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OPERATIONS MANUAL
NINTENDO 3DS OPERATIONS MANUAL
FRANÇAIS Pg. 109 ESPAÑOL Pg. 219
NINTENDO
3DS
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
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Nintendo 3DS system
Nintendo 3DS stylus
(inserted into the system’s
stylus holder)
2 GB SD Memory Card
(inserted into the system’s
SD Card slot)
Operations Manual, Quick-start guides,
and other printed enclosures.
Nintendo 3DS AC adapter
AR Cards
Nintendo 3DS charging
cradle
This product is a precision electronic device that can be damaged by direct physical impact or contact with dust or other
foreign material. A protective carrying case (sold separately) may help prevent damage to your Nintendo 3DS™ system.
Please carefully read this Operations Manual before setup or use of the Nintendo 3DS system. If, after reading all of the instructions, you still
have questions, please visit our customer service area at support.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700.
A NOTE ABOUT COMPATIBILITY: The Nintendo 3DS system is only compatible with Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi, and Nintendo DS software.
Nintendo 3DS Game Cards are only compatible with the Nintendo 3DS system. Some accessories may not be compatible with the Nintendo
3DS system.
Your system includes:
Product recycling information:
visit recycle.nintendo.com
Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Nintendo 3DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2011 Nintendo
Here is a look at a few of the exciting features of the Nintendo 3DS system!
3D Screen
Can display 3D images (see page 22).
Circle Pad
Allows precise 360˚ control for software
that includes this feature (see page 13).
HOME Button
Allows you to access the HOME Menu
(see page 13).
Touch Screen
A touch-sensitive display screen controlled
by the stylus (see page 15).
3D Depth Slider
Adjust the depth of 3D images
(see page 23).
©1998-2011 Nintendo
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Experience 3D images without the need for special eyewear (page 22). The Nintendo 3DS system includes this built-in software:
Take 3D photos with the outer cameras (page 42).
Play Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, and Nintendo DSi software (page 31).
Nintendo 3DS Game Cards Nintendo DS & Nintendo DSi Game Cards
Take 3D photos with the built-in cameras
and software.
Listen to music or record sounds.
Create Mii™ characters as alter egos for you
and your family and friends.
Play augmented-reality games using the
AR Cards included with your system and the
Nintendo 3DS Camera application.
Play a shooting game where your face and
your friends’ faces become game characters.
Check your play times for software you are
using or see the amount of steps you have
walked while carrying your Nintendo 3DS
with you.
Download various software titles to play on
your Nintendo 3DS system.
NOTE: To use this feature, you must connect to the Internet and perform a system update. See page 63 for more information
on setting up a wireless broadband Internet connection. See page 80 for more information on how to do a system update.
Outer cameras
Only specially designed Nintendo 3DS software titles that support 3D image display will appear in 3D. Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi
software do not support 3D display.
Nintendo eShop
Free
software
3D photos Notications System
updates
Other
information
The Wireless LED lights up
when wireless communication
is turned on.
The Wireless LED illuminates when
wireless communication is activated.
A message will appear on your notication list
(see page 40 for more information on the Notica-
tions application and receiving messges).
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SpotPass™ StreetPass™
The SpotPass feature allows the Nintendo 3DS system to automatically communicate with a nearby
wireless LAN access point, enabling it to connect to the Internet and transmit a variety of data. The
system can also do this while playing a game or in Sleep Mode (power is on, but the system is closed).
To connect to a wireless LAN access point, you will need to congure the Internet settings for your Nintendo 3DS system
(see page 63).
• Within the service area of a Nintendo Zone or other wireless services, you can connect to the Internet without congur-
ing your Internet settings.
• System updates may unlock the ability to receive more types of data via SpotPass, depending on the game you are
playing. It is recommended that you perform system updates to keep your Nintendo 3DS system current with the latest
features (see page 80).
• If you turn wireless communication o with the wireless switch, the system will not be able to use the communication
features.
Keeping your system charged.
Your system includes a charging cradle to make charging easy. When not in
use, you can put the Nintendo 3DS system in Sleep Mode and keep it in the
charging cradle, so it stays fully charged and can still communicate using the
SpotPass feature.
See page 21 for more information on battery endurance.
The StreetPass feature allows the Nintendo 3DS system to automatically search for and communi-
cate with other Nintendo 3DS systems and to exchange information with them as you walk by.
If you are playing a game, or if the system is in Sleep Mode (turned on but closed) and you pass someone who has
enabled StreetPass for the same software, you will exchange data with them. (If you don’t want to allow data exchange,
you can disable wireless communication.)
If StreetPass is successful...
StreetPass settings for Nintendo 3DS software are saved on the system. The data you transmit with StreetPass varies
depending on the software using this feature. Each software program has its own StreetPass settings.
• Up to 12 Nintendo 3DS software titles can use StreetPass simultaneously.
• With Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software, you must start the software rst, and then put it in tag mode (the name
for this mode may vary depending on the game you are playing).
• If you turn the power o or disable wireless communication, the system cannot communicate.
• StreetPass does not work if you are connected to the Internet, or are using local communication, depending on the
software you are using (see page 26).
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Basic Operations 12
Nintendo 3DS Components 12
Using the Touch Screen
and Stylus 15
Using the stylus 15
Calibrating the Touch Screen 15
Charging the Battery Pack 16
Battery charging procedure using the
charging cradle 17
Power On/O and
Basic Conguration 18
Sleep Mode and turning your system o 18
Conguring System Settings for the
rst time 18
Using the keyboard 20
Power LED status 21
Battery endurance 21
Viewing and Adjusting
the 3D Image 22
To view the best-quality 3D images 22
Adjusting the depth of the 3D images 23
Using SD Memory Cards 24
Using Software 25
HOME Menu 25
Steps and Play Coins 25
Scrolling, changing the display,
and moving icons 26
Communication modes 26
Software icons 27
Starting a software application 28
Activity Log 58
Daily Records 58
Software Library 59
Download Play 60
Nintendo eShop 61
Downloadable software 61
System
Conguration 62
System Settings 62
Internet Settings 63
Internet connection requirements 64
Congure your Internet settings 65
Setup using Search for Access Point 66
Setup using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 68
Setup using AOSS™ 69
Changing, deleting, or testing
Internet settings 70
Setup using Manual Setup 71
Nintendo DS Connections 72
Other Information 73
If an Error Code is displayed during setup 73
Parental Controls 74
Limiting the use of content or features 74
Conguring Parental Controls 75
Suspending, changing, or removing
restrictions 76
If you forget your PIN or secret question
answer 77
Data Management 78
Managing Nintendo 3DS or
Nintendo DSiWare software data 78
StreetPass Management 79
Reset Blocked-User Settings 79
Suspending or exiting software 28
Instruction manuals for software
applications 29
Screen brightness and power-saving
mode 29
Taking photos with the Nintendo 3DS
camera 30
Using Game Cards 31
Using Downloaded Software 33
About SD Card capacity 34
Copying les 34
Game Notes 35
Friend List 36
Registering friends 37
Editing your friend card / Viewing
friend cards 38
Friend list settings 39
Notications 40
To receive notications 40
To view notications 41
Nintendo 3DS Camera 42
Nintendo 3DS Camera functions 42
Taking photos 43
Change camera mode 45
Viewing photos 46
Nintendo 3DS Sound 47
Recording and playing with sounds 48
Playing music from an SD Card 49
Mii Maker 50
Create a Mii 50
Main menu 52
Editing or erasing a Mii 53
AR Games 54
AR Cards 54
Playing AR Card games 55
Face Raiders 56
Playing Face Raiders 57
Other Settings 80
Prole 81
Date & Time 82
Touch Screen 82
3D Screen Check 83
Sound 83
Mic Test 83
Outer Cameras 84
Circle Pad 86
System Transfer 86
Language 87
System Update 87
Format System Memory 88
Consumer
Information 89
Video and Computer Game
Software Rating Information 89
Replacing the Battery Pack 90
Troubleshooting 92
Warranty and Service
Information 99
Nintendo 3DS System
Privacy Policy 100
Nintendo 3DS Code
of Conduct 104
Regulations for Equipment
Use in U.S.A. and Canada 105
Specications 106
Legal Notices 108
Table of Contents
Health and Safety Information
and Usage Guidelines 8
Health and Safety Information 8
Usage Guidelines 10
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Health and Safety Information
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Health and Safety Information
WARNING
WARNING - SEIZURES
WARNING - 3D FEATURE ONLY FOR CHILDREN 7 AND OVER
WARNING - REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES
WARNING - EYESTRAIN AND MOTION SICKNESS
WARNING - BATTERY LEAKAGE
WARNING - RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
CAUTION
Important Safety Information – Read the following warnings before setup or use of the Nintendo 3DS
system. If this product will be used by young children, this manual should be read and explained to them
by an adult. Failing to do so may cause injury. Please carefully review the instruction booklet for the
game you are playing for additional health and safety information.
