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PowerBook File Assistant
Copyright 1993, Apple Computer, Inc.
If you work with a Macintosh computer on your desktop and a PowerBook on the
road, you can rest assured that you’re working on the most up-to-date version
of your work at any time with the PowerBook File Assistant. The PowerBook File
Assistant software lets you designate the files that will be “synchronized”
between your Macintosh desktop computer and PowerBook. The PowerBook File
Assistant also includes battery management features that can increase the
battery life of your PowerBook and convenience features that make mobile
computing easier and faster.
With file synchronization, PowerBook users have the freedom to work whenever
and wherever they want. Instead of having to waste time keeping documents
current on two Macintosh computers, the PowerBook File Assistant keeps any two
files, folders, or disks the same—either locally, over a network, or using a
diskette.
Getting started is easy. Simply set up a link between two folders or files, one
stored on a Macintosh and one stored on a PowerBook desktop system that is
networked and ready for file sharing via System 7. To set up a link, simply
drag the appropriate file or folder icon onto the Synchronizer window—just as
you do when moving a document in the Finder. You can establish links that work
both ways or in just one direction as well.
Once the links are established, any changes you make in one document are made
in the linked document. And unlike most other synchronization packages today,
the PowerBook File Assistant keeps a database of everything you do to make sure
you don’t lose work.
Battery management features with the File Assistant include automatic backlight
dimming and a permanent RAM disk feature that saves information between
restarts and shutdowns. A sleep key allows you to put your PowerBook to sleep
when not in use to preserve battery life.
Also included are several extensions that make mobile computing even easier.
For instance, you can print documents even when a printer is not currently
connected. When the PowerBook is reconnected to a network that has a printer,
the queued documents are automatically printed. And the use of a new technology
prevents your cursor from ever disappearing as it some-times does with
passive-matrix displays.
Ease of use
• Fast, easy setup
• Easy to learn and use
Flexibility
• Makes working with PowerBooks and other Macintosh computers easy
• Automatically makes changes to linked files, folders, or disks
• Helps conserve valuable PowerBook battery life
Capabilities
• Ensures that any two linked files, folders, or disks are synchronized (with
automatic synchronization features, and one-and two-way links)
• Manages battery life by supporting automatic backlight dimming, permanent
disk RAM, and sleep keys
• Adds convenience to mobile computing by allowing you to print while not
connected to the printer
• Remounts hard disks and servers automatically when it comes out of sleep
• Prevents pointer from disappearing on the screen
Technical Specifications:
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File Synchronization Application
• Automatically resynchronizes files, folders, anddisks—either locally, or
over a network, or using a diskette
– Drag and drop set-up: Lets users set up matching file pairs before links
are established
– Smart Merge: Tracks your folders and makeschanges to all linked folders
as well
– Optional Automation Operation: Lets users select automation or manual
synchronization of data
– One-and two-way links: Lets users determine the appropriate direction for
linking files
Battery management
• PowerBook Display
– Supports automatic backlight dimming; conserves power but allows user to
see screen during usage
• Permanent RAM disk
– Saves information on disk between restarts and shutdowns; saves data to
hard disk
• Sleep Fkey
– Easy to use key sequence puts PowerBook to sleep
Added convenience features
• Deferred printing
– Allows users to queue documents for printing even when disconnected from
the system
• Auto Remounter
– Automatically remounts network volumes from sleep or restart of machine
• SCSI Sleep
– Mounts any hard drives attached to the PowerBook while sleeping
(especially useful when using the Macintosh Duo system)
• Mouse tracker
– Using a new technology, you never lose sight of the pointer
System requirements
• A PowerBook with at least 4 MB of RAM
• System software version 7.0 or later
– System software version 7.1 required to link files and folders by dragging
• Hard disk drive
Ordering Information:
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PowerBook File Assistant
Order No. M1813Z
With your order, you'll receive:
• The PowerBook File Assistant software on a 1.4-MB disk with installer
• Documentation
• Support information card
© 1993 Apple Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo,
PowerBook and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries. PowerBook is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Mention of non-Apple products is for informational purposes and constitutes
neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Apple assumes no responsibility
with regard to the selection, performance, or use of these products.
May 1993. Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Printed
in U.S.A. L0493LL/A
Posted to:
Apple Products
New Apple Products
Jun-93 New Product Announcements
11-Jun-93