NINTENDO DOGS AND CATS GOLDEN RETRIEVER User Manual

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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 the Nintendo 3DS Operations 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.

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

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WARNING - EYESTRAIN AND MOTION SICKNESS

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person is dierent, so take more frequent and longer breaks if you feel discomfort.

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WARNING - REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES

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• 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 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. 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:

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

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• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the wireless feature of the Nintendo 3DS 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.

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THIS GAME CARD WILL WORK ONLY WITH THE NINTENDO 3DSTM VIDEO GAME SYSTEM.

StreetPass

Swap Mii and pet info, 3D photos and items with other players

ALLOWS AUTOMATIC SEARCH AND INFORMATION EXCHANGE WITH OTHER NINTENDO 3DS SYSTEMS.

SpotPass

Receive Mii and pet

info, 3D photos, and items

ALLOWS INFORMATION EXCHANGE BETWEEN THE NINTENDO 3DS SYSTEM AND A WIRELESS HOTSPOT.

WARRANTY & SERVICE INFORMATION

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HARDWARE WARRANTY

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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.

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

Thank you for purchasing the Nintendogs + Cats game. Before you play, be sure to read and understand this instruction booklet. Keep it in a handy place for easy reference.

Nintendogs + Cats uses the Nintendo 3DS system clock. Be aware that changing the system clock will temporarily aect your Nintendogs + Cats progress.

When caring for living dogs and cats, the trainer holds ultimate responsibility for their survival and well-being. The pets in Nintendogs + Cats don’t age and always remain puppies and kittens, unlike real puppies and kittens. If you are thinking about getting a real pet, be sure to consult with your family about whether you’re ready for that responsibility.

Contents

Your First Puppy

08 16 Life with Your Puppy 20 Caring for Your Pets 22 Interacting with Your Puppy 23 Life with Your Kitten 24 Your Journal 26 StreetPass 30 More Fun Stu You Can Do 32 Manuel en français

There are three versions of

Nintendogs + Cats.

Every puppy and kitten breed can be unlocked with any version of the game by progressing through the game or by

using StreetPass

™

feature.

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Quick tip!

Get Started at the Kennel

Quick tip!

Which Puppy Will You Choose?

It all begins at the kennel, where you’ll go to pick out the perfect pup to take home with you.

First Step

Make sure that the power on the Nintendo 3DS system is o, then insert the Nintendogs + Cats Game Card securely in the Game Card slot until you hear it click. Next, turn on your Nintendo 3DS system. Tap the Nintendogs + Cats icon on the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu, and then tap Start to go to the kennel.

If you’re continuing a game you’ve already started playing, just tap Start on the HOME Menu to head straight to your home.

The kennel is full of great puppies looking for a good home. When you touch the puppy silhouette on the lower screen (Touch Screen) using your stylus, you’ll notice that you are petting the dog that appears on the top screen. Move the Circle Pad to change your view and see the puppy from dierent angles.

How to Choose Your Puppy

Aer you pet the puppy for a while, you’ll be allowed to pick any dog available at the kennel. If you pick out a breed and coat color you like, you’ll see a selection of those pups up close. When you see the one you want, tap Choose This Dog.

The next time you go to the kennel, you’ll be able to pick out a kitten!

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Take Your Puppy Home

Quick tip!

It takes a while for a new puppy to get used to a new home. Tap the icon on the Touch Screen to call your puppy over, and then give it lots of attention and love. Aer a while, your puppy will calm down.

Sometimes you don’t have to touch to call your puppy over. If you bring your face close to the screen or whistle to get your dog’s attention, your puppy may come running over to you!

Note: the system’s inner-facing camera (see page 20) is used for facial recognition and will not be used for other purposes.

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Give Your Puppy a Name

Once your puppy has calmed down, it’s time to give it a name.

Call Your Puppy’s Name

Face your puppy and call out its new name a few times. Your puppy will remember its name in the same tone of voice and volume you use the ﬁrst time, so be sure to say it the same way every time.

Take Note of Your Puppy’s Name

Once your puppy learns its name, you should make a note of it by entering the name using the keyboard on the Touch Screen. Touch the letters to spell out your dog’s name, then tap OK when you’re done.

Caution!

The name you use here will be made public and shared with other owners via StreetPass (see page 26). Be careful not to use oensive language or personally identifying information.

Quick tip!

Is Your Dog Having a Hard Time Learning Its Name?

Teach Your Puppy to Sit Down

When your puppy understands you, a will appear. If your puppy doesn’t understand, a will appear. You’ll need to say the name multiple times before your puppy learns it.

When repeating your dog’s name, be sure to use the same volume and tone of voice. Aer saying your dog’s name multiple times, you may accidentally ﬁnd yourself leaning closer to the microphone than recommended, speaking too loudly, or changing your tone. Keep these tips in mind when you are teaching your dog its name:

• Make sure you are about 6 inches away from the microphone.

• Use your normal speaking volume.

