[Electronics-talk] Penguin Talking Clock

[cheez]

I have one of these clocks.  I never sat down to figure out how to stop the 
thing from being annoying.  Now I do.  thanks.
Vince

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Sohl" <tonysohl at cox.net>
To: <electronics-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 7:33 PM
Subject: [Electronics-talk] Penguin Talking Clock


> Are you looking for an affordable talking alarm clock? Are you looking for 
> a unique kind of talking clock? Are you looking for a clock that is easy 
> to set and is not to complicated?
>
> Well the National Federation of the Blind's Independence market has just 
> the thing you are looking for! Introducing the talking penguin clock. 
> This clock is cute and adorable! The clock is in the shape of a penguin, 
> and in order for you to find out the time, just simply press the top of 
> his hat.  The speaker is located on the top of his hat.
>
> On the left and right sides of his body, there are the wings which are 
> used to select several functions depending upon what mode the clock is in 
> at the particular time.
>
> In order to set the time and alarm, there is a round button on his back 
> just above the battery door.
>
> If you press the button once, then this will put you into the time setting 
> mode.
>
> If you press the left wing, this will set the hours and if you press the 
> right wing, this will set the minutes.
>
> After you have set the time and if you wait for a few seconds, then the 
> clock will automatically return to it's normal mode.
>
> If the clock is in normal mode and if you wish to set the alarm, press the 
> round mode button on his back twice.  This will put the clock into the 
> alarm setting mode, and use the same procedure to set the alarm.
>
> If you press the select button again, then the clock will beep twice, and 
> this will put the clock into normal mode.  Once in normal mode, the wings 
> have different functions.  Pressing the left wing will cycle you through 
> the various alarm sounds.  Pressing the right wing will turn the hourly 
> chime on and off.
>
> If you press and hold down the hat, you can listen to the alarm sound 
> which you have selected.  For sight users, the digital display is in his 
> stomach.  The clock takes 2 triple A batteries which are included, but i'm 
> not sure.  The and it costs $13.00.  For more information, you can call: 
> 1-410-659-9314 or visithttp://www.nfb.org
>
> Once the page has loaded, select the link which says Products and 
> services.  Depending upon which device or screen reader, you are using, 
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>
> For JAWS for Windows, System Access and Pacmate users, press Insert F 7.
>
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