Saitek Mephisto Maestro Travel Chess Computer - Manual (Page 16)

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5. LEVEL MODE: CHOOSE FROM 100 LEVELS
Your chess computer has 100 unique playing levels to choose
from. The levels are divided into two basic groups:
• FUN LEVELS (1-60): These levels offer beginners and average
players a chance to build their chess skills. On many of the Fun
Levels, you’ll see the computer make mistakes on purpose—just
so you can learn from it!
• COMPETITION LEVELS (61-100): These levels are geared
towards intermediate and more advanced players. Included are
levels for casual and tournament play, problem solving, speed
chess, and even special levels for experimentation. As you are
selecting levels, keep in mind that when the computer has more
time to think about its moves, it becomes stronger and plays
better—just like a human chess player!
Setting a Playing Level
Press “ (MENU) to enter the Main Menu, and press ¯ until the
display shows ¿LEVEL . Press ENTER to enter Level Mode, and
you’ll see the currently selected level, as in <00:05/move> (the
default level on the first power up). To change the level, press ˘ or ¯
to increase/decrease the levels by one, or use your stylus to press >
or < to increase/decrease the levels by ten. Note that pressing and
holding down ˘ or ¯ will automatically increase/decrease the levels
one at a time, until you stop pressing the key. When your desired level
is displayed, press ENTER to enter that level selection into the
computer. The display will confirm with
Level changed , and
you’ll go back to the Main Menu. Press “ (MENU) to return to game
play.
If you enter Level Mode to verify the level, but you don’t actually
want to change levels, press ‘ (CLEAR) to go back to the Main
Menu. Once you exit the Main Menu with “ (MENU), you’ll return to
your game without changing the level or clock settings.
Please also note the following regarding level selection:
• The level can be changed whenever it’s your turn to move.
• Changing the level always resets the chess clocks.
• If you change levels while the computer is thinking, the computer
will abort its search and reset the clock.