Apple iPhone iOS 5.1 - Manual (Page 166)

Restrictions
You can set restrictions for some apps and for purchased content. For example, parents can
restrict explicit music from being seen on playlists, or turn off YouTube access entirely.
Turn on restrictions: Go to Settings > General > Restrictions, then tap Enable Restrictions.
Important: If you forget your passcode, you must restore the iPhone software. See “Updating and
restoring iPhone software” on page 175.
You can set the following restrictions:
Safari Safari is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot use Safari to browse
the web or access web clips.
YouTube YouTube is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen.
Camera Camera is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot take photos.
FaceTime You cannot make or receive FaceTime video calls.
iTunes The iTunes Store is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot preview,
purchase, or download content.
Ping You cannot access Ping or any of its features.
Installing Apps The App Store is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot install apps
on iPhone.
Deleting Apps You cannot delete apps from iPhone. doesn’t appear on app icons when you’re customizing
the Home screen.
Siri You cannot use Siri. Voice commands and dictation are disabled.
Explicit
Language Siri attempts to replace explicit words you speak by replacing them with asterisks and beep
sounds.
Location Turn off Location Services for individual apps. You can also lock Location Services so that
changes to the settings can’t be made, including authorizing additional apps to use the services.
Accounts The current Mail, Contacts, Calendar settings are locked. You cannot add, modify, or delete
accounts. You also cannot modify iCloud settings.
In-app
Purchases Turn off In-App Purchases. When enabled, this feature lets you purchase additional content or
functionality within apps you download from the App Store.
Require
Password Requires you to enter your Apple ID for in-app purchases after the time period you specify.
Set content
restrictions Tap Ratings For, then select a country from the list. You can set restrictions using a country’s
ratings system for music, podcasts, movies, TV shows, and apps. Content that doesn’t meet the
rating you select won’t appear on iPhone.
Multiplayer
Games When Multiplayer Games is off, you can’t request a match, send or receive invitations to play
games, or add friends in Game Center.
Adding Friends When Adding Friends is off, you can’t make or receive friend requests in Game Center. If
Multiplayer Games is turned on, you can continue to play with existing friends.
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