Nintendo Wii Safety Settings

There are a few Nintendo Wii Safety settings which can be enabled to protect children on the device. While not as popular as they once were, many children still do use the Nintendo Wii.

 

Restrictions Available

• • Age Ratings for Games
  • Inappropriate content
  • Online Chat
  • Search Engine Access
  • Time Limits

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Setting up the Parental Control

• In the Wii Menu select the Wii icon in the bottom left of the screen
• On the next screen select Wii Settings
• Highlight the Wii System Settings menu and move right to select Parental Controls
• Read the content on the following screens and select Confirm
• When prompted enter a four digit PIN number, this will be used to access the Parental Controls
• When prompted complete Secret Question
• On the Parental Controls screen, select the Game Settings and PIN option
• Then select the Highest Game Rating Allowed
• Now select the Age Rating for games that are permitted on the console according to the needs of the child
• Select OK to confirm your setting choice and then Confirm

 

 

Setting the various Parental Controls

• On the Parental Controls screen select Other Settings
• You will be presented with a variety of options
  • Restrict Purchasing
  • Messaging
  • Access to the Internet Channel
  • News Channel
• Set each one according to the needs of the child