Nintendo Ds Operations Manual

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Alphanumeric
International
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Settings Panel
Menu Panels
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Using the On-Screen KeyboardThe 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 shown below.
(Illustration 19) 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
International18
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Settings Menu – Changing System SettingsVarious items can be adjusted from the Settings
Menu. To access the Settings Menu, touch the
Settings Panel on the DS Menu Screen.
(Illustration 20)
The Setting Menu will appear. Each of the four
menu panels will open a different set of options
you can adjust. (Illustration 21)
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 Advance
Screen
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(1) Options(Illustration 22)
• 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.
In A (AUTO) mode, the DS will load a
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 23)
• Screen Language
This option sets the language used for
non-game functions like menus.
(Illustration 24)
• 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 25)20
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Date
Alarm
Time
(2) Clock(Illustration 26)
• 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 27)
• 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).
Touch the up/down arrows to adjust the
numerals. Select "Confirm" when you are
finished setting the time.
(Illustration 28)
• 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 29) 
						

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Color
MessageBirthday
Nickname
(3) User(Illustration 30)
• Color
Touch the color sample to set the
background screen color. Select "Confirm"
when you are finished selecting your color.
(Illustration 31)
• Birthday
Touch the up/down arrows to adjust the
numbers. Select "Confirm" when you are
finished setting the date. (Illustration 32)
• 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 #5 on
page 17.)
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter up
to ten characters. (Illustration 33)
See page 18 for information on how to
use the on-screen keyboard.22
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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 #5 on page 17.)
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter up
to 18 characters. See page 18 for more
information on how to use the on-screen
keyboard. (Illustration 34)(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 35) 
						

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25TroubleshootingBefore seeking assistance, check the following information.
The screen stays blank even though the power is on.
•
Make sure the battery pack is charged. The power indicator LED shouldlight 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 AC 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 or the headphone adapter 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 or headphone adapter.
• Some games may have no sound during parts of the game.
Image appears but system is locked up.
• 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.
Battery life seems short and charging takes a long time.
• Make sure the surrounding temperature is above 50 degrees.
Low temperatures will adversely affect battery performance.
•Battery life may also decrease over time. After
500 recharges, battery
life may be only 70% of the battery life when new.
Game Boy Game Pak does not fit into the Nintendo DS.
• Make sure you are using a Game Boy Advance Game Pak. Slot 2 on
the Nintendo DS will only work with DS accessories and Game Boy
Advance Game Paks.
Wireless game play or communication does not work.
• Make sure the game supports wireless game play.
•For Multi-Card play, each DS system must have a Game Card inserted.
• 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.
Troubleshooting (cont.)
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.
•Check for interference from
other devices (wireless LAN, microwave
ovens, cordless devices, computers), and move to another location or
turn off the interfering device if necessary.
PictoChat doesn't work.
• Make sure there are no more than 16 participants in one chat room.
• Try switching all participants to a different chat room.
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Review the Wireless Signal Strength and PictoChat sections, pages 15-17.The Touch Screen doesn't work.
• 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 Touch
Screen adjustment (see page 23).
• Review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for
correct operation of the stylus.
The microphone doesn't work.
•Only games designed to use the microphone feature will work with themicrophone. Make sure the game you are playing includes this feature.
• If using an external microphone, make sure it is plugged securely into
the microphone jack.
When the power is turned OFF there is an after-image left on
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 don't work.
• Multi-player features on Game Boy Advance games don't work on the
Nintendo DS.
If your Nintendo DS still does not operate correctly after trying
the above remedies, please visit the customer service area of our
web site at www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700. 
						

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Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB)
Video and Computer Game Software Rating Information
ESRB RATING SYMBOLS FOR VIDEO GAMES & PC SOFTWARE
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 symbolssuggest age
appropriateness for the game, andcontent descriptorsindicate 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, it's important to check both the
rating symbol(found on the front of the game box) and thecontent descriptor
(found on the back of the game box). Go towww.esrb.orgfor a complete list of
these content descriptors.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.For more information on the ESRB and video game ratings, go to the ESRB
web site at www.esrb.org.
ADULTS ONLY
Content suitable only for adults.
May include graphic depictions of
sex and/or violence. Not intended
for persons under the age of 18.
TEEN
Content may be suitable
for persons ages 13 and
older. May contain violent
content, mild or strong
language, and/or
suggestive themes.
EVERYONE
Content may be suitable
for persons ages 6 and
older. May contain minimal
violence and some comic
mischief or crude language.
EVERYONE 10 AND
OLDER
Content may be suitable
for persons ages 10 and
older. May contain cartoon,
fantasy or mild violence,
mild language and/or
minimal suggestive themes. EARLY CHILDHOOD
Contents may be suitable
for ages 3 and older.
Contains no material
that parents would find
inappropriate.
MATURE
Content may be suitable for persons
ages 17 and older. May contain
mature sexual themes, more intense
violence and/or strong language.
RATING PENDING
Titles have been submitted
to the ESRB and are
awaiting final rating.
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27Warranty & Service InformationYou may need only simple instructions to correct a problem with your product. Try our
website at www.nintendo.com or call ourConsumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-
3700, rather than going to your retailer. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific
Time, Monday - Sunday (times subject to change). If the problem cannot be solved with
the troubleshooting information available online or over the telephone, you will be
offered express factory service through Nintendo. Please do not send any products to
Nintendo without contacting us first.
HARDWARE WARRANTY
Nintendo of America Inc. ("Nintendo") warrants to the original purchaser that the
hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12)
months from the date of purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this
warranty period, Nintendo will repair or replace the defective hardware product or
component, free of charge. The original purchaser is entitled to this warranty only if the
date of purchase is registered at point of sale or the consumer can demonstrate, to
Nintendo's satisfaction, that the product was purchased within the last 12 months.
GAME & ACCESSORY WARRANTYNintendo warrants to the original purchaser that the product (games and accessories) shall
be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the
date of purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this three (3) month
warranty period, Nintendo will repair or replace the defective product, free of charge.SERVICE AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY
Please try our website at www.nintendo.com or call the Consumer Assistance Hotline at
1-800-255-3700 for troubleshooting information and repair or replacement options and
pricing. In some instances, it may be necessary for you to ship the complete product,
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DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, OR BY OTHER CAUSES
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