Saitek Mephisto Expert Travel Chess - Manual (Page 20)

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when you want to set up a position with only a few pieces, where it
would be much easier to start out with an empty board.
• Once you have changed the board position as described
above, make sure the color indicator in the display is showing the
correct color of the side to move. Change the color, if necessary, by
pressing BLACK/+ or WHITE/–.
• To exit Position Mode, press CLEAR. You will return to normal
game play, with your new board position.
Note that any legal position can be set up using the above proce-
dures. The computer will not permit you to set up an illegal position,
such as one where there are more than the prescribed number of
pieces for a normal game, or one where a King is in check and is not to
move. In such cases, the computer will simply beep when you press
CLEAR, and you will not be allowed to exit Position Mode. Check the
position using the PIECE SYMBOL KEYS, if necessary, and correct the
position (by adding a piece, removing a piece, or moving an incorrectly
placed piece). Then press CLEAR to exit Position Mode.
7. TECHNICAL DETAILS
7.1 The ACL Function
Computers sometimes “lock up” due to static discharge or other
electrical disturbances. If this should happen, take out the batteries and
use a pin or another sharp object to press into the hole marked ACL in
the base of the unit for at least one second. This resets the computer.
7.2 Care and Maintenance
Your chess computer is a precision electronic device, and should not
be subjected to rough handling or exposed to extreme temperatures or
moisture. Be sure to remove the batteries before cleaning the unit. Do
not use chemical agents or liquids to clean the unit, as they may dam-
age 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. Do
not mix different types of batteries or new and used batteries. Do
not recharge non-rechargeable batteries. Use only the recom-
mended batteries or equivalent. Be sure to observe the correct
polarity when inserting batteries. Worn out batteries should be
removed from the unit promptly. Do not short circuit the supply
terminals.
7.3 Technical Specifications
Keys:
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LCD Display: 48-segment, 5-digit
Batteries: 4 x “AA” (AM3/R6) cells
Dimensions: 230 x 182 x 40 mm
Weight: 0.5 kg
Please retain this information for future reference.
Saitek reserves the right to make technical changes without notice in the
interest of progress.