Saitek Chess Explorer manual TRY OUT Position Mode, Technical Details, ACL Function

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square. To add a different piece, press a different PIECE SYMBOL KEY and follow the same steps outlined above.

To clear the board, press ENTER while you are in Position Mode. The display will show _ to symbolize an empty chessboard. Press ENTER once more to confirm that you do want to clear the board. Then add pieces as described previously. If you decide not to clear the board, press CLEAR to cancel. This feature can be handy when you want to set up a position with only a few pieces, where it would be much easier to start out with an empty board!

Once you have changed the board position as described above, make sure the color indicator in the display is showing the correct color of the side to move. Change the color, if necessary, by pressing BLACK/> or WHITE/<.

To exit Position Mode, press CLEAR. You will return to normal game play, with your new board position!

Note that any legal position can be set up using the above proce- dures. The computer will not permit you to set up an illegal position, such as one where there are more than the prescribed number of pieces for a normal game, or one where a King is in check and is not to move. In such cases, the computer will simply beep when you press CLEAR, and you will not be allowed to exit Position Mode. Check the position using the PIECE SYMBOL KEYS, if necessary, and correct the position (by adding a piece, removing a piece, or moving an incorrectly placed piece). Then press CLEAR to exit Position Mode.

7. TECHNICAL DETAILS

7.1 The ACL Function

Computers sometimes “lock up” due to static discharge or various other electrical disturbances. If this should happen, take out the batter- ies and use a pin or another sharp object to press into the hole marked ACL in the base of the unit for at least one second. This resets the computer.

7.2 Care and Maintenance

Your chess computer is a precision electronic device, and should not be subjected to rough handling or exposed to extreme temperatures or moisture. Be sure to remove the batteries before cleaning the unit. Do not use chemical agents or liquids to clean the unit, as they may

 

 

TRY OUT POSITION MODE

new game

1.

Press CLEAR and ENTER together to reset

clear

enter

 

the computer for a new game.

 

Display: [ 0:00:00.

 

 

 

 

 

2.

Press POSITION to enter Position Mode.

position

 

Display: -POS-.

3.Press the White pawn down on Square E2, and remove it from the board.

E2

Display: [,!,-E2.

4.Press that same pawn down on Square E3 to add it to the board.

E3

Display: [,!,+E3.

5.Press the Black Queen down on Square D8, and remove it from the board.

D8

Display: ],%,-D8.

6.Press that same Queen down on Square H5 to add it to the board.

 

H5

 

 

Display: ],%,+H5.

 

 

 

 

7.

Press WHITE/< to change the color to move

white/

 

 

 

 

 

 

next.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8.

Press CLEAR to exit.

 

 

 

 

clear

 

 

 

For more details, see Section 6.2.

 

 

 

 

 

damage the plastic.

Weak batteries should be replaced promptly, since they can leak and damage the computer. Please also note the following regarding the use of batteries. Warning: Use only alkaline or zinc carbon batteries. Do not mix different types of batteries or new and used batteries. Do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Use only the recom- mended batteries or equivalent. Be sure to observe the correct

