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Nintendo 3D XL Operation Manual

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Operations Manual
Please read this Operations Manual, including the Health and Safety Information section (pages 12 to 21),
before use and follow all the instructions carefully. If this product is to be used by children, this manual should
be read and explained to them by an adult. Please keep this manual for future reference.
NINTENDO AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
Note: See page 4 for a complete list of items included with the system.
Scoresby Industrial Park, 804 Stud Road, Scoresby Victoria 3179 Australia
www.nintendo.com.au
support.nintendo.com
PRINTED IN CHINA
MAA-SPR-S-AUS-C0

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  • Page 1 If this product is to be used by children, this manual should be read and explained to them by an adult. Please keep this manual for future reference. NINTENDO AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. Note: See page 4 for a complete list of items included with the system.
  • Page 2 2D. As the Nintendo 3DS XL system does not include a Game Pak slot (for Game Boy Advance™ Game Paks), it is NOT compatible with any peripheral device which needs to be inserted into the Game Pak slot.
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing the Nintendo 3DS™ XL system. Please read this Operations Manual before use, paying careful attention to the Health and Safety Information section on pages 12 – 21, and follow all the instructions carefully. If this product is to be used by children, this manual should be read and explained to them by an adult.
  • Page 4 (Page 65). Note: 3D content will only be displayed on Nintendo 3DS software titles. Nintendo DS® / Nintendo DSi software titles cannot display 3D content. Take 3D photos and videos using the two outer cameras (page 58).
  • Page 5 • Contact Mode settings for Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles are not saved and must be confi gured while playing compatible titles. Please contact Nintendo Customer Service (see page 103) for availability and Furthermore, it is not possible to exchange StreetPass data for Nintendo 3DS software titles while Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles ordering information.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Touch Screen Controls System Settings Friend Registration Recharging Editing your Friend Card / Viewing Friend Cards How to Recharge your Nintendo 3DS XL System Internet Settings Communicating with Friends Required Items for Internet Connection Turning the power on and off...

  • Page 7: Health And Safety Information (Please Read)

    3D images becoming unclear, causing nausea and eye strain. Press and hold the POWER Button Remove the AC adapter and any Contact Nintendo Customer Be sure to observe the following to ensure your well-being during the use of this product: to turn off the power...
  • Page 8 Playing video games can make your eyes hurt after a sustained period of time, and perhaps sooner if using the 3D feature. Playing The Nintendo 3DS XL system can emit radio waves that can aff ect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.
  • Page 9 This can lead to fi re, electrical outlet and / or malfunctions. in hospitals, and in airports as with any other non-wireless device. If the Nintendo 3DS XL system comes into contact with liquids, immediately turn the power off , remove the AC adapter, •...
  • Page 10 Do not use the system with wet hands The Nintendo 3DS XL system is designed for use at temperatures of 5– 35° C. Using the system in hot environments (e.g. This can lead to accidents, malfunction, injury or damage to property.
  • Page 11 • Once any kind of audio or video data has been transmitted from your Nintendo 3DS XL system, it may be copied and / or modifi ed freely by Doing so could lead to malfunction of the cameras or discolouration of the photographed images.

  • Page 12: Component Names And Functions

    For connection of commercially available stereo head- Note: The camera’s shutter sound will always Note: To use this feature with Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software phones. When connected, no sound will be played through be played at a fi xed volume, regardless of the titles, it must be activated before starting the game.

  • Page 13: Using The Touch Screen

    When you are fi nished with the stylus, place it fi rmly back into the stylus holder. Infrared Transceiver Wrist Strap Attachment Note: Do not attempt to place anything other than the Nintendo 3DS XL stylus Sends and receives signals for software with For attachment of a wrist strap (SPR-004) into the stylus holder.

  • Page 14: Recharging

    You must charge the battery pack before you use your Nintendo 3DS XL system for the fi rst time. To recharge your Nintendo 3DS XL system, you will need the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (WAP-002(AUS)). Alternatively, you can use one of the AC adapters packaged with the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL systems (page Recharging Time: 3 Hrs 30 Mins (Approx.)

