DirecTV DIRECT TV Manual page 121

• It is typically a short call, less than ten minutes. When the TiVo software is being
updated, it may take longer, but this happens rarely (a few times a year).
• If you use a wireless phone connection, retry the call with the Receiver connected
to an outgoing line by a phone cord connected to a standard wall jack.
• Verify that your phone line is working by connecting a phone to the line and
checking for a dial tone. Make sure the phone cord is connected to the Receiver
and the wall jack.
• Try another local dial-in number from the
, from
, then
. Select
number from the list of available dial-in numbers for your area.
NOTE: Whenever you change
to test your phone connection. Choose "Test Phone Connection Now" from the
screen. If the test succeeds, return
(from or
, then
• If you have voice mail or use another non-standard dial tone, go to
, then
. Turn off "Dial Tone Detection."
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screen. To get to
, select
, then
. After confirming your area code, select a new
, you should make a test call
select , then
) and choose "Make Daily Call Now."
, then , then
, then