8
Operation
1. Batteries
The DGT NA requires 2 AA (penlight) batteries. We recommend low self-
discharge alkaline batteries on which it will run for 10 years, theoretically. If
you do not plan to use your timer for a long period, we recommend that you
remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by leaking. If the Low Battery
symbol
appears on the timer display, the batteries need replacement.
When this message first appears, the batteries still contain enough energy
to allow the current game to be completed. In case of a malfunction, first
remove then reinsert the batteries.
2. Switching the timer on
Switch the timer on and off with the On/Off button on the bottom of the
timer. The on/off button is placed on the bottom to avoid unintended reset-
ting of the clock.
3. Choosing an option number
When you switch on the timer the display shows the option number that
was last selected. Press the
or
button to step through the 23 opti-
ons. After number 23 the display returns to 01. To find the option you wish
see the list of option numbers on the bottom of the timer.
4. Activating the option number
When the option number you want appears on the display activate it by
pressing the
button. The display then shows the default starting time
for that option. You can now begin your game. If you selected a manual set
option refer to Section 9, Manual settings.
5. Starting a game
When you have selected an option with pre-programmed setting check
that the lever is upward for the white player. The player color is indicated
with the KING symbol. Now start the timer by pressing the
button. The
correct setting of player color is important to keep good record of the move
number, especially for the Bonus Tournament options.
6. Temporarily stopping the timer
During the course of a game you can temporarily stop the timer by shortly
pressing the
button. Restart the timer by pressing the
button
again (pressing longer than 2 seconds starts the time correction, explained
in section 8).
7. Audible signal
The DGT NA can give audible signals when a time control comes close. It
beeps 10 seconds before every time control and also for each of the last 5
seconds. On the last second before time control a full second beep is given.
The sound is given only when the “sound on” icon is visible on the display.
The sound function can be switched on or off by pressing the
button
while the clock is stopped. All the options have the sound off by default.
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