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How to Change Parental Controls on a Nintendo DSi/Nintendo DSi XL System

Nintendo DSi

In this article, you'll learn how to make changes to any existing Parental Controls on the Nintendo DSi or Nintendo DSi XL.

Complete these steps

  1. On the Nintendo DSi Menu, use the stylus to select the Settings ("wrench") icon.
  2. Select the right arrow twice to reach the third page, then select Parental Controls.
  3. Select Yes to change the parental controls.
  4. You will be prompted for your 4-digit PIN.
    • If you know the PIN, select the empty text box and enter it using the on-screen keyboard, then select OK to continue.
      The alphanumeric keyboard and a numeric keyboard displayed on the Nintendo DSi screen
    • If you don't know the PIN, select I forgot, then select the empty text box and answer the secret question using the on-screen keyboard. Select OK to continue.
    • Don't know either the PIN or the secret question?
  5. Select PIN to change the PIN or Change Settings to update the setting you wish to change. Once the changes are made, select Done to confirm any changes.

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