Apple Newton Connection Utilities (for Macintosh) - Manual (Page 5)

Connecting over an AppleTalk network
Use a LocalTalk kit or other type of AppleTalk connection kit to connect your
Newton device to an AppleTalk network. If your computer is already
connected to an AppleTalk network, you need one connection kit. If not, you
need two kits.
IMPORTANT If your computer is part of an EtherTalk network or another kind
of network, see your system administrator for help with connecting your
Newton device.
To connect with a LocalTalk cable, follow these steps:
1 Make sure your computer and your Newton device are turned off.
2 Follow the instructions that came with your connection kit to connect the LocalTalk
cable to the computer.
3 Plug the LocalTalk cable into the Newton InterConnect port or the Communication port
on your Newton device (or, if you have a MessagePad 2000, connect to the Newton Serial
Adapter, and then plug the adapter into the Newton InterConnect port).
Note: If you’re using a MessagePad 2000, be sure to connect the cable to the
serial adapter first and then connect the adapter to your MessagePad 2000—
otherwise, your MessagePad may not establish a connection properly.
If you’re using an eMate 300, you can plug the LocalTalk cable into either the
Newton InterConnect port or the serial port.
4 Turn on your computer and choose the Chooser from the Apple (
K
) menu.
Plug this end of the cable
into your Newton device.
See the instructions
that came with your
connection kit to connect
to an AppleTalk network.
LocalTalk connection kit
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