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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ACTION TO TAKE
Install batteries as shown in 1.1.
Replace the batteries.
Press into the hole marked ACL, as described in
Section 5.1.
The computer only responds to moves automati-
cally if Non Auto Mode is OFF (see Section 2.10).
You may interrupt the computer by pressing play.
It forces the computer to make a move at a level
other than Mate Finder or Combination Finder
Levels.
Verify the position. Use TAKE BACK to reconstruct
the last move.
To interrupt the computer, press PLAY.
Check the indicated move. Press the correct
square to complete the computer’s move.
Use TAKE BACK to reconstruct the last move.
Verify the board (see Section 2.9).
Press LEVEL to see which level is selected (see
Section 3), and change levels, if desired. Then
press LEVEL again to exit Level Mode.
Press LEVEL to check the current playing level
(see Section 3). Then press LEVEL again to exit.
Replace the batteries.
Turn up the volume with the volume control slider
next to the GO/STOP switch.
Press VOICE/COACH to change the level.
Press VOICE/COACH to change to Level E or F for
voice output.
SYMPTOMS
1. The computer doesn’t react, or
“freezes” 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. The computer is silent.
7. You cannot hear a voice, only
beeps.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Batteries are not inserted properly.
Batteries are weak or bad.
Static discharge or an electrical disturbance has
caused a lock-up.
Non Auto Mode may be in effect.
You may be on one of the higher levels, where the
computer thinks for a longer time.
Is it your turn? Is your King in check? Will your
move put your King into check? Did you move the
Rook first when castling? Are you moving to an
illegal square?
The computer is thinking (check the color indicator
lights).
You have entered the computer’s last move incor-
rectly (wrong from or to square).
The computer has made a special move, such as
en passant, castle, or pawn promotion.
Your board position is incorrect.
The computer may be set on a very low level,
where it moves quickly and plays weaker than usual
because its search depth is limited.
The computer may be set on one of the Fun Levels,
where it often makes common chess mistakes so
the beginner can study them.
The batteries are running out.
The Volume Control Slider is turned down.
Voice/Coach Level H is in effect.
Voice/Coach Level G is in effect.