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19) EASY
Key
The EMERALD CLASSIC
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always uses the opponent's time to compute its best response which is quite an advantage
as it will sometimes reply instantly (even if the move appears difficult) since it has predicted your move and completed its
assessment of your move. To disable this advantage please use the EASY key. When this mode is activated you will see
the message "
EASY
≡
" on the LCD and if turned off you will see "
EASY
". This key acts as a toggle with alternate key
presses turning it ON and OFF.
20) NEXT BEST Key
It may be of interest to you to know which move in a given position is the next best choice with its evaluation equal or just
less than the move just played by the computer.
•
To activate this function press SET LEVEL then NEXT BEST. The LCD display will show "
Alt
" and the previous
made move will be shown in reverse order on the LCD and via the corresponding rank and file LEDs. Please execute
this TAKE BACK for your chess computer and remember to replace any captured pieces. The moment that you have
completed this TAKE BACK the computer will immediately compute the best alternative move in the current
position and if there is none then the same move will be played.
•
NEXT BEST MODE to solve mate problems:
If there are more possibilities to solve a mate problem you can ask the computer to find a second solution. Execute
first the move you wish to move and then press SET LEVEL - NEXT BEST. Now please take back the first
suggested move and your chess computer will start to compute the next best move.
IV. APPENDIX
A.
Care of the NOVAG chess computer
Dirt or dust can be removed with a soft cloth. Do not use any chemical solvents or water on the set. Any damage caused
by their use invalidates the warranty.
Always keep the computer in a dry and cool place (normal room temperature). Avoid exposing the computer to heat, e. g.
spot lights, radiators, sunshine etc. as this may lead to permanent damage caused by overheating, which is not covered by
the warranty.
Warranty:
For details please refer to the enclosed Warranty Card.
B.
Trouble shooting list
All NOVAG chess computers are extensively tested before leaving the factory to ensure trouble free operation. However
if you encounter problems when using the NOVAG EMERALD CLASSIC
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please refer to the list below before
sending the unit back to your dealer.
1.
The computer does not work and the LCD is blank. Please check if your batteries have sufficient charge; always use
heavy duty or
alkaline batteries
for reliable performance.
2.
The letters on the LCD display are faint and get dimmer as you use your chess computer. The batteries are run down,
please change them.
3.
The chess computer keeps returning error messages ("
Error
") on entering moves. Please check that your position is
correct using the VERIFY function (see section IV. 13). Or if the computer is requesting you to enter a pawn
promotion please press one of the Piece Symbol keys.
4.
The EMERALD CLASSIC
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locks up and will not respond to any key press or all light up and the computer is
completely blocked. Please reset the computer by following these instructions:
•
Switch off the chess computer, turn it on its back and locate a hole marked RESET.
•
Use a thin instrument (ball pen) to poke into this hole and hold it for 5-10 seconds.
•
The memory has been reset and you may continue using your EMERALD CLASSIC
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normally.
