[General] Longer than?

[koala]

Dear Teacher,

I'm wondering whether the following is correct or not:

"Please press this key longer than 5 seconds..."
or
"Please keep this key pressed longer than 5 seconds..."

Which is the best way to say it?

Many thanks in advance.

[svartnik]

Originally Posted by koala

Dear Teacher,

I'm wondering whether the following is correct or not:

"Please press this key longer than 5 seconds..."
or
"Please keep this key pressed longer than 5 seconds..."

Which is the best way to say it?

Many thanks in advance.

Hold the button pressed for more than 5 secs.

[konungursvia]

The second is better, though both are ok, and I like them better than other people's suggestions.