Nintendo 3DS XL Operation Manual page 4

SpotPass™
Your Nintendo 3DS XL system will automatically search for wireless access points and connect to the internet and
exchange data at various times, including while in Sleep Mode (when the system is closed but the power is on).
Note: Data received via SpotPass is saved to the SD Card.
3D content
Free software
You must confi gure Internet Settings to be able to connect to wireless access points
Note:
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SpotPass functionality may not be available if an active software title is using certain features or functionality.
SpotPass functionality is not available during local wireless communication
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Depending on the type of data received, the notifi cation LED may not light up.
The Nintendo 3DS XL Charging Cradle (SPR-007) (sold
separately) can help make recharging more convenient.
Please contact Nintendo Customer Service (see page 83) for availability and ordering in-
formation.
If the system is attached to the charging cradle when not in use, the battery won't lose
power during Sleep Mode.
Find the latest software!
Connect to the internet and access Nintendo eShop to view the latest information and videos
about diff erent kinds of software, and purchase downloadable software.
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Notifi cations
System
updates
Other
information
Flashes blue when
receiving notifi cations
(page 55).
(page 33) or while playing Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software.
StreetPass™
Your Nintendo 3DS XL system automatically searches for and exchanges data with other Nintendo 3DS /
Nintendo 3DS XL systems when you carry it around, such as when you're out walking or when you travel by train.
Data will automatically be exchanged if you walk past someone who has the same software title registered
with StreetPass while the system is in Sleep Mode (closed while the power is on), as well as at other times.
Successful StreetPass exchange
Flashes green when data is being transferred and
a notifi cation is added to your Notifi cations list
(page 50).
Your StreetPass settings are saved on the Nintendo 3DS XL.
Note:
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A maximum of 12 software titles can use StreetPass at any one time.
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Contact Mode settings for Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles are not saved and must be confi gured while playing compatible titles.
Furthermore, it is not possible to exchange StreetPass data for Nintendo 3DS software titles while Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles
are in use.
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Data cannot be transmitted if the power or wireless functions are off
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StreetPass functionality may not be available if an active software title is using certain features or functionality. StreetPass functionality is not
available during local wireless communication (page 33) or when connected to the internet.
What you can buy
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Downloadable software
You can buy new software exclusive to Nintendo eShop, or download versions of card-based software.
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Virtual Console
You can buy the games you loved on platforms like Game Boy™ and Game Boy™ Color.
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Nintendo DSiWare
You can buy software originally released on Nintendo DSi, known as Nintendo DSiWare.
(page 20).
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