Thanks for choosing the Xbox 360 Hard Drive. The Xbox 360 Hard Drive lets you save games, save music and create custom playlists, download new content from Xbox LIVE, and play original Xbox games. Your hard drive comes pre-loaded with high-definition bonus content including Hexic HD, a popular puzzle game. The Xbox 360 Hard Drive is for use exclusively with the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system.
For an easy, portable way to take your saved games or Xbox LIVE membership with you wherever you go, use the Xbox 360 Memory Unit (sold separately).
Note
Because the Xbox 360 system software uses some of the memory from the hard drive, less than the stated storage capacity will be available to the user.
To attach your hard drive:
- Turn off your console.
- Remove the hard drive bay cover from your console.
- Position the hard drive over the hard drive bay with the narrow end (the front) pointed toward the front of the console and the broad end (the back) pointed toward the back of the console.
- Place the back of the hard drive against the back of the hard drive bay. Make sure the ridge along the back of the hard drive rests beneath the lip on the back of the hard drive bay.
- Push the front end of the hard drive down until the tab clicks.
To remove your hard drive:
- Turn off your console.
- Press the tab on the front of the hard drive and lift the unit from the console.
Important:
Avoid touching hard drive bay contacts or hard drive connector contacts with fingers or metal objects.
Personalize Your hard Drive
You can personalize your hard drive by giving it a name.
To give your hard drive a name:
- With the hard drive attached to the Xbox 360 console, select System, Memory.
- Highlight your hard drive.
- Choose Device Options and rename your hard drive.
Once your hard drive has been personalized, you can identify it by its new name.
Copy or Delete Saved Items
You can copy items on your hard drive to a memory unit, connected PC, or a connected USB device. You can also free space on your hard drive by deleting items.
To copy or delete an item from your hard drive:
- With the hard drive attached to the Xbox 360 console, select System, Memory.
- Select your hard drive.
- Choose the type of item, then the specific item that you want to copy to another location or delete from the hard drive.
Note
If you delete content originally included with your hard drive, it cannot be restored. Make sure you do not want to keep any content before deletion. Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems, try the possible solutions provided below.
Hard Drive Not a Listed Storage Device
If your hard drive is not listed as a storage device, try the following steps, in order.
- Make sure the hard drive is fully inserted into the hard drive bay and looks level. Turn the console off, then on again.
- Turn the console off and remove the hard drive. Turn the console on and then off again. Reattach the hard drive.
- If available, try the hard drive on another console, or try another hard drive on your console to pinpoint the problem.
Note
Damaged hard drives will not show up in the Xbox Guide and could harm your Xbox 360 console. Hard drives that have been crushed, immersed in liquids, or exposed to intense heat may be damaged beyond use and will not show up in your list of storage devices.
If You Need More Help
Go to www.xbox.com/support or call Xbox Customer Support:
United States and Canada: 1-800-4MY-XBOX (1-800-469-9269)
TTY users: 1-866-740-XBOX (1-866-740-9269)
Do not take your Xbox 360 console or its accessories to your retailer for repair or service unless instructed to do so by an Xbox Customer Support representative.
Do not take your Xbox 360 console or its accessories to your retailer for repair or service unless instructed to do so by an Xbox Customer Support representative.