User manual NOVAG STAR DIAMOND

[. . . ] NOVAG ® star diamond · INSTRUCTION · ANLEITUNG · MODE D'EMPLOI · INSTRUCCIONES CONTENTS KEYBOARD OF THE NOVAG STAR DIAMOND I. GAME FEATURES A) B) C) D) E) F) G) H) I) J) 1. MAKING MOVES CAPTURING A PIECE IMPOSSIBLE AND ILLEGAL MOVES CASTLING EN PASSANT PAWN PROMOTION / UNDERPROMOTION STALEMATE / DRAW CHECK AND CHECKMATE EARLY MATE ANNOUNCEMENTS RESIGNATION NEW GAME KEY SET LEVEL KEY GO KEY REFEREE KEY HINT KEY TRAINING KEY TAKE BACK KEY TRACE FORWARD KEY RESTORE (GAME) KEY COLOUR KEY CLEAR / CLEAR BOARD KEY VERIFY KEY SET UP KEY SOUND KEY INFO KEY NEXT BEST KEY EASY KEY RANDOM KEY BOOK SELECT KEY SAVE GAME KEY LOAD GAME KEY PRO-OP SAVE KEY (THIS FUNCTION REQUIRES A PC) PRO-OP PRIORITY KEY (THIS FUNCTION REQUIRES A PC) PRO-OP PRINT KEY (THIS FUNCTION REQUIRES A PC) PRO-OP DELETE KEY (THIS FUNCTION REQUIRES A PC) IV. MAJOR FUNCTION KEYS V. PRO-OP BOOK (PROGRAMMABLE OPENING BOOK) 22. [. . . ] First press on the INFO key shows the clock of the side to move. On display you will see the message [totAL] for 1 second and the colour symbol of the side whose clock is being shown. Second press on the INFO key shows the clock of the side not to move, [totAL] and the colour symbol will be displayed). Third press on the INFO key shows the score [ScorE] for the current side to move. This gives you some idea of how the computer thinks you stand in the current position. Example: If the computer sees that it can force a mate, the display will show the mating depth as [n 03], which means a mate-in-3. Disadvantageous evaluations are marked with a "-" sign. For example if the computer sees you or it is going to be mated then the score could be [- n 03]. Fourth press on the INFO key will show the current move count. The display will show [count] and the colour symbol. Note: Use the CLEAR key to clear the INFO display. When the computer is calculating the display will show either the rotating display or one of the above INFO displays. To get back to the rotating display press the CLEAR key again. The rotating display shows the current search status while the computer is calculating: !The first 3 ply of the line of play the computer calculates the game will follow from this point !The computer's evaluation of the position !The number of legal moves remaining to search and the total number of legal moves. NEXT BEST Key Key Sequence : LEVEL NEXT BEST (take back move as indicated) This feature enables you to check if another good move is possible to play instead of the one just played. After you have taken back the last move indicated, the STAR DIAMOND will immediately begin computing the Next Best move that is available in the position. If such a move is found it will be played. To activate this function press LEVEL then NEXT BEST key to have the STAR DIAMOND generate the move the computer considers to be second best in the position. The LCD and the LEDs on the chess board will indicate which move has to be taken back. [. . . ] To do this, move your centre pawns and develop your Bishops and Knights early in the game. Take advantage of capture situations, particularly if you will gain material. Concentrate don't be caught off guard by your opponent! XIV. CARE OFTHE NOVAG STAR DIAMOND Dirt and dust can be removed with a soft cloth (please remove all batteries or connections to the mains prior to cleaning the unit). [. . . ]