Connect Your Memory Unit
To connect your memory unit, insert it into either memory unit slot on the front of the Xbox 360 console. To disconnect, pull the memory unit out. Do not remove the memory unit while your console is reading or saving data, as data loss and other system issues may occur.
Note
Do not touch memory unit terminals with your fingers or allow metal parts to touch them. Doing so may damage the memory unit.
Personalize Your Memory Unit
You can personalize your memory unit by giving it a name.
To give your memory unit a name:
- With the memory unit inserted, select System, Memory.
- Select the memory unit.
- Select Options and rename your memory unit.
Once your memory unit has been personalized, you can identify it by its new name.
Copy or Delete Saved Items
You can copy any item on a memory unit to another memory unit or hard drive. You can also free space on your memory unit by deleting items.
To copy or delete an item from your memory unit:
- With the memory unit inserted, select System, Memory.
- Select the memory unit.
- Select Options and choose the item you want to copy to another location or delete from the memory unit.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems, try the possible solutions provided below.
Memory Unit Not a Listed Storage Device
Make sure the memory unit is fully inserted into the memory unit slot on the front of the console. Try the other memory unit slot to make sure that is not the problem. If you have a second memory unit, try it out as well to determine whether the original memory unit is faulty.
Note
Damaged memory units will not appear in the Xbox Dashboard and could harm your Xbox 360 console. Memory units that have been crushed, immersed in liquids, or exposed to intense heat may be damaged beyond use and will not appear in your list of storage devices.