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  1. How to Change Parental Controls on Nintendo 3DS Family Systems

     In this article, you'll learn how to change the Parental Controls. Note: You may also find our information on resetting a Parental Controls PIN helpful. Complete these steps Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open. Select Parental Controls... KA ID: 250 Meta-Answer ID: 250

  2. How to Stop SpotPass Notifications

     In this article, you'll learn how to stop receiving notifications via SpotPass. Note As of April 8, 2024, SpotPass and other functionality that uses online communication has ended for Nintendo 3DS family software. Game or application related SpotPass notifications may need to... KA ID: 295 Meta-Answer ID: 295

  3. Will Parental Controls Block Streaming Content on Nintendo 3DS Family?

     Because the system's parental controls are designed around video game ratings and not film ratings, it's not possible to block streaming video content based on rating. However, parental controls can... KA ID: 332 Meta-Answer ID: 332

  4. Parents’ Information on Sharing Photos

     Nintendo 3DS family systems allow you to share photos in two ways: over a local wireless connection with other system owners or by saving the photos to an SD Card. Nintendo 3DS family systems cannot... KA ID: 674 Meta-Answer ID: 674

  5. How to Stop All StreetPass Notifications

     In this article, you'll learn how to stop all StreetPass Notifications. Complete these steps Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open. Select Parental Controls from the System Settings Menu, and tap Change. Input the PIN that was created during... KA ID: 291 Meta-Answer ID: 291

  6. Can I restrict browsing the Internet on the Nintendo 3DS family with parental controls?

     Yes. Parental Controls can be set to restrict all browser usage. This will make it impossible for anyone to use the browser without first entering the PIN number associated to Parental Controls... KA ID: 297 Meta-Answer ID: 297

  7. Safeguard Your Personal Info When Selling Your Nintendo 3DS Family System

     For your protection, prior to selling your or your child's system, please be sure to securely remove all personally-identifiable information, including any pictures and all other stored sensitive... KA ID: 700 Meta-Answer ID: 700

  8. "An Error Has Occurred" When Entering an E-mail Address During Parental Controls Set up

     The information in this article can help you when the error message "An Error Has Occurred" is received when attempting to use an e-mail with parental controls. What to do This indicates that the system is not currently connected online. Please connect your system to a network and try again. You may also find our information on connecting your device to a... KA ID: 7229 Meta-Answer ID: 7228

  9. How Do I Restrict What Games My Child Can Play?

     All games are reviewed and rated for content by the ESRB. Parental Controls can block the use of Nintendo 3DS Games, Downloaded Games, and DSiWare based on those ratings. KA ID: 255 Meta-Answer ID: 255

  10. Unable to Set Up an E-mail Address for Use with Parental Controls

     The information in this article can help you when during parental controls setup, you are unable to configure an e-mail for use with parental controls. What to do You must be connected online to configure an e-mail address for use with parental controls. If the system is not connected online, please connect it. Ensure that you are entering your... KA ID: 7230 Meta-Answer ID: 7229
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