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Manual
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Health and Saety Inormation 5
Nintendo DSi Components 7
Charging the Battery 11
Using the Stylus and Touch Screen 13
Adjusting the Volume and Screen Brightness 15
Using SD Memory Cards 16Replacing the Battery Pack 17
Applications and Settings
Nintendo DSi Menu 21
Screen Explanation 21Camera Mode 23
Using Game Cards 25
Nintendo DSi Camera 26
Screen Explanation 26Using the Camera 27
Viewing the Album 37Other Camera Features 39
Calendar 43
Nintendo DSi Sound 44
Nintendo DSi Sound Menu 44Recording and Playing with Sounds 45
Playing with Music on an SD Card 50
Settings 53
Nintendo DSi Shop 54
Using Nintendo DSi Shop 54How to Redeem Nintendo DSi Points 55
DS Download Play 57
PictoChat 58 Controls 59
System Settings 61
Data Management 63Wireless Communication Settings 64
Brightness Settings 64
Prole 65
Date/Time/Alarm 66
Parental Controls 67
Touch Screen 70
Mic Test 70
Internet Setup 71
System Update 85
Format System Memory 85
Using the Keyboard 86
Support and Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 89
Error Message List 97
Error Code List 98
Ninendo DSi Privacy Policy 101
Nintendo DSi Code o Conduct 104
Warranty and Service Inormation 105
Legal Notices 106Glossary 107
Table o ContentsWARNING: 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.
This product is a precision electronic device that can be damaged by direct physicalimpact or contact with dust or other oreign material. A protective carrying case(sold separately) may help prevent damage to your Nintendo DSi. Please careully readthe instructions included in this manual and the separate Health and Saety Precautions bookletbeore setup or use o the Nintendo DSi. I, ater reading all o the instructions, you still havequestions, please visit our customer service area at www.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700.
A NOTE ABOUT COMPATIBLILTY: The Nintendo DSi system is only compatible withNintendo DS and Nintendo DSi sotware.
Nintendo products are covered by some or all o the ollowing 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; D554,194, D568,394, D532,051, D524,870.
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.
TM, and Nintendo DSi are trademarks o Nintendo. 2009 Nintendo
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WARNING
WARNING - Seizures
WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries aned Eyestrain
WARNING - Battery Leakage
WARNING - Radio Frequency Intererence
CAUTION
Health and Saety Inormation
Important Saety Inormation Read the ollowing warnings beore setup or use o
the Nintendo DSi. I 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.
Please careully review the instruction booklet or the game you are playing or
additional health and saety inormation.
Throughout this manual, you will see this symbol ollowed by WARNING or CAUTION, or you may see
the term IMPORTANT. These terms have dierent levels o meaning as outlined below. Please read and
understand these terms and the inormation that appears ater them beore using your DS system:
Warns you about incorrect use o the Nintendo DSi that could result in
serious personal injury.
Cautions you about incorrect use o the Nintendo DSi that could result in
personal injury or damage to the Nintendo DSi system, components, games,
or accessories.
Inorms you about incorrect use o the Nintendo DSi that could result in
damage to the Nintendo DSi system, components, games, or accessories.IMPORTANT:
Somepeople(about1in4000)mayhaveseizuresorblackoutstriggeredbylightashesorpatterns,
and this may occur while they are watching TV or playing video games, even i they have never had a
seizurebefore.
Anyonewhohashadaseizure,lossofawareness,orothersymptomlinkedtoanepilepticcondition
should consult a doctor beore playing a video game.
Parentsshouldwatchtheirchildrenplayvideogames.Stopplayingandconsultadoctorifyouoryour
child has any o the ollowing symptoms:
Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss o awareness
Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation
Toreducethelikelihoodofaseizurewhenplayingvideogames:
1. Sit or stand as ar rom the screen as possible.
2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
3. Do not play i you are tired or need sleep.
4. Play in a well-lit room.
5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.
The Nintendo DS contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage o ingredients contained
within the battery pack, or the combustion products o the ingredients, can cause personal injury as well
as damage to your Nintendo DS. I battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. I contact occurs, im-
mediately wash thoroughly with soap and water. I liquid leaking rom a battery pack comes into contact
withyoureyes,immediatelyushthoroughlywithwaterandseeadoctor.
To avoid battery leakage:
Donotexposebatterytoexcessivephysicalshock,vibration,orliquids. Donotdisassemble,attempttorepairordeformthebattery.
Donotdisposeofbatterypackinare.
Donottouchtheterminalsofthebattery,orcauseashortbetweentheterminalswithametalobject.
Donotpeelordamagethebatterylabel.
The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can aect the operation o nearby electronics, including cardiac
pacemakers.
DonotoperatetheNintendoDSwithin9inchesofapacemakerwhileusingthewirelessfeature.
Ifyouhaveapacemakerorotherimplantedmedicaldevice,donotusethewirelessfeatureofthe
Nintendo DS without rst consulting your doctor or the manuacturer o your medical device.
Observeandfollowallregulationsandrulesregardinguseofwirelessdevicesinlocationssuchas
hospitals, airports, and on board aircrat. Operation in those locations may interere with or cause
malunctions o equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to proper ty.
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo DSi allows you to disable wireless communications. Select SYSTEM
SETTINGS rom the Nintenod DSi Menu, then selec t WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS and OFF to
disable this eature.
Reer to the separate Nintendo DS Health a nd Saety Precautions booklet or additionalinormation on hardware and sotware precautions and maintenance.
Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt. Follow these instructions to avoid
problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:
Avoidexcessiveplay.Parentsshouldmonitortheirchildrenforappropriateplay.
Takea10to15minutebreakeveryhour,evenifyoudontthinkyouneedit.
Whenusingthestylus,youdonotneedtogripittightlyorpressithardagainstthescreen.Doingso
may cause atigue or discomort.
Ifyourhands,wrists,armsoreyesbecometiredorsorewhileplaying,orifyoufeelsymptomssuchas
tingling, numbness, burning or stiness, stop and rest or several hours beore playing again.
Ifyoucontinuetohaveanyoftheabovesymptomsorotherdiscomfortduringorafterplay,stop
playing and see a doctor.
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NOTE: This product does not contain latex.
This product complies with applicable laws barring the use o toxic materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB or
PBDE in consumer products.
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SEE PAGE 16
SEE PAGE 26
SEE PAGE 8
SEE PAGE 15
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Nintendo DSi Components
View o the Nintendo DSi system when open (ront)
Upper and Lower LCD ScreensTwin backlit color liquid crystal screens display game screens and other
inormation. The brightness o the screens can be adjusted in 5 levels.
Thelowerdisplay(theTouchScreen)istouchsensitiveandshouldbeoperatedonlywithaNintendo
licensed stylus.
When opening the Nintendo DSi, keep your ngers away rom the hinge to
avoid pinching them.
Inner CameraUsed by games or other applications that use the camera eature.
NOTE: Avoid getting the camera lens dirty. I it becomes dir ty, wipe gently with a sot cloth,
being careul not to damage the lens.
Headphone/Microphone ConnectorsForconnectionofstereoheadphones,externalmicrophone,orheadset(allsoldseparately).Ifan
accessory is connected, no sound will play through the speakers.
When using earphones, set the volume at a sae level. Setting the volumetoo high may harm your hearing or dam age the earphones.
ControlButtons(The+ControlPad,A,B,X,andYButtons,andSTARTandSELECT)For game play control. See the instruction booklet or the game you are playing or specic control
inormation.
Power/Reset ButtonPressthisbuttontoturnthesystemon.Whenthesystemison,pressingthisbuttonbrieywillresetthe
system and return to the menu screen. Pressing and momentarily holding this button will turn the system o.
SD Card SlotForinsertingSDMemoryCards(soldseparately).
MicrophoneUsed by games or other applications that include the microphone eature.
Wireless Indicator LEDLights yellow when wireless communications eatures are enabled or use.
Recharge Indicator LEDLights orange when the battery is being charged.
Power Indicator LEDIndicatesthebatterychargelevelwhenthepowerison(seediagrambelow).
NOTE: I you play a game while the battery is recharging, the recharge indicator LED may not
always turn o when the charging is complete. This is normal.
IMPORTANT: I the recharge indicator LED is blinking, the battery pack may not be installed
properly. Check the battery placement to be sure it is installed correctly.
NOTE: When the power indicator LED turns red, be sure to save your game and recharge the battery.
I the LED begins to blink during game play, your power is getting very low. I the
battery runs out o power beore you save your game, any unsaved data will be lost.
NOTE: A blinking power indicator LED, when the system is closed, indicates that the system is inSleep Mode and is conser ving power.
Indicator LEDs
Indicator LEDs
Stereo Speakers
Lit
Lit
Full charge
Lit blue Lit red Blinking red
Low Verylow
Nocharge
Blinking
Unlit
Communication is enabled.
Charging in progress.
Data is being sent.
Battery is charged.
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Battery CoverRemove cover to replace the battery. NOTE: Do not remove the cover
unless you need to replace the battery or check battery installation.
