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This product is a precision electronic device that can be damaged by direct physical impact or contact with dust or other foreign material. A protective carrying case (sold separately) may help prevent damage to your New Nintendo 3DS™ XL system. Please carefully read this Operations Manual before setup or use of the New Nintendo 3DS XL system. If, after reading all of the instructions, you still have questions, please visit our customer service area at support.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700.
An optimal 3D viewing experience with Explore new software Super-Stable 3D Using facial recognition with the inner camera... Even if your face or the screen moves during play... The 3D images will always be optimized for where your face is. Find software Watch videos Download software Download demo software Super-Stable 3D uses the inner camera to track your face and provide you with an optimal 3D image even when your body or head moves while using the New Nintendo 3DS system (page 20).
Receive data on your system Automatically talk to other systems SpotPass™ StreetPass™ The SpotPass feature allows the New Nintendo 3DS XL system to automatically communicate with a nearby wireless LAN access point, enabling it to connect to the Internet and transmit a variety of data. The system can also do this while playing a game or in Sleep Mode (power is on, but the system is closed).
Health and Safety Information and Usage Guidelines Table of Contents 1 Health and Safety Information 7 Usage Guidelines 9 Basic Operations System Components 12 Charging the Battery Pack 15 Power On/Off and Basic Configuration 16 Sleep Mode and turning the system off Configuring System Settings for the first time Using the keyboard Power LED status Battery endurance 16 16 18 19 19 Viewing and adjusting the 3D Image To view the best-quality 3D images Adjusting the depth of the 3D images System Se
WARNING - EYESTRAIN AND MOTION SICKNESS Playing video games can result in eyestrain after a sustained period of time, and perhaps sooner if using the 3D feature. Playing video games can also result in motion sickness in some players. Follow these instructions to help avoid eyestrain, dizziness, or nausea: WARNING - REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt.
IMPORTANT BATTERY GUIDELINES 1. Do not remove the battery pack from the system unless it needs to be replaced. Usage Guidelines 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. See page 52 for more information on replacing the battery. 3. When recharging the battery, use ONLY AC adapter Model No.
System Components Notification LED Inner camera Infrared LED Used by games or other applications that include camera features or super-stable 3D (page 20). NOTE: Avoid getting the camera lens dirty. If it becomes dirty, wipe gently with a soft cloth, being careful not to damage the lens. Illuminates your face to allow super-stable 3D to work in darker environments (page 20). Capable of displaying 3D content for games that include this feature (page 20).
Charging the Battery Pack Outer cameras For attachment of a licensed wrist strap (sold separately). Charge the battery pack before using the system for the first time or if you have not used it for a long period of time. WARNING Do not use the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter or charging cradle during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning. IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (sold separately), Model No.
Power On/Off and Basic Configuration Use the keyboard to enter a nickname or user name (page 18). You can enter up to 10 characters. Remember that other people using systems in the Nintendo 3DS family will see your nickname when interacting with them, so do not use your real name or otherwise share any personal information in your nickname. Power LED The first time you turn the system on, you will need to select a language and then configure the System Settings. Power Button Set your birthday.
Using the keyboard Power LED status A keyboard will display when you are required to enter characters. There are two types of keyboards: a standard alphanumeric keyboard and a ten-key keyboard. The power LED lights when the system is on. The color and status of the LED changes depending on the remaining battery charge. Full charge Low Predicted word field Basic Operations Basic Operations Alphanumeric keyboard Very low Tap the character you want to select.
Viewing and Adjusting the 3D Image The upper 3D screen allows you to view stereoscopic 3D images. You can adjust the apparent depth of these images with the 3D depth slider. Image for left eye 3D image Image for right eye You can use the 3D depth slider to adjust the apparent depth when viewing 3D images.
Home Menu HOME Menu electronic manual The HOME Menu will display after you turn the system on. For details on using the HOME Menu, tap and then select HOME Menu Manual to view the built-in electronic manual. To start a software title, tap its icon on the HOME Menu. On the HOME Menu, you can see several important status indicators including the time, date, and current day’s step information. If any of your software received new data via SpotPass (page 4), will be displayed next to the software icon.
Types of software icons Starting a software application To start a software application, tap the icon on the HOME Menu, then tap Open. Game Card icons 3DS Game Card DS/DSi Game Card When you insert a Game Card into the Game Card slot, an icon for the game title will be displayed. Built-in software icons (Some software titles include built-in manuals, see page 26 for more information.
Electronic manuals for software applications Icons for HOME Menu features If you tap the icon for a software application that includes a built-in electronic manual, a button labeled Manual will be displayed at the bottom of the HOME Menu. Tap the button to You can use Game Notes ( ), Friend List ( tapping the icons at the top of the lower screen. • See page 23 for information on how to view an electronic manual. • See the built-in electronic manuals for additional details on using these features.
Using Game Cards The New Nintendo 3DS XL system can use Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi™, and Nintendo DS™ Game Cards. Nintendo 3DS Game Card Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi Game Card Suspending or exiting a game Press HOME to suspend a game and display the HOME Menu. Save the game, then tap Close on the HOME Menu to exit the game. IMPORTANT: If you exit the game without saving, any unsaved data will be lost. • Tap Resume to resume your suspended game.
Using Downloaded Software System Settings Play free software distributed via SpotPass and software downloaded from Nintendo eShop From System Settings, you can configure various settings for the Nintendo 3DS system, such as Internet Settings and Parental Controls. 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. Start System Settings from the HOME Menu.