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Contents Chess Explorer Quick Start AA/AM3/R6Keys and Features Table of Contents IntroductionLET’S GET Started Now It’s the Computer’s Turn Game Over? Why Not Play AgainMaking the COMPUTER’S Move AN Example Change Your Mind? Take BackMore Features to Explore Playing Levels No time limit Normal Playing Levels Squares A1-G2Infinite Level Square H2 Tournament Levels Squares A3-H3Level Chart. There are two ways To do this Level ModeNext, select your level, using Exit Level Mode, usingMate Search Levels Squares A6-H6 Need Help Choosing a LEVEL? Some Tips for YOUBeginner Levels Squares A5-H5 Training Levels Squares A7-H8Principal Variation Info Mode Watch and LearnUsing Info Mode Search InformationMoves of the current game Info Mode AT a GlanceAt any time to exit Info Mode PressOptions for FUN and Variety Operation Mode Options Squares A1-H1Auto Answer Mode Square A1 On+AUt Off-AUt Selecting Game OptionsEasy Mode Square B2 On+EASy Off-EASy Silent Mode Square C1 On+SIL Off-SILAuto Power Down Square G1 On+aPd Off-aPd Ticking Clock Square D1 On+tICk Off-tICkRandom Play Square C2 On+RaNd Off-RaNd Passive Book Square D2Active Book Square E2 On+bkA Off-bkA Complete Book Square F2 On+bk? Off-bk? TRY Black from Bottom HERE’S the PositionRotating Display Options Squares A3-H3 Tournament Book Square G2 On+bkt Off-bktTo exit Verify Mode VERIFYING/SETTING UP PositionsChanging and Setting Up Positions IT’S Easy to Verify PiecesTechnical Details TRY OUT Position ModeCare and Maintenance ACL FunctionConditions of Warranty Technical SpecificationsTroubleshooting Guide Symptoms Possible Causes Action to TakeSchnellstart Tasten UND Funktionen LOS GEHT’S InhaltEinleitung Zuerst Batterien einlegenMehr Funktionen Entdecken Schach, Matt und Remis Computerzug Ausführen Hier Sehen SIE EIN BeispielUngültige Züge Die Computersuche unterbrechenRechnen wenn der Gegner am Zug ist DIE SpielstufenGespeicherte Eröffnungen SpielstandspeicherSie sind Fortgeschrittener? Starten Sie mit den normalen Kein ZeitlimitSind Sie Einsteiger oder Gelegenheitsspieler? Beginnen Möchten Sie experimentieren? Verwenden Sie die MattsuchKommen Drücken Sie LEVEL, umDen Level-Modus zu Wählen Sie nun eine SpielstufeMattsuchstufen Felder A6-H6 Trainingsstufen Felder A7-H8INFO-MODUS Beobachten UND Lernen Info-Modus anwendenHauptvarianten Wie wäre es mit einem Hinweis? Einfach fragen INFO-MODUS AUF Einen BlickOptionen FÜR Spielspass UND Vielfalt Spieloptionen auswählenSound bei Zugeingabe Feld B1 An+SNd Aus-SNd Siehe auch DAS Wichtigste DES OPTIONS-MODUS SO GEHT’SAutomatische Antwort Feld A1 An+AUt Aus-AUt Stille Feld C1 An+SIL Aus-SILVerlassen Drücken Sie Option mehrmals, um einen Modus auszuwählenDrücken Sie CLEAR, um Den Optionsmodus zu Systemtest Feld F1 An+tESt Aus-tEStSchwarz VON Unten SPIELEN? Achten SIE AUF DIE Grundstellung Bibliothek An/Aus Feld H2 An+bOOk Aus-bOOk Positionen PRÜFEN/AUFBAUENTurnierbibliothek Feld G2 An+bkt Aus-bkt Siehe auch ES IST EINFACH, Positionen ZU PrüfenES IST EINFACH, Positionen ZU Prüfen Testen SIE DEN POSITIONS-MODUSPflege und Wartung Technische AngabenDie ACL-Funktion Technische SpezifikationenProblemlösungen Symptome Mögliche Ursachen LösungenMise EN Route Rapide EnterLES Touches ET Leurs Fonctions Installation des piles Table