 Alarm 95 Help Index

Menus

File menu

Edit menu

View menu

Help menu

Registration

Why Register?

How to Register

Registration Form


File menu commands

The File menu offers the following commands:

New / Alarm	Creates a new alarm.
New / Countdown	Creates a new countdown.
New / Timer	Creates a new timer (not available in Shareware version).
Print	Prints a document.
Print Preview	Displays the document on the screen as it would appear printed.
Print Setup	Selects a printer and printer connection.
Exit	Exits Alarm 95.


Edit menu commands

The Edit menu offers the following commands:

Cut	Deletes the selected alarms and moves their information to the clipboard.
Copy	Copies the information of the currently selected alarms to the clipboard.
Modify	Allows you to modify the currently selected alarm.
Delete	Deletes the currently selected alarms.
Test	Tests the currently selected alarm.  While an alarm is being tested any modifications done to the description will have no effect on the actual alarm.


View menu commands

The View menu offers the following commands:

Toolbar	Shows or hides the toolbar.
Status Bar	Shows or hides the status bar.
Today	Shows only alarms set for today.
This Week	Shows only alarms set for the current week.
This Month	Shows only alarms set for the current month.
This Year	Shows only alarms set for the current year.
All	Shows all available alarms.
Options	Allows you to modify different options used by Alarm 95.


Help menu commands

The Help menu offers the following commands, which provide you assistance with this application:

Contents	Use this command to display the contents of all available help for Alarm 95.
RegistrationHID_HELP_REGISTRATION	Use this command to display the registration form for Alarm 95.
About Alarm 95	Displays the version number for Alarm 95.


Modifying the Alarm List

Alarms are created either manually by you or automatically by Alarm 95.

To set up an alarm manually select the New... Alarm... or New... Countdown... options from the File menu (or their corresponding hot keys or toolbar buttons).

Automatic alarm creation occurs for recurring alarms and ‘Remind me again’ events.

If ‘Remind me again in’ is selected when an alarm is displayed, Alarm 95 will use the information entered to automatically schedule another alarm to be displayed after the specified amount of time has passed.

Alarm 95 also calculates alarms automatically for recurring events.  After an alarm is displayed, if it is set up to reoccur Alarm 95 will determine when the next date is for this reoccurrence and schedule an alarm accordingly.


File New Alarm command
New Alarm command (File menu)

This is the main dialog for setting up a new alarm.  Click on any area on the above picture for details.

Shortcuts

Toolbar:

Keys:	CTRL+N


Recurring alarms
New Recurring Alarm

Clicking the Recurring >> button on the New Alarm dialog will cause it to expand into this New Recurring Alarm dialog.  Use the main date and time to specify when the first alarm should be scheduled.  The time specified here will be the time all recurring alarms are scheduled for.

Alarms will continue to be scheduled until the selected end date.  To have alarms re-schedule indefinitely check the Never check box.

To make a recurring alarm into a single non-recurring alarm select the << Recurring button.  This will reduce the dialog to the normal New Alarm dialog and no longer schedule recurring alarms.

Click on any area on the above picture for details.

Shortcuts

Toolbar:

Keys:	CTRL+N


File New Countdown command
New Countdown command (File menu)

This type of alarm allows you to specify an amount of time before you would like the alarm to be displayed.  Alarm 95 calculates when this will be and enters a new alarm into your alarm list for this time.

Shortcuts

Toolbar:

Keys:	CTRL+D


File New Timer command
New Timer command (File menu)

This option is not available for the Shareware version of Alarm 95.  The fully registered version allows you to set timers that act like stop watches.  Timers are recorded in the alarm list with the total elapsed time since the Timer was started, and a description regarding the specific timer.

Shortcuts

Toolbar:

Keys:	CTRL+T


File Print command
Print command (File menu)

This command will print all alarms that appear in the alarm list.  Alarms that have already occurred that are either not setup as recurring, or have past their recurring end date will print with *Occured* in front of them.  This feature currently may not print long descriptions.


