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Initial Software Download

On power up, the receiver will go to either Multi-DISH Installation for standard receivers or Point Dish/Signal for receivers with DISH Interactive. (Receivers with factory software will not to turn off.)
Verify the signal bar is green and indicates "locked".
Select Save, if there is not an option for Save, select Cancel.
A progress message is displayed with the following, "Warning: Vital program information will now download into your receiver. Do not disturb or unplug it until this screen disappears." This step normally takes 10-15 minutes. If there is an OK button, select it now.
A message stating "Your receiver's memory is now being programmed. Do not disturb or unplug the receiver while the green front panel light is blinking". There is no time limit for this step. Simply follow the onscreen instructions.
If the software download is interrupted, unplug the receiver from the electrical outlet.
Wait 15 seconds, plug it back in and turn it on.
Repeat steps 1 - 3.
Run a Check Switch test. On most receivers the Check Switch option is located within the Multi-DISH Installation menu. The exact selections are as follows:

Press the Menu button on the remote
Select System Setup from the Main Menu, if no System Setup, select Installation
Select Installation from the System Setup menu
Select Multi-DISH Installation, if no Multi-DISH Installation option, select Point Dish/Signal
Select Check Switch
Select Check
The receiver displays an Attention message to wait until the switch setup check is done.
Once complete, cancel out to the Installation and Setup Menu.
Select System Info.
Call 1-800-333-3474 to activate your receiver.