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How to turn on Xbox 360?

To turn on your Xbox 360 console and your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, press the Guide button  on the controller. To turn on only your Xbox 360 console, press the power button on the console. To turn on only your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, press the Start button on the controller.
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Why will my Xbox 360 not turn on?

Your power supply cables might not be plugged in completely. Unplug the cables from the back of your console, the power supply, and the wall outlet. Plug the power cables firmly back into your console, the power supply, and the wall outlet. Be sure to plug your console directly into a wall socket.
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How do you get your Xbox to turn on?

If your Xbox console won't turn on, your power supply may be faulty or improperly connected, or there may be another reason.
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Reset your internal power supply
  1. Unplug the power cord from the console.
  2. Wait 10 seconds.
  3. Plug the cord back into the console, and then press the Xbox button  on the front of the console.
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How do I manually turn on my Xbox?

From the console: Press the power button on the front of the console to turn the console off.
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How to turn off or restart
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  2. Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Power options.
  3. Under Turn off console, select Shutdown now or Restart now.
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Where is the start button on Xbox 360?

In the center of the controller face are digital "Start", "Back" and "Guide" buttons. The "Guide" button is labelled with the Xbox logo, and is used to turn on the console/controller and to access the guide menu.
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Which button is the start button Xbox?

The button with the 3 lines is the start button. I think with the Lego games you can also press A to start though.
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Where is power and start up on Xbox?

Select Profile & system > Settings > General > Power options.
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In shutdown mode, your console is shut down to save energy:
  1. Lowest power consumption.
  2. Environmentally friendly.
  3. Console can take up to 45 seconds to start up.
  4. You must press the Xbox button  to start the console on either the console or the controller.
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Why won't my Xbox turn on when I press the power button?

Make sure the cord is firmly seated in the console and securely plugged into the outlet. If not, seat it in both places and try again. If the console still doesn't turn on, check the LED on the power brick. If it isn't lit up, or if the light blinks orange, replace the power supply.
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Why won t my Xbox button turn on?

When your Xbox One controller won't turn on, first make sure the batteries aren't dead. If the batteries are low, the controller won't turn on at all. Pop the back cover off and replace the two AA batteries, then try again. You can also purchase the Xbox Rechargeable Battery kit to gain rechargeable batteries.
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Why won't my Xbox turn on but the light is on?

If the 'Xbox' light on the front of the console is lit, it won't start up unless it detects a working display. Check your HDMI cable connection. Try switching cables or ports on your TV.
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How do you turn on an Xbox for the first time?

Set up your Xbox console: Digital setup
  1. Step 1: Power on your console for the first time. ...
  2. Step 2: Select your language. ...
  3. Step 3: Select your language variety. ...
  4. Step 4: Change your display settings (if prompted to do so) ...
  5. Step 5: Connect your console to the internet. ...
  6. Step 6: Select your location. ...
  7. Step 7: Update your system.
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Why is my Xbox power brick orange?

You need to replace the power supply unit if the light is still off or flashing orange.
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Why is Xbox 360 power cord light red?

If your power supply light is still flashing orange, solid red, or unlit, your power supply needs to be replaced. You can order a replacement Xbox 360 power supply from our Xbox Online Service Center.
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Why wont my Xbox 360 turn on the red light?

The light in the center of your Xbox 360 console power button is blinking red. A blinking red light on the power button means that your console doesn't have enough ventilation. The red light will continue to blink until the console cools down.
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What can I use to power my Xbox 360?

The 120-watt PSU and 135-watt PSU are interchangeable, and you can use both with the Xbox 360 S and Xbox 360 E consoles.
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How do you turn on an Xbox 360 controller?

To turn on your Xbox 360 console and your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, press the Guide button  on the controller. To turn on only your Xbox 360 console, press the power button on the console. To turn on only your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, press the Start button on the controller.
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Why is my Xbox power brick orange and not turning on?

The orange light means that your console is on standby and it's not receiving sufficient power to turn on the console. Xbox One comes with built-in surge protection that protects the console from electricidal damage. Once a power surge is detected, your console will enter into a surge mode and cut the power supply.
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What does holding the Xbox power button do?

Pressing and holding the power button does a 'hard' shut down, rather than the normal 'suspend' mode. One thing with the Xbox one is that occasionally the power supply will need reset.
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What does holding down the power button on an Xbox do?

Press and hold the Xbox button  in the centre of your Xbox controller to open the Power Centre. Select Restart console. Select Restart.
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How do I wake up my Xbox?

Using on and off voice commands with the original “Xbox” command
  1. To turn off your Xbox with your voice, say "Xbox, turn off."
  2. To turn it back on, say "Xbox on."
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How much power does the Xbox 360 use?

The power supply is rated for 245 watts of continuous power and 280 watts of maximum power. The 120-watt PSU and 135-watt PSU are interchangeable, and you can use both with the Xbox 360 S and Xbox 360 E consoles.
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Is shutdown or sleep better for Xbox?

Shutdown mode is the most energy-efficient option and will use 20x less power than sleep mode. It also has many of the same benefits that sleep mode does. When your console is shut down, it will still install system and game updates.
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Where is Xbox power button?

Press and hold the Xbox button  in the center of your Xbox controller to open the Power Center.
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How do you turn on a wired Xbox 360 controller?

How do I connect my controller to my Xbox 360?
  1. Plug the included USB cable into any available USB port.
  2. Press the Xbox Guide® button on the controller. ...
  3. The LED indicators located on the front of your controller will indicate which channel it is connected to.
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