Nintendo DS User manual

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INSTRUCTION
BOOKLET
MODE
D'EMPLOI (Pages 28-55)
FOLLETO DE
INSTRUCCIONES (Páginas 56-83)
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Table of Contents
1 Health & Safety Information 2-3
2 Nintendo DS Components 4-5
3 Charging the Nintendo DS Battery 6-7
4 Using the Nintendo DS Stylus & Touch Screen 8
5 Using the Nintendo DS Wrist Strap 8-9
6 System Setup 10
7 Nintendo DS Menu Screen 10-11
8 Using Nintendo DS Game Cards 12-13
9 Using Game Boy Advance Game Paks 12-13
10 Wireless Communication & Game Play Modes 14-15
11 PictoChat™ 16-17
12 Using the On-Screen Keyboard 18
13 Settings Menu – Changing System Settings 19-23
14 Troubleshooting 24-25
15 Warranty & Service Information 26
Please carefully read the following instructions and the separate
Health and Safety Precautions booklet before setup or use of the
Nintendo DS. 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.
Compatibility with Game Boy®Games & Accessories
The Nintendo DS will NOT work with the following games or
accessories:
• Original Game Boy Game Paks
• Game Boy Color Game Paks
• Game Boy or Game Boy Advance Game Link®cables
• Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter
• Game Boy Advance e-Reader
• Nintendo GameCube™ Game Boy Advance cable
• Game Boy Printer
• Game Boy Camera
The Nintendo DS is compatible with Game Boy Advance Game Paks in
single player mode.

• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by
light flashes or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video games,
even if they have never had a seizure before.
• Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to
an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game.
• Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing and
consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms:
Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness
Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation
• To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:
1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.
2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
4. Play in a well-lit room.
5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.
Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few
hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel
syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:
• Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for
appropriate play.
• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it.
• If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and
rest them for several hours before playing again.
• If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play,
stop playing and see a doctor.
The Nintendo DS contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage of
ingredients contained within the battery pack, or the combustion products of the
ingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Nintendo DS.
If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash
thoroughly with soap and water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact
with your eyes, immediately flush thoroughly with water and seek medical attention.
To avoid battery leakage:
• Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids.
• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or deform the battery.
• Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire.
• Do not touch the terminals of the battery, or cause a short between the
terminals with a metal object.
• Do not peel or damage the battery label.
The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby
electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.
• Do not operate the Nintendo DS within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using the
wireless feature.
• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the
wireless feature of the Nintendo DS without first consulting your physician or
the manufacturer of your medical device.
• Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless devices
in locations such as hospitals, airports, and on board aircraft. Operation in
those locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment, with
resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.
Refer to the separate Nintendo DS Health and Safety Precautions booklet
for additional information on hardware and software precautions and
maintenance.
NOTE: This product is latex and lead free.
WARNING - Seizures
WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain
WARNING - Battery Leakage
WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference
Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION – READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS
BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES. IF THIS PRODUCT WILL
BE USED BY YOUNG CHILDREN, THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ AND
EXPLAINED TO THEM BY AN ADULT. FAILING TO DO SO MAY CAUSE INJURY.

Nintendo DS Components
1. LCD Screens – Twin backlit color liquid crystal displays. The lower
display (the Touch Screen) is touch sensitive and should only be
operated with a Nintendo-licensed stylus.
2. Stereo Speakers
3. Power Button (POWER) – Turns system on or off. To prevent
turning the system off accidentally during game play, you must hold
the Power Button down for a moment before it will turn off.
4. Control Buttons – The +Control Pad, A, B, X, and Y Buttons, L and R
Buttons, and START and SELECT. Used for game play control. See the
instruction booklet for the game you are playing for specific game
control information.
5. Microphone (MIC.) – Used with specially designed games that
include the microphone feature.
6. Volume Control (VOL.) – Slide to the right to increase volume.
7. Game Pak Slot (SLOT-2) – For Game Boy Advance Game Paks or
Nintendo DS accessories (sold separately).
