PreparationsPreparations24 25Turning the power on and offEnter your date of birthTouch and to enter your date of birth.Select your country of residence, then your regionTouch OK to confirm.Accept the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreementand Privacy PolicyAfter reading the information, touch I ACCEPT. If you would rather accept these terms later,touch LATER.Configure your internet settings (page 56)Connecting to the internet allows various types of data to be exchanged via SpotPass and wirelessplay to be used with supported software titles. To set this later, touch SET LATER.Set Parental Controls (page 61)Set up Parental Controls to limit children’s access to certain content and functionality, such asbrowsing the internet and interacting with other users.If the system is to be used by children, parents and guardians should configure Parental Controlssettings as required.Read the introduction to the systemTouch OK to start the introduction. Even if you touch LATER you can view the introduction byselecting ABOUT THIS SYSTEM in Other Settings, in the System Settings (page 65).Your system is now ready to be used. Press the HOME Button to enter the HOME Menu (page 30) and begin using yourNintendo 2DS system.456789Enter a user nameNote:• For information on keyboard usage, see page 26.• Names can be a maximum of 10 characters.• The name you choose will be visible on other Nintendo 3DS/Nintendo 3DS XL/Nintendo 2DS systems andNintendo DS systems via wireless communication, so do not include words or phrases that others mayfind offensive. The use of inappropriate language may result in the display of your name being restrictedon other Nintendo 3DS/Nintendo 3DS XL/Nintendo 2DS systems.3Configuring the System for the First TimeTurning the power on and offTurning the power on and offThe POWER Button is used to turn the system both on and off. You must configurethe System Settings the first time the power is turned on.Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button. The power LED will light up when the systemhas been turned on.Note:• If the sleep switch is moved to the right, the power cannot be turned off or on.• It may take several seconds for the HOME Menu to display after the power is turned on.• For information about the power LED and battery life, see page 27.Sleep Mode and Turning the Power OffSleep ModeMove the sleep switch to the right while the power is on to pause the game and activate Sleep Mode. While inSleep Mode, the screens will turn off and button controls will become inactive. SpotPass (page 6) and StreetPass(page 7) remain active when the system is in Sleep Mode, but power consumption is greatly reduced.Note: Some software cannot enter Sleep Mode while in use or while carrying out specific tasks. For example,Nintendo 3DS Sound cannot enter Sleep Mode during playback.Turning the power offPress the POWER Button to display the POWER Menu. From here, touch POWER OFF to turn the power off.Alternatively, pressing and holding the POWER Button has the same effect.Set the system languageTouch the language you would like to use, then touch OK.• At the beginning, information about the system will be displayed. Touch OK after reading it to continue.You must configure the system after turning it on for the first time. If this system is to be used by children, an adult should make sureto perform these steps. The following steps should be performed with the stylus on the Touch Screen (page 21).Set the date and timeTouch and to set the date and time, thentouch OK.Power on Lit12