User manual LEXIBOOK CG1330

[. . . ] Step 1 ­ Insert 3 AA batteries (not included) at the back of the unit observing the polarities. Follow the instructions given in the user guide in the power source section of your user guide. Step 2 ­ Remove the chess pieces from their storage compartments (one for each player or colour). Place all the pieces into their starting positions (white pieces on rows 1&2 Blue pieces rows 7 & 8) and press the on switch to power on the unit. [. . . ] The computer is not turned completely off, but instead retains the current chess position and the current level and playing style in its memory while using a minimum of power. This means that you can stop in the middle of a game and then switch the computer ON again later on to continue the same game. This also means that you must always press the key after turning the computer ON, if you want to start a new game. If it is your turn and you don't make any move or input the computer will auto power off after approximately 2 hours to save batteries. By pressing you can adjust the sound and light effects. Press the according square on the board to adjust the setting. B1: Sound effects off: Only simple beep sounds are used the give the necessary feedback. Only the LED necessary to play will light up. When you are finished press again to return to the game. Level 0 is a special MULTI MOVE mode that allows two persons to play against each other, while the computer checks that the moves are legal (see MULTI MOVE later). In AGGRESSIVE mode the computer plays the game on the offensive and avoids surrendering pieces as much as possible. It moves its pawns a lot and will exchange pieces as often as possible. In RANDOM mode the computer moves its pawns a lot and sometimes prefers to make an unexpected move rather than always to make the best move. When you switch the computer on for the first time, the game will automatically start on level 6 and in NORMAL mode. After that, it saves the level and game mode when you switch it off and when you press . To change the level or the playing style: 1. Press the key to enter the level setting mode. The computer lights up the key corresponding to the current level and playing style (for example, key A6: A for NORMAL, 6 for level 6). Check in the table above to find the square corresponding to the level and playing style you want to select. Press the key again to return to the game. To check the level number or playing style WITHOUT changing the level: 1. Press the key to enter the level setting mode. [. . . ] A flashing light indicates a black piece, a steady light a white piece. The first pressure is for showing the White piece positions. Press a second time to get the Black piece position. Press a third time to leave the VERIFY mode. [. . . ]