Nintendo Dsi Operations Manual

							                 
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Controls
Top Screen
Signal-strength iconMessages received
Current chat room
Touch Screen
Chat members
Tap one to see that person’s messages Close chat room
Drawing area
Send message
Copy the last message from the 
upper screen
Erase message
Keyboard
(See	next	page)
Keyboard styles Alphanumeric
International
SymbolsDrawings
Scroll the upper screen
Pen	tool	(Write	and	draw)
Eraser	tool	(Erase	letters	or	pictures)
Pen	/	Eraser	 Thickness	(use	to	change	the	thickness	of	the	pen	or	eraser) Tap	characters	on	the	keyboard	to	enter	them.	
You	can	touch	and	slide	letters	into	the	editing	area	in	any	
order you please.
You can also use buttons to control the keyboard.
  Move the cursor
  Enter a character
   Erase the last character entered
  Shift to uppercase letters
  Switch keyboard types
  Scroll through messages
  Send message
  Press for a short time: Copy last message / Press for a long time: Erase message
Tap for a 
 
capital letter Delete the character directly 
to the left of the cursor
Insert a  
carriage return
Insert a space
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Japanese Hiragana/Katakana
New feature  
for Nintendo DSi
Each time you tap the pen tool 
icon, your pen switches between  black or rainbow color. Switch between  
uppercase and 
lowercase letters 
						

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   System Settings
On the Nintendo DSi Menu, select System Settings to open the settings menu, from which you can adjust 
many different items. Use 
 to turn pages, and tap the setting you want to adjust.
    System Settings 1
  Data Management:	Manage	the	system’s	internal	memory	or	SD	Card	data	here.	(See	page	63)
  Note:	This	item	will	only	appear	after	you	have	opened	Nintendo	DSi	Shop.	(See	page	54)
  Wireless Communications:	 Turn	wireless	communications	on	or	off.	(See	page	64)
  Brightness Settings:	Adjust	screen	brightness.	(See	page	64)
    System Settings 2
  Profile:	Edit	your	user	name,	birthday,	color,	etc.	(See	page	65)
  Date:	Set	the	current	date.	(See	page	66)
  Time:	Set	the	current	time.	(See	page	66)
  Alarm:	Set	a	time	for	the	alarm	to	sound.	(See	page	66)    System Settings 3
 
Parental Controls: Set up Parental Controls to limit access to certain content or features.  
	 (See	page	67)
  Touch Screen:	Calibrate	 Touch	Screen	input.	(See	page	70)
  Mic Test:	Check	mic	sensitivity.	(See	page	70)
  Internet:	Configure	your	Internet	settings.	(See	page	71)
   System Settings 4
  Language: Select a language for your system.
  Country: Select your country of residence.
  System Update:	Update	your	Nintendo	DSi	system.	(See	page	85)
  Format System Memory:	Delete	all	added	software	and	save	data.	(See	page	85) 
						

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Data Management
Copy or delete software or save data from your system memory or from an SD Card.
Copying / Erasing
      Select where the data you want to delete  
      or copy is located.
      Select the data you want to copy or delete.
      Select either Copy or Delete.
  You cannot copy under any of the following circumstances:
	 •	When	there	is	no	SD	Card	in	the	SD	Card	slot.
	 •	 When	there	is	not	enough	space	available	in	the	area	to	which	you	want	to	copy.
	 •	 When	the	data	you	have	selected	cannot	be	copied.
	 •	 When	you	want	to	copy	to	the	Nintendo	DSi	Menu	but	there	are	no	available	boxes	on	the	 
     Nintendo DSi Menu.
	 •	 When	you	want	to	copy	to	a	system	that	is	not	where	the	original	data	is	saved.
	 •	 When	the	SD	Card	you	want	to	copy	to	contains	300	blocks	of	software	or	save	data.
	 •	 When	the	SD	Card	you	want	to	copy	to	is	write	protected.
Wireless Communication Settings
You	can	turn	the	wireless	communication	function	on	or	off	as	shown	below.
Set up
  Tap ON to turn the wireless communication  
  function on, or OFF to turn it off.
   Tap OK.
When the wireless communication function is turned on, the wireless light will flash.  
When the function is turned off, the light will also turn off.
Brightness Settings
Adjust the brightness of the screens.
Controls 
  Tap + or – to adjust the brightness.
  Tap OK to confirm your adjustments
To adjust screen brightness while playing a game, press and hold SELECT then use the Volume Control  
to make your changes.
Use caution when using SELECT to make adjustments as pressing SELECT in certain games may cause    
the game to skip scenes.
  About Screen Brightness and Battery Life
  Increasing screen brightness will decrease battery life, and decreasing screen brightness will  
  increase battery life. Please keep this in mind when you adjust your brightness settings. See page 15.
Press and hold Screen  
brightness 
						

