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    Newton MessagePad: Built-In Help
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7/29/93
1/14/98
TOPIC

    Does the Newton MessagePad have built-in Help?

DISCUSSION

    Yes, Newton has a built-in How-To Library. To use it, follow these steps:

    1) Make sure no text is selected, then tap Assist.

    2) Tap How Do I?, then tap the topic you need to know about. Subtopics will appear beneath that heading. Tap the most relevant one.

    4) Read the information provided, and follow the directions. Newton will show you pictures and guide you step-by-step through specific tasks.

    5) If you want to look at more topics, tap Topics. If not, tap the X.


    Topics Covered By Newton's How-To Library
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    How Do I:

    Write:
    - Interpret handwriting
    - Correct text
    - Delete and insert text
    - Change text styles
    - Move items to a different area
    - Use the on-screen keyboard

    Draw:
    - Interpret drawings
    - Select drawings
    - Touch up drawings
    - Move items to a different area
    - Delete a drawing
    - Duplicate items

    Use the Names File:
    - Find information
    - Make a phone call
    - Change Names File information
    - See and print the Names File
    - Change a card's appearance
    - Sort cards

    Use the Datebook:
    - Move around in the Datebook
    - See today's appointments or To Do items
    - Make an appointment
    - Set an alarm
    - Schedule a repeating event
    - Add a To Do item
    - Delete a To Do item
    - Complete a To Do item

    Work with the Intelligent assistant:
    - Use Assist
    - Use Assist from the Notepad
    - Make an Appointment
    - Call someone
    - Print something

    Organize and find information:
    - Search everywhere for information
    - Tag (categorize or file) notes and names
    - View names or notes by tag
    - Create or rename a tag
    - Store information on a card

    Print, fax, or exchange information:
    - Examples of things you can print or fax
    - Print something
    - Fax something
    - Save something to print or fax
    - Print or fax a saved item
    - Send information to another Newton
    - Receive information from a Newton

    Learn more (Miscellaneous):
    - Investigate the Extras Drawer
    - Use the Calculator
    - Use the World Clock (Time Zones)
    - See the current time and date
    - Find out the status of the battery
    - Set preferences
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