Works Better
An Enhancement for Newton Works
Table of Contents

1	Welcome and Registration
	
1.1		About Works Better	
1.2		System Requirements	
1.3		Registering Works Better	
1.4		Contacting Stand Alone, Inc.	
1.4.1		Email	
1.4.2		Phone	
1.4.3		Regular Mail	
1.4.4		World Wide Web	
1.5	Reporting Bugs	
1.6	Version History	

2	Installation	

3	Format Enhancements
		
3.1		Columns	
3.2		Define Styles	
3.3		Headers and Footers	
3.4		Page Numbers	
3.5		Special Printing Instructions	

4	Font Menu Enhancements
	
4.1		Instant Style	
4.2		Character	

5	Tools Menu Enhancements	
	
5.1		Go To Page	
5.2		Import Notes	
5.3		Import Email	
5.4		Key Caps	
5.5		Word Count	
5.6		Handwriting Settings	

6	Preferences
	
6.1		The i Button	
6.2		Preferences	
6.2.1		Handwriting Recognition	
6.2.2		Format Menu Preferences	
6.2.3		Show Lines in Paper	
6.2.4		Tools Menu Preferences	

1	Welcome and Registration

1.1	About Works Better

Welcome to Works Better, an enhancement for Newton Works. It adds many
new features to the Newtons basic word processor, including
headers/footers, columns,  and complete style options. It also includes
a handwriting recognition feature, so you can write or type text into
Newton Works. This manual goes through each of the enhanced features,
and is not intended to cover every aspect of Newton Works, and only
discusses the enhancements included with Works Better. If you have any
questions about the basic functions of the word processing application,
please refer to the manual that came with Newton Works. To use Works
Better, just open Newton Works as you normally would, and Works Better
automatically activates to enhance the basic Newton Works features.

Included in this archive are the following packages:

Works Better.pkg 
This is the software package that you need to install
on your Newton

Works Better.pdf 
This is the users manual for Works Better. 

Works Better.txt 
This is a text only format of the users manual. If at
all possible, use the pdf version of the manual as
it has layout and graphics that cannot be included
in the text version. The pdf version of the manual is
viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. This
can be obtained free of charge at www.adobe.com.

SAStuff.txt 
A list of all of the software available from Stand Alone
Inc.

SA reg.pkg 
If there isnt a registration option under the  button,
install this package to register your software.

1.2	System Requirements

Works Better requires Newton OS 2.1, and a Message Pad 2000 or an
eMate. It also requres Newton Works to be installed on the machine. If
Newton Works is frozen, Works Better will not run. However, you can keep
Newton Works frozen until you want to use it.

1.3	Registering Works Better

The Works Better Demo will work for a 30 day trial period. At the end of
the 30 Days, it will stop working. To avert this tragedy, you will need
to get in touch with Stand Alone to register your software. You can
register with us by several different methods.

You will need to include the following information, no matter how you
choose to register. Most importantly, you need to include your name
EXACTLY as it is entered in your Newton, including spaces. We use this
to generate your password, so it must be precise. You will need to
specify which programs you wish to register, and include payment for
each of them. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. If you
are using normal mail, you can send us a check as well. Make sure to
include your card number, the expiration date, and what type of card you
are using. You also need to give us a way to get in touch with you.
Email is the preferred way, followed by your address and phone number.
An Email address is not strictly necessary, but it will result in much
faster service.

For instant gratification, register by phone, and pay using Visa or
Mastercard. To do so, call (773) 477-2492 and we will give you a
password right over the phone.

Alternatively, you can send us a check to the address below.

You can also Email us one of several ways. The application has a
Register section under the  button. Tap on that to open up a
registration slip. If you fill out that slip, and have an Email client
on your Newton, it will automatically Email us and we will send you a
registration code. You could also just Email us the relevant information
from your Newton or a desktop machine, and well send you a code. If you
are registering through Compuserve, use, GO SWREG.

Once you register, you will receive a password from us. You can install
this password one of two ways. There is an option to Enter Password
under the  menu. Tap on it to bring up a screen that has a space to
enter the password. Alternatively, just install the SA Register package
enclosed in the Works Better archive. Select Works Better from the
pop-up menu at the top, and enter the password. You should get a message
confirming the password. Afterwards, you may remove the SAS Register
application from you Newton.

