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    Which One Are You?—Xbox Live®
    Silver Membership
    SILVER MEMBERSHIP ALLOWS YOU TO:> Create your gamer profile.
    > Create and maintain a friends list.
    > Access the Xbox Live Marketplace to download games, trailers, demos, and more.
    > Send and receive text messages and voice messages.
    > Access massively multiplayer games (though they may have an additional cost).
    Check this out: For no cost you get a surprisingly robust array of features (all of which will be discussed later in
    the book). You can create a unique online identity. You get to shop for add-ons, demos, movie trailers, television
    clips, and more on the Marketplace, many of which are free. You can communicate with your friends and fellow
    Xbox 360 gamers. Even if you don’t think you will do all of the above, you will probably make use of some of
    these features. In any case, Xbox Live Silver gives it all to you free.
    Go for the Gold—Xbox Live®Gold Membership
    GOLD MEMBERSHIP ALLOWS YOU: > All the benefits of Xbox Live Silver
    > Online multiplayer gameplay
    > Exclusive content on the Xbox Live Marketplace
    > TrueSkill ™
    matchmaking
    > Gamer feedback
    > Video chat (Xbox Live Vision required)
    If you’re serious about your online gaming, this is the Xbox Live membership you need. Not only does it let you
    play online, it also offers a strong matchmaking system that helps you find players of similar interests and skill
    levels. Through a heavily monitored feedback system, you also get to help weed out players who tarnish online
    gaming for everyone.  You might be thinking that all these premium services come at a premium price, but that’s not the case at all.
    You can try out a Gold Membership for a low monthly fee or jump in head first and purchase a year-long membership
    for a discounted price on the monthly rate. If you have a taste for online gaming, this is your golden ticket.
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    While it’s easy to purchase an Xbox Live Gold Membership online, you don’t have to go that route. You can
    also purchase Xbox Live Membership cards at many ret ail outlets. These cards come with a code that you
    redeem on Xbox Live to begin or extend your Xbox Live Membership.
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    Live Wired!
    Once you decide to cause
    some havoc online, you
    need to know how to set
    up shop. Begin by pur-
    chasing an Ethernet cable
    to run to a high-speed
    modem or router.
    1.Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port in the back of your Xbox 360.
    2. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into your high-speed modem or router.
    3. Power down your modem or router by disconnecting the AC plug for at least two minutes, then power it back on.
    4. Once your modem or router is back online and all the appropriate lights  are flashing (this will depend on your
    model modem or router), power up your Xbox 360 and press “Connect to Xbox Live” on the Xbox Live blade.
    5. Follow the onscreen instructions. Typically, the Xbox 360 does all the hard work for you. 
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    Get Started
    
    If you purchased the
    Xbox 360 system,you already have
    everything you need. Reach for one of
    those orange bags and grab the
    Ethernet cable
    included in the box.
    NOTE
    If you’re still having trouble setting up a
    connection to Xbox Live, go to Xbox.com,
    choose the Support section, and click on the Connect to Xbox Live subsection. There
    you’ll find everything you need to know about getting hooked up.
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    Look Ma, No Wires!
    Of course, the Xbox 360 is all about clean design,
    no-mess setup, and wireless connectivity. That means
    that you can also connect to Xbox Live using a wireless
    gateway (also called a wireless network access point)
    or the Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter (sold
    separately) instead of a modem or router. While the wireless gateway will need to be configured
    on your PC first, configuring the Xbox 360 Wireless
    Network Adapter can be done through the System
    blade on the Xbox Dashboard. Both procedures 
    are easy. 
    Road Signs
    It’s no accident that we call your Xbox 360 experience a journey. It begins when you hook it up, takes a turn
    when it becomes the center of your entertainment setup, and ends when...well, it doesn’t really end. After all,
    my original Xbox is still sitting next to my Xbox 360. No joke. All along the way, however, there are signs you need to recognize and observe. This section is your road map.
    Study it carefully to make sure you don’t make any wrong turns.
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    YIELD
    
