Error messages

Normally, several status messages are generated during the process of setting your computes clock. When an error occurs, one of several error messages is usually generated. These are listed below with some additional guidance.

System does not have this comm port

The comm port is valid but does not exist on this computer. Check your system manual.

Bad port name

The comm port selected is not valid.

Bad time zone

The time zone selected is not valid.

The modem is not ready

The modem may be connected to a different port than the one selected. The telephone line may not be connected or may not be available.

No useable responses from time source

Messages received from the time source contained errors and could not be used to reset your computer's clock.

Could not connect to time source

The number dialed was probably busy. Try the other number or try again later.

Time out waiting for a response

The telephone number dialed may be incorrect or your modem may not be connected to an active telephone line.

Time out sending to comm port

The modem has stopped accepting input.