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Nintendo 3DS: System Settings

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  1. How to Calibrate the Circle Pad

     In this article, you'll learn how to calibrate the Circle Pad. Note: The C Stick on the New Nintendo 3DS family systems cannot be calibrated. Complete these steps Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu and tap Open. Tap Other Settings. On original... KA ID: 52 Meta-Answer ID: 52

  2. System Update Hangs, Never Finishes, etc.

     The information in this article can help you when the system update hangs or never finishes. Possible solutions Power the system off and try the download again. Even if there's a message on the screen stating not to power the system off, it is safe to do so if the download has stopped... KA ID: 682 Meta-Answer ID: 682

  3. How to Tell Your System's Menu Version

     In this article, you'll learn how to determine your system's current menu version. Complete these steps Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open. The system's menu version will be displayed on the bottom right of the upper screen. You may also find our... KA ID: 247 Meta-Answer ID: 247

  4. How to Perform a Microphone Test on Nintendo 3DS Family

     In this article, you'll learn how to test the system microphone. Complete these steps Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open. Tap Other Settings. Tap the right arrow to go to page 2. Tap Mic Test. Speak into the microphone. The... KA ID: 265 Meta-Answer ID: 265

  5. System Resets Date and Time

     The information in this article can help you when the date and time settings reset when the system is turned off. What to do General system stability can be improved by applying the latest system update. Try applying the latest system update and see if the issue improves. Situation not resolved If the issue is... KA ID: 507 Meta-Answer ID: 507

  6. How to View and Accept the End-User License Agreement on Nintendo 3DS Family

     In this article, you'll learn how to accept the Nintendo 3DS user agreements. Complete these steps From the HOME Menu, highlight and tap the System Settings Icon. Tap Internet Settings. Tap Other Information. Tap User Agreement. If the next 3 steps are unavailable, the User... KA ID: 125 Meta-Answer ID: 125

  7. How to Reset Blocked User Settings

     In this article, you'll learn how to reset blocked-user settings. Note: Individual users cannot be removed from the blocked-user list. The entire list will need to be erased if you want to unblock someone. Complete these steps Select the System Settings icon on the... KA ID: 53 Meta-Answer ID: 53

  8. How to Calibrate the Outer Cameras Manually

     In this article, you'll learn how to calibrate the two outer cameras. Note If Parental Controls are set up to restrict the 3D feature, proper calibration cannot be completed. Manual Calibration should only be used if Automatic Calibration is unavailable. If you are... KA ID: 263 Meta-Answer ID: 263

  9. System Transfer Overview

     Data is transferred via local wireless communication, that requires two systems to complete the transfer. If the existing account on the Nintendo DSi is cleared, or if you no longer have access to... KA ID: 435 Meta-Answer ID: 435
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