Master Chess Computer
(600-2217)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 62203

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:                     Suggestion:

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

The computer does not        Verify the position of all pieces, black and 
accept a legal move, or      white.  See "Verifying Piece Positions" in 
displays an unexpected move. Faxback Doc. # 62200.

The display shows all        Press ENTER and CLEAR at the same time to 
dashes.                      clear the display.

During a game, the computer  The computer is set to a mate search level.  
does not display an evalua-  Choose another level.
tion rating, search depth,
or any current move
information.

During a game, the computer  The computer's sound is off, or is set to the
does not beep when a key or  silent mode (see "Sound (B1)" and "Silent 
square is pressed, or does   Mode (C1)" in Faxback Doc. # 62202.  Change
not beep at all.             the Options.

The computer unexpectedly    The computer's automatic power-off option is
turns itself off during a    on.  If desired, turn this option off.  See
game.                        "Automatic Power-Off (G1)" in Faxback Doc. #
                             62202.

The computer takes a long    The computer might be set to a high play 
time to respond to a move.   level, or the computer's search algorithm 
                             option might be set to - SEL (brute force).
                             Change the level or select + SEL (selective
                             search), See "Choosing a Level" in Faxback 
                             Doc. # 62199 and "Search Algorithms (A2)" in
                             Faxback Doc. # 62202.
(BR EB 9/27/00)

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