Play Games; Connect To Xbox Live; Direct Connection - XBOX 360 Consumer Documentation

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:
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Positioning yourself to use comfortable, not awkward, postures.
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Keeping your hands, fingers, and other body parts relaxed.
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Taking breaks.
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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.

Play Games

The Xbox 360 console can play only game discs licensed by Microsoft for the Xbox 360 video game
system. Licensed games bear this logo:
For the latest information about Xbox 360 games, go to www.xbox.com.
To start a game:
1. Press the eject button to open the disc tray.
2. Place the Xbox 360 game disc on the disc tray with the label facing out.
3. Press the eject button to close the disc tray. The game will start.

Connect to Xbox Live

You can instantly become an Xbox Live Silver member by simply connecting an Ethernet cable to
the Ethernet port on the back of the console. You can create a gamertag, access the Xbox Live
Marketplace, view gamer cards, participate in chats, get voice messages, make friends, and use
Xbox Live Family Settings. Xbox Live Silver members get limited-time gameplay through special
events like free Xbox Live Gold weekend play, Xbox Live Game with Fame, and Xbox Live Prime
Time.
If you're ready for the full Xbox Live experience, sign up for an Xbox Live Gold membership. Xbox
Live Gold gives you all the features of Xbox Live Silver, plus online multiplayer gaming, enhanced
matchmaking and feedback tools, privileges and rewards on Xbox Live Marketplace, and media
features such as music and photo sharing.
Set Up Your Connection
Set up your Xbox Live connection using a direct connection, a router connection, or Microsoft®
Windows® Internet Connection Sharing (ICS). You can also set up a wireless home network
connection using the Xbox 360 Wireless Networking Adapter (sold separately). For more information
about setting up your connection and further home networking options, go to www.xbox.com/live.
NOTE
You must have a high-speed (cable or DSL) Internet connection to play on Xbox Live. You must also
have an Xbox 360 Hard Drive (sold separately) or Memory Unit (sold separately) to store your Xbox
Live account information.

Direct Connection