Setup and Connections
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Step 3: Place Batteries In the
Remote Control
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries
in your digital satellite receiver’s remote control.
1.
Remove the cover from the battery compartment.
2.
Insert batteries in the battery compartment, matching
the + and – end of each battery.
3.
Replace the cover.
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When replacing old batteries, note that any programming you have
done may be erased and you may have to reprogram your remote
control.
Step 4: Plug In and Turn On the
Digital Satellite Receiver
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Be sure to insert the
plug completely.
To turn on the digital satellite receiver, press the DIRECTV button on the
remote control or the ON•OFF button on the front panel. If your TV
brand is RCA, GE, or Proscan, press the TV button on the remote to turn
on the TV. If your TV brand is not RCA, GE, or Proscan, see the next
section, “Using the Remote,” for details on how to program the remote
to control your TV.