{"id":23543,"date":"2023-04-24T17:06:45","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T17:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.spyder.datacolor.eu\/spyder\/?page_id=23543"},"modified":"2023-04-25T15:09:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-25T15:09:20","slug":"welcome-to-spyderx","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.datacolor.com\/spyder\/welcome-to-spyderx\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to SpyderX"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"mainheader\">Congratulations on your new Spyder X<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]This page will help you install your Spyder X colorimeter and software, as well as cover the best resources for support.<br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;23546&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682353090965{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Spyder X Quick Start<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 200px;\">\n<p><strong>1. Warm up monitor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Your monitor should be turned on for at least 30 minutes before you begin the calibration process. Make sure that no direct light is falling on your display and reset the monitor controls to the factory default settings if possible. Please deactivate any Auto Brightness features on your monitor.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;23558&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 200px;\">\n<p><strong>2. Download, install and activate software<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Download and install the Spyder X software using the links below. After installation is complete, plug in Spyder and launch the software to begin the activation and registration process. This will automatically start your Warranty. Use the Serial Number included in your Spyder X package to activate your software.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;23568&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682353104609{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#e7e6e5&#8243;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Software Download<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text]Click the appropriate Spyder X model and operating system to start the download.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure to review the <a href=\"https:\/\/spyderx.datacolor.com\/datacolor-spyder-software-license\/\">Datacolor Software License<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Spyder X Pro<\/strong><br \/>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<div class=\" vc_custom_1682435335749 ubtn-ctn-inline \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-inline ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/goto.datacolor.com\/download\/win\/sxp100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-8636\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  none  ubtn-sep-icon ubtn-sep-icon-bottom-push  ubtn-inline   tooltip-69f510aa6e00c\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#000000\" data-hover-bg=\"#aaaaaa\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-8636'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;width:300px;min-height:56px;padding:px px;border:none;background: #000000;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-icon\"><i class=\"Defaults-download\" style=\"font-size:22px;color:;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#aaaaaa\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Windows Software<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><div class=\" ubtn-ctn-inline \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-inline ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/goto.datacolor.com\/download\/mac\/sxp100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-4854\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  none  ubtn-sep-icon ubtn-sep-icon-bottom-push  ubtn-inline   tooltip-69f510aa6e06c\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#000000\" data-hover-bg=\"#aaaaaa\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-4854'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;width:300px;min-height:56px;padding:px px;border:none;background: #000000;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-icon\"><i class=\"Defaults-download\" style=\"font-size:22px;color:;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#aaaaaa\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >MacOS Software<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Spyder X Elite <\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<div class=\" vc_custom_1682435349310 ubtn-ctn-inline \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-inline ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/goto.datacolor.com\/download\/win\/sxe100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" ><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-8324\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  none  ubtn-sep-icon ubtn-sep-icon-bottom-push  ubtn-inline   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ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  none  ubtn-sep-icon ubtn-sep-icon-bottom-push  ubtn-inline   tooltip-69f510aa6e0d5\"  data-hover=\"\" data-border-color=\"\" data-bg=\"#000000\" data-hover-bg=\"#aaaaaa\" data-border-hover=\"\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-8795'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:18px;\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;width:300px;min-height:56px;padding:px px;border:none;background: #000000;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-icon\"><i class=\"Defaults-download\" style=\"font-size:22px;color:;\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:#aaaaaa\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >MacOS Software<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682353090965{padding-top: 60px 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Plug in Spyder X and remove lens cap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ensure your Spyder X is plugged into a powered USB port on your computer before you launch the application. Follow the step-by-step on-screen instructions. Remove the lens cap from the Spyder X colorimeter.