Print Preview command
Print Preview command (File menu)

Preview the output that the print command will generate.


File New Countdown command
Print Setup command (File menu)

Use this command to change your printer settings.


File Exit command
Exit command (File menu)

Use this command to end your Alarm 95 session.  This is the only way to exit Alarm 95.  Using the Close command will just minimize the program.

If you use this command and completely exit Alarm 95 currently scheduled alarms will not be displayed until the next time Alarm 95 is started.


Edit Cut command
Cut command (Edit menu)

Use this command to remove the currently selected alarm(s) from the alarm list and place it them the clipboard.  This command is unavailable if there are no alarms currently selected.

Cutting alarms to the clipboard replaces the contents previously stored there.

Shortcuts

Toolbar:

Keys:	CTRL+X


Edit Copy command
Copy command (Edit menu)

Use this command to copy the selected alarm(s) onto the clipboard.  This command is unavailable if there are no alarms currently selected.

Copying alarms to the clipboard replaces the contents previously stored there.

Shortcuts

Toolbar:

Keys:	CTRL+C


Edit Modify command
Modify command (Edit menu)

Use this command to modify the selected alarm.  Any of the fields entered while creating the alarm can be modified here.  When this command is selected you are presented with the new alarm dialog where the modifications can be made.

This command is unavailable if there is no alarm currently selected or more than one alarm selected

Shortcuts

Toolbar:

Keys:	CTRL+M


Edit Delete command
Delete command (Edit menu)

Use this command to delete the currently selected alarm(s).  This command is unavailable if there are no alarms currently selected.

If a recurring alarm is deleted NO future alarms will be scheduled.

If this is a re-scheduled recurring alarm scheduled due to choosing ‘Remind me again in’ deleting it will delete this reminder, and cause the next occurrence to be scheduled.  This rescheduled alarm is again back on the main recurring track so deleting it will delete all future recurrences.

Shortcuts

Toolbar:


Edit Test command
Test command (Edit menu)

Use this command to test the currently selected alarm.  Any modifications made to the description or ‘Remind me again in’ fields will have no effect on the alarm.

This command is unavailable if there is no alarm selected or more than one alarm selected.

Shortcuts

Toolbar:

Keys:	CTRL+S


View Toolbar command
Toolbar command (View menu)

Use this command to display and hide the Toolbar, which includes buttons for some of the most common commands in Alarm 95, such as New Alarm.  A check mark appears next to the menu item when the Toolbar is displayed.

See Toolbar for help on using the toolbar.


Toolbar

The toolbar is displayed across the top of the application window, below the menu bar.  The toolbar provides quick mouse access to many of the options in Alarm 95.

To hide or display the Toolbar, choose Toolbar from the View menu (ALT, V, T).

Click	To

Create a new alarm.

Create a new contdown alarm.

Create a new timer.

Modify the currently selected alarm.

Delete the selected alarm(s).

Test the selected alarm.

Remove selected alarm(s) and stores them on the clipboard.

Copy the selected alarm(s) to the clipboard.

Print all alarms in the alarm list.


View Status Bar Command
Status Bar command (View menu)

Use this command to display and hide the Status Bar, which describes the action to be executed by the selected menu item or depressed toolbar button, and keyboard latch state. A check mark appears next to the menu item when the Status Bar is displayed.

See Status Bar for help on using the status bar.


Status Bar

The status bar is displayed at the bottom of the alarm list window.  To display or hide the status bar, use the Status Bar command in the View menu.

The left area of the status bar describes actions of menu items as you use the arrow keys to navigate through menus.  This area similarly shows messages that describe the actions of toolbar buttons as you depress them, before releasing them.  If after viewing the description of the toolbar button command you wish not to execute the command, then release the mouse button while the pointer is off the toolbar button.

The right areas of the status bar indicate which of the following keys are latched down:

Indicator	Description

CAP	The Caps Lock key is latched down.

NUM	The Num Lock key is latched down.

