Commitments, Contingencies and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements (Details) (USD $) In Millions	6 Months Ended
Sep. 10, 2011
Commitments, Contingencies and Off Balance Sheet Arrangements (Textual) [Abstract]
Maximum amount of undiscounted payments under the Company's guarantee arrangements	$ 111
Guarantor Obligation, Maximum Exposure, Discounted	82
Remaining term for guarantee for other debt obligation minimum (less than given term in years)	1 year
Remaining term for guarantee for other debt obligation maximum (in years)	18 years
Remaining term for guarantee for other debt obligation weighted average (in years)	8 years
Non-cancelable future purchase obligations	$ 769

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Maximum potential amount of future payments (discounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.

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Maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) the guarantor could be required to make under the guarantee or each group of similar guarantees before reduction for potential recoveries under recourse or collateralization provisions.

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