Special Modes To Explore; Verify Mode; Non Auto Mode; Teach Mode - Saitek Mephisto CT01 Instructions Manual

H6 .............. 6 minutes .............. L:H6 / 06:00
H7 ............ 10 minutes .............. L:H7 / 10:00
H8 ............ 15 minutes .............. L:H8 / 15:00
The Casual Levels allow you to control the computer's
strength by limiting the time it has to think for each move.
When you choose one of these levels, you are selecting the
computer's response time per move. As the levels go up, the
computer becomes stronger—and the more time you give
the computer, the better it will play!
Note that in the opening and endgame, the computer
tends to play faster.

4. SPECIAL MODES TO EXPLORE

4.1 Verify Mode

See "IT'S EASY TO VERIFY PIECES!" for a step-by-
step example of using Verify Mode.
If you should knock over the chess pieces or if you think
your board position may be incorrect, the computer can
verify all the piece locations for you!
When it's your turn, press one of the PIECE SYMBOL
KEYS. The computer will show the symbol for that piece,
along with the square location of the first piece of that type.
Press that same PIECE SYMBOL KEY repeatedly to see the
board locations of all pieces of that same type. All the White
pieces (_) are shown first, and then all the Black pieces ()).
When there are no more pieces of that type, the computer
will sound a double beep and show two dashes (e.g., _b:__
if there are no more Bishops on the board). It will then return
to your previous game display.
To verify other pieces, repeat the same steps using the
other PIECE SYMBOL KEYS. When you're finished, simply
make your next move.
Note that the computer will exit Verify Mode automatically
if no keypresses are made for about three seconds.

4.2 Non Auto Mode

Normally, the computer automatically answers with a
countermove whenever you enter a move. If you press NON
AUTO to enter Non Auto Mode, however, you can enter any
number of moves one by one, without allowing the computer
to answer! This special feature can be used in a number of
different ways:
• Play through master chess games. Press PLAY to see
what the computer would do in any position!
• Study opening book lines by entering them manually.
• Replay to any board position for further study.
• Play chess against a friend, with the computer acting as
referee. It will monitor your game, checking all moves for
legality and keeping track of the time for both sides! If
you should need help with a move, press PLAY and the
computer will make the next move for your side. After the
computer has moved, Non Auto Mode remains in effect,
and you can continue your game!
IT'S EASY TO VERIFY PIECES!
NEW
GAME
1. Press NEW GAME and set up the pieces in the initial
starting position.
2. Press ROOK.
Display: White Rook on Square A1.
3. Press ROOK again.
Display: White Rook on Square H1.
4. Press ROOK again.
Display: Black Rook on Square A8.
5. Press ROOK again.
Display: Black Rook on Square H8.
6. Press ROOK again. Display: No more
Rooks. Repeat for any other piece! To
continue, make the next move.
To exit Non Auto Mode and return to normal game play at
any time, press NON AUTO again. A double beep will verify
that this mode has been cancelled. Note that Non Auto
Mode is also automatically cancelled whenever you press
NEW GAME.
Note: When Non Auto Mode is in effect, the "side to move"
indications will be shown as follows: Both "PM" and "S" will
be displayed when it is Black's turn to move, and "PM" alone
will be displayed when it is White's turn to move.

4.3 Teach Mode

See "AN OVERVIEW OF THE TEACH MODES" for a
chart of all 11 Teach Modes. Plus, see "SELECTING A
TEACH MODE GAME!" for an illustrated example!
Your computer offers 11 Teach Modes, which allow you to
study basic moves and master the tactics of the individual
chess pieces, one by one! For each Teach Mode game, the
only pieces on the board will be Pawns, Kings, and your
choice of one or two selected piece types. This allows begin-
ners to concentrate on one or two pieces at a time, without
losing focus and being distracted by other pieces on the
board! More developed players can use the Teach Modes to
practice using selected combinations.
Whenever it's your turn to move, follow these steps to
select one of the Teach Mode games:
a. Press TEACH MODE. The display shows tEAC.
b. Press one or two of the PIECE SYMBOL KEYS, de-
pending on which piece(s) you would like to study. The
display will show the selected piece(s) as the keys are
pressed. The Teach Modes Chart in this section shows
all the different piece combinations, and the keys you
should press to select them.
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For more details, see Section 4.1.