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device and should not be subjected to
extremes of temperature or rough handling.
Use a clean, soft cloth to clean your computer.
Do not use chemical cleaning agents as this
may damage the casing.

5.4 Technical specifications
Processor speed:

3.5 MHz

Screen:

Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD)

Keys:

32

Power consumption: 100mW max.
Batteries:

four

 

1.5V mini-penlite

AAA/AM4/R03; Alkaline
type recommended

Dimensions:

198 

 108 

 34mm

Weight:

0.28 Kg

Do not use rechargeable batteries.

To set the score to zero press SCROLL until  “r
s t” (short for “reset”) appears on the display
then press ENTER.  Press SCROLL to see the
above again, or ESCAPE to return without
resetting the score.

5. Technical Details

5.1 Weak batteries
Weak batteries can cause incorrect displays on
the LCD or wrong bids and responses.  Always
use fresh batteries and replace regularly. Turn
the computer off when not in use to conserve
power energy.

5.2 ACL key
If the computer fails to respond after you have
inserted a new set of batteries, your unit may
have locked up due to static discharge.  Turn
off the computer, insert a pin or another sharp
object into the hole marked ACL and press
down for at least 2 seconds to reset the
computer.

5.3 Care and maintenance
Your Pro Bridge 310 is a precision electronic

Summary of Contents for Pro Bridge 310

Page 1: ...the hand 2 5 The result 3 Other features 3 1 Changing the bidding system 3 2 Hint 3 3 View Information 3 4 Claim 3 5 Replay hand 3 6 Redeal 3 7 View Hands 3 8 Numbered deals 3 9 Score 4 The Link to P...

Page 2: ...EW hands VIEW INFO Shows number of tricks made so far current contract and current bidding systems fi SCROLL Press to select number of remaining tricks to be claimed by NS and EW or to view further i...

Page 3: ...Battery compartment In base of unit ACL In base of unit Used to discharge static after inserting a new battery Socket for connecting to Pro Bridge 510 1 Introduction Pro Bridge 310 is a handheld bridg...

Page 4: ...LCD under either West North East or South One of the card symbols on the left of the display is under lined to indicate which suit is trumps if any The computer plays the hands for East and West It al...

Page 5: ...bid and made the display shows WEST DUMMY 4 With declarer playing South in a contract of 4 spades bid and made with 1 overtrick SOUTH DUMMY 4 P 1 or declarer playing East in a contract of 3 spades bid...

Page 6: ...tween the two pairs EW and NS You can use different systems for EW and NS if you so wish Press ESCAPE to return to Deal Selection 3 2 HINT For advice during bidding or play press HINT Press ENTER to a...

Page 7: ...by ENTER for a random deal 3 7 VIEW HANDS Press and hold VIEW HANDS to see North South s hands Press and hold again to see East West s hands 3 8 Numbered deals Would you like to try a prepared deal t...

Page 8: ...eset appears on the display then press ENTER Press SCROLL to see the above again or ESCAPE to return without resetting the score 5 Technical Details 5 1 Weak batteries Weak batteries can cause incorre...

Page 9: ...ge Batteries weak You do not have that card eg card in dummy s hand You are not following suit Replace batteries If problem persists turn off computer and press a pin into the hole marked ACL See sect...

Page 10: ...ears on the LCD If you are playing on your own check that North East and West are computer players If more than one person is playing change North East or West to a human player as required see 5 1 of...

Page 11: ...nd running some of the functions of Pro Bridge 310 cannot be used For example VIEW BIDDING SYSTEMS CLAIM SETTING BIDDING SYSTEMS REBID can only be operated via Pro Bridge 510 The VIEW HANDS feature de...

Page 12: ...ters switch off both computers and repeat this entire process from the beginning 4 3 Disconnecting the Link Turn both machines off remove the cable When you next switch on Pro Bridge 510 the menu show...

Page 13: ...ing system for NS on Pro Bridge 310 3 Pro Bridge 310 s VIEW HANDS function will not operate 4 Pro Bridge 310 s REBID key will not operate 5 Pro Bridge 510 Pro Bridge 310 s keys will not operate Pro Br...

Page 14: ...gain If Pro Bridge 510 s menu shows YN start link press ENTER on Pro Bridge 510 Otherwise follow the procedure described in the CABLE CONNECTION section Switch off both computers Connect the cable Swi...

Page 15: ...H and a balanced hand 3 Opening bids a With 13 HD or above open one in longest suit With two suits of the same length bid the higher ranking first In 5 Card Majors with no 5 card or longer major bid...

Page 16: ...onses to an opening of INT With a 5 Card Major make a transfer bid with 5 hearts bid 2D with 5 spades bid 2H opener will rectify on rebid With one or two 4 Card Majors and with at least 8 points in 5...

Page 17: ...ative double or sputnik after an opening in a minor by partner and an intervention of 1S respond with a negative double to indicate that you would have bid 1H without an intervention and you are not s...

Page 18: ...k value Doubled 100 per trick 200 per trick Redoubled 200 per trick 400 per trick Making doubled or redoubled contracts Add 50 to all other scores Slams Not vulnerable Vulnerable Small Slam 500 750 Gr...

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