Not compatible with Game Boy or Game Boy Color Game Paks.
8. Recharge Indicator LED – Lights orange while the battery is being
recharged and turns off when charging is complete.
9. Power Indicator LED – Indicates power is on or off and battery life.
Green color will change to red when battery charge becomes low.
When LED turns red, save your game and recharge the battery to
prevent loss of game data.
•Rapid blinking shows that wireless communication is in progress.
•Slow blinking shows that the Nintendo DS is in Sleep Mode.
NOTE:
If you close the DS while the power is on, it will automatically
switch to power-saving Sleep Mode. It will resume normal mode
when opened again.
10. Headphone/Microphone Connectors – For connection of stereo
headphones, external microphone or headset (sold separately).
11. External Extension Connector (5.2V IN) – Allows connection of
Nintendo DS AC Adapter (included) for recharging the battery or
operation of the DS using household power. The Game Boy Advance
Headphone adapter (sold separately) can also be connected.
12. DS Game Card Slot (SLOT-1) - For loading a Nintendo DS Game
Card (sold separately).
13. Wrist Strap Attachment – For attachment of wrist strap (included).
See pages 8-9 for more information.
14. Stylus and Stylus Holder – Always replace the stylus into the stylus
holder after use.
15. Battery Cover – Can be removed to replace the rechargeable
battery pack. See page 7 for more information on battery
replacement.
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Charging the Nintendo DS Battery
Do not use the Nintendo DS AC Adapter during a lightning storm.
There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning.
Before you use the DS for the first time, or after you have not used it for
a long time, you must charge the battery. (If the DS will not be used for
long periods of time, the battery should be recharged at least once every
six months.)
The battery can be recharged approximately 500 times, but performance
may decrease after repeated recharges, depending on usage conditions
such as temperature. (Optimal charging temperature is between 50 and
104 degrees Fahrenheit.) Battery life may also decrease over time. After
500 recharges, battery life may be only 70% of the battery life when new.
It takes approximately four hours to recharge the battery. (The actual
time varies depending on how much battery life you have left.) When
the power indicator LED turns red, save your game and recharge the
battery to prevent loss of game data. You can play games while
recharging the battery, but the recharge time is longer when you do so.
IMPORTANT: The DS AC Adapter is only for use with the DS and
Game Boy Advance SP portable video game systems. It is not
compatible with the original Game Boy, Game Boy pocket, Game
Boy Color or original Game Boy Advance.
1. Insert the DC Connector Plug from the
AC Adapter into the External Extension
Connector on the back of the DS.
(Illustration 1)
IMPORTANT: Be sure the DC Connector Plug is facing in the
correct direction before inserting into the connector to avoid
damaging either the plug or connector.
2. Swing the prongs out of the AC
Adapter and insert into a standard
120-volt AC wall outlet. Be sure that
the prongs are fully inserted into the
outlet. The recharge indicator LED will
light orange until the battery is fully
charged. You can use the DS while
recharging; however, will take longer
to recharge the battery. The AC
Adapter should be correctly
oriented in a vertical or floor
mounted position.
(Illustration 2)
3. When fully charged, the recharge
indicator LED will go out. Remove the
AC Adapter from the wall outlet and
fold the prongs back into the housing.
Remove the DC Connector Plug from
the External Extension Connector.
(Illustration 3)
When disconnecting any plugs from
the DS or wall outlet, carefully pull by
the plug itself rather than by the cord.
IMPORTANT BATTERY GUIDELINES:
• Do not remove the battery from the DS unless it needs to be
replaced.
• Do not use any battery other than the Nintendo DS
rechargeable battery. A replacement battery may be ordered
through Nintendo's web site at www.nintendo.com (USA/Canada
only) or by calling Customer Service at 1-800 255-3700.
• When recharging the battery, use ONLY the included AC
Adapter, Model No. NTR-002.
• When disposing of the battery, follow appropriate local
guidelines and regulations. For information on battery
disposal contact your local solid waste authority.
• If liquid comes into contact with the battery, do not reuse it.
