Sonic-connect™ USB Media Alert Device, your companion to help you stay connected with today’s specialized communication media. The Sonic-connect is a USB-based device that can be set up to interface with many email accounts, instant message services via your personal computer (see page 16).
Getting started Unpack System requirements Download and install SEC program Plug in Sonic-connect Launch the program Understanding your Sonic-connect Message status Choose your settings Configure your programs Email Instant Messages Calendars and Tasks 10-11 Using your Sonic-connect Sleep and active mode...
® Download SEC program: Go to www.sonicalert.com/sec to get the latest version of the Sonic-connect program (as well as the Users guide, a quick guide and trouble shooting information). Important Note: If running a previous version of the program, you will first need to uninstall it before installing the newer version.
Plug in Sonic-connect Locate an open USB port on your laptop or desktop computer. Be sure the connection is secure. Launch the program Double click the icon on the desktop. If the Flasher is not securely connected, or there is a problem...
Windows system tray at the bottom of your screen. Message Status: By default the Sonic-connect program is set to “Active” (indicated by the icon in the system tray). You can change the mode to “Fall Asleep” (indicated by the icon) if you are actively using your computer and do not want to be disturbed by the Sonic-connect alerts.
Sonic-connect to wake up from sleep mode (or no sleep mode at all). The Sonic-connect 2 allows you to configure three alert signals: Lights, Buzzer or Vibration. You can select any combination of the alerts, or all of...
Configure your email: The Sonic-connect works with many popular email programs, providing a choice of alerts. Right click on icon to bring up the E-mail settings window and fill in the information requested. Before continuing, you will need: IMAP or POP server information. Refer to page 15 of this manual for details and a list of common settings.
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The open box on the right is used to store important recipients email addresses for each of your email accounts. Add the emails that you want the Sonic-connect to provide an alert function for. All addresses entered here will be the only addresses you will be alerted to. If you leave the open box blank, all incoming emails will generate an alert.
The Sonic-connect instantly recognizes and is compatible with many instant messenger services such as Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger and many more. No extra configuration is needed; your Sonic-connect is ready to alert you when your IM service is operating. Sonic-connect continuously monitors your IM program,...
Select the reminder box by checking it, then select from the drop menu the amount of time to be alerted to before the event. Your Sonic-connect will not alert you if the “Reminder” is not checked. If you would like to have a recurring alert, such as a daily wake up call, or a weekly meeting, you can use the “Recurrence”...
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Important To Know: Your Sonic-connect relies on your computer to run the program to check for your messages and provide alerts. In order for your device to work, you need to leave your computer powered on. If your computer is turned off, in hibernation or in sleep mode, the Sonic-connect will not provide alerts.
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(indicated by the icon), depending on how you set it up. When you install the Sonic-connect it will be in active mode. To change to sleep mode, deselect the “Keep Sonic-connect active” check box in the General Settings menu.
When an Instant message or email, comes in, your Sonic-connect will beep, vibrate or flash depending on your set up, and a text message will show on your Message Window: Once there is an alert, the red LEDs will stay lit to remind you there are messages on the list.
Internet Protocols that allows an e-mail client to access e-mail on a remote mail server. The Sonic-connect driver acts as a mail client, directly accessing the IMAP or POP server of your internet email accounts. This means you don’t need to leave your internet web email browser or your Outlook open in order to be alerted to a new mail.
Compatible Media: Internet web based email services. The Sonic-connect connects to your mail server using the IMAP or POP protocols. Other IM instant messaging: Google, Yahoo IM, AIM, ooVoo. Microsoft Outlook: Calendar and task reminder event alerts. Updates: The Sonic-connect program will evolve as we add interfaces to more programs.
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