  • Page 15: Turning The Power On And Off

    Sleep Mode, but power consumption is greatly reduced. Note: Some software cannot enter Sleep Mode while in use or while carrying out specifi c tasks. For example, Nintendo 3DS Sound cannot enter Touch OK to confi rm.

  • Page 16: Using The Keyboards

    Note: The power LED slowly pulses when the system is in Sleep Mode. Some software titles do not allow the system to enter Sleep Mode while in use. Closing the system while using such software will result in the power LED remaining solidly lit. For example, Nintendo 3DS Sound cannot enter Sleep Mode...

  • Page 17: Adjusting 3D Images

    3D images diffi cult to see, move it downwards little by little until you reach a point where the 3D images are distinct and easy to see. As you become more accustomed to the 3D feature, you may fi nd that raising the 3D depth slider results in better eff ects. The 3D eff ects generated by the Nintendo 3DS XL Left eye image...

  • Page 18: Using Sd Cards

    SD Card, but cannot later combine the contents of multiple SD Cards. The included SDHC Card comes pre-inserted into the SD Card slot on your Nintendo 3DS XL system. You can use an SD Card to back up photo In order to transfer data, you will need a computer and a commercially available SD Card reader / writer and should transfer the entire data or to store music to play back (the type of data you can save varies between software titles).

  • Page 19: Home Menu

    Stronger signal strength means better data transmissions. If you walk around with your Nintendo 3DS XL system, it will count your steps. Every 100 steps you take, you earn a Play Coin. You can earn will be displayed when wireless communication is enabled, and up to 10 Play Coins per day, and a maximum of 300 in total.

  • Page 20: Software Icons

    Touch the software icon, then touch OPEN. Free software received via SpotPass and software downloaded via Nintendo eShop are added as icons on the HOME Menu. A maximum of 300 items can be stored on an SD Card. The diff erent types of software title icon are explained below.

  • Page 21: Electronic Manuals

    If you point the camera at a QR Code for Nintendo eShop or a QR Code with a website URL, you can go directly to the relevant page in Nintendo eShop or the internet browser (page 56).

  • Page 22: Creating Folders On The Home Menu

    The following software icons cannot be moved into folders. In addition, you cannot place a folder inside another folder. • The Game Card icon • Touch CREATE FOLDER The Nintendo eShop icon • (a folder icon) will appear in the The System Settings icon empty space.

  • Page 23: Card-Based Software

    SpotPass, StreetPass and the HOME Menu cannot be used while Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software is in use. • Only Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi software titles matching the region of the system will work. Software titles from diff erent regions may not function. •...

  • Page 24: Download Software

    (NTR-008) Nintendo DS Lite Memory Expansion Pak (USG-007) In addition to these products, it is not possible to use any accessories that would connect to the Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite systems Opening Software via the Game Boy Advance™ Game Pak slot or anything that functions in conjunction with a Game Boy Advance Game Pak. For more details, visit support.nintendo.com.

  • Page 25: Game Notes

    58). • To view the friend list while a Nintendo 3DS software title is running, press the HOME Button to bring up To create a note while a Nintendo 3DS software title is running, press the HOME Button to suspend the HOME Menu, then launch the friend list.

  • Page 26: Friend Registration

    Do not share your friend code with people you do not know. Local Touch LOCAL to connect to another Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DS XL user within range and register each other. 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.

  • Page 27: Communicating With Friends

    Notifi cation LED Communicating with Friends The notifi cation LED on the system will fl ash orange for fi ve When a friend goes online, the information shown on his / her friend card changes and you can see the title he / she is currently playing, if any. seconds when a friend goes online.

