Saitek Mephisto Expert Travel Chess - Manual (Page 22)

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SYMPTOMS
The computer doesn’t react,
behaves erratically, or “freezes”
during a game.
The display is difficult to read.
The computer won’t make a move.
The computer won’t accept your
move.
An error beep sounds when a
square is pressed.
You hear a series of beeps, and
flashing lights indicate a piece.
You hear a series of beeps, and
flashing lights indicate a move.
You can’t exit Position Mode with
CLEAR.
The display is showing _ .
The computer seems to be making
illegal moves.
The computer is making instant or
irrational moves.
The computer is silent.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Batteries are not installed correctly.
• Batteries are weak or bad.
• Static discharge or an electrical disturbance has caused a
lock-up.
• Batteries are weak or bad.
• The Auto Answer option may be turned off.
• You may be on a level where the computer thinks for a long
time.
• Is it your turn? Is your King in check? Will your move put
your King into check? Are you trying to castle incorrectly?
Are you moving to an illegal square?
• The computer is thinking (its color symbol is flashing).
• You have not entered the computer’s last move correctly
(wrong from or to square).
• Coach Mode is activated, and a Capture Alert is advising
that one of your pieces is in danger.
• Coach Mode is activated, and a Tactical Alert is advising that
you are committing a blunder.
• You have set up an illegal position. A King may be in check
and it is opponents turn to move, you may have too many
pawns on the board, etc.
• You are in Position Mode, and have pressed ENTER to clear
the board.
• The computer has made a special move, such as en
passant, castling, or a pawn promotion.
• Your board position is incorrect—pieces have been moved.
• Batteries are running out.
• The computer may be on a level where it moves quickly and
plays weaker because its search depth is limited.
• Batteries are running out.
• The Silent Mode option may be activated.
ACTION TO TAKE
• Reinstall the batteries, observing the correct polarity.
• Replace the batteries.
• Press into the hole marked ACL to reset the computer (see
Section 7.1).
• Replace the batteries with fresh alkalines.
• The computer only responds automatically if Auto Answer is
on (see Section 5.1).
• To force the computer to make a move, press ENTER.
• Review the chess rules. Verify the position to make sure it is
correct (see Section 6.1).
• To interrupt the computer, press ENTER.
• Check the display, and press the correct square to complete
the computer’s move.
• Make your next move, or take back your last move and make
a different one. (see Section 5.1).
• Enter the computer’s move or take back your last move and
make a different one. (see Section 5.1).
• Check your position, and make necessary changes (see
Section 6.2). Press CLEAR again to exit Position Mode.
• To clear the board, press ENTER once more; to cancel,
press CLEAR (see Section 6.2).
• Review the chess rules. Verify the position (see Section 6.1).
• Verify the position (see Section 6.1).
• Replace the batteries with fresh alkalines.
• Press LEVEL to see which level is selected (see Section 3).
Change to another level, if desired.
• Replace the batteries with fresh alkalines.
• Check the option settings (see Section 5.1).
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