop Account to your Club Nintendo account to receive personalized content and to participate in a variety of activities, promotions and programs. By linking your Club Nintendo account to your Nintendo 3DS Shop Account, you consent to having any PII you enter on your Club Nintendo account linked to your Nintendo 3DS Shop Account. You may unlink these accounts in the Settings section of the Nintendo 3DS Shop.

THIRD-PARTY WEB BEACONS AND COOKIES

In the event you visit a third party’s Web site through the Internet browser on the Nintendo 3DS System, or you choose to view an ad delivered by a third party, such as those made available through the Nintendo Zone, those Web sites or ads may also contain tools such as cookies and Web Beacons which may be accessible to such third party to collect information about your online browsing. These third parties also may use ad networks, ad servers, ad exchanges, or other third parties that may collect information when you view or interact with advertisements or Web sites across the Internet in an eort to understand your interests and deliver you advertisements tailored to your interests. Nintendo does not have access to the information these third parties may collect about your interests to deliver relevant advertising to you, and the information practices of these third parties are not covered by this Privacy Policy. We strongly recommend that you refer to the privacy policies of these third parties to learn more about how they may collect, use, and disclose your information.

GAMES, APPLICATIONS, ADVERTISING, AND CONTENT PROVIDED BY THIRD PARTIES

You may disclose PII and Non-PII to third parties when you use the Nintendo 3DS System to play third-party games, use third-party applications, view third-party advertisements, or visit third-party Web sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we recommend that you review their privacy policies before submitting any information.

ATTENTION PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS: PROTECTING CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Nintendo is committed to protecting your child’s privacy. The Nintendo 3DS System is directed to a general audience, but where Nintendo has actual knowledge that a user is under the age of 13, Nintendo complies with the U.S. Children’s Online Privac y Protection Act (“COPPA”), which governs how operators of websites and online services collect, use, and disclose PII from children under the age of 13 on the Internet.

You can nd information about how we collect, use, and disclose PII from users, including children under 13 years of age, in the sections above titled

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INFORMATION COLLECTED, HOW INFORMATION IS USED, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION, MARKETING AND ADVERTISING, and NINTENDO ZONE. You have the option of consenting to Nintendo’s collection and use of your child’s PII without consenting to the disclosure of that information with third parties. In addition, Nintendo is prohibited from conditioning your child’s participation in an activity on the child’s disclosing more personal information than is reasonably necessary to participate in such activity.

You may review and have deleted your child’s PII, and refuse to permit further collection or use of your child’s PII, by contacting the Nintendo 3DS Privacy Policy Administrator via email at privacypolicy@noa.nintendo.com, by phone at 1-888-977-7627, or by regular mail at Nintendo of America Inc., Attn: Online Privacy Policy Administrator, 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052, U.S.A. Before responding to your request to review PII collected from your child, Nintendo may require that you follow reasonable procedures to help verify your identity as the child’s parent and may deny any request that fails to follow these procedures. If you choose to have your child’s PII deleted or refuse to permit further collection or use of your child’s PII, your child will be able to continue using the Nintendo 3DS System, except your child’s use of certain features of the Nintendo 3DS Service,

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Software, and Content that require the disclosure of certain PII may be limited or unavailable.

Please note that third-party game publishers, application providers, and content providers may collect, use, and disclose your child’s personal information through the Nintendo 3DS System when your child uses the third-party’s Software or Content. Nintendo is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we recommend that you review their privacy notices before your child provides or exchanges any PII through third-party Software or Content.

We strongly recommend that you supervise your children’s use of the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, and Content at all times. You can restrict your children’s use of certain features of the Nintendo 3DS System by setting up the Nintendo 3DS Parental Controls. For a detailed description of the Nintendo 3DS System wireless communication features and Parental Controls, please see the Nintendo 3DS System Operations Manual included with your Nintendo 3DS System. This Operations Manual is also available at support.nintendo.com.

SECURITY

We have established reasonable safeguards to help ensure the security, integrity and privacy of the PII submitted or collected from the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content. We also have implemented reasonable security measures to help protect information under our control against loss, misuse or alteration. While we strive to safeguard your PII, no data storage system or transmission of data over the Internet or any other public network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

Please note that information collected by third parties, including a Third Party Content Provider, may not have the same security protections as information you submit to us, and we are not responsible for protecting the security of such information.

If you install unauthorized applications or content on your Nintendo 3DS System or make unauthorized modications to the Nintendo 3DS System, your PII may be compromised. Nintendo is not responsible for any data collection, use or disclosure from any Nintendo 3DS System with unauthorized applications or applications installed.

