Using SKYFi3 and Your PC

Using SKYFi3 and Your PC

Setup

1.Before you install XM+Napster, make sure that your radio is activated and that you know your Radio ID (page 2). You’ll need it to register for XM+Napster.

2.Make sure your SKYFi3 is not connected to your PC.

3.Insert the included CD into your computer’s CD drive. Choose the “XM+Napster Install” option from the main menu to view the installa- tion menu.

3.Start the installation by clicking on the “Install XM+Napster” button. Fol- low the onscreen directions to complete the process.

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4.Once installation is complete, close the XM+Napster CD window, eject the CD, and restart your computer. Once your computer restarts, launch XM+Napster, plug your SKYFi3 into your PC using the USB cable, and you’re ready to go.

Warning: make sure you use the supplied

USB cable - other cables may not allow your

SKYFi3 to charge or communicate with your PC.

You can connect your SKYFi3 through a powered

USB hub. Do not use an unpowered USB hub.

NOTE: If you are using a Macintosh, your SKYFi3 will mount as an external drive. You can copy files to your SKYFi3 using the Macintosh Finder. How- ever, you will be unable to use XM+Napster to transfer and organize your files.

Disconnecting Your SKYFi3

Before unplugging the USB cable, safely disconnect SKYFi3 from your PC by using one of the following methods:

1.In Windows, right click on the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon on the right side of the Windows taskbar. Select “USB Mass Storage Device” and click Stop.

2.In XM+Napster, click on the “Disconnect Device” icon or

select “File” and “Disconnect Portable Device” from the pull down

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XM Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Digital Audio Player manual Setup, Disconnecting Your SKYFi3

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