Newton Backup Utility User’s Guide for the Macintosh Operating System
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Contents 1 Getting Started 1 About the Newton Backup Utility Installation requirements 1 1 Connecting a Newton PDA to your computer Connecting with a serial cable 2 Connecting over an AppleTalk network Installing the Newton Backup Utility Preparing your computer 2 3 4 5 Opening the Newton Backup Utility 5 Selecting the type of connection on your computer Preparing your Newton PDA 6 Selecting the type of connection on your Newton PDA Establishing a connection Creating your first backup Quitti
3 Installing Packages 21 Installing a package on your Newton PDA Installing packages by dragging 21 22 Installing a package on a storage card 23 4 Using the Utility From Your Newton PDA Using the utility 25 Finding files on your computer Changing connection preferences 5 Troubleshooting 25 26 26 29 Common problems with the Newton Backup Utility Index iv Contents 33 29
1 Getting Started This chapter describes how to connect your Newton personal digital assistant (PDA) to your computer, install the Newton Backup Utility, and use the utility to create your first backup. About the Newton Backup Utility With the Newton Backup Utility, you can connect your Apple MessagePad or other Newton PDA to your computer and do the following: m Back up Newton information and store it on your computer. m Install packages (applications, system updates, and so on) on your Newton PDA.
Connecting a Newton PDA to your computer To use the Newton Backup Utility, you connect your Newton PDA to your computer in one of the following ways: m using a serial cable m using an AppleTalk network (AppleTalk connection is faster than serial communication) Connecting with a serial cable You use a serial cable to connect your Newton PDA to the printer or modem port on the back of your computer. If you don’t have a serial cable, you can purchase one from an authorized Apple dealer.
Connecting over an AppleTalk network Use a LocalTalk or other type of AppleTalk connection kit to connect your Newton PDA to an AppleTalk network. If your computer is already connected to an AppleTalk network, you need one connection kit. If not, you need two kits. LocalTalk connection kit See the instructions that came with your connection kit to connect to an AppleTalk network. Plug this end of the cable into your Newton PDA.
Installing the Newton Backup Utility Before your computer can communicate with your Newton PDA, you need to install the Newton Backup Utility on your computer. Follow these steps. 1 Insert the Install 1 disk for the Newton Backup Utility into a floppy disk drive. If necessary, open the disk icon. Double-click to install the Newton Backup Utility. 2 Double-click the Install NBU icon to open it. 3 In the Installer Welcome dialog box that appears, click Continue.
6 When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, follow the instructions on screen. You’ll find a folder named Newton Backup Utility on your hard disk. Preparing your computer To prepare your computer for communication with a Newton PDA, follow these steps. Opening the Newton Backup Utility To open the utility: m On your computer, open the Newton Backup Utility folder and double-click the Newton Backup Utility icon. The Newton Backup Utility window appears on your computer.
Selecting the type of connection on your computer The first time you use the Newton Backup Utility, you need to specify how the Newton PDA 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. Select AppleTalk if you have an AppleTalk connection. If you have a serial connection, select the Macintosh port you’re using.
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. Tap to select another type of connection. 3 Shows the type of connection set for your Newton PDA If the type of connection that appears in the slip is not correct, tap “Connect via” to change the type of connection.
Establishing a connection After you select the type of connection, you need to establish a connection between your Newton PDA and your computer. m Tap Connect. Connection slip for a serial connection Connection slip for an AppleTalk connection Tap here to connect. Tap here to connect. After a few moments, the connection is established and the buttons in the Newton Backup Utility window are no longer dimmed. Click here to back up Newton information and save it on your computer.
Creating your first backup After you establish a connection, you can make a backup of information and packages on your Newton PDA and store it on your computer. 1 Click the Backup button in the Newton Backup Utility window. Note: If your Newton PDA uses an earlier version of the Newton operating system, a backup starts automatically as soon as you establish a connection from your Newton PDA. You don’t need to click Backup.
