Restructuring Charges and Asset Impairments (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Apr. 28, 2013		Apr. 29, 2012	Apr. 28, 2013		Apr. 29, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 10		$ 0	$ 19		$ 0
2012 Global Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	4	[1]		8	[1]
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	6			9
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	2	[2]		2	[2]
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Contract Cancellation and Other Costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	2			2
2012 EES Restructuring Plan [Member] | Asset impairments [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	2			5
Others [Member] | Severance and other employee-related costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges and asset impairments	$ 0			$ 2

[1] Includes share-based compensation expense which was recorded in additional paid-in capital.

[2] Includes post-retirement benefit expense which was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.