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    MessagePad 120: System Update 2.0 PC Instructions
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    This article contains the Installation Instructions for System Update MessagePad 120 2.0 (516205)US document. This version of the instructions is for PC/Windows 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 README.TXT 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 PC. Use a cable that has a 9-pin serial connector at one end and a mini DIN-8 connector at the other. (If you have a 25-pin serial port, use a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter, along with the above cable.) Choose an available serial port on your PC and connect the end of the cable with 9 pins to the appropriate port. Plug the other end of the cable into the MessagePad's communication port.

    2. Turn on your computer and your MessagePad 120.

    3. On your computer, double-click the NBU icon or use File/Run on execute NBU.EXE.

    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.

Document Information
Product Area: Newton
Category: Apple MessagePad
Sub Category: Apple MessagePad 120
Keywords: knmp, newton

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