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13
Troubleshooting
Your computer has been manufactured and thoroughly checked with great care before
delivery. It is therefore unlikely to contain any technical fault. Experience shows that most
apparent ”faults” result from wrong user operation, incorrect data input when preparing a
move, or simply from pressing the wrong key. This may cause the computer - even at a later
time - to react in an ”unexpected” manner.
Again, before ”blaming” a ”malfunction” on the computer, thoroughly check that all
operational steps have been properly followed and that all inputs are correct.
The most common cause of operational problems is the incorrect input of a move. Ensure your
move
was
„E“ed
in
compliance
with
the
rules.
Below you will find some hints and tips which may help you if such a problem occurs. Here,
the
most
common
causes
of
operational
problems
are
described.
13.1
The LCD display shows no information
No information shows on the display, and the unit does not react to any key or move input;
the following factors may be responsible:
1.
Ensure that you are using the correct batteries (Type AAA; do not use rechargeable
batteries). Are the batteries inserted correctly? Ensure correct polarity (+/- poles) and
that the batteries are firmly seated in the compartment. If the batteries have been used
for a certain length of time, they may be exhausted. We recommend inserting a fresh
set of batteries in that case.
2.
Even with fresh batteries, it is possible for the computer’s functional ability to be
impaired as a result of a static charge. In this case, the unit must be reset by inserting
a suitable thin object into the opening marked
RESET
at the back of the unit and then
pressing the internal
RESET
switch. This should cause the computer to function
normally again.
13.2
The computer will not make a move
The computer has been functioning without trouble, but now refuses to make a move. What
could be the cause?
1.
If the hourglass is still rotating in the display, the computer is still calculating. Wait
until the computer has made its move, or press
SWAP
to interrupt the calculation. In
that case, the computer will immediately make the best possible move based on its
calculations up to that point.
2.
If one of the colour symbols is permanently displayed, the computer assumes that you
have not yet concluded or „E“ed your move. Ensure that the position of the pieces on
the board is identical to those in the computer’s internal memory. Single positions may
be checked with the help of the LCD display. If all positions match, it means that it is
your turn to make a move.
