Excalibur electronic 404-2 manual Primary Key Functions, 2nd/ON KEY

Below are the features available to you through the primary functions. Remember, to access any of these features, simply press the proper key while looking at the label below the key.

Primary Key Functions

OFF KEY

This key turns the unit off, automat- ically saving a game in progress. If it is not "thinking," Touch Chess will automatically turn off after a period of time, saving your game position. Use the ON key to resume the game.

2nd/ON KEY

Use this key to turn on Touch Chess. Also use it to select the sec- ondary function mode of the other keys (see "Secondary Functions," page 4). You can even use it as a clear or "escape" key to exit any of the special modes like OPTIONS, SETUP, LEVEL, and RATING.

UNDO KEY

This key lets you take back a move or moves you've decided against. Press this key repeatedly to contin- ue taking back moves. After you take back a move, you can use the MOVE key to replay the taken-back move or moves.

HINT KEY

Press this key if you want to get hints from your Touch Chess part- ner. It displays HinT and flashes a recommended move on the screen. To make the hint move, just press the MOVE key. If the hint is a book move or a replay move, OPEn or rPLAY will be shown instead of HinT.

MOVE KEY

Press this key to switch sides (col- ors) with your computer. Also use MOVE to replay moves in the undo move mode (see "UNDO,” above).

LEVEL KEY

Use this key to set the level of play (for more information, see “Levels of Play,” page 7). Press LEVEL again to change the level by one. Use the +NEXT or -SETUP keys to change the level by ten. Also use the LEVEL key to enter level option mode.

How to Change Level Options: When the level is displayed, press- ing the OPTIONS key shows: FAST: In this mode, Touch Chess uses a more selective search for thinking. It may miss a tactical move, but it can look more deeply into the position. Press +NEXT to turn FAST on or off. Or, press the

3 OPTIONS key again to show: