The Newton Connection Utilities is a Newton device connection tool released by Apple, which can be used to connect Apple MessagePad or other Newton devices to a computer and perform backup, software installation, data transmission and other operations on the device.
This document provides instructions for setting up the Newton Connection Utilities on a Windows computer. It covers system requirements, connecting the Newton device via serial cable, installing the software, and configuring communication settings between the computer and the Newton device.
The guide details how to establish a connection using either the Auto Dock feature or manual serial connections. It also explains how to use the utilities for backing up information, synchronizing data with Newton Works applications, and importing or exporting files between the Newton device and the PC.
| Operating Systems Supported | Windows 3.1, Windows NT 3.5x, or Windows 95 |
|---|---|
| Minimum RAM Required | 8 megabytes (MB) |
| Hard Disk Space Required | 12 MB |
The utilities work with Windows 3.1, Windows NT 3.5x, and Windows 95.
You must use the Newton Serial Adapter that comes with the MessagePad, connecting the cable to the adapter first.