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- Page 1 STOP STOP STOP STOP...
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Page 2: Keys And Features
KEYS AND FEATURES . BATTERY COMPARTMENT: Slide the cover to the right to open (see A ). Uses two “AAA” (AM4/RO3) alkaline batteries. 2. STOP KEY: Press to turn the computer off. Current game is retained in memory for up to two years. 3. -
Page 3: Using Your Computer
1. USING YOUR COMPUTER First, Install the Batteries Your chess computer runs on two “AAA” (AM4/RO3) batteries. For longer battery life (up to 300 hours), use fresh alkaline batteries. Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 1-1. Press GO to turn the computer on—a beep signals that the game is ready to play. - Page 4 the symbol for that piece, along with the square that piece is moving to. For a chart of the symbols, see Figure 2-1.) Next, press that same piece down on the second square in the display—the square the computer wants to move to (e5, here).
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Page 5: Additional Features
Game Over? Start a New Game Press NEW GAME to start a new game at any time. The computer is then ready for another game, using the currently selected level. Since pressing NEW GAME clears your current game from the computer’s memory, be very careful not to press this key by mistake! Too Easy/Hard? Change Levels! Your chess computer offers you 64 levels of skill, which... - Page 6 show your total elapsed time on the chess clock (see Figure 2-2). 2.2 Chess Clocks A built-in chess clock keeps track of the time for your (i.e. not the computer’s) side, with a four-digit display showing the total elapsed time for you. If you change sides by pressing PLAY, the clock will keep track of the side you are currently playing.
- Page 7 En Passant: In an en passant capture, the computer reminds you to remove the captured pawn from the board by displaying the pawn’s location (for example, _ _:E5). Press down on the captured pawn before removing it from the board. See Figures 2-3a and b for an example. Pawn Promotion: When you promote a pawn, first press your pawn down on its from square, as usual.
- Page 8 careful not to make mistakes when the sound is off, as you will not be able to hear the error beeps. 2.5 Interrupting the Computer’s Search To interrupt the computer while it is thinking, press PLAY, and the computer will play the best move it has found so far. 2.6 Changing Sides with the Computer To change sides with the computer, press PLAY when it is your turn.
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Page 9: Levels And Special Modes
3. LEVELS AND SPECIAL MODES 3.1 Levels of Play With 384 level settings to choose from (incorporating the Teach Modes), you can learn and grow with this chess computer! As shown in the chart of playing levels, each level corresponds to one of the 64 board squares. The levels are categorized into 4 groups intended to entertain users of different skill levels: Handicap levels (H1-H16 = board squares... - Page 10 very human mistakes! The highest level in each level category always produces the best moves the computer can think of within the settings constraint. When you set the level, bear in mind that when the computer has more time to think about its moves, it gets stronger and plays better—just like a human player! Sharpen your chess skills—as you beat the computer on each level, graduate to the next.
- Page 11 symbol key, except KING. The display shows the selected Teach Mode. In Figure 3-1, for example, the display indicates that the Knights Teach Mode is in effect. After pressing the corresponding Piece Symbol key (QUEEN, ROOK, BISHOP, KNIGHT, or PAWN) press LEVEL to exit Level Mode and enter your selection into the computer.
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Page 12: Technical Details
verify pieces will resume. To verify other pieces, repeat the same steps using the other Piece Symbol keys. When you are finished, simply make your next move. 4. TECHNICAL DETAILS 4.1 The ACL Function Computers can sometimes “lock up” due to static dis- charge or other electrical disturbances. - Page 13 Viewing area 18 x 9mm Sound: Piezo-electric buzzer Batteries: 2 AAA/AM4/R03 (1.5V) cells Battery Life: 300 hours (with new alkaline batteries) Dimensions: 163 x 108 x 17mm Saitek reserves the right to make technical changes without notice in the interest of progress.
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Page 14: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOMS 1. The computer Batteries are not inserted properly. doesn’t react, or “freezes” during Batteries are weak or bad. your game. Static discharge or an electrical disturbance has caused a lock-up. 2. The display is dim. Batteries are weak. 3. - Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (CONTINUED) SYMPTOM 7. The computer Chess clock has been switched off. doesn’t show the chess clock on your turn to move. You have taken back a move and no more can be taken back. Your King is in check. POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTION TO TAKE Press CLOCK to turn the chess...