Using Downloaded Software; Starting Downloaded Software; System Settings - Nintendo 3DS XL Operation Manual

Using Downloaded Software

Play free software distributed via SpotPass and software downloaded from Nintendo eShop
Downloaded software, other than DSiWare (page 3), is saved on SD Cards. The icons for downloadable software that has been
saved are displayed on the HOME Menu.
NOTE: Software downloaded from Nintendo eShop is licensed to you, not sold. For more information, see the Nintendo 3DS
Service User Agreement by going to Other Information in System Settings/Internet Settings (page 31).
Where can I find downloadable software?
• You can download Nintendo 3DS software from Nintendo eShop.
NOTE: Wireless broadband Internet access is required for online features. See page 34 for more information on setting up
an Internet connection.
• Free software may be distributed via SpotPass (page 4).
Downloading and saving software
• Because software can also be distributed via SpotPass, make sure you always have an SD Card in the SD Card slot.
• You can save up to 40 DSiWare titles in the System Memory and up to 300 other downloaded software titles on an SD
Card. (This number will depend on the data size of the software title and the capacity of the SD Card you are using.)
• Downloadable software can only be used on the system where it was downloaded and is not transferable. You cannot
use the software on another system by inserting the SD Card into another system.
• You will need a Nintendo Network ID to download demo games or other free content from Nintendo eShop (page 32).
• Some demo software may have restrictions on the number of times it can be started or the amount of time it can be
played. A message is displayed when you start software that has exceeded either of these restrictions. If you follow the
on-screen instructions, you can delete the software or return to Nintendo eShop.

Starting downloaded software

Tap the icon on the HOME Menu.
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NOTE: Nintendo DSiWare titles have a lower screen resolution than Nintendo
3DS software and are stretched to fit the New Nintendo 3DS XL screen. For
these titles, hold down START or SELECT while tapping the menu icon to
display them at their original screen size ratio. (Hold down START or SELECT
until the game begins.)
Operate the software as you normally would for
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Game Card software.
• To view a built-in manual, go to the HOME Menu and tap Manual.
• ESRB ratings information for the game is available from the built-in manual.
• Ending downloaded software works the same way as ending Game Card software (page 25).
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System Settings

From System Settings, you can configure various settings for the Nintendo 3DS system, such as
Internet Settings and Parental Controls.
Start System Settings from the HOME Menu.
For more detailed information, tap Manual
on the HOME Menu.
Nintendo Network
You can create a new Nintendo Network ID, link or delete a Nintendo Network ID you have already created, or change
ID Settings the current IDs settings (page 32).
Connection settings
Configure Internet connection settings (page 34).
Tap this option to change SpotPass settings for automatically receiving software or
SpotPass
sending system information.
Internet Settings
Nintendo DS
If you are using Nintendo DS software that supports game play over the Internet, use
Connections
these settings.
Tap this option to agree to or review the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement, or to
Other Information
confirm the MAC address for the New Nintendo 3DS system.
Restrict a user's ability to download games and use certain features, such as the display of 3D images, use of the
Parental Controls
Internet browser, and communications with other users (page 39).
You can check, erase, or move downloaded software, manage activation of StreetPass software, or manage
Data Management
blocked-user settings (page 41).
Other Settings
Configure your user information, calibrate system components, and perform other system functions (page 42).
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