Charging The Battery Pack - Nintendo 3DS XL Operation Manual

Wrist strap attachment
For attachment of a licensed wrist strap
(sold separately).
R Button
ZR Button
Battery cover
Remove cover to replace the battery or
microSD card (page 52).
NOTE: Do not remove the cover unless you
need to replace the battery or microSD
card or check battery installation.
Stylus holder
Always replace the stylus into the stylus holder after use.
NOTE: To prevent damage to your system, do not insert
anything other than a New Nintendo
3DS XL licensed stylus into the stylus holder.
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Outer cameras
Used by games or other applications 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.
Infrared transceiver
Sends and receives information when using
infrared communication.
L Button
ZL Button
Cradle connectors
Allows connection to the New
Nintendo 3DS XL charging cradle
(sold separately, see page 1).
AC adapter connector
Allows connection of the
Nintendo 3DS AC adapter
(sold separately), for
recharging the battery or
operation using household
current (page 15).

Charging the Battery Pack

Charge the battery pack before using the system for the first time or if you have not
used it for a long period of time.
Do not use the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter or charging cradle during a lightning storm.
WARNING
There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning.
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (sold separately), Model No. WAP-002(USA), is for use only with the
Nintendo 3DS family of systems and the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DSi XL 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.
DC plug (logo side faces up)
Insert the DC plug from the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the back of the New Nintendo 3DS XL. Be sure to
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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.
Swing the prongs out of the AC adapter and insert into a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet. The recharge LED will light,
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indicating the system is charging. When fully charged, the recharge LED will go out. When charging is complete, remove
the AC adapter from the wall outlet and fold the prongs back into the housing.
Charging information
• Battery recharge time is approximately 3 1/2 hours, depending on remaining charge when you start and whether or
not you are using your system during recharging.
• If you play a game while recharging, the recharge LED may not always turn off once charging has completed.
• Optimal charging temperature is between 40º and 95º Fahrenheit (5-35º Celsius). Temperatures above or below this
may decrease the life of the battery and adversely affect the ability of the battery to charge.
• The battery pack can be recharged approximately 500 times, after which battery life may be 70% of a new battery.
• Battery packs become worn with repeated charge/discharge cycles. If usage time gets very short, replace the battery
pack (page 52).
NOTE: Due to the properties of lithium-ion batteries, they can permanently lose their charge when not in use for an
extended period of time. Be sure to charge lithium-ion batteries at least once every six months.
AC plug
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Recharge LED lights up.
It will turn off when the battery
is fully charged.
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