User manual SAITEK ARIA

[. . . ] A 9 10 STOP GO 1 KEYS AND FEATURES 1. BATTERY COMPARTMENT: Slide the cover to the right to open (see A ). Uses two "AAA" (AM4/RO3) alkaline batteries. STOP KEY: Press to turn the computer off. [. . . ] Remember to change your piece on the board!The computer will also always promote to a Queen. After pressing its from square, the display indicates the pawn promotion by changing to show the Queen symbol and the to square. Press down on the to square to complete the computer's promotion move. However, this computer doesn't offer the option of under-promotion. Castling: The computer automatically recognizes castling after the King is moved. After you have pressed the King down on its from and to squares, the computer displays the Rook's from square. The computer then displays the Rook symbol, along with the square the Rook should move to. Press down on the Rook's to square to complete the move (see Figure 2-4). 2. 4 Illegal Moves Your computer will never accept an illegal move. If you attempt an illegal move, the computer beeps and the display keeps showing the from square. Press on that square to clear the illegal move; then move again. If you should move the computer's piece incorrectly, you will also hear an error beep. This can happen if you move the wrong piece or move a piece to the wrong square. If you press a piece and the from square shows in the display, but you decide not to make that move, press that same square once again to cancel. Be 7 Fig. 2-3a - Black tried to avoid the capture of his pawn by advancing it two squares, from e7 to e5. However. . . Fig. 2-3b - . . . White can capture the Black pawn en passant by moving his pawn from f5 to e6! careful not to make mistakes when the sound is off, as you will not be able to hear the error beeps. 2. 5 Interrupting the Computer's Search To interrupt the computer while it is thinking, press PLAY, and the computer will play the best move it has found so far. 2. 6 Changing Sides with the Computer To change sides with the computer, press PLAY when it is your turn. The computer will make the next move for your side. 2. 7 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, press PLAY again and the computer will make its next move; then continue the game by making your own next move. [. . . ] To verify another piece, press a different Piece Symbol key and follow the same steps as above! 12 4. 3 Technical Specifications Clock Frequency: 4 MHz Keys: 14 LCD Display: Viewing area 18 x 9mm Sound: Piezo-electric buzzer Batteries: 2 AAA/AM4/R03 (1. 5V) cells Battery Life: 300 hours (with new alkaline batteries) Dimensions: 163 x 108 x 17mm Saitek reserves the right to make technical changes without notice in the interest of progress. 13 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOMS 1. The computer doesn't react, or "freezes" during your game. POSSIBLE CAUSES Batteries are not inserted properly. Static discharge or an electrical disturbance has caused a lock-up. [. . . ]