Symbol Technologies MC35 User Manual

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Start the MC35

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More information on the MC35

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Visit the Symbol Web site at http://www.symbol.com/mc35

Setting up and using the MC35

MC35 User Guide
Available at: http://www.symbol.com/mc35

Product Video Tutorial

Visit the Symbol Web site at http://www.symbol.com/mc35

Connecting and synchronizing with the host computer

ActiveSync

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 Help on the host computer. To view help, start ActiveSync

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click Help - Microsoft ActiveSync Help.

Information on using programs on the MC35

Tap Start – Help within the specific program.

Service and Warranty 

MC35 Regulatory Guide

Accessories 

Vehicle Kit 

    - Auto Mounting Kit

    - Auto Charger

    - Hands-free Headset

Leather Case

USB Charge/Sync Cable

Travel Charger

Hands-free Headset

Protective Boot

Stylus 3-pack

Standard Life Battery

Extended Life Battery

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Press the Power button to turn off the MC35.
Slide the battery latch to the unlock icon          to remove the battery. 

The battery pack ejects slightly.
Remove the battery pack from the MC35.

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Reinstall the battery pack.

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Turn on the MC35 by pressing the Power button         located on 

the right side of the device.

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Follow the onscreen instructions on the Welcome Screen Wizard.

After you have initially charged the MC35 for approximately eight hours,

the device is ready for use.

Download ActiveSync 4.0 or higher from http://www.microsoft.com and 

follow the instructions to install ActiveSync onto the host computer.

Quick Start Guide

MC35

Quick Start Guide

http://www.symbol.com/mc35

Install the SIM Card

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With rear panel facing you, slide the SIM card holder to the right.

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Lift the holder halfway from the recess area.

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Insert the SIM card into SIM card holder.

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Press the SIM card holder down.

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Slide the SIM card holder to the left to lock it into place.

NOTE :  

The proper position of the SIM card—the card connector (i.e., gold

area) should be facing downward with the bevelled corner fitting the 

lower left corner of the recess area.

After installing the SIM card activate your mobile service connection.  

In most cases, SIM cards are preset with a PIN (Personal Identity

Number), provided by your service provider. 

Press the Power button to turn on the MC35.
Tap Start  > Phone.
Enter the PIN from your service provider.
Tap Enter.

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Launch the Wireless Manager application.

On the Today screen, tap the Wireless Manager icon. 

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On the Today screen, tap the signal icon       and select

Wireless Manager.   

Enter Your PIN

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Turn On the Phone Function

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On the Wireless Manager screen, tap Phone to turn on the phone 

function. The signal icon       changes indicating the MC35 is searching 

for a mobile connection. This may take a few seconds. 

The signal icon       changes to       and to        once a mobile connection 

is established.

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Launch the Wireless Manager application.

On the Today screen, tap the Wireless Manager icon.

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On the Today screen, tap the signal icon       and 

select Wireless Manager.

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On the Wireless Manager screen,  tap Phone to turn off phone 
function. 

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Connector

Microphone

Keypad

Charging LED

Phone Speaker

LCD Touch Screen

GSM Status/Notification LED

Volume Up/Down Button

Camera/Bar Code Switch

Reset Button

Earphone Jack 

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NOTE :  

To reset the MC35, press the reset button with the tip of the stylus. 

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Connect the MC35 to a Host Computer

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Create a Partnership

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Follow the onscreen ActiveSync instructions to establish a connection 

 

between the MC35 and the computer.

After the AC connection is made, the charging LED indicator on the front 

panel lights orange.

LED status during charging:

Flashing orange: Charging
Solid orange: Charging complete

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Install the Memory Card

Turn Off the Phone Function

Orange Key

Use this key to access the secondary layer of characters and actions.

* Programmable on no-camera versions.

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 Press the       key once to activate this mode followed by another key.

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 Press the       key twice to lock this mode. Press the key a third time to unlock.

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Main Battery

Speaker

Camera Lens (Optional)

Camera Flash (Optional)

Infrared (IR) Port

SD/MMC Expansion Slot

Stylus

Push To Talk Button

Power Button

Camera Button*

Battery Release Latch

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Send Button

Start Button

Left Soft Button

Joystick

Right Soft Button

OK Button

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End Button

Orange Key

Star Key

Backlight/0 Key

Messaging Button

Charge the MC35

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Install the Battery Pack

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Align the tabs on the battery pack with the groves on the MC35, then 

insert the battery pack into the back of the device.  

Install the replaceable clip plug to the AC adapter.  Slide the clip 

plug into the clip plug holder and snap into place. The clip plug 

locks to the clip plug holder with an audible click.

Plug the AC adapter cable into the connector on the bottom of the 

MC35.

Connect the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet.

The battery pack locks to the chassis with an audible click. 

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IMPORTANT:

For initial use, charge the MC35 for approximately eight hours. Thereafter, 

charge the MC35 everyday to recharge the battery to full capacity. Charge

the MC35 using the USB sync cable.  

NOTE:

Use the clip plug applicable in your country. 

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To remove the SD/MMC card, push down on the card and release.

The card ejects from the slot.

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Open the expansion slot cover.

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Slide the SD/MMC card into the slot and push in until it locks into place.

Notifications

Charging LED:

GSM Status/Notification LED:

Flashing orange: Battery charging
Solid orange: Charging complete

Fast flashing green:  GSM activity
Solid green: Voice call in progress 
Flashing red:  System notification

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Place the Camera/Bar Code switch to the Bar Code position.
Launch a bar code reading application on MC35.
Point the MC35 toward the bar code and align if necessary.
Press the Camera button to read the bar code data. 

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