Apple MessagePad Handbook K
K Apple Computer, Inc. © 1995 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. 1 Infinite Loop Cupertino, CA 95014-2084 (408) 996-1010 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Apple is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Apple, the Apple logo, LaserWriter, the light bulb logo, Macintosh, MessagePad, Newton, and StyleWriter are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
9 Routing Information 219 Learning to print, fax, beam, and send electronic mail. 10 Using Assist and Acessing On-Screen Help 249 Learning how to speed up your work and access the on-screen help. 11 Using Storage and Application Cards 259 Inserting, ejecting, and using storage and application cards. 12 Backing Up and Restoring Information 271 Making a backup of the information in your MessagePad and restoring information.
This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple shielded cables and connectors between system components. It is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded cables and connectors between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices.
Pen care Heat, moisture, dust m Keep the tip of the pen that came with your MessagePad clean by occasionally rubbing it gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents. m Keep the device away from extreme heat. Don’t leave it on the dashboard or in the trunk of a car or near a heater. Heat can damage the screen, the plastic case, and internal parts of the MessagePad. m Don’t use the pen that came with your MessagePad to press the Reset button.
Removing and replacing the lid m You can use your MessagePad with the lid in place or you can remove the lid. To remove the lid, pull it straight out from the hinge (where it attaches to the MessagePad case). Hold the lid close to the hinge. You may have to pull hard. To replace the lid, snap the hinges straight into place.
C H A P T E R 1 Quick Start This section gives you a brief tour of the MessagePad with the Newton 2.0 operating system and the capabilities it offers you. This chapter will help you with the following: m A quick look at the different parts of your MessagePad m Setting up your MessagePad m Using the Newton Tour and Handwriting Instructor to learn more about your MessagePad Before you set up your MessagePad, it is important for you to learn the different parts of your MessagePad.
A quick look Setting up your MessagePad The bottom of your MessagePad is where you install batteries and lock or unlock a card you’ve inserted. Setting up your MessagePad involves installing the batteries, removing the pen, opening the lid, turning on the MessagePad, and adjusting the screen contrast. You should also go through the Setup application. To set up your MessagePad, follow these steps: 1 Make sure the screen lid is closed. 2 Slide off the battery compartment cover.
3 Install four AA batteries in the battery compartment. Make 4 Slide the battery compartment cover back on. sure you position each battery’s + and – terminals according to the diagram in the compartment (the batteries don’t all have the same orientation). If you install the batteries wrong way, they may leak and damage your MessagePad. Leaking batteries may be hazardous. 5 Remove the pen from your MessagePad. Push and release the end of the pen to take it out.
6 Open the screen lid by pressing in (not down) on the latch at the bottom of the MessagePad and lifting the lid. 7 Slide the on/off switch down and let it go. The switch slides back to its original position. This turns the MessagePad on (if it was off) and off (if it was on). 8 Make sure the MessagePad is turned on. If you don’t see The lid is hinged at the top and snaps in place on the back of your MessagePad.
Optional: If you purchased the Newton power adapter, you can connect it to your MessagePad and plug it in to conserve battery power. The power adapter plugs into the port beneath the rubber flap marked with the ¯ icon. Going through the Setup application After you turn your MessagePad on for the first time you should see the Welcome screen for the Setup application. You may have to adust the screen contrast by turning the thumbwheel on the side of the MessagePad.
Pressing the Reset button resets the operating system to a clean state and turns the MessagePad on again. (This will not erase any information stored in the MessagePad’s internal memory.) The Welcome screen for Setup should now appear. Follow the instructions on each screen. m Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer, tap the folder tab and, in the list that appears, tap Setup. Tap Tour. On the last screen of the Setup sequence, you can change any information you entered.
Writing Practice Once you’ve gone through the Handwriting Instructor, you may want to practice writing. You can use Writing Practice to see how well the MessagePad is interpreting your writing. By practicing in this area, you may be able to change your writing style to improve text recognition. To access Writing Practice: m Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer, tap the folder tab, then tap Setup. Tap Writing Practice W. You’re now ready to explore your MessagePad.
C H A P T E R 2 Learning the Basics This chapter is a short tutorial that will help you learn the essentials for using your MessagePad.
Part 1: Navigating in the MessagePad In this part, you will find out how to move around to different areas of your MessagePad. Shows the current time and date; tap here to go to Clock and set a daily alarm, minute timer, and time and date Along the separator bar there are useful buttons and information The Backdrop Turn on your MessagePad (if it isn’t already on).
Tap the up or down ˛ arrow to see more of the information that’s on the screen, or to see the previous or next item. The up arrow moves to older items and the beginning of lists. The down arrow moves to newer items and the end of lists. Tap the Overview button (the dot between the arrows) to see a list of contents of the area you’re in. Buttons The pictures along the lower edge of the screen are buttons that are usually available no matter what is on the screen.
There are some other buttons and symbols that you’ll see often while using your MessagePad. Some of these are located at the bottom of the screen, along the status bar, while others are located toward the top of the screen, near the separator bar.
Routing button µ Checkbox The Routing button allows you to route, or send items. Every item in the Notepad, Name File, and Date Book has this button. You can use the Routing button to print, fax, beam, or mail the item. You can also use this button to delete or duplicate an item. Information button ; The Information button provides immediate access to the on-screen help and preferences related to the application you are viewing.
Slips Part 2: Entering information When you go to different areas of your MessagePad or when you tap buttons, a slip may appear. Slips are boxes with gray borders where you enter specific information. For example, when you tap the Folder button F to file an item in the Notepad, a slip appears for you to “fill out.” In this part, you’ll learn about the different ways to enter information and the different areas in your MessagePad where you can enter information.
To use a different keyboard, tap the Keyboard button _ a second time and from the list that appears, tap your choice. When you are finished using the on-screen keyboard, tap X on the bottom right to close it. m Another convenient way to enter or choose information is using the diamond. Tap a diamond u or the word next to it to see a list of choices. Then tap your choice in the list that appears. This is a diamond A list appears showing different types of items you can create.
To route an item right away Part 3: Routing information Every item in the Notepad, Name File, and Date Book has a Routing button µ. You use this button to route, or send, information to another place. For instance, you can print, fax, or beam items or send them via electronic mail. You can also duplicate or delete items using the Routing button. To route an item right away, open the routing slip and fill out the necessary information.
Part 4: Organizing and finding information Your MessagePad allows you to file information in existing folders or in folders that you create using the Folder button. You can also find information within many areas of your MessagePad by tapping Find †. Organizing information in your MessagePad Some areas in the MessagePad have a Folder button. You use this to file items into a folder. You can file Notepad items, name cards, and icons that are in the Extras Drawer.
To delete the folder, tap Delete. A slip appears asking if you really want to delete the folder. Tap OK. Tap X to close the slip. A slip appears asking if you want to change the name of the folder. Tap OK to change the name. The folder name is updated and the revised folder name appears in the folder slip. Finding information in your MessagePad You can find text information or information by date by tapping the Find button †, located near the bottom of the screen.
m Tap Assist ®, and in the slip that appears, tap the How Do I? button. Using on-screen help The on-screen help is organized by topics and subtopics. The topics cover main areas, while the subtopics list specific tasks. To find out how to do a specific task, tap a topic. A list of subtopics appears beneath it. Tap one of those to see the information. When you are finished viewing a subtopic, tap Topics to go back to the list of topics, or tap X to leave the on-screen help.
Using Assist to perform tasks automatically Your MessagePad can help you work more quickly and effectively by automatically performing some tasks for you. These include faxing, scheduling, mailing, finding text, printing, and entering items in your To Do list. Tap Assist ®. A slip appears. Part 6: Using storage cards You can use PCMCIA Type I and Type II cards with your MessagePad.
To remove the plastic card that came with your MessagePad and insert an application card or storage card: 1 Unlock the card slot by pushing down the locking tab. 5 Push the card all the way in to make sure it’s connected properly, then lock the card in the slot by pushing the locking tab. Application cards 2 Release the card by pushing the release lever, which pushes the card out of the slot. 3 Take the card out. 4 Insert the new card in the card slot.
Storage cards Storage card choices You can use storage cards to store new information, transfer information, and make a backup copy of all the information in your MessagePad. When you insert a storage card, a slip appears showing you information on the card. You can use any Apple storage card with the MessagePad. Other cards may also work, including SRAM randomThis shows(static the status of access memory) cards that have their theown cardbatteries.
