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OPERATIONS MANUAL
FRANÇAIS Pg. 67 • ESPAÑOL Pg. 133

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  • Page 1 OPERATIONS MANUAL FRANÇAIS Pg. 67 • ESPAÑOL Pg. 133...
  • Page 2 Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Nintendo 3DS is a trademark of Nintendo. © 2015 Nintendo Elements of the New Nintendo 3DS XL system and related network services are patented or patent pending, both in the United States and internationally.
  • Page 3 Nintendo Network ID is required. You can connect to Nintendo eShop through the Internet and view information and videos about software, or purchase and Register a Nintendo Network ID to enjoy the services listed below. (A Nintendo Network ID download software to play on your system.
  • Page 4 To connect to a wireless LAN access point, you will need to configure the Internet settings for your system (page 34) . • Some Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software have a similar feature called tag mode. (The name for this mode may vary •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System features System Configuration Health and Safety Information Important Safety Information – Read the following warnings before setup or use of the New Nintendo 3DS XL System Settings Usage Guidelines system. Also be sure to read the Health and Safety Information application by selecting...
  • Page 6 • Do not operate the New Nintendo 3DS XL system within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using the wireless feature. • If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the wireless feature of the New Nintendo 3DS XL system 2.
  • Page 7 1. Do not remove the battery pack from the system unless it needs to be replaced. 2. Do not use any battery other than the Nintendo 3DS XL rechargeable battery pack, Model No. SPR-003. A replacement battery may be ordered through Nintendo’s website at store.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700.

  • Page 8: System Components

    Using the Touch Screen Wireless LED ( ) (page 16) For loading Nintendo 3DS Game Cards. Also compatible with Lights when wireless communication is turned Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi Game Cards (page 28). on, turns off when communication is turned...

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery Pack

    ZR Button ZL Button Insert the DC plug from the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the back of the New Nintendo 3DS XL. Be sure to insert it straight into the connector. IMPORTANT: Be sure the DC connector plug is facing in the correct direction before inserting into the connector to avoid damaging either the plug or connector.

  • Page 10: Power On/Off And Basic Configuration

    Would you like to do a System Transfer? Configuring System Settings for the first time If you own another product in the Nintendo 3DS family of systems and would like to use data from that system on your New Nintendo 3DS XL system, you should perform First select a language.

  • Page 11: Using The Keyboard

    • The power LED slowly brightens and darkens while the system is in Sleep Mode. NOTE: Depending on the software you are using, sometimes pushing the Sleep switch will not cause the system to enter Sleep Mode. In these cases the power LED will remain steadily lit. (For example, when listening to music with Nintendo 3DS Sound.)

  • Page 12: Viewing And Adjusting The 3D Image

    3D depth slider and refrain from using it. The 3D feature can also be turned off in System The New Nintendo 3DS XL system has Super-Stable 3D, which will provide optimal images even when your body or head moves Settings/Other Settings (page 42).

  • Page 13: Home Menu

    Touch Screen. Software icons When free software is received via SpotPass, or when software is downloaded through Nintendo eShop, software icons are added to Software icons (page 24) the HOME Menu.

  • Page 14: Starting A Software Application

    • You can also start other software, but if you do, any suspended software Mii Maker Nintendo Zone Viewer will be closed. Create Mii characters as alter egos for you and your Access free and exclusive content at Nintendo Zone family and friends. locations. StreetPass Mii Plaza Download Play...

  • Page 15: Electronic Manuals For Software Applications

    Auto-Brightness • This option is turned off when Nintendo 3DS Camera is in use and the brightness level will be set at the level • A Nintendo Network ID is required to post to Miiverse or comment on other posts (page 32).

  • Page 16: Using Game Cards

    • Nintendo 3DS Game Cards are only compatible with the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Removing a Game Card • Only Nintendo 3DS software that is designed to support the 3D feature can display images in 3D. Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software do not support 3D image display.

  • Page 17: Using Downloaded Software

    NOTE: Wireless broadband Internet access is required for online features. See page 34 for more information on setting up an Internet connection. Nintendo Network You can create a new Nintendo Network ID, link or delete a Nintendo Network ID you have already created, or change • Free software may be distributed via SpotPass (page 4). ID Settings the current IDs settings (page 32).

  • Page 18: Nintendo Network Id Settings

    • Your Nintendo Network account and Club Nintendo account are separate, and each has its own username and password. system and combine Nintendo eShop balances and post • The consent of a parent or guardian is required before children under the age of 13 are able to create a Nintendo Network ID. To Combine your Nintendo eShop to Miiverse as the same user from both systems.

