Nintendo 2DS XL Operation Manual Download

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Table of Contents

System Configuration

System Settings

Internet Settings

Internet connection requirements

Configure your Internet settings

Setup using Search for Access Point

Setup using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

Setup using AOSS

Parental Controls

Content or features that can be limited

Configuring Parental Controls

Data Management

Other Settings

System Transfer

System Update

Format System Memory

Consumer Information

Replacing the microSD Card

microSD Card Capacity

Troubleshooting

Legal Notices

System features

Health and Safety Information

Usage Guidelines

Basic Operations

System Components

Charging the Battery Pack

Power On/Off and Basic Configuration 14

Sleep Mode and turning the system off

Configuring System Settings for the first time

Using the keyboard

Power LED status

Battery endurance

endurance 19

Using Software

HOME Menu

HOME Menu electronic manual

Software icons

Starting a software application

Electronic manuals for software applications

HOME Menu Settings

Icons for HOME Menu features

Using Game Cards

Starting a game

Using Downloaded Software

Starting downloaded software

Summary of Contents for 2DS XL

Page 1: ...OPERATIONS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...e Nintendo 3DS Game Cards are only compatible with the New Nintendo 3DS XL New Nintendo 2DS XL Nintendo 3DS Nintendo 3DS XL and Nintendo 2DS systems hereafter referred to as the Nintendo 3DS family of systems Some accessories may not be compatible with this system Your system includes New Nintendo 2DS XL system Nintendo 3DS AC adapter New Nintendo 2DS XL stylus inserted into the system s stylus ho...

Page 3: ...t includes this feature page 11 C Stick Allows pressure sensitive intuitive control for software that includes this feature page 11 Touch Screen Atouch sensitivedisplayscreencontrolled bythestylus page11 HOME Button Allows you to access the HOME Menu page 18 ...

Page 4: ...fication LED may not light for some types of data SpotPass Receive data on your system The LED flashes blue to notify you of inbound content NOTE Data received via SpotPass is saved on the microSD card Image content Notifications System Updates Other Information Free software Internet TheSpotPassfeatureallowstheNewNintendo2DSXLsystemtoautomaticallycommuni catewithanearbywirelessLANaccesspoint enab...

Page 5: ...e wireless communication the system cannot communicate page 22 StreetPass may not be available depending on the play environment or the software you are using StreetPass does not work if you are connected to the Internet or are using local communication page 18 StreetPass Automatically talk to other systems The LED flashes green to notify you of inbound content NOTE A message will appear in your n...

Page 6: ...rd Capacity 45 Troubleshooting 46 Legal Notices 53 System features 1 Health and Safety Information 5 Usage Guidelines 7 Basic Operations System Components 10 Charging the Battery Pack 13 PowerOn OffandBasicConfiguration 14 Sleep Mode and turning the system off 14 Configuring System Settings for the first time 14 Using the keyboard 16 Power LED status 17 Battery endurance 17 endurance 19 Using Soft...

Page 7: ... to the system components games or accessories Informs you about incorrect use of the system that could result in damage to the system components games or accessories IMPORTANT Some people about 1 in 4000 may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns and this may occur while they are watchingTV or playing video games even if they have never had a seizure before Anyone who h...

Page 8: ...ulting injuries to persons or damage to property IMPORTANT The New Nintendo 2DS XL system allows you to disable wireless communication To turn off all wireless communication go to HOME Menu settings page 22 Make sure the wireless LED is off Playing video games can make your muscles joints or skin hurt Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis carpal tunnel syndrome or skin irr...

Page 9: ...ftime 8 The LCD screens may be damaged by sharp objects or pressure Take care to protect the displays from scratches or stains 9 Connect ONLY accessories designed and licensed for use with the system to any external connectors 10 Do not spill liquids on the system Game Cards or other components or accessories If the system comes into contact with liquids wipe clean with a soft slightly damp cloth ...

Page 10: ...Use only a Nintendo licensed stylus on theTouch Screen 5 Replace the stylus in the stylus holder when not in use 6 If you use a screen protector on your system use only a Nintendo licensed screen protector CLEANING THE TOUCH SCREEN AND UPPER SCREEN IMPORTANT If theTouch Screen becomes dirty or contaminated with foreign material do not continue to use your system It may not work properly and can be...

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Page 12: ... NOTE The camera shutter sound always plays at a fixed volume and is not affected by the volume control Game Card Slot cover Game Card Slot and microSD Card Slot are under here Microphone Used by games and applications that include microphone features Power Button page 14 Power LED Lights when the power is turned on page 17 Volume System Components System Components ...

