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Subject: Re: Instruction Book For Fidelity Chess Challenger

Author: Max Murdock

Date: 16:08:22 02/22/00

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On February 22, 2000 at 17:57:47, John Burton wrote:

>On February 22, 2000 at 17:51:31, John Burton wrote:
>
>>On February 22, 2000 at 16:43:30, Fernando Villegas wrote:
>>
>>>On February 22, 2000 at 15:42:39, John Burton wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have been given a Chess computer "Chess Challenger", but without an
>>>>instruction book.  I assume that the lower two rows of keys are used to enter
>>>>the chess moves using long algebraic notation, but the others remain a mystery.
>>>>Any help in locating a manual or a quicky course on the use of the keys would be
>>>>appreciated.
>>>>
>>>>John
>>>>chessbu@thevision.net
>>>
>>>Which chess challenger? There were several models. Without that information, it
>>>is dificult to help.
>>>Fernando
>I do not know the model. Perhaps a description of the keys will help.
>The keys are marked as follows
>
>RE    "a musical note"    CL    EN
>
>LV     DM                 PB    PV
>
>a1     b2                 c3     d4
>
>e5      f6                g7     h8
>
>John

Hi John,

I think that I can help you with the key symbols and basic instructions, but I
lost my manual for my voice chess challanger long ago and this is all from
memory.

RE = Resets for new game
Musical = Voice and/or sound on/off toggle
CL = Clear Entry
EN = Enter for moves and selections
LV = Level toggles thru levels-punch Enter when you toggle the level you want.
DM = Display Move while thinking?
PB = Problem Mode
PV = Position Verification

The other keys represent both files and row numbers depending on sequence. You
didn't mention it, but they should have piece symbols on them also for the
Problem modes and Position Verification modes.

All moves are displayed and entered by the "move from" square(e2) to the "move
to" square(e4)

Example: to enter your move e2-e4, it takes 5 key strokes. The first key you
punch will represent the row and the second key will represent the row number fo
the "move from" square. Repeat for the "move to" square and punch enter.

The computer will display it's move the same way.

Watch out! This baby might blow your shorts off. (just kidding)

Regards, Max



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