Nintendo Ds Lite Operations Manual

							
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WARNING: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETYPRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USINGYOUR NINTENDOTHIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION.
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Table of Contents
1	 Health & Safety Information	 2-3
2	Nintendo DS Lite Components	 4-5
3	Charging the Nintendo DS Lite Battery	 6-7
4	Using the Nintendo DS Stylus & T ouch Screen	8
5	Privacy Information	 9
6	System Setup	 10
7	Nintendo DS Menu Screen	 10-11
8	Using Nintendo DS Game Cards	 12-13
9	Using Game Boy Advance Game P aks	12-13
10	Wireless Communication & Game Play Modes	 14-15
11	PictoChat™	 16
12	Nintendo W i-Fi Connection	 17
13	Using the On- Screen Keyboard	 18
14	Settings Menu – Changing System Settings	 19-23
15	Troubleshooting	 24-25
16	Warranty & Service Information	 26
17	Entertainment Software Rating Information	 27
This product is a precision electronic device that can be damaged 
by direct physical impact or contact with dust or other foreign 
material. A protective carrying case (sold separately) may help 
prevent damage to your Nintendo DS. Please carefully read the 
following instructions and the separate Health and Safety Precautions 
booklet before setup or use of the Nintendo DS. If, after reading all of 
the instructions, you still have questions, please visit our customer 
service area at www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700.
Compatibility with Game Boy
The Nintendo DS Lite is compatible with Game Boy Advance 
Game Paks in single player mode.
The Nintendo DS will NOT work with the following games or accessories:
• Original Game Boy Game Paks• Game Boy Color Game Paks• Game Boy or Game Boy Advance Game Link• Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter• Game Boy Advance e-Reader• Nintendo GameCube™ Game Boy Advance cable• Game Boy Printer• Game Boy Camera 
						

							
•	Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered\
 by	light flashes or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video ga\
mes,	even if they have never had a seizure before.•	Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked\
 to	an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video ga\
me.•	Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing \
and	consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms\
:
			Convulsions	 Eye or muscle twitching	 Loss of awareness			Altered vision	 Involuntary movements	 Disorientation
•	To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:		1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.	 	2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.	 	3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.	 	4. Play in a well-lit room.	 	5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.
Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt aft\
er a few 
hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, c\
arpal tunnel 
syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:
•	 Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their child\
ren for	appropriate play.•	Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you dont think you nee\
d it.•	When using the stylus, you do not need to grip it tightly or press it ha\
rd against	the screen. Doing so may cause fatigue or discomfort.•	If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, \
stop and	rest them for several hours before playing again.•	If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after\
 play,	stop playing and see a doctor.
Nintendo portable video game systems contain a rechargeable lithium ion \
battery 
pack.
To avoid battery leakage:•	 Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids\
.•	Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or deform the battery .•	Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire.•	Do not touch the terminals of the battery , or cause a short between the	terminals with a metal object.•	Do not peel or damage the battery label.
The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of ne\
arby 
electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.
•	Do not operate the Nintendo DS 	wireless feature.•	If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use th\
e	wireless feature of the Nintendo DS without first consulting your doctor\
 or the	manufacturer of your medical device.•	Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless d\
evices	in locations such as hospitals, airports, and on board aircraft. Operati\
on in	those locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment, w\
ith	resulting injuries to persons or damage to property .
Refer to the separate Nintendo DS Health and Safety Precautions booklet 
for additional information on hardware and software precautions and 
maintenance.
NO TE: This product does not contain latex, lead, mercury , cadmium, hexavalent 
chromium, PBB or PBDE .
WARNING - Seizures
WARNING
WARNING - Battery Leakage
WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION – READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGSBEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES. IF THIS PRODUCT WILLBE USED BY YOUNG CHILDREN, THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ ANDEXPLAINED TO THEM BY AN ADULT. FAILING TO DO SO MAY CAUSE INJURY. 
						