Page 13: ...ns of the Nintendo 3DS Circle Pad Pro accessory See the instructions for the game you are playing for specific control information ThelowerLCDscreen orTouchScreen istouch sensitive Forgamesthatincludethisgamecontrolfeature oper atethescreenbyusingtheincludedstylus Lightlytouch orslidethestylusacrosstheTouchScreenasshown Control Pad Wireless LED Lightswhenwirelesscommunicationis turned on turns off...

Page 14: ...ery or operation using household current page 13 Stylus holder Always replace the stylus into the stylus holder after use NOTE To prevent damage to your system do not insert anything other than a New Nintendo 2DS XL licensed stylus into the stylus holder Audio jack For connection of stereo headphones sold separately If headphones are connected no sound will play through the speakers When using hea...

Page 15: ...terintoastandard220V 240VACwalloutlet TherechargeLEDwilllight indicatingthesystemischarging Whenfullycharged therechargeLEDwillgoout Whenchargingiscomplete removetheACadapterfromthewalloutlet Charging information Battery recharge time is approximately 3 1 2 hours depending on remaining charge when you start and whether or not you are using your system during recharging Ifyouplayagamewhilerechargin...

Page 16: ...re using closing the system may not place it in Sleep Mode For example when listening to music with Nintendo 3DS Sound Turning the system off To turn the system off either press the POWER Button to display the Power menu and tap Power Off or press and hold the POWER Button until the power LED turns off Configuring System Settings for the first time First select a language Then you will need to con...

Page 17: ...later tap WaitTill Later Configure the Parental Controls Parental Controls allow you to restrict the use or download of games and some features by children such as 3D image display use of the Internet browser and communications with other users page 33 Please configure Parental Controls before the system is used by children Would you like to do a SystemTransfer If you own another product in the Ni...

Page 18: ...character Return Predicted word field Tap the character you want to select Predicted word feature ON OFF Switch the next character between upper and lower case Switch between upper and lower case Uppercase only Switch between upper and lower case Eachtapchangeswhichcharacter youwouldusefromeachkey Movetonextcharacter English Special characters or symbols Cell phone style Ten key keyboard Delete la...

Page 19: ...es may also reduce the battery endurance times shown below Battery endurance time Shorter Longer Dim Bright Screen brightness Approximate play times Nintendo 3DS software 3 5 6 5 hours Nintendo DS software 5 9 hours The screen brightness setting affects the battery endurance time Keeping brightness at lower settings can prolong battery life If you put the system in Sleep Mode when not using it you...

Page 20: ...isplayedonthe lowerTouchScreen HOME Menu settings page 22 Communication mode Steps Play Coins Date Time Battery status icon High Low Almost out blinking Charging blinking Charging complete If you press and when the HOME Menu is displayed you can enter camera mode and take photos or read QR Codes You can take pictures of the HOME Menu screen by pressing and a direction on the Control Pad Press up o...

Page 21: ...tylus up and down theTouch Screen Switch the page by sliding the stylus left or right across the screen 1 2 Close the manual Increase or decrease the text size Software icons When free software is received via SpotPass software icons are added to the HOME Menu Scrolling and moving icons Scrolling Tap and hold the stylus on theTouch Screen and slide it to the left or right to scroll Hold down and s...

Page 22: ...nd your family and friends Download Play With a single copy of Download Play compatible software you can play multiplayer games with other system users StreetPass Mii Plaza A place where Mii characters can gather via StreetPass and other types of communication page 3 System Settings Configure your system s Internet settings Parental Controls and other settings page 27 Nintendo eShop View informati...

Page 23: ...u can resume playing the suspended software While software is suspended you can access features on the HOME Menu page 23 You can also start other software but if you do any suspended software will be closed Save your game before exiting the software When you exit the software any unsaved data will be lost Remember to save your game before exiting the software While software is suspended do not rem...

Page 24: ...tically adjusted to match Power Saving mode the displayed images and battery consumption will be reduced When Power saving mode is off battery life is decreased and the screen will maintain the level of brightness that you set The default setting is off Wireless Communication Enable or disable wireless communication and the NFC feature NFC Nintendo 3DS Image You can use this tool to post screen sh...

Page 25: ...iety of notifications from Nintendo and installed software applications via SpotPass and StreetPass Internet Browser This software allows you to view Internet web pages Use these features even while software is suspended You can access the HOME Menu settings Game Notes Friend List Notifications Internet Browser camera mode and electronic manuals even while a game is suspended Press the HOME Button...

Page 26: ...the bottom of the system Only insert or remove Game Cards while the system is turned off or the HOME Menu is displayed and be sure to exit suspended games before removing their Game Cards Turn the power on and when the HOME Menu appears tap the icon for the Game Card you have inserted then tap Open NOTE Nintendo DS Nintendo DSi titles have a lower screen resolution than Nintendo 3DS software and a...

