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Debt (Schedule Of Short-Term Debt) (Detail) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 02, 2012
Aug. 28, 2011
JAPAN
   
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Maximum Amount Outstanding During the Fiscal Year $ 83 $ 70
Average Amount Outstanding During the Fiscal Year 57 20
Weighted Average Interest Rate During the Fiscal Year 0.58% 0.58%
UNITED KINGDOM
   
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Maximum Amount Outstanding During the Fiscal Year 3 16
Average Amount Outstanding During the Fiscal Year 0 4
Weighted Average Interest Rate During the Fiscal Year 1.50% 1.50%
CANADA
   
Short-term Debt [Line Items]    
Maximum Amount Outstanding During the Fiscal Year   6
Average Amount Outstanding During the Fiscal Year   $ 4
Weighted Average Interest Rate During the Fiscal Year   3.00%