Nintendo Network ID Settings You can create a new Nintendo Network ID, or change the details of a Nintendo Network ID you have already created. A Nintendo Network ID is an ID required to use Nintendo's network services. Creating a Nintendo Network ID will give you access to the following services. Download free or demo software from Nintendo eShop (page 3) Communication in Miiverse (page 27) Combine Nintendo eShop balances from the Wii U and the New Nintendo 3DS XL systems.
Internet Settings Once you have connected to the Internet and accepted the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement, you can use features such as Nintendo eShop, SpotPass, Internet Browser, and wireless game play over the Internet. Internet connection requirements Configure your Internet settings After configuring the devices necessary for connecting to the Internet, tap Internet Settings in the System Settings menu.
Setup using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Setup using Search for Access Point NOTE: You will not be able to search for and configure access points that use WPA2-PSK(TKIP) security. If you know the name of your wireless network (also known as an access point), and aren’t using Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS to configure your system, follow these steps: If you are using the guided setup Tutorial and selected No/I don’t know, proceed to step 2. 1 Tap Search for Access Point.
Parental Controls Setup using AOSS™ IMPORTANT: If a child will be the primary user, a parent or guardian should configure the settings. Setup is easy if you use a wireless router that includes the AOSS feature. This is found on many routers sold under the Buffalo™ brand name. Read the instruction manual for your router for additional information about using AOSS. NOTE: If you use AOSS, your access point settings may sometimes change.
Configuring Parental Controls NOTE: A single New Nintendo 3DS XL system can only have one Parental Controls configuration. It is recommended that if you want to restrict the use of content for multiple users, configure the system with settings to match the restrictions for the youngest user and share the PIN only with those allowed to view restricted content. Please visit www.nintendo.com for more details.
Other Settings Tap Other Settings in System Settings to change your user information, calibrate various system components, or perform other system functions. You can tap or to switch between pages of options available in Other Settings. System Transfer With System Transfer, you can transfer data to your New Nintendo 3DS XL system from any system in the Nintendo 3DS family, or from a Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system.
Precautions when transferring Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings • This will overwrite the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection Settings under Nintendo DS Connections on your New Nintendo 3DS system. • The Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID will be deleted from your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system. For details about the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection ID, see the Operations Manual for your Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL system. • Your higher-level Internet Settings (under Advanced Setup) will not be transferred.
Transferring between two systems in the Nintendo 3DS family When you use System Transfer between two systems in the Nintendo 3DS family, various data is transferred including your save data for built-in applications, Nintendo eShop balance, and the account activity record of downloaded applications. Important Information about Transferring Data on SD Cards The method used for transferring data between SD cards depends on the systems involved in the system transfer procedure.
Data other than Nintendo 3DS software Option 2 – Low-Capacity microSD Card Transfer Choose this option when the microSD card in the target system does not have enough capacity. Data other than Nintendo 3DS software on the SD card will be transferred to the microSD card of the target system. After the System Transfer, you will be able to re-download the required software programs from Nintendo eShop free of charge.
Performing a System Transfer Nintendo DSi/DSi XL New Nintendo 3DS XL System Update Transferring from a Nintendo DSi/DSi XL to a New Nintendo 3DS On the New Nintendo 3DS XL system: 1 2 Tap Transfer from a System in the Nintendo DSi Family. Read the warnings about transferring data and then tap Next. Tap Receive from Nintendo DSi. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transfer process. On the Nintendo DSi/DSi XL System: 3 Start the Nintendo 3DS Transfer Tool from the Nintendo DSi Menu.
Replacing the microSD Card or Battery Pack 1 Battery packs become worn with repeated charge/discharge cycles, and the amount of time they can be used when fully charged will decrease gradually over time. If you feel the usage time has dropped off noticeably replace the battery pack. • 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.
microSD Card Capacity 3 Replace the microSD card or battery pack. Push in, then remove the microSD card Remove the battery pack About microSD Card capacity To avoid damage to your system, make sure you push the microSD card in before removing. Insert the microSD card If you begin to run out of room on your microSD card, first try deleting undesired photos, sound files, or software using the Data Management feature in System Settings (page 41).
Troubleshooting Before seeking assistance, please review the following problems and solutions. You can also visit support.nintendo.com for assistance and additional troubleshooting and repair options, or call 1-800-255-3700. NOTE: Please also review any instructions for games or accessories you may be using and review the Troubleshooting section of the built-in electronic manual for the HOME Menu (page 23). The system won’t charge or the recharge LED doesn’t light up or stay lit.
3D images can’t be seen or are difficult to see. • 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 that includes 3D images. • Make sure the 3D depth slider is not set all the way to the bottom of its range (in the off position). • Make sure that the Super-Stable 3D feature is on (page 42).
The C Stick is not working. The icon for the Game Card doesn’t appear on the HOME Menu • Make sure you are using software that support the use of the C Stick. (For software that supports the Circle Pad Pro accessory [sold separately], you can use the C Stick.) • If you touch the C Stick while turning on the power it can become misaligned from the neutral position. To recalibrate the C Stick, close the system and then re-open it.
I can’t disable the Parental Control settings. Music files saved on an SD Card won’t display in Nintendo 3DS Sound. • Make sure you have entered the correct PIN to access Parental Control settings. • Make sure you have entered the correct answer for your secret question. • Make sure the files are in a format compatible with Nintendo 3DS Sound (see the troubleshooting step below for compatible file formats).
Warranty and Service Information Regulations for Equipment Use You may need only simple instructions to correct a problem with your product. Try our website at support.nintendo.com or call our Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-3700, rather than going to your retailer. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time, Monday - Sunday (times subject to change).
