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Introduction 7

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your Bridgemate® II scoring system. Bridgemate II is an advanced
electronic scoring system for bridge clubs and tournaments, designed to enhance the enjoyment of
bridge. Bridgemate II automatically registers board results. The scores are verified and fed to the
central PC. Tournament directors will value the user-friendly features of Bridgemate II, as it enables
them to focus fully on their core tasks.

This manual describes the operation of the Bridgemate II scoring system, including the central
software program, the server and the Bridgemate II scoring devices. This manual serves as an
addition to the manual supplied with your scoring program. As the Bridgemate II scoring system
operates independently from the scoring program, this manual does not include instructions for
operating your scoring program.

This manual consists of the following chapters:

- The components of the Bridgemate II scoring system are explained in Chapter 1. A brief and
concise explanation is given of the individual components and how they relate to each other.

- Chapter 2 explains how to configure and install the Bridgemate II software and hardware and
how to configure the Bridgemates per section and table. This chapter also explains how to set
the radio channels to enable wireless data exchange.

- Chapter 3 explores the use of the Bridgemate Control Software in more detail.

- Chapter 4 explains the different Bridgemate Control Software options offered by the
Bridgemate II server.

- Use of the Bridgemate II scoring devices is explained in Chapter 5.

- Chapter 6 highlights the additional functions for the Bridgemate.

- Chapter 7 contains tips on how to operate the Bridgemate II scoring system when multiple
bridge clubs are playing simultaneously in one room. Practical advice is also offered on how
to deploy Bridgemate II in big tournaments, involving different rooms and/or multiple servers.

Version numbers
This manual covers the following versions of the Bridgemate II components:

Bridgemate Control Software 2.8.29
Bridgemate II server 2.1.2d (firmware version)
Bridgemate II scoring devices 2.1.1 (firmware version)

Firmware updates
Updates of the Bridgemate firmware can be downloaded from http://support.bridgemate.com.