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Derivative Instruments at Gross Fair Value as Reflected in Consolidated Balance Sheets (Detail) (Level 2, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 29, 2012

Sep. 24, 2011

Other Current Assets

Derivative assets

Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedge Instruments - Foreign exchange contracts

$ 138

^[1]

$ 460

^[1]

Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instruments - Foreign exchange contracts

12

^[1]

56

^[1]

Total Fair Value of Assets - Foreign exchange contracts

150

^[1]

516

^[1]

Accrued expenses

Derivative liabilities

Fair Value of Derivatives Designated as Hedge Instruments - Foreign exchange contracts

516

^[2]

72

^[2]

Fair Value of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedge Instruments - Foreign exchange contracts

41

^[2]

37

^[2]

Total Fair Value of Liabilities - Foreign exchange contracts

$ 557

^[2]

$ 109

^[2]

[1]	The fair value of derivative assets is measured using Level 2 fair value inputs and is recorded as other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
[2]	The fair value of derivative liabilities is measured using Level 2 fair value inputs and is recorded as accrued expenses in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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- Definition

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+ References

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-Number 133

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.



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- Definition

Fair value as of the balance sheet date of interest rate derivative liabilities, which includes all such derivative instruments in hedging and nonhedging relationships that are recognized as liabilities on the balance sheet.

+ References

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)

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-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.



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