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Auto docking

The MessagePad 2000 and 2100 can detect when a Newton Serial Adapter is inserted into the InterConnect port, and automatically initiate a connection.

To auto dock:

Step 1

On your Macintosh computer, launch Newton Connection and in the Device view of the window adjust the Auto Dock settings to back up or synchronize.

Step 2

Plug the Serial Adapter into the InterConnect port on your Newton device.

Step 3

Tap Auto Dock in the slip that appears on the Newton display.

A full backup or synchronization begins automatically.

If you use a connection password, you must set the Dock preferences to ‘Save password’.