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13.3 The computer does not accept your move
You want to „E“ a move, but the computer refuses to accept; the most likely cause:
13.3.1 In all game types
Always ensure that any input for a move is properly executed by pressing the target or “to”
square.
13.3.2 In chess mode

If you want to „E“ a castling for yourself or the computer, ensure that not only the ”from”
and ”to” squares for the king, but also those for the rook are pressed. (see also chapter
4.2.6). If you have „E“ed the special ”en passant” move for yourself or the computer,
ensure that the captured pawn has been correctly removed from the board. Note: you
must
not forget to press down on the square of the captured pawn; otherwise the
computer cannot register the pawn as captured (see chapter 4.2.6).

When performing a pawn promotion on the last row, ensure that you press down on the
promotion square with the new piece in order to complete the promotion correctly (see
chapter 4.2.6).

If the symbol ”+” is shown in the display, the computer has issued a check warning. In
this case, you
must counter the check threat with your next move.

If no check threat is issued, ascertain whether you have left your king vulnerable to a
check threat. The king must only be moved to squares where it is not threatened by any
other of the opponent´s pieces. On the other hand, you must not move any piece
protecting the king from a possible threat.

If the symbol # flashes in the LCD display, the computer is in move-“E“ing mode. It may
happen that you forget to exit this mode before you continue playing. In chapter 12.8,
you will find a detailed description of how to exit this mode.

If the symbol # stays steady in the display, the computer is in the data bank mode for
world-championship games. You can exit this replay mode by pressing START.
13.3.3 In checkers mode

When playing checkers, after a capturing move, ensure that the captured piece is not only
physically removed from the board, but also ”erased” from the computer’s internal
memory; this is always achieved by pressing down on the square with the captured piece.
Only then is the piece removed from the board.

If your last move was the promotion of a piece to a queen, do not forget to press down
on the promotion square with the promoted queen in order to conclude the promotion
successfully.
13.4 Are you familiar with all the rules?
One of the most common causes of problems is non-compliance with the rules when making
a move. Before you assume that the computer is malfunctioning, double-check that your move
is 100% legal and in accordance with the rules. If in doubt, consult the appropriate chapter in
the rule book of the game in question.