Editing Controls (Exploration Notes)

'''Controls''' ({{j|操作ガイド|Sōsa Gaido|Control Guide}}) is a category of [[data file]]s in the [[Exploration Notes]]. They explain the basic controls of {{P3}}, as well as what to do in some special events. Most of them feature images of characters who appear to be [[Olimar]], [[Louie]], [[The President]], [[Alph]], [[Brittany]], and [[Charlie]]. 7 of the 30 [[Data File]]s are found around the terrain of certain [[areas]], while the other 23 are acquired by completing specific tasks.  

In this article, if there is no location stated for a Data File, it should already be obtained automatically, after meeting certain requirements, such as obtaining a certain item. Unless otherwise specified, the text provided is the same in both the American and European English [[Region|localizations]] and in {{p3d}}.

===Moving===

*'''Text''': {{transcript|Move with {{button|wiiu|lstick|wii|stick|wiiu|pclstick}}/{{button|switch|lstick}}.}}

===Using the Whistle===

*'''Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|zr|wii|b|wiiu|pczr}}/{{button|switch|b}} to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold {{button|wiiu|zr|wii|b|wiiu|pczr}}/{{button|switch|b}} longer to increase the whistle's range.}}

*'''Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|While touching and sliding on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to aim, press {{button|wiiu|l}} to blow your whistle and call Pikmin over.}}

===Throwing===

*'''''Pikmin 3'' Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Take aim and press {{button|wiiu|a|wii|a|wiiu|pca}} to throw.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Touch and slide on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to aim, then tap quickly to throw.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Take aim with the cursor, then press {{button|switch|a}} to throw.}}

===Plucking #1===

*'''US text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|a|wii|a|wiiu|pca|wiiu|l}}/{{button|switch|a}} to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press {{button|wiiu|zr|wii|b|wiiu|pczr|wiiu|zl}}/{{button|switch|b}} to cancel.}}

*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|a|wii|a|wiiu|pca|wiiu|l}} to begin plucking nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press {{button|wiiu|zr|wii|b|wiiu|pczr|wiiu|zl}} to stop.}}

===Plucking #2===

[[File:P3 Controls Icon 5.jpg|right]]

*'''Text''': {{transcript|Throw your teammates to have them automatically pluck sprouts.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': In a small alcove right near the base, guarded by two [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]].

===Looking Around===

*'''''Pikmin 3'' US Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}} to move the camera behind you.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Touch and slide left and right on {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to look around. Press {{button|wiiu|zl}} to face forward.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}} to switch the camera angle to the front.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Touch and slide left and right on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to look around. Press {{button|wiiu|zl}} to face forward.}}

===Locking On===

*'''''Pikmin 3'' US text''': {{transcript|Move the pointer onto your target and then hold {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}} to lock on!}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe text''': {{transcript|Move the pointer on to your target and then hold {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}} to lock on!}}

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Move the cursor to your target and press {{button|switch|zr}} to lock on! Throw nonstop by pressing and holding {{button|switch|a}}.}}

*'''How to obtain in ''Pikmin 3''''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

===Dismissing Squad===

*'''US Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Dismiss your squad with {{button|wiiu|b|wii|nunchukshake|wiiu|pcb}}, and the Pikmin will sort themselves into different color groups.}}

*'''US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Use [[File:Whistle P3 touch icon.png|24px]] on {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to dismiss your squad. The Pikmin will split up into different color groups.}}

*'''Europe Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Dismiss your squad with {{button|wiiu|b|wii|nunchukshake|wiiu|pcb}} and the Pikmin will sort themselves into different colour groups.}}

*'''Europe Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Use [[File:Whistle P3 touch icon.png|24px]] on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to dismiss your squad. The Pikmin will split up into different colour groups.}}

===Charging!===

"'''Charge!'''" in the European version of ''Pikmin 3''.

*'''''Pikmin 3'' US Classic controls text''': {{transcript|While locked on, attack with {{button|wiiu|b|wii|nunchukshake|wiiu|pcb}}! Cancel the lock-on with {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}}.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|While locked on, attack with [[File:Whistle P3 touch icon.png|24px]] on {{button|wiiu|gamepad}}! Cancel the lock-on with {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}}.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe Classic controls text''': {{transcript|While locked on to a target, use {{button|wiiu|b|wii|nunchukshake|wiiu|pcb}} to unleash your Pikmin! Cancel lock-on with {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}}.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|While locked on to a target, use [[File:Whistle P3 touch icon.png|24px]] on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to unleash your Pikmin! Cancel lock-on with {{button|wiiu|zl|wii|z|wiiu|pczl}}.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Press and release {{button|switch|x}} to charge with the currently selected Pikmin!}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' area''': [[Distant Tundra]]

*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': On the other side of the tunnel behind the Drake.

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': Under the pile of fragments next to the Dwarf Bulborb used on day 2.

===Selecting Pikmin Type===

*'''US Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Select the Pikmin or person you want to throw using {{button|wiiu|l|wii|c|wiiu|pcl}}.}}

*'''US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|l}} without touching {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} or use {{button|wiiu|padu}} to select the Pikmin or person you want to throw.}}

*'''Europe Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Select the Pikmin type you want to throw using {{button|wiiu|l|wii|c|wiiu|pcl}}. You can also throw teammates.}}

*'''Europe Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|l}} without touching the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}}, or use {{button|wiiu|padu}} to select the Pikmin or teammate you wish to throw.}}

===Switching Leaders===

*'''US Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|y|wii|-|wiiu|pcy}} to switch leaders.}}

*'''US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Use the [[File:Alph P3 touch icon.png|24px]][[File:Brittany P3 touch icon.png|24px]][[File:Charlie P3 touch icon.png|24px]] buttons on {{button|wiiu|gamepad}}, or {{button|wiiu|padd}} to switch between leaders.}}

*'''Europe Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|y|wii|-|wiiu|pcy}} to switch control to a teammate outside the current squad.}}

*'''Europe Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Use the [[File:Alph P3 touch icon.png|24px]][[File:Brittany P3 touch icon.png|24px]][[File:Charlie P3 touch icon.png|24px]] icons on the {{button|wiiu|gamepad}}, or press {{button|wiiu|padd}} to switch to a teammate outside the current group.}}

*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after rescuing Brittany and completing the tutorial of throwing leaders.

