Nintendo 3DS - Manual (Page 8)

Basic Operations
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Nintendo 3DS Components
Notification LED
Indicates the status of the system.
(blue) You have received SpotPass data; blinks for about five seconds
(see page 42).
(green) You have received StreetPass data; blinks for about five seconds
(see page 42).
(orange) A friend has come online; blinks for about five seconds
(see page 37).
(red) Battery power is low; blinks continuously when very low
(see page 16).
Microphone
Used by games and applications that
include microphone features.
Wireless LED ( )
Lights when wireless communication
is turned on, turns off when commu-
nication is turned off, and blinks while data is being sent
or received or when the system is in Sleep Mode (dimly).
Wireless switch (WIRELESS)
Push this switch to turn wireless
communication on or off.
NOTE: For Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software, you must
enable wireless communication before starting the game.
However, once enabled, you can turn communications off by
pushing the wireless switch.
Power LED ( )
Lights when the power is turned on
(see page 21).
Power Button (POWER)
See page 18.
3D Depth Slider
Adjusts the depth of
the 3D image from
zero to maximum (see page 22).
3D LED
Lights with a steady
green light when the
image on the upper screen (the 3D screen)
can be displayed in 3D (see page 22).
3D Screen (Upper screen)
Capable of displaying 3D content for games
that include this feature (see page 22).
Touch Screen (Lower screen)
Touch-sensitive screen. This screen should only
be operated with a Nintendo licensed stylus (see
page 15).
When opening or closing the
Nintendo 3DS system, keep your fingers away from
the hinge to avoid pinching them.
Control buttons
For game-play control.
See the instructions for
the game you are play-
ing for specific control
information.
Inner camera
Used by games or other applications that
include camera features.
NOTE: Avoid getting the camera lens dirty. If
it becomes dirty, wipe gently with a soft cloth,
being careful not to damage the lens.
Left speaker Right speaker
SELECT
START
Circle Pad
For game-play control that supports
this feature. See the instructions for the
game you are playing for specific control
information.
Volume control
Slide to adjust the volume.
NOTE: The camera shutter sound always
plays at a fixed volume and is not affected
by the volume control.
HOME
Displays the HOME Menu during a game. + Control Pad
For game-play control.
Recharge LED
Lights when the battery is being charged
(see page 16).
Audio jack
For connection of stereo
headphones (sold separately).
If headphones are connected,
no sound will play through the
speakers.
When using
headphones, set the volume at a
safe level. Setting the volume too
high may harm your hearing or
damage the headphones.