Nintendo Dsi Xl 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 XL
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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 Nintendo DSi Browser
With the Nintendo DSi Browser, you can view web 
pages using simple operations with your stylus.
 
NOTE:	You	must	configure	your	Nintendo DSi XL to 
connect to the Internet before using the Nintendo 
DSi Browser. For more information, see the section on 
Internet Setup, beggining on page 73.
Nintendo DSi Browser Instruction Manual 
The instruction manual for the Nintendo DSi Browser is included in the application and can be read
on-screen. Refer to this manual for complete instructions on using the Nintendo DSi Browser.
Opening the Instruction Manual
    On the Nintendo DSi Menu, tap the icon of the
    Nintendo DSi Browser.
    Tap Help on the Start page.
Nintendo DSi Browser Parental Controls
Nintendo has designed tools to allow parents or guardians to limit content that may be inappropriate for 
some members of their household.  There are two ways parents can control how their children use the 
Nintendo DSi Browser.
•	Restrict	usage	with	Parental	Controls
You	can	use	the	Nintendo	DSi	Parental	Controls	feature	to	prevent	the	use	of	Nintendo	DSi	Browser.	Only	
those who enter the Parental Controls PIN will be able to bypass the restriction once it has been set. 
Please see Parental Controls in the Nintendo DSi Operations Manual for information on using this tool.
•	Restrict	Access	 With	a	Filtering	Service
You	can	use	a	digital	filtering	proxy	service	provided	by	Astaro	to	limit	which	web	pages	can	be	viewed.	
For more information on this service and about Parental Controls, please visit:
www.nintendo.com/consumer/systems/dsi/en_na/settingsParentalControls.jsp  
Flipnote Studio™
With Flipnote Studio, you can create and share animated 
flip	books,	as	well	as	view	ones	made	by	other	Nintendo
	
DSi/Nintendo DSi XL users around the world.
NOTE: Broadband Internet access is required to use the
Flipnote Hatena features of Flipnote Studio. For more 
information, see the section on Internet Setup, 
beginning on page 73.
Flipnote Studio Instruction Manual
The instruction manual for Flipnote Studio is included in the application and can be read on-screen. 
Refer to this manual for complete instructions on using Flipnote Studio.
Opening the Instruction Manual
    On the Nintendo DSi Menu, tap the icon of
    Flipnote Studio.
    Tap Help on the Start page.
For more information on Flipnote Studio... 
For general support on Flipnote Studio visit support.nintendo.com/flipnotestudio.
The Flipnote Hatena portion of Flipnote Studio is provided by Hatena Co., Ltd. For general service inquiries 
or questions on how to connect to Flipnote Hatena, contact the Hatena Co., Ltd. Flipnote Hatena Support 
Center. For detailed contact information, please see the ‘Customer Support’ section of the Shopping 
Guide in Nintendo DSi Shop.
NOTE: Children 12 and under must obtain parental consent in order to post their Flipnotes on the Flipnote 
Hatena website.
•	Restrict	usage	with	Parental	Controls
Select the User Generated Content option in Parental Controls under Settings for the Nintendo DSi XL 
to restrict access to Flipnote Hatena.
IMPORTANT: Any Flipnotes saved on the Nintendo DSi XL will be deleted from your Nintendo 
DSi XL if you format your system memory, unless they were saved to an SD Card. 
						

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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	65).
  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	66).
  Brightness Settings:	Adjust	screen	brightness	(see	page	66).
    System Settings 2
  Profile:	Edit	your	user	name,	birthday,	color,	etc.	(see	page	67).
  Date:	Set	the	current	date	(see	page	68).
  Time:	Set	the	current	time	(see	page	68).
  Alarm:	Set	a	time	for	the	alarm	to	sound	(see	page	68).    System Settings 3
 
Parental Controls:	Set	up	Parental	Controls	to	limit	access	to	certain	content	or	features	(see
	 page	69).
  Touch Screen:	Calibrate	 Touch	Screen	input	(see	page	72).
  Mic Test:	Check	mic	sensitivity	(see	page	72).
  Internet:	Configure	your	Internet	settings	(see	page	73).
   System Settings 4
  Language: Select a language for your system.
  Country: Select your country of residence.
  System Update:	Update	your	Nintendo	DSi	XL	system	(see	page	87).
  Format System Memory:	Delete	all	added	software	and	save	data	(see	page	87). 
						

							Press and hold
Screen  
brightness
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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	11). 
						

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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 88 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. See the section, Nintendo DSi
  Browser, in this manual for more information on using Parental Controls.
• 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 use 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.  
						

							The icon will turn yellow when you tap it.
Tap
straight down!
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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	XL.	 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,	first	try	removing	any	screen	protectors	(sold	separately)
  you may have added to your Nintendo DSi XL.
If you feel the stylus contact point is not aligned correctly, take the following steps to re-calibrate the Touch 
Screen. To access the Calibration screen, 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
Get connected online:
The minimum requirements to get connected online are:
1. A Nintendo DSi XL
2.  A broadband Internet connection
3.	 A	wireless	router	(sold	separately)
For complete details, see the following pages.
If you are still having problems getting connected online, step by step instructions can be found 
at our website: support.nintendo.com. Connect	your	Nintendo	DSi	XL	to	a	wireless	Internet	connection,	using	a	compatible	wireless	router	(sold	
separately).
Set up an Internet connection.
Confirm	MAC	address	(see	page	85).
Copy or delete Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection 
profile saved on the Nintendo DSi XL.
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 XL.
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 77.
Search for your  
wireless router and  perform setup.See page 79.
  You can also perform settings for higher security than WPA, proxy 
settings, and settings for advanced users capable of connecting via WPS.  See page 83. 
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 81.
If you need more help getting connected, including security and firewall FAQs, visit
support.nintendo.com.  
						

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Internet Setup (cont.)
Required for connecting to the Internet
 The following are complete details on connecting a Nintendo DSi XL to the Internet.
Nintendo DSi XL system  PC Broadband Internet environment using DSL, Cable, etc.
Broadband Internet Line 
DSL Modem, etc.
Connecting Nintendo DSi XL wirelessly
Commercially Available Access Point  
(Wireless Router, etc.)  (See page 79)
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 XL 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 DSi XL.
When	your	Nintendo	DSi	XL	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 XL 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.
  NOTE: If you are using WPA security, you must use
  the Advanced Setup option and select Connection
	 4,	5,	or	6	(see	page	83).
  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 XL 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.
If you need more help getting connected, including security and firewall FAQs, visit support.nintendo.com.Using AOSS