XBOX 360 Slim User Guide
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9 shaRE mUsic, PictUREs, and VidEOs use your Xbox 360 to play music, view pictures, and watch video from other devices. Connect devices and other portable audio players, digital cameras, and USB flash drives. You can also share media to your console from a windows pC on the same home network. To stream music or view pictures, just configure your device for uSB output if your device requires it, and connect it to your console with a uSB cable (sold separately). For media on USB flash drives, just connect the drive to any console uSB port directly. to learn more about home networking with a windows pC, visit www.xbox.com/support. nO tE not all media formats or devices are fully supported, and you cannot play some licensed or copyright protected music on your Xbox from certain services such as apple it unes. t o play unprotected aa C music from an apple ip od, you can download a free update from Xbox LIVe Marketplace. recordings and programs may be protected by copyright. Microsoft does not authorize, support, or condone the use of its products for unauthorized copying. y ou may not copy, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, or modify recordings unless authorized by the copyright owner or allowed by law. tROUBLEshOO t Follow these steps to troubleshoot any difficulties you may have with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system. If the steps in this troubleshooting section don’t solve your problem, visit www.xbox.com/support. Do not take your Xbox 360 console or its accessories to your retailer for repair or service. no Power Confirm that you have an appropriate power source, and check all connections between the wall outlet and power supply and the power supply and console. the power supply light should glow amber when the console is off and green when the console is on. t ry a different power outlet and bypass any power strips. t ry turning the console on using the console power button, the eject button, and a controller Xbox Guide button to determine if a specific button is the problem. no Picture Connect the appropriate a V cable. turn on the t V. Select the video input for the t V (or other connected a V device, such as a VCr or DVD player) that displays the Xbox 360 game. Common names for video input include Input Select, auX, Line In, Line, In, Input, Source, and eX t, depending on your t V or a V receiver type. For more information, see your t V or aV device manual. Don’t connect both the included a V cable and an HDMI a V cable to the console at the same time. t ry resetting your display settings. remove any disc from the disc tray and turn off your console. then press and hold the Xbox Guide button on player one’s controller to turn the console back on. as it starts up, press and hold the y button while pulling the right trigger. y our console will return to its default display settings. no sound Check the a V connection. If you’re using digital audio, make sure the receiver is turned on and the output in your console’s audio settings is set correctly. Don’t connect both the included a V cable and the HDMI a V cable to the console at the same time. If you’re using an a V receiver or digital audio (S/pDIF), try connecting standard audio directly to your t V.
10 Poor-Quality sound Check the aV connection (see “Connect to y our t V and audio System”). play Dolby® Digital audio only on audio systems that support Dolby Digital. Select the audio output that is supported by your system or t V: stereo or Dolby ® Surround for stereo speakers, mono for monaural speakers. If sound is coming from only one speaker, check that all audio cables are connected correctly. play only supported discs (Xbox 360 games, audio CDs, and DVD movies). Clean the disc. Insert the disc fully and close the disc tray. t o bypass the Xbox Dashboard and start discs automatically, change the startup console system setting. game, movie, or music doesn’t startplay only supported discs (Xbox 360 games, audio CDs, and DVD movies). Clean the disc. Insert the disc fully and close the disc tray. t o bypass the Xbox Dashboard and start discs automatically, change the startup console system setting. disc doesn’t Eject Disconnect your console from power and position it horizontally. Insert a straightened paper clip into the yellow-labeled round hole on the left side of the console, near the front, between the ventilation slats. the tray will eject slightly, and you can pull the tray all the way out by hand. Power Light flashes the console power button should glow solid green while the console is on and flash when you press the eject button. If it flashes differently during operation, follow these steps: • Flashes red: the console is too hot and will not play games until cooled down. place the console in a well-ventilated area away from other heat sources and unblock all vents. once it cools, the flashing will stop and the console can be played. For more information, see “p osition your Xbox.” • Solid red: Follow the instructions on the screen to correct the problem. • Solid red, no on-screen instructions: Internal problem that requires service. Visit www.xbox. com/support to request service. Wireless controller doesn’t Work press the Xbox Guide button to turn on the wireless controller, then connect it to your console (see “Connect additional Controllers”). If lights spin longer than 15 seconds when connecting: • Move the controller closer to the console. • Make sure the batteries are fresh. • Keep the console and controller at least three feet away from large metal objects, such as file cabinets and refrigerators. • Metallic decorations or stickers on the console or controller can interfere with wireless controller performance. remove decorations and try connecting again. • Make sure the front of the console is positioned in the direction of the controller and away from nearby walls. • Cordless phones (2.4 GHz), wireless L ans, wireless video transmitters, microwave ovens, some mobile/ cell phones, and Bluetooth headsets can interfere with the operation of the controller. t urn these off or unplug them and retry connecting. • If nothing else works, turn off your console, remove and reinsert the batteries into the controller, then reconnect the controller to the console.
