Symbol Technologies MC3504 User Manual

MC35 Series EDA

User Guide

MC3504/MC3574

User Guide

MC35 Series Enterprise Digital Assistant

MC35 Series User Guide

Original issue: November 2006

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NOTES

Record the serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number is recorded on the label affixed to your device. Correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number and purchase information.

MC35 Series (MC3504/MC3574)

S/N: _____________________________________

Date of purchase: ____________________________

Place of Purchase: _________________________

About this User Guide

Thank you for making MC35 your choice for your mobile computing and communication needs. Your new sleek MC35 is a fully integrated PDA-mobile phone device. It combines the power of high-performance PDA applications for organizing personal and workrelated information with the functionality of a mobile phone for communication with your contacts and a high-speed GPRS technology, you can connect to the Internet, your corporate networks, and send and receive email while on the go. It also provides high quality Global Positioning System (GPS) solution and features a digital camera for bar code scanning and image capture and flexible voice and data communication with wireless technologies for selected models.

Read through this User Guide to help you get up and running quickly with your new Enterprise Digital Assistant (EDA). It describes all you need to know about how to use your new EDA as well as the application programs that came with it.

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About this User Guide

Contents

About this User Guide	iii
1 First Things First	1

Package contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Preparing to use your MC35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Installing the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Charging the MC35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Starting up MC35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 System procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Recalibrating the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Creating backup files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Resetting the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Securing your device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 Getting Started

Features summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Phone features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 GPS technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Design and ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MC35 tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Hardware and command interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hardware interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Command interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Today screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Pop-up menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3 Managing Programs

Accessing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Opening a program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Switching between programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Program list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Using Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using File Explorer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Using ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Installing Microsoft ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Connecting the device to your computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Creating a partnership (first time only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Synchronizing with your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Synchronizing with a server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Synchronizing information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Using ActiveSync to exchange files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ActiveSync errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

4 Entering Data

Using the QWERTY keypad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the input panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Using the soft keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using Block Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Using Letter Recognizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using Transcriber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Using the Star Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Writing on the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Drawing on the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Recording a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using My Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

5 Using The Phone Function

Phone setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Installing the SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Entering your PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Dialer screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Dialer buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Phone status icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Phone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Turning the phone function on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Erasing number input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Answering a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Rejecting a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Ending a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Adjusting the phone volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Using the speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Muting a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Making phone calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Phone features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Call notification and identification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Call hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Call notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Text messaging service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Voice mail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Contacts integration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Call History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Phone profiles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Phone preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Phone tab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Services tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Network tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

6 Customizing Your MC35

Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Personal tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 System tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Connections tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Adding programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Adding programs to your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Adding a program to the Start menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Removing programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

7 Getting Connected

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Infrared connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 WiFi connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Internet connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Network connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Email server connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

8	Microsoft Pocket Outlook	115
	Pocket Outlook Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .115
	Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.115
	Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.118
	Tasks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.122
	Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.124
9	Companion Programs	127

Word Mobile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Excel Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

PowerPoint Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Windows Media Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Program enhancements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135

Copying files to your device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 The library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 The playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137 File Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Customizing the Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

10 Wireless Data Programs

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Internet Explorer Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Mobile favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Pocket MSN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

MSN Hotmail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Viewing Hotmail Inbox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

MSN Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Terminal Services Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

11 Acessory Programs

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SIM Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Pictures & Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Copying image files or video clips to your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Organizing photos and videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Customizing Pictures & Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Capture mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Camera settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 GPS launcher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 AirBEAM Smart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 AirBEAM Package Builder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 AirBEAM Smart Client. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175 AirBEAM Staging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183 Rapid Deployment Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Rapid Deployment Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Scanning RD Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

12	User Support	187
	Customer support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 187
	Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 187
	Troubleshooting reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 187
	Troubleshooting procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 187
13	Safety Information	193
	Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 193
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1 First Things First

Package contents

1 First Things First

To help you use your MC35, we have designed a set of guides:

For information on:	Refer to:

Programs on your device 1	This User Guide.
	It provides online reference for using your device.
	The User Guide is also available for download. Visit
	http://www.symbol.com.
	The MC35 Help.
	To view Help, tap	, then Help	.

Programs on your device	For a list of all application programs bundled with
	your device, refer to page 26.
Additional programs that
can be installed on your
device

Last-minute updates and	The Read Me files.
detailed technical	Located in the Microsoft ActiveSync folder on your
information	computer.

Up-to-date information	http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/down-
regarding your device	loads/pocketpc.mspx

Package contents

Your MC35 comes packed in a cardboard box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:

•MC35 Enterprise Digital Assistant

•Stylus

•Lithium polymer battery

•AC adapter with power cord

•USB sync cable

•Stereo headset

•Single earbud headset

•Leather pouch

•MC35 Series Quick Start Guide

•MC35 Series Regulatory Guide

Preparing to use your MC35

Perform the following easy setup tasks to begin using your device:

1Install the battery pack.

2Charge your device.

3Start up your device.

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Preparing to use your MC35

Installing the battery pack

Your MC35 uses a high-density removable and rechargeable 1350 mAH Lithium polymer battery. Refer to the succeeding section for instructions on how to install the battery to your device.

WARNING! There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery is handled improperly. DO NOT disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose the battery in fire or water. DO NOT attempt to open or service the battery. Dispose of used batteries according to local recycling guidelines in your area.

A backup battery cell is embedded into your device to prevent data loss in instances when the removable battery is removed or completely discharged. This backup battery cell supports the system for a maximum of thirty minutes.

NOTE: To enable the internal battery cell to provide backup power supply, charge your device with the main battery, for at least four hours.