Call Nintendo Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700 for further
instructions on battery replacement and possible service to
your Nintendo DS.

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Using the Nintendo DS Stylus and Touch Screen
The lower LCD screen, or Touch Screen, is touch sensitive. For DS games
that include this game control feature, operate the screen by using the
included stylus.
Lightly touch or slide the stylus across the Touch Screen. (Illustrations 4
and 5)
IMPORTANT STYLUS GUIDELINES:
• Use the stylus ONLY on the LOWER Touch Screen.
• Use only enough pressure to operate the game. Excessive
pressure may damage the Touch Screen.
• Do not use the stylus if it is broken.
• Use only a Nintendo-licensed stylus on the Touch Screen.
• Replace the stylus in the stylus holder when not in use.
Using the Nintendo DS Wrist Strap
The wrist strap has a small plastic pad attached to it that can also be
used on the Touch Screen. This pad is designed for use on games that
work better with a sliding type of control. To use, first attach the wrist
strap to the wrist strap attachment on the back of the DS. (Illustrations 6,
7, and 8.)
Place your thumb or finger against the plastic pad and slide the strap
lock along the wrist strap to hold the pad in place as shown in
illustration 9. Do not over tighten the strap lock. It should just be
tight enough to hold the pad in place.
Lightly touch or slide the stylus across the Touch Screen. (Illustrations 10
and 11)

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System Setup
IMPORTANT PRIVACY INFORMATION: Nintendo DS wireless communication,
including PictoChat™ (see page 16), is not monitored.
This means PictoChat does not block messages from strangers. Similar to
unmonitored internet chat rooms, children should be warned about receiving
messages from, or communicating with, strangers. Up to 15 other DS users
within range of your Nintendo DS may be able to view your nickname and
messages within a selected chat room at any one time.
An adult should assist children with the system setup and instruct them not to
use personal information and not meet strangers or give personal information
to anyone because it could be read by a stranger. Whatever date you choose to
enter as your month/day of birth (year is not asked for), an "it's your birthday"
message will be communicated in the chat room on that date. For more
information, visit http://www.nintendo.com/consumer/dsprivacy.
The first time the Nintendo DS is turned on, you will be asked to select the
screen language. Use the +Control Pad or stylus to select a language, then
touch "Yes" or press the A Button.
Follow the on-screen instructions to input your nickname, screen color,
date, time, and month and day of birth (not the year). Press the B Button to
step backward through this process if you would like to change the settings.
You will be able to change these settings later from the Settings Menu on
pages 19-23. For help using the on-screen keyboard, see page 18.
At the end of this process, the DS will save your settings and turn off.
Turn the power on to go to the Nintendo DS Menu Screen shown below.
Nintendo DS Menu Screen
1. User Name - Can be adjusted from the Settings Menu.
(Page 22)
2. Clock/Alarm and Current Time - Can be adjusted from the
Settings Menu. (Page 21)
3. DS Game Selection Panel - Select to play a DS Game Card
inserted into Slot 1. (See Using Nintendo DS Game Cards on
page 12.)
4. PictoChat Selection Panel - Select to begin a PictoChat session.
(See PictoChat on pages 16-17.)
5. Game Boy Advance Game Pak Selection Panel - Select to play a
Game Boy Advance Game Pak inserted into Slot 2. (See Using Game
Boy Advance Game Paks on page 12.)
6. Settings Menu Panel - Select this panel to go to the Settings Menu
to change initial setup information and other settings. (See Settings
Menu on pages 19-23.)
7. Display Light ON/OFF - Touch to turn the display light on or off.
8. Power Indicator Icon - Shows battery charge. This is green while
the battery has a normal charge and will change to red when the
battery charge gets low.
9. Screen Startup Mode Icon - This icon shows which startup mode
the DS will use when turned on.
• In A (AUTO) mode, the DS will automatically load a game if there
is one in Slot 1 or Slot 2. The DS will load a DS Game Card
automatically if both slots have games loaded.
• In M (MANUAL) mode, the DS Menu Screen screen will appear.
