Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Set Alarm Clocks

Alarm clocks are an essential tool for anyone who has trouble getting up in the morning. The dreaded alarm buzz is known world-over and can make anyone cringe when heard outside the bedroom. But the buzz can be a lifesaver, helping you make your meetings and classes on time. Enjoy the benefits of the marvelous invention as this guide walks you through setting up your alarm clock.








Instructions


1. Make sure you clock's time is correct and matches the current time.


2. Hold down the "Alarm" button. This should take you to a blinking "12:00." Upon releasing "Alarm," your clock should switch back to the regular time, but do not release it just yet.


3. Select "Hour" repeatedly, while keeping "Alarm" held down. Select the hour and pay careful attention to select the AM or PM hour correctly. A small dot in the upper right corner of the display typically indicates PM. Release "Hour."


4. Select "Minute" repeatedly, while keeping "Alarm" held down. Select the minutes and release "Minute."


5. Double-check the time you have just set. If it is correct, release "Alarm."


6. Turn on the alarm. There is typically a toggle switch on one side of the alarm clock turn to turn on the alarm. There should options for "Off," "Music" and "Buzz." "Music" plays the radio as the alarm sound, "Buzz" plays the typical piercing alarm sound. Select "Music" or "Buzz" depending on your preference. There should now be another small dot on the lower right-hand corner of the display indicating that the alarm is on.


7. Double-check the volume. Select the "Sleep" button. This will turn on the radio. Adjust the volume as needed via the volume dial on the side of the alarm clock. When you're satisfied with the decibel level, select "Snooze/Sleep Off."








8. Sleep. You alarm is now set. When the alarm goes off, you may select "Snooze" to postpone the alarm another 9 minutes.

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