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• If ClockWatch is not running at the specified time, then the setting will be made as soon as the program is started.
  

• If ClockWatch is not connected to the Internet at the specified time and direct modem connection is not used, then the setting will not be made nor will it be rescheduled.
  

• Time loss can be due to factors relating to computer hardware or software. Experience will show which combination of factors result in significant time loss. This information is useful to the user in determining when the next setting will likely be required.
  

• Pressing the Set Time button repeatedly over a short duration will cause the NIST to suspend communication with Internet address for a period of time.
  

Once at..

Contains the date and time of next setting (Once mode).

Every day at..

Contains the time that settings will be made each day (Daily mode).

Make settings every (pull-down menu)

Choose the interval of time desired between settings (Periodic mode).

Desired System Accuracy  (pull-down menu)

When in the Auto mode, choose the level of accuracy you want ClockWatch to maintain. The Auto mode will use this accuracy value in determining when to make the next setting.

The program determines when to make the next setting based on the accuracy of previous settings and the accuracy level specified.  Using time drift values from the last clock change, ClockWatch determines when the next setting needs to occur.

Warn me when time has not been checked every…<interval>

When enabled, ClockWatch will monitor the last time a time check was made. If the last check exceeds the interval limit selected, then a warning will be shown in the Log Window and in the system tray icon. If Event Logging is enabled, then ClockWatch will write the warning message to the event log. ClockWatch will also check the last time a check was made when you start the program, alerting you if a time check is overdue.

Check time once and then exit

When enabled, ClockWatch will check the time once and then exit. If ClockWatch fails to contact a timeserver, then the program will remain active until a time check is successful.