Can be adjusted from the Settings Menu. (Pages 19-23)
10. Game Boy Advance Display Screen Icon - This icon indicates
which screen will display Game Boy Advance games. Can be
adjusted from the Settings Menu. (Pages 19-23)
11. Calendar and Current Date - Can be adjusted from the Settings
Menu. (Pages 19-23)
12. DS Download Play Selection Panel - Select to use Single-Card
Download Play mode. See Wireless Communication & Game Play
Modes. (Pages 14-15)
13. Wireless Communication Icon - Indicates that wireless
communication will begin if this panel is selected. NOTE: Use of
wireless devices are prohibited in some locations. See page 3.
14. Alarm ON/OFF Panel - Touch to turn the alarm on. Can be
adjusted from the Settings Menu. (Pages 19-23)
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Using Nintendo DS Game Cards
1. Make sure that the Nintendo DS is turned off.
2. Insert the DS Game Card into Slot 1 on the back of the system and
push it until it clicks into place. The label should face towards the top
of the DS. (Illustration 12)
3. Turn the power on. After the safety information screen, the game
title will appear. Touch the game title with the stylus to start the
game. Refer to the instruction manual for the game you are playing
for game instructions.
4. To remove your game, first turn the power off. Push the DS Game
Card into Slot 1 until it clicks. It will automatically eject partway out
of the slot. (Illustration 13)
Using Game Boy Advance Game Paks
1. Make sure that the Nintendo DS is turned off.
2. Insert the Game Boy Advance Game Pak into Slot 2 on the front of
the DS. Make sure it is fully inserted into Slot 2. The label should
face towards the bottom of the DS. (Illustration 14)
3. Turn the power ON. The game title will appear. Touch the game title
with the stylus to start the game. Refer to the instruction manual for
the game you are playing for game instructions.
4. To remove a Game Pak, first turn the power off. Push the cartridge
out of Slot 2 with your thumb as shown. (Illustration 15)
When you are finished playing, always turn your system off and unplug
the AC Adapter (if you are using it) from both the wall socket and the
Nintendo DS.
Do not wrap the AC Adapter cord around the DS.
When not in use, close the DS to protect the screens from dust or damage.
NOTE: The power will NOT automatically turn off when the system
is closed. If you close the DS while the power is ON, it will automatically
switch to power-saving Sleep Mode. It will resume normal mode when
opened again.
IMPORTANT GAME CARD/GAME PAK GUIDELINES:
• Always check the Game Card or Game Pak edge connector for
foreign material before inserting it into the DS.
• Be sure to orient the Game Card or Game Pak correctly before
inserting into the DS.
• Do not turn the power off or remove the Game Card or Game
Pak while saving game data, or saved data may be destroyed.
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Wireless Communication and Game Play Modes
NOTE: Use of wireless devices are prohibited in some locations.
See page 3, Radio Frequency Interference.
The Nintendo DS wireless feature allows you to communicate or play
games with other people without the use of cables. There are two types
of wireless compatible DS games.
DS Multi-Card Play requires one Game Card for
each DS system used. The number of players that can
participate will be indicated under the icon.
DS Single-Card Download Play requires only one Game
Card for one system (host system). The other players
download the game information into their systems (client
systems) using the wireless feature. The number of players
that can participate will be indicated under the icon.
Look for these icons on Nintendo DS game packaging for the type
of wireless game play used on specific games and how many
players can play simultaneously.
DS Multi-Card Play
1. Make sure that all DS systems are turned off, then insert a Game
Card into each system. Turn all DS systems on.
2. Use the stylus to touch the game title on the display to start the
game. Refer to the instruction booklet for the game you are playing
for game play information.
DS Single-Card Download Play
1. Make sure that all DS systems are turned off, then insert a Game
Card into the system that will be the host system. Turn all DS
systems on.
2. Use the stylus to touch the game title on the display of the host
system to start the game.
3. On the client systems, touch the DS Download Play panel on the
DS Menu Screen.
