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UK and Ireland:
Nintendo UK
PO Box 4678, Windsor, SL4 9DZ
www.nintendo.co.uk
South Africa:
Nintendo Service Centre
The iStore Building, No.1 Sandton Drive
Sandton, 2146
Telephone: +27 (0) 11 390 7002
E-mail: support@nintendo.co.za
MAA-FTR-S-UKV-C4
[0815-UKV-M1]
Please read this Operations Manual, including the Health and Safety Information section
before use and follow all the instructions carefully. If this product is to be used by young children, this manual
should be read and explained to them by an adult. Please keep this manual for future reference.
Note:
Operations Manual
See
page 4
for a complete list of items included with the system.
(pages 10 –
19),

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  • Page 1 Please keep this manual for future reference. South Africa: Note: page 4 for a complete list of items included with the system. Nintendo Service Centre The iStore Building, No.1 Sandton Drive Sandton, 2146 Telephone: +27 (0) 11 390 7002 E-mail: support@nintendo.co.za...
  • Page 2 Thank you for selecting the Nintendo 2DS™ system. Nintendo may change product specifications and update the manual from time to time. The latest version of the manual is available at http://docs.nintendo-europe.com. (This service may not be available in some countries.) Trademarks are property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Home Button

    Please keep this manual for future reference. Note: In this manual, the term “Nintendo DSi™ system” also refers to the Nintendo DSi XL system, and the term “Nintendo 3DS™ system” also refers to the Nintendo 3DS XL system.
  • Page 4 You must configure Internet Settings to be able to connect to wireless access points (page 56). • Contact Mode settings for Nintendo DS™ / Nintendo DSi software titles are not saved and must be configured while playing compatible titles. Note: •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Replacing the Nintendo 3DS Battery Pack Download Software Recharging Nintendo Network ID Settings Troubleshooting Opening Software Creating or Linking a Nintendo Network ID Turning the power on and off Game Notes Configuring the System for the First Time • Internet Settings...

  • Page 6: Health And Safety Information (Please Read)

    2. Play in a well-lit room. 3. Take a break of 10 to 15 minutes every hour. Press and hold the POWER Button Remove the AC adapter and any Contact Nintendo Customer to turn off the power other accessories Support (pages 90 – 91) WARNING –...
  • Page 7 • You will know when wireless communication is active on your Nintendo 2DS system when the yellow wireless LED is lit, to indicate that communication is enabled, or is blinking, to indicate that wireless communication is in progress. The wireless LED will blink when you are using in-game multiplayer features or transferring a game / feature to / from another unit.
  • Page 8 This can lead to fire, electric shocks and / or malfunctions. If the Nintendo 2DS system comes into contact with liquids, immediately turn the power off, remove the AC adapter, remove the battery cover and battery, then wipe the exterior clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth (use water only).
  • Page 9 If the system is to be used by children, a parent or legal guardian should ensure that they do not allow the child to touch The Nintendo 2DS system is designed for use at temperatures of 5– 35°C. Using the system in hot environments (e.g.
  • Page 10 • Do not damage the Touch Screen If you wish to dispose of your system, please delete all your data first. If you do not have a Nintendo Network ID linked to the system, Doing so can lead to malfunction.

  • Page 11: Component Names And Functions

    LCD Screen (Touch Screen) Touch sensitive screen that enables tactile interaction. For software that The functions of these components are explained in this Operations Manual. supports this control feature, use the included Nintendo 2DS stylus. Touch Screen Controls Inner Camera Notification LED Used by software with camera functionality.

  • Page 12: Recharging

    The recharge LED will light up when charging begins, and turn off when charging is finished. When charging has finished, remove the 3D photographs / videos to be taken. AC adapter plug from the plug socket and remove the DC connector plug from the Nintendo 2DS system. Note: 3D images cannot be viewed on Note: •...

  • Page 13: Turning The Power On And Off

    Names can be a maximum of 10 characters. • The name you choose will be visible on other Nintendo 3DS/Nintendo 3DS XL/Nintendo 2DS systems and Nintendo DS systems via wireless communication, so do not include words or phrases that others may Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button.

  • Page 14: Using The Keyboards

    As such, these times should only be taken as rough estimates. Using the camera features may reduce the battery time below the figures shown below. Playing Nintendo 3DS software: approx. 3.5 – 5.5 hours Playing Nintendo DS software: approx. 5 – 9 hours Show additional characters.