Volume / Screen Brightness ControlAdjust the sound volume or the brightness o the screens.
Stylus HolderAlways replace the stylus into the stylus holder ater use. NOTE: To prevent damage to the Nintendo DSi, do
not insert anything other than a Nintendo DS licensed stylus into the stylus holder.
Control Buttons [L and R Buttons]For game play control. See the instructions or the game you are playing or specic control inormation.
AC Adapter ConnectorAllowsconnectionofNintendoDSiACAdapter(included),
or recharging the battery or operation usin g household current.
Wrist Strap AttachmentForattachmentofawriststrap(soldseparately).
AC Adapter Plug
Plugs into a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet.
DC Connector PlugPlugs into the AC adapter connector on the back o the Nintendo DSi.
Stylus TipForuseonthelowerscreen(TouchScreen)oftheNintendoDSi.
Camera Indicator LEDLights when the outer camera is in use.
Outer CameraUsed by games or other applications that use the camera eature.
NOTE: Avoid getting the camera lens dirty. If it becomes dirty, wipe gently with a soft cloth,
being careful not to damage the lens.
DS Game Card SlotForloadingNintendoDSiandNintendoDSGameCards(soldseparately).
Nintendo DSi (back view) Nintendo DSi AC Adapter Model No. WAP-002(USA)
Nintendo DSi AC Stylus
SEE PAGE 17
SEE PAGE 15
SEE PAGE 11
The system comes with two styluses. One is shipped in the stylus
holder on the side o the system and the other is contained within
the box. Make sure to keep the other stylus as a backup.
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Charging the Battery
WARNING
Besuretochargethebatterybeforeusingitforthersttimeorwhenithasnot been used in the last 6 months.
Battery recharge time is approximately 2 - 1/2 hours, although this will vary depending on the remaining
chargewhenyoubegintorechargethebattery.Youcanplaygameswhilethebatteryischarging,butthis
will increase the recharge time.
When ully charged, the battery will last rom 9-14 hours on the lowest screen brightness setting,
depending on the type o game activity. See page 15 or inormation on adjusting the screen brightness. On
the brightest setting, the battery lie is 3-4 hours. See the table below.
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo DSi AC Adapter, Model No. WAP-002(USA), is or use only with the
Nintendo DSi portable video gam e system. It is not compatible with any other Nintendo system.
Do not use the AC Adapter with voltage tra nsormers, dimmer switches, or any other equipment.
It is only or use in a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet.
1. InserttheDCplugfromtheACAdapterintothesystemsAC
Adapter connector on the back o the Nintendo DSi. Be sure to
insert it straight into the connector.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the DC Connector Plug is
acing in the correct direction beore inserting
into the connector to avoid damaging either the
plug or connector.
2. Swing the prongs out o the AC Adapter and insert into a
standard 120-volt AC wall outlet.
The AC Adapter should be correctly oriented in a
vertical or oor mounted-position. The cord should
always ace downward.
IMPORTANT BATTERY GUIDELINES:
DonotremovethebatteryfromtheNintendoDSiunlessitneedstobereplaced.
DonotuseanybatteryotherthantheNintendoDSirechargeablebattery,ModelNo.
TWL-003. A replacement battery may be ordered through Nintendos website at
www.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700.
Whenrechargingthebattery,useONLYtheincludedACAdapter,ModelNo.
WAP-002(USA).
Whendisposingofthebattery,followappropriatelocalguidelinesandregulations.For inormation on battery disposal contact your local solid waste authority. See page
17 or more inormation on battery disposal.
Ifliquidcomesintocontactwiththebattery,donotreuseit.CallNintendoCustomer
Service at 1-800-255-3700 or urther instructions on battery replacement and
possible service to your Nintendo DSi.
3. When ully charged, the recharge indicator LED will go out.
IftherechargeindicatorLEDisnotlit,makesuretheACAdapterisconnectedproperlytoboththe
system and the outlet.
IftherechargeindicatorLEDisblinking,thereisachancethatthebatterypackisnotinstalledcorrectly.
Checktomakesureinstallationiscorrect(seepage17).
NOTE: I you play a game while th e system is recharging, the recharge indicator LED may n ot always turn o
once charging has completed. This is not a malunction.
4. Remove the AC Adapter rom the wall outlet and old the prongs back into the housing. Remove the
DC plug rom the AC Adapter connec tor.
IMPORTANT: When disconnecting any plugs rom the Nintendo DSi or wall outlet, careully pull
by the plug itsel rather than by the cord.
The battery can be rech arged approximately 500 times, but perormance may decrease ater repeated
recharges, depending on usage con ditions such as temperature. Optimal charging temperature is between
41and95Fahrenheit(5-35Celsius).Batterylifemayalsodecreaseovertime.After500recharges,battery
lie may be only 70% o the battery lie when new.
Using the wireless communications
or camera eatures may reduce the
battery time to less than the guresshown to the right.
NOTE: The deault system setting is
congured to the Highsetting.
Do not use the Nintendo DSi AC Adapter during a lightning storm.
There may be a risk o electric shock rom lightning.
Highest
The side with the logoshould ace up
Insert plug ully into theoutlet
Lit orange
Charging: indicatoris lit
Charging complete:indicator is unlit
Unlit
Approx. 3-4 hours
Approx. 4-6 hours
Approx. 6-9 hours
Approx. 8-12 hours
Approx. 9-14 hoursLowest
Low
Medium
High
Charging the battery
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Using the Stylus and Touch Screen
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The lower LCD screen, or Touch Screen, is touch sensitive. For games that include this game control eature,
operate the screen by using the included stylus. Lightly touch or slide the stylus across the Touch Screen as
shown below.
IMPORTANT STYLUS AND SCREEN GUIDELINES:
UsethestylusONLYontheTouchScreen(lowerscreen).
Useonlyenoughpressuretooperatethegame.Excessivepressuremaydamagethe
Touch Screen.
Donotusethestylusifitisbroken.
UseonlyaNintendolicensedstylusontheTouchScreen.
Replacethestylusinthestylusholderwhennotinuse. IfyouuseascreenprotectoronyourNintendoDS,useonlyaNintendolicensedscreen
protector, anduse it only on the Touch Screen.
IMPORTANT: I the Touch Screen becomes dirty or contaminated with oreign material, do not
continue to use your Nintendo DSi. It may not work properly and can become more damaged.
Follow the cleaning procedures below. I it still does not work ater cleaning, visit ww w.
nintendo.com or inormation on repair service.
YoucanadjusttheTouchScreenifitdoesntseemtorespondproperlyoriftheTouchScreenisnot
respondingtothesameplaceyouretouchingit.
NOTE: I you have applied a commercially available screen protector to your Touch Screen, be sure it has
been applied correctly beore attempting to calibrate the Touch Screen.
1. Select System Settings rom the Nintendo DSi Menu.
2. Select screen number 3 by tapping the #3 box at the top o the screen or by tapping the arrow on
the right side o the screen until you see the screen with theTouch Screen option.
3. Select the Touch Screen option and ollow the on-screen instructions.
I youre still unable to operate the Touch Screen properly...
Try starting up your Nintendo DSi at the Touch Screen Calibration screen by ollowing the procedure below.
1. While holding down the L Button, R Buttonand START...
2. PressPOWER.(HolddowntheL,R,andSTARTButtons
untiltheCalibrationscreenappears.)
3. Follow the on-screen instructions and then turn the power o. Turn the system on again to
check the operation o the Touch Screen.
I the screens on your Nintendo DSi have visible smudges, ngerprints, or other oreign material on them,
you can clean them by using a sot clean cloth such as a lens or eyeglass cleaning cloth.
1. SlightlydampentheclothwithwaterONLYandwipeothescreenstoloosenanydirtorforeign
material.
2. Using a dry cloth, wipe the screens to dry them and nish the cleaning process. I needed, repeat the
process.
Using the Nintendo DSi Stylus
Calibrating the Touch Screen
Screen Cleaning Procedure
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Adjusting the Volume/Screen Brightness Using SD Memory Cards
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TheNintendoDSisupportshigh-capacitySDCardsover2GBinsize(SDHCCards).Withcommercially
available SD Cards you will be able to:
SavephotosyouvetakeninNintendoDSiCameratotheSDCard
PlayAAC-formataudiolessavedontheSDCard
CopydownloadablesoftwareanditssavedatatotheSDCard
NOTE:
It may not be possible to copy some sotware.
Data copied to SD Cards cannot be used on other systems.
Save data on Game Cards cannot be copied.
Song or sound les rom the SD Card that have been manupulated are not saved.
IMPORTANT: An SD Card adapter is required to use miniSD or microSD
Cards. When using a card adapter, be sure to remove the entire adapter
(notjustthecard).Malfunctionordamagetothesystemoryourdata
could result i the card adapter is let in the system.
1. Open the SD Card slot cover.
Do not pull or twist the slot cover orceully. Doing so
could stretch or deorm it, which could could prevent the
cover rom closing correctly.
