- Dish Networks Receiver User Guide
Chapter 1
Page 4
Introduction
Getting Started
After your system has been installed, order and watch your programming 
using the following steps:
Step 1: Ordering Your Programming
1. Using a remote control, press SAT and then press the 
blank POWER button. Make sure the TV is also on.
Note: If you see the DISH Network logo displayed on 
your TV screen, press the SELECT or blank 
POWER button on the remote control to view 
satellite TV programming.
2. Press GUIDE.
You will see that some channels in the 
Program Guide appear 
in white. These channels can be viewed immediately. However, many 
channels will be in red. You cannot view these channels until you order 
programming.
3. Press the SYS INFO button on the remote control to display 
the 
Important System Information screen.
4. Call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-333-DISH (3474). A 
customer service representative will help you start DISH Network 
programming on your system and will discuss the various programming 
packages available.
5. Choose a package and the representative will authorize your 
programming.
6. Press SELECT to close the 
Important System Information screen.
7. Wait a few minutes and the channels you purchased will turn from red to 
white, and can now be viewed.
Tip: Remote 
Control 1 is used to 
control TV1 menus 
on the nearby TV. 
Remote Control 2 
is used to control 
TV2 menus on the 
remote TV(s).










