NINTENDO DS Nintendo DS Browser User Manual

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Nintendo of America Inc.

www.nintendo.com

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PRINTED IN USA

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE
USING YOUR NINTENDO

®

HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAME CARD OR
ACCESSORY. THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT HEALTH AND
SAFETY INFORMATION.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: READ THE FOLLOWING
WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES.

WARNING - Seizures

• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns,
such as while 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 when their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or
your child have 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.

WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference

The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including
cardiac pacemakers.

• Do not operate the Nintendo DS 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 DS without first 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.

WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain

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

• Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents 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, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several
hours before playing again.

•

If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

WARNING - Battery Leakage

The Nintendo DS 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 DS.
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 flush 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 fire.

• 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.

Important Legal Information

This Nintendo game is not designed for use with any unauthorized device. Use of any such device
will invalidate your Nintendo product warranty. Copying of any Nintendo game is illegal and is strictly
prohibited by domestic and international intellectual property laws. “Back-up” or “archival” copies are
not authorized and are not necessary to protect your software. Violators will be prosecuted.

REV–E

The official 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.

Nintendo does not license the sale or use of products
without the Official Nintendo Seal.

© 2006 OPERA SOFTWARE ASA. © 2006 NINTENDO. TM, ® AND THE NINTENDO DS LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF
NINTENDO. © 2007 NINTENDO. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS THE OPERA BROWSER DEVELOPED BY OPERA SOFTWARE ASA. OPERA IS A
TRADEMARK OF OPERA SOFTWARE ASA. FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT OPERA, PLEASE VISIT
HTTP://WWW.OPERA.COM.

THIS PRODUCT EMPLOYS “DECUMA®” HANDWRITING RECOGNITION ENGINE FROM ZI
CORPORATION. “DECUMA®” IS A REGISTERED TRADE MARK OF ZI CORPORATION.

THIS PRODUCT USES THE LC FONT BY SHARP CORPORATION. LCFONT, LC FONT AND THE LC
LOGO MARK ARE TRADEMARKS OF SHARP CORPORATION.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES RSA BSAFE CRYPTOGRAPHIC SOFTWARE FROM RSA SECURITY INC. RSA
IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF RSA SECURITY INC. BSAFE IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF
RSA SECURITY INC. IN THE UNITED STATES AND/OR OTHER COUNTRIES. © 2005 RSA SECURITY
INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

AOSS AND AOSS LOGO ARE TRADEMARKS OF BUFFALO, INC., IN JAPAN AND OTHER COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE.

WINDOWS® IS EITHER A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OR TRADEMARK OF MICROSOFT CORPORATION IN THE
UNITED STATES AND/OR OTHER COUNTRIES.

UBIQUITOUS TCP/IP + SSL COPYRIGHT © 2001-2005 UBIQUITOUS CORP.

CONTAINS MATRIXSSL SECURITY SOFTWARE LICENSED FROM PEERSEC NETWORKS INC.

For additional information

on the Nintendo Wi-Fi

Connection, setting up your

Nintendo DS, or a list of

available Internet hotspots,

visit www.nintendowifi.com

(USA, Canada and Latin America)

or call 1-800-895-1672

(USA/Canada only).

Consumer Information

04

Memory Expansion Pak

05

What is the Nintendo DS Browser?

06

Basic Controls

08

Preparing to Use the Browser

10

Using the Browser for the First Time

12

The Browser Screen

14

Screen Modes

16

Displaying Pages and Jumping to Pages

22

The URL Input Screen

24

Text Input Methods: Handwriting Recognition

26

Text Input Methods: Software Keyboard

30

Bookmarks

32

Searching

34

Settings

36

Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Setup

40

Using the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector

42

Using a Wireless Access Point

44

Using Options

48

Transferring User Information to Another DS

49

Q & A

50

WEP Key Information

51

Terminology

52

Terms of Use Agreement

54

PREPARATION SCREENS FUNCTIONS

NINTENDO Wi-Fi

CONNECTION

IMPORTANT PRIVACY INFORMATION

• Be careful not to give out personal information about yourself such as your last name, phone
number, birth date, age, e-mail, home address or school when on the Internet.

• If you decide to provide personal information to any party other than Nintendo, it is subject to the
privacy policy of that company, not Nintendo’s privacy practices. Be cautious before providing any
personal information over the Internet.

IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION

• If the software is to be used by a child, the settings should always be configured by the child's
parent or guardian.

• Please be aware that Nintendo accepts absolutely no liability for any loss arising from your using
the Nintendo DS Browser to connect to the Internet, or from your inability to connect, and that
Nintendo has no control over email, bulletin boards, blogs, and other general content.

