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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:
Have on hand your service address, social security number and a valid major credit card.
Note 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.
Guided Setup
is as simple
as following
the onscreen
instructions.
When in doubt,
we’ve usually
highlighted the
most likely choice
for you.
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.
Important
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