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WARNING
Do not use the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter or charging cradle during a lightning storm.
There may be a risk of electric shock from lightning.
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS AC adapter, Model No. WAP-002(USA), is for use only with the Nintendo 3DS XL,
Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi, and Nintendo DSi XL portable video game systems. It is not compatible with any other
Nintendo system. Do not use the AC adapter with voltage transformers, dimmer switches, or any other equipment.
It is only for use in a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet.
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Logo faces up
Swing prongs out
Recharge LED will
light up
Insert the DC plug from the AC adapter into the AC adapter connector on the back of the Nintendo 3DS system. Be sure to
insert it straight into the connector.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the DC connector plug is facing in the correct direction before inserting into the
connector to avoid damaging either the plug or connector.
Swing the prongs out of the AC adapter
and insert into a standard 120-volt AC wall outlet
. The recharge LED will
light, indicating the system is charging. When fully charged, the recharge LED will go out. When charging is complete,
remove the AC adapter from the wall outlet and fold the prongs back into the housing.
IMPORTANT: The AC adapter should be correctly oriented in a vertical or oor-mounted position. The cord
should always face downward.
NOTE: If you play a game while recharging, the recharge LED may not always turn o once charging has completed.
• Battery recharge time is approximately 3 1/2 hours, depending on remaining charge when you start and whether or not you
are using your system during recharging.
• Optimal charging temperature is between 40º and 95º Fahrenheit (5-35º Celsius). Temperatures above or below this may
decrease the life of the battery and adversely aect the ability of the battery to charge.
• The battery pack can be recharged approximately 500 times, after which battery life may be 70% of a new battery.
• Battery packs become worn with repeated charge/discharge cycles. If usage time gets very short, replace the battery pack
(see page 61).
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Nintendo 3DS Components
SD Card slot
For inserting SD or SDHC Cards
(see page 20).
Wrist strap attachment
For attachment of a licensed wrist strap
(sold separately).
Infrared transceiver
Sends and receives information when
using infrared communication.
Stylus holder
After removing the stylus
from the stylus holder, it
can be adjusted to your
desired length. Return it
to the retracted length
before replacing it in the stylus holder. Always replace
the stylus into the stylus holder after use.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the Nintendo 3DS system,
do not insert anything other than a Nintendo 3DS
licensed stylus into the stylus holder.
Game Card slot
For loading Nintendo 3DS Game Cards. Also compatible with
Nintendo DS and Nintendo DSi Game Cards.
Outer cameras
Used by games or other applications
that include camera features. Two cam-
eras allow you to take 3D photographs.
NOTE: Avoid getting the camera lenses
dirty. If they become dirty, wipe gently
with a soft cloth, being careful not to
damage the lenses.
R Button
L Button
Battery cover
Remove cover to replace the battery.
NOTE: Do not remove the cover unless you
need to replace the battery or check battery
installation.
Cradle connectors
Allows connection to the
Nintendo 3DS charging
cradle (sold separately, see
page 2).
AC adapter
connector
Allows connection of
the Nintendo 3DS AC adapter (included), for
recharging the battery or operation using
household current (see page 13).
Camera LED
Lights up when the outer
cameras are in use.
Charging the Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack