User's Manual

52 HP Firebird Desktop Essentials (Features may vary by model)
Computer displays the
wrong date and time.
The real-time clock (RTC) battery may need to be replaced. Battery
life is approximately seven years.
Before replacing the battery, try resetting the date and time in
Windows Vista.
1 Click the Windows Vista start button, click Settings,
and then click Control Panel.
2 Click Clock, Language, and Region, and then click
Date and Time.
If you are viewing the Control Panel in Classic view, just click
Date and Time in the Control Panel menu.
3 Click the Date and Time tab, and then click Change Date
and Time.
If you are prompted to enter an administrator password or
confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
4 In the Date and Time settings:
 Set the hour, minute, and seconds by highlighting the
number you want to change and typing in the desired
time. You may also use the arrows to increase or
decrease the hours, minutes, or seconds.
 Set the date by using the arrows to choose the month and
year, and then click on the day of the month in the
calendar.
5 Click OK.
Alternatively, you can click on the clock in the system tray on your
desktop to bring up the Change Date and Time interface.
If the problem persists, replace the battery.
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