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INTRODUCING…

ALEC, THE LITTLE ALCHEMIST!

So happy to meet you—and so glad that we’ll be enjoying

the wonderful world of chess together!

You might ask yourself, “What is this little guy doing inside

my computer?” It’s simple: I LOVE CHESS! And, what better

way to enjoy the game whenever possible, than to be here

every single time you turn your computer on! Chess is truly a

magical game—it’s fun, exciting, and intellectually stimulating.

You simply couldn’t ask for a better way to spend your time!

So, my goal in life is to be your constant companion, ready and

willing to play whenever you are!

If you see me grinning, don’t worry—I’m not making fun of

you… I’m just delighting in my own chess abilities! And, when

you see me cry after I lose a game, don’t feel too sorry for me—

I might just beat you the next time around!

Have a fabulous time, and be sure to explore this manual

to discover all the great features your chess computer has to

offer. Plus, watch out for the “stars” throughout the manual—

they’ll alert you to charts and diagrams that will help you to

understand your computer better! As for me, I’ll look forward to

enjoying many great games with you, now and for a long time

to come…!

Have fun!

1. LET’S GET STARTED!

Whether you’re just starting to learn about chess or you’ve

already discovered this great game, you’re going to benefit

from your new chess computer in so many ways! After all,

it’s a very unique combination of opponent and tutor! And, by

the way, your computer knows and follows all the rules of

chess—and you can be sure that it will never cheat! For

those who haven’t played before, we have included a brief

overview of the rules to get you started. For more detailed

information, why not visit your local library, where you’re sure

to find lots of interesting chess books!

1.1 First, Install the Batteries

Your chess computer runs on two “AA” (AM3/R6) batteries.

Insert the batteries into the compartment in the base of the

unit, as shown in the

Quick Start

. Use fresh alkaline batteries

for longer battery life (up to 1,000 hours)!

Turn the computer on by pressing GO/STOP, and a beep

will signal that the game is ready to play. If the computer

should fail to respond (static discharge can sometimes

cause it to lock up), use a paper clip or another sharp object

to press down into the hole marked ACL in the base of the

unit for at least one second. This will reset the computer.

1.2 Ready to Play? Here’s How to Move!

Okay, it’s time to start a game! It’s so easy—just follow

these steps:

a. Press GO/STOP to turn the computer on, if you haven’t

already done so. You’ll see Little Alec’s face appear in

the display—he’ll be your constant playing companion

from now on!

b. Press NEW GAME to reset the computer for a new

game of chess. Set up the pieces in their starting

positions, with the White pieces nearest to you, as

shown in the

Quick Start

c. To make a move, lightly press down on the piece you

want to move until you hear a beep—and the sensory

board will recognize your piece automatically. Check

out the display—it now shows the square that you

pressed, along with the piece and color symbols for

your chosen piece! This information flashes alternately

with the clock display.

d. Take your piece and gently press it down on the square

you are moving to. You’ll hear a second beep as the

computer confirms the move. You’ve just made your

first full move of the game! Next, it’s the computer’s

turn to move for Black.

At the start of a game, the computer will often move in-

stantly because it is playing from memor y, using its built-in

“book” of opening moves. For details, see Section 2.9.

1.3 Now It’s the Computer’s Turn

When the computer moves, it beeps and displays its

move, with the from square flashing. Press the indicated

piece down on the flashing from square until you hear a

beep. The display now flashes the square the piece is mov-

ing to. Move that same piece to the indicated to square and

press it down to complete the computer’s move. And it’s your

turn again…

Note that the following may sometimes occur while the

computer is thinking:

• Game keys may need to be pressed down for two to

three seconds before the computer responds.

• The clock display may occasionally skip a few seconds,

and the duration between consecutive seconds may

appear to be uneven. Game play will not be affected.

1.4 Change Your Mind? Take Back!

When you’re playing chess against this computer, nothing

is “set in stone”—you can change your mind or decide to

play a different move whenever you want! You can take back

two individual moves, or one move for each side.

To take back the last move played, press TAKE BACK.

The display will show the piece symbol, the color symbol,

and the move to be taken back, with the original to square

flashing. Press the piece down on that square. You now see

the from square flashing. Press the piece down on the

flashing from square to complete the take-back.

If the move taken back was a capture, the computer

reminds you to put the captured piece back on the board by

displaying the piece type and color, and flashing the square

location. Press this piece down on the indicated square. To

take back another move, press TAKE BACK again. To

continue the game, either make your next move or press

PLAY to have the computer move next.

1.5 Game Over? Why Not Play Again!

Whenever you finish a game (or if you give up on your

current game), it’s easy to start over again! Simply press

NEW GAME, and the computer will reset itself, putting all the

pieces back in their initial starting positions. The same

playing level will be in effect, but you can change it if you’d

TABLE OF CONTENTS

QUICK START

KEYS AND FEATURES

INTRODUCTION

1. LET’S GET STARTED!

1.1 First, Install the Batteries

1.2 Ready to Play? Here’s How to

Move!

1.3 Now It’s the Computer’s Turn

1.4 Change Your Mind? Take Back!

1.5 Game Over? Why Not Play

Again!

1.6 Too Easy/Hard? Change the

Level!

2. ADDITIONAL FEATURES

2.1 Whose Move? Check the

Display!

2.2 Special Chess Moves

2.3 Illegal Moves

2.4 Check, Mate, and Draw

2.5 Interrupting the Computer’s

2.6 Changing Sides with the

Computer

2.7 Need Help? Ask for a Hint!

2.8 Chess Clocks

2.9 Built-In Openings

2.10Auto Power Down

2.11Game Memory

3. THE PLAYING LEVELS

3.1 Fun Levels

3.2 Fixed Depth Levels

3.3 Casual Levels

4. SPECIAL MODES TO

EXPLORE

4.1 Verify Mode

4.2 Non Auto Mode

4.3 Teach Mode

5. TECHNICAL DETAILS

5.1 The ACL Function

5.2 Care and Maintenance

5.3 Technical Specifications

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

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