My technology level is archaic and I; therefore, had a struggle with this beautiful alarm clock. I Recommended it because I suspect another potential user would be able to handle the technology for working and using this clock, and who would also likely be able to read the extremely small print on the typed instructions. i was struggling even with a magnifying glass in addition to my glasses. I decided to see how far I could get with it and I did figure out it needed 3 AAA batteries which I inserted into the battery compartment. Just as I finished doing that, the alarm sounded and I couldn't get it to turn off. Needless to say, this clock is not for me.