Saitek Capella User Manual
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KEYS, LIGHT AND FEATURES KEYS
KEYS
PLAY
Execute next move. Pressing this key
when it is your turn causes the computer
to play the next move for you, pressing it
when the computer is thinking interrupts
the thought process.
NEW GAME
Press to reset to the start position for a
new game.
LEVEL
Press to select level of skill.
STOP
Press to turn off the computer. The
current position is saved in memory.
GO
Press to switch the computer on. Play is
resumed at the point where the STOP
key was pressed.
TAKE BACK
Press to take back last move. Up to 34
individual moves can be retracted.
NON AUTO
Used to enter a sequence of moves.
SET UP
Enter set up mode to change or enter
positions.
INFO
Press to get advice from the computer
and evaluate current board position.
COLOR
Used to select color of piece being
verified or set up.
SOUND
Press to turn beep on or off.
LIGHTS
WHITE/BLACK Side to move. When the computer is
thinking the appropriate color lamp
flashes.
CHECK
King in check.
END
End of game.
SET UP
A position is being entered or modified.
NON AUTO
The computer acts as a referee and
advisor.
INFO
A suggestion is given.
FEATURES
1. Piece keys Use to choose promoted pieces, verify
board position and set up new positions.
2. Sensor chessboard each square has a sensor that
registers piece movement.
3. ACL switch (in base of set).
4. Board lamps the computer uses these lights to
indicate game moves, take back moves, or show you
which move it is considering. They are also used to
verify the board position, to display the level of skill
and to display evaluation of board position.
5. Battery compartment (in base of set).
6. Socket for mains adapter.
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WHITE
BLACK
SETUP
NON
AUTO
INFO
CHECK
END
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6
5
4
3
2
1
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
GO
STOP
COLOR
NEW
GAME
LEVEL
SOUND
SETUP
NON
AUTO
TAKE
BACK
INFO
PLAY
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4
4
2
1
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