Throughout this manual, you will see this symbol followed by WARNING or CAUTION, or you may see the term IMPORTANT.
These terms have dierent levels of meaning as outlined below. Please read and understand these terms and the information that
appears after them before using your Nintendo 3DS system:
Warns you about incorrect use of the Nintendo 3DS system that could result in serious personal injury.
Cautions you about incorrect use of the Nintendo 3DS system that could result in personal injury or
damage to the Nintendo 3DS system, components, games, or accessories.
Informs you about incorrect use of the Nintendo 3DS system that could result in damage to the
Nintendo 3DS system, components, games, or accessories.
IMPORTANT:
• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light ashes or patterns, and this may occur while
they are watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before.
• Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor
before playing a video game.
• Parents should watch their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child has any of the
following symptoms:
Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness
Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation
To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:
1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.
2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
4. Play in a well-lit room.
5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.
Viewing of 3D images by children 6 and under may cause vision damage.
Use the Parental Control feature to restrict the display of 3D images for children 6 and under. See the Parental Controls section in
this manual for more information.
Health and Safety Information The Nintendo 3DS system contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage of ingredients contained within the battery
pack, or the combustion products of the ingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Nintendo 3DS system.
If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water. If liquid
leaking from a battery pack comes into contact with your eyes, immediately ush thoroughly with water and see a doctor.
To avoid battery leakage:
• Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids.
• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair, or deform the battery.
• Do not dispose of battery pack in a re.
• Do not touch the terminals of the battery or cause a short between the terminals with a metal object.
• Do not peel or damage the battery label.
The Nintendo 3DS system can emit radio waves that can aect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.
• Do not operate the Nintendo 3DS system within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using the wireless feature.
• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the wireless feature of the Nintendo 3DS system
without rst consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
• Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless devices in locations such as hospitals, airports, and on
board aircraft. Operation in those locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to
persons or damage to property.
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS system allows you to disable wireless communication. To turn o all wireless
communication, push the wireless switch to turn the feature o. See page 12 for more information. Make sure the
wireless LED is o.
Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis,
carpal tunnel syndrome or skin irritation:
• Avoid excessive play. Parents should monitor their children for appropriate play.
• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don’t think you need it.
• When using the stylus, you do not need to grip it tightly or press it hard against the screen. Doing so may cause fatigue or
discomfort.
• If your hands, wrists or arms become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel symptoms such as tingling, numbness, burning
or stiness, stop and rest for several hours before playing again.
• If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.
Playing video games can result in eyestrain after a sustained period of time, and perhaps sooner if using the 3D feature. Playing video
games can also result in motion sickness in some players. Follow these instructions to help avoid eyestrain, dizziness, or nausea:
• Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play.
• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, or every half hour when using the 3D feature, even if you don’t think you need it.
Each person is dierent, so take more frequent and longer breaks if you feel discomfort.
• If your eyes become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel dizzy or nauseated, stop and rest for several hours before
playing again.
• If you continue to have any of the above symptoms, stop playing and see a doctor.
NOTE: This product does not contain latex.
This product complies with applicable laws barring the use of toxic materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, or PBDE in consumer products.
Health and Safety Information
and Usage Guidelines
10 11
Usage Guidelines
Usage Guidelines
IMPORTANT BATTERY GUIDELINES
1. Do not remove the battery pack from the Nintendo 3DS system unless it needs to be replaced.
2. Do not use any battery other than the Nintendo 3DS rechargeable battery pack, Model No. CTR-003. A replacement
battery may be ordered through Nintendo’s website at store.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or by calling Customer
Service at 1-800-255-3700. See page 90 for more information on replacing the battery.
3. When recharging the battery, use ONLY the included AC adapter, Model No. WAP-002(USA).
4. When disposing of the battery, follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations. For information on battery disposal
contact your local solid waste authority. See page 90 for more information on recycling the battery.
5. If liquid comes into contact with the battery, do not reuse it. Call Nintendo Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700 for
further instructions on battery replacement and possible service for your Nintendo 3DS system.
IMPORTANT STYLUS AND SCREEN GUIDELINES
1. Use the stylus ONLY on the Touch Screen (lower screen).
2. Use only enough pressure to operate the game. Excessive pressure may damage the Touch Screen.
3. Do not use the stylus if it is broken.
4. Use only a Nintendo licensed stylus on the Touch Screen.
5. Retract and replace the stylus in the stylus holder when not in use.
6. If you use a screen protector on your Nintendo 3DS system, use only a Nintendo licensed screen protector.
CLEANING THE TOUCH SCREEN AND 3D SCREEN
IMPORTANT: If the Touch Screen becomes dirty or contaminated with foreign material, do not continue to use your
Nintendo 3DS system. It may not work properly and can become more damaged. Follow the cleaning procedures
below. If it still does not work after cleaning, visit support.nintendo.com for information on repair services.
If the screens on your Nintendo 3DS system have visible smudges, ngerprints, or other foreign material on them, you can clean
them by using a soft clean cloth, such as a lens or eyeglass cleaning cloth.
1. Slightly dampen the cloth with water ONLY and wipe o the screens to loosen any dirt or foreign material.
2. Using a dry cloth, wipe the screens to dry them and nish the cleaning process. If needed, repeat the process.
HARDWARE PRECAUTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
1. Do not disassemble or try to repair the Nintendo 3DS system, components, or accessories. Doing so voids your warranty.
2. Always turn the Nintendo 3DS power o before loading or removing a Game Card. Insert the Game Card completely until
it clicks into place, without forcing either the Game Card or the Nintendo 3DS system.
3. Do not store the Nintendo 3DS system in a humid place, on the oor, or in any location where it may contact moisture,
dirt, dust, lint, or any other foreign material.
4. Do not drop, hit, or otherwise abuse the Nintendo 3DS system, components, or accessories. Doing so may damage the
LCD screens or other precision components of the Nintendo 3DS system.
5. Make sure all connections to the Nintendo 3DS system are made carefully and inserted into the correct locations only.
Hold plugs straight when inserting them into sockets.
6. When disconnecting any plugs from the Nintendo 3DS system or wall outlet, rst turn the Nintendo 3DS system o. Then
carefully pull by the plug itself rather than by the cord. Do not step on, sharply pull, or bend any wires or cables.
7. Do not expose the Nintendo 3DS system, Game Cards or any of the Nintendo 3DS components or accessories to extreme
heat or cold. The liquid crystal displays (LCD) may become slower or may not work when the temperature is low. The LCD
will deteriorate at a high temperature. Take care not to expose the Nintendo 3DS system to direct sunlight for extended
periods of time.
8. The LCD screens may be damaged by sharp objects or pressure. Take care to protect the displays from scratches or stains.
9. Connect ONLY accessories designed and licensed for use with the Nintendo 3DS system to any external connectors.
10. Do not spill liquids on the Nintendo 3DS system, Game Cards, or other components or accessories. If the Nintendo 3DS
system comes into contact with liquids, wipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth (use water only). Remove the battery
cover and battery. If liquid came into contact with the battery, do not reuse it. Call Nintendo Customer Service at 1-800-
255-3700 for further instructions on battery replacement and possible service for your Nintendo 3DS system.
11. Do not rapidly turn the power switch ON and OFF, as this may shorten the life of the battery and cause Game Cards to
lose your stored game information.
12. To avoid dirt or dust from getting into the Nintendo 3DS system, always leave a Game Card loaded (with the power o),
when not in use.
