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Page 1: ...ur computer m Install packages applications system updates and so on on your Newton device m Use your computer s keyboard to enter information on your Newton device m Import information from your comp...

Page 2: ...ts To use the Newton Connection Utilities you need the following m A computer using the Mac OS with a 68030 68040 or PowerPC microprocessor m Mac OS version 7 1 or higher m 8 megabytes MB of total RAM...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...a PowerBook that has an internal modem make sure AppleTalk is inactive and Modem is set to Normal in the PowerBook Setup control panel That s it Go on to Installing the Newton Connection Utilities la...

Page 5: ...he 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...

Page 6: ...ice you need to install the Newton Connection Utilities on your computer Follow these steps 1 Insert the Install 1 disk for the Newton Connection Utilities into a floppy disk drive or if you have an e...

Page 7: ...on your hard disk Within this folder are the Newton Connection Utilities application a folder containing translators and a Backups folder IMPORTANT Don t move the items inside the Newton Connection Ut...

Page 8: ...lick the Newton Connection Utilities icon The Newton Connection Utilities window appears on your computer 8 Chapter 1 Buttons are dimmed until you establish a connection from your Newton device Newton...

Page 9: ...elect the type of connection 3 Click OK to save your choices and close the dialog box The type of connection you select is saved and remains set until you change it 9 Getting Started If you have a ser...

Page 10: ...tion To open it first open the Extras drawer tap the Extras folder tab tap All Icons then tap Connection or Dock k If you re using the eMate 300 you can customize the Dock key on the keyboard so that...

Page 11: ...nning appear in the slip If you tap Other worksite a slip appears Enter information about the worksite then tap X to close the slip The type of connection you select is saved and remains set until you...

Page 12: ...our Newton device See Chapter 11 Using the Utilities From Your Newton Device for more information 12 Chapter 1 Click to back up Newton information and save it on your computer Click to import informat...

Page 13: ...Connection Utilities create a full backup of all your Newton information and packages If you have a storage card inserted in your Newton device information on the storage card is also backed up Durin...

Page 14: ...hout your permission The password you set works for serial or AppleTalk connections To set a connection password follow these steps 1 Open the Newton Connection Utilities and choose Preferences from t...

Page 15: ...s is not the same as the Personal Identification Number PIN you enter on your Newton device Setting up for Auto Dock If you re using the Newton 2 1 operating system you can set up the Newton Connectio...

Page 16: ...ck up during an Auto Dock session m Select Synchronize to have the Newton Connection Utilities perform a synchronization during an Auto Dock session 3 Click OK You must also set up your Newton device...

Page 17: ...ed a slip appears during Auto Docking that allows you to back up selected applications 7 Tap all X icons to close the slips To perform an Auto Dock procedure which works on devices using the Newton 2...

Page 18: ...nection Utilities m Choose Quit from the File menu on your computer screen The connection is ended and the Newton Connection Utilities window disappears You can also end a connection from your Newton...

Page 19: ...tion Backup files provide a safe way to store information in case it gets lost or deleted by mistake With the Newton Connection Utilities you can back up all information on your Newton device or just...

Page 20: ...ards When you back up a storage card a separate backup file is created with the name of the card If you haven t entered a name for your card the file is called Card If you back up more than one unname...

Page 21: ...n Device the first time you back up The next time you back up the Newton Connection Utilities copy the original file and place it in a Previous Backups folder The Newton Connection Utilities maintain...

Page 22: ...acking up all information and packages Before you begin make sure your Newton device is connected to your computer For instructions see Chapter 1 Getting Started To back up all information on your New...

Page 23: ...clude all packages is selected so that your packages are also backed up This choice appears if packages are stored on your Newton device 6 Click Backup A status window appears indicating a backup is i...

Page 24: ...back up selected information on your Newton device follow these steps 1 Open the Newton Connection Utilities and establish a connection See Chapter 1 Getting Started for instructions 2 On your comput...

Page 25: ...e latest backup file Backing up a storage card You can use the Newton Connection Utilities to back up the contents of a storage card To back up a storage card follow these steps 1 Insert the storage c...

Page 26: ...ps folder is automatically stored in the Newton Connection Utilities folder on your computer To change the location of the Backups folder follow these steps 1 Open the Newton Connection Utilities 2 Ch...

Page 27: ...wton device For more information see Backing Up All Information and Packages earlier in this chapter A new Backups folder with backup files appears in the location you specified Note To avoid confusio...

Page 28: ...e the information from storage cards you ve backed up Before you begin make sure your Newton device is connected to your computer For instructions see Chapter 1 Getting Started To restore information...

