Saitek Travel Chess manual Troubleshooting Guide, Symptoms Possible Causes What YOU should do

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

SYMPTOMS		POSSIBLE CAUSES		WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
The computer	•	The batteries are not inserted	•	Reinstall the batteries, as shown in
doesn’t react or		properly.		Section 1.1.
“freezes” during a	• The batteries are weak or bad.		• Replace the batteries.
game.	• Static discharge has caused a		• Use the ACL reset feature, as
		lockup.		described in Section 1.1.
The display is dim.	•	The batteries are weak.	•	Replace the batteries.
	•	Non Auto Mode is activated.	•	Press NON AUTO to de-select.
The computer will	• The computer still thinking.		• You may force the computer to
not play a move.				make a move by pressing PLAY.
The computer will	•	Is it your turn? Is your King in check?	• A low tone indicates you are
not accept your		Will your move leave your King in		making an error. Check the chess
move.		check? Did you move the Rook first		rules. Use TAKE BACK to recon-
		when castling? Are you moving to an		struct the last move.
		illegal square?
	• The computer is thinking.		• To interrupt the computer, press
				PLAY.
	• You have entered the computer’s last		• Check the displayed move. Press
		move incorrectly (pressed the wrong		the correct square to complete the
		squares).		move.
The computer	• The computer has made a special		• Check the chess rules.
seems to be		move, such as en passant, castle, or
making illegal		pawn promotion.
moves.	• Your board position is incorrect.		• Verify the board, as described in
				Section 3.13.
The computer is	• The SOUND Key has been pressed		• Press SOUND to turn the sound
silent.		to turn the sound off.		back on.

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