							
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 game data.	•	Rapid blinking shows that wireless communication is in progress. 	 •	Slow blinking shows that the Nintendo DS is in Sleep Mode.	 NOTE: 	switch to power-saving Sleep Mode. It will resume normal mode	when opened again.4.	Recharge Indicator LED – Lights orange while the battery is being	recharged and turns off when charging is complete.5.	Power Button (POWER) – Turns system on or off. To prevent turning	the system off accidentally during game play, you must hold the	Power Button in the UP position for a moment before it will turn off.6.	Control Buttons – The +Control Pad, A, B, X, and Y Buttons, L and R	Buttons, and START and SELECT. Used for game play control. See the	instruction booklet for the game you are playing for specific game	control information.7.	Stylus and Stylus Holder – Always replace the stylus into the stylus	holder after use.8.	Microphone (MIC.) – Used with specially designed games that	include the microphone feature.9.	Volume Control (VOL.) – Slide to the right to increase volume.10.	Game Pak Slot Cover and Game Pak Slot (SLOT-2) – Remove	cover when using Game Boy Advance Game Paks or Nintendo DS	accessories (sold separately). Keep cover in place when not using	Slot-2 to prevent contamination from dust or other foreign material.11.	Headphone/Microphone Connectors – For connection of stereo	headphones, external microphone or headset (sold separately).12.	Battery Cover – Can be removed to replace the rechargeable		 information on battery replacement.13.	External Extension Connector (5.2V IN) – Allows connection of	Nintendo DS Lite AC Adapter, Model Number USG-002 (included)	for recharging the battery or operation of the DS using household	power.14.	DS Game Card Slot (SLOT-1) - For loading a Nintendo DS Game	Card (sold separately).15.		 separately).
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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 
lowest screen brightness setting, depending on the type of game 
activity. (See page 11, #7, for information on adjusting the screen 
brightness.) On the brightest setting, the battery life is 5-8 hours.
The battery can be recharged approximately 500 times, but performance 
may decrease after repeated recharges, depending on usage conditions 
such as temperature. (Optimal charging temperature is between 50 and 
104 degrees Fahrenheit.) Battery life may also decrease over time. After 
It takes approximately three hours to recharge the battery. (The actual 
time varies depending on how much battery life you have left.) When 
the power indicator LED turns red, save your game and recharge the 
battery to prevent loss of game data. You can play games while 
recharging the battery, but the recharge time will be longer.
IMPORTANT: The DS Lite AC Adapter (Model No. USG-002 
JPN/USA) is only for use with the DS Lite portable video game 
system. It is not compatible with any other Nintendo system.
1.	Insert the DC Connector Plug from the	AC Adapter into the External Extension	Connector on the back of the DS.	(Illustration 1)
IMPORTANT: Be sure the DC Connector Plug is facing in the 
correct direction before inserting into the connector to avoid 
damaging either the plug or connector.
2.	Swing the prongs out of the AC	Adapter and insert into a standard	120-volt AC wall outlet. Be sure that	the prongs are fully inserted into the	outlet. The recharge indicator LED will	light orange until the battery is fully	charged (Illustration 2). You can use	the DS while recharging; however it	will take longer to recharge the battery.	The AC Adapter should be	correctly oriented in a vertical or	floor mounted position. 
3.	When fully charged, the recharge	indicator LED will go out (Illustration 3).	Remove the AC Adapter from the wall	outlet and fold the prongs back into the	housing. Remove the DC Connector	Plug from the EXT Connector.	
When disconnecting any plugs fromthe DS or wall outlet, carefully pull by 
the plug itself rather than by the cord.
IMPORTANT BATTERY GUIDELINES:
•	Do not remove the battery from the DS unless it needs to be	replaced.
•	Do not use any battery other than 	rechargeable battery, Model No. USG-003. A replacement	battery may be ordered 	 www.nintendo.com (USA/Canada 	Service at 1-800 255-3700.
•	When recharging the battery, use ONLY the included AC	Adapter, Model No. USG-002 JPN/USA.
•	When disposing of the battery, follow appropriate local	guidelines and regulations. For information on battery	disposal contact your local solid waste authority.
•	 If liquid comes into contact with the battery , do not reuse it.	Call Nintendo Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700 for further	instructions on battery replacement and possible service to	your Nintendo DS Lite. 
						

