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

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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