Component Names And Functions - Nintendo New 3DS Operation Manual

Component Names and Functions

The functions of these components are explained in this Operations Manual.
Inner Camera
Used by the super-stable 3D function ( p. 26) and
software with camera functionality.
Speaker (L)
Volume
Volume Control
Slide to adjust the volume.
Note: The camera's shutter sound will always be
played at a fixed volume, regardless of the current
volume setting.
Game Card Slot ( p. 37)
For loading Nintendo 3DS Game Cards, Nintendo DS Game Cards,
Nintendo DSi Game Cards and Nintendo DSi enhanced Game
Cards.
Audio Jack
For connection of commercially available stereo headphones.
When connected, no sound will be played through the speakers.
Note:
•
Please use accessories that are licensed by Nintendo.
•
The Nintendo DS Headset (NTR-019) is not compatible with
this system.
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Infrared LED
Helps track your head position when using super-stable 3D in dimly lit
areas ( p. 26).
Note: You may see a red light when using the function in dimly lit areas.
Speaker (R)
3D Depth Slider
( p. 27)
Adjusts the depth of 3D
images.
Power LED ( ) ( p. 25)
Lights up when the power is on.
POWER Button ( )
( p. 22)
Microphone
Used by software with microphone functionality.
Notification LED
Notifies you of the status of the system by flashing and changing colour.
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Received SpotPass notification (flashes blue for five seconds) ( p. 6)
•
Received StreetPass communication (flashes green for five seconds) ( p. 7)
•
( p. 34)
Friend has come online (flashes orange for five seconds)
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Battery power is low (flashes red) ( p. 25)
LCD Screen (3D Screen) ( p. 26)
Displays 3D content.
Circle Pad
Used by software that supports
Circle Pad input.
Note: If the Circle Pad is not working
properly, please refer to p. 68.
NFC (Near-Field
Communication) Area
Touch NFC-compatible objects such
as cards to this area to read or upload
data for NFC-compatible software.
Control Pad
LCD Screen (Touch Screen)
Touch sensitive screen that enables tactile interaction. For software that
supports this control feature, use the included stylus.
Touch Screen Controls
Slide
Touch
Tracing over the Touch Screen
Gently pressing the Touch
with the stylus held gently
Screen with the stylus is called
against it is called "sliding".
"touching" (or "tapping").
C Stick
Allows control of C Stick-compatible
software, and can be used instead
of the Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro
for software compatible with that
accessory.
Software compatible with the
Circle Pad Pro will have the follow-
ing icon on its packaging:
Circle Pad Pro
Control Buttons (A, B, X
and Y Buttons)
START
SELECT
Recharge LED ( ) ( p. 21)
Lights up orange while the battery is recharging.
Wireless LED ( )
Lights up yellow when wireless communication
or NFC is enabled, and remains off when wireless
communication is disabled. Flashes yellow when
data is being sent or received.
Note:
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When in Sleep Mode, the wireless LED will
light or flash more dimly.
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Wireless communication and NFC can be
activated/deactivated from the HOME Menu
Settings ( p. 33).
HOME Button ( ) ( p. 29)
Displays the HOME Menu.
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