Parental Controls; Content Or Features That Can Be Limited; Configuring Parental Controls - Nintendo 3DS XL Manual Del Operador

Parental Controls

IMPORTANT: If a child will be the primary user, a parent or guardian should configure
the settings.
Parental Controls can limit the download and use of certain content on the Nintendo 3DS XL system, and can also limit the use of
certain features such as the display of 3D images, use of the Internet browser, and communications with other users.
NOTE: When Parental Controls are enabled, some System Settings, such as certain Nintendo Network ID settings, Internet Settings,
Region Settings, Outer Cameras, System Transfer, and Format System Memory cannot be accessed. You will need to enter the PIN to
access these features.

Content or features that can be limited

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
Software Rating Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). See page 74 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 Shop- You can restrict the use of credit cards, prepaid cards, and online purchasing of content and
ping Services services through Nintendo eShop.
You can restrict the display of 3D images. This will make all images display in 2D. The restriction of
Display of 3D Images
the display of 3D images is recommended for users 6 years or younger.
Miiverse
You can restrict posting or restrict viewing and posting in Miiverse.
Sharing Images / Audio
You can restrict the sending and receiving of photos, images, audio, video, long text messages,
/ Video / Long Text and other data that may include personal information.
Messages NOTE: This restriction does not work with Miiverse (see Miiverse above) or Nintendo DS software.
You can restrict the exchange of data between users who are not your friends and the ability to
Online Interaction participate in software that can be played via the Internet.
NOTE: This restriction does not work with Miiverse (see Miiverse above) or Nintendo DS software.
You can restrict communications with other users via StreetPass.
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.
You can restrict the viewing of distributed videos and movie trailers to those suitable for all ages.
Viewing Distributed
This setting applies only to videos and trailers found on Nintendo Video. Use of some software to
Videos
play distributed video may also be restricted.
This system restricts certain online features in order to protect the privacy of children online. To
allow use of these features by a child under the age of 13, you must follow the on-screen instruc-
Child Online Privacy
tions for the "Parent/Guardian Confirmation" process.
Protection
NOTE: Even if you restrict access to these features in the System Settings, you can still choose to
enable these features within specific software on a feature-by-feature basis.
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Configuring Parental Controls

NOTE: A single Nintendo 3DS XL 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.
From System Settings, tap Parental Controls to begin the setup procedure and then follow the on-screen instructions.
1
Information and directions for the Parental Controls feature will be displayed on the screens. Carefully read and follow
the instructions.
Enter a four-digit PIN.
2
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.
Select a secret question and enter an answer.
3
Your answer must be four or more characters. Use the keyboard (see page 16)
to enter characters and follow the on-screen instructions. If you forget your PIN, you can
answer the secret question to retrieve it.
You can also choose Create your own secret question if you would like to create
your own. (Both your question and answer must be four or more characters.)
Register your e-mail address.
4
By registering your e-mail address, you will be able to receive a master key for
resetting your PIN or the answer to your secret question.
NOTE: Consider who has access to this email address if you need to
protect this information from children.
Tap Set Restrictions and select a category to set and follow the
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on-screen instructions.
When you are finished with your selections, tap Done.
To change settings...
From Parental Controls, tap Change and follow the
on-screen instructions.
If you forget your PIN or answer to your secret
question, see page 72 for more information.
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