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Install the Batteries
Using a small Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw from the
Replace the battery compartment panel. When replacing the screw, secure it gen- tly, do not force or
Play a Game Right Away
After you have installed the batteries, the display will show the chess board with all the pieces on their starting squares. The LCD will also show PLAY. If it does not display PLAY, press RESET using a thin pointed object.
Unless you instruct it otherwise, LCD Chess gives you the White
The way you select and make your move is very simple.
•Press the NEXT PIECE or PREVI-
OUS PIECE key to choose the piece you want to move.
•The first move for that piece will flash. If you wish to select a different move for that piece, press the NEXT MOVE or PREVIOUS MOVE key.
(If you want to make a capture, it will be quicker to use the PREVIOUS MOVE key instead of the NEXT MOVE key).
•Press the GO key to enter your select- ed move into the computer.
After you make your move, LCD Chess will reply with its move automatically.
You’ll see the piece flash on its from square and move to its to square. You're already playing a game! Enjoy the con- test.
Putting a game “on hold”
Any time it's your move and you wish to stop playing for a while, just press the ON/OFF key. LCD Chess will switch off and go into a sleep mode. It will remem- ber the last position, including the elapsed time, as long as you do not inter- rupt the power
NOTE: If it is not "thinking," LCD Chess will automatically turn off after a period of time, saving your game position. Use the ON/OFF key to resume the game.
KEY
LAYOUT
Key Functions
PREVIOUS PIECE KEY
Press repeatedly to scan backwards to select a piece to move.
NEXT PIECE KEY
Press repeatedly to scan forewards to select a piece to move.
PREVIOUS MOVE KEY
Press repeatedly to scan backwards through all legal moves of the selected piece. NOTE: This key shows all legal
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