Parental Controls; Content Or Features That Can Be Limited; Configuring Parental Controls - Nintendo 3DS XL Operation Manual

Parental Controls

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

Content or features that can be limited

You can restrict the use of Nintendo 3DS software, including Nintendo 3DS software downloaded
through the Download Play application and Nintendo DSi software based on ratings set by the
Software Rating Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). See page 93 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 Shop- You can restrict the use of credit cards, prepaid cards, and online purchasing of content and
ping Services
services through Nintendo eShop.
You can restrict the display of 3D images. This will make all images display in 2D. The restriction of
Display of 3D Images
the display of 3D images is recommended for users 6 years or younger.
Sharing Images / Audio You can restrict the wireless transmission of photos, images, audio, video, long text messages, and
/ Video / Long Text other data that may include personal information.
Messages NOTE: This restriction does not work with Nintendo DS software.
You can restrict the exchange of data between users who are not your friends and the ability to
Online Interaction participate in software that can be played via the Internet.
NOTE: This restriction does not work with Nintendo DS software.
You can restrict communications with other users via StreetPass.
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.
You can restrict the viewing of distributed videos and movie trailers to those suitable for all ages.
Viewing Distributed
This setting applies only to videos and trailers found on Nintendo Video. Use of some software to
Videos
play distributed video may also be restricted.
In order to protect the privacy of children on the Internet, this system restricts features that send
Child Online Privacy
data which might include personal information, such as e-mail or annotated photos. These features
Protection
are restricted by default when the system is purchased. To allow use of these features by children, you
(This feature is only
must follow the on-screen instructions for the "Parent/Guardian Confirmation" process.
available in the USA and
NOTE: Even if you restrict access to these features in the System Settings, you can still choose to
Canada.)
enable these features in specific software.
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Configuring Parental Controls

NOTE: A single Nintendo 3DS XL 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 www.nintendo.com for more details.
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 instructions.
(See page 20 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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