Champion 2250 XL Chess Computer
(600-2215)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 46729

If your computer is not working as it should, follow the suggestions below
to see if you can eliminate the problem.  If you cannot, take the computer
to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Problem                            Suggestions

The display is dim or blank,       Check the batteries and AC adapter
or the computer does not work      (if used).
at all.

                                   Check the display's contrast (see
                                   "Display Contrast" in Faxback Doc.
                                   # 46725).

The computer does not              Verify the position of all pieces
accept a legal move,               (black and white) as shown on the
or displays an unexpected          computer's display.
move.

During a game, the computer        The computer's sound is off (see
will not beep when a key or        "Sound" in Faxback Doc. # 46725).
square is pressed, or will         Change the option.
not beep at all.

The computer unexpectedly          The computer's automatic power-off
turns itself off during a          option is on.  If desired, turn this
game.                              option off. See "Automatic Power-Off"
                                   in Faxback Doc. # 46725.

The computer takes a long          The computer might be set to a high 
time to respond to a move.         play level, or the computer's search
                                   algorithm option might be set to Srch o
                                   brutE (brute force). If desired, change
                                   the level or select Srch o SElEc
                                   (selective search).  See "Choosing a
                                   Level" in Faxback Doc. # 46723 and
                                   "Search Algorithms" in Faxback Doc.
                                   # 46725.

(LB/eb 3/6/98)