========================================================================= AlarmClock 1.4 Last Update: March 9, 1998 Copyright 1995-1998 Foundation Systems and Adam Tow ========================================================================= IMPORTANT UPGRADE INFORMATION ========================================================================= If you were using AlarmClock 1.2 or a prior version, you should load AC 1.x Prefs Fix before loading AlarmClock 1.4. Previous versions used a different data structure to store user preferences; this structure needs to be removed in order to run AlarmClock 1.4 properly. Just load up the program and click on its icon in Extras; the program will find the old preferences file and remove it. Afterwards, you can remove the package and load AlarmClock 1.4. About AlarmClock ========================================================================= AlarmClock is the ultimate alarm clock for the Newton(tm). This is for all those who forget to bring their travel clocks on business trips and during vacation, have bad experiences with absent-minded hotels, or just do not like the current alarm clock implementation. AlarmClock is loud, annoying, and configurable, exactly what you are looking for in an travel clock! Plus, AlarmClock is free for use by the entire Newton community! Requirements ============ Any Newton running Newt OS 1.x. Users with OS 2.0 should use to AlarmClock 2.0 immediately. AlarmClock Features ========================================================================= o FREE. o LOUD, the loudest sound ever from your Newton with AlarmClock! o Large Stop and Snooze buttons. You won't have to hunt and peck for the Stop and Snooze buttons any longer. o Auto Wakeup. Turn off your Newton and the alarm will still go off at the appropriate time! o Auto Shutoff. If the alarm goes off and you are not there, AlarmClock! will shut itself off after a user-configurable delay. You do not have to worry about draining your precious battery! o Adjustable Snooze Delay. Like to snooze for longer than 10 minutes? Shorter? AlarmClock! puts the power to control your snoozing in your hands. o Recurring Alarm. AlarmClock! can optionally reset itself 24 hours ahead after you click on the stop button. o Power Switch. The Newton's power switch acts as a stop or snooze button. o Extras Icon. The Extras icons changes to reflect whether an alarm has been set or not. Installing AlarmClock ========================================================================= AlarmClock is installed like any Newton package, using the Newton Backup Utility (NBU), the Newton Connection Kit (NCK), or any third-party package downloading utility. Setting an Alarm ========================================================================= o Digital Clock View: Tap on the view labelled, "Alarm: xx:xx am/pm" and a digital set clock view will appear. Change the time and close the digital set clock view to save your changes. o Analog Clock View: Tap and drag the hour and minute hands to adjust the alarm time. Turning on the Alarm ========================================================================= Simply tap on the alarmToggle button (to the right of the analog clock view). When the alarm is on, the button will be highlighted and labelled, "ON." When there is no alarm set, the button will be labelled, "OFF" and will not be highlighted. Setting Preferences ========================================================================= 1 Tap the Information button. 2 In the list that appears, tap Prefs. The AlarmClock Preferences slip appears. You may configure the following options for AlarmClock: o Alarm Sound: Set the sound that AlarmClock will use. o Alarm Volume: Set the volume that AlarmClock will use. o Snooze: Set the snooze time. o Auto Shutoff: Set the time after which AlarmClock will turn off. o Power Switch: Set the power switch to stop or snooze AlarmClock. o Daily Alarm: Set the next alarm 24 hours in the future after stopping. Pricing and Availability ========================================================================= AlarmClock is FREE. You can always find the latest version of AlarmClock at Foundation System's website: http://www.tow.com/ Contacting Foundation Systems ========================================================================= Foundation Systems is committed to creating synergy within the Newton community. Its products are dedicated to those who become successful by helping other people become successful. If you have any questions and comments regarding AlarmClock, or any other product by Foundation Systems, please contact us at: Internet: support@tow.com WWW: http://www.tow.com/ Mail: Foundation Systems PO Box 2330 Stanford, CA 94309-2330 USA