Some of the application information developed for earlier versions of the Newton operating system may not be compatible. If you experience problems, check with the software publisher for information about an upgrade. Important Insert the card. A warning slip appears. m If you tap “Mount read-only,” you can read and use some information, and you’ll still be able to use the card in the device that created the information.
C H A P T E R 3 Writing and Drawing This chapter teaches you how best to write and draw on the MessagePad. There are several methods and tools you can use to enhance recognition, correct mistakes, and manipulate text and drawings. Go through the chapter to find the best tools to suit your needs. If you want to go through a brief tutorial about writing, you can use the HW Instructor. To access this, tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer, tap the folder tab and in the list that appears, tap Setup.
About recognition This section offers a general description of handwriting recognition used in the MessagePad and discussses some of the factors that may affect how well the MessagePad recognizes your handwriting. When you write on your MessagePad, you write characters using the normal printed or cursive alphabets, as well as numbers, punctuation, and gestures. Often you’ll write English words, but not always.
Tap your choice and the Recognition button appears, with the new setting. Selecting a handwriting recognition setting In some areas of the MessagePad, such as the Notepad, you can choose a handwriting recognition setting to help your MessagePad interpret what you are writing or drawing. The Recognition button on the bottom left of the MessagePad screen controls the way the MessagePad recognizes your writing and drawing. Tap the Recognition button and a pop-up list appears.
Setting your handwriting recognition preferences Using the Recognition button, you can also choose Preferences. This lets you set how your MessagePad recognizes your handwriting. To set your handwriting preferences: 1 Tap the Recognition button Ú and, in the list that appears, tap Preferences. 2 In the slip that appears, select the appropriate settings, then tap X to close the slip. The settings are discussed in further detail in the following pages.
Word spacing When you write, your MessagePad must decide which groups of pen strokes to cluster together into words, along with what words these strokes represent. You can improve your MessagePad’s ability to distinguish boundaries between words by writing your characters somewhat close together and your words somewhat far apart. Use the slider in the Handwriting Recognition slip to set how far apart your words are. This will help your MessagePad recognize words more easily.
Handwriting Settings This option only appears if you selected Cursive as your writing style. Use this to add letter-by-letter recognition to the MessagePad and to indicate whether you want the MessagePad to learn your handwriting. Letter-by-letter recognition controls the MessagePad’s ability to recognize text that is not in its dictionary. If a word is not in the dictionary, the MessagePad uses letter-by-letter recognition to interpret the word.
Tap a letter form once to select it. Tap it again to see how it’s written (notice the direction of the strokes). Then tap Often, Rarely, or Never to indicate how often you write the letter this way. (If more than one form is boxed, your choice will affect all the forms in the box.) Fine Tuning Use this to let the MessagePad know how fast to recognize and transform your handwriting. Tips for better handwriting recognition Writing is one of the most convenient ways to put information into your MessagePad.
m When dotting your i’s, keep the dot close to and above the i. Make sure it doesn’t look like an accent mark. m If you want to separate a string of characters into two words, be sure to leave extra space between the two expressions. m When you cross t’s, make sure you don’t cross any other tall letters. Make the cross horizontal, not slanted. Using the on-screen keyboard m Don’t crowd words at the edge of the screen. m Make parentheses bigger than tall letters. m Keep punctuation close to the word.
2 Tap the folder tab and in the list that appears, tap Setup s. (If you filed Prefs in another folder, tap that folder’s name.) 3 Tap Prefs π and, in the slip that appears, tap Locale ©. To enter an accent mark above or below a letter, tap the accent mark first and then tap the letter. You can also expand an expression into a word with accented characters. For more information, see the section “Using the Word List.” 4 Tap Keyboard, then tap the keyboard layout you want.
YOU CAN SCRUB OUT Correcting a misinterpreted word a single word There are several ways you can correct words that the MessagePad has misinterpreted. a group of words One letter corrections If only one letter is wrong, write the correct letter over the incorrect one. Correct only one letter at a time.
m If the correct word is in the list, tap it. Selecting text and drawings m If the correct word is not in the list, you can tap the Corrector button L or the Keyboard button _ to rewrite or retype the word. If you selected Cursive as your handwriting style, you can also tap Try letters to let the MessagePad try to recognize the word again, using letter-by-letter recognition. If you tap the Corrector button L in the list, you can write directly over a letter to change it.
To select groups of text or drawings, circle them with the highlighting mark. The MessagePad puts a box around the things you select. To deselect an item, tap the pen anywhere outside the selection. 2 Double-tap in the selection. Your MessagePad places an arrow on each word as it is recognized and then converts the entire phrase. If words are misinterpreted, you can use the correction techniques described earlier in this chapter.
6 Write the new word or words anywhere on the screen and it is placed at the caret. Moving text or drawings You can move words or drawings around on the screen. To move an item, you first have to select it. Hold down the pen near the item until a heavy mark appears under the pen (the MessagePad makes a squeak), and draw the mark over or around the word. Copying text or drawings You can duplicate a drawing or words and phrases. First you must select them.
3 Go where you want to put the item. Modifying drawings 4 Hold the pen on the miniature item at the edge of the screen. The text appears and you can move it where you want. The item returns to its normal size. You can modify the size or shape of a drawing in several ways. 1 Select the drawing. Hold the pen on or near the drawing until a heavy mark appears under the pen (the MessagePad makes a squeak), then draw the highlighting mark over or around the drawing.
Formatting text and drawings Adding punctuation Inserting space in text and joining words To insert space in text, draw carets and lines as shown. The top of the caret should line up with the baseline of the letters. Draw the caret in one stroke; do not use a separate stroke for each side of the caret. It’s best if you aim the tip of the pen at the baseline. If you are joining words, the top of the caret should be at the baseline. Sometimes punctuation marks can be misinterpreted by your MessagePad.
Capitalizing words To change how a word is capitalized, select the word by holding down the pen near the item until a heavy mark appears under the pen (the MessagePad makes a squeak), and draw the mark over or around the word. Then draw a vertical line over the word as shown. draw from bottom to top Ò; becomes “Apple” draw from top to bottom ¬; becomes “apple” Changing the styles and line thicknesses of text and drawings You can change the style and size of text and the thickness of lines and shapes.
6 You can make the following choices: Indenting and using tabs m Font—Choose Fancy, Simple, or Casual (only applicable to Text) You can indent a paragraph after it’s written. (Make sure you’ve selected “Insert new words at caret” in the Text Editing Settings within the Handwriting Recognition slip. (See the section “Setting Your Handwriting Preferences” earlier in this chapter.) Tap the pen at the beginning of the sentence. The caret appears.
2 Tap the Dictionary button d in the lower-left corner of the on-screen keyboard. The word list appears. The capitalization you use when you add a word determines how it’s capitalized when the MessagePad recognizes the word the next time you write it. Words entered in lowercase letters (for example, “jet”) will be capitalized according to context. Words entered with letters capitalized (for example, “Jet,” or “JET”) will always be capitalized as they are in the list.
To expand a word that is not in your word list, you first add the expression, then expand it. 1 Tap the Keyboard button _, then tap the Dictionary button 4 Make sure the expression is selected, or highlighted, then tap Expand. The words “Expand to:” appear in the slip. d. Your personal word list appears. Tap the word you want to expand Tap Expand then tap out the expanded word using the on-screen keyboard 2 Tap out the word expression you want to expand on the keyboard, then tap Add. Expand.
To expand a word that is already in your list: 1 Tap the Keyboard button _, then tap the Dictionary button The shortened word and the expanded word appear together in your word list. d. Setting up a guest user Your personal word list appears. You can set up your MessagePad for a guest user and have that person enter preferences for his or her writing style. 2 Go to the word in the list, tap it, then tap Expand.
C H A P T E R 4 Using the Notepad The Notepad is like a long roll of paper—it always contains at least one item. You can use it to write and draw notes and other items. The Notepad is initially set as the default application, or backdrop, that you see when you close all other applications. When the Notepad is the backdrop, it is always open, though it may be hidden underneath other things. To see the Notepad, you must close everything else by tapping all the X’s you see.
To create a new item: 1 Tap all X to return to the Notepad. If you’ve changed the backdrop to an application other than the Notepad, tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer, then tap Notes. If you are writing, tap the pen where you want your words to appear on the screen. A caret appears. You can now write anywhere on the screen and the information is placed at the caret. If you are drawing, your drawings appear wherever you draw them on the screen. This is an example of a note 2 Tap New.