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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 broken.•	Use only a Nintendo-licensed stylus on the Touch Screen.•	Replace the stylus in the stylus holder when not in use.•	If you use a screen protector on your Nintendo DS, use only a	Nintendo-licensed screen protector, and use it only on the	Touch Screen.
NOTE: If the touch screen becomes dirty or contaminated with 
foreign material, do not continue to use your Nintendo DS. It may 
not work properly and can become more damaged. Follow the 
cleaning procedures below. If it still does not work after cleaning, 
visit www.nintendo.com for information on repair service. 
SCREEN CLEANING PROCEDURE
If the screens on your Nintendo DS have visible smudges, fingerprints, or 
1.	 Slightly dampen the cloth with water ONLY and wipe off the screens	to loosen any dirt or foreign material.2.	Using a dry cloth, wipe the screens to dry them and finish the	cleaning process. If needed, repeat the process.
Privacy Information
PictoChat (see page 16) is not an internet application. However , 
when using PictoChat, you can communicate with up to 15 other 
Nintendo DS users within range of your DS (approximately 65 feet). 
Such users will be able to see your nickname and messages. T o protect 
your privacy , do not give out personal information such as last name, 
phone number , age, e-mail or home address when communicating with 
others.
An adult should assist children with system setup and instruct them not 
to use personal information. Children should be warned about 
communicating with or meeting strangers.
During system setup (see page 10), whatever date you choose to enter 
as your month/day of birth (year is not asked for), an Its your birthday 
message will be communicated in the chat room on that date.
For more information on wireless communication and privacy , visit our 
web site at http://www .nintendo.com/consumer/dsprivacy . 
						

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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 
settings. You will be able to change these settings later from the Settings 
Menu on pages 19-23. For help using the on-screen keyboard, see page 
18. At the end of this process, the DS will save your settings and turn off.
Turn the power on to go to the Nintendo DS Menu Screen shown 
below.
Nintendo DS Menu Screen
1.		(Page 22)
2.	Clock/Alarm and Current Time - 	Settings Menu. (Page 21)
3.	DS Game Selection Panel - 	inserted into Slot 1. (See Using Nintendo DS Game Cards on	page 12.)
4.	PictoChat Selection Panel - 	(See PictoChat on page 16.)
5.	Game Boy Advance Game Pak Selection Panel - 	Game Boy Advance Game Pak inserted into Slot 2. (See Using Game	Boy Advance Game Paks on page 12.) 
6.	Settings Menu Panel - 	to change initial setup information and other settings. (See Settings	Menu on pages 19-23.)
7.	Display Brightness - 	brightness. (Note: Battery will discharge faster on brighter settings.)
8.	Power Indicator Icon - 	the battery has a 	 battery charge gets low.
9.	Screen Startup Mode Icon - 	 the DS will use when turned on.	• In A (AUTO) mode, the DS will automatically load a game if there	is one in Slot 1 or Slot 2. The DS will load a DS Game Card	automatically if both slots have games loaded.	• In M (MANUAL) mode, the DS Menu Screen screen will appear.	Can be adjusted from the Settings Menu. (Page 20)
10.	Game Boy Advance Display Screen Icon - 	which screen will display Game Boy Advance games. Can be	adjusted from the Settings Menu. (Page 20)
11.	Calendar and Current Date - 	Menu. (Page 21)
12.	DS Download Play Selection Panel - 	Download Play mode. See Wireless Communication & Game Play	Modes. (Pages 14-15)
13.	Wireless Communication Icon - 	communication will begin if this panel is selected. NOTE: Use of	wireless devices are prohibited in some locations. See page 3,	Radio Frequency Interference.
14. Alarm ON/OFF Panel - Touch to turn the alarm on. 	adjusted from the Settings Menu. (Page 21)1011 
						

