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
´
.
3
In the Extras Drawer, tap Connection
k
.
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.