1 Enter your first entry by writing with the pen, or double-tap anywhere on the screen to use the on-screen keyboard to tap out the entry. This is an example of an outline A new entry is placed at the caret 2 Tap one of the buttons near the bottom of the screen to create another entry. Tap this button to create an entry that is at a lower level than the one you just created The information is placed at the caret, next to the open circle.
Checking off entries in a checklist To check off entries completed, tap the checkbox next to an entry. When you check an entry, all entries below that heading are also checked off. Collapsing and expanding items in a checklist or outline To collapse an entry and everything beneath it, tap the open circle next to the entry. The circle is then filled in.
To expand an entry and everything below it, tap the filled circle. It becomes an open circle and all entries are shown. Listing all of the items in the Notepad 1 Tap the Overview button ˛. A list of items appears. This entry is now expanded and you can see everything beneath it Viewing items in the Notepad To see other items, tap the up and down arrows. All items in the Notepad are sorted by the date and time they were created. Tap up to see older notes; tap down to see newer ones.
Getting information about a specific item Setting preferences for the Notepad 1 Go to an item. 1 Tap the Information button ;. 2 Tap the Picture button in the upper-left corner of the item. 2 In the list that appears, tap Prefs. The button changes depending on what type of item you are viewing. The Notepad Preferences slip appears.
Faxing, beaming, mailing, duplicating, or deleting items 1 Go to the item you want to route. To select more than one item, tap the Overview button ˛ and in the list that appears, tap the checkbox next to each item you want to route. These two items are selected 2 Tap the Routing button µ. 3 In the list that appears, tap your choice. For more information, see the chapter “Routing Information.
C H A P T E R 5 Using the Name File You can use the Name File as an address book to store information about people, companies, and group addresses. The Name File contains name cards that you create. Each card has information such as name, address, telephone numbers, electronic mail addresses, and notes. You can also create your own field labels for information. Tap Names ‰ to go to the Name File. Tap it again to put away the Name File.
Creating a new name card for a person or company This is an example of the slip you see for a company You can create a name card for a person or a company. To do this, follow these steps: 1 Tap Names ‰ to open the Name File. 2 Tap New. 3 In the list that appears, tap Person N or Company Ç. 4 In the slip that appears, enter the appropriate information. This is an example of the slip you see for a person 5 When you are finished, tap X to close the slip.
4 When you are finished, tap X to close the slip. Adding information to a card To see the information, tap Show and in the list that appears, tap All Info. You can add information to a name card at any time. 1 Go to the card and tap Add. The Add button appears in both the Card and All Info views, but not in the Overview. Creating custom field labels You can create your own field labels for name cards if you want to enter information that is not in the Add pop-up list, such as Department.
6 Enter information on the blank line and tap X when you are finished. Changing information on an existing card 1 Go to the card you want to change. Enter information for the custom label on the line Tap here to change the name of the custom field label 2 Tap the information you want to change. If you are in the Card view and the information you want to change is shown, tap it. If the information is not shown in the Card view, tap Show, then tap All Info.
3 In the slip that appears, enter the appropriate information.
3 Tap Card Style or the picture of the card. Adding and viewing notes A slip of different card styles appears. You can add a note to a name card and view notes attached to cards. To add a note 1 Go to the card. Shows the current card style 2 Tap Add and in the list that appears, tap Notes. 3 In the slip that appears, enter your information. Tap a style to select it Tap the Recognition button Ú in the lower left if you want to change the recognition setting for the note.
3 In the list that appears, tap Prefs π. To view a note The Names Preferences slip appears. 1 Go to the card. 2 Tap Show and in the list that appears, tap All Info. The default sorting order is alphabetical by the person’s last name, company name, or name of group. The note text appears in quotation marks if it was written as text and as [Notes] if it was written using a combination of text, ink text, shapes, or sketches. 3 Tap the note shown on the screen. The note slip appears.
6 To preview the list, tap Preview. Printing cards in Name File A miniature of the format is shown. 1 Tap Names ‰. 2 Tap the Routing button µ. 3 In the list that appears, tap Print Name. A print slip appears. 4 Tap Format. This is a preview of a single card A list appears. Tap Next to view any remaining preview screens. 7 Tap X to close the preview slip.
Faxing, beaming, mailing, duplicating, or deleting cards 1 Go to the card. To select more than one name card, tap the Overview button ˛ and, in the list that appears, tap the checkbox next to each card you want to route. 2 Tap the Routing button µ. 3 In the list that appears, tap your choice. For more information, see the chapter “Routing Information.” The MessagePad’s dialing feature does not work with all phones.
2 In the slip that appears, enter the appropriate information. 3 Tap Call. If you’re dialing through the speaker, position the MessagePad’s speaker at the center of the telephone mouthpiece.
C H A P T E R 6 Using the Date Book: Calendar and To Do List The Date Book has two parts: a calendar that you use to keep track of meetings and events, and a daily to-do list, which forwards unfinished items to the current date. Tap Dates ¬ to go to the Date Book. Tap it again to put away the Date Book. You can also tap X in the lower-right corner of the Date Book to put it away.
Summary of the Calendar Scheduling meetings and events You can create a variety of items in the calendar, including single, weekly, and other repeating meetings, along with single, multi-day, and annual events. Meetings are timebased and events are date-based. You can also add notes to calendar items and set alarms for them.
Write the title. To enter other information, tap the diamond next to an item. You can include the following information: m Invitees—shows who is attending the meeting (Your MessagePad gets the information from the Name File.) m Title—displays the name of the meeting (You’ll see a diamond next to this if you have created other meetings, except for weekly meetings.
m Repeat—tells how often the meeting repeats, if necessary Scheduling a weekly meeting You can schedule a meeting for the same day and time each week. 1 Tap Dates ¬. 2 Tap New. 3 From the list that appears, tap Weekly Meeting Â. 4 Enter the information in the slip that appears. m Add Notes—allows you to add additional information about the meeting This is an example of a meeting slip that has been filled out. Write the title. To enter other information, tap the diamond next to an item.
m Location—tells where the meeting is being held m Alarm—sets an alarm to go off a specified amount of time before the meeting This is an example of a Weekly Meeting slip that has been filled out. m Dates—shows the beginning day and year of the meeting and the end date (if it’s not ongoing) Tap an arrow to change the month 5 When you are finished entering information, tap X to close the slip. Tap a date to select it Scheduling an event You can schedule an event on a particular day. 1 Tap Dates ¬.
m Title—displays the name of the event (You’ll see a diamond next to this if you have created other events.) m Date—shows the day and year of the event m Add Notes—allows you to add additional information about the event This is an example of an event slip that has been filled out.
Write the title. To enter other information, tap the diamond next to an item. You can include the following information: This is an example of a Multi-Day Event slip that has been filled out. m Title—displays the name of the event (You’ll see a diamond next to this if you have created other multiday events.
Write the title. To enter other information, tap the diamond next to an item. You can include the following information: This is an example of an Annual Event slip that has been filled out. m Title—displays the name of the event (You’ll see a diamond next to this if you have created other annual events.
3 Tap Add Notes. Scheduling overlapping meetings 4 Enter the information in the Meeting Notes slip that appears. You can set two meetings for overlapping times by placing them side by side. Schedule the first meeting, then do one of the following: m Draw a vertical line near the middle of the calendar, next to the first meeting, creating a marker and Picture button for the second meeting.
1 Tap Dates ¬ to open the Date Book. Moving around in the Date Book You use the monthly calendar in the top-right corner of the Date Book to go quickly through the Date Book. 2 Tap Show and in the list that appears, tap your choice.
m Tap Week to see the overview for a particular week. m Tap Month to see one month at a time. The dark bands represent meetings and events and the flags represent events. To go to a particular date in the month, tap the day in either the large month view or the mini-calendar in the upper-right corner. To go to another month, you can: m Tap the name of the month and, from the list that appears, tap your choice. m Tap the arrows next to the name of the month. m Tap the up and down arrows.
m Tap Year to see a distant date. An eight-month calendar appears. Tap the up and down arrows ˛ to see more months. You can tap the month or the date you want to see. m Tap Day’s Agenda to see meetings, events, and to-do tasks for the day you are viewing. Tap the Picture button for an item to see more information about it. m Tap To Do List to see your tasks. m Tap Today to go quickly to today’s schedule. For more information, see the section “Using the To Do List” later in this chapter.
If you change the time or date of the meeting, the MessagePad automatically moves it to the new time or date. Duplicating meetings or events To duplicate a meeting or event: If you don’t change the time or date of the meeting, it will appear next to the item in the day’s schedule. To move the item to another time or date, see the next section, “Moving Items in the Date Book.” 1 Tap Dates ¬. 2 Go to a specific date. 3 Tap the Picture button for the meeting or event. The Meeting slip appears.
