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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.