Quitting the utility To end a connection and quit the Newton Backup Utility: m Choose Quit from the File menu. The connection is ended and the Newton Backup Utility window disappears. You can also end a connection from your Newton PDA by tapping the close box (marked by X) next to the Newton Backup Utility buttons.
2 Backing Up and Restoring Information The previous chapter described how to use the Newton Backup Utility to create your first backup. This chapter describes how to do additional backups and how to restore information you’ve backed up. IMPORTANT The instructions in this chapter apply to Newton PDAs that use the Newton 2.0 operating system. If you’re upgrading your Newton PDA to the Newton 2.
By default, the Backups folder is located in Newton Backup Utility folder. You can change the location of this folder. See “Changing the Location of the Backups Folder” later in this chapter. Backing up cards When you back up a storage card, a separate backup file is created with the name of the card. If you haven’t entered a name for your card, the file is called Card. If you back up more than one unnamed card, the backup files are named Card, Card 2, Card 3 and so on.
Creating backup files You can back up all information and packages on your Newton PDA or you can just back up selected information and packages. The following section describes how to back up all information. To back up selected information and packages, see “Backing Up Selected Information and Packages” later in this chapter. Backing up all information and packages Before you begin, make sure your Newton PDA is connected to your computer. For instructions, see Chapter 1.
A dialog box appears with a list of items to back up. To select an item, click the box next to it until you see an X. List of information on your Newton PDA. To see more items on the list, use the scroll bars. Includes information created by third-party packages Select to back up all information on your Newton PDA. Select to include all packages (including packages from third-party software publishers) in the backup. This box only appears if you have packages installed on your Newton PDA.
Typically, selective backup is faster than backing up all information and packages. When you selectively back up information, the new information is added to your most recent backup file. WARNING If you selectively back up, be careful when you restore information. You may remove information that has not been backed up. Apple recommends you restore information only from a backup that includes all information and packages. See “Restoring Information and Packages” later in this chapter.
Backing up a storage card You can use the Newton Backup Utility to back up the contents of a storage card. 1 Insert the storage card. 2 Open the Newton Backup Utility and establish a connection. 3 Click Backup. The Backup dialog box appears. The bottom of the dialog box includes a list of cards currently inserted in your Newton PDA. To select an item to back up, click the box next to it until you see an X. Select the information you want to back up. Select to back up a card.
2 Choose Preferences from the Edit menu. A dialog box appears. Click to change the location of the Backups folder. 3 Shows the current location of the Backups folder Click Set. A dialog box appears. 4 Select a new location for your Backups folder. Click to display a pop-up menu of disks and folders on your computer. Click to select a folder. 5 Click Select. The new location you specified is saved and the dialog box disappears. 6 Establish a connection from your Newton PDA.
Restoring information and packages If something goes wrong and you lose information on your Newton PDA, you can restore information from the latest backup file on your computer. You can restore all information in a backup file or select which information you want to restore. You can also restore the information from storage cards you’ve backed up. WARNING Restoring replaces information on your Newton PDA with information from a backup file on your computer.
Note: With the Newton Backup Utility, you can restore information from a card backup file to a card. You cannot restore information from a card backup file to your Newton’s internal memory. WARNING If you selectively backup, be careful when you restore information. You may remove information that has not been backed up. Apple recommends you restore information only from a backup that includes all information and packages. 4 Click Open. You see a list of information and packages that can be restored.
When you restore, only information and packages on your Newton PDA that have corresponding information and packages in the backup file are replaced. For example, if your backup file contains Names and Dates and your Newton PDA contains Names, Dates, and Notes, the Names and Dates on your Newton PDA are replaced by Names and Dates from the backup file, but Notes remain intact. When the restoration is complete, a message appears on your Newton screen asking you to restart. 7 Tap Restart.
3 Installing Packages This chapter describes how to use the Newton Backup Utility to install packages.You can install packages on your Newton PDA or on a storage card. Installing a package on your Newton PDA A package is a special file that adds features to your Newton PDA. Examples of packages include applications, electronic books, and system updates. Before you begin, make sure your Newton PDA is connected to your computer. For instructions, see Chapter 1.
