XM Satellite Radio SKYFi3 User Manual

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Activating Your SKYFi

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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 SKYFi

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and on the

package).

4. Write the XM Radio ID here:

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 SKYFi

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on for up to an hour to complete your activa-

tion process. When you can access the full channel lineup on your SKYFi

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,

you’re done.

Controls

Display

Earbud
Jack

Volume

Hold

Slide the switch
down to lock the
controls.

Mode/Power

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

USB Connector

For connecting SKYFi

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to your PC

Arrow Keys

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

Menu

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

Play/Pause

Display

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

MicroSD
Slot

Main Connector

For connecting SKYFi

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to car, home

cradles, and additional accessories.

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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