OPTING-OUT OF INFORMATION COLLECTION

You may use the Nintendo 3DS System without disclosing PII; however, some features and applications may not be available to you. You can opt-out of the collection of PII by turning o wireless communications on your Nintendo 3DS System. You also may be able to opt-out of some types of information collection through the Nintendo 3DS System settings and Parental Controls.

DISABLING AND REMOVING INFORMATION STORED ON YOUR NINTENDO 3DS SYSTEM

Certain PII about you that you disclose when communicating with third parties or using your Nintendo 3DS System may be stored on your Nintendo 3DS System. For your protection, before selling or otherwise transferring your Nintendo 3DS System, please be sure to remove all stored information on your Nintendo 3DS System. For instructions on how to remove this information, please see the Internet Setup section of your Nintendo 3DS System Operations Manual or contact a Nintendo consumer service representative.

If you transfer data to a Nintendo 3DS System using the System Transfer or Nintendo 3DS Transfer Tool features, any PII or Non-PII included in such data will be transferred as part of this process.

INTERNATIONAL USERS

Any information you provide or that is collected through the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content may be stored and processed in the United States or any other country in which we or our aliated companies, vendors or agents maintain facilities. As such, PII may be accessed by foreign governmental authorities and otherwise in accordance with applicable laws. By using the Nintendo 3DS System, Nintendo 3DS Service, Software, or Content you consent to such storage and processing. We abide by the safe harbor framework as set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the collection, use, and retention of data from the European Union. However, this Privacy Policy is intended to meet the laws and requirements of the United States and those of Canada and Latin America, which may not be the same as the laws and regulations of your home country. If you are not located in the United States, Canada or Latin America please go back to the country selection screen and select an appropriate country so that you will be aware of the policies that apply to you.

If you have any questions, complaints or comments regarding this Privacy Policy, the data collected from you or our practices, please contact the Nintendo 3DS Privacy Policy Administrator via email at privacypolicy@noa.nintendo.com, by phone at 1-888-977-7627, or by regular mail at Nintendo of America Inc., Attn: Online Privacy Policy Administrator, 4600 150th Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052, U.S.A.

For U.S. and Canada residents only: Nintendo is a licensee of the Entertainment Software Rating Board’s Privacy Online Program. If you believe that we have not responded to your inquiry or your inquiry has not been satisfactorily addressed, please contact ESRB at http://www.esrb.org/privacy/ contact.jsp, ESRB Attn: Privacy Online Program, 317 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor New York, NY 10017, U.S.A. or privacy@esrb.org.

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Nintendo 3DS Code of Conduct

Legal Notices

This Nintendo 3DS Code of Conduct outlines the rules that you must follow to participate in the Nintendo 3DS Service. These rules are designed to keep the Nintendo 3DS Service a friendly and safe environment.

The Nintendo 3DS Code of Conduct may be found at http://support.nintendo.com and may be revised by us at anytime. If you do not have Internet access, please contact Nintendo Consumer Service by (i) sending a letter to Nintendo of America Inc., Attn: Nintendo 3DS Code of Conduct, 4600 150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052 USA; or (ii) calling, toll free, 1-888-977-7627, and they will mail you a current version of the Nintendo 3DS Code of Conduct, free of charge. All capitalized terms not dened in this Nintendo 3DS Code of Conduct will have the meaning set forth in the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement.

1. Your use of the Nintendo 3DS is subject to this Nintendo 3DS Code of Conduct, which prohibits all harmful, illegal or otherwise oensive conduct, including, but not limited to the following:

• Misrepresenting, impersonating, abusing, stalking, threatening or harassing any person or company, including, but not limited to other users, Nintendo, and/or its employees, moderators, or sta.

• Doing anything illegal, discriminatory, defamatory, hateful, harassing, abusive, obscene, threatening, physically dangerous or otherwise objectionable in connection with the Nintendo 3DS System or Nintendo 3DS Service.

• Making, disseminating, sharing or playing unauthorized copies of games, music or images on the Nintendo 3DS System. This activity is illegal!

• Making new versions of existing Content or Products.

• Trying to modify or gain access to another person’s Nintendo 3DS System or Nintendo 3DS Service without permission or trying to modify or gain access to any of Nintendo’s computers, hardware or networks used to provide the Nintendo 3DS Service or any feature of the Nintendo 3DS System.

• Cheating in a game, unless such cheats have been deliberately enabled.

• Hosting, intercepting, emulating, reverse engineering or redirecting the communication protocols used by Nintendo as part of the Nintendo 3DS System or Nintendo 3DS Service, regardless of the method used to do so.

