Nintendo 3DS - Manual (Page 10)

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Charging cradle
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Be sure to charge the battery pack before using it for the first time or when it has not been used in the
last six months.
Do not use the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter or charging cradle during a lightning storm. There
may be a risk of electric shock from lightning.
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS AC adapter, Model No. WAP-002(USA), is for use only with the Nintendo 3DS,
Nintendo DSi, and Nintendo DSi XL™ portable video game systems. It is not compatible with any other Nintendo
system. Do not use the AC adapter with voltage transformers, dimmer switches, or any other equipment. It is only
for use in a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet.
Battery information
Battery recharge time is approximately 3 1/2 hours
It takes about 3 1/2 hours to charge the battery pack with the power off, although this will vary depending on the
remaining charge when you begin to recharge the battery. You can use the system while the battery is charging,
but this will increase the recharging time.
Optimal charging temperature is between 40º and 95º Fahrenheit (5-35º Celsius)
Ambient temperature above or below these temperatures may permanently decrease the life of the battery pack
and adversely affect the ability of the battery to charge.
The battery pack can be recharged approximately 500 times
Battery life will decrease over time. After 500 recharges, battery life may be only 70% of the battery life when new.
If usage time gets very short, replace the battery pack
Battery packs become worn with repeated charge/discharge cycles, and the amount of time they can be used when
fully charged will decrease gradually over time. If you feel the usage time has dropped off noticeably, replace the
battery (see page 82).
Charging the Battery Pack
Battery charging procedure using the charging cradle
Insert the DC plug from the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the back of the Nintendo 3DS charging cradle.
Be sure to insert it straight into the connector.
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.
Place the Nintendo 3DS system on top of the charging cradle. It will click into place.
NOTE: Fit the front edge of the system into the cradle first. If you place it in the cradle by fitting in the back edge or a
side edge first, it sometimes cannot click into place correctly. Do not use excessive force.
Swing the prongs out of the AC adapter and insert into a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet . The recharge LED
will light, indicating the system is charging. When fully charged, the recharge LED will go out.
IMPORTANT: The AC adapter should be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor-mounted position. The cord
should always face downward.
When charging is complete...
Remove the AC adapter from the wall outlet and fold the prongs back into the housing. Remove
the Nintendo 3DS from the charging cradle, pulling the back edge out first.
IMPORTANT: When disconnecting any plugs from the Nintendo 3DS, charging cradle,
or wall outlet, carefully pull by the plug itself rather than by the cord.
Battery charging by connecting directly to the AC adapter...
You can also charge the battery pack by plugging the AC adapter directly into the AC adapter
connector on the back of the Nintendo 3DS system.
NOTE: If you play a game while the system is recharging, the recharge LED may not always
turn off once charging has completed.
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