2. Insert the SD Card into the SD Card slot until it clicks into
place. Make sure the label side aces down.
1. Open the SD Card slot cover and press on the end o the
card until it clicks and partially ejects rom the slot.
2. Grasp the SD Card and remove rom the card slot.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove the SD Card while data is
being read or written. This could damage the system or
the SD Card, or destroy data.
Inserting an SD Card
Removing an SD Card
Label aces down
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1. Press the Volume/Screen Brightness Control in either
direction to change the volume.
Pressplus(+)toincreasethevolumeorminus()todecrease
the volume.
WhenthesystemisinSleepMode,thevolumecanbedecreased
but not increased.
NOTE:Thecamerasshuttersoundwillalwaysplayataxedvolume,
regardless o the current setting o the volume control.
IMPORTANT: Under some conditions, noise rom the Nintendo DSi speakers can cause audio
eedback with the Nintendo DSi microphone. I you hear screeching, howling or other unexpected
noise rom the speakers, turn down th e volume or use a set o stereo headphones.
Howtostartthesystemwithlow(muted)volume
Turn the power on while holding down the
minus()sideofthevolume/brightnesscontrol.
1. Hold down SELECT.
2. Press the Volume/Screen Brightness Control in eitherdirection to change the screen brightness.
Pressplus(+)toincreasethebrightnessorminus()to
decrease the brightness.
NOTE: Changing the screen brightness will also change the
brightness o the power indicator LED and the wireless indicator LED.
NOTE: Increasing the screen brightness will increase the power consumption. As a result, the power
indicator LED may change rom b lue to red when the screen is made brighter. When this happens, note
that the battery may run out and the system may lose power soo n ater the LED turns red.
The relationship between screen brightness and battery duration
Increasing the screen brightness will reduce the battery lie. Decreasing the screen brightness
will increase the battery lie. Adjust the brightness based on your preerence. See page 11 ormore inormation.
Adjusting the volume
Adjusting the screen brightness
Volume
Screen Brightness
Hold down
Hold down
Turn power on
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Replacing the Battery Pack
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1. PressandholdthePower/Resetbutton(atleast.5second)untilthepowershutso.
2. Make sure the AC Adapter is unplugged rom the Nintendo DSi.
1. LoosenthetwoPhillips-head(+)screwsonthebatterycoverwith
a screwdriver, and remove the battery cover.
IMPORTANT:To avoid damage to the screw or threads, use a screwdriver
that is appropriate or the screw.
2. Remove the battery pack as shown at right.
3. Orient the new battery as shown and careully insert completely
into the battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery cover, and tighten the two screws, being
careul not to overtighten.
IMPORTANT: Always be sure to replace the battery cover and tighten the
screws beore resuming use.
Battery packs become worn with repeated charge/discharge cycles, and the amount o time they can be
used when ully charged will decrease gradually over time. I you eel the usage time has dropped o
noticeably, replace the battery pack.
DonotuseanybatteryotherthantheNintendoDSirechargeablebattery,ModelNo
TWL-003. A replacement battery may be ordered through Nintendos web site at
www.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or by calling Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700.
Aparentorguardianshouldreplacethebatterypackifayoungchildisusingthesystem.
PLEASE RECYCLE YOUR USED BATTERIES
When disposing o a rechargeable battery, please be sure to ollow appropriate local guidelines
and regulations.
Donotdisassemble,attempttorepair,ordeformthebatterypack.
Donotdisposeofrechargeablebatteriesinare.
To nd a collection site near you, please contact your local solid waste authority or visit:
http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/battery.htm
For more inormation or or assistance rom Nintendo, e-mail us at nintendo@noa.nintendo.com.
Placetapeoverthebatterycontactsbeforerecycling.
Beore replacing the battery...
Battery replacement procedure
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and Settings
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Applications&Settings
Nintendo DSi Menu
TheNintendoDSiMenuappearsautomaticallywhenyouturnthesystemspoweron.Onthismenuyou
willseeiconsforthesystemsbuilt-inapplicationsandforanyNintendoDSorNintendoDSiGameCard
inserted into the DS Game Card slot. Tap these icons to play games, use the applications, or enter system
settings.Youcanalsopress or to enter camera mode and take photos.
ScreenExplanation
Use this to scroll through applications
You can use the stylus or the +Control Pad to scroll through sotware
Volume level
User name Date & time
Battery charge
User-taken photo
Full
Low
: Almost empty
(ashing)
: ChargingApplication name
Start icon
Tap the sotware shown
here to start it Application list
Moving Icons
Use the stylus to select the icon you
want to move and then slide it up to
the center o the screen.
Scroll through the sotware list until
you come to the spot you want to
place the sotware icon.
Tap the icon once again and slide itinto its new location.
Thatsit!Youredone.
Application IconsHerearetheiconsyoullseeonthesoftwarelist.
Card Sotware Icons
ThisiconappearswhentheresnoGameCardinsertedintheDSCardSlot.
When a Game Card is inser ted in the DS Card Slot, an icon or that game willappear. The Personal Trainer: Cooking icon is shown here.
Built-in Sotware IconsThesearetheiconsofthesystemsbuilt-insoftwareapplications.
System Settings Nintendo DSi Camera
See page 61. See page 26.
Nintendo DSi Sound Nintendo DSi Shop
See page 44. See page 54.
DS Download Play PictoChat
See page 57. See page 58.
Other Open Icon
This icon appears when no application is present. The number o empty boxes
represents the number o applications that can be added.
Present Icon
This icon appears when you add a new application by downloading it via Nintendo
DSi Shop, or through some other means. Tap a present icon to reveal the application icon.
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Applications&Settings
Applications&Settings
Camera Mode
On the Nintendo DSi Menu, press or to enter camera mode.
Photos you take will be saved to the Nintendo DSi system memory.
Number o photos remaining
Start Nintendo DSi Camera
Takeaphoto( , , or )
Switch between inner and
outercameras.( )
ReturntotheNintendoDSiMenu.( )
Turn control displays
onando.( )
(You can also use the buttons shown in parentheses.)
Top-Screen Photo Display
Photostakenincameramodewillappearonthetop
screen o the Nintendo DSi Menu.
Ifyouhavetakenmultiplephotosincameramode,the
photo that appears on the top screen will change every
time you turn the Nintendo DSi on or exit Sleep Mode by
opening the Nintendo DSi.
YoucanusetheNintendoDSiCameraphotoalbumto
select which photo appears on the top screen.
Nintendo DSi Camera
photo album
SD Cards can save up to 3,000 photos max, regardless o how much space they have.
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Press
Hold
Press and release
Applications&Settings
Applications&Settings
Nintendo DSi Camera
With Nintendo DSi Camera, you can take photos with
eleven dierent lenses, watch slide shows o your photos,and exchange photos with other Nintendo DSi systems.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the Nintendo DSi
Camera, do not point it at the sun or other very
intense sources o light.
Getting Started
When you start Nintendo DSi Camera, you will have several options available. Tap the Touch Screen to
make a selection.
ScreenExplanation
Take pictures using eleven
dierent lenses
Viewphotosyouvetaken
View a slide show o your photos
Number o photos saved
SaveyourphotostotheNintendoDSisystemmemory.SaveyourphotostoanSDCard(*)
Number o
photos remainingExchange, copy, or delete photos
View Nintendo DSi Camera instructions
View photos by date taken
Post memos on the calendar
Exit Nintendo DSi Camera and return to the
Nintendo DSi Menu
Using Game Cards
Starting a Game
Insert a Game Card in the DS Card slot.
I you have trouble inserting the Game Card, eject it
and conrm that it is acing the right direction.
Note: The label should ace towards the bottom o the
Nintendo DSi.IMPORTANT: Do not insert or remove Game Cards
or accessories when the power is on.
Press POWER.
Tap the Game Card icon.
Refertothegamesinstructionbookletfor
game play inormation.
ExitingaGame
Press and hold POWER.
Press in and then pull out the Game Card.
Store the stylus.
Check direction
How Many Photos Can I Save?
CheckthePhotosRemainingdisplaytoseehowmanyphotosyoucansaveinyourselected
location.Becausephoto-datasizecanvary,thisnumberisonlyaroughindicatoritdoesnot
reectaprecisenumberofphotos.
DependingonthesizeofyourSDCard,youcansaveupto3,000photosmaximum.
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Using the Camera
Selecting a Lens
Tap Camera rom the Nintendo DSi Camera menu to view the lens-selection screen. Tap the lens you
want to use, and then tap Start to begin using that lens.Color Lens Colorpad Lens
Tap any point on the Touch Screen
to alter that color in the photo.
Tap any point on the Touch Screen
torestoreanareascolortothephoto.
Mirror Lens Mischie Lens
Tap the lens you want to use
Return to the Ninten do DSi Camera menu Beg in usin g th e selec ted lens
Lens TypesNormal Lens
Take photos without any alteration.
Distortion Lens Grati Lens
Distort the photo by tapping and sliding
on the Touch Screen.
