Nintendo DS Downloadable Instruction Book
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1. Do not peel or damage the battery label The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics including cardiac pacemakers Do not operate the Nintendo DS within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using the wireless feature If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device do not use the wireless feature of the Nintendo DS without first consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless devices in locations such as hospitals airports and on board aircraft Operation in those locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property Refer to the separate Nintendo DS Health and Safety Precautions booklet for additional information on hardware and software precautions and maintenance NOTE This product is latex and lead free WARNING Seizures WARNING Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain WARNING Battery Leakage WARNING Radio Frequency Interference Health and Safety Information Health and Safety Information 2 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES IF THIS PRODUCT WILL BE USED BY YOUNG CHILDREN THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ AND EXPLAINED TO THEM BY AN ADULT FAILING TO DO SO MAY CAUSE INJURY Nintendo DS Components 1 LCD Screens Twin2. An after image may appear on the screen after turning the power off This after image will not damage the DS and will disappear after a short time When playing Game Boy Advance games the Multi player features don t work Multi player features on Game Boy Advance games don t work on the Nintendo DS If your Nintendo DS still does not operate correctly after trying the above remedies please visit the customer service area of our web site at www nintendo com or call 1 800 255 3700 Rev P Entertainment Software Rating Board ESRB Video and Computer Game Software Rating Information ESRB RATING SYMBOLS FOR VIDEO GAMES amp PC SOFTWARE The Entertainment Software Rating Board ESRB ratings are designed to provide information about video and computer game content so you can make informed purchasing decisions ESRB ratings have two parts rating symbols suggest age appropriateness for the game and content descriptors indicate elements in a game that may have triggered a particular rating and or may be of interest or concern To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system it s important to check both the rating symbol found on the front of the game box and the content descriptor found on the back of the game box Go to www esrb org for a complete list of these content descriptors The ESRB rating system is designed to provide information about a computer or video game The ratings are not meant to recommend which games con
3. See Using the On Screen Keyboard page 18 12 Keyboard Panel Use the stylus or the Control Pad and A B Buttons to select letters for your messages 13 Exit Button Touch to leave the current chat room 14 Send Button Touch to send your message or picture 15 Copy Button Touch to copy the last message or picture from the Message Display to your Input Board 16 Clear Button Touch to clear your Input Board of all information 16 17 Shift between capital and lowercase letters Backspace or erase character Backspace or erase character Skip to next line Skip to next line Add a space Add a space Shift between capitals symbols and lowercase letters numbers 19 Alphanumeric International Japanese Hiragana Katakana Symbols Pictures Settings Panel Menu Panels 20 21 1 2 3 4 Using the On Screen Keyboard The on screen keyboard functions like a simple computer keyboard The keyboard style can be selected from the menu on the left side of the keyboard There are five styles of keyboards as shown below Illustration 19 Two styles are shown however they all work the same way Select letters by using either the stylus or the Control Pad and A B Buttons Alphanumeric International 18 19 Settings Menu Changing System Settings Various items can be adjusted from the Settings Menu To access the Settings Menu touch the Settings Panel on the DS Menu Screen Il
4. players download the game information into their systems client systems using the wireless feature The number of players that can participate will be indicated under the icon Look for these icons on Nintendo DS game packaging for the type of wireless game play used on specific games and how many players can play simultaneously DS Multi Card Play 1 Make sure that all DS systems are turned off then insert a Game Card into each system Turn all DS systems on 2 Use the stylus to touch the game title on the display to start the game Refer to the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for game play information DS Single Card Download Play 1 Make sure that all DS systems are turned off then insert a Game Card into the system that will be the host system Turn all DS systems on 2 Use the stylus to touch the game title on the display of the host system to start the game 3 On the client systems touch the DS Download Play panel on the DS Menu Screen 4 On the Game Selection Screen touch the game title you wish to download Illustration 14 You will be asked to confirm your choice Illustration 15 Touch YES to download game information from the host system Refer to the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for game play information Wireless Signal Strength During wireless game play an icon will appear on either the upper or lower displays showing the signal strength of the wireless signal T
