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
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- 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