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INSTRUCTION

BOOKLET

MODE

D'EMPLOI (Pages 27-xx)

FOLLETO DE

INSTRUCCIONES (Pages xx-xx)

C/NTR-USA

CONFIDENTIAL

Summary of content (17 pages)

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CONFIDENTIAL C/NTR-USA NEED HELP WITH INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR SERVICE? NINTENDO CUSTOMER SERVICE: WWW.NINTENDO.COM or call 1-800-255-3700, MON.-SUN., 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m, Pacific Time (Times subject to change) TTY Hearing Impaired: 800-422-4281 BESOIN D'AIDE AVEC L'INSTALLATION, L'ENTRETIEN OU LE SERVICE ? SERVICE À LA CLIENTÈLE DE NINTENDO: www.nintendo.ca Ou appelez le 1 (800) 255-3700 LUN.-DIM., entre 6 h 00 et 19 h 00 , heure du Pacifique.
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CONFIDENTIAL T he offi ci al seal i s y our assurance that thi s product i s l i censed or manufactured by N i ntendo. A l w ay s l ook for thi s seal w hen buy i ng vi deo game sy stems, accessori es, games and rel ated products. Nintendo does not license the sale or use of products without the Official Nintendo Seal. Please carefully read the following instructions and the separate Health and Safety Precautions booklet before setup or use of the Nintendo DS.
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CONFIDENTIAL Health and Safety Information 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. WARNING - Seizures • 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.
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CONFIDENTIAL Nintendo DS Components Nintendo DS Components 1 3 5 2 6 4 7 8 9 10 15 4 11 12 13 4 14 1. LCD Screens – Twin backlit color liquid crystal displays. The lower display (the Touch Screen) is touch sensitive and should only be operated with a Nintendo-licensed stylus. 2. Stereo Speakers. 3. Power Button (POWER) – Turns system on or off. To prevent turning the system off accidentally during game play, you must hold the Power Button down for a moment before it will turn off. 4.
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CONFIDENTIAL 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.
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CONFIDENTIAL Using the Nintendo DS Stylus and Touch Screen The lower LCD screen, or Touch Screen, is touch sensitive. For DS games that include this game control feature, operate the screen by using the included stylus. Lightly touch or slide the stylus across the Touch Screen. (Illustrations 4 and 5.) 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 IMPORTANT STYLUS GUIDELINES: • Use the stylus ONLY on the LOWER Touch Screen. • Use only enough pressure to operate the game. Excessive pressure may damage the Touch Screen.
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CONFIDENTIAL System Setup Nintendo DS Menu Screen IMPORTANT PRIVACY INFORMATION: Nintendo DS wireless communication, including PictoChat™ (see page 16), is not monitored. This means PictoChat does not block messages from strangers. Similar to unmonitored internet chat rooms, children should be warned about receiving messages from, or communicating with, strangers.
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CONFIDENTIAL Using Nintendo DS Game Cards 1. Make sure that the Nintendo DS is turned off. 2. Insert the DS Game Card into Slot 1 on the back of the system and push it until it clicks into place. The label should face towards the top of the DS. (Illustration 12.) 3. Turn the power on. 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.
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CONFIDENTIAL Wireless Communication and Game Play Modes Wireless Signal Strength NOTE: Use of wireless devices are prohibited in some locations. See page 3, Radio Frequency Interference. During wireless game play, an icon will appear on either the upper or lower displays showing the signal strength of the wireless signal. The icon has four modes depending on the signal strength, as shown below.
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CONFIDENTIAL PictoChat™ PictoChat allows you to use the Nintendo DS to send and receive wireless messages and pictures from other DS users. Up to 16 people can be in one of four chat rooms. See IMPORTANT PRIVACY INFORMATION on page 10. 1. Turn the power on. Select the PictoChat panel from the DS Menu Screen. (Illustration 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.
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CONFIDENTIAL Using the On-Screen Keyboard Settings Menu – Changing System Settings 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. Various items can be adjusted from the Settings Menu. To access the Settings Menu, touch the Settings Panel on the DS Menu Screen.
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CONFIDENTIAL (1) Options (2) Clock (Illustration 22.) (Illustration 26.) Start-up Mode Date Screen Language Alarm Game Boy Advance Screen Time 22 26 • 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.
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CONFIDENTIAL (3) User (3) User (cont.) (Illustration 30.) • Message This options allows you to enter a message. Your message may appear during PictoChat on other participants screens. (See #5 on page 16.) Color Use the on-screen keyboard to enter up to 18 characters. See page 18 for more information on how to use the on-screen 34 keyboard. (Illustration 34.) Birthday Nickname Message 30 • Color Touch the color sample to set the background screen color.
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CONFIDENTIAL 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.
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CONFIDENTIAL Warranty & Service Information Rev. O You may need only simple instructions to correct a problem with your product. Try our web site at www.nintendo.com or call our Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-3700, rather than going to your retailer. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time, Monday Sunday (times subject to change).
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CONFIDENTIAL C/NTR-USA Health and Safety Precautions Booklet Manuel de précautions concernant la santé et la sécurité IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES. RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS SUR LA SÉCURITÉ AU JEU VEUILLEZ LIRE LES AVERTISSEMENTS SUIVANTS AVANT QUE VOUS OU VOTRE ENFANT JOUIEZ AVEC DES JEUX VIDÉO. SI CE PRODUIT EST UTILISÉ PAR DE JEUNES ENFANTS, LES AVERTISSEMENTS SUIVANTS DOIVENT LEUR ÊTRE LUS ET EXPLIQUÉS PAR UN ADULTE.
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CONFIDENTIAL HARDWARE PRECAUTIONS / MAINTENANCE (CONT.) 12. To avoid dirt or dust from getting into the Nintendo DS, always leave a Game Card and Game Boy® Advance Game Pak loaded (with the power off), when not in use. 13. When using an AC adapter, make sure you are using the correct model appropriate for your Nintendo DS. Always unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet when not in use. 14. Do not use the AC adapter if the cable or plug are damaged. 15.