  • Page 15: Using Sd Cards

    SD cards. The included SDHC card comes pre-inserted into the SD card slot on your Nintendo 2DS system. You can use an SD card to back up photo data In order to transfer data, you will need a computer and a commercially-available SD card reader/writer and should transfer the entire or to store music to play back (the type of data you can save varies between software titles).

  • Page 16: Home Menu

    If you walk around with your Nintendo 2DS system, it will count your steps. Every 100 steps you take, you earn a Play Coin. You can earn up when it is disabled. You can enable / disable wireless communication in the HOME Menu Settings to 10 Play Coins per day, and a maximum of 300 in total.

  • Page 17: Software Icons

    Software Icons Opening Software Free software received via SpotPass and software downloaded via Nintendo eShop are added as icons on the HOME Menu. Touch the software icon, then touch OPEN. A maximum of 300 items can be stored on an SD c ard. The different types of software title icon are explained below.

  • Page 18: Electronic Manuals

    Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles cannot access the HOME Menu. Press the HOME Button to pause the software, then use the following commands to adjust brightness and wireless communication settings.

  • Page 19: Changing Themes

    Once purchased, themes can be redownloaded for free from the Theme Shop. Please be aware that you might not be able to redownload a theme if distribution is suspended or discontinued. • Themes cannot be redownloaded if you delete your Nintendo eShop account or Nintendo Network ID. For details, refer to the Nintendo eShop electronic On the HOME Menu, touch manual.

  • Page 20: Taking Photos/Reading Qr Code Patterns

    Note: The PEGI rating does not indicate difficulty of a game; it provides information about the age suitability of a game based on its content. If you point the camera at a QR Code for Nintendo eShop or a QR Code with a website URL, you can go directly to the relevant page in Nintendo eShop or the internet browser (page 51).

  • Page 21: Using Game Cards

    Only insert or remove Game Cards from the Game Card In addition to these products, it is not possible to use any accessories that would connect to the Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite systems Push the Game Card in, then remove it slot while the HOME Menu is displayed or the power is via the Game Boy Advance™...

  • Page 22: Download Software

    Enjoy free software downloaded via SpotPass or software purchased via Nintendo eShop. Just suspend the software and take notes while looking at the software screen. Nintendo 2DS is equipped with RF module (802.11), which has a radiated output power of less than 10 mW e.i.r.p. and a maximum spectrum Touch on the HOME Menu to show a list of all the notes you’ve created.

  • Page 23: Friend List

    Nintendo Network ID. To view the friend list while a Nintendo 3DS software title is running, press the HOME Button to bring up Find the friend card of the person you want to register as a friend and touch it.

  • Page 24: Editing Your Friend Card/Viewing Friend Cards

    Do not share your friend code with people you do not know Communicating with Friends The friend list is a system intended for use by you and people you know. Posting your friend code on online forums or sharing it with people When a friend goes online, the information shown on his / her friend card changes and you can see the title he / she is currently playing, if any.

  • Page 25: Friend List Settings

    HOME Menu to show a list of notifications. Friend Card Order To view notifications while a Nintendo 3DS software title is running, press the HOME Button to bring up the HOME Menu, then launch the Notifications application. When you are online, friend cards will be displayed in the following order:...

  • Page 26: Viewing Notifications

    Stopping notifications from StreetPass You can use the Parental Controls settings of your Nintendo 2DS system (page 61) to restrict use of the browser in order to prevent children Touch DEACTIVATE StreetPass FOR THIS TITLE, then adjust the settings in StreetPass Management in the System Settings to deactivate StreetPass.

  • Page 27: Miiverse

    There are plenty of ways to enjoy Miiverse – start by touching the title of a community that appeals to you. From there, you can read posts Adjust your Nintendo Network ID profile, delete your ID or link an existing ID to your system (page 54).

  • Page 28: Nintendo Network Id Settings

    If you link a new Nintendo Network ID to this system, you will be unable to transfer data from another Caution Please be aware that if you create a new Nintendo Network ID on your system, you will not be able to combine or share Nintendo eShop Nintendo 3DS system.

  • Page 29: Internet Settings

    Note: In order to connect to the internet when using a Nintendo DS Game Card, you must configure Nintendo DS Connections. Touch CONNECTION SETTINGS Required Items for Internet Connection A wireless connection is required to connect your Nintendo 2DS system to the internet. A computer is needed to configure the settings on your wireless access point (router). Internet...
  • Page 30 A PIN will be displayed on the Touch Screen. Enter the code into the access point settings, then touch NEXT. Note: After configuring the access point, touch NEXT on the Touch Screen of your Nintendo 2DS system. Once the Setup Complete Screen appears, touch OK to begin a connection test •...