Page 29: ...ckup file to your Newton s internal memory WARNING If you back up selectively be careful when you restore information You may remove information that has not been backed up Apple recommends you restor...

Page 30: ...e only information and packages on your Newton device that correspond to information and packages in the backup file are replaced For example if your backup file contains Names and Dates and your Newt...

Page 31: ...managing backups The following tips can help you back up and restore files on your Newton device m If you re using more than one computer you can set up a central location for backup files That way y...

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Page 33: ...nected to your computer For instructions see Chapter 1 Getting Started IMPORTANT The package you install is added to the information already on your Newton device Nothing is erased To install a packag...

Page 34: ...n device and your computer is ended You ll need to re establish the connection from your Newton device Installing packages by dragging You can also install packages by dragging package icons to the Ne...

Page 35: ...an in your Newton device s internal memory To install a package on a storage card follow these steps 1 Insert the card in your Newton device 2 In the slip that appears select Save new info and package...

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Page 37: ...xample you can open a new Name slip on your Newton device and use your computer s keyboard to fill in the information Your computer s keyboard is useful when you need to enter long notes or a large nu...

Page 38: ...Newton Connection Utilities window A status window appears and your Newton device is ready to accept information from your computer s keyboard 3 On your Newton device open the stationery or slip you w...

Page 39: ...een text entry areas Special keys such as F1 are not supported During a keyboard session characters appear on your Newton device only when the Newton Connection Utilities window is active on your comp...

Page 40: ...your computer s Clipboard to your Newton device To copy text from the Clipboard follow these steps 1 Open the Newton Connection Utilities and start a keyboard session For instructions see Starting a...

Page 41: ...y popular PIM personal information manager applications into information on your Newton device For a list of translators included with the Newton Connection Utilities see the Read Me file that comes w...

Page 42: ...refer to synchronize instead of import For more information see Chapter 7 Synchronizing Information An overview of importing The following illustration shows the steps you take to import information T...

Page 43: ...one translator can be used to convert the file or if more than one Newton application can receive the information you re importing Note Before you import make sure the file you re importing is in a fo...

Page 44: ...pend on the type of file you re importing and the application you re importing to See Chapter 10 Setting Advanced Options for more information about advanced options If the file is not recognized by t...

Page 45: ...can receive the information you re importing To import a file follow these steps 1 Open the Newton Connection Utilities and establish a connection from your Newton device For instructions see Chapter...

Page 46: ...mporting 4 Select the type of file you re importing and click OK A dialog box appears with a list of Newton applications that can receive the information Note This dialog box appears only if the infor...

Page 47: ...cters The special characters in a delimited text file maintain the organization of the records and fields An application that can read delimited text files can then import the information into the fie...

Page 48: ...a delimited text file that uses tabs to separate fields First Last Street City State Zip Phone Michael Jen 333 West Point San Juan CA 94000 415 555 1234 Sheila Black 222 West Mark New York NY 10000 21...

Page 49: ...the default field map works fine for importing information but you can change the field map to meet your specific needs if for example you have custom fields in your computer s application In additio...

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Page 51: ...used file formats For example you can transfer information into formats used by popular PIM personal information manager applications For a list of translators included with the Newton Connection Uti...

Page 52: ...prefer to synchronize instead of export For more information see Chapter 7 Synchronizing Information An overview of exporting The following illustration shows the steps you take to export information...

Page 53: ...apter 1 Getting Started 2 Click the Export button in the Newton Connection Utilities window A dialog box lists Newton applications you can export information from You can choose to export both text an...

Page 54: ...export Newton information Items in the File Type menu vary depending on which translators you have installed and which Newton application you are exporting from If a translator doesn t exist for the t...

Page 55: ...for more information The following is another example of a delimited text file 55 Exporting Information From Your Newton Device First Last Street City State Zip Phone Michael Jen 333 West Point San Ju...

Page 56: ...application you can choose to export only the names stored in a particular folder To export selected information follow these steps 1 Follow steps 1 to 6 in the previous section Exporting All Informa...

Page 57: ...f you select entries your selections override the date range chosen in Advanced Options See Chapter 10 Setting Advanced Options Changing how information is exported When you export information from yo...

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Page 59: ...s compare information in the file on your computer with information in your Newton application Then the information is combined and updated in both areas based on the latest changes You can synchroniz...

Page 60: ...p of information on your Newton device For instructions see Chapter 2 Backing Up and Restoring Information When you synchronize you might want to experiment with different field maps to get the desire...

Page 61: ...tructions see Chapter 1 Getting Started 2 Click the Synchronize button in the Newton Connection Utilities window When you synchronize for the first time the Synchronization Settings window appears aut...

