This article contains the Installation Instructions for System Update MessagePad 120 2.0 (516205)US document. This version of the instructions is for Macintosh owners.
DISCUSSION
Q. How do I install System Update 2.0 (516205)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.
WARNING:
YOU SHOULD READ THE '2.0 (516205) Read Me' FILE BEFORE YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS: Due to size limitation in the memory used by the System Update, some fixes in the previous System Update 2.0 (515299) were removed from System Update 2.0 (526205).
Before you install the System Update (516205), 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 (516205)-1 or a higher number you need to install system update MessagePad 120 2.0(516205)US. Go to step 7.
* If the ROM version number at the middle of the screen is 2.0 (516205)-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 (516205)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 (516205)-1
If you have questions about installing the software, please see the manual that came with your MessagePad, call (800) SOS-APPL in the US, or call the Apple Support Center in your country.