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1. the purchaser will insure the package or assume full responsibility for loss or damage during shipping Prior to returning the product for warranty consideration call Applied Engineering Technical Support for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and shipping instructions Even though Applied Engineering has tested the software and reviewed the documentation Applied Engineering makes no warranty or representation either express or implied with respect to the manual or the software their quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose As a result the software and manual are sold as is and you the purchaser are assuming the entire risk as to their quality and performance In no event will Applied Engineering be liable for loss or damages of any kind caused either directly or indirectly by the use or possession of its products even if advised of the possibility of such damages Warranty is for the Applied Engineering Product itself In particular Applied Engineering shall have no liability for any other equipment used in conjunction with Applied Engineering products nor for programs or data stored in or used with Applied Engineering products including the costs of recovering such equipment programs or data The warranty and remedies set forth above are exclusive and in lieu of all others oral or written express or implied No Applied Engineering dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modific2. 2 Using DClock The program will search all the online drives for a volume named APPLEWORKS If found the program will quickly make the modifications If ClockWorks cannot find a volume named APPLEWORKS you ll get the following message Unable to find file Type prefix of AppleWorks to modify If you get this message enter the complete ProDOS prefix of the AppleWorks STARTUP disk The leading slash is provided If you have copied the AppleWorks program to be modified into a ProDOS subdirectory enter the complete ProDOS pathname of the subdirectory containing the AppleWorks files Be sure to include slashes for any subdirectories DClock CHAPTER THREE About fhe DClock Battery What it is The DClock s battery is a 3 volt 12 millimeter lithium battery with a life of about 2 years You can order these batteries directly from Applied Engineering or check your local computer parts store or camera supplies store Replacing To replace the battery remove the memory expansion board and unplug the DClock from the board Remove the battery by pushing on the top edge of the battery with a flatblade screwdriver Do not bend the clip up The battery should pop out the bottom of the connector Insert the new battery positive side up Now reconnect the DClock refer to the directions in this manual and reinstall the memory card according to that card s installation instructions Now boot the DClock disk to set the c
3. are some example assembly language routines in both source and binary that access the DClock and convert BCD to binary The routines can be called directly or from BASIC 16 App B DClock Register Structures A PPENDIX C Bird s Beffer Bye The AW 2 Expander contains a modified version of ProDOS 8 It incorporates a program selector Bird s Better Bye created by Alan Bird that lets you exit one system file and easily run another system file e g APLWORKS SYSTEM BASIC SYSTEM FILER from a menu To use this BYE command boot your copy of the AW 2 Expander disk or copy the PRODOS file from the AW 2 Expander disk to your boot disks Then anytime you quit a system program such as AppleWorks a menu of the first 16 executable system files and or subdirectories on that disk will be displayed on the screen This menu can also be called from the Applesoft BASIC prompt by entering the BYE command ESC CHANGE VOLUME RETURN SELECT FILE AW2 EXP PRODOS AE AW SYSTEM AECACHE SYSTEM GSTEST SYSTEM RWTEST SYSTEM RFTEST SYSTEM RETEST SYSTEM PCTRAM SYSTEM FILER BASIC SYSTEM Sample screen display The sample screen above shows the AW 2 Expander disk online and lists its executable system files Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the selection you want to run The Esc key will change the volume disk selection to the next on line volume The Return key selects the currently highlighted file or subdirec
4. automatically install the proper clock driver each time the computer is booted install DCLOCK SYSTEM on your ProDOS startup disks Note DCLOCK SYSTEM requires 4 blocks of disk space To patch any ProDOS boot disks to recognize the clock insert the write enabled disk to be modified into any disk drive and choose the option Install clock driver on disk The installation program will scan the system and display a list of volumes currently on line and their location Select the target volume and press the Return key The DCLOCK SYSTEM file will be inserted as the first system program in the patched disk s directory Each time the modified startup disk is booted DCLOCK SYSTEM will be executed displaying DClock Copyright c 19 Applied Engineering in the upper left corner of the screen then the next system program file in the disk directory will be executed Whenever you create or modify ProDOS files under the modified operating system the files will be automatically tagged with the current date and time Also any application programs which read the time and date directly from ProDOS will now be able to do so The ClockWorks Enhancements What ClockWorks Is Simply put DCLOCK SYSTEM makes DClock look like a ProDOS clock ClockWorks allows AppleWorks to use the ProDOS clock Important The ClockWorks Time Utility is already built into the AW 2 Expander If you have a Ram Express and have made the AW 2 Expander modificati