Draw on photos or add
colorul stamp designs.
Emoter Lens Merge Lens
Resemblance Lens Frame Lens
Apply and adjust a variety
o mirror eects.
Add a mischievous touch
toyourfriendsfaces.
Change acial expressions. Blend photos o two aces.
Evaluate how similar two aces are. Create rames and take photos
within those rames.
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The photo gets stretched in the
direction you move the stylus
Using the Camera (cont.)
Normal Lens
This lens adds no special eec ts to your photos.
Distortion Lens
Using this lens, you can slide the stylus on the screen to d istort your photo.
Return the distorted lens to normal
Color Lens
This lens converts the image to black-and-white. Tap on an area on the image to restore that color.
The color o areas that were originally black and white will not change.
Grati lens
Using this lens, you can decorate your pho tos using pens, stamps, and more.
Erase all grafti
Use a stamp
Use an eraser
There are three eraser sizes
Usepensordroppers(youcanselectpencolorandthickness)
Use the dropper to absorb a color rom the screen and use that color as a pen
Using Droppers
Select a dropper Tap on a color
The pen changes to
the color you tapped
Return the entire screen
to black-and-white
Thissectionscolorhas
been restored
Captureaphoto( , ,
or )
Switch between the inner and
outercamera( )
Returntolens-selectionscreen()
Toggle the display on or o or icons
like ( )
These controls apply to all lens types
(Youcanalsousethebuttonsshowninparentheses)
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Split mirror Triangle mirror Square mirror
Using the Camera (cont.)
Colorpad Lens
Using this lens, you can change the color o any portion o your photo. The color will change each time you tap.
Tapping white, black, or gray areas wil l not change their color.
Return the entire screen
to the original colors
Section that was tapped
and had its color changed
Mirror LensUsing this lens, you can make your photo look like a kaleidoscope.
Change mirror type
Slide in a circular motion to
change mirror angles
Mischie Lens
Usingthislens,youcanaddspecialeectstoyourfriendsfaces.
Change mischie eects
Mischie eect
Emoter Lens
Usingthislens,youcanchangetheexpressiononyourfriendsfaces.
Change acial expression
Change to a smiling ace
Change to an angry ace Change to a sad ace
Original photo
Original photo
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Resemblance Lens
Using this lens, you can evaluate how similar two aces are.
Line up two aces on the screen
Once the aces have been i dentied, they
will appear with square rames around them.
When the aces have been identied,
tap
The similarity percentage will appear,
and the photo will be saved
Guidelines Regarding Face Recognition
For more precise acial recognition when using the Mischie, Merge, or Resemblance lenses,
pay attention to the ollowing:
Please keep in mind that ol lowing these steps may not ensure perect acial recognition.
Capture photos in abright environment.
Capture the whole aceon screen.
Capture the ace romthe ront.
Donttiltyourhead. Lit bangs to makeeyebrows visible.
Take o glasses.
Using the Camera (cont.)
Merge Lens
Using this lens, you can blend two aces together.
Capture a photo o the rst ace
Try to get the ace as large as possible
and centered on the bottom screen.
Capture the second ace as you did the rst
Its easier to merge aces i the second ace
is as close as possible in size and position to
the rst ace.
Once you have the results o the merge, tap or to change
the merge rat io ( %)of the twofac es
Start again rom the rst ace
Shit rom 0% to 100% automatically
Change the merge ratio o the two
aces manually
Tap to save a photo.
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Select a photo rom your album and tap
.
Using the Camera (cont.)
Frame Lens
Using this lens, you can capture photos within preset or user-created rames, or you can create your own
brand-new rames.
Create a new rame
Select a dierent rame
Current rame
Creating Frames
Tap Create rame on the Touch Screen.
Select whether to take a new photo to create
yourframeortouseaphotoyouvealready
taken.
New Photo
Take a new photo and use it to create a
rame.
Photo in Album
Use the eraser to carve out a blank area
in the photo.
Use eraser
Use ll pen
Return to the
previous screen
Tap to save your rame.
The completed rame is saved as rame data.
Youc ann owselec titusin gChange rame.
(Seestep1).
Now, use the rame youjust created and take a new
picturewithit!
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Stickers
Youcanapplyavarietyofstickers( )toyourphotostohelporganizethem.
Photoswith stickers will appear on the top screen in the Nintendo DSi Menu.
PhotoscapturedfromtheNintendoDSiMenuautomaticallyreceivea sticker.
About the Thumbnails
Photosaredisplayedfromlefttorightinorderofoldesttonewest.WhenusingView by sticker,
photos are displayed rom let to right in the order in which stickers were applied.Photoswithleformatsthatcannotbedisplayedwillhavea icon.
Ifyouhavealotofphotos,itmighttakeawhileforalloftheirthumbnailstoappear.
Displaying Photos on the Nintendo DSi Menu
Onlyphotoslabeledwitha sticker will appear on the top screen o the Nintendo DSi Menu.
Apply a sticker to any photos you want to display in menu. Remove stickers rom
any photos you do not want to appear in the menu.
OnlyphotographscapturedbytheNintendoDSiCameraortheNintendoDSiMenucameramodeare
displayedontheNintendoDSiMenu.Youcanapplystickerstophotosthatwerecapturedbyothersotware, but they will not be displayed on the Nintendo DSi Menu.
Viewing the Album
SelectAlbumfromtheNintendoDSiCameramenutoviewthumbnailsofyourphotos.Youcanview,edit,
or delete any o the photos you have taken.
Viewphotosyouvemarkedwith( )stickers
View a slide show beginning with theselected photo.
On the selected photo
Tap Zoom
Slide Scroll let or right
through thumbnails
Scroll let or right through photo
thumbnails
Delete the selected photo
Edit the selected photo using a lens
Return to the Nintendo DSi Camera menu
Photo Data
OnlyphotostakenwithaNintendoDSicanbedisplayedoredited
in Nintendo DSi Camera. Photos taken with a digital camera or
mobile phone cannot be displayed, nor can photos captured on a
Nintendo DSi i they have been cop ied to an SD Card and then
edited on a PC or other device, or renamed.
PhotostakenonaNintendoDSicontainthumbnaildataandphoto
data. Editing the photos on a PC or other device does not guarantee that the thumbnail data will
reectthosechanges.Asaresult,thirdpartiesmaybeabletoviewuneditedthumbnaildataifaltered
photosareuploadedtotheInternet.PhotosmodiedonaNintendoDSisystemreectthosechanges
in their thumbnails.
Slide Show
Select Slide Show rom the Album menu to display photos one ater another.
Photos will appear here
End slide show
Change display order, display method,
and music
Pause/Continue slide show
Top
Screen
Options on the Touch Screen
Slide-Show Settings
Change the order o photo display
In orderDisplay in the order shown
in the album
RandomDisplay in random order
Change the display method
Change the music
Finalizesettingsandreturntoslideshow
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Other Camera Features
Select Other rom the Nintendo DSi Camera menu to exchange, copy, or delete photos or rames.
Youcanalsodeletememoshere.
Communicate with other
Nintendo DSi systems to exchange
photoandframedata(withinlocal
wirelessrange)
Copy photos and rames between the
Nintendo DSi system memory and an
SD Card
Delete photos, rames, and memos
View Nintendo DSi Camera tutorial
Return to Nintendo DSi Camera menu.
ExchangingPhotos/FramesCommunicate with other Nintendo DSi systems to exchange photos or rames.
Controls or Sending Side
Tap Send.
Wait or the receiving side.
Select a recipient and then
tap Start .
You can send to up to three Nintendo
DSi systems at once.
Select where your photo is located
(e itherSystem or system memory
or SD Card).
Select what you want to send.
Selectthephoto(orframe)tosend
then tap Send.
SelectYes when you see the conrmation message.
Controls or Receiving Side
Tap Receive.
Tap a location to save to.
Tap who you want to receive data rom.
Controls or receiving are nished at this stage.
Note: The photos you send may be modied, orwarded and /or posted by the recipient or a third party.
Please do not send any photos that may contain personal inormation. Parental controls can be set to
restrict the exchange o photos. See page 67 or more inormation.
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Other Camera Features (cont.)
Copying Photos/Frames
YoucancopysavedphotosandframesfromyourNintendoDSisystemtoanSDCardorviceversa.
Select where you want to copy rom.
Select the kind o data you want to copy.
Select the photos or rames you want to copy.
In this screen, the user has s elected to
copy photos.
Select the photo or rame and then
tap Copy .
I you select Copy individually, you can select
a specic photo or rame rom the photo album.
In this screen, the user has s elected to copy Photos.
Deleting Photos/Frames/Memos
Youcandeletephotos,frames,andmemossavedinthesystemmemoryoronanSDCard.
Select where you want to delete rom.
Select the data you want to delete
In this screen, the user has selected to delete
rom System. Since memos can be saved only
in the system memory, memos will appear only
on this screen.
I you select to delete all memos,
tap Yes on the conrmation screen.
Select which photos or rames you want to delete
In this screen, the user has selected Photos.
