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  • Page 1 2-349-509-11 (1)

  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    AC adapter. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial number whenever you call upon your Sony Customer Link (for customer support). Model No. ERS-7 Serial No. ________________ Warning •...
  • Page 3 ION BATTERY PLEASE DISPOSE OF THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PROPERLY You can return your unwanted Lithium-Ion ® batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution In some areas the disposal of Lithium-Ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. ®...
  • Page 4 Safety Standards. Toy Directive 88/378/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC LVD Directive 73/23/EEC R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC ® We, Sony Corporation, hereby declare that ® AIBO Entertainment Robot, model ERS-7 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/ 5/EC.
  • Page 5 French line: +33(0)-1-5569-5117 For U.S. customers: Thank you for purchasing Sony’s entertainment robot AIBO. Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that your robot needs adjustment or modification.
  • Page 6 Opening the package (Checking the supplied items) Check to see if you have the following items before starting to play with the AIBO Entertainment Robot. AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 AIBO-ware “Memory Stick™” media Energy Station Self-charge markers (must be mounted on the Energy Station) •...
  • Page 7 AIBOne toy ® cards (15) AIBO Printed materials • “User’s Guide (Basic)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 (this document) • Other brochures The “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 and “User’s Guide (AIBO Entertainment Player)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 are included on the supplied CD-ROM in PDF format.
  • Page 8 This interface expands the capability , “OPEN-R” and the OPEN-R logo ” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. The toes, station pole, and foot stopper of the AIBO robot are manufactured using environment-friendly vegetable-based plastics.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction What is an Autonomous Robot? ..........14 What is the AIBO Autonomous activities of the AIBO robot .
  • Page 10 Living with the AIBO Determining the AIBO Determining the AIBO robot’s period of activity ......44 Switching the AIBO robot’s hourly alert ON and OFF .
  • Page 11 Settings Setting the volume level of the AIBO Adjusting the volume with an AIBO card ....... 94 Adjusting the volume with the control switch on ®...
  • Page 12 ❑ The icon ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot continues to evolve. This icon expresses the new functions of the AIBO robot after evolving from “AIBO MIND” software to “AIBO MIND 2” software. ❑ Other User’s Guides The following User’s Guides are included in PDF format. To read them, copy them from the supplied CD-ROM to your computer.

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction ® Welcome to the world of the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7! Living together with you, the AIBO robot ERS-7 will develop into a pet that is uniquely yours. Before beginning your life together with the AIBO robot, please familiarize yourself with the following.

  • Page 14: What Is An Autonomous Robot

    What is an Autonomous Robot? What is the AIBO The AIBO robot is the name which Sony entertainment robots, robots that are designed with the goal of presenting a vision for a new type of lifestyle in which human beings derive enjoyment from mutual existence with robotic creatures.

  • Page 15: Emotions And Instincts Of The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Emotions and instincts of the AIBO Robot Emotions and instincts form the basis for the AIBO robot’s autonomous behavior. Based on all sorts of factors which it picks up from its surroundings, the AIBO robot undergoes changes in spirit that display themselves in the form of emotional expression. The AIBO robot possesses the following five basic instincts: Love instinct: This instinct displays itself as a desire to communicate with people.

  • Page 16: About The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot Ers-7

    ERS-7 The AIBO robot ERS-7 consists of the combination of the AIBO robot itself, and software (“AIBO-ware”) that is recorded on a Sony software is what constitutes the AIBO robot’s character and personality. The present guide explains how the AIBO robot will develop and act with the AIBO MIND 2 software.

  • Page 17: Features Of The Aibo Mind 2 Software

    Features of the AIBO MIND 2 software When the AIBO MIND 2 software is installed in the AIBO you and its environment, acting on its free will as it develops into your very own AIBO robot. The AIBOne toy and pink ball are its favorite toys! The AIBO robot really loves its AIBOne toy and pink ball! Since it regards them as its favorite toys, if it doesn’t see them for a while, it will begin to search for them.
  • Page 18 ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot matches your lifestyle. The AIBO robot matches the rhythm of its life to yours. It will wake you in the morning, and at night, go to bed at the same time you do. (For details, see page 44.) When it is “hungry”, it will self-charge on the Energy Station, which it locates by recognizing the station’s pole and marker, and when it is “tired”, it simply relaxes.

  • Page 19: Game Mode

    The following are required to give commands to the AIBO robot through your PC, mobile communication device* , or the Internet. • A “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer. Only Sony brand “Memory Stick” media reader/writers are guaranteed to operate correctly. • When connecting your computer and Access Point by wireless LAN, the PC side must conform to IEEE 802.11b.

