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Saitek Pro Bridge 311 User Manual

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Summary of Pro Bridge 311

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    Quick start to enjoy a game of bridge right away, without reading the entire manual first, simply follow these quick start steps! 1 locate the battery compartment in the base of the unit, and slide the cover off in the direction of the arrows. Insert four "aaa"(am4/r03) alkaline batteries, making su...

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    Table of contents quick start introduction keys and features 1. Getting started: the basics 1.1 power on 1.2 get to know the menu system 1.3 ready? Time to deal! 1.4 learn to bid… 1.5 …and learn to play! 1.6 checking out the results a. Team of four results b. Rubber bridge results 1.7 playing the ne...

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    Keys and features 1. Lcd display: shows game play/information. 2. Game/function keys: • go/stop: press to turn unit on/off. Current game is retained in memory when switched off, along with selected options. • history: press repeatedly during or after game to review previous bidding and play. • autop...

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    1. Dummy's hand: displays dummy's hand, or your hand for north if south is dummy. Also displays hands for north and east with repeated presses of view hand. 2. Player/position indicators (w/ n/e/s): flashing indicator indicates current player/position. 3. No trump indicator 4. South's hand: displays...

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    1. Getting started: the basics 1.1 power on your pro bridge 311 runs on four "aaa"(am4/r03) batteries. Locate the battery compartment in the base of the unit, at the top, and slide off the cover in the direction of the arrows. Insert the batteries, making sure that you observe the correct polarity (...

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    Using the escape key: an important note! Pressing escape at any time during bidding or play (unless you're canceling a mode, as specifically directed), will result in the immediate termination of your current hand. Be careful not to press escape inadvertently during your game! X b - bidding systems ...

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    1.5 …and learn to play! Just as in a game played by four human players, the bids made will have decided who is to lead. The player with the highest bid is declarer, and declarer's partner is dummy. The player to the right of dummy leads the first card, and play then continues in a clockwise directio...

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    Press enter to start play of the next trick. Enter a card, as before, and continue to play until all 13 tricks have been taken. 1.6 checking out the results after the last trick has been won, the result will be shown. Note that the result displays will be different, depending on the type of bridge y...

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    P - play x g - game level x s - sound on/off x i - bl intensity x b - bidding systems x l - language x r - reset score each of these individual options is described below. Tip: to cancel menu changes before confirming with enter, simply press escape to return to the main menu! 2.1 accessing the deal...

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    Bids and plays the same hand in autoplay mode, with the computer playing all four hands. C. Computer peeks [level menu item: 123456789tp] this unique level, displayed as p for computer peeks, is also a team of four level. Here, the computer is given a distinct advantage, in that it's allowed to "see...

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    To select a bidding system: a. Press escape until you return to the main menu, pgsiblr. B. Press x repeatedly to select the letter b for bidding systems. C. Press enter. Line 1 = 5aff, with the current system for north/south flashing. 5 = american standard ( 5th major) x a = acol ( acol) x f = frenc...

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    B. With the p flashing, press enter to go to the deal menu, rnes. C. Line 1 = rnes, with the current deal option flashing. Line 2 = current option description. D. Press x to select the letter r for random deal. E. Press enter. The computer will immediately deal a random hand, and you can begin to pl...

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    4. Edit menu options as previously noted in section 3.3, your computer allows you to choose from various types of editing options. Each of these options is described below. To access the edit menu: a. Press escape until you return to the main menu, pgsiblr. B. With the p flashing, press enter to go ...

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    • if you enter more than 13 cards for any position, or if you enter a card that has been used, an error beep will sound. • if you enter less than 13 cards for any position, the computer will randomly fill in the additional cards when you play. • you can also use the cursor keys to enter cards, in th...

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    5. More features to explore 5.1 viewing all the hands at any time after the cards have been dealt, you may view all the hands (including those that are concealed) by pressing view hand. The first display will show view:ns, along with the hand for north in the upper portion of the display and the han...

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    • in duplicate bridge, press score once to show score, along with the current scores for north/south and east/west. Press score again to show the total number of deals played so far, as well as the cumulative imp scores for both teams. To exit, either press score once again, or press escape. Note th...

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    Note: this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class b digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the fcc rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can r...

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    This warranty is in lieu of all other expressed warranties, obligations or liabilities. Any implied warranties, obligations, or liabilities, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, shall be limited in duration to the duration of th...

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    Appendix b: scoring information rubber bridge scoring: score below the line for tricks bid and made: spaces or hearts: 30 per trick; if doubled, multiply by two. Diamonds or clubs: 20 per trick; if doubled, multiply by two. No trumps: 40 for first trick and 30 for each additional trick; if redoubled...

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    Symptoms the unit doesn't react or behaves erratically. The display is dim or difficult to read. The computer seems to be bidding illegally. The computer is silent. No response or improper response when keys are pressed. The computer rejects the card you have selected. The computer won't show previo...

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    Saitek pro bridge 311 v.1.0 05/10/05 © 2005 saitek ltd. Made and printed in china. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Ci04 www.Saitek.Com pro bridge manual final.Qxd 2/8/2006 11:42 am page 24.