Nintendo 3DS XL Operations Manual X 1 HOME Button Displays the HOME Menu (Page 36)

Preparations

Operations Manual Using Software Adjusting System Settings Troubleshooting

Please read this Operations Manual, including the Health and Safety Information section (pages 12 to 21), before use and follow all the instructions carefully. If this product is to be used by children, this manual should be read and explained to them by an adult. Please keep this manual for future reference. NINTENDO AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. Note: See page 4 for a complete list of items included with the system. Scoresby Industrial Park, 804 Stud Road, Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia www.nintendo.com.au support.nintendo.com

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For sale and use in Australia and New Zealand only. This Nintendo 3DS XL system is for use with European/Australian version Nintendo 3DS software only. Other versions of Nintendo 3DS software will not function on this Nintendo 3DS XL system. Only software titles that support the 3D feature will use the 3D display. All other titles, including Nintendo DS® / Nintendo DSi™ software titles, will be displayed in 2D. As the Nintendo 3DS XL system does not include a Game Pak slot (for Game Boy Advance™ Game Paks), it is NOT compatible with any peripheral device which needs to be inserted into the Game Pak slot. This Nintendo 3DS XL system is intended to access the Nintendo eShop for Australia and New Zealand. Only Nintendo DSi compatible and Nintendo DSi titles purchased in Australia and New Zealand are for use with this Nintendo 3DS XL system.

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Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Nintendo 3DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2012 Nintendo. Thank you for purchasing the Nintendo 3DS™ XL system. Please read this Operations Manual before use, paying careful attention to the Health and Safety Information section on pages 12 – 21, and follow all the instructions carefully. If this product is to be used by children, this manual should be read and explained to them by an adult. Please keep this manual for future reference. Note: In this manual, the term “Nintendo DSi™ system” also refers to the Nintendo DSi™ XL system. Here is what you can do with your Nintendo 3DS XL system! Set Contents Before using this system, ensure that the contents listed below are all present. 3D Screen 3D depth slider Displays 3D images (page 32) Adjusts the strength of the 3D images (page 33) Nintendo 3DS XL system x 1 (SPR-001(EUR))

Nintendo 3DS XL stylus x 1 (SPR-004) Note: The stylus is located in the stylus holder on the side of the system (page 25).

Nintendo 3DS AC Adapter x 1 (WAP-002(AUS)) Note: The Nintendo DSi Adapter is also compatible with this system.

SDHC Memory Card (4GB) x 1 Note: The SDHC Card is inserted in the SD Card slot (page 34). The SDHC Card is a third-party accessory not manufactured by Nintendo.

AR Cards x 6 Note: These are used in conjunction with the built-in application, AR Games: Augmented Reality (page 65). Circle Pad Touch Screen Allows for precision movement (page 23) Touch-sensitive screen that allows you to control software using touching and sliding (page 25) Quick-Start Guide x 1 Nintendo 3DS XL Operations Manual x 1 HOME Button Displays the HOME Menu (page 36)

The use of the 3D feature by children aged six and under may cause vision damage. Therefore it is recommended that: • Only children over six should use the system in 3D mode. • If children aged six and under have access to the system, parents or legal guardians should restrict the display of 3D images using the Parental Controls feature (page 78).

4 5 Enjoy games in vivid 3D (page 32). The following software comes pre-installed on the system.

Take 3D photos and videos using this application (Page 58). View information and videos about various software, and download new software (Page 64).

Listen to music and record sounds (Page 61). Use the AR Cards that come with the system together with the outer cameras to create believable augmented reality games (Page 65).

Note: 3D content will only be displayed on Nintendo 3DS software titles. Nintendo DS® / Nintendo DSi software titles cannot display 3D content.

Take 3D photos and videos using the two outer cameras (page 58). Make yourself and other people into Mii™ characters (Page 62)! A shooting game that turns your face, or the faces of your friends, into the enemies (Page 66)!

Mii characters you meet through StreetPass will appear here Record the number of steps you take while carrying your (Page 63). Nintendo 3DS XL system and the length of time you spend using software (Page 67).

The downloadable title Nintendo Letter Box is pre-installed on the SDHC Card. Outer cameras

Exchange handwritten letters with registered friends (page 49) using SpotPass and StreetPass functionality. Note: Use software from other systems in the Nintendo DS family (page 44). • For detailed information on this software, refer to its electronic manual (page 40). • For more information on downloadable software, see page 47.

There may also be other downloadable content pre-installed on the SDHC Card. Such content will appear as extra icons on the HOME Menu, and can be accessed by selecting these icons. Note: If you delete Nintendo Letter Box or other pre-installed downloadable content, they can be redownloaded from Nintendo eShop. (There are certain cases where software may be temporarily or permanently withdrawn from Nintendo eShop. Should this happen, you will no longer be able to redownload that software.) Nintendo 3DS software Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software

6 7 SpotPass™ StreetPass™

Your Nintendo 3DS XL system will automatically search for wireless access points and connect to the internet and Your Nintendo 3DS XL system automatically searches for and exchanges data with other Nintendo 3DS / exchange data at various times, including while in Sleep Mode (when the system is closed but the power is on). Nintendo 3DS XL systems when you carry it around, such as when you’re out walking or when you travel by train. Note: Data received via SpotPass is saved to the SD Card.

Notifi cations System 3D content updates

Other Free software information

Flashes blue when receiving notifi cations Data will automatically be exchanged if you walk past someone who has the same software title registered with StreetPass while the system is in Sleep Mode (closed while the power is on), as well as at other times.

Successful StreetPass exchange

You must confi gure Internet Settings to be able to connect to wireless access points(page 70). Note: • Data cannot be transmitted if the power or wireless functions are off (page 22). Flashes green when data is being …and a notifi cation is added to • SpotPass functionality may not be available if an active software title is using certain features or functionality. SpotPass functionality is not available during local wireless communication (page 37) or while playing Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software. transferred… your Notifi cations list (page 54). • Depending on the type of data received, the notifi cation LED may not light up. Your StreetPass settings are saved on the Nintendo 3DS XL. The Nintendo 3DS XL Charging Cradle (SPR-007) (sold Note: • A maximum of 12 software titles can use StreetPass at any one time. separately) can help make recharging more convenient. • Contact Mode settings for Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles are not saved and must be confi gured while playing compatible titles. Please contact Nintendo Customer Service (see page 103) for availability and Furthermore, it is not possible to exchange StreetPass data for Nintendo 3DS software titles while Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles ordering information. are in use. If the system is attached to the charging cradle when not in use, the battery won’t • Data cannot be transmitted if the power or wireless functions are off (page 22). lose power during Sleep Mode. • StreetPass functionality may not be available if an active software title is using certain features or functionality. StreetPass functionality is not Note: For information about battery life, see page 31. available during local wireless communication (page 37) or when connected to the internet.

8 9 Preparations Using Software Adjusting System Settings Troubleshooting 11 103 104 106 Contact Information cations Specifi Technical Index Troubleshooting Replacing the Nintendo 3DS XL Battery Pack 3DS XL Battery Replacing the Nintendo Pack 94 Troubleshooting 92 • • • 71 72 76 77 77 78 79 80 84 86 91 91 65 66 67 68 69 70 78 82 83 Required Items for Internet Connection Connection for Internet Items Required the Internet to Connecting Settings SpotPass DS Connections Nintendo Appears Code If an Error Be Restricted Can That Options Controls Parental guring Confi Restrictions Controls Parental Removing Outer Cameras Transfer System Update System Memory System Format AR Games: Reality Augmented Raiders Face Activity Log Play Download Settings System SettingsInternet Controls Parental Management Data Other Settings Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 45 47 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 55 57 58 60 44 47 48 49 54 56 58 61 62 63 64 Using Game Cards Game Cards Using Opening Software List Friend Registration Friend Cards Friend Viewing / Card Friend your Editing with Friends Communicating List Settings Friend cations Notifi Receiving cations Notifi Viewing cations Notifi Stopping the Browser Using Videos and Photos Taking Videos and Photos Viewing Card-Based Software Card-Based Software Software Download Game Notes list Friend cations Notifi Browser Internet 3DS Camera Nintendo 3DS SoundNintendo Mii Maker Mii Plaza StreetPass eShopNintendo 4 30 31 31 33 39 40 40 41 42 25 27 28 32 35 38 28 22 25 26 32 34 36 12

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WARNING – USING 3D FEATURE InformationHealth andSafety The use of this product by children The use of the 3D feature by children aged six and under may cause vision damage. Therefore it is recommended that only IF THIS PRODUCT IS TO BE USED BY CHILDREN, THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ AND EXPLAINED TO THEM BY AN ADULT OR LEGAL • children over six should use the system in 3D mode and if children aged six and under have access to the system, parents or GUARDIAN. PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS SHOULD MONITOR CHILDREN WHEN PLAYING VIDEO GAMES. CHILDREN SHOULD BE legal guardians should restrict the display of 3D images using the Parental Controls feature (page 78). SUPERVISED AND ASSISTED WHILE PLAYING. If there is any diff erence in vision between your left and right eyes, or if you tend to see using only one eye, you may have WARNING – 3D Feature Not Suitable for Children aged six and under • diffi culty in seeing 3D images clearly, or your eyes may become tired. Observe careful usage and take a break of 10 to 15 Please refer to the warning regarding the 3D feature (page 13). minutes every half hour. If you experience any of the symptoms listed below, adjust the 3D eff ects to a comfortable level or set the display to only use 2D images. If the system doesn’t operate properly • Do not view unclear 3D images for extended periods of time. Prolonged viewing of unclear 3D images, such as double images,

Health and Safety Information If you suspect your system isn’t functioning as it should, refer to the Troubleshooting section on pages 94 – 102. can lead to eye strain, dryness of the eyes, headaches, stiff shoulders, nausea, dizziness, motion sickness, fatigue and / or If you notice any damage to the system, or any unusual sounds, smells or smoke emanating from it, please do the discomfort. following: • Everyone has a diff erent way of viewing 3D images. For information on how to view 3D images properly, please refer to the relevant pages of the Operations Manual. If you experience any of the symptoms above, adjust the 3D eff ects to a comfortable level or set the display to use only 2D images. Depending on your physical condition and your surrounding environment, you 1. Turn off 2. Remove 3. Contact may be unable to see 3D images properly. If this is the case, disable the 3D feature. • Please refrain from using the 3D feature while travelling as a passenger in cars or on public transport. Constant shaking can lead to 3D images becoming unclear, causing nausea and eye strain. Press and hold the POWER Button Remove the AC adapter and any Contact Nintendo Customer to turn off the power other accessories Service (pages 103) Be sure to observe the following to ensure your well-being during the use of this product: Note: Touching the product in this state Note: Be sure to remove the AC adapter Note: Do not attempt to repair the system • Do not attempt to use this system if you are feeling tired or unwell. Depending on your physical condition, doing so can could be dangerous, so be careful when plug from the plug socket before yourself. To do so could cause injury. lead to fatigue and discomfort. pressing the POWER Button. detaching the DC connector plug from • If you experience fatigue or discomfort in your eyes, head, shoulders or anywhere else, stop playing immediately and the system. take a break. If the symptoms persist, set the display to only use 2D images. • Avoid excessively long play sessions. Take a break of 10 to 15 minutes every half hour when using the 3D feature, or every hour when not using the 3D feature, even if you don’t think you need it. Guide to Warning Levels WARNING – SEIZURES The following warnings indicate the severity of the consequences, should you fail to observe the correct procedures. • Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light fl ashes or patterns, and this may occur while they WARNING Failing to observe the precautionary steps could result in death or serious personal injury are watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before. (or damage to property). • Anyone who has ever experienced seizures, loss of awareness or any other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing video games. Failing to observe the precautionary steps could result in personal injury CAUTION (or damage to property). • Parents or legal guardians should monitor children when they play video games. Stop play and consult a doctor if you or your child have any unusual symptoms, such as: Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness CAREFUL USAGE Failing to use the product properly could result in damage to property. Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games, follow these precautions: 1. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep. The following symbols appear inside warnings: 2. Play in a well-lit room. Disassembly Handling Prohibited 3. Take a break of 10 to 15 minutes every hour (every half hour when using the 3D feature). Prohibition Symbols prohibited prohibited

Instructional Symbol Information

12 13 WARNING – EYE STRAIN AND MOTION SICKNESS WARNING – RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

Playing video games can make your eyes hurt after a sustained period of time, and perhaps sooner if using the 3D feature. Playing The Nintendo 3DS XL system can emit radio waves that can aff ect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers. video games can also cause motion sickness in some players. Follow these instructions to avoid eye strain, dizziness or nausea: • Do not operate the Nintendo 3DS XL system within 25 centimetres (10 inches) of a pacemaker while using wireless communication. Avoid excessively long play sessions. Parents or legal guardians should monitor their children for appropriate play. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use wireless communication without fi rst consulting your

• InformationHealth andSafety • Take a break of 10 to 15 minutes every half hour when using the 3D feature, or every hour when not using the 3D feature, doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device. even if you don’t think you need it. Important Safety Information for use of Nintendo 3DS XL on board aeroplanes, in hospitals and airports • If your eyes become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel dizzy or nauseated, stop and rest for several hours before playing • Operation of the Nintendo 3DS XL system with wireless communication NOT active may be allowed on board aeroplanes, again. in hospitals, and in airports as with any other non-wireless device. • If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. • You will know when wireless communication is active on your Nintendo 3DS XL system when the yellow wireless LED is lit, to indicate that communication is enabled, or is blinking, to indicate that wireless communication is in progress. The wire- WARNING – REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES less LED will blink when you are using in-game multiplayer features or transferring a game / feature to / from another unit. Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding the use of wireless devices in locations such as hospitals, airports, Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems or on board an aeroplane. Health and Safety Information such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or skin irritation: • In order to comply with airline regulations, do not use wireless communication functions while on board an aeroplane. Avoid excessively long play sessions. Parents or legal guardians should monitor their children for appropriate play. Operation in these locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons • or damage to property. Take a break of 10 to 15 minutes every hour (every half hour when using the 3D feature), even if you don’t think you need it. • IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS XL system allows you to disable wireless communication for all system features. To enable / • 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 disable wireless communication, use the wireless switch on the system. discomfort. • If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel symptoms such as tingling, numbness, burning or stiff ness, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again. WARNING – WIRELESS COMMUNICATION • If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor. The Nintendo 3DS XL system off ers various applications allowing your Nintendo 3DS XL system to communicate using wireless communication. You can disable wireless communication by using the wireless switch of the Nintendo 3DS XL system. WARNING – BATTERY LEAKAGE IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS XL system may automatically connect to the internet when wireless communication is enabled. If you want to avoid such connection, please disable all wireless communication by using the wireless switch of the Nintendo 3DS XL The Nintendo 3DS XL system contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage or combustion of the battery pack can system. A broadband internet connection and a wireless access point or a Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector are required in order to cause personal injury as well as damage to your Nintendo 3DS XL system. enjoy certain Nintendo 3DS Services. You are responsible for any internet connection fees. We therefore recommend you make To avoid battery leakage and / or combustion: sure that you have high-speed internet access, with no restrictions on usage and downloading time, before using such services in order to avoid additional internet charges being incurred when using such services. The Nintendo 3DS Services are not available in • Do not damage the battery. all countries; visit http://3dsservices.nintendo-europe.com for details. • Do not expose the battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids. The Nintendo 3DS Services are governed by the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement and Privacy Policy. For more details please • Do not disassemble, deform or attempt to repair the battery. visit http://3dsservices.nintendo-europe.com. • Do not expose the battery to heat or dispose of it in a fi re. Keep the following in mind regarding the use of wireless communication: • Do not touch the terminals of the battery or cause a short circuit between the terminals with a metal object. • If you post, send or otherwise make available any information or content through wireless communication please make • Do not peel or damage the battery label. sure not to include any information that can be used to identify you personally, such as your name, email address, your • Use a compatible AC adapter. address or your telephone number, as others may be allowed to see such information and content. In particular, when • The battery pack of the Nintendo 3DS XL system is only to be recharged under adult supervision. choosing a user name or nickname for your Mii characters, please do not use your real name as others may be able to • The battery is to be removed from the Nintendo 3DS XL system before disposing of the unit. view your user name and the nicknames of your Mii characters when using wireless communication. If the battery pack leaks, do not touch it. To ensure any leaked fl uid on the system doesn’t come into contact with your hands, • Friend codes and friend cards are a part of a system that allows you to establish a friendship with other users, so that you wipe the exterior of the system thoroughly with a soft, slightly damp cloth. If the leaked fl uid comes into contact with your can play, communicate and interact with people you know. If you exchange friend codes or friend cards with strangers, hands or any other part of your body, rinse it away with water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact with there is a risk that you could receive information or messages with off ensive language or inappropriate content and that your eyes, it can cause injury. Immediately rinse your eyes with plenty of water and consult a doctor. strangers may see information about you that you do not want strangers to see. We therefore recommend that you do not give your friend codes to people you don’t know and that you do not share friend cards with people you don’t know. • Do not engage in harmful, illegal, off ensive or otherwise inappropriate activity that might cause problems for other users. In particular, do not post, send or otherwise make available any information or content that threatens, abuses or harasses other persons, infringes on the rights of others (such as copyrights, portrait rights, privacy rights, rights of publicity or trademarks) or that may make other people feel uncomfortable. In particular, when sending, posting or making available photos, images or videos displaying other people, make sure to obtain their permission beforehand. If inappropriate conduct is reported or confi rmed, you may be subject to penalties such as being banned from the Nintendo 3DS Services. As far as Nintendo servers are involved in any wireless communication, please note that Nintendo servers may become temporarily unavailable without prior notice due to maintenance following any problems.

14 15 Please read the following carefully to ensure the correct use of this product. Do not touch the system or AC adapter while charging during a thunderstorm WARNING Doing so could lead to electrocution from conducted lightning. Do not disassemble or try to repair the system Do not use the system in very humid environments or in places with high levels of dust or soot

This could lead to fi re, electrocution and / or malfunction. This could also cause mould to grow on the camera lenses. InformationHealth andSafety Do not expose the battery to heat or dispose of it in a fi re Do not expose the system to heat sources such as heaters or stoves, and try not to expose the system Do not expose the system to excessive physical shock such as dropping it or treading on it to direct sunlight for extended periods of time This could lead to damaged screens or the battery pack overheating, which could lead to burns or other injuries. Failure to observe this precaution could result in the battery pack leaking, combusting or exploding, which can in turn lead Note: Touching the system while it is damaged can be dangerous. Doing so can lead to injuries, so do not attempt to touch to fi re and / or electrocution. Also, certain degrees of heat can lead to the battery pack becoming deformed or damaged. damaged areas.

