Are you confused on how to properly erase information and what gets erased from my Apple MessagePad? The handbook is a bit confusing on this topic.

After Erasing Your Messagepad

• These Files Remain:
  • The Calendar
  • To Do List
  • Notes
  • Names programs
  • Newton operating system
  • system updates
• These Files are Erased:
• Notions
• Notions templates
• Newton Mail modules
• PackageMover
• other installed programs
• all data in the internal memory

NOTE: Information on any storage card is unaffected when you erase.

How To Erase Your Apple MessagePad

Step 1

Press and hold down the Power switch.

Step 2

Press and release the Reset button while holding down the Power switch.

Step 3

Continue to hold down the Power switch until the message appears asking if you want to erase data completely.

Step 4

Release the Power switch.

Step 5

Tap on the YES button and then tap on the OK button.

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