3.
MAKING MOVES
To make a move, press down gently on the center of the square
occupied by the piece you want to move. The most convenient way
is to tilt your piece slightly and press down w th the edge of its base.
Your computer is very sensitive, so a very light press is enough. If
you press very hard it can in the long run damage your computer
The computer gives a beep and you will now see two lights on. The
horteontal lights at the bottom of the computer are called file lights,
the vertical lights at the left side of the computer are called rank
lights. The two lights will indicate the square you have just pressed
down Then set the piece on the square you wish to move to and
press it lightly down again.
The computer gives a beep again. It has now registered your move,
and starts computing its reply
4.
COMPUTER MOVES
While the computer is thinking, it will flash the color light of the side it
is playing. At the beginning of a game the computer will be able to
move immediately because of Its extensive opening library. When
the computer has decided its move, it gives a characteristic beep,
and switches on two lights. These two lights show which piece the
computer wants to move Press gently on the square and pick it up.
Tho lights change and show the square that the computer wants to
move to. Set the piece down on this square, pressing it gently again.
The computer will change the color light, indicating that it is your turn
to move.
5.
SPECIAL MOVES
CAPTURES are performed just like any other move. The moving
piece is pressed down on the from' and 'to' squares, while the
captured piece is removed from the board without being pressed.
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