Page 62: ...up menu 5 Select the file you want to synchronize 6 Click Select The dialog box disappears and the name of the file you re synchronizing appears in the Synchronization Settings window Note If the New...

Page 63: ...ns Your synchronization settings are saved and remain in effect until you change them After a few minutes the applications you chose are synchronized Information in your Newton applications is combine...

Page 64: ...ities and establish a connection from your Newton device For instructions see Chapter 1 Getting Started 2 Click Synchronize in the Newton Connection Utilities window A warning appears reminding you to...

Page 65: ...d be careful when you resynchronize to insert the same card you inserted when you last synchronized Otherwise you may lose information Changing synchronization settings To change synchronization setti...

Page 66: ...ng advanced options 5 When you ve finished making changes click OK The Synchronization Settings dialog box disappears and your changes are saved Changing how information is synchronized When you synch...

Page 67: ...ting system About importing You can import text and drawings into Newton Works on your Newton device You must use files in a format that the Newton Connection Utilities can translate After importing a...

Page 68: ...Newton Works Import button in the Newton Connection Utilities window A window appears in which you can select the file to be imported 3 Select the file you want to import and click Import 4 If a tran...

Page 69: ...and specifying the format the new computer file should have You can only export information into a format that the Newton Connection Utilities can translate After exporting a file from Newton Works y...

Page 70: ...ou can select Newton Works files to be exported 3 Select the files you want to export and click Export You can select groups of files by dragging or using Shift click or select noncontiguous files by...

Page 71: ...application If you want to change settings use the Newton Connection Utilities on your computer About advanced options The Newton Connection Utilities allow you to use the following methods to further...

Page 72: ...transfer information from a calendar or datebook application all information is transferred You can use advanced options to set a date range The following section shows you how to set a date range wh...

Page 73: ...lendar or datebook application 3 Choose a date range from the Dates pop up menu If you choose Custom you can change the dates that appear to the right of the menu Select the month date or year you wan...

Page 74: ...umber The utilities must then determine whether to keep or change the conflicting information for example whether to keep the phone number from the computer file or from the Newton device You can dete...

Page 75: ...device information as is To leave conflicting information unchanged you choose the Ignore conflict resolution Because the utilities use key fields to determine conflicts the field mapping you set up f...

Page 76: ...Wins Conflicting entries on your computer replace entries on your Newton device m Ignore Conflicting entries on your computer and your Newton device are unchanged Samuel Wong 1049 Chestnut Street 510...

Page 77: ...ction Utilities and follow the steps to import For instructions see Chapter 5 Importing Information to Your Newton Device Samuel Wong 1049 Chestnut Street 510 555 1200 Samuel Wong 1049 Chestnut Street...

Page 78: ...On Conflict pop up menu Note The contents of this menu depend on whether you re importing or synchronizing information For more information see About Conflict Resolution earlier in this chapter After...

Page 79: ...names the type of information entered in these fields is essentially the same Some applications have fields that don t exist in another application For example a Fax Number or E mail Address field mi...

Page 80: ...ons the Newton application and the corresponding computer application applies whenever you import export or synchronize information between the two applications If you make a mistake you might lose in...

Page 81: ...ormation to the target application The column of arrows shows which fields of information will be transferred Click to add or remove arrows Note Fields that show an asterisk are key fields that must b...

Page 82: ...a field map for a text file When you import or export a text file the field map is slightly different from from the one used for transferring information from another type of file The right column sho...

Page 83: ...ation you re importing into and lists its fields You can drag the fields to rearrange them The column of arrows indicates what information in the left column will be transferred to the fields in the r...

Page 84: ...rting an application to a text file you can specify whether the text file includes column headings and what character is used to separate fields The following example shows you how to set miscellaneou...

Page 85: ...box expands 3 Click Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous dialog box appears The contents of the dialog box depend on the application you re using to transfer information Following are some examples The abo...

Page 86: ...occurrence of each repeating meeting will be transferred IMPORTANT With some calendar applications that don t support ongoing meetings if you transfer ongoing meetings the application may treat each o...

Page 87: ...formation to a text file choose the character to separate entries in the text file If you re importing information to a text file choose the character that separates entries in the text file 5 Click O...

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Page 89: ...e Newton Connection Utilities from your Newton device m Open the Newton Connection Utilities and establish a connection from your Newton device For instructions see Chapter 1 Getting Started The Newto...

Page 90: ...your computer to change these settings if necessary Finding files on your computer from your Newton device When you need to select a file on your computer for example when you restore files or instal...