Use a compatible AC adapter and battery pack Do not get too close to the infrared transceiver Using an incompatible AC adapter or battery pack can lead to battery leakage, combustion or explosion, which can in turn Looking directly into the infrared transceiver can lead to impaired vision and other problems. Health and Safety Information lead to fi re and / or electrocution. Use the Nintendo 3DS XL Battery Pack (SPR-003) and Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (WAP-002(AUS)) only. Do not use excessive volume for headphones Using headphones at loud volumes for long periods of time could result in impaired hearing. When using headphones, keep the volume at a level that allows you to hear background sounds. If you notice problems such as fatigue or ringing in Do not touch the terminals of the battery with any foreign materials or the ears, discontinue use. If the symptoms persist, consult a doctor. metal objects, and do not damage the battery pack Doing so can lead to combustion, explosions, electrocution and / or short-circuits. Touching the system more than necessary while it is damaged can lead to injury Do not use the system with travel transformers, incandescent-specifi c light dimmers, Make no attempt to touch the areas that have sustained damage. or in-car AC / DC adapters or chargers. Do not place the system, or accessories such as SD Cards, within easy reach of children or pets, or in places where there is a risk it could fall into their reach Use the AC adapter and battery pack only with compatible systems Children may place the AC adapter, stylus, system accessories or other parts into their mouths and cause themselves harm Using the AC adapter and / or battery pack with an incompatible unit can cause fi re, battery leakage, combustion, explosion as a result. or electrical outlet. • The Nintendo 3DS XL Battery Pack (SPR-003) is for use with the Nintendo 3DS XL system only. Keep the cradle connector clean • The Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (WAP-002(AUS)) can be used with the following: Failure to do so could lead to fi re, overheating, electrical outlet, inability to charge and • Nintendo 3DS (CTR-001(EUR)) other malfunctions. Clean at regular intervals to ensure the cradle connector remains clean. Avoid applying unnecessary pressure as this could lead to damage. • Nintendo 3DS XL (SPR-001(EUR)) • Nintendo DSi (TWL-001(AUS)) • Nintendo DSi XL (UTL-001(AUS))

Do not spill liquids on, or insert any foreign materials into, the system Important safety information for use of Nintendo 3DS XL on board aeroplanes, in hospitals and airports This can lead to fi re, electrical outlet and / or malfunctions. • Operation of the Nintendo 3DS XL system with wireless communication NOT active may be allowed on board aeroplanes, If the Nintendo 3DS XL system comes into contact with liquids, immediately turn the power off , remove the AC adapter, in hospitals, and in airports as with any other non-wireless device. remove the battery cover and battery, then wipe the exterior clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth (use water only). • You will know when wireless communication is active on your Nintendo 3DS XL system when the yellow wireless LED is Do not wipe the interior of the Nintendo 3DS XL system with any liquids. lit, to indicate that communication is enabled, or is blinking, to indicate that wireless communication is in progress. The wireless LED will blink when you are using in-game multiplayer features or transferring a game / feature to / from another Do not touch the AC adapter connector or any other connector on the system with your fi ngers or unit. Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding the use of wireless devices in locations such as hospitals, metal objects airports, or on board aeroplanes. In order to comply with airline regulations, do not use in-game multiplayer functions, or use wireless communication Doing so can lead to fi re, electrocution, short-circuits and / or malfunctions. • in any other way while on board an aeroplane. Operation in these locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.

16 17 Do not use while driving, cycling or walking Do not plug too many devices into the plug sockets or multi-plug adaptors, and do not connect multiple • Use of the system while driving is an off ence and it is dangerous. multi-plugs together • Use of the system while walking or cycling can lead to accidents. Doing so could lead to fi re or electrocution.

Be aware of your surroundings while using the system Be sure to plug in and remove the AC adapter properly InformationHealth andSafety Failing to take care could lead to injury, damage to household equipment and other Failure to do so could lead to fi re, electrocution or short circuits. malfunctions. Failing to insert the AC adapter properly into the plug socket may allow metal objects (such as paperclips or metallic straps) to come into contact with the prongs of the plug. You will probably move around while using the camera function to take photographs • To remove the AC adapter, grip the body of the plug securely and pull it straight out of the plug socket. or play certain games, so be careful that all areas that you might move into are clear. Make sure that furniture, objects and people are out of the play area so you If the system is to be used by children, a parent or legal guardian should ensure that they do not allow the child to touch don’t accidentally bump into them while playing. the prongs of the plug with metal objects when plugging the AC adapter in. Do not place anything in front of the AC Adapter that would be prevent it from being unplugged from the electrical outlet immediately. Do not expose the Nintendo 3DS XL system to high temperatures Health and Safety Information The Nintendo 3DS XL system is designed for use at temperatures of 5– 35° C. Using the system in hot environments (e.g. Do not use the system with wet hands under a duvet or other non-ventilated environment) can lead to the system temperature rising sharply, which may cause This can lead to accidents, malfunction, injury or damage to property. burns. Use of the system for prolonged periods while charging, can increase the temperature of the system. Touching the system while it is hot may cause burns. CAUTION Use the stylus properly Do not apply unnecessary pressure to the LCD screens or subject them to extreme shock Incorrect use can lead to injury or damage. Doing so could lead to injury or malfunction. Do not use the stylus for any purpose other than to operate the Nintendo 3DS XL system. • If the LCD screens should break, avoid contact with any leaking fl uid. Repair of damaged LCD screens is not covered by the • Do not bend or apply unnecessary force to the stylus during use. warranty and must be paid for separately. • Do not use damaged or distorted styli. Do not put the system into your back pocket Be sure to connect the AC adapter to the correct voltage (AC 230 – 240V) Subjecting the system and LCD screens to excessive force, for example sitting on Failure to do so could lead to fi re, overheating, electrocution and other malfunctions. them, can damage them and lead to injury or malfunction. Do not use voltage transformers intended for use abroad or plugs that deliver reduced amounts of electricity.

Do not use the AC adapter if the cable or plug is damaged Doing so can lead to fi re and / or electrocution. • Avoid tightly wrapping, treading on, pulling, twisting or making adjustments to the cord. • Avoid placing heavy objects on the cord, especially on the DC connector plug. Keep your fi ngers clear of the hinge • If the system has been damaged or the cord broken, do not attempt to use it. • Do not expose the cord to extreme heat sources such as heaters or stoves. • If the external fl exible cable or cord of the AC adapter becomes damaged, please contact Nintendo Customer Service for information about replacement parts. In order to avoid any potential hazards, do not attempt to repair the adapter yourself. • If the system is charging while being used, be careful not to pull on or entangle the power cord. • Use of the AC adapter by children should only be allowed with the full supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

Keep the AC plug clean by wiping with a dry cloth Attempting to use the system when it is unclean or dusty could lead to fi re, electrocution or short circuits. Purchase a strong wrist strap Should you use a wrist strap, please be aware that home-made or weak straps may break, leading to injury or damage.

Do not swing the system by its strap Doing so could lead to the strap breaking and the system being dropped or thrown. This could result in damage to the system or surrounding objects, and injury to yourself or others.

18 19 CAREFUL USAGE Do not place the system directly in front of air-conditioning units or in areas which experience sudden changes in temperature and / or are • The AC adapter used with the Nintendo 3DS XL system should be regularly examined for damage to the cord, plug enclosure and subject to condensation other parts. Condensation in the system can lead to malfunction. The Nintendo 3DS XL system is not intended for children under 3 years old.

• InformationHealth andSafety • The AC adapter is for indoor use only. Taking the Nintendo 3DS XL system from a cold environment to a warm one Do not repeatedly turn the power on and off To avoid condensation in the system, close the system, place it into a plastic bag and Doing so can lead to malfunction and loss of data on SD Cards and in the System Memory. remove the air from the bag. Leave the system for approximately 60 minutes, until it warms up to the temperature of its surroundings, before using it. First, always turn the power of your Nintendo 3DS XL system off before loading or removing a Game Card / If condensation has formed on the system SD Card. Insert the Game Card / SD Card completely without forcing either the Game Card / SD Card or the Turn the system off and leave it for approximately 60 minutes in a warm environment, Nintendo 3DS XL system until all water droplets have dried, before using it again. Failure to do so can aff ect save data and cause damage to the system or accessories. Health and Safety Information Do not blow into the connectors of the system or Game Cards Only use compatible accessories Doing so can cause vapour to enter, which may damage the Game Card and / or Nintendo 3DS XL system. The use of the following devices can lead to malfunction or incorrect functionality: • Accessories which are incompatible with the software being used. Do not store the system in a bag or other container while it is open Devices and accessories that are not approved for use by Nintendo. • Doing so can lead to damage to the LCD screens and the system. • Broken or damaged accessories. Do not allow the system to come into contact with paint thinner, alcohol or any other solvent Do not move the Circle Pad violently from side to side Doing so can damage the plastic and result in the coating coming off . Be careful not to handle the system after using products like This may damage the controller and could aff ect game play. nail varnish remover. To clean the system, dampen a cloth with mildly soapy water, carefully wring out all excess water and then wipe the system clean. After cleaning, wipe the system down again with a soft, dry cloth. The Nintendo 3DS XL should be disconnected Do not damage the Touch Screen from the AC adapter before cleaning. Doing so can lead to malfunction. • Use either the included stylus (SPR-004) or the item specifi ed by the software for on-screen commands. Do not use pens, metal When disposing of the battery, follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations objects or any other instrument (including fi ngernails) that could leave scratches on the screen. For information on battery disposal, contact your local solid waste authority. • Do not apply unnecessary pressure to, scrape objects across or stab at the Touch Screen. • Do not use the Touch Screen with sand, lint, crumbs or other abrasive materials on it as these could leave scratches. If the Touch Use of Information Screen is dirty, use a soft cloth to wipe it clean. • The facility to record audio and images on your Nintendo 3DS XL system is intended to be for personal use only and not for use by • The upper screen is not touch sensitive. Do not attempt to use the stylus on it. third parties. Additionally, there are specifi cally prohibited types of use. Taking unauthorised video or audio recordings of people and making them public may be an invasion of privacy and should be avoided. Do not expose the cameras to direct sunlight for an extended period of time, and do not directly photograph • This system should not be used for illegal activity or the perversion of justice. Such activities could result in legal action. the Sun or other intense light sources • Once any kind of audio or video data has been transmitted from your Nintendo 3DS XL system, it may be copied and / or modifi ed freely by Doing so could lead to malfunction of the cameras or discolouration of the photographed images. third parties. Upon agreeing to transmit your data, you will not be able to limit its use or delete it thereafter.

• Images taken by the cameras may be brighter or darker or have slightly diff erent colours than the actual objects photographed. IMPORTANT: ANY UNAUTHORISED TECHNICAL MODIFICATION OF THE HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE OF YOUR Nintendo 3DS XL There may also be permanent light or dark spots on the images. Neither of these cases indicates a defective product. SYSTEM, OR USE OF ANY UNAUTHORISED DEVICES WITH YOUR SYSTEM, MAY RENDER YOUR SYSTEM PERMANENTLY UNPLAYABLE • If the lenses get dirty, wipe them gently with a dry, soft cloth or cotton swab to clean them. Be very careful not to press on the AND RESULT IN REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORISED CONTENT. camera lenses when cleaning, as this may cause damage. Your Nintendo 3DS XL system and software are not designed for use with any unauthorised device and / or any unauthorised software. Please note that the Nintendo warranties do not cover any defects to or defects caused by unauthorised devices, software, modifi cations and / or non-licensed accessories. Furthermore, such use may lead to injury to yourself or others and may cause performance issues and / or damage to your Nintendo 3DS XL system and related services. Nintendo (as well as any Nintendo licensees or distributors) is not responsible for any damage or loss caused by the use of such devices, software, modifi cations or non-licensed accessories. Important! After the Nintendo 3DS XL system is updated, any existing or future unauthorised technical modifi cation of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS XL system, or use of an unauthorised device in connection with your system, may render the system permanently unplayable. Content deriving from the unauthorised modifi cation of the hardware or software of your Nintendo 3DS XL system may be removed. Failure to accept the update may render games unplayable.

20 21 22 Component Names and Functions Preparations Notification LED Used by software withmicrophone functionality. Microphone Notifi es you ofthestatus ofthesystem by ashingandchanging colour.fl

(fl ashes red) (Page 31) powerBattery is low (fl ashesorange for veseconds) fi Friend hascomeonline (fl ashesgreen for veseconds) fi Received StreetPass communication (fl ashesbluefor veseconds) fi Received SpotPass notification Lights is recharging. uporange whilethebattery Recharge LED ( Lights upwhenthepower ison. POWER Button ( Power LED( (Page 54) (Page 54) The functions ofthesecomponentsThe are functions explained in thisOperations Manual. Component NamesandFunctions ) (Page 31) (Page 53) ) (Page 27) ) (Page 28) Note: To usethisfeature withNintendo DS / Nintendo DSisoftware Pushing thewireless switch after loadingasoftware title will notenablewireless communication functionality. titles, itmustbeactivated thegame. before starting Adjusts thedepthof3Dimages. (Page3D DepthSlider 33) communication isdisabled. Flashes yellow when Lights upyellow whenwireless communication Activate / deactivate wireless communication. Activatewireless /deactivate Note: is enabled, andremains off whenwireless When inSleepMode, thewireless LED data isbeingsent orreceived. will light orfl ashmore dimly. Wireless LED( Wireless Switch ) Used by software withcamera functionality. Inner Camera Displays 3Dcontent. LCD (3DScreen) Screen current volume setting. be played at afi xed volume, regardless ofthe Note: Slide to adjustthevolume. Volume Control properly, pleaserefer to Note: Circle Pad input. Used by software that supports - Circle PadCircle Speaker (L) Control Pad Control The camera’s shutter soundwillalways IftheCircle Pad isnotworking page 96. Volume (Page 32) Touch sensitive screen interaction. that enablesfortactile LCD (Touch Screen Screen) Note: the speakers. phones. W For ofcommercially connection available stereo head- Audio Jack START Displays theHOMEMenu. HOME Button ( SELECT • • with thissystem. The Nintendo DSHeadset(NTR-019)isnotcompatible Pleaseuseaccessories that are licensed by Nintendo.

hen connected, nosoundwillbeplayed through (A, B, Xand Y Buttons) Control Buttons Speaker (R) (Page 25) ) (Page 36)

Component Names and Functions and Names Component Preparations 24 Component Names and Functions Preparations Nintendo DSiGameCards andNintendo DSienhanced GameCards. For loadingNintendo 3DSGameCards, Nintendo DSGameCards, (Page CardSlot 45) Game outer cameras are inuse. This LEDlights upwhenthe Camera LED videos to betaken. These two cameras allow 3Dphotographs / Used by software withcamera functionality. (Page 58) Cameras Outer L Button infrared functionality. andreceivesSends signalsforsoftware with Infrared Transceiver absolutely necessary. Note: Pack.Battery Can beremoved to replace theNintendo 3DSXL CoverBattery (Page 92) Pleaserefrain from removing unlessitis (sold separately). For attachment ofawriststrap Wrist Attachment Strap information. (see page103)foravailability andordering NintendoPlease contact Customer Service charging cradle (SPR-007)(soldseparately). Allows recharging viatheNintendo 3DSXL (Page 27) Connector Cradle adapter (WAP-002(AUS)). oftheNintendoAllows connection 3DSAC AC Adapter Connector R Button stylus. Used to store theNintendo 3DSXL Holder Stylus into thesystem. SDHC Card comes pre-inserted Cards). Memory The included Cards orSDHC(SD Memory SDCardsUsed forinserting (Page 34) SD CardSlot (Page 25) (Page 27) Go to the operateIf you cannot the Touch properly Screen POWER Button whilepressing andholdingLButton +RButton +XButton. trouble operating theHOMEMenuvia Touch thesystem Screen, onthe you canstart The following terms are onthe usedto describetheuseofstylus Touch Screen inthismanual. Touch Controls Screen (SPR-004) into holder. thestylus Note: holder. When you are fi nishedwiththestylus, place it rmlyback stylus into the fi stylus holder. To usetheNintendo 3DSXLstylus, simplyremove itfromthe Do notattempt Do to place anything otherthantheNintendo 3DSXLstylus HOME Menuandinto theSystem Settings, thenselect TOUCH SCREENto calibrate the Touch Screen (or “tapping”). iscalled with thestylus “touching” Gently pressing the Touch Screen Touch While holdingdown theL,RandXButtons... feature, usetheincludedNintendo 3DSXLstylus. The lower screen, or Touch Screen, istouch sensitive. For thiscontrol software that supports Using the Touch Screen “sliding”. heldgently againstitiscalled stylus Tracing over the Touch Screen withthe Slide Touch Calibration by pressing Screen Screen the ...press thePOWERButton. (page 83).Ifyou are having

Using the Touch Screen Touch the Using Preparations 26 Recharging Preparations • • Greatly DecreasedUsage Time Repeated Life RechargingandBattery Recharging Temperature: 5–35degrees Celsius Recharging Time: 3Hrs30Mins(Approx.) WARNING notplace anythingDo infront oftheAC Adapter that would beprevent itfrom outletimmediately. beingunplugged from theelectrical notusetheAC Do Adapter inplaces where itmay besplashed withwater orany otherliquids, orinextremely humidplaces. The system takes approximately 3hours30minutes to fullyrecharge whenoff .Charging ifthesystem timemay isbeing vary Please contact Nintendo Customer Service for further information onwhere NintendoPlease contact to forfurther Customer purchase a replacement Service (pages103). If you feeltheusagetimehasnoticeably reduced, replace Replacement packsare pack. battery thebattery soldseparately reduced lifeat to 70%ofthebattery timepurchase. lifedecreases slightlyBattery over is continually timeasthebattery usedandrecharged. After 500recharges, lifemay battery be prevent itfrom charging. Iftheambient temperature islow, thebatteries may notcharge completely. Attempting to charge packwhiletheambient temperature thebattery isoutsidethisrange may packand degrade thebattery used whilecharging, ordependingon thelevel ofcharge remaining in thebattery. You mustcharge packbefore thebattery you useyour Nintendo 3DSXLsystem forthefi rsttime. Recharging (page 92). Alternatively, you canuseoneoftheAC adapters packaged withtheNintendo 3DS,Nintendo DSiorNintendo DSiXLsystems To recharge your Nintendo 3DSXLsystem, you willneedtheNintendo 3DSAC adapter (WAP-002(AUS)). How to Rechargeyour Nintendo 3DSXLSystem • • Note: Remove theAC adapter plugfrom theplugsocket andremove plugfrom theDCconnector theNintendo 3DSXLsystem. When RechargingisComplete 2 1 To detachthesystem from theAC adapter, holdthesystem plug, andtheDCconnector notthecable, whileyou remove it. Ifyou play agamewhilethesystem isrecharging, therecharge LEDmay notalways turnoff once charging has completed. This isnotamalfunction. Be sureBe theAC adapter Pleaseseepages16–20forprecautions plugisfullyinserted. regarding useoftheAC adapter. theAC adapterInsert pluginto astandard230–240VAC plugsocket • Note: plugto theNintendo 3DSXLsystem theDCconnector Connect Nintendo 3DSXLsystem. sure Be plugistheright theDCconnector way itinto upbefore thesystem to inserting avoid damagingeithertheDCconnector plugorthe power duringSleepMode. If thesystem isattached to thecharging cradle whennotinuse, won’t thebattery lose information. NintendoPlease contact (seepage103)foravailability Customer andordering Service separately) helpmake rechargingmoreconvenient. can (SPR-007)The NintendoCradle (sold 3DSXLCharging Note: For informationlife, aboutbattery see (logo facingupwards) DC plug page31. AC plugconnectors (The LEDwillgooutwhen charging iscomplete.) Recharge LEDlit (page 4).

