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  1. How to Download Software Updates from the HOME Menu

     In this article, you'll learn how to download software updates. Important: A wireless Internet connection is required to download software updates, and your system must be connected online at the time of the update. Note Update data will be saved on the SD Card... KA ID: 13506 Meta-Answer ID: 13505

  2. What is Lost after Formatting the System Memory on Nintendo 3DS Family?

     The following information will be lost after formatting the system memory: All data in the System Memory (including friend list, Notifications, and step count) System Settings data Built-in software... KA ID: 166 Meta-Answer ID: 166

  3. How to Change the Wireless Security (Password) Settings on Nintendo 3DS family systems

     In this article, you'll learn how to change the Nintendo 3DS security settings. Complete these steps From the Nintendo 3DS HOME menu, highlight and select the Settings icon. Select Internet Settings. Select Connection Settings. The top screen will display the name of the... KA ID: 4817 Meta-Answer ID: 4816

  4. How to Enter Network IP Address and DNS Settings on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems

     In this article, you'll learn how to manually enter network IP address and DNS settings. Note: The following steps use public DNS's provided by Google and are subject to Google's Terms of Service. If you prefer to not use this service, doing an Internet search for "public DNS" will... KA ID: 671 Meta-Answer ID: 671

  5. How to Find the MAC Address on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems

     In this article, you'll learn how to find your system's MAC address. Complete these steps From the HOME menu, highlight and select the System Settings Icon. Select Internet Settings. Tap Other Information. Tap Confirm MAC Address. Your system's MAC Address will be... KA ID: 206 Meta-Answer ID: 206

  6. How to Calibrate Super-Stable 3D

     In this article, you'll learn how to calibrate Super-Stable 3D on the New Nintendo 3DS systems. Note: Only use the calibration function if you notice a problem with the 3D images on the upper screen. Mistakes made during the calibration process might make the problem worse, or create new... KA ID: 13792 Meta-Answer ID: 13792

  7. Unable to Perform a System Update (Wii, Nintendo 3DS Family, Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL)

     The information in this article can help you when: You're unable to complete a system update. The system update starts but hangs at a certain point. Possible solutions Try the update again. If the update timed out due to a temporary network issue, you may be able to complete the update just by trying again. Check for troubleshooting on the... KA ID: 3213 Meta-Answer ID: 3212

  8. How to Connect a Nintendo 3DS Family System to the Internet Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup

     In this article, you'll learn how to connect online using Wi-Fi Protected Setup Note Certain routers support the "Wi-Fi Protected Setup" function, which allows you to quickly and easily configure the wireless devices you wish to connect to your router. To determine if your... KA ID: 16007 Meta-Answer ID: 15950

  9. How to Change Proxy Server Settings on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems

     Detailed instructions on how to enable/disable the proxy server settings. What to do From the HOME Menu, highlight and select the Settings Icon. Select "Internet Settings." Select "Connection Settings." On the connection settings screen, select the connection file, then... KA ID: 75 Meta-Answer ID: 75

  10. How to Perform a System Transfer to a New Nintendo 3DS System (Wireless Transfer)

     In this article, you'll learn how to perform a wireless system transfer to a New Nintendo 3DS system. Important An active internet connection is required to process the transfer. The target and source systems are required to be set to the same region settings before the transfer can begin. If the... KA ID: 14112 Meta-Answer ID: 14112
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