Re: [NTLK] somes questions from a newbee

From: Victor Rehorst (victor_at_newtontalk.net)
Date: Mon Jan 10 2005 - 06:44:56 PST

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Philippe Godin wrote:

> 1 - When I turn off the MP, the display only turn off.
> I dont think it is a normal thing, so I would kike to
> know if it is a grat problem or not (Battery life
> exepted).

In fact, the machine is in a very deep sleep mode when you turn off the power.
Battery life is measured in weeks or months...

> 2 - I would like to upgrade my MP 2000 ON MP2100. Do I
> have to change all the motherboard or only the PCB
> with the ROM ? Must I have to reinstall NOS2.1 or it's
> basically install on the ROM ?

The only difference between a 2000 and a 2100 is the amount of RAM. The OS
ROM is the same. You'll need to install the latest system patch after the
upgrade.

Here you can find places/people who can do the work for you:

http://tools.unna.org/wikiwikinewt/index.php/NewtonRepairPerson

> 3 - As the MP come withous the Serial Dongle, I need
> to buy one or to install a "Dongle Killer". I've see
> on the net the SER001 and another item who looks like
> the SER 001 and delivered in 'Newtonian Paradise".
> Could I ave sme advices on these items ?

Buy the original SER-001 from PCB Man (David Humphries):

http://mrpcbman.tripod.com/

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