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SpotPass™
Your Nintendo 3DS system will automatically search for wireless access points and connect to the internet and ex-
change data at various times, including while in Sleep Mode (when the system is closed but the power is on).
Note: Data received via SpotPass is saved to the SD Card.
Flashes blue when
receiving notications
You must congure Internet Settings to be able to connect to wireless access points (page 70).
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Data cannot be transmitted if the power or wireless functions are o (page 22).
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SpotPass functionality may not be available if an active software title is using certain features or functionality.
SpotPass functionality is not available during local wireless communication (page 37) or while playing Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software.
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Depending on the type of data received, the notication LED may not light up.
Everyday Recharging
A charging cradle is included as an easy means to keep the battery fully charged (page 27).
If the system is attached to the charging cradle when not in use, the battery won’t lose
power during Sleep Mode.
Note: For information about battery life, see page 31.
StreetPass™
Your Nintendo 3DS system automatically searches for and exchanges data with other Nintendo 3DS systems
when you carry it around, such as when you’re out walking or when you travel by train.
Data will automatically be exchanged if you walk past someone who has the same software title registered
with StreetPass while the system is in Sleep Mode (closed while the power is on), as well as at other times.
Your StreetPass settings are saved on the Nintendo 3DS.
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A maximum of 12 software titles can use StreetPass at any one time.
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Contact Mode settings for Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles are not saved and must be congured while playing compatible titles.
Furthermore, it is not possible to exchange StreetPass data for Nintendo 3DS software titles while Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software titles
are in use.
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Data cannot be transmitted if the power or wireless functions are o (page 22).
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StreetPass functionality may not be available if an active software title is using certain features or functionality. StreetPass functionality is not
available during local wireless communication (page 37) or when connected to the internet.
Successful StreetPass exchange
Flashes green when data is
being transferred...
...and a notication is added to
your Notications list (page 54).
Note: The illustration above shows the UK version of the AC adapter.