User manual SAITEK PRO BRIDGE 310

[. . . ] Getting Started Playing your first game 2. > VIEW INFO Shows number of tricks made so far, current contract and current bidding systems. Fi SCROLL Press to select number of remaining tricks to be claimed by NS and EW, or to view further information in VIEW INFO. During playing/bidding, press to ask computer for suggestions. [. . . ] If you enter a full 10 digits the computer automatically goes to the bidding phase. The display shows: RECALL SCORE BELOW ­ the current score below the line before a rubber is made (NS then EW). RECALL SCORE ABOVE ­ the current score above the line before a rubber is made (NS then EW). To set the score to zero press SCROLL until "r s t" (short for "reset") appears on the display then press ENTER. Press SCROLL to see the above again, or ESCAPE to return without resetting the score. Device and should not be subjected to extremes of temperature or rough handling. Use a clean, soft cloth to clean your computer. Do not use chemical cleaning agents as this may damage the casing. 1 Weak batteries Weak batteries can cause incorrect displays on the LCD or wrong bids and responses. Always use fresh batteries and replace regularly. Turn the computer off when not in use to conserve power energy. 2 ACL key If the computer fails to respond after you have inserted a new set of batteries, your unit may have locked up due to static discharge. Turn off the computer, insert a pin or another sharp object into the hole marked ACL and press down for at least 2 seconds to reset the computer. The unit will not turn on Batteries weak or dead If problem persists, turn off computer and press a pin into the hole marked ACL (See sect. If problem persists turn off computer and press a pin into the hole marked ACL (see Sect. 2) Replace batteries Key in correct card Key in correct card Batteries not inserted properly Battery connectors contact poor Batteries weak You do not have that card (eg. Card in dummy's hand) You are not following suit If your Pro Bridge 310 or 510 are already switched on and connected, switch off and switch on again before attempting to link the computers. 1 Press ESCAPE until the first menu PCLSD appears on the LCD. 2 Pro Bridge 310 always plays South and is always operated by a human player. If you are playing on your own, check that North, East and West are computer players. If more than one person is playing, change North, East or West to a human player, as required, (see 5. The word LINK appears on Pro Bridge 310's LCD to show that the computers are ready to be played together. [. . . ] Opening of 1 in a major promises at least 5 cards in that suit · With 13 HD or above, open one in longest With two suits of the same length, bid the higher ranking first. In 5-Card Majors, with no 5 card or longer major, bid the better minor suit. With a balanced hand, open 1NT if the high card point count (H) is: · With 23 (H) or above and a balanced hand or with 24 (HD) or above and an unbalanced hand, bid strong (HD) 2C. With around 20HD and a strong 6 card or longer suit in Diamonds, Hearts or Spades, bid a strong 2 in that suit. [. . . ]