Specifications

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.
m Calculator c—for simple arithmetic calculations
m Calls Q—for making and logging telephone calls
m Card B—for choosing what information to store on a
storage card and for backing up and restoring information
m Clock Å—for setting the time and date, a daily alarm, and
a timer
m Connection k—for connecting to applications running on
your desktop computer using serial, modem, and AppleTalk
connections
m Formulas ∞—for conversions and financial calculations
m Help h—for accessing information on how to perform tasks
m HW Instructor Ó—for learning the basics of writing and
recognition
m In Box I—for receiving electronic mail, beamed
information, and other items
m Out Box o—for storing items waiting to be printed or sent
as faxes, beamed information, and electronic mail
m Newton Tour ‹—for learning the basics of the MessagePad
m Owner Info 9—for setting owner and worksite information
m Prefs π—for fine-tuning your MessagePad
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4 Tap the Routing button µ and in the list that appears,
tap Mail.
A mail slip appears.
5 Enter the appropriate information.
6 Tap Mail.
Rotating the screen
You can rotate the screen and use your MessagePad in a
landscape, or horizontal, mode.
Note: Not all applications work in a rotated, or landscape,
mode. A message will appear asking you to return to
portrait mode.
1 Tap Extras ´ to open the Extras Drawer.
2 Tap the Rotate button on the status bar at the bottom of the
screen.
The MessagePad rebuilds the display and in a few seconds,
the screen rotates to a landscape view.
To return the screen to the default view, tap the Rotate
button again.
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