Parental Controls; Options That Can Be Restricted - Nintendo 3DS XL Operation Manual

Searching for and connecting to an access point
You can use this method to search for and connect to an access point if your access point does not support AOSS or Wi-Fi Protected Setup. You
should also consult the instruction manual that came with your access point.
Note: If your access point is set to use WPA2™-PSK (TKIP) security encryption, your system will not be able to connect to the access point.
Touch SEARCH FOR ACCESS POINT
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Note: If you are using the tutorial and have selected DON'T KNOW / NONE OF THESE or
OTHER, start from step 2 .
Select an access point
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Touch the name of the access point you want to connect to (its SSID, ESSID or network name).
If you do not know this name, please consult the settings of the access point you are using.
Enter the security key and touch OK
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This step only applies if the access point is secured. If you do not know the security key, please consult the settings of the access
point you are using.
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The characters for the key you entered will be hidden by asterisks (*).
Note: A security key is the password set for your access point and is required to enable your system to make an internet connection. It may also
be called an encryption key or network password.
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Touch OK to save your settings
Touch OK to perform a connection test
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If the test is successful, setup is complete.
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If connection fails and an error appears, follow the instructions given in the error message.
Security types
Access point security types are shown in the table below:
Encryption Method WEP
Security Strength Weaker
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WPA™-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK
(TKIP) (TKIP) (AES) (AES)

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 3DS 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.
SOFTWARE RATING
INTERNET BROWSER
NINTENDO 3DS
SHOPPING SERVICES
DISPLAY OF 3D IMAGES
MIIVERSE
SHARING IMAGES /
AUDIO / VIDEO /
LONG TEXT DATA
ONLINE INTERACTION
STREETPASS
FRIEND REGISTRATION
DS DOWNLOAD PLAY
VIEWING DISTRIBUTED
VIDEOS
Note: If this system is used by several children, we suggest setting up Parental Controls for the youngest child.
Stronger

Parental Controls

Use this option to restrict children from playing games, making purchases or using certain system
functions (such as the internet browser).
Restricts the use of Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo DSi software based on software rating systems
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.
Restricts use of the internet browser and prevents the viewing of web pages.
Prevents the purchase of goods and services, and the use of credit cards with Nintendo 3DS shopping services.
Restricts the display of 3D images. All images will display in 2D.
Restricts users from viewing or posting content on Miiverse.
Restricts the transfer of data that could be used to carry personal information, such as photos, images,
sounds, videos and long messages.
Note: This setting cannot restrict Nintendo DS software or Miiverse.
Restricts communication with other Nintendo 3DS systems over the internet.
Note: This setting cannot restrict Nintendo DS software or Miiverse.
Restricts communication with other Nintendo 3DS systems using StreetPass.
Note: This setting cannot restrict Nintendo DS / Nintendo DSi software.
Restricts the registration of new friends.
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-
related videos found on Nintendo eShop, which can be restricted using the separate Software Rating setting.
Note: For some distributed video playback software, this setting may also restrict the use of the software itself.
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