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Parental Controls
Use this option to restrict children from playing games, making purchases or using certain system
functions (such as the internet browser).
Options That Can Be Restricted
The following options can be restricted. Please configure these options as necessary
when allowing children to use the New Nintendo 2DS XL system.
Note: Setting Parental Controls restrictions for any of the options below will also restrict
part of the Nintendo Network ID Settings, Internet Settings, Region Settings, microSD
Management, Outer Cameras, System Transfer and Format System Memory functions. You
will have to enter the Parental Controls PIN in order to use these functions.
Restricts the use of Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi software based on software rating systems
SOFTWARE RATING
Note: Nintendo 3DS software received via Download Play is also restricted, but this setting cannot restrict Nintendo DS
software or software received via DS Download Play.
INTERNET BROWSER
Restricts use of the internet browser and prevents the viewing of web pages.
NINTENDO 3DS
Prevents the purchase of goods and services, and the use of credit cards with Nintendo 3DS shopping services.
SHOPPING SERVICES
MIIVERSE
Restricts users from viewing or posting content on Miiverse.
SHARING IMAGES /
Restricts the transfer of data that could be used to carry personal information, such as photos, images,
AUDIO / VIDEO /
sounds, videos and long messages.
LONG TEXT DATA
Note: This setting cannot restrict Nintendo DS software or Miiverse.
Restricts communication with other Nintendo 3DS systems over the internet.
ONLINE INTERACTION
Note: This setting cannot restrict Nintendo DS software or Miiverse.
Restricts communication with other Nintendo 3DS systems using StreetPass.
STREETPASS
Note: This setting cannot restrict Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software.
FRIEND REGISTRATION
Restricts the registration of new friends.
DS DOWNLOAD PLAY
Restricts the use of DS Download Play.
Restricts viewing of distributed videos to those suitable for all ages. This setting does not apply to game-
VIEWING DISTRIBUTED
related videos found on Nintendo eShop, which can be restricted using the separate Software Rating setting.
VIDEOS
Note: For some distributed video playback software, this setting may also restrict the use of the software itself.
Note: If this system is used by several children, we suggest setting up Parental Controls for the youngest child.
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Configuring Parental Controls
Touch PARENTAL CONTROLS to begin the configuration
Follow the instructions on the screen
1
Information about Parental Controls will appear on the screen. Follow the instructions to proceed with configuration.
Enter a four-digit PIN, then touch OK
2
To ensure the information entered is correct, you will be asked to enter your PIN twice.
Note: Your PIN is required to change Parental Controls settings as well as remove them temporarily.
Be careful not to forget it.
Select a secret question, then enter an answer of at least four
3
characters
( p.
26).
If you wish to create your own secret question, select (CREATE YOUR OWN SECRET QUESTION)
and enter a question and answer. Each should be at least four characters in length.
Note:
•
You must answer the secret question if you forget the PIN. Be careful not to forget your answer.
•
See
p. 17
Register an email address
4
If you forget your PIN and the answer to your secret question later, a master key to reset your
PIN can be sent to the email address you have registered.
Please use an email address that only parents or guardians can access, to prevent children from
seeing the master key that is sent.
Touch the setting you want to adjust and follow
5
the instructions on-screen
If you are setting up Parental Controls for the first time, restrictions will initially be in place for
all options.
Touch DONE to finish configuring Parental Controls settings.
Changing the Parental Controls settings later
To change your restriction settings later on, select PARENTAL CONTROLS
from the System Settings, then select CHANGE.
Note: If you have forgotten your PIN or secret question answer, touch
I FORGOT on the PIN entry screen
( p.
30).
for details on using the keyboard.
( p.
55).
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