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XPand Direct Mode User Guide

XPand Direct Mode for XP5s

4 – XPand Direct Mode front

5 – XPand Direct Mode back

XPand Direct Mode for XP8

4 – XPand Direct Mode front

5 – XPand Direct Mode back

Installation Instructions for XPand Direct Mode

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Step 1 – push the screws out from the inside of the XPand Direct Mode accessory. Do not unscrew the screws from

the XPand Direct Mode. The screws retain inside of the accessory to allow for easy insertion and removal, and

prevent loss.

Step 3 – load Sonim XPand Direct Mode application from Playstore for XP8 or from Sonim SCOUT App Updater for

XP5s. Alternatively, consult your mobile operator or third party application partner for integration. Sonim Software

Development Kit (SDK) is available at www.sonimtech.allbound.com.

Sonim 1-Year Limited Warranty

Sonim provides a limited 1-year warranty for this accessory (hereinafter referred to as “Product”). Subject to the

conditions of this limited 1-year Warranty Sonim warrants this product to be free from major defects in design,

material and workmanship at the time of its original purchase by a consumer, and for a subsequent period of one

acts of God or damage resulting from liquid interacting with the Product beyond what is described as

acceptable in the user guide for the Product.

the seals on the Product will void the warranty.

3) The warranty does not cover Product failures, which have been caused by use of other peripheral devices,

4) THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OTHER THAN THIS PRINTED LIMITED

WARRANTY. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS

LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONIM OR ITS LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST

PROFITS OR COMMERCIAL LOSS; TO THE FULL EXTENT THOSE DAMAGES CAN BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW.

For Technical or Warranty Support:

Email support@sonimtech.com

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sonim DM App?

Sonim Direct Mode (“DM”) application (“App”) works with your Sonim XP5s and XP8 devices, and compatible

Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory, to communicate when you have no service. With the Sonim DM App, you can

talk, text, use maps, and share your location with other Sonim DM App users who are within range when you have

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no cellular or Wi -Fi service. Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory is required in order for the Sonim DM App to work

with the Sonim XP5s or XP8 handset.

How does it work?

time you use push-to-talk, text, or location sharing in the app, the data is sent directly through this network.

When would I use it?

Anytime you are in a location that has no cellular service like rural environments, forests, inside large buildings,

inside tunnels, or when cellular coverage is down like in a major storm or other natural disaster. You can also use

Sonim DM when you are in cellular coverage.

Does Sonim DM App connect others through internet?

No, Sonim DM networks operate independently of cellular or Wi -Fi. It connects other Sonim XPand Direct Mode

users only when they are within range.

What frequencies does Sonim DM use?

Does Sonim DM work with other walkie-talkies or two-way radios?

No, Sonim DM only works with other Sonim DM enabled XP5s or XP8 handsets.

Can I use Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory with non-Sonim mobile devices?

No, the Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory will not work with non-Sonim mobile devices. It will only work Sonim

XP5s and XP8 handsets.

Do I need to charge the Sonim XPand DM Accessory?

No, there is no need to charge the Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory. It consumes very little power from the

handset so you should not expect a major decrease in handset battery life.

How do I reset Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory?

In the Sonim DM App, navigate to Menu >> Settings >> Reset.

using Channel and Code feature.

Is there any charge for using the Sonim DM App?

No, there are no additional charges for using the Sonim DM app. Once you h ave purchased the Sonim XPand Direct

Mode accessory the application will work at no additional cost.

Is there any charge for using OFFLINE Maps in the Sonim DM App?

No, there is no charge for using the OFFLINE Maps feature of Sonim DM.

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Does Sonim XPand Direct Mode accessory and application create a mesh network?

No, the current version of the accessory does not support mesh networking.

Yes, it is a standard SMA connector, and easy to replace. Please visit sonimtech.com or store.sonimtech.com for

replacement antenna option.

Are the screws on the XPand Direct Mode accessory retaining and replaceable?

Yes, the screws retain in the accessory, however they are easy to replace. Please visit sonimtech.com or

store.sonimtech.com for replacement screws.

Are my existing Bluetooth or wired accessories compatible with XPand Direct Mode and app?

Audio is routed through the XP5s or XP8 handset, or connected and compatible accessories.

Yes, Sonim SDK is available at www.sonimtech.allbound.com.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This

device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thi s device must accept any interference received, including

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by tur ning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.

This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)

energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government.

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The exposure standard for wireless device employs a unit of measurement kno wn as the Specific Absorption Rate,

or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6W/kg. *Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions

accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.

 This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

1) this device may not cause interference, and

2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of

the device.

 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de

licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:

1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et

2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est

 Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS-310 d'Industrie Canada. L'opération est soumise à la condition que

cet appareil ne provoque aucune interférence nuisible.

transmitter, except tested built-in radios.

 Cet appareil et son antenne ne doivent pas être situés ou fonctionner en conjonction avec une autre antenne

Radiation Exposure Statement:

The product comply with the Canada portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are

safe for intended operation as described in this manual. The further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the

product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function

is available.

Additional statement for phones:

This device has been tested for compliance with IC SAR values at a typical operating near the body. To ensure that

RF exposure levels below the levels tested, use accessories with this equipment to maintain a minimum separation

établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.

Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux expositions RF peut

être augmentée si l'appareil peut être conservé aussi loin que possible du corps de l'utilisateur ou que le dispositif

est réglé sur la puissance de sortie la plus faible si une telle fonction est disponible.

Additional statement for phones:

Ce dispositif a été testé pour la conformité avec les valeurs SAR à un fonctionnement typique pr ès du corps . Pour

assurer que les niveaux d'exposition aux radiofréquences en deçà des niveaux testés , utiliser des accessoires avec

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