Parental controls – Nintendo 3DS User Manual

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Parental Controls can limit the download and use of certain content on the Nintendo 3DS system. Parental Controls can also limit
the use of certain features of the Nintendo 3DS 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
System Update cannot be accessed. You will need to enter the PIN to access these features.

Content or features that can be limited

Configuring Parental Controls

NOTE: A single Nintendo 3DS 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.

1

From System Settings, tap Parental Controls to begin the setup procedure and then follow the on-screen instructions.

Information and directions for the Parental Controls feature will be displayed on the screens. Carefully read and follow

the instructions.

2

Enter a four-digit PIN.

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.

3

Select a secret question and then tap OK.

If you forget your PIN, you can answer the secret question to retrieve the
number.

4

Enter an answer and then tap OK.

Use the keyboard to enter an answer and follow the on-screen instruc-
tions. (See page 20 for information on using the keyboard.)

5

Tap Set Restrictions.

You can also choose to change your PIN or clear the Parental Controls
settings.

6

Select a category to set restrictions.

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.

Software Rating

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

Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). See page 91 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

You can restrict the use of credit cards, prepaid cards, and online purchasing of content and

Shopping Services

services through Nintendo eShop.

Display of 3D Images

You can restrict the display of 3D images. This will make all images display in 2D. The restriction

of the display of 3D images is recommended for users 6 years or younger.

Sharing Images /

You can restrict the wireless transmission of photos, images, audio, video, long text messages,

Audio / Video / Long

and other data that may include personal information.

Text Messages

NOTE: This restriction does not work with Nintendo DS software.

Online Interaction

You can restrict the exchange of data between users who are not your friends and the ability to

participate in software that can be played via the Internet.

NOTE: This restriction does not work with Nintendo DS software.

StreetPass

You can restrict communications with other users via 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.

Viewing Distributed

You can restrict the viewing of distributed videos and movie trailers to those suitable for all ages.

Videos

This setting applies only to videos and trailers found on Nintendo Video. Use of some software

to play distributed video may also be restricted.

Child Online Privacy

In order to protect the privacy of children on the Internet, this system restricts features that send

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data which might include personal information, such as e-mail or annotated photos. These features

are restricted by default when the system is purchased. To allow use of these features by children,

you must follow the on-screen instructions for the “Parent/Guardian Confirmation” process.

NOTE: Even if you restrict access to these features in the System Settings, you can still choose to

enable these features in specific software.

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Parental Controls

IMPORTANT: If a child will be the primary user, a parent or guardian should configure
the settings.

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