How to Use Slingbox Software

Slingbox allows you to watch local television channels on a laptop, smartphone or PDA using customized software. Installing and using the software is easy. Once you're finished, you can take your favorite shows wherever you travel.

Instructions

1. Choose a laptop that has an Internet connection. The connection can be either wired, Wi-Fi or a wireless broadband connection.

2. Insert the Slingplayer CD-ROM into the disk drive on your laptop. The installer program should start automatically and begin loading Slingplayer onto your laptop.

3. Double-click the Slingplayer software on your laptop to open the Slingplayer application once the software installation is complete.

4. Choose the Slingbox that you want to view from the list that appears from your Slingplayer software. This allows you to watch your home television channels.

5. Use the interface on your Slingplayer software the same way as you would use the controls on your television remote. You can change channels and even control your DVD player after you hook it up to your Slingbox.