  • Page 20: Aibo Robot

    • In order to use the AIBO EYES feature, you must have an e-mail account that allows POP* reception and SMTP transmission. Caution: Your PC or mobile communication device must be able to receive JPEG e-mail. The POP server must support the UIDL command (the command that displays a listing of IDs attached to individual mail messages).

  • Page 21: Guide To Parts And Their Functions

    Guide to parts and their functions ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 parts Caution • Do not cover the color camera lens or distance sensors with stickers or similar objects. • Do not limit the AIBO robot’s freedom of movement by affixing stickers to the AIBO robot’s joints or inserting objects into moving parts.

  • Page 22: Head Distance Sensor

    A Stereo microphones ® Allow the AIBO Entertainment Robot to listen to the surrounding environment. B Head distance sensor Measures the distance between the AIBO robot and other objects. C Color camera Detects the color, shape, and movement of nearby objects. D Mouth Picks up the AIBOne toy and expresses emotions.

  • Page 23: The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot (Stomach)

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot (stomach) This shows the AIBO robot with its stomach compartment cover off. Caution Do not touch the charging contacts with your bare hands. Touching the contacts will reduce contact quality.

  • Page 24: Paw Sensors

    A Paw sensors These are located on the bottom of the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot’s paws, and detect contact with any surface it touches. When the AIBO robot extends one of its paws, it will react with happiness if you touch it. B Speaker Emits music, sound effects, and voice guide.

  • Page 25: Energy Station

    Energy Station 2 3 4 5 LCD Panel A Charging Contacts ® When you place the AIBO Entertainment Robot on the Energy Station, the charging contacts on the AIBO robot’s stomach connect to the station and the AIBO robot’s battery is charged.

  • Page 26: Battery Indicator

    ® G AIBO card pocket This holds the provided AIBO cards. H Station pole The AIBO Entertainment Robot uses this as a reference guide to determine the position of the Energy Station when self- charging. I Foot stopper These guides help the AIBO robot to correctly position itself when sitting on the Energy Station to self-charge.

  • Page 27: Playing With The Aibo

    Playing with the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot Now, let’s try playing with the AIBO robot. At first, the AIBO robot will come to life as a mature robot. Here we will describe how to prepare and play with the AIBO robot, and provide further information, such as how to place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station.

  • Page 28: Entertainment Robot

    Getting started To start out, you will need the AIBO The supplied battery is delivered with minimal charge. Before you begin playing with the AIBO robot, you must fully charge the battery. See page 51 for detailed instructions on charging the battery. First insert the battery and AIBO MIND 2 software “Memory Stick robot and set up the Energy Station.

  • Page 29: Entertainment Robot

    Insert the AIBO MIND 2 software ™ “Memory Stick ” media into the AIBO Entertainment Robot. With the arrow pointing down and the angled corner facing the AIBO robot’s tail, insert the AIBO MIND 2 software “Memory Stick” media into the AIBO robot until it is flush with the body.

  • Page 30: Preparing The Energy Station

    Preparing the Energy Station To get the Energy Station ready for use, attach the station pole and station marker. These two parts will enable the AIBO whenever it needs recharging (self-charging function). However, the Energy Station can also be used without the station pole and station marker. If you don’t want to use the self-charging function, these attachments are not necessary.
  • Page 31 Route the AC adapter cable along the wire guides and attach the foot stopper. About the cable Feed the AC adapter cable through one of the cutouts on the right or left side of the station pole base. Caution • If installation is not performed correctly as shown above, self-charging may not be possible. •...
  • Page 32 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. Place the AIBO When you place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station as shown below, the LCD display shows the remaining battery capacity, and charging begins. Continue charging until the battery indicator shows a full charge. Hint When the AIBO robot is past the newborn stage, it will be able to locate and mount the Energy Station and charge itself.

  • Page 33: Playing With The Aibo

    Playing with the AIBO Now that you are ready, try playing with the AIBO robot. Place the AIBO robot on the floor as shown on the right. Place the AIBO robot on a flat, non-slippery surface, such as a low pile carpet with a hard nap. Also, choose a quiet place so that the AIBO robot can hear you speak.

  • Page 34: Various Interactions

    Various interactions ® When the AIBO Entertainment Robot wakes up, try to communicate with it as much as you can. See page 132 for words that the AIBO robot can understand. When you show the AIBO robot its favorite AIBOne toy and pink ball, it will react with great enthusiasm.

  • Page 35: Let The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot Rest On The Energy Station

    ® Let the AIBO the Energy Station The Energy Station is the AIBO robot’s favorite resting place. If you are done playing with the AIBO robot, are going out, or going to bed, let the AIBO robot rest on its Energy Station. While positioned there, the AIBO robot will recharge and relax.