  • Page 28: Notifi Cations

    Touch on the HOME Menu to show a list of notifi cations. To view notifi cations while a Nintendo 3DS software title is running, press the HOME Button to bring Slide the slider up or down to scroll through up the HOME Menu, then launch the Notifi cations application.

  • Page 29: Internet Browser

    (page 70). • The browser can be launched while playing Nintendo 3DS software by pressing the HOME Button and selecting it from the HOME Menu. • Depending on the software, it may not be possible to launch the browser during play.

  • Page 30: Nintendo 3Ds Camera

    Frame Pick (take multiple photos to create a stop-motion video) Tips for the best 3D visuals Ensure that you leave a minimum of 30 cm between the subject and the Nintendo 3DS XL system when taking photos / videos. Getting too Dream Pinhole close to the subject will cause it to become blurred and out of focus, and can result in a blurred photo / video with a double image.

  • Page 31: Viewing Photos And Videos

    Touch VIEW PHOTOS / VIDEOS to view the photos and videos you’ve taken. Touch a thumbnail to display the photo / video. With Nintendo 3DS Sound, you can play music stored on SD Cards. You can also record sounds Photo...

  • Page 32: Mii Maker

    Mii characters will gather here. These Mii characters may be from StreetPass Mii Plaza, or even from other software titles. • You can also receive Mii characters from a friend’s Nintendo 3DS / Nintendo 3DS XL system or from the Mii Channel on the Wii™ console. These Mii characters can even show up in Mii-compatible games!

  • Page 33: Nintendo Eshop

    Precautions Regarding the Use of Nintendo eShop 35 cm • In order to use Nintendo eShop, you must fi rst agree to the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement and Privacy Policy, and then set up an internet connection. 30° •...
  • Page 34 Gather lots of faces and battle them in this fast-paced game! The Activity Log keeps track of the number of steps taken when you take your Nintendo 3DS XL system out with you. It also records your play time on software titles.

  • Page 35: System Settings

    Download Play is compatible with Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL systems. Note: Download Play content from Nintendo 3DS titles can only be played on a Nintendo 3DS/Nintendo 3DS XL system. For detailed information, consult the electronic manual.

  • Page 36: Internet Settings

    Connect your Nintendo 3DS XL system to the internet to open up even more options. A wireless connection is required to connect your Nintendo 3DS XL system to the internet. A computer is needed to confi gure the settings on your wireless access point (router).

  • Page 37: Connecting To The Internet

    If your access point supports AOSS, you can set up a connection quickly and easily. Refer to the instruction manual for your access point in Once you have everything you need to connect to the internet, you can start confi guring the settings on your Nintendo 3DS XL system.
  • Page 38 For Push-Button Connection Wi-Fi Protected Note: A security key is the password set for your access point and is required to enable your Nintendo 3DS XL system to make an internet connection. Setup button Press and hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the access point It may also be called an encryption key or network password.

  • Page 39: Spotpass Settings

    Nintendo DS Connections may not have been confi gured correctly. Check the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Instruction Booklet included with Nintendo DS software for details on the error code Note: Nintendo DS software only supports WEP. To connect to the internet using Nintendo DS software, touch NINTENDO DS CONNECTIONS to set up an given.

  • Page 40: Parental Controls

    Restricts use of the internet browser and prevents the viewing of web pages. NINTENDO 3DS Prevents the purchase of goods and services, and the use of credit cards with Nintendo 3DS shopping services. SHOPPING SERVICES Enter an answer of at least four characters to the secret DISPLAY OF 3D IMAGES Restricts the display of 3D images.

  • Page 41: Removing Parental Controls Restrictions

    If you have forgotten your secret question answer Touch I FORGOT Touch CHANGE An enquiry number will be displayed For further information about obtaining the master key, please contact Nintendo Customer Service by phone or email (page 103). For detailed information, please...

  • Page 42: Data Management

    Check Nintendo DSiWare saved to the System Memory or an SD Card. You can also copy PROFILE Note: Your Nintendo DS profi le includes a colour and message that are used in some Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi Nintendo DSiWare Nintendo DSiWare between the System Memory and an SD Card or delete it.

