Activating Your SKYFi3

1.Set up your player, car cradle, and antenna.

2.Turn the unit on and make sure it is in “Live XM” mode.

3.Use the arrow buttons to find channel 0, then push the Select button to choose it. You should see an 8-character XM Radio ID on the display (the XM Radio ID should also be on the bottom of your SKYFi3 and on the package).

4.Write the XM Radio ID here:

Controls

Display

Menu

Earbud Jack

MicroSD

Slot

Volume

Hold

Note: Please check your ID code carefully.There is no “I” (eye), “o” (oh), “S” or “F” used. You may wish to double-check your ID code on the outside of your tuner box.

5.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 your 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 busy periods, you may need to keep your SKYFi3 on for up to an hour to complete your activa- tion process. When you can access the full channel lineup on your SKYFi3, you’re done.

Display the main menu of functions: Record, Bookmarks, Favorites, My Music, Settings.

Display

Press to change the display appearance. Press & Hold to change the display from vertical to hori- zontal orientation.

Main Connector

For connecting SKYFi3 to car, home cradles, and additional accessories.

Slide the switch down to lock the controls.

Arrow Keys

Select menu entries, change channels, skip through songs, change categories, and more...

Play/Pause

Mode/Power

Press to change modes: Live XM, My Music, and Aux. Press & Hold to power on and off.

USB Connector

For connecting SKYFi3 to your PC



TO TURN ON THE UNIT: Press & Hold the Mode/Power button. Use the left arrow key to exit or go to the previous menu.

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XM Satellite Radio Satellite Radio Digital Audio Player manual Activating Your SKYFi3, Controls
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Satellite Radio Digital Audio Player specifications

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