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The Notication LED indicates the
status of the system (see page 10).
NOTE: Data received via SpotPass is
saved on the SD Card.
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SpotPass™ StreetPass™
The SpotPass feature allows the Nintendo 3DS system to automatically communicate with a nearby wire-
less LAN access point, enabling it to connect to the Internet and transmit a variety of data. The system
can also do this while playing a game or in Sleep Mode (power is on, but the system is closed).
The StreetPass feature allows the Nintendo 3DS system to automatically search for and communicate
with other Nintendo 3DS systems and to exchange information with them as you walk by.
If the system is in Sleep Mode (turned on but closed) or certain other modes, and you pass someone who has enabled
StreetPass for the same software, you will exchange game data with them. (If you don’t want to allow data exchange,
you can disable wireless communication.)
If StreetPass is successful...
The Notication LED will light green if StreetPass data
has been exchanged and a message will appear on your
notication list (see page 39 for more information on the
Notications application and receiving messages).
StreetPass settings for Nintendo 3DS software are saved on the system. The data you transmit with StreetPass varies
depending on the software using this feature. Each software program has its own StreetPass settings.
• Up to 12 Nintendo 3DS software titles can use StreetPass simultaneously.
• Some Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi software have a similar feature called tag mode. (The name for this mode may
vary depending on the game you are playing.) Tag mode is only active when the system is in Sleep Mode while the
software and tag mode feature are in use. When tag mode is in use, the StreetPass feature will not work for Nintendo
3DS software.
• If you turn the power o or disable wireless communication, the system cannot communicate.
• StreetPass may not be available depending on the play environment or the software you are using. StreetPass does
not work if you are connected to the Internet or are using local communication (see page 23).
To connect to a wireless LAN access point, you will need to congure the Internet settings for your Nintendo 3DS system
(see page 44).
• SpotPass may not be available depending on the play environment or the software you are using. SpotPass is also not
available during local communication (see page 23), or when playing Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software.
• The Notication LED may not light for some types of data.
Keeping your system charged using the Nintendo 3DS
charging cradle (sold separately).
When not in use, you can keep the system in the charging cradle so it stays fully
charged. This accessory may be ordered through Nintendo’s website at
store.nintendo.com (USA/Canada only) or by calling Customer Service at
1-800-255-3700.
You can connect to Nintendo eShop through the Internet and view information and
videos about software, or download software to play on your system.
NOTE: A broadband wireless network connection is required to connect to the Internet.
See page 44 for more information on setting up a connection.
Downloadable software
• Nintendo 3DS Download Software– Some Nintendo 3DS software is available exclusively through Nintendo
eShop. You can also download certain Game Card-based titles rather than purchasing the Game Card.
• Virtual Console– You can download games originally released on platforms prior to Nintendo DS, such as
Game Boy™ and Game Boy™ Color.
• Nintendo DSiWare– You can download Nintendo DSiWare–games originally released for the Nintendo DSi
system.