To view notifications
Tap the notification you want to view in your notification list.
• Unread notifications will show
for StreetPass notifications or
• Up to 12 StreetPass notifications and up to 100 other notifications can be saved on the system. If you receive more
notifications than that, or if the storage limit is exceeded (such as when there are many notifications saved with image
attachments), notifications are deleted starting with the oldest notifications first. NOTE: Notifications sent to you by
software may be sent directly without requiring an Internet connection.
To stop notification delivery
Tap Opt out of notifications for this title inside the message and follow the
on-screen instructions.
NOTE: Notifications that do not require an Internet connection, such as those from
software titles, cannot be stopped from the notification list. These are delivered
during game play and can be stopped from within the software.
The method for stopping these notifications may vary depending on the
software title.
Stopping StreetPass notifications
Tap Opt out of notifications for this title and also deactivate StreetPass from StreetPass Management in the System
Settings (see page 54). If you deactivate StreetPass, these notifications will no longer reach you.
To resume delivery of notifications, reactivate StreetPass from within the software. For details, see the manual for the game
you are playing.
You cannot opt out of certain important information from Nintendo. (SpotPass notifications from Nintendo
may contain important consumer information.)
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Tap and slide the scroll bar up
or down to view your notifica-
tion list.
for SpotPass notifications.
Internet Browser
View Internet web pages using simple controls with the stylus.
Tap
in the top bar of the HOME Menu to start the Internet browser.
The first time you open the Internet browser, you will need to follow the
on-screen setup instructions.
NOTE: A broadband wireless network connection is required to connect to the Internet.
See page 46 for more information on setting up a connection.
• Even while playing Nintendo 3DS software, you can suspend the game and use the Internet browser. Press HOME to display
the HOME Menu and start the Internet browser.
• Depending on the software you are using, sometimes the Internet browser may not be available.
When you start the Internet browser, the main menu will be
displayed on the lower screen, as shown below. Tap the item
you wish to select, such as the search field or Bookmarks, and
access a web page.
Tap Manual for more detailed information on using the
Internet browser.
NOTE: The browser cannot play or display any content that requires plug-ins, such as video or audio files.
IMPORTANT: To block access to the Internet with the Nintendo 3DS XL, use of the Internet browser can
be restricted with Parental Controls. See page 52 for more information on using this feature.
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