1.4	Contacting Stand Alone Inc.

There are several ways to get in touch with us here at Stand Alone, Inc.
 Email is the preferred form of communication, but whatever works for
you is fine. If you have any questions, comments, suggestions or
compliments, please don't hesitate to contact us through any of the
methods listed below.

1.4.1	Business Hours 
Stand Alone is open from 9 AM to 9 PM Monday to
Friday, and 10 AM to 4 PM Saturday and Sunday. 
These times are CST and GMT -5.

1.4.2	Email: 
internet: 		info@standalone.com 
AOL: 		Std Alone 
CompuServe:	76342,3057

1.4.3	Phone: 
Voice: 		(773) 477-2492 
Fax:		(773) 477-2579

1.4.4	Regular Mail: 
Stand Alone 3171 N. Hudson, Suite 1 
Chicago, IL,60657
USA

1.4.5	World Wide Web: http://www.standalone.com

1.5	Reporting Bugs

If you find a bug in our software, it would be helpful if you reported
the bug to us. To report a bug, please Email us with Bug Report Request
in the subject line.In the Email, include the following
information:

What type of Newton you are using (i.e. MP 2000) 
The version number of the system software (i.e. Newton OS 2.1) 
The software name and version number (i.e. Works Better 1.03) 
The error number 
A brief description of how we can recreate the error 
Your name and Email address so we can contact you when the bug is fixed

When reporting bugs, it is best to Email us, rather than calling, so
that the programers have a written record of the information they need
to solve the problem. As soon as we receive your Email, the programer
will examine the problem, and fix it.. Because our programers are busy
creating software, it can take a while for them to reply, but they will
release a new version of the software that fixes the bug as soon as they
can.

1.6	Version History

Version		Date			Notes

1.2			June 7, 1997		Minor bug fixes, expanded prefs 
1.0			April 26,1997		First public release

2	Installation

The first thing that you need to do to get your software up and running
is to install it on your Newton. To do this, you need to have Newton
Backup Utility, or Newton Connection Utilites, set up to talk to your
Newton. If you have problems with this part of the installation, pleast
contact  consult the documentation that came with your Newton. Once
Newton Backup Utility is set up, just follow the steps listed below to
for each of the packages you wish to install.

1. Open the Newton Backup Utility, or Newton Connection Utilties on
your Desktop machine.

2. On your Newton, go to the Extras Drawer and tap the Connection icon .

3. Once the Newton Backup Utility has loaded on your desktop machine,
make sure your cables are connected and tap the  button on your Newton.

4. For each of the packages you wish to install, do the following:

Tap the Install Package button in the Newton Backup Utility

Go to the folder where your packages are, and select the desired
package.

Click on the Install button


3	Format Enhancements Works Better has a number of enhancements for
Newton Works. The enhancements are separated by menu, and are explained
in the following chapters.

The Format menu is the first menu to be examined. Works Better adds
columns, header and footers, includes page number in the paper, and can
define styles for the entire paper.


3.1	Columns
The Columns screen lets you format a document to include
up to four columns. By tapping the Number of Columns line, you can have
between one and four columns. If you wish the paper to be formatted
normally, set the columns choice to one. The next line controls how much
space is placed between the columns. When using columns in a paper, it
is important to realize that the columns will not be visible on the
screen, but will take effect when the document is printed. The only way
to see how the document will look when using columns is to use the
Preview option before printing. Also, before using the Preview function,
make sure that the format is set to Formatted Paper. When printing a
document, it is also necessary to set the format settings to Formatted
Paper. Please refer to Section 3.5 for more information on printing.

3.2	Define Styles 
You can define the style of text for the entire
paper using Define Styles. If you have a set way that you prefer the
fonts, margins, tabs, etc., you just need to create a style using Define
Styles, and select the style whenever you open a new document. When
Define Styles is tapped, a screen appears with a list of previously
defined styles. To choose an old style, just tap on the style name.
Styles can be removed from the list by selecting the style to be removed
and tapping the Remove button.

To define a new style, tap the Define New Style button. A new window
appears where you define the style.


3.3	Headers and Footers
This function lets you set a section of text to be printed at the top or
bottom of the pages of the document. The pickers at the top determine
the font type, size, and face. It also gives you the option of showing
or not showing the text, and if you want the information on all the
pagers, or just after a certain page. The Insert Item button at the
bottom lets you insert information, such as the current date, time, page
numbers, or total number of pages.

