DIRECTV offers a lot of different options for TV viewers, but those new to the advanced technology may be lost before they even turn on their TV. Instead of spending hours and hours searching through channels and written guides to find a program you are looking for, you can use DIRECTVs guide to help with the situation.
Instructions
- 1
Turn on your DIRECTV receiver and have your DIRECTV remote handy.
2If you want to browse through the guide to see current and upcoming shows, then press the guide button located towards the middle of your remote.
3The current show that you are watching will minimize up to the top right hand corner and the guide will be on the screen.
4Use the black arrow buttons to scroll through the different channels and find television programs.
5Press the Info button over a highlighted program to find out more detailed information about that program. Press info again to go back to the guide.
6Press the Green button on the remote control to jump ahead 12 hours if you are looking for a show in the future. This is time saving and convenient, especially since the listings can go a week in advance.
7If you prefer to continue watching your program on the full screen, but still want to see the guide then press the blue button on your remote. This button will load a mini-guide that showcases one channel at a time.
8Use the arrows to scroll through different shows and press select if you have found a show that you want to view.
9To search for a specific show, press the Menu button on your remote. The Quick Menu will load up on the left side of the screen.
10Use the remotes arrows to highlight the option that says SEARCH.
11Now you will be asked to search for title, person, keyword, or channel. Select one of these options and then use the on screen keyboard and the remote to type in your search selection.
12Your search results will come up and you can find more information about them by pressing the info button on your remote.