5. DClock User s Manual AE APPLIED ENGINEERING Applied Engineering Telephone Numbers Technical Support 214 241 6069 9 AM to 12 30 PM amp 1 35 to 5 PM CST Monday through Friday Do not return any product for service without a Return Material Authorization RMA number An RMA number can be obtained by calling Technical Support Sales 214 241 6060 9 AM to 11 PM CST 7 days DClock User s Manual Limited Warranty amp Disclaimer Applied Engineering warrants the DClock against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of original retail purchase Applied Engineering also warrants that under normal use the magnetic media on which the included E software is stored is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 30 days from the date of original purchase Any misuse abuse or non E authorized alteration modification and or repair to the Applied Engineering product will void the warranty This warranty will also be void if you use the E product for any other purpose than its intended use If you discover a defect Applied Engineering will at its option repair or replace only the Applied Engineering product provided you return the product during the warranty period transportation prepaid to Applied Engineering Therefore please include a copy of the original invoice or a small service charge may be applied If the product is to be sent to Applied Engineering by mail
6. Ic Memory Expansion Card or compatibles It s called DClock because it fits into a DRAM socket on the expansion boards DClock adds a precision electronic time keeping device to your Apple IIc The clock keeps track of the year month day of the month day of the week and time right down to 1 10 and 1 100 of a second An on board lithium battery maintains the current date and time even when the computer is turned off DClock will enable you to e Support applications that can use a ProDOS time clock e Add the current date and time to ProDOS disk files Display the current date and time on the AppleWorks screen e Enter the current date or time to AppleWorks data base categories with just a single keystroke Installing DClock It is very easy to install DClock Before performing any one of the steps in the installation read through the step thoroughly and make sure that you understand it completely Step1 Remove the memory expansion card You must first remove the memory expansion card if it is currently installed in your IIc Refer to your memory expansion manual for instructions If your manual does not have instructions for removing the card refer to Appendix A Step2 Remove the upper left stand off There should be a plastic stand off in the upper left corner of the motherboard If there is remove it by pulling it up and out of the motherboard Needle nosed pliers may help Ch 1 The DClock Module Remove the upp
7. ation extension or addition to this warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or liability for incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state This manual and the software computer programs described herein are copyrighted by Applied Engineering with all rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual or the programs may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Applied Engineering except in the normal use of the software or to make an archival copy This exception does not allow copies to be made for others whether or not sold but all of the materials purchased with all archive copies may be sold loaned or given to another person Under the law copying includes translating into another language or format You may use this software on any computer owned by you but extra copies cannot be made for this purpose Applied Engineering cannot guarantee that you will receive notice of revisions to the software documentation or products described in this manual Be sure to check with your dealer or Applied Engineering for information on possible updates However Applied Engineering reserves the right to make any improvements to Applied Engineering products without any responsibility toward upgrading previously re
8. d install them as one piece 1 Verify that the Tinnerman nuts are securely attached to the top cover 2 Snap the IIc carrying handle into the notches on the rear panel of the bottom cover 3 Hook the bottom edge of the back panel top cover under the power switch and back panel connectors 12 App A Taking Out and Putting In 3 Lower the keyboard end forward over the front of the computer Pulling the cover toward the keyboard while lowering it over the disk drive will make it easier to snap the cover in place Holding the top and bottom covers together turn the computer over and replace the case screws To prevent binding don t tighten the screws completely until all screws are threaded in their holes Reconnect the peripheral and power cables App A Taking Out and Pufting In 4 5 6 APPENDIX B DClock Register Structures The DClock module uses the DS1215 clock chip This part coexists with the DRAM chip at Bit 0 of the third bank of memory on the IIc memory expansion card Normally the clock is transparent to the memory array If the proper activation sequence is written to Bit 0 of bank 3 the clock becomes active long enough to read or set the time The enable sequence is a read followed by 64 writes with a bit pattern of 5CA3 3AC5 5CA3 3AC5 LSB first Any deviation in the sequence or an intervening read will abort the enable The odds of a random data sequence duplicating this pattern du