Important:
When you select All photos or sticker
photos, you can quit in the middle othe process, but some photos may still
be erased.
Select the photo or rame and thentap Copy .
I you select Delete individually, you can select
a specic photo or rame rom the photo album.
In this screen, the user has selected Photos.
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Delete the existing memo
Rewrite the memo
Space or writing memos
Save the written memo
Return to calendar
Select Calendar rom the Nintendo DSi Camera menu to a ccess the calendar on the Touch Screen.
Select a day to view the memo and
a photo taken on that day
I multiple photos were taken on a s ingle
day, dierent photos will be displayed
sequentially
Display previous or ollowing month
Writeamemofortheselectedday(seebelow)
Return to Nintendo DSi Camera menu
Writing Memos
Youcanwriteahandwrittenmemoforeachday,whetheritsanoteaboutaspecialeventorareminderabout when those photos were taken.All memos are saved i n system memory.
*Playable File Formats
The ollowing le ormats can be played with Nintendo DSi Sound:
AAC les with .m4a, .mp4, or .3gp lename extensions
Bitrate: 16 kbps 320 kbps
Samplingrate:32kHz48kHz
For inormation on how to save music to an SD Card, see page 53.
Nintendo DSi Sound
With Nintendo DSi Sound, you can record sounds using
the internal microphone and then play with them to
createnewsounds.Youcanalsoplaymusicsavedon
an SD Card.
Starting Nintendo DSi Sound
When you start Nintendo DSi Sound, you will see a sound wave on the top screen and selectable options
on the lower screen. Tap an option to begin playing with sound.
Nintendo DSi Sound Menu
Record sounds with the microphone and
playwiththem(seepage45)
Playwithmusicles*saved
onanSDCard(seepage50)
Close Nintendo DSi Sound and return
totheNintendoDSiMenu(seepage21)
Adjust settings or delete
Nintendo DSi Sound data
(seepage53)
Yourparakeet.Ifyouletitlistentovoicesandsoundsaroundit,itwilltrytoimitatethem.
Italsoremembersrecordingsyouvemadeearlierandmayrepeatthematrandom.
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Moving Data into Diferent Locations
Tap the balloon you want to move, and then slide it
to where you want it and release.
The two balloons will swap locations.
g y g
Tap Record and edit a sound rom the Nintendo DSi Sound menu.
Note: Sound data will be saved in the Nintendo DSi system memory. No data will be written to
or read rom your SD card.
Volume slider
Empty sound balloon
Filled sound balloon
Return to the Nintendo DSi Sound
topmenu(seepage44)
Delete the selected sound balloon
Record sound Use the mic to record a sound. Each balloon can hold
up to ten seconds o sound.
Play sound Play with your sounds by changing the playback
speed, applying lters, etc. See page 47.
Recording
Tap an empty balloon Tap Record.
Tap to begin recording.
I the mic detects a loud enough noise,
it will begin recording automatically.
Onceyouvenishedrecording,tapOK.
Yoursoundballoonwil lbewhatevercolor
you tap.
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Using Sound Filters
By tapping an icon, you can apply dierent lters to alter your sound. Each icon has three
dierent lters, so each time you tap on e, the lter will change.
Changing Playback Speed and Pitch
Tap the Touch Screen to move and alter the speed and pitch o the sound.
Higher Pitch
Slower Playback Faster Playback
Lower Pitch
Playback Modes
Repeat the current sound.
Play all sounds in order, then repeat rom the beginning.
Play the current sound once.
Random play.
Play the current sound rom a user-set point A and point B.
Slide points A and B back and orth to adjust them.
Playing with Sound
Choose the sound balloon you want to use by
tapping it , then tap Play.
Change the sound however you like.
Parakeet I you
taphim,hellgiveyou tips on what
you can do.
Playback bar
Volume slider
Youcanchangethe
play position with a
tap o the stylus
Change the playback
mode
Save the current
sound over the
original sound
Return to the previous screen Play/Pause
Reverse/Pause
Playback section
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Saving Altered Sounds
Ifyouwanttosavesoundsthatyouvechanged,
tap Overwrite.
Conrm that the recording sounds the way
you want it.
Tap OK.
Yoursoundballoonwillbewhatevercoloryoutap.
Yournewsoundwillappearhere!
About Folders and Files on SD Cards
In Nintendo DSi Sound, only music les and olders containing music les on the SD Card will
be displayed. A maximum o 1,000 olders can be displayed.
I multiple olders on the SD Card have the same name, those song les will all be displayed
in one older with that name.
Up to 3,000 song les can be displayed.Only the rst 100 audio les in each older will be displayed.
Folders and les more than eight levels deep cannot be displayed.
Folders will be displayed in numero-alphabetical order.
Choose a Song to Play
Tap a older , then select Start.
Select Auto to open a random song
automatical ly. Youcanagsongsas
Top 10, Memories, and so on
to add them to your Favorites.
TapClearto erase all songs rom a
Favorite older.
Touch the song you want to listen toand touch Start.
Add the song playing to your avorites.
Delete all songs rom the selected
Favorites older.
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Adjust the settings or Nintendo DSi Sound.
Set your headphones or mono or stereo.
Enable or disable sound eects when you tap the Touch Screen.
Set the backlight to turn o automatically when Nintendo DSi Sound is not in use.
Erase all Nintendo DSi Sound data rom the Nintendo DSi system memory. This will erase all sound les
youverecordedormodied,anyfavoritesyouveassignedtoyourmusic,andanythingyourparakeet
might have picked up.
How do you save music les to an SD card?
In order to listen or play with music les, you must save music les on to an SD Card.Please ollow the
steps below to save music les.
Use the SD Card slot on your computer or a commerciallyavailable SD Card reader/writer to place the AAC les on
the SD Card.
Return to the Nintendo DSi Sound menu (see page 44)
YoucandownloadsoftwareontoyourNintendoDSi
system via Nintendo DSi Shop.
Note: broadband internet access required.
Using Nintendo DSi Shop
TouseNintendoDSiShopyouwillneedtosetupanInternetconnectionwithyourNintendoDSi
(seepage71),andyouwillneedtohaveNintendoDSiPointsinyouraccounttodownloadsoftware.
What are Nintendo DSi Points?
YouusethesepointstodownloadNintendoDSisoftware
rom Nintendo DSi Shop.
To add points to your account, you can purchase Nintendo DSi Points online through Nintendo
DSi Shop, or you can purchase a Nintendo Points Card at select retail locations, which c an be
redeemed or Nintendo DSi Points in Nintendo DSi Shop. Once redeemed, those points automatically
become Nintendo DSi Points and cannot be used on Wii console or with any other system.
Purchase Redeem
NintendoDSi Points
(2,000)
Store selling Nintendo products Redeem points online in
Nintendo DSi Shop
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There are a number o ways to g et Nintendo DSi Points.
Redeem a Nintendo Points Card
Purchase a Nintendo Points Card.
Reveal the Nintendo Points Number
Reveal the number on your Nintendo Points Card by
scratching o the silver area on the back o the card.
Start Nintendo DSi Shop
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the
Nintendo Points Number and redeem your Nintendo
DSi Points.
Buy Nintendo DSi Points using a Credit Card
To buy points with a credit card, start the Nintendo DSi
Shopandfollowtheon-screeninstructions(youmustbe
18oroldertouseacreditcard).
Nintendo DSi Sotware and Nintendo Points Cards
In order to connect to Nintendo DSi Shop, you will need a broadband Internet connection and a
compatible router. The rst time you connect, you will need to agree to the terms o the user
agreement in order to access Nintendo DSi Shop.
NintendoPointsCardssoldintheAmericascanonlyberedeemedonNintendoDSiorWii
systems released in the Americas.
YourNintendoDSiShopaccountcancontainupto20,000NintendoDSiPointsmaximumat
any time.
YoumustredeemallofthepointsonaNintendoPointsCardatonce.Youcannotdividethe
points between dierent systems.
ParentalControlsmaybeusedtorestrictuseofNintendoDSiPointsandmanagedownloading
o sotware based on ESRB ratings.
AllNintendoDSiPointsandsoftwaredownloadsareforuseonlyonasingleNintendoDSi
system and are nonreundable and nontranserable.OnceaNintendoPointsCardhasbeenredeemedforNintendoDSiPoints,itcannotbe
redeemed on a dierent Nintendo DSi system or on a Wii console.
SoftwaredownloadedfromNintendoDSiShopislicensedtoyou,notsold.Formore
information,pleaserefertotheuseragreementintheSystemSettings(seepage71).
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With DS Download Play, you can download and play
certain multiplayer games with other Nintendo DSi,
DS Lite, and DS users even i you have only
onecopyofagame.Youcanalsosendandreceive
demos o certain sotware titles.
Control Sequence
Using DS Download Play (Host or sending system)
On the Nintendo DSi Menu, tap the icon o a
DS Download Play-compatible title.
Now ollow the instructions in the instruction
booklet o the sotware you are using.
