Replacing The Microsd Card / Battery; Troubleshooting - Nintendo 3ds Operation Manual

Replacing the microSD Card / Battery

Always turn the power off and disconnect the AC adapter before replacing the battery.
2 in the previous page.
Push the card in, then remove it
1 1 1 2 2 2
Push Remove
Click
Note: Removing the microSD card without pushing it in first may lead to damage to the microSD card slot.
Remove battery
To attach the battery cover (back plate), follow 3 in the previous page.
Note: After removing the battery, the date and time settings will be reset. You should set them again by opening System Settings from the HOME Menu, selecting
OTHER SETTINGS and then DATE & TIME.
microSD Cards
The microSD card stores data such as downloadable software and its save data, extra data and add-on content, photos and videos. This
system supports microSD cards up to 2 GB in size and microSDHC cards with sizes ranging from 4 GB to 32 GB.
Note: If your microSD card is full, you can transfer all of the data from your current microSD card to one with a larger capacity. Always copy the entire
"Nintendo 3DS" folder to the new microSD card using a PC.
Battery
Repeated charging will decrease battery life and reduce the length of time you can use the system before recharging. If usage time is
noticeably reduced, replace the battery using the procedures detailed in this section.
information on where to purchase a replacement.
Disposal of the Battery at the End of its Life
This product contains a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The disposal of portable and rechargeable batteries is regulated under EU and national laws.
Since batteries contain heavy metals that can cause serious environmental and health problems, they should be separately collected and recycled. When
disposing of the battery, apply some tape over the positive (+) and negative (–) connectors.
Batteries are labelled with the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol, which means that they must not be discarded as household
waste.
As a consumer, you have a legal duty to separate your used batteries from household waste and take them to a collection point for proper recycling.
There are various battery collection points in your locality that will take back used batteries, including retail stores where batteries are sold and
municipal waste collection sites. In some countries, collection bins and boxes are also set up in schools and other public buildings.
The sales price of this Nintendo product includes the cost of battery collection and recycling.
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To remove the battery cover (back plate), follow 1
Insert new microSD card
1 1 1 2 2 2
Click
Label-side up
Wait at least 10 seconds, then insert new battery
Note: Ensure that the battery is facing
in the right direction.
Please contact Nintendo Customer Support for further
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Before contacting Nintendo Customer Support, please use this section of the manual to determine the cause of the problem.
and
Note:
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You can also check the Troubleshooting section of the HOME Menu electronic manual.
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If the problem involves a game or accessory, please also refer to the corresponding manual/documentation.
Problem
I can't recharge the battery /
The recharge LED is not lit
The system will not turn on
The system is hot
I charged the battery, but
I can't play for long periods
of time / It takes a long time
to charge the battery
The battery has expanded

Troubleshooting

Solution
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Are you using a Nintendo 3DS AC adapter?
Use the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (WAP-002(UKV)/WAP-002(EUR)) (sold separately).
The Nintendo DSi Power Supply is also compatible ( p. 2).
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Is the AC adapter firmly inserted into the system and a plug socket?
Unplug the AC adapter and wait approximately 30 seconds before plugging it in again. Make
sure the AC adapter is securely connected to both the system and the plug socket
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Is the battery being recharged in a location with an ambient temperature between
5 – 35°C?
Recharge the battery in a location with an ambient temperature between 5 – 35°C. You may
not be able to recharge the battery in a location outside of this temperature range.
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Is the battery connected properly?
If the system won't turn on and, when you plug in the AC adapter, the recharge LED lights up
then immediately turns dark, the battery may not be connected correctly. Make sure that the
( p. 18).
battery is connected properly
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Is the recharge LED lit?
If the recharge LED is blinking, there is a chance that the battery is not connected properly.
If you experience this, contact Nintendo Customer Support.
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Has the system been charged?
Recharge the system.
•
Is the battery connected properly?
If the system won't turn on and, when you plug in the AC adapter, the recharge LED lights up
then immediately turns dark, the battery may not be connected correctly. Make sure that the
battery is connected properly ( p. 18).
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Is the battery being charged in an area with a high temperature, or being
charged for extended periods of time?
Doing so can lead to the system temperature rising sharply. Charge the battery in a location
with an ambient temperature between 5 – 35°C. Touching the system while it is hot may
cause burns.
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Are you playing a game or recharging the battery in a location with an ambient
temperature less than 5°C?
In environments with a temperature less than 5°C, you will not be able to play games for long
periods of time, and the battery will take longer than usual to recharge.
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Battery Life
Repeated charging will decrease battery life, reducing the length of time you can use the system.
If usage time is noticeably reduced, replace the battery. Contact Nintendo Customer Support
for further information on where to purchase a replacement.
Lithium-ion batteries are subject to degradation over time and can expand through repeated
recharging. This is not a malfunction or a potential safety hazard. Please replace the battery
( p. 18).
if its expansion is affecting battery life
If the battery leaks, do not touch it and contact Nintendo Customer Support.
( p. 9).
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