Activating Your Directv Account; Upgrades - Samsung DIRECTV SIR-TS160 Owner's Manual

Chapter 3: Setting up and connecting

Activating your DIRECTV account

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After you have installed and connected the the satellite dish and DIRECTV High-
Definition Receiver, you must contact your service provider to create an account. To
order programming from DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV (1-800-347-3288).
With this Digital Satellite Receiver and the proper Satellite Dish Antenna, you may be
able to receive local channels from DIRECTV in certain markets. Additional equipment
may be required in some areas. Check with your retailer or visit www.DIRECTV.com for
information on availability of local channels from DIRECTV in your area.
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DIRECTV programming is provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of
the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, which is provided at DIRECTV.com or with your
first DIRECTV bill.
Activation of programming may be subject to credit approval and requires valid service
address, social security number and/or major credit card. Programming subject to
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change. You must be physically located in the U.S. to receive DIRECTV service.
DIRECTV services not available outside the U.S. Deposit or prepayment may be
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required. DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV
System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV
System hardware.

Upgrades

Your digital satellite receiver is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its
features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically, usually at times
when the receiver would likely be turned off.
If your receiver is on when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a
disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return to normal
after the modification is complete. Your receiver must be plugged in to receive any
upgrades. Do not unplug your receiver while an upgrade is in progress. Please consult
the System Upgrades menu item (in the System section of the Setup menu) to find a
schedule of upgrades or modifications planned by DIRECTV.
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