Nintendo 3DS XL Operation Manual page 3

SpotPass™
The SpotPass feature allows the Nintendo 3DS XL system to automatically communicate with a nearby
wireless LAN access point, enabling it to connect to the Internet and transmit a variety of data. The
system can also do this while playing a game or in Sleep Mode (power is on, but the system is closed).
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Free software
To connect to a wireless LAN access point, you will need to configure the Internet settings for your system (see page 46).
• SpotPass may not be available depending on the play environment or the software you are using. SpotPass is also not
available during local communication (see page 23), or when playing Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software.
• The Notification LED may not light for some types of data.
• You will need a Nintendo Network ID to download demo games or other free content from Nintendo eShop (see page 45).
Keeping your system charged using the Nintendo 3DS XL
charging cradle (sold separately).
When not in use, you can keep the system in the charging cradle so it stays fully
charged. This accessory may be ordered through Nintendo's website at
store.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or by calling Customer Service at
1-800-255-3700.
You can connect to Nintendo eShop through the Internet and view information and
videos about software, or download software to play on your system.
NOTE: A broadband wireless network connection is required to connect to the Internet.
See page 46 for more information on setting up a connection.
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Notifications
System
updates
Other
information
The Notification LED indicates the
status of the system (see page 10).
NOTE: Data received via SpotPass is
saved on the SD Card.
StreetPass™
The StreetPass feature allows your system to automatically search for and communicate with other
systems in the Nintendo 3DS family and to exchange information with them as you walk by.
If the system is in Sleep Mode (turned on but closed) or certain other modes, and you pass someone who has enabled
StreetPass for the same software, you will exchange game data with them. (If you don't want to allow data exchange,
you can disable wireless communication.)
If StreetPass is successful...
The Notification LED will light green if StreetPass data
has been exchanged and a message will appear on your
notification list (see page 39 for more information on
the Notifications application and receiving messages).
StreetPass settings for Nintendo 3DS software are saved on the system. The data you transmit with StreetPass varies
depending on the software using this feature. Each software program has its own StreetPass settings.
• Up to 12 Nintendo 3DS software titles can use StreetPass simultaneously.
• Some Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software have a similar feature called tag mode. (The name for this mode may
vary depending on the game you are playing.) Tag mode is only active when the system is in Sleep Mode while the
software and tag mode feature are in use. When tag mode is in use, the StreetPass feature will not work for Nintendo
3DS software.
• If you turn the power off or disable wireless communication, the system cannot communicate.
• StreetPass may not be available depending on the play environment or the software you are using. StreetPass does
not work if you are connected to the Internet or are using local communication (see page 23).
Downloadable software
• Nintendo 3DS Download Software– Some Nintendo
3DS software is available exclusively through Nintendo
eShop. You can also download certain Game Card-based
titles rather than purchasing the Game Card.
• Virtual Console– You can download games originally
released on platforms prior to Nintendo DS, such as
Game Boy™ and Game Boy™ Color.
• Nintendo DSiWare– You can download Nintendo
DSiWare–games originally released for the Nintendo
DSi system.
NOTE: If you link the same Nintendo Network ID to both
your Wii U and your Nintendo 3DS XL system, you can
share your Nintendo eShop balance and account activity
between the two devices.
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