• Internet websites may contain information that viewers may find offensive, or that is inaccurate,
dangerous, or illegal. If a child will be viewing websites, we strongly encourage the child's parent
or guardian to supervise their use of the Internet. For information on content filtering options,
please refer to the Astaro Content Filtering booklet.

•If you discard or give away your Nintendo DS system or your Nintendo DS Browser software, we
suggest you delete search history and other information generated from your use of the Internet.

•Using the Nintendo DS Browser may cause your system's battery to become depleted more
quickly than usual.

• The distance between the Nintendo DS system and the access point should be no more than 30
feet. Adjust the distance so that the signal strength icon shows at least two bars.

30 FT

0 1 2 3

Weak Strong

• Hold your Nintendo DS system so that it points toward the access point, and make sure that there
are no people, objects, or other obstacles between the Nintendo DS system and the access point.

• If your network connection is excessively slow, or is being shared with another computer or
device using the same network connection, the software may stall or you may not be able to
communicate effectively.

• When the Wi-Fi communication function is ON, the power indicator LED will blink rapidly.

Nintendo WFC

Access Point

MEMORY EXPANSION PAK

The Nintendo DS Browser must be used with a Memory Expansion Pak. The Memory Expansion Pak
is a peripheral device for expanding the memory of games supporting the Memory Expansion Pak.

Note: The Memory Expansion Pak only functions with games that specifically support it.

Note: If you start a game that supports the Memory Expansion Pak without loading

the Memory Expansion Pak, the functions of the game may be restricted and/or may
not function properly.

There are two types of Memory Expansion Paks, one for the Nintendo DS Lite, and one for the
original Nintendo DS System.

Memory Epansion Pak for
Nintendo DS Lite

Note: If you load a Nintendo DS Memory Expansion Pak into the Nintendo DS Lite, it will protrude
from the system. This is normal. do not try to force it in further.

Memory Expansion Pak inserted in
Nintendo DS

Memory Epansion Pak for original
Nintendo DS

Memory Expansion Pak inserted in
Nintendo DS Lite

PREPARATION

WHAT IS THE NINTENDO DS BROWSER?

The Nintendo DS Browser is software that enables
you to view Internet websites easily.

FEATURES OF THE NINTENDO DS BROWSER

The Nintendo DS Browser delivers
good visibility and easy operation
using the two screens of the
Nintendo DS system.

TWO SCREEN MODES

There are two enhanced visibility
screen modes using the upper and
lower screens.

EASY OPERATION
USING THE STYLUS

The Nintendo DS Browser can be
operated easily just by using the
stylus to tap the lower screen (i.e.
the Touch Screen).

By tapping the icons on the toolbar,
you can also use the handy functions
(see page 15).

SEE PAGE 16

SEE PAGE 08

DEVICES AND CONNECTION ENVIRONMENT REQUIRED

To use the Nintendo DS Browser at home and outdoors, you will need the
following devices and connection environment. To connect to the Internet, you
will also need to configure the Wi-Fi settings (see page 40).

USING THE BROWSER AT HOME

To use the Nintendo DS Browser at
home, you will need the following:

• A broadband Internet
connection

• A wireless LAN access
point or a Nintendo Wi-Fi
USB Connector and a
computer

Note: For details on obtaining a
Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector,
see www.nintendowifi.com.

• The Nintendo DS Browser can connect to the Internet using
compatible wireless home networking equipment.

• If you already have an environment in which you use a Nintendo
WFC-compatible game, you will be able to use the Nintendo DS
Browser without further setup.

• For details on devices supporting Nintendo WFC, see
www.nintendowifi.com.

USING THE BROWSER OUTDOORS

The Nintendo DS Browser can be used
with the access points listed below:

• Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
hotspots

• Other hotspots sponsored by
Nintendo (which may charge
a fee)

Note: for a list of Nintendo Wi-Fi
connection hotspots, go to
www.nintendowifi.com.

PREPARATION

PREPARATION

BASIC CONTROLS

All operations can be carried out with the Touch
Screen. From now on, the term Nintendo DS system
will be used to refer to both the Nintendo DS and
the Nintendo DS Lite.

CONTROLS

TOUCH SCREEN

CONTROL PAD

BUTTON

BUTTON

BUTTON

BUTTON

/ + CONTROL PAD

/ + BUTTON

SELECT

START

Note: The Touch Screen and the Button do different things depending on the Screen
Mode (see page 16).

