User manual SAITEK ALCHEMIST

[. . . ] To play a game of chess right away, without reading the entire manual first, simply follow these Quick Start steps! 1 Open the battery compartment at the back of the computer by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. Insert 3 "AA" (Type AM3/R6) batteries into the computer, making sure that you observe the correct polarity. (Details at Section 1. 1) 3 x AA/AM3/R6 5 Enter moves by executing them on the board, pressing the chess pieces down gently on the `from' and `to' squares for each move. PRESS PRESS 6 2 Press GO/STOP to turn the game on. If the computer does not respond, press a paper clip or similar sharp object into the hole marked ACL in the base of the unit as described in Section 4. 1. [. . . ] As shown in the charts of playing levels in the following paragraphs, each level corresponds to one of the 64 board squares. The basic levels are categorized into 8 groups intended to suit users of different abilities: · Fun Levels: A1 to A8. Full range of difficulty from easy (B1) to extremely challenging (C8). When you first power up the computer B4 will be the selected level. Game must be concluded within the selected time. The game must be concluded within the selected time, which is then increased by an amount to compensate for each move. The compensation is the actual time used or the allowed time, whichever is shorter. The game must be concluded within the selected time, which is increased by a prescribed amount to compensate for each move before the move is made. A certain number of moves must be made within the given amount of time. Computer skill is limited by not being able to look ahead more than the selected number of moves. Computer skill is limited by not being able to look ahead more than the selected number of moves, and by not evaluating strategic advantage. When you set the level, bear in mind that when the computer has more time to think about its moves, it gets stronger and plays better ­ just like a human player!Sharpen your chess skill ­ as you beat the computer on each level, graduate to the next. Keep challenging yourself and learn more about the game! CASUAL LEVELS BONUS TIMER 2. 6 Getting Hints from the Computer If you need help, you can have the computer show you what it would do in your position!Press PLAY on your turn, and the computer will make the next move for you. To keep this move as your own, make the displayed move on the board, press PLAY again CHOOSE A LEVEL FROM THE 64 BOARD SQUARES and the computer will make its next move; then continue the game by making your own next move. H16 B8 B16 I8 I16 A8 A16 H8 If you do not want to use the computer's move, first 8 make the displayed move on the board, and then take it back. Once you have cleared the move in H15 B7 B15 I7 I15 A7 A15 H7 this way, you can make your own move. 7 H6 6 H5 H14 B6 B14 I6 I14 A6 FIXED DEPTH FUN LEVELS H13 B5 B13 I5 I13 A5 A13 H3 3 H2 2 H1 1 H11 B3 B11 I3 BRONSTEIN 2. 8 Game Memory and Automatic Power Down You may interrupt a game by pressing GO/STOP to turn the computer off. The computer will "remember" your position for up to 600 hours (with fresh alkaline batteries). When you switch on again, continue where you left off!If you do not press a key or make a move within about 20 minutes when the computer is not thinking, the computer will switch off to conserve power, and will retain the game in memory. [. . . ] Do not use chemicals agents or liquids to clean your unit, as they may damage the plastic. Weak batteries should be replaced promptly, since they can leak and damage the computer. Please also note the following regarding the use of batteries. Warning: Use only alkaline or zinc carbon batteries. [. . . ]