Page 27: ... exit the game and display the Power menu page 14 Removing a Game Card Only insert or remove Game Cards while the system is turned off or while the HOME Menu is displayed If software is suspended exit it first before removing the Game Card Push the Game Card in then remove it after it ejects from the Game Card slot System updates included on Game Cards Some Game Cards may include system update dat...

Page 28: ...nloadable software can only be used on the system where it was downloaded and is not transferable You cannot use the software on another system by inserting the SD Card into another system Starting downloaded software Tap the icon on the HOME Menu Operate the software as you normally would for Game Card software To view a built in manual go to the HOME Menu and tap Manual ESRB ratings information ...

Page 29: ...p this option to agree to or review the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement or to confirm the MAC address for the New Nintendo 3DS system Parental Controls Restrict a user s ability to download games and use certain features such as the display of 3D images use of the Internet browser and communications with other users page 33 Data Management You can check erase or move downloaded software manage...

Page 30: ...endo 2DS XL is compatible with 802 11g and 802 11b You should use a wireless router that is compatible with these wireless standards For information on finding a router or on accessing and locating security settings on the router you have see the last page of this manual to find the help desk of the re seller Setup is easy if your router supportsWi Fi Protected Setup or AOSS Check the documentatio...

Page 31: ...ickest setup method If you know your access point name tap Search for Access Point page 30 If you know that your access point supports theWi Fi Protected Setup method for configuration tap page 31 If you know that your access point is compatible with the proprietary AOSS standard found on most routers sold under the Buffalo brand tap AOSS page 32 Configure with Manual Setup For more information re...

Page 32: ...enter the security password for the access point for your system to be able to connect to it This may also be called an encryption key or network password on your wireless network setup For information on accessing and locating the security settings on your router refer to the user manual for your router 4 Tap OK to save the settings 5 Tap OK to run a connection test NOTE If the connection test fa...

Page 33: ...he connection method that matches your router 3 OnyourWi FiProtectedSetupcompatiblerouter youwillhaveeitheroneofthefollowingoptions NOTE It may take up to two minutes to complete the connection Push Button Connection Hold down theWi Fi Protected Setup button on the access point until the corresponding light flashes OR PIN Connection Use the number displayed on the New Nintendo 2DS XL screen to con...

Page 34: ...If you configure your settings by using Search for an Access Point your access point settings will not change If you are using the guided setupTutorial proceed to step 2 1 Tap to begin AOSS configuration 2 On your AOSS compatible router press the AOSS button Hold down the AOSS button until the corresponding LED blinks twice If the connection fails repeatedly wait about five minutes and try again A...

Page 35: ...ware downloaded through the Download Play application and Nintendo DSi software based on ratings set by the Entertainment Software Rating Board ESRB YoucannotrestricttheuseofNintendoDSsoftwareorsoftwaredownloadedwithDSDownloadPlay You can restrict the use of the Internet browser NOTE Nintendo 3DS Shopping Services are not available in Singapore Malaysia UAE and Saudi Arabia You can restrict the se...

Page 36: ...al Controls settings 3 Select a secret question and enter an answer Your answer must be four or more characters Use the keyboard to enter characters and follow the on screen instructions If you forget your PIN you can answer the secret question to retrieve it You can also choose Create your own secret question if you would like to create your own Both your question and answer must be four or more ...

Page 37: ...ata received via SpotPass Downloadable content is stored here after being downloaded by software that supports it Check list of downloadable content and choose individual items to delete Create or delete save data backups for Nintendo 3DS Download Software or restore save data from a backup This feature is currently unavailable You can check the list of software that has the StreetPass feature act...

Page 38: ...erly Speak into the microphone or blow air at it The microphone is normal if the microphone image in the touch screen changes color Outer Cameras Calibrate the outer cameras Circle Pad Calibrate the Circle Pad if it does not seem to be operating correctly SystemTransfer Transfer data between systems in the Nintendo 3DS family or from a Nintendo DSi system Language Select a language that the system...

Page 39: ...e sure the batteries are charged sufficiently before beginning If the remaining battery life is low you will not be able to perform a system transfer For more information and troubleshooting for SystemTransfer see the last page of this manual to find the help desk of the re seller SystemTransfer uses both an Internet connection and local wireless communication between the two systems page 28 Make ...

Page 40: ...ed back to the original system DataYou Can Transfer Nintendo DS Software Settings The Internet settings and NintendoWi Fi Connection ID used by Nintendo DS software are transferred Built in software save data Save data for built in software such as the friend list Nintendo 3DS camera photos Nintendo 3DS sound recordings and Mii data from Mii Maker is transferred Nintendo eShop Account Activity You...