DS Download Play (Client or receiving system)
Tap the DS Download Play icon on the
Nintendo DSi Menu.
Select the panel or the game title you want
to download.
TapYes to begin downloading the title.
Now ollow the instructions in the instruction
booklet o the sotware you are using.
Close PictoChat and return to
the Nintendo DSi Menu
(seepage21)
PictoChat allows you to use the Nintendo DSi to send
and receive wireless messages and drawings rom other
Nintendo DSi users. PictoChat is not an Internet
application.Youcancommunicatewithupto15other
Nintendo DS users within range o your Nintendo DSi.
SeePRIVACYINFORMATIONonpage 101.
Note: PictoChat works with all models o Nintendo DS.
Starting PictoChat
First, the chat-room selection screen will appear. Select a chat room to join.
The number in each panel indicates how manypeople are in that chat room. The maximum
number o users in each chat room is 16.
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Top Screen
Signal-strength icon
Messages received
Current chat room
Touch Screen
Chat members
Tap one to see that persons messages
Close chat room
Drawing area
Send message
Copy the last message rom theupper screen
Erase messageKeyboard
(Seenextpage)
Keyboard styles Alphanumeric
InternationalSymbols
Drawings
Scroll the upper screen
Pentool(Writeanddraw)
Erasertool(Eraselettersorpictures)
Pen/EraserThickness(usetochangethethicknessofthepenoreraser)
Tapcharactersonthekeyboardtoenterthem.Youcantouchandslidelettersintotheeditingareainany
order you please.
You can also use buttons to control the keyboard.
Move the cursor
Enter a character
Erase the last character entered
Shit to uppercase letters
Switch keyboard types
Scroll through messages
Send message
Press or a short time: Copy last message / Press or a long time: Erase message
Tap or a
capital letter
Delete the character directly
to the let o the cursor
Insert a
carriage return
Insert a space
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
Japanese Hiragana/Katakana
New eatureor Nintendo DSi
Each time you tap the pen tool
icon, your pen switches between
black or rainbow color.
Switch between
uppercase and
lowercase letters
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On the Nintendo DSi Menu, selectSystem Settings to open the settings menu, rom which you can adjust
many dierent items. Use to turn pages, and tap the setting you want to adjust.
System Settings 1
Data Management:ManagethesystemsinternalmemoryorSDCarddatahere.(Seepage63)
Note:ThisitemwillonlyappearafteryouhaveopenedNintendoDSiShop.(Seepage54)
Wireless Communications:Turnwirelesscommunicationsonoro.(Seepage64)
Brightness Settings:Adjustscreenbrightness.(Seepage64)
System Settings 2
Prole:Edityourusername,birthday,color,etc.(Seepage65)
Date:Setthecurrentdate.(Seepage66)
Time:Setthecurrenttime.(Seepage66)
Alarm:Setatimeforthealarmtosound.(Seepage66)
System Settings 3
Parental Controls: Set up Parental Controls to limit access to cer tain content or eatures.
(Seepage67)
Touch Screen:CalibrateTouchScreeninput.(Seepage70)
Mic Test:Checkmicsensitivity.(Seepage70)
Internet:CongureyourInternetsettings.(Seepage71)
System Settings 4
Language: Select a language or your system.
Country: Select your country o residence.
System Update:UpdateyourNintendoDSisystem.(Seepage85)
Format System Memory:Deletealladdedsoftwareandsavedata.(Seepage85)
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Copy or delete sotware or save data rom your system memory or rom an SD Card.
Copying / Erasing
Select where the data you want to delete
or copy is located.
Select the data you want to copy or delete.
Select either Copy or Delete.
You cannot copy under any o the ollowing circumstances:
WhenthereisnoSDCardintheSDCardslot. Whenthereisnotenoughspaceavailableintheareatowhichyouwanttocopy.
Whenthedatayouhaveselectedcannotbecopied.
WhenyouwanttocopytotheNintendoDSiMenubuttherearenoavailableboxesonthe
Nintendo DSi Menu.
Whenyouwanttocopytoasystemthatisnotwheretheoriginaldataissaved.
WhentheSDCardyouwanttocopytocontains300blocksofsoftwareorsavedata.
WhentheSDCardyouwanttocopytoiswriteprotected.
Youcanturnthewirelesscommunicationfunctiononoroasshownbelow.
Set up
Tap ON to turn the wireless communication
unction on, or OFF to turn it o.
Tap OK.
When the wireless communication unction is turned on, the wireless light will fash.
When the unction is turned o , the light will also turn o.
Brightness SettingsAdjust the brightness o the screens.
Controls
Tap + or to adjust the brightness.
Tap OK to conrm your adjustments
To adjust screen brightness while playing a game, press and hold SELECT then use the Volume Control
to make your changes.
Use caution when using SELECT to make adjustments as pressing SELECT in certain games may cause
the game to skip scenes.
About Screen Brightness and Battery Lie
Increasing screen brightness will decrease battery lie, and decreasing screen brightness will
increase battery lie. Please keep this in mind when you adjust your brightness settings. See page 15.
Press and hold
Screenbrightness
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O P l t k dj t t t
Date
S t th t d t
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Open Prole to make adjustments to your user name,
personal message, color, and birthday.
User Name
Use the keyboard to enter your user name.
See page 86 or keyboard instructions.
Tap OK to conrm.
Other Nintendo DS users will see your user name
when using PictoChat and in certain games,
so do not share personal inormation in your user name.
Message
Enterapersonalizedmessageusingthe
keyboard. See page 86 or keyboard instruc tions.
Tap OK to conrm.
The personalized message you enter here will be seen when using PictoChat, so thinkabout entering a greeting or a short introduction. Do not use personal inormation.
Color
Tap the color you like.
The color you choose will be used on the
Nintendo DSi Menu and in other places.
Tap OK to conrm.
Birthday
Use to set the date o your birthday.
Tap OK to conrm.
Set the current date.
Some games use this setting, so be sure to enter the correct date.
Setting the date
Use to adjust the month,
date and year.
Tap OK to conrm.
Time
Set the current time.
Some games use this setting, so be sure to enter the correct time.
Setting the time
Use to adjust the time.
Tap OK to conrm.
Alarm
Set a time or the alarm to sound.
Controls
Use to adjust the time to when
you want the alarm to sound, and then tap
OK to turn the alarm on.
TapYes to conrm. Both screens will automatically
be set to the lowest brightness setting.
To turn o the alarm or cancel it all together, tap the Touch Screen or any button other
than the L and R Buttons.
Once the alarm has sounded, the alarm will enter Snooze Mode, and will continue to sound
every ve minutes until it has been turned o. Snooze Mode automatically ends ater one hour.
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S tti P t l C t l
Parental ControlsNintendo strives to create an environment that is un and enjoyable or all users and has designed tools to
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Ap
plications&Settings
Setting up Parental Controls
Afterselectingparentalcontrolsfromthesystemsettingsmenu(panel3),followthe
on-screen instructions.
Enter a our-digit PIN o your choosing,
then tap OK.(Youwillneedtoenterthenumber twic e to c on rmth at i t is c orrect. )
You will need this PIN to turn Parental Controls
o temporarily or to change your settings.
Please remember this number.
Use to choose a secret question,
then select OK.
Enter an answer to the secret question,
and then select OK. The answer must be three
or more characters long.
The answer to your secret question will be
used in the event you orget your PIN.Please remember this answer.
See page 86 or instructions on using
the keyboard.
Now ollow the on-screen instructions to set up
Parental Controls options.
TapYes
Tap Next
Tap OK
allow parents or guardians to limit the games and applications that may be inappropriate or some members
o their household. There is one Parental Control setting per system, so it is recommended that you put the
settings on the most secure that you need or your amily; you can then share the PIN with users who may be
allowed access to blocked content and eatures.
What Can Parental Controls Restrict?
Nintendo DSi Exclusive and Compatible SoftwareRestrict use o sotware based on ESRB ratings guidelines.
NOTE:YoucannotusethistorestricttheuseofNintendoDSsoftwareorsoftwaredownloadedvia
DS Download Play.
PictoChat
Restrict the use o this application.
DS Download Play
Restrict the use o this application.
Nintendo DSi Browser
Restrict the use o the Nintendo DSi Browser to browse the Internet.
Nintendo DSi Shop
Restrict use o Nintendo DSi Points. NOTE:YoucanlimituseofNintendoDSiPointsbutParentalControlsdoesnotrestrictpurchase
o Nintendo DSi Points made with a credit c ard.
Photo exchange
Restrict the exchange o ph otographs over local wireless communications using Nintendo DSi Camera.
Other
Restrict the exchange o user-generated content.
Video and Computer Game Sotware Rating Inormation
TheEntertainmentSoftwareRatingBoard(ESRB)ratingsaredesignedtoprovideinformationaboutvideo
and computer game content, so you c an make inormed purchasing decisions. ESRB ratings h ave two parts:
rating symbols suggest age appropriateness or the game, and content descriptors indicate elements in a
game that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be o interest or concern.
