Nintendo New 3DS Operation Manual page 4

Receive updates and information
Your system will automatically search for wireless access points, connect to the internet and exchange data at various times, including while in
Sleep Mode (when the system is closed but the power is on).
Internet
Free
3D content
software
You must configure Internet Settings to be able to connect to wireless access points
Note:
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SpotPass functionality may not be available if an active software title is using certain features or functionality. SpotPass functionality is not available
during local wireless communication ( p. 29) or while playing Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi software.
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Depending on the type of data received, the notification LED may not light up.
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A Nintendo Network ID is required to download free software
A charging cradle (sold separately) can help make recharging
more convenient.
New Nintendo 3DS charging cradle (KTR-007)
New Nintendo 3DS XL charging cradle (RED-007)
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SpotPass™
System Other
Notifications
updates information
Flashes blue when
receiving notifications
Note: Data received via SpotPass is
saved to the microSD card.
( p. 43).
( p. 41).
Communicate automatically with other Nintendo systems
StreetPass™
Your system automatically searches for and exchanges data with other Nintendo 3DS systems when you carry it around, such as when you're
out walking or when you travel by train.
Flashes green
when data is being
transferred.
Data will automatically be exchanged if you walk past someone who has the same software title registered with
StreetPass while the system is in Sleep Mode (closed while the power is on), as well as at other times.
Your StreetPass settings are saved on the system.
Note:
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A maximum of 12 software titles can use StreetPass at any one time.
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Contact Mode settings for Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles are not saved and must be configured while playing compatible titles. Further-
more, it is not possible to exchange StreetPass data for Nintendo 3DS software titles while Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles are in use.
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Data cannot be transmitted if the power or wireless functions are off
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StreetPass functionality may not be available if an active software title is using certain features or functionality. StreetPass functionality is not available
during local wireless communication ( p. 29) or when connected to the internet.
Note: A notification is added to your
Notifications list ( p. 34).
( p. 33).
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