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 - 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
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 - 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
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© 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.
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LOGO MARK ARE TRADEMARKS OF SHARP CORPORATION.
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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.
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
Memory Expansion Pak
What is the Nintendo DS Browser?
Basic Controls
Preparing to Use the Browser
Using the Browser for the First Time
The Browser Screen
Screen Modes
Displaying Pages and Jumping to Pages
The URL Input Screen
Text Input Methods: Handwriting Recognition
Text Input Methods: Software Keyboard
Bookmarks
Searching
Settings
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Setup
Using the Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector
Using a Wireless Access Point
Using Options
Transferring User Information to Another DS
Q & A
PREPARATION SCREENS FUNCTIONS
NINTENDO Wi-Fi
CONNECTION
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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.
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 Expansion Pak inserted in
Nintendo DS Lite
Memory Epansion Pak for
Nintendo DS Lite
Memory Epansion Pak for original
Nintendo DS
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Weak Strong
30 FT
Nintendo WFC
Access Point
• 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 PRIVACY 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.
• 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.
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
WHAT IS THE NINTENDO DS BROWSER?
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
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
EASY OPERATION
USING THE STYLUS
There are two enhanced visibility
screen modes using the upper and
lower screens.
The Nintendo DS Browser can be
operated easily just by using the
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).
• The Nintendo DS Browser can connect to the Internet using
USING THE BROWSER AT HOME
USING THE BROWSER OUTDOORS
To use the Nintendo DS Browser at
home, you will need the following:
Note: For details on obtaining a
Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector,
see www.nintendowifi.com.
• A broadband Internet
connection
• A wireless LAN access
point or a Nintendo Wi-Fi
USB Connector and a
computer
The Nintendo DS Browser can be used
with the access points listed below:
Note: for a list of Nintendo Wi-Fi
connection hotspots, go to
www.nintendowifi.com.
• Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
hotspots
• Other hotspots sponsored by
Nintendo (which may charge
a fee)
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
BASIC CONTROLS
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
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
PARTS OF THE NINTENDO DS SYSTEM
TOUCH SCREEN
CONTROL PAD
BUTTON
BUTTON
BUTTON
BUTTON
/ + CONTROL PAD
UPPER SCREEN
TOUCH SCREEN
Nintendo DS
Nintendo DS Lite
SELECT
START
BUTTONS
CONTROL PAD
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
LAUNCH THE BROWSER
Launch the browser by tapping
NINTENDO DS BROWSER on the
PROCEED TO THE
SETUP SCREEN
When you launch the browser for
the first time, you will be taken
PREPARING TO USE THE BROWSER
PREPARATION
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
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.
KEYBOARD LANGUAGE
SETTING
This sets the language for the
Software Keyboard displayed
when you input text.
Note: See page 30 for more information
TIME ZONE SETTING
This sets the time zone for
your location.
LAUNCH-RESTRICTING
PASSWORD SETTING
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
NINTENDO WI-FI CONNECTION
SETTINGS (SEE PAGE 40)
These are the Nintendo Wi-Fi
Connection settings to be configured
USING THE BROWSER
FOR THE FIRST TIME
PREPARATION
PREPARATION
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
Cautions about Passwords
• Take care not to forget your password.
• Do not tell your password to anyone else.
THE BROWSER SCREEN
The Browser Screen displays items like those
shown below.
BROWSER SCREEN
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.
TITLE BAR
On the lower screen, you can either
tap a link to jump to another page or
input text in the text box.
LOWER SCREEN
When you tap this, the Text Input
Screen appears.
TEXT BOX
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
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).
SCREENS
SCREENS
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