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Profile
Open Profile to make adjustments to your user name,  
personal message, color, and birthday.
User Name
 Use the keyboard to enter your user name.  
  See page 86 for keyboard instructions.
  Tap OK to confirm.  
  Other Nintendo DS users will see your user name  
  when using PictoChat™ and in certain games,  
  so do not share personal information in your user name.
Message
 Enter	a	personalized	message	using	the	 
  keyboard. See page 86 for keyboard instructions.
  Tap OK to confirm.
  The personalized message you enter here will be seen when using PictoChat, so think  
  about entering a greeting or a short introduction. Do not use personal information.
Color
 Tap the color you like. 
  The color you choose will be used on the  
  Nintendo DSi Menu and in other places.
  Tap OK to confirm.
Birthday
 Use  to set the date of your birthday.
  Tap OK to confirm.
Date
Set the current date.
Some games use this setting, so be sure to enter the correct date.
Setting the date
  Use  to adjust the month,  
  date and year.
   Tap OK to confirm.
Time
Set the current time.
Some games use this setting, so be sure to enter the correct time.
Setting the time
 Use  to adjust the time.
  Tap OK to confirm.
Alarm
Set a time for the alarm to sound.
Controls 
 Use 
 to adjust the time to  when  
  you want the alarm to sound, and then  tap  
  OK to turn the alarm on.
  Tap Yes to confirm. Both screens will automatically  
  be set to the lowest brightness setting.
  To turn off the alarm or cancel it all together, tap the Touch Screen or any button other  
  than the L and R Buttons.
  Once the alarm has sounded, the alarm will enter Snooze Mode, and will continue to sound  
  every five minutes until it has been turned off. Snooze Mode automatically ends after one hour. 
						

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Setting up Parental Controls
 After	selecting	parental	controls	from	the	system	settings	menu	(panel	3),	follow	the	 
  on-screen instructions.
  Enter a four-digit PIN of your choosing,  
  then tap OK.	(You	will	need	to	enter	the	number	 
	 twice	to	confirm	that	it	is	correct.)
  You will need this PIN to turn Parental Controls  
  off temporarily or to change your settings.  
  Please remember this number.
  Use 
 to choose a secret question,  
  then select OK.
  Enter an answer to the secret question,  
  and then select OK. The answer must be three  
  or more characters long.
  The answer to your secret question will be  
  used in the event you forget your PIN.  
  Please remember this answer.
  See page 86 for instructions on using  
  the keyboard.
  Now follow the on-screen instructions to set up 
  Parental Controls options.Tap Yes
Tap Next
Tap OK
Parental Controls
Nintendo strives to create an environment that is fun and enjoyable for all users and has designed tools to 
allow parents or guardians to limit the games and applications that may be inappropriate for some members 
of their household. There is one Parental Control setting per system, so it is recommended that you put the 
settings on the most secure that you need for your family; you can then share the PIN with users who may be 
allowed access to blocked content and features.
What Can Parental Controls Restrict?
• Nintendo DSi Exclusive and Compatible Software
 Restrict use of software based on ESRB ratings guidelines.
	 NOTE:	 You	cannot	use	this	to	restrict	the	use	of	Nintendo	DS™	software	or	software	downloaded	via	 
  DS Download Play.
• PictoChat
  Restrict the use of this application.
• DS Download Play
  Restrict the use of this application.
• Nintendo DSi Browser
  Restrict the use of the Nintendo DSi Browser to browse the Internet.
• Nintendo DSi Shop
  Restrict use of Nintendo DSi Points.
	 NOTE:	 You	can	limit	use	of	Nintendo	DSi	Points	but	Parental	Controls	does	not	restrict	purchase	 
  of Nintendo DSi Points made with a credit card.
• Photo exchange
  Restrict the exchange of photographs over local wireless communications using Nintendo DSi Camera.
• Other
  Restrict the exchange of user-generated content.
Video and Computer Game Software Rating Information
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,	it’s	important	to	check	both	the	rating symbol  
(found	on	the	front	of	the	game	box)	and	the	content descriptor	(found	on	the	back	of	the	game	box).	 
Go to www.esrb.org for 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.
Titles rated RP (Rating 
Pending) have been 
submitted to the ESRB and 
are awaiting final rating. 
(This	symbol	appears	only	in	
advertising	prior	to	a	game’s	
release. Titles rated EC (Early 
Childhood) have content that 
may be suitable for ages 3 and 
older. Contains no material 
that parents would find 
inappropriate.
Titles rated E (Everyone) have 
content that may be suitable for 
ages 6 and older. Titles in this 
category may contain minimal 
cartoon, fantasy or mild violence 
and/or infrequent ouse of mild 
language.
Titles rated E10+ (Everyone 
10 and older) have content 
that may be suitable for ages 
10 and older. Titles in this 
category may contain more 
cartoon, fantasy or mild 
violence, mild language and/or 
minimal suggestive themes. Titles rated T (Teen) have 
content that may be suitable for 
ages 13 and older. Titles in this 
category may contain violence, 
suggestive themes, crude humor, 
minimal blood, simulated 
gambling, and/or infrequent use 
of strong language. Titles rated M (Mature) have 
content that may be suitable for 
ages 17 and older. Titles in this 
category may contain intense 
violence, blood and gore, sexual 
content and/or strong language. 
						

