Additional Features
The New York Times SuDoku
includes several additional game
features.
The Self Play feature is like an
answer key at the back of a
SuDoku book. If this feature is
on, you can view all of the cor-
rect entries for the puzzle by
touching the
CONFIRM
button for
two seconds. If you’re stumped
and just want to see the correct
answer for a single square, press
the
HINT
button.
The
FALSE FLASH
function
enables you to complete a puzzle
with or without knowing
whether an entry is incorrect. If
you input an incorrect entry
when the function is on, you will
know because the incorrect entry
will flash. This function is great
for beginners.
If you are more advanced and
do not want to know if your
entry is incorrect, turn this func-
tion off.
In addition, you can even play
against your friends by playing
the same puzzle. At the end of
each puzzle, you get a final
score. Challenge a friend to the
same puzzle and see who gets
the top SuDoku score!
Scoring
Scores are computed by
totalling the following:
10
POINTS
:
Filling in an empty
square correctly.
10
POINTS
:
Completing a three-
by-three grid correctly.
90
POINTS
:
Completing an entire
puzzle correctly.
Tips
Use the following tips in your
game and you’ll be a SuDoku
master in no time.
If you get stuck during a
game, try one of the following
suggestions.
If you can’t figure out a cor-
rect number for a square, press
the
HINT
button for an answer.
If you believe you have incor-
rectly inputted a number, you
can delete it by pressing the
UNDO
/
NEW GAME
button.
Sometimes when you get
stuck, it’s best to take a break
and return to the puzzle later
with a clearer mind. Press the
LOAD
/
SAVE
button to save your
puzzle. When you are ready to
give it another shot, press the
LOAD
/
SAVE
button to return to
your saved puzzle.
Special Care and Handling
• Avoid rough handling such as bumping or dropping.
• Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures. For best results, use
between the temperatures of 39º F and 100º F (4º C and 38º C).
• Clean using only a slightly damp cloth. Do not use cleaners with
chemical agents.
Battery Information
• Your New York Times Touch SuDoku uses two AAA batteries,
not included.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the unit.
8
9
If no button is pressed for about three minutes, the unit will enter
sleep mode to conserve battery life. Press the
ON
/
CONFIRM
button to
wake the unit up. Your unit may lock up due to static discharge or
other electrical disturbances. If this should happen, use a slim,
pointed object to press the
RESET
button on the back of the unit.