  Overview

Version 2.0 of the TimerON utility for Windows 95/NT allows users to schedule and monitor up to 24 events (tasks) and execute them repeatedly at specified time intervals.  A task can be defined to run any DOS file, including batch files or simply to pop-up a reminder note.  Users can also send notes as Internet mail via SMTP connections.

Program Setup

Registration


  TimerON Setup

Clicking on the clock icon or the right mouse button shows a menu selection.

Select Setup or New from the menu to bring up the Setup window.

Program

Enter a program filename or click the Browse button to select one.

Parameters

Program parameters or e-mail address, if any are entered here.  When a special parameter mm-dd-yy is used here, the current date is substituted for it and is passed to the program.

Start Time

Use the mouse or arrow keys to select the hour and minute to run the program.

Repeat Every

Use this field to specify a time interval for repeating (re-running) a program.

Hourly chime

Checking this field will cause TimerON to beep every hour.

Schedule

Click and select an event for viewing, updating its details or to delete it.

Note

Select it to enter a reminder note instead of or in addition to running a program.

E-mail

Checking this field under Note will send the note as e-mail via a SMTP server.

Enter the e-mail address in the Parameters field.

Add/Update/Delete

Click on the corresponding button to respectively Add, Update or Delete an event.

Close

Click this button to close the Setup window.

 Other Features

The TimerON.WAV file is used to play a sound when activating events on a PC equipped with a sound card.  Users can record and play a .WAV file of their choice by simply copying it to TimerON.WAV.


  TimerOn Registration

Registration is required in order to enable more than one event and all other program features and to receive product support.

A registration key can be obtained by sending a check for $10 US dollars to:

   Computerama

   170 Ocean Street

   So. Portland, ME 04106

The registration key (sent via e-mail along with activation instructions) will enable all product features and provide for free technical support and future upgrades.

For additional information please contact us via e-mail: info@crama.com