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set... Activate and explore
Turn the dial to highlight channel 0, and press the dial in to select it. You should see an
The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, and F.
XM subscription required for reception of XM service. Not available in Alaska or Hawaii. Activate your XM Satellite Radio service by contacting XM at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1.800.XM.RADIO (1.800.967.2346). You will need the XM Radio ID and a major credit card.
XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak busy periods, you may need to keep your MyFi on for up to an hour to complete the activation process.
lock indicator
channel selection mode – direct
entry or preset banks A, B, or C
signal strength –
0 to 3 bars
channel name
additional info –
listening mode – show current playback mode
(“LIVE” or “MY XM”) alarm indicator
battery level and charging status
clock
channel number
artist name
volume/playback bars, Stock | song or program title |
Ticker, and Info Extras |
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Rotate the dial to preview a list of channels. When you find one you’re interested in, press the dial in to tune to that channel!
If you want to tune to a channel and know its channel number, you can use the number keys. Press the “pre/dir” button until “DIRECT ENTRY” flashes in the display. Press the number keys corresponding to the channel number, e.g. “4” followed by “5” for channel 45.
XM’s channels are organized into categories such as “Rock,” “Country,” “News,” and “Sports.” Press the “ ” and “
” buttons to explore these categories; rotate the dial to view the channels within each category.