> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gsfcorp.gitbook.io/macula/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gsfcorp.gitbook.io/macula/monitor-guide-v1.33.0/appearance-and-operation-modes.md).

# Appearance and Operation Modes

#### Time Presentation

Timestamps displayed for live streams and playback (regular/instant) are using local time by default. You can change this to UTC or to the time zone of a specific connected server: this is useful when you view contents from many servers located in the different time zones.

You can access this setting via **main menu** *View -> Time Presentation -> \[option]*.

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Time presentation settings do not affect event logging (*Alerts* tab). Also, when you export a video clip from a remote server, which is in a different time zone, and add timestamps in subtitles, your local time will be used.
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**Operation Modes**

Macula Monitor has three special operation modes:

* always on top
* exclusive (no access to other applications or resources)
* locked (all Macula Monitor controls are unavailable)

You can activate these by selecting the relevant option via **main menu** *View -> \[option]*.

Each next operation mode includes the previous one. Thus, exclusivity mode also makes the application stay on top, and the lock application mode also makes it exclusive and on top.

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In order to use these modes on **Windows 8, 8.1, 10** and **Windows Server 2012** - the operating systems having Windows Metro interface design - it is necessary to **disable** Windows Logon Screen. Without doing it, exclusivity mode and locked application mode can be **overridden** by using Windows button.

In order to do so, go to your Start menu and locate the following shortcuts under Macula category:

* Disable Windows Logon Screen controls - this one will disable Windows interface elements, allowing you to use Macula Monitor operation modes properly
* Enable Windows Logon Screen controls - this one will enable Windows welcome screen back

After disabling the Windows Logon Screen controls, launch Macula Monitor and use application operation modes as required.
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Exclusivity and locked modes require a **password** to be defined, and this can be set in Application settings. If you have not already set a new password, you will be prompted to do so upon enabling the exclusivity/locked mode.