Getting your newton pda ready – Apple Newton Press (for Windows) User Manual

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Getting your Newton PDA ready

To get your Newton PDA ready to receive a new package, you must specify
the type of connection you’ve made between the device and your computer.

To set up and open a connection on the Newton PDA:

1

Turn on the Newton PDA.

2

Tap the Extras drawer

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3

In the Extras Drawer, tap Connection

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You may have to show all icons to see the Connection icon.

A slip appears. This slip shows the type of connection currently set for your
Newton PDA.

Note: If your Newton PDA uses a versionof he Newton operating system
earlier than 2.0, the slip may appear different.

4

If the type of connection that appears in the slip is not correct, tap “Connect via” to

change the connection. If it is correct, skip to step 6.

A list of connections appears.

5

Choose Serial.

IMPORTANT

If your Newton PDA uses a version of the Newton operating

system earlier than 2.0, choose the “Macintosh Serial” option. Do not choose
the “DOS or Windows PC” option.

6

Tap Connect.

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Tap to select
another connection
type, if necessary.

Shows the connection set for your Newton PDA.

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