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Thank you for purchasing this system. Please read this Operations Manual before use, paying careful attention
to the Health and Safety Information section on
supervise the use of this product by children.
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In this manual, the term "Nintendo 3DS system" refers to all systems in the Nintendo 3DS™ family, which includes
New Nintendo 3DS™, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS™ XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL and
Nintendo 2DS™.
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  • Page 1 New Nintendo 3DS™, New Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 2DS™ XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS™. Nintendo may change product specifications and update the manual from time to time. The latest version of this manual is located on the Nintendo website in the support section for this product.

  • Page 2: Set Contents

    Nintendo has reviewed this product and that it has met our standards for excellence in workmanship, reliability and entertainment value. Always look for this seal when buying games and accessories to ensure complete compatibility with your Nintendo Product.
  • Page 3 Circle Pad Allows for precision movement ( p. 12) C Stick Reacts to the pressure you place on it, allowing for easy, precise movement ( p. 12) Touch Screen Touch-sensitive screen that allows you to control software by touching and sliding ( p.
  • Page 4 Communicate with other users demos from Nintendo eShop. around the world in Miiverse™. funds on both your New Nintendo 2DS XL system and a Wii U™ console. We hope you enjoy using these services by creating a Nintendo Network ID ( p. 31).
  • Page 5 Note: This requires a Nintendo Network ID. Connect to the internet and access Nintendo eShop to view the latest information and videos about different kinds of software, purchase downloadable software and try out software demos. What you can buy Virtual Console™...
  • Page 6 ( p. during local wireless communication or while playing Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi software. • Depending on the type of data received, the notification LED may not light up. • A Nintendo Network ID is required to download free software ( p.
  • Page 7 Contact Mode settings for Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles are not saved and must be configured while playing compatible titles. Further- more, it is not possible to exchange StreetPass data for Nintendo 3DS software titles while Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles are in use.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting System Settings • Health and Safety Information System Settings Preparations Nintendo Network ID Settings Creating or Linking a Nintendo Network ID Component Names and Functions Internet Settings Recharging Required Items for Internet Connection Turning the Power On and Off...

  • Page 9: Health And Safety Information

    Use only compatible accessories that have been approved for use in your country. Do not disassemble or try to repair devices. If devices are damaged, stop using them and contact Nintendo Customer Service. Do not touch damaged areas. Avoid contact with any leaking fluid.
  • Page 10 WARNING – GENERAL Keep this system, its accessories and packaging materials away from young children. Small parts such as Game Cards, microSD cards and packaging items may be swallowed. The cables can coil around the neck. Do not use this system within 25 centimetres (10 inches) of a cardiac pacemaker while using wireless communication. If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, first consult a doctor.

  • Page 11: Component Names And Functions

    Component Names and Functions The functions of these components are explained in this Operations Manual. Microphone Power LED ( ) ( p. Used by software with microphone functionality. Lights up when the power is on. Inner Camera Used by software with camera functionality. POWER Button ( ) ( p.
  • Page 12 ( p.18) Battery power is low (flashes red) C Stick Allows control of C Stick-compatible software, and can be used instead of the Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro for software compatible with that accessory. Circle Pad Software compatible with the...
  • Page 13 Outer Cameras Used by software with camera functionality. These two cameras allow 3D photographs/videos to be taken. Note: 3D images cannot be viewed on New Nintendo 2DS XL. AC Adapter Connector Infrared Transceiver ( p. 14) Sends and receives signals for software with infrared functionality.

  • Page 14: Recharging

    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. • If you feel the usage time has noticeably reduced, it may be time to replace the battery. Please contact Nintendo Customer Service for more information.

  • Page 15: Turning The Power On And Off

    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.
  • Page 16 • Do not create or link a Nintendo Network ID to the new system before the transfer, otherwise you will be unable to transfer data. Your system is now ready to be used. Press the HOME Button to enter the HOME Menu ( p.

  • Page 17: Using The Keyboards

    Using the Keyboards A keyboard will be displayed on the Touch Screen when you are required to input characters. Touch a character to enter it. Standard Alphanumeric Predictive text Choose the word you want from a list. Predictive text on/off Delete the character to the left of the cursor.

  • Page 18: Power Led

    Note: The power LED slowly pulses when the system is in Sleep Mode. Some software titles do not allow the system to enter Sleep Mode while in use. Closing the system while using such software will result in the power LED remaining solidly lit. For example, Nintendo 3DS Sound cannot enter Sleep Mode...

  • Page 19: Home Menu

    , press up, down or right on the Control Pad to take a screenshot of the HOME Menu. Pressing up captures the upper screen, ( p. 21). and pressing down captures the Touch Screen, while pressing right captures both screens. You can view screenshots in Nintendo 3DS Camera ( p. 22), only a screenshot of the Touch Screen can be captured.) (While software is suspended •...

