EXCALIBUR 740D Phantom Force Electronic Chess Set User Manual
Page 7
7
o
/nYESu KEY (contrast)
Press this key and then the tNO or YESu key to adjust the display contrast to one
of six settings. This allows you to compensate for differences in lighting and viewing
position. Also use this key in SETUP mode to change the color to move.
Use this key to increase a setting or to answer a question like “Are you SURE?”.
HINT / WHY KEY
Press this key if you want to get a hint from The Phantom Force. It displays HINT
and then a recommended move on the display. If the hint is a book move or a replay
move, OPEN or RPLAY will be shown instead of HINT. Also use this key when the
threat warning: !PLAY is displayed to find out why the warning is on.
UNDO KEY
This key lets you undo a move or moves you’ve decided against. Press this key
repeatedly to continue undoing moves. After you undo a move, you can use the
MOVE key to replay the undone move or moves.
MOVE KEY
When it is your move, press this key to switch sides (colors) with The Phantom
Force. While The Phantom Force is thinking, press the MOVE key to force The
Phantom Force to stop Thinking. Also use MOVE to replay moves in the undo move
mode (see “UNDO,” above).
SETUP KEY
Press this key to set up special positions (see page 9). You can also use this key to
promote a Pawn that reaches your opponent’s back rank to a piece other than a
Queen. (The promotion to a Queen is the most common, so it is automatic.)
LEVEL KEY
Press this key to check the level of play. Use the tNO or the YESu key to change
the level. Press the LEVEL key repeatedly to change the level type
(for more information, see “Levels of Play,” page 11).
MULTIMOVE KEY
Press this key to toggle between 2PLAYR and 1PLAYR. While in 2-player mode the
symbol “=” will be displayed. Use 2-player mode to play another person, or to enter
a favorite opening (see page 11).