  • Page 43: Outer Cameras

    Vertical axis issues in the 3D images can be corrected using manual calibration. Use this when automatic calibration doesn’t correct the issues. Exposing the Nintendo 3DS XL system to shocks or placing it in hot environments when using the outer cameras can result in poorly focused 3D images.

  • Page 44: System Transfer

    Precautions for Transferring Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Confi guration • The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Confi guration on the Nintendo 3DS XL system that you want to transfer the data onto will be overwritten. Transfer •...
  • Page 45 Note: The data will be saved on the System Memory of the target system. If there is not enough space in the target system’s System Memory, you will not be able to transfer data. To free up space, go to Data Management in the System Settings to copy any Nintendo DSiWare already saved on Nintendo eShop Account Transfers your Nintendo eShop account activity and balance to the target system.

  • Page 46: System Update

    REGARDING AUTOMATIC SYSTEM UPDATES From time to time, the Nintendo 3DS XL system will carry out automatic updates, such as updates to a list which prevents the use of words that may cause users discomfort, and / or updates to an internal database of wireless access points which allow you to access online services provided by Nintendo.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Nintendo 3Ds Xl Battery Pack

    • Do not use excessive force, as this could result in damage to your Nintendo 3DS XL system and/or to the battery cover. The Nintendo 3DS XL system contains a lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack. Please dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    (page 92). If the battery pack leaks, do not touch it and contact Nintendo Customer Service Before contacting Nintendo Customer Service, please use this section of the manual to determine the cause of the problem. (pages 103). Note: If the problem involves a game or accessory, please also refer to the corresponding manual / documentation.
  • Page 49 Not aligned Trapped air or dirt The 3D eff ects generated by the Nintendo 3DS XL are created using the binocular disparity of the eyes. Everyone will have a diff erent way of viewing 3D images. If you see a double •...
  • Page 50 Signal strength appears to be poor. Move closer to the other player(s), and remove obstructions are interrupted and the game cannot If Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles aren’t closed for a period of, or exceeding, seven between the systems.
  • Page 51 Nintendo 3DS Sound? Nintendo 3DS Sound can play AAC fi les with a fi le extension of .m4a, .mp4 and .3gp, or MP3 fi les with a fi le extension of .mp3. Other audio fi les, such as copy-protected ones, cannot be •...
  • Page 52 5. Nintendo‘s liability under the Warranty is limited to the lesser of the replacement cost or repair cost of the NINTENDO 3DS XL. 6. Nintendo will not be liable for the loss of any saved data or user generated content on your NINTENDO 3DS XL which occurs either because of defective materials, workmanship or manufacturing or as a result of the replacement or repair of the NINTENDO 3DS XL in accordance with this warranty.

  • Page 53: Technical Specifi Cations

    320 x 240 pixels Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (WAP-002(AUS)) Model Number SPR-004 AC Adapter / Battery Nintendo 3DS XL Battery Pack (SPR-003) Material Plastic (ABS / PE) Wireless Frequency 2.4GHz Band (11b: 1 – 13ch / 11g: 1 – 11ch) Length Approx.

  • Page 54: Index

    Format System Memory .......91 power-saving mode ........40 System Transfer ..........86 AOSS ............73 friend card ............51 Nintendo 3DS AC Adapter ....4, 26, 27 profi le (Nintendo DS) ........83 system update..........91 AR Card(s) ..........65, 102 friend code ...........50 Nintendo 3DS Camera ........58 protective sheet ........96, 97...
  • Page 55 Notes Notes...
  • Page 56 Copyright remains Eric Young’s, and as such any Copyright notices in the code are not to be removed. If this package is used in a product, Eric Young should Nintendo 3DS is a trademark of Nintendo. be given attribution as the author of the parts of the library used. This can be in the form of a textual message at program startup or in documentation ©...

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