• Engaging in any commercial activity using the Nintendo 3DS System or any other activity that disrupts, diminishes the quality of, interferes with the performance of, or impairs the functionality of a Nintendo 3DS System, including the Nintendo 3DS Service or networks connected to the Nintendo 3DS Service.

• Accessing or attempting to access another person’s Nintendo 3DS System, including, but not limited to a person’s Nintendo 3DS Shop Account without permission or trying to modify, destroy or lose information from, copy or access any third party’s, including, but not limited to Nintendo’s computers, hardware or networks.

• Uploading, posting, emailing, transmitting or otherwise making available: (a) any content that you do not have a legal right to make available; (b) any content that infringes any patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other intellectual property or proprietary rights of any

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party; (c) any unsolicited or unauthorized advertising or promotional materials (e.g. “spam”); (d) information which personally identies you or any third party; (e) content to which you have disguised the origin; or (f) content that is obscene, unlawful or prohibited from publication in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to publishing news, stories or pictures associated with a third party.

2. Nintendo is not responsible for, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, will not accept liability for, anything you say or anything that happens on the Nintendo 3DS System and Nintendo 3DS Service or as a result of your use of the Nintendo 3DS System and Nintendo 3DS Service; you alone are responsible.

3. Virtual Property. Some games or other content may have certain features that may be traded with other Nintendo 3DS users. For example, a game might give you the ability to create a character that gathers objects (like a car or gold coins) and has certain characteristics (like a special ability or appearance). These features are sometimes called “virtual property.” Nintendo (or its licensors) own this virtual property, and you may

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not sell, trade, assign, license, or otherwise convey virtual property for real money.

4. Nintendo reserves the right to immediately terminate, block or suspend, in whole or in part, your use of the Nintendo 3DS Service or any feature of the Nintendo 3DS System for, in Nintendo’s sole discretion, any violation of this Nintendo 3DS Code of Conduct. Nintendo reserves the right to contact and cooperate with any law enforcement agencies, government ocials or Internet Service Providers, as Nintendo believes in its sole discretion, is necessary or appropriate to investigate or resolve possible problems or inquiries, or as otherwise required by law.

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Specications

Nintendo 3DS system

Model name:

LCD screens (Screen size/pixel count)

Power source

Wireless frequency:

Wireless standards:

Recommended wireless distance:

Camera functions:

Clock features:

Speakers:

Input/output:

Sensors:

Specications

Infrared Communications:

Maximum power consumption:

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Battery endurance:

CTR-001 (USA)

Upper Screen: Widescreen LCD display, enabling 3D view without the need for special glasses. Capable of displaying approximately 16.77 million colors. 3.53-inch display (76.80 mm horizontal x 46.08 mm vertical) with 800x240 pixel resolution (400 pixels are allocated for each eye to enable 3D viewing). Lower Screen: LCD Touch Screen. Capable of displaying approximately 16.77 million colors. 3.02-inch display (61.44 mm horizontal x 46.08 mm vertical) with 320x240 pixel resolution.

AC adapter (WAP-002 (USA), Battery pack (CTR-003)

2.4GHz band

IEEE802.11b/g

Within 98’ (30 m). Depending on surrounding conditions, this distance may be less.

Lens: Single focus. Capture element: CMOS. Active pixel count: Approx. 300,000 pixels.

Maximum daily variance: ± 4 seconds

Stereo (with pseudo-surround support)

Game Card slot, SD Card slot, AC adapter connector, charging cradle terminal, and stereo headphone output jack

Motion sensor, gyro sensor

Within 8” (20 cm). Depending on surrounding conditions, this distance may be less.

Approximately 4.1W (while charging)

Temperature, 41˚F – 95˚F (5˚C – 35˚C) / humidity, 20-80 percent

Height: 74 mm / width: 134 mm / thickness: 21 mm (when closed)

Approximately 235 g (including battery pack (CTR-003), stylus (CTR-004), and SD Card)

Approx. 3 hours and 30 minutes

Please see page 17.

Nintendo 3DS battery pack

Model name: CTR-003

Battery type: Lithium-Ion

Power capacity: 5Wh

Nintendo 3DS AC adapter

Model name: WAP-002 (USA)

Input: 120V 60Hz 7W

Output: DC 4.6V 900mA

Dimensions: Height: 67.5 mm / width: 47.7 mm / thickness:23.0 mm

Weight: Approximately 80 g

Cord length: Approximately 1.9 m

Compatible products: Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi XL, Nintendo DSi

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