5. DS while the power is ON it will automatically switch to power saving Sleep Mode It will resume normal mode when opened again IMPORTANT GAME CARD GAME PAK GUIDELINES Always check the Game Card or Game Pak edge connector for foreign material before inserting it into the DS Be sure to orient the Game Card or Game Pak correctly before inserting into the DS Do not turn the power off or remove the Game Card or Game Pak while saving game data or saved data may be destroyed 12 13 WEAKER STRONGER 0 1 2 3 14 15 2 16 2 16 Wireless Communication and Game Play Modes NOTE Use of wireless devices are prohibited in some locations See page 3 Radio Frequency Interference You will know when your DS is in wireless mode when the Power Indicator LED green or red rapidly blinks This indicates that wireless communication is in progress The Power Indicator LED will blink rapidly when using PictoChat playing any game in multiplayer mode or downloading a game to another DS unit The Nintendo DS wireless feature allows you to communicate or play games with other people without the use of cables There are two types of wireless compatible DS games Wireless DS Multi Card Play requires one Game Card for each DS system used The number of players that can participate will be indicated under the icon Wireless DS Single Card Download Play requires only one Game Card for one system host system The other
6. it until it clicks into place The label should face towards the bottom of the DS Illustration 10 3 Turn the power on After the safety information screen the game title will appear Touch the game title with the stylus to start the game Refer to the instruction manual for the game you are playing for game instructions 4 To remove your game first turn the power off Push the DS Game Card into Slot 1 until it clicks It will automatically eject partway out of the slot Illustration 11 Using Game Boy Advance Game Paks 1 Make sure that the Nintendo DS is turned off 2 Insert the Game Boy Advance Game Pak into Slot 2 on the front of the DS Make sure it is fully inserted into Slot 2 The label should face towards the bottom of the DS Illustration 12 3 Turn the power ON The game title will appear Touch the game title with the stylus to start the game Refer to the instruction manual for the game you are playing for game instructions 4 To remove a Game Pak first turn the power off Push the cartridge out of Slot 2 with your thumb as shown Illustration 13 When you are finished playing always turn your system off and unplug the AC Adapter if you are using it from both the wall socket and the Nintendo DS Do not wrap the AC Adapter cord around the DS When not in use close the DS to protect the screens from dust or damage NOTE The power will NOT automatically turn off when the system is closed If you close the
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8. 255 3700 LUN DOM 6 00 a m a 7 00 p m Tiempo del Pac fico Las horas pueden cambiar N mero de TTY de Servicio al Cliente para individuos con impedimento auditivo 1 800 422 4281 INSTRUCTION BOOKLET MODE D EMPLOI Pages 28 55 FOLLETO DE INSTRUCCIONES P ginas 56 83 C NTR USA 1 T he official seal is your assurance that this product is licensed or manufactured by Nintendo Always look for this seal when buying video game systems accessories games and related products Nintendo does not license the sale or use of products without the Official Nintendo Seal WARNING PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE SEPARATE HEALTH AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BOOKLET INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING YOUR NINTENDO HARDWARE SYSTEM GAME CARD OR ACCESSORY THIS BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION Nintendo products are protected by some or all of the following 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 D478 866 D468 743 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 96 338 Other patents issued and pending in the U S Canada and elsewhere Nintendo DS includes RSA BSAFE Cryptographic software from RSA Security Inc RSA and BSAFE are registered trademarks of RSA Security Inc in the United States and or other countries 2000 RSA Secur
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10. backlit color liquid crystal displays The lower display the Touch Screen is touch sensitive and should only be operated with a Nintendo licensed stylus 2 Stereo Speakers 3 Power Button POWER Turns system on or off To prevent turning the system off accidentally during game play you must hold the Power Button down for a moment before it will turn off 4 Control Buttons The Control Pad A B X and Y Buttons L and R Buttons and START and SELECT Used for game play control See the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for specific game control information 5 Microphone MIC Used with specially designed games that include the microphone feature 6 Volume Control VOL Slide to the right to increase volume 7 Game Pak Slot SLOT 2 For Game Boy Advance Game Paks or Nintendo DS accessories sold separately Not compatible with Game Boy or Game Boy Color Game Paks 8 Recharge Indicator LED Lights orange while the battery is being recharged and turns off when charging is complete 9 Power Indicator LED Indicates power is on or off and battery life Green color will change to red when battery charge becomes low When LED turns red save your game and recharge the battery to prevent loss of game data Rapid blinking shows that wireless communication is in progress Slow blinking shows that the Nintendo DS is in Sleep Mode NOTE If you close the DS while the power is on it will automa