DES MatieresPREPARONS-NOUS a Demarrer C’est maintenant à l’ordinateur de jouer Faites LE Coup DE L’ORDINATEUR ExemplePrêt à jouer ? Voici comment Vous changez d’avis ? Revenez en arrièreQui de jouer ? Vérifiez sur l’affichage Explorez D’AUTRES FonctionsTrop facile ou trop difficile ? Changez de niveau Coups spéciauxChangement de camp avec l’ordinateur Echec, mat et nulInterruption de la recherche de l’ordinateur Les ouvertures incorporéesLES Niveaux DE Difficulte Mémorisation de la partieSélection des niveaux de difficulté Aucune limite de temps Les Niveaux Classiques Cases A1-G2Le Niveau Infini Case H2 Les Niveaux Tournoi Cases A3-H3Selectionnez UN Niveau DE Difficulte a L’AIDE DE CE Tableau Niveaux, en utilisant votre nouveau niveauLes Niveaux Débutant Cases A5-H5 Les Niveaux Recherche de Mats Cases A6-H6Les Niveaux Entraînement Cases A7-H8 LE Mode Info Observez ET Vous Apprendrez Utilisation du Mode InfoInformations inhérentes aux pendules d’échecs LE Mode Info EN UN Clin D’OEILInformations sur la recherche La partieDES Options Divertissantes ET Variees Vous avez besoin d’un conseil ? Interrogez l’ordinateurSélection des options de jeu Réponse automatique Case A1 Activée +AUt Désactivée -AUt Signal sonore Case B1Mode Silencieux Case C1 Tic-tac de pendule Case D1Mode de Jeu Aléatoire Case C2 Options Mode de Jeu Cases A2-H2Mode de Jeu Facile Case B2 Pièces blanches en haut Case H1’ESSENTIEL SUR LE Mode Options Avec/sans bibliothèque Case H2 Options Affichage Cyclique Cases A3-H3Vérification des positions IL EST Facile DE Verifier LES PiecesVERIFICATION/MISE EN Place DES Positions Modification et mise en place des positionsEssayez LE Mode Positions Entretien Details TechniquesLa Fonction ACL Fiche TechniqueSymptomes Causes Possibles QUE Faire ? Guide DE DepannageInizio Rapido Tasti E Caratteristiche Introduzione Primo, installate le pileIndice CominciamoUlteriori Funzioni DA Esplorare Eseguire LA Mossa DEL Computer UN Esempio Mosse specialiScacco, scaccomatto e patta Livelli DI Gioco Livello Infinito Casa H2 Scegliere un livello di giocoLivelli di gioco Normali Case A1-G2 No tempo limitePremete Level per Entrare in Selezione LivelloLivelli di Torneo Case A3-H3 Livelli Blitz Case A4-H4Livelli per Principianti Case A5-H5 Livelli di Ricerca del Matto Case A6-H6 Livelli di Allenamento Case A7-H8Uso dello Stato Info LO Stato Info a Colpo D’OCCHIO Variazione PrincipaleOpzioni PER Avere PIÙ Divertimento E Varietà Volete un suggerimento? Basta chiedereSelezione delle Opzioni di Gioco Stato Silenzioso Casa C1 Attiva+SIL Disattiva-SIL Opzioni di Stato Operativo Case A1-H1Risposta automatica Casa A1 Attiva+AUt Disattiva-AUt Orologio che Ticchetta Casa D1 Attiva+tICk Disattiva-tICkSpegnimento automatico Casa G1 Attiva+aPd Disattiva-aPd Giocare COL Nero DAL Lato INFERIORE? Ecco LA Posizione Libro Attivo/Disattivo Casa D2 Attiva+bOOk Disattiva-bOOk VERIFICARE/DECIDERE PosizioniLibro di Torneo Casa G2 Attiva+bkt Disattiva-bkt Opzioni di rotazione della schermata Case A3-H3Facile Verificare I Pezzi Provate LO Stato DI VerificaCambiare e decidere posizioni Cure e Manutenzione Dettagli TecniciLa funzione ACL Nuove. Usate solo le pile raccomandate o loro equivalentiGuida Alla Soluzione DI Problemi Sintomi Possibili Cause CHE Cosa FareComienzo Rapido Teclas Y Caracteristicas