Recharging Preparations 28 Turning the power on and off Preparations The following steps should be performed with the stylus onthe The withthestylus following stepsTouch shouldbeperformed Screen You mustconfi gure thesystem after turningitonforthe rsttime. fi Sleep Modeand Sleep Turning thePower Off • • Note: has beenturnedon. Turn thesystem onby pressing thePOWER Button. The power LEDwilllight upwhenthesystem Confi guringthesystem for the rsttime fi Sleep Mode Sleep power off .Alternatively, pressing andholdingthePOWER Button hasthesameeffect. Press thePOWER Button to display thePOWERMenu.From here, touch POWER OFFto turnthe Turning thepower off Sleep Modeduringplayback. Note: the system isinSleepMode, butpower consumption isgreatly reduced. Close your Nintendo 3DSXLsystem duringplay to activate SleepMode. SpotPass 3 2 1 For information aboutthepower life, LEDandbattery see Itmay take several seconds forthe Some software outspecifi Some cannotenter SleepModewhileinuseorcarrying ctasks. For example, enter Nintendo Sound cannot 3DS Touch thedateSet andtime (see “Adjusting 3DImages” onpage32). Follow inorder theon-screen to instructions view3Dimagescorrectly Calibrate the3DScreen Touch thelanguageyou would like to use, thentouch OK. thesystem language Set touch OK. and the System thefi Settings rsttimethepower isturnedon. The POWER Button isusedto turnthesystem bothonandoff . You must confi gure Turning thepower onandoff to setthedate andtime, then HOMEMenuto display after thepower isturnedon. page 31. If thissystem isto thesesteps. beusedby children, anadult shouldperform (page 25). (page8)andStreetPass (page 9)remain when active Lit Power on

Nintendo 3DSXLsystem. Your system isnow ready to beused. Press theHOMEButton to enter the 6 5 4 9 8 7 Select your country ofresidence, your thenyour country region Select Touch Enter your date ofbirth • • • Note: Enter ausername under theParental Controls settings. the useof3Dfeature, thisfeature canbemanuallyturnedoff theappropriate by selecting option Note: To continue withoutapplyingany restrictions, touch SETLATER. upParentalSet Controls to limit children’s access content to certain andfunctionality. ParentalSet Controls wireless play software to titles. beusedwithsupported To setthislater, touch SETLATER. Connecting to theinternet allows ofdata various to types beexchanged viaSpotPass and Confi gure your internet settings later, touch LATER. After reading theinformation, touch IACCEPT. Ifyou would rather accept theseterms Policy and Privacy User Agreement Accept theNintendo 3DSService Touch OKto confi rm. on otherNintendo 3DSsystems. The useofin appropriate languagemay result inthedisplay ofyour namebeingrestricted wireless communication, sodo notincludewords orphrases that others may fi ndoff ensive. The nameyou choosewillbevisibleonotherNintendo 3DSandNintendo DSsystems via Namescanbeamaximumof10characters. For information onkeyboard usage, seepage30. The useofthe3Dfeature by children agedsixandundermay causevisiondamage. To prevent and to enter your date ofbirth. (page78) (page70) HOME Menu(page36)andbeginusingyour

Turning the power on and off off and on power the Turning Preparations 30 Turning the power on and off Preparations Standard Numeric Keyboard A keyboard willbedisplayed onthe Touch Screen whenyou are required to inputcharacters. Touch to acharacter enter it. Using theKeyboards character entered.character and lower for thenextcase Switch between upper- Switch between inputmodes Predictive text Predictive on / off Switch between upper-and lowercase characters. Special characters Special Show additional characters. Symbols Alphanumeric

Choose theword you want from alist. textPredictive pressing itrepeatedly. assigned to eachbutton by Cycle through thecharacters Delete thelastnumberentered. to the Delete thecharacter Move to thenext line. left ofthecursor. Mobilephone Confi inputand rmcharacter move tospace. thenext Next character starting to runout. starting The power LEDlights upbluewhenthesystem isturnedon,turnsred charge whenthebattery islow andfl ashes is red whenthebattery during playback. Closing thesystem whileusingsuchsoftware willresult inthepower LEDremaining solidlylit. For example, Nintendo cannotenter 3DSSound SleepMode Note: StreetPass isfullycharged, active. Ifthebattery thesystem canremain inSleepModefor3days. Leaving thesystem inSleepMode(page28)greatly reduces power consumption while leaving wireless communication suchasSpotPass and time below thefi gures shown below. the ambient temperature. Assuch,thesetimes shouldonlybetaken asrough estimates. Using thecamera features may reduce the dependingonanumberoffactors, suchasthesoftware lifewill vary beingused, ofwirelessBattery thequantity data sent received and and blue andslowly brightens anddims, thesystem isinSleepMode Note: Power LED Battery LifeBattery The power LEDslowly pulseswhenthesystem isinSleepMode. software Some titlesdonotallow thesystem to enter whileinuse. SleepMode If thepower LEDisred, save your gamequicklyandrecharge. charge Ifthebattery runsoutbefore you save, you may loseunsaved data. IftheLEDis Longer Dark brightness Battery lifeBattery Screen Screen High Remaining battery charge Remaining battery Solid Blue Solid Red Solid Blue Solid Playing Nintendo 3DSsoftware: Playing Nintendo DSsoftware: Light Shorter , which will conserve battery power. battery (page28),whichwillconserve Low power-saving mode, seepage40). lifeforalongerperiodoftime(forinformationbattery onhow to enable automatically according to thecontent beingdisplayed, to extend the Note: changing thebrightness levels, seepage40). LCD screens. The system issetto “5” at purchase (forinformation on The lifewillchangedependingonthebrightness ofthe battery approx. 3.5–6.5hours approx. 6–10hours Power-saving modechangesthebrightness andcolour gradient Almost empty Flashes Red The notification LED will alsofl ash. battery battery

Turning the power on and off off and on power the Turning Preparations 32 Adjusting 3D Images Preparations convincing 3Deff canbeproduced. ects right eye onlyseestheright image, vividand the lefteye seesonlytheleftimageand eye). Bymanipulating the3DScreen sothat the diff erence inpositionoftheleftandright eyes to interpret (theability 3Dimagesdueto are created ofthe usingthebinoculardisparity The 3Deff generated ects by theNintendo 3DSXL Follow thesteps below to ensure that 3Dimagesappearproperly. How to View 3D Images Properly cause thescreen to appeardarkorcauseyou to seeadouble image. Tilting thescreen orviewingitfrom anangleinterferes withthe3Deff andcan ect, 1 Look directly into the3DScreen. Look directly comfortable level.comfortable The 3DScreen allows you to view3Dimages. Use the3Ddepthsliderto adjustthe 3Deff to a ects Adjusting 3DImages eteeiae3 mg Righteye image 3Dimage Left eye image 2 the distance until you can seethe3Dimageseasily.the distanceuntilyou can 30–40cmawayHold the3DScreen fromyour eyes. Adjust • • • Note: • • As you become more accustomed to the3Dfeature, you may fi ndthat raising the3Ddepthslider results inbetter effects. makes the 3D images diffi cult to see, move it downwards little by little until you reach a point where the 3D images and easy to see.are distinct Use to the3Ddepthslidernext Screen to increase ordecrease the3Deff Ifplacingthe3Ddepthslider ect. at the top (strongest 3Deffect) Adjusting of3DImages theStrength For healthandsafety adviceon3Dimages, see and take abreak. environment. Ifyou experience doublevision,headaches, nausea,tired eyes orany suddenchanges inyour condition, stop playing immediately 2D display only. You may needto adjustthe3Ddepth depending onyour physical condition, thecontent oftheimagesandyour s If you seeadoubleimage orare unableto see3Dimageseven whenviewingthemcorrectly andwiththe proper settings, please use the The useofthe3Dfeature by children agedsixandundermay causevisiondamage. Everyone willhave adiff erent way ofviewing 3Dimages. for viewingPrecautions 3DImages 3Dimagesmay bediffi cult toseedependingon yoursurroundings sunlight notview3Dimagesindirect path orinthedirect Do ofotherstrong light sources. This may make the3Dimagesdiffi cult tosee. Display of3DimagescanbedisabledinParental Controls hold thesystem at agreater distance from your face. Ifyou stillfi nditdiffi tryviewingthe cultcontent to see, then in 2D. will onlyswitch between 2Dand3Dimages. Ifyou fi ndthe3Deff strong typesofect whileviewingthese content, tobeuncomfortably it may help to ofcontent, types Certain including3Dvideosandphotos, donotallow adjustments in3Dstrength. When viewingsuch content, adjusting theslider Adjusting the3Ddepthsliderwhileviewingcontent the3Dfeature that willnotresult doesnotsupport in3Dimagesbeingdisplayed. (page78). page 13. • Move the3Ddepthsliderto thelowest point to display imagesin2D. (page96). Weak 3D Strength Strong urrounding

Adjusting 3D Images 3D Adjusting Preparations 34 Using SD Cards Preparations How to Insert no needto turnoff thepower. Note: system ortheSDCard anddestroy data. an SDCard. Failure thisstep to could observe damage the Turn thepower off before or attemptingremove to insert How to Remove data) cannot bemoved orcopied individually between SDCards. Note: data orto store musicto playofdata you back(thetype cansave varies between software titles). The includedSDHCCard into comestheSDCard pre-inserted slotonyour Nintendo 3DSXLsystem. You canuseanSDCard toup photo back upper position. cannot bewritten to itorerased. To theswitch enablethesefunctions, shouldbeinthe When theSDCard’s switch write-protection isin thelower position,itislocked anddata SD Card SwitchWrite-Protection after use. Leaving theadapter inthesystem could result indamageormalfunction. When usinganSDCard adapter, besure to remove theentire adapter (notjustthecard) from thesystem An SDCard adapter isrequired to useminiSDormicroSD Cards. Cards MiniSD /MicroSD Using 2 1 Ifprompted duringagameto remove theSDCard, there is With theexception ofNintendo DSiWare™ (page64),alldownloaded software isstored ontheSDCard. software Downloaded (includingitssave Open theSDCardslotcoverOpen Push itgently butfi rmlyuntil itclicksinto place, then replace theslot cover. theSDCardinto theSD Cardslot Insert not beableto closeitfully. theslotcover notpullortwist Do forcefully. socould stretch Doing ordeformit, andyou will Cards (hereafter SDCards) between 4GBand32GB. Cards (hereafter SDMemory Nintendo SDCards) 3DSXLsupports upto 2GB, andSDHCMemory Using SDCards Click Press ontheSDCarduntilitmakes aclickingsound and popsout, thenremove it. switch Write-protection The labelshould face down. SD Card, butcannotlater combine thecontents ofmultipleSDCards. (page 82).Alternatively, transfer allofthedata from your current SDCard to onewithalarger capacity. You cansave software to another To free upspace onafullSDCard, delete photo, video orsoundfi les you nolongerneedviaData Management inthe SystemSettings If your SDCardisfull... “Nintendo 3DS” folderto thetarget SDCard. In order to transfer data, you willneedacomputer andacommercially available SDCard reader / writer andshouldtransfer the entire Precautions for CopyingPrecautions Software • • Note: order to usethedata. The entire “Nintendo 3DS” foldermustbecopied withoutany modifi cation in unusable. are copied from one”Nintendo 3DS“folderto another, theywillberendered If thecontents ofthe”Nintendo 3DS“folderare modifi edorifindividual les fi Copying newdata over existing data willrender thetarget data unusable. softwareDownload saved onmultipleSDCards cannot beconsolidated onto asingleSDCard. You copy data cannot usingthefollowing methods backups ofyour progress. Ensure that you onlyusethenewSDCard. You shouldonlyuseoneSDCard withasoftware titleat atime;thesamesoftware cannotbecopied to multipleSDCards as foruse If updated data issaved onthenewSDCard, you may notbeableto usethesamesoftware withtheoriginalSDCard. Always copy theentire”Nintendo 3DS“folder. Do notmodify,Do move, delete orchangethenamesoffi lesinthisfolder. software Download (includingsave data) isstored insidethe “Nintendo 3DS” folder. Photo data isnotstored inthisfolder. Always copy thefolderto theroot oftheSDCard. “Nintendo 3DS” folder Computer Target SDCard(largercapacity)

Using SD Cards SD Using Preparations HOME Menu Scrolling / Adjusting and Moving Software Icons The HOME Menu is displayed when you turn on the power. Everything on the Nintendo 3DS XL system can be accessed from here. Scrolling Touch an icon, then slide the stylus to the left or right to scroll through the available software icons. Touching / on the sides of the screen has the same function. Software titles can be launched from the HOME Menu by touching the icon that corresponds to the title you want to play. The HOME Menu also shows the time and date, current wireless communication mode and the number of steps you’ve taken that day. Look out for on a software icon to instantly tell when a title has received new information or an update via SpotPass. Touch Slide StreetPass (Page 37) Play Coins / Today’s steps Battery charge Full Signal strength (internet) Adjusting the Display and Moving Software Icons (Page 76) Adjusting software icon display Signal strength (local wireless) Touch / to change the layout of the software icons shown on screen. (Page 37) Date and time Low Almost empty (fl ashing) Wireless communication Using Software mode (Page 37) Recharging (fl ashing) Recharging complete Using Software Using Screen brightness / Moving software icons Power-saving mode To move an icon, touch and hold the stylus over the icon until it (Page 40) Game Notes detaches, then drag it to where you want to place it and release (Page 48) the stylus. Dragging an icon on top of another icon will swap the two icons. Adjust software icon display Friend list

(Page 37) (Page 49) HOME Menu Notifi cations Wireless communication modes Software icons (Page 38) (Page 54)

HOME Menu New notifi cations for software titles are Internet browser This indicates that an internet connection has been established (page 70). indicated with / on the software (Page 56) icon (page 54). This indicates that the system is searching for other users who have StreetPass activated (page 9). Note: Registering Nintendo 3DS software for use with StreetPass allows the system to automatically search • Press the L or R Buttons to activate the cameras and take photos (page 41). for other users to exchange information with. This status will be shown together with . • Content displayed on the upper screen diff ers according to the software being used. The display rotates more quickly when the microphone picks up more noise. This indicates that the system is communicating with other Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DS XL systems in your vicinity. Features such as local friend registration (page 50) and Download Play (page 68) options Play Coins / Today’s steps make use of the local wireless function. During wireless communication mode, the signal-strength icon is displayed. Stronger signal strength means better data transmissions. If you walk around with your Nintendo 3DS XL system, it will count your steps. Every 100 steps you take, you earn a Play Coin. You can earn up to 10 Play Coins per day, and a maximum of 300 in total. These can then be used in compatible software titles. will be displayed when wireless communication is enabled, and Note: when it is disabled. Use the wireless switch to enable / disable wireless communication (page 22). • Steps are counted when the system is closed and the power is on. will be shown when enabled, and when disabled. • A maximum of seven days’ worth of step data can be recorded while Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles are left running. You will have to turn the software off once before you can record more.

36 37 Software Icons Opening Software

Free software received via SpotPass and software downloaded via Nintendo eShop are added as icons on the HOME Menu. Touch the software icon, then touch OPEN. A maximum of 300 items can be stored on an SD Card. The diff erent types of software title icon are explained below. Card software icons

Nintendo 3DS Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi Game Card Game Card The software title’s icon appears after a Game Card is inserted into the Game Card slot.

Built-in application icons Closing / Suspending software Health and Safety Information AR Games: Augmented Reality (Page 65) Read important health and safety information for your Use the AR Cards together with the outer cameras to create Press the HOME Button during game play to suspend a software title and display system. believable augmented reality games. the HOME Menu. Touch RESUME or press the HOME Button again to resume play, or Using Software touch CLOSE on the HOME Menu to close the software. Nintendo 3DS Camera (Page 58) Face Raiders (Page 66) Take 3D photos and videos using this application. A shooting game that turns your face, or the faces of your Using Software Using friends, into the enemies!

Nintendo 3DS Sound (Page 61) Listen to music and record sounds. Activity Log (Page 67) When suspended… Record the number of steps you take while carrying your When a software title is suspended, you can adjust screen brightness and also access Nintendo 3DS XL system and the length of time you spend Game Notes, the friend list, Notifi cations, the internet browser, using software. camera mode and instruction manuals. Other software titles can be launched, but Mii Maker (Page 62) HOME Menu you must close the suspended title to do this. Make yourself and other people into Mii characters! Download Play (Page 68)

HOME Menu Download demos and play multiplayer games! StreetPass Mii Plaza (Page 63) Note: Mii characters you meet through StreetPass (page 9) will • Depending on the state of the software (wireless communication or outer cameras in use, etc.), the HOME Menu may not be displayed, or certain functions appear here. may not be accessible. Some software titles do not make use of certain HOME Menu functions. System Settings (Page 69) • Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles cannot be suspended. Adjust Nintendo 3DS XL system settings. Nintendo eShop (Page 64) Save before closing software View information and videos about various software, and Any unsaved data will be lost if you close a software title without saving. download new software. Do not remove suspended software or turn off the power Others Do not remove suspended Game Card software, SD Card, or turn the power off while in this state. Doing so can cause data corruption or loss.

Gift icon This icon appears when a new application is added to the HOME Menu. Touch a gift icon to unwrap it. Note: The icon will fl ash if the application has not yet fi nished downloading. Place the system into Sleep Mode within range of a compatible internet access point to complete the download.

• Any software or video content that is pre-installed on the SDHC Card will also be displayed on the HOME Menu (page 7).

38 39 Electronic Manuals Brightness levels and battery life Increasing screen brightness will decrease battery life, and vice versa. Please bear this in mind when you adjust your brightness settings If a software title includes an electronic manual, the MANUAL option will be displayed when you (page 31). select its icon. Touch this to view the manual. Manuals can be viewed while a software title is Note: Because brighter screen settings require more power, the power LED may change from blue to red. If the battery is nearly empty, the system suspended. may turn off suddenly.

