Apple iPhone (For iOS 6.1) - Manual (Page 137)

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Erase data after ten failed passcode attempts: Go to Settings > General > Passcode Lock and
tap Erase Data. After ten failed passcode attempts, all settings are reset, and all your information
and media are erased by removing the encryption key to the data (which is encrypted using
256-bit AES encryption).
Restrictions
You can set restrictions for some apps and for purchased content. For example, parents can
restrict explicit music from being seen on playlists, or prevent the installation of apps.
Turn on restrictions: Go to Settings > General > Restrictions, then tap Enable Restrictions. You’ll
be asked to define a restrictions passcode that’s necessary in order to change the settings you
make. This is distinct from the passcode for unlocking iPhone.
Important: If you forget your restrictions passcode, you must restore the iPhone software. See
Updating and restoring iPhone software on page 152.
You can set restrictions for the following apps:
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Safari
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Camera (and apps that use the camera)
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FaceTime
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iTunes Store
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iBookstore
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Siri (including voice command and dictation)
You can also restrict the following:
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Installing Apps: The App Store is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You
cannot install apps on iPhone.
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Deleting Apps: You cannot delete apps from iPhone. doesn’t appear on app icons when
you’re customizing the Home screen.
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Explicit Language: Siri attempts to replace explicit words you speak by replacing them with
asterisks and beep sounds
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Privacy: The privacy settings for Location Services, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Photos,
Bluetooth Sharing, Twitter, and Facebook can each be locked.
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Accounts: The current Mail, Contacts, Calendar settings are locked. You cannot add, modify, or
delete accounts. You also cannot modify iCloud settings.
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Find My Friends: The current Find My Friends settings are locked. This option is available when
the Find My Friends app is installed.
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Volume Limit: The current sound volume limit setting is locked.
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In-App Purchases: When In-App Purchases is turned off, you can’t purchase additional content
or functionality for apps you download from the App Store.
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Require Passwords: Requires you to enter your Apple ID for in-app purchases after the time
period you specify.
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Content Restrictions: Tap Ratings For, then select a country from the list. Then set restrictions
for music, podcasts, movies, TV shows, and apps. Content that doesn’t meet the rating you
select won’t appear on iPhone.
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Multiplayer Games: When Multiplayer Games is off, you can’t request a match, send or receive
invitations to play games, or add friends in Game Center.
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Adding Friends: When Adding Friends is off, you can’t make or receive friend requests in Game
Center. If Multiplayer Games is turned on, you can continue to play with existing friends.