Nintendo Ds Lite Operations Manual

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1.	Stereo Speakers2.	LCD Screens – Twin backlit color liquid crystal displays. The lower	display (the Touch Screen) is touch sensitive and should only be	operated with a Nintendo-licensed stylus.	CAUTION: When opening the DS Lite, keep your fingers away	from the hinge to avoid pinching them.3.	Power Indicator LED – Indicates power is on or off and battery life.	Green color will change to red when battery charge becomes low.	When LED turns red, save your game and recharge the battery to	prevent loss of...

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Charging the Nintendo DS Lite Battery Do not use the Nintendo DS Lite AC Adapter during a lightning 
storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning.
Before you use the DS for the first time, or after you have not used it for 
a long time, you must charge the battery. (If the DS will not be used for 
long periods of time, the battery should be recharged at least once every 
six months.)
When fully charged, the battery will last from 15-19 hours on the 
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Using the Nintendo DS Stylus and Touch Screen
The lower LCD screen, or Touch Screen, is touch sensitive. For DS 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. 
(Illustrations 4 and 5)
IMPORTANT STYLUS AND SCREEN GUIDELINES:
•	Use the stylus ONLY on the LOWER Touch S•	Use only enough pressure to operate the game. Excessive	pressure may damage the Touch Screen.•	Do not use the stylus if it is...

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Nintendo DS Menu Screen
System Setup
The first time the Nintendo DS is turned on, you will be asked to select 
the screen language. Use the +Control Pad or stylus to select a 
language, then touch Yes or press the A Button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to input your nickname, screen color, 
date, time, and month and day of birth (not the year). Press the B Button 
to step backward through this process if you would like to change the 
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Using Nintendo DS Game Cards
1.	Make sure that the Nintendo DS is turned off.2.	Insert the DS Game Card into Slot 1 on the back of the system and	push it until it clicks into place. The label should face towards the	bottom of the DS. (Illustration 6)3.	Turn the power on. After the safety information screen, the game	title will appear. Touch the game title with the stylus to start the	game. Refer to the instruction manual for the game you are playing	for game instructions.4.	To remove your game, first...

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Wireless Communication and Game Play Modes
NOTE: Use of wireless devices are prohibited in some locations. 
(See page 3, Radio Frequency Interference.)
You will know when your DS is in wireless mode when the Power 
The Nintendo DS wireless feature allows you to communicate or play 
games with other people without the use of cables. There are two types 
of wireless compatible DS games.
				 Wireless DS Multi-Card Play requires one Game Card for				 each DS system used. The...

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PictoChat™
PictoChat allows you to use the Nintendo DS to send and receive 
wireless messages and pictures from other DS users. PictoChat is not 
an internet application. You can communicate with up to 15 other DS 
1.	Turn the power on. Select the PictoChat	panel from the DS Menu Screen.	(Illustration 10)
2.	The chat room selection screen will appear.	Select one of the chat rooms to join.	(Illustration 11)
	The number in each panel indicates	how many people are in that chat room.	If...