4. On the Game Selection Screen, touch the game title you wish to
download (Illustration 16). You will be asked to confirm your
choice (Illustration 17). Touch YES to download game information
from the host system. Refer to the instruction booklet for the game
you are playing for game play information.
Wireless Signal Strength
During wireless game play, an icon will appear on either the upper or
lower displays showing the signal strength of the wireless signal. The
icon has four modes depending on the signal strength, as shown below.
IMPORTANT WIRELESS COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES:
• Begin with the distance between systems at about 30 feet (10
meters) or less and move closer or farther apart as desired,
keeping the signal strength at two or more bars for best results.
• Keep the maximum distance between systems at 65 feet (20
meters) or less.
• The systems should face each other as directly as possible.
• Avoid having people or other obstructions between the DS
systems.
• Avoid interference from other devices. If communication seems
to be affected by other devices (wireless LAN, microwave
ovens, cordless devices, computers), move to another location
or turn off the interfering device.
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PictoChat™
PictoChat allows you to use the Nintendo DS to send and receive
wireless messages and pictures from other DS users. Up to 16 people
can be in one of four chat rooms. See IMPORTANT PRIVACY
INFORMATION on page 10.
1. Turn the power on. Select the PictoChat
panel from the DS Menu Screen.
(Illustration 18)
2. The chat room selection screen will appear.
Select one of the chat rooms to join.
(Illustration 19)
The number in each panel indicates
how many people are in that chat room.
If the total number of participants is
already at maximum (16/16), you
cannot join that chat room.
The icon on the right side of the box
indicates the signal strength for
communicating with that chat room.
See Wireless Signal Strength on page15
for information about this icon.
3. The PictoChat screen will appear for the
chat room you have selected.
(Illustration 20)
PictoChat Screen
1. Signal Strength Icon - Indicates signal strength for your chat room.
2. Message Display - Displays messages or pictures sent or received.
3. Scroll Bar - Displays messages or pictures by user color. Each line
represents one message.
4. Chat Room Letter - Shows which of the four chat rooms you are in.
5. Chat Member Bar - Lists the nicknames of participants in the chat
room. Touch the nickname to see that participant's message.
(See page 23 on how to create a message.)
6. Scroll Button - Scrolls up or down through message history.
7. Pen Tool - Use for drawing pictures on the Input Board.
8. Eraser Tool - Use to erase lines from the Input Board.
9. Input Board - Text or lines appear here before selecting SEND.
10. Pen Thickness -
Select either a thick or thin line for drawing pictures.
11. Keyboard Style - Select from the different keyboard styles.
(See Using the On-Screen Keyboard, page 18.)
12. Keyboard Panel - Use the stylus or the +Control Pad and A/B
Buttons to select letters for your messages.
13. Exit Button - Touch to leave the current chat room.
14. Send Button - Touch to send your message or picture.
15. Copy Button - Touch to copy the last message or picture from the
Message Display to your Input Board.
16. Clear Button - Touch to clear your Input Board of all information.
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Backspace or
erase character.
Backspace or
erase character.
Skip to next
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Skip to next
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Add a space.
Add a space.
Shift between capitals/symbols and
lowercase letters/numbers.
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Japanese Hiragana/Katakana
Symbols
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Settings Panel
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Using the On-Screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard functions like a simple computer keyboard.
The keyboard style can be selected from the menu on the left side of the
keyboard. There are five styles of keyboards, as shown below.
(Illustration 21) Two styles are shown; however, they all work the
same way.
Select letters by using either the stylus or the +Control Pad and A/B
Buttons.
Alphanumeric
International
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Settings Menu – Changing System Settings
Various items can be adjusted from the Settings
Menu. To access the Settings Menu, touch the
Settings Panel on the DS Menu Screen.
(Illustration 22)
The Setting Menu will appear. Each of the four
menu panels will open a different set of options
you can adjust. (Illustration 23)
Select the menu panel for the options you would
like to adjust.
(1) Options: • Startup Mode
• Screen Language
• Game Boy Advance Screen
(2) Clock: • Date
• Alarm
• Time
(3) User: • Color
• Birthday
• User Name
• Message
(4) Touch Screen
See pages 20-23 for a description and instructions for each
option.
