YOUR PERSONAL SETTINGS
SYSTEM SETTINGS 303
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5Select the hour and press Up or
Down to increase or decrease the
hour setting. Repeat this process for the
minute, seconds, and AM/PM settings.
6Select the month and press Up or
Down to increase or decrease the
month setting. Repeat this process for
the date and year settings
7(Optional) Select Visiting and set the
info for a location that you visit often.
8Press OK .
9If prompted, select Yes to accept your
changes.
Synchronizing the date, time, and time
zone with the network
By default your smartphone synchronizes
the date, time, and time zone with your
wireless service provider’s network
whenever your phone is on and you are
inside a coverage area.
1Press Start and select Settings.
2Select the System tab, and then select
Clock & Alarms .
3Select the More tab.
4To disable this option, uncheck the
Enable local network time box.
5If you want to keep your smartphone
date and time set for your selected
location, uncheck the Use network
time zone box.
Setting system alarms
System alarms let you set alarms that are
not associated with a task or appointment.
For example, you can use your smartphone
as an alarm clock when you travel, or set
alarms to remind you when it’s time to take
medication or pick up the kids.
1Press Start and select Settings.
2Select the System tab, and then select
Clock & Alarms .
3Select the Alarms tab.