User's Manual

BrailleNote Apex BT User Guide
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9.9.2 When Alarms Sound.
An alarm rings at its programmed time, even if the BrailleNote BT is switched off. The speakers
and the headphones sound the alarm. Unlike speech, the speakers sounds the alarm even if the
headphones are plugged in.
If not acknowledged, the alarm continues ringing for a length of time called the
"Alarm ringing time." It is then silent until:
the "Alarm repeat time" has elapsed, OR;
a key is pressed, OR;
the machine is switched on;
In which case it sounds again. See 9.9.4 Alarm Set Up
The maximum number of times an alarm can cycle is set to 10. This is to prevent an alarm causing
unnecessary battery drain.
9.9.3 Acknowledging an Alarm.
If the BrailleNote BT was on standby when the alarm sounds, it turns itself on and brings up the
alarm options menu:
To cancel the alarm: press C;
To read and hear appointment details without canceling: press R;
To postpone the alarm for 10 minutes: press SPACE.
If the BrailleNote BT is on when the alarm sounds, first acknowledge it by pressing
BACKSPACE with ENTER together. You are then automatically placed in the Alarm options
menu.
There are four items that you can select by pressing their initial letter. They are:
Cancel the alarm;
Read and hear the appointment details without canceling;
Postpone the alarm. A number of minutes will be offered; to change it, type a new number of
minutes (number sign not required).
Go to the corresponding appointment in the planner. The alarm is cancelled, and the cursor is placed
at the start of the appointment so that you can read its details.