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Use a USB Keyboard
For processes that require text entry, you can plug in a USB keyboard to the console and type with that whenever the Virtual Keyboard pops up. The entire Xbox Live sign-up process can be done completely with a connected keyboard.
Turn Off Your Console or Controller
While doing anything with your Xbox 360, press and hold the Guide button (the big round silver button in the center of the controller) for over 3 seconds. A message will appear giving you options to turn off your console or wireless controller.
Flip Quickly Through Blades or Tabs
While you're in the top-level of the Dashboard, you can use the Left and Right Bumpers (LB & RB) to flip left and right through the Xbox Live, Games, Media, and System blades. You can also do this to flip between Messages, Friends, and Players.
Console Ring of Light (ROL)
The ROL on the front of the console maps to the controllers currently connected. Controller 1 will always be top-left light on the console ROL even if you change the orientation from horizontal to vertical. Don't do this with a disc in the tray!
Quick Scrolling Through Long Lists
In long lists like your Friends or music, you can use the triggers to scroll quickly through them. Left Trigger (LT) is page up, Right Trigger (RT) is page down.
Navigating the Virtual Keyboard
Use the button shortcuts to use the Virtual Keyboard quickly and efficiently. For example, Y button = Spacebar, Start button = Done. The keyboard interface shows all possible shortcuts.
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