For information on conserving power consumption to make your battery last longer, refer to page 187.

To install the battery pack:

Align the tabs on the battery pack with the groove on the MC35, then insert the battery pack into the back of the device.

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

To uninstall the battery pack:

1If the device is on, press the Power button to turn off the device. Wait for five

(5) seconds to allow the device to completely power off.

2Slide the battery latch toward the unlock icon . The battery pack pops up slightly.

3Lift the the battery pack and completely detach it from the device.

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Preparing to use your MC35

Charging the MC35

For initial use, you need to charge your device for about four hours. After that, charge it everyday to recharge the battery to full capacity. Charge your device using the USB sync cable, see instructions below.

To charge your device:

1 Install the replaceable clip plug to the AC adapter.

Slide the clip plug into the clip plug holder on the adapter, then snap into place. The clip plug locks to the clip plug holder with an audible click.

2Plug the AC adapter cable into the connector on bottom of the device.

3Connect the AC adapter power cable into an electrical outlet.

The LED indicator on the front panel light orange when AC connection is made.

LED status during charging:

•Flashing orange: Charging

•Solid orange: Charging complete

If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, a status icon appears on the device screen indicating low or very low battery status (see "Status icons" on page 23). In both cases, perform an ActiveSync operation to back up your data, then recharge your device as soon as possible.

If the battery level reaches low status, the device enters sleep mode; if the battery level reaches very low status, the device enters deep sleep mode. In this case, you have about 72 hours to recharge your device after which you risk losing all data on your device’s internal memory.

For information on how to wake up your device from sleep mode, refer to page 188.

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System procedures

Starting up MC35

After you have initially charged your device for about four hours, the device is ready for use. You can now start up your device where you will calibrate the display, learn some basic stylus usage, and set up the system date and time.

To start up your MC35:

1Turn on your device by pressing the Power button located on the right side of the device.

2 Follow the onscreen instructions on the Welcome Screen Wizard.

System procedures

The following sections describe various system procedures that help you use the device more efficiently.

Recalibrating the screen

When you first startup your MC35, you are asked to calibrate the screen by tapping the center of a cross with your stylus as it moves around the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen with your stylus the item tapped is activated.

If, however, while using your device, you discover tapping an item does not bring up the appropriate response, it means your device has lost its calibration.

To recalibrate the screen:

1Launch the Align Screen window by performing one of the following:

•Software launching

(a)Tap , then Settings.

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System procedures

(b)On the System tab, tap the Screen.

(c)On the Screen window, tap the Align Screen button.

•Hardware launching

Simultaneously press the Power button and joystick.

2 Tap the center of the cross with your stylus as it moves around the screen.

Creating backup files

Any additional programs or new data in your device are stored in RAM (random access memory). These items are lost if you have to perform a hard reset or your device loses all power for any other reason. Because of this, it is imperative that you regularly back up files to your computer via ActiveSync or to a storage card using the device’s built-in SD/MMC slot.

If you have access to your computer, use ActiveSync to synchronize files to create backup files of information stored on your device. Refer to page 28 for more information on using ActiveSync.

In instances where you are unable to access your computer, you can back up files to an SD or MMC card.

You have the following options:

•Back up individual files using the Cut and Paste commands in File Explorer.

•Back up individual Word, Excel or Notes files using the Rename/Move command. Follow the steps below.

(1)Insert an SD or MMC card into the SD/MMC slot on the top of your device. See page 18 for instructions on installing an SD/MMC card.

(2)Open the file you want to back up.

(3)Tap Menu, File, then Rename/Move.

(4)On the Rename/Move screen, enter a file name in the Name field.

(5)Tap the Location pick list, then select Storage Card.

(6)Tap the Folder pick list, then select the folder where you want to save the file.

(7)Tap OK.

(8)After the backup process, remove the card from the slot.

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System procedures

Resetting the device

You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen).

To perform a soft reset:

A soft reset allows your device to get a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer. This restarts your device and adjust memory allocation. All records and entries are retained after a soft reset. Unsaved data in open programs may in some cases be lost.

1 Remove the stylus from its holder.

2Lightly press the tip of the stylus to the reset button located on the lower-left side of the device.

To perform a hard reset:

A hard reset removes power to your device. This erases all records and entries, deletes all programs you have added, and restores the device default factory settings. Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not correct your problem. When you perform your next ActiveSync operation, you can restore any data that you previously synchronized to your computer or you can restore data that you backed up to a storage card.

NOTE: When you perform a hard reset, the date and time settings are not be retained. Formats, preferences, and other settings are restored to their default factory settings.

1Hold down the Power and Record buttons.

2While holding down the Power and Record buttons, gently press the tip of the stylus to the Reset button.

The message “To clear all data in the memory, press Volume Up button. To cancel the operation, press Volume Down Button.” appears.

3Press the Volume key up.

Another message appears requesting confirmation.

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System procedures

Securing your device

You can secure your device by locking either the keypad, screen or the device.

Locking the keypad or screen

The keypad lock feature locks the keypad to prevent accidental key presses.

To lock the keypad or screen:

•On the Today screen, tap Device unlocked. When the device is locked, the command bar displays Unlock.

To unlock the keypad or screen:

•On the command bar, tap Unlock.

•Tap Unlock or press the orange key and Q key on the QWERTY keypad.

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Locking the device

Your device is not just a financial investment but a wealthy source of personal information, some of which may be confidential so it is only logical to protect it from any unauthorized access. The Security setting gives you the option of assigning a lock password that is required to access your device after a set period of inactivity.

To assign a lock password:

1 Tap , then Settings.

2 On the Personal tab, tap Lock.

3On the Password tab, select the check box to enable the password function.

4Tap the pick list to select the period of inactivity before the lock password is required for access.

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