Apple Newton Connection Utilities (for Macintosh) - Manual (Page 9)

Selecting the type of connection on your computer
The first time you use the Newton Connection Utilities, you need to specify
how the Newton device is connected to your computer.
1 Choose Preferences from the Edit menu.
A dialog box appears with a list of connection preferences for your computer.
2 Select 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 serial
connection, select the
port you’re using on
your computer. You
can use either port for
a serial connection.
Shows the location of backup files
created on your computer. By default,
the Backups folder is in the Newton
Connection Utilities folder.
Select AppleTalk
if you have an
AppleTalk connection.