User's Manual

Special Considerations 1 - 15

Manual Release of MC18 from Cradles

The MC18 cradles contain a locking mechanism that locks the MC18 inside the cradle when docked. The

MC18 releases from the cradle when a software command is received from the system. If the MC18 fails to

un-lock during normal operation, use a release key to un-lock the MC18.

Manual Release of MC18 from the Single-Slot Cradle

To release a locked MC18 from a single slot cradle:

1. Insert the release key into the slot located at the bottom side of the cradle.

2. While pressing the release key all the way into the slot, remove the MC18 from the cradle

Figure 1-14

Manual Release of MC18 from a Single Slot Cradle

Three Slot Cradles

To release a locked MC18 from a three slot cradle:

1. Insert the release key straight into the slot, to a point where the bend stops.

2. Hold the release key pressed inside the slot and remove the MC18 from the slot.

NOTE The MC18 also can be released by software command using the PocketBrowser application (see Sample

Application on page 7-1).

Release Key

NOTE The cradle includes models that do not have locking mechanism. To identify the model of cradle, refer to

Table 1-1 on page 1-4.

NOTE The MC18 also can be released by software command using the Cradle Utility application (see Setting

and Controlling the Cradle on page 6-9).