Microsoft Xbox - System Manual - gamesbase

1 BACKSARTTYBXABACKSARTTYBXAI nstruction xbox video game systemCopyrightYou can play xbox games and audio CDs with the XboxTM videogame System from Microsoft . Make sure you have received allof the following components of the xbox video game systemin this package: xbox console xbox Controller xbox Standard AV Cable SCART adapter One power cable appropriate for your region Instruction Manual and other printed materialsThe following xbox peripherals are sold separately:K04-00002 xbox Controller gamepadK02-00002 xbox Memory Unit portable storagedeviceK01-00005 xbox DVD Movie Playback Kit remotecontrol and receiver for playing DVDmoviesK08-00002 xbox System Link Cable cable toconnect two xbox consoles for head-to-head multiplayer gamesK06-00002 xbox Standard AV Cable & SCART composite AV connectionK05-00002 xbox Advanced SCART Cable advancedAV connectionK07-00002 xbox RF Adapter antenna (coaxial cable)adapterK09-00002 xbox Communicator (available in 2002) voice chat and command headset expan-sion deviceInformation in this document, including URL and other Internet Web site refer-ences, is subject to change without notice.

2 Unless otherwise noted, theexample companies, organisations, products, domain names, e-mail addresses,logos, people, places and events depicted herein are fictitious, and no associa-tion with any real company, organisation, product, domain name, e-mail ad-dress, logo, person, place or event is intended or should be inferred. Complyingwith all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. Withoutlimiting the rights under copyright, no part of this document may be repro-duced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval System , or transmitted in anyform or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or oth-erwise) or for any purpose without the express written permission of may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights orother intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this as expressly provided in any written licence agreement from Microsoft ,the furnishing of this document does not give you any licence to these patents,trademarks, copyrights or other intellectual property.

3 (c) 2002 Microsoft Corporation. All rights , xbox and the xbox logos are either registered trademarks or trade-marks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected bymethod claims of certain US patents and other intellectual property rightsowned by Macrovision Corporation and other rights owners. Use of this copy-right protection technology must be authorised by Macrovision Corporation,and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwiseauthorised by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-Dsymbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories.

4 All rights names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be thetrademarks of their respective of contentsThe xbox Video Game System .. 2 xbox Peripherals .. 2 Important Safety Information .. 4 Important Health Warnings .. 6 Selecting a Location for the xbox Console .. 7 Connecting to a TV .. 8 Connecting xbox Controllers .. 9 Using xbox Controllers .. 9 Turning on the xbox Console .. 10 Initial Set-up .. 11 Audio, Video and Other Settings .. 11 Playing Games and Music .. 12 Soundtracks .. 13 Managing Memory .. 14 Multiplayer Games .. 15 Cleaning the xbox Video Game System .. 15 Troubleshooting .. 16 Specifications .. 17 Warranty .. 18 The following symbols are used on labels on the xbox video game System from Microsoft :This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important safety, operating and maintenanceinstructions in the literature accompanying the symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within theproduct s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or Safety InformationFailure to properly set up, use and care for the Xboxvideo game System may increase the risk of electricshock or fire.

5 It may also increase the risk of theXbox console falling and possibly hitting someone. Toreduce the risk of serious injury or death, or damageto the xbox video game System : Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all Manual contains important information about how tosafely and properly set up, use and care for the xbox videogame Away from DangerousVoltage Inside the xbox ConsoleContact with energised parts inside the Xboxconsole may cause serious injury or death from electric may also lead to fire and/or damage to the xbox not take the xbox console not attempt to service or repair the xbox console all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing isrequired when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,such as: Power-supply cable or plug is damaged.

6 Liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into theapparatus. The apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,does not operate normally, or has been not attempt to modify the xbox console in any not push or insert anything into is present within the xbox video game System whenthe console is connected to power, whether it is turned on oroff. To eliminate all voltage to the xbox console, first turn offthe xbox console, and then disconnect the power cable fromthe power outlet. Take precautions to keep children from puttinganything, especially metal objects, inside the Xboxconsole. Do not insert objects into ventilation openings whencleaning the xbox Precautions to Keep the xbox Con-sole from FallingIf the xbox console falls and hits someone, especially a smallchild, it may cause serious injury.

7 To reduce the risk of suchinjuries or damage to the xbox console, properly set up anduse the xbox video game System according to the instructionsin Selecting a Location for the xbox Console on page 7 andin Inline Release on page Safety Information Do not place objects filled with liquids, such asbeverages or vases, on or near the xbox console. Do not clean the xbox console with water, liquidcleaners, solvents or the outside of the xbox console only with a dry cloth. For more information, seeCleaning the xbox Video Game System on page this apparatus during lightning storms or whenunused for long periods of , do not leave the xbox video game System unattendedwith the power on for extended only attachments/peripherals specified by the xbox Console fromOverheatingDo not block any ventilation openings.

8 Install in accordancewith the manufacturer s instructions. For more information,see Selecting a Location for the xbox Console on page not install near any heat sources such as radiators,heating grates, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifi-ers) that produce Electrical PrecautionsAs with many other electrical devices, failure totake the following precautions may result in seri-ous injury or death from electric shock or fire, ordamage to the xbox video game damaging the power cable. Protect the power cable from being walked on orpinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Do not jerk, knot, sharply bend or otherwise abuse thepower cable. Do not expose the power cable to sources of heat. Keep children and pets away from the power cable anddo not allow them to bite or chew on it.

9 When disconnecting the power cable from the Xboxconsole or a power outlet, pull on the plug do notpull on the the power cable becomes damaged in any way, stop using itimmediately and call the Microsoft xbox Customer Supportnumber on page not overload an extension lead, wall outlet orother type of xbox video game System can consume up to 100 not exceed the stated ratings of cables or the type of power source indicated on theXbox you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,consult a qualified not expose the xbox video game System toliquids or moisture. Do not use this apparatus near water (for example,sinks, baths, tubs, pools) or expose it to rain, moisture,or dripping or splashing health warningsAbout Photosensitive SeizuresA very small percentage of people may experience a seizurewhen exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lightsor patterns that may appear in video games.

10 Even people whohave no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiag-nosed condition that can cause these photosensitive epilep-tic seizures while watching video seizures may have a variety of symptoms, includinglightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerkingor shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion or mo-mentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss ofconsciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from fall-ing down or striking nearby stop playing and consult a doctor if you expe-rience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for orask their children about the above symptoms children andteenagers are more likely than adults to experience risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reducedby taking the following precautions.