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  1. How to Change the System Language on Nintendo DS/DS Lite System

     Step-by-step instructions on how to change the default system language. Complete these steps Remove all games from the Nintendo DS. Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button. Tap the screen using the stylus when the Touch the Touch Screen to continue message... KA ID: 7398 Meta-Answer ID: 7397

  2. How to Adjust the Screen Brightness on Nintendo DS Lite

     Step by step instructions on how to change the brightness settings and to turn the backlight setting on or off. Complete these steps Remove all games from the Nintendo DS. Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button. Tap the screen using the stylus when the Touch the Touch Screen to continue message... KA ID: 7464 Meta-Answer ID: 7463

  3. How to Change "Start-Up Mode" (Switching between "Automatic" or "Manual" Play)

     In this article, you'll learn how to change the Start-Up Mode. Users can set the Nintendo DS for a Manual or Automatic setting. With the Manual setting, the main menu will be displayed when the Nintendo DS is turned on. This allows the user to access the DS menu... KA ID: 3907 Meta-Answer ID: 3906

  4. How to Set the System Time

     In this article, you'll learn how to set the system time. Complete these steps Remove all games from the Nintendo DS. Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button. Tap the screen using the stylus when the Touch the Touch Screen to continue message... KA ID: 4068 Meta-Answer ID: 4067

  5. How to Recalibrate the Nintendo DS/DS Lite Touch Screen

     In this article, you'll learn how to recalibrate the touch screen. Important Calibration must be done with a stylus. Using an unlicensed screen protector can lower the sensitivity of the screen, making calibration difficult. If the problem you are encountering... KA ID: 3928 Meta-Answer ID: 3927

  6. How to Perform a First Time Setup (Including Connecting to the Internet)

     In this article, you'll learn how to perform a first time Nintendo DS Browser setup. Complete these steps The first time you use the Nintendo DS Browser, you will be taken to the Setup Screen. Below are the settings you must make, in the order that they appear during the set up... KA ID: 4100 Meta-Answer ID: 4099

  7. How to Turn Off the Alarm

     In this article, you'll learn how to turn off the alarm. What to do While the alarm clock is set (or it's sounding the alarm), press A, B, X, or Y, or tap the screen, then select the confirmation message to disable the alarm. The L and R Buttons will not... KA ID: 3893 Meta-Answer ID: 3892

  8. How to Set the System Date

     In this article, you'll learn how to set the system date. Complete these steps Remove all games from the Nintendo DS. Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button. Tap the screen using the stylus when the Touch the Touch Screen to continue message... KA ID: 4070 Meta-Answer ID: 4069

  9. How to Change Your Nickname (User Name)

     In this article, you'll learn how to change your system nickname. Complete these steps Remove all games from the Nintendo DS. Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button. Tap the screen using the stylus when the Touch the Touch Screen to continue message... KA ID: 3932 Meta-Answer ID: 3931

  10. How to Change the Birthday

     In this article, you'll learn how to change the birthday on the system. Complete these steps Remove all games from the Nintendo DS. Turn the system on by pressing the POWER Button. Tap the screen using the stylus when the Touch the Touch Screen to continue message... KA ID: 4061 Meta-Answer ID: 4060
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