Nintendo Ds Lite Operations Manual

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Alphanumeric
International
Japanese Hiragana/Katakana
Symbols
Pictures
Settings Panel
Menu Panels
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Using the On-Screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard functions like a simple computer keyboard.The keyboard style can be selected from the menu on the left side of the 
keyboard. There are five styles of keyboards, as listed below. (Illustration 
12) Two styles are shown; however, they all work the same way.
Select letters by using either the stylus or the +Control Pad and A/B 
Buttons.
Alphanumeric
International
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Settings Menu – Changing System Settings
Various items can be adjusted from the Settings 
Menu. To access the Settings Menu, touch the 
Settings Panel on the DS Menu Screen. 
(Illustration 13)
The Setting Menu will appear. Each of the four 
menu panels will open a different set of options 
you can adjust. (Illustration 14)
Select the menu panel for the options you would 
like to adjust.
(1) Options:	• Startup Mode	• Screen Language	• Game Boy Advance Screen
(2) Clock:	• Date	• Alarm	• Time
(3) User:	• Color	• Birthday	• User Name	• Message
(4) Touch Screen
See pages 20-23 for a description and instructions for each 
option.
NOTE: After changing any system settings, the DS will save the 
new settings and shut itself off. Turn the power on to see the new 
settings and resume using the DS. 
						

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Start-up Mode
Screen Language
Game Boy AdvanceScreen19
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(1) Options(Illustration 15)
•	Start-up Mode	This option sets the mode the DS will	start in when the power is turned on.	Select from Manual or Auto mode.
		game if there is a Game Card or Game	Pak in either slot. The DS will load the	Game Card first if both slots have games	in them. If no game is loaded, the DS	Menu Screen will appear.
	In M (MANUAL) mode, the DS Menu	Screen will appear. (Illustration 16)
•	Screen Language	This option sets the language used for	non-game functions like menus.	(Illustration 17)
•	Game Boy Advance Screen	This option allows you to set which	screen (upper or lower) you would like to	use as the game screen when a	Game Boy Advance game is played on	the DS. (Illustration 18)
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Date
Alarm
Time
(2) Clock(Illustration 19)
•	 Date	This option sets the month, day, and year	for the system calendar. Touch the	up/down arrows to adjust the numbers.	Select Confirm when you are finished	setting the date. (Illustration 20)
•	Alarm	This option allows you to use the DS as	an alarm. When the alarm is turned on,	you will not be able to use the DS in any	other mode until the alarm is turned off.	The alarm can be turned off by touching	any button or the Touch Screen (except	the L or R Button).
		numerals. Select Confirm when you are	finished setting the time.	(Illustration 21)
•	Time	This option sets the time for the system	clock. Touch the up/down arrows to	adjust the numbers. Select Confirm	when you are finished setting the date.	(Illustration 22) 
						

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Color
Message
Birthday
Nickname
(3) User(Illustration 23)
•	Color	Touch the color sample to set the	background screen color. Select Confirm	when you are finished selecting your color.	(Illustration 24)
•	Birthday	Touch the up/down arrows to adjust the	numbers. Select Confirm when you are	finished setting the date. (Illustration 25)
•	User Name	This options allows you to enter your	nickname. Your nickname may appear	during PictoChat on other participants	screens. We recommend selecting a	gender neutral nickname. (See the	separate PictoChat instruction booklet	included with the Nintendo DS.)
		to ten characters. (Illustration 26)	See page 18 for information on how to	use the on-screen keyboard.
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(3) User (cont.)
•	 Message	This options allows you to enter a	message. Your message may appear	during PictoChat on other participants	screens. (See the separate PictoChat	instruction booklet included with the	Nintendo DS.)
		to 18 characters. See page 18 for more	information on how to use the on-screen	keyboard. (Illustration 27)
(4) Touch Screen
•	Touch Screen	Select this option to realign the stylus with	the Touch Screen. Follow the on-screen	instructions and carefully touch the	indicated marks on the Touch Screen.	(Illustration 28) 
						

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TroubleshootingBefore seeking assistance, check the following information.
	The screen stays blank even though the power is on.
•		light red or green depending on how much charge is in the battery .•	Turn the power off . Wait a few moments, then turn the power on.• 	Turn the power off . Remove game and reinsert it, then turn the	 power on.•	If you are using the A C Adapter, make sure it is securely connected to	both the Nintendo DS and the wall outlet.
	Image appears but there is no sound.
•	Try adjusting the volume control.•	 If headphones are attached to the Nintendo DS , sound will not come	through the speakers.•	If you are using headphones, make sure they are securely plugged	into the headphone jack.•	Some games may have no sound during parts of the game.
	
