How to Download a Free Program Guide to TiVo

The TiVo is out of the box and the family is sitting around waiting for the latest technology to be unleashed when you notice you left the guide at work while showing off your new toy to your friends. To help you, Tivo also provides all the guide information online and gives you the opportunity to download free copies in case your guide is misplaced or thrown away.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Adobe Acrobat Reader (free software)

1. Determine which version of TiVo you own, as TiVo has several types of digital video recorders (DVRs) on the market. The type you own will be printed on the front of your TiVo on the top left. This will help you pick the correct guide for your model once you access the TiVo website.
2. Go to the TiVo homepage (see Resources below). This site is very useful, especially when you are just getting started with TiVo. It will help you fix all your setup woes and give you access to the free program guides.
3. Go to "Setup and Support" on the Tivo website. This will bring you to the main support page, where you can preview your different subscription options and choose the right one for your needs. It is also where you will find the link to the "TiVo Guides."
4. Click "TiVo Guides." This will take you to a page where you will see pictures of all the available guides. Find your TiVo either through the picture or description and then click on it.
5. Click on guide of choice from the following page, which includes "Viewers Guide." This guide is what came with your TiVo and will give you all the basic information you need to program your box.
6. Click on "Complete Guide." This will open up a download page which will allow you to save a download of the guide on your computer. It also gives you the option to print an extra copy as well. The guide is in PDF form, so you will need a reader in order to see it.

Tips & Warnings

• Print a copy of the guide and keep it close to your Digital Video Recorder (DVR). A good place might be under the DVR. You can quickly reference your TiVo capabilities without having to search through a junk drawer or filing cabinet.