Quick Start; Keys And Features - Saitek Explorer Pro Instructions Manual

To play a game right away, without reading the entire manual first, simply follow these Quick Start steps!
1 Plug in the AC adapter
(supplied), or insert four
AA batteries into the
computer, making sure to
observe the correct
polarity. When using the
adapter (see Section 9),
plug it into the wall and
then into the unit.
2 Press GO/STOP to turn
the computer on. If the
unit doesn't respond, reset
it as noted in Section 9.1.
3 Set up the chess pieces in
the initial starting position
with the White pieces
closest to you, as shown
in this diagram.
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To reset the computer for
a NEW GAME of chess,
simultaneously press the
CLEAR and ENTER keys.

KEYS AND FEATURES

1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Used to show moves and move informa-
tion during a game. Also used for Level, Option, and Study
Game selection, piece verification, position set-up, and more.
2. BOARD LIGHTS: Used to show game moves, take back
moves, and verify/set up board positions.
3. SENSORY CHESSBOARD: Each square contains a sensor
that automatically registers piece movement. Certain squares
can also be pressed within Level Mode and Option Mode to
select levels and options.
4. GAME KEYS
• STUDIES: Press to enter Study Mode.
• GO/STOP: Press to turn the unit on and off.
• INFO: Press to enter Info Mode; within Info Mode, press to
cycle through the main info groups. Press during your move
to request a hint.
• LEVEL: Press to enter Level Mode; within Level Mode,
press to skip over eight levels at a time. Also used to access
the Extended Teach Modes.
• WHITE/< < < < and BLACK/> < > > KEYS: Press to change levels > >
one at a time in Level Mode, and press to cycle through
options in Option Mode and Info Mode. Also used to select
Study Games in Study Mode, and to select the color in
Position Mode.
• TAKE BACK: Press to take back an individual move (a
move for either side). Take back up to a maximum of 50
individual moves.
• OPTION: Press to enter Option Mode; within Option Mode,
press to cycle through the main option groups.
• CLEAR: Press simultaneously with ENTER to reset for a
NEW GAME. Press to exit Option, Verify, and Position
Modes. Press to clear Info Displays and cancel Clear Board
requests in Position Mode. Press to cancel Study Mode (if
you haven't yet pressed ENTER), and press to cancel Level
Mode if you decide not to make changes (unless you have
pressed board squares to change levels).
• ENTER: Press simultaneously with CLEAR to reset for a

QUICK START

5 Enter moves by making
them on the board,
pressing the pieces down
gently on the from and to
squares for each move.
The board automatically
senses which piece you
are moving!
4 x AA
6 As soon as the computer
makes a move, its move
is shown in the display
window. Two board lights
also come on, pointing to
the row and column of the
piece to be moved. Press
the computer's piece
lightly onto the indicated
from and to squares to
complete the computer's
move. That's it!
Make your next move as
described above. Enjoy
your game!
Press
Your current position and game (up to 50 individual
moves) will be stored in memory. When you switch back
on again, you can continue right where you left off!
NEW GAME. Press to change sides with the computer, and
press while the computer is thinking to force it to move. Press to
turn Option settings on and off, to select Bronstein Clock
settings, and to exit Level Mode with your new level or Teach
Mode game selected. Press to exit Study Mode with a new
Study Game selected. Press to clear the board in Position
Mode, then press again to confirm.
• POSITION: Press to enter Position Mode.
• PIECE SYMBOL KEYS: Used in Verify, Position, and Teach
Modes. Also used for pawn promotions.
5. ADAPTER SOCKET: For AC-DC adapter.
6. PIECE STORAGE COMPARTMENT: In side of the unit.
7. BATTERY COMPARTMENT: In base of unit. Uses four AA
alkaline batteries.
8. ACL (Reset): In base of unit. Used to eliminate static discharge
after inserting new batteries or adapter.
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at any time to turn the computer off.
GO/STOP
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