NOTE: After changing any system settings, the DS will save the
new settings and shut itself off. Turn the power on to see the new
settings and resume using the DS.

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(1) Options
(Illustration 24)
• Start-up Mode
This option sets the mode the DS will
start in when the power is turned on.
Select from Manual or Auto mode.
In A (AUTO) mode, the DS will load a
game if there is a Game Card or Game
Pak in either slot. The DS will load the
Game Card first if both slots have games
in them. If no game is loaded, the DS
Menu Screen will appear.
In M (MANUAL) mode, the DS Menu
Screen will appear. (Illustration 25)
• Screen Language
This option sets the language used for
non-game functions like menus.
(Illustration 26)
• Game Boy Advance Screen
This option allows you to set which
screen (upper or lower) you would like to
use as the game screen when a
Game Boy Advance game
is played on the DS. (Illustration 27)
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Alarm
Time
(2) Clock
(Illustration 28)
• Date
This option sets the month, day, and year
for the system calendar. Touch the
up/down arrows to adjust the numbers.
Select "Confirm" when you are finished
setting the date. (Illustration 29)
• Alarm
This option allows you to use the DS as
an alarm. When the alarm is turned on,
you will not be able to use the DS in any
other mode until the alarm is turned off.
The alarm can be turned off by touching
any button or the Touch Screen.
Touch the up/down arrows to adjust the
numerals. Select "Confirm" when you are
finished setting the time.
(Illustration 30)
• Time
This option sets the time for the system
clock. Touch the up/down arrows to
adjust the numbers. Select "Confirm"
when you are finished setting the date.
(Illustration 31)

32
33
34
35
Color
Message
Birthday
Nickname
(3) User
(Illustration 32)
• Color
Touch the color sample to set the
background screen color. Select "Confirm"
when you are finished selecting your color.
(Illustration 33)
• Birthday
Touch the up/down arrows to adjust the
numbers. Select "Confirm" when you are
finished setting the date. (Illustration 34)
• User Name
This options allows you to enter your
nickname. Your nickname may appear
during PictoChat on other participants
screens. We recommend selecting a
gender neutral nickname. (See #5 on
page 16.)
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter up
to ten characters. (Illustration 35)
See page 18 for information on how to
use the on-screen keyboard.
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36
37
(3) User (cont.)
•Message
This options allows you to enter a
message. Your message may appear
during PictoChat on other participants
screens. (See #5 on page 16.)
Use the on-screen keyboard to enter up
to 18 characters. See page 18 for more
information on how to use the on-screen
keyboard. (Illustration 36)
(4) Touch Screen
• Touch Screen
Select this option to realign the stylus with
the Touch Screen. Follow the on-screen
instructions and carefully touch the
indicated marks on the Touch Screen.
(Illustration 37)

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Troubleshooting
Before seeking assistance, check the following information.
The screen stays blank even though the power is on.
• Make sure the battery pack is charged. The power indicator LED should
light red or green depending on how much charge is in the battery.
• Turn the power off. Wait a few moments, then turn the power on.
• Turn the power off. Remove game and reinsert it, then turn the
power on.
• If you are using the AC Adapter, make sure it is securely connected to
both the Nintendo DS and the wall outlet.
Image appears but there is no sound.
• Try adjusting the volume control.
• If headphones or the headphone adapter are attached to the
Nintendo DS, sound will not come through the speakers.
• If you are using headphones, make sure they are securely plugged
into the headphone jack or headphone adapter.
• Some games may have no sound during parts of the game.
Image appears but system is locked up.
• Make sure the game is inserted completely into the appropriate slot.
• Turn the power off. Remove game and reinsert it, then turn the
power on.
• Make sure the game connector and game slots are clean and free of
foreign material.
Battery life seems short and charging takes a long time.
• Make sure the surrounding temperature is above 50 degrees.
Low temperatures will adversely affect battery performance.