Moving a meeting to another date To move a meeting or event to a different date, tap the Picture button for the meeting, tap Dates and, in the slip that appears, tap the new date. To change the time of a meeting, tap the Picture button and move it to the new time. Tap the scroll arrows ≈ on the right if you need to move up or down in the schedule. You can also hold the pen on the Picture button for the meeting or event and drag it all the way to the right or left edge of the screen.
m Reminder—allows you to set a reminder of how many days in advance to start displaying the To Do task 3 In the list that appears, tap To Do Task. m Repeat—allows you to repeat the task 4 Enter the information in the slip that appears. To enter information, tap the diamond next to the item you want to enter.
This is an example of a to-do task slip that has been filled out. 3 In the list that appears, tap To Do List. Tap this button to see more information on the to-do task 5 When you are finished entering information, tap X to close the slip. 4 To see a specific task, tap the Picture button next to the checkbox. Viewing the To Do List Your MessagePad automatically turns itself on at 3:00 AM every morning and moves unfinished tasks to the next day. The MessagePad then turns itself off. 1 Tap Dates ¬.
4 Tap the checkbox next to any items you have finished. Duplicating a to-do item 1 Tap Dates ¬. 2 Go to a specific date. 3 Tap Show. 4 In the list that appears, tap To Do List. Completed tasks have a checkmark in the box and are placed at the bottom of the to-do list 5 Tap the Picture button next to the checkbox of the item you want to duplicate. 6 Tap the Routing button µ. 7 Tap Duplicate. A copy of the task appears in the list. You can tap its picture to change any information.
m To Do Tasks Faxing, beaming, mailing, and duplicating meetings, events, and to-do tasks 1 Go to the item. To select more than one item, tap the Overview button ˛ and, in the list that appears, tap the checkbox next to each item you want to route. Tap the Overview button ˛ in the To Do List view. Tap the checkbox next to each task you want to delete. Tap the scroll arrows ≈ to see tasks in the past and future.
4 Enter the appropriate information, then tap X to close the slip. To set a default alarm time for events 1 Tap the diamond u next to “Default alarm time for events.” Setting a default alarm time for meetings 2 From the list that appears, tap your choice. 1 Tap the diamond next to “Default alarm time for meetings.” 2 From the list that appears, tap your choice. To set an alarm time other than those shown, tap Other and enter the number of days.
C H A P T E R 7 Managing and Using Items in the Extras Drawer This chapter contains information about the Extras Drawer and is divided into two parts. Part 1: Managing the Extras Drawer Use the first part of this chapter to learn how to manage the Extras Drawer and the items in it. Part 2: Using the Built-In Applications in the Extras Drawer Use the second part of this chapter to learn how to use the various built-in applications that are found in the Extras Drawer.
Part 1: Managing the Extras Drawer The checkmark shows which folder you are currently viewing The Extras Drawer contains icons for applications you can tap to go to different areas of your MessagePad, other than the Name File, Date Book, and Notepad. If you install more applications, either internally or on a storage card, the Extras Drawer may contain more icons for these applications. To open the Extras Drawer, tap Extras ´. Tap Extras again to close the drawer. You can also tap X to put it away.
Setting where new information is stored All new items you create in the Notepad, Name File, and Date Book are stored internally in the MessagePad, unless you specify otherwise. You can store new information automatically on a storage card. To do this: 1 Insert a storage card. Checking memory used in built-in applications Some applications have information filed in the Storage folder of the Extras Drawer. These files contain data and other information specific to that application.
m To file the items into a folder in the internal memory or on a storage card, tap the Folder button F. In the slip that appears, select the appropriate information, then tap File. A message appears asking if you want to file the information. Tap OK. 4 When you are finished viewing the slip, tap X to close it. Checking the battery status and setting the sound volume Checking the available memory 1 Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer.
Making Names, Dates, Extras, or Notepad the backdrop 1 Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer. 2 Tap the Information button ; in the lower-left corner and, in the list that appears, tap Memory Info. Making any other application the backdrop You can also make any other application in the Extras Drawer the backdrop, such as Time Zones or Calculator. 1 Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer. 2 Tap the folder tab, then tap the name of the folder that A slip appears.
Selecting, moving, and deleting icons You can select icons and move them around in the Extras Drawer to change their position. You can also delete icons from the Extras Drawer, except for built-in applications. Selecting and moving icons To select an icon, hold down the pen on or near the item until a heavy mark appears under the pen (the MessagePad makes a squeak), and draw the mark over or around the icon. (If the sound effects in Prefs are turned off, you won’t hear the squeak.) The icon is selected.
The overview shows the amount of memory used for each installed application and where applications are stored (card or internal memory). To file or route applications in the list, tap the checkbox next to each application, then tap the Folder button F or the Routing button µ. To go back to the icon view, tap the Overview button again. Putting away beamed icons If you receive an icon that was beamed to you from another Newton product, you can store it in the Extras Drawer.
4 Tap the Routing button µ and in the list that appears, tap Mail. A mail slip appears. Part 2: Using the Built-In Applications in the Extras Drawer The Extras Drawer contains built-in applications you can use for a variety of purposes. 5 Enter the appropriate information. m Calculator c—for simple arithmetic calculations 6 Tap Mail. m Calls Q—for making and logging telephone calls Rotating the screen You can rotate the screen and use your MessagePad in a landscape, or horizontal, mode.
m Setup s—for entering personal information and settings m Styles º—for choosing the appearance of text and lines m Time Zones z—for setting your location and determining times around the world m Writing Practice W—for practicing writing In addition, your MessagePad contains various information files for certain applications. These files are found in the Storage folder. Tap the up and down arrows ˛ to see more calculations. You can scroll up to 30 lines.
3 Tap Using and in the list that appears, tap one of the following: m Modem—if you’re using a modem to dial the number m Speaker—to have your MessagePad’s speaker dial the phone number m Telephone—to dial the phone number manually 4 If you need to dial a prefix or use a credit-card number to The Add to Names button allows you to create a new card in the Name File from information in the slip 2 Tap Place Call. A slip appears.
6 When you are finished, tap Hang Up and, in the list that appears, tap a choice. The end time of the call is then recorded in the log, along with any information you’ve written. Your choice then appears under the entry, along with the duration of the call. 7 If this call was made to someone you would like to add to your Name File, tap the Add to Names button K. 8 When a message appears asking if you want to add this new name, tap Yes.
Clock Å Setting Phone preferences Tap the Information button ; and in the list that appears, tap Prefs. Enter the appropriate information, then tap X to close the slip. You use the Clock application to set a daily alarm and minute timer, change the time and date, and set other clock options. You can also access the Clock by tapping the time and date in the upper left corner of the Notepad.
m Time/Date 3 Enter the appropriate information. m Daily Alarm Tap month and, in the list that appears, tap a month Tap the upper half of a number to increase it; tap the lower half to decrease it. Tap a letter to change from AM to PM and vice versa Tap the arrows to change the month or year Tap the checkbox to turn the alarm on and off To set the type and volume of an alarm, tap Extras ´, tap the folder tab, then tap Setup. (If you stored Prefs in another folder, tap that choice.
Connection k Connecting via modem You use Connection to make connections to desktop computers using applications and to install packages from your desktop. You can use serial, modem, or AppleTalk connections. For more information on connecting to your desktop, see the documentation that came with your connection software. Modem connections may not be available for some connection applications. 1 Tap “Connect via” and, in the list that appears, tap Modem.
Connecting via AppleTalk Setting connection preferences 1 Tap “Connect via” and, in the list that appears, tap AppleTalk. Tap here to choose which worksite to connect to 2 Tap “Connect to” and, in the list that appears, tap the While you are in Connection, tap the Information button ;. In the list that appears, tap Prefs. A slip appears. Tap the checkboxes next to the preferences you want to select. When you are finished, tap X to close the slip.
Formulas ∞ Metric Conversion You use Formulas to do financial calculations or to convert measurements or dates. Tap the formula you want to use and a slip appears. If you fill out all but one value, that is the value that is calculated. Use this to convert U.S. measurements to metric, or vice versa. Tap Measurement or the diamond u next to it. In the list that appears, tap the type of measurement you want to convert.
Net Present Value Use this to answer questions about periodic interest and payments. Tap the diamond u to change the country and currency. Enter the value you know. The converted value appears. Date Calculator Use this to determine the number of days between two dates or the date that is a specified number of days from another date. Enter the values you know. To indicate money you’re paying out, write the amount as a negative number.
