User manual SAITEK CHESS TRAINER

[. . . ] First, insert two "AA" (AM3/R6) batteries into the computer (alkaline recommended). Next, press GO/STOP to turn the computer on, and you'll see Alec's animated face in the display!Set up the chess pieces in the initial starting position for a new game, with the White pieces closest to you, as shown in this diagram. Enter moves by making them on the board, pressing the pieces down gently on the from and to squares for each move. [. . . ] 9 Built-In Openings At the beginning of a game, the computer will often move instantly on many levels. This is because it is playing from memory, using its own built-in "book" of opening chess moves, which includes most major openings. It's easy to get assistance from the computer whenever you need it. The computer will show Hint briefly, and it will then display a move suggestion for you!Note that pressing and holding HINT repeatedly may give you more than one suggested move in certain positions. The computer may take a few seconds to display a hint especially in complicated positions. 8 Chess Clocks Your computer contains a built-in chess clock that keeps track of the time, with a four-digit display showing the total elapsed time for the side to move (computer or player) while that side is thinking. Here's an easy way to differentiate between the time displays at a glance: · For the first hour, the display will show MM:SS (Minutes:Seconds), with a steady colon in the middle and a leading zero. ⷠIf the total elapsed time exceeds one hour, you'll see HH:MM (Hours:Minutes), with a flashing colon in the middle and no leading zero. please also note the following points in regard to the chess clocks: · The clocks will stop in certain situations, such as when moves are taken back, or when levels are changed or verified. In these cases, the times are retained in memory, and the clock resumes when play is continued. ⷠOccasionally, while the computer is thinking, the display may skip a few seconds, or the duration between conAs shown in the Level Selection Chart, each playing level corresponds to one of the 64 board squares. The levels are categorized into three different groups: Fun Levels (Squares A1-B8), Fixed Depth Levels (Squares C1-D8), and Casual Levels (Squares E1-H8). On the higher levels, the computer thinks more deeply and becomes a progressively more challenging opponent. The highest level in each of the groups produces the best moves the computer can make within the constraints of that particular level setting. Try experimenting a little--start out with some of the lower level settings, and advance to the more difficult levels as your skills grow!Note that on some of the higher levels, the computer may take a long time to complete its search. If you want to force the computer to stop thinking and make a move, simply press PLAY at any time. Press LEVEL to enter Level Mode, and the current level is shown, with the display alternating between the Level Square and the Level Name. As an example, Level E4 (Casual Level 4), which is the default level at the first powerup, displays as L:E4 and 00:04. To change the level, press a board square (using the Level Selection Chart as a guide), and that level will be displayed. Press LEVEL again to exit Level Mode, with your newly selected playing level in effect. [. . . ] 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. 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. Remove the batteries before cleaning the unit, and do not use chemicals or liquids to clean it, as they may damage the plastic. Weak batteries should be replaced promptly, since they can leak and damage the computer. [. . . ]