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VI.
OPTION I/II KEYS
A. OPTION I KEYS
The following functions can be accessed by pressing OPTION-I/II
once
(the LCD will show
[oPt 1]
) followed by the
appropriate key.
Whenever this function is activated press GO to return to the playing mode.
Note: All functions marked "*" only apply when the SAPPHIRE II is connected to the NOVAG Distributor
and a PC.
27.
*PRINT MOVES (Key A1)
This function determines to send moves to the interface whilst the game is in progress. The LCD will show
[ intEr
≡≡≡≡
]
when
moves will be sent to the interface.
28.
*AUTO CLOCK (Key B2)
Activating this function will select AUTO CLOCK on or off. The LCD will show
[autcl
≡≡≡≡
]
or
[autcl]
. When AUTO
CLOCK is on, the computer will send the clock times of both players to the interface.
29.
AUTOPLAY/DEMO (Key C3)
Pressing this key allows the user to select either mode.
−
AUTOPLAY is shown on LCD as
[auto
≡≡≡≡
]
and DEMO as
[dEno
≡≡≡≡
]
. If either AUTOPLAY or DEMO mode is
selected, press the GO key and the computer will begin to play against itself from the current position and at the
preset level. All moves are executed automatically by the computer and shown on the LCD display. You may keep
track of the game by making the moves on the board without applying pressure.
−
At the conclusion of the game the DEMO setting will allow the computer to play against itself continuously (at the end
of a game the computer will start with another new game), whereas in AUTOPLAY mode the computer will play up to
the conclusion of the game (1 game only).
−
Press the GO key or NEW GAME key will exit AUTOPLAY or DEMO mode.
Note:
Pressing any key during the AUTOPLAY / DEMO or REPLAY mode will cause the repeat cycle to end. To speed
up the opening during AUTOPLAY / DEMO or getting to a certain position in the game, press REPLAY and then
press TRACE FORWARD key up to the required position, then press the CLEAR key.
30.
*HUMAN MODE (Key D4)
Pressing this key will show
[hunAn]
on the LCD and this means the format of the information sent to the interface is more
readable for the human player.
31.
*VIDEO MODE (Key E5)
When this key is pressed, the LCD will show
[VidEo]
which means the format of information sent by the computer to the
interface is compatible with the NOVAG TV interface.
32.
REPLAY (Key F6)
Using this function will cause the current game to be set back to the beginning and be played forward with each move
flashing 3 times as it is played. Press the CLEAR key to terminate this function.
Note:
When using the REPLAY function in connection with the NOVAG interface, type
[CtrlS]
to pause, type
CtrlS]
again to resume and type
[CtrlC]
to exit replay.
33.
*PRINT GAME (Key G7) - (immediate action)
Pressing this key will send the current game to the interface.
