Electronic television program guide schedule system and method with pop-up hints

摘要: An electronic program schedule system which includes a receiver for receiving broadcast, satellite or cablecast television programs plurality of channels and tuner tuning to selected one the channels. A data processor receives stores in memory information appear on user control apparatus, such as remote controller, is utilized by viewer choose commands transmit signals response commands. used display information. video generator from displays pop-up hint overlaying relationship with at least mode operation programming guide. The controls commands, issued predetermined period inactivity hints user's current position guide