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YAKKITY CLOCK ------- ----- Shareware Version Product Documentation Version 1.01 S - Interim Release 7/20/92 INTRODUCTION ------------ Yakkity Clock is a powerful, easy-to-use "talking clock" utility for the Microsoft Windows operating environment (versions 3.1 or above). Yakkity Clock takes advantage of the sound capabilities introduced in Windows 3.1. The program provides digitized voice time updates at the touch of a button, or at regular intervals set by the user. You may select either a male or female voice for Yakkity Clock's updates. A library of "built-in" sound effects are included, any of which may be substituted for the voice time reminder. Yakkity Clock is an alarm clock, too! Up to four different alarms can be set to play bell tone or buzzer sound effects -- and can even be configured to play stand-alone .WAV sound files! Note: Alarm functions and voice selection features are available only in the registered version. Yakkity Clock's flexibility makes it the ultimate "custom" clock utility for the Microsoft Windows environment. VERSION 1.01 RELEASE NOTES ------- ---- ------- ----- Yakkity Clock (Version 1.01S) is an interim release that features improved memory handling and a number of performance enhancements. The improvements implemented in this release make Yakkity Clock more efficient with system memory and "friendlier" to other applications that may make demands on your sound system hardware. These improvements are limited to your YAKKITYS.EXE file (with updated documentation in the YAKKITYS.HLP and YAKKITYS.TXT files). You may safely copy all of the new Yakkity Clock 1.01 files into your Yakkity Clock directory, overwriting all files from the previous version. YAKKITY CLOCK FILES ------- ----- ----- The YAKKITY CLOCK package consists of eight files: README.TXT Introductory program ASCII text file. YAKKITYS.EXE The executable program file for this version of Yakkity Clock. YAKKITYS.INI The initialization file, used for recording the program's configuration information. YAKKITYS.HLP The Windows Help file, used for providing comprehensive run-time help. A registration form is included in the Help file; both it and any other Help topic may be easily printed through the Windows Help menu bar "File/Print Topic" command. YAKKITYS.TXT This file, containing program information, notes, and general operating instructions. YAK01.DLL and YAK02.DLL The Yakkity Clock voice libraries, containing digitized speech data for the program's voice time features. YAKSNDS.DLL The Yakkity Clock sound effects library, containing digitized sound effects data for the program's interval sound and alarm features. YAKKITY CLOCK PROGRAM NOTES ------- ----- ------- ----- Yakkity Clock runs within the Microsoft Windows environment (versions 3.1 or higher), and requires the following: * VGA graphics capability. * A Windows-compatible mouse or other pointing device. * A Windows-compatible sound card (AdLib, Roland, Sound Blaster, etc.) installed... or... * The Microsoft Windows 3.1 PC Speaker driver. Yakkity Clock runs in 16-color mode, but will run acceptably on monochrome or black & white VGA systems. The program will run in any Windows 3.1+ operating mode. VIDEO DRIVER NOTES ----- ------ ----- Generally, we do not recommend that this program be run at video resolutions higher than "Super VGA" 800x600. Video card manufacturers routinely release updates of their video drivers, both to maintain compatibility with their operating environments (as in an upgrade from Windows 3.0 to 3.1) and to fix any reported problems. If you do decide to run Yakkity Clock at resolutions higher than 800x600, please make sure you are using the most recent release of your installed video driver. SOUND DRIVER NOTES ----- ------ ----- Yakkity Clock makes use of the sound functions implemented in Microsoft Windows version 3.1 or later. So, obviously, you must have the correct version of Windows installed and correctly configured for your system. As stated earlier, you must also have one of the following: 1) A Windows-compatible sound card (AdLib, Roland, SoundBlaster, etc.) correctly configured via Microsoft Windows' "Control Panel" utility. 2) Microsoft's proprietary PC speaker driver. The speaker driver is a small program that allows music and sound effects to be played through a standard PC case speaker. This driver is available from Microsoft, as well as from a number of on-line information services. It, too, must be correctly installed and configured via Windows' "Control Panel." YAKKITY CLOCK SETUP ------- ---- ----- Yakkity Clock requires very little in the way configuration or setup. Although it can be run from a floppy disk, we strongly recommend installation to a hard disk. INSTALLATION GUIDELINES ------------ ---------- 1. We recommend making a backup copy of your program disk. Keep the master copy in a safe place and use the backup disk for program installation. 2. Copy the program files (YAKKITYS.EXE, all *.DLL files, YAKKITYS.INI, and YAKKITYS.HLP) from your master disk to an appropriate subdirectory on your hard disk (e.g., C:\YAKKITY). There are no hidden files or "key" files on the program disk, so the file copying process can be accomplished with the DOS "COPY" command or, if you prefer, through the Windows File Manager File/Copy command. This file, YAKKITYS.TXT, is not required in order to run Yakkity Clock. The program files (YAKKITYS.EXE, YAK01.DLL, YAK02.DLL, YAKSNDS.DLL, YAKKITYS.INI, and YAKKITYS.HLP), however, are required, and must reside in the same directory in order for the program to work properly. Yakkity Clock can make use of independent .WAV files in its alarm feature. Toward that end, any .WAV files you might want to use with Yakkity Clock must be copied into the Yakkity Clock directory. 