Chess computer ChessGenius (M810) User manual 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Important information ....................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Safety notes .................................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Notes on handling batteries.......................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Notes on cleaning ...................................
1. Important information Before using this device, please read the following safety notes and operating instructions completely, and pay careful attention to them. Please store this user manual with the device, so that you can refer to it later if needed. If you later give this device to another user, please also give them this manual. 1.1 Safety notes Please note that this product is not a child’s toy within the meaning of Directive 2009/48/EC.
1.3 Notes on cleaning If required, only clean the device’s surface with a slightly damp cloth, and ensure that no moisture can penetrate into the device. Do not use solvents or other aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents, as these can damage the device’s surfaces and lettering. 1.4 Package contents The package contains the following components: 1 ChessGenius chess computer 16 white chess pieces 16 black chess pieces 3 R6 batteries, size AA, 1.
1.6 Device description The ChessGenius chess computer features a game board with 64 pressure-sensitive squares on which to position the pieces and enter playing moves. It also features an LCD display that shows the state of play and position of playing pieces, as well as providing further information. Two groups of buttons, found to the left and right of the LCD display, are used for game selection and operation of the device. 1.7 The buttons and their functions Switches the chess computer on or off.
opening in the base of the computer and press it into the opening for about 1 second. The RESET opening can be found on the underside of the device, beneath the ON/OFF button. This resets the computer, so that its memory is cleared and the computer returns to normal operation. NOTE: This product is not protected against the effects of electrostatic charges, strong electromagnetic radiation or other electrical interference, as malfunctioning as a result of these conditions is not critical.
2.2 Selecting the language This chess computer’s display can show its messages in one of the following 7 languages: Language German English French Italian Spanish Dutch Russian Shown on display Deutsch English Français Italiano Español Nederlds Pусский If, after first switching on the device, you wish to select a language, press or until the desired language is shown. Then press the ENT button to confirm. The display now shows: ‘Play’. You can now begin a game of chess.
The coordinate E7 and the pawn standing on this square of the LCD board ‘flash’. Press the relevant square on the chessboard to move the pawn from it. Now, E5 ‘flashes’ and the pawn ‘jumps’ from E7 to E5. Now press the field E5 to set the pawn down there. (Alternatively: instead, you can press the CL button and place the chess piece directly onto the target square (E5 in this example) without first pressing the relevant sensor field.
3.4 Starting a new game (NEW) To begin a new game, press the NEW button. The display asks: ‘Sure?’. Press ENT to confirm, or to cancel and return to the current game, press CL. 3.5 Tips (HINT) If you would like to receive a tip from the computer, simply press HINT. ChessGenius’s suggestion is shown on the LCD display for approximately 6 seconds. You are free to decide whether to follow the computer’s suggestion or not. 3.
SET UP Setup mode Use or to select the desired option, and then press the ENT button. Press the CL button to return to the previous screen. You can find detailed descriptions of all these functions below. 4.
Tourn. 5 Each player must make the first 40 moves within 2 hours. He or she then receives an extra 30 minutes for the rest of the match. The sixth tournament level uses the ‘classic’ time controls that were previously the norm in chess tournaments. Tourn. 6 Each player must make the first 40 moves within 2 hours. He or she then receives an extra 60 minutes for a further 20 moves. 4.
To do so, choose the ANALYSIS option from the main menu and then confirm with ENT. The symbol in the display shows that the selection was successful. The analysis mode is easily identified by the expanding and contracting black rectangle in the first position of the display. The information shown corresponds exactly to that described in the previous section 4.4. You can use this option to analyse any chess positions, as well as to solve chess problems (such as checkmate in 3 moves).
4.6.2 SOUNDS (Volume level) To change the volume level setting: (1) From the main menu, select the ‘SOUNDS’ option and then press ENT. (2) Press or repeatedly to reduce or increase the volume level (3 = loudest, 0 = silent) (3) When the desired volume level is shown, press ENT to confirm. (4) Press the CL button twice to return to the game. 4.6.3 TUTOR The computer has a ‘tutor function’, which you can use to warn you of possible weak or incorrect moves.
4.6.5 CONTRAST The LCD display has 10 different contrast settings. These can be selected as follows: (1) (2) (3) (4) From the main menu, select the ‘CONTR.’ option and then press ENT. Press or repeatedly to reduce or increase the LCD contrast (9 = maximum) When the desired number is shown, press ENT to confirm. Press the CL button twice to return to the game. 4.
5. Disposal Dispose of packing materials in an environmentally friendly manner by using the relevant collection containers provided for the purpose. Batteries must not be disposed of in normal household waste. Consumers are legally bound to dispose of batteries properly, at collection points that have been set up for this purpose, such as in shops that sell batteries. At the end of its service life, the device must be disposed of properly, in accordance with EC Directive 2002/2002/96.
7. Technical specifications PRODUCT: ChessGenius chess computer with LCD display, operated with batteries or power adaptor ITEM NO: M810 BATTERIES: 3 x R6/LR6 (AA, Mignon), 1.5 V HARDWARE: ARM Cortex M4 microprocessor (32 bit) 512K flash memory NOTE: This product is not protected against the effects of electrostatic charges, strong electromagnetic radiation or other electrical interference, as malfunctioning as a result of these conditions is not critical.
