Nintendo UTLSBKA, DSi XL What Can Parental Controls Restrict?, Setting up Parental Controls

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	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?
Applications	Restrict use of software based on ESRB ratings guidelines. NOTE: You cannot use this to restrict the use
	• Nintendo DSi Exclusive and Compatible Software
&	of Nintendo DS™ software or software downloaded via DS Download Play.
Settings	• 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. See the section, Nintendo DSi
	Browser, in this manual for more information on using Parental Controls.
	• 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.

Setting up Parental Controls

After selecting Parental Controls from the system settings menu (panel 3), follow the on-screen instructions.

Tap Yes

Tap Next

Tap OK

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.

Useto 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.

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Applications & Settings

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 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 EC (Early Childhood) have content that may be suitable for ages 3 and older. Contains no material that parents would find inappropriate.

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 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 use of mild 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.

See page 88 for instructions on using the keyboard.

Now follow the on-screen instructions to set up Parental Controls options.