13. When using an AC adapter, make sure you are using the correct model appropriate for your Nintendo 3DS system. Always
unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet when not in use.
14. Do not use the AC adapter if the cable or plug is damaged.
15. The AC adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor mounted position.
GAME CARD PRECAUTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
1. Avoid touching the connectors with your ngers. Do not blow on them or allow them to get wet or dirty. Doing so may
damage the Game Card and/or the Nintendo 3DS system.
2. The Game Card is a high-precision electronic device. Do not store it in places that are very hot or cold. Do not hit, drop, or
otherwise abuse it. Do not attempt to take it apart.
3. Do not clean with benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or any other solvent.
4. Always check the Game Card edge connector for foreign material before inserting the Game Card into the Nintendo 3DS
system.
Basic Operations
Basic Operations
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Basic Operations
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Nintendo 3DS Components
Nintendo 3DS Components
Nintendo 3DS Components
Notication LED
Indicates the status of the system.
(blue) You have received a notication; blinks for about ve seconds
(see page 40).
(green) You have received StreetPass data; blinks for about ve seconds
(see page 40).
(orange) A friend has come online; blinks for about ve seconds (see
page 36).
(red) Battery power is low; blinks continuously when very low
(see page 16).
Microphone
Used by games and applications that
include microphone features. Wireless LED ( )
Lights when wireless communica-
tion is turned on, turns o when
communication is turned o, and blinks while data is
being sent or received.
Wireless switch (WIRELESS)
Push this switch to turn wireless
communication on or o.
NOTE: For Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software, you must
enable wireless communication before starting the game.
However, once enabled, you can turn communications o by
pushing the wireless switch.
Power LED ( )
Lights when the power is turned on.
See page 21.
Power Button (POWER)
See page 18.
3D Depth Slider
Adjusts the depth of
the 3D image from
zero to maximum. See page 22.
3D LED
Lights with a steady
green light when the
image on the upper screen (the 3D screen)
can be displayed in 3D. See page 22.
3D Screen (Upper screen)
Capable of displaying 3D content for games
that include this feature. See page 22.
Touch Screen (Lower screen)
Touch-sensitive screen. This screen should only be
operated with a Nintendo licensed stylus.
See page 15.
When opening the Nintendo 3DS
system, keep your ngers away from the hinge to
avoid pinching them.
Control buttons
For game-play control.
See the instructions for
the game you are play-
ing for specic control
information.
Inner camera
Used by games or other applications that
include camera features.
NOTE: Avoid getting the camera lens dirty. If
it becomes dirty, wipe gently with a soft cloth,
being careful not to damage the lens.
Left speaker Right speaker
SELECT
START
Circle Pad
For game-play control that supports
this feature. See the instructions for the
game you are playing for specic control
information.
Volume control
Slide to adjust the volume.
NOTE: The camera shutter sound always
plays at a xed volume and is not aected
by the volume control. HOME
Displays the HOME Menu during a game.
+ Control Pad
For game-play control.
Recharge LED
Lights when the battery is being charged.
See page 16.
Audio jack
For connection of stereo
headphones (sold separately).
If headphones are connected,
no sound will play through the
speakers.
When using
headphones, set the volume at a
safe level. Setting the volume too
high may harm your hearing or
damage the headphones.
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Basic Operations
Using the Touch Screen and Stylus
SD Memory Card slot
For inserting SD or SDHC
memory cards. See page 24.
Wrist strap attachment
For attachment of a licensed wrist
strap (sold separately).
Infrared transceiver
Sends and receives information when
using infrared communication.
Stylus holder
Always replace the stylus into the stylus holder
after use. See page 15.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the Nintendo 3DS
system, do not insert anything other than a Nin-
tendo 3DS licensed stylus into the stylus holder.
Game Card slot
For loading Nintendo 3DS Game Cards. Also compatible
with Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi Game Cards.
Outer cameras
Used by games or other applica-
tions that include camera features.
Two cameras allow you to take 3D
photographs.
NOTE: Avoid getting the camera
lenses dirty. If they become dirty,
wipe gently with a soft cloth, being
careful not to damage the lenses.
R Button
L Button
Battery cover
Remove cover to replace the battery.
NOTE: Do not remove the cover unless you
need to replace the battery or check battery
installation.
Cradle connectors
Allows connection to the
Nintendo 3DS charging
cradle (included). See
page 16.
AC adapter
connector
Allows connection of
the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (included), for
recharging the battery or operation using
household current. See page 16.
Camera LED
Lights up when the outer
cameras are in use.
Using the Touch Screen and Stylus
Using the stylus
After removing the stylus from the stylus holder, it can be adjusted to
your desired length. Return it to the retracted length before replacing it
in the stylus holder.
The lower LCD screen, or Touch Screen, is
touch-sensitive. For games that include
this game control feature, operate the
screen by using the included stylus.
Lightly touch or slide the stylus across
the Touch Screen as shown at right.
Calibrating the Touch Screen
If the Touch Screen doesn’t seem to be responding properly...
NOTE: If the Touch Screen is not responding properly, rst try removing any screen protectors (sold separately) that
you may have added to your Nintendo 3DS system.
Then you can try calibrating it from within System Settings, accessible from the HOME Menu (see page 80 for more information).
If you are unable to operate the HOME Menu successfully, use the following procedure to switch directly to the Touch Screen
calibration screens. First turn the power o. Then hold down the L Button, R Button, and X Button and turn the system on as
shown below.
While holding,
press
Nintendo 3DS Components
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WARNING
３
2
１
２
1
Logo faces up
Charging cradle
Swing prongs out
Recharge LED
will light up
Charging the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack
3
2
Be sure to charge the battery pack before using it for the rst time or when it has not been used in the
last six months.
Do not use the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter or charging cradle during a lightning storm. There
may be a risk of electric shock from lightning.
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS AC adapter, Model No. WAP-002(USA), is for use only with the Nintendo 3DS,
Nintendo DSi, and Nintendo DSi XL portable video game systems. It is not compatible with any other Nintendo
system. Do not use the AC adapter with voltage transformers, dimmer switches, or any other equipment. It is only
for use in a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet.
Battery information
Battery recharge time is approximately 3 1/2 hours
It takes about 3 1/2 hours to charge the battery pack with the power o, although this will vary depending on the
remaining charge when you begin to recharge the battery. You can use the system while the battery is charging,
but this will increase the recharging time.
Optimal charging temperature is between 40º and 95º Fahrenheit (5-35º Celsius)
Ambient temperature above or below these temperatures may permanently decrease the life of the battery pack
and adversely aect the ability of the battery to charge.
The battery pack can be recharged approximately 500 times
Battery life will decrease over time. After 500 recharges, battery life may be only 70% of the battery life when new.
If usage time gets very short, replace the battery pack
Battery packs become worn with repeated charge/discharge cycles, and the amount of time they can be used when
fully charged will decrease gradually over time. If you feel the usage time has dropped o noticeably, replace the
battery (see page 90.)
Charging the Battery Pack
Battery charging procedure using the charging cradle
Insert the DC plug from the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the back of the Nintendo 3DS charging cradle.
Be sure to insert it straight into the connector.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the DC connector plug is facing in the correct direction before inserting into the
connector to avoid damaging either the plug or connector.
Place the Nintendo 3DS system on top of the charging cradle. It will click into place.
Swing the prongs out of the AC adapter and insert into a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet . The recharge LED
will light, indicating the system is charging. When fully charged, the recharge LED will go out.
IMPORTANT: The AC adapter should be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor-mounted position. The cord
should always face downward.
When charging is complete, remove the AC adapter from the wall outlet and fold the prongs back
into the housing. Remove the Nintendo 3DS from the charging cradle, pulling the back edge out rst.
IMPORTANT: When disconnecting any plugs from the Nintendo 3DS, charging cradle, or
wall outlet, carefully pull by the plug itself rather than by the cord.
Battery charging by connecting directly to the AC adapter...
You can also charge the battery pack by plugging the AC adapter directly into the AC
adapter connector on the back of the Nintendo 3DS system.
NOTE: If you play a game while the system is recharging, the recharge LED may not
always turn o once charging has completed.
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19
Power LED will
light up
Press the POWER
Button
Power On/O and BasiC Ccnguration
Power On/O and BasiC Ccnguration
Power On/O and Basic Conguration
Press the POWER Button to turn the system on. The Power LED
lights up when the power is on.
