User Guide

Using Software
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Software Icon Types
Card software icons
Nintendo 3DS
Game Card
Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi
Game Card
The software title’s icon appears after a Game Card
is inserted into the Game Card slot.
Built-in application icons
For information on how to use these software titles, please see their respective electronic manuals ( p. 22).
Health and Safety Information ( p. 9)
Read important health and safety information for your
system.
Nintendo 3DS Camera
Take 3D photos and videos using this application.
Note: 3D images cannot be viewed on New Nintendo 2DS XL.
Nintendo 3DS Sound
Listen to music and record sounds.
Mii Maker
Make yourself and other people into Mii characters!
StreetPass Mii Plaza
Mii characters you meet through StreetPass ( p. 7)
will appear here.
Nintendo eShop ( p. 5)
View information and videos about various software,
and download new software.
AR Games: Augmented Reality
Use the AR Cards together with the outer cameras to
create believable augmented reality games.
Face Raiders
A shooting game that turns your face, or the faces of
your friends, into the enemies!
Activity Log
Record the number of steps you take while carrying
your system and the length of time you spend using
software.
Download Play
Download demos and play multiplayer games!
System Settings ( p. 30)
Adjust the system settings.
Others
Gift icon
This icon appears when a new application is added to the HOME Menu. Touch a gift icon to unwrap it.
Note: The icon will ash if the application has not yet nished downloading. Place the system into Sleep Mode ( p. 15) within range of a
compatible internet access point to complete the download.
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Any software or video content that is pre-installed on the microSD card will also be displayed on the HOME Menu.