Troubleshooting Guide - Saitek Bullet User Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOMS
1. The computer doesn't react, or
"freezes" during the game.
2. The computer will not play a
move.
3. The computer will not accept your
move.
4. The computer seems to be making
illegal moves.
5. The computer makes instant or
irrational moves.
6. The computer is silent.
7. No voice is heard, only beeps.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Batteries are not inserted properly.
Batteries are weak or bad.
Static discharge or an electrical disturbance has
caused a lock-up.
Non Auto Mode may be in effect.
You may be on one of the higher levels, where the
computer thinks for a longer time.
Is it your turn? Is your King in check? Will your move
put your King into check? Did you move the Rook first
when castling? Are you moving illegally?
The computer is thinking (check the color indicators).
You have entered the computer's last move incorrectly
(wrong from or to square).
The computer has made a special move, such as en
passant, castle, or pawn promotion.
Your board position is incorrect.
The computer may be set on a very low level, where it
moves very quickly and plays weaker than usual.
The unit may be set on a Fun Level, where it makes
common mistakes so the beginner can study them.
The batteries are running out.
The Volume Control Slider is turned down.
Voice Coach Level H is in effect.
Voice Coach Level G is in effect.
Install batteries as described in Section 1.1.
Replace the batteries.
Press into the hole marked ACL, as described in
Section 5.1.
The computer only responds to moves automatically if
Non Auto Mode is OFF (see Section 2.10).
Force the computer to move by pressing PLAY (on all
levels except Mate Finder and Combination Finder).
Make sure you are familiar with the chess rules. Verify
the position. Use TAKE BACK to reconstruct the last
move.
To interrupt the computer, press PLAY.
Check the indicated move. Press the correct square to
complete the computer's move.
Review the chess rules. Use TAKE BACK to recon-
struct the last move.
Verify the board (see Section 2.9).
Press LEVEL to check the current level. Change
levels, if desired. Press LEVEL to exit Level Mode.
Press LEVEL to check the current level. Change
levels, if desired. Press LEVEL to exit Level Mode.
Replace the batteries.
Turn up the volume.
Press VOICE COACH to change the level.
Change to Voice Coach Level E or F for voice output.
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