11 can’t connect to Xbox LiVE or home network If you can’t connect to Xbox LIVe or your home network, restart your network equipment. To restart your network equipment: 1 turn off your console and your network equipment. If a network device, such as a modem or router, doesn’t have a power button, disconnect it from power. 2 w ait one minute. 3 t urn on each network device in sequence from the wall outlet. For most home networks, the sequence will be (1) modem, (2) router, (3) Xbox 360 console. w ait for each device to come online fully before turning on the next. 4 From the Xbox Dashboard, test your Xbox LIVe connection. Make sure your wireless network equipment is within range, and potentially interfering devices such as wireless phones are not nearby. also, check that your specific network settings are correctly entered in the Xbox Dashboard system settings. If you still can’t connect to Xbox LIVe or your home network, visit www.xbox.com/support for more help. headset doesn’t work If the headset isn’t emitting any sound or you are unable to transmit your voice: • Make sure the headset connector is plugged in securely. • t ry adjusting the volume using the volume control knob. • Make sure the mute switch isn’t on. • Make sure that voice isn’t turned off in the Xbox Guide. • Check your game manual to determine whether you need to push a button while speaking. accessory doesn’t Work If an accessory is not supported by a specific game, the accessory will not function. can’t save game the Xbox 360 storage device must have enough free space to save the game. Delete unwanted items from storage or attach an additional uSB flash drive or storage device (sold separately) for more space. hard drive or UsB flash drive not Listed as a storage device If your hard drive is not listed as a storage device, try the following, starting with the first. • Make sure the hard drive is fully inserted into the hard drive slot and the cover has been replaced. turn the console off, then on again. • t urn the console off and remove the hard drive. t urn the console on and then off again. reinsert the hard drive, replace the hard drive cover, and turn the console on again. • If available, try the hard drive on another console, or try another hard drive on your console to pinpoint the problem. nO tE Damaged hard drives might not show up in the Xbox Guide and could harm your Xbox 360 console. Hard drives that have been crushed, immersed in liquids, or exposed to intense heat may be damaged beyond use and will not appear in your list of storage devices. uSB storage devices have a capacity of 1-GB or greater and be configured for use with Xbox 360. Some slower devices won’t be configurable to work with Xbox 360.
