Saitek Maestro Travel Chess Computer manual Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Mephisto Maestro Travel Chess Computer! Featuring extraordinary chessplaying abilities and a vast array of special options, this sleek unit offers a touch screen interface and a backlit LCD screen for convenience and ease of play. Portable and always travel-ready, it will also allow you to enjoy a game of chess anywhere, at home or on the road. Once you familiar- ize yourself with the basic operation, go on to explore all the extras this unique computer has to offer. You’ll soon find that you’re enjoying chess as never before!

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1.GETTING STARTED: THE BASICS 1.1 Batteries In, Power On

Your chess computer runs on three “AAA” (AM4/R03) batteries. Insert the batteries into the compartment in the base of the unit, making sure to observe the correct polarity. We recommend fresh alkaline batteries for longer battery life.

To turn the computer on, press GO/STOP. If you get no response, reset the unit by pressing a paper clip or another sharp object down into the hole marked ACL in the base for at least one second.

To conserve batteries, the computer will automatically turn itself off if left idle for about 20 minutes.

1.2Ready to Play? Here’s How! Follow these steps to start a game:

a.Press GO/STOP to turn the computer on.

b.To reset the computer for a new game of chess, press NEW GAME twice, in quick succession. If you take too long between keypresses, the computer won’t reset itself, and you’ll need to press the keys again. As soon as the unit has been reset, you’ll see New Game displayed briefly, and then the symbol for White („) and the chess clock (00:00:00).

c.To make a move, lightly press the stylus on the piece you want to move until you hear a beep and the piece flashes. Note that you can use your fingertip instead of the stylus, if desired.

d.Next, press the stylus on your destination square. You’ll hear a second beep as the computer confirms your move. Now, it’s the computer’s turn. You’ll notice that the computer often moves

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