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Nintendo Switch 2: System Settings

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  1. How to Perform a System Update and Enable Text to Speech During Nintendo Switch 2 First-Time Setup

    Updated Follow these steps to set up your Nintendo Switch 2 and perform a system update to enable Text to Speech. Information Text to Speech on Nintendo Switch 2 reads out on-screen text in the HOME Menu, Album, and System Settings. In addition to on-screen text, the feature reads out information that... KA ID: 68477 Meta-Answer ID: 55153
  2. Hung or Stuck on Preparing Screen During First Time Setup on Nintendo Switch 2

    Steps for when you're attempting to link or create a Nintendo Account during the first time set up but the console stays on a preparing screen. Complete these steps Attempt to power off the console. How to power off a Nintendo Switch 2 console Press and hold the POWER Button for at least three seconds. Select Power Options. Select... KA ID: 68269 Meta-Answer ID: 54945
  3. How to Turn Airplane Mode On or Off on Nintendo Switch 2

    Steps on how to activate and deactivate Airplane Mode on a Nintendo Switch 2 console. Complete these steps From the System Settings menu From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. From the options on the left, select Airplane Mode. Select Airplane Mode on the right-hand side... KA ID: 68214 Meta-Answer ID: 54890
  4. How to Update Nintendo Switch 2 in Recovery Mode

    How to update the Nintendo Switch 2 console while in Recovery Mode. Important: This method should only be used if you are unable to perform a system update from within System Settings. Complete these steps Power off the console. Recovery Mode cannot be accessed if... KA ID: 68539 Meta-Answer ID: 55215
  5. System Lock PIN on Nintendo Switch 2

    Information about the PIN on Nintendo Switch 2 to lock the console, and steps for setting it up and unlocking the console. Information A PIN can be set that requires entry when turning on the console and waking from sleep. Only one PIN can be set for the console, so all users will need to use the same PIN to unlock the... KA ID: 68216 Meta-Answer ID: 54892
  6. Nintendo Account E-Mail Verification Code is Missing One Digit

    Information to help you when the e-mail verification code you received while setting up a Nintendo Account has four digits instead of five digits. Before you start You will need: Your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch console An Internet connection A PC or smart device Information The email you receive when setting up a Nintendo Account... KA ID: 28151 Meta-Answer ID: 22780
  7. How to Access/Change the Quick Settings on Nintendo Switch 2

    Updated Follow these steps to access and configure the Quick Settings on a Nintendo Switch 2 console. Complete these steps Press and hold the HOME Button for at least one second to access Quick Settings. Within the Quick Settings screen you can access the following options: Sleep Mode: Set the... KA ID: 68185 Meta-Answer ID: 54861
  8. How Many Users Can Be Added to the Nintendo Switch 2 console?

    You can have up to 8 user accounts on a single Nintendo Switch 2 console. KA ID: 68550 Meta-Answer ID: 55226
  9. “An Error Has Occurred” or “Automatic Backup is Currently Unavailable” Appears on the Save Data Cloud Screen and Automatic Save Data Backup Has Stopped

    This article can help you when save data cannot be backed up automatically on your Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system and the following error message appears next to a game title in the Save... Important: Prior to a Nintendo Switch system update released on April 5, 2021, automatic save data backup for a game could sometimes stop due to an error. It is necessary to take certain steps to... KA ID: 54953 Meta-Answer ID: 43776
  10. How to Lower the Maximum Headphone Volume on Nintendo Switch 2

    Steps for enabling or disabling the Lower Max Headphone Volume setting for headphones or speakers connected to the console's audio jack, USB ports, or wireless Bluetooth connection. Complete these steps From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. Scroll down to Audio. In the Audio options, scroll down to the Lower Max Headphone Volume option and toggle it on or off as desired... KA ID: 68264 Meta-Answer ID: 54940
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