------------------------- Voice Clock! Version 2.0 ------------------------- Copyright 1993 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Voice Clock! is a Microsoft Windows program whose purpose is to announce the time of day at 1 minute, 15 minutes, 30 minutes or 1 hour intervals, using digitized human speech reproduced through a sound card or using Microsoft's Speaker Driver for 286 and 386 computers. The program will function in all Windows modes: real, standard, or enhanced. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are 4 files in the archive: VCLOCK2.EXE - Voice Clock executable. VCLOCK.NDX - Voice File Definition. VCLOCK.SND - Voice File. README.TXT - This file. INSTALLATION: To install the program, simply copy all files into the same directory. Start the program as you would any other windows program (i.e. create a program item in Program Manager, or select File/Run from the Program Manager menu and type VCLOCK2.EXE preceded with the full pathname). NOTE: All previous Voice Clock 1.0 series version files can be deleted. VOICE QUALITY: Voice quality is dependant of your computer system. Although, Microsofts' Speaker Driver works well with most 386's and 486's; there's no substitute for a sound card. This product was developed on a 486DX-25, 8mb RAM, and SoundBlaster Pro. CLOCK OPTIONS: Voice Clock has three desktop modes: (1) TITLE BAR WINDOW - In this mode the time is displayed in the current title window. The announcement interval may be set to 1, 15, 30 or hour, by default it is NONE. (2) DESKTOP CLOCK - When set, a small window clock will appear. Time will announced based on system settings. (3) NONE- No clock present-time will still announce if system settings are set. When the program is first started, a logo banner will appear for about 10 seconds. A Voice saying "Have You Registered?" will be announced for un- registered versions. The banner will disappear.A clock will now appear which can be used to change preferences. At this point, Voice Clock is running with default settings. If you want to hear an announcement without waiting for the defined time interval, place the mouse cursor over the LARGE WINDOW FORM and depress the mouse button-"Voice Clock!" will announce the current time. This program was originally written as a tool to help us keep up with the time while programming or working under Windows. After using other "digital voice clocks," we felt it necessary to produce our own to incorporate more options and greater sound quality. It was shown to a few friends of ours (they loved it) and the rest is history! Many other companies have used this program when billing clients while working in windows based programs. It has served as a complement to many business packages. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We would like to thank the thousands of users whose input made this program possible. You may feel "Hey! This program would be good if it only had..." Well, that's when we'd like to hear from you. We take your comments seriously, no matter how big or small, they will be considered. In most cases your comments will be incorporated into yet another version without overhauling the entire code and will be made available to registered users. Again, your comments (good or bad) are welcomed. Version 2.0, although complete, does not take full advantage of the Multimedia extensions. Registered will users receive the full capabilites that Voice Clock has to offer along with 2 voice settings. Be prepared for the visual/sound experience of Voice Clock! with the next release, Voice Clock! Pro, featuring cutting edge technology. Voice Clock Pro will turn your imagination into reality with its multiple voice addons! If you have the time send us a letter if you like our product. REGISTRATION: We have 2 easy ways to register this program: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) Register this product though Compuserve Shareware Registration Forum. Just Type "GO SW6EG" Registration ID. NUMBER 1635 It is only $10.00 to register! (2) Send a check for $10.00 to: Erwin Koonce 111 Darryl Court Jacksonville, AR 72076 It's that simple we called it our "no hassle" registration. We believe this product is well worth the $10.00 you'll ever spend on a shareware product. We hope you will take the time to register. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our mailing address is: 111 Darryl Court Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076 Compuserve ID: 72610,1375 Erwin Koonce Copyright 1993