TotakefulladvantageoftheESRBratingsystem,itsimportanttocheckboththerating symbol
(foundonthefrontofthegamebox)andthecontent descriptor(foundonthebackofthegamebox).
Go to www.esrb.org or a complete list o these content descriptors.
The ESRB rating system is designed to provide inormation about a computer or video game. The ratings
are not meant to recommend which games consumers should buy or rent or to serve as the only basis or
choosing a product. Rather, individuals should use the ESRB ratings together with personal tastes and
standards when deciding what is best to purchase.
For more inormation on the ESRB and video game ratings, go to the ESRB web site at www.esrb.org.
Titles rated RP (Rating
Pending) have been
submitted to the ESRB and
are awaiting nal rating.
(Thissymbolappearsonlyin
advertisingpriortoagames
release.
Titles rated EC (Early
Childhood) have content that
may be suitable or ages 3 and
older. Contains no material
that parents would nd
inappropriate.
Titles rated E (Everyone) have
content that may be suitable or
ages 6 and older. Titles in this
category may contain minimal
cartoon, antasy or mild violence
and/or inrequent ouse o mild
language.
Titles rated E10+ (Everyone
10 and older) have content
that may be suitable or ages
10 and older. Titles in this
category may contain more
cartoon, antasy or mild
violence, mild language and/or
minimal suggestive themes.
Titles rated T (Teen) have
content that may be suitable or
ages 13 and older. Titles in this
category may contain violence,
suggestive themes, crude humor,
minimal blood, simulated
gambling, and/or inrequent use
o strong language.
Titles rated M (Mature) have
content that may be suitable or
ages 17 and older. Titles in this
category may contain intense
violence, blood and gore, sexual
content and/or strong language.
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Parental Controls (cont.)
What to do i you orget your PIN and secret question answer
Touch ScreenI the Touch Screen is not responding properly or i you eel the stylus contac t point is not aligned co rrectly,
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Tapstraightdown!
The icon will turn yellowwhen you tap it.
Ap
plications&Settings
Ap
plications&Settings
What to do i you orget your PIN and secret-question answer
I you orget both your PIN and the answer to your secret question, please ollow these steps.
On the PIN input screen, select I Forgot.
On the next screen, enter the answer to your
secret question.
I you successully answer the secret question,
proceed with editing your Parental Controlssettings.
Ifyouveforgottentheanswertoyoursecretquestion.
Select I Forgot.
Check Inquiry Number Please call Nintendo
Customer Service at 1-800-255-3700 and providethe inquiry number shown here, and the date that
issetonyourNintendoDSi.Youwillthenbe
issued a master key.
Tap OK.
Enter the master key and select OK.
Master key
Inquiry number
p g p p y y y p g y
take the ollowing steps to recalibrate the Touch Screen.
In the event you are unable to use the st ylus at all, press and hold the L Button, R Button, and START, then turn
the power on. The calibration screen will be the rst screen to display.
How to Calibrate the Touch Screen
Careully tap the center o . Calibration points will appear in the upper let
corner, lower right corner, and the center o the
screen. Tap each point to complete calibration.
When Calibration complete appears on the
screen, tap each o the our to conrm.
Whenyouvenishedconrmingcal ibration,
tap OK to nish.
I you were unable to accurately tap , select
Try Again to restart the calibration process.
Mic TestConrm that the microphone is operating p roperly.
Testing the Microphone
Face the microphone and speak.
Conrm that the volume bar is lling up with
colored bands.
The volume bar will ll with col ored
bands when it picks up sound
Tap Quitwhenyouvenishedconrmingthatthemicisworking.
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Internet Setup
ConnectyourNintendoDSitoawirelessInternetconnection,usingacompatiblewirelessrouter(soldseperately).
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Does your wireless
network access point
support AOSS?
AOSS
Ap
plications&Settings
Ap
plications&Settings
Set up an Internet connection.
Conrm MAC address. See page 83.
Copy or delete Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
prole saved on the Nintendo DSi.
Review and agree to user agreement
or Nintendo DSi network services.
Select setup method
Yourconnection-setupprocessdependsonyourhomenetworkenvironment.Firstanswerthefollowing
questions, then use the appropriate setup method.
Start!
Do you have a
broadband Internet
connection?Yes
Are you using a
wireless network?Yes
First setup a broadband
wireless Internet connection
so you can connect using
a Nintendo DSi.
No No
First set up a wireless
network. This will require
the purchase o additional
equipment such as a
compatible wireless router.
Yes
No
Use AOSS or
a simple setup.
See page 75.
Search or your
wireless router andperorm setup.
See page 77.
You can also perorm settings or higher security than WPA,
proxy settings, and settings or advanced users capable o connecting via
WPS. See page 81.
Connection settings for advanced users (connections 4 6) cannot be used with DS software.
When connecting to the Internet with DS software, perform the usual internet settings(connections 1 3).
You can also make settings manually. See page 79.
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Internet Setup (cont.)
Required or connecting to the Internet
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plications&Settings
Ap
plications&Settings
Required or connecting to the Internet
The ollowing are required to connect a Nintendo DSi to the Internet.
Nintendo DSi system PC
Broadband Internet environment using DSL, Cable, etc.
Broadband Internet Line DSL Modem, etc.
Connecting Nintendo DSi wirelessly
Commercially Available Access Point
(Wireless Router, etc.)
(See page 77)
Youcanperformasimplesetupusingacommerciallyavailableaccesspoint
thatsupportsAOSS(Bualo).
In this manual, wireless router access points are reerred to si mply as access points.
For inormation on router settings and h ow they work with the Nintendo DSi system, visit
support.nintendo.com.
Even if you dont have a wireless Internet environment at home
Nintendo Zone is a new way to get updated game content, demos, and access to Nintendo Wi-Fi
Connection, sent wirelessly to your Nintendo DS.
WhenyourNintendoDSidetectsaNintendoZone,anon-screeniconwillashtoletyouknowyoure
within range o a Nintendo Zone location. The Nintendo DSi will then connect to the Nintendo Zone
without any additional setup.
For a current list o Nintendo Zone lo cations, please visit www.nintendo.com.
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Internet Setup (cont.)
Connecting using AOSS
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Applications&Settings
Applications&Settings
How to Connect
Tap Connection Settings
Tap a connection labeled None.
Tap the AOSS icon
Proceed to the ollowing access point steps.
g g
I your access point supports AOSS, you can use this unctionality or a simple setup. Also reer to the
instruction manual or your access point.
Using AOSS may cause your access point settings to change. I youre connected to a PC without usi ng AOSS,
it may no longer connect ater using AOSS.
BroadbandInternet Line
DSL Modem, etc.Access Point with
Router FunctionalityNintendo DSi System
Access point steps
Using AOSS
Press the AOSS Button until the lamp starts blinking I connection continues to ail when perorming AOSS
settings, wait approximately 5 minutes and then
try again.AOSS
Button
Tap OK to perorm a connection test
I the connection test is successul, your settings are complete.
Immediately ater completing settings or AOSS, connection may ail due to the restarting o the
access point. Wait a short time, then try perorming a connection test again.
Using AOSS
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Internet Setup (cont.)
Searching or and connecting to an access point
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Applications&Settings
Applications&Settings
How to Connect
Tap Connection Settings
Tap a connection labeledNone
Tap Search or an Access Point
Tap an access point to select it
I no access points are ound,
see troubleshooting, page 89.
Weak Strong
Signal Reception Strength
I you are connecting to a secure access point,
enter the key and tap OK.
This is displayed only when congured
or security.
Tap OK
Tap OK to perorm a connection test.
I the connection test is successul, settings are complete.
I connection ails, reer to the list o error codes. See page 98.
Access points marked require that you enter the same key as is registered with the access point.
Key input notrequired
Key input required
Congured with an unsupported encryptionormat. To connect to access points with this
mark, congure settings through Advanced
Setup. See page 81.
The icon indicates the state o signal reception
and displays at our dierent levels. Stronger signal
reception results in smoother transmission.
Antenna Bars
0 bars 1 bar 2 bars 3 bars
BroadbandInternet Line
DSL Modem, etc.Access Point with
Router FunctionalityNintendo DSi System
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Internet Setup (cont.)
Conguring settings manually (Seeglossary,page107fordenitionofterms)
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Applications&Settings
Applications&Settings
Congureyouraccesspointssettingsmanually.
How to Connect
Tap Connection Settings
Tap a connection labeledNone
Tap Manual Setup
Set each eld as needed and tap Save when nished.
When setting the IP address manually, be sure to also set the DNS.
Proxy settings can only be congured when conguring Advanced Settings.
I the connection test is successul, your settings are complete.
I connection ails, reer to the list o error codes. See page 98.
TapYES to perorm a connection test
BroadbandInternet Line
DSL Modem, etc.Access Point with
Router FunctionalityNintendo DSi System
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Internet Setup (cont.)
Advanced Setup (Seeglossary,page107fordenitionofterms)
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App
lications&Settings
App
lications&Settings
I the connection test is successul, settings are complete.
