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Using Software
Using Software
HOME Menu
HOME Menu
HOME Menu Application Icons
Touch the icons displayed on the HOME Menu on the upper part of the Touch Screen to use the functions below.
Note:
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Refer to each application’s electronic manual for more details ( p. 33).
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The Miiverse manual can be viewed within Miiverse after launching the software.
Game Notes
Write down notes on games whenever you want.
Friend List
Play and communicate with registered friends via the internet, wherever they may be.
Note: The friend data stored by your Nintendo Network ID is dierent to the friend data stored on this
system. Making changes to this friend list will not aect the friend data attached to your Nintendo
Network ID (
p. 41).
Notications
Receive notications from Nintendo or from software titles via StreetPass and SpotPass.
Internet Browser
View web pages on the internet.
Miiverse
Miiverse is an online service where people from across the world meet up using their
Mii characters. Using Miiverse, you can share your experiences playing games or thoughts
on a topic you're interested in with people from all over the world.
Note: A Nintendo Network ID is required to post or comment to Miiverse ( p. 41).
When suspended…
When a software title is suspended, you can adjust HOME Menu Settings and also access Game Notes, the friend list, Notications,
the internet browser, Miiverse, camera mode and software manuals.
Press the HOME Button to suspend the software and open the HOME Menu to access these features.
Note:
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Depending on the state of the software (wireless communication or outer cameras in use, etc.), the HOME Menu may not be displayed, or certain
functions may not be accessible. Some software titles do not make use of certain HOME Menu functions.
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Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles cannot be suspended.
Points to note regarding the friend list
Do not share your friend code with people you do not know
The friend list is a system intended for use by you and people you know. Posting your friend code on online forums or sharing it with people
you do not know can result in you receiving unwanted data or status messages containing language that you may nd oensive. Do not
share your friend code with people you do not know.
Parental Controls ( p. 48)
You can restrict the use of the friend list by setting Parental Controls.
Protecting children from harmful websites
You can use the Parental Controls settings ( p. 48) to restrict use of the browser in order to prevent children from accessing harmful or
inappropriate websites.
Points to note regarding Miiverse
In Miiverse your posts, comments, and prole comments may be seen by many people. Do not share any personally identifying information or
make posts that may be inappropriate or oensive to others. For more information, see the Miiverse guide (https://miiverse.nintendo.net/guide/).
Parental Controls ( p. 48)
You can restrict the use of Miiverse by setting Parental Controls.