Millennium ChessGenius User Manual

Millennium ChessGenius User Manual

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ChessGenius
(M810)
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  • Page 1 Chess computer ChessGenius (M810) User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Important information ........................3 1.1 Safety notes ..........................3 1.2 Notes on handling batteries ......................3 1.3 Notes on cleaning ......................... 4 1.4 Package contents .......................... 4 1.5 Using the chess pieces ........................4 1.6 Device description ......................... 5 1.7 The buttons and their functions ....................
  • Page 3: Important Information

    1. Important information Before using this device, please read the following safety notes and operating instructions completely, and pay careful attention to them. Please store this user manual with the device, so that you can refer to it later if needed. If you later give this device to another user, please also give them this manual.
  • Page 4: Notes On Cleaning

    Do not use solvents or other aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents, as these can damage the device’s surfaces and lettering. 1.4 Package contents The package contains the following components: • 1 ChessGenius chess computer • 16 white chess pieces • 16 black chess pieces •...
  • Page 5: Device Description

    1.6 Device description The ChessGenius chess computer features a game board with 64 pressure-sensitive squares on which to position the pieces and enter playing moves. It also features an LCD display that shows the state of play and position of playing pieces, as well as providing further information. Two groups of buttons, found to the left and right of the LCD display, are used for game selection and operation of the device.
  • Page 6: Before You Begin

    Sometimes, due to electrostatic charges, other types of electrical interference or after inserting batteries, computers do not function correctly. Should this occur, push a thin object into the RESET opening in the base of the computer and press it into the opening for about 1 second. The RESET opening can be found on the underside of the device, beneath the ON/OFF button.
  • Page 7: Selecting The Language

    2.2 Selecting the language This chess computer’s display can show its messages in one of the following 7 languages: Language Shown on display German Deutsch English English French Français Italian Italiano Spanish Español Dutch Nederlds Russian Pусский If, after first switching on the device, you wish to select a language, press  or  until the desired language is shown.
  • Page 8: Special Moves

    2 x INFO: Calculation depth and number of moves analysed Example: 8 15/39 ChessGenius has computed 8 half-moves (that is to say, 4 white and 4 black moves) in depth, and has currently analysed 15 of 39 possible moves 3 x INFO: Main line Shows the first move from what the computer has calculated as being the main line (i.e.
  • Page 9: Starting A New Game (New)

    CL. 3.5 Tips (HINT) If you would like to receive a tip from the computer, simply press HINT. ChessGenius’s suggestion is shown on the LCD display for approximately 6 seconds. You are free to decide whether to follow the computer’s suggestion or not.
  • Page 10: Difficulty Level (Level)

    (‘Fun 1’ is the easiest of these levels and ‘Fun 9’ is the most difficult) 10 levels with an average ‘thinking’ time per move: ChessGenius makes its moves within the specified average time. You have a choice of the following levels:...
  • Page 11: Alternative Moves (Nxt Best)

    First, as shown on the display, you need to revoke the last move that the computer made. Then ChessGenius begins to make calculations, and plays the move that it regards as being the second best.
  • Page 12: Special Functions (Options)

    After selecting one of these options, pressing the CL button will return you to this submenu, and pressing the CL button again will return you to the main menu, so you can continue the game as normal. You can find detailed descriptions of ChessGenius’s special functions below. 4.6.1 LANGUAGE To change the display’s language setting:...
  • Page 13: Sounds (Volume Level)

    4.6.4 ECO If you turn the ECO function off, ChessGenius calculates its moves even when it is not currently its turn. In such cases, the strength of its playing can be considerably greater, but on the other hand, power consumption increases and the batteries will not last as long.
  • Page 14: Contrast

    4.6.5 CONTRAST The LCD display has 10 different contrast settings. These can be selected as follows: (1) From the main menu, select the ‘CONTR.’ option and then press ENT. (2) Press  or  repeatedly to reduce or increase the LCD contrast (9 = maximum) (3) When the desired number is shown, press ENT to confirm.
  • Page 15: Disposal

    Oxford street industrial Estate  +44-844 234 145 Vulcan Road  swap@deslimited.com Bilston/West Midlands WV14 7LF Freecall Hotline UK: Freecall Hotline Ireland:  0808 234 6760  1800 555 043 Import and conception by MILLENNIUM 2000 GmbH Heisenbergbogen 1 (Dornach) 85609 Aschheim Germany...
  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    This user manual was carefully compiled, and its contents carefully checked for accuracy. If, despite all expectation, these instructions nevertheless contain errors, this shall not constitute grounds for any claims. This user manual, including excerpts thereof, may not be reproduced without prior written permission. Copyright © 2015, MILLENNIUM 2000 GmbH, Aschheim, Germany. V2...

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