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A brief list of '''frequently asked questions''' is provided below. Please feel free to [[contact|contact us]] if your question is not answered here.
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This is a brief list of frequently asked questions. Please feel free to [[contact|contact us]] if your question is not answered here.__NOTOC__
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===I am getting wrong times. What should I do?===
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*'''I am getting wrong times. What should I do?'''
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:: Check if the following four items are set correctly in the Options menu: Location, Time Zone, Daylight Saving, and Calculation Method. To figure out which item needs adjustment, see our [[Time Troubleshooting]] page.
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The following four pieces of information should be entered correctly in order to get precise times:
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*'''Why I can't hear the adhan sound?'''
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;Location: Make sure the latitude/longitude of your location is set correctly.
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:: Make sure the "Automatic adhan play" option is enabled in the Sound and Alerts Tab. For more details, see our [[Sound Troubleshooting]] page.
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;Calculation Method: Choose a proper [[calculation method]] in the [[Calculations Tab]].
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;Timezone: Make sure your timezone is set correctly. A list of timezones can be found [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_time_zones here] and [http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/ here].
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*'''None of the calculation mthods provided works for our area. Any idea?'''
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;Daylight Saving: By default, the daylight saving information is retrieved from your operating system. If it is not correct, set it manually in the [[General Tab]].
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:: Check with a local Islamic center in your area to see what parameters they are using for calculating prayer time. You can then enter those parameters manually in the [[Calculations Tab]].
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*'''Does this add-on work when I am offline?'''
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:: Yes. Pray Times always displays correct prayer times even if there is no connection to the Internet. You need Internet connection only when you want to set a new location.
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*'''The Hijri date shown is not correct. Any solution?'''
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:: Hijri date is calculated using a local algorithm. However, you have an option to adjust it by +/-2 days in the [[Advanced Tab]].
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*'''How to uninstall the add-on?'''
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:: Like any other add-on, you simply need to go to the browser's Tools > Add-ons menu, select the target add-on, and press "Uninstall".
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Latest revision as of 05:23, 10 September 2009

This is a brief list of frequently asked questions. Please feel free to contact us if your question is not answered here.

  • I am getting wrong times. What should I do?
Check if the following four items are set correctly in the Options menu: Location, Time Zone, Daylight Saving, and Calculation Method. To figure out which item needs adjustment, see our Time Troubleshooting page.
  • Why I can't hear the adhan sound?
Make sure the "Automatic adhan play" option is enabled in the Sound and Alerts Tab. For more details, see our Sound Troubleshooting page.
  • None of the calculation mthods provided works for our area. Any idea?
Check with a local Islamic center in your area to see what parameters they are using for calculating prayer time. You can then enter those parameters manually in the Calculations Tab.
  • Does this add-on work when I am offline?
Yes. Pray Times always displays correct prayer times even if there is no connection to the Internet. You need Internet connection only when you want to set a new location.
  • The Hijri date shown is not correct. Any solution?
Hijri date is calculated using a local algorithm. However, you have an option to adjust it by +/-2 days in the Advanced Tab.
  • How to uninstall the add-on?
Like any other add-on, you simply need to go to the browser's Tools > Add-ons menu, select the target add-on, and press "Uninstall".
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