CHAPTER 4 : Using the Channel Pilot

Channel Pilot displays the same information as the Channel Guide but in a different form. The main purpose of the Channel Pilot is to be able to acquire programme information on the current and next programmes on every channel very quickly, while being able to watch the selected programme at the same time. The Channel Pilot can also be very useful when you want to know about additional information on the current or upcoming programmes immediately.

Programme Information of Current Channel

¥While watching ASTRO programmes, press INFO to activate the Chan- nel Pilot.

¥The Channel Pilot will appear on the bottom part of the screen, along with pictures of the currently viewed programme in the background.

¥The Channel Pilot contains both the current and next programme names and their respective duration. It also tells you whether the selected channel is one of your favourites and if it is a parental locked channel.

¥Using and you can highlight the current or next programme on the same channel.

¥To view additional information on the highlighted programme, press INFO (Info+).

¥This screen contains additional information (Synopsis) on the high- lighted programme.

¥To return to the Channel Pilot, press INFO again.

¥Press MENU to return to normal TV viewing.

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Channel

Name

 

Favourite

Locked

Channel

Channel

Channel

Number

Icon

Icon

Next

Current

Duration

Programme

Programme

(Time Bar)

Dual Language Icon

Programme Information Other Channels

¥While watching ASTRO programmes, press INFO.

¥Use the and buttons to scroll through the available channels. Note that if the Favourite channel function is active, you will be scroll- ing through your favourite list.

¥Or alternatively, use the numeric keypad to select your channel of in- terest.

¥Note that although the channel on your Channel Pilot banner has changed, the actual channel being viewed remains the same.

¥Now you can use the and buttons to highlight the current or next programme. To view additional information on the highlighted pro- gramme, press INFO.

¥This screen contains additional information (Synopsis) on the high- lighted programme.

¥To return to the Channel Pilot banner, press INFO again.

¥If you would like to view the channel indicated in the Channel Pilot, press OK to select. Otherwise, press MENU to return to normal TV viewing without changing the viewed channel.

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Synopsis

Rating

 

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Nokia DIGITAL MULTIMEDIA TERMINAL owner manual Using the Channel Pilot, Programme Information of Current Channel

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