XBOX 360 E User Guide

							
Instant Gratification,
Gamer-Style—Xbox
Live Marketplace
The Xbox 360 is the first
product of its kind to deliver
a virtual marketplace for
exclusive content. In the
Xbox Live Marketplace you
can purchase everything
from new maps, skins,
weapons, and levels to
stand-alone games devel-
oped exclusively for the
Xbox Live Marketplace.Themes, gamer pictures,
trailers, and demos round
out the Marketplace,
making it a veritable buf-
fet of gamer consum-
ables. The best thing
about it is that once you
master a game, added downloaded content extends the game’s longevity! Want to game forever? Now you can! The Xbox Live Marketplace subsection includes links that detail:
> Downloaded content
> Xbox Live Arcade
> Themes
> Pictures
> Trailers
> Demos
> Instructions on how to purchase content using Microsoft Points
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Legal Stuff—
Online Policies
Xbox.com and Xbox Live
are two parts of a global
community, and they have
rules and regulations just
like any other community.
Acquaint yourself with
these rules before taking
an active part in your
new home.You don’t want to find
yourself banned for an
offense that you did not
know you were committing.
Remember, ignorance is
no excuse for breaking a
rule, especially when the rules and regulations are clearly posted in an easily accessible area. Skim over the
following to ensure a long and pleasant stay on Xbox Live.
> Xbox.com Terms of Use
> Xbox Live Terms of Use
> Code of Conduct
> Privacy Statement
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Don’t confuse a
Microsoft Points card with an Xbox Live
subscription card. If you open the pack- age and peel the
sticker to reveal the code, you can’t return it!Microsoft Points canbe purchased via Xbox Live
Marketplace or at a local retailer. Next
time you’re at your
favorite retailer, look for the Xbox LiveMicrosoft Points
cards on the Xbox
360 accessories rack.Preview before you buy! If a particular theme or set ofgamer pictures
caught your atten-
tion, use the Preview Game Pictures andThemes button to
check out the goods.
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Everyone Needs to Be Loved—Support
In a perfect world, you
would play your Xbox 360
without a hitch for years
and years. But we live in
a world where screws
come loose and dogs and
cats live together—a
world, in other words, full
of unexpected events.
When something goes
wrong with your Xbox
360, the Support section
of Xbox.com should be
your first stop.Here you’ll find system
guides and an extensive
knowledge base with
solutions to common
issues. If your television
screen is blank when you
power up your console,
your controller is sending
out funny light signals, or
you’re having problems
connecting to Xbox Live, you’re sure to find the solution to your quandary in the Support section. It’ll have you
up and gaming again in no time.
Startup Advice—System Setup
Shortly after purchasing an Xbox 360 (or original
Xbox), the System Setup subsection is the first place
to stop. Whether you’re having trouble setting it up or
want to learn more about how to use certain features,
System Setup is for you. Instructions on setting up accessories, an Xbox
Live account, and support FAQs can all be found on
the System Setup subsection. Chances are this page
alone will keep you from having to make any phone calls to Xbox Live phone support.
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Getting the Most Out of Your 360™—System Use
At first glance, the System
Use subsection looks
nearly identical to System
Setup. The main difference
is that the System Use
subsection has info on how
to maximize your Xbox
360 experience (again, it
also covers system use
for the original Xbox).Clicking on System Use
for Xbox 360 takes you to
a page listing everything
you could possibly want
to know about the next-gen wonder, including the following:
> Gamer Profile
> Console
> Gameplay
> Backward Compatibility
> Xbox Live Features
> Account Management
> Digital Media
> Accessories
> Resources
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If you’re having problems getting on Xbox Live
and are sure that it’s not an issue on your end, go to Xbox.com’s Support area. Here you’ll find a box that shows the status of the Xbox Liveservice. If everything is as it should be, the status box will say “Up and Running.”
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If the System Setup page doesn’t solve your
problem, don’t hesitate to call Xbox Live Phone support at 1-800-4MY-XBOX (1-800-469-9269).
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Keys to the
Gateway—Connect
to Xbox Live
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We call this subsection
the keys to the gateway
because Xbox Live is the
gateway to the Xbox
community. This sub-
section schools you on
home networking, the
Xbox Live setup process,
and even going wireless
(truly the way to go).Browse the following
links to get the most
secure and stable con-
nection to Xbox Live.
> Home Network
> Connection Methods
> High Speed ISPs
> Xbox Live Setup
> Resources
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Check out the Related Links on every subsec-
tion page. They usually link one aspect of your Xbox 360 experience to another feature that’s just as important.
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Perhaps the most important link on this page
is the High Speed ISPs link. It lists nearly every major Internet service provider and how to set up your Xbox 360 using one of them.
