helpfulcontrolpanel
nounUK /ˈhelpfʊl kənˈtrəʊl pænəl/
US /ˈhelpfəl kənˈtroʊl pænəl/
A helpful control panel is a screen with buttons that help you use a thing easily.
The helpful control panel on the toy robot let Mia make it walk and talk.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A screen that shows helpful tips and buttons for fixing small problems.
When the game froze, the helpful control panel showed a button to restart it.
3. A set of tools that makes a hard job easier to do.
The teacher's helpful control panel let her change the lesson with one click.
4. A friendly guide screen that tells you what each button does.
The helpful control panel explained every button on the new camera.