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Nintendo Network ID Settings
Parental Controls
Nintendo Network ID Settings
Link a Nintendo Network ID or change existing settings.
Linking a Nintendo Network ID to your system allows you to partake in various activities, such as posting to Miiverse. If you link your
ID to a Wii U™ console as well, you will be able to share your Nintendo eShop account between the two devices.
• You will need a Nintendo Network ID to download demo games or other free content from Nintendo eShop.
• A Nintendo Network ID is not the same thing as a Club Nintendo Account.
• To register a Nintendo Network ID you will need a broadband Internet connection (see page 4) and an e-mail address.
• The consent of a parent or guardian is required before children under the age of 13 are able to create a Nintendo Network ID.
Precautions regarding the Nintendo Network ID
• Once an ID is linked to your system, you will need to sign in with that ID in order to use Nintendo eShop. Any account
activity and/or balance on your system at the time of the link will be merged with any account activity and/or balance
already associated with your Nintendo Network ID.
• An ID can only be linked to one system in the Nintendo 3DS family at a time. If you want to transfer an ID from one such
system to another, you will need to move it via a system transfer
(see Other Settings, page 16).
– You cannot merge Nintendo Network IDs with one another. For that reason, you cannot consolidate software
purchases made using various IDs onto a single ID.
– You cannot perform a system transfer to a system linked to a Nintendo Network ID. If you want to perform a system
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and this list of friends can only be used by software that permits sign-in with a Nintendo Network ID.
• Your Nintendo Network ID cannot be changed once selected. If your Nintendo Network ID is deleted, you will lose access
to your previously purchased software and game saves.
Linking a Nintendo Network ID
To link a new or existing Nintendo Network ID, select Nintendo Network ID Settings in System Settings (see page 13).
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Tap either Link an Existing ID or Create a New ID
• If you create a new ID on this device, you will not be able to combine your
Nintendo eShop account activity and balance with that of any ID you are already
using on a Wii U. If you want to link the ID you are currently using on a Wii U to
this device, be sure to tap Link an Existing ID.
• Once you have successfully linked an ID, you will be asked to sign in with that ID
when you make use of services that require one. If you forget your password, tap
I Forgot at the sign-in screen and follow the instructions that are displayed.
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Follow the on-screen instruction to complete the process.
Parental Controls can limit the download and use of certain content on the New Nintendo 3DS system, and can also limit the use
of certain features such as the display of 3D images, use of the Internet browser, and communications with other users.
NOTE: When Parental Controls are enabled, some System Settings, such as certain Nintendo Network ID settings, Internet Settings,
Region Settings, Outer Cameras, System Transfer, and Format System Memory cannot be accessed. You will need to enter the PIN to
access these features.
Content or features that can be limited
Software Rating
Internet Browser
Nintendo 3DS Shop-
ping Services
Display of 3D Images
Miiverse
Sharing Images / Audio
/ Video / Long Text
Messages
Online Interaction
StreetPass
Friend Registration
DS Download Play
Viewing Distributed
Videos
Child Online Privacy
Protection
You can restrict the use of Nintendo 3DS software, including Nintendo 3DS software downloaded
through the Download Play application and Nintendo DSi software based on ratings set by the
Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).
You cannot restrict the use of Nintendo DS software or software downloaded with DS Download Play.
You can restrict the use of the Internet browser.
You can restrict the use of credit cards, prepaid cards, and online purchasing of content and
services through Nintendo eShop.
You can restrict the display of 3D images. This will make all images display in 2D. The restriction of
the display of 3D images is recommended for users 6 years or younger.
You can restrict posting or restrict viewing and posting in Miiverse.
You can restrict the sending and receiving of photos, images, audio, video, long text messages,
and other data that may include personal information.
NOTE: This restriction does not work with Miiverse (see Miiverse above) or Nintendo DS software.
You can restrict the exchange of data between users who are not your friends and the ability to
participate in software that can be played via the Internet.
NOTE: This restriction does not work with Miiverse (see Mii
verse above) or Nintendo DS software.
You can restrict communications with other users via StreetPass.
NOTE: This restriction does not work with Nintendo DS or Nintendo DSi software.
You can restrict the registration of friends.
You can restrict the use of DS Download Play.
You can restrict the viewing of distributed videos and movie trailers to those suitable for all ages.
This setting applies only to videos and trailers found on Nintendo Video. Use of some software to
play distributed video may also be restricted.
This system restricts certain online features in order to protect the privacy of children online. To
allow use of these features by a child under the age of 13, you must follow the on-screen instruc-
NOTE: Even if you restrict access to these features in the System Settings, you can still choose to
Parental Controls
the settings.