OL97: Timex Watch Alarm Incorrect when Set to Zero Minutes

ID: Q174280

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Outlook 97

SUMMARY

When downloading Microsoft Outlook 97 appointments to the Timex Data Link watch, you cannot set the alarm to the exact time of the appointment. If you set the alarm to zero minutes beforehand, the alarm will sound 30 minutes before the appointment time.

MORE INFORMATION

The Timex Data Link software for Outlook overrides any alarm time set for an appointment in Outlook. The alarm time set in the watch applies to all appointments. You cannot set alarm times differently for individual appointments.

There is no way to set the alarm exactly at the appointment time with the Timex Datalink software for Outlook. The nearest possible alarm time to the appointment time is 5 minutes before.

To Set the Alarm Time in the Data Link Software

1. On the File menu, click Import and Export.

2. Click to select "Export to the Timex Data Link watch" and then

   click Next.

3. Click to select Appointments and then click Next.

4. Click to select the number of days of appointments desired.

5. Click to select "Set reminders for 0 minutes beforehand" and then

   click Next.

6. Complete the Export to Watch Wizard.

Results: The alarm will sound 30 minutes before the scheduled appointment time.

NOTE: To set the alarm as near as possible to the schedule appointment time, click to select 5 minutes beforehand in step 6, above.

Keywords          : IntpImEx Intp3rdPty 
Version           : WINDOWS:97
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbinfo

Last Reviewed: February 12, 1999