Newton Messagepad 100
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Newton MessagePad 100 The Newton MessagePad 100 per- of your time, find your way around sonal digital assistant is the affordable unfamiliar cities, and even deliver member of the Newton family. better-organized speeches. And while it looks like the original The Newton MessagePad 100 has Newton MessagePad, it has important powerful handwriting-recognition new features that make it more capabilities—for both printed and Features powerful and more useful. cursive writing. So it can transform Built-in applications These features mean that the your handwriting into text letter • Let you capture, manage, and Newton MessagePad 100 can help by letter or word by word. It can communicate business and personal information you manage information; stay in also leave your notes handwritten • Allow free-form notetaking—mixing touch via fax, e-mail, and paging; and should you wish to defer recognition handwriting, printed text, and graphics until later. • Turn printed or cursive handwriting into exchange information with your typed text or leave it handwritten computer. And as time goes by, it learns about • Recognize writing letter by letter or word by word It can help you stay in touch— you, your handwriting, and the way • Update daily to-do lists and help assign and communicate—more effectively. you work, helping you get more done. priorities to tasks It comes with a built-in notepad, • Let you create name files for colleagues You can send faxes and receive pages and friends using a familiar business-card and messages. Tap into on-line to-do list, datebook, and name file to format get you started. And when combined • Help you plan monthly, weekly, and daily services or electronic mail. Even calendars exchange business cards via built-in with software titles offering new • Include an assortment of information and productivity tools such as time-zone infrared technology. capabilities, the Newton MessagePad— maps, It can help you share and syn- your communications assistant with all calculator, currency exchange formulas, and measurement conversions chronize information with your the right connections—is likely to be- Windows-based or Macintosh com- come your most treasured possession. Communications capabilities • Send notes or messages, schedule puter. appointments, or exchange business cards with other nearby Newton users via It can help you organize ideas. built-in, infrared beaming technology Take notes. Make sketches. Format • Print formatted letters and notes to serial and print letters. and parallel printers • Send faxes and tap into electronic mail And you can expand its capabili- and on-line services with an optional fax/ ties with new software titles modem • Receive and store wireless paging that help you keep track messages with the optional Newton Messaging Card • Share your Newton information and keep files synchronized and updated with Windows-based or Macintosh computers using the optional Newton Connection Kit Intelligent assistance • Knows how you work and actively assists in making phone calls, faxing, finding information, sending electronic mail, printing, scheduling meetings, and completing to-do lists Newton MessagePad 100 Technical Specifications • Send notes, name cards, and appointments at up to 38.4 kbps within 3.28 feet (1 meter) using high- Newton Intelligence speed “beaming” via infrared technology • • Newton Recognition Architecture Handle telephone needs with assistance for — Recognizes handwriting: printed, cursive, or intelligent auto dialing (DTMF or modem dialing) a mixture of the two with the assistance of a • Receive and store wireless messages using optional 13,000-word, built-in word list Messaging Card* — Allows addition of up to 1,000 words by user • Use NewtonMail* to exchange electronic mail with — Recognizes writing letter by letter or word other Newton MessagePad users, as well as with Windows-based and Macintosh computer users with Ordering Information by word — Allows deferred recognition: can store notes an optional modem Newton MessagePad 100 in handwritten form for later recognition Size and weight Order No. H0123LL/A — Recognizes graphics and the inherent • Height: 7.25 in. (184.75 mm) • Newton MessagePad 100 personal digital symmetry in objects • Width: 4.50 in. (114.3 mm) assistant • Depth: 0.75 in. (19.05 mm) • Stylus • Newton Information Architecture • Weight: 0.9 lb. (0.4 kg) • Batteries — Object-oriented data storage optimized for • Welcome to Newton video storing, finding, and linking pieces of Operating environment • Complete setup, learning, and reference information • Temperature: 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C) documentation — Easy creation of custom applications via the • Storage temperature: –4° to 117° F (–20° to 47° C) • Limited warranty flexible graphical view toolbox • Relative humidity: 20% to 90% noncondensing — Easy data sharing across applications Newton MessagePad 100 Upgrade Power requirements — Object-oriented database provides flexible For a limited time only, the origional Newton • Power adapter: view of data MessagePad can be upgraded to the — Universal, 100 to 240 volts AC, 50/60 Hz capabilities of the Newton MessagePad 100. — Four plug configurations: U.S., U.K., Europe, and • Newton Communications Architecture To order the upgrade or to receive more Australia — Provides single interface for all communica- information on the upgrade program, • Battery type: alkaline or Ni-Cad tion services call 1-800-SOS-APPL. — Alkaline output: 6.0 volts DC, 1.1 WH (nominal) — Integrated to support easy communications — Ni-Cad output: 4.8 volts DC, 200 mAh (nominal) with minimum setup requirements • Lithium cell: CR2032 — Designed in modules to support new — Operating range: 3 volts (nominal) communications capabilities • Power source: four AAA batteries (included), optional AC adapter, and optional Rechargeable • Intelligent Assistance Architecture Battery Pack — Assists users in completing repetitive tasks done in multiple categories, including System requirements communications, scheduling, finding, and • Works with PC-compatible computers with 80386DX reminding functions or better processors running Windows version 3.0 or — Contains smart defaults to reduce later, using the Newton Connection Kit for Windows complexity • Works with Macintosh computers with 68030 or — Works in and between applications faster processors and system software version 7.1 or — Allows extensions by third-party developers later, using the Newton Connection Kit for Macintosh • Newton Hardware Architecture Printer support — ARM 610 processor at 20 MHz • Built-in printer support for the Apple LaserWriter Plus — Apple custom system ASIC (and other PostScript-equipped LaserWriter — Low-power, reflective LCD display printers), the Personal LaserWriter LS, as well as the (336 by 240 pixels) StyleWriter II printers — Transparent tablet with passive pen • Works with most popular PC printers, including the — 4MB of ROM Hewlett-Packard LaserJet II, DeskJet 500, Canon — 640K of RAM BubbleJet 10e, and Epson LQ and FX using the — One PCMCIA Type II card slot Newton Print Pack option — LocalTalk compatible serial port Fax machine support — Low-power, half-duplex, infrared transceiver • Supports Group 3 fax machines works at up to 38.4 kbps within 3.28 feet (1 meter) *This service may not be available in all countries. Communications capabilities • Fax with optional fax/modem (9,600 baud fax send, automatic cover-page generation, post-formatting) Apple Computer, Inc. © 1994 Apple Computer, Inc. Apple, the Apple logo, LaserWriter, LocalTalk, Macintosh, Newton, and StyleWriter are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., 20525 Mariani Avenue registered in the U.S.A. and other countries. The light bulb logo, MessagePad, Newton Intelligence, and NewtonMail are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. ARM 610 is a trademark of Advanced RISC Machines. Canon BubbleJet is a trademark of Canon. Epson LQ and FX are trademarks of Epson. HP LaserJet and Cupertino, CA 95014 HP DeskJet are trademarks of Hewlett-Packard Company. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated, which may be registered in certain (408) 996-1010 jurisdictions. Mention of non-Apple products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. TLX 171-576 Apple assumes no responsibility with regard to the selection, performance, or use of these products. All understandings, agreements, or warranties, if any, take place directly between the vendors and the prospective users. February 1994. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed in the United States of America. L00518B.