    STOP
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    Official Microsoft Products for Xbox®
    This little sign is your best friend. When purchasing additional accessories or
    peripherals, always be sure it has the Xbox Authentic Product logo. That way you
    know that it was created, tested, and approved by the maker of your console.
    Licensed for Xbox 360™
    If you plan on purchasing third-party products, learn to recognize this logo.
    Microsoft has enlisted a team of A-list third-party companies to produce everything
    from fancy-shmancy faceplates to wireless controllers.To be sure you are buying a product from one of Microsoft’s third-party brethren,
    look for the Licensed for Xbox 360 logo. This way, you know that the product has
    been tested and approved by Microsoft, even if they didn’t make it.
    Xbox Live®Compatible
    This logo is gold. Online players will be happy to know that this little symbol can
    be found on networking hardware (such as modems and routers) and used by
    online service providers. If it has the Xbox Live Compatible logo on it, it will
    enhance the Xbox Live experience somehow. Look for it.
    Green vs. Orange
    Remember what we mentioned about green and orange bags in your Xbox 360 box? Well, the two colors are back.
    Only this time they’re in little boxes on the back of every Xbox 360 game package. Knowing how to read these is
    the first step in getting the type of game you’re after. Green still refers to the basic function elements of the Xbox 360; orange refers to the game’s Xbox Live
    functionality. Mind you, every game for the Xbox 360 is Xbox Live–enabled. The degree of functionality will
    depend on what the orange text says in those little boxes.
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    Get Started
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    Green text boxes will delineate the following:
    > Number of players: 1 player, 1–2 players, 1–4 players, etc.
    > Maximum resolution: HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, etc.
    > Audio capabilities: In-game Dolby Digital, etc.
    > Save-file size: 50KB, 100KB, etc.
    > Multiplayer functionality: co-op, system link, etc.
    Orange text boxes will delineate the following:
    > Online multiplayer
    > Leaderboards
    > Voice chat
    > Video capabilities
    Good to Go
    Okay, you’ve learned about what comes inside your Xbox 360’s box, you’ve seen some pics of the physical
    setup, and you’ve learned about the different types of memberships on Xbox Live. It’s time to turn your Xbox
    360 on and see what it can do! Let’s get going.
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    Always check the back of the game package
    before you buy. That way you won’t have any surprises when you get home.
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    Xbox 360™Han dbookThe Official User ’s Guide
    
    03:
    Four Blades ,
    Infinite Possibilities
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    IT’S NOT A DASHBOARD, IT’S A DESTINATION
    Everything you need to do on your Xbox 360 starts at one point. Everything. Play a game or view some photos.
    Chat online or listen to music. All are made possible through the Xbox Dashboard. That makes the Xbox
    Dashboard more than just a control system—it’s a destination.In the first chapter, we compared the Xbox 360 to a sleek sports car. If it really were a sports car, the Dashboard
    would be where you would check engine readings, insert the key, and turn on your headlights. Same here.
    Power down your system, play a game, or manage your files—whatever you need to do, this is where you do it.
    Navigating the Xbox Dashboard and Xbox Guide
    Just because there is so much to do on the Dashboard doesn’t mean it’s difficult to navigate. In fact, it’s the
    model of ease and efficiency. Chances are you’ll have a harder time finding ways  notto use it. It is color-coded
    for quick reference, extremely well organized, and uncluttered by excessive buttons and menus.  The entire Xbox 360 Dashboard can be navigated using the D-pad and  1. Use up and down on the D-pad to
    scroll through your options, and left or right to change the blades. To make a selection, simply press  1. That’s it!
    At the bottom of the screen is a list of features that
    change according to what you’re doing on the
    Dashboard, but they are clearly marked, so you’ll
    never get lost. Some of those options are:
    2 = Back
    3 = Sign Out (only when a gamertag is signed in)
    4 = Play All Music (while navigating music)
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    7can be used to page up and 8to page
    down while navigating lists. 
    Pscrolls the
    blades left and 
    +scrolls the blades right.
    Users who are particularly fond of the 
    9 and
    0buttons can use them as select (1)and back
    (
    2), respectively. And if you want to use the
    left stick instead of the D-pad, you can. 
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    Go Back
    
