1This chapter describes how to connect your Newton device to your computer,install the Newton Connection Utilities, and use the utilities to create yourfirst backup.About the Newton Connection UtilitiesWith the Newton Connection Utilities, you can connect your AppleMessagePad or other Newton device to your computer and do the following:m Back up Newton information and store it on your computer.m Install packages (applications, system updates, and so on) on your Newton device.m Use your computers keyboard to enter information on your Newton device.m Import information from your computer to your Newton device and exportinformation from your Newton device to your computer.m Import information from your computer to your Newton Works applicationon your Newton device and export Newton Works information from yourNewton device to your computer. (Not available if youre using the Newton 2.0 operating system.)m Keep your applications synchronized by updating information on both yourcomputer and your Newton device.1 Getting Started