PowerRecorder turns the Newton's power switch into a record button. PowerRecorder will give you single finger control to record voice notes without even opening the cover of your Newton. This is great when you need to record thoughts when you are in your car driving or other situations that you can't be bothered with creating a new notepad recording slip.
PowerRecorder is based on time on and off. If you turn your Newton off then on or on then off within 2 seconds then PowerRecorder starts recording a voice note. The normal user action is not to turn your newton on and off every 2 seconds.
PowerRecorder works like this...
1) You are driving in your car.
2) You have an idea.
3) You pull down the power switch (turns on Newton) and you pull down the power switch again (this time PowerRecorder stops the Newton from being turned off and starts recording).
4) The little Recording window is up and the next time you pull down on the power switch the recording window will close, PowerRecorder will create a new note for you with the recording, and the Newton will go back to sleep.
PowerRecorder also works if you have the Newton on...
1) Your Newton Alarm Clock goes off at 6:00am.
2) You have an idea for a new project based on a dream you were having.
3) You pull down the power switch (turns off Newton) and you pull down the power switch again (this time PowerRecorder starts recording).
4) The little Recording window is up and the next time you pull down on the power switch the recording window will close, PowerRecorder will create a new note for you with the recording, and the Newton will go back to sleep.
New 1.2 Feature:
Toggle the Recorder with the keyboard. Cmd-Shft-R will toggle on and off the voice recorder.
How To
1. Install PowerRecorder.pkg.
2. Pull down on the Power switch. (You might need to pause 1 second before step #3)
3. Pull down on the Power switch.
4. After the beep you can talk into the microphone
5. Pull down on the Power switch. (Turns off recording and creates a new note)
This procedure works whether the Newton is on or off. If the Newton is starting from the off positions you need to be a little slower when performing step #3.
You will notice that "PowerRecord" is to the right of the recording bar where a time usually is located. After the first time you play back the recorded note this will change to the length of the recorded note.
PowerRecorder can also be activated by tapping on the icon in the extras drawer. If you want PowerRecorder available at all times drag it into the button bar.
To activate PowerRecorder with the keyboard press command-shift-R.
Cost & Registering
Shareware $20.00 (expires in 45 days)
Please specify your EMAIL ADDRESS!!!
* Pay by check, cash, or money order to the address below
* Register on CompuServe for $24. GO:SWREG look for ID# 15443 (will have by the time you download this)
* You can pay with a credit card via e-mail using the Newton program "Register" written by Flash Sheridan or via the Catamount website <http://www.catamount.com/Register.html>
CS-Reg.pkg
Use CS-Reg.pkg to enter your registration code:
1. Install CS-Reg.pkg onto your Newton
2. Run CS-Reg.pkg
3. Select "PowerRecorder" from the "Application" popup
4. Enter your registration code
5. Tap "Register"
Contact Information
Hardy Macia
Catamount Software
P.O. Box 8276
Essex VT 05451, USA
email : support@catamount.com
URL : <http://www.catamount.com>
History
1.2 - 5/26/97
cmd-shft-R will toggle the sound recorder via the keyboard
remebers the backlight state and turns it back on if needed
the, recording started, click sound is played at full volume if the volume is turned on
1.1 - 5/25/97
created an icon that can be used to toggle the recording on and off
do not save the recording if the time is less than 1 second
1.0.1 - 5/22/97
fixed bug which kept the Newton from going to sleep normally