SCRL	The Scroll Lock key is latched down.


View Today Command
Today command (View menu)

Use this command to display only the alarms scheduled for today.


View Current Week Command
This Week command (View menu)

Use this command to display only the alarms scheduled for the current week.

Note: Alarm 95 considers Sunday the first day of the week.


View Current Month Command
This Month command (View menu)

Use this command to display only the alarms scheduled for the current month.


View Current Year Command
This Year command (View menu)

Use this command to display only the alarms scheduled for the current year.


View All Command
All command (View menu)

Use this command to display all scheduled alarms and any occurred alarms that have not been deleted.


View Options command
Options command (View menu)

Use this command to display the options dialog where general Alarm 95 options can be set.  Click on an area on the above picture for details.

Note:	If an alarm comes due while options are being selected the alarm will not be displayed until the options dialog is closed.


Check this box to have Alarm 95 automatically start minimized.  When Alarm 95 is minimized you will see a small bell icon in the taskbar tray.  Click on this bell once to restore Alarm 95.


Check this box to have alarms automatically deleted from the alarm list after they have been displayed.  If this is not checked the alarms are marked as occurred and left in the alarm list.


Check this box to have Alarm 95 automatically minimize to an icon in the taskbar tray after an alarm is displayed.


Select the default amount of time for the new Countdown alarm dialog to display each time a new Countdown alarm is created.  This amount of time is also added to the current time to produce the default time used for normal new alarms.


Select the default amount of time used for the ‘Remind me again in’ amount when alarms are displayed.


Click this button to view all the Alarm 95 help topics.


View Options Date Tab
Options command (View menu)

Use this command to display the options dialog where general Alarm 95 options can be set.  Click on an area on the above picture for details.

Note:	If an alarm comes due while options are being selected the alarm will not be displayed until the options dialog is closed.


If this radio button is selected Alarm 95 will use the long format setup in the Regional Settings of the Control Panel to display alarm dates.


If this radio button is selected Alarm 95 will use the short format setup in the Regional Settings of the Control Panel to display alarm dates.


If any of these radio buttons are selected Alarm 95 will override the Control Panel settings and display dates using the selected format.


View Options Time Tab
Options command (View menu)

Use this command to display the options dialog where general Alarm 95 options can be set.  Click on an area on the above picture for details.

Note:	If an alarm comes due while options are being selected the alarm will not be displayed until the options dialog is closed.


If this radio button is selected Alarm 95 will use the format setup in the Regional Settings of the Control Panel to display alarm times.


If any of these radio buttons are selected Alarm 95 will override the Control Panel settings and display times using the selected format.


Help Using Help Command
Topics command (Help menu)

Use this command to display the contents of all available help for Alarm 95.

Shortcut

Keys:	F1


Help Using Help Command
Registration command (Help menu)

Use this command to display the registration form for Alarm 95.


About Alarm 95 command (Help menu)

Use this command to display the copyright notice and version number of your copy of Alarm 95.


 Title Bar

The title bar is located along the top of a window.  It contains the name of the file that contains the alarm information (Alarm 95.ALM).

To move the window, drag the title bar.  Note: You can also move dialog boxes by dragging their title bars.

The title bar contains the following elements:

•	Application Control-menu button

•	Maximize button

•	Minimize button

•	Name of the application

•	Name of the alarm data file

•	Restore button


Scroll bars

Displayed at the right and bottom edges of the alarm list window.  The scroll boxes inside the scroll bars indicate your vertical and horizontal location in the document.  You can use the mouse to scroll to other parts of the document.

If the Date, Time or Description is only partially visible it may be necessary to use the scroll bars to bring the information into view.  When all available information is viewable the scroll bars will disappear.


Size command (System menu)

Use this command to display a four-headed arrow so you can size the active window with the arrow keys.

After the pointer changes to the four-headed arrow:

1.	Press one of the DIRECTION keys (left, right, up, or down arrow key) to move the pointer to the border you want to move.