11. creen The lower LCD screen or Touch Screen is touch sensitive For DS games that include this game control feature operate the screen by using the included stylus Lightly touch or slide the stylus across the Touch Screen Illustrations 4 and 5 IMPORTANT STYLUS AND SCREEN GUIDELINES Use the stylus ONLY on the LOWER Touch Screen Use only enough pressure to operate the game Excessive pressure may damage the Touch Screen Do not use the stylus if it is broken Use only a Nintendo licensed stylus on the Touch Screen Replace the stylus in the stylus holder when not in use It is not necessary or recommended to install a screen protector on either screen Doing so may damage the screen or interfere with game control or Touch Screen calibration SCREEN CLEANING PROCEDURE If the screens on your Nintendo DS have visible smudges fingerprints or other foreign material on them you can clean them by using a soft clean cloth such as a lens or eyeglass cleaning cloth 1 Slightly dampen the cloth with water ONLY and wipe off the screens to loosen any dirt or foreign material 2 Using a dry cloth wipe the screens to dry them and finish the cleaning process 3 If needed repeat the process Using the Nintendo DS Wrist Strap The wrist strap has a small plastic pad attached to it that can also be used on the Touch Screen This pad is designed for use on games that work better with a sliding type of con
12. e display light on or off 8 Power Indicator Icon Shows battery charge This is green while the battery has a normal charge and will change to red when the battery charge gets low 9 Screen Startup Mode Icon This icon shows which startup mode the DS will use when turned on In A AUTO mode the DS will automatically load a game if there is one in Slot 1 or Slot 2 The DS will load a DS Game Card automatically if both slots have games loaded In M MANUAL mode the DS Menu Screen screen will appear Can be adjusted from the Settings Menu Page 20 10 Game Boy Advance Display Screen Icon This icon indicates which screen will display Game Boy Advance games Can be adjusted from the Settings Menu Page 20 11 Calendar and Current Date Can be adjusted from the Settings Menu Page 21 12 DS Download Play Selection Panel Select to use Single Card Download Play mode See Wireless Communication amp Game Play Modes Pages 14 15 13 Wireless Communication Icon Indicates that wireless communication will begin if this panel is selected NOTE Use of wireless devices are prohibited in some locations See page 3 Radio Frequency Interference 14 Alarm ON OFF Panel Touch to turn the alarm on Can be adjusted from the Settings Menu Page 21 10 11 10 11 12 13 Using Nintendo DS Game Cards 1 Make sure that the Nintendo DS is turned off 2 Insert the DS Game Card into Slot 1 on the back of the system and push
13. e until the battery is fully charged You can use the DS while recharging however will take longer to recharge the battery The AC Adapter should be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mounted position Illustration 2 3 When fully charged the recharge indicator LED will go out Remove the AC Adapter from the wall outlet and fold the prongs back into the housing Remove the DC Connector Plug from the External Extension Connector Illustration 3 When disconnecting any plugs from the DS or wall outlet carefully pull by the plug itself rather than by the cord IMPORTANT BATTERY GUIDELINES Do not remove the battery from the DS unless it needs to be replaced Do not use any battery other than the Nintendo DS rechargeable battery A replacement battery may be ordered through Nintendo s web site at www nintendo com USA Canada only or by calling Customer Service at 1 800 255 3700 When recharging the battery use ONLY the included AC Adapter Model No NTR 002 When disposing of the battery follow appropriate local guidelines and regulations For information on battery disposal contact your local solid waste authority If liquid comes into contact with the battery do not reuse it Call Nintendo Customer Service at 1 800 255 3700 for further instructions on battery replacement and possible service to your Nintendo DS 6 7 8 9 4 5 8 9 Using the Nintendo DS Stylus and Touch S
14. een when a Game Boy Advance game is played on the DS Illustration 25 20 21 Date Alarm Time 2 Clock Illustration 26 Date This option sets the month day and year for the system calendar Touch the up down arrows to adjust the numbers Select Confirm when you are finished setting the date Illustration 27 Alarm This option allows you to use the DS as an alarm When the alarm is turned on you will not be able to use the DS in any other mode until the alarm is turned off The alarm can be turned off by touching any button or the Touch Screen except the L or R Button Touch the up down arrows to adjust the numerals Select Confirm when you are finished setting the time Illustration 28 Time This option sets the time for the system clock Touch the up down arrows to adjust the numbers Select Confirm when you are finished setting the date Illustration 29 30 31 32 33 Color Message Birthday Nickname 3 User Illustration 30 Color Touch the color sample to set the background screen color Select Confirm when you are finished selecting your color Illustration 31 Birthday Touch the up down arrows to adjust the numbers Select Confirm when you are finished setting the date Illustration 32 User Name This options allows you to enter your nickname Your nickname may appear during PictoChat on other participants screens We recom
