Basic Operations; Nintendo 3Ds Components - Nintendo 3ds Manual

Basic Operations

Nintendo 3DS Components

Notification LED
Indicates the status of the system.
(blue) You have received a notification; blinks for about five seconds
(see page 256).
(green) You have received StreetPass data; blinks for about five seconds
(see page 256).
(orange) A friend has come online; blinks for about five seconds (see
page 252).
(red) Battery power is low; blinks continuously when very low
(see page 232).
Microphone
Used by games and applications that
include microphone features.
Power Button (POWER)
See page 234.
Power LED ( )
Lights when the power is turned on.
See page 237.
Recharge LED
Lights when the battery is being charged.
See page 232.
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3D Depth Slider
Adjusts the depth of
the 3D image from
zero to maximum. See page 238.
3D LED
Lights with a steady
green light when the
image on the upper screen (the 3D screen)
can be displayed in 3D. See page 238.
Wireless LED ( )
Lights when wireless communica-
tion is turned on, turns off when
communication is turned off, and blinks while data is
being sent or received.
Wireless switch (WIRELESS)
Push this switch to turn wireless
communication on or off.
NOTE: For Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software, you must
enable wireless communication before starting the game.
However, once enabled, you can turn communications off by
pushing the wireless switch.
3D Screen (Upper screen)
Capable of displaying 3D content for games
that include this feature. See page 238.
Inner camera
Used by games or other applications that
include camera features.
NOTE: Avoid getting the camera lens dirty. If
it becomes dirty, wipe gently with a soft cloth,
being careful not to damage the lens.
Left speaker
Circle Pad
For game-play control that supports
this feature. See the instructions for the
game you are playing for specific control
information.
Volume control
Slide to adjust the volume.
NOTE: The camera shutter sound always
plays at a fixed volume and is not affected
by the volume control.
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Control Pad
For game-play control.
Touch Screen (Lower screen)
Touch-sensitive screen. This screen should only be
operated with a Nintendo licensed stylus.
See page 231.
When opening the Nintendo 3DS
system, keep your fingers away from the hinge to
avoid pinching them.
Right speaker
Control buttons
For game-play control.
See the instructions for
the game you are play-
ing for specific control
information.
Audio jack
For connection of stereo
headphones (sold separately).
If headphones are connected,
no sound will play through the
speakers.
When using
headphones, set the volume at a
safe level. Setting the volume too
high may harm your hearing or
damage the headphones.
SELECT
HOME
Displays the HOME Menu during a game.
START
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