9. d on four stand offs directly under where the keyboard normally rests Remove the card from the stand offs by pulling up gently on the end of the card while pushing down on the ends of the stand offs protruding from the back of the memory card Release the left side of the card first then the right end Step5 Install the DClock Now continue with Step Two of Chapter One s installation instructions Putting the Card Back In Step1 Insert the card Place the memory expansion card on the three stand offs component chip side down and with the connector on the right side Make sure the holes in the board are aligned with the stand offs then gently press down on the board starting at the connector right side then at the stand off on the left side You ll hear the board snap onto the stand offs Step2 Re install the keyboard Gently flip the keyboard back into place Make sure that the keyboard cable is still firmly attached to its connector Some Ilc s will have tabs on the keyboard which fit into the disk drive Insert these tabs into the drive and lower the front spacebar edge of the keyboard into the plastic mounting guides on the bottom case Step3 Replace the volume knob IIc Plus only Return the volume slide knob to its proper position Step4 Replace the top cover Note Some of the earlier IIc top covers are made in two pieces a top panel and a back panel If yours is a two piece design snap the two together an
10. e Problem ring home schoolwork that you didn t de in siess because you didn t ee ke Pig en un er program a midnight or after Try to set clock back Ye nnm rve m Appendix D Getting Help 19 When You Ship If you don t have the original packing material wrap the board in anti static material preferably the anti static bag in which the card was originally shipped however aluminum foil will work fine Pack it in a sturdy box cushioned with wadded papers e g used computer paper or newspaper Warning If your product is damaged due to inadequate packing your warranty will be void Include the return form and invoice Send the package shipping prepaid to RMA __ __ Applied Engineering Technical Support 3210 Belt Line Road Suite 154 Dallas TX 75234 You should insure your package will not assume any responsibility for inadequate packing or loss or damage during shipping When We Receive Our service department will use your completed form in an attempt to duplicate the problem If it is determined that your product is defective due to a manufacturing defect your card will be repaired or replaced at E s option Any misuse abuse or non E authorized alteration modification and or repair to the Applied Engineering product will void the warranty This warranty will also be void if you use the E product for any purpose other than its intended use Your product will be fully tested before
11. eps 3 and 4 the socket below the connector on the DClock will remain empty n 7 Insert the pins of the DClock s connector into the Ram Express empty socket and press in until the card is completely seated Mee D m M EXPRESS Insert DClock connector into socket Step6 Install the memory card Ram Express Owners Go to Chapter 2 Step 7 of the Ram Express manual Ch 1 The DClock Module 3 Follow the directions in the memory card manual for proper installation and reassemble the IIc Refer to Putting the Card Back In in Appendix A for installation instructions if your memory card does not include them That s all there is to it Read on to find out how to access the clock and set the time 4 DClock CHAPTER Two Using DClock ProDOS does not automatically recognize the clock However the ProDOS compatible drivers on the DClock disk allow ProDOS to recognize and use the clock information When a ProDOS startup disk is booted the operating system file PRODOS is copied from the disk to a protected area of the computer s memory The program DCLOCK SYSTEM will install the required clock driver to the image of ProDOS in memory When executed the DCLOCK SYSTEM program will first check for the presence of a clock and if found install the clock driver Then it will execute the next system program file type of SYS and a filename suffix of SYSTEM in the disk s directory Boot the Di
12. er If some of them break off don t worry the case is still good These snaps are required only during the original assembly of the Ic to align and hold the case together before the screws are installed Just make sure that the broken plastic tabs don t rattle around inside the computer and get into the disk drive The IIc Plus does not have the same kind of connectors The next two snaps are a little tougher These are located on either side of the disk drive door and are unsnapped by lifting the keyboard end of the top cover It may help to wiggle the top cover gently from side to side while lifting Lift the top cover from the front rearward until it can be unhooked from the back of the IIc Check the top cover to see that there are two metal tabs Tinnerman nuts attached to the back panel If they are not there find them They can do serious damage to the computer if left inside Set the top cover aside and proceed to the next step 6 8 9 Step2 Ic Plus only Remove the volume knob The volume slide knob comes off easily Remove it and set it with the screws Step3 Flip over the keyboard Lift the front spacebar edge of the keyboard gently moving it away from the disk drive exposing the ribbon cable connecting the keyboard to the IIc main logic board Flip the keyboard face down over the disk drive App A Taking Out and Putting In Step4 Remove the card The card should be mounte
