You can use this module to alter the system date and time, using a convienent graphical interface.
![]() | You must have system administrator ("root") access to change the system date and time. If you do not have this access level, this module will only show you the current settings. If you do not have access, you will be able to make changes to the module, but you will not be able to apply the changes to the system. If you have a system administration password, but you are not currently logged in as "root", you can start another copy of the control center with the necessary permissions by typing:
At any command line. The computer will ask you for a password. Once you have entered the password and pressed "Enter", another copy of the control center will be started, with the necessary permissions. |
You set the date using the left half of the module. Simply choose your month (the drop down box at the top), year (the spin box at the top), and the day of the month (simply click on the day in the calendar).
You set the time using the spin box at the bottom of the clock. Simply click in the hour, minutes or seconds box. You can directly enter your value, or you can click on the "+" or "-" buttons to adjust that value up one value.
![]() | The time is represented in 24 hour format. If you want the system time to be set to 8:00 PM, you need to set the hour spinbox to "20" (8 + 12). If you want the system time set to 8:00 AM, you should set the hour spinbox to "8". |
When you have set the correct date and time, simply click "OK" or "Apply" to make the changes permanent.
Mike McBride <mmcbride@ematic.com>