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TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK START

KEYS AND FEATURES

INTRODUCTION

1. LET’S GET STARTED!

1.1 First, Install the Batteries/Optional AC-DC adapter

1.2 Ready to Play? Here’s How to Move!

1.3 Now It’s the Computer’s Turn

1.4 Change Your Mind? Take Back!

1.5 Game Over? Why Not Play Again!

1.6 Too Easy/Hard? Change the Level!

2. MORE FEATURES TO EXPLORE

2.1 Whose Move? Check the Display!

2.2 Special Chess Moves

2.3 Illegal Moves

2.4 Check, Mate, and Draw

2.5 Interrupting the Computer’s Search

2.6 Changing Sides with the Computer

2.7 Built-In Openings

2.8 Thinking on the Opponent’s Time

2.9 Game Memory

3. THE PLAYING LEVELS

Setting a Playing Level

3.1 Normal Playing Levels (Squares A1-B7)

3.2 Infinite Level (Square B8)

3.3 Tournament Levels (Squares C1-C8)

3.4 Blitz Levels (Squares D1-D8)

3.5 Fun Levels (Squares E1-E8)

3.6 Mate Search Levels (Squares F1-F8)

3.7 Training Levels (Squares G1-G8)

3.8 Self-Adaptive Weak Levels (Squares H1-H8)

4. INFO MODE: WATCH THE COMPUTER THINK!

Using Info Mode

4.1 Principal Variation

4.2 Search Information

4.3 Chess Clock Information

4.4 Move Count/Game Moves

4.5 Want a Hint? Just Ask!

5. OPTIONS FOR FUN AND VARIETY

Selecting Game Options

5.1 Operation Mode Options (Squares A1-H1)

5.2 Playing Mode Options (Squares A2-H2)

5.3 Rotating Display Options (Squares A3-H3)

5.4 Bronstein Clock Options (Square A4)

6. VERIFYING/SETTING UP POSITIONS

6.1 Verifying Positions

6.2 Changing and Setting Up Positions

7. TECHNICAL DETAILS

7.1 The ACL Function

7.2 Care and Maintenance

7.3 Technical Specifications

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

We’d like to welcome you to the exciting world of computer

chess! Whether you’re just starting to learn about this great

game or you’re already a seasoned player, using your new

chess computer will give you the opportunity to discover so

much more about chess than you ever thought possible! Take

a look through this manual to get an overview of your

computer’s capabilities—all the special features and modes,

all the unique options and playing levels. And take advantage

of them over time, one by one! You’ll have great fun—and

you’ll never look at chess the same way again!

Your computer knows all the rules of chess—and it will

never cheat! For those of you who haven’t played before, we

have included a brief overview of the rules to get you started.

For more detailed information, why not visit your local library,

where you’re sure to find lots of interesting chess books!

1. LET’S GET STARTED!

1.1 First, Install the Batteries/Optional AC-DC adapter

Your computer runs on six “C” (Type AM2/R14) batteries.

Insert the batteries into the compartment in the base of the

unit, making sure to observe the correct polarity. Use fresh

alkaline batteries for longer battery life!

If you would rather not power your unit with batteries, you

may purchase an optional AC-DC adapter. Please use only

the adapter specified in Section 7.3. Using any other adapter

could damage the computer and will invalidate your warranty.

Please also read the precautionary information regarding

adapter use in Section 7.2. When using an adapter, first plug

it into a wall outlet, and then into your computer.

Important: To ensure that the computer’s memory con-

tents are not lost, keep good batteries installed in the unit

even when you are using an AC-DC adapter.

Turn the computer on by pressing GO/STOP, and a beep

will signal that the game is ready to play. If the computer fails

to respond (static discharge may cause it to lock up), use a

paper clip or another sharp object to press down into the hole

marked ACL in the base of the unit for at least one second.

This will reset the computer.

Tip: To conserve energy and extend battery life, turn on

the Auto Power Down option (see Section 5.1).