Help h HW Instructor Ó The on-screen help provides you with quick information about the MessagePad. Tap a topic and a list of tasks appears. The Handwriting Instructor is an interactive tutorial that teaches the basics of writing. Knowing the best writing techniques is important for using your MessagePad effectively. The Handwriting Instructor is a good way for you to become knowledgeable about recognition and setting writing and drawing preferences in the MessagePad.
Viewing the In Box Viewing the Out Box Tap In Box I. A list of items appears, if there are any. To view items in a specific folder, tap the folder tab, and in the list that appears, tap the folder you want to see. Tap Out Box o. If any items are in the Out Box, a list appears. To view items in a specific folder, tap the folder tab, and in the list that appears, tap the folder you want to see.
Setting Preferences for the I/O Box You can set preferences for how you want to view items in the In Box and Out Box, as well as showing logged items, and choosing to store items in the internal memory. Go to the In Box or Out Box. Tap the Information button ;, and in the list that appears, tap Prefs. Set the appropriate information. When you are finished selecting preferences, tap X to close the slip.
3 In the slip that appears, enter the appropriate information. Creating an owner When you first received your MessagePad, you probably went through the Setup application. This sets up basic owner information for you. If you want to create another owner, follow these steps: 1 Tap Owner Info 9. A slip appears with the current owners and worksites listed. 4 When you are finished, tap X to close the slip. Creating a worksite 2 Tap New and in the list that appears, tap Owner (.
3 In the slip that appears, enter the appropriate information. This automatically sets the area code and e-mail access number To see a list of all of the owners and worksites, tap the Overview button ˛. To go to a specific owner or worksite, tap it. Setting preferences for Owner Info Tap Owner Info 9 and, in the slip that appears, tap the Information button ;. Tap Prefs and, in the slip that appears, enter any appropriate information. Tap X to close the slip.
m Tap a topic and a slip appears. Enter the appropriate information. The various preferences you can set are explained in detail on the following pages. 3 On the confirmation slip that appears, tap your PIN again, then tap “ent.” New buttons appear in the Security slip. Security x To prevent unauthorized people from using your MessagePad you can set a password, or Personal Identification Number (PIN), that your MessagePad asks for once a day, once an hour, or each time it’s turned on.
Locale © Alarm ≥ Use this area to choose which country’s standards to use. This affects things such as the date, time, keyboard, and paper size. You can use this to set the type and volume of the alarm. m Country—to set your country Tap “Persistent Alarms” to see a notification slip and hear a series of beeps at intervals of several seconds, when the alarm goes off. You can choose to snooze and, after the selected time, the alarm begins again.
Handwriting Recognition „ Modem 7 You use this area to set preferences for how your handwriting is recognized by your MessagePad. You use this area to choose preferences for your modem setup. m Tap your writing style—Printing or Cursive. m Tap the slider and move it to the right or left, depending on how far apart you typically space your words. m Tap the checkbox “Configure for guest user” if someone else is using your MessagePad and you don’t want them to change any of your handwriting preferences.
Setup s Styles º You use the Setup application to personalize your MessagePad. It allows you to set the time, date, and owner information, align the pen with the screen, set your handwriting style, and enter an electronic signature. When you first received your MessagePad and turned it on, you should’ve seen the Welcome screen of the Setup application and taken a few minutes to go through the series of screens.
Time Zones z You use this application to tell your MessagePad which city you’re in (or closest to). Your home time zone determines your e-mail access number. You can also set a second time zone if you’re traveling to get information on specific cities and countries. Setting your current time zone When you tap Time Zones z, the following slip appears. This is the home city; tap the diamond to change it At the top is your current time zone, based on the worksite information.
m To change the country, tap the diamond u next to the name of the country and, from the list that appears, tap your choice. Tap a country to select it GMT Offset—This is the Greenwich Mean Time Offset, which tells how many hours the city’s time is from GMT. Cities to the east have positive values. Cities to the west have negative values. m To erase the second time zone listed, tap the Routing button µ, then tap Delete.
m Notes—Allows you to enter notes on the second time zone. m City Info—Shows information on the city in your second time zone. m Two Clocks—displays two clocks showing the time and date for each time zone. Enter the city’s area code here Tap a diamond to change or select information Writing Practice W You can add and delete cities in Time Zones. If you delete a city that already existed (you did not add it), you can only get this information back if you do a hard reset.
C H A P T E R 8 Organizing and Finding Information You can organize the information in your MessagePad by filing things in folders that you can create and name. You can also use your MessagePad to find any text information that is stored in the internal memory of your MessagePad or on a storage card. Organizing information You can file name cards, items in the Notepad, calls, and icons in the Extras Drawer into folders.
For example, you may want to create a folder called “Friends” in the Name File and you don’t want that folder to show up in any other application. You can make the “Friends” folder local to the Name File. If you’re in one folder and move an item to another folder, the item will seem to disappear, because it moves immediately to another folder. Your MessagePad comes with four global folders that are already named—Unfiled, Business, Miscellaneous, and Personal.
5 Tap the Folder button F and in the slip that appears, tap the name of the folder that you want to file the items or cards in. 6 Tap File. 4 Tap the Folder button F and in the slip that appears, tap the name of the folder that you want to file the icons in. 5 Tap File. Putting icons from the Extras Drawer into folders Viewing items by folder You can select icons in the Extras Drawer and put them into different folders. 1 Go to a specific area, such as the Notepad, Name File, or Extras Drawer.
2 Tap the Folder button F. Finding information The folder slip appears. The MessagePad makes it easy to find specific pieces of information no matter where you have put them in your MessagePad.
3 Do one of the following: 4 Choose where you want to look for the information. m Tap “text” to search for information that is in text format (not ink text). Enter the words or characters you want to find on the dotted line. m Tap Everywhere to search the Notepad, Name File, Date Book, In Box, Out Box, To Do List, and Calls. Enter the text you want to find m Tap the current application. m Tap Selected to search only specific areas or applications in your MessagePad.
m If the MessagePad finds more than one item, it displays a list of the items it found. Tap the title of an item to go to it. Tap the Overview button ˛ to go back to the list of found items.
C H A P T E R 9 Routing Information You can use your MessagePad to send and receive information. This includes printing, faxing, beaming, and sending electronic mail. You can also duplicate and delete items.
Connecting your MessagePad to a printer To connect an Apple printer, plug one end of the printer or serial cable into the communication port on the side of your MessagePad and the other end into the printer. 3 Tap the Information button ; and, in the list that appears, tap Print Preferences. 4 In the slip that appears, select the appropriate information. If you are using a network printer, plug a LocalTalk box into your MessagePad and connect it to another LocalTalk box.
To select a personal printer, tap your printer’s name in the list if you see it. If not, tap Choose Other Printer and in the slip that appears, tap your choice. Printing an item 1 Go to the item you want to print. 2 Tap the Routing button µ and, in the list that appears, tap Print. Tap your printer A routing slip appears. Enter the appropriate information.
m Tap Format and in the list that appears, tap a selection. If you choose a format that that requires an addressee, such as Memo or Letter, fill in the addressee’s information, then tap X to close the slip. If the addressee is in the Name File, write the first or last name, tap the diamond, then tap the full name to copy the Name File information automatically. Preparing to send and receive faxes m Make sure you’ve filled out an owner and worksite in Owner Info.
3 Tap the Information button ; and, in the list that appears, tap Fax Preferences. 4 In the slip that appears, select the appropriate information. m To set the schedule for when your MessagePad can receive faxes, tap Schedule and, in the slip that appears, select the appropriate information. 5 When you are finished, tap X to close the slip. Sending a fax The MessagePad does not have to be connected to a fax modem when you choose to fax an item. The item waits in your Out Box until you send the fax.
Tap here to change your worksite m Tap Format and in the list that appears, tap a format. Tap Name to choose a name from your Name File or add a new name The receiving fax number is shown Tap Format to choose a format, and tap Cover Page to select whether you want a cover page or not Tap Notes to add a note to your fax Tap Fax to fax the item or transfer it to the Out Box m Tap Cover Page and, in the list that appears, tap your choice.
Manual dialing Receiving a fax Sometimes you may need to dial the fax number yourself; for example, when asking an operator for a particular extension or faxing on a telephone connection that you’ve already established. 1 Connect the MessagePad to a fax modem. Make sure a phone is connected to the same line. (See your modem manual for instructions.) 2 Be sure to check the “Manually Connect” box. Send a fax.
