How to Access Kinect Pictures

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Connect your Xbox.

   Make sure the Xbox is plugged into a power outlet.
   
   Then connect the Xbox to your television set by way of a VGA Audio Visual cord, Component Audio Visual cord, or HDMI cord.
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   Step 2: Connect the Kinect to your Xbox.

   The Kinect does not need another power supply (IF you have a new Xbox Slim with a built in Kinect port) otherwise you need an additional power brick to use the Kinect with older Xboxs.
   
   Make sure you have plenty of space to move around when operating the Kinect. , Your Xbox will need to install updates.
   
   Make sure they are all installed before attempting to use the Kinect. , This is done by waving your hand at the Kinect sensor.
   
   Make sure you are three to eight feet back from the controller to get a good reading.
   
   Hands-free control is now operational. ,,,,,, Now your Kinect pictures will be able to be posted on the online Kinect database. , Most games have a feature which will take a snapshot of you as you go through the motions, performing whatever activity is necessary.
   
   When you are finished with a round or game, the game will show you your pictures. , If the game does have picture option, there will be a button which allows you to view your pictures.
   
   Browse through these and delete those that you dislike or find embarrassing. , Click on the Share Pictures button.
   
   You will now be able to select which pictures you would like to share on Kinect. ,, and password.
   
   There will be several icons for each different game you have played which features picture capability.
   
   Under the icon and game name will be a thumbnail of your pictures. , You will now see a full range of thumbnails of all pictures you chose to share on Kinect Share.
   
   Use the links on the right hand side of the screen to share the pictures on social media sites, download, or print them.
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   Step 3: Turn on your Xbox and your television.

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   Step 4: Activate your Kinect.

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   Step 5: Sign in to Xbox using your LIVE gamer tag.

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   Step 6: Select your Xbox LIVE avatar under My Xbox.

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   Step 7: Go to Online Safety.

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   Step 8: Select Change Settings.

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   Step 9: Select Customize.

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    Step 10: Select Kinect Sharing.

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    Step 11: Play a Kinect game.

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    Step 12: Edit your pictures.

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    Step 13: Share your pictures online.

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    Step 14: Go to Kinect on your computer.

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    Step 15: Sign in to Kinect Share using your Windows Live I.D.

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    Step 16: Click on the game name.

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