Instructions¶
The user interface is simple.
- Maximize the window on the screen.
- Add time to the clock for the presentation.
- If too much time is added, press stop to clear and re-enter the time needed.
- Start the timer when the speaker starts.
- Pause if necessary. Press start to resume.
- Stop the timer when the presentation is done.
- Clock will clear on stop or when pause is in overtime.
Screen Examples¶
Initial Screen¶
Basic screen provides controls to add time to the current or next presentation.
Other buttons are intuitive: Start and Clear. Once the timer has started, Start changes to Pause. When paused, Pause changes to Resume.
Tabs access Presets (preset talk lengths) and other controls (Configure and About).
Before talk starts¶
Next speaker has 15 minutes for a presentation. Have the session moderator or monitor press the start button when the speaker starts.
Talk has started¶
The talk has begun. Countdown timer is churning away. Timer will beep once when time reaches 5 minutes.
Talk has paused¶
The talk has been paused. Maybe some interruption?
Discussion time¶
The talk has only a short time left. Time to consider audience questions. Timer will beep twice when clock reaches zero.
Time is over¶
Time has run out. Speaker should wrap things up. Timer will beep 3 times every minute into overtime.