Specifications

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOMS
Computer doesn’t
react or “freezes”
during a game
Display is dim
Computer will not
play a move
Computer will not
accept your move
The computer
seems to be
making illegal
moves
The computer is
silent
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Batteries not inserted properly
• Batteries are weak or bad
• Static discharge has caused a
lockup
• Batteries are weak
• Non Auto mode activated
• High skill level - computer still
thinking
• Is it your turn? Is your King in
check? Will your move leave your
King in check? Did you move the
Rook first to initiate castling? Are
you moving to an illegal square?
• The computer is thinking
• You have entered the computer’s last
move incorrectly (pressed the wrong
squares)
• The computer has made one of the
special moves such as en passant,
castle, or pawn promotion
• Your board position is incorrect
• The Sound key has been pressed to
turn the sound off
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
• Re-install batteries as shown in
Section 1.1
• Replace batteries
• Use ACL reset as described in
Section 1.1
• Replace batteries
• Press NON AUTO to de-select
• You may force the computer to
make a move by pressing PLAY
• A low tone indicates you are making
an error. Check the chess rules.
Use TAKE BACK to reconstruct the
last move
• To interrupt the computer, press
PLAY
• Check the displayed move. Press
the correct square to complete the
move
• Check the rules
• Verify the board as described in
Section 3.13
• Press SOUND to turn it on