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- Name: System Update MessagePad 120 2.0
- Version: (516263)US
- Released: October 31, 1996
- Description: This software updates the system update that
- shipped with your MessagePad 120 2.0.
-
- Path to this software:
-
- Apple SW Updates
- US
- Newton
- For MacOS
- MessagePad System Updates
- MP 120 2.0 516263 US
- MP 120 2.0 516263 US.sea
-
- This software is available in two formats (.sea and .exe):
-
- 1. A Macintosh self-extracting archive of DOS files. To
- use, download, then double-click the downloaded file to
- decompress it.
-
- 2. A DOS self-extracting archive of DOS files. To use,
- download this file, then run to expand the archive to your
- hard drive.
-
- System Update for MessagePad 120 2.0 (516263)US
-
- This document describes the product enhancements included
- in the system update file named ‘MessagePad 120 2.0
- (516263)US’.
-
- System Update 2.0 (516263)US is for Apple MessagePad 120
- customers in the United States. This version will install
- over the following system software versions for MessagePad
- 120:
-
- • version 2.0 (516205)
- • version 2.0 (515264)
- • version 2.0 (515299)
-
- If this system update is already installed on your
- MessagePad, you will not damage your MessagePad by
- reinstalling the update. Also, you will not damage an
- original MessagePad, MessagePad 100, MessagePad 110,
- MessagePad 130 or other Newton PDA if you attempt to install
- this system update by mistake.
-
- Before you install any system update, you should back up
- your MessagePad 120 with the Newton Backup Utility or to a
- storage PC card (PCMCIA card).
-
- New changes in System Update 2.0 (516263):
-
- • Fixed a problem introduced in System Update 2.0 (516205)
- which could generate an error when connecting over AppleTalk
- with some third-party applications.
-
- System Update 2.0 (516263)US contains all the fixes present
- in System Update 2.0 (516205).
-
- © 1996, Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
- Apple, the Apple logo, MessagePad, and Newton are trademarks
- of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
- countries. MessagePad is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
-
- Updated September 17, 1996.
-
-
- Installation Instructions for System Update MessagePad
- 120 2.0 (516263)US
-
- Q. How do I install System Update 2.0 (516263)US?
-
- A. BEFORE installing a MessagePad System Update, as
- precautionary measure you should backup your information.
- You can do this using your computer and the Newton Backup
- Utility, or a PCMCIA card. Installing a MessagePad System
- Update will not normally erase any information in your
- MessagePad.
-
- Once you’ve backed up your information, install the
- MessagePad System Update following the instructions below.
-
- Before you install the System Update (516263), check to see
- what system version you currently using. Follow these steps:
-
- 1. Connect your MessagePad to your Macintosh.
-
- 2. Turn on your computer and your MessagePad 120.
-
- 3. On your computer, double-click the Newton Backup Utility
- icon to launch the application.
-
- 4. On your MessagePad 120, tap Extras to open the Extras
- Drawer.
-
- 5. Tap the Information button ("i") near the bottom of the
- screen.
-
- 6. Tap "Memory Info".
- * If the ROM version number at the middle of the screen is
- not 2.0 (516263)-1 or a higher number you need to install
- system update MessagePad 120 2.0(516263)US. Go to step 7.
- * If the ROM version number at the middle of the screen is
- 2.0 (516263)-1, you already have the current system software
- version and you can stop.
-
- 7. On your MessagePad 120 tap on Connect.
-
- 8. On your computer, choose Install Package.
-
- 9. Select the file "MessagePad 120 2.0 (516263)US". A
- message appears saying "New system software is about to be
- installed. Please tap Restart."
-
- 10. Tap Restart.
-
- 11. Wait for your MessagePad 120 to restart (about 3
- seconds).
-
- 12. Tap Extras to open the Extras Drawer.
-
- 13. Tap the Information button ("i") near the bottom of the
- screen.
-
- 14. Tap Memory info.
-
- If the software was installed correctly, the ROM version
- number at the middle of the screen should be 2.0 (516263)-1
-
- If you have questions about installing the software, please
- see the manual that came with your MessagePad, call
- 1-800-SOS-APPL in the US, or call the Apple Support Center
- in your country.
-
-
- © 1996, Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
- Apple, the Apple logo, MessagePad, and Newton are trademarks
- of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
- countries. MessagePad is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
-
- Updated September 17, 1996.
-