Nintendo 3DS XL Operation Manual

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System Configuration System Configuration44 45System ConfigurationSystem ConfigurationFor more detailed information,tap Manual on the HOME Menu.From System Settings, you can configure various settings for the Nintendo 3DS XL system, such as Internet Settings and ParentalControls. You can access System Settings from the HOME Menu.System SettingsNintendo Network ID Link or delete a Nintendo Network ID or change the current ID’s settings (page 45).SettingsConnection settings Configure Internet connection settings (page 46).SpotPass Configure settings for Automatic Software Downloads orSending of System Information.Internet Settings Nintendo DS Connections Configure your Internet connection settings for Nintendo DSsoftware titles (page 51).Other information View the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement or Macaddress of your system (page 51).Parental Controls Restrict a user’s ability to download games and use certain features, such as the display of3D images, use of the Internet browser, and communications with other users (page 52).Data Management Manage downloaded software, StreetPass data, and blocked-user settings (page 54).Other Settings Configure your user information, calibrate system components, and perform other systemfunctions (page 56).System SettingsNintendo Network ID SettingsNintendo Network ID SettingsLink a Nintendo Network ID or change existing settings.Linking a Nintendo Network ID to your system allows you to partake in various activities, such as posting to Miiverse. If you link yourID to a Wii U™ console as well, you will be able to share your Nintendo eShop account between the two devices.• You will need a Nintendo Network ID to download demo games or other free content from Nintendo eShop.• A Nintendo Network ID is not the same thing as a Club Nintendo Account.• To register a Nintendo Network ID you will need a broadband Internet connection (see page 46) and an e-mail address.• The consent of a parent or guardian is required before children under the age of 13 are able to create a Nintendo Network ID.To provide this consent, you must follow the on-screen instructions for the “Parent/Guardian Confirmation” process.Precautions regarding the Nintendo Network ID• Once an ID is linked to your system, you will need to sign in with that ID in order to use Nintendo eShop. Any accountactivity and/or balance on your system at the time of the link will be merged with any account activity and/or balancealready associated with your Nintendo Network ID.• An ID can only be linked to one system in the Nintendo 3DS family at a time. If you want to transfer an ID from one suchsystem to another, you will need to move it via a system transfer(see page 57).– You cannot merge Nintendo Network IDs with one another. For that reason, you cannot consolidate softwarepurchases made using various IDs onto a single ID.– You cannot perform a system transfer to a system linked to a Nintendo Network ID. If you want to perform a systemtransfer to such a system, you must first format the System Memory of that system (see page 63).• The list of friends associated with an ID is different from the Friend List associated with your Nintendo 3DS XL system.Additions and modifications to the list of friends associated with an ID can only be made on a linked Wii U system, andthis list of friends can only be used by software that permits sign-in with a Nintendo Network ID.Linking a Nintendo Network IDTo link a new or existing Nintendo Network ID, select Nintendo Network ID Settings in System Settings (see page 44).Tap either Link an Existing ID or Create a New ID• If you create a new ID on this device, you will not be able to combine yourNintendo eShop account activity and balance with that of any ID you are alreadyusing on a Wii U. If you want to link the ID you are currently using on a Wii U tothis device, be sure to tap Link an Existing ID.• Once you have successfully linked an ID, you will be asked to sign in with that IDwhen you make use of services that require one. If you forget your password, tapI Forgot at the sign-in screen and follow the instructions that are displayed.Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the process.