QUICK START
To play a game of chess right away, without reading the entire manual first, simply follow these Quick Start steps!
1 Open the battery compart- ment at the back of the computer by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert 3 “AA” (Type AM3/ R6) batteries into the computer, making sure that you observe the correct polarity. Then, reinstall the battery door.
3 x AA/AM3/R6 |
5 | Enter moves by executing |
them on the board, press- | |
| ing the chess pieces down |
| gently on the from and to |
| squares for each move. |
6 | As soon as the computer |
makes a move, that move |
PRESS |
PRESS |
2 Press GO/STOP to turn the game on. If the com- puter does not respond, press a paper clip or similar sharp object into the hole marked ACL in the base of the unit, as described in Section 4.1.
3 Set up the chess pieces in the initial starting position for a new game, with the White pieces closest to you.
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is shown in the display window. Press the computer’s piece lightly onto the indicated from and to squares to com- plete the computer’s move. That’s all there is to it!
Make your next move as described above. Press GO/STOP at any time to turn the computer off.
Enjoy your game!
Note: The computer will automatically switch off to conserve power if no keys
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4 Press the NEW GAME key to reset the computer for a new game of chess.
are pressed for about 20 minutes and the computer is not currently thinking. For details, see Section 2.9.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK START
KEYS AND FEATURES
INTRODUCTION
1.USING YOUR CHESS COMPUTER
1.1Battery Installation
1.2Making Moves
1.3The Computer’s Move
1.4Change Your Mind? Take Back!
1.5Check, Mate, or Draw!
1.6Start a New Game
1.7Change Levels
1.8Openings Coach
2.ADDITIONAL COMPUTER FEATURES
2.1Language Selection
2.2Chess Clocks
2.3Capturing and Special Moves
2.4Illegal Moves
2.5Interrupting the Computer’s Search
2.6Changing Sides with the Computer
2.7Getting Hints from the Computer
2.8The Computer Plays Against Itself
2.9Game Memory and Automatic Power Down
2.10Openings Library
3.LEVELS AND SPECIAL MODES
3.1Levels of Play
3.2Fun Levels
3.3Casual Levels
3.4Blitz Levels
3.5Bronstein Levels
3.6Bonus Timer Levels
3.7Tournament Levels
3.8Fixed Depth Levels
3.9Tactical Level
3.10Teach Modes
3.11Selecting Levels and Teach Modes
3.12Openings Coach Mode
3.13Verify Mode. Check Piece Positions!
3.14Non Auto Mode
4.TECHNICAL DETAILS
4.1The ACL Function
4.2Care and Maintenance
4.3Technical Specifications
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