12 taKE caRE Of YOUR XBOX cleaning If you clean the Xbox 360 console: • Disconnect the console power supply from electrical power to prevent the console from being turned on and off, or the disc tray from being ejected, during cleaning. • Clean the outside of the Xbox 360 console only. Make sure that no objects are inserted into ventilation openings. • use a dry cloth—do not use abrasive pads, detergents, scouring powders, solvents (for example, alcohol, gasoline, paint thinner, or benzene), or other liquid or aerosol cleaners. • Do not use compressed air. • Do not use DVD head cleaner devices. • Do not attempt to clean connectors. • Clean the console feet and the surface on which the Xbox 360 console rests with a dry cloth. t o clean Xbox 360 game discs or audio CDs: • Hold discs by the edges; do not touch the disc surface with your fingers. • Clean discs using a soft cloth, lightly wiping from the center outward. • Do not use solvents; they can damage the disc. Do not use disc cleaning devices. Operating Environment operating the Xbox 360 console in an environment where the external temperature can vary widely and quickly might damage the console. when moved to a location with a temperature difference of 20 degrees or more from the previous location, allow the Xbox 360 console to come to room temperature before turning it on. operating temperature: 5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) metallic Objects and stickers Do not place metallic items or stickers near or on the Xbox 360, as they can interfere with the controller, wireless networking, and eject and power buttons. Proper storage of discs always return discs to their storage containers when they are not in the disc drive. Do not store discs in direct sunlight, near a heat source, or on your Xbox 360 console. always handle discs by their edges. dO nO t attEmPt REP aiRs Do not attempt to take apart, open, service, or modify the Xbox 360 console, power supply, or accessories. Doing so could present the risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to your Xbox 360 console. any evidence of any attempt to open and/or modify the Xbox 360 console, including any peeling, puncturing, or removal of any of the labels, will, for safety reasons, void the Limited warranty and render the Xbox 360 console ineligible for authorized repair. Modifying your console can result in a permanent ban from Xbox LIVe. Play healthy imPORtant hEaLth W aRnings aBOUt PLaYing VidEO gamEs Photosensitive seizuresa very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games. these seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects. Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms. p arents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms— children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures. the risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the following precautions: • Sit farther from the t V screen. • use a smaller t V screen. • play in a well-lit room. • Do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued. If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing.
13 musculoskeletal disordersuse of game controllers, keyboards, mice, or other electronic input devices may be linked to serious injuries or disorders. when playing video games, as with many activities, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. However, if you experience symptoms such as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiffness, Do not IGnore tHeSe warnInG SIGnS. proMptLy See a QuaLIFIeD HeaL tH proFeSSIonaL, even if symptoms occur when you are not playing a video game. Symptoms such as these can be associated with painful and sometimes permanently disabling injuries or disorders of the nerves, muscles, tendons, blood vessels, and other parts of the body. these musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, vibration syndromes, and other conditions. while researchers are not yet able to answer many questions about MSDs, there is general agreement that many factors may be linked to their occurrence, including medical and physical conditions, stress and how one copes with it, overall health, and how a person positions and uses their body during work and other activities (including playing a video game). Some studies suggest that the amount of time a person performs an activity may also be a factor. Some guidelines that may help you work and play more comfortably and possibly reduce your risk of experiencing an MSD can be found in the Healthy Gaming Guide at www.xbox.com. these guidelines address topics such as: • p ositioning yourself to use comfortable, not awkward, postures. • Keeping your hands, fingers, and other body parts relaxed. • t aking breaks. • Developing a healthy lifestyle. If you have questions about how your own lifestyle, activities, or medical or physical condition may be related to MSDs, see a qualified health professional. hearing Lossextended exposure to high volumes when using a head- set may result in temporary or permanent hearing loss. Some unapproved third-party headsets may produce higher sound levels than approved Xbox 360 Headsets. LimitEd W aRRantY BY Using YOUR XBOX 360 s OR accEssORY YOU agREE tO this W aRRantY. BEfORE sEtting UP YOUR XBOX 360 s OR accEssORY, PLEasE REad this W aRRantY caREfULLY. if YOU dO nO t accEPt this W aRRantY dO nO t UsE YOUR XBOX 360 s OR accEssORY. REtURn it t O micROsOft fOR a REfUnd. This Warranty gives You specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from State to State or province to province. 