The rst time you turn the Nintendo 3DS on, you will
need to select a language and then congure the System
Settings.
For more information on the Power LED and battery life, see page 21.
Sleep Mode and turning your system o
Putting the system into Sleep Mode
Closing the system while it is turned on will put the system into Sleep Mode. Sleep Mode will reduce power consumption
while still using features such as StreetPass and SpotPass (see page 4 and page 5 for more information on these features).
Depending on the software you are using, closing the system may not place it in
Sleep Mode. (For example, when listening to music with Nintendo 3DS Sound.)
Turning the system o
To turn the system o, either press the POWER button to display the Power menu and
tap Power O, or press and hold the POWER button until the power LED turns o.
Conguring System Settings for the rst time
First select a language. Then you will need to congure the basic system settings. Using the stylus on the lower screen, follow
the on-screen instructions. If a child will be using the Nintendo 3DS, an adult should assist with these settings.
Conrm that you are holding the system in the best way to view 3D images by
following the on-screen instructions. See page 22 for more information on viewing
3D images.
Set the date and time.
Tap the arrows to adjust the
settings, then tap OK to conrm and move to
the next option.
Use the keyboard to enter a nickname (or user name). You can enter
up to 10 characters.
Remember that other Nintendo 3DS users will see your nickname when
interacting with them, so do not use your real name or otherwise share
any personal information in your nickname.
Set your birthday.
Tap the arrows to adjust the month and day, then tap OK to conrm
and move to the next option.
Set the country and state or province where you live.
Read the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement, and after reading, tap I Accept.
To continue without agreeing, tap Later. If you tap Later, you cannot connect to the
Internet until you agree to the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement.
Congure the Internet Settings
If you connect to the Internet, you can use SpotPass, Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, and
other features to enjoy more ways of playing and interacting. See page 63 for more
information on setting up an Internet connection. To congure these settings later,
tap Wait Till Later.
Congure the Parental Controls
Parental Controls allow you to restrict the use or download of games and some
features by children (such as 3D image display). See page 74 for more information.
If you don’t need to congure these settings, tap Wait Till Later.
You have now completed the basic system conguration. Press the HOME Button to display the
HOME Menu (see page 25) and explore the many features of the Nintendo 3DS.
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2
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4
5
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The Notication LED also
blinks red
Full charge
Steady blue
light
Battery endurance time
About 3
hours
Steady red
light
Screen brightness
About 5 hours
Blinking red
light
BrightDim
Low Very low
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.
Power LED status
The power LED lights when the system is on. The color and status of the LED changes depending on the remaining battery charge.
NOTE: If you run out of remaining battery life while playing a game, you must replay the game from your last saved
location. If the power LED turns red, save your game and charge the system.
If you put the system into Sleep Mode while the power LED is a steady blue light, the LED will slowly brighten and darken.
Battery endurance
The battery endurance times are estimates. They will vary depending on factors such as the software being played, the amount
of data received by wireless communication, and the ambient temperature. Using the camera features may also reduce the
battery endurance times shown below.
The screen brightness setting aects the battery endurance time. The
factory setting is 5 – for more information on adjusting screen bright-
ness, see page 29.
NOTE: Power-saving mode will increase the battery endurance by
automatically adjusting the screen brightness and color based on what
is being displayed at the time. For more information on power-saving
mode, see page 29.
• If you put the system in Sleep Mode when not using it, you can reduce power consumption while still being able to send and
receive information from StreetPass and SpotPass via the wireless communication features. If the system is fully charged and
put into Sleep Mode, the system's battery endurance time in Sleep Mode is roughly 3 days.
• The power LED slowly brightens and darkens while the system is in Sleep Mode. NOTE: Depending on the software you are
using, sometimes closing the system will not cause the system to enter Sleep Mode. In these cases the power LED will remain
steadily lit. (For example, when listening to music with Nintendo 3DS Sound.)
Delete last character
Switch input method
Alphanumeric keyboard
Ten-key keyboard
Power On/O and BasiC Ccnguration
Power On/O and BasiC Ccnguration
Delete last character
Return
Switch the last character
between upper and lower case.
Switch between upper
and lower case
Uppercase only
Switch between upper
and lower case
Each tap changes which character
you would use from each key
Move to next character
English Special characters or
symbols Cell phone-style
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10”–14”
25cm–35cm
3D depth
adjustment
Greater depth
Less depth
Viewing and Adjusting the 3D Image
Viewing and Adjusting the 3D Image
The upper 3D screen allows you to view stereoscopic 3D images. You can adjust the apparent depth of
these images with the 3D depth slider.
The Nintendo 3DS system uses binocu-
lar parallax (the fact that your left and
right eyes are located a short distance
apart, causing them to see dierent
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 image.
Viewing the 3D screen from a diagonal or tilted position, or viewing it
with the system held vertically, will not produce a 3D eect. Viewing
it this way could cause you to see double images overlapped or cause
the screen to appear black.
To view the best-quality 3D images
Viewing and Adjusting the 3D Image
Adjusting the depth of the 3D images
You can use the 3D depth slider to adjust the apparent depth when viewing 3D images. If it is dicult to view the image with the
3D slider moved up to the maximum (with the depth set as deep as it will go), try moving the slider to the minimum and then
increasing it in small steps until you nd a level where it is easy for you to view the 3D images. Once your eyes are accustomed to
3D images, you may be able to achieve the best-quality image by moving the 3D slider up.
• If the 3D LED is not lit, moving the 3D slider toward “3D” will not produce a 3D image.
• Some software switches between 2D and 3D imagery. With this software, moving the 3D slider does not change the 3D eect.
• It may be dicult to see the 3D eect in locations with strong direct light, such as sunlight.
A note about viewing 3D images
IMPORTANT: The ability to view 3D images may vary from person to person, depending on physical condition,
content of images, and the environment you are viewing them in. A small percentage of people may not be
able to see 3D images at all. If you see double images or have diculty seeing the 3D eect, turn the 3D
eect o with the 3D depth slider and refrain from using it. The 3D feature can also be turned o with
Parental Controls in System Settings - see page 62 for more information.
Be sure to read the Health and Safety information regarding 3D images at the beginning of this manual (see
page 8).
NOTE: You can use Parental Controls to restrict the display of 3D images (see page 74).
Image for left eye Image for right eye
3D image
1 View the screen from directly in front 2 Hold the screen 10 to 14 inches
(25–35 centimeters) from your eyes
Adjust the distance for the easiest viewing of 3D images.
3D LED
Lights up when 3D images are supported by the software
you are using.
3D depth slider
Move the 3D depth slider down to its lowest position
to switch to 2D (at) display.
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Communication
mode
Screen brightness/
power-saving mode
Changing the display
Software icons
If there is new data or
notication for any software
application, or
will be displayed next to the
software icon.
StreetPass icon (see next page)
Reception signal-strength icon (see page 67)
Reception signal-strength icon (see page 26)
Game Notes (see page 35)
Friend list (see page 36)
Notications (see page 40)
Internet browser
NOTE: Your Nintendo 3DS system
may require a system update to
use this software (see page 80).
Steps/Play Coins
Date / Time
Battery status
icon
High
Low
Almost out
(blinking)
Charging (blinking)
Charging complete
Label faces down
Open the SD Card slot cover and press on the end of the card until it
clicks and partially ejects from the slot. Grasp the SD Card and remove
from the card slot.
Write-protection
switch
Using SD Memory Cards
The Nintendo 3DS system comes with an SD Memory Card inserted into the SD Card slot. With SD Memory Cards (SD
Cards), you will be able to save photos you have taken with the system or play music saved to the SD Card. (The data that can be
saved to an SD Card varies depending on the software.)
Software that you have downloaded is saved to the SD Card. NOTE: Downloaded software that has been saved on several cards
cannot be re-saved onto a single card.
Using miniSD Cards or microSD Cards (sold separately)
These require an SD Card adapter (sold separately).
IMPORTANT: Inserting or removing a miniSD Card or microSD Card while the card
adapter is still inserted in the system could cause the system to be damaged or mal-
function, or cause loss of data. Always insert and remove the entire card adapter.
