Using the Countdown Timer

Using the Countdown Timer

The countdown timer can be configured to start at a preset time, and sound an alarm when the end of the countdown is reached.

To enter the Countdown Timer Mode
Use D to select the Countdown Timer Mode (TMR) as shown on page E-26.
To specify the countdown start time

1. Enter the Countdown Timer Mode.
  • If a countdown is in progress (indicated by the seconds counting down), press A to stop it and then press C to reset to the current countdown start time.
  • If a countdown is paused, press C to reset to the current countdown start time.
2. Hold down E for at least two seconds.
  • SET Hold will fl ash on the display and then the current start time setting will start to fl ash. Keep E depressed until the start time setting starts to flash.
3. Press D to move the flashing between the hour and minute settings.

4. Use A (+) and C (–) to change the flashing item.
  • To set the starting value of the countdown time to 24 hours, set 0H 00’00.
5. Press E to exit the setting screen.

To perform a countdown timer operation

  • Before starting a countdown timer operation, check to make sure that a countdown operation is not in progress (indicated by the seconds counting down). If it is, press A to stop it and then C to reset to the countdown start time.
  • An alarm sounds for ten seconds when the end of the countdown is reached. This alarm will sound in all modes. The countdown time is reset to its starting value automatically when the alarm sounds.
To stop the alarm
Press any button.