Re: [NTLK] I have it now!!

From: Robert Benschop (rbenschop_at_telebyte.nl)
Date: Thu May 13 2004 - 00:52:35 PDT


On 13-mei-04, at 09:31, Edmund Blackadder wrote:
> 1) How do i train it for HWR exactly? WHen i write something, is is not
> writing properly all the times. I mean: sometimes the angle of the pen
> is such that it is not writing properly. Do i have to get used to hold
> the pen? Also, HOw hard should i push the pen on the screen. I am only
> touching it now. I found a perfect screen and i do not want to spoil
> it: :-D

So get screen protectors. http://www.nushield.net/ carries the ones I
use, there are others though.

I'm worried about the drifting of the pen though, you might have the
'jaggies', search the archives (and maybe the FAQ) about this.
Marco Mailand in Switzerland might cure it for you though, if this is
the case.

> 2)Lots of floppy disks in the box. I think i have to download the
> software on the disks from unna since i dont have a floppy drive.

you'd be better off with Unna, versions over there are probably more
recent.

> 3)HOw should i connect to my ibook? O do not have a serial usb adapter.
> I do have ethernet and modem pc cards.

Get the stuff in your newt through the modem and work with ethernet,
much much faster...

> 4)Where can i setup the PPP connection?

Extras -> Setup folder (picker at the top of your screen) -> Internet
Setup

> 5)The backlight makes a noise when is on. Since it was 7 am and
> everyone (in my neighborhood at least) was sleeping. the noise was
> quite loud. THe same as with my psion 5mx backlight.After a couple of
> minutes i stopped giving attention. Is it normal? I have to try it in
> normal sound level conditions also.

Yes it's normal, one if the drawbacks of the Newt...

Robert Benschop

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