15. er Assistance Hotline at 1 800 255 3700 rather than going to your retailer Hours of operation are 6 a m to 7 p m Pacific Time Monday Sunday times subject to change If the problem cannot be solved with the troubleshooting information available online or over the telephone you will be offered express factory service through Nintendo Please do not send any products to Nintendo without contacting us first HARDWARE WARRANTY Nintendo of America Inc Nintendo warrants to the original purchaser that the hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve 12 months from the date of purchase If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this warranty period Nintendo will repair or replace the defective hardware product or component free of charge The original purchaser is entitled to this warranty only if the date of purchase is registered at point of sale or the consumer can demonstrate to Nintendo s satisfaction that the product was purchased within the last 12 months GAME amp ACCESSORY WARRANTY Nintendo warrants to the original purchaser that the product games and accessories shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three 3 months from the date of purchase If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this three 3 month warranty period Nintendo will repair or replace the defective product free of charge SERVICE AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY Please t
16. he icon has four modes depending on the signal strength as shown below IMPORTANT WIRELESS COMMUNICATION GUIDELINES Begin with the distance between systems at about 30 feet 10 meters or less and move closer or farther apart as desired keeping the signal strength at two or more bars for best results Keep the maximum distance between systems at 65 feet 20 meters or less The systems should face each other as directly as possible Avoid having people or other obstructions between the DS systems Avoid interference from other devices If communication seems to be affected by other devices wireless LAN microwave ovens cordless devices computers move to another location or turn off the interfering device 14 15 PictoChat panel 16 17 18 12 1 3 6 7 11 4 8 10 2 5 13 14 15 16 9 PictoChat Screen PictoChat PictoChat allows you to use the Nintendo DS to send and receive wireless messages and pictures from other DS users PictoChat is not an internet application You can communicate with up to 15 other DS users within range of your DS See PRIVACY INFORMATION on page 10 1 Turn the power on Select the PictoChat panel from the DS Menu Screen Illustration 16 2 The chat room selection screen will appear Select one of the chat rooms to join Illustration 17 The number in each panel indicates how many people are in that chat room If
17. ity Inc All rights reserved TM amp are trademarks of Nintendo 2004 2005 Nintendo All Rights Reserved Nintendo of Canada Ltd Authorized User in Canada Table of Contents 1 Health amp Safety Information 2 3 2 Nintendo DS Components 4 5 3 Charging the Nintendo DS Battery 6 7 4 Using the Nintendo DS Stylus amp Touch Screen 8 5 Using the Nintendo DS Wrist Strap 9 6 System Setup amp Privacy Information 10 7 Nintendo DS Menu Screen 10 11 8 Using Nintendo DS Game Cards 12 13 9 Using Game Boy Advance Game Paks 12 13 10 Wireless Communication amp Game Play Modes 14 15 11 PictoChat 16 17 12 Using the On Screen Keyboard 18 13 Settings Menu Changing System Settings 19 23 14 Troubleshooting 24 25 15 Warranty amp Service Information 26 16 Entertainment Software Rating Information 27 This product is a precision electronic device that can be damaged by direct physical impact or contact with dust or other foreign material A protective carrying case sold separately may help prevent damage to your Nintendo DS Please carefully read the following instructions and the separate Health and Safety Precautions booklet before setup or use of the Nintendo DS If after reading all of the instructions you still have questions please visit our customer service area at www nintendo com or call 1 800 255 3700 Compatibility with Game Boy Games amp Accessories The Ni
18. lustration 20 The Setting Menu will appear Each of the four menu panels will open a different set of options you can adjust Illustration 21 Select the menu panel for the options you would like to adjust 1 Options Startup Mode Screen Language Game Boy Advance Screen 2 Clock Date Alarm Time 3 User Color Birthday User Name Message 4 Touch Screen See pages 20 23 for a description and instructions for each option NOTE After changing any system settings the DS will save the new settings and shut itself off Turn the power on to see the new settings and resume using the DS 22 23 24 25 Start up Mode Screen Language Game Boy Advance Screen 26 27 28 29 1 Options Illustration 22 Start up Mode This option sets the mode the DS will start in when the power is turned on Select from Manual or Auto mode In A AUTO mode the DS will load a game if there is a Game Card or Game Pak in either slot The DS will load the Game Card first if both slots have games in them If no game is loaded the DS Menu Screen will appear In M MANUAL mode the DS Menu Screen will appear Illustration 23 Screen Language This option sets the language used for non game functions like menus Illustration 24 Game Boy Advance Screen This option allows you to set which screen upper or lower you would like to use as the game scr