							Tap
straight down!
The icon will turn yellow  when you tap it.
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Parental Controls (cont.)
What to do if you forget your PIN and secret-question answer…
If you forget both your PIN and the answer to your secret question, please follow these steps.
  On the PIN input screen, select I Forgot.
  On the next screen, enter the answer to your  
  secret question.
  If you successfully answer the secret question,  
  proceed with editing your Parental Controls  
  settings.
       	If	you’ve	forgotten	the	answer	to	your	secret	question.
  Select I Forgot.
  Check Inquiry Number – Please call Nintendo
  Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700 and provide
  the inquiry number shown here, and the date that
	 is	set	on	your	Nintendo	DSi.	 You	will	then	be
  issued a master key.
  Tap OK.
 
  Enter the master key and select OK.
Master key
Inquiry number
Touch Screen
If the Touch Screen is not responding properly or if you feel the stylus contact point is not aligned correctly, 
take the following steps to recalibrate the Touch Screen.
In the event you are unable to use the stylus at all, press and hold the L Button, R Button, and START, then turn 
the power on. The calibration screen will be the first screen to display.
How to Calibrate the Touch Screen
 Carefully tap the center of .
  Calibration points will appear in the upper left  
  corner, lower right corner, and the center of the  
  screen. Tap each point to complete calibration.
  When Calibration complete appears on the  
  screen, tap each of the four
 
 to confirm.
	 When	you’ve	finished	confirming	calibration,	 
  tap OK to finish.
  If you were unable to accurately tap
 
, select  
  Try Again to restart the calibration process.
Mic Test
Confirm that the microphone is operating properly.
Testing the Microphone
 Face the microphone and speak.
  Confirm that the volume bar is filling up with  
  colored bands.
 
      The volume bar will fill with colored  
      bands when it picks up sound
  Tap Quit	when	you’ve	finished	confirming	that	the	mic	is	working. 
						