• Use the same name every time. Don’t use nicknames or draw out the

last syllable of the name.

• Pronounce the name clearly from start to end.

• Until your puppy has learned its name, don’t hand your game to another

player once you’ve started.

Aer you bond with your puppy by calling its name and petting it, you’ll be able to start teaching it tricks. Training your pup to do tricks is a fun and rewarding activity you can do together.

How to Teach Your Puppy to Sit Down

When your dog is able to start learning tricks, you’ll be prompted with a sequence that will show you how to teach it to sit down. Read the instructions on the screen and then say “sit down,” repeating it as many times as necessary until your dog learns the command. You can read the instructions by tapping Help. One thing to keep in mind: when teaching voice commands, avoid long pauses between words as this can confuse your puppy.

Help

Aer your puppy has learned how to sit down, you’ll be able to view tutorials on a variety of other tricks by tapping Tricks on your puppy’s status screen (see page 21).

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After Learning “Sit Down”

Closing the System

Close your Nintendo 3DS system at any time while playing Nintendogs + Cats to pause play and reduce battery-power

Once your puppy has learned to sit down, you’ll be able to go out and play with all of the game’s features.

To learn how to care for your puppy and about your home, see pages 20-21.

Saving Your Game

To save the current condition of your pets, home, and items, tap the Save icon on your main home screen.

Whenever you stop playing the Nintendogs + Cats game, always be sure to tap the Save button to save your progress.

Save

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consumption. When you open your system, you’ll resume your game where you le o. While the system is closed, StreetPass

(see page 26) and SpotPass™ (see page 30) will remain active.

Entering Sleep Mode

Press the POWER Button and tap Sleep Mode to close Nintendogs + Cats and put your system into Sleep Mode, which helps to reduce battery-power consumption. While the system is in Sleep Mode, StreetPass (see page 26) and SpotPass (see page 30) will remain active.

NOTE: When you press the POWER Button, your Nintendogs + Cats game will immediately close, and all unsaved data will be lost. Always save your game before pressing the POWER Button (see page 14).

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Life with

Your Puppy

(At Home)

Give Your Puppy

Something to Eat or Drink

If your pet gets hungry or

thirsty, please feed it and give

it something to drink. Check

your pet’s status screen

(see page 21) to see

if it is hungry or thirsty.

Play with Toys and

Accessories

It’s fun to play with toys

and dress up your pets with

accessories. If you call your

pup’s name aer throwing a toy,

it just might fetch it for you.

Brush and Shampoo

Your Dog

If you notice that your pet is looking a little dirty, you can

give it a good brushing or even

a bath and shampoo.

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Take Photos

Tap the icon or press the

L or R Buttons to take 3D

photos of your pets. You can

view the photos you take in Nintendo 3DS Camera from your system’s HOME Menu.

Use Your Journal

From the journal (see page 24),

you can communicate

with other owners via

StreetPass (see page 26).

Arrange Furniture

If you place furniture like a

sofa or bed in your room,

your pets may hop on and

take a nap.

Play Music

Pick out your favorite

music and let it play in the background. Your pets might react to the music in fun and

interesting ways, depending

on the song.

Life with Your Puppy (Going Out)

Go for a Walk

When taking your puppy out for a walk, you can give the leash a tug to signal where you want it to go. There are lots of places you can discover when you’re out for a walk, including the park, café, gym, or shops. And if you select the Pedometer feature, close your system, and carry it around with you as you go about your day, each step you take counts toward taking your pup for a walk.

Enter Competitions

Your dog can only enter the same competition twice per day. If you try to adjust the Nintendo 3DS system clock, you won’t be able to enter competitions for a while.

Disc Competition

In this competition, you’ll toss a ﬂying disc, and your puppy has to catch it and bring it back. The farther away your pup catches it, the more points you earn!

Lure Coursing

In this race, you reel in a lure to lead your puppy to the ﬁnish line. Fastest to the ﬁnish wins!

Obedience Trial

Your pup can show o the tricks it has mastered within a time limit. This competition makes use of the AR Cards included with your Nintendo 3DS system.

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Go Shopping

You can buy things from a variety of shops. Need money? Don’t worry–you’ll earn prize money when you win competitions. You’ll also ﬁnd items during walks that you can sell at the Secondhand Shop to earn money.

Pet Supply

Accessories

Interior Designs

Secondhand Shop

Kennel

Pet Hotel

Buy food and drink, toys, and other things here.

Here you can buy fun and stylish accessories for your pup. You can try them on before you buy.

Here you can buy furniture for your room or even order a complete renovation of your entire home in a new style.

At this shop, you can sell unwanted items. You can also trade in materials that your puppy ﬁnds during walks for more useful stu!

Buy a new puppy or kitten here.

You can keep up to three dogs or cats at home. If you can’t take care of a pet for any reason, you can always drop o or “donate” it here. Once you donate a pet, you can never get it

back, so be sure this is what you want before you do it.

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