Immediately ater completing settings using WPS, connection may ail due to the
restarting o the access point. Wait a shor t time, then try perorming a connection test again.
Tap the connection type best suited or your
access point
Access point steps
Push-Button Connection PIN connection
Continue to push the WPS Button
until the lamp blinks
Set the PIN number displayed on the
Nintendo DSi screen in your access point
It may take as long as 2 minutes until setup completes.
Tap Next
Tap OK to perorm a connection test
Advanced Setup allows settings or con necting to the Internet using Nintendo DSi exclusive or Nintendo DSi
compatible sotware, using higher security than WPA, proxy settings and settings or connecting with WPS.
AdvancedSetup(connections46)cannotbeusedwithDS-exclusivesoftware.Whenconnectingtothe
InternetwithDS-exclusivesoftware,congurenormalInternetsettings(connections13).
How to Connect
Tap Connection Settings
Tap Advanced Setup
Tap a connection labeledNone
Tap the connection method best-suited or your
connection environment
TosetupusingWPS
Tap the WPS icon and proceed rom step .
Searchingforanaccess point.Seepage77.
Manualsetup*Thefollowinginstructionsarethesameasforconguringnormalsettings.
See page 79.
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Internet Setup (cont.)
Options
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App
lications&Settings
App
lications&Settings
Conrm the system MAC address and Nintendo WFC ID
Delete Nintendo WFC inormation rom the system
Transer the Nintendo WFC conguration to
another system
Youcanconrmsysteminformation,deleteNintendoWi-FiConnectioncongurations,andtransfer
Nintendo WFC congurations.
WARNINGS
PleasedeleteNintendoWFCinformationbeforedisposingoforreleasingyoursystem.
Whenchangingtoanewsystem,transfertheNintendoWFCcongurationfromtheold
system to the new system.WhendeletingortransferringNintendoWFCinformation,settingssuchasfriendsand
connections will be deleted rom the original system.
Transerring Nintendo WFC conguration to another system
Nintendo WFC inormation transers use DS Download Play.
This deletes Nintendo WFC conguration rom the source system and overwrites the WFC conguration o the
target system.
When transerring to a Nintendo DS/DS Lite system, content o the I nternet Advanced Setup inormation is
not transerred.
Things to prepare
Source Nintendo DSi system
Targetsystem(NintendoDSisystemorDS/DSLitesystem)
How to transer
On source system
Tap Transer Nintendo WFC Conguration
Follow the on-screen instructions
Tap Tap Tap
On source system
Conrm that the user name displayed is indeed
that o the target system and tapYes.
On target system
Tap OK i you agree to the on-screen warning
On source / target system
When the transer is complete, a conrmation message is displayed. TapOK on the
respective systems.
On target system
Tap DS Download Play
Follow the on-screen instructions
Tap Tap
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System Update
There will be updates or additions to the Nintendo DSi Menu or built-in sotware applic ations.
YouunderstandthattheNintendoDSisystemspecicationsareconstantlyevolving.Inaneorttoprovide
o ith the latest s stem enhancements and eat res e ma send a s stems pdate to o r Nintendo
Using the Keyboard
Keyboards will display when you are required to enter c haracters. There are two types o keyboard:
standard alphanumeric keyboard, and a ten-key keyboard.
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App
lications&Settings
App
lications&Settings
you with the latest system enhancements and eatures, we may send a systems update to your Nintendo
DSi system without notice to you or ask you to accept a systems update or your Nintendo DSi system. Such
systems updates may need to be accepted in order to play new Nintendo DSi games or continue to access
the Nintendo DSi Network Service.
Updates will take place by connecting to the Internet, so please complete your Internet connection
settings ahead o time. See page 71.
How to Update
TapYes
Read the on-screen text careully and selectNext.
I you agree with the what you read in select I Agree, and then tap OK.
Format System Memory
Choose this to erase all save data, and return the system to the state in which it was purchased.
Select Initialize System
What data will be erased?
Datasavedonthesystemmemory,suchassoftware
downloaded rom Nintendo DSi Shop.
ChangesmadetotheSystemSettings.
Data erased by initializing the system cannot be restored.
Alphanumeric Keyboard
Displays the input keyboard or letters o the alphabet
and numbers.
Displays the input keyboard or special characters.Displays the input keyboard or hiragana and katakana.
Displays the input keyboard or symbols.
Displays the input keyboard or pictographs
Character type selection keys
Make all letters
upper case letters
Delete the character to the
let o the cursor
Insert a space
Switch characters on the keyboard. Ater you
have entered the character, the keyboard reverts.
Ten-Key Keyboard
Enter a space. Delete the last entered character.
The special character, symbol and pictograph keyboards all unction in the same way.
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It takes a long time beore the Nintendo DSi Menu is displayed
Troubleshooting
Beore requesting repair service, check the items in the ollowing table.
Read this along with the manual or each game and peripheral device.
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Volume
Volume
Fully insert
Lit
SupportandTroublesh
ooting
SupportandTroublesh
ooting
Hasahigh-capacitySDMemoryCard(SDCard)beeninsertedinthesystem?
It may take time to display the Nintendo DSi Menu i a high-capacity SD Card has been inserted
into the system.
Even though a Nintendo DS Game Card has been inserted, the Nintendo DSiMenu displays No Game Card has been inserted in the Game Card slot.
IstheGameCardinsertedproperly?
Remove the Game Card and properly re-insert it until it clicks into place.
Ifthisdoesntwork,tryre-insertingitafewmoretimes.
I cant play my game
AreParentalControlssettorestricttheuseofsoftwarebasedonESRBratings?
Enter the password and either disable Parental Controls temporarily, or disable the
ParentalControlsitemthatrestrictstheuseofsoftwarebasedonESRBratings.(Seepage95.)
I cant use the microphone / My voice is not recognized
Doesthissoftwareusethemicrophone?
The microphone cannot always be used. The microphone can be used in games thatsupport it.
Isthemicrophonefunctioningproperly?
Use the microphone test in System Settings to conrm
thatthemicrophoneisfunctioningproperly.(Seepage70.)
Arevoicesotherthanyourown,suchasthoseoffamilyandfriends,recognizedcorrectly?
There are individual dierences in speech recognition rates. Some voices are more difcult
torecognizethanothers.
Themicrophonereactsunexpectedlyorproducesascreechingorhowlingsound
The microphone may be reacting to ambient noise or audio output rom the speaker and
producing an audio eedback. Try to move away rom the source o the noise, reduce the speaker
volume,useheadphones,orpreventsoundfromoccurring.Youcanperformthemicrophonetest
inSystemSettingstodeterminewhetherthemicrophoneisreacting.(Seepage70.)
There is no picture or sound output
IsthepowerindicatorLEDlit?
Press POWER to turn the power on.
Hasthebatterybeencharged?
Recharge the battery.
HastheGameCardbeenrmlyinserted?
Firmly insert the Game Card until it clicks into place.
IsthesysteminSleepMode?The power indicator LED will slowly illuminate and darken when the system is in sleep mode.
Check the power indicator LED. Wake the system i it is in Sleep Mode.
Sound does not come out o the system speakers
Isthevolumesettothelowestlevel?
Use the volume/brightness control on the side
o the system to adjust the volume to an
appropriate value.
Aretheheadphonesorheadsetmicrophoneconnected?
When headphones or a headset microphone is connected, sound will not be emitted rom
the speakers.
Sound does not come out of my headphones or headset microphone
Isthevolumesettothelowestlevel?
Use the volume/brightness control on the sideo the system to adjust the volume to an
appropriate value.
Istheplugforyourheadphonesorheadset
microphonermlyinserted?
Plug it in rmly.
91 92Troubleshooting (cont.)
I cant recharge the Nintendo DSi battery pack / The recharge indicator LED is not lit
AreyouusingaNintendoDSiACAdapter?
My SD Memory Card is not responding
HastheSDMemoryCardbeencorrectlyinsertedintothesystem?
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Tapstraightdown!
SupportandTroublesh
ooting
SupportandTroublesh
ooting
y g p
Use the Nintendo DSi AC Adapter
[ WAP-002( USA)] .
IstheNintendoDSiACAdapterrmlyinserted
intothesystemandanelectricaloutlet?
Plug it in rmly.
Isthebatterypackbeingchargedinalocationwithanambienttemperaturebetween41and95
Fahrenheit(5-35Celsius)?
Chargethebatterypackinalocationwithanambienttemperaturebetween41and95Fahrenheit (5-35Celsius).Youmaynotbeabletorechargethebatterypackinalocationoutsideofthis
temperature range.
IstherechargeindicatorLEDlit?
I the recharge indicator LED is blinking, there is a chance that the Nintendo DSi B attery Pack
is not connected properly. Make sure that the Nintendo DSi Battery Pack is connected properly.
I charged the Nintendo DSi battery pack, but I cant play or long periodso time / It takes a long time to charge the Nintendo DSi battery pack
Areyouplayingagameorrechargingthebatter
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