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5.11.4
Opts: Book2
If ‘Book1’ supplies no move for the current position, the computer looks for a move in the book
designated as ‘Book2’.
5.11.5
Opts: Permanent Brain
The computer continues ‘thinking’ when it’s your move.
5.11.6
Opts: Randomness
Random factor in the computer’s choice of moves.
5.11.7
Opts: Contempt
Adjusting the computer’s aversion / readiness for a drawn result.
5.11.8
Opts: CPU speed
Selectable values range from 10 to 300 MHz.
5.11.9
Opts: Style
Choice of 5 predefined and 3 user-defined settings.
5.11.10
Opts: Sound
Choice of loud, medium, quiet or mute.
5.11.11
Opts: Contrast
Choice of 10 different settings for the LCD display.
5.11.12
Opts: Language
Choice between English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish or Russian.
5.12
Menu: SetUp
Allows the user to construct a special position on the board.
5.13
Menu: Verfy
The ‘Verify’ function displays half the chessboard in diagrammatic form, with the pieces in the correct current
positions. To switch between the two halves of the board, press
or
.
This function can help you adjust the pieces on the chessboard in case of confusion. To return to the ‘info’
screen, press RED.
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USB mode – Communicating with a PC
To enable the chess computer to communicate with your PC or laptop:
1. Plug an A to B USB cable (the type used e.g. for printers) into the centre socket at the rear of the King
Performance unit and into a suitable port on the PC/laptop.
2. Press the On/Off button
to display ‘USB Mode’ (see Section 2.5).
You can now:
•
Export or import games in PGN format. For this, you will need the ‘PGN Tool’ application installed on
the PC/laptop. The application can be obtained from the Millennium website.
