Don't sell that PC connection cable just yet. There is one way in which
it can be useful to a Mac-using Newton fan. If you ever do decide to use
your Newton with your iMac, that cable, plus a PalmConnect USB (an
adapter to plug older Palm into a USB machine), equals a connection to
your iMac. The PalmConnect only costs about $30, if I remember right,
but that Newton-to-PC cable is pretty hard to find.
sj
On Sunday, January 27, 2002, at 02:11 PM, Jonathan Wise wrote:
>
> Check the Newton Faq, for answers to some of your questions.
> http://planetnewton.com/FAQ/index.html
>
> I'm not sure about your storage card problem, but I can help with your
> connectivity issues.
>
> You'll need Newton Connection Utilities (www.unna.org/unna/apple)
> installed
> on one of your older Macs (the iMac is much harder to connect to), and
> you'll have to use the round 8pin to 8pin cable. The other cable is for
> connecting to a PC (sell it on eBay if you don't need it -- I'd buy it
> from
> you). Once you've installed the software, hooked up the Newton, simply
> run
> Newton Connection Utilities, choose your connection method (Serial is
> easiest), and hit "Connect" on your Newton.
>
> Good luck!
> -jw
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net
> [mailto:newtontalk-bounce_at_newtontalk.net]On Behalf Of Russ Bravo
> Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2002 1:11 PM
> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
> Subject: [NTLK] Newbie has a storage card problem!
>
>
>
> Hi all
>
> Just joined the list after getting an MP120 (OS 2.0) via eBay in the UK.
> Having great fun finding my way around the little fella, but a couple of
> things have stumped me so far.
>
> 1 It came with three storage cards (two 1MB, and one 2MB). They're
> original
> Newton cards. The two 1MB cards appear to have some software on, in
> that the
> previous owner has written on the 'Contents' space things like Pocket
> Money,
> Terminal Emulator, Newt Books etc. They're both assembled in Japan. The
> 2MB
> card has a label with 649-0062 on it and was assembled in the
> Philippines.
> That's the detail.
>
> Thing is, I can't get my Newt to 'see' them at all. Every time I put on
> in,
> lock it in place and go to Extras before tapping on Card, it simply
> comes
> back with the message 'No card inserted'. Am I missing something here?
>
> NB I did have to do a Hard Reset when I first got the Newt, because the
> previous owner had left it pin number protected, and I had no way of
> tracking him down to find out how to get into the thing. Did I delete
> vital
> card recognition software?
>
> 2 Haven't quite worked out how to link Newt up to one of my Macs yet.
> I've
> got one 8-pin to 8-pin serial cable, and one 8-pin to 9-Din (I think -
> rectangular curve-cornered fitment with screws either side). My Macs
> are:
> Power PC 7300/200, Powerbook 5300cs and a Classic (at home), plus an
> iMac at
> work. I presume I need Newton Connection Utilities installed for
> starters,
> but not quite sure which cable to use (serial 8pin to 8pin looks the
> favourite, since I can't locate the right size socket for the 9-Din).
>
> Sorry to ramble on, but I'm new to this and not much of a techie!
> Searched
> various FAQs already and not had much joy there, at least not with
> question
> 1.
>
> Help!
>
> Russ, UK
>
>
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