  • Page 20: Home Menu Electronic Manual

    Close manual Change the font size Software Icons Free software received via SpotPass and software downloaded via Nintendo eShop are added as icons on the HOME Menu. Scrolling the Screen / Moving Software Icons Scrolling the Screen Moving Software Icons...
  • Page 21 Take 3D photos and videos using this application. A shooting game that turns your face, or the faces of your friends, into the enemies! Note: 3D images cannot be viewed on New Nintendo 2DS XL. Activity Log Nintendo 3DS Sound Record the number of steps you take while carrying Listen to music and record sounds.

  • Page 22: Opening Software

    Opening Software Touch the software icon, then touch OPEN. Closing / Suspending software Press the HOME Button during game play to suspend a software title and display the HOME Menu. Touch RESUME or press the HOME Button again to resume play, or touch CLOSE on the HOME Menu to close the software.

  • Page 23: Home Menu Settings

    Activate/deactivate wireless communication and NFC. Communication / NFC Open the internet browser and access Nintendo 3DS Image Share to post screenshots of the HOME Menu to Nintendo 3DS social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. Further explanation can be found within Nintendo 3DS Image Share Image Share.

  • Page 24: Home Menu Application Icons

    Write down notes on games whenever you want. Play and communicate with registered friends via the internet, wherever they may be. Note: The friend data stored by your Nintendo Network ID is different to the friend data stored on this Friend List system.
  • Page 25 In Miiverse your posts, comments, and profile comments may be seen by many people. Do not share any personally identifying information or make posts that may be inappropriate or offensive to others. For more information, see the Miiverse guide (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/guide/).

  • Page 26: Card-Based Software

    SpotPass, StreetPass and the HOME Menu cannot be used while Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software is in use. • Only Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi software titles matching the region of the system will work. Software titles from different regions may not function. •...

  • Page 27: Using Game Cards

    Click Touch the Game Card icon, then touch OPEN Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi titles are displayed in an expanded format by default. To load the software at its original resolution, hold down either START or SELECT, then touch OPEN to launch the software. Keep START or SELECT held down until the software has started.
  • Page 28 Charging cradle and Circle Pad Pro accessories are not compatible with this system. 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 via the Game Boy Advance™ Game Pak slot or anything that functions in conjunction with a Game Boy Advance Game Pak. For more details,...

  • Page 29: Downloadable Software

    6), it is advised that you keep a microSD card inserted at all times. • Up to 40 Nintendo DSiWare titles can be stored in the system memory and up to 300 downloadable software titles can be stored on a microSD card. •...

  • Page 30: System Settings

    Touch the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu to open the System Settings. For detailed information, consult the electronic manual. NINTENDO NETWORK ID Adjust your Nintendo Network ID profile, delete your ID or link an existing ID to your system ( p. 31). SETTINGS ( p.

  • Page 31: Nintendo Network Id Settings

    Configure the initial settings for the new system and then perform the system transfer to the new system before the transfer. If you link a new Nintendo Network ID to this system, you will be unable to transfer data from another Caution Nintendo 3DS system.

  • Page 32: Creating Or Linking A Nintendo Network Id

    Link Nintendo eShop funds can be shared! 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 £ funds linked to the existing Nintendo Network ID on your Wii U console.

  • Page 33: Internet Settings

    Internet Settings Connect your system to the internet to open up even more options, such as purchasing software in Nintendo eShop or communicating with players around the world. Required Items for Internet Connection A wireless connection is required to connect your system to the internet. A computer is needed to configure the settings on your wireless access point (router).

  • Page 34: Connecting To The Internet

    Once you have everything you need to connect to the internet, you can start configuring the settings on your system. Note: In order to connect to the internet when using a Nintendo DS Game Card, you must configure Nintendo DS Connections.
  • Page 35 Connecting using AOSS If your access point supports AOSS, you can set up a connection quickly and easily. Refer to the instruction manual for your access point in addition to this manual. Note: Using AOSS may cause your access point settings to change. If your computer is connected to the access point without using AOSS, it may no longer be able to connect after using AOSS.
  • Page 36 You can set up a connection quickly and easily using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Refer to the instruction manual of your access point for further information. Note: If your access point is set to use WEP security encryption, you will be unable to connect your Nintendo system using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Touch...
  • Page 37 Searching for and connecting to an access point You can use this method to search for and connect to an access point if your access point does not support AOSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup. You should also consult the instruction manual that came with your access point. Note: If your access point is set to use WPA2™-PSK (TKIP) security encryption, your system will not be able to connect to the access point.

  • Page 38: Parental Controls

    ( p. 26). SOFTWARE RATING Note: Nintendo 3DS software received via Download Play is also restricted, but this setting cannot restrict Nintendo DS software or software received via DS Download Play. INTERNET BROWSER Restricts use of the internet browser and prevents the viewing of web pages.

  • Page 39: Configuring Parental Controls

    Configuring Parental Controls Touch PARENTAL CONTROLS to begin the configuration ( p. 30). Follow the instructions on the screen Information about Parental Controls will appear on the screen. Follow the instructions to proceed with configuration. Enter a four-digit PIN, then touch OK To ensure the information entered is correct, you will be asked to enter your PIN twice.

