Table Of Contents - Saitek Mephisto Maestro Travel Chess Computer Instructions Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK START
KEYS AND FEATURES
INTRODUCTION
1. GETTING STARTED: THE BASICS
1.1 Batteries In, Power On
1.2 Ready to Play? Here's How!
1.3 The Computer Makes its Move
1.4 Game Over? Start a New Game
1.5 Too Easy/Hard? Change Levels
2. MORE FEATURES TO EXPLORE
2.1 Whose Turn? Check the Display
2.2 Special Chess Moves
2.3 Illegal/Incorrect Moves
2.4 Check, Mate, and Draw
2.5 Try the Self-Rating System
2.6 Want a Hint? Just Ask!
2.7 Interrupting the Search
2.8 Changing Sides
2.9 Built-In Openings
2.10 Thinking on the Opponent's Time
2.11 Power Down/Game Memory
3. THE MAIN MENU
4. OPTION MODE
Selecting Game Options
4.1 Two Player Mode
4.2 Search Algorithm
4.3 Autobook Mode
4.4 White at Top
4.5 Countdown Clock
4.6 Ticking Sound
4.7 Coach Mode
4.8 Sound On/Off
4.9 LCD Contrast
4.10 LCD Speed
4.11 Automove Mode
5. LEVEL MODE
Setting a Playing Level
5.1 Fun Levels
5.2 Casual Play Levels
5.3 Tournament Levels
5.4 Speed Chess Levels
5.5 Problem Solving Levels
5.6 Tactical Level
5.7 Infinite Level
6. TAKEBACK MODE
7. INFO MODE
Automatic Info Displays
Manual Info Displays
7.1 Principal Variation
7.2 Search Information
7.3 Chess Clock Information
7.4 Move Count/Game Moves
7.5 Rating Display
8. SETUP MODE
9. STUDY MODE
Selecting Study Positions
Using the Board for Selection
10. NEED HELP? LOOK HERE!
11. TECHNICAL DETAILS
11.1 The ACL Function
11.2 Care and Maintenance
11.3 Technical Specifications
APPENDIX:
STUDY MODE GAMES
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