How to Prolong Your Nintendo 3DS' Battery Life
Adjust your 3D depth slider., Adjust your brightness., Turn off your wireless., Use headphones., Use the charging cradle., To avoid the 3DS losing power while in sleep mode, place it on the charging cradle. , Play for short periods of time to avoid...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Adjust your 3D depth slider.
Facilitating 3D visuals consumes quite a bit of power due to the increased backlight and transparent LCD.
It is most efficient to forgo the 3D altogether. -
Step 2: Adjust your brightness.
As with every other handheld device, the brighter your back light is, the more battery power you're using.
When you are outside in the sun, switch your brightness to
4.
When you are inside, switch it to 1-3. , Only turn it on when you need to use it (System Update, eShop, StreetPass/SpotPass, etc.). , Using the speakers uses more battery power.
Using an external source, less power is used.
Make sure you don't use a headset with a microphone, as this will result in audio feedback. , The Nintendo 3DS battery is designed to be charged frequently.
When your system isn't in use, you should place it on its charging cradle.
That way, your system will be at full charge when you pick it up again. ,, -
Step 3: Turn off your wireless.
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Step 4: Use headphones.
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Step 5: Use the charging cradle.
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Step 6: To avoid the 3DS losing power while in sleep mode
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Step 7: place it on the charging cradle.
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Step 8: Play for short periods of time to avoid damaging your 3DS and/or eyes.
Detailed Guide
Facilitating 3D visuals consumes quite a bit of power due to the increased backlight and transparent LCD.
It is most efficient to forgo the 3D altogether.
As with every other handheld device, the brighter your back light is, the more battery power you're using.
When you are outside in the sun, switch your brightness to
4.
When you are inside, switch it to 1-3. , Only turn it on when you need to use it (System Update, eShop, StreetPass/SpotPass, etc.). , Using the speakers uses more battery power.
Using an external source, less power is used.
Make sure you don't use a headset with a microphone, as this will result in audio feedback. , The Nintendo 3DS battery is designed to be charged frequently.
When your system isn't in use, you should place it on its charging cradle.
That way, your system will be at full charge when you pick it up again. ,,
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