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  1. How to Create a Mii on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems

     In this article, you'll learn how to create a Mii character. Complete these steps From the HOME Menu, select the Mii Maker icon and tap Open. Is this your first time setting up a Mii on the Nintendo 3DS? Yes No After Mii Maker loads, you will be directed... KA ID: 1952 Meta-Answer ID: 1951

  2. How to Create a Mii from a Photo

     In this article, you'll learn how to create a Mii from a photo Complete these steps From the Wii U Menu, select Mii Maker. Tap Create Mii. Tap From a Photo , then tap OK. Select a gender for the Mii. Select a skin tone, eye color, hair color and hairstyle for... KA ID: 1719 Meta-Answer ID: 1718

  3. How to Update Software Downloaded from the Nintendo eShop

     In this article, you'll learn how to update games and applications downloaded from the Nintendo eShop. Complete these steps From the HOME Menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon and tap Open. On the upper left of the screen, tap Menu. Scroll down and select Settings / Other. Under the section titled... KA ID: 102 Meta-Answer ID: 102

  4. Tips for Setting Up StreetPass

     For the system Players need to activate the StreetPass™ feature in the system settings prior to use. StreetPass needs to be activated for each game that utilizes it. Players should be within 90 feet... KA ID: 681 Meta-Answer ID: 681

  5. How to Place the System Into Sleep Mode

     In this article, you'll learn how to put the system into sleep mode. What to do For Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL Closing the system while it is turned on will put the system into Sleep Mode. Sleep Mode... KA ID: 1026 Meta-Answer ID: 1025

  6. How to Insert a Game Card

     In this article, you'll learn how to insert Game Cards into the game card slot on the system. Important: Only remove or insert a Game Card while on the HOME Menu, or when the system is powered off. If you have suspended a software title, make sure you have closed it before removing its Game... KA ID: 83 Meta-Answer ID: 83

  7. How to Use the Save Data Transfer Tool

     In this article, you'll learn how to use the Save Data Transfer Tool. Important An Internet connection is required to transfer save data. Do not turn off the power or remove the Game Card when transferring save data. Note The Save Data Transfer Tool is used to transfer... KA ID: 73 Meta-Answer ID: 73

  8. How to Switch Between Wii and Wii U Modes

     In this article, you'll learn how to switch between the Wii U and Wii menu. Note To return to the Wii U Menu from Wii Mode, from the Wii Mode HOME Menu, select Wii U Menu and then Start. The ability to boot the Wii U directly into the Wii Menu was added with the system... KA ID: 1162 Meta-Answer ID: 1161

  9. How to Edit a Mii on Wii

     In this article, you'll learn how to edit a pre-existing Mii. Note: Only Mii Characters created on your Wii console can be edited. Complete these steps From the Wii Main Menu select Mii Channel then Start. Grab the Mii to be edited. Release it over the Edit... KA ID: 2672 Meta-Answer ID: 2671

  10. How to Use the Nintendo 3DS Download Software Repair Tool

     In this article, you'll learn how to use the Nintendo 3DS Download Software Repair Tool. Complete these steps On the HOME menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon. Once the Nintendo eShop loads, select the Menu icon from the top-left of the touch screen, and then scroll down through the list... KA ID: 71 Meta-Answer ID: 71
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