Name:         System Update MessagePad 130 2.0
Version:      (526205)US
Description:  This software updates the system update that shipped
              with your MessagePad 130 2.0. 

The software posted is available in two formats (.zip and .sea):

1.  A ZIP archive of DOS files.  To use, download this file, then
"unzip" to your hard drive.

2.  A Macintosh self-extracting archive.   To use, download, then
double-click the downloaded file to decompress it. 

MessagePad 130 System Update 2.0 (526205)US

This document describes the product enhancements included in the system update
file named MessagePad 130 2.0 (526205)US.

System Update 2.0 (526205)US is for Apple MessagePad 130 customers in the United
States. This version will install over the following system software versions for
MessagePad 130:

* version 2.0 (525314)
* version 2.0 (526060)
* version 2.0 (526167)

If this system update is already installed on your MessagePad, you will not
damage your MessagePad by reinstalling the update.  Also, you will not damage an
original MessagePad, MessagePad 100, MessagePad110, MessagePad 120 or other
Newton PDA if you attempt to install this system update by mistake.

Before you install any system update, you should backup your MessagePad 130 with
the Newton Backup Utility or to a storage PC card (PCMCIA card).

New changes in System Update 2.0 (526205):

*  Multi-page documents or faxes now print all pages correctly in landscape
orientation.

*  Fixed a problem causing faxed or printed lines to be truncated in some
applications.

*  Fixed a problem with NBU Restore that would cause error -28207 and the unit to
restart.

*  Fixed a problem identifying some new PC Card (PCMCIA) modems, including the
Megahertz CruiseCard XJ3288 28.8 LandLine/Cellular modems.

*  Fixed a problem with changing sorting orders which could occur when switching
between Swedish and English.

*  Fixed a problem with applications that allocate large chunks of store memory.
(This is particularly prevalent with applications that use the Newton Internet
Enabler.)

 1996, Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo,
MessagePad, and Newton are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. MessagePad is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Updated July 26, 1996.

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System Update MessagePad 130 2.0 (526205)US

Q. How do I install System Update 2.0 (526205)US? 
A.  BEFORE installing a MessagePad System Update, as precautionary measure you
should backup your information. You can do this using your computer and the
Newton Backup Utility, or a PCMCIA card. Installing a MessagePad System Update
will not normally erase any information in your MessagePad.

Once you've backed up your information, install the MessagePad System Update
following the instructions below.

Before you install the System Update (526205)US, check to see what system version
you currently using. 

Follow these steps:

1. Connect your MessagePad to your PC. Use a cable that has a 9-pin serial
connector at one end and a mini DIN-8 connector at the other. (If you have a
25-pin serial port, use a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter, along with the above cable.)
Choose an available serial port on your PC and connect the end of the cable with
9 pins to the appropriate port. Plug the other end of the cable into the
MessagePad's communication port.

2. Turn on your computer and your MessagePad 130.

3. On your computer, double-click the NBU icon or use File/Run on execute
NBU.EXE.

4. On your MessagePad 130, tap Extras to open the Extras Drawer.

5. Tap the Information button ("i") near the bottom of the screen.

6. Tap "Memory Info". 
* If the ROM version number at the middle of the screen is not 2.0 (526205)-1 or
a higher number you need to install System Update MessagePad 130 2.0(526205)US.
Go to step 7.
* If the ROM version number at the middle of the screen is 2.0 (526205)-1, you
already have the current system software version and you can stop.

7. On your MessagePad 130 tap on Connect.

8. On your computer, choose Install Package.

9. Select the file "MessagePad 130 2.0 (526205)US". A message appears saying "New
system software is about to be installed. Please tap Restart."

10. Tap Restart.

11. Wait for your MessagePad 130 to restart (about 3 seconds).

12. Tap Extras to open the Extras Drawer.

13. Tap the Information button ("i") near the bottom of the screen.

14. Tap Memory info. If the software was installed correctly, the ROM version
number at the middle of the screen should be 2.0 (526205)-1

If you have questions about installing the software, please see the manual that
came with your MessagePad, call (800) SOS-APPL in the US, or call the Apple
Support Center in your country.


(c) 1996, Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo,
MessagePad, and Newton are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries. 
Updated July 26, 1996.
