Newton Backup Utility User's Guide
The document provides instructions for using the Newton Backup Utility on Windows-based computers (Windows 3.1, NT 3.5, or 95) with Apple MessagePad or other Newton PDAs running Newton 2.0. It covers system requirements, including hardware like serial ports and RAM.
Key procedures include connecting the PDA via a serial cable, installing the software using SETUP.EXE, configuring connection settings on both the PC and the device, and performing backups of information, cards, and packages. The guide also details how to restore data from backup files or directly from another Newton PDA.
| Operating System Support | Windows 3.1, Windows NT 3.5 or later, Windows 95 |
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| Newton OS Support | Newton 2.0 operating system |
| Minimum RAM Requirement | 4 megabytes (MB) |
| Disk Space Requirement | 3 MB available disk space |
| Display Requirement | VGA display or better |
The utility supports Windows 3.1, Windows NT 3.5 or later, and Windows 95.
Yes, you can use it to transfer information from a Newton PDA that uses an earlier version of the operating system.