Nintendo DSi - Manual (Page 35)

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Applic
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Applic
ations & S
ettings
Setting up Parental Controls
After selecting parental controls from the system settings menu (panel 3), follow the
on-screen instructions.
Enter a four-digit PIN of your choosing,
then tap OK. (You will need to enter the number
twice to confirm that it is correct.)
You will need this PIN to turn Parental Controls
off temporarily or to change your settings.
Please remember this number.
Use to choose a secret question,
then select OK.
Enter an answer to the secret question,
and then select OK. The answer must be three
or more characters long.
The answer to your secret question will be
used in the event you forget your PIN.
Please remember this answer.
See page 86 for instructions on using
the keyboard.
Now follow the on-screen instructions to set up
Parental Controls options.
Tap Yes
Tap Next
Tap OK
Parental Controls
Nintendo strives to create an environment that is fun and enjoyable for all users and has designed tools to
allow parents or guardians to limit the games and applications that may be inappropriate for some members
of their household. There is one Parental Control setting per system, so it is recommended that you put the
settings on the most secure that you need for your family; you can then share the PIN with users who may be
allowed access to blocked content and features.
What Can Parental Controls Restrict?
• Nintendo DSi Exclusive and Compatible Software
Restrict use of software based on ESRB ratings guidelines.
NOTE: You cannot use this to restrict the use of Nintendo DS™ software or software downloaded via
DS Download Play.
• PictoChat
Restrict the use of this application.
• DS Download Play
Restrict the use of this application.
• Nintendo DSi Browser
Restrict the use of the Nintendo DSi Browser to browse the Internet.
• Nintendo DSi Shop
Restrict use of Nintendo DSi Points.
NOTE: You can limit use of Nintendo DSi Points but Parental Controls does not restrict purchase
of Nintendo DSi Points made with a credit card.
• Photo exchange
Restrict the exchange of photographs over local wireless communications using Nintendo DSi Camera.
• Other
Restrict the exchange of user-generated content.
Video and Computer Game Software Rating Information
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings are designed to provide information about video
and computer game content, so you can make informed purchasing decisions. ESRB ratings have two parts:
rating symbols suggest age appropriateness for the game, and content descriptors indicate elements in a
game that may have triggered a particular rating and/or may be of interest or concern.
To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system, it’s important to check both the rating symbol
(found on the front of the game box) and the content descriptor (found on the back of the game box).
Go to www.esrb.org for a complete list of these content descriptors.
The ESRB rating system is designed to provide information about a computer or video game. The ratings
are not meant to recommend which games consumers should buy or rent or to serve as the only basis for
choosing a product. Rather, individuals should use the ESRB ratings together with personal tastes and
standards when deciding what is best to purchase.
For more information on the ESRB and video game ratings, go to the ESRB web site at www.esrb.org.
Titles rated RP (Rating
Pending) have been
submitted to the ESRB and
are awaiting final rating.
(This symbol appears only in
advertising prior to a game’s
release.
Titles rated EC (Early
Childhood) have content that
may be suitable for ages 3 and
older. Contains no material
that parents would find
inappropriate.
Titles rated E (Everyone) have
content that may be suitable for
ages 6 and older. Titles in this
category may contain minimal
cartoon, fantasy or mild violence
and/or infrequent ouse of mild
language.
Titles rated E10+ (Everyone
10 and older) have content
that may be suitable for ages
10 and older. Titles in this
category may contain more
cartoon, fantasy or mild
violence, mild language and/or
minimal suggestive themes.
Titles rated T (Teen) have
content that may be suitable for
ages 13 and older. Titles in this
category may contain violence,
suggestive themes, crude humor,
minimal blood, simulated
gambling, and/or infrequent use
of strong language.
Titles rated M (Mature) have
content that may be suitable for
ages 17 and older. Titles in this
category may contain intense
violence, blood and gore, sexual
content and/or strong language.