3 Tap the faxed item you want to view. 4 Tap Tools and in the list that appears, tap a choice to see different views of the item or to rotate the image. A viewer appears showing you the information.
Sending and receiving beamed information to another Newton product 4 Select the appropriate information. You can send information from one Newton product to another using an infrared beam. The infrared windows on the Newton devices should point directly at each other and should be less than 1 meter (about 3 feet) apart—closer in bright sunlight. Setting beam preferences You can choose beam preferences that are best for you.
Beaming an item Receiving beamed information 1 Go to the item you want to beam. There are two ways you can receive beamed information. 2 Tap the Routing button µ and, in the list that appears, tap Receiving beams automatically Beam. Make sure the infrared windows on both Newton devices are pointed directly at each other, that there’s a clear line of sight between them, and that the other Newton product is ready to receive your beam (see the next section, “Receiving Beamed Information”).
Viewing beamed items Using electronic mail If you received the beam automatically, tap the star at the top center of the screen and in the slip that appears, tap I/O Box. A slip with the beamed information appears. You can use electronic mail, or e-mail, to send and receive text messages, packages, and entire items from the Notepad, Name File, Date Book, Calls, or In and Out Boxes. If you received the beam manually, go to the In Box and tap the item.
3 Tap the Information button ; and in the list that appears, Preparing to send and receive e-mail m Make sure you’ve filled out an owner and worksite in Owner Info. The information will be used in your return address and for dialing. If you want to avoid long-distance charges, you can change the e-mail access number in Owner Info. tap eWorld Preferences. 4 In the slip that appears, select the appropriate information. m Fill in the information requested for Modem preferences in Prefs.
m Tap “After mailing” and in the list that appears, choose to file, log, or delete items after mailing them. 2 Tap the Routing button µ and in the list that appears, tap m Tap “File read items in” and in the list that appears, tap the name of the folder you want to file all items in, then tap Set. 3 In the slip that appears, enter the appropriate information. m Tap Mail Font to change the style as you view your mail. If you put an item away, it remains in the style you chose. Mail.
m Retrieve Unread Mail—this places items that have not yet been read in the In Box; they are logged as “Remote” if you are in Browse mode. To read an item later, tap it. It is then logged as Read. 4 In the slip that appears, enter the appropriate information.
Viewing e-mail messages To view items that are received as e-mail, do the following: m Tap the Tag button t and, in the list that appears, tap your choice: m Put Away—places items where they should logically go (for example, text messages are placed in the Notepad) 1 Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer. 2 Tap the folder tab, then tap Unfiled Icons. (If you filed the In Box in another folder, tap that folder’s name.) m Log—enters Read as the status of the message in the In Box 3 Tap In Box I.
Routing items in the Out Box You can place items in the Out Box to route at a later time or date. Items that have not been sent are logged as “Ready.” To route these items, do the following: 1 Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer. 2 Tap the folder tab, then tap Unfiled Icons. (If you filed the Out Box in another folder, tap that folder’s name.) 3 Tap Out Box o. 4 Tap the item you want to route or the checkbox next to it.
C H A P T E R 10 Using Assist and Accessing On-Screen Help You can have the MessagePad automatically perform certain tasks for you using Assist. The tasks that can be performed include sending faxes or electronic mail, dialing telephone numbers, scheduling, setting the time and date, finding text, printing, and entering items in your To Do list. You can also tap Assist to access on-screen help.
5 Enter any other necessary information. Using the Assist button 1 Make sure no text is selected, then tap Assist ®. A slip appears. This is an example of a confirmation slip that appears when you make a schedule request from Assist 2 You can enter your request in two ways: m Write your request on the line. m Tap the diamond u next to the word Please. From the list that appears, tap the request word you want.
2 Select the request. Place the pen on or near the item until a Using the correct request words heavy mark appears under the pen and you hear a squeak. Draw the highlighting mark over or around the item. Example of selected text from a checklist The MessagePad understands the following requests and their synonyms. (If you have other applications installed on your MessagePad, the other applications may use additional request words.
m m Remember to add a reminder to your to-do list m Time to look up the time in a city or country Synonyms: remember to, don’t forget to, don’t let me forget to, to do, remind, remind me, remind me to Synonyms: time in, the time in, what time, what is the time, what is the time in, what time is it, what time is it in Remember to backup Monday opens a to-do slip with Monday’s date and “backup” as the subject. Time displays the Time Zone map.
Accessing on-screen help using Assist On-screen help is available at any time on the MessagePad. On-screen help contains basic information on how to perform various tasks. 3 If necessary, tap a topic to see the list of subtopics. 4 Tap a subtopic. The information on that subject is shown. To access the on-screen help: 1 Make sure no text is selected, then tap Assist ®. A slip appears. Tap X to close the on-screen help 2 Tap “How Do I?” A list of help topics appears.
C H A P T E R 11 Using Storage and Application Cards You can use PCMCIA Type I and Type II cards with your MessagePad. There are three types of cards: application cards (also called titles), storage cards (which add more storage space to your MessagePad), and accessory cards (such as modems). Inserting and removing cards Before you can use a card, you must remove the plastic card that came with your MessagePad. 1 Unlock the card slot by pushing down the locking tab.
2 Release the card by pushing the release lever, which pushes the card out of the slot. 3 Take the card out. 4 Insert the new card in the card slot. The card fits only one way; don’t force it. When you insert the card, make sure you push it all the way into its slot and lock the locking tab. When you lock the locking tab, your MessagePad takes a few moments to examine the card. When your MessagePad is ready to use the card, a slip appears with information about the card.
2 Tap Erase. Using storage cards You can use storage cards to store new information and to make a backup of the information in your MessagePad You can use any Apple storage card with your MessagePad. Other cards may also work, including SRAM (static randomaccess memory) cards that have their own batteries. Ask your Apple-authorized dealer for more information.
Using a card formatted with an earlier version of the Newton operating system You can use storage cards in your MessagePad that were formatted with an earlier version of the Newton operating system. You can choose to read or convert the card. Insert the card. A warning slip appears. Filing information on a storage card You can file name cards, items in the Notepad, calls, and icons in the Extras Drawer in folders on a storage card. 1 Go to the item you want to file.
Automatically storing information on a card To store new information that you create and packages that you transfer to your MessagePad, tap the checkbox “Save new info and packages on this card.” Your MessagePad automatically saves your new information and packages. Checking on the amount of space available on a storage card You can check the amount of available space on a storage card whenever the card is inserted into your MessagePad. Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer, then tap Unfiled Icons.
2 Tap Erase. Protecting information on a storage card 3 In the slip that appears, tap a choice. You can lock a storage card so that you can’t store, move, delete, or change any information that’s on the card (although you can see, copy, and use the information). Don’t attempt to lock or unlock the card while it’s inserted in your Messagepad. Warning To lock a card, remove it from the card slot and slide the protection switch toward the edge of the card, as shown.
Using application cards Application cards contain software in a variety of categories, including financial tools, business and personal productivity tools, travel guides, reference information, and games. To use an application card: 1 Insert the card. Make sure you push it all the way into its slot and lock the locking tab. Wait for a slip to appear indicating that the MessagePad has examined the card. 2 Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer. An icon for the application appears in the Extras Drawer.
C H A P T E R 12 Backing Up and Restoring Information You can back up and restore information from your MessagePad to a storage card. A copy of all the information in your MessagePad is called a backup, which you use to restore the information in the unlikely event that your MessagePad seriously malfunctions and loses the information. To keep your MessagePad information safe, you should always have a recent copy of all the information in your MessagePad. You can keep a backup on a storage card.
2 Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer. 5 Tap the applications you want to back up. If you want to make a backup copy of everything on your MessagePad, tap All. Tap it again to deselect all applications. To back up all of the packages stored in the internal memory (not including the built-in applications), tap the checkbox next to Backup all packages. 3 Tap Card B. The card slip appears.
2 Tap Restore. Restoring information from a storage card If something causes you to lose information stored on your MessagePad, you can restore it if you’ve made a backup on a storage card. A slip appears. Tap the applications and packages you want to restore. If you want to restore everything, tap All. Tap it again to deselect all applications. Tap the checkbox next to each application you want to restore 1 Insert the storage card with the backup information. The card slip appears.
4 Tap your choice. A slip appears showing you the progress of the restoration. When your MessagePad is finished restoring the information, a slip appears telling you to restart your MessagePad. 5 Tap Restart.
C H A P T E R 13 Viewing Newton Books You can use the Newton Book Reader application to view a Newton book on the MessagePad. When you install a Newton book on your MessagePad, the package appears with its own icon and title. The Newton Book Reader automatically becomes available on your MessagePad when you install a book package.
