Table Of Contents; Let's Get Started; First, Install The Batteries - Saitek Mephisto Expert Travel Chess Instructions Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK START
KEYS AND FEATURES
INTRODUCTION
1. LET'S GET STARTED!
1.1 First, Install the Batteries
1.2 Ready to Play? Here's How to Move!
1.3 Now It's the Computer's Turn
1.4 Change Your Mind? Take Back
1.5 Game Over? Why Not Play Again
1.6 Too Easy/Hard? Change the Level
2. MORE FEATURES TO EXPLORE
2.1 Whose Move? Check the Display
2.2 Special Chess Moves
2.3 Illegal Moves
2.4 Check, Mate, and Draw
2.5 Interrupting the Computer's Search
2.6 Changing Sides with the Computer
2.7 Built-In Openings
2.8 Thinking on the Opponent's Time
2.9 Game Memory
3. THE PLAYING LEVELS
Setting a Playing Level
3.1 Normal Playing Levels (Squares A1-B7)
3.2 Infinite Level (Square B8)
3.3 Tournament Levels (Squares C1-C8)
3.4 Blitz Levels (Squares D1-D8)
3.5 Fun Levels (Squares E1-E8)
3.6 Mate Search Levels (Squares F1-F8)
3.7 Training Levels (Squares G1-G8)
3.8 Self-Adaptive Weak Levels (Squares H1-H8)
4. INFO MODE: WATCH THE COMPUTER THINK
Using Info Mode
4.1 Principal Variation
4.2 Search Information
4.3 Chess Clock Information
4.4 Move Count/Game Moves
4.5 Want a Hint? Just Ask!
5. OPTIONS FOR FUN AND VARIETY
Selecting Game Options
5.1 Operation Mode Options (Squares A1-H1)
5.2 Playing Mode Options (Squares A2-H2)
5.3 Rotating Display Options (Squares A3-H3)
5.4 Bronstein Clock Options (Square A4)
6. VERIFYING/SETTING UP POSITIONS
6.1 Verifying Positions
6.2 Changing and Setting Up Positions
7. TECHNICAL DETAILS
7.1 The ACL Function
7.2 Care and Maintenance
7.3 Technical Specifications
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
We'd like to welcome you to the exciting world of computer chess!
Whether you're just starting to learn about this great game or you're
already a seasoned player, using your new chess computer will give you
the opportunity to discover so much more about chess than you ever
thought possible. Take a look through this manual to get an overview of
your computer's capabilities-all the special features and modes, all the
unique options and playing levels. And take advantage of them over
time, one by one. You'll have great fun-and you'll never look at chess
the same way again!
Your computer knows all the rules of chess-and it will never cheat.
For those of you who haven't played before, we have included a brief
overview of the rules to get you started. For more detailed information,
why not visit your local library, where you're sure to find lots of interest-
ing chess books.

1. LET'S GET STARTED!

1.1 First, Install the Batteries

Your computer runs on four "AA" (Type AM3/R6) batteries. Insert the
batteries into the compartment in the base of the unit, making sure to
observe the correct polarity. Use fresh alkaline batteries for longer
battery life.
Turn the computer on by pressing GO/STOP, and a beep will signal
that the game is ready to play. If the computer fails to respond (static
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