Verify Position; Set-Up Position; Maintenance; To Change The Position On Board, Or To Enter Completely New Position - LEXIBOOK Chessman FX Instruction Manual

In case of doubt, if, for example, you have accidentally knocked the chessboard, you can ask the
computer to tell you the position of each piece.
1. Press the key corresponding to the piece you are looking for. The computer indicates all squares
occupied by that kind of piece. A flashing light indicates a black piece, a steady light a white
piece. The first pressure is for showing the White piece positions.
2.Press a second time to get the Black piece position.
3.Press a third time to leave the VERIFY mode.
To change the position on the board, or to enter a completely new position:
1. Press to enter set-up position mode. The SET-UP LED will light up.
2. If you want to set up a new position, press
the NEW GAME melody.
3. Press one of the 6 piece type keys. The according sound will be played. If there are one or
several pieces of that kind on the board, the computer shows them as in the VERIFY
mode.
4. To remove a piece of that type from the board, press the square of the piece. The light of this
square will go off.
5. To move a piece of that type from one square to another, first remove the piece from the FROM
square by pressing the square. Then, press on the empty TO square where you want the piece
to go. The corresponding light comes on.
6. To add a piece of that type to the board, simply press down on an empty square, and the
corresponding light comes on. If you want to add more pieces of the same type and colour,
simply press on the other empty squares, one by one.
7. A steady light indicates a white piece. To move or add a black piece press the according piece
type key again. You can also press
8. When you are finished changing or entering the position, check that both sides have one king,
and that the player to move cannot capture the opponent's king.
9. The colour of the last piece removed, moved or added determines which side is next to move in
the position.
10.Finally exit the set-up position mode by pressing
can now either enter a move by pressing the square, or let the computer move by pressing the
key.
11.If you made a mistake during SET-UP (for example you set up two kings for one colour) the
question mark will light up when you exit the SET-UP mode. Check the position of all your pieces
and correct the mistake. Then press
Your chess computer needs very little maintenance. These instructions will help you keep it in good
condition for many years:
Use new batteries. To not leave old or used up batteries in the chessboard. Take out the batteries
if you do not plan to use the computer for several days. If the computer crashed, reset the unit
by inserting the tip of a pencil in the reset hole. Keep away from damp. If the computer gets wet,
wipe dry immediately. Do not leave in direct sunlight, do not expose to heat. Handle with care.
Do not drop. Do not try to dismantle. To clean, unplug the adapter, use a damp cloth. Do not
use detergent. In case of malfunction, first replace the batteries. If the problem persists, re-read
instructions carefully to ensure you have not overlooked anything.
XX. VERIFY POSITION
XXI. SET-UP POSITION
to clear the board. The computer will play
to toggle between white and black pieces.
again to return to the game.
XXII. MAINTENANCE
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again. The SET-UP light goes off. You