Recharging; Turning The Power On And Off; Configuring The System For The First Time - Nintendo 3DS XL Operation Manual

Recharging

You must charge the battery before you use your system for the first time.
To recharge your system, you will need the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (WAP-002(UKV)/WAP-002(EUR)) (sold separately). Alternatively, you can
use an AC adapter provided with a Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 2DS, Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system.
DC plug
(logo facing upwards)
Note: The illustration above shows the UK version of the AC adapter.
Connect the DC connector plug to the system
1
Note: Be sure the DC connector plug is the right way up before inserting it into the system.
Insert the AC adapter plug into a standard 220 – 240V AC plug socket
2
The recharge LED will light up when charging begins, and turn off when charging is finished. When charging has finished, remove the
AC adapter plug from the plug socket and remove the DC connector plug from the system.
Note:
•
If you play a game while the system is recharging, the recharge LED may not always turn off once charging has completed.
This is not a malfunction.
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To detach the system from the AC adapter, hold the system and the DC connector plug, not the cable, while you remove it.
About charging
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The system takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes to fully recharge when off. Charging time may vary if the system is being used while charging,
or depending on the level of charge remaining in the battery.
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Charge the system in an environment of 5 – 35°C. Attempting to charge the battery while the ambient temperature is outside this range may degrade
the battery and prevent it from charging. If the ambient temperature is low, the battery may not charge completely.
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Battery life decreases slightly over time as the battery is continually used and recharged. After 500 recharges, battery life may be reduced to 70% of
the battery life at the time of purchase.
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Make sure to charge the battery at least once every six months. Lithium-ion batteries can slowly lose their charge over time if they have not been
used for a while. If the system is not used for an extended period of time, the battery may become overdischarged and may be impossible to charge
when connecting the AC adapter.
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If you feel the usage time has noticeably reduced, replace the battery
Customer Support for further information on where to purchase a replacement
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AC plug
Recharge LED lit
connectors
(The LED will go out when
charging is complete.)
( p. 57). Replacement batteries are sold separately. Please contact Nintendo
( p. 70).

Turning the Power On and Off

The POWER Button is used to turn the system both on and off. You must configure
the System Settings the first time the power is turned on.
Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button. The power LED will light up when the
system has been turned on.
Note:
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It may take several seconds for the HOME Menu to display after the power is turned on.
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For information about the power LED and battery life, see p. 20.
Sleep Mode and Turning the Power Off
Sleep Mode
Close your system during play to suspend software and activate Sleep Mode. SpotPass
StreetPass ( p. 7) remain active when the system is in Sleep Mode, but power consumption is greatly
reduced.
Note: Some software cannot enter Sleep Mode while in use or while carrying out specific tasks. For example,
Nintendo 3DS Sound cannot enter Sleep Mode during playback.
Turning the power off
Press the POWER Button to display the POWER Menu. From here, touch POWER OFF to turn the
power off. Alternatively, pressing and holding the POWER Button has the same effect.

Configuring the System for the First Time

You must configure the system after turning it on for the first time. If this system is to be used by children, an adult should make sure to perform
these steps. The following steps should be performed with the stylus on the Touch Screen
Set the system language
1
Touch the language you would like to use, then touch OK.
Calibrate the 3D Screen
2
Follow the on-screen instructions in order to view 3D images correctly (see "Adjusting 3D Images" on
Set the date and time
3
Touch and to set the date and time, then
touch OK.
Lit
Power on
Close system
( p. 6) and
( p. 14).
p. 21).
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