Apple Newton Backup Utility (for Macintosh) - Manual (Page 11)

Selecting the type of connection on your Newton PDA
1 On your Newton screen, tap Extras
´
.
2 In the Extras Drawer, tap Connection
k
.
You may have to show all icons to see the Connection icon.
A slip appears showing the type of connection currently set for your Newton PDA.
3 If the type of connection that appears in the slip is not correct, tap “Connect via” to change the
type of connection.
A list of connection types appears. Choose either Serial or AppleTalk.
If you choose Serial, your connection setup is complete. Skip to the next section,
“Establishing a Connection.” If you choose AppleTalk, continue with step 4.
Note: Do not select a Modem connection. The Newton Backup Utility does not
support remote connection via a modem.
4 Tap “Connect to.”
5 In the list that appears, tap the worksite or computer you want to connect to.
If you tap “Other computer” a slip appears. Tap the computer you want to connect
to. Only computers that have the Newton Backup Utility installed and running
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 change it.
7 Getting Started
Tap to select another
type of connection.
Shows the type of connection
set for your Newton PDA