With the Newton Messaging Card and the Apple Wireless Messaging Service, you can receive, read and store messages on your Newton. Anyone who knows your personal identification number (PIN) can send you number messages (such as a telephone number) or text messages that you can read on your Newton. If you've signed up for voice messaging, the Messaging Card can let you know when you've received a voice message.
Setup
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To use your Messaging Card, you must activate the Apple Wireless Messaging Service, install the battery and turn on the card.
To activate the Apple Wireless Messaging Service, call the toll-free number listed in the information brochure that came with your Messaging Card. Be sure to have your Messaging Card available if you need to read the Card's ID number to the operator. You'll also be able to choose among the service options available in your area.
When you activate the service, you will receive a seven-digit PIN which is your address on the messaging service. Others must know your PIN to send you a message.
You will also receive a four digit PassCode which is a security code. You'll need it to review, hold or release messages, change your personal greeting, listen to voice messages or use other voice message features. Be sure to change your PassCode when you receive it and keep it to yourself.
To install the battery, follow these steps:
1) Slide off the battery compartment cover.
2) Insert one AAA-size battery. Be sure to properly orient the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals.
3) Replace the battery compartment cover.
Replace the battery when the indicator light flashes red or if a low-battery alert appears while you're reading messages.
To turn on the Messaging Card, slide the power switch to the left. The messaging card must be on to receive a message, but it does not have to be inserted into your Newton.
If someone sends you a message while the card is off, you will not receive the message. If you've left the card off for a while or believe that you've missed some messages, you can review those messages by calling a toll-free number listed in the messaging server quick reference guide.
To insert your Messaging Card, flip the latch on the top left corner of the Newton and press down on the switch to eject the current card. Then, insert the Messaging Card into the slot. It will not go all the way into the slot. When you insert the card, a dialog box with the message "Newton Messaging Card" will be displayed on the screen.
NOTE: On some airlines, passengers are asked to turn off their pagers to prevent possible interference with navigation systems. If you're on such a flight, turn off the Messaging Card.