Page 41: ...endo 3DS Nintendo 3DS XL system to a New Nintendo 2DS XL system Nintendo 3DS 3DSXL New Nintendo 2DS XL System Transfer Target Source You cannot insert the SD card from the source system into the microSD card slot of the New Nintendo 2DS XL system See the three options below for other methods of transferring the data Option 1 WirelessTransfer This transfers all of the data on the SD card in the Nin...

Page 42: ...ta on it IMPORTANT If your computer has a built in SD card slot you will need to use as SD card adapter sold separately to insert the microSD card from the New Nintendo 2DS XL into the SD card slot If your computer does not have a built in SD card slot you will need to use a SD card reader and a microSD card adapter both sold separately during this procedure Copying data to the microSD card Copy a...

Page 43: ...ou will no longer be able to use the downloadable software and save data stored in the microSD card that was used in the target system You can re download software titles from Nintendo eShop If you perform a SystemTransfer between systems that have the same downloadable software the Account Activity for the same software on the target system is erased and the save data will no longer be usable eit...

Page 44: ...bothsystems 1 TapTransfer from a System in the Nintendo 3DS Family Read the warnings about transferring data and then tap Accept 2 On the source system Tap Send fromThis System Follow the on screen instructions to complete the transfer process On the target system Tap Receive from Nintendo 3DS Follow the on screen instructions to complete the transfer process ...

Page 45: ...ired to connect to the Internet and perform a system update unless you are performing a system update from a Game Card See page 28 for more information on setting up a connection Format System Memory IMPORTANT You should delete your Nintendo eShop account first then format your System Memory prior to selling recycling or otherwise transferring your system to any third party Format System Memory wi...

Page 46: ...croSD Cards The New Nintendo 2DS XL system supports microSD memory cards of up to 2 GB and microSDHC memory cards of between 4 GB and 32 GB Downloaded software and its save data extra data downloadable content and photographs and videos taken with the camera are saved on the microSD card If you create save data for a title on multiple microSD cards by switching microSD cards and downloading a titl...

Page 47: ...o 3DS folder photo data is not included Please do not alter move or erase files or change the names of the files in the Nintendo 3DS folder High capacity microSD Card Nintendo 3DS folder PC Copying files Please make sure to copy the entire Nintendo 3DS folder If you copy software to a new microSD card play it and save your progress the same software on the old microSD card may become unusable You ...

Page 48: ...can increase the recharge time and decrease the usage time of a charged battery Over time and after repeated charging the performance of the battery will decrease The system seems too warm Make sure you are neither exposing the system to nor charging the system in temperatures above the ambient temperature range of 41 F 95 F 5 C 35 C Do not expose the system to direct sunlight in an enclosed space...

Page 49: ... or reflection of light changes in temperature or how you are using the stylus on theTouch Screen multi colored or moire like patterns may appear on the screen This is normal and not considered a defect Some pixels on either the upper or lower screen are always dark or lit Due to the characteristics of liquid crystal displays a small number of pixels may not illuminate or may always stay lit This ...

Page 50: ...will appear after a few moments Whileholding press TheTouch Screen doesn t seem to operate or respond correctly to stylus input TheTouch Screen may need to be re calibrated Use the calibration procedure in System Settings Other Settings to recalibrate the Touch Screen page 36 NOTE You can also go directly to theTouch Screen calibration procedure by using the following procedure First turn the powe...

Page 51: ... way into the audio jack Themicrophonedoesn tseemtoworkorrecognizesounds includingheadsetmicrophones Make sure the software you are using includes microphone features Confirm that the microphone is operating correctly by performing a microphone test in System Settings page 36 Some voices may be difficult for the system to recognize Try having a different person speak the same word or phrase to ver...

Page 52: ...able to make Internet connection settings You cannot useWi Fi Protected Setup as your connection method if your access point usesWEP as its security setting You cannot detect and configure a connection to your access point if it usesWPA2 PSK TKIP as its security setting I can t connect to the Internet If your Internet settings or Internet connection fails to work you should see an error code and o...

Page 53: ...ten the answer to your secret question tap I Forgot on the answer entry screen 3 If you have registered an e mail address tap OK to have a master key sent to that address this step requires a wireless broadband Internet connection make sure your e mail application does not reject e mail from the nintendo net domain 4 If you have not registered an e mail address an Inquiry Number will be displayed ...

Page 54: ...er are not visible in Nintendo 3DS Sound Music files saved on an SD Card won t play in Nintendo 3DS Sound Check to make sure the files are in a format compatible with Nintendo 3DS Sound The files must be in the following format AAC files with m4a mp4 and 3gp extensions or MP3 files with mp3 extensions Bit rate of 16kbps 320kbps and sampling frequency of 32kHz 48kHz NOTE The New Nintendo 2DS XL can...

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