19. mend selecting a gender neutral nickname See 5 on page 17 Use the on screen keyboard to enter up to ten characters Illustration 33 See page 18 for information on how to use the on screen keyboard 22 23 34 35 3 User cont Message This options allows you to enter a message Your message may appear during PictoChat on other participants screens See 5 on page 17 Use the on screen keyboard to enter up to 18 characters See page 18 for more information on how to use the on screen keyboard Illustration 34 4 Touch Screen Touch Screen Select this option to realign the stylus with the Touch Screen Follow the on screen instructions and carefully touch the indicated marks on the Touch Screen Illustration 35 24 25 Troubleshooting Before seeking assistance check the following information The screen stays blank even though the power is on Make sure the battery pack is charged The power indicator LED should light red or green depending on how much charge is in the battery Turn the power off Wait a few moments then turn the power on Turn the power off Remove game and reinsert it then turn the power on If you are using the AC Adapter make sure it is securely connected to both the Nintendo DS and the wall outlet Image appears but there is no sound Try adjusting the volume control If headphones or the headphone adapter are attached to the Ni
20. nt Wireless game play or communication seems interrupted or unstable Make sure all DS systems are within 30 feet 10 m or less of each other to begin with The signal strength should be at least two bars Make sure there are no obstructions between the systems Make sure the systems are facing each other Make sure the batteries are charged Check for interference from other devices wireless LAN microwave ovens cordless devices computers and move to another location or turn off the interfering device if necessary PictoChat doesn t work Make sure there are no more than 16 participants in one chat room Try switching all participants to a different chat room Review the Wireless Signal Strength and PictoChat sections pages 15 17 The Touch Screen doesn t work Make sure you are using the stylus on the correct area of the Touch Screen Check the alignment of the stylus contact point using the Touch Screen adjustment see page 23 Review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for correct operation of the stylus The microphone doesn t work Only games designed to use the microphone feature will work with the microphone Make sure the game you are playing includes this feature If using an external microphone make sure it is plugged securely into the microphone jack When the power is turned OFF there is an after image left on the screen
21. ntendo DS sound will not come through the speakers If you are using headphones make sure they are securely plugged into the headphone jack or headphone adapter Some games may have no sound during parts of the game Image appears but system is locked up Make sure the game is inserted completely into the appropriate slot Turn the power off Remove game and reinsert it then turn the power on Make sure the game connector and game slots are clean and free of foreign material Battery life seems short and charging takes a long time Make sure the surrounding temperature is above 50 degrees Low temperatures will adversely affect battery performance Battery life may also decrease over time After 500 recharges battery life may be only 70 of the battery life when new Game Boy Game Pak does not fit into the Nintendo DS Make sure you are using a Game Boy Advance Game Pak Slot 2 on the Nintendo DS will only work with DS accessories and Game Boy Advance Game Paks Wireless game play or communication does not work Make sure the game supports wireless game play For Multi Card play each DS system must have a Game Card inserted Make sure all DS systems are within 30 feet 10 m or less of each other to begin with The signal strength should be at least two bars Review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for correct setup instructions Troubleshooting co
22. ntendo DS is compatible with Game Boy Advance Game Paks in single player mode The Nintendo DS will NOT work with the following games or accessories Original Game Boy Game Paks Game Boy Color Game Paks Game Boy or Game Boy Advance Game Link cables Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter Game Boy Advance e Reader Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance cable Game Boy Printer Game Boy Camera Some people about 1 in 4000 may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns such as while watching TV or playing video games even if they have never had a seizure before Anyone who has had a seizure loss of awareness or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game Parents should watch when their children play video games Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games 1 Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible 2 Play video games on the smallest available television screen 3 Do not play if you are tired or need sleep 4 Play in a well lit room 5 Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour Playing video games can make your muscles joints skin or eyes hurt after a few hours Follow these instructions t