•	Make sure the game is inserted completely into the appropriate slot.• 	Turn the power off . Remove game and reinsert it, then turn the	 power on.•	Make sure the game connector and game slots are clean and free of	foreign material.
	
•	Make sure the surrounding temperature is above 50 degrees.	Low temperatures will adversely affect battery performance.•		 life may be only 70% of the battery life when new.
	
•	Make sure you are using a Game Boy Advance Game P ak. Slot 2 on	the Nintendo DS will only work with DS accessories and Game Boy	Advance Game P aks.
	
•	Make sure the game supports wireless game play .•	•	Make sure all DS systems are within 30 feet (10 m) or less of each	other to begin with. The signal strength should be at least two bars.•	Review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for	 correct setup instructions.
	 Wireless game play or communication seems interrupted or	 unstable.
•	Make sure all DS systems are within 30 feet (10 m) or less of each	other to begin with. The signal strength should be at least two bars.•	Make sure there are no obstructions between the systems.•	Make sure the systems are facing each other .•	Make sure the batteries are charged.•		ovens, cordless devices, computers), and move to another location or	turn off the interfering device if necessary.
	
•	Make sure there are no more than 16 participants in one chat room.•	Try switching all participants to a different chat room.•	
	
•	 Make sure you are using the stylus on the correct area of the	Touch Screen.•	 Check the alignment of the stylus contact point using the T ouch	Screen adjustment (see page 23).•	Review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for	 correct operation of the stylus.•	If the Touch Screen is scratched, dirty or contaminated with foreign	material, follow the cleaning procedures on page 8.
	
•		•	If using an external microphone, make sure it is plugged securely into	the microphone jack.
		the screen.
•	An after -image may appear on the screen after turning the power off .	This after -image will not damage the DS and will disappear after a	short time.
	When playing Game Boy Advance games, the Multi-player	features dont work.
•	Multi-player features on Game Boy Advance games dont work on the	Nintendo DS .
If your Nintendo DS still does not operate correctly after trying  
						

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Video and Computer Game Software Rating Information
ESRB RA TING SYMBOLS FOR VIDEO GAMES & PC SOFTW ARE
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings are designed to provide 
information about video and computer game content, so you can make informed 
purchasing decisions. ESRB ratings have two parts: rating symbols suggest age 
appropriateness for the game, and content descriptors indicate elements in a game 
that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern.
To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system, its important to check both the 
The ESRB rating system is designed to provide information about a computer or video 
game. The ratings are not meant to recommend which games consumers should buy or 
rent or to serve as the only basis for choosing a product. Rather, individuals should use 
the ESRB ratings together with personal tastes and standards when deciding what is best 
to purchase.
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ADULTS ONL Y Content suitable only for adults.May include graphic depictions ofsex and/or violence. Not intendedfor persons under the age of 18.
TEEN Content may be suitablefor persons ages 13 andolder. May contain violentcontent, mild or stronglanguage, and/orsuggestive themes.
EVERYONE Content may be suitablefor persons ages 6 andolder. May contain minimalviolence and some comicmischief or crude language.
EVERYONE 10 ANDOLDER Content may be suitablefor persons ages 10 andolder. May contain cartoon,fantasy or mild violence,mild language and/orminimal suggestive themes.
EARL Y CHILDHOOD Contents may be suitable for ages 3 and older .Contains no materialthat parents would findinappropriate.
MATURE Content may be suitable for personsages 17 and older . May containmature sexual themes, more intenseviolence and/or strong language.
RATING PENDING Titles have been submittedto the ESRB and areawaiting final rating .
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Warranty & Service Information
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