Franklin SUDOKU SDU-320 manual

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. Each “level”, or grid, begin[...]

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.  3[...]

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. LEVEL Chooses a game level. ST ART Starts a game. 4[...]

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. Press CHECK again to resume the puzzle. If the puzzle is correc[...]

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 . 2. Use the Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the battery cover screw . 3. Slide th[...]

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. Battery disposal : Do [...]

• 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. • T o avoid damage caused by leakage of the battery fluid, replace the battery or batterie[...]

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. The number in the center of the screen will decreas[...]

✓ 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 . Press ON/OFF to turn the unit on and return to your location when the unit turn[...]

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. 11[...]

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. These empty positions are the ones you need to fill in. The cursor ,[...]

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. Press SOL VE again to display [...]

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. V alidating a Puzzle 1. With no active puzzle, press SOL VE . 14[...]

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. 3. Continue until all of the initial numbers are in place. Remember the rules of number placement: Each number from 1 to 9 can only occur once in every horizontal row , vertical column, and 3 x 3 [...]

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. Keep adjusting the values until you no longer see the “ Err ” message when you press SOL VE . [...]

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. Press , adjust the numbers, and t[...]

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. 18[...]

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 . Note : Y ou can select a puzzle number of 001 to 400. When number is changed, the le[...]

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. RESET 20[...]

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. Specifications Model SDU-320: SUDOKU by Nikoli • Batteries : two G13 • Size :[...]

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. W arning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly a[...]

– 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. Such mod[...]

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