Re: [NTLK] Newton Arrived, problems...

From: Jared Bland (jrbm689_at_mac.com)
Date: Wed Jun 23 2004 - 13:15:20 PDT


>> 1: I'm wondering if there's a driver problem with the 56k card.

> Newton can't make voice calls, modem's for data only. Someone had a
> setup for this once upon a time, but IIRC it was some wacko card that
> you can't find around.

Was my ability to make a cell phone ring with my Newton an anomaly
then? I was able to hear voice, just not very well...

>> 3: How do I turn on the backlight? I can't seem to find a hard or
>> soft
>> switch anywhere...

> Hold down the power button on the top left.

Who woulda thunkit.

>> and 4: How do I begin to install software and drivers onto it. I
>> currently have a serial cable for my MP110, but there's no SER-001
>> board in the 2100.

> You need "the dongle". See:
> http://jksalesinc.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=25_37_48 or your friendly
> neighborhood eBay. That'll get you started with serial on the Newt.
> You'll also need a package installer or NCU running on the Mac side.
> The FAQ is loaded with details.

Can I install an ethernet card and have it work without specialized
drivers I need to download?
If so, I can then transfer wireless drivers onto the Newton and use a
WiFi card with it.

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