Guided Setup is as simple as following the onscreen instructions. When in doubt, we’ve usually highlighted the most likely choice for you.

Now, let us lead the way…

Simply follow the onscreen directions to complete your setup functions. If you’ve installed your satellite dish and system yourself, you’ll be guided though various functions for optimizing your signal and setup

including positioning your dish and a system test. If you had your system professionally installed, these functions already have been completed.

After these setup procedures are complete, you’ll see a message onscreen that says, “Acquiring Satellite Info,” as the receiver gathers information from the satellite for the onscreen program guide.

Next, you’ll be given the opportunity to program your remote to control other equipment such as your TV and/or DVD player. Just follow the screen instructions and you’ll be ready to watch in no time!

Activate Your DIRECTV® Service

Once all the setup processes are complete, all that’s left to do is activate your DIRECTV service. Before you make the call, be sure to:

4Have on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card.

4Note your access card and receiver ID numbers. (You may have written them down earlier in this chapter.)

When you’re ready, just call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288) and pick the programming package that’s right for you and subscribe to DVR Service.

Important

In order to protect your TV screen from burn-in (a side-effect caused when a stationary image is displayed for too long),

 

the DIRECTV Receiver interface automatically goes into screen saver mode, and displays a black screen with a moving

 

logo when no key is pressed for 5 minutes or more while a stationary image is displayed on the TV. To dismiss the

 

screen saver and return to what you were doing, press any key on the remote. Burn-in may cause permanent damage to

 

your TV and DIRECTV is not liable for any damages that may be caused to your TV.

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