Are you sure it's not already armed ?
I believe you try with the lens expended.
The 35 SE is supposed to receive PX27 5.6V and not 6V.
Just under the aperture dial, you have a metal button which you can lock or unlock on the side. When you lock it, the aperture dial is flawlessly. When it's lock, the aperture is lock. When you turn the aperture dial, do you see the diaphragm moving ?
The shuter curtain is supposed to be close. It's just open when you take the photo.
When the lens is collapsed, this button is loose. the button is supposed to be down to pull out the lens. The lens is supposed to make a small turn in clock direction in order to be locked. Then, to put back the lens, you need to pull down the button.
You can find the manual here. Perhaps it can helps.

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