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Having the correct time and date set on the Palm handheld is important for the agency’s recordkeeping. mTrial records the date and time for visits, sessions, and behaviors.

The time and date recorded for these events is stored in the database that the PC uses when generating reports. So, if the time and date is accurately set on the Palm handheld, the reports that the agency generates will be more accurate and more useful.

To set the correct time and date on the Palm handheld, follow these steps:

Figure 18.6

Step 1

At the Begin Visit screen in mTrial, look to see if the date and time in the top right corner is correct; if it isn’t, use your stylus to tap the time and date to be able to change it.

Figure 18.7

Step 2

To set the correct date, tap the link to the right of Set Date: and refer to Step 4.

To set the correct time, tap the link to the right of Set Time: and refer to Step 5.

To set the correct time zone, tap the link to the right of Set Time Zone: and refer to Step 6.

Figure 18.8

Step 3

First select the correct year (using the left and right arrowheads), then tap the correct month, then tap the correct date. The Set Date window will close, and mTrial will return to the Date & Time Preferences screen.

Figure 18.9

Step 4

Tap the hour display or the minute display to select it, and tap the up or down arrow to adjust the selected hour or number.

Be sure to set AM/PM correctly.

Tap OK to set the time and return to the Date & Time Preferences screen.

Figure 18.10

Step 5

Choose your time zone and tap OK.

You may need to tap the up or down arrows to scroll through the list of time zones.

Figure 18.11

Step 6

Open the Daylight Saving: menu to choose whether daylight savings is in effect (On) or not in effect (Off).

To quickly see what the current time is on the Palm handheld, tap the clock icon in the corner of the Graffiti area. The current time and date setting (Figure 18.12) will appear for a few moments.

Figure 18.12 – Clock Window

Figure 18.6	Step 1 At the Begin Visit screen in mTrial, look to see if the date and time in the top right corner is correct; if it isn’t, use your stylus to tap the time and date to be able to change it.
Figure 18.7	Step 2 To set the correct date, tap the link to the right of Set Date: and refer to Step 4. To set the correct time, tap the link to the right of Set Time: and refer to Step 5. To set the correct time zone, tap the link to the right of Set Time Zone: and refer to Step 6.
Figure 18.8	Step 3 First select the correct year (using the left and right arrowheads), then tap the correct month, then tap the correct date. The Set Date window will close, and mTrial will return to the Date & Time Preferences screen.
Figure 18.9	Step 4 Tap the hour display or the minute display to select it, and tap the up or down arrow to adjust the selected hour or number. Be sure to set AM/PM correctly. Tap OK to set the time and return to the Date & Time Preferences screen.
Figure 18.10	Step 5 Choose your time zone and tap OK. You may need to tap the up or down arrows to scroll through the list of time zones.
Figure 18.11	Step 6 Open the Daylight Saving: menu to choose whether daylight savings is in effect (On) or not in effect (Off). To quickly see what the current time is on the Palm handheld, tap the clock icon in the corner of the Graffiti area. The current time and date setting (Figure 18.12) will appear for a few moments.