Saitek 311 user manual Accessing the Deal Menu, Selecting a Game Type/Level, Rubber Bridge

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P - Play

XG - Game level

XS - Sound on/off

XI - BL Intensity

XB - Bidding systems

XL - Language

XR - Reset score

Each of these individual options is described below.

TIP: To cancel menu changes before confirming with ENTER, simply press ESCAPE to return to the Main Menu!

2.1 Accessing the Deal Menu

[Main Menu Item: PGSIBLR] Your computer offers several interesting dealing options from which to choose, including the following:

•Random deals: Play hands that are randomly generated by the computer.

•Numbered deals: Choose from a series of built-in deals, numbered from 1 to 999,999.

•Edited deals: Play hands that you've constructed via the Edit Menu.

•Replayed deals: Play your previous hand once again.

The dealing options are selected from the Deal Menu, which is accessed directly from the Main Menu. With the P flashing for Play, press ENTER to display the Deal Menu (RNES). Note that ESCAPE will also take you directly back to the Deal Menu in many cases, in preparation for a new hand. For complete details on selecting deals, see Section 3.

2.2 Selecting a Game Type/Level

[Main Menu Item: PGSIBLR] Whether you prefer playing Rubber Bridge or Duplicate Bridge (Team of Four), you've come to the right place! Not only can you choose which type of game you'd like to play, but we've even included nine different levels of Rubber Bridge for you to try out, as described below. Many of you will also want to check out the unique Computer Peeks Level, which is included especially for those who are looking for more challenging game play!

To change the level setting:

a.Press ESCAPE until you return to the Main Menu, PGSIBLR.

b.Press X repeatedly to select the letter G for Game level.

c.Press ENTER.

Line 1 = 123456789TP, with the current level setting flashing.

Line 2 = Current level description.

d.Press X to select the desired level.

Press ENTER to confirm and return to the Main Menu.

The level settings are described below. For details on scoring, see Appendix B, at the back of the manual.

a. Rubber Bridge

[Level Menu Items: 123456789TP]

The Rubber Bridge Levels (Levels 1 through

9)are used in conjunction with randomly- dealt hands. Each level is displayed as 1, 2, etc., along with a description, such as Rubber bridge 1.

Here, the lower the level, the more likely it is that the North/South pair will have more honor points than the East/West pair.

b. Team of Four (Duplicate Bridge)

[Level Menu Item: 123456789TP]

This level, the computer's default level, is displayed as T (Team of four). In this type of game, the same deal is played twice, with you playing South's hand first. The computer then plays all four hands by taking your place, replaying the hand you've just played, comparing the two results, and calculating the difference in International Match Points. Note that the dealer and vulnerability are preset for each hand.

After selecting the Team of Four Level and pressing ENTER, choose your dealing method and play the hand as in Rubber Bridge. At the end, after pressing ENTER to see the result, press ENTER again to see the score. At this point, pressing ENTER one more time will cause the computer to replay the hand, and you'll see Replaying displayed briefly. The Pro Bridge 311 now

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Contents SaitekTM Quick Start More Features to Explore Main Menu OptionsDeal Menu Options Edit Menu OptionsPro Bridge manual final.qxd 2/8/2006 1142 AM GAME/FUNCTION Keys Look AT the LCD Display Pro Bridge manual final.qxd 2/8/2006 1142 AM Power On Getting Started the BasicsGet to Know the Menu System Ready? Time to DealUsing the Escape KEY AN Important Note To select the Random Deal option, asLearn to Bid… BIDDING/PLAY Information …and Learn to PlayEnter YOU Need to KnowMain Menu Options Checking Out the ResultsTeam of Four Results Rubber Bridge ResultsAccessing the Deal Menu Selecting a Game Type/LevelRubber Bridge Team of Four Duplicate BridgeLight Too Weak/Strong? Adjust It! Main Menu Item Pgsiblr Remember Select OPTIONS, then PlayComputer Peeks Sound Effects On/Off Main Menu Item PgsiblrResetting the Score Main Menu Item Pgsiblr Deal Menu OptionsEnglish/French? Its Your Choice! Main Menu Item Pgsiblr Random Deals Deal Menu Item RnesNumbered Deals Deal Menu Item Rnes Edited DealsPlaying the Same Deal Deal Menu Item Rnes Edit Menu Options Playing Your Edited Deal Edit Menu Item PedrTry Editing a Deal! Edit Menu Item Pedr Hand/Dealer Previous Setting New Setting Vulnerability Previous Setting New SettingChanging the Dealer/Vulnerability Edit Menu Item Pedr Rotating the Hands Edit Menu Item PedrMore Features to Explore EscapeTechnical Details Conditions of Warranty CanadaAppendix a Bidding System Information American StandardAcol French StandardAppendix B Scoring Information Rubber Bridge Scoring Team of Four Duplicate Bridge ScoringTroubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Causes Action to TakeSaitek Pro Bridge

311 specifications

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