Brightness settings and power-saving mode with Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles cannot access the HOME Menu. Press the HOME Button to pause the software, then use the following commands to adjust brightness and power-saving mode settings. Viewing manuals Press and hold START, then press the following: Choose an item from the contents Up: Increase brightness 1 Slide up and down to scroll through the contents of the Down: Decrease brightness manual and touch the page you want to view. Note: Press the Y Button to change the language of the Left: Disable power-saving mode manual. Right: Enable power-saving mode Using Software 2 View the page Slide up and down to scroll through the contents of the Taking Photos page. Slide left and right to switch pages.

Using Software Using Press the L Button or R Button on the HOME Menu to switch to camera mode.

Photos remaining Close manual Change the font size 3D Icon Indicates the outer cameras are in use

Storage Location Adjusting Brightness / Power-Saving Mode HOME Menu System Memory SD Card Touch on the HOME Menu to display the brightness settings. Note: Choose the save destination in the Settings for Nintendo 3DS Camera. HOME Menu Screen brightness Take photo Touch a number to change the brightness level. (or press L Button / R Button / A Button) Switch between inner / outer cameras Darker Brighter Only the outer cameras can take 3D photos Merge Use the inner and outer cameras simultaneously to take photos of two faces and merge them together into one. For more details, refer to the Nintendo 3DS Camera electronic manual. Power-saving mode Enabling this mode will automatically adjust the brightness of the screen depending on what is being displayed in order to conserve battery Open Nintendo 3DS Camera (Page 58) power. Disabling it ensures that you can maintain a constant brightness level, but results in shorter continuous play time. This function is Read QR Code set to off by default. If you point the camera at a QR Code for Nintendo eShop or a QR Code with a website URL, you can go directly to the relevant page in Nintendo eShop or the internet browser (page 56).

Note: Photos you’ve taken can be viewed in Nintendo 3DS Camera (page 60).

40 41 Creating Folders on the HOME Menu Adjusting software icon display Touch / to change the layout of the software icons shown on screen. You can create folders on the HOME Menu to organise your software icons. You can create up to a maximum of 60 separate folders, and each folder can hold up to 60 software icons.

1 On the HOME Menu, touch (an empty slot)

Icons that cannot be moved into folders The following software icons cannot be moved into folders. In addition, you cannot place a folder inside another folder. • The Game Card icon 2 Touch CREATE FOLDER • The Nintendo eShop icon (a folder icon) will appear in the • The System Settings icon empty space.

Folder Settings Using Software Select a folder icon and then touch SETTINGS to change the folder’s name or delete it entirely. Using Software Using 3 Move software icons into the new folder • To move an icon, touch and hold the stylus over the icon until it detaches. Drag it above the folder icon, and the folder will open. Finally, drag the icon to wherever you would Allows you to enter a new name for the folder. like to place it within the folder, and release RENAME the stylus. Note: The fi rst character of the folder’s name will be displayed on its icon in theHOME Menu. HOME Menu • If you would like to move an icon back out Allows you to remove the folder from the HOME Menu. of a folder, simply drag it in the same way Drag an icon out of the folder area to remove it from the folder DELETE out of the folder area. Note: You cannot delete a folder while there are any software icons inside it. HOME Menu

4 Touch to close the folder When you want to open the folder again, simply select it and touch OPEN.

42 43 Card-Based Software How to use Game Cards with your Nintendo 3DS XL. Using Game Cards Note: If the system language is set to Dutch, Portuguese or Russian, non-Nintendo 3DS titles will default to English. In some cases, this may be adjustable within the software. 1 Insert a Game Card into the Check which way the Game Card slot Game Card is facing The Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DS XL / Note: Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi logos on Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi enhanced software can be used on Nintendo 3DS XL systems. If you have trouble inserting the Game Card, remove it • the card and on the system should face and check that it is facing the right direction with the in the same direction. Nintendo 3DS Game Card Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi Game Card label facing away from the system. Forcing the card in when it is facing the wrong direction could lead to damage. • Only insert or remove Game Cards from the Game Card slot while the HOME Menu is displayed or the power is Push the Game Card in, then remove it off . (If you have suspended a software title, make sure you have closed it before removing its Game Card.) Click

Note: • 3D content will only be displayed on Nintendo 3DS software titles. Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles cannot display 3D content. SpotPass, StreetPass and the HOME Menu cannot be used while Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software is in use. • Using Software • Only Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi software titles matching the region of the system will work. Software titles from diff erent regions may not function. • Nintendo 3DS software titles cannot be used with Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS® Lite, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL systems. Touch the Game Card icon, then touch OPEN 2 Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi titles are displayed in an expanded format by default. To

Using Software Using Use Classifi cations to Choose Computer Games and Films load the software at its original resolution, hold down either START or SELECT, then touch OPEN to launch the software. Keep START or SELECT held down until the software has started.

Very mild content Mild content 3 For further information, refer to the instruction manual for the software you are using. Card-Based Software PG was previously G8+ Closing Software Press the HOME Button to bring up the HOME Menu, then touch CLOSE to end a software title. (Any unsaved data will be lost if you close a software title without saving.) Card-Based Software • Touch RESUME to return to the point where the software title was suspended. • To close Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles, fi rst save your data, then press Moderate content Strong Content the HOME Button and touch OK. M was previously M15+ People under 15 must be accompanied by Note: If you press the POWER Button, the software title will close and the POWER Menu a parent or adult guardian for the duration will be displayed. of the fi lm in a cinema, or when hiring or buying these fi lms or computer games Check the Classification

Unclassifi ed fi lms or computer games can be advertised prior to being classifi ed. Check the classifi cation when at the cinema or before hiring or buying fi lms or computer games classifi cation.gov.au

44 45 Game Card System Updates Download Software Some Game Cards contain system update data. Such Game Cards will display a message if a system Enjoy free software downloaded via SpotPass or software purchased via Nintendo eShop. update is required in order to use the Game Card. Follow the instructions to update your system (page 91).

With the exception of Nintendo DSiWare (page 64), downloaded software is saved to an SD Card. The corresponding icons are displayed in the HOME Menu (page 36).

Incompatible Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DS Software and Accessories You can get new software by... The following software titles and accessories are not compatible with Nintendo 3DS XL. • Receiving free software via SpotPass (page 8). • Purchasing software via Nintendo eShop (page 64). • Downloading demo versions. Precautions for Download Software • Because some software is transmitted automatically via SpotPass (page 8), it is advised that you keep an SD Card inserted at all times. Nintendo 3DS Charging Cradle Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro • Up to 40 Nintendo DSiWare titles (page 64) can be stored in the System Memory and up to 300 download software titles can be stored on an SD Card.

(CTR-007) (CTR-009) Using Software • Download software (including its save data) can only be used on the system it was originally downloaded to. Software that you save on an SD Card cannot be used with other Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DS XL systems. • Demo versions of software may have limitations such as a time limit or number of uses. If you exceed this limit and try to open the software, a message will be displayed. Follow the instructions to delete the software or open Nintendo eShop. Using Software Using • If the system language is set to Dutch, Portuguese or Russian, Nintendo DSiWare titles will default to English. In some cases, this may be adjustable within the software. Only Nintendo 3DS software and Nintendo DSiWare matching the region of the system will work. Software titles from diff erent Nintendo DS Browser Nintendo DS Rumble Pak • regions may not function. Nintendo DS Memory Expansion Pak (NTR-011) (NTR-008) Nintendo DS Lite Memory Expansion Pak (USG-007)

In addition to these products, it is not possible to use any accessories that would connect to the Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite systems Opening Software Download Software via the Game Boy Advance™ Game Pak slot or anything that functions in conjunction with a Game Boy Advance Game Pak. For more details, visit support.nintendo.com. Touch the software icon, then touch OPEN 1 Nintendo DSiWare titles are displayed in an expanded format by default. To load the software at its original resolution, hold down either START or SELECT when launching the software. Keep START or SELECT held down until the software has started. Card-Based Software

2 For further instructions, refer to the instruction manual for the software you are using • How to view the software manual (page 40) • About software ratings (page 44) • How to close a software title (page 45)

46 47 Game Notes Friend List Use this application to take notes, even while playing a Nintendo 3DS software title! Just suspend the software and take notes while looking at the software screen. Play and communicate with registered friends via the internet, wherever they may be.

Touch on the HOME Menu to show a list of all the notes you’ve created. You can receive notifi cations via the friend list when registered friends go online (connect to the internet). • You can save up to 16 pages of notes. Note pages can be saved as photo data and viewed in Touch on the HOME Menu to open your friend list. When you open it for the fi rst time, you’ll be Nintendo 3DS Camera (page 58). asked to create a friend card by following the on-screen prompts. • To create a note while a Nintendo 3DS software title is running, press the HOME Button to suspend To view the friend list while a Nintendo 3DS software title is running, press the HOME Button to bring up the software title and bring up the HOME Menu, then launch Game Notes. the HOME Menu, then launch the friend list. Note: The friend list can only be used with Nintendo 3DS software titles. To use wireless play with Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles, the relevant settings need to be confi gured within the software.

1 Select a note to edit

Switching screens

Touch this icon during a suspended game to Using Software change the display on the upper screen.

Display both screens

Using Software Using Things you’ll need...

In order to create your own friend card, you fi rst need to create your own Personal Mii Personal Mii using Mii Maker (page 62). Display upper screen Internet Connection This is required to see when friends go online (page 70). Friend List Friend List

Game Notes Display lower screen Register Friend (Page 50)

Viewing Friend Cards (Page 51) • Edit your friend card • View a friend’s friend card Pens Notes saved as photo data on an SD Card can be viewed in Nintendo 3DS Camera Friend List Settings (Page 53) Eraser (page 58). • Friend notifi cation settings Choose from three coloured pens to write with, Make this note blank. • Delete friend card and erase things with the eraser.

2 Touch when fi nished This saves the note and sends you back to the Game Notes Screen.

48 49 Friend Registration Do not share your friend code with people you do not know The friend list is a system intended for use by you and people you know. Posting your friend code on online forums or sharing it with people You can register up to 100 friends on your friend list. you do not know can result in you receiving unwanted data or status messages containing language that you may fi nd off ensive. Do not Local share your friend code with people you do not know. Touch LOCAL to connect to another Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DS XL user within range and register each other. 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 is indicated by .

Editing your friend card Viewing friend cards Select your friend card to edit your message and favourite title. Select the friend card you’d like to view. Find the friend card of the person you want to register as a friend and touch it. Your friend cards will be exchanged and you will be registered on each other’s friend lists. Using Software

Internet Touch INTERNET to register friends by exchanging friend codes. Using Software Using You can check your friend code by looking at your friend card.

The friend’s favourite title or title he /

Enter the friend code belonging to the person you want to register. she is currently playing will be displayed Friend List on the upper screen. Friend List Friend

Choose your favourite title (from Enter a status message of up to software titles you’ve played). 16 characters. This will be visible to your friends. You are not yet registered on the other system You are already registered on the other system Note: Your friend will be provisionally registered. Enter the name of the person you • Touch in the lower screen to register a new friend. want to register. (When the person registers you in return, the status will change The data from the other person’s friend card Please refrain from including personal information or language that other people may fi nd off ensive in your status messages. Certain words are and you will become fully registered friends. That person’s name and Mii will will be received automatically and they will be • prohibited by the system and cannot be entered. then be displayed.) registered as a friend. • If you receive a Mii whose name is shown as ???, this means that the creator is probably a blocked user. For more information, please refer to the Mii Maker electronic manual.

50 51 Communicating with Friends Notifi cation LED The notifi cation LED on the system will fl ash orange for fi ve When a friend goes online, the information shown on his / her friend card changes and you can see the title he / she is currently playing, if any. seconds when a friend goes online. If a friend is playing a game you can join, a will appear Flashing Online Offl ine over the icon.

Friend Card Order When you are online, friend cards will be displayed in the following order: Your friend card Friends whose game you can join Friends playing a game Online friends Offl ine friends Provisionally registered friends

Friend List Settings

Set your status notifi cations and delete friends from your friend list. Using Software

Note: • To see a friend’s online status, that friend must have selected YES when asked if they want to show friends their online status. This can be changed Choose whether to show your online status and at any time in the friend list settings.

Using Software Using the title you’re playing. • To participate in the game your friend is playing, you must have the same Game Card inserted in your system, or have the same software saved on your system. • If you are currently using a software title which cannot connect to the internet, you will not be able to go online.

Joining a Friend’s Game Delete friend cards from your list. If you can join in a game that one of your friends is playing, the information shown on his / her friend Note: Friends will not be notifi ed if their friend Friend List card will change. Touch JOIN FRIEND’S GAME to join the game. cards are deleted. Note: You can only join if you have a compatible software title. For more information, refer to the software

Friend List Friend instruction manual.

52 53 Notifi cations Viewing Notifi cations You can receive notifi cations from SpotPass, StreetPass and other sources. Touch a notifi cation to view it.

Touch on the HOME Menu to show a list of notifi cations. To view notifi cations while a Nintendo 3DS software title is running, press the HOME Button to bring up the HOME Menu, then launch the Notifi cations application. Slide the slider up or down to scroll through the notifi cations.

Notifi cation Types • Unread notifi cations will be indicated by for StreetPass or for SpotPass notifi cations. SpotPass Notifi cations from Nintendo and software titles. • A maximum of 12 StreetPass and 100 SpotPass notifi cations can be stored on the system. If these limitations or the storage size is exceeded (eg. if there are a lot of notifi cations containing images), older notifi cations will be erased, starting with the oldest. StreetPass Notifi cations received via StreetPass (see page 9 for more information on StreetPass). Using Software

Stopping notifi cations Receiving Notifi cations Stopping notifi cations from software titles Using Software Using Your Nintendo 3DS XL system can receive notifi cations when... Touch OPT OUT OF NOTIFICATIONS FOR THIS SOFTWARE inside a notifi cation then follow • The power is on (page 28). the on-screen prompts. • Wireless communication has been enabled using the wireless switch (page 22). Note: Notifi cations that do not require an internet connection, such as those from software titles, • An internet connection has been confi gured (page 70). StreetPass notifi cations do not require an cannot be stopped from the Notifi cations list. These are delivered during play and the method of internet connection. Notifi cation stopping these notifi cations diff ers between software titles. Note: • Software titles may send some notifi cations while you are not connected to the internet. Notifications • StreetPass notifi cations do not require an internet connection. • Notifi cations cannot be sent from Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles. Stopping notifi cations from StreetPass Touch DEACTIVATE StreetPass FOR THIS TITLE, then adjust the settings in StreetPass Management in the System Settings to deactivate StreetPass. Once StreetPass has been deactivated, you will no longer receive these notifi cations for this title(page 82). Notifi cations Notifi Receiving Notifi cations Flashing The notifi cation LED fl ashes when the Nintendo 3DS XL system receives a notifi cation. It will Note: fl ash green for StreetPass notifi cations and blue for SpotPass notifi cations. In both cases, it • To restart notifi cations, adjust the settings within the software. Refer to the instruction manual for more detailed information. will fl ash for fi ve seconds. Additionally, when a notifi cation is received, or will Notifi cations from Nintendo contain important information for all users and cannot be opted out of. be displayed on the notifi cation icon and icons for the respective software titles on the • HOME Menu. Note: When receiving notifi cations while the system is in Sleep Mode, the notifi cation LED will fl ash for fi ve seconds, then remain lit. When you open the system, it will go out.

54 55 Internet Browser Using the Browser View web pages on the internet using intuitive stylus controls. Slide the stylus on the lower screen to move around the page. Touch links on the lower screen to open them.

Slide to move Touch links Touch on the HOME Menu to start the internet browser. When using the browser for the fi rst time, follow the on-screen setup instructions. Note: • An internet connection is required in order to view web pages (page 70). • The browser can be launched while playing Nintendo 3DS software by pressing the HOME Button and selecting it from the HOME Menu. • Depending on the software, it may not be possible to launch the browser during play.

When you start the browser, the menu shown below will be displayed. Touch an option to select it. Menu Search Using Software Enter text to search for. Toolbar Display the menu (Page 56). Using Software Using Decrease / increase the zoom level. (shown with search engine set to Google) Displayed as while loading the page; touch to stop loading the page. Displayed as once the page has loaded; touch to reload the page.

Display the previous / next page in the browser history. Bookmarks

View the list of pages you have bookmarked and open Internet Browser Note: pages from the list. • Content requiring plug-ins, such as video or music fi les, cannot be played or displayed. Hide Menu Add Bookmark • Large pages may not be fully downloaded or displayed. If this happens, try reloading the page by touching RELOAD. Bookmark the current page. This may load the rest of the page. Internet Browser Internet Protecting Children from Harmful Sites You can use the Parental Controls settings of your Nintendo 3DS XL system (page 78) to restrict use of the browser in order to prevent children Instruction Manual Settings from accessing harmful or inappropriate sites. The browser contains an instruction manual with Change browser settings. detailed information on how to use it. Page Info View the title, address and security information of the current page. Enter URL Enter a web address (URL) directly.

56 57 Taking Photos / Videos

Touch / or press L Button / R Button / A Button to take a picture or start recording video.

Take photos and videos in full 3D!

For detailed controls information, consult the electronic manual.

Taking Photos and Videos

The two cameras mounted on the exterior of the system are used to take 3D photos. Each camera takes one photo: the left camera takes one for the left eye, and the right camera for the right eye. These photos are then combined and appear in 3D on the 3D Screen (page 32).

Nintendo 3DS Camera Features Using Software

Right eye photo Left eye photo Nintendo 3DS Camera contains a number of features to ensure you make the most unique creations possible! Camera Modes Video Modes Using Software Using

Sparkle Merge Frame Pick (take multiple photos to create a stop-motion video) Nintendo 3DSCamera Tips for the best 3D visuals Ensure that you leave a minimum of 30 cm between the subject and the Nintendo 3DS XL system when taking photos / videos. Getting too close to the subject will cause it to become blurred and out of focus, and can result in a blurred photo / video with a double image. Dream Pinhole

Nintendo 3DS Camera Nintendo Clip Link (record several segments and link them together)

Low-light Mystery

Taking a photo / video The closer the subject is One metre is the optimal Having objects far away while too close to the when you take the photo / distance for 3D photos / in the background while subject will result in a video, the stronger the 3D videos and will give a taking a photo / video will Note: blurred or double image. eff ect. vivid image. add to the 3D eff ect. • You can use the Low-light camera mode when taking videos. • There are also other features not listed here, such as crosshairs, a timer, brightness and contrast adjustment, etc.

58 59 Viewing Photos and Videos

Touch VIEW PHOTOS / VIDEOS to view the photos and videos you’ve taken.

