1. GETTING STARTED: THE BASICS
1.1 Power On
Your Pro Bridge 311 runs on four
"AAA"(AM4/R03) batteries. Locate the
battery compartment in the base of the unit,
at the top, and slide off the cover in the
direction of the arrows. Insert the batteries,
making sure that you observe the correct
polarity (+/-), as marked inside the
compartment. We recommend fresh alkaline
batteries for longer battery life.
Important: To ensure that memory contents
are not lost if your computer is unplugged, try
to keep batteries installed.
To turn the computer on, press GO/ STOP.
After a brief start-up display, you'll see the
Main Menu (PGSIBLR), indicating that the
computer is ready to play. If the unit doesn't
respond, static discharge may have caused it
to lock up. To reset the unit, use a paper clip
or another sharp object to press down into
the hole marked ACLin the base of the unit
for at least one full second. This clears the
memory and resets the computer to its
default settings.
1.2 Get to Know the Menu System
Before learning how to play, you should take
a few moments to familiarize yourself with
the Pro Bridge 311's integrated menu
system. Once you understand the basic
concept, it will be easier for you to explore all
the special features and options which are
accessed via the menus!
To get an overview of how the menus work,
take a look at the Menu System Chart on the
previous page. It provides a graphic
representation of the primary menus you'll
encounter as you select various options and
get ready to play. The dashed displays in the
chart signify further menu options, which are
described individually in the appropriate
sections of the manual. If you should ever
find yourself confused by where you are
within the menu system, simply refer back to
the chart. Back up to the previous menu by
pressing ESCAPE, if necessary, to locate
your place on the chart. Also, keep in mind
that pressing ESCAPE repeatedly will return
you to the Main Menu at any time.
See the Menu System Chart in Section 2 for
an illustrated overview of your menu choices
and options!
Follow these guidelines when using the
Menu System:
• The flashing character indicates the
current option/menu choice.
• The Xand Wkeys move the flashing
cursor through the current choices.
• The Tkey moves the flashing character
(suit, value, etc.) from Line 1 of the
display to Line 2 during bidding and play.
Some option selections are also made
this way.
• The Skey cancels the last Line 2 input
during bidding and play (before pressing
ENTER).
•ENTER selects and confirms the
currently flashing option.
•ESCAPE returns you to the most recent
major menu: the Main Menu, Deal Menu,
or Edit Menu. Pressing
ESCAPE repeatedly takes you back to the
Main Menu.
1.3 Ready? Time to Deal!
After pressing GO/STOP to turn the Pro
Bridge 311 on, the display will show the Main
Menu (PGSIBLR). If necessary, press
ESCAPE until this display shows. Notice that
the P is flashing, and Play shows on Line 2.
The flashing letter indicates the current
option choice. The Xkey cycles through the
remaining options, as follows:
P - Play
XG - Game level
XS - Sound on/off
XI - BL Intensity
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