Newton System Update 1.05 is designed for any Newton MessagePad who has system software version 1.04 or lower. It optimizes system performance for third-party applications, and improves your Newton's memory and power management. System Update 1.05 gives you the same functionality provided by Newton System 1.11.
To receive System Update 1.05 in the United States, contact the Newton Fulfillment Center at 1-800-242-3374. Outside the United States, contact your local Apple Authorized Service Provider.
Apple is currently distributing system updates for your Newton MessagePad by the following methods:
If you have the Newton Connection Kit for Macintosh or Windows, you can:
1) Call the Newton Fulfillment Center at 1-800-242-3374 and order a floppy disk containing the system update. You can then use your Newton Connection Kit to download the system update from your personal computer to your Newton.
2) For customers with a personal computer, modem, and a Newton Connection Kit for Macintosh or Windows, the update is also available on the following online services:
Compuserve (type go newton to get to the Newton Forum)
America Online (keyword PDA to get to the Newton Discussion Folder, inside World of Newton)
It is also available to internet users via FTP at the address: FTP.APPLE.COM.
If you do not have the Newton Connection Kit, you can call the Newton Fulfillment Center at 1-800-242-3374 and order the system update on a PCMCIA card. You can then transfer the system update from the PCMCIA card to your Newton.
Since System Update 1.05 uses an additional 32K of system memory, you must back up your Newton's information on a PCMCIA card or with the Newton Connection Kit before installing System Update 1.05. If you do not have a Newton Connection Kit or a memory card, contact the Newton Fufillment Center to borrow a memory card.
Article Change History
28 February 1994 - Added reference to on-line sources of System Update1.05