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One character on the display is highlighted by a ‘blinking’ sign: ▋. This is the 

cursor

By using the arrow buttons (



), you can move the cursor around.    

In order to select a function, move the cursor to it and press GREEN. 

If instead you press RED, this returns you from the menu to the ‘info’ screen.  

Note:

 When operating the special functions, remember that the uses of the RED and GREEN buttons are 

always indicated by the ‘inverted’ wording at the left and right of the bottom line. 

Also notice the signs in the middle of the line. Here, the 



 signs tell you that all four ‘direction’ buttons are 

currently enabled for performing menu operations. 

5.2

 

Menu: Move 

If you select this item when it is your turn to move, the computer will compute and play the next move itself, 
and you can then take over the other colour.  

If you want the computer to play White, select ‘Move’ to begin the game. 

If you select ‘Move’ when it is the computer’s turn, it will cut short its calculations and play immediately. 

5.3

 

Menu: Hint  

The computer suggests a move for you. 

5.4

 

Menu: Level 

The computer’s levels of playing strength fall into 8 categories: ‘Normal’, ‘Easy’, ‘Fun’, ‘Blitz’, ‘Tournament’, 
‘User’, ‘Fixed depth’ and ‘Find mate’.  

When you select ‘Level’ from the menu, the current level is displayed. Initially the computer is set to play on 
‘Easy’ level 4. On this level it will cut short its calculations after examining 2,000 positions.  

German: 

English: 

To alter the level category: Press 

 or 

 as many times as necessary until the desired category is shown.

To alter the level number within the category: press 

 or 

 as many times as necessary. 

(The ‘User’ 

category is a special case, in which you have to specify a range of parameters.) 

When the desired level is displayed, press GREEN to select it and return to the ‘info’ screen. (Instead, a
press on RED would return to the menu while leaving the level unchanged.)

Example (1): For a game in which the computer takes an average of 15 seconds per move, select ‘Normal’ 
level 5. 

Example (2): To simulate a game of ‘5 minute chess’, select ‘Blitz’ level 2. Each player is given five minutes 
for all the moves. 

Example (3): To simulate a tournament game with ‘Fischer’ timings, you can select ‘Tournament’ level 2. At 
the start, each player is given 1 hour. After each move, the available time increases by 30 seconds. 

5.5

 

Menu: Nextb (Next best) 

The computer retracts its move and plays the next best one. 

Summary of Contents for M830

Page 1: ...aying against the computer 6 3 1 Your move 6 3 1 1 Ordinary moves 6 3 1 2 Special moves 6 3 2 The computer s move 6 3 3 Possible errors 6 3 4 Symbols displayed in the bottom line during play 6 3 5 Retracting and replaying moves 7 3 6 Result of the game 7 3 7 Starting a new game 7 4 The info screens 7 4 1 Info screen Large clock 8 4 2 Info screen Game score 8 4 3 Info screen Analysis 8 4 4 Info scr...

Page 2: ... 3 Opts Book1 10 5 11 4 Opts Book2 11 5 11 5 Opts Permanent Brain 11 5 11 6 Opts Randomness 11 5 11 7 Opts Contempt 11 5 11 8 Opts CPU speed 11 5 11 9 Opts Style 11 5 11 10 Opts Sound 11 5 11 11 Opts Contrast 11 5 11 12 Opts Language 11 5 12 Menu SetUp 11 5 13 Menu Verfy 11 6 USB mode Communicating with a PC 11 7 Connecting the ChessLink 12 8 Disposal 12 9 Warranty servicing and manufacturers cont...

Page 3: ...storage and cleaning Please note that real wood needs extra care Handle the wood carefully always store the device where it is dry and do not expose it to strong sunlight When 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...

Page 4: ...confirm with GREEN 2 3 Adjusting the backlight The LCD display has a backlight that you can adjust by pressing the BACKLIGHT button as many times as necessary 2 4 Preparing for a new game After you have selected the language the display shows the Large clock info screen German English You can now prepare for a game 1 Place the chess pieces on their starting squares Initially the computer assumes t...

Page 5: ...ly Hold down the RED button and reconnect the power Keep the RED button held down until the start screen appears as in Section 2 2 The computer is now in the same state as when you first acquired it This operation may occasionally be useful in case of a problem you don t understand 2 7 The buttons and their functions summary RED button Cancels a command GREEN button Confirms a command Note The RED...

Page 6: ...dicate the from and to squares alternately Press down on these two squares as you move the piece It may then be necessary to complete a special move The red lights indicate the square or squares where a piece must be placed or removed Note also the prompts at the bottom left of the screen In this example the square h8 must be vacated and the black rook must be placed on f8 to complete a castling m...

Page 7: ...m line of the display Mate Checkmate Stale Stalemate Draw 3x Draw by threefold repetition Draw 50 Draw by 50 move rule NoMat Draw due to insufficient material neither side can mate the opponent TooLong The game cannot be continued as it would exceed the available memory space maximum 256 moves for each side 3 7 Starting a new game You can start a new game any time except in the middle of some spec...

Page 8: ...nd a number expressing its evaluation of the current position 4 4 Info screen Permanent brain When the computer s Permanent Brain is active it continues to think about the position when it is your turn Its findings are displayed on the PB screen including your expected next move the continuation that is rated as strongest and a numerical evaluation similar to the Analysis screen 4 5 Info screen Op...

Page 9: ...ng strength fall into 8 categories Normal Easy Fun Blitz Tournament User Fixed depth and Find mate When you select Level from the menu the current level is displayed Initially the computer is set to play on Easy level 4 On this level it will cut short its calculations after examining 2 000 positions German English To alter the level category Press or as many times as necessary until the desired ca...

Page 10: ...tions list e g German English One line of the screen incorporates the cursor the blinking By repeatedly pressing or you can move the cursor up and down and view all 14 options in rotation To alter an option bring the cursor to the relevant row and use the buttons The Style option is a special case to set a User style you have to specify a range of parameters X means a feature is currently switched...

Page 11: ... 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 RE...

Page 12: ...he European Union the device must be disposed of properly at the end of its service life according to EC Directive 2012 19 EU Suitable parts of the device will then be recycled reducing environmental pollution For more information please contact your local waste disposal company or your municipal administration 9 Warranty servicing and manufacturers contact For Germany Austria Switzerland Please c...

Page 13: ...curacy If despite all expectation these instructions nevertheless contain errors this shall not constitute grounds for any claims This user manual including excerpts thereof may not be reproduced without prior written permission This user guide is a short introduction to The King Performance chess computer A more extensive instruction manual in German and English with details of all the features w...

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