Operating instructions

Configuring the operating system
6.8 Changing HMI device settings
MP 377, MP 377 PRO (WinCC flexible)
114 Operating Instructions, 10/2008, 6AV6691-1DR01-0AB0
6.8 Changing HMI device settings
6.8.1 Setting the date and time
Introduction
You can set the date and time on the HMI device. The HMI must be restarted in
the following cases:
● You have changed the time zone setting
● You have changed the "Daylight savings time currently in effect" check box setting.
Requirements
You have opened the "Date/Time Properties" dialog with
the "Date/Time Properties"
icon.
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① Time zone selection box
② Input field for the time
③ Date selection box
④ "Daylight savings" check box
⑤ Button for applying changes
Procedure
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the appropriate time zone for the HMI device from the "Time Zone" selection field.
2. Touch the "Apply" button to confirm your entry.
The time of day shown in the "Current Time" field is adjusted correspondingly to the
selected time zone.
3. Set the date in the selection box.
4. Set the current time of day in the "Current Time" text box.