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How to add your Slingbox to the Slingbox Directory in SlingPlayer Mobile for Palm OS


After you install the SlingPlayer for Palm OS you need to configure the SlingPlayer to find your Slingbox. To do this, you need to tell the SlingPlayer some information about your Slingbox.

How to add a Slingbox:


  1. Open SlingPlayer on your Palm.
  2. Select the menu_icon.gif(Menu) button.
  3. Choose Slingbox Directory.
  4. In the Slingbox Directory, choose Add New Slingbox.
  5. Type the name of your Slingbox into the Slingbox Alias field.
  6. Enter your Slingbox Finder ID or its IP address.
    Note: This information can be found on your desktop computer in SlingPlayer. Do not include “-“ (dashes) in the Slingbox Finder ID.
  7. (Optional) Enter your Slingbox password.
    Note: If you are using your Admin Password, be sure to check the Use Admin Login option.
  8. When you're done, click OK.
  9. To start watching TV, select play_icon.gif (Play).
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