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Family-Friendly
Gaming—Family
Settings
If your family includes
gamers with young,
impressionable minds
(especially young,
impressionable minds that
will have access to the
Xbox 360), you should
definitely make full use
of the Xbox 360’s Family
Settings.The integrated Parental
Control features let you
limit online interactions,
what kinds of games can
be played, what movies
can be viewed, and who can view your child’s gamer
profile. This subsection is very similar to the Family
Central subsection of the Games tab. Young ones
often lack the ability to make responsible decisions;
the Xbox.com’s Family Settings help you make
responsible decisions for them.
Only an E-Mail Away—Contact Support
Face it, everyone needs help every now and then. And
though some of this was already covered in the
System Setup subsection, here it is again. Why?
Because we want to make sure you have no excuse
not to maximize your Xbox 360 experience. So does
Microsoft, for that matter. Use this page to contact Microsoft support via e-mail
or to get more information on Microsoft’s warranty.
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For continued education on family-friendly
gaming and online safety, visit Xbox.com’s affiliate website, www.NetSmartz.org.
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A Global Gaming Group—Community
Okay, that’s the rundown
on the straight-up content
of Xbox.com. Now for the
fun stuff! Resources are
great, but gaming is all
about entertainment, and
Xbox.com has several
features that make play-
ing your Xbox 360 even
more fun. First stop is the
Community section. Here
you’ll find ways to connect
with other gamers, news
articles on the latest Xbox
360 developments, a
great set of columns, and
more. Let’s run down the
features of this exciting
section of Xbox.com.
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In the event that you are having technical difficulties with your Xbox 360 and
your ISP, here are the hours of operation for 1-800-4MY-XBOX.
Assistance by phone seven days a week:
International (direct dial to U.S.): 425-635-7180
Hearing Impaired (TDD device): 1-866-740-9269 or 425-635-7102
Hours of operation (every day):
9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern Time
6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific TimeYou can thank us later.
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Hear Ye! Hear Ye!—Xbox™News
The Xbox News subsection
keeps you up to date on
every aspect of the Xbox
360. You’ll find out about
recently announced games
here, and will see info on
the featured artist of the
month. This is where to
check out the hottest
downloadable movies on
the Xbox Live Marketplace.
In short, if it’s new and
involves the Xbox 360,
you’ll find it here.Best of all, if you’re
relying on another web-
site to provide you with
news and rumors about
upcoming games, this is
the place to verify your
information. Because
Xbox.com is the official
website of the Xbox 360,
it will always have the most
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Most notable here is the Xbox Events and Promotions.
This link leads to a page loaded with exciting Xbox-
sponsored fun. Be it a gaming exhibit in your local
town or Gaming Wednesdays on Xbox Live, get the
scoop here.
Mark It—Calendar
of Events
The Calendar of Events
subsection is a great page
to bookmark. It gives you
a weekly over view on
what’s happening in the
world of Xbox 360. To find
like-minded gamers,
check the listings of Xbox
Live events for specific
games and communities.  If you’re into  Full Auto,
for example, and want to
find some new oppo-
nents, get online when
the game is the “prime
time” feature of the day.
You’ll have no problem
finding people to race with
that day and can arrange
future game sessions with
gamers you connect with.
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Guys, Gals, Gamers, and Gurus—Personalities
Like your information
opinionated? For news
that is both entertaining
and subjective, try the
Personalities subsection
of Community. Interviews
and columns here are
written by gamers for
gamers, in gamer language
and with gamer attitude.
Get your strategy tips
and insider details from
Players and Game Gurus.Players make up a
good portion of the
Personalities page. These
authors, writing under
their gamertags, offer a
variety of perspectives
on Xbox 360 gaming.
Dedicated gamers who want to get the skinny from a like-minded soul should visit  Hardcore’s Hardcorner.
There, Hardcore waxes philosophical on a variety of subjects. He has tackled games he deems hardcore, and
knows what really constitutes “hardcore” gaming. Chances are, if you play more than 10 hours a week and like
to keep it real (no cheating or griefing), you’re on his wavelength. Check in with Hardcore to continue on the
hardcore path. TriXie is Xbox.com’s Jacqueline of all trades. She interviews, profiles, and reports on everything Xbox and
Xbox 360. She profiles gamers, developers, and the people behind various parts of the gaming community. Major Nelson may sound like a drill sergeant but he is your friend on the inside—the director of program-
ming for Xbox Live. The good Major is your man when it comes to event coverage and behind-the-scenes
looks at games. Last, but by no means least, is  Tech Girl Elle, who serves up in-depth articles that go way beyond your standard
how-to fare. New add-ons, peripherals, and accessories are her fare, and she knows her stuff.
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A note for gamers. Hit up Xbox.com’s Calendar of Events and get online during the next Frag Doll Friday. The
Frag Dolls are an elite team of female competitive gamers who are available to embarrass you on Xbox Live.
You’ll be asked to send an e-mail to [email protected] and say which Frag Doll you’d like to play with. If
you’re lucky enough, you’ll get a friend request and be able to play with these lethal ladies.
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