Saitek chess LCD Speed, Automove Mode, Level Mode Choose from 100 Levels, Setting a Playing Level

4.10 LCD Speed

Options: LCD speed: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

You can control the scrolling speed of the LCD display by setting this option, with 1 being the slowest, and 4 the fastest. If you find that the default setting of 2 is too slow or too fast to read comfortably, you can change it by pressing ENTER repeatedly, until your desired setting is displayed.

4.11 Automove Mode

Options: automove: on / off

Normally, when the computer makes a move, it briefly flashes its piece on the from and to squares, and then automatically makes the move on the board. If you change to automove: off, however, the computer will announce its moves as usual—but it will be up to you to move the computer’s pieces on the board. After the computer has announced its move, it will flash its piece on the from square. Press the flashing piece, and it will then move to the to square. Press the to square to complete the computer’s move.

5. LEVEL MODE: CHOOSE FROM 100 LEVELS!

Your chess computer has 100 unique playing levels to choose from! The levels are divided into two basic groups:

•FUN LEVELS (1-60):These levels offer beginners and average players a chance to build their chess skills. On many of the Fun Levels, you’ll see the computer make mistakes on purpose—just so you can learn from it!

•COMPETITION LEVELS (61-100): These levels are geared towards intermediate and more advanced players. Included are levels for casual and tournament play, problem solving, speed chess, and even special levels for experimentation. As you are selecting levels, keep in mind that when the computer has more time to think about its moves, it becomes stronger and plays better—just like a human chess player!

Setting a Playing Level

Press MENU to enter the Main Menu, and press ø until the display shows ÀLEVEL. Press ENTER to enter Level Mode, and you’ll see the currently selected level, as in <00:05/move> (the default level on the first power up). To change the level, press ù or ø to increase/ decrease the levels by one, or use your stylus to press > or < to

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