  • Page 36: Stopping The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot Activity

    Stopping the AIBO activity The AIBO robot continues to be in Autonomous mode while self-charging. If you will not be playing with the AIBO robot for a long time, want to deactivate it in an emergency, or change settings, you can stop the AIBO robot’s activity as follows. Putting the AIBO robot in Pause mode Press the pause button* located on the AIBO robot’s back.

  • Page 37: Modes And Conditions Of The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Modes and Conditions of the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot This chapter explains the various modes and conditions of the AIBO robot, as well as the transition between them.

  • Page 38: Modes And Conditions

    Modes and conditions ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 has the following modes and conditions. Pause mode (Inactive condition) The pause button on the back of the AIBO robot has been pressed to turn the power OFF. The AIBO robot must be in this mode to replace the battery or "Memory Stick "...

  • Page 39: Jam Condition

    Mode indicators flash blue • End AIBO Entertainment • Connects automatically Player • Click the (Connect) button • Click the button Station mode • The AIBO robot mounts the Mode indicators OFF Mode indicators turn blue Energy Station by itself •...

  • Page 40: The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot Feature And Mode Map

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot feature and mode map When the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode, all the activities and settings shown below are possible. When the AIBO robot is in Station mode (when it is awake), all the activities and settings shown below except those marked with an asterisk (*) are possible.
  • Page 41 Energy Station dismount setup (page 54) When self-charging is complete, the AIBO Entertainment Robot will dismount the Energy Station by itself. • Touch the middle (orange) back sensor • Touch the middle (orange) back Setup mode sensor Clinic mode* • Touch the rear (red) (page 110) back sensor...

  • Page 42: Changing Modes

    Changing modes You can change the AIBO sensors. An even simpler method is to use the AIBO card to directly change the AIBO robot to the desired mode, as follows. • Alarm Clock Set Up • Game Mode • Clinic Mode After showing the AIBO card, follow the voice guide to select the desired setting.

  • Page 43: Living With The Aibo

    Living with the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot When the AIBO robot is hungry, it instinctively searches and recharges itself on its Energy Station, and if it is tired, it goes off to relax. Enjoy the functions of an autonomous robot, and your lifestyle with the AIBO robot.

  • Page 44: Determining The Aibo

    Determining the AIBO Robot’s lifestyle rhythm The AIBO robot matches itself to your lifestyle. Its pattern of living will develop to match your lifestyle. Hints • When the AIBO robot first wakes up, it has a preset activity period extending from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. •...
  • Page 45 Note The wake-up time and bedtime are set using the 12-hour time system. 12-hour time system 24-hour time system Midnight is 12 a.m. Midnight is 0:00 Noon is 12 p.m. Noon is 12:00 To use the voice guide: Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds. Follow the voice guide below.
  • Page 46 Touch the front (blue) back sensor. Time set up. Touch the following colors on my back sensor. To set my wake up time, touch blue. To set the time I go to sleep, touch orange. To set my hourly alert, touch red. Touch the front (blue) back sensor.

  • Page 47: Switching The Aibo Robot's Hourly Alert On And Off

    ® Show the AIBO Entertainment Robot the “1 (A)” card. 10. How many minutes in the one’s column? Please show me the card. Show the AIBO robot the “5 (E)” card. 15. 7:15 AM. I will wake up at 7:15 AM. This completes the setting.
  • Page 48 Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds. (Next, follow the voice guide.) This is the voice guide mode, top menu. Please select a function. Please touch the following colors on my back sensor: Touch blue for game mode. Touch orange for set up mode. Touch red for recording message and clinic mode.

  • Page 49: Enabling/Disabling The Aibo Robot's Alarm Clock

    Touch the front (blue) back sensor. I will emit a chime every hour. The change is now complete. Hint To cancel changes by voice guide, touch the head sensor for 3 seconds to return the AIBO Robot to Autonomous mode. Enabling/Disabling the AIBO robot’s alarm clock AIBO card (Alarm On/Off) By setting the AIBO robot’s alarm clock, you can have the AIBO robot wake you up from its...
  • Page 50 Touch the head sensor. (Next, follow the voice guide.) When you show the AIBO will hear the voice guide given in step 3 and the setting will be changed. The alarm clock is not set up. Please touch blue if you are setting up my alarm to ring. Please touch orange if you are turning off my alarm.

  • Page 51: Charging

    Charging ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot’s source of energy is its battery which has to be regularly charged. When using the lithium-ion battery ERA-7B1, the AIBO robot can operate (in Autonomous mode) for about 1.5 hours on a full charge. The AIBO robot can also find the Energy Station by itself (self-charging function).