Opening a book on your MessagePad You can only have one Newton book open at a time. Viewing pages After you open a book, the document text appears on the screen. m If you installed the book in the internal memory of your MessagePad, you can find the book icon in the Extras Drawer. An example of a Newton book m If you installed the book on a storage card, you must tap Extras ´, then tap Card B to see the book icon.
Using a table of contents Using Newton Book Reader controls A Newton book may have a table of contents that lists the topics in the book. You can quickly view a particular topic by tapping it. To use the Table of Contents window to see a specific topic: When a book is open, two buttons appear in the bottom right corner of the document. To see the Newton Book Reader controls, tap the Book Control button V on the left. To close the book, tap X. Tap here to close the book 1 Tap the Overview button ˛.
3 Tap the Bookmark button J. Going to a specific page When the controls appear, the number of the currently displayed page appears in the page number button. The bookmark slip appears listing the page number. To move to a specific page: 1 Tap the Page Number button 1. 4 Tap the Mark Page button. A slip appears. A new image for that page is added to the Bookmark slip. 2 Write the number of the page you want to see.
The Bookmark slip disappears and the page you selected is shown on the screen. To erase bookmarks 1 Tap the Bookmark button J. Copying parts of a book You can select and copy any text in a book. You can move the copied text to another application. To copy parts of a Newton book The Bookmark slip appears. 1 Go to the part of the Newton book you want to copy. 2 To select the item, hold the pen down on or near the item until a heavy mark appears and you hear a squeak.
3 Drag the selected item to one of the sides of the screen. The item becomes a small box, waiting for you to place it in another document. 5 Open the application where you want the selected information to appear. The small box indicating the selected item is on the side of the screen. The box with the selected information appears here Selected text becomes a box 4 Tap X to close the book.
6 Drag the box from the side of the screen to where you want it to be placed. Annotating books You can add your own annotations to a book by tapping the Markup button. The information appears and is still selected. You cannot edit a Newton book on your MessagePad. You can however, mark the copy by writing, drawing, or typing text from the on-screen keyboard. You can also hide your annotations. After marking up a book, you can print it or fax it with your annotations.
Printing and faxing a Newton book You can print or fax all or part of a Newton book when your MessagePad is connected to a printer or fax modem. If you annotated the book, your annotations will be shown as well when you tap Format to select a format. To print or fax a book 1 Connect your MessagePad to a printer, a fax modem, or fax modem card. See the chapter “Routing Information” for information on how to connect the MessagePad to a printer or fax modem. 2 Open the book you want to print or fax.
C H A P T E R 14 Troubleshooting This chapter describes common problems and suggests solutions. If, after trying the suggested solutions, you still can’t solve the problem, call 1-800-SOS-APPL (1-800-767-2775) in the United States. Outside the United States, contact your local Apple-authorized dealer. Many of the procedures in this section are described in more detail in various chapters.
Hard reset Pressing Reset You can use the Reset button to do a “soft reset” or a “hard reset.” Soft reset If your MessagePad is working erratically, the simplest solution is to reset the operating system. This is known as a “soft reset.” 1 Press the Reset button (inside the battery compartment) for two seconds. Use a pencil or a ballpoint pen. Don’t use your MessagePad pen to press the Reset button. Using your MessagePad pen only to write on the screen will prolong the life of the pen and the screen.
I forgot my eWorld password. 6 Tap OK. All of the information on your MessagePad (including any packages you loaded and other applications that are not built-in) is erased and your MessagePad reverts to the defaults set at the factory. Check the time in the Date and Time preferences whenever you press Reset. (The MessagePad’s clock may lose some time when you press Reset.
My MessagePad is asking for a card I’ve removed. Reinsert the card. Do not insert any card except the one asked for. Information on the second card could get corrupted. Warning If the card isn’t available, you can start over by using a pencil or ballpoint pen to press the Reset button inside the battery compartment (do not use the MessagePad pen to press the reset button). However, if you do not reinsert the card, you may lose information stored on it.
The MessagePad misinterpreted a word I wrote. When you select the Text recognition setting Ú, the MessagePad uses a word list to interpret the words you’re writing. You can use the on-screen keyboard to enter the word in the MessagePad’s word list. m To correct a word, tap it twice. If the correct word is not in the list, use the corrector L or the on-screen keyboard _ to enter the word correctly. m Make sure the checkbox next to “Add new words to Personal Word List” is checked.
Power and batteries Electronic mail I can’t turn the MessagePad on. Electronic mail does not work. m If you’ve recently replaced the batteries, press the Reset button. m Make sure that each battery’s + and – terminals are positioned properly and that the batteries are fresh. m If you’ve connected a power adapter to the MessagePad, make sure it’s plugged into a working outlet. If it’s plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. m Try adjusting the screen contrast.
There is no dial tone. Printing, faxing, and dialing Make sure that your modem has adequate power from batteries or a power adapter and that it is connected to a working telephone line. You may be using a phone system that does not generate a dial tone (as is the case with some analog PBX systems). Tap Extras ´, tap the folder tab, tap Setup, tap Preferences π, then tap Modem 7. In the slip that appears, make sure the checkbox next to “Require dial tone” is not checked. I couldn’t print.
The phone is not dialing the correct phone number when I use the speaker to dial. Beaming m Try changing the distance between the phone handset and the MessagePad’s speaker. Try changing the orientation of the phone handset and the MessagePad’s speaker. m You can also try using different phones or a different phone system. Extra numbers appear in the phone number I’m trying to call. m Make sure the following settings are correct: Time/Date settings in Clock Å, Time Zones z, and Locale © in Prefs π.
Many of my items seem to be missing. m You may be looking at the contents of only one folder. m If you filed or stored information on a storage card, you need to insert the card to view those items. Nothing happens when I tap buttons at the bottom of the screen (such as the Overview button). When a lot of information is stored in an area, the MessagePad may take a few seconds to display it. I want to erase everything stored in the MessagePad. See the section “Pressing Reset” earlier in this chapter.
A P P E N D I X A Installing and Replacing Batteries Your MessagePad uses: m a set of four AA alkaline batteries or a rechargeable battery pack m a DL2032 lithium backup battery To see the battery level indicator, tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer. At the bottom of the screen on the right side, you see the battery level. The black portion of the gauge shows the remaining battery power.
Do not use individual rechargeable batteries in your MessagePad. The battery level indicator is not calibrated for that type of battery and may drain too much power from the batteries, reducing their ability to stay charged. Important Battery warnings The MessagePad displays a warning when the battery level is low. Replacing batteries Never take out both the main batteries and the backup battery at the same time. If you do, the MessagePad will lose information that it needs to operate properly.
To replace the main batteries: 5 Slide the battery compartment cover back on. 1 Turn off your MessagePad and close the cover. If you have a power adapter, plug it in as a precaution. 2 Slide off the battery compartment cover. 3 Remove the batteries by pulling the tab in the compartment. Replacing the backup battery Replace the backup battery when the MessagePad displays a message warning that the backup battery level is low (about once a year).
4 Lift the plate off the backup battery. 6 Put in a new Duracell DL2032 3-volt battery or its equivalent. Make sure the battery is + side up. 5 Use a small screwdriver to pry the old backup battery out of its compartment. 7 Put back the plate that keeps the backup battery in place. Insert its right end into the slot before you lower the left end (the end with the screw). 8 Tighten the screw. Be careful not to overtighten it. 9 Slide the battery compartment cover back on.
Battery tips m Batteries are inherently hazardous due to internal caustic materials and high energy levels. For this reason, always handle batteries carefully. Do not drop, puncture, disassemble, mutilate, or incinerate batteries. m To avoid battery leakage or lost data, replace the batteries as soon as they become weak. m In normal circumstances, turn off the MessagePad only by using the on/off switch to avoid losing information. m Do not leave batteries in hot places.
A P P E N D I X B Service and Support Apple User Assistance When you purchase your MessagePad you receive “up and running” support from Apple for as long as you own your MessagePad.
When you have a question, look for the answer in this handbook. The handbook provides information about all aspects of using your MessagePad and is designed to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Apple’s automated product information system can also provide you with information about your MessagePad, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Information is available by fax, or you can listen to recorded information about Newton products, as well as other Apple products.
A P P E N D I X C eWorld Setup and Registration You can set up an eWorld account and use the electronic mail address you get to send and receive e-mail. Before you begin, you need the following: m A Newton-compatible modem and the appropriate cables. m A standard analog phone line. See the instructions that came with your modem for more information. m An eWorld access phone number. In most places you can use a local phone number to access eWorld, thereby avoiding long-distance charges.
