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How to Set An Alarm
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Before reading this tutorial, you should already know how to use your calendar.

What alarm sound options do you have?

Go to DateBook and tap "Menu" from the silkscreen
picture of menu button from silkscreen

Now select "Options" and then "Preferences."

 

 

Tap on the down arrowhead to see a listing of the alarm sounds that came with your Palm OS. Choose one and it will automatically play its sound for you.

 

Set an Alarm for an Appointment

Go to your datebook/calendar and select the appointment. Then tap on the "Details" button at the bottom of your PDA screen.

 

Now check (by tapping on) the "Alarm" box.

 

Enter number of time units before event to alarm; down arrowhead to select choice of minutes, hours, or days. If you want the alarm to be repeated (e.g., "snooze alarm") Now tap the "OK" button.

 

You should now see a timer next to your appointment. Your appointment is alarmed to go off 15 minutes before your meeting.

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
There is an easier way! But you need to set up your PDA first. 
You want better sounds than what the Palm OS provides? 
Move on to the next page and I'll show you how!

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