3. You may use the "Windows Setup" utility to setup a program item (icon) for Program. Windows Setup will recognize the YAKKITYS.EXE file and assign its icon to a program group for you. or... You may assign a program item icon to Yakkity Clock manually, through the File/New commands in Program Manager. Always make sure that the correct path and filename (e.g., "C:\YAKKITY\YAKKITYS.EXE") is assigned to the YAKKITY CLOCK program item. The "Browse" control in the Program Item dialog box will make it easy to locate and assign the correct path and filename. 4. If installed correctly, the program should load from the Program Manager screen when the YAKKITY icon is double-clicked (or from File Manager when the Yakkity Clock listing is selected with "File/Run" or double- clicked). GETTING STARTED ------- ------- Yakkity Clock's performance is entirely dependent on the accuracy of your computer's system time setting (also called "DOS Time"). You can check and/or adjust this setting from the DOS prompt by using the "TIME" command, or from within Microsoft Windows via the Control Panel "Date/Time" utility. Assuming your system time is correctly set, Yakkity Clock should display the correct current time as soon as it appears on your screen. A pushbutton control is located below the digital time display. This button can be "clicked" with the mouse pointer to provide a voice time update. Yakkity Clock can be configured to automatically provide periodic voice time or sound effects updates. In addition, up to four independent alarms can be set, and will sound even if Yakkity Clock is not the active window or if the program is minimized. All configuration settings are automatically saved by Yakkity Clock (and written to the YAKKITYS.INI configuration file). Until they are changed, these settings will be placed into effect every time the program is run. To take advantage of these features requires a familiarity with the Yakkity Clock menu bar commands, which are listed and summarized in the following section... MENU BAR COMMANDS ---- --- -------- File Commands Exit ---- This command closes Yakkity Clock unconditionally. Options Commands Voice Selection Settings ----- --------- -------- In the registered version of Yakkity Clock, this command opens the Voice Selection dialog box, in which either of two standard voices (male or female) may be selected. Either voice may be test-played prior to selection. Interval Settings -------- -------- This command opens the Interval Settings dialog box, in which Yakkity Clock can be configured to provide voice time updates at regular intervals ranging from once every hour to once every minute (the interval feature can be disabled by selecting the radiobutton labeled "None/Mute"). Several "built-in" sound effects may be subtituted for the voice time reminder. A checkbox control is also available for enabling a "pop to front" option, which configures Yakkity Clock to appear in front of any other active program windows at its selected interval time. Alarm 1 Settings ----- - -------- This command opens the Alarm 1 Settings dialog box, in which the first of four Yakkity Clock alarms can be set. A series of radio button controls allow choices of the type of sound effect to be played -- the alarm can also be configured to play a stand-alone .WAV sound file instead of one of the default bell or buzzer tones. Scrolling controls are provided in the "Alarm Scheduling" area for setting the alarm time. A checkbox control is also available for enabling a "pop to front" option, which configures Yakkity Clock to appear in front of any other active program windows at its selected alarm time. A second checkbox control enables or disables Alarm 1. Note: The alarm functions are available only in the registered version of Yakkity Clock. Alarm 2 Settings ----- - -------- This command opens the Alarm 2 Settings dialog box. All four Yakkity Clock alarms are configured in the same manner as Alarm 1, described previously. Alarm 3 Settings ----- - -------- This command opens the Alarm 3 Settings dialog box. All four Yakkity Clock alarms are configured in the same manner as Alarm 1, described previously. Alarm 4 Settings ----- - -------- This command opens the Alarm 4 Settings dialog box. All four Yakkity Clock alarms are configured in the same manner as Alarm 1, described previously. Help Commands Contents -------- Comprehensive run-time help is provided via the Windows Help system, accessible through the menu bar "Help/Contents" command. You may select specific topics to read, or browse from topic to topic. You may even print topics for later reference. Registration Information ------------ ----------- This command opens a dialog box containing Yakkity Clock's registration information. If this is a non-registered shareware version, the dialog will contain some general registration instructions. Additional registration information is provided in the Windows Help System (YAKKITYS.HLP) and elsewhere in this text file. About Yakkity Clock... ---------------------- This command opens a dialog box containing Yakkity Clock's version and copyright information. PRODUCT SUPPORT ------- ------- If you have a problem with this program, and can't find the answer in the Help System or text file documentation, you can contact Pegasus Development's Tech Support Hotline (furnished courtesy of Advanced Support Group, Inc.) by telephone Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. C.S.T. Our