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XIX. SPEED CHESS
In Speed Chess you have only a limited amount of time to finish your move.
To select Speed Chess press once. The Speed Chess LED will light up. The Speed
Chess level is indicated by a flashing LED A1-H1 accordingly. Press the according square to
select the time you will be allowed for each move.
Press again to start or continue playing. The timing function will be activated after your first
move. The computer is not restricted by the timer function and will analyse in its normal time.
When Speed Chess is selected you will hear a specific sound 3 seconds before your time is up to
remind you to finish your move. If you cannot press the TO square right in time you loose the match.
However, if you wish you can continue playing the current game.
Speed Chess can be switched off by pressing once again. The Speed Chess LED will switch
off. Speed Chess can be switched on or off and the time can be changed at anytime during game while
it is your turn to move.
XX. VERIFY POSITION
In case of doubt, if, for example, you have accidentally knocked the chessboard, you can ask
the computer to tell you the position of each piece.
1. Press the key corresponding to the piece you are looking for. The computer indicates all
squares occupied by that kind of piece. A flashing light indicates a black piece, a steady
light a white piece. The first pressure is for showing the White piece positions.
2. Press a second time to get the Black piece position.
3. Press a third time to leave the VERIFY mode.
XXI. SET-UP POSITION
To change the position on the board, or to enter a completely new position:
1. Press to enter set-up position mode. The SET-UP LED will light up.
2. If you want to set up a new position, press to clear the board. The computer will
play the NEW GAME melody.
3. Press one of the 6 piece type keys. The according sound will be played. If there are one
or several pieces of that kind on the board, the computer shows them as in the VERIFY
mode.
4. To remove a piece of that type from the board, press the square of the piece. The light of
this square will go off.
5. To move a piece of that type from one square to another, first remove the piece from the
FROM square by pressing the square. Then, press on the empty TO square where you
want the piece to go. The corresponding light comes on.
6. To add a piece of that type to the board, simply press down on an empty square, and
the corresponding light comes on. If you want to add more pieces of the same type and
colour, simply press on the other empty squares, one by one.
7. A steady light indicates a white piece. To move or add a black piece press the according
piece type key again. You can also press to toggle between white and black pieces.
8. When you are finished changing or entering the position, check that both sides have one
king, and that the player to move cannot capture the opponent's king.
9. The colour of the last piece removed, moved or added determines which side is next to
move in the position.
10.Finally exit the set-up position mode by pressing again. The SET-UP light goes
off. You can now either enter a move by pressing the square, or let the computer move
by pressing the key.
11.If you made a mistake during SET-UP (for example you set up two kings for one colour)
the question mark will light up when you exit the SET-UP mode. Check the position of all
your pieces and correct the mistake. Then press again to return to the game.
XXII. MAINTENANCE
Your chess computer needs very little maintenance. These instructions will help you keep it in
good condition for many years:
Use new batteries. To not leave old or used up batteries in the chessboard. Take out the
batteries if you do not plan to use the computer for several days. If the computer crashed, reset
the unit by inserting the tip of a pencil in the reset hole. Keep away from damp. If the computer
gets wet, wipe dry immediately. Do not leave in direct sunlight, do not expose to heat. Handle
with care. Do not drop. Do not try to dismantle. To clean, unplug the adapter, use a damp cloth.
Do not use detergent. In case of malfunction, first replace the batteries. If the problem persists,
re-read instructions carefully to ensure you have not overlooked anything.
XXIII. GUARANTEE
NOTE: Please keep this instruction manual, it contains important information.
This product is covered by our two-year warranty.
To make use of the warranty or the after-sales service, please contact your retailer and supply
proof of purchase. Our warranty covers material or installation-related defects attributable to
the manufacturer, with the exception of wear caused by failure to respect the instructions for
use or any unauthorised work on the equipment (such as dismantling, exposure to heat or
damp, etc.).
It is recommended that all packaging is kept for future reference. In a bid to keep improving our
services, we could implement modification on the colours and the details of the product shown
on the packaging. Not suitable for children under 36 months old, as it contains small
detachable elements which could be swallowed.
Reference: CG1330
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