  • Page 19: Internet Settings

    System Settings. You can access this by tapping Manual when you have System Settings highlighted Even if you do not have an Internet connection, in areas where Nintendo Zone is offered, you can connect to the Internet with on the HOME Menu.

  • Page 20: Setup Using Search For Access Point

    NOTE: If the connection test fails and an error code is displayed, follow the instructions displayed in the error message, or visit support.nintendo.com and use the Error Code Lookup tool for information on resolving the error. PIN Connection...

  • Page 21: Setup Using Aoss

    Read the instruction manual for your router for additional information about using AOSS. Parental Controls can limit the download and use of certain content on the New Nintendo 3DS XL system, and can also limit the use NOTE: If you use AOSS, your access point settings may sometimes change. Computers and other devices connected without of certain features such as the display of 3D images, use of the Internet browser, and communications with other users.

  • Page 22: Configuring Parental Controls

    62 for more information. Management screen. • If you delete software or other content downloaded from Nintendo eShop, you can re-download it again free of charge unless it is no longer available because distribution has ended. IMPORTANT: You cannot start DSiWare software from an SD Card. To play a DSiWare application, please copy it to System Memory first. If the...

  • Page 23: Other Settings

    Date & Time Sets the date and the time. NOTE: You cannot transfer data from a New Nintendo 3DS XL system to Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL systems. Once Touch Screen Calibrate the Touch Screen if it does not seem to work correctly.
  • Page 24 Erased DSiWare Nintendo eShop NOTE: If you want to transfer photos saved on the SD Card of your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL, you must first copy them from the SD Card to System Memory. * Once transferred, DSiWare can no longer be played on the original Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system. If you want to play transferred DSiWare again on that system, you must use Nintendo DSi Points and purchase the DSiWare licenses again.

  • Page 25: System Transfer

    New Nintendo 3DS XL • You cannot perform a System Transfer from a New Nintendo 3DS XL system to a Nintendo 3DS/Nintendo 3DS XL system. Once the data has been transferred, it cannot be transferred back to the original system.
  • Page 26 Target system Option 3 – PC-Based Transfer • Data other than Nintendo DSiWare saved to the system memory of the target system (such as save data for built-in Data on the SD card is not transferred to the microSD card of software) is all erased before the data from the source console is written.

  • Page 27: System Update

    IMPORTANT: The New Nintendo 3DS XL system specifications and the Nintendo 3DS Service are constantly evolving and we may update or change the New Nintendo 3DS XL system or the Nintendo 3DS Service in whole or in part, without notice to you. Such up- On the New Nintendo 3DS XL system: dates may be required for you to play new Nintendo 3DS games, enjoy new features, or continue to access the Nintendo 3DS Service.
  • Page 28 • Make sure the tip does not slip out of the screw head. microSD Cards The New Nintendo 3DS XL system supports microSD memory cards of up to 2 GB and microSDHC memory cards of between 4 GB and 32 GB.

  • Page 29: Battery Pack

    • Copy the content to the uppermost level of the microSD card. • Downloadable software and its save data are saved in the Nintendo 3DS folder (photo data is not included). Please do not Replace the battery cover and tighten the two screws, being careful not to over-tighten.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    • If the recharge LED is blinking or won’t stay lit, visit support.nintendo.com for assistance and additional troubleshooting and 1-800-255-3700.
  • Page 31 • Make sure you are not using Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software, which do not support 3D image display. • Make sure the software you are using includes 3D images. Some software includes both 2D and 3D imagery. Check other software •...
  • Page 32 • A strong external magnetic force, such as from an audio speaker, can cause the system to go into Sleep Mode. • The New Nintendo 3DS XL system may go into Sleep Mode if it is stacked up with other systems in the Nintendo DS/3DS •...
  • Page 33 • Make sure you have entered the correct answer for your secret question. • Make sure the files are not saved in the “Private” folder inside the “Nintendo 3DS” folder on the SD Card (this folder is visible when viewing the SD Card contents on a PC). The contents of this folder are not visible in Nintendo 3DS Sound.

  • Page 34: Warranty And Service Information

    THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 SYSTEMS PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE * In some instances, it may be necessary for you to ship the complete product, FREIGHT PREPAID AND INSURED FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, to Nintendo. Please do not send any products to Eric Young (eay@cryptsoft.com).

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