1. Definitions(a) “Xbox 360 S” means a new Xbox 360 S console purchased from an authorized retailer. (b) “accessory” means a Microsoft manufactured Xbox 360 S hardware accessory purchased from an authorized retailer. (c) “warranty p eriod” for Xbox 360 S, means 1 year from the date y ou purchased the Xbox 360 S from an authorized retailer; and for accessories, means 90 days from the date y ou purchased the accessory from an authorized retailer. (d) “you” means the original end-user. (e) “normal use Conditions” means ordinary consumer use under normal home conditions according to the instruction manual packaged with the Xbox 360 S or accessory. 2. Warranty(a) During the w arranty period, Microsoft warrants, only to y ou, that the Xbox 360 S or accessory will not malfunction under normal use Conditions. (b) this is the only warranty Microsoft gives for y our Xbox 360 S or accessory. no one else may give any warranty on Microsoft’s behalf. (c) IF your State’S or proVInCe’S L aw GIVeS you any IMpLIeD warranty , InCLuDInG an IMpLIeD warranty oF MerCHantaBILIty or FItneSS For a partICuL ar purpoSe, It’S DuratIon IS LIMIteD to tHe warranty perIoD. Some States or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you. 3. how to get Warranty service(a) Before starting the w arranty process, please use the trouble-shooting tips at http://www.xbox.com/ en-uS (united States) or http://www.xbox.com/en-Ca (Canada). (b) If the troubleshooting tips do not resolve y our problem, then follow the online process at http://www.xbox.com/en-uS (united States) or http://www.xbox.com/en-Ca (Canada). If you do not have access to the Internet, you can call: (800) 4My-XBo X or (800) 469-9269. (c) Before sending y our Xbox 360 S or accessory to Microsoft for service, be sure to keep a copy of any data y ou want to save, and delete anything y ou consider confidential. Microsoft is not responsible for y our data and may erase it.
14 4. microsoft’s Responsibility(a) after you return your Xbox 360 S or accessory to Microsoft, Microsoft will inspect it. (b) If Microsoft determines that the Xbox 360 S or accessory malfunctioned during the w arranty period under normal use Conditions, Microsoft will (at its option) repair or replace it, or refund the purchase price to y ou. repair may use new or refurbished parts. replacement may be with a new or refurbished unit. (c) after repair or replacement, y our Xbox 360 S or accessory will be covered by this warranty for the longer of the remainder of y our original w arranty period, or 95 days after Microsoft ships it to y ou. (d) MICroSoF t’S reSponSIBILIty to repaIr or repL aCe your XBo X 360 S or aCCeSSory, or to reFunD tHe purCHaSe prICe, IS your eXCL uSIVe reMeDy . (e) If your Xbox 360 S or accessory malfunctions after the w arranty p eriod expires, there is no warranty of any kind. after the w arranty period expires, Microsoft may charge you a fee for its efforts to diagnose and service any problems with y our Xbox 360 S or accessory. 5. Warranty ExclusionsMicrosoft is not responsible and this warranty does not apply if y our Xbox 360 S or accessory is: (a) used with products not sold or licensed by Microsoft (including “pirated” games and accessories not manufactured or licensed by Microsoft); (b) used for commercial purposes (including rental, pay- per-play, etc.); (c) opened, modified, or tampered with (including any attempt to defeat any Xbox 360 S or accessory security or anti-piracy mechanism), or its serial number is altered or removed; (d) damaged by any external cause (including inadequate ventilation, or other failure to follow instructions in the printed user instruction manual packaged with the Xbox 360 S or accessory); or (e) repaired by anyone other than Microsoft. 