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Copy one of the examples from the tutorial into a small test program, compile and execute it to see what it does.

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What do you want to use the timer for?

Please post the code you are having problems with.

Have you read the API doc and the tutorial?
How to Use Swing Timers (The Java™ Tutorials > Creating a...