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ENGLISH

KEYS AND FEATURES

INTRODUCTION

1. USING YOUR CHESS COMPUTER

First, Install the Batteries

Ready to Play? Here’s How to Move!

The Computer Makes Its Move

Changed Your Mind? Take Back!

Game Over? Start a New Game

Too Easy/Hard? Change Levels!

Voice, Beeps On/Off? It’s Your Choice!

2. ADDITIONAL COMPUTER FEATURES

2.1 Indication of the Side to Move

2.2 Captures and Special Moves

2.3 Illegal Moves/Wrong Moves

2.4 Check, Mate, and Draw

2.5 Getting Hints from the Computer

2.6 Interrupting the Computer’s Search

2.7 Changing Sides with the Computer

2.8 Game Information

2.9 Verifying Piece Positions

2.10 Non Auto Mode

2.11 Playing Black From the Bottom

2.12 Book Openings

2.13 Voice Features to Remember

2.14 Game Memory

3. LEVELS OF SKILL

Selecting a Playing Level

3.1 Beginner Levels (A1-A8)

3.2 Fun Levels (B1-B5)

3.3 Infinite Level (B6)

3.4 Combination Finder Level (B7)

3.5 Mate Finder Level (B8)

3.6 Practice Levels (C1-C8)

3.7 Tactical Levels (D1-D8)

3.8 Fixed Depth Levels (E1-E8)

3.9 Quiet Closed Game Levels (F1-F8)

3.10 Aggressive Game Levels (G1-G8)

3.11 Normal Playing Levels (H1-H8)

4. SPECIAL COACHING MODES

4.1 Teach Modes: Learn All About Tactics!

4.2 Voice/Coach Levels: Practice Your Game!

5. TECHNICAL DETAILS

5.1 The ACL Function

5.2 Care and Maintenance

5.3 Technical Specifications

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for Blade

Page 1: ...mation 2 9 Verifying Piece Positions 2 10Non Auto Mode 2 11Playing Black From the Bottom 2 12 Book Openings 2 13 Voice Features to Remember 2 14Game Memory 3 LEVELS OF SKILL Selecting a Playing Level...

Page 2: ...mputer repeat its last voice output on your turn Press and hold down while the com puter is thinking to display the move it is cur rently considering making 4 BOARD LIGHTS Used to show moves and game...

Page 3: ...If the unit does not respond use a paper clip or another sharp object to press into the hole marked ACL in the base of the unit for at least one second This will reset the computer If you would rathe...

Page 4: ...he computer plays White the 1 light flashes during its turn and the 8 light comes on steadily after it has moved It s easy to tell whether the computer is thinking and whose turn it is 2 2 Captures an...

Page 5: ...wrong square Check the board lights and IT S EASY TO VERIFY POSITIONS Press Lights On Voice Output Description NEW GAME 1 on New Game New game ROOK key A 1 on White Rook 1st White Rook ROOK key H 1 o...

Page 6: ...while the computer is considering at Mate Finder Level or Combination Finder Level 2 9 Verifying Piece Positions If you should knock over the pieces or if you think the position might be wrong you can...

Page 7: ...are 64 unique playing levels including levels for casual play Mate Finder and Combination Finder Levels Aggressive and Quiet Closed Levels and several different types of levels especially for beginner...

Page 8: ...Game Level 2 2 sec move Fixed Depth Level 1 Search depth 1 ply Fixed Depth Level 2 Search depth 2 ply Fixed Depth Level 4 Search depth 4 ply Fixed Depth Level 3 Search depth 3 ply Fixed Depth Level 5...

Page 9: ...s and checks as much as possible The program may intentionally overlook traps in order to encourage you to play for traps and threats You will also notice the computer positioning its pieces so that t...

Page 10: ...e and playing level Remember that the only pieces on the board will be Kings pawns and the piece type you have chosen to study Note that the KING key is reserved for the standard game using all 32 che...

Page 11: ...to be re charged Different types of batteries or new and used batter ies are not to be mixed Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used Batteries are to be inserted wi...

Page 12: ...eezes during the game 2 The computer will not play a move 3 The computer will not accept your move 4 The computer seems to be making illegal moves 5 The computer makes instant or irrational moves 6 Th...

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