Travel Chess & Checkers
(600-2219)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 57703

Installing Batteries

You can power your Travel Chess and Checkers with three AAA batteries (not 
supplied).  For the best performance and longest life, we recommend using 
RadioShack alkaline batteries.

CAUTIONS:  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended 
           type. 

           Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries 
           (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable) or rechargeable batteries
           of different capacities.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1.  Press in the tab on the battery compartment cover, then lift and 
    remove the cover. 

2.  Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity 
    symbols (+ and -) marked inside.

3.  Replace the cover.

After installing the batteries, a beep sounds and the display shows PLAY.

If the Travel Chess and Checkers stop operating properly, replace the 
batteries.  If it still does not operate properly, you might need to reset 
the computer.  See "Resetting the Computer," below.

CAUTION:  If you do not plan to use the Travel Chess and Checkers with 
          batteries for a month or more, remove the batteries.  Batteries 
          can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

WARNING:  Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.  Do not burn or 
          bury them. 

Note:  Saved game information is lost when you remove the batteries.

Resetting The Computer

If your Travel Chess and Checkers chess computer does not work properly 
after you replace the batteries you might need to reset it. 

To reset the computer, insert a pointed object, such as a straightened 
paper clip into the ACL (all clear) hole on the bottom of the computer.
It beeps and the display shows PLAY.

Note:  Resetting the Travel Chess and Checkers clears the game you stored.

Storing/Removing The Game Pieces

Your Travel Chess and Checkers comes with two bars of detachable black 
chess pieces, two bars of gray (white) chess pieces, one bar of red 
checkers, and one bar of black checkers.  Remove the pieces for the game 
you want to play from the bars.  After play, you can store the loose 
pieces in the game piece compartment in your Travel Chess and Checkers.

Press in the tab on the storage/battery compartment cover, then lift and 
remove the cover.

Store your game pieces in the compartment next to the battery compartment. 
 
Turning The Computer On/Off

Press ON/CLEAR to turn on the computer.

Note:  If you just replaced the batteries or pressed ACL to reset the 
       computer, it resets itself to a new game level (L 06).  After that, 
       the computer remains on the last selected level.  For more 
       information, see "Chess Play Levels" in Faxback Doc. # 57705 or
       "Checkers Play Levels" in Faxback Doc. # 57708.

To save the current game and turn off the computer, press OFF/SAVE.  The
computer stores all of the game positions and any next-move calculations
it has computed.

To return to the game you were playing, press ON/CLEAR.

Note:  You can only turn off the game when it is your turn to move. 

Turning The Sound ON/OFF

Your Travel Chess and Checkers uses several audio indicators during chess 
and checkers play.  You can turn off the sound indicators for silent play.  
Press SOUND to turn off the sound. To resume the sound, press SOUND again.

Note:  You can only turn off or on the sound when it is your turn to move.

(BR EB 11/29/99)

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