Microsoft Xbox 360 Pro User Manual page 11

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The new Family Settings
feature for Xbox 360 gives
parents and caregivers the
ability to provide age-
appropriate entertainment
through customized settings.
Console settings can limit the games and
movies that can be played on your console.
Xbox LIVE settings can customize the Xbox
LIVE experience for each child account, even
when playing away from home.
ApplyfamilySettings
To apply Family Settings for your games and
Xbox LIVE:
Select System, familySettings.
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Choose the settings you want to apply to
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your console and your Xbox LIVE accounts.
In the U.S. and Canada, Xbox 360 Family
Settings for games are based on the ESRB
(Entertainment Software Rating Board) rating
system and movie settings are based on the
MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America)
rating system. By default, Xbox 360 Family
Settings are set to Allow All for games and
movies. For more information about game
ratings, see www.esrb.org.
Not all movies have the rating encoded on the
DVD. These DVD movies will play regardless
of your settings.
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XboxliVeSettings
You can make sure that your family has a
positive experience on Xbox LIVE by setting
limits for each child's account. Manage up to
eight settings for each account and set
different limits for each account. Your child's
Xbox LIVE settings are pre-selected when
their Xbox LIVE account is created. You can
make changes at any time by selecting
System, Family Settings, Live Controls, and
choosing the child's account.
Family Settings for Xbox LIVE includes these
features:
• Parental approval for adding individuals to
your child's friends list.
• Limiting voice, video, and text chat to
individuals on your child's friends list.
• Blocking or limiting the display of your
child's profi le information and online
status.
• Blocking or limiting your child's ability to
view content created by other gamers.
• Blocking access to Xbox LIVE multiplayer
games.
• Preventing your child from purchasing
items on Xbox LIVE Marketplace.