Insert batteries according to the following
instructions.
To insert batteries into the wireless controller
AA battery pack:
Press the tab on the top of the AA battery
1
pack and pull down to detach it from the
controller.
Insert two new AA (LR6) batteries with
2
their positive (+) and negative (–) ends as
shown on the underside of the battery
pack. For best performance, AA
rechargeable batteries are not
recommended.
Slide the AA battery pack back into place
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on the controller and push it in to lock.
To remove batteries from the wireless
controller AA battery pack:
Press the tab on the top of the AA battery
1
pack and pull down to detach it from the
controller.
Remove the AA (LR6) batteries from the
2
battery pack.
NOTE
To avoid pinching your fingers when inserting,
push only on the flat surface of the battery
pack.
For information about the proper disposal of
batteries, see the "Disposal of Waste
Batteries and Electrical and Electronic
Equipment" statement in the Xbox 360
Warranty manual
remove Controller Batteries
aboard aircraft
Before boarding any aircraft or packing
the wireless controller in luggage that
will be checked, remove any batteries
from the wireless controller. The
wireless controller can transmit radio
frequency (RF) energy, much like a
cellular telephone, whenever batteries
are installed.
Connect Your Wireless Controller to
Your Console
Your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller comes
already wirelessly connected to your console,
right out of the box. Should you need to
reconnect your wireless controller to your
console or connect to a different console, see
"Add Wireless Controllers."
turn Your Console and Wireless
Controller On
To turn your console and controller on, press
and hold the Xbox Guide button on your
controller.
To turn on your console only, press the Power
button on your console. To turn on your
controller only, press the Start button on your
controller.
turn Your Console and Wireless
Controller Off
To turn your console and controller off, press
and hold the Xbox Guide button on your
controller for three seconds. Then select
whether you want to turn off just your
controller or both your controller and your
console. (Selecting the console will turn off
both the console and all connected
controllers.)
Pressing the power button on your console
will turn off both the console and any
connected wireless controllers.
Select language and Other Settings
The first time you turn on your Xbox 360
console, you may be prompted to enter a
language. Follow the prompts to select a
language for your console.
You can change language and other console
settings in the Xbox Dashboard, including
time, audio, display, and startup and shutdown
options.
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