Newton Backup Utility User’s Guide
for the Macintosh Operating System
K Apple Computer, Inc.
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Contents
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About the Newton Backup Utility |
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Connecting a Newton PDA to your computer |
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Connecting with a serial cable |
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Connecting over an AppleTalk network |
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Installing the Newton Backup Utility |
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Preparing your computer |
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Opening the Newton Backup Utility |
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Selecting the type of connection on your computer |
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Preparing your Newton PDA |
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Selecting the type of connection on your Newton PDA |
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Establishing a connection |
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Creating your first backup |
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Quitting the utility |
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2 Backing Up and Restoring Information |
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About backup files |
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Backing up cards |
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Previous backups |
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Creating backup files |
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Backing up all information and packages |
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Backing up selected information and packages |
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Backing up a storage card |
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Changing the location of the Backups folder |
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Restoring information and packages |
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Tips on managing backups |
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3 Installing Packages |
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Installing a package on your Newton PDA |
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Installing a package on a storage card |
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Using the utility |
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Finding files on your computer |
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Changing connection preferences |
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1 Getting Started
This chapter describes how to connect your Newton personal digital assistant (PDA) to your computer, install the Newton Backup Utility, and use the utility to create your first backup.
About the Newton Backup Utility
With the Newton Backup Utility, you can connect your Apple MessagePad or other Newton PDA to your computer and do the following:
mBack up Newton information and store it on your computer.
mInstall packages (applications, system updates, and so on) on your Newton PDA.
mRestore backed-up information to your Newton PDA.
The Newton Backup Utility works with the Newton 2.0 operating system. You can also use the utility to transfer information from a Newton PDA that uses an earlier version of the operating system. For more information, see the upgrade instructions that came with this utility.
Note: If you have a Newton PDA that doesn’t use the Newton 2.0 operating system and you don’t plan to upgrade, Apple recommends you use the Newton Connection 2.0 Kit instead of the Newton Backup Utility.
Installation requirements
To use the Newton Backup Utility, you need the following:
mA computer using the Macintosh operating system with a 68030 or better microprocessor
mSoftware version 7.0 or higher
m4 megabytes (MB) of total RAM with 2 MB available
ma hard disk drive with 3 MB of available disk space
man available printer or modem port
ma serial or AppleTalk cable
IMPORTANT If you’re upgrading your Newton PDA to the Newton 2.0 operating system, make sure you read the instructions that came with your upgrade kit before you use the Newton Backup Utility.
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Connecting a Newton PDA to your computer
To use the Newton Backup Utility, you connect your Newton PDA to your computer in one of the following ways:
musing a serial cable
musing an AppleTalk network (AppleTalk connection is faster than serial communication)
Connecting with a serial cable
You use a serial cable to connect your Newton PDA to the printer or modem port on the back of your computer. If you don’t have a serial cable, you can purchase one from an authorized Apple dealer. The cable has mini-DIN-8 connectors on both ends.
1Make sure both your computer and your Newton PDA are turned off.
2Plug one end of the serial cable into the communication port on your Newton PDA.
3Plug the other end of the serial cable into the printer port ([) or the modem port (W) on your computer.
IMPORTANT If you connect your Newton PDA to a PowerBook that has an internal modem, see the manual that came with your computer for more information on connecting a serial cable.
That’s it! Go on to “Installing the Newton Backup Utility,” later in this chapter.
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Connecting over an AppleTalk network
Use a LocalTalk or other type of AppleTalk connection kit to connect your Newton PDA to an AppleTalk network. If your computer is already connected to an AppleTalk network, you need one connection kit. If not, you need
two kits.
IMPORTANT If your computer is part of an EtherTalk network or another kind of network, see your system administrator for help with connecting your Newton PDA.
1Make sure your computer and your Newton PDA are turned off.
2Follow the instructions that came with your connection kit to connect the AppleTalk cable to the computer.
3Plug the AppleTalk cable into the communication port on your Newton PDA.
4Turn on your computer and choose the Chooser from the Apple (K) menu.
5Make sure AppleTalk is active.
If not, click the AppleTalk Active button. If instructions appear on screen, follow them.
Make sure AppleTalk is active.
