Technical Details; The Acl Function; Care And Maintenance; Technical Specifications - Saitek Mephisto CT01 Instructions Manual

SELECTING A TEACH MODE GAME!
Here, we'll choose to study Bishops and Rooks. Remember
that Pawns and Kings are always on the board.
1. Press TEACH MODE.
TEACH
MODE
2. Press BISHOP. Bishops added.
On the board: Pawns, Kings, Bishops.
3. Press ROOK. Rooks added.
On the board: Pawns, Kings, Bishops,
Rooks.
4. Press TEACH MODE again. The computer resets for
TEACH
MODE
a new game, with only Pawns, Kings, Bishops, and
Rooks on the board—be sure to set up only those
pieces!
c. After making your piece selection(s), press TEACH
MODE again. The computer will reset for a new game,
using only the pieces you have chosen. Remember to
set up only those pieces on the board!
Please also note the following regarding the Teach Modes:
• If you press more than two PIECE SYMBOL KEYS, only
the last two pieces displayed will be selected when you
press TEACH MODE to start the game.
• If no PIECE SYMBOL KEY is pressed in step (b) above,
pressing TEACH MODE again will exit Teach Mode and
return you to your previous game.
• To exit Teach Mode and return to a standard, 32-piece
game at any time, press NEW GAME.

5. TECHNICAL DETAILS

5.1 The ACL Function

Computers can sometimes "lock up" due to static dis-
charge or various other electrical disturbances. If this should
happen, use a pin or another sharp object to press into the
hole marked ACL in the base of the unit for at least one
second. This resets the computer.

5.2 Care and Maintenance

Your chess computer is a precision electronic device, and
should not be subjected to rough handling or exposed to
extreme temperatures or moisture. Remove the batteries
before cleaning the unit, and do not use chemicals or liquids
to clean it, as they may damage the plastic.
Weak batteries should be replaced promptly, since they
can leak and damage the computer. Please also note the
following regarding the use of batteries: Use only alkaline
or zinc carbon batteries. Do not mix different types of
For more details, see Section 4.3.
AN OVERVIEW OF THE TEACH MODES
To Study...
Pawns+Kings
Pawns+Kings+
Knights
Pawns+Kings+
Bishops
Pawns+Kings+
Rooks
Pawns+Kings+
Queens
Pawns+Kings+
Knights+Bishops
Pawns+Kings+
Knights+Rooks
Pawns+Kings+
Knights+Queens
Pawns+Kings+
Bishops+Rooks
Pawns+Kings+
Bishops+Queens
Pawns+Kings+
Rooks+Queens
batteries or new and used batteries. Do not recharge
non-rechargeable batteries. Use only the recommended
batteries or equivalent. Be sure to observe the correct
polarity when inserting batteries. Remove worn out
batteries from the unit promptly. Do not short circuit the
supply terminals.

5.3 Technical Specifications

Keys: 15
LCD Display: Viewing area 18 x 9 mm
Sound: Piezo-electric buzzer
Batteries: 2 "AA" (AM3/R6) cells
Battery Life: 200 hours (new alkalines)
Dimensions: 239 x 239 x 20 mm
Please retain this information for future reference.
Saitek reserves the right to make technical changes without notice
in the interest of progress.
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