number is: (314) 965-5630 Please be prepared to furnish us information regarding your PC hardware, operating system, and version of Microsoft Windows you are currently running. And, if you manage to stump us, we can usually get back to you within a day with a solution. LIMITED WARRANTY AND REMEDIES ------- -------- --- -------- Before release, our applications software is tested on a wide variety of hardware configurations, under the most rigorous test conditions possible. We therefore warrant that the software will perform in substantial compliance with the specifications set forth in this text, provided that the software is used on the computer hardware and operating system(s) for which it was designed. Pegasus Development makes no other warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this software or media, including its quality or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event will Pegasus Development be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this software, even if Pegasus Development has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Pegasus Development is not responsible for any costs including, but not limited to, those incurred as a result of lost profits or revenues, loss of time or use of the software, loss of data, the cost of recovering software or data, the cost of substitute software, claims by third parties, or similar costs. In no event will Pegasus Development's liability exceed the amount of the paid registration fee. This version of Yakkity Clock is licensed to Starlite Software Co. and distributed by Advanced Support Group, Inc. As such, the terms expressed here with regard to Pegasus Development should be considered equally applicable to Starlite Software and Advanced Support Group. PRODUCT REGISTRATION ------- ------------ Yakkity Clock is shareware, not freeware. Product registration is necessary if companies like ours are to continue providing quality software for the shareware marketplace. Registered users receive the registered version of this product (available in 3.5" or 5.25" disk formats). The registered version is fully functional, and includes enhanced sound effects and voice-time libraries, including a female voice module (featuring... you guessed it -- Kate!) that supplements the male voice-time library files included with this version. Also included with the registered version is a collection of ready-to-use .WAV sound files, all of which will work with Yakkity Clock's alarm feature -- which allows you to configure your alarms to play independent .WAV files. Registration also entitles the user to advance information on upcoming Pegasus Development products (including upgrades to Yakkity Clock) -- as well as other new titles in our expanding product line. Registrations are accepted both by telephone (with a major credit card) or by mail. The registration fee for Yakkity Clock is $15.00 (U.S.). Please include $1.50 for shipping and handling (U.S. and Canada). Foreign registrations, please include $2.75 for shipping and handling. All checks or money orders should be drawn on a U.S. bank. Registrations are handled by Advanced Support Group, Inc. As a result, all credit card registrations will appear on your statement as "ASG, Software - Services." For your convenience, a registration form is provided here and within the Yakkity Clock help file (YAKKITYS.HLP, accessible via the Windows Help System as outlined previously). The help file registration form, or any help topic, is easily printable through the Windows Help menu bar "File/Print Topic" command. PRODUCT INQUIRIES ------- --------- Please direct any questions or comments regarding this program to: Pegasus Development 11900 Grant Place St. Louis, MO. 63131 U.S.A. We at Pegasus Development appreciate your support, and hope you enjoy using Yakkity Clock 1.01. _______________ Published by: Starlite Software Company Box 370 Port Hadlock, WA. 98339 Distributed by: Advanced Support Group, Inc. 11900 Grant Place St. Louis, MO. 63131 _______________ Yakkity Clock (Version 1.01 S) Shareware Version (c) Copyright Pegasus Development 1992 "Microsoft" and "Windows" are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other trademarks mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective corporations, and are hereby acknowledged. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOFTWARE REGISTRATION FORM -------- ------------ ---- Return this form along with your remittance to: Pegasus Development Yakkity Clock 1.01 Registration 11900 Grant Place St. Louis, MO. 63131 U.S.A. You can also register by telephone using your MasterCard or VISA through Advanced Support Group's Product Registration Hotline at 1-800-788-0787. ____ Yakkity Clock Registration(s) @ $15.00 U.S. ea. Please include $1.50 shipping and handling (U.S. and Canada). Foreign orders please include $2.75 shipping and handling. Checks and money orders must be drawn on a U.S. bank. Total enclosed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ _______ Payment by: [] Check [] MasterCard [] VISA Card# ____________________________ Exp. Date _______ Signature of Cardholder_____________________________ Name _______________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________ City _______________________ State ____ Zip ________ Country ____________________________________ Telephone (______)______________________ Disk Size Required: [] 3.5" (720K) [] 5.25" (360K) Please indicate where you obtained Yakkity Clock: (Mail Order, BBS, etc) _____________________________ ____________________________________________________