Removing an SD Card
Make sure the power is o.
IMPORTANT: To prevent damage to the system
or the SD Card, do not remove the SD card while
the system is on, unless instructed to do so
by the software you are using. Doing so may
destroy data.
Inserting an SD Card
1
Open the SD Card slot cover.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull or twist the slot cover forcefully. Doing so could stretch
or deform it, which could prevent the cover from closing correctly.
2
Insert the SD Card.
Insert the SD Card into the SD Card slot until it clicks into place, making sure the
label side faces down. Close the SD Card slot cover.
SD Card write-protection switch
In the down position, the SD Card write-protection switch will prevent you from saving
or erasing data on the card. In the up position, you can save and erase data on the card.
Using SD Memory Cards
The Nintendo 3DS uses SD Memory Cards up to 2GB in size and SDHC Memory Cards of 4GB
and larger.
HOME Menu
The HOME Menu will display after you turn the system on. From here you can start
Nintendo 3DS software applications.
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. Also, if any of your software received new data via SpotPass, will
be displayed next to the software icon.
NOTE: If you press or when the HOME Menu is displayed, you can enter camera mode and take photos.
Steps and Play Coins
Each time you take 100 steps with your Nintendo 3DS, you will earn one Play Coin. You can collect up to 10 Play Coins in
one day, up to a maximum of 300 Play Coins. You can then use them in games that support Play Coins.
• Steps are counted when the system is on but closed.
• A maximum of seven days’ worth of steps and play-time data can be recorded while Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi
software titles are left running. Exit the software once during that time to save your steps.
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Hold down... ...and slide.
Connected to the Internet (see page 63).
Searching for a StreetPass partner. If you congure StreetPass settings for the Nintendo 3DS or
for software that supports this feature, the system can automatically search for other nearby
Nintendo 3DS systems and communicate with them to exchange information (see page 40). A
StreetPass icon ( ) is displayed when this mode is active.
Communicating with other Nintendo 3DS systems. Registering nearby people as friends in the
friend list (see page 36) and Download Play (see page 60) requires a local wireless connection for
communication. During local wireless communication, the signal strength icon ( ) will be
displayed. A stronger signal makes wireless communication easier.
Use the wireless switch to enable wireless communication (see page 12). When wireless com-
munication is enabled but the system is not communicating, and
will be displayed. When wireless communication is disabled, and
will be displayed.
Nintendo 3DS Game Card Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi
Game Card
Health and Safety Information
Review important health and safety informa-
tion concerning the use of the Nintendo 3DS
system.
Nintendo 3DS Camera
Take 3D photos with the built-in cameras and
software (see page 42).
Nintendo 3DS Sound
Listen to music or record sounds (see page 47).
Mii Maker
Create Mii characters as alter egos for you and
your family and friends (see page 50).
AR Games
Play augmented-reality games using the AR
Cards included with your system and the
Nintendo 3DS Camera application (see page 54).
Face Raiders
Play a game where your face and your friends’
faces become game characters (see page 56).
Activity Log
Check the play times of your software or the
steps you have walked while carrying your
Nintendo 3DS system with you (see page 58).
Download Play
With a single copy of Download Play-compatible
software, you can play multiplayer games with
other Nintendo 3DS system users (see page 60).
System Settings
Congure your system’s Internet settings, Paren-
tal Controls, and other settings (see page 62).
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HOME Menu
HOME Menu
Scrolling, changing the display, and moving icons
Scrolling
Tap the Touch Screen and slide the stylus across it to
scroll.
You can also scroll by tapping or .
Changing the display
Tap or to decrease or increase the number of software icons displayed on the screen.
Moving software icons
To move an icon, touch and hold it for a moment. Then
you can slide it to a new location. Slide the icon to a new
location on the HOME Menu and lift the stylus from the
screen to place the icon.
NOTE: If you move one icon over another icon, the icons
will switch places when you lift the stylus from the screen.
Communication modes
Software icons
When free software is received via SpotPass, or when software is downloaded through Nintendo eShop, software icons are added
to the HOME Menu. (Up to 300 software titles can be saved to an SD Card.) Shown below is a list of the software icons you may see
on the HOME Menu.
Game Card icons
When you insert a Game Card into the Game Card slot,
an icon for the game title will be displayed.
Built-in software icons (Tap the icon to start the software application.)
Other icons
These icons will display when you have new software added to the HOME Menu. Tap the icon to open it.
NOTE: You may be using more than one communication mode at a time, but only one mode will be displayed on
your system.
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Close the manual
Dim Bright
Increase or decrease the
text size
Instruction manuals for software applications
From the HOME Menu, if you tap the icon for a software application that includes a built-in
instruction manual, a button labeled Manual will be displayed at the bottom of the HOME
Menu. Tap the button to view the instruction manual for the highlighted software.
Viewing a manual
1
View the table of contents.
Scroll through the table of contents by
sliding the stylus up and down the Touch
Screen. Tap the page you want to view.
2
View the manual pages.
Scroll through page contents by sliding
the stylus up and down the Touch Screen.
Switch the page by sliding the stylus left
or right across the screen.
Screen brightness and power-saving mode
Tap on the HOME Menu to access the settings for screen brightness and the
power-saving mode.
Screen brightness
Tap a number to select the screen brightness.
NOTE: If you connect the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter, the screen will become brighter when set to level 4 or 5.
Power-saving mode
If you tap power-saving mode ON, screen brightness and color gradation will be automatically adjusted to match the dis-
played images, and battery consumption will be limited. If you tap power-saving mode OFF, battery life will be shortened
and the screen will maintain the level of brightness that you set. (The default setting is o.)
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HOME Menu
HOME Menu
Starting a software application
To start a software application, tap the icon on the HOME Menu, then tap Open.
Suspending or exiting software
If you press the HOME Button while playing software, the software
will be suspended and the HOME Menu will be displayed. If you tap
Close when at the HOME Menu, you will exit the software.
If you tap Resume when at the HOME Menu, you can resume play-
ing the suspended software.
While software is suspended...
While software is suspended, you can adjust the screen brightness and
access your Game Notes ( ), Notications ( ), friend list ( ),
Internet browser ( ), the camera mode, and instruction manuals.
You can also start other software, but if you do, any suspended software
will be closed.
• You cannot access the HOME Menu while playing over the Internet. Depending on what software is suspended and what state
that software is in (for example whether it is using the cameras or wireless communication), it may not be possible to access
the Game Notes, friend list, Notications, or Internet browser applications.
• You cannot access the HOME Menu while playing Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software.
Save your game before exiting the software.
When you exit the software, any unsaved data will be lost. Remember to save your game before exiting the software.
While software is suspended, do not remove the software or turn the
system o.
While software is suspended, do not remove the Game Card or SD Card or turn the system o. This could result in corrupted
or lost data or other malfunctions.
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Hold down START and press the +Control Pad as described below.
Press up: Increase brightness one level.
Press down: Decrease brightness one level.
Press left: Turn power-saving mode o.
Press right: Turn power-saving mode on.
Pictures remaining
3D indicator
This is displayed when the outer cameras are active.
Save-location icon
(System Memory) or (SD Card)
NOTE: You can change the save location under Settings
in Nintendo 3DS Camera.
Take photo: , , or
Switch between the inner and outer camera
You can take 3D photos with the outer cameras.
Merge
Merges two faces from both the inner camera and outer
cameras captured at the same time. (See the built-in
instruction manual for Nintendo 3DS Camera.)
Start the Nintendo 3DS Camera application
(see page 42).
Label faces towards the
bottom of the system.
The eect of screen brightness on battery life
Keeping screen brightness at high settings will reduce the duration of a single charge of the battery pack, while keeping
brightness at lower settings can prolong battery life.
IMPORTANT: Setting the screen brighter can greatly increase power consumption and may cause the power
LED to change to red. If remaining battery power is already low, setting the screen brighter during game
play may cause the system to turn o.
Setting screen brightness and the power-saving mode for Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi software:
When you play Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software, you cannot use the HOME Menu. However, you can press the HOME
Button to suspend the software and congure screen brightness and the power-saving mode using the following controls.
Taking photos with the Nintendo 3DS Camera
From the HOME Menu, you can press or to switch to camera mode and take photos.