Page 91: ...ange Dock preferences on your Newton device follow these steps 1 Tap X to close the Newton Connection Utilities slip and end the connection You cannot change connection preferences while a connection...

Page 92: ...n Connection Utilities For more information on setting a password see Setting a Connection Password in Chapter 1 Getting Started m Remove exact duplicates when importing You don t need to turn on this...

Page 93: ...ection according to the settings you selected in the Newton Connection Utilities For more information see Setting Up for Auto Dock in Chapter 1 Getting Started Note This option is available only on Ne...

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Page 95: ...lation requirements See Installation Requirements in Chapter 1 Getting Started m If you have a virus protection program on your computer turn it off After you install the Newton Connection Utilities y...

Page 96: ...ce before connecting it to the serial cable I can t choose menu commands or click buttons in the Newton Connection Utilities window m Most menu commands and buttons are dimmed in the Newton Connection...

Page 97: ...nection Kit 2 0 or 1 0 m The Newton Connection Utilities do not read files created with Newton Connection 2 0 or 1 0 I can t restore because the most recent backup file is damaged or lost m Use a prev...

Page 98: ...me packages are compressed when you install them on your Newton device The package will work properly I can t establish a serial connection from my PowerBook or PowerBook Duo m Choose the Chooser from...

Page 99: ...ng meetings I only see future meetings not meetings already passed m Some calendar applications don t support ongoing meetings If you transfer repeating meetings they may be treated as many separate m...

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Page 101: ...t contain paragraphs with mixed ink and text only the text is exported unless you export using the RTF format m If you export mixed text and graphics for example a drawing with text labels from your N...

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Page 103: ...ord processing 59 101 Auto Dock feature 15 17 93 automatic backup 15 17 93 B backing up all information and packages 22 23 Auto Dock feature 15 17 93 automatic backup 15 17 93 creating first backup 13...

Page 104: ...resolution 74 78 choosing 77 78 importing and 75 76 synchronization and 63 76 78 connecting Newton device to computer 2 6 internal modems and 4 over an AppleTalk network 5 6 to printer or modem port 3...

Page 105: ...ile 20 PICT 101 Readme vii 95 synchronizing 15 17 59 93 text 47 48 51 98 unrecognized importing 45 47 word processing 59 101 finding files on computer 90 folders applications and 95 Backups 13 19 20 2...

Page 106: ...Installer icon 6 networks AppleTalk 5 6 96 EtherTalk 5 Newton Connection Utilities installation requirements for 2 installing 6 8 95 opening 8 quitting 18 translators for 101 troubleshooting 95 99 us...

Page 107: ...8 operating system See Newton operating system options advanced 71 87 owner information 10 P packages backing up 22 25 description of 33 installing 33 35 98 restoring 28 31 stopping installation of 3...

Page 108: ...ties 8 Stop button 40 storage cards backing up 20 25 26 installing packages on 35 naming 10 20 problems backing up 97 synchronization and 65 Synchronization Settings dialog box 61 63 66 Synchronize bu...

Page 109: ...importing 98 99 installation problems 95 installing packages 98 moving applications 95 restoring information 97 synchronizing 98 99 transfer conflicts 74 78 U unrecognized files importing 45 47 upgra...

Page 110: ...Newton Connection Utilities User s Manual for the Macintosh Operating System...

Page 111: ...ppleShare AppleTalk EtherTalk LaserWriter the Light bulb logo LocalTalk Mac Macintosh MessagePad Newton PowerBook PowerBook Duo and Power Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in t...

Page 112: ...lk network 5 Installing the Newton Connection Utilities 6 Preparing your computer 8 Opening the Newton Connection Utilities 8 Selecting the type of connection on your computer 9 Preparing your Newton...

Page 113: ...stalling Packages 33 Installing a package on your Newton device 33 Installing packages by dragging 34 Installing a package on a storage card 35 4 Using Your Computer s Keyboard 37 About keyboard entry...

Page 114: ...to synchronize 60 Synchronizing for the first time 61 Resynchronizing your information 64 Using a storage card when you synchronize 65 Changing synchronization settings 65 Changing how information is...

Page 115: ...files on your computer from your Newton device 90 Importing information using your Newton device 91 Changing Dock preferences 91 12 Troubleshooting 95 Problems installing the utilities 95 Problems es...

Page 116: ...the Read Me document The Read Me file that comes with your Newton Connection Utilities contains a list of the translators that come with the utilities and late breaking information about the utilitie...

Page 117: ...to Newton products http www newton apple com Over the telephone From Apple s customer support line The Newton Connection Utilities come with 90 days of free phone support If you can t find an answer...

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