Copyright: Copyright © GadgetWare, 1996
Citation: Copyright © GadgetWare, 1996


What is SmallTime?

SmallTime is a handy little utility timer designed with an emphasis on simplicity and ease-of-use. It will remind you of an event occurring up to 99 minutes and 59 seconds later. It features five unique alarm sounds and four display styles all in an attractive package that looks nice on your Windows desktop.


Adjusting the alarm time

You can adjust the alarm time by clicking the [image] and [image] arrow buttons. By clicking and then holding down an arrow button, you can rapidly change the alarm time.

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Starting and stopping the timer

To start the timer, press the [image] start button.

To stop the timer, press the [image] stop button.

The [image] stop button will also reset the timer to the most recently set time and clear the alarm time to zero.

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Accessing the menu

You can access the menu by right-clicking anywhere on SmallTime or by pressing the F10 key.


Using a built-in alarm sound

To use a built in alarm sound, access the menu and select Audio Alert. Within Audio Alert, select one of the five built-in alarm sounds: Bell, Cuckoo, Foghorn, Rooster or Siren.

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Specifying a custom alarm sound

To use a custom alarm sound, access the menu and select Audio Alert. Within Audio Alert, select Custom…

Within the Open File dialog, you can specify a sound file to use as the alarm sound.

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Dragging and dropping an alarm sound

To use a drag-and-drop alarm sound, first make sure that SmallTime is stopped. From another program, such as Windows Explorer, locate a sound file you want to use as the alarm sound. Now, simply drag the sound file from Explorer and drop it onto SmallTime. SmallTime will then use this sound file as the custom alarm sound.

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Disabling the Audio Alert

To disable the Audio Alert, access the menu and select Audio Alert. Within Audio Alert, select Disabled.

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Changing the display style

To change the display style, access the menu and select Display. Within Display, select one of the four display styles: Red LED, Green LED, Vacuum Fluorescent or Liquid Crystal.

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Changing other display properties

You can enable the following display properties by first accessing the menu, and then selecting the appropriate item.

Always In Front. SmallTime stays in front of all other windows.

Snap To Center. SmallTime moves to the center of the screen when the alarm becomes active. This feature is especially handy when the Audio Alert is disabled.

Show Tool Tips. When the cursor is positioned in front a SmallTime button, a description of the button's function is displayed.

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What is Shareware?

Shareware distribution gives you, the user, a chance to try software before buying it. If you try a Shareware program and continue using it, you are required to register it.

Shareware is a distribution method, not a type of software. You should find software that suits your needs and pocketbook, whether it's retail or Shareware. The Shareware system makes fitting your needs easier, because you can try before you buy. And because the overhead is lower, prices are lower also. Shareware has the ultimate money-back guarantee—if you don't use the product, you don't pay for it.

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SmallTime Registration

Registering SmallTime

If you find SmallTime useful, you are encouraged to register your copy. The registration fee is only $5.00 (US funds) which you can mail to the authors at the address below:

GadgetWare

Attn: SmallTime

PO Box 2536

Pueblo, CO 81005-0536

USA

When you register, you will receive the following:

The legal right to continue using the software

A registration number that will stop that annoying "nag" message from appearing every time you start the program (this registration number will also work with any future versions of the software)

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Contacting GadgetWare

If you have any comments about SmallTime or any other GadgetWare product, you may e-mail the authors at:

gadgetware@aol.com.

You may also contact GadgetWare at the following address:

GadgetWare

Attn: Customer Support

PO Box 2536

Pueblo, CO 81005-0536

USA

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