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Using Game Cards
Nintendo 3DS
Game Card
Nintendo DS
Game Card
Nintendo DSi
Game Card
• 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
1
Insert a Game Card into the Game Card slot.
If the card seems dicult to insert, remove
it and conrm that it is facing in the right
direction. The label should face towards the
bottom of the Nintendo 3DS.
2
Turn the power on and when the HOME Menu appears, tap the
icon for the Game Card you have inserted, then tap Open.
NOTE: Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi titles have a lower screen resolution than
Nintendo 3DS software and are stretched to t the Nintendo 3DS screen.
For these titles, hold down START or SELECT while tapping the menu icon to
display the game at their original screen size ratio.
For further instructions on how to operate the game, see the instruction
booklet for the game you are playing.
The Nintendo 3DS system can use Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi™, and Nintendo DS™ Game Cards.
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Exiting or pausing a game
Press HOME to display the HOME Menu. Save the game, then tap
Close on the HOME Menu.
• Tap Resume to resume your paused game.
• When you exit a Nintendo DS or DSi title, rst save your game,
then press HOME and tap Go to HOME Menu.
Removing a Game Card
Only insert or remove Game Cards while the
system is turned o or while the HOME Menu
is displayed. (If software is suspended, exit it
rst before removing the Game Card.)
NOTE: For video and computer game software rating information, see page 89.
Using Downloaded Software
Using Downloaded Software
NOTE: A system update may be required to use this feature. See System Update in
System Settings on page 87 for more information.
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 (see page 73).
Where can I nd downloadable software?
• You can download Nintendo 3DS software from Nintendo eShop.
NOTE: Wireless broadband Internet access is required for online features. See page 63 for more information on setting up
an Internet connection.
• Free software may be distributed via SpotPass.
• Downloadable demo software may be available from Nintendo Zone locations.
Downloading and saving software
• To download software, you must have an SD Card in the SD Card slot.
IMPORTANT: Because software can also be distributed via SpotPass, it is recommended that you always have an SD
Card in the SD Card slot.
• You can save up to 300 downloadable software titles on an SD Card. (This number will depend on the data size of the
software title and the capacity of the SD Card you are using.)
• If you save downloadable software and its save data on multiple SD Cards, this data can’t later be combined onto one
SD Card.
• Downloadable software can only be used on the system where it was downloaded and is not transferrable. You can-
not use the software on another system by inserting the SD Card into another system.
Starting downloaded software
1
Tap the icon on the HOME Menu.
NOTE: Nintendo DSiWare titles have a lower screen resolution
than Nintendo 3DS software and are stretched to t the Nintendo
3DS screen. For these titles, hold down START or SELECT while
tapping the menu icon to display the game at their original screen
size ratio.
2
Operate the software as you normally would for Game Card software.
• For further instructions on how to operate the game, see the instruction manual for the game in question.
• To view a built-in manual, go to the HOME Menu and tap Manual.
• ESRB ratings information for the game is available from the built-in manual.
• Ending downloaded software works the same way as ending Game Card software.
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High-capacity SD CardNintendo 3DS folder
PC
Pen
Eraser
You can draw with three colors of pen or
use the eraser.
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About SD Card capacity
If you begin to run out of room on an SD Card, rst try deleting undesired photos, sound les, or software using the Data
Management feature in System Settings (see page 78). If you still need more room, you can purchase a higher-capacity SD Card
and move all of the les onto the new SD Card.
Use a PC that has an SD Card slot or a commercially available SD Card reader/writer to transfer les.
IMPORTANT: Downloadable software and its save data are saved in the Nintendo 3DS folder. (Photo data
is not included.) Please do not alter, move, or erase les or change the names of the les in the Nintendo
3DS folder.
Copying les
Please make sure to copy each of the pertinent folders within the Nintendo 3DS folder.
If you copy software to a new SD Card, play it, and save your progress, the same software on the old SD
Card may become unusable. You cannot use multiple copies of the software.
If you copy software to a new SD Card, use the new SD Card and do not use the original data.
Precautions about copying les
You cannot recombine downloadable software whose folders have been saved to multiple SD Cards. If you copy data
to a new card and then overwrite that data by re-copying it, that data will become unusable.
If you individually copy the les in the Nintendo 3DS folder,
the Nintendo 3DS system will not recognize them. You must
copy each folder in the Nintendo 3DS folder without altering
the contents.
Game Notes
Tap in the top bar of the HOME Menu to display a list of your notes.
• You can save up to 16 notes on the system. You can also save the notes you've made as
photo data and view them in Nintendo 3DS Camera software.
• Even while playing Nintendo 3DS software, you can pause the game and make a note.
Press the HOME Button to display the HOME Menu, then tap the Game Notes icon to start
the Game Notes software.
1
Tap a note on the Game Notes screen and type or draw.
2 When you are done with the note, tap .
The active note is saved and you will return to the Game Notes screen.
Save the note to an SD Card
Allows you to view it in the
Nintendo 3DS Camera software.
Delete an active note
Switch the upper screen
If the game is paused, the display on the
upper screen can be changed.
Display both screens
Display upper screen
Display lower screen
Game Notes
This software allows you to write and draw notes, even during a Nintendo 3DS software
title. You can suspend a game and make a note while viewing the game screen.
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Register friends
Display friend cards
• Edit your own friend card
• View friend cards of your friends
Friend list settings
• Friend notication settings
• Delete a friend card
Friend List
Friend List
Play and communicate with other people registered as your friends via the Internet, no
matter how far away they are.
Tap in the top bar of the HOME Menu to open your friend list.
The rst time you open the friend list, follow the on-screen instructions to create your own
friend card.
From the friend list, you can see if your registered friends are online (whether they are con-
nected to the Internet). Even while playing Nintendo 3DS software, you can pause the game
and view your friend list. Just press the HOME Button to display the HOME Menu and start the
friend list.
NOTE: The friend list feature is available only when using Nintendo 3DS software titles.
What you will need to do to use the friend list
Create your Personal Mii™ To create your own friend card, you will need to create your Personal Mii in Mii
Maker. See page 50.
Congure your Internet settings To know when your friends are online, you must connect to the Internet.
See page 63.
The friend list screen
Enter the name of the person you want to register. If you are not regis-
tered as the other person's friend, the registration will be temporary.
(When the temporary friend registers you as a friend, the registration
becomes permanent and the other person's ocial name and Mii are
displayed.)
If you are registered as the other
person’s friend, the other person’s
data from the friend card will be
received automatically, and they
will be registered as a friend.
Registering friends
To register a friend locally
Tap Local to connect directly to another Nintendo 3DS user nearby and register each
other as friends.
NOTE: You can register a maximum of 100 friends in the friend list.
From among the displayed friend cards, tap the card of a person you want to register as a
friend.
NOTE: If you both tap each others’ cards, you will begin exchanging your friend cards. When
the exchange nishes, you are registered as friends.
To register a friend over the Internet
Tap Internet to connect to another Nintendo 3DS user over the Internet and register
each other as friends.
NOTE: You can check your friend code by looking at your own friend card.
Enter the friend code of the person you want to register.
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Choose whether or not to show your
online status and the software you
are playing.
Notication LED
blinks
Delete friend cards from the friend list.
Friends are not notied if their
friend cards are deleted.
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Friend List
Editing your friend card / Viewing friend cards
Select your friend card from the friend list to edit your details or view friend cards belonging to other people. Your friend card will
identied by a icon.
Editing your friend card
Choose your friend card to edit your
favorite software, message, or other
information.
Choose your favorite
software from among the
titles you have played.
Enter a short greeting of
up to 16 characters. This
greeting will be visible to
your friends.
The title of the friend’s favorite
software will be shown, or the
title of the software they are
currently playing.
Viewing friend cards
Choose the friend card you would like
to view. Details will be displayed on
the upper screen.
Remember that other Nintendo 3DS users will see your greeting when interacting with them, so do not use your
real name or otherwise share any personal information in your greeting.
NOTE: If the Mii of one of your friends is replaced by a dierent Mii with the name “???”, the creator of your friend’s Mii might have
been added to the blocked-user list.
Display of your friends' online (Internet connection) status
When your friends go online (when they
connect to the Internet), the appearance of
their friend card changes. The software they
are playing is also displayed.
