That's the only thing I could think of. You'd have to keep it connected to a powered speaker. Paul Henrichsen <paulh52@xxxxxxxxxxx> -----Original Message----- From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gary Wunder Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 5:04 AM To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [bookport] Re: Alarm with associated files If you keep it connected to a speaker, you might want to associate the alarm with a memo file which says "Have lunch with Jane in five minutes." ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 5:45 PM Subject: [bookport] Re: Alarm with associated files > Paul, I agree with you. This feature mystifies me. > > At 05:42 PM 2/16/2006, you wrote: >>Hi. I don't understand why one would want to associate a file with an >>alarm. >>I always thought an alarm was to alert me about something like an >>appointment or to wake up at a certain time, etc. >>When would I use the associate with a file feature and wouldn't I have to >>keep ear buds connected and in my ears<grin>? >> >> >> >>Paul Henrichsen >><paulh52@xxxxxxxxxxx> >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:bookport-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] >>On Behalf Of Robert Carter >>Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2006 5:59 AM >>To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >>Subject: [bookport] Alarm with associated files >> >>Hi, >> >>When I associate a file with an alarm, the file only starts playing after >>I >>press the 2 key to silence the alarm. The BP stays in alarm mode even >>after >>the file has played. The only way that I have found to get out of alarm >>mode >>is to press and hhold the 2 key as if I was checking the time. This >>returns >>the system to normal use. >> >>I don't know how others feel, but I find the wording of the items under >>the >>sound setting confusing. The word external is used to describe the speaker >>that is inside the Book Port. The word internal is used to describe the >>sound that comes out of the headphone jack. I suggest using built-in for >>the >>speaker that is inside the Book Port and headphone for having the alarm >>come >>through the headphone jack. >>Admitedly there may be better words but at least I am interested in >>starting >>the discussion. >> >>Robert Carter >> >> >> >>__________ NOD32 1.1411 (20060216) Information __________ >> >>This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. >>http://www.eset.com > > Sandy Licht > Phone: 409-898-8218 > Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A > 11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They > are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. > 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in > earnest, > you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the > LORD... >