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Setting date and time for my device
Want to set the date and time for your device? Follow these easy instructions.
List view
1. Find "Date & Time"
Tap Settings.
Tap General.
Tap Date & Time.
2. Choose option
Choose one of the following options:
Turn automatic date and time update on or off, go to 2a.
Select time zone, go to 2b.
Set the date, go to 2c.
Set the time, go to 2d.
Turn automatic date and time update on or off, go to 2a.
Select time zone, go to 2b.
Set the date, go to 2c.
Set the time, go to 2d.
3. 2a - Turn automatic date and time update on or off
Tap the indicator next to Set Automatically.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
4. 2b - Select time zone
Tap Time Zone.
Key in the name of the required city.
Results matching what you key in are displayed.
Key in the name of the required city.
Results matching what you key in are displayed.
The menu item is only available if you've turned off automatic date and time update. See step 2a.
Tap the required time zone.
The menu item is only available if you've turned off automatic date and time update. See step 2a.
5. 2c - Set the date
Tap Set Date & Time.
The menu item is only available if you've turned off automatic date and time update. See step 2a.
Tap the date.
The menu item is only available if you've turned off automatic date and time update. See step 2a.
Drag the wheels to set the date.
The menu item is only available if you've turned off automatic date and time update. See step 2a.
Tap Set Date & Time to go back to the settings.
The menu item is only available if you've turned off automatic date and time update. See step 2a.
6. 2d - Set the time
Tap Set Date & Time.
The menu item is only available if you've turned off automatic date and time update. See step 2a.
Tap the time.
The menu item is only available if you've turned off automatic date and time update. See step 2a.
Drag the wheels to set the time.
The menu item is only available if you've turned off automatic date and time update. See step 2a.
Tap Set Date & Time to go back to the settings.
The menu item is only available if you've turned off automatic date and time update. See step 2a.
7. Exit
Tap the Home key to return to standby mode.
Choose one of the following options:
Turn automatic date and time update on or off, go to 2a.
Select time zone, go to 2b.
Set the date, go to 2c.
Set the time, go to 2d.
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