------------------------- Voice Clock! Version 2.01 ------------------------- Copyright 1993-1994 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 by using Microsoft's Speaker Driver for 286 - 486 computers. The program will function in all Windows modes: real, standard, or enhanced. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - There are 4 files in the archive: VCLOCK.EXE - Voice Clock executable. MALE.NDX - Voice File Definition. MALE.SND - Voice File. README.TXT - This file. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registered User Files: * FEMALE.SND - Voice File + FEMALE.NDX Voice File Definition * Registered users (support files are found in Winshare on Compuserve called R-VCLOCK.zip) Note: Please D/L and contact upon registration + Only Registered Users Receieve license file to play additional voices and a registration number to complete their online registration. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 VCLOCK.EXE preceded with the full pathname). NOTE: All previous Voice Clock 1.0 - 2.0 series version files should be deleted or archived. 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 four 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) SYSTEM RESOURCE - Configurable clock that can display time, date as well as system resources in any font or size from 6pts to 24pts. (4) 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. The banner will disappear and the clock will appear. When first installed a clock will now appear which can be used to change preferences. At this point, Voice Clock is running with default settings. Preference can set either by clicking on the clock icon or by selecting the left mouse button when cursor is over the selected clock. Right button is used to move the clock to a desired area. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Voice Clock Pro is in the works! *** There will be future releases of new voices! *** I am looking for additional letters to put in a new Voice Clock! newsletter to keep users aware of new developments. If you would like to be included in a future issue please write to the address below. If you are a business or have a letterhead please use. Most letters will be responded to in a few days. All who respond will be given special concideration on VCLOCK PRO and VOICE files. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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, it 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. Be prepared for the visual/sound experience of Voice Clock! with the next release, Voice Clock! Pro, featuring many new enhancements. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have the time send us a letter if you like our product. REGISTRATION: We have 3 easy ways to register this program: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (1) Register this product though Compuserve Shareware Registration Forum. Just Type "GO SWREG" Registration ID. NUMBER 1635 It is only $10.00 to register! *********************************************************************** * N O T E * * -------- * * For International or Same Day Service Direct Upload Users: * * * * Registration ID. NUMBER 1632 * * It is only $15.00 to register * * * * Disks are shipped VIA Air Mail * * Please specify your choice * *********************************************************************** (2) Send a check for $10.00 to: Erwin Koonce 111 Darryl Court Jacksonville, AR 72076 (3) Credit Card or Phone Support (Use Registration # 11175) -------------------------------------------------------- Phone: 1-800-242-4775 Fax: 1-713-524-6398 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. Remember: Direct Orders will be delivered E-mail on the same day usually within the hour on business days and within 24 hours other times. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our mailing address is: 111 Darryl Court Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076 Compuserve ID: 72610,1375 Erwin Koonce Copyright 1993-1994