How do I set the alarm on a twin bell alarm clock?

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Clarification of Question by mustangchik021-ga on 30 Dec 2002 21:39 PST

How do I set the alarm on a twin bell alarm clock in which there are
two clock hands, a red hour hand and a red second hand but no red
minute hand, the directions for setting it are very poor and I do not
understand how to set the red hour hand and have the time for the
clock be right at the same time?

Hi!

"Old fashioned" alarm clocks such as the one you describe require a
little bit of estimation to set the minutes properly.

As I'm sure you know, the hour hand of an analog clock doesn't jump
from hour to hour, but instead sweeps smoothly in between each hour.
Because of this, it is possible to estimate the minutes of the hour by
looking at the hour hand alone. For example, if the hour hand is
half-way between the two and the three, then you know that the time is
approximately 2:30.

To set an analog alarm clock, typically there is a small dial on a pin
on the back of the clock that may need to be either pushed in or
pulled out slightly before setting the alarm. When you rotate the
dial, it will move the red hour hand. Advance the hour hand to the
hour that you want to wake up. Then, advance the hour hand the
percentage forward to the next number as the minutes after the hour
you want the alarm to ring. For example, if you wanted to wake up at
6:15, move the hour hand to the six, then advance the hour hand just a
bit more so that it is 1/4 of the way between the 6 and the 7. After
you have set the alarm to the desired time, either push or pull the
pin back to its original position, if required.

I hope this helps. If you need any further clarification, don't
hesitate to ask.

Good luck!

Spot