23. o avoid problems such as tendinitis carpal tunnel syndrome skin irritation or eyestrain Avoid excessive play It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour even if you don t think you need it When using the stylus you do not need to grip it tightly or press it hard against the screen Doing so may cause fatigue or discomfort If your hands wrists arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing stop and rest them for several hours before playing again If you continue to have sore hands wrists arms or eyes during or after play stop playing and see a doctor The Nintendo DS contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack Leakage of ingredients contained within the battery pack or the combustion products of the ingredients can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Nintendo DS If battery leakage occurs avoid contact with skin If contact occurs immediately wash thoroughly with soap and water If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact with your eyes immediately flush thoroughly with water and see a doctor To avoid battery leakage Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock vibration or liquids Do not disassemble attempt to repair or deform the battery Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire Do not touch the terminals of the battery or cause a short between the terminals with a metal object
24. ry our website at www nintendo com or call the Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1 800 255 3700 for troubleshooting information and repair or replacement options and pricing In some instances it may be necessary for you to ship the complete product FREIGHT PREPAID AND INSURED FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE to Nintendo Please do not send any products to Nintendo without contacting us first WARRANTY LIMITATIONS THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT a IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY NINTENDO INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NON LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT AND COPIER DEVICES ADAPTERS AND POWER SUPPLIES b IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES INCLUDING RENTAL c IS MODIFIED OR TAMPERED WITH d IS DAMAGED BY NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT UNREASONABLE USE OR BY OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP OR e HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED DEFACED OR REMOVED ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIODS DESCRIBED ABOVE 12 MONTHS OR 3 MONTHS AS APPLICABLE IN NO EVENT SHALL NINTENDO BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific
25. sumers should buy or rent or to serve as the only basis for 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 information on the ESRB and video game ratings go to the ESRB web site at www esrb org ADULTS ONLY Content suitable only for adults May include graphic depictions of sex and or violence Not intended for persons under the age of 18 TEEN Content may be suitable for persons ages 13 and older May contain violent content mild or strong language and or suggestive themes EVERYONE Content may be suitable for persons ages 6 and older May contain minimal violence and some comic mischief or crude language EVERYONE 10 AND OLDER Content may be suitable for persons ages 10 and older May contain cartoon fantasy or mild violence mild language and or minimal suggestive themes EARLY CHILDHOOD Contents may be suitable for ages 3 and older Contains no material that parents would find inappropriate MATURE Content may be suitable for persons ages 17 and older May contain mature sexual themes more intense violence and or strong language RATING PENDING Titles have been submitted to the ESRB and are awaiting final rating 26 27 Warranty amp Service Information You may need only simple instructions to correct a problem with your product Try our website at www nintendo com or call our Consum
26. t from six to ten hours depending on the type of game activity The battery can be recharged approximately 500 times but performance may decrease after repeated recharges depending on usage conditions such as temperature Optimal charging temperature is between 50 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit Battery life may also decrease over time After 500 recharges battery life may be only 70 of the battery life when new It takes approximately four hours to recharge the battery The actual time varies depending on how much battery life you have left When the power indicator LED turns red save your game and recharge the battery to prevent loss of game data You can play games while recharging the battery but the recharge time will be longer IMPORTANT The DS AC Adapter is only for use with the DS and Game Boy Advance SP portable video game systems It is not compatible with the original Game Boy Game Boy pocket Game Boy Color or original Game Boy Advance 1 Insert the DC Connector Plug from the AC Adapter into the External Extension Connector on the back of the DS Illustration 1 IMPORTANT Be sure the DC Connector Plug is facing in the correct direction before inserting into the connector to avoid damaging either the plug or connector 2 Swing the prongs out of the AC Adapter and insert into a standard 120 volt AC wall outlet Be sure that the prongs are fully inserted into the outlet The recharge indicator LED will light orang