•Battery life may also decrease over time. After 500 recharges, battery
life may be only 70% of the battery life when new.
Game Boy Game Pak does not fit into the Nintendo DS.
• Make sure you are using a Game Boy Advance Game Pak. Slot 2 on
the Nintendo DS will only work with DS accessories and Game Boy
Advance Game Paks.
Wireless game play or communication does not work.
• Make sure the game supports wireless game play.
• For Multi-Card play, each DS system must have a Game Card inserted.
• Make sure all DS systems are within 30 feet (10 m) or less of each
other to begin with. The signal strength should be at least two bars.
• Review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for
correct setup instructions.
Troubleshooting (cont.)
Wireless game play or communication seems interrupted or
unstable.
• Make sure all DS systems are within 30 feet (10 m) or less of each
other to begin with. The signal strength should be at least two bars.
• Make sure there are no obstructions between the systems.
• Make sure the systems are facing each other.
• Make sure the batteries are charged.
• Check for interference from other devices (wireless LAN, microwave
ovens, cordless devices, computers), and move to another location or
turn off the interfering device if necessary.
PictoChat doesn't work.
• Make sure there are no more than 16 participants in one chat room.
• Review the PictoChat instructions on pages 16-17.
The Touch Screen doesn't work.
• Make sure you are using the stylus on the correct area of the
Touch Screen.
• Check the alignment of the stylus contact point using the Touch
Screen adjustment (see page 23).
• Review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for
correct operation of the stylus.
The microphone doesn't work.
• Only games designed to use the microphone feature will work with the
microphone. Make sure the game you are playing includes this feature.
• If using an external microphone, make sure it is plugged securely into
the microphone jack.
When the power is turned OFF there is an after-image left on
the screen.
• An after-image may appear on the screen after turning the power off.
This after-image will not damage the DS and will disappear after a
short time.
When playing Game Boy Advance games, the Multi-player
features don't work.
• Multi-player features on Game Boy Advance games don't work on the
Nintendo DS.
If your Nintendo DS still does not operate correctly after trying
the above remedies, please visit the customer service area of our
web site at www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700.

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Warranty & Service Information
You may need only simple instructions to correct a problem with your product. Try our web site at
www.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). If the problem cannot be solved with the troubleshooting information
available on-line or over the telephone, you will be offered express factory service through
Nintendo or referred to the nearest NINTENDO AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER. Please do not
send any products to Nintendo without contacting us first.
HARDWARE WARRANTY
Nintendo of America Inc. ("Nintendo") warrants to the original purchaser that the hardware
product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the
date of purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this warranty period,
Nintendo or a NINTENDO AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER will repair the defective hardware
product or component, free of charge. The original purchaser is entitled to this warranty only if
the date of purchase is registered at point of sale or the consumer can demonstrate, to
Nintendo's satisfaction, that the product was purchased within the last 12 months.
GAME & ACCESSORY WARRANTY
Nintendo warrants to the original purchaser that the product (games and accessories) shall be
free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of
purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this three (3) month warranty
period, Nintendo or a NINTENDO AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER will repair the defective
product, free of charge.
SERVICE AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY
Please try our web site at www.nintendo.com or call the Consumer Assistance Hotline at
1-800-255-3700 for troubleshooting information and/or referral to the nearest NINTENDO
AUTHORIZED REPAIR CENTER. In some instances, it may be necessary for you to ship the
complete product, FREIGHT PREPAID AND INSURED FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, to the nearest
service location. Please do not send any products to Nintendo without contacting us first.
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ENHANCEMENT AND COPIER DEVICES, ADAPTERS, AND POWER SUPPLIES); (b) IS USED FOR
COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING RENTAL); (c) IS MODIFIED OR TAMPERED WITH; (d) IS
DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, OR BY OTHER CAUSES
UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP; OR (e) HAS HAD THE SERIAL
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TO YOU.
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Nintendo's address is: Nintendo of America Inc., P.O. Box 957, Redmond, WA 98073-0957
U.S.A.
This warranty is only valid in the United States and Canada.