Nintendo Wii U Deluxe Set Installation guide

What Can I Block with Parental Controls?
Applies to: Wii U Deluxe, Wii U Basic
Notes:
Restriction options are dependent on the availability of system features. A system update may be required for a
complete list of options. How to
Certain software, such as Wii U Chat, has its own parental control settings. Check the support documentation for
specific software titles for more information.
Adding users and formatting system memory are restricted automatically when Parental Controls are enabled.
Information:
You can choose to restrict the following Wii U features:
Game Rating: Restrict all usage (as well as purchase through the Nintendo eShop) of software exceeding the
rating level of your choice.
Online Interaction in Games: Restrict the use of online features of software such as online play, conversation
among users, and Miiverse posts.
Internet Browser: Prevent use of the Internet browser.
Wii U Shopping Services: Restrict the use of credit cards or the purchase of software through services such as
the Nintendo eShop.
Miiverse: Restrict users from viewing or posting content.
Friend Registration: Prevent the registrations of friends.
Entertainment Excluding Games: Restrict the viewing of video content, both streaming and stored on physical
media such as discs, and software with video-playback functions.
Data Management: Restrict the deletion or moving of software or save data using Data Management.
Internet Settings: Restrict the addition, modification, or deletion of Internet settings.
You can choose to restrict the following Wii features (Wii Mode):
Game Rating: Restrict all usage (as well as purchases through the Wii Shop Channel) of software exceeding the
rating level of your choice.
Wii Shopping Services: Restrict the use of Wii Points.
oThis does not restrict the purchase of Wii Points or the downloading of free software.
Certain Online Features: Restrict the use of some online features and the exchange of content over the
Internet.
Viewing of Unrated Content: Restrict the viewing of videos in software that does not have an age rating.

How to Set up Parental Controls for the First Time
Applies to: Wii U Deluxe, Wii U Basic
Step by step instructions on how to set up parental controls for the first time.
Note:
A parent or guardian should configure these settings.
What to Do:
1. From the Wii U Menu, select "Parental Controls."
2. Read the information on the screen, then tap "Next" or press the A Button to continue.
3. Tap "Next" or press the A Button.
4. Create a four-digit PIN, and then tap "OK."
5. Enter the four-digit PIN again to confirm, and then tap "OK."
6. Tap "OK" to select a secret question.
7. Select your secret question from the list or create your own question. Avoid questions with answers that may
change, such as a favorite book or movie.
8. Use the on-screen keyboard to type in the answer to your secret question and tap "OK." Remember that your
answer is case sensitive, so make sure it is something you will remember.
9. Tap "OK" to confirm the answer to your secret question.
oYou can tap "Start Over" to revise your four-digit PIN and secret question.
10. Tap "OK."
11. You can register an e-mail address to reset your four-digit PIN should you forget it. Tap "Next" or press the A
Button.
oIf you don't want to register an e-mail address, tap "No E-mail Address" or press the X Button.
12. Tap OK."
13. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter in a valid e-mail address and tap "OK."
14. Enter in your e-mail address one more time to confirm it, and then tap "OK."
oA confirmation e-mail will be sent to the registered e-mail address.
15. You may now adjust the parental controls settings. How to