							Does your wireless 
network access point  support AOSS?
AOSS
™
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Internet Setup
Connect	your	Nintendo	DSi	to	a	wireless	Internet	connection,	using	a	compatible	wireless	router	(sold	seperately).
Set up an Internet connection.
Confirm MAC address. See page 83.
Copy or delete Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection 
profile saved on the Nintendo DSi.
Review and agree to user agreement  
for Nintendo DSi network services.
Select setup method
Your	connection-setup	process	depends	on	your	home	network	environment.	First	answer	the	following	
questions, then use the appropriate setup method.
Start!
Do you have a  
broadband Internet  connection?
YesAre you using a  
wireless network?Yes
First setup a broadband 
wireless Internet connection  so you can connect using   a Nintendo DSi.
No No
First set up a wireless 
network. This will require 
the purchase of additional  equipment such as a 
compatible wireless router. 
Yes
No
Use AOSS for  
a simple setup. See page 75.
Search for your  
wireless router and  perform setup.See page 77.
  You can also perform settings for higher security than WPA,  
proxy settings, and settings for advanced users capable of connecting via  WPS. See page 81. 
Connection settings for advanced users (connections 4 – 6) cannot  be used with DS software. 
When connecting to the Internet with DS software, perform the usual internet settings 
(connections 1 – 3).
You can also make settings manually. See page 79. 
						

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Internet Setup (cont.)
Required for connecting to the Internet
The following are required to connect a Nintendo DSi to the Internet.
Nintendo DSi system PC Broadband Internet environment using DSL, Cable, etc.
Broadband Internet Line 
DSL Modem, etc.
Connecting Nintendo DSi wirelessly
Commercially Available Access Point  
(Wireless Router, etc.)  (See page 77)
You	can	perform	a	simple	setup	using	a	commercially	available	access	point	 
that	supports	AOSS	(Buffalo).
In this manual, “wireless router access points” are referred to simply as “access points.”
For information on router settings and how they work with the Nintendo DSi system, visit  
support.nintendo.com.
Even if you don’t have a wireless Internet environment at home…
Nintendo Zone is a new way to get updated game content, demos, and access to Nintendo Wi-Fi 
Connection, sent wirelessly to your Nintendo DS.
When	your	Nintendo	DSi	detects	a	Nintendo	Zone,	an	on-screen	icon	will	flash	to	let	you	know	you’re	
within range of a Nintendo Zone location. The Nintendo DSi will then connect to the Nintendo Zone 
without any additional setup. 
For a current list of Nintendo Zone locations, please visit www.nintendo.com. 
						

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How to Connect
 Tap Connection Settings
  Tap a connection labeled None.
  Tap the AOSS icon
 
  Proceed to the following access point steps.
Internet Setup (cont.)
Connecting using AOSS
If your access point supports AOSS, you can use this functionality for a simple setup. Also refer to the 
instruction manual for your access point.
Using AOSS may cause your access point settings to change. If you’re connected to a PC without using AOSS, 
it may no longer connect after using AOSS.
Broadband  
Internet Line
DSL Modem, etc. Access Point with  
Router Functionality Nintendo DSi System   
Access point steps
  Using AOSS
 Press the AOSS Button until the lamp starts blinking
  If connection continues to fail when performing AOSS  
  settings, wait approximately 5 minutes and then  
  try again.
AOSS  
Button
Tap OK to perform a connection test
If the connection test is successful, your settings are complete.
Immediately after completing settings for AOSS, connection may fail due to the restarting of the  access point. Wait a short time, then try performing a connection test again. Using AOSS 
						

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How to Connect
 Tap Connection Settings
  Tap a connection labeled None
 
  Tap Search for an Access Point
  Tap an access point to select it
  If no access points are found,  
  see  troubleshooting, page 89.
Internet Setup (cont.)
Searching for and connecting to an access point
 Weak  Strong
Signal Reception Strength
 
If you are connecting to a secure access point,  
  enter the key and tap OK.
  This is displayed only when configured  
  for security.
  Tap OK
  Tap OK to perform a connection test.
If the connection test is successful, settings are complete.
If connection fails, refer to the list of error codes. See page 98.
Access points marked  
   require that you enter the same key as is registered with the access point.
Key input not 
required
Key input required Configured with an unsupported encryption 
format. To connect to access points with this 
mark, configure settings through Advanced 
Setup. See page 81.
The 
   icon indicates the state of signal reception 
and displays at four different levels. Stronger signal 
reception results in smoother transmission. Antenna Bars
 
0 bars  1 bar     2 bars  3 bars 
Broadband  
Internet Line
DSL Modem, etc. Access Point with  
Router Functionality Nintendo DSi System