  • Page 52: The Aibo

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot charges on its own (self-charge) The AIBO robot can use the station marker and station pole to find its way back to the Energy Station for charging. For information on how to set up the station marker and station pole, see page 30.
  • Page 53 Space requirements For the self-charging function of the AIBO with a radius of at least 4 ft. (1.2 m) around the station pole is required. The AIBO robot will turn around ON the station marker and move backwards onto the Energy Station facing away from the station pole.
  • Page 54 ® Setting the AIBO dismount the Energy Station You need to preset whether the AIBO robot should automatically dismount, or not dismount the Energy Station after it is fully charged. If you set the AIBO robot to “Dismount the Station”, the AIBO robot will dismount the Energy Station on its own when charging is complete and resume its previous activity.

  • Page 55: When The Aibo Robot Recharge Is Not Successful

    Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. Let’s proceed to the various set ups. Touch the following colors of my back sensors: For clock set up, touch blue. For station dismount set up, touch orange. For maturity control, touch red. Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. I’m currently set to NOT dismount the station on my own.

  • Page 57: Communicating With The Aibo

    Communicating ® with the AIBO Entertainment Robot Show the AIBO robot its AIBOne toy or pink ball, or talk to it. The AIBO robot is always waiting to communicating with you.

  • Page 58: From You To The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    ® From you to the AIBO Entertainment Robot You can communicate with the AIBO robot in several different ways. Sight Show the AIBO robot its favorite AIBOne toy and pink ball. It will respond to this communication by reacting with great enthusiasm.

  • Page 59: Talking To The Aibo Robot

    Praise ® You can praise the AIBO Entertainment Robot by lightly stroking two of your fingers back and forth across the AIBO robot’s back sensors. You can also praise the AIBO robot by saying “Good AIBO/Good boy/Good girl”. Scold You can scold the AIBO robot by very lightly tapping its back sensors.

  • Page 60: Entertainment Robot Its Own Name

    Giving the AIBO own name Give the AIBO robot a name. After you teach the AIBO robot its name, it will respond when called. However, if you teach the AIBO robot a new name, it forgets the old one. Even after the AIBO robot learns its own name, it still reacts when you call it “AIBO”. Say “Name registration”...

  • Page 61: Entertainment Robot To Recognize Your Name And Face

    Teaching the AIBO recognize your name and face You can teach the AIBO robot to recognize the names, voices, and faces of you and your family. The owners that the AIBO robot learns to recognize take on special significance. The AIBO robot will show special devotion to these people.
  • Page 62 ® Tell the AIBO Robot its owner’s name in 2 seconds or less. I’ve registered the owner’s name. Next, I’ll learn your face and voice. I will now take your picture. When you are ready, please touch my head sensor. Touch the head sensor while showing your face to the AIBO robot.
  • Page 63 ® If the AIBO Entertainment Robot says, “I can’t see your face” • Slowly lift the AIBO robot up until the color camera (in its nose) is at the same height as your face. • If room brightness differs from that when it learned your face, it may not be able to recognize you.

  • Page 64: Entertainment Robot To Recognize Favorite Things

    Teaching the AIBO to recognize favorite things When you teach the AIBO robot to recognize your favorite things, they become the AIBO robot’s favorite things, too. You can train the AIBO robot to recognize up to three favorite things. When the AIBO robot finds one of its favorite things, it will convey that to you with great enthusiasm.
  • Page 65 Touch the head sensor. Say the name of my favorite thing. Try to make it about two seconds long. 3, 2, 1, go! ® Tell the AIBO Entertainment Robot the name of the favorite thing in 2 seconds or less. When the name is registered, the AIBO robot speaks the registered name in its own voice.
  • Page 66 Checking the picture of a registered favorite thing The picture taken by the AIBO stored on its “Memory Stick™” media. You can view the pictures of registered favorite things by • Directly accessing the AIBO robot from a Web browser via a wireless LAN. •...

  • Page 67: Cards

    ® Using AIBO cards The AIBO cards provided with the AIBO Entertainment Robot allow many different types of Autonomous mode play, and also allow you to switch the AIBO robot to various modes. The AIBO robot can understand communications from you by recognizing the graphics printed on cards.

  • Page 68: Entertainment Robot To You

    From the AIBO The AIBO robot uses its lights to communicate its condition to you. Mode indicators The mode indicators indicate the AIBO robot’s current mode. For details about modes and conditions of the AIBO robot, see page 38. Mode indicators Note For details on Autonomous Monitor mode and Remote Control mode, refer to the “User’s Guide (AIBO...

