Microsoft XBox 360 Manual page 8

Electrical Safety
As with many other electrical devices,
failure to take the following precautions
can result in serious injury or death from
Xbox 360 console.
Select an appropriate power source for
your Xbox 360 console:
Use only the power supply unit and AC
power cord that came with your
console or that you received from an
authorized repair center or Xbox
Customer Support. If you are not sure if
you have the correct power supply unit,
compare the model number on the
power supply unit with the model
you need a replacement power supply
Xbox Customer Support contact
information at www.xbox.com/support.
provides the type of power indicated
on the power supply unit (in terms of
voltage [V] and frequency [Hz]). If you
are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult a
sources, such as generators or inverters,
even if the voltage and frequency
appear acceptable. Use only AC power
provided by a standard wall outlet.
extension cord, power strip, or other
they are rated to handle the total
current (in amps [A]) drawn by the
Xbox 360 console (indicated on the
power supply unit) and any other
devices that are on the same circuit.
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between the power supply unit and
the Xbox 360 console or between the
power cord and the power supply unit.
To avoid damaging the power cords and
power supply:
walked on.
sharply bent, particularly where they
connect to the power outlet, the
power supply unit, and the console.
otherwise abuse the power cords.
sources of heat.
power supply unit.
power cords. Do not allow them to
bite or chew on them.
pull on the plug—do not pull on the
cord.
hang from either power cord.
If a power cord or power supply unit
becomes damaged in any way, stop
using it immediately. Visit
www.xbox.com/support for Xbox
Customer Support contact information.
Unplug your Xbox 360 console during
lightning storms or when unused for
long periods of time.