Troubleshooting Guide - Saitek Alchemist Quick Start Manual

SYMPTOMS
Computer doesn't react or
"freezes" during a game
Display is dim
Computer will not play a move
Computer will not accept your
move
The computer seems to be
making illegal moves
The computer is silent

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Batteries not inserted properly
• Batteries are weak or bad
• Static discharge has caused a lockup
• Batteries are weak
• Non Auto mode activated
• High level of play is set – computer still
thinking
• Is it your turn? Is your King in check? Will
your move leave your King in check? Did
you move the Rook first to initiate castling?
Are you moving to an illegal square?
• The computer is thinking
• You have entered the computer's last move
incorrectly (pressed the wrong squares)
• The computer has made one of the special
moves such as en passant, castle, or pawn
promotion
• Your board position is incorrect
• The Sound key has been pressed to turn
the sound off
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
• Re-install batteries as shown in 1.1
• Replace batteries
• Use ACL reset as described in 4.1
• Replace batteries
• Press Non-Auto to de-select
• You may force the computer to make a move by
pressing PLAY
• A low tone indicates you are making an error.
Check the chess rules. Use Take Back to
reconstruct the last move
• To interrupt the computer, press PLAY
• Check the displayed move. Press the correct
square to complete the move
• Check the rules
• Verify the board as described in 3.13
• Press SOUND
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