  • Page 69: Back Lights

    Operation light ® Indicates the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s activity condition. Operation light Back lights When the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode, these lights indicate its mood and condition. Middle Front Rear Green Active Slowly flashing green Outside hours of activity (Sleeping on the Energy Station) Orange...

  • Page 70: Entertainment Robot Take A Picture

    ® • Sony disclaims all responsibility for any problems arising out of allegations of infringement of rights due to pictures taken using the AIBO robot. Be careful to avoid taking pictures that might inconvenience others.
  • Page 71 Say “Take a picture”, or show the AIBO (B)” card. The AIBO robot’s head light and back lights begin to flash. Touch the head sensor, or say “Snap shot”. The AIBO robot starts to count down and takes a picture when the shutter clicks. Caution When you set the safety switch of the “Memory Stick™”...

  • Page 72: House Sitting Mode

    House Sitting mode ® You can set the AIBO Station while you are away. When you ask the AIBO robot to house sit, it will enter House Sitting mode and wait for you to return. In House Sitting mode, when the AIBO robot detects a movement, face, or sound, you can set it to snap a picture and notify you by e-mail.
  • Page 73 Touch the head sensor. At this time, you can also set how the AIBO Sitting mode. For details, see “Settings for House Sitting mode” (page 74). I will start house sitting shortly. The AIBO robot will wait for 3 minutes before going into House Sitting mode. During this time, the AIBO robot will notify you at 30-second intervals of the time remaining before House Sitting mode begins.
  • Page 74 Settings for House Sitting mode In step 3, when you touch the back sensor, the “Settings for house sitting mode” voice guide starts. Follow the AIBO operations.You can configure the following options in the Settings for House Sitting mode. Option Head angle adjustment Motion detection sensitivity Adjusts how sensitive the AIBO robot is to movement.

  • Page 75: Exiting House Sitting Mode

    Starting or stopping House Sitting mode by e-mail By sending an AIBO MAIL command from your mobile communication device or PC, you can start or stop House sitting mode from a remote location while the AIBO Robot is on the Energy Station. If the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, it will not carry out commands sent by e-mail.

  • Page 76: Viewing Pictures With Aibo Photo Album

    Viewing Pictures with AIBO Photo Album You can view the pictures taken by the AIBO in House Sitting mode and pictures of the AIBO robot’s favorite things. You can view these pictures by • Directly accessing the AIBO robot from a Web browser via a wireless LAN. •...
  • Page 77 Note If you have set a user ID and password with AIBO WLAN Manager 2, an input screen appears for your user ID and password. * The images shown above are displayed in Web pages, so their resolutions differ from that of the actual ®...

  • Page 78: Using A "Memory Stick" Media Reader/Writer To View Pictures

    Click “INDEX.HTM” in the “OPEN-R” folder on the “Memory Stick” media to display the AIBO Photo Album screen. * Only Sony brand “Memory Stick” media reader/writers are guaranteed to operate correctly. Caution Always press the pause button on the back of the AIBO robot to put it in Pause mode before removing its “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 79: Entertainment Robots

    Communicating with other AIBO Entertainment Robots The AIBO robot can make friends with other AIBO robots by exchanging greetings and self-introductions. When two AIBO robots become friends, they will even have a lively conversation. The AIBO robot can only talk to a friend when it is in Autonomous mode.

  • Page 80: Entertainment Robot

    ® Ending a conversation between two AIBO Entertainment Robots Touch the head sensor for 3 seconds.
  • Page 81 ® Raising the AIBO Entertainment Robot There are a few points you should keep in mind while raising the AIBO robot. Once you become acquainted with these, it will be easy to guide the AIBO robot into developing just the kind of personality you like.

  • Page 82: Entertainment Robot's Development

    Enjoying the AIBO development When the AIBO robot is adopted, it is already mature, and is autonomously active, walking around and playing with its AIBOne toy and pink ball. However, you can also switch it to the puppy stage, which will allow you to enjoy raising the AIBO robot from a puppy.
  • Page 83 Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. Let’s proceed to the various set ups. Touch the following colors of my back sensors: For clock set up, touch blue. For station dismount set up, touch orange. For maturity control, touch red. Touch the rear (red) back sensor. To make me an adult, touch blue.
  • Page 84 ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot as a newborn puppy The newborn AIBO robot cannot understand anything it sees or hears, and will be very insecure. At first, even touching its sensors will surprise it. Teach it to trust you a step at a time by gently stroking its sensors. As it starts to become accustomed to your presence, talk to it, and play with it by showing it the AIBOne toy and pink ball.
  • Page 85 Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds. (Next, follow the voice guide.) This is the voice guide mode, top menu. Please select a function. Please touch the following colors on my back sensor: Touch blue for game mode. Touch orange for set up mode. Touch red for recording message and clinic mode.
  • Page 86 Touch the rear (red) back sensor. When I reboot, I will be an adult. I will turn off. ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot enters the Pause mode. Touch the pause button on the AIBO robot’s back to awaken it. The AIBO robot wakes up as an adult.