    Scroll Up and Down Lists
    Scroll Left and Right for Blades and Tabs
    
    Select
    
    Sign Out
    
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    Xbox Guide
    
    (Left Bumper) Scroll Left for
    Blades and Tabs
    
    Scroll Up and Down Lists
    Scroll Left and
    Right for Blades and Tabs
    
    (Left Trigger)
    Page Up for Lists
    (Right Trigger) Page Down Lists
    
    Sign Out
    
    Go Back
    
    Context
    Sensitive Button:
    
    • Play All Music
    (While in Music
    Options)
    • Change Sort Order (While in
    Achievments Lists)
    • Add Friend (While in Friends List)
    • Create New Message (While
    in MessageOptions)
    
    (Right Bumper) Scroll Right for
    Blades and Tabs
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    A Guide for Navigation
    Don’t confuse the Xbox
    Dashboard with the Xbox
    Guide. Though they have
    similar features, they 
    are different beasts. 
    Head for the Xbox
    Dashboard when you
    want to do something on
    your Xbox 360. It’s sec-
    tioned off into four
    blades, each with very
    specific functions.The Xbox Guide is a
    quick reference or short-
    cut to a few of the Xbox
    Dashboard’s more com-
    monly used functions. It
    houses your gamer card, private chat channels, music controls, a shortcut to your personal settings, and a com-
    munity center for messages, friends, and recent players. All of those features are organized in their respective
    blades, but because they are the most used, they are also in the Xbox Guide. Sweet.
    Online Status
    Under the Xbox Guide button is the Online Status
    option. This option allows users to change the way
    others see (or don’t see) them online. It’s very similar
    to the “away” feature in many chat programs. You have the following choices:
    Online: This tells other users that you are online and
    available.
    Away: This indicates to other users that you’re currently
    away from your Xbox. Your status automatically
    changes to away after you’ve been idle for a certain
    amount of time.
    Busy: This is a more emphatic “away.” It says “please
    don’t bother me.”
    Appear Offline: This makes you completely invisible,
    as if you aren’t online.
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    Don’t forget to change your status back to
    online if you’re no longer away or busy, or no longer want to appear offline.
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    Voice
    Under the Voice options, you can change the volume
    of your voice communications and even select
    whether you want to hear chat over your headset or
    your speakers.For players who would like to listen in on team
    channels but aren’t keen on contributing, you can
    mute the microphone, but still listen in over the
    headset.
    Vibration
    Do you like vibration on your controller or not? This is
    where you turn it on or off.
    Notifications
    You’re watching an intense movie, and just when the
    action begins to pick up, your eye is drawn to the bot-
    tom of the screen. Good news: M3RCUTIO is online! If that has happened way too many times, check
    out the Notifications settings. You can choose to turn
    notifications off completely, turn them off during
    movies, or just turn off sound.
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    Many games offer this feature as well. The
    vibration function might be more valuable in
    one game than in another, so we recommend leaving the Vibration option turned on in the
    Xbox Guide. That way you can toggle it on and off in specific games.
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    Themes
    This option allows you to change your themes. When
    you select it, a list of every theme you’ve downloaded
    pops up. Choose one and bam! Instant personalization.
    Active Downloads
    The Active Downloads screen is a great way of queuing
    up a few downloads and keeping track of their progress.
    You can also cancel downloads in this option, but it’s by
    far the easiest way to keep track of your downloading
    activity. If you need to make room in your hard drive
    for more downloads, use the Clear Space option and
    clean house.
    Shut Off
    Shut Off is just that, a way to shut off the Xbox 360.
    Nothing fancy, nothing sparkly, just a way to do it
    without having to get up.  You can also set the system to auto-shut off after six hours of inactivity in the
    System blade. If you want to shut off the Xbox 360 from the comfort of your own seat, hold down the Xbox
    Guide button for three seconds and you’ll be given an option to shut off your console or wireless remote.
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    You can click on your gamer card or choose a
    disc tray option from any of the blades except the System blade.
    NOTE
    The Xbox Dashboard has a neat little memoryfeature that remembers where your cursor was on each blade.
    Say, for example, that you highlight your
    gamer card on the Xbox Live blade and then
    switch to the Games blade. Your cursor won’t
    default to the gamer card. Instead, it will auto- matically return to whatever position it was previously on in the Games blade.
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