Manual de DGT North American 2009 | Page 11

Operation 1. Batteries The DGT NA requires 2 AA (penlight) batteries. We recommend low selfdischarge alkaline batteries on which it will run for 10 years, theoretically. If you do not plan to use your timer for a long period, we recommend that you remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by leaking. If the Low Battery appears on the timer display, the batteries need replacement. symbol When this message first appears, the batteries still contain enough energy to allow the current game to be completed. In case of a malfunction, first remove then reinsert the batteries. 2. Switching the timer on Switch the timer on and off with the On/Off button on the bottom of the timer. The on/off button is placed on the bottom to avoid unintended resetting of the clock. 3. Choosing an option number When you switch on the timer the display shows the option number that or button to step through the 23 optiwas last selected. Press the ons. After number 23 the display returns to 01. To find the option you wish see the list of option numbers on the bottom of the timer. 4. Activating the option number When the option number you want appears on the display activate it by button. The display then shows the default starting time pressing the for that option. You can now begin your game. If you selected a manual set option refer to Section 9, Manual settings. 5. Starting a game When you have selected an option with pre-programmed setting check that the lever is upward for the white player. The player color is indicated button. The with the KING symbol. Now start the timer by pressing the correct setting of player color is important to keep good record of the move number, especially for the Bonus Tournament options. 6. Temporarily stopping the timer During the course of a game you can temporarily stop the timer by shortly button. Restart the timer by pressing the button pressing the again (pressing longer than 2 seconds starts the time correction, explained in section 8). 7. Audible signal The DGT NA can give audible signals when a time control comes close. It beeps 10 seconds before every time control and also for each of the last 5 seconds. On the last second before time control a full second beep is given. The sound is given only when the “sound on” icon is visible on the display. button The sound function can be switched on or off by pressing the while the clock is stopped. All the options have the sound off by default. 8 Manual DGT2010NA.indd 8 11/6/09 11:32:54 AM