Controls (Exploration Notes)

Controls is a category in the Exploration Notes menu. These Data Files explain the basic controls of, 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. Seven of the 30 Data Files 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 US and European versions. changes some of the Data Files.

Moving

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

Using the Whistle

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

Throwing

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

Plucking #1

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

Plucking #2

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 * Area: Tropical Wilds
 * Pikmin 3 location: In a small alcove right near the base, guarded by two Pellet Posies.
 * Pikmin 3 Deluxe location: Near the Dapper Blob at the southernmost room of the main overworld segment of the area.

Looking Around

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

Locking On

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 * How to obtain in Pikmin 3: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
 * How to obtain in Pikmin 3 Deluxe: Found near the Fiery Blowhogs near the landing site in the Garden of Hope.

Dismissing Squad

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

Charging!
"Charge!" in the European version of Pikmin 3.
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 * Pikmin 3 area: Distant Tundra
 * Pikmin 3 location: On the other side of the tunnel behind the Drake.
 * Pikmin 3 Deluxe area: Garden of Hope
 * Pikmin 3 Deluxe location: Under the pile of fragments next to the Dwarf Bulborb used on day 2.

Selecting Pikmin Type

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 * How to obtain: Obtained after discovering the Rock Pikmin.

Switching Leaders

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

Throwing Leaders

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 * Pikmin 3 area: Garden of Hope
 * Pikmin 3 location: Right outside of where Brittany is trapped.
 * Pikmin 3 Deluxe area: Distant Tundra
 * Pikmin 3 Deluxe location: Right next to the ledge that a leader must be thrown to, in order to push the iron ball.

Using Ultra-Spicy Spray

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 * How to obtain: Obtained after discovering the Ultra-Spicy Spray.

Using Ultra-Spicy Nectar
"Ultra-Spicy Nectar" in the European version.
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 * How to obtain: Obtained after discovering the Ultra-Spicy Spray.

Using the Dodge Whistle

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 * How to obtain: Obtained after returning the Dodge Whistle to the S.S. Drake.

Using the Radar #1

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

Using the Radar #2

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 * How to obtain in Pikmin 3: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
 * How to obtain in Pikmin 3 Deluxe: Found at the start of the cave in Alph's section of day 1.

Using the Radar #3

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 * How to obtain in Pikmin 3: Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
 * How to obtain in Pikmin 3 Deluxe: Obtained on the results screen of the first day.

Fruit Finder

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 * How to obtain: Obtained after collecting 10 pieces of fruit.

Go Here!

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 * Area: Garden of Hope
 * Pikmin 3 location: Past the Crystal Wall right in the base.
 * Pikmin 3 Deluxe location: Between Brittany's crash site and the section with Skutterchucks nearby.

Using the Camera

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

Scorch Guard

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 * How to obtain: Obtained after returning the Scorch Guard to the Drake.

Anti-Electrifier

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 * How to obtain: Obtained after returning the Anti-Electrifier to the Drake.

Metal Suit Z

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 * How to obtain: Obtained after returning the Metal Suit Z to the Drake.

Dividing Labor #1
"Dividing Labour #1" in the European version.
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 * How to obtain: Obtained after rescuing Brittany and completing the tutorial on throwing leaders.

Dividing Labor #2
"Dividing Labour #2" in the European version.
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 * Area: Tropical Wilds
 * 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

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 * Pikmin 3 area: Tropical Wilds
 * Pikmin 3 location: On the ledge home to a Swooping Snitchbug and the Dapper Blob.
 * Pikmin 3 Deluxe area: Distant Tundra
 * Pikmin 3 Deluxe location: At the Pikmin exchange point, next to the Swooping Snitchbug.

Rescuing from Bubbles

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 * Area: Garden of Hope
 * Location: Near the Citrus Lump found to the left of the bamboo gate.

Rescue Olimar #1

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 * How to obtain: Obtained once Olimar is carried.

Rescue Olimar #2

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 * How to obtain: Obtained once Olimar is carried.