Millennium ChessLink M822 User manual

M822 ChessLink
User manual

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1Important information
Before using this device, please read the following safety notes
and operating instructions completely, and pay careful
attention to them. Please store this user manual with the
device, so that you can refer to it later if needed. If you later
give this device to another user, please also give them this
manual.
This device is intended for private use in dry indoor rooms.
1.1 Safety instructions
Please note that this product is not a child’s toy within the
meaning of Directive 2009/48/EC. If you let your children
use the device, ensure you instruct them accordingly and
ensure that the device is used only as intended.
Keep the packaging bags and film away from babies and
small children, as there is a danger of suffocation!
In order to avoid damage, do not expose the device to
heat, eg from radiators or from direct sunlight, and do not
expose it to any kind of moisture.
In order to avoid malfunctions, do not operate the device
on or near devices that create magnetic fields or
electromagnetic radiation, such as for example televisions,
loudspeakers, mobile and cordless telephones, WiFi
devices etc.
Do not open the device under any circumstances. It does
not contain any serviceable parts. In the event of
malfunction, contact the service address listed.
Only use the original mains adaptor for the ChessGenius
Exclusive, which has the following specifications: 9V DC
1.0A
Please make sure you observe the following points when using
the AC adaptor:

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The power socket should be located close to the device
and should be easily accessible.
The device should not be connected to more power
sources than recommended.
The electrical contacts must not be short-circuited.
Always disconnect the adaptor from the mains before
cleaning the device.
Regularly check the product and the mains adaptor for
damage, and do not use either of them if they are
damaged. Never open them up.
Please follow the safety instructions on the AC adaptor.
2Control elements
On the front:
Red LED is lit up: ChessLink
is switched on.
Green LED is lit up:
ChessLink is connected to a
Bluetooth-enabled receiver.
On the rear:
9 V DC: Socket for the mains adaptor. Only use the mains
adaptor supplied with your ChessGenius Exclusive.
Board: Socket for the mini-DIN connection cable for your
ChessGenius Exclusive
USB: Socket for a USB cable
OFF/ON: On/off switch

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3Using ChessLink
3.1 What is ChessLink?
ChessLink connects Millennium chessboards to your
smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer via Bluetooth
or USB. In conjunction with the relevant software (which you
can find on www.computerchess.com), you can use the
ChessGenius to, for example:
Increase playing level
Play online against opponents from all over the world
Access chess databases
Save as many chess games as you like
Automatically analyse games
3.2 Putting into operation
Insert the mains adaptor for your ChessGenius Exclusive
into the 9V DC socket on the rear of the ChessLink.
Connect the ChessLink to the sensor board.
To do so, use the mini-DIN cable included with the
ChessGenius Exclusive.
Switch the ChessLink on. The red LED lights up.
Pairing: Connect the ChessLink to your Bluetooth device
by activating this function. See fig:

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3.3 Connecting to Android devices
From your Play Store, download the
app ‘Chess for Android’ to your
smartphone or tablet.
Press on the area beneath the
chessboard. The menu then appears
(see fig right).
Press ‘Connect to EBoard’.
On devices with Bluetooth 5, press
‘Millennium (Bluetooth)’. On newer
devices, press ‘Millennium (Bluetooth
LE)’ instead.
Press ‘OK’.
As soon as a grey bar appears in the
display, press ‘Millennium Chess’.
As soon as the connection has been established, a green
Bluetooth icon appears at the bottom right of the display.

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At the same time, the status LED on the housing is lit up in
green.
Note: If the Bluetooth icon is lit up in red, it was not possible
to establish a connection to the receiver. Repeat the procedure
until a connection has been established.
You can now use Chess for Android and deploy various chess
engines –and easily and conveniently play on your
ChessGenius Exclusive board.
3.4 Connecting to iOS devices
From the App Store, download the app
‘HIARCS CHESS’ to your iPhone or iPad.
Please note: These are two different
apps, which are not compatible with each
other.
If you have already installed a HIARCS
CHESS app on your device, the update is
free of charge for you.
Open the app and press ‘Connect’.
The green status LED on the device
should now be lit up.
You can now take advantage of the wide
range of configuration options that HIARCS CHESS offers, and
easily and conveniently play on your ChessGenius Exclusive
board.
3.5 Connecting to a PC
Connect the ChessLink to your PC using a USB cable (not
included). Then follow the instructions contained in the
manual for the respective chess program.

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4Disposal
Dispose of packing materials in an environmentally
friendly manner by using the relevant collection
containers provided for the purpose.
According to EC Directive 2012/19/EU, the device
must be disposed of properly at the end of its service
life. For more information, please contact your local
waste disposal company or your municipal
administration.
5Warranty and import
Please contact your local dealer where you bought this
product.
Product development & import by
MILLENNIUM 2000 GmbH
Heisenbergbogen 1 (Dornach)
85609 Aschheim, Germany
www.computerchess.com
Copyright © 2018, MILLENNIUM 2000 GmbH, Aschheim, Germany.