  • Page 87: Learning And Acquiring Skills

    Learning and acquiring skills ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot learns from you and its surroundings, becoming capable of many different activities. If the AIBO robot paces back and forth, show it its AIBOne toy or pink ball. It will chase after the AIBOne toy or pink ball, becoming capable of walking longer distances. By praising the AIBO robot, you give it encouragement.

  • Page 88: The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot's Feelings And Personality Development

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot’s feelings and personality development The AIBO robot’s feelings shift as it interacts with you, and are expressed through its face lights. For example, the face lights shine green when it is happy, blue when it is sad, and red when it is angry.
  • Page 89 Playing in Game mode The AIBO MIND 2 software features a Game mode in which ® you can enjoy playing games with the AIBO Entertainment Robot.

  • Page 90: Entertainment Robot's "Function Demo

    Playing Game 1, the AIBO Robot’s “Function Demo” AIBO card (Game Mode 1) You can enjoy playing games with the AIBO robot when it is in Game mode. Using the AIBO Custom Manager 2 (see the cautions below), you can obtain content and have the AIBO robot play up to 3 games.
  • Page 91 Touch the front (blue) back sensor. Let’s select the game. Touch blue for number 1, touch orange for number 2, touch red for number 3. Touch the front (blue) back sensor. ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot shows that it is ready for the demonstration by performing a happy little dance.
  • Page 92 Notes • In Game mode, the AIBO starts, the AIBO Entertainment Robot interprets the cards as shown in step 4 on the previous page.) • In Game mode 1, the AIBO robot will only respond to the following phrases. AIBO, Shake hands, Good morning, Hello, Bye Bye, Sit down. To end Game 1 Touch the head sensor for three seconds.
  • Page 93 Settings This chapter explains how to set various items that you may occasionally want to change.

  • Page 94: Setting The Volume Level Of The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Setting the volume level of the AIBO Entertainment Robot You can set the volume level with an AIBO card, with the volume switch on the AIBO robot, or with the Energy Station. Using an AIBO card is quick and simple. Adjusting the volume with an AIBO card Show the AIBO robot the “Volume (K)”...

  • Page 95: Adjusting The Volume With The Control Switch On The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Adjusting the volume with the control switch on the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot Be sure to press the pause button on the AIBO robot’s back to stop the AIBO robot’s movements before performing the following steps. Hold the AIBO robot firmly by its body, turn it upside down, and remove the stomach compartment cover.

  • Page 96: Adjusting The Volume Using The Energy Station

    Adjusting the volume using the Energy Station You can adjust the AIBO Energy Station. Caution • When the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, you cannot change the setting. If you attempt to change this setting when the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, the pump and battery indicators on the LCD display will flash for several seconds to indicate that the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station.

  • Page 97: Changing The Date And Time

    Changing the date and time ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot has a built-in clock. To change the date and time settings, the AIBO robot must be on the Energy Station. Caution • When the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, you cannot change the setting. If you attempt to change this setting when the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, the pump and battery indicators on the LCD display will flash for several seconds to indicate that the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station.

  • Page 98: Setting The Time Zone

    Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the day of the month. Then press the MODE/NEXT button. The hour indication starts to flash. Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the hour. Then press the MODE/NEXT button. The minute indication starts to flash. Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the minute.
  • Page 99 ® Place the AIBO Entertainment Robot on the Energy Station. Press the MODE/NEXT button repeatedly until the date or time indication appears. Each push of the MODE/NEXT button cycles through the display indications for date time time zone Press the SET/CANCEL button. The time zone indication starts to flash.

  • Page 100: Changing The Date And Time Display Format

    Changing the date and time display format You can change the format in which the date and time are shown on the LCD display of the Energy Station. Caution ® • When the AIBO Entertainment Robot is not on the Energy Station, you cannot change the setting. If you attempt to change this setting when the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, the pump and battery indicators on the LCD display will flash for several seconds to indicate that the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station.

  • Page 101: Turning The Wireless Lan Function On And Off

    Turning the wireless LAN function ON and Be sure to press the pause button on the AIBO AIBO robot’s movements before performing the following steps. Caution Turning switch to ON does not by itself make the wireless LAN function usable. Refer to the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)”...
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties, this section offers solutions to common problems and explains how to use ® Clinic mode to troubleshoot the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s operations.