Primero, Instalación de las baterías IntroduccionPara Empezar ¿Listo para jugar? ¡Aquí está cómo moverMAS Caracteristicas Para Explorar Moviendo Para EL Ordenador UN Ejemplo Movimientos Especiales de AjedrezJaque, Mate y Tablas Pensando durante el Tiempo del Oponente Cambiando de Bando con el OrdenadorAperturas Incorporadas Memoria de la partidaNiveles DE Juego Fijando un Nivel de JuegoNiveles de Juego Normal Cuadrados A1-G2 ¡USE Este Diagrama Para Seleccionar UN Nivel DE Juego Pulse Level paraNivel Infinito Cuadrado H2 Niveles de Torneo Cuadrados A3-H3Niveles Relámpago Cuadrados A4-H4 Niveles de Búsqueda de Mate Cuadrados A6-H6 Modo Info Observar Y AprenderNiveles de Principiante Cuadrados A5-H5 Niveles de Entrenamiento Cuadrados A7-H8Modo Info DE UN Vistazo Utilizando el Modo InfoVariación Principal Opciones Para Diversion Y Variedad Pulse Opcion una vez para seleccionar las Opciones de Modo Modo Silencioso Cuadrado C1 Activado+SIL Desactivado-SILTest del Sistema Cuadrado F1 Activado+tESt Desactivado-tESt Búsqueda Selectiva Cuadrado A2 Activado+SEL Desactivado-SEL Pruebe LAS Negras Desde EL Fondo Esta ES LA PosicionApagado Automático Cuadrado G1 Activado+aPd Desactivado-aPd Modo Sencillo Cuadrado B2 Activado+EASy Desactivado-EASyLibro Activo Cuadrado E2 Activado+bkA Desactivado-bkA Juego Aleatorio Cuadrado C2 Activado+RaNd Desactivado-RaNdLibro Pasivo Cuadrado D2 Activado+bkP Desactivado-bkP Libro Completo Cuadrado F2 Activado+bk? Desactivado-bk?VERIFICACION/COLOCACION DE Posiciones Verificando posicionesCambiando y Colocando posiciones ¡ES Facil Verificar Piezas Pruebe EL Modo DE PosicionMantenimiento y cuidado Detalles TecnicosLa función ACL Especificaciones TécnicasGuia DE Solucion DE Problemas Sintomas Posibles Causas Acciones QUE TomarBlitzstart Toetsen EN Kenmerken Introductie Eerst, Installeer de BatterijenInhoudstafel Laten WE StartenNu is het de Beurt van de Computer Van Idee Veranderd? Neem TerugPartij Gedaan? Waarom Niet Nog een Partij Spelen Speciale Schaakzetten Meer Kenmerken OM UIT TE ProberenWiens Zet? Kijk naar het Beeldscherm Illegale ZettenDE Spel NIVEAU’S Een Spel Niveau Instellen Normaal Spel Niveau’s Velden A1-G2Oneindig Niveau Veld H2 Beginner Niveau’s Velden A5-H5 Toernooi Niveau’s Velden A3-H3Blitz Niveau’s Velden A4-H4 Mat Zoeken Niveau’s Velden A6-H6Over te schakelen Druk op Niveau omNaar de Niveau Modus Selecteer hierna uw niveauInfo Modus Kijken EN Leren Training Niveau’s Velden A7-H8Info Modus Gebruiken Schaakklok Informatie Zettentelling/Partij ZettenWilt u een Hint! Vraag Eenvoudig Info Modus in ÉÉN OogopslagOpties Voor Plezier EN Afwisseling Spel Opties SelecterenStil Modus Veld C1 Aan+SIL Uit-SIL Auto Antwoorden Modus Veld A1 Aan+AUt Uit-AUtGeluid met Toets indruk Veld B1 Aan+SNd Uit-SNd Tikkende Klok Veld D1 Aan+tICk Uit-tICkProbeer Zwart VAN Onderaan Hier is DE Stelling Willekeurig Spel Veld C2 Aan+RaNd Uit-RaNd Volledig Boek Veld F2 Aan+bk? Uit-bk? Passief Boek Veld D2Actief Boek Veld E2 Aan+bkA Uit-bkA Toernooi Boek Veld G2 Aan+bkt Uit-bktVerifieer Posities HET is Makkelijk Stukken TE VerifiërenVERIFIËREN/STELLINGEN Opzetten Stellingen Veranderen en OpstellenProbeer Stelling Modus UIT Zorg en Onderhoud Technische DetailsDe ACL Functie Technische GegevensSymptomen Mogelijke Oorzaken TE Nemen Actie Probleemoplosser Gids