Nintendo DS Manual Guide
Nintendo DS Components 1. LCD Screens – Twin backlit color liquid crystal displays. The lower display (the Touch Screen) is touch sensitive and should only be operated with a Nintendo-licensed stylus. 2. Stereo Speakers 3. Power Button (POWER) – Turns system on or off. To prevent turning the system off accidentally during game play, you must hold the Power Button down for a moment before it will turn off. 4. Control Buttons – The +Control Pad, A, B, X, and Y Buttons, L and R Buttons, and START and SELECT. Used for game play control. See the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for specific game control information. 5. Microphone (MIC.) – Used with specially designed games that include the microphone feature.
6. Volume Control (VOL.) – Slide to the right to increase volume. 7. Game Pak Slot (SLOT-2) – For Game Boy Advance Game Paks or Nintendo DS accessories (sold separately). Not compatible with Game Boy or Game Boy Color Game Paks. 8. Recharge Indicator LED – Lights orange while the battery is being recharged and turns off when charging is complete. 9. Power Indicator LED – Indicates power is on or off and battery life. Green color will change to red when battery charge becomes low. When LED turns red, save your game and recharge the battery to prevent loss of game data. • Rapid blinking shows that wireless communication is in progress. • Slow blinking shows that the Nintendo DS is in Sleep Mode. NOTE: If you close the DS while the power is on, it will automatically switch to power-saving Sleep Mode. It will resume normal mode when opened again. 10. Headphone/Microphone Connectors – For connection of stereo headphones, external microphone or headset (sold separately). 11. External Extension Connector (5.2V IN) – Allows connection of Nintendo DS AC Adapter (included) for recharging the battery or operation of the DS using household power. The Game Boy Advance Headphone adapter (sold separately) can also be connected. 12. DS Game Card Slot (SLOT-1) - For loading a Nintendo DS Game Card (sold separately). 13. Wrist Strap Attachment – For attachment of wrist strap (included). See pages 8-9 for more information. 14. Stylus and Stylus Holder – Always replace the stylus into the stylus holder after use. 15. Battery Cover – Can be removed to replace the rechargeable battery pack. See page 7 for more information on battery replacement.
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