I have numerous times in last 2 days how do I get an answer?. Here goes again . How do I reset time on sony dream machine serial no.4841857

The operating manual at Sony website...

1 Plug in the ICF-C218 in a well-ventilated area free of moisture.

2 Press "Clock" if you are not in the U.K. and need to set the time manually. Hold it for two seconds.

3 Press the + and - buttons until the year is set correctly.

4 Press "Clock" once you've set the year, and repeat this process for the day, hour and minute.

5 Slide the "Alarm Mode" toggle to either "Radio" or "Buzzer," depending on your personal preference.

6 Slide the "Alarm Time Set" toggle to either the + or - side until you've reached the time you want your alarm to go off at. Hold it down to adjust in 10-minute increments

Read more: http://www.ehow.com/how_7396985_instructions-sony-icf_c218-clock-radio.html#ixzz2jjJEJSA3

Solution NO, Same problem YES! Our power was out for about 8 hours and now we cannot set the time or date! Surely someone has a solution! Please Help!

I have the same radio and the exact same problem. I reset the radio and it wirks for a day. I go and try my iPhone the following day, and reverts back to error this device does..... Well you know the restored of resetting this thing every other day.

My wife's unit has the same issue - tried the firmware update (from Sony's website) and their suggested fix with no luck. Still works as a digital picture frame, but wrong date and stuck time kind of disappoint.

FYI - Suggested fix for stuck date/time:

Unplug unit.
Remove backup battery.
Leave for 30 seconds.
Plug back in and then put battery back.
Set date and time.

Didn't work for me, but maybe you'll have better luck.

I believe the Operating Instructions for your Sony ICF-C218 Dream Machine FM/AM Clock Radio can be found here:

http://pdf.crse.com/manuals/2319815111.pdf

On the right hand key pad
1). Press Function
2). Press 01 (data registration
3). Press set twice
Display the tel number, change if that is wrong
4). Press set twice again
Enter the company name (unit name)
Use the numeric keys-max 24 characters

if you have otehr problem, please to to the following link and download the users manual.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cpr/pdf/Manuals/B740CanonUserManual3-13.pdf

This is due to the base unit losing power and needs the clock resetting.
The handsets retain their clocks under battery power so this is a little misleading.

To reset the base unit clock:
- press the OK key
- press the 'down' arrow twice until "DATE/TIME" is displayed.
- press the OK key again, this will display the year. Enter the correct year on the handset numeric keypad and then press OK. (Only the last two digits of the year need to be entered).
- The date is then displayed in MM/YY format, enter the correct date on the handset numeric keypad and then press OK.
- The time is then displayed, enter rhe correct time on the handset numeric keypad and press OK.
- The handset then beeps and displays "SAVED".
- Press the "C" button and replace the handset on the base unit.

The base unit should now stop flashing "CL".

This is due to the base unit losing power and needs the clock resetting.
The handsets retain their clocks under battery power so this is a little misleading.

To reset the base unit clock:
- press the OK key
- press the 'down' arrow twice until "DATE/TIME" is displayed.
- press the OK key again, this will display the year. Enter the correct year on the handset numeric keypad and then press OK. (Only the last two digits of the year need to be entered).
- The date is then displayed in MM/YY format, enter the correct date on the handset numeric keypad and then press OK.
- The time is then displayed, enter rhe correct time on the handset numeric keypad and press OK.
- The handset then beeps and displays "SAVED".
- Press the "C" button and replace the handset on the base unit.

The base unit should now stop flashing "CL".

I have a sony dream machine ICF-C18 and had day light saving time and cannot change the time
Please help