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How to Set the System Time

Nintendo DS

In this article, you'll learn how to set the system time.

Complete these steps

  1. Remove all games from the Nintendo DS.
  2. Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button.
  3. Tap the screen using the stylus when the Touch the Touch Screen to continue message appears.
  4. When the main menu appears, tap the stylus on the Settings Menu Panel at the bottom middle part of the screen.
    Brightness settings icon  selected on bottom-left corner of Nintendo DS screen
  5. Tap the calendar/time icon (the blue icon, second from the left).
    Calendar/Time icon
  6. Tap the large clock icon (on the right).
    Clock icon
  7. Tap the up or down arrows above the hour and minute to change the time. When finished, tap the Confirm button in the lower-right corner.
  8. Wait for the the confirmation message to disappear, then tap Go Back, then Quit, then Yes to exit. The unit will shut down automatically to save the settings.

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