User manual SAITEK BLADE

[. . . ] USING YOUR CHESS COMPUTER 1 First, Install the Batteries 2 Ready to Play?ADDITIONAL COMPUTER FEATURES 2. 1 Indication of the Side to Move 2. 2 Captures and Special Moves 2. 3 Illegal Moves/Wrong Moves 2. 4 Check, Mate, and Draw 2. 5 Getting Hints from the Computer 2. 6 Interrupting the Computer's Search 2. 7 Changing Sides with the Computer 2. 8 Game Information 2. 9 Verifying Piece Positions 2. 10 Non Auto Mode 2. 11 Playing Black From the Bottom 2. 12 Book Openings 2. 13 Voice Features to Remember 2. 14 Game Memory 3. LEVELS OF SKILL Selecting a Playing Level 3. 1 Beginner Levels (A1-A8) 3. 2 Fun Levels (B1-B5) 3. 3 Infinite Level (B6) 3. 4 Combination Finder Level (B7) 3. 5 Mate Finder Level (B8) 3. 6 Practice Levels (C1-C8) 3. 7 Tactical Levels (D1-D8) 3. 8 Fixed Depth Levels (E1-E8) 3. 9 Quiet Closed Game Levels (F1-F8) 3. 10 Aggressive Game Levels (G1-G8) 3. 11 Normal Playing Levels (H1-H8) 4. TECHNICAL DETAILS 5. 1 The ACL Function 5. 2 Care and Maintenance 5. 3 Technical Specifications TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1 ENGLISH INSTRUCTION MANUAL 8 7 6 5 4 NEW GAME NON AUTO TAKE BACK LEVEL 3 VOICE COACH PLAY EVALUATE SMART HINT 2 1 A B C D E F G H SAY AGAIN DISPLAY MOVE LISTEN -- as the exciting voice output. . . · gives you hints when you're not sure what to do! [. . . ] Since the voice announces the pieces as you move them during the game, this feature can also be used for a quick verification!Pressing any one of your pieces when it is your turn to move identifies that piece (e. g. , Queen). If the piece you have pressed is not the piece you are currently intending to move, simply press that piece again to turn its board lights off; then make another move of your choice. Pressing down on any one of your opponent's pieces also identifies that piece, along with its color (e. g. , Black Bishop - illegal move). 2. 10 Non Auto Mode Normally, the computer automatically answers with a countermove whenever you enter a move. If you press NON AUTO to enter Non Auto Mode, however, you can enter any number of moves one by one, without allowing the computer to answer!This feature can be used in a number of unique ways: · Play through master chess games. · Study opening book lines by entering them manually · Play chess against a friend, with the computer acting as referee by checking the legality of all moves. If you need help with a move, simply press PLAY and the computer will make the next move. After it has moved, Non Auto Mode remains in effect, and you can continue your game!Note that Non Auto Mode is also automatically cancelled whenever you press NEW GAME or select one of the Teach Modes. 2. 11 Playing Black From the Bottom You may want to depart form the usual standard and play the Black pieces from the bottom of the board, letting the computer play White from the top. The computer reverses sides and makes the first move for White from the top of the board!In the diagram on page 5, you can see that the initial piece set-up is different when you reverse sides. Notice, in particular, that the Kings and Queens are positioned differently. When you play Black from the bottom, the color indicator lights are also reversed (i. e. , the 1 light will indicate Black, and the 8 light will indicate White). 2. 12 Book Openings At the beginning of a game, the computer's reply is often instantaneous on many levels, because it is playing moves from its openings library. The computer's library includes all major openings and many positions from grandmaster play. If the current board position is in this library, the computer plays a response to that position from its memory, instead of thinking about the move. The computer uses its openings library on all levels except A1-A8 and B1-B8 (the Beginner/Fun levels, Infinite Levels and the special problem solving levels). Your chess computer will allow you to study and learn over 100 moves of solid, Grandmaster-approved opening theory!2. 13 Voice Features to Remember Remember these points concerning the voice: · Volume is controlled with the Volume Control Slider. · You can choose between voice output, beeps or silence, if desired (see section 4. 2). [. . . ] The adapter should be regularly examined for potential hazards such as damage to the plug, cable or cord, enclosure or other parts. TECHNICAL DETAILS 5. 1 The ACL Function Computers can sometimes "lock up" due to static discharge or other electrical disturbances. If this should happen, use a pin or another sharp object to press into the hole marked ACL in the base of the unit for at least one second. 5. 2 Care and Maintenance Your chess computer is a precision electronic device, and should not be subjected to rough handling or exposed to extreme temperatures or moisture. [. . . ]