How do I adjust the ES700 non-atomic time recorder for Daylight Saving Time (DST)?

Basic programming instructions

To enter the program setting mode, plug the AC cord into the AC outlet and remove the cover. Next press the [SELECT] button once. The recorder changes into the program mode showing the on the display positioned under the TIME mark.

Function of control buttons
[SELECT]:	You can select the desired program setting mode by pressing the [SELECT] button. Selected program setting mode is indicated by the on the display.
[CHANGE]:	When you press the [CHANGE] button, you can increment the set value.
[SET]:	You can set the value selected on the display by pressing the [SET] button. When you press the [SET] button again, you return the Time recorder to the normal operation mode.

Setting Daylight Saving Time

Daylight Saving Time Function

DST Execution Time: At 2:00 a.m. on the first day of Daylight Saving Time, the clock automatically gains one hour to show 3:00 a.m. When 3:00 a.m. comes on the last day of the Daylight Saving Time, it loses one hour and returns to 2:00 a.m.

Setting DST: If set as below, the unit remembers the start date as the second Sunday in March and the end date as the first Sunday in November. Once set, the unit automatically updates the settings every year thereafter. No further manual setting is necessary unless the law regarding the start and end dates of DST changes.

Set the starting date

Press the [SELECT] button and position the next to the DST START mark. The flashing Year means it can be changed.

Change the Year: Push the [CHANGE] button if necessary to set the current year and press the [SET] button. The flashing changes from Year to Month.

Change the Month: Push the [CHANGE] button to set the month to 3 (March) and push the [SET] button. The flashing changes from Month to Date.

Change the Date: Push the [CHANGE] button to set the date to correspond to the date of the second Sunday in March of the current year and push the [SET] button. The starting date of the display changes from flashing to steady and the mark is displayed under SU.

Confirm the setting: Push the [SET] button again. The display returns to the current time.

Set the ending date

Press the [SELECT] button and position the next to the DST END mark. The flashing Year means it can be changed.

Change the Year: Push the [CHANGE] button if necessary to set the current year and press the [SET] button. The flashing changes from Year to Month.

Change the Month: Push the [CHANGE] button to set the month to 11 (November) and push the [SET] button. The flashing changes from Month to Date.

Change the Date: Push the [CHANGE] button to set the date to correspond to the date of the first Sunday in November of the current year and push the [SET] button. The ending date of the display changes from flashing to steady and the mark is displayed under SU.

Confirm the setting: Push the [SET] button again. The display returns to the current time.

Setting the time manually

Press the [SELECT] button and position the under the TIME mark. The Hour flashes to indicate that it can be changed.

Change the Hour: Push the [CHANGE] button until the display indicates the desired hour. Press the [SET] button to accept the selected hour setting. The flashing changes from Hour to Minute.

Change the Minute: Press the [CHANGE] button to set to the desired minute, then press the [SET] button. (Note: if the minutes do not need to change, you can simply press the [SET] button without pressing [CHANGE].)

Press the [SET] button once again, replace the cover and lock. Important: Printing will not occur unless this step is completed.

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