Page 36 Entering Data in Your V isor Handheld
You can import data from a Newton that uses Newton Operating
System 1.0. Simply use the Newton Connection Kit to export data
from the Newton Names file, Date B ook Calendar file, and Notepad,
and then import the resulting files into Palm™ Desktop software. The
Newton Connection Kit does not work with Newton Operating
System 2.0.
To import data:
1. Export a text file from the other p roduct.
2. Open Palm Desktop software.
3. From the File menu, choose Import.
4. Select the file you want to import.
5. Click Open.
6. In the Import dialog box, check each field name to be sure the
correct data moves into the correct fields.
To change the order of a field in the file you're importing into,
move the pointer over a field name in the Fields In list. When
the pointer changes to double arrow, drag the name to a new lo-
cation.
To prevent information from importing into a field, click the ar-
row between field names. The arrow changes to a dotted line.
To view the information in the file you're importing from, cl ick
the Scan Data arrows to see the information in each record.
7. From the Fields pop-up menu, choose the appropriate field.
8. From the Delimiters pop-up menu, choose the appropriate
delimiter.
The field and delimiter are set automatically if you are
importing a Claris Organizer, TouchBase Pro, DateBook Pro,
DayMaker, or QuickDex file.
9. Click OK.
Using an external keyboardYou can connect an optional keyboard accessory to the connector on
your handheld so you can type data directly into yo ur handheld.
External keyboards are very helpful when you need to enter large
amounts of data quickly and accurately while you are away from your
computer.