User guide

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:
1Turn on the Newton PDA.
2Tap 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.
4If 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.
5Choose 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.
6Tap Connect.
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Tap to select
another connection
type, if necessary.
Shows the connection set for your Newton PDA.