Step 1 Getting power to the console.
Plug the AC power supply into the wall outlet and then plug the other end of the power supply the Xbox 360 slim specific adapter that is shown in the picture into the rear of the console. This supplies the console with the 90 watts of power that is required for the console to operate and play games. |
Step 2 getting the console to output to a monitor
To get the console to output HD quality video you must use a HDMI cable to connect the Xbox 360 slim to the HD television. Take ether end of the cable and plug the HDMI adapter into the consoles HDMI port as seen in the picture then connect the other end of the HDMI lead into the televisions HDMI port. The ports on both the television and the Xbox 360 slim will look the same. |
Step 3 connecting the Xbox 360 slim to the Internet
The Xbox 360 slim can connect to the internet ether Wirelessly connecting to your household router or connected to the router using an ethernet cable. firstly find an ethernet cable that is long enough to connect the Xbox 360 slim to the router then connect either end of the cable into the ethernet port on the back of the console, as shown in the picture then connect the other end of the cable into the router using a ethernet port on the router. |
Step 4 connecting the xbox controller
Firstly to connect the controller make sure that batteries are in the device. Then press the xbox home button located in the middle of the controller, the controller will begin to flash green meaning that it is not paired to the console. To pair to the console you must press the small button on the front of the controller and at the same time press a button located on the front of the console just under the power button. This will pair the two devices and then the controller will work. |