Touch a thumbnail to display the photo / video.

Photo Video With Nintendo 3DS Sound, you can play music stored on SD Cards. You can also record sounds using the microphone and then edit them to create entirely new sounds! Note: For information on the types of music fi le that can be played, consult the electronic manual.

For detailed controls information, consult the electronic manual.

Listen to Music Record Sounds

Listen to music stored on an SD Card. You can adjust the music as You can record sounds of up to 10 seconds. You can then adjust the you go along, such as changing playback speed and sound pitch, sound by changing playback speed, sound pitch and even voice.

and turning on a karaoke mode. Using Software Using Software Using

Select VIDEO TOOLS to play the video with

extra options. Nintendo 3DSSound

Extra Features

Graffi ti Tweaking Videos

Nintendo 3DS Camera Nintendo Create your own unique images by decorating your photos. Adjust the playback speed and sound pitch, or even play videos in reverse!

StreetPass This software contains two StreetPass features: StreetPass Hit Parade and StreetPass Compatibility. StreetPass Hit Parade lets you see the most popular songs around, while StreetPass Compatibility compares your music tastes with other users. • To use these features, add music to a StreetPass playlist and activate StreetPass.

• You can also view a slideshow, which will automatically transition between your photos and videos.

60 61 Create Mii characters for yourself, family members and friends using the wealth of facial features available! Bring Mii characters together in the plaza! Mii characters you meet through StreetPass (page 9) and wireless play will appear here – and you can even play some simple games via StreetPass!

For detailed controls information, consult the electronic manual. For detailed controls information, consult the electronic manual.

Use StreetPass to collect Mii characters and send Use a Photo Register up to 100! your StreetPass Mii to others! Take a photo of your face to create your Mii, then tweak the facial You can register up to 100 Mii characters in Mii Maker. features as much as you want. You can also design a new Mii from

scratch. Using Software Using Software Using

Mii characters will gather here. These Mii characters may be from StreetPass Mii Plaza, or even from other software titles. StreetPass MiiPlaza Mii Maker

• You can also receive Mii characters from a friend’s Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DS XL system or from the Mii Channel on the Wii™ console.

These Mii characters can even show up in Mii-compatible games! Play Games Play some small games with the Mii characters you encounter!

The screenshots above are from PILOTWINGS RESORT™ for Nintendo 3DS.

All Mii features and likenesses are the intellectual property of Nintendo and cannot be distributed freely or used for personal gain. Puzzle Swap StreetPass Quest

62 63 Connect to the internet and view information and videos about various software, and download software for These augmented reality games use the AR Cards that come packaged with the Nintendo 3DS XL system. your Nintendo 3DS XL system. To purchase software, you need to add funds to your Nintendo eShop account. Place an AR Card in the sights of your system’s outer cameras, and boxes, monsters, everything will Note: come bursting out! • Nintendo 3DS software and Nintendo DSiWare from regions other than Europe / Australia may not function. • If a child will be using the system, you can restrict the use of credit cards, or the purchase of goods and services, For detailed controls information, consult the electronic manual. via Parental Controls (page 78).

For detailed controls information, consult the electronic manual. There are six AR Cards included with the system. Begin with the ? Card. Downloadable Software

Nintendo 3DS download software Using Software You can download software exclusively available via Nintendo eShop.

Virtual Console Using Software Using Play classic titles from systems such as Game Boy™ and Game Boy™ Color on your Nintendo 3DS XL system! ? Card Character Cards

Nintendo DSiWare To play the AR Games, place an AR Card on a fl at, well-lit surface. Adjust the distance and angle, keeping the AR Card within the sights of You can purchase Nintendo DSiWare straight from Nintendo eShop. Nintendo DSiWare includes a range of software titles, from useful tools the outer cameras, until it is recognised correctly. The games are played by moving the system around while keeping the AR Card in sight. to quick and simple games! Augmented Reality AR Games: Get the right distance Keep the AR Card on screen. and angle.

Precautions Regarding the Use of Nintendo eShop 35 cm

Nintendo eShopNintendo • In order to use Nintendo eShop, you must fi rst agree to the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement and Privacy Policy, and then set up an internet connection. 30° • You can add funds using a credit card or Nintendo eShop Card. • In Australia, you cannot add an amount of funds that would cause the balance of your Nintendo eShop account to exceed $100. • The fund value of a Nintendo eShop Card cannot be split between multiple accounts. • Nintendo will not reissue, refund or accept inquiries regarding Nintendo eShop Cards except under circumstances where this is required by law. Game Selection Screen Nintendo eShop Cards, funds and purchased software cannot be refunded, returned, transferred or exchanged for cash. • Once registered on a Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DS XL system, Nintendo eShop activation numbers cannot be used again. • The purchasing of software on Nintendo eShop constitutes a licence agreement between Nintendo and the purchaser. For details, open the System Settings from the HOME Menu, select INTERNET SETTINGS, OTHER INFORMATION, then USER AGREEMENT. • Age rating information is displayed before confi rmation of software purchase. Please take this information into consideration when making purchases (page 44). • If you use the DELETE ACCOUNT option in the Nintendo eShop application, your remaining funds, purchased/downloaded software and purchase / download history will all be deleted.

64 65 Gather lots of faces and battle them in this fast-paced game! The Activity Log keeps track of the number of steps taken when you take your Nintendo 3DS XL system out with you. It also records your play time on software titles. Note: Steps are counted when the system is closed and the power is on.

For detailed controls information, consult the electronic manual. For detailed controls information, consult the electronic manual.

Face Raiders involves moving your system around and shooting the relentless hordes of attacking faces! Begin the game by taking a photo. Note: For more information about facial recognition, see page 100. Display the number of steps you’ve taken while carrying your Nintendo 3DS XL system and the time you’ve spent on software titles.

Take a photo then play the game, Using Software moving the system around as you play! Display a list of software titles you’ve played, including the time spent on each and the number of times it’s been played. Using Software Using

Daily Records Software Library Activity Log Activity Face Raiders Face

• After you win a stage, the face you used for that round will be saved. Collect lots of faces to unlock new stages and add more variety to the enemies you encounter! Try taking pictures of your family and friends to expand your collection.

See the amount of time spent on each software title. See various charts related to the software you’ve used on your system.

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With Download Play, you can play certain multiplayer games with other users even if you have only one have if you games with other users even certain can play multiplayer you Download Play, With demos of certain titles. software can also send and receive You of the game. copy DS Lite, DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo with Nintendo is compatible Download Play DSi XL systems. DSi and Nintendo Nintendo Note:

Download Play Download Using Software Using 68 70 Internet Settings Adjusting System Settings information, pleaserefer to thesoftware manual. Note: the world. Connect to theinternet to play withfriendsandpeopleallover PlayOnline games from othersystems with Virtual Console (page64). Nintendo 3DSdownload software, Nintendo DSiWare andclassic Purchase content foryour Nintendo 3DS XL system, suchas Nintendo eShop through SpotPass andplaying onlinewithpeopleallover theworld. There are lotsoffunandusefuloptionsto enjoy, suchasshoppingforcontent usingNintendo eShop, receiving notifi cations and free software Functionality diff Functionality ersdependingonthesoftware. For more Connect your Nintendo 3DSXL system to theinternet to openupeven more options. Internet Settings Internet Browser SpotPass Gives you easyaccess to onlinecontent. even ifthesystem isclosed(page8). By leaving your system turnedon,itcanautomatically receive data your wireless access point (router). A wireless isrequired connection your to connect Nintendo 3DSXLsystem to theinternet. Acomputer isneededto confi gure the settingson Required Items for Internet Connection Internet • • • Note: Wireless accesspoints visit support.nintendo.com. To seealistofcompatible access points (routers) that have beenconfi rmed to work withtheNintendo 3DSXLsystem, are incompatible. Use the802.11band anaccess point whichsupports / or 802.11gstandards. Access 802.11a points whichonlysupport to Itiseasiestto wireless connect AOSS™ access points or whichsupport Wi-Fi Protected Setup™. internet connection Broadband and / or router and /or Modem Broadband internet connection (ADSL, cable or fi(ADSL, cable breoptic) communication Wireless

Internet Settings Internet Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 72 Internet Settings Adjusting System Settings Note: Once you have you to everything needto the internet, connect confi you canstart guringthesettingson your Nintendo 3DSXLsystem. Connecting to theInternet Connecting • • • from theoptionsdisplayedthen select to confi gure your connection. If you would rather setupyour withoutassistance, connection touch MANUAL SETUPinstead, withoutthe Tutorial UpaConnection Setting • • • optionstoon-screen confi andselect gure theright settingsfor your connection. Touch TUTORIAL to receive setupprocess. helpwiththeconnection Follow theinstructions Find your withthe IdealSettings Tutorial 2 1 For guidance onsearching forandconfi guringaccess points, see For Wi-Fi Protected guidance, Setup seepage74. For AOSS guidance, seepage73. For guidance onsearching forandconfi guringaccess points, see For Wi-Fi Protected guidance, Setup seepage74. For AOSS guidance, seepage73. Inorder to to theinternet connect when usingaNintendo DSGameCard, you mustconfi gure Nintendo DS Connections Touch NEWCONNECTION Touch SETTINGS CONNECTION page 75. page 75. (page 77). (page 75). afterbe ableto usingAOSS. connect usinganaccess Establishingaconnection point foundthrough asearch willnotchangeany oftheaccess point’s settings Note: addition to thismanual. If your AOSS, access point you supports quicklyandeasily. cansetupaconnection manualforyour Referto access theinstruction point in usingAOSS Connecting 2 1 3 Using AOSS may causeyour access point settingsto change. Once the Setup Complete Screen appears, Complete test Screen touch theSetup OKtoOnce begin aconnection Steps for theaccesspoint Note: Touch • • before trying to reconnect.before trying Failure cansometimesoccur to after establishaconnection AOSS setupiscomplete. while Ifthishappens, pleasewait ashort Ifthetest issuccessful, setupiscomplete. approximately again. 5minutes before trying Note: fl ashestwiceinsuccession. Press andholdtheAOSS button ontheaccesspointuntilAOSS light Ifyou are usingthetutorial andyou have selected Ifyou have triedandfailedseveral usingAOSS, timesto setupaconnection wait AOSS If your computer to isconnected theaccess point withoutusingAOSS, itmay nolonger , start from step , start 2 . AOSS button

Internet Settings Internet Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 74 Internet Settings Adjusting System Settings information. You quicklyandeasilyusing cansetupaconnection Wi-Fi Protected Setup. manual ofyour Referto access theinstruction point forfurther using Wi-FiConnecting Setup Protected 4 3 2 1 Note: Touch • • appears, Complete test Screen touch theSetup OK toOnce beginaconnection Note: Steps for theaccesspoint access point Touch by your methodsupported theconnection until theLEDblinks. Press andholdthe buttonWi-Fi ontheaccesspoint Setup Protected For Push-Button Connection Nintendo 3DSXLsystem. Note: access pointsettings, thentouch NEXT. A PINwillbedisplayed onthe Touch Enter thecodeinto Screen. the For PINConnection while before trying to reconnect.while before trying Failure cansometimesoccur to after establishaconnection Wi-Fi Protected is complete. Setup Ifthishappens, pleasewait ashort Ifthetest issuccessful, setupiscomplete. Ifyou are usingthetutorial andyou have selected Itmay take around 2minutes to complete setup. After confi guringtheaccess point, onthe touch NEXT ScreenTouch of your , start from step , start 2 . Wi-Fi Protected Setup button Setup should also consult the instruction manualthatshould alsoconsultcamewithyour theinstruction access point. You canusethismethodto search to anaccess forandconnect point ifyour AOSS access point or doesnotsupport Wi-Fi Protec to anAccess for Point andConnecting Searching 2 1 5 4 3 name). Ifyou do notknow thisname, pleaseconsult thesettingsofaccess point you are using. Note: anaccesspoint Select OTHER, from step start Note: Touch SEARCHFORACCESS POINT • • Touch test a connection OKto perform Touch OKto save your settings key ornetworkIt may password. alsobecalledanencryption Note: • • keyEnter thesecurity andtouch OK If connection failsand anerror Ifconnection appears, given follow intheerror theinstructions message. Ifthetest issuccessful, setupiscomplete. The forthekey characters you entered willbehiddenby asterisks (*). point you are using. This step onlyappliesiftheaccess point issecured. Ifyou key, donotknow thesecurity pleaseconsultaccess thesettingsof A security key Asecurity isthepassword setforyour access point andisrequired to enableyour Nintendo 3DSXLsystem to make aninternet connection. Ifyou are usingthetutorial andhave KNOW DON’T selected / NONE OF THESE or Touch thenameofaccess point you want to to (itsSSID, connect ESSIDornetwork 2 . ted Setup.ted You

Internet Settings Internet Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 76 Internet Settings Adjusting System Settings • • Set whethertoSet receive software automatically and whetherto sendsystem information to Nintendo. SpotPass Settings security keysecurity registered withtheaccess point. access point using WEP (page77). Note: point to beableto establishaconnection. The Nintendo 3DSXLsystem iscompatible types. withthefollowing security You foryour type access mustchoosethecorrect security TypesSecurity Access points marked with About the smoother wireless communications play. The be usedto helpinthedevelopment offuture products. play andyour system settings, etc. willbesent to Nintendo automatically. This information will SENDINGOFSYSTEM INFORMATION Select andthen YES, andinformation aboutsoftware you ware distributed viaSpotPass. AUTOMATIC Select SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS, andthen YES, andyou willbeableto receive soft- Nintendo DSsoftware onlysupports WEP. To to theinternet connect usingNintendo DSsoftware, touch NINTENDODSCONNECTIONS setupan to icon isanindicator ofthecurrent wireless signalstrength. There are fourlevels ofsignalstrength. Stronger reception will provide Security Strength Security Encryption Encryption Method and require you to enter the icons Weaker Weaker WEP Signal StrengthIconsSignal WPA™-PSK (TKIP) Key notrequired. Secured access point. Akey isrequired. WPA2™-PSK (TKIP) Signal Strength Signal Stronger WPA-PSK (AES) WPA2-PSK Stronger (AES) Note: upaninternet forusewithNintendoSet connection DSsoftware. Follow given intheon-screen theinstructions error message. An error messageanderror code willappeariftheinternet settingsare connection test incorrect fails. oriftheconnection Nintendo DSConnections If anErrorCodeAppears start the connection test, theconnection given thenfollow intheerror theinstructions start message. The internet confi connection gured fortheNintendo 3DSXLsystem may notbe correct.Select CONNECTION TEST from InternetSettings to For errorcodesthat appearwhenplaying software Nintendo DSi given. includedwithNintendo Booklet DSsoftwareConnection Instruction fordetails ontheerror code Nintendo DSConnections may nothave beenconfi gured correctly. ChecktheNintendo Wi-Fi playing Nintendo DSsoftware For orwhen errorcodesthat appearwhensettingupNintendo DSConnections 2 1 byThe Nintendo supported onlyaccess DSsoftware type point is security WEP. included withNintendo DSsoftware titles Refer to Booklet theNintendo Instruction Wi-Fi Connection Touch NINTENDODSCONNECTIONS Nintendo DSConnections optionontheNintendo 3DSXLsystem. Note: to connect Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection confi guration cannotbedeleted ormoved from the

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Internet Settings Internet Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 78 Parental Controls Adjusting System Settings will have to enter theParental Controls PINinorder to usethesefunctions. Internet Settings, Outer Cameras, System Transfer andFormat functions. System Memory You Note: when allowing children to usetheNintendo 3DSXLsystem. The following optionscanberestricted. Pleaseconfi gure theseoptionsasnecessary for theyoungest child. Note: Options that can berestricted thatOptions can SOFTWARE RATINGSOFTWARE VIDEOS VIEWING DISTRIBUTED DS DOWNLOAD PLAY FRIEND REGISTRATION StreetPass ONLINE INTERACTION DATALONG TEXT AUDIO / VIDEO / IMAGES / SHARING DISPLAY OF3DIMAGES SHOPPING SERVICES NINTENDO 3DS INTERNET BROWSER Setting Parental Setting Controls forany restrictions oftheoptionsbelow the willalsorestrict You canonlyuseoneconfi guration persystem. Should you need to create forseveral restrictions children, we suggestsetting up Parental Controls of theNintendo 3DSXLsystem (suchasthedisplay of3Dimages). Use thisoptionto children restrict from playing games, functions makingpurchases orusingcertain Parental Controls Note: related videosfoundonNintendo eShop, whichcanberestricted usingtheseparate Software Rating setting. viewingofdistributed videostoRestricts thosesuitableforallages. This settingdoesnotapplyto game- Play. theuseofDSDownload Restricts theregistrationRestricts ofnewfriends. Note: communicationRestricts withotherNintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DSXLsystems using StreetPass. Note: systems over theinternet. communicationRestricts withotherNintendo 3DS,Nintendo 3DSXL,Nintendo DSiandNintendo DSiXL Note: images, sounds, videosandlongmessages. thewireless transferRestricts ofdata personalinformation, that suchasphotos, could beusedto carry thedisplay of3Dimages.Restricts Allimageswilldisplay in2D. Prevents the purchase andtheuseofcredit ofgoodsandservices, cards withNintendo 3DSshoppingservices. useof theinternet browserRestricts andprevents theviewingofweb pages. Nintendo DSsoftware orsoftware received Play. viaDSDownload Note: theuse ofNintendo 3DSandNintendoRestricts DSisoftware basedonsoftware rating systems For somedistributed videoplayback software, thissettingmay theuseofsoftware alsorestrict itself. This Nintendo settingcannotrestrict DS / Nintendo DSisoftware. This Nintendo settingcannotrestrict DSsoftware. This Nintendo settingcannotrestrict DSsoftware. Nintendo 3DSsoftware received Play viaDownload isalsorestricted, butthissettingcannot restrict (page 44). Touch PARENTAL CONTROLS to begin theconfi guration (page69). Confi guring Controls Parental 3 2 1 6 5 4 Select asecretquestion,thentouch OK Select rarily. careful Be notto forget it. Note: To ensure theinformation entered iscorrect, you willbeasked to enter your PINtwice. PIN,thentouchEnter OK afour-digit Information aboutParental Controls willappearonthescreen. Follow to proceed theinstructions withconfi guration. Follow onthescreen theinstructions Touch DONEto fi nish confi guring Parental Controls settings. on-screen instructions Touch theoption you want to confi gure and follow the Touch PARENTAL CONTROLS SETTINGS • • Note: question, thentouch OK Enter ananswer ofat to leastfour thesecret characters See page30fordetailsonusingthekeyboard. See You mustanswer thesecret questionifyou forget careful thePIN.Be notto forget your answer. Your PINisrequired to changeParental Controls settingsaswell asremove themtempo-

Parental Controls Parental Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 80 Parental Controls Adjusting System Settings Changing settings Changing arestricted item. Select Screen The PINEntry Temporarily removing Parental Controls restrictions Enter thePINto temporarily remove Parental Controls restrictions, orchangethe Parental Controls settingsinSystem Settings. Removing Parental Controls Restrictions 5 4 3 2 1 Touch PARENTAL CONTROLS inSystem Settings Follow on-screen to theinstructions proceed. toto cancel changethePINorCLEAR SETTINGS Parental Controls restrictions. Touch PARENTAL CONTROLS to settings, changerestriction SETTINGS CHANGEPIN Touch theoption for thesettingyou want to change Touch OK Enter thePIN Touch CHANGE willappear. Enter thePINandthentouch OK. If you have forgotten your PINorsecret questionanswer, follow thesteps below. If you have forgotten your PINorsecretquestionanswer... 2 1 6 5 4 3 If you have forgotten your secretquestionanswer Note: Enter theanswer to your secretquestion Screen I FORGOT onthePINEntry touching PARENTAL CONTROLS inSystem Settings, ortouch Touch FORGOT PIN onthefi rstscreenthat appearsafter Note: Enter themaster key, thentouch OK Touch OK numberwillbedisplayedAn enquiry Touch IFORGOT support.nintendo.com. at section refer to theSupport For detailedinformation, please (page 103). byCustomer phoneoremail Service the master key, Nintendo pleasecontact informationFor aboutobtaining further You willthenbetaken to Parental Controls settings. You willthenbetaken to Parental Controls settings.

