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2. CLOCK OPTIONS TO EXPLORE
2.1 CHECKING THE MOVE NUMBER
To use this feature, the MODIFY/LOCK switch on the bottom of the
unit must be set to MODIFY.
You can easily check the number of moves made so far in the game
at any time! Simply press and hold down NEXT/MOVE NO., and the
current move number will be shown on the left-hand LCD, along with
the
&
display. The game clock will keep ticking while the move
number is displayed, and the countdown display will return as soon as
you release the NEXT/MOVE NO. Key.
Note: The number of moves will only change after 2 individual moves
have been made, i.e., after both you and your opponent have moved.
2.2 SWITCHING BETWEEN TIME DISPLAYS
Whenever the time on a clock is between 5 and 60 minutes, the
display will normally show this as hours and minutes (HH:MM). If you
would rather see minutes and seconds (MM.SS) displayed, press SET.
For example: Let’s say the display is counting down and is currently
showing
0:15
for 15 minutes. If you press SET, the display will then
change to show minutes and seconds (e.g.,
14.53
for 14 minutes and 53
seconds).
Note: To differentiate between the two time displays more easily,
notice the colon (:) between the hours and minutes display, and the
period (.) between the minutes and seconds display.
2.3 STOPPING THE CLOCKS
To use this feature, the MODIFY/LOCK switch on the bottom of the
unit must be set to MODIFY.
To stop the clocks temporarily during a game, press PAUSE. The
displays will flash to indicate that the clocks are stopped.
Pressing either of the Timing Activator Buttons will restart the clocks.
However, the way timing resumes will be based on which of the buttons
is pressed! Remember that the lighted LED indicates the clock that was
active when the clocks were paused. Knowing that, you can do either of
the following: (a) If you press the button for the clock under the lighted
LED, the countdown will switch to the other clock, as if the previously-
active side had just made its move. (b) If you press the button for the
inactive clock, under the unlit LED, the countdown will continue on the
previously-active clock, by simply picking up where it left off!
You can also stop the clocks by sliding the STOP/GO/SOUND OFF
switch to STOP. The game times and move numbers will be stored in
memory until the switch is set back to GO. When the unit is turned back
on, the clock displays will be in Pause Mode. Press one of the Timing
Activator Buttons as described above to resume timing where it left off.
2.4 INDICATION OF EXPIRED TIME
As soon as one side runs out of time,
-0.00
shows on that player’s
display, along with the Expired Time symbol (
!
). If the sound is on, you
may also hear beeps. Who’s the winner? The player who still has time
on the clock!
2.5 RESETTING FOR A NEW GAME
To use this feature, the MODIFY/LOCK switch on the bottom of the
unit must be set to MODIFY.
To reset the clocks for a new game, or to reset and select a different
Timing Mode, press and hold PAUSE for at least 3 seconds. The
displays will flash, you’ll hear a series of beeps, and the clocks will then
reset for a new game using the previously selected Timing Mode. If you
would rather choose a different Timing Mode, simply press one of the
other Timing Mode Keys. To start the clock for the new game, the player
to move first should press the opposite Timing Activator Button.
2.6 MAKING TIME AND MOVE ADJUSTMENTS
To use this feature, the MODIFY/LOCK switch on the bottom of the
unit must be set to MODIFY.
At some point, you might want to change the time and/or number of
moves during a game. This feature may come in handy, for example, if
you have just taken back an illegal move!
To make a change like this during a game, first press PAUSE to stop
the clocks. Next, press ADJUST to enter Adjustment Mode, where you’ll
be able to make changes, first for the left-hand player, and then for the
right. When you enter Adjustment Mode, you’ll notice that the digit on
the far left is flashing. To change the currently flashing digit, press
ADJUST repeatedly (or hold the key down) until your desired number
shows, and then press SET to confirm the change and move on to the
next digit. If you come to a digit that you don’t want to change, simply
press SET to go on to the next digit. Start with the hours and minutes
