TIMER FEATURES

TIMER FEATURES

Voice Announcements - time-of-day, time remaining to 0:00, and every minute of overtime past count down to 0:00.

Three Independent Functions - allows you to simultaneously and independently use the count up timer, talking count down timer, and talking clock to time three or more activities at once.

Auto Repeat Function - automatically re-starts the count down timer after reaching 0:00.

6 Alarm Sounds - allows you to select 6 different alarm sounds for different activities.

Memory - allows you store one count down time setting in memory for frequent use.

Voice On/Off - allows you turn off the voice announcements.

24 Hour Count-up and Countdown - maximum count-up and count-down is 23:59:59.

Convenient Size - 2 1/2" W x 3 1/4" H and 2.5 ozs.

Attachments - magnet, clip and stand for metal surfaces, belts, desktops, etc.

Batteries Included - 2 1.5V alkaline button batteries, projected life: 9 months for twice daily use.

INSTRUCTIONS

SETTING THE COUNT-DOWN TIMER

1. Slide function switch to COUNT DOWN
2. Press the HR, MIN and SEC buttons to set the count down time in hours, minutes, and seconds. A voice will announce each value entered. If you press and hold down the HR, MIN or SEC buttons, the hour, minutes, or seconds will advance quickly.

STARTING THE COUNT-DOWN TIMER

1. Press START/STOP to start the count-down and activate the time remaining to 0:00 voice announcements according to the following schedule:



Time-remaining	Voice Announcements
60 minutes	Every hour
10-60 minutes	Every 10 minutes
1-10 minutes	Every minute
10 secs-1 minute	Every 10 seconds
1-10 seconds	Every second



2. After counting down to 0:00, the alarm will sound for 1 full minute while the timer continues to count up. At 1 minute, it will shut off the alarm and activate the overtime voice announcements once every minute until you press STOP.

Tip: To shut off the alarm and immediately activate the overtime voice announcements after count down to 0:00, press the VOICE off to turn the voice announcements off, then press VOICE on, to turn the voice announcements right back on. This can be very useful, for example, when timing a meal that needs another a minute or two to cook.

PAUSE/STOPPING THE COUNT-DOWN TIMER

To stop or pause the countdown, press START/STOP during countdown. To resume, press START/STOP again.

RESETTING THE COUNT-DOWN TIMER

To reset the count-down time, first stop the countdown (if it is still counting down) by pressing START/STOP, then press CLEAR to reset to 0:00.

USING THE COUNT-UP TIMER

1. Slide the function switch to COUNT UP.
2. Press START/STOP to start count-up.
3. To stop or pause the count-up, press START/STOP. To resume, press START/STOP again.
4. To reset to 0:00, first stop the count-up, then press CLEAR.
5. The maximum count-up time is 23:59:59. When reaching 23:59:59, it will start counting from 00:00 again.

Tip: There is no voice announcement for count-up. However, if you want the voice announcements during count-up, you can use the countdown function and set the time to 1 second. The unit will then announce the count-up time as "over" after 0:00.

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Slide the function switch to CLOCK SET.
2. Press HR, MIN, and SEC to set the hour, minutes and seconds respectively. A voice will announce each value entered. If you press and hold down the HR, MIN or SEC buttons, the hour, minutes, or seconds will advance quickly.
3. Slide the function switch to CLOCK.

LISTENING TO TIME-OF-DAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Slide the function switch to CLOCK, then press any button (except VOICE on/off).

Tip: although there is no alarm for the clock, you can use the countdown timer to quickly set up the alarm time. For example, if you want to set it for 7:00AM and the current time is 11:00PM, set 8:00 on the countdown timer and turn off the voice.

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USING THE AUTO REPEAT FUNCTION

To automatically re-start the countdown after reaching 0:00 for repetitive activities such as feedings or pill reminders.

1. Press HR, MIN, SEC buttons to set the hour, minutes, and seconds respectively for countdown. A voice announces the entered value. If you press and hold down HR, MIN or SEC, the hour, minutes or seconds will advance quickly.
2. Slide REPEAT switch to YES position.
3. Press START/STOP to start the countdown to 0:00, and re-start the countdown over and over again.

USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION

One countdown time can be stored in memory and recalled by pressing MEMORY, thus eliminating the need to repeatedly set a most-frequently used countdown time.