  • Page 31: Parental Controls

    AUDIO / VIDEO / sounds, videos and long messages. Note: A security key is the password set for your access point and is required to enable your Nintendo 2DS system to make an internet connection. LONG TEXT DATA Note: This setting cannot restrict Nintendo DS software or Miiverse.

  • Page 32: Configuring Parental Controls

    Be careful when copying software in order to avoid overwriting save data. • Deleted software and add-on content can be redownloaded free of charge from Nintendo eShop. (Please be aware that it is not possible to redownload content if distribution of that content has been suspended or terminated.)

  • Page 33: Save Data Backup

    – Downloadable software that doesn’t support backups software. (Characters that are not supported by Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software will be displayed as ‘?’ . ) Note: Even if the downloadable software does not support the save data backup feature, you can still create a backup, but only when deleting the downloadable software from the system in Software Management (excluding GameBoy Advance DATE &...

  • Page 34: System Transfer

    SD card will not be deleted during transfer. Note: You cannot transfer from a Nintendo 2DS system to a Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system. Also, be aware that once a transfer has been performed, it cannot be undone.
  • Page 35 • Once you remove a Nintendo Network ID from a system, you cannot link it to any other system. You can only link it again to the system it Software that already exists on the target system will not be transferred.
  • Page 36 Data from other SD cards should be copied to different microSD cards after the transfer, using the “Copy via PC” method. The SD card from the source Nintendo 2DS system cannot be inserted in the microSD card slot of a New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL system.
  • Page 37 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. Download Software Precautions • Data stored on the target system’s SD card, such as Nintendo 3DS download software and its save data, will not be usable after the transfer. The software can be re-downloaded from Nintendo eShop. •...

  • Page 38: System Update

    Formatting your system will not delete your Nintendo Network ID. You will be able to link the same ID to your system again by selecting LINK AN provided by Nintendo.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Nintendo 3Ds Battery Pack

    This system contains a lithium-ion rechargeable battery. The disposal of portable and rechargeable batteries is regulated under EU and national laws. Do not use excessive force, as this could result in damage to your Nintendo 2DS system and/or to the battery cover.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Battery Pack, but I can’t play periods of time, and the battery pack will take longer than usual to recharge. Before contacting Nintendo Customer Support, please use this section of the manual to determine the cause of the problem. for long periods of time /...
  • Page 41 Are headphones connected? No sound from the speaker If headphones are attached to the Nintendo 2DS, no sound will come through the speaker. The Touch Screen doesn’t Note: The camera’s shutter sound will always be played at a fixed volume, regardless of the current work properly setting of the volume control and even if headphones are connected.
  • Page 42 If Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles aren’t closed for a period of, or exceeding, seven consecutive days, only steps for the initial seven days will be recorded. After saving your game,...
  • Page 43 Try to take a picture of something else. If the colours are still strange, contact the Nintendo Customer Support (pages 90 – 91). If you have forgotten your secret question answer This occurs when your face cannot be recognised properly.
  • Page 44 Are the audio files saved to the “Private” folder found in the “Nintendo 3DS” folder If your Nintendo 2DS still does not operate correctly after trying these troubleshooting steps, we recommend that you read the manufacturer’ s on the SD card? warranty and call Nintendo Customer Support to request an inspection of the affected item (pages 90 –...

  • Page 45: Technical Specifications

    Product by you, the Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship. 3.53 inches (76.8mm wide x 46.08mm high) To make a valid claim under this warranty, you must notify Nintendo of the defect in the Product within 12 months of the date of the purchase of the Product LCD Screens 400x240 pixels by you, and you must return the Product to Nintendo within 30 days of notifying Nintendo of that defect.

  • Page 46: Contact Information

    Nintendo To make a valid claim under this warranty, you must notify Nintendo of the defect in the Product within 12 months of the date of the purchase of the Product products.
  • Page 47 Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Nintendo 2DS and Nintendo 3DS are trademarks of Nintendo. Copyright remains Eric Young’s, and as such any Copyright notices in the code are not to be removed. If this package is used in a product, Eric Young should ©...
  • Page 48 Nintendo products. A brief summary of the applicable EU Directives and Regulations, and Nintendo’s compliance with them, can be found on the Nintendo of Europe website: http://docs.nintendo-europe.com/...

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