Mega 2050X Chess Computer
(600-2441)                 Troubleshooting            Faxback Doc. # 33674

If your computer is not working as it should, follow the suggestions below
to see if you can eliminate the problem.  If you cannot, take the computer
to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

Problem                              Suggestion

The LCD display is dim or blank      Check the batteries and AC adapter
or the computer does not work        (if used).
at all.

The computer does not accept a       Verify the position of all pieces,
legal move, or displays an           black and white.  See "Verifying
unexpected move.                     Piece Positions", on Faxback Doc.
                                     # 33671.

During a game, the computer will     The computer is set to a mate search
not display evaluation rating,       level.  Choose another level.
search depth, or current move
information.

During a game, the computer will     The computer's sound is off, or is
not beep when a key or square        set to silent mode.  Change the
is pressed, or will not beep at      options.
all.

The computer unexpectedly turns      The computer's automatic power-off
itself off during a game.            option is on.  If desired, turn this
                                     option off.  See "Automatic Power-Off
                                     (G1)", on Faxback Doc. # 33673.

The computer  takes a long time      The computer might be set to a high
to respond to a move.                play level, or the computer's search
                                     algorithm option might be set to -
                                     SEL (brute force).  If desired,
                                     change the level or select + SEL
                                     (selective search).  See "Choosing a
                                     Level", on Faxback Doc. # 33670 and
                                     "Search Algorithms (A2)", on Faxback
                                     Doc. # 33673.


(WL/EB 5/30/96)