Parental Controls Parental Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 82 Data Management Adjusting System Settings • • • Note: thecorrespondingSettings, thenselect option. andreset theblocked-user DATAfunctionality settings. Select MANAGEMENT from System You cancheckordelete downloaded software, check orconfi gure software usingStreetPass RESET BLOCKED-USER SETTINGS StreetPass MANAGEMENT copying. careful Be whencopying software inorder to avoid save overwriting data. Ifyou copy asoftware titleto alocation where thesamesoftware titleisalready saved, theexisting by software theoneyou willbeoverwritten are Nintendo DSiWare cannotbelaunchedfrom anSDCard. Copy itto before theSystem playing. Memory You canstore over 300pieces data ofextra / contentadd-on onanSDCard, butonlythefi rst300willbeshown inData Management. Data Management Nintendo DSiWare Data Management Nintendo 3DS Check ordelete software, data andsettingssaved toortheSDCard. theSystem Memory Data Management EXTRA DATAEXTRA allow thereceipt ofdata from allusers. Resetting blocked-user settingswillremove allpreviously and appliedrestrictions any software title. View StreetPass. alistofsoftware that supports You canalsodeactivate StreetPass for Note: Nintendo DSiWare andanSDCard between theSystem ordelete Memory it. Check Nintendo DSiWare saved to oranSDCard. theSystem Memory You canalsocopy CONTENTADD-ON SOFTWARE You canstore upto 40Nintendo DSiWare titlesintheSystem Memory. data) downloaded forcompatible Nintendo 3DSsoftware. contentCheck ordelete add-on (includingsoftware update on your Nintendo 3DSXLsystem. Check ordelete data extra (e.g. data received viaSpotPass) Note: Console software. Check ordelete Nintendo 3DSdownload software or Virtual You canstore upto 300Nintendo 3DStitlesonanSDCard. Touch YTMUDT Update thesystem software FORMAT SYSTEM MEMORY SYSTEM UPDATE LANGUAGE SYSTEM TRANSFER Calibrate theouter cameras (page84). CIRCLE PAD OUTER CAMERAS MIC TEST Calibrate the3DScreen. Calibrate the Touch Screen whenitisnotworking properly. SOUND 3D CALIBRATION TOUCH SCREEN DATE & TIME PROFILE / at thesidesofscreen to changepages. Change your userinformation andconfi gure various othersettings. Settings Other Change thelanguageofsystem. data (page91) . Format thesystem to erase data stored intheSystem Memory, suchasphotographs, software andsave between Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DSXLsystems (page86) . Transfer data from your Nintendo DSiorNintendo DSiXLsystem to your Nintendo 3DSXLsystem, or to occur even whennotusingtheCircle Pad. Calibrate theCircle Pad whencontrols donotseemto operate properlymovement orwhenin-game seems speak orgently blow into themicrophone, themicrophone isfunctional. Check that themicrophone isworking correctly. Iftheicon onthelower screen changescolour whenyou Change thespeaker soundoutputsettings. Change thedate andtime. yourSet username, region date andNintendo ofbirth, DSprofi le. software. (Characters that by are Nintendo notsupported DSorNintendo DSisoftware willbedisplayed as ‘?’.) Note: Your Nintendo DSprofi leincludes a colour andmessagethat are usedinsomeNintendo DSandNintendo DSi (page 91).

Other Settings Other Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 84 Other Settings Adjusting System Settings Note: 3D images. For thebestresults whenusingthecameras, follow thesteps below. Exposing theNintendo 3DSXLsystem to shocksorplacingitinhotenvironments whenusingtheouter cameras canresult focused inpoorly Outer Cameras Outer 3 2 1 Incorrectly calibrating thecameras canleadto theseproblems worsening. Recalibrate thecameras whenever necessary. Touch to take NEXT aphoto to beusedasthebasisofcalibration Touch REVERT TO DEFAULT to restore SETTINGS thedefaultsettings. Touch AUTOMATIC SETUP touch NEXT Ensure the3Ddepthsliderisat thetop, then auto-calibration processauto-calibration withadiff erent if you notice subject problems withthe3Dimages. Note: that fi llsthescreen. willbeginwhenthethree Auto-calibration lights Taking care notto have anything intheforeground, chooseabright, that outdoor isover object 20metres from theNintendo 3DS XL steady process until theauto-calibration iscomplete. the cameras manually experience problems, usingadiff try (forcaseswhere doesn’t erent forauto-calibration auto-calibration object complete, you Note: The three lights The process auto-calibration canbecompleted withouttakinganidealphoto, but thismay result inincorrect calibration. Repeat the There may beotherproblems inadditionto thoseabove that prevent process theauto-calibration from completing. Ifyou When contrast levels are low (page 85)). ontheupperscreen may notbecome litinthefollowing cases. Over 20metres When objects appearintheforegroundWhen objects ontheupperscreen to become lit. Holdthesystem can calibrate Vertical axisissuesinthe3Dimagescanbecorrected usingmanualcalibration. Use thiswhenautomatic calibration doesn’t theissues. correct Calibrating CamerasManually theOuter 2 1 5 4 3 Touch MANUAL SETUP then touch NEXT Ensure the3Ddepthsliderisat thetop, Touch TEST 3D andfollow theon-screen instructions • • • Adjusting theimageonupperscreento overlap properly • • Note: use duringthecalibration Touch NEXT, thenusetheLButton orRButton to take aphoto ofthe imageyou want to line upperfectly. Imagesusedforcalibration that are taken from above orfrom ananglemight not properly, thecalibration process willstillwork. Even appearingintheimagebeingusedforcalibration ifotherobjects donotoverlap help aligntheimageproperly, buttheseadjustments willnotbesaved. Adjustments axis. canbemadeto thevertical The leftandright arrows canbeusedto Using asimple, imagelike yet distinct theoneshown below, canhelpthecalibration process proceed smoothly. Place thesystem withtheimageyou onasteady surface, want to take infront appearingdirectly andinthecentre ofthescreen. Approx. 25cm

Other Settings Other Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 86 Other Settings Adjusting System Settings • • • Note: data between Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DSXLsystems. Transfer data from your Nintendo DSiorNintendo DSiXLsystem to your Nintendo 3DSXLsystem, ortransfer System Transfer Nintendo 3DSSystems Transfer between Nintendo DSiSystem Transfer from a the power off whiledata transfer istakingplace. Closingyour Nintendo 3DSXL system at thistimewillnotactivate SleepMode. Additionally, pleasedonotturn not beableto transfer data. is well charged, orplugintheAC thetransfer. adapter before starting charge Ifthebattery istoo low, you will To prevent thesystems from runningoutofpower duringthetransfer, ensure that oneachsystem thebattery (page 76). Local Play. Itisrecommended that bothsystems beplaced closetogether inanarea withstableinternet access You willneedto to beconnected theinternet to transfer data. The to systems eachothervia willalsoconnect Note: Nintendo 3DSXLsystems. Transfer save data forbuilt-in applications, Nintendo eShopbalance / etc.account between Nintendo activity 3DS / • • • aware that itcannotbeundone. once atransfer hasbeenperformed, Note: Nintendo 3DSXLsystem. Transfer Nintendo DSiWare andphotos / recordings from aNintendo DSi / Nintendo DSiXLsystem to a your Nintendo DSiorNintendo DSiXLOperations Manual. Note: Nintendo DSiShopontheprevious system. to download thefree Nintendo 3DSSystem Transfer tool from the Nintendo DSiXL)to your Nintendo 3DSXLsystem, you fi rstneed In order to transfer data from aprevious system (Nintendo DSi or the TransferDownload Tool from Nintendo eShop),thetransfer count willnotbereset. Even ifindividualsoftware/settings onthesystem are changedbetween transfers (e.g. you download newsoftware transfers willbedisplayed before thetransfer begins. You cantransfer Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DSXLsystem data amaximum offi ve times. The remaining available between Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DSXLsystems. All data onthesource system istransferred to thetarget system. You cannotchooseindividualitems to transfer Nintendo 3DSXL) (Nintendo 3DSor You cannottransfer from aNintendo 3DSXLsystem to aNintendo DSiorNintendo DSiXLsystem. Also, be Nintendo DSiXL) (Nintendo DSior Source SystemSource SystemSource For more information ontheNintendo DSiShop, pleaserefer to

Transfer Transfer Nintendo 3DSXL) (Nintendo 3DSor Target System (Nintendo 3DSXL) Target System

The following data can betransferred. Nintendo DSi / XL Nintendo DSi Precautions for Precautions Transferring Photos &Recordings for Precautions Transferring Nintendo ConfiWi-Fi Connection Transfers guration Nintendo DSiWare. Nintendo DSiWare Photos &Recordings Confi guration Nintendo Wi-FiConnection • • • to ofthesource theSystem system. Memory Note: the photos andrecordings onyour Nintendo 3DSXLto bedeleted, copy themonto anSDCard outthetransfer. before carrying All thephotos andrecordings saved tooftheNintendo theSystem 3DSXLsystem willbedeleted. Memory Settings forAdvanced Settings (connections 4–6)willnotbetransferred. Setup Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID, pleaserefer to your Nintendo DSiorNintendo DSiXLOperations Manual. Your Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection IDwillbedeleted from thesource system duringtransfer. For more information aboutyour The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Confi guration ontheNintendo 3DSXLsystem that you want to transfer thedata onto willbe overw (Nintendo DSiorNintendo DSiXL) SystemSource Ifyou want to transfer photos whichyou have saved to anSDCard beingusedwith thesource system, you willfi rstneed to co before performing thetransfer.before performing tothe SystemanSDCard Memory Copy any photos andrecordings from If There ArePhotosoftheNintendo &RecordingsintheSystem 3DSXLSystem Memory Photo &RecordingData on theNintendo DSiorNintendo DSiXLsystem. Transfers photos andrecordings from theNintendo DSiCamera andNintendo software DSiSound pre-installed Transfers Internet (Nintendo Settings DSConnections) andNintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID. Existing photos andrecordings deleted from oftarget System system Memory Nintendo 3DSXL Transfer during transfer. SD Card willnotbedeleted Photos andrecordings onthe Ifyou donotwant any of (Nintendo 3DSXL) Target System py them ritten.

Other Settings Other Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 88 Other Settings Adjusting System Settings Precautions for Precautions Transferring Nintendo DSiWare Note: • • • the system to theSDCard anddelete themfrom (page82). theSystem Memory will notbeableto transfer data. To free upspace, goto Data Management intheSystem to Settings copy any Nintendo DSiWare already saved on Note: be deleted from thesource system. Pleasebesure that itisOKto have your save data deleted before thetransfer process. you start thesoftwareOnly itselfwillbetransferred to thetarget system. Save data isnottransferred. Nintendo DSiPoints to purchase themagain. Note: not betransferred to thetarget system, butitwillbedownloadable from theNintendo eShopat cost. noextra the software even ofthesource thoughitisnolongerinthe System system. Memory For suchsoftware, software will theactual If you have purchased any Nintendo DSiWare titlesthat have subsequently beendeleted orcopied to anSDCard, you canstilltransfer If purchasedNintendo DSiWare hasbeendeleted orcopiedto anSDCard Software that already exists onthetarget system willnotbetransferred. You cannottransfer Nintendo DSiPoints orany software that was onthe source pre-installed Nintendo DSiorNintendo DSiXLsystem. transferred, visittheNintendo website. Nintendo DSiWare that isfree orisnotavailable onNintendo eShopcannotbetransferred. For detailsonNintendo DSiWare that cannotbe The data willbesaved ofthetarget ontheSystem system. Ifthere Memory isnotenoughspace inthetarget system’s System Memory, you Inorder to play Nintendo DSiWare titles onthesource Nintendo DSisystem after theyhave beentransferred, you willneedtouse Nintendo DSiWare andsave data deleted (see note below) Nintendo DSiWare Deleted (see note below) on SDCard Nintendo DSiWare Only AccountOnly (record Activity ofpurchased Nintendo DSiWare) transferred Nintendo DSiWare (withoutsave data) transferred no extra cost Download at fromNintendo eShop Both thesoftware Both andthesave data will Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DSXL All ofthefollowing data istransferred. Activity /Balance Activity Nintendo eShopAccount Transfers Nintendo DSiWare (anditssave data) stored ontheSystem Memory. SD Card Data Usage Rights Nintendo DSiWare Save Data Pre-installed Application Software Settings Nintendo DS Precautions for Transferring Precautions • • • Download Software Precautions not proceed. If thetotal Nintendo eShopbalance ofthesource andtarget systems exceeds themaximumallowed funds, thesystem transfer will BalancePrecautions Nintendo eShop Note: target system. After transferring data, alldata onthesource system willbedeleted. The SDCard from thesource system willbeusableonly with the deleted andoverwritten withthedata from thesource system. Ifyou have data suchasphotos andrecordings, copy theseto anSDCard fi rst. longer beusable. leted andreplaced withthedata from thesource system. Also, theoldsave data onthetarget system (and / or SDCard) willno Ifthesamedownload software hasbeendownloaded onboth systems, the transfer. Itwillthenremain usable after thetransfer. Nintendo DSiWare and itssave data onthetarget system’s SDCard shouldbemoved to thetarget system’s before System Memory transfer. The from software Nintendo canbere-downloaded eShop. Data stored onthetarget system’s SDCard, suchasNintendo 3DSdownload software anditssave data,the will notbeusableafter

With theexception ofNintendo DSiWare, thedata inthetarget system’s (e.g. System Memory application pre-installed save data) will be System Memory dataSystem deleted Memory Use thesource system’s SDCard withthetarget system that ofthetarget system. Transfers your Nintendo andbalance to eShopaccount thetarget activity system. This willbemerged with tent, etc.). The SDCard canthenbeusedwiththetarget system. Transfers usagerights fordata stored ontheSDCard (e.g. download software anditssave con- data, add-on Mii Maker from Miicharacters applications thepre-installed on theNintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DSXLsystem. Transfers data suchasthefriendlist, Nintendo 3DSCamera photos, Nintendo recordings 3DSSound and Transfers Internet (Nintendo Settings DSConnections) andNintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID. Nintendo 3DSXL(Source) Nintendo 3DSor Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DSXL Transfer its data onthetarget system’s Account willbede- Activity Nintendo 3DSXL(Target) Nintendo 3DSor System Memory dataSystem overwritten Memory

Other Settings Other Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 90 Other Settings Adjusting System Settings Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DSXL Nintendo DSi Nintendo DSi Transferring 2 1 3 2 1 Follow to theon-screen proceed. instructions Touch RECEIVE FROM ANINTENDO3DSSYSTEM Target System Touch SENDFROM THIS SYSTEM SystemSource Read thewarning messageabouttransferring data, thentouch IAGREE. Touch NINTENDO3DSSYSTEMS TRANSFER BETWEEN / Source Follow to theon-screen proceed. instructions Menu Nintendo DSi theNintendo 3DS TransferSelect Tool icononthe theNintendo DSi On / XLSystemNintendo DSi Follow to theon-screen proceed. instructions Touch SYSTEM RECEIVEFROMANINTENDODSi Read thewarning messageabouttransferring data, thentouch NEXT. Touch SYSTEM TRANSFER FROMANINTENDODSi theNintendo 3DSXLSystemOn Target Systems Nintendo 3DSXL Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DSXL Note: • • Note: Note: thisoptionto delete alldataSelect saved to settings. thesystem, andreturn itto factory . (When performing asystem update from performing aGameCard,(page 70).(When aninternet is notnecessary.) connection You to mustbeconnected system theinternet updates. to perform Confi gure your internet settingsbefore using systemconnection update Update theHOMEMenuandapplications, andaddnewapplications. System Update Format System Memory displayed onthescreen, andyou IACCEPT willneedto select to installsuchupdates. No priornotice fortheseorothersuchminorautomatic updates willbedisplayed onthescreen. For othersystem updates, anotice willbe provided by Nintendo. that may and causeusersdiscomfort, / or updates to aninternal database ofwireless access points whichallow you to access online services From timeto time, outautomatic theNintendo updates, 3DSXLsystem willcarry suchasupdates to alistwhichprevents ofwords theuse REGARDING AUTOMATIC SYSTEM UPDATES Failure to accept theupdate may render gamesunplayable. unplayable. Content derivingfrom theunauthorisedmodifi cation ofthehardware orsoftware of your Nintendo 3DSXLsystem may be removed. software ofyour Nintendo 3DSXLsystem, withyour oruseofanunauthoriseddevice inconnection system, may render thesystem IMPORTANT: After theNintendo 3DS XLsystem isupdated, any existing orfuture unauthorisedtechnical modifi cation ofthehardware or REGARDING SYSTEMUPDATES computer to delete data ontheSDCard. When givingyour Nintendo 3DSXLsystem to anotherpersonpermanently, pleaseensure you delete your Account inNintendo Activity eShopandusea When you format theSystem Memory, photos andrecordings ontheSDCard andyour Nintendo eShop Account andbalance will notbedeleted. Activity permanently withdrawn from Nintendo eShop. Shouldthishappen,you willnolongerbeableto redownload that software. Software canberedownloaded from Nintendo eShopat cost. noextra Pleasenote that there caseswhere are software certain may betemporarily or System updates charge cannotbecarriedout ifthebattery isrunninglow. The system version willremain at thecurrent version even ifyou format theSystem Memory. • • • • • • berecovered:deleted andcannot If you optto format your system, thefollowing data willbe that SDCard willnotbedeleted butitwillbecome unusable.) contains software orsave whentheformatting data occurs, isnotinserted thedata on Software saved to theSDCard (seefi rstnote below) anditssave data (ifanSD Card that Software saved to thesystem (seefi rstnote below) anditssave data Changesmadeto theSystem Settings Allphotos saved to theSystem Memory Application save data Content saved suchas friendlist, intheSystem notifi Memory cation andstep data permanently

