EXCALIBUR 417-D Deluxe LCD Bridge - Manual (Page 4)

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left side of the C
URSOR
to return to
the “Normal” and “Beginner” lev-
els. When you have made your selec-
tion, press E
NTER
. Press
C
LEAR
/U
NDO
to return to “Play
game
.”
To select the Game Mode
You may select one of two different
game modes: Rubber or Duplicate.
The computer is preset at the Rubber
mode. Rubber bridge is usually an
informal type of play, while Duplicate
is the mode used for tournament play.
If you would like to change to anoth-
er level, press C
LEAR
/U
NDO
until
“Play game” is displayed. Then
press the right side of the C URSOR
twice and “Game Mode” is dis-
played. Press E
NTER
, and “Rubber”
will be displayed. Press the right side
of the C URSOR to select the next mode
of “Duplicate.” Press the left side of
the C URSOR to return to the
“Rubber” mode. When you have
made your selection, press E
NTER
.
Press C LEAR /U NDO to return to “Play
game
.”
To view the Score
Press the S CORE /H INT button to
review the current score. Press the
down side of the C URSOR to review
the total scores for both hands of NS
(North/South) and EW (East/West.)
To clear the Score
Press C LEAR /U NDO until “Play
game
” is displayed. Press the right
side of the C
URSOR
repeatedly until
“Clear Score” is displayed. Press
E NTER to reset the score to zero (0).
“Score Reset!” is then displayed.
Press C LEAR /U NDO to return to your
previous screen.
To select the Dealing Option
There are two dealing options before
you start a new hand. The computer is
preset at the Random Option.
Press C
LEAR
/U
NDO
until “Play
game
” is displayed. Press E NTER
and “Rand deal” is displayed. Then
press the right side of the C URSOR
and “Same deal” is displayed. Press
the left side of the C
URSOR
to return
to “Rand deal.” When you have
made your selection, press E NTER .
Press C LEAR /U NDO to return to “Play
game
.”
To get a Hint
Press S CORE /H INT twice during either
bidding or playing to get a hint. The
computer will then display a suggest-
ed bid or play for you. Press E NTER to
accept the hint, or C LEAR /U NDO to
cancel the Hint display and then make
your own bid or play.
To turn the Sound on or off
Press C LEAR /U NDO until “Play
game
” is displayed. Press the right
side of the C URSOR repeatedly until
“Set sound” is displayed. Press
E
NTER
and “Sound off!” is dis-
played. The Sound text in the upper
left-hand corner of the LCD will dis-
Deluxe LCD Bridge may lock up due to static discharge
or other electrical disturbances.
If this should happen, use a slim, pointed object to press
the button marked “
RESET
” on the back of the unit.
appear. Press E NTER and “Sound
on!
” is displayed. The Sound text in
the upper left-hand corner of the LCD
will reappear.
To set the Contrast of the LCD
Press C LEAR /U NDO until “Play
game
” is displayed. Press the right
side of the C URSOR repeatedly until
“Contrast” is displayed. Press
E NTER and eight boxes are displayed.
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• Avoid rough handling such as bumping or dropping.
• Avoid moisture and extreme temperatures. For best results, use
between the temperatures of 39ºF and 100ºF (4º C and 38º C).
• Clean using only a slightly damp cloth. Do not use cleaners with chemical agents.
Special Care & Handling
• Batteries should be installed or replaced only by an adult.
• Your Deluxe LCD Bridge uses 3 AAA batteries, not included.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-
cadmium) batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the unit.
• Do not short circuit battery terminals.
• Remove batteries and store them in a cool, dry place when not in use.
• To avoid explosion or leakage, do not dispose of batteries in a fire or
attempt to recharge alkaline or other non-rechargeable batteries.
Battery Information & Special Care