NOTE: For this to happen, they must adjust
their settings to allow their online status
to be visible.
Notication LED
When an oine friend comes online, the
notication LED on your Nintendo 3DS system
blinks orange for ve seconds.
Friend-list settings
Congure your friend notication settings or delete friend cards.
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Notications
Tap in the top bar of the HOME Menu to start Notications and display
a list of your notications.
Even when using Nintendo 3DS software, you can pause the game and view Notications.
Press the HOME Button to display the HOME Menu and tap the Notications icon to start the
Notications software.
Types of notications
SpotPass Notications These contain data or information from Nintendo or from the software you are
using, and will vary depending on the game you are playing.
NOTE: The system cannot receive notications from Nintendo DS or
Nintendo DSi software.
StreetPass Notications These contain information received via the StreetPass feature.
To receive notications
Follow these steps to allow your Nintendo 3DS system to receive notications:
• Turn the system on. (The system will also receive notications in Sleep Mode.)
• Turn wireless communication on by pushing the Wireless switch towards the top of the Nintendo
3DS. The Wireless LED will light.
• Congure the Internet connection settings. (Within a Nintendo Zone service area, the system can
receive notications even without its Internet settings congured. Also, the system can receive
StreetPass notications without connecting to the Internet.)
NOTE: Notications sent to you by software may be sent directly without requiring an Internet
connection.
When you receive a notication...
When you receive a notication, the notication LED on your Nintendo 3DS system will
blink for ve seconds. For StreetPass notications, it blinks green, and for SpotPass, it
blinks blue.
Additionally, or will be displayed on the Notications icon and
any related software icons in the HOME Menu.
NOTE: If a notication is received when the system is in Sleep Mode, the
notication LED will blink for about ve seconds and then stay lit. It will
turn o when you open the Nintendo 3DS system.
Notication LED blinks
Notications
This software allows you to receive notications from Nintendo, from StreetPass, and
from other types of software. To view notications
Tap the notication you want to view in your notication list.
• Unread notications will show for StreetPass notications or for SpotPass notications.
• Up to 12 StreetPass notications and up to 100 other notications can be saved on the system. If you receive more
notications than that, or if the storage limit is exceeded (such as when there are many notications saved with image
attachments), notications are deleted starting with the oldest notications rst. NOTE: Notications sent to you by
software may be sent directly without requiring an Internet connection.
To stop notication delivery
Tap Opt out of all notications for this software inside the message and
follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: Notications that do not require an Internet connection, such as those
from software titles, cannot be stopped from the notication list. These are
delivered during game play and can be stopped from within the software.
The method for stopping these notications may vary depending on the
software title.
Stopping StreetPass notications
Tap Opt out of notications for this software and also deactivate StreetPass from StreetPass Management in
the System Settings (see page 78). If you deactivate StreetPass, these notications will no longer reach you.
To resume delivery of notications, adjust the software settings. For details, see the instruction booklet for the game
you are playing.
You cannot stop delivery of notications from Nintendo. (SpotPass notications from Nintendo may
contain important consumer information.)
Tap and slide the scroll bar
up or down to view your
notication list.
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Nintendo 3DS Camera
Image for right eye Image for left eye
Take Photos
Camera Mode
You can choose dierent
camera settings such as
bright-light camera or
night camera.
Timer
You can use the timer or voice command to automati-
cally take a photo.
Leveler
The leveler can help you take photos level with the
horizon. A red line will appear that you can use as a
reference.
View Photos
Grati
You can draw all kinds of
designs on your photos.
Slide Show
You can automatically display photos in a sequence.
Taking photos
Tap or on the lower screen to take a photo. You can also press , ,or to take
a photo.
NOTE: If you press down on the +Control Pad, you can turn the leveler feature on and o.
Remaining number of photos you can save
3D indicator
This icon will display if you are taking a photo
with the outer cameras.
Save location
Indicates the save location for your photos:
(System Memory) or (SD Card)
Tap to switch between the inner and outer
cameras.
NOTE: The inner camera takes only 2D photos.
Tool lever
Use the stylus to drag the lever handle to select
the following functions:
Change camera mode
Adjust 3D focus
By default, the camera’s 3D autofocus is on.
You can turn it o and manually adjust the 3D
focus if needed.
Timer
Settings
Adjust various settings such as
information display and data
managment.
View photos
Tap the parakeet to get hints about using
the camera. You can also review hints in
the Settings for Nintendo 3DS Camera,
under Usage Tips.
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Nintendo 3DS Camera can be started from the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu. This software
allows you to take and view 2D and 3D photos.
For more detailed information, tap
Manual on the HOME Menu.
About 3D photos
When taking 3D photos, both outer cameras will capture
images–one for the left eye and one for the right eye.
When the two images are combined and displayed on the
3D Screen, they appear as a 3D photo. See page 22 for more
information about 3D images.
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12”
(30cm)
or more
12”
(30cm)
or more
39” (1m)39” (1m)
Remaining number of photos you
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How many photos can you save?
The remaining number of photos you can save is displayed on the
upper screen. This is the approximate number of photos you can save
in the current save location (System Memory or an SD Card), but it’s
only an estimate.
Data size can vary depending on the photo, so it’s possible that taking
one photo may reduce the number of remaining photos by two or not
reduce the number at all.
NOTE: A maximum of 3,000 photos can be saved to an SD Card.
About photo data
• When you take photos with the outer cameras, both 3D photo data (saved as MPO format), and left-eye photo data
(saved as JPEG format) are created. When you take a photo with the inner camera, photo data is saved in JPEG format.
• Photo data is saved to the “DCIM” folder on the SD Card.
How far away should your subject be?
When taking photos, it’s best to be at least 12 inches away from your subject. If you take a photo of something too close,
the photo may turn out blurry, similar to when you try to look at something too close to your face.
Taking photos of
objects less than 12”
(30cm) away may result
in blurry photos or
double images.
For best results, your
subject should be more
than 12” (30cm) away.
The ideal range for your
subject for the best
3D photos is about 39”
(1m) away from the
camera lens.
Background objects
in the distance can
produce a better 3D
eect.
Change camera mode
Tap the tool lever icon ( ), and then tap the camera-mode
icon ( ) to display the camera-mode selection screen. Then
tap the camera mode you would like to use.
Sparkle
Blow into the microphone to add a variety of
visual eects.
Dream
Take photos that look as if they appeared
from a dream.
Low Light
Take photos in a dark environment, such as
at night.
Normal
Return to Normal mode.
Merge
Merge two faces – one from the inner camera
and one from the outer cameras – captured at
the same time.
Pinhole
Take a picture that looks like it was taken with a
pinhole camera (darker edges and a lighter center).
Mystery
Apply random lters and eects - you won’t
know what you’ve got until you take the picture!
Manual Controls
Adjust the picture settings manually.
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Viewing photos
Tap View Photos to see the photos you’ve taken. A series of smaller thumbnail images will be displayed on the Touch Screen.
The red outline in the thumbnail selection indicates which image is displayed on the 3D Screen.
Tap a thumbnail image on the Touch Screen to display it on the 3D Screen.
Begin slide show.
Take Photos – see page 43.
Slide the stylus on the Touch Screen to scroll
through the thumbnail images.
Tap or to change the number of images
that are displayed on the Touch Screen.
Access the Settings menu.
3D indicator
This icon will display if you are viewing a 3D photo.
Nintendo 3DS Sound
The Nintendo 3DS Sound application can be started from the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu.
This software allows you to play music and sounds saved on an SD Card or recorded with
the microphone on the Nintendo 3DS system. You can also play with and alter your music
or recorded sounds.
For more detailed information, tap
Manual on the HOME Menu.
After starting Nintendo 3DS Sound, you can select from the options below.
• View the results of StreetPass encounters
• Turn StreetPass on/o
You can view the results of StreetPass, such as hit parade and compatibility analysis.
To use StreetPass, rst register a song in your StreetPass favorites and then turn StreetPass on.
If you speak to the parakeet, he may remember the sound when he speaks. He might even call out a few recorded sounds
at his own discretion.
Tap the parakeet on the Touch Screen to make him say a previously recorded sound.
