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INSTRUCTION ANLEITUNG MODE D'EMPLOI INSTRUCCIONES MANUALE D'USO

TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL HINTS 1. Short Instructions 2. Impossible and Illegal Moves 3. Capturing a Piece 4. Game Features: a) Castling b) En Passant Captures c) Pawn Promotion / Underpromotion d) Stalemate / Draw e) Check and Checkmate SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 5. NEW GAME (New Game Key) 6. SETTINGTHE SKILL LEVEL (Level Key) 7. MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE GO KEY 8. CHOICE OF COLOR FOR NEW GAME (Color Key) 9. CHANGE OF COLOR (Color Key) 10. TAKE BACK A MOVE (Take Back Key) 11. VERIFYING A POSITION (Ver/ Set Key) 12. SETTING UP A POSITION (Ver / Set Key) A. Removing a piece B. Entering a piece C. Moving a piece to another square 13. 14. 15. 16. CLEARING THE ENTIRE BOARD (Clear Key) MOVE SUGGESTION(Hint Key) TRAINING FUNCTION (Training Key) ACOUSTIC SIGNALS (Sound Key)

WARRANTY CARE OF THE NOVAG Chess Computer RULES OF CHESS

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GENERAL HINTS
Your NOVAG Chess Computer can be your tutor if you are a beginner or your challenging chess partner if you are already a chess player. In case you are a beginner, we recommend you familiarize yourself with the rules of chess first. Relevantliterature is available in bookstores. Before you start to play with your chess computer read first the GENERAL HINTS. The instructions are laid out in such a way that each section is self contained, so you do not have to read everything at once. BATTERIES: The NOVAG Chess Computer runs on 6 x 1.5V alkaline batteries (not included). Open the battery door at the bottom of the unit and insert thebatteries as indicated by the +/- signs. A set of new alkaline batteries runs approx. 100 hours. Notice that weak batteries make the performance of the computer unreliable. ADAPTOR: The NOVAG adaptor (Art.No.8210/1021) is not included with your set, but is available separately from your dealer. Please note that it is a d.c. 9V adaptor with 300 mA and it has a negative center. If you cannot get theNOVAG adaptor, please make absolutely sure that you do not buy an adaptor which does not have these specifications. If you use a too powerful adaptor it might burn the components in your unit. Before using the adaptor, check that the voltage of your electric mains is within the range specified on the adaptor label. Make sure you first connect the adaptor with the computer before you plug it into themains. The adaptor jack is at the back panel of the computer. We suggest to only use the adaptor which has been specially developed for this computer. MEMORY: The NOVAG Chess Computer has a long term memory and will retain the last board position. However, make sure that there are batteries in the NOVAG Chess Computer or an adaptor is connected otherwise you will lose the memory contents. Note: Ifyou are using the SET UP or VERIFY mode the computer will save the current mode when you switch the computer off before you exit these modes. When you switch on the computer again the SET UP LED or the VERIFY LED will be still on. To continue the game or start a new game press the GO key first to exit these modes. The indicator lights will be referred to as LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) in thefollowing instructions.

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SHORT INSTRUCTIONS

a) Before commencing to play set up the chess pieces in the opening position. White pieces on rank 1 and 2, Black pieces on rank 7 and 8.

b) The power switch is a 2-position switch and is at the backside of the cabinet. It is marked ON/OFF. Push this switch towards ON (towards the power socket). This switch operates both adaptor andbatteries. If you use an adaptor, the batteries will automatically be disabled. c) Press NEW GAME. You will hear 3 beeps and the LCD will show " – – – – " with the white block. You can now make your opening move for White. d) If you want to increase the level of skill, press the LEVEL key and the square corresponding to the requested level (A1, A2, A3, up the H8). On the LCD display you will see for...