User manual LEXIBOOK CG1330

[. . . ] Step 1 ­ Insert 3 AA batteries (not included) at the back of the unit observing the polarities. Follow the instructions given in the user guide in the power source section of your user guide. Step 2 ­ Remove the chess pieces from their storage compartments (one for each player or colour). Place all the pieces into their starting positions (white pieces on rows 1&2 Blue pieces rows 7 & 8) and press the on switch to power on the unit. [. . . ] If the same position occurs 3 times in a row or if neither player moves a pawn or captures a piece for 50 moves, the DRAW/ MATE light turns on also, but you can still continue playing if you want to. When a game is over, you can press and start a new game, or turn the computer OFF by pressing the key. The computer is not turned completely off, but instead retains the current chess position and the current level and playing style in its memory while using a minimum of power. This means that you can stop in the middle of a game and then switch the computer ON again later on to continue the same game. This also means that you must always press the key after turning the computer ON, if you want to start a new game. If it is your turn and you don't make any move or input the computer will auto power off after approximately 2 hours to save batteries. B1: Sound effects off: Only simple beep sounds are used the give the necessary feedback. Level 0 is a special MULTI MOVE mode that allows two persons to play against each other, while the computer checks that the moves are legal (see MULTI MOVE later). In AGGRESSIVE mode the computer plays the game on the offensive and avoids surrendering pieces as much as possible. It moves its pawns a lot and will exchange pieces as often as possible. In RANDOM mode the computer moves its pawns a lot and sometimes prefers to make an unexpected move rather than always to make the best move. When you switch the computer on for the first time, the game will automatically start on level 6 and in NORMAL mode. After that, it saves the level and game mode when you switch it off and when you press . The computer lights up the key corresponding to the current level and playing style (for example, key A6: A for NORMAL, 6 for level 6). Check in the table above to find the square corresponding to the level and playing style you want to select. To check the level number or playing style WITHOUT changing the level: 1. The computer will show the current level by lighting up the square (A6 for level 6 and NORMAL playing style). You can change or check the level and playing style at any time during the game, when it is your turn to move. The computer has 64 different levels, which are organised in the following way: lEVEL NUMB ER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 APP ROX. Level 15 is a special CHECKMATE level for solving mate problems (see MATE PROBLEMS later). Level 15 is a special CHECKMATE level for solving checkmate problems in up to 5 moves. Select level 15 by pressing then the squares B7, D7, F7 or H7 and then again. [. . . ] These instructions will help you keep it in good condition for many years: Use new batteries. Take out the batteries if you do not plan to use the computer for several days. if the computer crashed , reset the unit by inserting the tip of a pencil in the reset hole. If the problem persists, re-read instructions carefully to ensure you have not overlooked anything. [. . . ]