Parental Controls; Limiting The Use Of Content Or Features; Configuring Parental Controls - Nintendo 3ds Manual

Parental Controls

Parental Controls can limit the download and use of certain content on the Nintendo 3DS system. Parental Controls can also limit
the use of certain features of the Nintendo 3DS system such as the display of 3D images.
NOTE: When Parental Controls are enabled, some System Settings, such as Internet Settings, the Outer Cameras adjustment, and
system update cannot be accessed. You will need to enter the PIN to access these features.
IMPORTANT: If a child will be the primary user, a parent or guardian should configure the settings.

Limiting the use of content or features

See the information below for a list of the content or features that can be limited.
Software Rating You can restrict the use of Nintendo 3DS software and Nintendo DSi software based on game
ratings. See page 305 for more information on software rating information.
You cannot restrict the use of Nintendo DS software or software downloaded with DS Download Play.
Internet Browser You can restrict the use of the Internet browser.
Nintendo 3DS When your system has been updated with Nintendo eShop, you can restrict the use of credit
Shopping Services cards, prepaid cards, and online purchasing of content and services through Nintendo 3DS
Shopping Services.
Display of 3D Images
You can restrict the display of 3D images. This will make all images display in 2D. The restriction
of the display of 3D images is recommended for users 6 years or younger.
Sharing Images / You can restrict the wireless transmission of photos, images, sounds, animations,
Audio / Video and data and other user created content.
NOTE: This restriction does not work with Nintendo DS software.
Online Interaction You can restrict the exchange of data between users who are not your friends and the ability to
participate in software that can be played via the Internet.
NOTE: This restriction does not work with Nintendo DS software.
StreetPass You can restrict communications with other users via StreetPass.
NOTE: This restriction does not work with Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software.
Friend Registration
You can restrict the registration of friends.
DS Download Play
You can restrict the use of DS Download Play.
NOTE: A single Nintendo 3DS system can only have one Parental Controls configuration. It is recommended that if you want to
restrict the use of content for multiple users, configure the system with settings to match the restrictions for the youngest user
and share the PIN only with those allowed to view restricted content. Please visit support.nintendo.com for more details.
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Configuring Parental Controls

From System Settings, tap Parental Controls to begin the setup procedure and then follow the on-screen instructions.
1
Information and directions for the Parental Controls feature will be displayed on the screens. Carefully read and follow
the instructions.
Enter a four-digit PIN.
2
Enter the PIN a second time to confirm your choice.
NOTE: You will need to enter this PIN each time you would like to
suspend or change Parental Controls settings.
Select a secret question and then tap OK.
3
If you forget your PIN, you can answer the secret question to retrieve the
number.
Enter an answer and then tap OK.
4
Use the keyboard to enter an answer and follow the on-screen instruc-
tions. (See page 236 for information on using the keyboard.)
Tap Set Restrictions.
5
You can also choose to change your PIN or clear the Parental Controls
settings.
Select a category to set restrictions.
6
Follow the on-screen instructions. You can slide the stylus on the right side
of the screen to see more options.
When you are finished with your selections, tap Done.
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