User guide
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Using your FOXTEL iQ
Solving problems
❖ On-screen messages
If one of the following messages appears on your TV screen, make a note of the number that 
appears with the message (for example, F01). If you need to call your service provider (e.g. 
FOXTEL or TELSTRA) for assistance, please have the number handy so they can help you as 
quickly as possible.
Problem Possible cause Suggested solution
Please insert your 
Smartcard.
There is no FOXTEL 
Smartcard in the 
Smartcard slot in your 
FOXTEL iQ.
Insert your FOXTEL Smartcard into the Smartcard 
slot.
There is a Smartcard 
error. Please ensure 
your FOXTEL 
Smartcard is correctly 
inserted. Call 131 999 
for assistance.
Your FOXTEL iQ 
cannot recognise your 
FOXTEL Smartcard.
Check it is the correct FOXTEL Smartcard. Check 
it is in the right way up. Check that your card is not 
damaged.
If the problem continues, call FOXTEL on 131 999 
for assistance.
Insert your new 
FOXTEL Smartcard. 
Call your service 
provider for 
assistance.
Your old FOXTEL 
Smartcard is no longer 
valid. 
You should have received a new FOXTEL 
Smartcard through the post.
Remove your old FOXTEL Smartcard and insert 
your new FOXTEL Smartcard.
This Smartcard is not 
authorised. Please call 
your service provider 
for assistance.
Your FOXTEL 
Smartcard is not 
authorised.
Call your service provider’s telephone number to 
get your FOXTEL Smartcard authorised.
There is a Smartcard 
error. Please call your 
service provider for 
assistance.
Your FOXTEL 
Smartcard has 
developed a problem.
Check it is the correct FOXTEL Smartcard. 
Check it is in the right way up.
Check that your card is not damaged.
If the problem continues, call FOXTEL on 131 999.
There is a problem 
with your FOXTEL 
Smartcard. Please call 
your service provider 
for assistance.
Your FOXTEL 
Smartcard has 
developed a problem.
Please call FOXTEL on 131 999 for assistance.
This is the wrong 
Smartcard for this 
box. Please insert the 
correct FOXTEL 
Smartcard. Call your 
service provider for 
assistance.
You have more than 
one FOXTEL iQ and 
have put the wrong 
FOXTEL Smartcard in 
this FOXTEL iQ.
Insert the right FOXTEL Smartcard for this 
FOXTEL iQ.
If the problem continues, call FOXTEL on 131 999.