If you use the Insert Item button to add information to a header or
footer, a section of text appears in the header or footer screen. Do not
change this text, or the added information will not appear correctly.

3.4	Page Numbers 
You can include page number are included in a
document in two ways. The first way is  through a header or footer as
described in Section 3.3. Alternatively, you can use the Page Numbers
choice in the Format menu. Page Numbers sets the font, face, and size,
as well as the numbers position on the page. It will also flip the
numbers for facing pages, so, for example, a document with left and
right pages can always have the page number in the lower outside corner.
The screen on the right arranges the number on the page. Place the small
shaded box where you wish the page number to appear.

3.5	Special Printing Instructions 
To print a document using headers,
footers, page numbers, or columns, you need to set the Format option on
the Print screen to Formatted Paper. If you set it to Formatted Paper,
the Preview button will show you how your paper will look after being
printed.

4	Font Menu Enhancements

Works Better gives a number of new choices in the Fonts menu. It
includes a new font, new font sizes, and subscripts and superscripts.
You can also access any of your defined styles through the Font menu.

4.1	Instant Style 
You can quickly create a new style through the
Instant Style screen. It has fewer options than the Define Styles menu,
but it is faster to use. The Instant style is based on the style at the
current position of the caret.

4.2	Character 
Character lets you quickly format a block of text. To
use it, select the text that you wish to format, and then choose
Character. The Character Settings screen then appears, where you can
format the text.

5	Tools Menu Enhancements 

When you bring up the Tools menu, there are
several new choices. These include Go to Page, Import Notes, Key Caps,
and Word Count.

5.1	Go to Page 
Go to Page lets you jump from page to page within a
document. Just write in the number of the page that you wish to view and
tap Go.

5.2	Import Notes 
You can import notes from the NotePad into the Works
program. To move notes into the Works program, select the note you wish
to import from the left screen and drag it onto the screen to the right.
When you have all the notes that you want to import dragged onto the
right screen, tap Import. You may select whether or not to delete the
notes that you are importing from the NotePad. Lastly, you can rearrange
the notes in the import window. Notes are imported into Works in the
order they are listed.

5.3	Import Email 
This function is essentially the same as Import
Notes. It uses a similar screen, except that it imports Email rather
than notes. Follow the directions for Import Notes when using this
feature.

5.4	Key Caps 
The key caps feature gives you quick access to the more
unusual characters of a keyboard. It shows you what will be entered with
a key stroke if Option or Shift (or both) are held down. It is also a
fully functioning keyboard, and anything you type will appear on the
screen at the text caret. The Bold Characters box makes the font on the
keyboard Bold, so it is easier to read.

5.5	Word Count 
Selecting Word Count automatically performs a count
for the current document. It counts characters, words, paragraphs, and
pages.

5.6	Handwriting Settings 
The Handwriting Setting access the internal
handwriting preferences screen of the Newton OS.

6	Preferences

6.1	The i button

Accessing the i menu is slightly different than usual. If you tap the 
button on the main screen you will see the following menu.

Works Better Preferences is the only option that allows you to reach the
Preferences section of Works Better. However, any of the  buttons found
in the Works Better sub-menus directly address the Works Better
Preferences. The sub-menus that have the Works Better  button are:
Columns, Define Styles, Headers & Footers, Page Numbers, Go to Page, Key
Caps, and Import Notes.

The  menu gives you access to About, Preferences, and Enter Password.
About gives you information on how to contact us, as well as a brief
description of Works Better.

6.2	Preferences 
The Preferences Menu lets you customize Works Better


6.2.1	Handwriting Recognition 
Checking the Enable Handwriting
Recognition box lets you enter text into Newton Works with handwriting
as well as by keyboard.

6.2.2	Format Menu Preferences. 
The next four preferences let you set
what options are shown in the Format menu. This way, you only need to
include the options that you use, and can leave out any features that
you dont want.

6.2.3	Show Lines in Paper 
Checking Show lines in paper put lines in
the background of the Works Better document. These lines look identical
to lines found in the NotePad.

6.2.4	Tools Menu Preferences 
Checking any of the boxes in the section
labeled Show these tools in the Tools picker includes the options in
the Tools picker.


