Mephisto Chess Explorer - Saitek.com

SYMPTOMSTROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEPOSSIBLE CAUSESACTION TO TAKEThe computer doesn’t react,behaves erratically, or “freezes”during a game.Display is difficult to read.The computer will not make amove.The computer will not accept yourmove.An error message shows when asquare is pressed.You can’t exit Position Mode withCLEAR—you only get beeps.The display is showing _.The computer seems to be makingillegal moves.The computer is making instant orirrational moves.The computer is silent.• Batteries are not installed correctly.• Batteries are weak or bad.• Static discharge or an electrical disturbance has caused alock-up.• Batteries are weak or bad.• The Auto Answer option may be turned off.• The computer is thinking for a long time on a high level.• Is it your turn? Is your King in check? Will your move putyour King into check? Are you trying to castle incorrectly?Are you moving to an illegal square?• The computer is thinking (its color symbol is flashing).•You have not entered the computer’s last move correctly(wrong from or to square).•You have set up an illegal position. A King may be in check,too many pawns may be on the board, etc.•You are in Position Mode, and have pressed ENTER to clearthe board.• The computer has made a special move, such as enpassant, castling, or a pawn promotion.•Your board position is incorrect.• Batteries are running out.• The computer may be on a low level where it moves quicklyand plays weaker than normal, due to limited search depth.• Batteries are running out.• The Silent Mode option may be activated.• Reinstall the batteries, observing the correct polarity.• Replace the batteries.• Press into the hole marked ACL to reset the computer (seeSection 7.1).• Replace the batteries with fresh alkalines.• The computer only responds automatically if Auto Answer ison (see Section 5.1).•To interrupt the computer, press ENTER.•Review the rules. Verify the position to make sure it iscorrect (see Section 6.1).•To interrupt the computer, press ENTER.• Check the display, and press the correct square to completethe computer’s move.• Check the position, and make changes (see Section 6.2).Press CLEAR again to exit Position Mode.•To clear the board, press ENTER once more; to cancel,press CLEAR (see Section 6.2).•Review the rules. Verify the position (see Section 6.1).•Verify the position (see Section 6.1).• Replace the batteries with fresh alkalines.• Press LEVEL to check the level (see Section 3). Change toanother level, if desired.• Replace the batteries with fresh alkalines.• Check the option settings (see Section 5.1).20