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;23593&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 200px;\">\n<p><strong>4. Hang Spyder X over monitor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hang the Spyder X unit over your display when asked by using the lens cap, which slides on the USB cable as a counterweight to keep it in place. If necessary, angle your display back to keep the Spyder X flat against your screen.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;23603&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682353090965{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div style=\"min-height: 200px;\">\n<p><strong>5. Calibrate <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Spyder X Software will walk you through the calibration process and create a custom display profile, which your operating system and color managed applications will use to correct your displayed colors. Roll your mouse over any feature or select \u201cClick to Learn More\u201d to help with any feature of the software.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;23613&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=&#8221;bg_color&#8221; bg_override=&#8221;full&#8221; bg_color_value=&#8221;#e7e6e5&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682355990413{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682415621413{background-color: #e8e8e8 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Additional Support<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682415628941{background-color: #e8e8e8 !important;}&#8221;]To better understand the functionality of each feature of your Spyder X or if additional support is needed, please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datacolor.com\/spyder\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SpyderX-Users-Guide-FINAL-EN.pdf\">Spyder X User Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the steps required to install and activate your Spyder X, download our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.datacolor.com\/spyder\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/SpyderX-QSG-FINAL-EN.pdf\">Quick Start Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For a walkthrough of the calibration process, watch our Demonstration Video.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/5&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-offset-1\/5 vc_col-md-offset-1\/5&#8243;]<div id=\"ultimate-video-866369f510aa6e104\" class=\"ult-video  ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-video-866369f510aa6e104 ultv-292 \"><div class=\"ultv-video ultv-aspect-ratio-16_9 ultv-subscribe-responsive-none\" data-videotype=\"uv_iframe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ultv-video__outer-wrap\" data-autoplay=\"0\" data-device=\"false\"  data-iconbg=\"#3A3A3A\" data-overcolor=\"\" data-defaultbg=\"#1f1f1e\" data-defaultplay=\"defaulticon\"><div class=\"ultv-video__play\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ejEP1HIQIcU?rel=0&#038;start&#038;end&#038;controls=1&#038;mute=0&#038;modestbranding=0&#038;autoplay=1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ultv-video__thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ejEP1HIQIcU\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ultv-video__play-icon  ultv-animation-none\" style=\"width:75px\"><svg height=\"100%\" version=\"1.1\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" width=\"100%\"><path class=\"ultv-youtube-icon-bg\" d=\"m .66,37.62 c 0,0 .66,4.70 2.70,6.77 2.58,2.71 5.98,2.63 7.49,2.91 5.43,.52 23.10,.68 23.12,.68 .00,-1.3e-5 14.29,-0.02 23.81,-0.71 1.32,-0.15 4.22,-0.17 6.81,-2.89 2.03,-2.07 2.70,-6.77 2.70,-6.77 0,0 .67,-5.52 .67,-11.04 l 0,-5.17 c 0,-5.52 -0.67,-11.04 -0.67,-11.04 0,0 -0.66,-4.70 -2.70,-6.77 C 62.03,.86 59.13,.84 57.80,.69 48.28,0 34.00,0 34.00,0 33.97,0 19.69,0 10.18,.69 8.85,.84 5.95,.86 3.36,3.58 1.32,5.65 .66,10.35 .66,10.35 c 0,0 -0.55,4.50 -0.66,9.45 l 0,8.36 c .10,4.94 .66,9.45 .66,9.45 z\" fill=\"#1f1f1e\" ><\/path><path d=\"m 26.96,13.67 18.37,9.62 -18.37,9.55 -0.00,-19.17 z\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path><path d=\"M 45.02,23.46 45.32,23.28 26.96,13.67 43.32,22.34 45.02,23.46 z\" fill=\"#ccc\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682415422713{background-color: #e8e8e8 !important;}&#8221;]If you have questions or comments, please <a href=\"https:\/\/spyder-support.datacolor.com\/hc\/en-us\/requests\/new\">Contact Us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For additional support and resources including our FAQ, please browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/spyder-support.datacolor.com\/hc\/en-us\">Knowledge Base<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Congratulations on your new Spyder X [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]This page will help you install your Spyder X colorimeter and software, as well as cover the best resources for support. [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;23546&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1682353090965{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text] Spyder X Quick Start [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text] 1. 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