5 In the dialog box that appears, select the package you want to install and click Open. The package is installed on your Newton PDA. A status window on your computer keeps you informed of the progress. Click to stop installing. Note: If you stop a package installation, the connection between your Newton PDA and your computer is ended. You'll need to re-establish the connection from your Newton PDA.
4 Drag the icons to the Newton Backup Utility icon on your desktop. Installing a package on a storage card You can install packages on a storage card rather than in your Newton PDA’s internal memory. 1 Insert the card in your Newton PDA. 2 In the slip that appears, select “Save new info and packages on this card.” 3 Follow the steps described in the previous section, “Installing a Package On Your Newton PDA.
4 Using the Utility From Your Newton PDA This chapter describes how to use the Newton Backup Utility from your Newton PDA instead of from your computer. Using the utility Before you begin, make sure your Newton PDA is connected to your computer. For instructions, see Chapter 1. To use the Newton Backup Utility from your Newton PDA: 1 On your computer, double-click the Newton Backup Utility icon. The Newton Backup Utility window opens on your computer.
Finding files on your computer When you restore files or install packages, a slip appears with a list of files on your computer. You locate files from your Newton PDA just as you would from your computer. Tap to display a list of folders and disks on your computer. The files in the disk or folder you choose are listed here. Tap the up or down arrow to see more files in the list.
4 Tap the information button and choose Prefs from the list of choices. A slip appears with a list of connection preferences. Not used by the Newton Backup Utility Select to end a connection if no activity occurs for about one minute. Select to automatically back up all information and packages when you tap Backup. Some of these preferences are used by the Newton Backup Utility and some preferences are used by other connection applications. 5 Select the desired connection preferences.
5 Troubleshooting This chapter describes some common problems you may encounter when using the Newton Backup Utility. For problems related to your Newton PDA, see the handbook that came with your Newton PDA. For the latest product and troubleshooting information, see the Read Me file located in the Newton Backup Utility folder. Common problems with the Newton Backup Utility An error message appears when I try to install the Newton Backup Utility.
I can’t create a backup file. m Make sure your Newton PDA is connected to your computer. See “Connecting a Newton PDA to Your Computer” in Chapter 1. m Make sure you’ve selected the correct type of connection on your computer. See “Preparing Your Computer” in Chapter 1. m Make sure you’ve selected the correct type of connection on your Newton PDA. See “Preparing Your Newton PDA” in Chapter 1. m Make sure you establish a connection from your Newton PDA. See “Establishing a Connection” in Chapter 1.
I can’t install a package. m You may not have enough free storage space on your storage card or Newton PDA. Try deleting packages you don’t need. m Contact the software publisher to make sure the package is compatible with the Newton 2.0 operating system. A package I installed on my Newton PDA takes up less memory than on my computer. m Some packages are compressed when you install them on your Newton PDA. The package will work properly.
Index A C Apple MessagePad 1 AppleTalk connection 2, 6 network, connecting with 3 Cards, backing up 12, 16 Changing connection preferences 26–27 Chooser 3 Close box 10 Close Newton Backup Utility slip 26 Computer connecting Newton PDA to 2–4 connection for 6 preparing 5 Connection ending 26 establishing 8, 15, 16, 17, 21 on Newton PDA, selecting 7 preferences 27 problems establishing 29, 31 selecting type 6,7 B Backing up all information and packages 13–14 selected information and packages 14–15 storag
I O Include All Packages 14 Information backing up of 13–15 button 27 and packages, restoring 18–20 Install Package button 21 Installation 4 requirements 1 status window 22 Installing packages 21–23 on storage card 23 by dragging 22–23 problems 31 Opening Newton Backup Utility 5, 13 Owner’s name for backup files 11 L LocalTalk connection kit 3.
Storage cards backing up 12, 16 installing package on 23 problems backing up packages 30 restoring information from 18–19 T To Do list, problems with 30 Troubleshooting 29–31 Types of Connection, selecting 7 U Unselect All button 14 Upgrade instructions 1 Using utility from Newton PDA 25–27 W Welcome dialog box 4 Index 35