6. EX cLUsiOn Of cERtain damagEs MICroSoF t IS not reSponSIBLe For any InDIreCt , InCIDentaL, SpeCIaL, or C onSeQuentIaL DaMaGeS; any L oSS oF D ata, prIV aCy , C onFIDentIaLIty , or proFItS; or any InaBILIty to uSe your XBo X 360 S or aCCeSSory. tHeSe eXCL uSIonS appL y eVen IF MICroSoF t HaS Been aDVISeD oF tHe poSSIBILIty oF tHeSe D aMaGeS, anD eVen IF any reMeDy F aILS oF ItS eSSentIaL purpoSe. Some States or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 7. additional t erms(a) the software in the Xbox 360 S or accessory is licensed, not sold. y ou are licensed to use the software only in your Xbox 360 S or accessory and you may not reverse engineer it. (b) If you attempt to defeat or circumvent the Xbox 360 S or accessory security or anti-piracy system, y ou may cause y our Xbox 360 S or accessory to stop working permanently. y ou will also void your w arranty, and make your Xbox 360 S or accessory ineligible for authorized repair, even for a fee. 8. choice of Law(a) If you acquired y our Xbox 360 S or accessory in the united States, w ashington State law governs the interpretation of this warranty and any claim that Microsoft has breached it, regardless of conflict of law principles. (b) If you acquired y our Xbox 360 S or accessory in Canada, ontario provincial law governs the interpretation of this warranty and any claim that Microsoft has breached it, regardless of conflict of law principles. (c) the laws of the State or province where you live govern all other claims (including consumer protection, unfair competition, implied warranty, and tort claims). (d) this w arranty is valid only in the united States of america and Canada. Microsoft’s address in the united States: Microsoft Corporation, one Microsoft w ay, redmond, wa 98052, uSa Microsoft’s address in Canada: Microsoft Canada Inc., 1950 Meadowvale Blvd., Mississauga, ontario, L5n 8L9
15 REgULatiOns for customers in the United states this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. these limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. this equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions given in the printed documentation and/or on- screen help files, the device may cause harmful interference with other radio-communications devices (aM/FM radios, televisions, baby monitors, cordless phones, etc.). there is, however, no guarantee that rF interference will not occur in a particular installation. t o determine if your hardware device is causing interference to other radio-communications devices, disconnect the device from your computer or remove the device’s batteries (for a battery operated device). If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the device. If the interference continues after you disconnect the hardware device or remove the batteries, turn the device off and then on again. If the interference stopped when the device was off, check to see if one of the input/output (I/o) devices is causing the problem. Disconnect the I/o devices one at a time and see if the interference stops. If this hardware device does cause interference, try the following measures to correct it: • Relocate the antenna of the other radio- communications device (aM/FM radio, television, baby monitor, cordless phone, etc.) until the interference stops. • Move the hardware device farther away from the radio or t V, or move it to one side or the other of the radio or t V. • Plug the device into a different power outlet so that the device and radio or t V are on different circuits controlled by different circuit breakers or fuses. • If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/t V technician for more suggestions. caUtiOn Any changes or modifications made on the system not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user ’s authority to operate the equipment. caUtiOn Exposure to radio frequency radiation to comply with FCC rF exposure requirements, the following operating configurations must be satisfied: The antenna has been installed by the manufacturer and no changes can be made. the wireless devices must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. except for headset and handheld devices, wireless devices must be at least 20 cm between the antenna of the wireless device and all persons. FCC Declaration of Conformity (DoC): t rade name: Microsoft Corp. Models: 1438, 1439 responsible p arty: Microsoft Corporation address: one Microsoft way, redmond, wa 98052 u.S.a. t elephone no.: (800) 4My-XBoX this device complies with p art 15 of the FCC rules. operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. this product is for use with nrtL-listed (uL, CSa , etL, etc.) and/or IeC/en 60950 compliant (Ce marked) Information t echnology equipment. disposal of Waste Batteries and Electrical & Electronic Equipment this symbol on the product or its batteries or its packaging means that this product and any batteries it contains must not be disposed of with your household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to hand this over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of batteries and electrical and electronic equipment. this separate collection and recycling will help to conserve natural resources and prevent potential negative consequences for human health and the environment due to the possible presence of hazardous substances in batteries and electrical and electronic equipment, which could be caused by inappropriate disposal. For more information about where to drop off your batteries and electrical and electronic waste, please contact your local city/municipality office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased this product.
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