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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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SYMPTOMS
J The computer doesn't react,
1 behaves erratically, or "freezes"
during a game.
The display is difficult to read.
The computer won't make a move.
The computer won't accept your
: move.
An error beep sounds when a
? square is pressed.
You hear a series of beeps, and
: flashing lights indicate a piece.
?• You hear a series of beeps, and
| flashing lights indicate a move.
I You can't exit Position Mode with
1 CLEAR.
% The display is showing CHID.
| The computer seems to be making
f- illegal moves.
I The computer is making instant or
? irrational moves.
I The computer is silent.
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POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Batteries are not installed correctly.
• Batteries are weak or bad.
• Static discharge or an electrical disturbance has caused a
lock-up.
• Batteries are weak or bad.
• The Auto Answer option may be turned off.
• You may be on a level where the computer thinks for a long
time.
• Is it your turn? Is your King in check? Will your move put
your King into check? Are you trying to castle incorrectly?
Are you moving to an illegal square?
• The computer is thinking (its color symbol is flashing).
• You have not entered the computer's last move correctly
(wrong from or to square).
• Coach Mode is activated, and a Capture Alert is advising
that one of your pieces is in danger.
• Coach Mode is activated, and a Tactical Alert is advising that
you are committing a blunder.
• You have set up an illegal position. A King may be in check
and it is opponents turn to move, you may have too many
pawns on the board, etc.
• You are in Position Mode, and have pressed ENTER to clear
the board.
• The computer has made a special move, such as en
passant, castling, or a pawn promotion.
• Your board position is incorrect — pieces have been moved.
• Batteries are running out.
• The computer may be on a level where it moves quickly and
plays weaker because its search depth is limited.
• Batteries are running out.
• The Silent Mode option may be activated.
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ACTION TO TAKE
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• Reinstall the batteries, observing the correct polarity.
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• Replace the batteries.
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• Press into the hole marked ACL to reset the computer (see
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Section 7.1).
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• Replace the batteries with fresh alkalines.
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• The computer only responds automatically if Auto Answer is ;
on (see Section 5.1).
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• To force the computer to make a move, press ENTER.
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• Review the chess rules. Verify the position to make sure it is
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correct (see Section 6.1).
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• To interrupt the computer, press ENTER.
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• Check the display, and press the correct square to complete v
the computer's move.
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• Make your next move, or take back your last move and
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make a different one. (see Section 5.1).
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• Enter the computer's move or take back your last move and
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make a different one. (see Section 5.1).
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• Check your position, and make necessary changes (see
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Section 6.2). Press CLEAR again to exit Position Mode.
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• To clear the board, press ENTER once more; to cancel,
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press CLEAR (see Section 6.2).
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• Review the chess rules. Verify the position (see Section
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• Verify the position (see Section 6.1 ).
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• Replace the batteries with fresh alkalines.
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• Press LEVEL to see which level is selected (see Section 3). I
Change to another level, if desired.
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• Replace the batteries with fresh alkalines.
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• Check the option settings (see Section 5.1).
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