27. the total number of participants is already at maximum 16 16 you cannot join that chat room The icon on the right side of the box indicates the signal strength for communicating with that chat room See Wireless Signal Strength on page15 for information about this icon NOTE If you have problems communicating with other members of a chat room have everyone switch to a different chat room Also review the communication guidelines on page 15 and check for interference 3 The PictoChat screen will appear for the chat room you have selected Illustration 18 PictoChat Screen 1 Signal Strength Icon Indicates signal strength for your chat room 2 Message Display Displays messages or pictures sent or received 3 Scroll Bar Displays messages or pictures by user color Each line represents one message 4 Chat Room Letter Shows which of the four chat rooms you are in 5 Chat Member Bar Lists the nicknames of participants in the chat room Touch the nickname to see that participant s message See page 23 on how to create a message 6 Scroll Button Scrolls up or down through message history 7 Pen Tool Use for drawing pictures on the Input Board 8 Eraser Tool Use to erase lines from the Input Board 9 Input Board Text or lines appear here before selecting SEND 10 Pen Thickness Select either a thick or thin line for drawing pictures 11 Keyboard Style Select from the different keyboard styles
28. tically switch to power saving Sleep Mode It will resume normal mode when opened again 10 Headphone Microphone Connectors For connection of stereo headphones external microphone or headset sold separately 11 External Extension Connector 5 2V IN Allows connection of Nintendo DS AC Adapter included for recharging the battery or operation of the DS using household power The Game Boy Advance Headphone adapter sold separately can also be connected 12 DS Game Card Slot SLOT 1 For loading a Nintendo DS Game Card sold separately 13 Wrist Strap Attachment For attachment of wrist strap included See pages 8 9 for more information 14 Stylus and Stylus Holder Always replace the stylus into the stylus holder after use 15 Battery Cover Can be removed to replace the rechargeable battery pack See page 7 for more information on battery replacement Nintendo DS Components 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 12 13 11 14 2 4 1 4 4 5 1 2 3 6 7 Charging the Nintendo DS Battery Do not use the Nintendo DS AC Adapter during a lightning storm There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning Before you use the DS for the first time or after you have not used it for a long time you must charge the battery If the DS will not be used for long periods of time the battery should be recharged at least once every six months When fully charged the battery will las
29. time the Nintendo DS is turned on you will be asked to select the screen language Use the Control Pad or stylus to select a language then touch Yes or press the A Button Follow the on screen instructions to input your nickname screen color date time and month and day of birth not the year Press the B Button to step backward through this process if you would like to change the settings You will be able to change these settings later from the Settings Menu on pages 19 23 For help using the on screen keyboard see page 18 At the end of this process the DS will save your settings and turn off Turn the power on to go to the Nintendo DS Menu Screen shown at right Nintendo DS Menu Screen 1 User Name Can be adjusted from the Settings Menu Page 22 2 Clock Alarm and Current Time Can be adjusted from the Settings Menu Page 21 3 DS Game Selection Panel Select to play a DS Game Card inserted into Slot 1 See Using Nintendo DS Game Cards on page 12 4 PictoChat Selection Panel Select to begin a PictoChat session See PictoChat on pages 16 17 5 Game Boy Advance Game Pak Selection Panel Select to play a Game Boy Advance Game Pak inserted into Slot 2 See Using Game Boy Advance Game Paks on page 12 6 Settings Menu Panel Select this panel to go to the Settings Menu to change initial setup information and other settings See Settings Menu on pages 19 23 7 Display Light ON OFF Touch to turn th
30. trol To use first attach the wrist strap to the wrist strap attachment on the back of the DS Illustration 6 Place your thumb or finger against the plastic pad and slide the strap lock along the wrist strap to hold the pad in place as shown in illustration 7 Do not over tighten the strap lock It should just be tight enough to hold the pad in place Lightly touch or slide the stylus across the Touch Screen Illustrations 8 and 9 2 1 3 4 6 14 12 13 11 10 9 8 5 7 System Setup and Privacy Information PictoChat see page 16 is not an internet application However when using PictoChat you can communicate with up to 15 other Nintendo DS users within range of your DS approximately 65 feet Such users will be able to see your nickname and messages To protect your privacy do not give out personal information such as last name phone number age e mail or home address when communicating with others An adult should assist children with system setup and instruct them not to use personal information Children should be warned about communicating with or meeting strangers During system setup whatever date you choose to enter as your month day of birth year is not asked for an It s your birthday message will be communicated in the chat room on that date For more information on wireless communication and privacy visit our web site at http www nintendo com consumer dsprivacy The first
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