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Summary of Contents for Saitek Pro Bridge 310
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Screen, keys and features 1. Introduction 2. Getting Started Playing your first game 2.1 Installing the batteries 2.2 Dealing 2.3 Bidding 2.4 Playing the hand 2.5 The result Other features 3.1 Changing the bidding system 3.2 Hint 3.3 View Information 3.4 Claim 3.5 Replay hand 3.6 Redeal... -
Page 2: Screen, Keys And Features
∏ PRESS LINK ENTER VULNER WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH DUMMY I0 9 P R O B R I D G E 3 1 0 Œ ENTER DOUBLE È ESCAPE „ Screen, keys and features ⁄ LCD screen Displays all the information needed to play. ¤... -
Page 3: Introduction
Socket for connecting to Pro Bridge 510. 1. Introduction Pro Bridge 310 is a handheld bridge computer ideal for anyone who likes a good game of bridge. If you are a beginner, the accompanying Introduction to Bridge manual can help you understand how to play the game;... -
Page 4: Getting Started Playing Your First Game
2. Getting started Playing your first game 2.1 Installing the batteries - (see diagram on page 1). Insert 4 mini-penlite AAA/AM4/R03 alkaline batteries. Press GO, if appropriate, to switch on. If the computer does not respond, press a pin or other sharp object into the hole marked ACL in the base of the unit for a few seconds. -
Page 5: The Result
hands. The word SOUTH flashes on your turn to play. If you are also playing North, NORTH flashes on its turn. Once the trick is complete the four cards are displayed until you press ENTER to start play for the next trick. If you have only one card in the suit being played, it is played automatically for you on your turn. -
Page 6: Other Features
3. Other features 3.1 Changing the bidding system Your computer is automatically set to 5-card majors when you first start playing. To change to ACOL: • DEAL appears on the display when you switch the computer on or go back to the Deal Selection menu. -
Page 7: Claim
3.4 CLAIM To claim all the remaining tricks for NS during a game, press CLAIM followed by ENTER. You can claim part of the remaining tricks for NS and EW by pressing SCROLL after pressing CLAIM. Press ENTER when the desired number of tricks for each side appears on the LCD. -
Page 8: Technical Details
2 seconds to reset the computer. 5.3 Care and maintenance Your Pro Bridge 310 is a precision electronic device and should not be subjected to extremes of temperature or rough handling. Use a clean, soft cloth to clean your computer. -
Page 9: Troubleshooting Guide
5. Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. The unit will not turn on Batteries weak or dead Batteries not inserted properly Battery connectors contact poor 2. Wrong display on LCD Batteries exhausted 3. Illegal bidding Batteries exhausted 4. No response or improper Batteries exhausted response Electrostatic discharge... -
Page 10: Connecting
2. Connect Pro Bridge 310 to Pro Bridge 510 using the cable (see diagram). 3. Switch both computers on. If your Pro Bridge 310 or 510 are already switched on and connected, switch off and switch on again before attempting to link the computers. - Page 11 ESCAPE (see manual 3.1 Pro Bridge 510 ). When it is South’s (Pro Bridge 310's) turn to bid or play you cannot operate Pro Bridge 510 (and vice versa). When it is Pro Bridge 510's turn to play, the word LINK flashes on Pro Bridge 310's LCD.
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Page 12: Disconnecting The Link
Yes – South ready Move LCD under N [YN start link. No abort link], press ENTER once more. Pro Bridge 310 plays only rubber bridge. If you were playing duplicate bridge before you disconnected, reset the score on Pro Bridge 310 before you begin (see section 3.9). - Page 13 Cable Connection Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOMS Pro Bridge 310 is linked to Pro 1. Pro Bridge 310's CLAIM key will not Bridge 510: When the cable is in operation CLAIM can only operate. be operated via Pro Bridge 510. Pro Bridge 310 is linked to Pro 2.
- Page 14 CABLE CONNECTION section. If error persists, consult your Disribution Center. Switch off Pro Bridge 310, then switch it on again. Press ENTER on Pro Bridge 510 when Pro Bridge 510's menu shows "YN start link".
- Page 15 APPENDIX - Bidding System 1.Hand evaluation a. High card points (H): Ace = 4; King = 3; Queen = 2; Jack = 1 b. Distribution points (D): Add 1 point for each card in excess of four in suits not bid by opponents.
- Page 16 possible (one over one). This bid is forcing for 1 round. • With a fit of 8 cards (between you and your partner) in the suit opened, bid that suit at level 2 with 6-10 points, 3 with 11- 12 points, 4 in a major with 13-17 points. 8 points are needed for a support at 2 in a major in 5-Card Majors .
- Page 17 • if the opponent's opening bid was 1NT and/or • if the bidding has reached the 3 level and/ or you have many cards in the suit bid by the opponents. 8. Pro Bridge 310 has an aggressive bidding style: In most cases, it automatically bids...
- Page 18 Redoubled Rubber bonus When the rubber is won in two games: When the rubber is won in three games: Saitek reserves the right to make technical Vulnerable changes without notice in the interest of progress. 200 per trick 400 per trick...
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