Measuring Elapsed Time with Auto Start
You can use the procedure below so a timer countdown starts automatically following a five-second pre-count.
![3464_40_TMR](fig/3464_40_TMR_VPCVILloykwfkz.png)
A typical operation is shown below.
![fl_stw_reset_AutoStart_1](fig/fl_stw_reset_AutoStart_1_VPCVILjnckvcrn.png)
- To stop a countdown operation, first pause it and then press (E). This will reset the timer to its start time.