XBOX 360 E User Guide

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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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...

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,...

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...

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...