user manual
WARNING: PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETY 
PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR
NINTENDO® HARDWARE SYSTEM, GAMES OR ACCESSORIES.  THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS 
IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION.
Nintendo products are covered by some or all of the following patents:
United States Patent Numbers:
5,207,426; 5,291,189; 5,327,158; 5,337,069; 5,371,512; 5,400,052; 5,483,257; 5,495,266; 5,509,663; 5,608,424; 5,708,457; 7,309,287, 
D520,453; D524,870, D532,051, D554,194, D568,394, D593,031, D596,668, D601,494, D601,502.
Canadian Patent Numbers:
2,037,909; 2,048,167; 2,049,899; 2,049,900; 2,049,914; 2,051,655; 2,055,718; 2,055,724; 116,763.
Other patents issued and pending in the U.S., Canada, and elsewhere.
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Basics
  Health and Safety Information  5
  Nintendo DSi XL Components  7
  Charging the Battery  11
  Using the Stylus and Touch Screen  13
  Adjusting the Volume and Screen Brightness  15
  Using SD Memory Cards  16
  Replacing the Battery Pack  17
Applications and Settings
  Nintendo DSi Menu  21
    Camera Mode  23
    Using Game Cards  25
  Nintendo DSi Camera  26
    Using the Camera  27
    Viewing the Album  37
    Other Camera Features  39
    Calendar  43
  Nintendo DSi Sound  44
    Recording and Playing with Sounds  45
    Playing with Music on an SD Card  50
    Settings  53
  Nintendo DSi Shop  54
    Using Nintendo DSi Shop  54
    How to Redeem Nintendo DSi Points  55
  DS Download Play  57
  PictoChat  58
  Nintendo DSi Browser  61
  Flipnote Studio  62
  System Settings  63
    Data Management  65
    Wireless Communication Settings  66
    Brightness Settings  66
    Prole  67
    Date/Time/Alarm  68
    Parental Controls  69
    Touch Screen  72
    Mic Test  72
    Internet Setup  73
    System Update  87
    Format System Memory  87
    Using the Keyboard  88
Support and Troubleshooting
  Troubleshooting  91
  Error Message List  99
  Error Code List  100
  Nintendo DSi Privacy Policy  103
  Nintendo DSi Code of Conduct  106
  Warranty and Service Information  107
  Legal Notices  108
  Glossary  109
Table of Contents
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 Nintendo DSi XL system. Please carefully 
read the instructions included in this manual and the separate Health and Safety Precautions 
booklet before setup or use of the Nintendo DSi XL. If, after reading all of the instructions, you still 
have questions, please visit our customer service area at www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700.
  A NOTE ABOUT COMPATIBLILTY: The Nintendo DSi XL system is only compatible
  with Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software.
 Please read the Quick-Start Guide!
Please be sure to review the Quick-Start Guide included with this product to 
learn about personalizing your Nintendo DSi XL system and nd out about its 
basic features.