13. er left stand off Step3 Remove the bottom left chip from its socket The clock installs into the DRAM socket located at the far left end of the bottom row of chips Remove chip from mem exp card Insert chip in DClock socket Where the DClock plugs in If you don t have a chip in that socket go to Step 5 If you have a chip installed in that socket you will need to remove it first Remove the chip by gently prying up the chip with the tip of a small flatblade screwdriver Slightly pry up one end then the other The chip s legs will bend easily so rock the chip out gently using the flat tip of the screw to push up from beneath Use your thumb and forefinger to pull it completely out DClock 2 Step4 Insert the memory chip into the DClock socket If you have removed the chip described above insert it into the empty socket on the DClock card with the notch toward the top the connector end of the card Refer to previous picture Important Make sure the notch is pointed toward the top of the card If the chip is inserted upside down the chip can be damaged but is usually not However the memory board will not recognize the chip unless it is installed correctly Step5 Plug the DClock connector into the DRAM socket If the protective foam block is still covering the connector pins on the DClock card remove it Note If you did not have a chip in the lower left socket of the memory card as described in st
14. it is shipped back to you transportation prepaid via UPS regular delivery Once your product is received by Technical Support it will be processed and delivered to our shipping department within 7 to 10 working days App D Getting Help 20
15. leased products Apple is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc AppleWorks is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Applied Engineering is a registered trademark of Applied Engineering Ram Express DClock and ClockWorks are trademarks of Applied Engineering TimeOut is a trademark of Beagle Bros Inc Copyright 1988 Applied Engineering Applied Engineering P O Box 5100 Carrollton Texas 75011 Sales 214 241 6060 9 AM 11 PM CST 7 days Technical Support 214 241 6069 9 AM 12 30 amp 1 35 5 PM CST Monday Friday The Technical Support telephone lines cannot be accessed through the Sales department GOO Uo Oo o Table of Contents Table Of Contents CHAPTER ONE THE DCLOCK MODULE What It Is Installing DClock CHAPTER TWO USING DCLOCK Boot the Disk Cannot find clock Message Set the time Load the Driver to Your ProDOS Boot Disks The ClockWorks Enhancements What ClockWorks Is Making the ClockWorks Enhancements CHAPTER THREE ABOUT THE DCLOCK BATTERY What it is Replacing APPENDICES A Taking Out and Putting In Your Memory Expansion Card Removing the Card Putting the Card Back In B DClock Register Structures C Bird s Better Bye D Getting Help Returning a Product When You Ship When We Receive CHAPTER ONE The DClock Module What it is and how to install it What It Is DClock is the clock option for the Ram Express and Apple s I
16. ons you won t need to install the ClockWorks driver If you re booting your computer with the AppleWorks disk you ll still need to install DCLOCK SYSTEM as described above DClock 6 7 ClockWorks modifies the AppleWorks program replacing the message G for Help in the bottom line of the AppleWorks screen with a display of the current date and time You can still use G to access the help screen ClockWorks also allows you to enter the current date or time into an AppleWorks Data Base category by typing the character as the only entry in the category The category name must contain either the word DATE or TIME If both DATE and TIME are used in the same category the program will default to DATE Set up your categories File Scarlet CHANGE NAME CATEGORY Category names Then while in the Insert New Records mode enter the next to the time or date category and press Return File Scarlet INSERT NEW RECORDS Record 1 of 1 Date Nov 9 8 Time 11 17PM Time for a date Nov 9 88 Datetime Nov 9 8 Text Blah blah blah Making the ClockWorks Enhancements Use the ClockWorks Time Utility to modify only BACKUP copies of the AppleWorks startup and program disks Any patches to AppleWorks required by other programs such as the TimeOut series should be made after the ClockWorks utility is installed Select the option Run ClockWorks from the Time Utilities menu and follow the onscreen instructions Ch
17. orrect time Ch 3 About the DClock Battery 9 APPENDIX A Taking Ouf and Putting In Your Memory Expansion Card If your memory expansion card did not come with instructions for installing and or removing the card carefully follow the instructions below Removing the Card Step1 Remove the top cover of the IIc 1 Switch the IIc power OFF 2 Remove all cables connected to the computer 3 Turn the computer upside down 4 Using the Phillips screwdriver remove the six screws indicated as in the picture below Some of the earlier model IIc s have different types of screws shown as A and B As you remove these screws mark them as to type and keep them separated Do not remove the four remaining screws They hold the disk drive in place COCOA Apple llc case screws 5 Turn the computer right side up 10 App A Taking Out and Putting In IIc Plus owners go to 7 Lift the left front keyboard edge of the top cover about 1 2 inch and insert the flatblade screwdriver between the top and bottom covers to a depth of approximately 1 4 The insertion point for the screwdriver should be directly in line with the B key on the keyboard While lifting on the left front edge of the top cover gently pry lever the screwdriver handle up toward the keyboard This will release the snap connector which holds the front of the IIc case together Note There are several snap connectors holding the IIc case togeth
18. ring normal accesses to the memory are less than 1 in 1019 The clock contains eight data registers of eight bits each that should be written or read as a block of 64 bits LSB of register 0 first The data is stored in BCD format The structure of the registers are as follows Bit 3 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 6 Register 7 Bit 7 ee m um ee m e UE Um MR MD Rus M 7 A v m as e rH n m um e us eee PP uM e p Bit 3 Year 00 99 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 7 Bit em e A em e M X M M CUM Tub Pur AD um s Uum eee US Um m m Uum GR ee m Month 01l Jan 12 Dec Not used Bi
