Nintendo 3DS Quick Start Manual

Nintendo 3DS
Quick-Start Guide
This guide explains how to configure your system,
launch software and connect to the internet
Charge and turn on the system
Configure the system
Load software
Connect to the internet
IMPORTANT:
• Due to the importance of the System Settings, an adult should configure them if the system
is to be used by children.
• Be sure to read the Health and Safety Information section of the Operations Manual before
use, and follow the instructions carefully.
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Configure the system
You must configure the system after turning it on for the first time.
IMPORTANT: Due to the importance of the System Settings, an adult should configure them if the system is to be used by
Select your
language 3D Calibration
1 2
Touch your language, then touch OK.
Move the 3D depth slider to the uppermost position, then
touch NEXT.
Look directly into the Allow a distance of
3D Screen 25 – 35 cm between your
eyes and the screen
Hold the system as shown in the illustration, then touch
NEXT.
Touch ACTIVATE 3D and the images shown on the upper
screen will appear in 3D.
Use the 3D depth slider to adjust the 3D effect to a comfort -
able level, then touch DONE.
Follow the steps below to configure your system.
Items used in this guide:
or
Notice
A 2 GB SD Card is included and can be found
pre-inserted into the SD Card slot on the side
of the system. It can be used to store a wide
variety of data.
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children.
Set the date
and time Profile
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Enter a user name using the on-
Touch / to set the date,
then touch OK. screen keyboard, then touch OK.
Note: Never enter any personal data
or offensive words or phrases.
Touch / to set the time,
then touch OK.
Touch / to enter your
date of birth, then touch OK.
Select your country / region of resi-
dence, then touch OK.
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Nintendo 3DS charging cradle
Nintendo 3DS AC adapter
Nintendo 3DS stylus
(The stylus is located in the stylus holder
next to the Game Card slot.)
Internet
connection Configure Parental Controls
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Read the Nintendo 3DS Service User Parental Controls can be configured to restrict access to certain
Agreement and Privacy Policy, then functionality. For details, refer to the Parental Controls
touch I ACCEPT. of the Operations Manual.
Touch SET and follow the instructions
To complete the setup, press the HOME Button to display the
in step 2 of "4. Connect to the inter-
HOME Menu.
net" on the reverse of this guide. If
you prefer, this can be configured
later instead.
What are Parental Controls?
Parental Controls allow parents or legal guardians to limit
access to certain Nintendo 3DS features, such as the display of
3D images, which they may deem unsuitable for their children.
Charge and turn on the system
Charging the system
Connect the items as shown in the illustrations below and charge the system.
Charging cradle
DC plug (logo
facing upwards)
AC plug
connectors
Recharge LED lit
(The LED will go out when
charging is complete.)
Note: The illustration above shows the UK version of the AC adapter.
Turn the power on
The stylus is used to operate the Touch Screen.
Remove the stylus
Press the POWER Button
Load software
IMPORTANT
Always turn the power of your Nintendo 3DS system off before inserting
or removing a Game Card.
Insert the Game Card
The Nintendo 3DS system can use software designed for Nintendo 3DS and
Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi.
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Check which way the Game Card is facing
Start the software
Touch the icon for the software you want to use, then touch OPEN.
For subsequent instructions, refer to the software manual.
Note: 3D content will only be displayed on Nintendo 3DS software titles.
Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles cannot display 3D content.
Continued on the back
Connect to the internet