  • Page 104: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties, use this troubleshooting guide to check for possible causes ® before contacting AIBO Customer Link (for customer support). For problems that occur while using the “AIBO EYES” feature or “AIBO Photo Album”, refer also to the troubleshooting section of the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)”...

  • Page 105: Common Issues And Solutions

    • The “Memory Stick™” media is formatted incorrectly. The AIBO MIND 2 software of the AIBO robot cannot recognize a “Memory Stick” media formatted with a PC using software other than the Sony “Memory Stick Formatter”. c Check that the format is correct with AIBO WLAN Manager 2.
  • Page 106 Symptom The battery cannot be removed even when you operate the battery eject lever (BATT It takes a long time for the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot to start moving. The AIBO robot tries to walk but it does not move forward. The AIBO robot falls often.
  • Page 107 Symptom • Cause c Remedy (see page) ® The AIBO Entertainment • The station pole and station marker are not mounted correctly. Robot does not self-charge. • The AIBO robot cannot recognize the station marker due to its Cannot perform owner •...
  • Page 108 Symptom ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot does not start charging when placed on the Energy Station. (Enters Pause mode) When a button is pressed, the battery level indicator on the Energy Station LCD display flashes. The battery level indicator is not shown on the LCD display.
  • Page 109 Symptom • Cause c Remedy (see page) No response when the sensors • See “The AIBO Entertainment Robot does not go into Clinic ® on the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s back are touched. (The back sensors do not light when touched.) When in Game mode or •...

  • Page 110: Checking With Clinic Mode

    Checking with Clinic mode Using the “Clinic Mode (O)” card, you can check all of the basic AIBO MIND 2 software functions (modes/actions, sensors, and recognition). Once you enter the Clinic mode, the various checking steps are carried out by voice guide. When Clinic mode has started, observe the AIBO follow the voice guide instructions.
  • Page 111 Touch the rear (red) back sensor. AIBO MIND 2 Clinic Mode. Touch the following colors on my back sensor: For condition and motion, touch blue. To check sensors, touch orange. For recognition check, touch red. Touch the front (blue) back sensor. ®...
  • Page 112 Head sensor x Paw sensor check When you press the paw sensor of the raised leg, a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON. Then the AIBO (The AIBO robot should raise its legs in this order: left front, right front, left rear, right rear.) x Chin sensor check When you touch the chin sensor, a sound should be heard and the face lights...
  • Page 113 x Head distance sensor check ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot assumes the “sit” position. Place your hand in front of my nose and move it forwards and backwards, you will notice the sound changes. This confirms that my distance sensor is working properly.
  • Page 114 x Microphone check ® (AIBO Entertainment Robot makes a sound and records it.) The recorded sound is played back. Because ambient sounds will also be picked up during recording, the playback sound may contain some noise. (The audio quality of the recording is about the same as sound from an AM radio.) Touch the rear (red) back sensor.
  • Page 115 ® x AIBO card recognition check Please show me an AIBO card. Show any AIBO card to the AIBO Entertainment Robot. When the AIBO card recognition is successful, a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON. x Station pole and station marker recognition check I am going to check the station pole and station marker.

  • Page 117: Additional Information

    Additional Information This chapter provides notes on use, and other information ® related to the AIBO Entertainment Robot.

  • Page 118: Notes On Use

    Notes on use To prevent damage to and malfunction of the AIBO AC adapter, and “Memory Stick™” media, carefully read and follow these precautions. Handling the AIBO robot • Do not use the AIBO robot in locations where there is a danger of falling objects, where the AIBO robot may be subject to vibrations, where there are stairs or steps, and where there is no firm support.

  • Page 119: Memory Stick" Media Handling

    • If you will not use the AIBO vacation, remove the battery pack from it. • Do not expose the AIBO robot to strong magnetic fields or X-rays. • Use only AIBO-ware compatible with the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7. To verify whether your version of AIBO-ware is compatible with your AIBO robot model, refer to the AIBO-ware “Memory Stick™”...

  • Page 120: Energy Station Handling

    • The specifications of the AIBO MIND 2 software are subject to change without notice. What is an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” media? It is a media produced by Sony exclusively for use with the AIBO robot, that contains application software that can only be executed on the AIBO robot.

  • Page 121: Ac Adapter Handling

    AC adapter handling • Use only the supplied AC adapter or a separately available AC adapter designed specifically for this product. Otherwise damage may occur. • The supplied AC adapter is designed only for use in the specific regions as follows. Do not use it in other regions at different voltages.

