Quick Start; Keys And Features - Saitek Mephisto CT01 Instructions Manual

QUICK START

To play a game right away, without reading the entire manual
first, simply follow these steps!
1 Insert two "AA" (AM3/R6)
batteries into the computer,
making sure to observe the
correct polarity.
2
Press GO/STOP to turn the
computer on. If the unit
doesn't respond, reset it as
described in Section 1.1.
3 Set up the chess pieces in
the initial starting position for
a new game, with the White
pieces closest to you, as
shown in this diagram.
4 Press NEW GAME to reset
the computer.
5 Enter moves by making
them on the board, pressing
the chess pieces down
gently on the from and to
squares for each move.
6 As soon as the computer
makes a move, that move is
displayed, with the from
square flashing. Press the
computer's piece down on
the flashing from square
(Square d7 in this example),
and the display now flashes
the to square. Press down
on the flashing to square
(d5, here) to complete the
computer's move. That's all
there is to it!
Make your next move as
described above.
Press GO/STOP at any time
to turn the computer off.
Enjoy your game!
2 x
AA/AM3/R6
GO/STOP
NEW
GAME
PRESS
PRESS
NEW TAKE
GAME BACK

KEYS AND FEATURES

1. BATTERY COMPARTMENT: In base of unit. Uses two "AA"
(AM3/R6) alkaline batteries.
2. SENSORY CHESSBOARD: Each square contains a sensor
that automatically registers piece movement.
3. PIECE SYMBOL KEYS: Used to verify positions and select
Teach Modes. Also used for pawn promotions.
4. GAME KEYS
• NEW GAME: Press to reset for a new game.
• TAKE BACK: Press to take back the last individual move
made. You may take back two individual moves, or a move
for each side.
• LEVEL: Press to enter Level Mode.
• NON AUTO: Press to enter Non Auto Mode, which allows
moves to be entered manually.
• SOUND: Press to turn the sound on and off.
• TEACH MODE: Press to enter Teach Mode.
• HINT: Press and hold down to get a suggested move.
• PLAY: Press to change sides with the computer; press
while the computer is thinking to force it to move.
• GO/STOP: Press to turn the computer on and off. Current
position is retained in memory when turned off.
5. ACL (Reset): In base of unit. Used to eliminate static
discharge after inserting new batteries.
6. DISPLAY WINDOW: Used to show moves, information, and
chess clocks. Also used to select playing levels and Teach
Modes, and to verify pieces.
NON TEACH
LEVEL AUTO SOUND MODE HINT PLAY GO/STOP