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
previous bids/plays when
HISTORY is pressed.
The computer won't accept a
card or suit when you're
editing a hand.
The score doesn't show
when SCORE is pressed.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
POSSIBLE CAUSES
• Batteries are not installed correctly.
• Batteries are weak or bad.
• Poor battery contacts.
• Static discharge or an electrical
disturbance has caused a lock-up.
• Batteries are weak or bad.
• Dim setting requires LCD back-
light.
• Batteries are weak or bad.
• Sound option is turned off.
• Electrostatic discharge has caused
a malfunction.
• Batteries are weak or bad.
• The selected card isn't yours (e.g.,
the card is in dummy's hand).
• You are not following suit.
• You aren't in the bidding or playing
phase of the game.
• No bids have been made.
• You have already entered 13 cards
for the current position.
• The card is already in use for
another player position.
• There are no more cards available
in that suit.
• An error beep will sound if SCORE
is pressed while current results are
showing during play.
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ACTION TO TAKE
• Reinstall batteries (Section 1.1).
• Replace batteries (Section 1.1).
• Ensure that contacts on batteries
and unit are clean. Make sure that
contacts have not been bent.
• Press into the hole marked ACL to
reset unit (Section 6.1).
• Replace batteries. If problem
persists, use ACL feature to reset
unit (Section 6.1).
• Pressing BACKLIGHT turns light
on/off. Select BL Intensity
menu option to increase/decrease
amount of light (Section 2.4).
• Replace batteries.
• Turn sound on in Main Menu
(Section 2.3).
• Use ACL feature to reset unit
(Section 6.1).
• Replace batteries. If problem
persists, use ACL feature to reset
unit, as described in Section 6.1.
• Select and enter another card.
• Select and enter another card.
• You must be in the bidding or
playing phase for History Mode to
work.
• Bids must be made before the
HISTORY feature will work.
• You cannot enter more than 13
cards per player.
• Check the upper portion of display
for available cards.
• Check the upper portion of display
for available cards in each suit..
• Press ENTER until current results
have all been shown; then press
SCORE.