2.	Press a DIRECTION key to move the border.

3.	Press ENTER when the window is the size you want.

Note:  This command is unavailable if you maximize the window.

Shortcut

Mouse:	Drag the size bars at the corners or edges of the window.


Move command (Control menu)

Use this command to display a four-headed arrow so you can move the active window or dialog box with the arrow keys.

Note:  This command is unavailable if you maximize the window.


System Minimize Command
 Minimize command (application Control menu)

Use this command to reduce the Alarm 95 window to an icon located in the taskbar’s tray.

Shortcut

Mouse:	Click the minimize or close icon on the title bar.


Maximize command (System menu)

Use this command to enlarge the active window to fill the available space.

Shortcut

Mouse:	Click the maximize icon on the title bar; or double-click the title bar.


Close command (Control menus)

This command will act like the minimize command.  Alarm 95 will minimize to a small bell icon in the taskbar tray.  To restore Alarm 95 simply click the icon with your left mouse button.

Double-clicking a Control-menu box is the same as choosing the Close command.

Shortcuts

Keys: 	ALT+F4


Restore command (Control menu)

Use this command to return the active window to its size and position before you chose the Maximize or Minimize command.


No Help Available

No help is available for this area of the window.


No Help Available

No help is available for this message box.


Technical Support

Technical Support is available through regular mail or e-mail.

Send mail to:

M.4 Software

Support

PO BOX 324

Hiawatha, IA  52233

Or e-mail to:

m4@inav.net

Other information including updates and new releases can be obtained on the web at:

http://soli.inav.net/~m4


How to Register Alarm 95
Why Register?

Please help support the shareware concept and register Alarm 95.  Registration allows developers to continue to produce quality products at low prices.  Supporting this concept also gives you the ability to ‘try before you buy.’

The Shareware version of Alarm 95 is limited to a 30 day trial period.  If you find by this time that you would like to continue using Alarm 95 complete the registration form and you will receive a fully registered copy.

The fully registered version of Alarm 95 includes the added feature of Timers, entries in the alarm list that count up similar to a stop watch.

How to register


Registration

Registration is only $10 per copy.

To register print and fill out the registration form.  Mail the form along with a check or money order for the total to:

M.4 Software

PO BOX 324

Hiawatha, IA  52233

Registered users will receive the latest version of Alarm 95 on disk or via uuencoded email.  If you choose to use email write NET in for SHIPPING & HANDLING on the registration form, there is no shipping and handling charge for this method.


Registration Form
(Select File, Print Topic... to print this registration form.)

_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________

	M.4 Software PO BOX 324 Hiawatha, IA  52233	Version 1.0
Name:	____________________________________

Address 1:	____________________________________

Address 2:	____________________________________

City/ST/Zip	____________________________________

Country:	____________________________________

E-Mail
(optional):	____________________________________

QUANTITY              UNIT PRICE                TOTAL

                        x $10

                                    SUBTOTAL  $

                        *SHIPPING & HANDLING  $

                                       TOTAL  $

*  Shipping & Handling is $1.50 per copy or FREE if an Internet address is supplied and you will accept delivery via uuencoded e-mail.  If you would prefer to use the electronic method write NET in the space for Shipping & Handling.   Feel free to direct any questions to: M.4 Software Support PO BOX 324 Hiawatha, IA  52233 email: m4@inav.net www: http://soli.inav.net/~m4
_________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________


 Displayed Alarm

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This dialog is displayed when an alarm has come due.  At the same time whatever sound is currently setup for the alarm event will be played.

Click on any area in the above picture for details.

Note for Recurring Alarms:
For recurring alarms, selecting this option has no effect on the original alarm.  The alarm currently being displayed is rescheduled with any modifications made to the description.
When ‘Don’t remind me again’ is selected, the original recurring alarm is rescheduled based on the original time entered for the alarm.  When this occurs the alarm will revert back to its original description.


