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that good batteries are fitted.  Problems, if they
occur, usually have their roots in misuse.  Therefore
the only maintenance you need to know, is what
constitutes misuse.

a. Electronics dislike liquids or moisture, so do not

allow the computer to get wet, and avoid
situations where food or drink might be spilt on
it.

b.

The computer casing provides good protection
against dust. Nevertheless, avoid leaving it in
dirty environments.

c.

Do not subject the computer to knocks or
persistent vibration.

d.

Do not try to clean the case with chemical
agents, as they may react with the plastic.

e.

Avoid subjecting the computer to extreme hot or
cold temperatures.

Summary of Contents for Pro Bridge Professor

Page 1: ...8 3 3 Playing the Hand 9 3 4 Hints 10 4 0 Additional Features 11 4 1 Changing the Position 11 4 2 Status of the Hand View Info 11 4 3 Review Bids Review Play History 12 4 4 Seeing the Other Hands View...

Page 2: ...o improve your bridge game The computer program has been written in a way that allows you to concentrate on your bidding or on playing out the contract or you can play complete hands and cover both Yo...

Page 3: ...e 2 1 I n s e r t i n g B a t t e r i e s Note Under normal conditions of switching the computer Off and then On the computer will activate with the game situation as it was at the moment of switching...

Page 4: ...bol would be underlined A WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH DUMMY K J 8 4 3 A Q 8 J J 6 10 7 5 2 7 2 9 J A Q 6 3 4 3 Dummy s Hand Centre Selection Information Bids Cards Played Your Hand Figure 2 2 Sample Screen...

Page 5: ...deal number 300 would be 3 10 10 2 ENTER Enter is used for the following purposes To initiate a random deal or to confirm the deal number you have entered at the beginning of a hand To confirm the sel...

Page 6: ...ss the Go Stop key to switch the computer On or Off When switched Off the computer retains the game situation in memory and repro duces it when the computer is next switched On 7 SYSTEM See Section 4...

Page 7: ...ey is active at any time when the computer is waiting for an input 11 SCROLL When you have selected History View Hands or View Info press SCROLL to cycle through the different frames of information 12...

Page 8: ...tter of pressing GO STOP Except when the batteries have just been inserted the computer will reproduce the bridge hand in the same situation that existed when it was switched Off If you were part way...

Page 9: ...d the computer will sound the error tones and wait for you to supply the correct response If you wish not to bid then press PASS Your response will be registered as a on the display To double the oppo...

Page 10: ...the suit key or vice versa If your card is correct the computer will play the correct tune and the round will progress However if you attempt to play the incorrect card because for example you press t...

Page 11: ...se the proffered card press ENTER and it will be played for you 4 0 ADDITIONAL FEATURES 4 1 Changing the Position It is often illuminating having played a particular deal from one position to bid and...

Page 12: ...his key before the contract has been agreed only the system reminder and the deal number will be available When you have finished with this display press ESCAPE to return to the game RECALL F5c for Fr...

Page 13: ...the view will change to East and West with East at the top You may use Scroll to flip flop between the views and when you have finished press ESCAPE to get back to the game 4 5 Redealing If you receiv...

Page 14: ...the first time the display will alternatively flash dEAL and the shorthand title for the bidding system which is most popular in the country where you bought the computer This could be the AcoL system...

Page 15: ...o not allow the computer to get wet and avoid situations where food or drink might be spilt on it b The computer casing provides good protection against dust Nevertheless avoid leaving it in dirty env...

Page 16: ...CTION TO TAKE Replace batteries If problem persists turn Off computer and press ACL See Section 2 1 Refer to Section 2 1 Check the contacts on the battery and the computer that they are clean Ensure t...

Page 17: ...tion You are trying to play a card from another hand SYMPTOMS Will not accept your input Computer doesn t accept any card of a hand ACTION TO TAKE Check you have keyed your response correctly Use Hint...

Page 18: ...alkaline mini penlight type AAA AM4 or R03 Power Consumption 90mW maximum Battery Life In operation up to 170 hours In Stop mode up to 1 year Dimensions 198 x 108 x 31 5 mm Weight excluding batteries...

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