Learn how to search for shows with DISH. I am here to explain some steps to search programs using the remote control. These tips are for receivers with standard menu controls; other versions are available.

To see what’s happening on other channels, press the UP or DOWN ARROW while the Browse Banner is open.

1. While watching a show, press BROWSE
2. Use the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to search for current programs and the RIGHT ARROW keys to search for future programs.
3. Press SELECT

When a current program is selected, the receiver will tune to that channel. If a future program is chosen, the Create Timer screen will appear. If the receiver is a DVR, the program set for recurring events will appear.

Using search to find a show

Find shows to watch using the receiver’s search function. This function will search for channels, including over-the-air channels (if an over-the-air antenna is connected to the receiver), and find programs that match the keywords you entered.

Using the search function

1. Press # to Search
2. Search: Enter your search criteria and select search
3. Highlight a show from the list of results
4. Press Select

Search for events using one of two ways

1. Select Title to search for the words that appear in the title of a program.
2. Select Information to search for words found in the description or title of the program.

Enter the search word(s) in the Search Criteria field in one of two ways:

1. Use the onscreen keyboard
2. Use the letters on the NUMERIC KEYPAD.

If a program that is currently being broadcast is selected, the receiver tunes to that program. If a future program is chosen, the Create Timer screen will appear. If the receiver is a DVR, a schedule set for recurring events will appear.

Use of search history

As you search for programs or other information, your receiver creates a history. Use the search history to search for programming again instead of typing the information again.

Note: Use the EDIT or DELETE options to change or delete the search keywords.

1. Press # to search
2. select history
3. select item from list
4. Select Search

Find a program by your topic

List and choose shows by the subject of their content, for example, just movies or just sports. Quickly list shows based on that theme and choose your desired show. This function also sorts programs into over-the-air channels (if an over-the-air antenna is connected to the receiver).

1. Press LEFT ARROW (Topics)
2. Select a theme category
3. Highlight a program from the list and press SELECT

If a program that is currently being broadcast is selected, the receiver tunes to that program. If a future program is chosen, the Create Timer screen will appear. If the receiver is a DVR, a schedule set for recurring events will appear.

More tips

• Press INFO for more information on the program you highlighted.
• Press WATCH LIVE TV to cancel almost any screen and go back to watching TV.
• Skip forward 24 hours (and then back) in the Program Guide at a time by pressing the SKIP FWD (SKIP BACK) button on the remote control.

I hope that everything learned here today will help make your current or future experience more enjoyable.