Millennium ChessGenius, M810 User Manual

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Chess computer

ChessGenius

(M810)

User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Important information ....................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Safety notes .................................................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Notes on handling batteries .......................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Notes on cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 4

1.4 Package contents .......................................................................................................................... 4

1.5 Using the chess pieces .................................................................................................................. 4

1.6 Device description ......................................................................................................................... 5

1.7 The buttons and their functions ................................................................................................... 5

2. Before you begin ............................................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Inserting batteries ......................................................................................................................... 6

2.2 Selecting the language .................................................................................................................. 7

2.3 Switching on and off ..................................................................................................................... 7

2.4 Display backlight ........................................................................................................................... 7

3. Playing against the computer ........................................................................................................... 7

3.1 General ......................................................................................................................................... 7

3.2 Special moves .............................................................................................................................. 8

3.3 Information about the computer’s thought process (INFO) ........................................................ 8

3.4 Starting a new game (NEW) ........................................................................................................ 9

3.5 Tips (HINT) ................................................................................................................................... 9

3.6 Undoing or redoing moves ( / ) ............................................................................................ 9

3.7 Help function (HELP) .................................................................................................................... 9

4. The main menu................................................................................................................................. 9

4.1 Difficulty level (LEVEL) ............................................................................................................... 10

4.2 Alternative moves (NXT BEST) .................................................................................................. 11

4.3 Invert chessboard (INVERT) ....................................................................................................... 11

4.4 Chess clock on/off (CLOCK) ........................................................................................................ 11

4.5 Analysis mode (ANALYSIS) ......................................................................................................... 11

4.6 Special functions (OPTIONS) ...................................................................................................... 12

4.6.1 LANGUAGE .............................................................................................................................. 12

4.6.2 SOUNDS (Volume level) .......................................................................................................... 13

4.6.3 TUTOR ..................................................................................................................................... 13

4.6.4 ECO .......................................................................................................................................... 13

4.6.5 CONTRAST ................................................................................................................................ 14

4.7 Setup mode (SET UP) ................................................................................................................. 14

5. Disposal ........................................................................................................................................... 15

6. Warranty, servicing and import ..................................................................................................... 15

7. Technical specifications .................................................................................................................. 16

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1. Important information

Before using this device, please read the following safety notes and operating instructions
completely, and pay careful attention to them. Please store this user manual with the device, so that
you can refer to it later if needed. If you later give this device to another user, please also give them
this manual.

1.1 Safety notes

Please note that this product is not a child’s toy within the meaning of Directive 2009/48/EC. If you

let your children use the device, instruct them accordingly and ensure that the device is used only as
intended.

WARNING! This device contains magnets or magnetic components. In the human body, magnets
that attract each other or metallic objects can cause severe, or even fatal, injuries. In the event that
magnets are swallowed or inhaled, consult a doctor immediately.

• Keep the packaging bags and film away from babies and small children, as there is a danger of

suffocation!

• In order to avoid damage, do not expose the device to heat, e.g. from radiators or from direct

sunlight, and do not expose it to any kind of moisture.

• In order to avoid malfunctions, do not operate the device on or near devices that create

magnetic fields or electromagnetic radiation, such as for example televisions, loudspeakers,
mobile and cordless telephones, WiFi devices etc.

• Do not open the device under any circumstances. It does not contain any serviceable parts. In

the event of malfunction, contact the service address listed.

1.2 Notes on handling batteries

• CAUTION! Risk of explosion if batteries are not replaced properly. Used batteries must only be

disposed of in accordance with the instructions!

• Non-rechargeable batteries must not be recharged. Risk of explosion!

• Rechargeable batteries must only be recharged under adult supervision.

• Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the device before being recharged.

• Always replace all batteries at the same time.

• When inserting batteries, always observe the correct polarity! (+ to +, - to -)

• Different battery types or new and used batteries must not be used together.

• Do not mix alkaline and normal batteries (zinc-carbon) and rechargeable batteries.

• Keep batteries out of reach of small children. Do not dispose of batteries in fire, short-circuit

them or take them apart.

• If necessary, clean battery and device contacts before inserting batteries.

• The battery connector clips must not be short-circuited.

• Do not expose batteries to extreme conditions, e.g. radiators or direct sunlight! Increased risk of

leaks!

• Remove fully discharged batteries from the device immediately. Increased risk of leaks!

• Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. In the event of contact with battery fluid,

immediately rinse the affected areas with copious amounts of clean water and then immediately
contact a doctor.

• Remove batteries from the device when it will not be in use for long periods of time.

• Batteries must only be inserted and replaced by adults.

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1.3 Notes on cleaning

• If required, only clean the device’s surface with a slightly damp cloth, and ensure that no

moisture can penetrate into the device.

• Do not use solvents or other aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents, as these can damage the

device’s surfaces and lettering.

1.4 Package contents

The package contains the following components:

• 1 ChessGenius chess computer

• 16 white chess pieces

• 16 black chess pieces

• 3 R6 batteries, size AA, 1.5 V

• 1 user manual

• 1 warranty card

After unpacking, please check the contents for completeness and any possible signs of damage that
could have occurred during transport. In the event of a complaint, please promptly contact the
dealer where you obtained the product.

1.5 Using the chess pieces

The chess pieces can be positioned on the device’s game board.

Thanks to the built-in magnets, the pieces stick to the game board
and are so protected against slight slipping or toppling over.
To enter a move, press the appropriate square with your finger or the
edge of a chess piece.
Moves are always entered by first pressing the starting square and
then the target square. Incorrect entries (impossible or inadmissible
moves) are indicated by an appropriate error message or a humming noise emitted by the device.
The magnets in the chess pieces are not necessarily required in order to be able to play using the
computer. If the magnet should fall out of the bottom of a chess piece, continue to use the chess
piece as normal. The computer will continue to function correctly.

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1.6 Device description

The ChessGenius chess computer features a game board with 64 pressure-sensitive squares on
which to position the pieces and enter playing moves. It also features an LCD display that shows the
state of play and position of playing pieces, as well as providing further information. Two groups of
buttons, found to the left and right of the LCD display, are used for game selection and operation of
the device.

1.7 The buttons and their functions

Switches the chess computer on or off. When the computer is switched off, the current
game is saved and so can be continued at a later point in time.

Switches the display’s backlight on/off.

HINT Prompts the computer to suggest a move.

MOVE Press MOVE if, at the start of a game, you want the computer to begin play.

If pressed during the game, the computer takes your turn instead. When the computer is
‘thinking’, MOVE stops it.

INFO Displays various information about the computer’s ‘thought process’.

NEW Begins a new game of chess (and ends the previous game).

CL Short for ‘Clear’, and has various functions: it can undo an entry made using the

buttons, exit a selection menu or interrupt scrolling on the display. (Pressing CL can also
carry out a move without having to press the sensor fields.)

 With , you can undo one or more moves made during the game.
In a menu, pressing  moves you upwards through the various items.

 With , you can redo moves that were undone.
In a menu, pressing  moves you downwards through the various items.

MENU Calls up the main menu, which you can use to select various special functions.

HELP Runs a message on the display, providing you with information on the options that are

available to you. HELP can also show you which moves a certain piece is permitted to
make.

ENT Short for ‘Enter’. This button confirms the entry currently shown in a menu.

RESET button