Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SDU-320 Franklin
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1 User ’ s Guide SDU-320.
Introduction SUDOKU is a fun game of numbers and logic that anyone can play . The object of the game is to place a number in every square of the 9 x 9 game board. But you can’t just fill in any number anywhere. Each number from 1 to 9 can only occur once in every horizontal row , vertical column, and 3 x 3 square.
Key Guide Y our SDU-320 uses a touch-sensitive screen. Use the stylus, located in the upper right corner of the device, to touch the buttons on the screen.
ON/OFF T urns the unit on and off. After the unit is turned off manually or automatically , any previously started game resumes the next time the unit is turned on. Press and hold this key for 3 seconds to turn the sound on and off. 1-9 Enters 1 - 9 into a puzzle at the cursor position.
P AUSE During a game, suspends the game. When paused, continues the game. During a game, undoes the last move or moves. During a game, clears the number at the cursor position. CHECK Indicates if there are errors in a completed puzzle, but does not indicate which numbers are incorrect.
Replacing the Batteries This unit is powered by two G13 batteries. Follow these easy instructions to install or replace them. Please have the new batteries and a small Phillips screwdriver at hand before you remove the old ones. 1. T urn the unit off and turn it over .
5. Install 2 new G13 batteries with positive polarity facing up. Important : Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly . Wrong polarity may damage the unit. 6. Replace the battery cover and secure it with the screw . For better performance and longer operating time, we recommend the use of high quality G13 batteries.
• The supply terminals are not to be short- circuited. • Do not expose batteries to direct heat or try to take batteries apart. Follow the battery manufacturer ’ s instructions for battery use. • Always remove a weak or dead battery from the device.
Information ✓ Adjusting the Contrast When there is no game started, the contrast control screen is displayed. Press the dash to the left of the number (indicated by “ A ” ) to decrease the contrast. Press the dash to the right of the number (indicated by “ B ” ) to increase the contrast.
✓ T urning the Sound On and Off Press and hold ON/OFF for 3 seconds to turn the sound on and off. A short beep indicates when the sound has been turned on or off. ✓ Automatic Shutoff At any time, if no key is pressed for 3 minutes, the unit turns off automatically .
Playing the Game 1. Press ON/OFF to turn on the unit. 2. Press LEVEL to cycle through the three game levels. Level 1 is the easiest level. The best solution time for the corresponding level is displayed. 3. Press ST ART . A randomly generated puzzle is displayed and the timer begins.
Note : If you do not want to play the generated game, press and hold for 3 seconds to exit, then press ST ART to generate another game. Some numbers are already filled in at the start of a puzzle. These are indicated by an underscore. These numbers are fixed and cannot be changed.
Press P AUSE at any time to pause the timer . Press P AUSE again to restart the timer . Press to undo your last move. Press to erase the number at the cursor position. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the puzzle is completely filled in. Press and hold SOL VE for 3 seconds to display the puzzle ’ s solution at any time.
Puzzle Solver This unit is also a puzzle solver . Y ou can create your own puzzles and see if there are solutions. Y ou can also input a puzzle and then try and solve it. For example, input a puzzle you see in a newspaper or book, then solve it in your device.
2. Press the location where you want to enter a number , and then press the number you would like to enter . An underlined number is added to the screen.
4. Press SOL VE to see if the puzzle you entered is valid. If it is, the missing numbers in the puzzle are filled in. If it is not, the message “ Err ” is displayed. Press , then adjust the numbers, and then press SOL VE again to check the puzzle.
5. After a puzzle is validated, press SOL VE to validate another puzzle or press ST ART to exit the puzzle solver . Solving a Puzzle 1. Follow steps 1-3 from “ V alidating a Puzzle ” above. 2. Press ST ART to start solving the puzzle you entered. If the puzzle is not valid, the message “ Err ” is displayed.
Additional Puzzles This unit also contains 400 puzzles from Nikoli. Follow these steps to access the additional puzzles: 1. In the level selection screen, press and hold SOL VE for 3 seconds to enter the Preset Puzzle selection screen.
2. The default puzzle number is 001 and the first digit blinks. 3. Enter the number of the puzzle you want to try . Press the digit you want to change, then press the dash to the left or right of the number to decrease or increase the blinking digit, respectively .
Resetting the Unit If the unit fails to respond, or if the screen performs erratically , perform a system reset. 1. Use a paper clip to gently press the reset button on your unit. The reset button is recessed in a pin-sized hold located directly below the word “ RESET ” on the back of the unit.
Care and Maintenance • Clean the unit with a soft, damp cloth and wipe completely dry . Never use cleaning agents and never immerse the unit in water . • Do not drop the unit or subject it to strong impacts. • Protect the unit from rain and extreme temperatures.
FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE: This unit was tested with shielded cables on the peripheral devices. Shielded cables must be used with the unit to insure compliance. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Disclaimer of W arranties Except as specifically provided herein, Franklin makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, with respect to this product.
JURISDICTION. EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY EXPRESSL Y RECITED ABOVE, THIS FRANKLIN PRODUCT IS PROVIDED ON AN “ AS IS ” BASIS, WITHOUT ANY OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT N.
THE ABOVE LIMIT A TION MA Y NOT APPL Y TO YOU. IF THE LA WS OF THE RELEV ANT JURISDICTION DO NOT PERMIT FULL WAIVER OF IMPLIED W ARRANTIES, THEN THE DURA TION OF IMPLIED W ARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS ARE LIMITED TO THE DURA TION OF THE EXPRESS W ARRANTY GRANTED HEREIN.
Limited W arranty [Australia, E.U. and Switzerland only (except U.K.)] Notwithstanding the disclaimer of warranties above, this product, excluding batteries and liquid crystal display (LCD), is guaranteed by Franklin to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
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