1.2 Ready to Play? Here’s How to Move!

Okay, now it’s time to start a game! It’s so easy—just follow

these steps:

a. Press GO/STOP to turn the computer on, if you haven’t

already done so.

b. Press NEW GAME to reset the computer for a new

game of chess. Set up the pieces in their starting posi-

tions, with the White pieces nearest to you, as shown in

the

Quick Start

c. To make a move, lightly press down on the piece you

want to move until you hear a beep and two board lights

turn on to indicate that square. The sensory board will

recognize your piece automatically. Don’t believe it?

Just look at the display window, which is suddenly full of

information—it shows your piece, along with the piece

color and the square you just pressed!

d. Take that piece and gently press it down on the square

to which you are moving. You’ll hear a second beep as

the computer confirms your move. That’s it—you’ve just

made your first move of the game! Next, it’s Black’s

turn—and the computer will make its first move.

You’ll notice that the computer often moves instantly at the

beginning of a game, instead of taking time to think. This is

because it is playing from memory, using a built-in “book” of

opening moves (for more information, see Section 2.7).

1.3 Now It’s the Computer’s Turn

When the computer makes its move, it beeps and turns on

two board lights indicating the square of the piece it wants to

move. It also shows its full move in the display window.

Check it out—you’ll see the from and to squares of the

computer’s move, along with the color and type of piece it is

moving.

Notice that the from square is flashing in the display.

Press the indicated piece down on the from square until you

hear a beep. The to square is now flashing in the display—

move that same piece to the indicated to square and press it

down to complete the computer’s move. And it’s your turn

again…

Take a look at “MAKING THE COMPUTER’S MOVE:

AN EXAMPLE!” for a how-to illustration!

By the way, while you’re thinking about your next move,

notice that the chess piece symbols are displayed, one by

one, counting “up” from pawn to King. This means the built-in

chess clock is in normal mode, counting your elapsed time. If

the Countdown Clock is activated, as described in Section

5.1, the displayed symbols will reverse direction. You’ll find

details on all the chess clock features in Section 4.3!

1.4 Change Your Mind? Take Back!

When you’re playing chess against this computer, nothing

is “set in stone”—you can change your mind or decide to play

a different move whenever you want! When it’s your turn to

move, simply press TAKE BACK. The display shows the

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Page 1 - 1. LET’S GET STARTED!

1ENGLISHTABLE OF CONTENTSQUICK STARTKEYS AND FEATURESINTRODUCTION1. LET’S GET STARTED!1.1 First, Install the Batteries/Optional AC-DC adapter1.2 Ready

Page 2 - AN EXAMPLE!

10When requested information is not available, the displaywill show a series of dashes (–––––).For complete descriptions of these options and details

Page 3 - NEED HELP CHOOSING A LEVEL?

11ENGLISHthe piece down on its original square, pick it up, and thenpress it down on the new square. As you do this, thedisplay will show a minus sign

Page 4 - *Increase as user’s time

12TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDESYMPTOMSThe computer doesn’t react,behaves erratically, or“freezes” during a game.The display is difficult to read.The computer

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2move to be taken back, with the original to square flashingand indicated by board lights. Press the piece down gently onthe indicated square, and the

Page 6 - INFO MODE AT A GLANCE!

3ENGLISHinterrupt it any time! Simply press ENTER while the computeris thinking, and it will stop and play the best move it hasfound so far. This feat

Page 7 - HERE’S THE POSITION!

43.1 Normal Playing Levels (Squares A1-B7)LEVEL TIME PER MOVE DISPLAYA1 ...1 second... L 0:01A2 ...2 seconds

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5ENGLISHboard positions and let the computer analyze them for you. Itwill think for hours or even days on end, trying to come upwith the best possible

Page 9 - Selective/

6Since these Self-Adaptive Weak Levels are meant espe-cially for beginners, however, here the computer will set itsplaying strength to a deliberately

Page 10 - TRY OUT POSITION MODE!

7ENGLISH• Remaining time for White (Blitz/Tournament Levels only)• Remaining time for Black (Blitz/Tournament Levels only)Press </WHITE to cycle ba

Page 11 - 7. TECHNICAL DETAILS

8moves or when an illegal move or keypress is made, or whenNEW GAME is set.c. Silent Mode (Square C1)On:+SIL Off:-SILNormally, the computer always be

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9ENGLISHlines to play. If this option is selected, the Passive Book andTournament Book options are disabled.h. Tournament Book (Square H2)On:+bk:tn O

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