  • Page 40: Data Management

    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 41: Other Settings

    Your Nintendo DS profile includes a colour and message that are used in some Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software. (Characters that are not supported by Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software will be displayed as ‘?’ . ) DATE & TIME Change the date and time.

  • Page 42: System Transfer

    A Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo 2DS system • Another New Nintendo 2DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS or New Nintendo 3DS XL system Online Step-by-step System Transfer Guide There is a convenient online step-by-step transfer guide that you can follow while performing a system transfer at systemtransfer.nintendo.co.uk...
  • Page 43 Note: You can only have one Nintendo Network ID linked to the system at a time. If you remove a Nintendo Network ID and then link another ID to the system, you will need to format the system memory before you can link the first ID again.
  • Page 44 Nintendo 2DS The SD card from the source Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL or Nintendo 2DS system cannot be inserted in the microSD card slot of a New Nintendo 2DS XL system. However, the three following methods are available for transferring the data on an SD card.
  • Page 45 PC.) • Copy the "Nintendo 3DS" folder to the top level of the microSD card. (In other words, do not place it within another folder.) • The "Nintendo 3DS" folder contains data for downloadable software and associated save data. It does not contain photo data.
  • Page 46 If you have data such as photos and recordings, copy these to a microSD card first. Download Software Precautions • Data stored on the target system’s microSD 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 47: System Update

    From time to time, the system will carry out automatic updates, such as updates to a list which prevents the use of words that may cause users discomfort, and/or updates to an internal database of wireless access points which allow you to access online services provided by Nintendo.

  • Page 48: Format System Memory

    If your system is linked to a Nintendo Network ID… After linking a Nintendo Network ID to your system, you will not be able to link it to any other system even after formatting. You will need to use System Transfer ( p.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Microsd Card

    2 GB in size and microSDHC cards with sizes ranging from 4 GB to 32 GB. Note: • With the exception of Nintendo DSiWare ( p. 5), all downloaded software is stored on the microSD card.

  • Page 50: If Your Microsd Card Is Full

    Always copy the folder to the root of the microSD card. • Downloadable software (including save data) is stored inside the "Nintendo 3DS" folder. Photo data is not stored in this folder. Do not modify, move, delete or change the names of files in this folder.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before contacting Nintendo Customer Service, please use this section of the manual to determine the cause of the problem. Note: • You can also check the Troubleshooting section of the HOME Menu electronic manual ( p. 20). • If the problem involves a game or accessory, please also refer to the corresponding manual/documentation.
  • Page 52 Problem Solution • Is power-saving mode on? Power-saving mode changes the brightness and colour gradient automatically according to The screen hue changes suddenly / the content being displayed, to extend the battery charges for longer periods of time. This The brightness changes and it be- can lead to pale colours whitening and other colours changing.
  • Page 53 The C Stick is only usable in software titles or sections of software titles that support it, or in ( p. 12). place of the Right Circle Pad for software that supports the Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro • The C Stick doesn’t work properly...
  • Page 54 HOME Menu displays: Are you using a software title from a different region? Only Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi software titles matching the region of the system will "There is nothing inserted into work. Software titles from different regions may not function.
  • Page 55 "@nintendo.net" domain. If you have not registered an email address… An enquiry number will be displayed. Please contact Nintendo Customer Service by phone or email ( p. 58) with the enquiry number and the date currently set on your system.
  • Page 56 Does the microSD card contain saved audio files that can be played using Nintendo 3DS Sound? Nintendo 3DS Sound can play AAC files with a file extension of .m4a, .mp4 and .3gp, or MP3 files with a file extension of .mp3. Other audio files, such as copy-protected ones, Nintendo 3DS Sound does not cannot be played back.

  • Page 57: Technical Specifications

    4.18 inches (84.96mm wide x 63.72mm high) 320x240 pixels Can display 16.7 million colours AC Adapter Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (WAP-002(AUS)) Dimensions 86.4mm high x 159mm wide x 20.8mm thick (when closed) Weight Approx. 260g (including battery, stylus and microSD card)

  • Page 58: Contact Information

    Warranty Information For warranty information, see support.nintendo.com Support Information Nintendo Customer Service Nintendo Customer Service Australia: (03) 9730 9822 New Zealand: 0800 743 056 Hours of operation: 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday (AEST/AEDT). Call charges vary. Check with your telecommunications provider.
  • Page 59 Notes...
  • Page 60 Trademarks are property of their respective owners. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE Nintendo 2DS and Nintendo 3DS are trademarks of Nintendo. IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OpenSSL PROJECT OR microSDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
  • Page 61 OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Manufacturer: Nintendo Co., Ltd., Kyoto 601-8501, Japan Importer in Australia: Nintendo Australia Pty. Ltd., 804 Stud Road, Scoresby, Victoria 3179, Australia AC ADAPTER (WAP-002(AUS)) INCLUDED IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND. Pat. pend.

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