HTC ELF0160 user manual Alarms and notifications, To set an alarm

66 Setting Up Your Device

Tip You can use *.wav, *.mid, *.mp3, *.wma, or other types of sound files that you downloaded from the Internet or copied from your PC as ring tones. For a complete list of supported audio file formats for ring tones, see "Specifications" in the Appendix.

To use your sound files as ring tones, copy them first to the /Windows/Rings folder on your device, then select the sound from the Ring tone list of your device. For more information about copying files, see Chapter 9.

Alarms and notifications

To set an alarm

1.Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms tab.

2.Tap <Description> and enter a name for the alarm.

3.Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each desired day.

4.Tap the time to open a clock and set the time for the alarm.

5.Tap the alarm icon ( ) to specify the type of alarm you want. You can choose a flashing light, a single sound, a repeating sound, or vibration.

6.If you choose to play a sound, tap the list next to the Play sound check box and tap the sound you want.

To choose how to be notified about events or actions

1.Tap Start > Settings > Personal tab > Sounds & Notifications.

2.On the Sounds tab, choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check boxes.

3.On the Notifications tab, in Event, tap an event name and choose how you want to be notified by selecting the appropriate check boxes. You can choose from several options, such as a special sound, a message, or a flashing light.

Tip Turning off sounds and the flashing light helps conserve battery power.