User's Manual

Special Considerations 1 - 17
Performing a Cold Boot
A cold boot restarts the MC18 and erases all user stored records and entries that are not saved in flash
memory (Application and Platform folders). Never perform a cold boot unless a warm boot does not solve the
problem.
Performing Cold Boot when the MC18 is Docked Inside the Cradle
Use this procedure to perform a cold boot when the MC18 is docked inside the cradle:
1. Press and hold the scan key for 10 seconds until the display powers off.
2. Release the scan key when the MC18 re-boots.
Performing Cold Boot when MC18 is Out of the Cradle
Use this procedure to perform a cold boot when the MC18 is out of the cradle:
1. Insert the terminal reboot tool into the MC18 power connector and then press and hold the scan key for 10
seconds until the display powers off - the MC18 reboots.
2. Release the scan key and remove the terminal reboot tool from the MC18.
Figure 1-17 Terminal Reboot Tool
NOTE Any data previously synchronized with a computer can be restored during the next ActiveSync operation.
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Terminal Reboot Tool
Scan Key
Power Connector