TITLE
    DOS Compatibility Card: Using Newton Connection Kit (5/95)
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4/27/94
5/24/95
TOPIC



    I Want to be able to use the Newton Connection Kit for Windows on Quadra 610 DOS Compatible computer. Is this possible?

DISCUSSION


    We were successful in connecting an Apple MessagePad to the Quadra 610 running the DOS Compatible Card. The following steps were taken. The sequence is important, start with the Macintosh configuration, then Windows, then Apple MessagePad.

    Macintosh Configuration
    -----------------------
    Step 1:
    Open PC Setup in the control panel. Select the "Modem Port" option under the "comm1" pull down menu.

    Step 2:
    Close the control panel.

    Step 3:
    Switch back to the PC environment by pressing Command-Return.

    Step 4:
    Connect the Apple MessagePad to the Modem Port.

    Windows Configuration
    ---------------------
    Step 1:
    Install the Windows Newton connection software.

    Step 2:
    Launch windows.

    Step 3:
    Launch the Newton Connection application.

    Step 4:
    Pull down the Newton menu and select "preferences".

    Step 5:
    Select the "port setup..." button.

    Step 6:
    Make sure only comm1 is checked in the check boxes to the right.

    Step 7:
    Select 19,200 as the maximum baud rate.

    Step 7:
    Click OK. Then click OK again to exit all open windows.

    Step 8:
    Exit the Newton Connection application and then re-launch it.

    Apple MessagePad
    ----------------
    Launch the connection icon on the Apple MessagePad, and it should work.


    Article Change History:
    09 May 1995 - Made minor technical updates and reformatted.

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Document Information
Product Area: Computers
Category: DOS Compatible
Sub Category: DOS Compatibility Cards
Keywords: knmp, kwindows,newton

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