diff --git a/conf/hm3.sample.ini b/conf/hm3.sample.ini
index 848ea73..293903c 100644
--- a/conf/hm3.sample.ini
+++ b/conf/hm3.sample.ini
@@ -837,7 +837,7 @@ modules[]=keyboard_shortcuts
 
 ; Timezone for date displays
 ; Defaults to UTC
-; default_setting_timezone='UTC'
+default_setting_timezone='__TIMEZONE__'
 
 ; Message list format style
 ; Defaults to email client style
@@ -845,7 +845,7 @@ modules[]=keyboard_shortcuts
 
 ; Interface language
 ; Defaults to en (English)
-; default_setting_language='en'
+default_setting_language='__LANGUAGE__'
 
 ; Hide new news feed items from the unread combined view
 ; Defaults to false