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How do I set an hourly or every four hour reminder?

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Go to your clock. It's an app that your phone comes with. You will see different options. Click the one with an alarm clock on it and set the reminders.

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Does the phone need to be turned on for the alerts to work?

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If you mean the ringer, then no, you will just receive a vibration if your ringer is off. If you mean the power, yes, the phone must be on.

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What is the significance of the different colored circles?

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The different colors are to color code your types of reminders similar to the way you would color code the events in iCal. Example: Red = vital , Blue = less important, Purple = not important. You get to determine your own label system.

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How do I set up a reminder for 2017 if the wheel only shows 2016?

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Set up a reminder on 12-31-2016, 11:59 PM that you have to set a reminder for 2017. Then set the reminder.

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What does the list of reminders do?

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The lists are a handy way to sort your reminders into categories (e.g. "Groceries," "To-do," "Clothes," etc.).

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What do I have to do to make sure it will be reminding me every day?

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On the alarm for the event, be sure to turn on Repeat.

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What sounds should I listen for on the day of my alert?

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The sound you will hear depends on the settings of your alarm.

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How can I put reminder dates in order?

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They are displayed in order on the Scheduled tab/list.

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After making a recurring daily reminder, how do I get it to go away for that day only without deleting it completely?

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Just click the purple button next to the reminder on the reminder list!

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