How to Change a Time Clock

When changing time zones, removing a laptop battery or replacing a desktop internal battery, it is important to remember to update the date and time. The main function of the date and time (other then letting the user know what time it is) is to record the time whenever you create or save files on the computer. Usually, when online this is done automatically, but if this does not work here are a few easy steps on how to update while online and offline. Please note, that daylight savings time is changed automatically and this works on both Microsoft Windows XP and Vista operating systems.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Changing Time/Date Online.

1. Click the Start icon (located on the lower left-hand corner of the desktop toolbar).

2. Click the Control Panel icon.

3. Double-click the Date and Time icon.

4. Click on the Internet Time tab.

5. Click the "Update Now" icon. If done correctly you should notice the time/date change on the desktop toolbar (located on the lower right-hand corner).

Changing Time/Date Offline

6. Right-click on the time/date clock on the desktop toolbar (located on the lower right-hand corner).

7. Scroll up on the menu bar and click on "Adjust Date/Time" or press "A."

8. Click on the time bar (located below the analog clock) to change to desired time.

9. Click on the blue up and down arrows to change A.M. and P.M.

10. To change the date, click on the down arrow to change the month. Click on the day on the calendar to change the day. Click or enter the year (located on the upper right side on the calender).