Other Settings Other Adjusting System Settings System Adjusting 92 Troubleshooting Replacing the Nintendo 3DS XL Battery Pack • • information for further onwhereto purchase areplacement Nintendo Customer Service Please contact If usagetimeisnoticeably reduced, replace packusingthe procedure thebattery detailed below. Repeated charging willdecrease lifeandreduce battery thelengthoftimeyou canusethesystem before recharging. Replacing theNintendoPack 3DSXLBattery 3 2 1 Always turnthepower off the anddisconnect AC adapter before pack. replacing thebattery Ifthesystem isusedby achild, aparent orlegalguardian shouldreplace packforthem. thebattery Remove packasshown. the battery Remove cover thebattery pack andbattery • • Note: Slide acoin orsimilaritem cover inbetween thebattery andthesystem, andprisethetwo carefully apart. Release thefour claspsonthesides screw, leaving you unableto remove cover. thebattery Note: cover. Use ascrewdriver to loosenthetwo screws securingthebattery Unscrew cover thebattery Do notuseexcessive Do force, cover. to thebattery asthiscould result indamageto your Nintendo 3DSXLsystem and/or your fi notinsert Do ngernailsinbetweencover thebattery andthesystem, asthis could result ininjury. Using the wrong ofscrewdriver type may damagetheheadof Replacing theNintendoPack 3DSXLBattery (pages 103). • • • • • • Disposal Battery The Nintendo 3DSXLsystem contains alithium-ion rechargeable inaccordance Pleasedisposeofthisproduct pack. battery with local regulations. 5 4 For your informationdisposalcontact onbattery localsolidwaste authority. appropriate localguidelinesandregulations. Discarding batteries inyour general householdwaste canbeharmfulto theenvironment. follow pack, When disposingofthebattery notdamagethebattery. Do notattempt Do pack. to disassemblethebattery notremove Do thelabel. Applysometapeover thepositive (+)andnegative (–)connectors. Replace the battery cover,Replace thebattery andtighten thetwo screws • • Note: packasshown. thenewbattery Insert pack battery Wait at anew least10seconds, theninsert or explosion. Note: • • one canresult inthepower correctly. LEDnotfunctioning packimmediately thenewbattery after removing Inserting theold Ensure thatisfacingintheright direction. thebattery , selecting OTHER andthenDATEthe HOMEMenu,selecting SETTINGS & TIME. After removing thebattery, thedate andtimesettingswill be reset. You shouldsetthemagainby openingSystem from Settings When replacing cover, thebattery applypressure until thefourclaspsonsidesclickfi rmlyinto place. Always replace cover. thebattery Ifthesystem to issubjected ashockwhilethecover isoff could bedamagedleading ,thebattery to re fi

Replacing the Nintendo 3DS XL Battery Pack Battery XL 3DS Nintendo the Replacing Troubleshooting 94 Troubleshooting Problem Note: Before Nintendo contacting ofthemanualto Customer determine pleaseusethissection thecauseofproblem. Service, the battery pack the battery It takes alongtimeto charge for longperiodsoftime / Pack,Battery butIcan’t play I chargedtheNintendo 3DSXL The Nintendo 3DSXLsystem ishot system willnotturnon The Nintendo 3DSXL The rechargeLEDisnotlit Nintendo Pack 3DSXLBattery / I can’t recharge the Iftheproblem involves agameoraccessory, pleasealsorefer to thecorresponding manual / documentation. Repeated charging willdecrease life, battery reducing the lengthoftimeyou canusethesystem. Life Battery • • • • • • • • In environments withatemperature lessthan5°C,you willnotbeableto play gamesforlong socanleadtoDoing thesystem temperature risingsharply. Charge packina thebattery If thesystem won’t turnonand, whenyou plugintheAC adapter, therecharge LEDlights up If therecharge LEDisblinking, there isachance properly. thatpack isnotconnected thebattery If thesystem won’t turnonand, whenyou plugintheAC adapter, therecharge LEDlights up Recharge packinalocation thebattery withanambient temperature between 5–35°C. Unplug theAC adapter andwait approximately 30seconds before pluggingitinagain. Use theNintendo 3DSAC adapter (WAP-002(AUS)). If you experience this, Nintendo contact (pages103). Customer Service for further information onhow tofor further purchase areplacement If usagetimeisnoticeably reduced, replace Contact pack. Nintendo thebattery Customer Service periods oftime, packwilltake andthebattery longerthanusualto recharge. hot may causeburns. location withanambient temperature between 5–35°C. Touching thesystem whileitis properly packisconnected the battery (page92). then immediately packmay thebattery correctly. notbeconnected turnsdark, Make sure that properly packisconnected the battery (page92). then immediately packmay thebattery correctly. notbeconnected turnsdark, Make sure that You may notbeableto recharge packinalocation thebattery outsideofthistemperature range. plug socket. Make sure theAC adapter issecurely to connected boththeNintendo 3DSXLsystem andthe The Nintendo DSiAdapter isalsocompatible. temperature lessthan5°C? Are you playing withanambient packin alocation agameorrechargingthebattery charged for extended periodsoftime? packbeingchargedinanareawithahightemperature,Is thebattery orbeing properly? packconnected Is thebattery Is therechargeLEDlit? properly? packconnected Is thebattery between 5–35°C? with anambienttemperature packbeingrechargedinalocation Is thebattery Is theNintendo 3DSAC adapter fi into thesystem rmlyinserted andaplugsocket? Are you usingaNintendo 3DSAC adapter? Troubleshooting Solution (pages 103). Problem There isnovideooraudiooutput packhasexpandedThe battery are diffi beseenor 3D imagescannot comes diffi The brightnesschangesanditbe- The screenhuechangessuddenly LCD screens The brightnessdiff the LCD screens There aredarkorlightpatches on LCD screensthat donotgoaway / There areblackorbrightdotsonthe cult to see cult cult to seebrightcolours cult ers between • • • • • • • • • • Ifthere are fi ngerprints orothermarksonthescreen, wipeitusingasoft, cleancloth. Hold the3DScreen 30–40cmaway from your eyes Adjust the3Ddepthsliderto alevel foryou that iscomfortable software ofcontent thedisplaySome andtypes of3Dimages. donotsupport Try viewing3D Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSisoftware titlescannotdisplay 3Dcontent. Power-saving modechangesthebrightness andcolour gradient automatically according to The technical specifi cations oftheupperandlower screens are diff erent, whichmeanstheir Small numbersofstuckordeadpixels are ofLCD acharacteristic screens. These are normaland If thesystem isinthisstate, exit SleepMode. For more information onhow to exit SleepMode, theGameCard Insert gently butfi rmlyuntil itclicksinto place. Recharge thesystem. Press thePOWER Button to turnthepower on. Lithium-ion batteries to are degradation subject over timeandcanexpand through repeated brightness levels canalsobediff erent. This isnormalandshouldnotbe considered asa defect. for example usingspectacles.) vision between theirleftandright eyes, itisadvisedthat you correct your visionbefore use, only oneeye, the 3Deff may not ects work properly or at all. For userswithany diff erence in (If there isany diff erence invisionbetween your leftandright eyes, orif you tend to seeusing images inadiff erent Nintendo 3DSsoftware title. brightness level, turnpower-saving modeoff (page40). can leadto palecolours whitening andothercolours changing. To maintain fi xed colour and the content beingdisplayed, charges to extendthebattery forlongerperiodsoftime. This tions, sotheircolour displays andlevels ofbrightness may diff er. should notbeconsidered asadefect. The 3DScreen and Touch Screen have diff erent specifi ca- refer to themanualofsoftware titleyou are using. (pages 103). packleaks,If thebattery donottouch Nintendo itandcontact Customer Service if itsexpansion isaff life battery ecting recharging. pack orapotentialThis hazard. safety isnotamalfunction Pleasereplace thebattery Is the 3D Screen dirty? Is the3DScreen properly calibrated? Is the3DScreen Is the3Ddepthslidersetto thelowest level? Does thecontent you the3Dfeature? areviewing support Are you usingNintendo software? DS/Nintendo DSi Is power-saving modeon? Mode? Is thesystem inSleep inserted? Cardbeencorrectly Has theGame Has thesystem beencharged? Is thepower LEDlit? Solution (page 92). (page 32). (page 33).

95 Troubleshooting 96 Troubleshooting Problem work properly The Pad Circle doesn’t work properly The Touch doesn’t Screen or arediffi cult tosee beseen 3D imagescannot • Note: • • • • • proper settings, pleaseusethe2Ddisplay only(page33). image orare unableto see3Dimageseven whenviewingthemcorrectly andwith the of theeyes. Everyone willhave adiff erent way ofviewing3Dimages. If you seeadouble The 3Deff generated ects by theNintendo 3DS XLare created usingthebinoculardisparity movementsIf thein-game donotmatch theTouch Screen input, usetheTOUCH SCREENoption In rare cases, theCircle Pad’s inputmay stop working properly after longperiodsofuseor This screen cannotdisplay 3Dcontent. theParentalDisable Controls item thedisplay whichrestricts of3Dimages Using thesystem inareas withstrong light sources cancausethelight to refl onthescreen, ect canobscure products of3Dimages.Certain theclarity Pleasemake sure you onlyuse aprotec- in System to Settings calibrate theinput CIRCLE PAD optioninSystem to Settings calibrate theinput being usedforcefully. movements Ifthein-game donotmatch theCircle Pad input, usethe rendering itdiffi cult tosee. fordetailsonhowwith theproduct to apply. tive sheetthat hasbeenlicensed by Nintendo. information Referto that theinstruction comes and holdingLButton +RButton +XButton. itagainontheTouchstart Calibration by pressing Screen Screen thePOWER Button whilepressing Note: Does the Touch inputmatch Screen what you seeonscreen? by pressingScreen thePOWER Button whilepressing andholdingLButton +RButton + Y Button. the buttons or Touch Screen, turnthesystem off Pad itagainontheCircle Calibration ,thenstart PadDoes Circle inputmatch what you seeonscreen? Are you lookingat thelower screen? Are Parental Controlsconfi gured? sunlightoranareawithastronglightsource? Are you indirect Have you attached acommerciallyavailable protective sheet to the3DScreen? Ifyou are unableto usethe Touch thisprocedure, Screen to perform turnthesystem off ,then Ifmovements are beinginputdespite theCircle Pad notbeingused, andyou are unableto use Solution (page 69). (page 69). (page 80). Problem No audiofromheadphones respond correctly to themovementsrespond correctly being moved orthegame doesn’t responds whenthesystem isnot you to move thesystem, thegame When playing agamethat requires work properly The Touch doesn’t Screen No soundfromthespeakers The system freezes up and thesystem won’t respond / The screengoescompletely black

Note: • • • • • • If headphonesare attached to theNintendo 3DSXL,nosoundwillcome through thespeakers. Try adjustingthevolume by usingthevolume control onthesideofsystem. If thescreen stays blackwhenyou turnthe system onorwhenyou exit SleepMode(reopen If thesystem to issubjected suddenchangesintemperature orphysical shocks, thesensorcan If you have appliedacommercially available protective sheetto the Touch Screen, refer to its Make sure theplugofheadphonesissecurely pluggedinto theaudiojack. Try adjusting thevolume by usingthevolume control on thesideofsystem. back on. down until thePower LEDgoesout, thenpress thePOWER Button againto turnthesystem gameplay andthesystem stops responding, turnthesystem off by holdingthePOWER Button the system after closingitwhilethepower ison),orthescreen suddenlygoesblackduring the to producestart falseresponses. outthefollowing steps Inthesecases, to recalibrate carry Nintendo. the Touch Screen. Pleasemake sure you onlyuseaprotective sheetthat hasbeenlicensed by manual andbesure ithasbeenapplied correctlyinstruction before attempting to calibrate Are headphonesconnected? Is thevolume setto thelowest level? input.The built-inmotionsensormay beproducingincorrect Have you attached acommerciallyavailable protective sheet to the Touch Screen? Is theplugofheadphones fi rmlyinserted? Is thevolume setto thelowest level? setting ofthevolume control andeven ifheadphonesare connected. CALIBRATE orREVERT TO DEFAULT SETTINGS. Calibration. Place thesystem andtouchthe MotionSensor Screen onalevel surface theHOMEMenu,pressOn andholdthe Y Button andBButton for3seconds to open The settingsforthemotionsensorwillbeadjusted accordingly. Note: B Button for 3seconds Press andhold Y Button and sensor. The camera’s shutter soundwillalways beplayed at afi xed volume, regardless ofthecurrent When CALIBRATE istouched, thesystem willconsider theposition itisinto belevel. Not aligned Solution and touch CALIBRATE Place thesystem onalevel surface Trapped airordirt

97 Troubleshooting 98 Troubleshooting Problem My steps aren’t beingcounted coming fromthespeakers unexpectedly / There isfeedback* The microphone reacts My voice isn’t recognised I can’t usethemicrophone / then picked upagainby themicrophone. created whensoundspicked upby themicrophone are played back through thespeakers andare Feedback istheterm usedto refer to thehigh-pitched screeching soundcausedby aloopbeing is “feedback”? What * • • • • • • • • • If Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSisoftware titlesaren’t closedforaperiodof, orexceeding, seven There may becaseswhere thesystem cannotcorrectly count your steps. Ifitisputinaloosely- Your steps willonlybecounted ifthepower to thesystem ison anditisclosed. Headsets withmicrophones cansometimescausefeedback. Try removing theheadsetwith The microphone may to bereacting audiooutputfrom thespeaker orambient noise. Try to Try removing theheadsetwithmicrophone andusingthesystem microphone instead. There are individualdiff erences inspeech recognition rates.Some voices are more diffi MIC Select TEST inSystem to Settings confi rmthat properly themicrophone isfunctioning The microphone it. ofsoftware isonlyusableinsoftware titlesthat titlesorsections support system in a bag while carrying itaround,system inabagwhilecarrying useatight-fi ttingbagsuchasabeltpouch. hanging bagwhilewalking, step data may notbecounted accurately. Ifyou want to putthe to prevent any background noises. move away from thesource ofthenoise, reduce thespeaker volume, useheadphonesortry recognise thanothers. turn thesoftware off . consecutive days, onlysteps fortheinitialseven days willberecorded. After saving your game, microphone. (page 69). title isinuse? Are you continuingto usethesystem whileaNintendo DS / softwareNintendo DSi • • Note: Is thesystem inaloosely-hangingbag, orisithangingfromawriststrap? Is theNintendo 3DSXLsystem open? Is aheadsetwithmicrophoneattached? high? is very Is thesystem beingusedinanoisyenvironment, orinaplacewherethevolume Is aheadsetwithmicrophoneattached? correctly? Are voices otherthanyour own, suchasthoseoffamilyandfriends, recognised Is themicrophoneworking properly? ofitusethemicrophone? Does thissoftware titleorsection force, ormalfunction. forexample sittingonthem,candamagethemandleadto injury notputthesystem Do into your backpocket. thesystem andLCD Subjecting screens to excessive steps taken. ontheconditions, Depending thestep count might behigherorlower thanthenumberofactual Solution cult to Problem the Game Cardslot.”the Game into isnothinginserted “There the HOMEMenudisplays: ware titledoesnotappearand theiconforbeen inserted, thesoft- Even Cardhas thoughaGame the SDCard I can’t view thephotos stored on My SDCardisnotresponding Sleep Mode Sleep My system suddenlyenters the Operations Manualfor details.” turn thesystem off .Pleaserefer to Press andholdthePOWERButton to software: “An errorhasoccurred. DSi DS /Nintendo Nintendo This messageappearswhileplaying I can’t play my game be played smoothly) are interrupted andthegamecannot (communications communications I amhaving diffi culty usingwireless • Note: • • • • • • Signal strength appearsto bepoor. Move closerto theotherplayer(s), andremove obstructions It may have entered SleepModeastheresult of Turn off thepower, outthesameprocedure again,carrying as thenturnitbackonandtry Enter thePINanddisableParental Controls temporarily, ordisabletheParental Controls option NintendoOnly 3DSandNintendo DSisoftware titlesmatching theregion ofthesystem will Remove theGameCard andproperly ituntil itclicksinto reinsert place. Ifthisdoesn’t work, try Nintendo 3DSCamera canonlydisplay photos takensystem. Photos ontheNintendo 3DSXL Use acomputer ordigitalcamera to confi rmthat you can see correctly lesontheSD Card. fi theSDCardInsert gently butfi rmlyuntil itclicksinto place intheSD Card slotonthesideof Nintendo forassistance Customer Service before. Iftheerror messagestillappears, there may beafaultwithyour system. Pleasecontact between thesystems. Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DSXLsystems. away from includingother magneticobjects, an externalmagneticfi eld. Move your system that theuseofsoftware restricts basedonsoftware ratings work. Software titlesfrom diff erent regions may notfunction. itafewmorereinserting times taken onadigitalcamera ormobilephonecannotbedisplayed. the system (page34). Are Parental Controls set to restrict Are Parental Controlssetto restrict Are you usingasoftware titlefromadiff properly? Cardinserted Is theGame Are therephotos bedisplayed ontheSDCardthat can usingNintendo 3DSCamera? Is theSDCardbroken? into thesystem? inserted Has theSDCardbeencorrectly entering SleepMode. Nintendo DSsystems may alsoresult inthesystem Is oneofthefollowing signalstrengthicons Stackingthissystem ontop ofother (page 45). Solution the useofsoftware basedsoftware ratings? (pages 103). erent region? or (page 80). shown onscreen?

