Specifications

Beaming
I’m not getting items that are beamed to me.
m Make sure the infrared windows on the Newton devices are
pointing directly at each other and are less than 1 meter
(about 3 feet) apart—closer in bright sunlight.
m You may not have chosen to receive beams automatically.
To receive beams automatically, go to the In Box I, tap
the Information button ; and, in the list that appears, tap
Beam Prefs. Tap the checkbox next to “Receive beams
automatically.”
Other
The MessagePad has gotten wet.
If the MessagePad gets wet while it’s plugged in using an
optional power adapter, unplug the power adapter before
you do anything else.
Remove the main batteries and allow the unit to dry for at
least 24 hours.
The time or date is wrong.
Tap Extras ´, tap the folder tab, then tap Unfiled Icons.
(If you filed Clock in another folder, tap that folder’s name.)
Tap Clock C, then tap Set. In the list that appears, tap
Time/Date, then set the correct date and time.
The MessagePad’s clock may lose time when you press the
Reset button. Check the time and date in Clock C whenever
you press Reset.
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Troubleshooting
The phone is not dialing the correct phone
number when I use the speaker to dial.
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.
m Verify that the local dialing information area code is correct
for the location you are dialing.
Modems
I get a message saying my modem is not
responding or a warning about using digital lines.
m If you are using an external fax modem, check to make
sure the batteries in the modem are good. Check all of the
cable connections. Make sure you are using a standard
analog phone line and you are getting a dial tone. Reset
your MessagePad.
m If you are using a PCMCIA fax modem, make sure the
modem is locked in the card slot. Check all of the cable
connections. Make sure you are using a standard analog
phone line and you are getting a dial tone. Reset your
MessagePad.
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