Nintendo 3DS Safety Settings

There are several Nintendo DS3 Safety Settings available to activate to protect young children. Parents should take care when using a Pin to protect devices not to give the code to the child.

 

Restrictions Available

• • Browser Access
  • Game Ratings
  • Inappropriate content
  • Online Chat
  • Purchasing

 

Setting up Parental Controls Account

• ​Go to the in the HOME Menu
• Select the System Settings
• Open the Parental Controls option and the follow the on-screen instructions
• When prompted enter a four-digit PIN code. This prevents setting being changed
• Confirm the four-digit PIN code TWICE!!
• When prompted select a secret question and answer. This is to assist you is you forget the four digit PIN code
• When asked to Register an email address ensure it is not one the child will have access to.
• The email address along with the four-digit PIN code can be used to access the Parental Controls

 

 

Setting up Parental Controls for Game Ratings, Internet Access, Purchases

• Go to the in the HOME Menu
• Select the System Settings
• Open the Parental Controls option and the follow the on-screen instructions
• When prompted enter a four-digit PIN code
• By default, all Parental Control options are enabled and can be changed according to your child's needs under Software Rating, Internet Browser, Shopping Services
• Once you have chosen the appropriate settings select Done button to confirm