Xbox 360 Chatpad
Your guide to enhanced text communication on Xbox 360.
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the Xbox 360® Chatpad. This accessory attaches to the back of your Xbox 360 wired or wireless controller, enabling in-game text messaging, instant messaging, and other text entry. The keypad is optimized for fast, thumbs-only typing.
To use the Chatpad for messaging, you need an Xbox LIVE® membership. For information about Xbox LIVE, please refer to your Xbox 360 Setup manual (Volume 1). You will also need either an Xbox 360 Controller or an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller, both sold separately.
Chatpad Features:
- A dedicated Windows Live™ Messenger button for instant access to in-game text messaging and Windows Live Messenger instant messaging on Xbox 360.
- An audio jack for use with any headset that uses a standard 2.5-mm connector.
- Backlit keys for visibility in low light.
- Tactile confirmation of each button press.
NOTE
Only controllers with the "Created by Xbox" stamp are compatible with the Chatpad. Only products manufactured by Microsoft will bear this stamp.
❗ WARNING
Before using this product, read this manual and the Xbox 360 console manuals for important safety and health information. Keep all manuals for future reference. For replacement manuals, visit www.xbox.com/support or call Xbox Customer Support (see "If You Need More Help").
The limited warranty covering this product is contained in the Xbox 360 Warranty manual (Volume 2) and is available online at www.xbox.com/support.
Setup and Connection
Update Your Console
Before connecting the Chatpad to your controller, ensure your Xbox 360 console is up to date by connecting to Xbox LIVE. For more information about connecting to Xbox LIVE, consult your Xbox 360 Setup manual (Volume 1).
Connect Chatpad to a Controller
Once your console is connected to Xbox LIVE and has completed any system updates, you are ready to connect the Chatpad to a controller.
Follow these steps:
- Turn over both your controller and your Chatpad so the bottoms face up.
- Align the Chatpad connector plug with the controller's expansion port. Align the two posts on the Chatpad with the holes on the controller.
- Gently but firmly push the Chatpad onto the controller with even pressure until they snap together.
Image Description: An Xbox 360 controller is shown with the Chatpad accessory being attached. The Chatpad is a compact keyboard designed to clip onto the bottom of the controller. Arrows indicate the alignment points for connecting the two devices.
NOTE
If your console is not connected to the Internet or you are not an Xbox LIVE subscriber, you can download the Chatpad update to your PC, burn it to a CD, and install it on your console. For more information, visit www.xbox.com/update.
You may need to apply firm pressure to fully seat the Chatpad onto the controller. A fully-seated Chatpad will have no gaps between it and the edges of the controller.
Once the Chatpad is connected to a powered controller, it is ready to use.
Headset and Audio
Connect a Headset
The 2.5-mm audio jack on the Chatpad allows you to connect headsets, such as the revised Xbox 360 Headset with inline volume control or a mobile phone headset. Please note that the Xbox 360 Chatpad does not work with the original Xbox 360 Headset that has volume controls on the cable connector. For more information, consult the instruction manual for your headset.
Image Description: A close-up view shows a headset being plugged into the 2.5mm audio jack located on the Xbox 360 Chatpad, which is attached to an Xbox 360 controller.
❗ Hearing Loss
Extended exposure to high volumes when using a headset may result in temporary or permanent hearing loss. Some unapproved third-party headsets may produce higher sound levels than approved Xbox 360 Headsets.
Using the Chatpad
Keyboard Layouts
As with a standard PC keyboard, Chatpad characters are lowercase by default, and the SHIFT button provides access to capital letters. The Chatpad supports multiple keyboard layouts for different languages.
English Keyboard
Features a standard QWERTY layout.
French Keyboard
Features an AZERTY layout.
German Keyboard
Features a QWERTZ layout.
Modifier Keys and Special Characters
In addition to standard keys like numbers, space, and backspace, the Chatpad provides two "modifier" keys other than SHIFT: AMBER and GREEN. These keys toggle between standard key values (white characters) and special characters (amber or green colored characters printed on the keys).
When you press the SHIFT, AMBER, or GREEN key once, the subsequent key press will produce a character in your selected mode (uppercase or special). The second and following key presses will revert to the normal (lowercase) mode.
To enter caps lock mode, press the AMBER key and then press the SHIFT (CAPS) key. Press this key combination again to return to normal mode.
The SHIFT, AMBER, and GREEN keys illuminate to signify that the keypad is in a particular mode.
To add a diacritic (accent mark) to a letter, press the key combination for the diacritic, then press the letter to apply the diacritical mark. For example, to enter 'ü' on an English Chatpad, press the GREEN key, then the G key (the umlaut character is printed in green on this key), and then the U key.
Windows Live Messenger Button
The Chatpad also features a dedicated Windows Live Messenger button. Press this button to access instant messaging. The Windows Live Messenger button lights up whenever you receive an instant message.
Backlight
The Chatpad's white backlight enables use in dark rooms. Pressing any key on the Chatpad will activate the backlight, which will stay on for several seconds after each press.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems, try the following solutions:
Keypad Uses Incorrect Language Set
The Chatpad keypad is pre-configured for a specific set of language characters. To determine the language set for your Chatpad, check the sticker on the underside of the device.
Keypad Doesn't Work
Ensure the Chatpad is connected securely to your controller.
Voice Chat Doesn't Work
Ensure your headset connector is plugged in securely and that the Chatpad is connected securely to your controller. Check the mute button on the headset control to confirm the microphone is on.
Also, verify that the mute function in the Xbox 360 console is not activated. Confirm that you are properly signed into Xbox LIVE and that Family Settings or privacy settings are not preventing voice communication.
If You Need More Help
Visit www.xbox.com/support or call Xbox Customer Support:
- Ireland: 1-800-509-186
- United Kingdom: 0800-587-1102
- South Africa: 0800-99-1550
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 Attempt Repairs
Do not attempt to take apart, service, or modify the Xbox 360 console, power supply, or its accessories in any way. Doing so could present the risk of serious injury or death from electric shock or fire, and it will void your warranty.
Disposal Information
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE) IN THE EUROPEAN UNION AND OTHER COUNTRIES WITH SEPARATE COLLECTION SYSTEMS
The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to hand it over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. This separate collection and recycling helps conserve natural resources and prevent potential negative consequences for human health and the environment, which inappropriate disposal could cause due to the possible presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
For more information about where to drop off your electrical and electronic waste, please contact your local city/municipality office, your household waste disposal service, or the shop where you purchased this product. Contact weee@microsoft.com for additional information on WEEE.
Symbol Description: The WEEE symbol is a depiction of a wheeled bin with an 'X' through it, signifying that the product should not be discarded with general household waste but recycled separately.
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