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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 turn the	power off. Push the DS Game Card into	Slot 1 until it clicks. It will automatically	eject partway out of the slot.
Using Game Boy Advance Game Paks
1.	Make sure that the Nintendo DS is turned off.2.	Insert the Game Boy Advance Game Pak into Slot 2 on the front of	the DS. Make sure it is fully inserted into Slot 2. The label should	face towards the bottom of the DS. (Illustration 7)3.	Turn the power ON. 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 a Game Pak, first turn the power off. Push the cartridge	out of Slot 2 with your thumb.
When you are finished playing, always turn your system off and unplug 
the AC Adapter (if you are using it) from both the wall socket and the 
Nintendo DS.
Do not wrap the AC Adapter cord around the DS.
When not in use, close the DS to protect the screens from dust or damage.
NOTE: The power will NOT automatically turn off when the system 
is closed. 
IMPORTANT GAME CARD/GAME PAK GUIDELINES:
•	Always check the Game Card or Game Pak edge connector for	foreign material before inserting it into the DS.
•	Be sure to orient the Game Card or Game Pak correctly before	inserting into the DS.
•	Do not turn the power off or remove the Game Card or Game	Pak while saving game data, or saved data may be destroyed.
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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 number of players that can				 participate will be indicated under the icon.
				 Wireless DS Single-Card Download Play requires only				 one Game Card for one system (host system). The other				 players download the game information into their systems				 (client systems) using the wireless feature. The number of				 players that can participate will be indicated under the icon.
Look for these icons on Nintendo DS game packaging for the type 
of wireless game play used on specific games and how many 
players can play simultaneously. 
DS Multi-Card Play
1.	Make sure that all DS systems are turned off, then insert a Game	Card into each system. Turn all DS systems on.2.	Use the stylus to touch the game title on the display to start the	game. Refer to the instruction booklet for the game you are playing	for game play information.
DS Single-Card Download Play
1.	Make sure that all DS systems are turned off, then insert a Game	Card into the system that will be the host system. Turn all DS	systems on.2.	Use the stylus to touch the game title on the display of the host	system to start the game.3.	On the client systems, touch the DS Download Play panel on the	DS Menu Screen.
4.	On the Game Selection Screen, touch the game title you wish to	download (Illustration 8). You will be asked to confirm your	choice (Illustration 9). Touch YES to download game information	from the host system. Refer to the instruction booklet for the game	you are playing for game play information.
Wireless Signal Strength
During wireless game play, an icon will appear on either the upper or 
lower displays showing the signal strength of the wireless signal. The 
icon has four modes depending on the signal strength, as shown below.
IMPORTANT WIRELESS COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES:
•	Begin with the distance between systems at about 30 feet (10	meters) or less and move closer or farther apart as desired,	
•	Keep the maximum distance between systems at 65 feet (20	meters) or less.
•	The systems should face each other as directly as possible.
•	Avoid having people or other obstructions between the DS	systems.
•		to be affected by other devices (wireless LAN, microwave	ovens, cordless devices, computers), move to another location	or turn off the interfering device.1415 
						

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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 the total number of participants is	already at maximum (16/16), you	cannot join that chat room.
	The icon on the right side of the box	indicates the signal strength for	communicating with that chat room.	See Wireless Signal Strength on page15	for information about this icon.
NOTE: 
3.	The PictoChat screen will appear for the	chat room you have selected.
	For a complete description of how to use PictoChat, see the	separate PictoChat instruction booklet included with your	Nintendo DS hardware system.
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (Nintendo WFC) allows you to play games 
over the internet, either at home or at select internet hotspots, using a 
Nintendo DS and a Nintendo WFC compatible Nintendo DS game.
Look for this icon on Nintendo DS game packagingfor games that include the Nintendo WFC feature.
In addition, to play games over the internet at home, you will need:
•	 An active broadband internet account.•	A wireless access point, such as a wireless router or the Nintendo	Wi-Fi USB Connector .
Please see the separate Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection instruction booklet 
included with all Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection compatible games for more 
information on playing Nintendo DS games over the internet, and visit 
www.nintendowifi.com.
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