C
ongratulations on your purchase of Excalibur
Electronics’ Ivan II, the Conqueror Talking Chess
Set! You’ve purchased both your own personal
chess trainer and a partner who’s always ready for a
game—and who can improve as you do! Talking and
audio sounds add another dimension to your Ivan II, the
Conqueror Talking Chess Set! computer for increased
enjoyment and play value.
Your Ivan II, the Conqueror Talking Chess Set! is easy
to use, but be sure to use it safely. Before starting, please
read this manual thoroughly, especially noting safety and
care. Keep this manual for reference.
This package includes one Ivan II, the Conqueror
Talking Chess Set! and its user’s guide.
Installing Batteries
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page 3
Layout of the Ivan II, the Conqueror Talking Chess Set
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page 4
Functions of Keys and Special Features
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page 5
Getting Started with Ivan II, the Conqueror Talking
Chess Set
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page 9
General Rules of Chess
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page 19
Special Care & Handling
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page 22
Battery Information
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page 22
Limited 90-Day Warranty
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page 23
The legendary King Arthur
brandished a magic sword,
Excalibur, from which we take
our company name. With this
unique weapon in his hands,
he could not be vanquished.
Although Excalibur Electronics
can’t claim the magical secrets
of Merlin, King Arthur’s court
wizard, sometimes our patented
technology may make it seem
as if we could.
We make you think.
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With Ivan II, the Conqueror
Talking Chess Set facedown,
find the door marked “
BATTERY
DOOR
”. Open it and insert four
(4) fresh, alkaline AA batteries
in the battery holder. Note the
arrangement of the batteries
called for by the diagram in the
holder. Make sure that the posi-
tive tip of each battery matches
up with the + sign in the battery
compartment so that polarity
will be correct.
When the batteries are proper-
ly installed, Ivan automatically
turns himself on and starts talk-
ing letting you know he's ready
for action. If Ivan does not start
talking, use a thin pointed object
and press the
ACL
button.
Replace the battery compart-
ment panel, and turn Ivan over.
Installing the Batteries