19. s support department o Applied Engineering Technical Support 214 241 6069 9 AM to 12 30 PM amp 1 35 PM to 5 PM CST Monday Through Friday Please call only the number above for technical support Our sales office cannot transfer calls to the support lines App D Getting Help 18 Returning a Product Include If your product needs to be returned the technical support representative will give you a Return Material Authorization RMA number Record the RMA number for your own records Q Write the RMA number on the outside of the package you send to us Q Write the RMA number at the top of the return form included with your product package Fill out the Return Form on back of the yellow sheet marked Attention A correctly completed form will greatly reduce the time it takes to process and return your product Attach a copy of your original invoice to the return form Warning If you don t include an invoice products will be treated as out of warranty products and will be returned to you C O D for the amount of the service charge A completed form should look something like the one below amp atamp our files prefer to do them at home round about midnight When try to set the lock kt r 1 hour It message me incorrect s rong O Cie We re using G W ington Writer an Pinocchio Knows Sapato Duplicat
20. sk Boot the DClock disk You should see the message DClock Copyright c 19 Applied Engineering in the upper left corner of the screen DCLOCK SYSTEM installs the proper drivers to the image of ProDOS in memory and then runs the BASIC program The BASIC program sends the message Loading drivers and brings up the Time Utilities Menu Cannot find clock Message If you ever get the message Cannot find clock it probably means that the clock has been discharged or is improperly installed If the clock has been discharged but is properly installed the program will find it and set the time and date to Zeros Set the correct time and date as described below then choose the option Install clock driver in memory If the program does not find the clock check the clock s installation then try booting the DClock disk again Set the time Select the option Set the Time Follow the on screen directions to set the date and time in the format Month 01 12 Day 01 31 Year 00 99 Hour 00 23 Minute 00 59 Second 00 59 Note To enter PM add 12 hours to the corresponding AM time Ch 2 Using DClock 5 Press Return to set the time or use the ESC key to return to the Clock Utilities menu without changing the clock If you enter a value outside the range of a particular setting ex Month 13 you will receive an error message and be returned to the main menu Load the Driver to Your ProDOS Boot Disks To
21. t 3 Bit 7 Bit Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Year 1 l Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Month 1 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 Date 1 Date 01 31 Not used App B DClock Register Structures 14 Register 4 Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit O 0 0 Osc Rst 0 l Day Bits 0 2 Day of Week 01 Sun 07 Sat Bit 3 Not used Bit 4 Reset bit A one will disable external resets The external reset pin is not used on the DClock Bit 5 Oscillator bit A one will stop the oscillator and halt the clock When first powered up this should be set to zero Bits 6 7 Not used Register 3 Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 12 24 0 10 Am Hr 10 Hour 1 Bits 0 5 Hour 00 23 Bit 5 If in 12 Hour mode bits 0 4 are hours 01 12 and this bit is Am Pm A one is equivalent to Pm Do not use 12 hour mode because the driver software expects 24 hour mode Bit 6 Not Used Bit 7 Mode bit A one means 12 Hour mode Use the 24 Hour mode Register 2 Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit O J 0 Min 10 Min 1 Bits 0 6 Minutes 00 59 Bit 7 Not Used Register 1 Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 0 Sec 10 Sec 1 Bits 0 6 Seconds 00 59 Bit 7 Not Used Register 0 Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit O Sec 0 1 Sec 0 01 j 0 00 0 99 App B DClock Register Structures 15 Bits 0 7 Fractional Seconds On the disk supplied with the DClock
22. tory name Subdirectory names on the disk will be indicated by a as the first character of the file name App C Bird s Better Bye 7 APPENDIX D Getting Help If you have a technical question relating to your DClock card or any other Applied Engineering product that is not covered in the manual please contact the dealer from whom you purchased the product If you are experiencing difficulties with one particular program contact the program s author or publisher In the event that the dealer or the publisher s support personnel cannot answer your question call Applied Engineering Technical Support The support representatives are experienced in the applications and uses of Applied Engineering products but in order to provide a quick and effective answer to your question they will need to know as much as possible about the hardware and software specifically related to your question Please provide the technical support representative with the following information 9 The Applied Engineering product related to your question and its revision number 9 The original and current memory configuration of the card if applicable 9 116 model and revision of your computer What peripherals are being used 9 The name version and revision level of the software with which you are experiencing problems 9 The results of any test programs diagnostics or troubleshooting done by you your dealer or your software publisher
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