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OPERATIONS MANU AL
NINTENDO 3DS OPERA TIONS MANUAL
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Nintendo 3DS system
Nintendo 3DS stylus(inserted into the system’s stylus holder)
Quick-start guides, Operations Manual, and other printed enclosures
Nintendo 3DS AC adapter
AR Cards
Play Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo DSi software (page 30).
Nintendo 3DS Game CardsNintendo DS & Nintendo DSi Game Cards
The Nintendo 3DS system conveniently includes this fun built-in software 
(see page 24 for more details):
The Swapnote™ application lets you exchange hand-written messages 
with your friends using...

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Free software
3D photosNotificationsSystem  updatesOther information
The Notification LED indicates the status of the system (see page 10).
NOTE: Data received via SpotPass is saved on the SD Card.
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SpotPass™StreetPass™
The SpotPass feature allows the Nintendo 3DS system to automatically communicate with a nearby wire-less LAN access point, enabling it to connect to the Internet and transmit a variety of data. The system can also do this while playing a game or in Sleep Mode (power is on, but the...

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Basic Operations 10
Nintendo 3DS Components  10
Charging the Battery Pack 13
Power On/Off and Basic  Configuration 14
Sleep Mode and turning your system off  14
Configuring System Settings for the first time 14
Using the keyboard 16
Power LED status 17
Battery endurance 17
Viewing and Adjusting the  3D Image 18
To view the best-quality 3D images  18
Adjusting the depth of the 3D images 19
Using SD Cards 20
About SD Card capacity  21
Copying files 21
System Configuration 43
System Settings  43
Internet...

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WARNING
WARNING - SEIZURES
WARNING - 3D FEATURE ONLY FOR CHILDREN 7 AND OVER
WARNING - REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES
WARNING - EYESTRAIN AND MOTION SICKNESS
WARNING - BATTERY LEAKAGE
WARNING - RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
CAUTION
Important Safety Information – Read the following warnings before setup or use of the Nintendo 3DS system. 
If this product will be used by young children, this manual should be read and explained to them by an adult. 
Failing to do so may cause injury. Please carefully review...

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Usage Guidelines
Usage Guidelines
 IMPORTANT BATTERY GUIDELINES
1. Do not remove the battery pack from the Nintendo 3DS system unless it needs to be replaced.
2. Do not use any battery other than the Nintendo 3DS rechargeable battery pack, Model No. CTR-003. A replacement battery may be ordered through Nintendo’s website at store.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700. See page 61 for more information on replacing the battery.
3. When recharging the battery,...

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Basic Operations
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Using the Touch Screen
The lower LCD screen, or Touch Screen, is touch-sensitive. For games that include this game control feature, operate the screen by using the included stylus. Lightly touch or slide the stylus across the Touch Screen as shown.Nintendo 3DS Components
Nintendo 3DS Components
Nintendo 3DS Components
Notification LEDIndicates the status of the system.
 (blue) You have received SpotPass data; blinks for about five seconds  (see page 39).
 (green) You have received...

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Basic Operations
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Basic Operations
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WARNINGDo not use the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter or charging cradle during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning.
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS AC adapter, Model No. WAP-002(USA), is for use only with the Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi, and Nintendo DSi XL portable video game systems. It is not compatible with any other Nintendo system. Do not use the AC adapter with voltage transformers, dimmer switches, or any other...

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Power LED will light up
Press the POWER Button
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Power On/Off and Basic Configuration
Power On/Off and Basic Configuration
Power On/Off and Basic Configuration
Press the POWER Button to turn the system on. The Power LED will light up and after a few seconds the HOME Menu will appear.
The first time you turn the Nintendo 3DS on, you will need to select a language and then configure the System Settings.
For more information on the Power LED and battery life, see page 17.
 Sleep Mode and...

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The Notification LED also blinks red
Full charge
Steady blue lightSteady red lightBlinking red light
LowVery low
DimBright
Battery endurance timeShorterLonger
Screen brightness
Power On/Off and Basic Configuration
Power On/Off and Basic Configuration
 Using the keyboard
A keyboard will display when you are required to enter characters. There are two types of keyboards: a standard alphanumeric keyboard and a ten-key keyboard.
 Power LED status
The power LED lights when the system is on. The color and...
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