User manual SAITEK TALKING CHESS ACADEMY

[. . . ] To play a game right away, without reading the entire manual first, simply follow these Quick Start steps!Plug in the AC adapter (supplied), or insert six "C" (Type AM2/R14) batteries into the computer, making sure to observe the correct polarity. Enter moves by making them on the board, pressing the pieces down gently on the from and to squares for each move. Notice that the computer announces your actions every step of the way! [. . . ] 2 Tips on Taking Tutorials Now you're ready to start your selected tutorial!The voice coach automatically takes over, and the computer explains exactly what you should do. Depending on the tutorial you have chosen, the computer may start by explaining a game concept, or having you set up a certain position. If a tutorial asks you to set up a new game (the display shows Start), set up the pieces and then press YES/?The way, you may be asked to solve quizzes such as finding the best move and identifying key squares--anything can happen! you will see displays such as test and t:f (truefalse) as the computer tests you. To respond, you might have to press a square, make a move, or simply press YES/?While the unit awaits your input, "reminder beeps" will sound. please also note the following: · Tutorial Lessons can be changed at any time. If you change in the middle of a tutorial, that lesson is discontinued and the new one begins. ⷠTo view the current Tutorial Lesson at any time, press TUTORIAL. If you then press NO/X to exit, level and clock settings will not be changed, and any current lesson will not be interrupted. ⷠIf you should press an invalid key during a tutorial, you'll hear That key is not allowed here, That is incorrect, or Invalid key. ⷠTo exit Tutorial Mode during a lesson, press NO/X at any time (except when the computer is waiting for an answer or input from you). Remember: If you don't hear what the computer says, press SAY AGAIN. Pressing this key repeatedly may also give you other previously spoken information. You can use this feature regardless of the current Sound Level--pressing SAY AGAIN will always repeat the phrase(s) that you would have heard on Sound Level 4. In addition to all the features described so far, your chess computer also offers many other intriguing game options, all of which are user-selectable at any time during the game. The options are described individually in this section, and summarized in the Option Mode Chart. Note that this option will automatically go back to its default setting of +Aut whenever you start a new game by simultaneously pressing YES/?See "OPTION MODE: A COMPLETE OVERVIEW" for a chart summarizing how to use Option Mode. The Game Options are divided into four main groups: Operation Mode, Playing Mode, Opening Rules, and Rotating Display. [. . . ] This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. [. . . ]