Operate by tapping or sliding

Move cursor

Confirm

Cancel/reload

Swap upper and lower screens
Move to top (bottom) of page

Move cursor to toolbar (Operate toolbar
using Control Pad and Button)

Scroll (up/down/left/right) on upper screen

Copy lower screen to upper screen (see p. 19)

Display Bookmark Screen (same as )(see p.32)

Display URL Input Screen (same as )(see p.24)

PARTS OF THE NINTENDO DS SYSTEM

UPPER SCREEN

TOUCH SCREEN

CONTROL PAD

Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS Lite

PREPARATION

SELECT

START

BUTTONS

UPPER SCREEN

TOUCH SCREEN

PREPARATION

PREPARING TO USE THE BROWSER

PREPARATION

This section explains how to launch the Nintendo
DS Browser. The first time you launch it, you will
automatically be taken to the Setup Screen
(see page 12).

LAUNCHING PROCEDURE

PREPARE YOUR NINTENDO
DS SYSTEM

First check that the system is
switched OFF, then insert the
Nintendo DS Browser DS Card into
the DS Game Card slot until you hear
it click. Next, insert the Nintendo DS
Memory Expansion Pak into the
Game Pak slot (see pg. 4).

PROCEED TO THE NINTENDO DS
MENU SCREEN

When you switch your Nintendo DS
system ON, the Health and Safety
Screen will be displayed. When you
have read it, tap the Touch Screen
and proceed to the Nintendo DS
Menu Screen.

If you close the DS while using the software, it will go into Sleep Mode to
conserve batteries. Sleep Mode is canceled when you open the system.

Note: In Sleep Mode, communications are cut off.

LAUNCH THE BROWSER

Launch the browser by tapping
NINTENDO DS BROWSER on the
Nintendo DS Menu Screen. If the
Nintendo DS system’s launch mode
is set to AUTO MODE, this operation is
not necessary. For details, refer to
the Instruction Booklet for your
Nintendo DS system.

PROCEED TO THE
SETUP SCREEN

When you launch the browser for
the first time, you will be taken
automatically to the Nintendo Wi-Fi
Connection Setup Screen.

PREPARATION

USING THE BROWSER
FOR THE FIRST TIME

The first time you launch the browser, you will be
taken automatically to the Setup Screen. Here you
can change the setup at any time using
(Settings) (see page 36).

SETTINGS

KEYBOARD LANGUAGE
SETTING

TIME ZONE SETTING

Cautions about Passwords

• Take care not to forget your password.

• Do not tell your password to anyone else.

LAUNCH-RESTRICTING
PASSWORD SETTING

NINTENDO WI-FI CONNECTION
SETTINGS (SEE PAGE 40)

PREPARATION

This sets the language for the
Software Keyboard displayed
when you input text.

Note: See page 30 for more information
on the Software Keyboard.

This sets the time zone for
your location.

This is the password used to launch
the Nintendo DS Browser. Once the
password is set, you will not be able
to launch the browser unless you
input the correct password. This is
useful if, for example, you want to
prevent the browser from acciden­tially being accessed by children. If
you do not want to set a password,
leave the boxes blank and tap .

These are the Nintendo Wi-Fi
Connection settings to be configured
for connecting to the Internet. If your
Nintendo DS system is already set up
for a connection point used for a
Nintendo WFC compatible game, you
do not need to do any more con­figuration for the Nintendo DS Browser.

THE BROWSER SCREEN

The Browser Screen displays items like those
shown below.

BROWSER SCREEN

TITLE BAR

SCREENS

This shows the reception strength signal
(see page 57) and the title of the page
currently displayed. When communica­tions are in progress or an operation is
being carried out, the icon on the far
right will move.

LOWER SCREEN

On the lower screen, you can either
tap a link to jump to another page or
input text in the text box.

TEXT BOX

When you tap this, the Text Input
Screen appears.

TOOLBAR

By tapping the icons, you can use
various functions.

TOOLBAR

By tapping the icons on the toolbar, you can use the functions listed below. If you
hold the stylus against the icon, an explanation of that function will be displayed
on the lower screen.

BACK

FORWARD

STOP

RELOAD

HISTORY

URL

BOOKMARK

SEARCH

SETTINGS

HELP

SWITCH
DISPLAY MODE

IMAGE DISPLAY

ZOOM

SWAP SCREENS

MOVE WITHIN PAGE

Return to the previous page.

Proceed to the next page.

Stop loading this page.

Reload the page currently displayed and update its content.

Display a list of the pages viewed so far, so you can
select a page and jump to it (see page 22).

Input the URL of the desired page (see page 24).

Register pages you visit often (see page 32).

Search in the website or in a page (see page 34).

Check or change the settings for Nintendo DS Browser (see page 36).

Display pages explaining Nintendo DS Browser operations and linking to Nintendo
contact information.

Switch the Screen Mode (see page 16).

Enable or disable the display of the images on the Web page.

Change the size of the text or image displayed (see page 19).

Swap the pages on the lower and upper screens in the Overview Mode (see page 19).

Move to top or bottom of page displayed in the SSR Mode (see page 21).

SCREENS