How to Save Battery Power on a Nintendo DS, DS Lite, or DSi

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Close the system.

   This puts it in temporary sleep mode, building the battery back up in the process.
   
   To awaken it, open it.
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   Step 2: Save and turn off the power.

   , Go to the settings/brightness screen.
   
   Turn the brightness of the backlights all the way down.
   
   It may be a bit difficult to see, but it reserves the battery for at least 2-3 more hours.
   
   On a DSi, hold the select button and hold the down volume button.
   
   This won't change the volume, but rather the screen's brightness. , On a DSi, go to "System Settings"
   
   then tap "Wireless Communications"
   
   then tap turn off "Wireless Communications."
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   Step 3: Turn the backlight all the way down.

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   Step 4: Turn off wireless communications.

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