Nintendo New 3ds Xl Operations Manual

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Using the keyboard
A keyboard will display when you are required to enter characters. There are two types of keyboards: a standard alphanumeric keyboard and a ten-key keyboard.
Alphanumeric keyboard
Switch input methodDelete last character
Return
Predicted word field Tap the character you want to select.
Predicted word 
feature ON/OFF
Switch the next character 
between upper and lower case.
Switch between upper 
and lower case
Uppercase only Switch between upper and 
lower case
Each tap changes...

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The New Nintendo 3DS XL system uses binocular parallax (the fact that your left and right eyes are located a short distance apart, causing them to see different images) to produce 3D images with a feeling of depth.
If you view the 3D screen from the correct distance, it displays an image for your left eye in such a way that only your left eye can see it, and an image for your right eye in such a way that only your right eye can see it. Binocular parallax then allows you to see 3D depth in the...

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Using Software
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Using Software
To start a software title, tap its icon on the HOME Menu. On the HOME Menu, you can see several important status indicators including the time, date, and current day’s step information. If any of your software received new data via SpotPass (page 4),  will be displayed next to the software icon.
 StreetPass icon
 Reception signal-strength icon–Internet
  Reception signal-strength icon–
 
  Local Communication
 Game Notes  Internet browser 
  Friend list  Miiverse...

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HOME Menu
Types of software icons
Game Card icons
3DS Game CardDS/DSi Game CardWhen you insert a Game Card into the Game Card slot, an icon for 
the game title will be displayed.
Built-in software icons (Some software titles include built-in manuals, see page 26 for more information.)
Health and Safety InformationReview important health and safety information 
concerning the use of the system. Also see page 7.AR GamesPlay augmented-reality games using the AR Cards included 
with your system and the...

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HOME Menu
Electronic manuals for software applications
If you tap the icon for a software application that includes a built-in electronic manual, a button labeled Manual will be displayed at the bottom of the HOME Menu. Tap the button to view the electronic manual for the highlighted software.
• See page 23 for information on how to view an electronic manual.
HOME Menu Settings
Ta p  on the HOME Menu to adjust the settings below. You can also view the built-in electronic HOME Menu instruction...

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Using Software
Nintendo 3DS Game CardNintendo DS/Nintendo DSi Game Card
• Nintendo 3DS Game Cards are only compatible with the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.• Only Nintendo 3DS software that is designed to support the 3D feature can display images in 3D. Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software do not support 3D image display.• You cannot access the HOME Menu while playing Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi software. Likewise, you cannot use SpotPass or StreetPass features.
Starting a game...

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Using Downloaded Software
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Downloaded software, other than DSiWare (page 3), is saved on SD Cards. The icons for downloadable software that has been saved are displayed on the HOME Menu.
NOTE: Software downloaded from Nintendo eShop is licensed to you, not sold. For more information, see the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement by going to Other Information in System Settings/Internet Settings (page 31).
Where can I find downloadable software?
• You can download Nintendo 3DS software...

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System ConfigurationSystem Configuration
A Nintendo Network ID is an ID required to use Nintendo's network services. Creating a Nintendo Network ID will give you access to the following services.
Download free or demo software from Nintendo eShop (page 3) Communication in Miiverse (page 27)Combine Nintendo eShop balances from the 
Wii U and the New Nintendo 3DS XL systems.
• To register a Nintendo Network ID you will need a broadband Internet connection (page 34) and an e-mail address.• The...

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System ConfigurationSystem Configuration
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Internet connection requirements
To connect your Nintendo 3DS system to the Internet, you will need an Internet connection that supports wireless communication.  If you haven’t already set up a wireless network, you may also need a computer to configure a wireless access point such as a wireless router (sold separately).
Wireless access point such as an wireless router
There are several different ways to establish a connection between your system and your...

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Internet Settings
Setup using Search for Access Point
NOTE: You will not be able to search for and configure access points that use WPA2-PSK(TKIP) security.
If you know the name of your wireless network (also known as an access point), and aren’t using Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS to configure your system, follow these steps:
If you are using the guided setup Tutorial and selected No/I don’t know, proceed to step 2.
1 Tap Search for Access Point.
2 Tap the name of your wireless network to select...