Connecting with a serial cable
You use a serial cable to connect your Newton device to the printer or modem
port on the back of your computer. If you don’t have a serial cable, you can
purchase one from an authorized Apple dealer. The cable has mini DIN-8
connectors on both ends.
To connect with a serial cable, follow these steps:
1
Make sure both your computer and your Newton device are turned off.
2
Plug one end of the serial 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 serial cable into either the
Newton InterConnect port or the serial port.
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Getting Started