Recurring Alarm Descriptions
Recurring Alarm Description

For recurring alarms the original description and time are retained throughout any ‘Remind me again in’ sequences.  When choosing to be reminded again you are allowed to make any changes to the description you like but these changes will only be effective until ‘Don’t remind me again’ is selected when the alarm is displayed.
When ‘Don’t remind me again’ is selected the original description is returned, and the alarm is rescheduled based on the original time entered when creating the recurring alarm.
If changes are made to the description during a ‘Remind me again in’ sequence you will be presented with both the original description and the modified description when selecting to modify the alarm.  You are then allowed to only modify the description being used for the ‘Remind me again’.

Permanent changes to either the description or time for a recurring alarm can only be made after any ‘Remind me again in’ sequences.  i.e. after selecting ‘Don’t remind me again’ when an alarm is displayed.

Note if the description changed during a ‘Remind me again’ sequence for a recurring alarm this description will be displayed along with the recurring alarms original description.


Alarm Sound
 Selecting a Sound

Use the sound applet in the control panel to change or disable the sound that is played when an alarm is displayed.  To get to this option click the Start button, then Settings, and Control Panel.  When the Control Panel opens double click the Sounds icon.  Near the bottom of the list there is a category for Alarm 95.  Choose the Alarm event and select the name of the .WAV file you would like played when an alarm occurs.  If you would like no sound played select (None).


// Most of the following topics are for pop-up’s


Specify the date for this alarm to occur.

Examples of valid dates include:

April 10, 1972

Apr. 10, 1972

4/10/1972

4/10/72

* The year must be less than 2036.


Specify the time for this alarm to occur.

Examples of valid times include:

5:35pm

5:00P

5p

17:30

* When entering a time using 24 hour format a colon must be used to separate the hour and minute.


This field may contain any information regarding the alarm.


This is the main list containing three columns where you’re currently set alarms are displayed.  The list can be sorted by either Date or Description by clicking on the respective column.


This is the main list containing three columns where your currently set alarms are displayed.  The list can be sorted by either Date or Description by clicking on the respective column.  Clicking on the Time column will sort the list by Date.


Select the Cancel button to close the dialog and make no changes.


Select the OK button to close the dialog and accept all values.


Check this check box so alarms never stop being rescheduled.  This disables the End date and the end date will no longer be used.


A recurring alarm is an alarm that automatically reschedules itself every time it is displayed.  Rescheduling is based on the options chosen in the New Recurring Alarm dialog.


Select the time intervals for when the recurring alarm is to be rescheduled.  Different options are available depending on which When option is chosen.


Alarm 95 is reduced to this tray icon when it is minimized, the close button is clicked on the title bar, or the System Close menu is selected.  To restore Alarm 95 simply click this icon with the left mouse button.
To exit Alarm 95 completely select the menu option File Exit.


This is the date when the first recurring alarm will be displayed.  An alarm will occur on this date even if it does not fit the criteria for future recurring alarms.  All alarms after this date will be scheduled based on the recurring options.


This is the date after which a recurring alarm will no longer be scheduled.  The alarm will be deleted or marked as occurred after the last alarm that is able to be scheduled prior to this date is displayed.  (Whether it is deleted or marked as occurred is dependent on the ‘Auto delete past alarms’ option.)


 Specify how long to wait before displaying this alarm again. Alarm 95 will re-schedule the current alarm based off this value and the current time.


 Recurring alarms: a new alarm will be rescheduled based on the recurring options for this alarm.

  Normal alarms: the alarm will be marked as occurred and deleted from the list if the ‘Auto delete past alarms’ option is selected.

Note: recurring alarms that can no longer schedule an alarm prior to the specified End date will be treated like Normal alarms.


This is the time and date this alarm was scheduled to occur.


 Specify how long to wait before displaying an alarm.  Alarm 95 will schedule a new alarm based off this value and the current time.


Select how often you would like the alarm displayed.


Clicking this button displays a calendar that can be used for selecting the date.  The small buttons on the left side of the calendar can be used to increment the year, those on the right will increment the calendar by month.