RCA 1998 manual Mailbox, HOW to Tell When YOU have Mail, Checking Your Mail

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THE MENU SYSTEM

THE MAILBOX

The mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”— from your program providers. For example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new service.

HOW TO TELL WHEN YOU HAVE MAIL

There are two ways to tell if you have mail, depending on whether the receiver is turned on or off.

•If the receiver is turned on, the mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted.

•If the receiver is turned off, the power light on the front panel of the receiver flashes.

CHECKING YOUR MAIL

Select Mailbox on the Main menu or channel banner to view your mail.

1.Point to a message and press MENU•SELECT. The message is opened for you to read.

Mail provides the latest information from program providers.

2.Press MENU•SELECT again to close the letter.

After you read a message and want to erase it, point to Erase Message and press MENU•SELECT. When you exit the display screen, messages not erased are saved in memory.

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Contents Satellite Receiver Users Guide Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Safety InformationTable of Contents Reference Read the First TWO Chapters First Things FirstFirst Things First Rest of the ManualWhat is the Digital Satellite SYSTEM? Installing Batteries in the Remote Control WHAT’S in the BOXProgramming the Remote Important Note about this USER’S Manual Using this ManualPoint and Select Method PointSelect Things to Know Before Connecting Components Connecting Your Receiver to YourProtect Your Components from Power Surges Protect Your Components from OverheatingVideo Jack and Cable Jacks and CablesAudio/Video Jacks and Cables RCA-type RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables F-typeBest Picture and Sound Quality Connection aVery Good Picture and Sound Quality Connection BGood Picture and Sound Quality Connection CTo connect TV, VCR, and antenna or cable box To receive cable programming with cable boxTo connect TV and antenna or cable box Connection DOrdering Satellite Programming Interactive SetupWhat is a Program GUIDE? Program GuidesProgram Guides Bringing UP the Program Guides Anatomy of a Program GuideAnatomy of the Channel Banner Getting around in the Guides Using the Guide ButtonOther Program Guides Tuning to a ProgramLogo Guide Channel GuideAttractions Guide Exiting a Program GuideTopics Sorting the GuidesMovies SportsAll Backspace or Clear All AlphaSortScout Other Guides Help Other buttons ExitDown Arrow Main menuWHAT’S a MENU? Menu SystemDON’T Forget Point and Select Menu SystemUsing Help Using the Menu SystemExit and Help Exiting a ScreenDON’T be Afraid to Explore Menu DescriptionsProgram Guide Anatomy of a Program GuideWant More Information? HOW to Tell When YOU have Mail MailboxChecking Your Mail Tuning to a PPV Program PAY-PER-VIEW ProgramsPurchasing and Previewing Using the Program Guide for PPV Programs Using the Attractions Guide Reviewing and Canceling AN Upcoming Purchase Using the Purchases MenuTimers Feature Editing or Canceling a TimerSpending Limits Creating a Profile Channel List ProfilesAdd or Delete All Channels Setting the Ratings LimitViewing Hours Setting UP Spending LimitsDon’t Forget Your Password Locking a USER’S ProfileLocking the System Unlocking the System Session UnlockChoosing Your Profile Interactive Setup OptionsSystem Info System Options Look and FeelAlternate Data Audio LanguageDish Pointing Menu Screen Peak Signal Using the ON-SCREEN Signal MeterHome Control setup Device SetupHome Control Device Control Select Set TimerHOW IT ALL Works ReferenceWHAT’S IT FOR? ReferenceHome View Back Panel Controls Front Panel ControlsRemote Control Buttons Programming the Remote Control Using the Remote Buttons to Control a DeviceProgramming the Remote to Control Your TV Remote TV Codes TroubleshootingAppendix a Warranty Information Repair HelpReturning Equipment to Thomson for Repair or Exchange What your warranty covers RCA Digital Satellite System Limited WarrantyHow you get service For how long after your purchaseHow state law relates to warranty What your warranty does not coverProduct Registration If you purchased your product outside the United StatesAppendix B FCC Regulations FCC Registration InformationRadio Interference HC30AM Appendix C AccessoriesTo place your order by phone, have your Visa United States and Canada OrdersGuides. See Program guides Index100%