That’s it! You’ve connected your Newton PDA to your computer on a AppleTalk network.
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Installing the Newton Backup Utility
Before your computer can communicate with your Newton PDA, you need to install the Newton Backup Utility on your computer. Follow these steps.
1Insert the Install 1 disk for the Newton Backup Utility into a floppy disk drive.
If necessary, open the disk icon.
Double-click to install the
Newton Backup Utility.
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Double-click the Install NBU icon to open it.
In the Installer Welcome dialog box that appears, click Continue. In the Install NBU dialog box, click Install.
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A status box keeps you informed of progress during installation.
5Follow the instructions on your screen.
You’ll be instructed to insert another disk.
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6When you see a message reporting that the installation was successful, follow the instructions on screen.
You’ll find a folder named Newton Backup Utility on your hard disk.
Preparing your computer
To prepare your computer for communication with a Newton PDA, follow these steps.
Opening the Newton Backup Utility
To open the utility:
mOn your computer, open the Newton Backup Utility folder and double-click the Newton Backup Utility icon.
The Newton Backup Utility window appears on your computer.
Newton Backup Utility menus
Buttons are dimmed until you establish a connection from your Newton PDA.
Displays connection messages and other information
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Selecting the type of connection on your computer
The first time you use the Newton Backup Utility, you need to specify how the
Newton PDA is connected to your computer.
1Choose Preferences from the Edit menu.
A dialog box appears with a list of connection preferences for your computer.
2Select the type of connection.
Select AppleTalk if you have an AppleTalk connection.
If you have a serial connection, select the Macintosh port you’re using.
Shows the location of backup files created on your computer. By default, this is in the Newton Backup Utility folder.
3Click OK to save your choices and close the dialog box.
The type of connection you select is saved and remains set until you decide to change it.
Note: You can also use the Preferences dialog box to set the location of backup files. For more information, see “Changing the Location of the Backups Folder” in Chapter 2.
Preparing your Newton PDA
Before you use the Newton Backup Utility, you need to tell your Newton PDA how it is connected to the computer.
Note: The instructions in this section apply to Newton PDAs that use the Newton 2.0 operating system. If you have a Newton PDA that uses an earlier version of the operating system, see the upgrade instructions that came with this utility.
IMPORTANT Make sure you follow the setup instructions on your Newton PDA to enter your name and other owner information. The computer uses this name when it creates a backup file. See your Newton PDA handbook to learn how to enter your name. Also, it’s a good idea to name the storage cards you use with your Newton PDA.
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Selecting the type of connection on your Newton PDA
1On your Newton screen, tap Extras ´.
2In the Extras Drawer, tap Connection k.
You may have to show all icons to see the Connection icon.
A slip appears showing the type of connection currently set for your Newton PDA.
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3If the type of connection that appears in the slip is not correct, tap “Connect via” to change the type of connection.
A list of connection types appears. Choose either Serial or AppleTalk.
If you choose Serial, your connection setup is complete. Skip to the next section, “Establishing a Connection.” If you choose AppleTalk, continue with step 4.
Note: Do not select a Modem connection. The Newton Backup Utility does not support remote connection via a modem.
4Tap “Connect to.”
5In the list that appears, tap the worksite or computer you want to connect to.
If you tap “Other computer” a slip appears. Tap the computer you want to connect to. Only computers that have the Newton Backup Utility installed and running appear in the slip.
If you tap “Other worksite,” a slip appears. Enter information about the worksite, then tap X to close the slip.
The type of connection you select is saved and remains set until you change it.
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Establishing a connection
After you select the type of connection, you need to establish a connection between your Newton PDA and your computer.
m Tap Connect.
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After a few moments, the connection is established and the buttons in the Newton Backup Utility window are no longer dimmed.
Click here to back up |
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Newton information and |
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Click here to restore |
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In addition, Newton Backup Utility buttons appear on your Newton screen.
As with the Newton Backup Utility buttons on your computer, you can use these buttons to back up and restore files or install packages.
Note: For simplicity, the instructions in this book describe using the Newton Backup Utility from your computer, but you can also use the utility from your Newton PDA. See Chapter 4 for more information.
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