HTC 8500 user manual Set Date / Time / Language / Regional Options, To change the device name

72 Managing Your Pocket PC Phone

Note If you synchronize multiple devices with the same PC, each device must have a unique name.

To change the device name

1.Tap Start > Settings > System tab > About.

2.Tap the Device ID tab.

3.Enter a name.

Note The device name must begin with a letter, consist of letters from A to Z, numbers from 0 to 9, and cannot contain spaces. Use the underscore character to separate words.

Set Date / Time / Language / Regional Options

You can set up the correct date, time, language, and regional settings according to your use.

To set the time and date

1.Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Time tab.

2.Select the correct time zone and change the date or time.

Note During synchronization, the time on your device is updated with the time on your PC.

To set an alarm

1.Tap Start > Settings > System tab > Clock & Alarms > Alarms tab.

2.Tap <Description> and enter a name for the alarm.

3.Tap the day of the week for the alarm. You can select multiple days by tapping each desired day.

4.Tap the time to open a clock and set the time for the alarm.

5.Tap the alarm icon ( ) to specify the type of alarm you want. You can choose a flashing light, a single sound, a repeating sound, or vibration.

6.If you choose to play a sound, tap the list next to the Play sound check box and tap the sound you want.