5.1
Coach level G: Normal games
When you switch the computer on for the first time the
coach level “G" is set. Games are conducted in the
normal fashion.
5.2
Coach level F: Half coach
If you press COACH, then the F light below the board
flashes and the COACH light is turned on briefly. In this
mode (“half coach") the computer will warn you when
it thinks you have committed a blunder. It does this in
the following way:
Say you make a move that loses a piece. The
computer will not reply to this move in the normal
fashion (and gleefully capture the piece). It will sound a
double warning beep and flash its next move with
board lights. If you agree that your last move was really
a blunder you can retract it (without pressing
TAKE
BACK')
and try something else Or you can make the
move the computer is flashing and challenge it to
prove you went wronq.
5.3
Coach level E: Full coach
Press
COACH
a second time and you will enter "full
coach" mode (the E light flashes). Now the computer
will not only draw your attention to blunders, but it will
also warn you when you are in danger of losing a
piece. More specifically: When one of your pieces is
attacked by a piece of lesser value, then the computer
will sound the double warning beep and flash the
square of the endangered piece for about ten seconds.
Of course it does this before you actually make your
move.
5.4
Coach level H: Silent
If you press
COACH
again then the H light flashes and
the COACH light is turned off. This is the "silent" mode
in which there are no beeps or warnings. You must
watch the indicator lights and press pieces and keys
carefully when playing without sound
Pressing COACH once more gets you back to the
normal coach level G.
5.5
Summary of coach levels
Level
COACH
light
Effect
F = half coach
On
Blunder warning
E = full coach
On
Blunder and attacked
piece warning
H = silent
Off
No sound, no coach
G = normal
Off
Normal sounds, no coach
5.6 Special study games
Your Kasparov Team-Mate knows eight of the most
beautiful and interesting games in the history of chess.
These are described in a special booklet you will find
with the computer There you will find all the details on
how to load the games and play through them with the
help of the computer, pausing to guess the best moves
in critical positions. The computer will even evaluate
your performance based on how many moves you
guess correctly.
The study games are meant to entertain you, to
improve your knowledge of chess, and to give you
additional hours of enjoyment with your chess
computer. It is a unique opportunity of reliving first
hand some of the most exciting moments in the history
of the game.
6. Technical details
6.1
The ACL key
Computers sometimes "lock up" because of static
discharge or some other electrical disturbance. If this
happens use a pencil to activate the ACL key on the
back of the cabinet for a few seconds. This resets the
computer and clears its memory. You can also remove
the batteries for about a minute to reset the computer
6.2
Care and maintenance
Your computer is a precision electronic device. Do not
subject it to rough handling or expose it to extreme
temperatures or moisture. Do not use chemical agents
to clean the set as these may damage the plastic.
Weak batteries should be replaced promptly as they
might leak and cause damage to the computer.
6.3
Technical specifications
Processor:
Speed:
LED lamps:
Keys:
Power consumption:
Battery requirement:
Battery life:
AC adapter:
Dimensions:
Weight:
6301
8 MHz
24 green color
17
0.12 W
4 "C” cells (AM2/R14)
250 hours (alkaline batteries)
9V DC at 300 mA with 2.1mm
ID/5.5mm OD plug
335 x 252 x 37 mm
1 kg (without batteries)
Saitek reserves the right to make technical changes without notice in
the interest of progress
When changing coach levels watch the lights at the
bottom of the board. The coach level remains
unchanged even when you press
NEW GAME
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