Zebra MC55 User Manual

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Single Slot Ethernet/Modem/USB Cradle
This section describes how to set up and use a Single Slot Ethernet/Modem/USB cradle with the MC55. For USB
communication setup procedures see Chapter 3, ActiveSync.
The Single Slot Ethernet/Modem/USB cradle:
• Provides 5.4 VDC power for operating the MC55.
• Connects the MC55 to a host computer using USB, a dial-up network using the modem or an Ethernet
network.
• Charges the MC55’s battery.
• Charges a spare battery.
Required Software
Download the USB Modem Driver and Update Loader Image Keyboard Micro Firmware for MC55xx package from
the Zebra Support Central web site: http://www.zebra.com/support.
First ensure that the MC55 has Keyboard Firmware version 4.2 or higher. To determine the Keyboard Firmware
version, tap Start > Settings > System > System Info icon > HW Version tab. If the Kbd FW Ver: is 4.1 or lower,
install the Keyboard Firmware 4.2 upgrade.
Install the Micro USB Modem Driver software. Following the instructions with the software package to install the
software.
Country Settings
The modem defaults to operation with US telephone networks. To operate the modem with other country telephone
networks, it must be configured using an application on the MC55. Download the Cradle Modem Country
Configurator Application Software for MC55xx package from the Zebra Support Central web site:
http://www.zebra.com/support.
Following the instructions with the software package to install the application on the MC55. The application
includes country selections for all supported countries and automatically programs the modem and adjust its
operating parameters to comply with the telephone network in the selected country.

Zebra MC55 Specifications

General

Brand	Zebra
Model	MC55
Category	Handhelds
Language	English