PlayStation VITA (PS VITA)

Open the “Parental Controls” application from the home screen

If you are prompted for a 4 digit PIN number the default is “0000”.

Tap on “Change Passcode”

Set a 4 digit passcode and re-enter to confirm

This passcode will be used to access the Parental Controls in the future and will also be requested when trying to open restricted content.

Tap “Features”

Choose what you’d like to block

On the “Features” page you can block the use of the Internet Browser, the PlayStation Store, Email use, and Location Data. Tap “OK” to exit.

Tap “Games”

Set maximum age rating

On the “Games” page you are able to set the maximum PEGI age rating of games that can be run on the system. Tap “OK” to exit.

Tap “Play Duration”

Set playtime limits

On the “Play Duration” page you can set the time that the system can be used either as a daily maximum or set a maximum for each day of the week. Tap “OK” to exit.

You will also see a link called “About PlayStation Network”

Setting up Parental Controls for the PlayStation Network can be found in a separate guide. Press the blue PlayStation button on the bottom-left front of the console to exit the Parental Controls section.