DirecTV D10-200 Installing a new Access Card, Viewing information on automatic system upgrades

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Highlight Time Zone menu item, then press the SELECT button.

7 A list appears from which you can choose your local time zone.

Highlight your Time Zone, then press the SELECT button. The list disappears, and the Time Zone

8 menu item reflects your choice.

Highlight the DST Observation menu item, then press the SELECT button. A list appears from

9 which you can choose to turn Daylight Savings Time observance on or off.

Highlight On or Off, then press the SELECT button. The list disappears, and the Status line

10 indicates either DST in effect or Standard time in effect.

Installing a new Access Card

Your DIRECTV service provider may send you a new, replacement Access Card. When you receive a new card, follow these steps to continue your DIRECTV® service without interruption:

1 Press the MENU button on your remote control.

2 Highlight the Setup menu item, then press the SELECT button.

3 Highlight the Installation menu item, then press the SELECT button.

Highlight the New Access Card menu item, then press the

4 SELECT button. The New Access Card screen appears.

To start replacing your Access Card, highlight the on-screen

5 SELECT button, then press the SELECT button. On-screen instructions tell you how to replace your old card with the new one. Follow these instructions.

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Viewing important information and a list of features supported by your DIRECTV® Receiver

The System menu allows you to view a list of important details about your DIRECTV Receiver, as well as a list of features supported by your DIRECTV Receiver. To view this information, use the System Information and System Features items in the System portion of the Setup menu.

Viewing information on automatic system upgrades

The System Upgrades menu item in the System menu provides information about the current software on your DIRECTV Receiver, and a history of when previous upgrades have been downloaded to your Receiver. To View this information, use the System Upgrades item in the System portion of the Setup menu.

Testing the DIRECTV® Receiver

The System Test feature allows you to quickly check the status of the satellite signal, your Access Card, and your phone line connection. This is helpful while troubleshooting any problem you may experience with your DIRECTV Receiver.

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Contents D10-200 Important Safety Information Owners Record Limited 90 Day Warranty FCC Information Directv Protection Plan Getting started Box contents Getting startedFront panel controls and lights Back of the Directv Receiver Installing the batteries in the remote controlSetting up and connecting Inserting the Access CardBefore making connections Antenna terminals cable not included Jacks and cablesConnecting your Directv Receiver Connection option aTo watch Directv programming Connection option B Connection option C Connection option D Connection option E Acquiring the correct dish pointing angles Sections that follow detail each of these proceduresTurning on the Directv Receiver for the first time Memorizing ChannelsTo manually set the dish type Checking the satellite signal strengthSetting the dish type To check your satellite signal strength, follow these stepsUsing Auto Detection to set the dish type Testing the Directv ReceiverTo start the System Test, follow these steps Testing the Signal Strength Activating your Directv account UpgradesTo start the Signal Strength test, follow these steps Remote control overview See Programming the remote controlWatching TV Adjusting the volume Changing channelsGetting information on the TV program you are watching To view the Program Detail Screen Finding out what’s on the GuideProgram Detail Screen Program Detail Screen actionsTo display or clear the Guide Using the GuideSearching for programs Searching by Credits, Title, or TextTo tune to a program or channel listed in the Guide Identifying pay per view programs Choosing an alternate audio format for a programPay per view programs Searching by CategoryOrdering pay per view programs Reviewing your pay per view purchasesTo order a pay per view program Viewing your Future Purchase list You can set to help you manage your TV viewing Program remindersScheduling program reminders Reviewing and modifying remindersThere are five user profiles you can choose User profilesUser profile basics Editing user profile namesEditing channel lists Setting ratings limitsSetting ratings limits for movies Setting the ratings limits for TV programsAllowing or blocking pay per view purchases Setting a pay per view spending limit Setting the screen color and translucencySetting the current user profile To lock or unlock the system, follow these steps Settings, preferences, and upgradesLocking and unlocking your Directv System Reading your mailTo set the Screen Format preference, follow these steps Setting system preferencesSetting the screen format for widescreen broadcasts Setting the default screen color and translucencySetting the Default Audio preference Turning the Caller ID feature on or offReviewing and controlling Caller ID Setting the Local Time options Identifying callersReviewing your Caller ID list Viewing information on automatic system upgrades Installing a new Access CardTV Setup TV Power, VOL and Mute Programming the remote controlProgramming the remote control Programming your remote controlFactory Default Operating a device with the programmed remote controlVolume Lock Global Volume UnlockReceivers Code listsDirecTV Satellite Receivers TelevisionLXI VCRSTS Digital Video Disc DVDTroubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting and specificationsSpecifications