1. To store a most-frequently used countdown time in the memory, first set the countdown time, then press MEMORY. A steady "MEMORY" word appears on the display, indicating that a countdown time has been stored in memory.
2. To use the countdown time stored in memory, press MEMORY to recall the memory and the display shows a flashing "MEMORY". Press START/STOP to start the countdown.
3. To clear the memory, press START/STOP to stop the countdown (if it is still running). Then press MEMORY to recall the existing memory, as shown by a flashing "MEMORY" on the display. Then press CLEAR to clear the memory.
4. To store a new value for memory, first clear the memory, and then follow step 1 to set a new value in the memory.

SELECTING DIFFERENT ALARM SOUNDS

There are 6 different alarm sounds to alert you when counting down to 0:00.

1. Slide function switch to COUNT DOWN.
2. Press SOUND until the unit plays the alarm and corresponding symbol on the display that you would like to select. You can select the alarm before starting the countdown or during the countdown.
3. When counting down to 0:00, the alarm will sound for 1 minute. To stop the alarm, press any button.
4. The alarm sound is only for countdown.
5. The alarm sound does not work in count-up or clock mode.

TURNING ON/OFF THE COUNT DOWN VOICE ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. To turn OFF the voice, press the VOICE on/off button until the x symbol shows on the display. Note that even if the voice is turned off, there will still be an alarm sound when counting down to 0:00.
2. To turn on the voice, press VOICE on/off button until disappears on the display.

USING THE COUNT-DOWN TIMER, COUNT-UP TIMER AND TALKING CLOCK

You can operate the count down timer, count up timer, and clock simultaneously without affecting each other. For example, you can start the COUNT DOWN, then switch to COUNT UP to start the count-up, then switch to CLOCK. In CLOCK mode, both count-down and count-up are still running in the background as indicated by the flashing "COUNT DOWN" and "COUNT UP" on the display, while a steady CLOCK is shown on the display.

CHANGING BATTERIES

2 1.5V alkaline button batteries power this unit. If the voice announcements sound weak or the display dims, replace the batteries. Follow these steps to replace the batteries.

1. Slide open the battery compartment cover.
2. Remove the old batteries and replace with 2 fresh 1.5V button batteries.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

1. Remove the batteries from the unit if you do not use the unit for a long period of time.
2. Never mix fresh batteries with old ones.

PARENTING TIPS

• Timeouts to reduce stress and discipline your child.
  Allowing your child to listen and hear exactly how much time is left to help reinforce the behavior which lead to the timeout, and to teach he or she to take more responsibility for their actions.
• Safely timing short breaks away from your baby.
  For example, to garden outside your babies window in between naps or feedings.
• Helping kids to get ready for school on time.
  For example: Allow your child to set the timer for eight minutes and select their own sound alarm before taking a shower and getting dressed.
• Teaching your child how to count and tell time.
  Allowing your child to see and hear each hour, minute, or second they set on the count-down alarm, and time-of-day announcements.
• Establishing quiet time for reading and schoolwork.
  For example: Establish 30 minutes or more each night to sit down and read or work on schoolwork together.
• Leaving with your baby sitter for added peace of mind.
  Training and leaving with your sitter to help settle disputes, get kids ready for bed, for added peace of mind when you go out.
• Establishing timeouts for parents to spend with each other.
  Establish time for parents to spend with each other, while also taking attention away from and helping to foster more independence in your child. Begin with a few minutes, then work up to 15 or more.
• Limiting playtime before naps, dinner, or during baths.
  For example: Timing 10 to 15 minutes of playtime before requiring a nap, dinner, or bath.
• Teaching kids to eat more and play less with their food.
  For example: Set the timer minutes according to how much food is left on their plate, then explain how you will take it away and they will not get any treats later if they do not finish their plate by the time the timer goes off.
• Teaching kids to behave when getting ready for bed.
  For example: Explain how they will have to go to bed five minutes earlier each time they misbehave when asked to get ready for bed, then add five minutes when they misbehave.
• Helping a child get to sleep in their own bed.
  For example: Set 15 minutes on the count-down timer when you put your child to bed, while explaining that you will come back to see them after they hear their favorite sound alarm (instead of when they call). Add more timer minutes each night until they are able to fall asleep before the timer alarm sounds.
• Teaching your child not to interrupt conversations.
  For example: Tell he or she they are interrupting and will have to wait one minute to speak, then set one minute on the timer and ask them what they have to say after it sounds.
• Helping playmates to share toys instead of fighting.
  For example: Set equal minutes on the count-down timer for each turn.
• Limiting TV or computer game time.
  For example: Time 1 hour a day, and when the time it is up, turn it off.