The Parental Controls window is divided into two main areas. The left side houses an account pane that lists all of the managed accounts on your Mac.
Managing Access to System Functions and Applications
- Select the managed account you wish to set up with Parental Controls from the list pane on the left.
- Click the 'System' tab.
- Parental Controls lists the available options for controlling access to system functions and applications.
- Use Simple Finder. Simple Finder is a Finder replacement that has a simplified user interface. The user is allowed to access a selected list of applications, and create and edit documents in their home folder, and prevented from accessing or modifying most system settings.
- Only allow selected applications. This option allows you to select the applications the managed user can access. Parental Controls organizes the applications into the following groups: iLife, iWork, Internet, Widgets, Other, and Utility. You can expand each group by clicking the triangle next to its name. Once you expand a group, you can place a check mark next to the individual applications you want the user to be able to access.
- Can administer printers. Allows the managed user to select a printer other than the default printer.
- Can burn CDs and DVDs. Lets the user burn files to optical disks.
- Can change password. Allows the user to change his/her password.
- Can modify the Dock. Lets the user add applications to the Dock for easier access.
- Use Simple Finder. Simple Finder is a Finder replacement that has a simplified user interface. The user is allowed to access a selected list of applications, and create and edit documents in their home folder, and prevented from accessing or modifying most system settings.
- Make your selections by placing check marks next to the appropriate items.