Record sounds or play with
recorded sounds.
Playing music
Music les saved on the SD Card will be displayed.
NOTE: Resume will be displayed if you previously
stopped listening during playback. If you tap
Resume, the music will begin playing from the
point at which it stopped.
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About the photo catalog
Photos are arranged by capture date, with older photos to the left.
If the photo is a le type that cannot be displayed by the system, will be displayed.
If there are many photos in the catalog, it can take some time before all photos are displayed.
More about photo data
Photos taken with a digital camera or mobile phone may not display. A photo taken with the Nintendo 3DS system may not
display if it has been edited or processed on a PC, moved or deleted on an SD Card, or if the le name has been changed.
Thumbnail images are attached to photos taken with the Nintendo 3DS. If you use a PC or other device to edit photos, in
some cases the thumbnails will not reect these changes. Be aware that if you upload an edited photo to the Internet or
pass it on to a third party, it may be possible to view the unedited thumbnail of the image. When you use the Nintendo 3DS
Camera application to edit a photo taken with the Nintendo 3DS, the thumbnail image will also be edited.
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Switch between moving and
copying.
Slide to scroll through music les or folders.
2 Transfer the songs
to an SD Card using the SD
Card slot in your PC or a
commercially available SD
Card reader/writer.
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Recording and playing with sounds
You can record a maximum of 10 seconds of sound in one sound le using the microphone. You can save up to 18 sound les in
System Memory and up to 180 sound les on an SD Card.
1
Tap to select a le, then tap Record.
2
Tap to begin recording.
• Recording will begin automatically if the microphone detects
a sound.
• Tap to end the recording.
3
Tap a color for the le icon.
The color you tap will become the color for the icon representing the
recorded data.
NOTE: To delete a sound le, select the le icon and tap Erase.
Switching pages
Tap or to switch between pages of sound les.
Moving and copying sound data
To move or copy a sound data le, tap and hold the
data and then slide it to a new location.
• If you slide the sound data le to or , the page will switch and you can move or
copy the le to another page.
• You cannot copy audio data into a location where audio data already exists.
Sound les (System Memory) Sound les (SD Card)
Playing music from an SD Card
Begin by inserting an SD Card that contains music les that are compatible with the Nintendo 3DS. See the section below for
information on compatible music formats.
1
Select a folder and tap Open.
2
Select a music le and tap Play to begin playback.
About compatible music les
The following music formats can be played (copy-protected les cannot be played):
AAC les with .m4a, .mp4, and .3gp extensions, or MP3 les with .mp3 extensions
Bit rate of 16kbps - 320kbps and sampling frequency of 32kHz - 48kHz
Saving music to an SD Card
1 Use a PC and appropriate
software to transfer songs into
your PC.
About folders and les on an SD Card
• Only folders with music les saved in them are displayed. The maximum number of folders displayed is 1,000.
• If there are two or more folders with the same name on an SD Card, the music les in those folders will be combined
into one folder.
• The maximum number of music les displayed is 3,000.
• A maximum of 100 music les per folder will be displayed.
• Folders and les with hierarchies deeper than eight levels will not be displayed.
• Folder names are unrelated to hierarchy depth. They are displayed in numeric and alphabetical order.
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Mii Maker
Favorites
When you make a Mii a Favorite, will be
displayed. Favorite Mii characters will have priority in
games that support Mii characters.
You can create up to 10 Mii characters. Your Personal
Mii is indicated by and cannot be removed from
Favorites.
Share your Mii
Sharing a Mii allows it to be sent wirelessly to other
people’s Nintendo 3DS systems, where it may remain
and appear later in other supported games they play.
(The Mii creator's name and birth date are not shared.)
Copy permission settings
If you set this option to Don’t Allow, those
who receive the selected Mii will not be able
to copy or edit that Mii.
Mii Maker
Mii Maker can be started from the Nintendo 3DS HOME Menu. This software allows you
to build faces from various parts to create virtual alter egos for yourself, your family
members, and your friends.
For more detailed information, tap
Manual on the HOME Menu.
NOTE: You can also play as your Mii characters in games that support this feature.
Create a Mii
Step 1: Create your own Personal Mii character. After you have created your Mii, you can view it in the Mii Maker main menu and
create more Mii characters.
1
Tap the creation method you would like to use.
Select a gender and proceed to step 2.
If you tap Create from Photo:
You can use a photo of your
face to create your Mii.
Follow the on-screen
instructions to select your
Mii character’s gender, skin
tone, eye color, hair color,
and hairstyle, and then take
the photo using the inner
camera of the Nintendo 3DS.
NOTE: If your face isn’t recognized, try re-taking the photo (see page 96 for more information on facial
recognition).
Select the face you like and then tap Next.
2
Tap the face parts and body type to edit the Mii character.
Next/previous page
Create from photo
Take a photo of your face and use the photo to
create your Mii.
Change color
Select the part you want to change.
Select the part you want to edit.
When you are nished editing, tap Next.
• Change the Mii viewing angle with the or buttons or the Circle Pad.
• If you selected Create from Photo in step 1, the photo will be displayed next to the Mii on the upper screen.
• The types of adjustments you can make (color, number, etc.) will dier from part to part.
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Creating a prole
• When you have nished creating your prole, tap Save to register the Mii. When you have nished registering your Mii,
you will be returned to the main menu.
• You cannot delete your Personal Mii, but you can edit it.
NOTE: All Mii features and likenesses are the intellectual property of Nintendo and cannot be distributed freely or used for
personal gain.
Adjust parts:
Move up/down
Change spacing
Change angle
Expand/reduce
Expand/reduce up/down
Reset parts
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Warning about Mii proles
If you send a Mii character to another Nintendo 3DS system, the Mii character’s name and prole will be sent with it.
Therefore, take care not to use oensive words or any personally identiable information in the nickname or prole of
your Mii. Someone who receives your Mii can edit it or send it on to others, and you cannot remotely delete Mii characters
sent to other people using your Nintendo 3DS system.
If you use oensive words in the name or prole, it’s possible they will be displayed as “???” on another person’s Nintendo
3DS system. If this happens, please change the nickname or prole.
About blocking another user
You can set your system to block those who use oensive content in their Mii nickname, prole or appearance. If you choose
to block a Mii whose creator has used an oensive content, all Mii characters from that person will be blocked and other Mii
characters will be displayed instead. Some applications do not allow any content from an blocked player to be displayed.
To access the blocked-user settings, from the Main menu press and while holding left on the +Control Pad. Follow
the on-screen instructions to make your settings.
Main menu
When you start Mii Maker, the main menu appears. Tap an item to select it.
NOTE: You can register a maximum of 100 Mii characters in Mii Maker.
Select a Mii from the Mii list.
Display the instructions for viewing Mii characters.
• Communicate with another Nintendo 3DS system and
send or receive Mii characters.
• Receive Mii characters from the Mii Channel on the
Wii console.
NOTE: You cannot send Mii characters to the Mii Channel.
Create a Mii QR Code and save the Mii image.
(A QR Code is a two-dimensional code that can be read by
scanners or devices that include cameras.)
Editing or erasing a Mii
After selecting a Mii character from the Mii list, you can edit, erase, or adjust its Favorite settings.
From the Mii list displayed on the Touch Screen, tap the Mii that you would like to edit or erase.
NOTE: You can change a Mii character’s location in the Mii list by touching and sliding the Mii to a new location.
Edit Selected Mii.
Edit the Mii using the same tools you used
when creating it.
If you are working on a Mii that you
received from another system and that Mii
can be copied, you will be asked whether
or not you want to copy it. If you make a
copy of that Mii, you will be able to edit
the copy as well as the original.
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Mii slots
In the Mii list, there are 10 rooms. Up to 10 Mii characters
can be saved in each slot. To move a Mii to a dierent slot,
touch and slide it on the Mii List.
Favorites display
Favorite Mii characters will appear with a icon. If you
tap the icon, you can change the Mii character’s status as
a Favorite.
Share display
Shared Mii characters
Mii characters you can copy
Display Mii characters that can be copied.
Creator name display
If the creator of a Mii character has been added to the Mii
character’s prole, you can tap the Mii character's nickname
and the creator’s name will be displayed.
Erase selected Mii.