CHIME.COM for the Arari-Portfolio
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	System requirements:
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	This program only runs correctly on the Atari-Portfolio palmtop-
	computer. Mine came with DIP 2.11 v1.072. I hope that there
	aren't any problems with other versions.
	However, please backup important data before starting the
	program. I assume no liability for any damage which may result
	from the use of this software, even if your display suddenly 
	melts.

	Disk space:      at least 512 bytes
                         (fits into 1 cluster of a 128kB-ram-card)
	free RAM-memory: at least 352 bytes


	How to use Chime
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        Chime is a program to tell the current time with a sequence of
        short beeps. You can use it to inform you about the time during
        the night whenever you wake up without having to switch on the
        light.
        When Chime is started, the first thing it does is to power off
        the Portfolio. After this, each time you press any key, the
        Portfolio will strike the hour. To become more specific: Every
        digit of the current time will be struck separately.

        Example:   o  a key is pressed
                   o  short sound as announcement
                   o  you hear:   ---    - - - - - -    - -    - - - -
                   o  The computer switches off again automatically

                   where  ---  is a long beep and
                            -  a short beep

                   The time in this example is 06:24.

        Note:  The settings in the menu Setup/Sounds have no effect on
               the chime-beeps.


	How to pay:
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	This program is shareware and may be copied and distributed freely
	but only unmodified and together with this document-file.

	If you like to keep it, please register. Thank you!
	The payment should come to $5.
	Please send the money to one of the below adresses. Every currency
	is accepted.
	If you let me know your E-mail adress, I will acknowledge and send
        you a useful utility (uuencoded) to install an ALARM-TONE which is
        at least TWICE AS LOUD as the original sound.

	  Germany:
	  Preis: 1000 DM
	  Obiger Betrag ist als Dualzahl zu verstehen, also acht DM.
	  Bankverbindung: Deutsche Bank Ingolstadt (BLZ 721 700 07)
			  Konto-Nr. 2712040

	
	adresses:
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	valid in 1995 and 1996:

	  Klaus Peichl
	  Ratiborer Str. 2 / 020203
	  91058 Erlangen
	  Germany

	or (also valid after 1996):

	  Klaus Peichl
	  Oestliche Ringstr. 7
	  85113 Boehmfeld
	  Germany
	
	electronic mail:
	  kspeichl@e-technik.uni-erlangen.de

	Please contact me if you find any bugs. Try to find out under which
	circumstances it emerges.
	Generally, every comment is welcome. Tell me what you do with your
        Portfolio.

	That's all.
	Enjoy!