You should also: m Set the Modem preferences (see the chapter “Managing and Using Items in the Extras Drawer”). When you first get your MessagePad, there is an electronic mail message already in your In Box that you should read to set up an eWorld account. m Make sure you enter an owner and a worksite in Owner Info 9 see the chapter “Managing and Using Items in the Extras Drawer”). You can change your access number in your worksite.
4 Read through the message, tapping the up and down arrow keys to see more of the message. When you are finished, go back to the top of the message and tap Sign Up. After you’ve read through the message, tap Sign Up to set up an eWorld account Enter your name, billing address, and your credit card account information. Enter the registration certificate number and password that is printed on the eWorld Mail information that came with your MessagePad.
A P P E N D I X D Compatibility Information Your MessagePad uses the Newton 2.0 operating system. You can beam and mail items and share storage cards between another Newton device with the Newton 2.0 operating system and your MessagePad. There are some limitations, however, when you are beaming or mailing items from your MessagePad to a device that has an earlier version of the Newton operating system.
NEWTON 2.0 OS TO NEWTON 2.0 OS FEATURE COMPATIBILITY NEWTON 2.
If your device has system software earlier than the Newton 2.0 operating system, you can beam and mail certain types of information to a Newton product with the Newton 2.0 operating system. Here’s what you can do: Beam—name cards for a person or company, meetings, todo tasks (that have no sketches or shapes), and items in the Notepad Mail—name cards and meetings Storage cards—you can share storage cards share with devices that have the Newton 2.
I N A AA batteries 4, 307, 310, 314. See also batteries abbreviations recognizing 75–78 writing with 42 accent marks, entering 56–57 access numbers e-mail 202, 240 problems with 302 in U.S. 321 account, e-mail 239, 321–325 AC power adapter. See power adapter adapter.
AppleCare extended service agreement 319 Apple Online Services Helpline 301, 302 AppleTalk, connections via 165, 177–178 application cards 34, 36, 259, 270 applications built-in 154, 165–207, 265, 293 managing 152–164 appointments. See events; meetings; to-do tasks area codes 108, 204, 304 arrow buttons 14, 17 “Ask for PIN” option (Extras Drawer) 195 Assist, using 249–254.
placing calls from 108, 167–170 setting preferences for 172 uses of 152, 165, 167 call waiting, modem problems and 302 canceling requests, Undo button for 17 “cannot be read” message 37, 262 Canon BubbleJet printers 219 capitalization changing to lower case 70 text recognition and 75 in telephone numbers 109 Card application (Extras Drawer) folder for 152, 153 uses of 165, 172, 267 Card button 154 to store information automatically 154 to view owner and worksite information 192 card lock switch 38, 269 card
D Daily Alarm option (Clock) 173, 174 damage to the MessagePad 4, 108 date. See also Calendar; Clock setting 9, 165, 173–175, 200 wrong 305 date-based Calendar items 115 Date Book (Extras Drawer) . See also Calendar; to-do list adding items to 24, 115–129 closing 113 creating to-do items in 139–142 deleting items from 144, 146–147, 293 duplicating to-do tasks in 145 e-mailing from 239 finding information in 214–217 mailing items from.
on Internet 241 logging sent/received items 244–255 password 295 preparing to send 240 problems with 301–302 receiving 165, 244–245 replying to 247 retrieving from In Box 245 sending 242–244 sending automatically 33, 242, 255 sending icons 163–164 sending In Box items 239 sending to multiple parties 99 sending name cards 108 sending Notepad items 92 sending packages 242 sending to-do tasks 146 setting preferences for 240–242 status of connection 245 storing in Out Box 165 system requirements for 239 viewing
receiving beamed information in 165, 185, 237 receiving e-mail and packages in 165, 244–245 registering for eWorld in 322 routing items from Out Box 27, 248 setting alarm in 128, 148–149, 165, 174 setting beam preferences in 234–236 setting e-mail preferences in 240–242 setting fax preferences in 225–227 setting print preferences in 220–221 Setup application in 153, 166, 174, 200 Styles application in 152, 166, 201 Time Zones application in 152, 166, 202–207 Unfiled Icons folder in 71, 152–153, 201 using ap
guest user style 79, 198 poorly formed characters 42 printed 43, 47, 198 scrubbing 25, 57–58 setting preferences for 20, 44–52, 198 slow interpretation by MessagePad 298 styles 47 switching styles 47 tutorial 11, 41, 79, 153, 165, 185 Handwriting Instructor tutorial (Extras Drawer) accessing 11, 41, 79, 185 folder for 153 uses of 165, 185 handwriting recognition.
punctuation marks 69 setting preferences for 55–56, 196 symbols 56–57 types of 20, 55–56 viewing word list with 73–74 L Later button 27 to beam items 235 to e-mail items 164, 241 to fax items 226 to print items 221 to print or fax Newton books 290 to route items 27 letter-by-letter recognition 50–51, 60 layout of keyboard 55–56 of name cards 101–102 “Learn my handwriting” preference 51 “Letter-by-letter in fields” preference 50 “Letter-by-letter in notes” preference 50 letters, erasing 57–58 writing 60 Let
misinterpreted words, correcting 55, 59–60 modem batteries 304 connecting to MessagePad 239, 325 connections via 165, 177, 199 damaging the 108 dialing with a 108–110, 169 Newton-compatible 224, 239, 322 problems with 302, 304 setting preferences for 193, 199, 322 Modem button 177 Month button (Calendar) 133 multiday events 123–125.
Notes, as backdrop application 158 Notes option (Time Zone) 206 Now button 27 to beam items 235 to e-mail items 164, 241 to fax items 226 to print items 221 to print or fax Newton books 290 to route items 27 numbers misinterpreted as words 299 writing 42 Numeric keyboard 20 O on/off switch 7, 293, 315 on-screen help 32 accessing 31–32, 165, 184, 256–257 Assist button for 17 on-screen keyboard. See keyboard operating system.
phone calls. See telephone calls Phone keyboard 20 Picture button 19 to add notes to Calendar 127 to change Calendar items 136–137 defined 19 to delete scheduled items 146 to download e-mail 241 to duplicate Calendar items 136–137 for information about Notepad items 90 to schedule overlapping meetings 128 to view agenda items 137, 138, 139 to view e-mail 241 to view eWorld message 323 picture hanger, defined 22 pictures.
release lever on MessagePad 34, 259 Remember request, using Assist for 254 reminders, of to-do tasks 141 Remove PIN button 195 removing cards from MessagePad 34–36, 259–261 removing password 195 renaming folders 213–214 Repeat menu of events 122 of meetings 118 of to-do tasks 141 request words (Assist) using correct 253–255 writing, on MessagePad 251 “Require dial tone” option 225, 240, 302 Reset button, inside MessagePad 9–10 resetting the MessagePad 157, 194 to erase all information 10, 157, 306 hard rese
scrubbing 57–58 selecting 61–62 Shapes (handwriting recognition setting) defined 45 creating a note and 82 smoothing lines and 299 Show button 25 to view owner and worksite information 192 to view time zone information 202, 205 signature, electronic 189 Single Card (printing option) 106 size of Notepad items 90 Sketches (handwriting recognition setting) defined 45 creating a note and 82 leaving shapes as is 299 Sleep, setting timer for 197 Sleep option (Prefs) 197 slider, handwriting 43 volume 156, 199 slip
changing style of 71–72, 201 converting handwriting to 62–64, 297 correcting 55, 59–60 formatting 68 modifying 67 moving 65–66 punctuation marks 54, 60, 69 scrubbing 58 style 72 Text Editing Settings option 48 and using the caret 63 Text Only (handwriting recognition setting) creating a note and 82 defined 45 text recognition. See handwriting recognition text scaling preferences 49 third-party applications, erasing 293 thumbnail, viewing fax as 233 thumbwheel 7 time 165.
viewing owner and worksite information 192–193 volume of alarm 128, 156, 174 of modem 199 volume slider 156, 199 W warranty and repair service 318–319 Week button 132, 138 Weekly Meeting button 119 weekly meetings 119–121. See also meetings Welcome screen (Setup) 9, 10, 200 wet MessagePad 305 word list 48 adding corrected word to 59–60, 298 adding words to 74–75 expanding words in 75, 78 expanding words not in 75–77 memory capacity for 74 pop-up 59–60 removing words from 75 viewing 73–74 words.
