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Nintendo 3DS User manual

Charge and turn on the system
Configure the system Load software
Connect to the internet
Nintendo 3DS
Quick-Start Guide
This guide explains how to configure your system,
launch software and connect to the internet
Follow the steps below to configure your 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 children.
Nintendo 3DS™ system Connect the items as shown in the illustrations below and charge the system.
The stylus is used to operate the Touch Screen.
Remove the stylus
Press the POWER Button
Nintendo 3DS AC adapter
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.
Nintendo 3DS stylus
(The stylus is located in the stylus holder
next to the Game Card slot.)
Nintendo 3DS charging cradle
Charging the system
Turn the power on
Select your
language 3D Calibration
Set the date
and time Profile
Internet
connection
Insert the Game Card
What are Parental Controls?
Items used in this guide:
Notice
Always turn the power of your Nintendo 3DS system off before inserting
or removing a Game Card.
IMPORTANT
DC plug (logo
facing upwards)
AC plug
connectors
Charging cradle
Recharge LED lit
(The LED will go out when
charging is complete.)
12 3 4 5 Configure Parental Controls
6
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.
Hold the system as shown in the illustration, then touch
NEXT.
Look directly into the
3D Screen
Allow a distance of
25 – 35 cm between your
eyes and the screen
Move the 3D depth slider to the uppermost position, then
touch NEXT.
Touch / to set the date,
then touch OK.
Touch / to set the time,
then touch OK.
Enter a user name using the on-
screen keyboard, then touch OK.
Note: Never enter any personal data
or offensive words or phrases.
Touch / to enter your
date of birth, then touch OK.
Read the Nintendo 3DS Service User
Agreement and Privacy Policy, then
touch I ACCEPT.
Touch SET and follow the instructions
in step of “4. Connect to the inter-
net” on the reverse of this guide. If
you prefer, this can be configured
later instead.
Parental Controls can be configured to restrict access to certain
functionality. For details, refer to the Parental Controls section
of the Operations Manual.
The Nintendo 3DS system can use software designed for Nintendo 3DS and
Nintendo DS/Nintendo DSi.
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.
Select your country / region of resi-
dence, then touch OK.
To complete the setup, press the HOME Button to display the
HOME Menu.
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.
Check which way the Game Card is facing
Touch your language, then touch OK.
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Continued on the back
MKA-CTR-S-UKV-C0
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.
Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Nintendo 3DS is a trademark of Nintendo.
© 2011 Nintendo.
Charge and turn on the system
Configure the system
Load software
Connect to the internet
Note: The illustration above shows the UK version of the AC adapter.
or
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Steps for the Nintendo 3DS system
Steps for the access point
– 2
5
Touch the name of an access point from the list
Touch the name (also known as SSID, ESSID or Network Name) that corresponds to your access point.
– 3
5
Wireless access points
It is easiest to connect to wireless access points which support AOSS or Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS).
Broadband internet connection
(ADSL, cable or fibre optic)
Broadband
internet connection
Wireless
communication
WPS button
Internet
Modem
and/or router
Start configuration Select NEW CONNECTION Help configuring a connection Choosing an access point
1 234
Connect to the internet
A wireless connection is required to connect your Nintendo 3DS system
to the internet. A computer is needed to configure the settings on your
wireless access point (router).
Steps for the AOSS access point
AOSS Setup
Note: For a list of compatible access points, visit support.nintendo.com.
On the HOME Menu, touch , then OPEN.
Touch INTERNET SETTINGS.
Press and hold the AOSS button on the access point until the AOSS light flashes twice.
Let me help you through
the setup process.
Touch TUTORIAL and I’ll help you through the
connection setup process. Follow the instructions
in the next step.
Touch the connection method that corresponds to your access point.
For details on the connection methods available, refer to the instruction booklet that came with the access point.
Search for the access point using your Nintendo 3DS system.
When the Setup Complete Screen is displayed, touch OK and perform a connection test. If the connection test is
successful, the settings are complete.
When the Setup Complete Screen is displayed, touch OK and perform a connection test. If the connection test is
successful, the settings are complete.
Press and hold the WPS button on the access
point until the LED blinks.
A PIN will be displayed on the Touch Screen. Enter
it in your access point's settings, then touch NEXT.
Touch the connection method that corresponds
to your wireless access point.
–1
For AOSS, go to step
Touch NEW CONNECTION.
5
– 2
For WPS, go to step
5
– 3
If you’re not sure (DON’T KNOW / NONE OF THESE), or have
a different access point, go to step
5
–1
5
WPS Setup DON’T KNOW / NONE OF THESE
AOSS button
Steps for the Nintendo 3DS system
Enter the security password, then touch OK
Characters entered will appear as * on screen.
Touch OK to save your settings.
Touch OK and perform a connection test. If the connection test is successful, the settings are complete.
Touch CONNECTION SETTINGS.
For PUSH-BUTTON CONNECTION For PIN CONNECTION
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