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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SYMPTOMS
The computer
doesn’t react or
“freezes” during a
game.
The display is dim.
The computer will
not play a move.
The computer will
not accept your
move.
The computer
seems to be
making illegal
moves.
The computer is
silent.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• The batteries are not inserted
properly.
• The batteries are weak or bad.
• Static discharge has caused a
lockup.
• The batteries are weak.
• Non Auto Mode is activated.
• The computer still thinking.
• Is it your turn? Is your King in check?
Will your move leave your King in
check? Did you move the Rook first
when castling? Are you moving to an
illegal square?
• The computer is thinking.
• You have entered the computer’s last
move incorrectly (pressed the wrong
squares).
• The computer has made a special
move, such as en passant, castle, or
pawn promotion.
•Your board position is incorrect.
• The SOUND Key has been pressed
to turn the sound off.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
• Reinstall the batteries, as shown in
Section 1.1.
• Replace the batteries.
• Use the ACL reset feature, as
described in Section 1.1.
• Replace the batteries.
• Press NON AUTO to de-select.
•You may force the computer to
make a move by pressing PLAY.
•A low tone indicates you are
making an error. Check the chess
rules. Use TAKE BACK to recon-
struct the last move.
•To interrupt the computer, press
PLAY.
• Check the displayed move. Press
the correct square to complete the
move.
• Check the chess rules.
•Verify the board, as described in
Section 3.13.
• Press SOUND to turn the sound
back on.