Lexibook CG1330 - Manual (Page 8)

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Step 4 – If an illegal move is made the question mark (?) sign is displayed and another
move has to be made.
Step 5 – The game is finished when check mate is reached indicated by the lighted “check
mate” LED.
For more details on the use of this game, play chess and chess tips, read the complete user
guide below. Have fun!
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations for this purchase of the Chessman® FX Elite. The features of this electronic
interactive chessboard will amaze you:
n Sound effects to give feedback and bring the game alive.
n LED animation to enhance the chess experience.
n 64 different levels of difficulty and 4 different playing styles (normal, aggressive, defensive,
and random).
n Sensory playing board and LED's -- registers moves automatically when the pieces are
pressed down on the FROM and TO squares.
n Learning feature -- gives positive feedback by telling you whenever you make a good move.
n
Hint feature -- the computer gives advice on what to do.
n
Speed Chess brings a new twist to the classic game.
n
Take back feature -- it is possible to undo mistakes and take back the last two moves.
n Move feature -- learn by watching the computer play against itself.
n Set Up feature to program moves for solving problem.
n Detects mates, stalemates, draw by 50-move rule and draw by repetition.
n Knows how to mate with king and queen against king, king and rook against king, and
king and two bishops against king.
n Thinks in the opponent’s time on the normal playing levels.
n Mate problem level -- solves mate problems up to mate in 5 moves.
I. POWER SUPPLY
This chess computer requires 3 x 1.5V AA batteries or a 9V 300mA games adapter
with a positive centre . Only use batteries or adapter of the same or equivalent types as
recommended.
Battery installation
1. Open the battery compartment by using screwdriver.
2. Insert 3 x AA batteries according to the polarity indicated in the bottom of the compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment. You will then hear a start up tune. If this does not happen,
open the compartment again and check that the batteries are fitted correctly.
Important Precautions:
WARNING: If the unit malfunctions or receives an electrostatic shock, switch the unit off and on
again using the ON/OFF button. If this proves to be ineffective, remove the batteries and/or
perform the Reset procedure.
Adapter
This game also works with a 9 V 300 mA game adapter , with positive centre .
To connect to the mains, follow these instructions:
1. Check the equipment is switched off.
2. Connect the adaptor’s plug into the socket located at the back of the
game, on right of the battery compartment.
3. Plug the other end of the adaptor in at the mains.
4. Switch the game on.
A power adaptor is not a game. Switch off the power adaptor if you are not going to use the
game for a long period of time, this will avoid overheating. While the game is powered by a
power adaptor, do not play with it outdoors. Check regularly the condition of the power adaptor
and its leads. If the latter becomes deteriorated, do not use them until they are fully repaired.
This game is not suitable for children under 3 years old. The game should only be used with the
recommended power adaptor.
II. SWITCHING ON
Press the ON button. A start up melody will play together with an LED animation. You can
interrupt the melody and animation by pressing a button.
If you switch the game on for the first time or after reset, the unit will show a product
demonstration to showcase its features. Press to start playing.
The next time you switch on, the game will go back to where you left it when you switched off.
If you want to restart the product demonstration, press and hold while you switch on.
III. STARTING A NEW GAME
You can start a new game at any time. Remove the chess pieces from their storage
compartments. Set up the pieces on the chessboard in their starting position and press
. You will see Y and N flashing on the board.
If you want keep your current game, press any field on the N side.
You can continue your current game.
If you are sure that you want to start a new game press any field
on the Y side or again. You will hear the characteristic
New Game melody and corresponding animation. Then the LEDs
on the first row are flashing indicating that it is white to move.
Confirming a new game will reset everything in the computer
except the sound and light settings, level and playing style.
Note: The computer retains the current position plus the level and playing style in memory even
when it is turned off. If you want to start a new game, you must always press the key
after turning the computer ON.
IV. ENTERING MOVES
To enter a move:
1. Press down gently on the centre of the square occupied by the piece you want to move.
The most convenient way to do this is to tilt the piece slightly and press down very lightly
with the edge of the piece on the centre of the square. You can also take up the piece
and press on the square with your finger instead. The computer gives a sound specific
to the piece and the LED of the square will light.
2. Place the piece on the square you want to move to, and press down gently on the centre of that
square. The computer gives a sound again. The path followed by the piece on the chessboard
lights up. The computer has now registered your move and starts computing its reply.
Caution: Only a very light pressure is necessary, provided that you press exactly at the
centre of the squares. Pressing down very hard on the squares will in the long run damage the
sensory playing board.
Replace batteries as per the instructions above; failure to do so may lead to
the loss of information stored in the unit’s memory. Non-rechargeable
batteries should not to be recharged. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Batteries should be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries
should be removed from the unit. The supply terminals should not be short-
circuited. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline,standard
(carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. Do not bury or
burn used batteries. Use alkaline batteries for best performance and longer
life. Only use batteries of the same or equivalent types as recommended.