  • Page 122: Limited Warranty (For The U.s.a. Only)

    ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product and its accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. PRODUCTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, SONY will, at its ® option, either repair or replace the defective parts and/or the Product (i.e., AIBO Entertainment Robot) with new or rebuilt replacements.
  • Page 123 ® SONY , and where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with the Product itself. SONY will pay shipping charges for all in-warranty service. However, if no malfunction is found with the Product or accessory, if the malfunction is from a non-covered charge or if it is determined that the limited warranty period has expired, you will be billed for the cost of shipping and handling.

  • Page 124: Service Procedure (For The U.s.a. Only)

    Service procedure 1. Contact the AIBO address is aibosupport@info.sel.sony.com and its toll free number is 1-800- 427-2988. 2. If the AIBO Customer Link (for customer support) determines that your unit needs repair, follow the procedure described below. a. The AIBO Customer Link (for customer support) will give you the event number, which is valid for ten days.

  • Page 125: Specifications

    Specifications ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot 64-bit RISC processor RAM 64 MB Program media Dedicated AIBO robot “Memory Stick™” media Moveable parts Head: 3 degrees of freedom Mouth: 1 degree of freedom Legs: 3 degrees of freedom × 4 Ears: 1 degree of freedom × 2 Tail: 2 degrees of freedom (Total 20 degrees of freedom) Input section...

  • Page 126: Ac Adapter

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 incorporates a Wi-Fi certified wireless LAN module compliant with IEEE 802.11b. Energy Station Power requirements 16 V DC Power consumption 30 W Output voltage 1.5 A at 16 V DC (for charging the AIBO robot’s internal battery) Charging time Approx.
  • Page 127 Max. dimensions × 1 × 4 Approx. 2 (60 × 30 × 120 mm) (w × h × d) Weight Approx. 11.5 oz. (325 g) Cable length DC cable approx. 70 Power cord approx. 70 Lithium-ion battery Battery type Lithium-ion Rated voltage 7.4 V DC Capacity...

  • Page 129: Reference Material

    Reference Material ® AIBO card at a glance Words understood by the AIBO Entertainment Robot Time zone table...

  • Page 130: Aibo ® Card At A Glance

    ® AIBO card at a glance Front and back Front side Show the AIBO Entertainment Robot the side with the graphic. Back side Card name Function * For the latest information on future Game mode content, visit our Web site at http://www.aibo.com. Time Reserved for future product expansion*...

  • Page 131: List Of Aibo ® Cards

    ® List of AIBO cards The following AIBO cards are supplied with the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7. Card name Dance : The AIBO robot dances. Photo : The AIBO robot takes a picture (page 70). U-turn : The AIBO robot makes a 180° turn. : The AIBO robot sits.

  • Page 132: Words Understood By The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Words understood by the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot This section contains all the words understood by the AIBO robot. Use them to praise, scold, teach, or play with the AIBO robot. Hint When speaking to the AIBO robot, use clear pronunciation and ensure quiet surroundings. Also, after giving the AIBO robot a command, wait a moment for it to recognize what you said.
  • Page 133 Praising, scolding, or encouraging ® the AIBO Entertainment Robot Good AIBO./Good boy./Good girl. These words are for praising the AIBO robot. They have the same effect as when you praise the AIBO robot by touching the sensors on the back of the AIBO robot. Don’t do that.
  • Page 134 Questions for the AIBO Entertainment Robot What’s your AIBOne skill level?/What’s your pink ball skill level?/What’s your walking skill level? The AIBO robot shows its state of progress with the face lights. Special actions Let’s dance. The AIBO robot shows you its dance repertoire. Pictures Take a picture.

  • Page 136: Time Zone Table

    Time zone table Use this table to enter the appropriate time zone. Time zones indicate the difference to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) in the range from -12 to +12 (in 1-hour increments). The time zones for the continental United States are “-8”, “-7”, “-6”, and “-5”.

  • Page 138: Index

    Index AC adapter ... 6 acquiring skills ... 87 ® AIBO cards ... 67 AIBO Customer Link ... 124 AIBO robot’s development .. 82 AIBO robot’s feelings ... 88 AIBOne toy ... 7 alarm clock ... 49 alarm clock settings ... 49 Alarm On/Off ...
  • Page 139 recognizing favorite things ... 64 recognizing your name and face ... 61 Record mode ... 41 Remote Control mode ... 38 Removing the battery ... 36 Rest mode ... 38 Scold ... 59 self-charge ... 52 sensors ... 58 Service procedure ... 124 Setting the date and time ...
  • Page 140 © 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan * 2 3 4 9 5 0 9 1 1...

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