7
its reply! So if you actually make the move the computer
expects you to make, it will often be able to respond
immediately.
If
y
ou press the HINT key while the computer is thinking, it will flash
the move it at the moment thinks is the best. You can then start
considering your own next move instead of just waiting.
14.
TERMINATE SEARCH
If you press the MOVE key while the computer is thinking, it will
immediately terminate the search and play the move It at that
moment considers the best (the same move which is flashed if
you press the HINT key).
15.
CHECKING THE POSITION
In case of confusion, for instance if you accidentally upset the board
and the pieces, you can make the computer show you where every
piece should be. according to its memory.
Press one of the six keys with a piece on. and the computer will show
you where the pieces of that type are by lighting a rank and one or
more files. A steady light indicates a white piece while a flashing light
indicates a black piece. A piece light will light, indicating the type of
pieces, you are checking. Press the same piece key again, and the
computer will show you the next rank in the same way. until there are
no more pieces of that type on the board.
16.
ENTER POSITION
When you press the ENTER POSITION key. the computer will enter
the ENTER POSITION mode. The ENTER POSITION mode is used to
change or set up a position on the board.
If you then press the LIBRARY/CLEAR BOARD key. the board is
cleared (all pieces are removed).
If you want to enter or remove pieces, press one of the six piece keys.
The corresponding piece light will flash, indicating the type of pieces
you are changing. If there are any pieces of that type on the board, the
computer will show you these pieces as described in section 15.
