From: Dan (dan_at_dbdigitalweb.com)
Date: Wed Jun 23 2004 - 13:21:34 PDT
>> 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.
Or install a package that allows for turning on the backlight via a buttion,
menu, or backdrop. For example Sleepaid, AVI Backdrop, those are two I can
think of off the top of my head. I use this method as it is less wear and
tear on the switch not having to use it to turn the backlight on and off.
>>
>> 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.
Or NBU (Newton Backup Utility). However I would suggest you install NCU
(Newton Connection Utilities) as that has more features (data export as well
as import)
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