Name:         System Update MessagePad 120 2.0
Version:      (516263)US
Released:     October 31, 1996
Description:  This software updates the system update that
              shipped with your MessagePad 120 2.0. 

Path to this software:

  Apple SW Updates
    US
      Newton
        For MacOS
          MessagePad System Updates
            MP 120 2.0 516263 US
            MP 120 2.0 516263 US.sea

This software is available in two formats (.sea and .exe):

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

2.  A DOS self-extracting archive of DOS files.  To use,
download this file, then run to expand the archive to your
hard drive.

System Update for MessagePad 120 2.0 (516263)US

	This document describes the product enhancements included
in the system update file named ïMessagePad 120 2.0
(516263)USÍ.

	System Update 2.0 (516263)US is for Apple MessagePad 120
customers in the United States. This version will install
over the following system software versions for MessagePad
120:

´ version 2.0 (516205)
´ version 2.0 (515264)
´ version 2.0 (515299)

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, MessagePad 110,
MessagePad 130 or other Newton PDA if you attempt to install
this system update by mistake.

	Before you install any system update, you should back up
your MessagePad 120 with the Newton Backup Utility or to a
storage PC card (PCMCIA card).

New changes in System Update 2.0 (516263):

´ Fixed a problem introduced in System Update 2.0 (516205)
which could generate an error when connecting over AppleTalk
with some third-party applications.

System Update 2.0 (516263)US contains all the fixes present
in System Update 2.0 (516205).

© 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 September 17, 1996.


	Installation Instructions for System Update MessagePad
120 2.0 (516263)US

Q. How do I install System Update 2.0 (516263)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 youÍve backed up your information, install the
MessagePad System Update following the instructions below.

Before you install the System Update (516263), check to see
what system version you currently using. Follow these steps:

1. Connect your MessagePad to your Macintosh.

2. Turn on your computer and your MessagePad 120.

3. On your computer, double-click the Newton Backup Utility
icon to launch the application.

4. On your MessagePad 120, 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 (516263)-1 or a higher number you need to install
system update MessagePad 120 2.0(516263)US. Go to step 7.
* If the ROM version number at the middle of the screen is
2.0 (516263)-1, you already have the current system software
version and you can stop.

7. On your MessagePad 120 tap on Connect. 

8. On your computer, choose Install Package.

9. Select the file "MessagePad 120 2.0 (516263)US". A
message appears saying "New system software is about to be
installed. Please tap Restart."

10. Tap Restart.

11. Wait for your MessagePad 120 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 (516263)-1

If you have questions about installing the software, please
see the manual that came with your MessagePad, call
1-800-SOS-APPL in the US, or call the Apple Support Center
in your country.


© 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 September 17, 1996.