99 Troubleshooting 100 Troubleshooting Problem not respond asks for aphoto ofmy face, butdoes Nintendo 3DSCamerarepeatedly strange colours Photos taken have by thecamera I can’t disable Parental Controls aren’t in3Dorarediffi cult tosee 3D imagesfromtheouter cameras • • • • Note: • • • • factors, suchashairstyle,thecolour,Other shapeandvolume offacialhair, andjewellery, also theNintendo 3DSXLsystemSubjecting to excessive physical orexposing shock, itto high This cancause the3Dimagesto anddiffi become distorted cult tosee. If theouter cameras are dirty, wipethem withasoftcloth. The innercamera cannotproduce 3Dimages. This occurs whenyour face cannotberecognised properly. Pleasetake note ofthefollowing Try to take ofsomethingelse. apicture Ifthecolours are stillstrange, Nintendo contact inNintendoCheck thecamera modeand/orManualSettings 3DSCamera (page58). Enter thecorrect answer to your secret question(ifyou have alsoforgotten theanswer to your Enter thecorrect PIN(ifyou have forgotten your PIN,seepage81). factors whichmayfactors aff facial recognition. ect (pages103). Customer Service a problem, recalibrate theouter cameras inSystem Settings temperatures can cause theouter cameras to display unclear3Dimages. Ifyou notice such secret question,seepage81). The outer cameras mightnotbecalibrated properly.The outer cameras sources? path of otherstronglight sunlightorinthedirect indirect Are theouter cameras dirty? Are theouter cameras Are you usingtheinnercamera? can make accurate recognition diffi in dimly-litareaswherethescreenisfi objects. lledwithsimilarly-coloured diffPhoto resultscan iftakingpictures erdependingon yoursurroundings, particularly Have you changedthecoloursettingsinNintendo 3DSCamera? you answerDid enter to thecorrect your secretquestion? you PIN? Did enter thecorrect aff successful facial ect recognition. To improve thechances ofyour face beingrecognised, follow theadvice below. Facial recognitionhints Even takingtheaforementioned into factors account, individualfeatures environments andcertain Move hairto fullyreveal your face Move to awell-lit area cult. Solution Face straighton thecamera Remove your glasses (page 84). Problem display audiofi lesand folders doesnot Nintendo 3DSSound Nintendo 3DSSound I can’t play backaudiofi lesusing • • • • • • • • • DRM-protected audiofi lescannot beplayed usingNintendoSound. 3DS Nintendo canplay 3DSSound audiofi leswhichmeetthefollowing requirements: Nintendo willonlycheckforfi 3DSSound lesup to eight directories deep. No more than100fi lescanbedisplayed forasinglefolder. Ifthere are folderswiththesame No more than1,000folders canbedisplayed. No more than3,000audiofi lescanbedisplayed. Audio fi lessaved to the“Private” folderfound inthe“Nintendo 3DS” folderwillnotbedisplayed Nintendo canplay 3DSSound AAC fi leswitha extension leof.m4a,.mp4and.3gp, orMP3 fi theSDCardInsert gently butfi rmlyuntil itclicksinto place intheSD Card slotontheside single folder. Nomore than100fi lescanbedisplayed forthissingle consolidated folder. name ontheSDCard, theaudiofi lesinthosefolderswillbe consolidated anddisplayed asa in Nintendo 3DSSound. Files shouldbesaved to adiff erent folder. played back. fi leswitha extension Otheraudio leof.mp3. fi fi les, suchas copy-protected ones, cannotbe of thesystem. Are theaudiofi RightsManagement)? lesprotected by DRM(Digital • • • Are theaudiofi lesina formatcan beplayed that Sound? by Nintendo 3DS Are audiofi lessaved to a folder that ismorethaneight levels deep? Are theremorethan100audiofi lessaved inasingle folder? Are theremorethan1,000folders withsaved audiofi les? Are theremorethan3,000audiofi lessaved? on theSDCard? Are theaudiofi lessaved to the “Private” folder found inthe “Nintendo 3DS” folder Nintendo 3DSSound? Does theSDCardcontainsaved audiofican beplayed lesthat using into thesystem? inserted Has theSDCardbeencorrectly 32 kHz–48 rate: Sampling 16 –320kbps Bitrate: AAC (.m4a,.mp4or.3gp),MP3(.mp3) File format: Solution

101 Troubleshooting 102 Troubleshooting Problem • forassistance andadditionaltroubleshooting andrepairService options If your Nintendo 3DSXLstilldoesnotoperate thesetroubleshooting correctly steps, after trying we recommend to callNintendo Customer help...If you needfurther I can’t useDownload Play AR Cards / I lostmy ARCards The system doesn’t recognisemy data andallNintendo eShopdownloads andaccount balance. Pleasenote that ifyou return theconsole to theretailer andtheretailer off ers to exchange your console, you may eventually losesave • If you are having issueswithNintendo DS/Nintendo DSisoftware titles, disablethe If you are having issueswithNintendo 3DSsoftware titles, disabletheParental Controls option berecognised,If your oryou ARCardstillcannot have lostanARCard... berecognised...If your ARCardcannot Parental Controls Play DSDownload optionwhichrestricts (page80). theuseofsoftwarewhich restricts by software rating restricted theuseofDSDownload Play?restricted Have Parentalof software Controls the use basedonsoftware restricted ratings, or • • • • • • colour andusethemasreplacements. You candownload ARCard images from support.nintendo.com. Print outtheseimagesin again. Check thefollowing andtry AR Cards inuseare fl at onthesurface. IftheARCards are bent orfolded, theycannotberecognised by thesystem. Ensure that any Ifanouter camera isdirty, wipeitwithasoftclothbefore you begin. recognise themproperly. Keep ARCards sunlight, outofdirect asthiscaninterfere withtheouter cameras’ to ability Ensure you are inawell-lit area. not berecognised. Ensure that thewholeARCard ofitisoff isvisibleonthescreen. Ifpart thescreen, it may ARCards cannotberecognised ifyou holdthesystem too closeto themortoo faraway. (pages 103). Solution (page 80). (c) (b)Liquid/Moisturedamage; or (a)Broken/Damaged/Marked LCDdisplayor Touch Screen; 3. This warranty doesnotcover: 2. This Warranty shallnotapplyif: 1. Subjecttothetermsandconditions statedbelow, anduponproductionofthepurchasereceipt, Nintendowillatitsoption in materials, workmanshipandmanufacturing, foraperiodof Nintendo Australia PtyLimited(Nintendo)warrants totheoriginalpurchaserthatthisNINTENDO3DSXLwillbefreeofdefects the goodsrepairedorreplacediffailtobeofacceptablequalityandfailuredoesnotamount toamajorfailure or refundforamajorfailurecompensationanyotherreasonablyforeseeablelossdamage. You arealsoentitledtohave Our goodscomewithguaranteesthatcannotbeexcludedunderthe Australian ConsumerLaw. You areentitledtoareplacement the consumermayhaveunderCompetitionandConsumer Act 2010(Cth)and/orotherapplicablelaws. The benefitsconferredbythis Warranty areinadditiontoallotherstatutoryrightsrespectofthisNINTENDO 3DSXLwhich NINTENDO 3DSOperatingSoftware aretogetherreferredtoasNINTENDO3DSXL. system atthetimeofpurchase(NINTENDO3DSOperatingSoftware). Inthis Warranty, theNINTENDO3DSXL systemandthe This Warranty relates to the NINTENDO 3DS XL system and the original built-in software included with the NINTENDO 3DS XL 12MONTH WARRANTY FORNINTENDO3DSXL Scoresby IndustrialPark, 804StudRoad, Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia NINTENDO AUSTRALIA HEADOFFICE This Warranty isgivenbyNintendoandnootherperson ororganisationisauthorisedtovary itsprovisionsandconditions. 7.If, after inspecting the NINTENDO 3DS XL, Nintendo determines that the fault is not covered by this warranty or by a consume 6. Nintendowillnotbeliableforthelossofanysaveddataorusergenerated contentonyourNINTENDO3DSXLwhichoccurs 5. Nintendo‘s liability under the Warranty is limited to the lesser of the replacement cost or repair cost of the NINTENDO 3DS 4. Nintendodoesnotacceptany liabilitypursuanttothis Warranty foranyconsequentialdamageoreconomic losswhether (d)Software (otherthantheNINTENDO3DSOperatingSoftware) orgames. h theNINTENDO3DSXLwas notpurchasedineither Australia orNewZealand. (h) theNINTENDO3DSXLfailsforreasonsotherthandefectivematerials, workmanshipormanufacturing. (g) arepairhasbeenmadeorattempted totheNINTENDO3DSXLbypurchaseroranyotherpersonnotauthorised (f) theNINTENDO3DSXLhasbeenmodifiedand/ortampered with. (e) (d) the thedefectinNINTENDO3DSXLiscausedbyotherproductswithwhichitused. (c) theNINTENDO3DSXLisconnectedtoanyvoltageotherthanshownoncompliancelabel. (b) thecompliancelabelhasbeenremovedfromNINTENDO3DSXLorserialnumberotherdetailshave (a) found tobedefectiveinmaterials, workmanshipormanufacturing. repair orreplacefreeofchargethisNINTENDO3DSXLanycomponentpart, whichuponexaminationbyNintendois subsequently carriesout. the NINTENDO 3DS XL (including, if applicable, return freight) and for the cost of service or repair which Nintendo guarantee under the Australian Consumer Law, or that there is no fault, the consumer will liable for the cost of assessing Refer toNINTENDO3DSXLOperationsManualfor details. NINTENDO 3DSXLinaccordancewiththiswarranty. Nintendo recommendsbackingupanysaveddatatoanSDCard. either becauseofdefectivematerials, workmanshipormanufacturingasaresultofthereplacementrepair ofthe direct orindirect, toanyperson orproperty, arisingfrombreakdownorfailureoftheNINTENDO3DSXL.

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REV-A XL. r . 103 Technical Specifi cations Note: These specifi cations may be changed without prior notice in order to make improvements.

Nintendo 3DS XL system Nintendo 3DS XL Battery Pack

Model Number SPR-001(EUR) Model Number SPR-003 Upper Screen: 3D-enabled widescreen LCD (can display 16.7 million colours) Battery Type Lithium Ion LCD Screens Lower Screen: Touch-screen LCD (can display 16.7 million colours) Battery Capacity 6.5Wh Upper Screen: 4.88 inches (106.2mm wide x 63.72mm high) 800 x 240 pixels (400 pixels per eye when using 3D feature) Screen Size / Resolution Lower Screen: 4.18 inches (84.96mm wide x 63.72mm high) Nintendo 3DS XL Stylus 320 x 240 pixels Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (WAP-002(AUS)) Model Number SPR-004 AC Adapter / Battery Nintendo 3DS XL Battery Pack (SPR-003) Material Plastic (ABS / PE) Wireless Frequency 2.4GHz Band (11b: 1 – 13ch / 11g: 1 – 11ch) Length Approx. 96mm Communication Standard IEEE802.11b/g Mass Approx. 1.8g Output Power 11b: 5.5dBm / 11g: 5.0dBm maximum Within 30m Recommended Note: The maximum distance at which communication is possible may be reduced depending on the Nintendo 3DS AC Adapter Communication Distance surroundings. Only use these fi gures as a rough estimate. Model Number WAP-002(AUS) Lens: Fixed focal length Camera Feature Image sensor: CMOS AC 230 – 240V 50Hz Input / Output Eff ective pixels: About 300,000 DC 4.6v 900mA Clock Feature Max. Daily Variation of ± 4 seconds (when used within the “Usable Environment” below) Dimensions 70.5mm high x 42.2mm wide x 73.5mm thick Speakers Stereo (supports pseudo-surround) Mass Approx. 80g Input / Output Terminals Game Card slot, SD Card slot, AC adapter connector, audio jack (stereo output) Cord Length Approx. 1.9m Sensors Motion sensor, gyro sensor Nintendo 3DS XL (SPR-001(EUR)) Nintendo 3DS (CTR-001(EUR)) Maximum Power Consumption Approx. 4.1W (when charging) Compatible Systems Nintendo DSi XL (UTL-001(AUS)) Temperature: 5 – 35 degrees Celsius Nintendo DSi (TWL-001(AUS)) Usable Environment Humidity: 20 – 80 % Dimensions 93mm high x 156mm wide x 22mm thick (when closed) Mass Approx. 336g (including battery pack, stylus and SD Card) Charge Time Approx. 3.5 hours Battery Life Please see page 31.

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- Control Pad ...... 23 DC plug ...... 27 local wireless ...... 37 P Software Library (Activity Log)...... 67 Download Play ...... 68 lower screen ...... 23, 25 Software Management ...... 82 0 – 9 Parental Controls ...... 78 downloadable software ...... 7, 47, 64, 82 Low-light (camera mode) ...... 59 Sound (System Settings) ...... 83 2D display ...... 33 remove restrictions ...... 80 Dream (camera mode) ...... 59 Sparkle (camera mode) ...... 59 3D Calibration ...... 83 M restrictable items ...... 78 DS Download Play ...... 68 speakers ...... 23, 83 3D depth slider ...... 22, 33 master key ...... 81 settings ...... 79 SpotPass...... 8, 76 3D Icon ...... 41 E Merge (camera mode)...... 41, 59 photo distance ...... 58 START (button) ...... 23 3D images ...... 32, 96 error code ...... 77 Message (Nintendo DS Profi le) ...... 83 photo(s) ...... 58 status message ...... 51 3D images (health and safety) ...... 13 error message ...... 77 Mic Test ...... 83 taking ...... 59 steps ...... 36, 67, 98 3D photo(s) ...... 41, 58 microphone ...... 22 viewing ...... 60 F storage location ...... 41 3D Screen ...... 23 microSD Card ...... 34 photo-taking ...... 41, 58 Face Raiders ...... 66 StreetPass ...... 9, 63, 82 Mii Maker ...... 62 PIN ...... 79, 81 A facial recognition ...... 100 StreetPass Compatibility ...... 61 Mii characters...... 62 Pinhole (camera mode) ...... 59 AC adapter connector ...... 24, 27 feedback (audio) ...... 98 StreetPass Hit Parade ...... 61 miniSD Card ...... 34 Play Coin ...... 36 AC plug...... 27 folders ...... 42 StreetPass icon ...... 36 motion sensor ...... 97 power (system) ...... 28 access point ...... 71, 75 creating ...... 42 stylus holder ...... 24, 25 Mystery (camera mode) ...... 59 POWER Button ...... 22, 28 Activity Log ...... 67 settings ...... 43 power LED ...... 22, 28, 31 System Memory ...... 82 age ratings ...... 44 Format System Memory ...... 91 N power-saving mode ...... 40 System Settings ...... 69 AOSS ...... 73 friend card ...... 51 Nintendo 3DS AC Adapter ...... 4, 26, 27 profi le (Nintendo DS) ...... 83 System Transfer ...... 86 AR Card(s) ...... 65, 102 friend code ...... 50 Nintendo 3DS Camera ...... 58 protective sheet ...... 96, 97 system update...... 91 AR Games: Augmented Reality...... 65 friend list ...... 49 Nintendo 3DS download software ...... 64 T audio jack ...... 23 settings ...... 53 Nintendo 3DS Game Card(s) ...... 38, 44 Q taking photos and videos ...... 58 automatic system updates ...... 91 friend ...... 49 Nintendo 3DS Service quick camera ...... 36, 41 technical specifi cations ...... 104 online status ...... 53 User Agreement and Privacy Policy ...... 29 B R thumbnails ...... 60 registration ...... 50 Nintendo 3DS software ...... 44, 47 R Button ...... 24 time ...... 28, 83 balance (Nintendo eShop)...... 64 Nintendo 3DS Sound ...... 61 G recharge LED ...... 22, 27 toolbar ...... 57 battery cover ...... 24, 92 Nintendo 3DS XL Battery Pack ...... 26, 92 recordings ...... 61 touch (Touch Screen) ...... 25 battery life ...... 31 Game Boy ...... 64 Nintendo 3DS XL stylus ...... 25 region ...... 29, 83 Touch Screen ...... 25 binocular disparity ...... 32 Game Card slot ...... 24, 45 Nintendo DS Connections ...... 77 remaining battery power ...... 31, 36 calibration ...... 83, 96 blocked-user settings ...... 82 Game Card...... 44, 45, 99 Nintendo DS Profi le ...... 83 remaining photos ...... 41 transfer ...... 86 bookmarks ...... 56 Game Notes...... 48 Nintendo DS / router ...... 71 brightness settings...... 40 gift icon ...... 38 Nintendo DSi Game Card(s) ...... 38, 44 U built-in applications ...... 38 Graffi ti ...... 60 Nintendo DS / S upper screen ...... 23, 32 C H Nintendo DSi software ...... 41, 44, 77, 83 screen brightness ...... 31, 40 Usage Precautions ...... 20 camera LED ...... 24 Health and Safety Information ...... 12, 38 Nintendo DSiWare ...... 47, 64, 82, 86 SD Card ...... 34, 47, 61, 82 user name ...... 29 Nintendo eShop ...... 64 Copying Data ...... 35 camera mode (HOME Menu) ...... 41 HOME Button ...... 23 V camera mode (Nintendo 3DS Camera) ...... 59 HOME Menu ...... 36 Nintendo eShop Card ...... 64 SD Card slot cover ...... 34 viewing photos and videos...... 60 card-based software ...... 38, 44 Nintendo eShop Card activation number ...... 64 SD Card slot ...... 24, 34 I Virtual Console ...... 64 card software icon ...... 38 Nintendo Letter Box ...... 7 SDHC Memory Card ...... 34 infrared transceiver ...... 24 volume control ...... 23 charging cradle ...... 27 Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Confi guration ....87 search ...... 56 initial confi guration ...... 28 charging / recharging ...... 26 Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID ...... 87 security ...... 76 W inner camera ...... 23, 41 Circle Pad ...... 23 note (Game Notes) ...... 48 security key ...... 75 WEP ...... 76 input modes ...... 30 calibration ...... 83 notifi cations ...... 54 security type ...... 76 Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...... 74 instruction manual ...... 40 COB classifi cation ratings ...... 44 stopping notifi cations ...... 55 SELECT (button) ...... 23 wireless access point ...... 71 internet browser ...... 56 collected Mii characters ...... 63 Notifi cations (application)...... 54 set contents...... 4 wireless communication modes ...... 37 Entering URLs ...... 56 colour (Nintendo DS Profi le) ...... 83 notifi cation LED ...... 22, 53, 54 signal strength icon...... 36, 37, 76 wireless LED ...... 22 Page Info ...... 56 content descriptors (PEGI) ...... 44 O Sleep Mode ...... 28, 31, 99 wireless play ...... 52, 68, 70, 99 Settings ...... 56 slide (Touch Screen) ...... 25 cradle connector ...... 24 Other Settings ...... 83 wireless security ...... 75, 76 Internet Settings ...... 70 slideshow ...... 60 credit cards ...... 64 outer cameras ...... 24, 41, 58 wireless switch ...... 22 K software ...... 38 WPA ...... 76 D calibration ...... 84 keyboard ...... 30 closing ...... 39, 45 wrist strap attachment ...... 24 Daily Records ...... 67 electronic manual ...... 40 write-protection switch ...... 34 Data Management ...... 82 L opening ...... 39, 45, 47 date...... 28, 83 L Button ...... 24 suspending ...... 39 date of birth ...... 29, 83 LCD screen ...... 95 software icons ...... 36, 38 106 107 Notes Notes

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