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THE MENU SYSTEM
Menu Descriptions
This section briefly describes each of the available Main menu
options. Detailed information about each menu is included in the
sections of the manual which describe each menu.
Program Guide
Shows the on-screen programming schedules.
Mailbox
Use to read mail messages sent by your program provider(s).
Purchases
Use to review or cancel upcoming purchases, and to review
past purchases.
Timers
Allows you to schedule the satellite system to tune to a specific
channel at a specific time, and to record that channel. (See
“Recording with Timer.”)
Profiles
Allows you to set rating and spending limits, and to create favorite
channel lists.
Options
Allows you to run the system test or to install a new access card.
Dish Pointing
Use to find your dish pointing coordinates, and to access the
on-screen signal strength meter.
Assistance
Shows you information about using the system and setting the
system to your personal preferences.
Explore, Explore, Explore!
Once you’ve learned the basics, feel free to poke around the menu
system because exploring is the best way to learn. The context-
sensitive help at the bottom of the screen provides instructions
for getting through any particular menu or control panel.
Remember, press EXIT at any time to leave the menu system and
return to regular satellite TV viewing.
Context-Sensitive Help
Most of the screens contain infor-
mation to help you decide what to do
next. If you get stuck, look for the help
text.
