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The Menu System
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Menu Descriptions
This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu options.
More information about each menu and its features is included later in
this chapter.
Program Guide
Shows the on-screen programming schedules.
Mailbox
Use to read mail messages from your program providers.
Purchases
Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases, and to review
past purchases.
Timers
Allows you to schedule the DSS
®
system to tune to a specific channel
at a specific time, and to record that channel.
Profiles
Allows you to set ratings limits, spending limits, and viewing hours, as
well as create favorite channel lists.
Options
Allows you to find out more about the DSS
®
receiver and remote,
change how your system looks, run the system test and install a new
access card.
Dish Pointing
Use to find your dish pointing coordinates, and to access the
on-screen signal strength meter.
Home Control
With the proper equipment, this feature lets you control certain devices
and appliances in your house.
Don’t Be Afraid to Explore
Once you’ve learned the basics, feel free to poke around the menu
system because exploring is the best way to learn. The context-sensitive
help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions for getting
through any particular menu or control panel. Remember, press CLEAR
at any time to leave the menu system and return to regular DSS
®
system viewing.
Don’t Forget about the
CLEAR button
Press the CLEAR button on the remote
to remove the on-screen menus and
return to normal viewing.