===Throwing Leaders===

*'''Text''': {{transcript|Throw teammates to places that can't be reached on foot.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' area''': [[Garden of Hope]]

*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': Right outside of where Brittany is trapped.

===Using Ultra-Spicy Spray===

*'''Classic controls text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|padu|wii|padu|wiiu|pcpadu}} to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.}}

*'''US Stylus mode text''': {{transcript|Press [[File:Ultra-Spicy Spray P3 touch icon.png|24px]] on {{button|wiiu|gamepad}} to use an Ultra-Spicy Spray and invigorate the Pikmin in your squad.}}

===Using Ultra-Spicy Nectar===

*'''US text''': {{transcript|Explorers automatically collect Ultra-Spicy Nectar when they find it.}}

*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|Explorers collect Ultra-Spicy Nectar directly when they find it.}}

===Using the Dodge Whistle===

*'''Text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|padl|wii|padl|wiiu|pcpadl}} or {{button|wiiu|padr|wii|padr|wiiu|pcpadr}} to make your Pikmin roll in that direction.}}

===Using the Radar #1===

*'''''Pikmin 3'' US text''': {{transcript|Slide to scroll through your map and check your surroundings.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe text''': {{transcript|Touch and slide to scroll the map and check your surroundings.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Use {{button|switch|lstick}} to check your surroundings.}}

===Using the Radar #2===

[[File:P3 Controls Icon 17.jpg|right]]

*'''''Pikmin 3'' US text''': {{transcript|Touch the compass to toggle the radar's orientation.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe text''': {{transcript|Touch the compass to toggle the Radar's orientation.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Change the radar's orientation in Other Settings in the Options menu.}}

*'''How to obtain in ''Pikmin 3''''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

===Using the Radar #3===

*'''''Pikmin 3'' text''': {{transcript|Review the replay to fine-tune your strategy.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Review the replay with (replay icon) to fine-tune your strategy.}}

*'''How to obtain in ''Pikmin 3''''': Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

===Fruit Finder===

*'''US text''': {{transcript|Display the location of fruit, even in areas you haven't explored.}}

*'''Europe text''': {{transcript|Displays the location of fruit, even in areas you haven't yet explored.}}

===Go Here!===

*'''''Pikmin 3'' US text''': {{transcript|On the KopPad's radar, align "Pointer" with your destination and touch Go here to start moving!}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' Europe text''': {{transcript|Align "Pointer" on the radar and touch 'Go Here!' to move to that place!}}

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|On the KopPad's radar, align (pointer) with your destination and select "Go here" with {{button|switch|a}} to start moving.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': Past the [[Crystal Wall]] right in the base.

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': Between Brittany's crash site and the section with [[Skutterchuck]]s nearby.

===Using the Camera===

[[File:P3 Controls Icon 21.jpg|right]]

*'''''Pikmin 3'' text''': {{transcript|Press {{button|wiiu|zr}} to snap a photo. Zoom with {{button|wiiu|lstick}}. Press {{button|wiiu|zl}} to toggle flash.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' text''': {{transcript|Activate the camera via the {{button|switch|-}} KopPad to snap a photo.}}

===Scorch Guard===

*'''Text''': {{transcript|Protects you from fire.}}

===Anti-Electrifier===

*'''Text''': {{transcript|Prevents you from getting zapped.}}

===Metal Suit Z===

*'''Text''': {{transcript|Increases the durability of your space suit.}}

===Dividing Labor #1===

[[File:P3 Controls Icon 25.jpg|right]]

*'''Text''': {{transcript|Split into 2 squads to manage your workload more efficiently!}}

*'''How to obtain''': Obtained after rescuing Brittany and completing the tutorial on throwing leaders.

===Dividing Labor #2===

*'''Text''': {{transcript|Split into 3 squads to manage your workload even more efficiently!}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': On the other side of the small bridge, it should be right next to a dirt wall and some fragments.

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': On the southern part of the main overworld segment of the area, where three leaders are needed, the Data File is after the tree stump.

===Escaping===

*'''Text''': {{transcript|Shake {{button|wiiu|lstick|wii|stick|wiiu|pclstick}}/{{button|switch|lstick}} repeatedly to escape.}}

*'''''Pikmin 3'' area''': [[Tropical Wilds]]

*'''''Pikmin 3'' location''': On the ledge home to a [[Swooping Snitchbug]] and the [[Dapper Blob]].

*'''''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' location''': At the Pikmin exchange point, next to the Swooping Snitchbug.

===Rescuing from Bubbles===

*'''Text''': {{transcript|Knock into Pikmin to free them from bubbles!}}

*'''Location''': Near the [[Citrus Lump]] found to the left of the [[bamboo gate]].

===Rescue Olimar #1===

*'''US text''': {{transcript|Command the Pikmin carrying Captain Olimar!}}

*'''European text''': {{transcript|Command the Pikmin carrying Olimar.}}

===Rescue Olimar #2===

*'''Text''': {{transcript|The order of responsibility for commanding Pikmin is: Brittany, Charlie, Alph.}}