How to Save in Imagine: Teacher (Nintendo DS) — Manual & Auto-Save Guide

Imagine: Teacher (Ubisoft, 2008) uses auto-save at key moments plus manual save via menu.

Manual Save (Any Time in School)

1. Press START (or SELECT on some versions) to open Pause Menu.
2. Select Save (floppy disk icon / "Save Game").
3. Choose Slot 1, 2, or 3.
4. Confirm Yes.

Auto-Save Triggers

• End of school day (bell rings).
• After completing a lesson / minigame.
• After parent-teacher meeting.
• After purchasing items / upgrading classroom.

Important Notes

• No "Quick Save" mid-lesson. Must reach a natural break (end of class, day).
• Sleep Mode ≠ Save. Closing lid pauses; battery dies → loss since last auto/manual save.
• Slot Management: 3 slots. Overwrite oldest.
• DSi / 3DS: Same process. Save writes to cartridge (not SD).

If Save Fails

• Cartridge contacts dirty → clean with IPA + cotton swab.
• Counterfeit cart (no save chip) — common for Imagine series. Check: PCB has battery + SRAM or Flash? Fake = only mask ROM.
• Try another DS system.

Shortcut: Press START → Save → Pick Slot → Yes. Do this at every day end.