Sony AIBO ERS7 User Manual

4-678-793-11 (1)
User's Guide (Basic
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For Customers in the U.S.A.
Safety Information
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are located inside the cover of the unit and on the side of the supplied AC adapter. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial number whenever you call upon your Sony Link (customer service).
Model No. ERS-7
Serial No. ________________
Warning
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the robot to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
enclosure. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. (Contact the AIBO Customer Link for customer service.) (page 5)
Periodically examine the AC adapter for
conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to the cords, blades, housing) and in the event of such conditions, the AC adapter should not be used until properly repaired or replaced.
Not intended for children under 8 years old.
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.
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AIBO® Customer
Regulatory Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Note
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM­ION BATTERY
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY
You can return your unwanted Lithium-Ion batteries to your nearest Sony
Caution
In some areas the disposal of Lithium-Ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony AIBO® Customer Link call 1-800­427-2988 in the United States or contact us via e-mail at aibosupport@info.sel.sony.com. ! Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-
Ion batteries.
! Danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the ERA-7B1. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
! The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 140ºF (60ºC) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.
RECYCLING LITHIUM­ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
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Service Center.
For Customers in Europe
Safety Information
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
the robot to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
enclosure. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. (Contact the AIBO Customer Link for customer service.) (page 5)
Periodically examine the AC adapter for
conditions that may result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage to the cords, blades, housing) and in the event of such conditions, the AC adapter should not be used until properly replaced.
The robot is not intended or recommended for
children under 8 years old.
The robot must be used only with the
recommended AC adapter (ERA-201P1).
The AC adapter is not a toy.
Small parts can be swallowed.
If the external flexible cable or cord is
damaged, it must be replaced or repaired only by the manufacturer, an authorized service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
All material for fastening or packing purposes
are not part of the robot and should be discarded for children’s safety.
Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged
under adult supervision.
Regulatory Information
This product has been tested and found to conform to the following 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 AIBO in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/ 5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/
CE (EMC) Marking Conformity Remarks
a) This equipment complies with EN55022.
b) This product conforms with the following
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Corporation, hereby declare that
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Entertainment Robot, model ERS-7 is
Class B digital for use in following areas: residential, business, and light-industrial.
European Directive: 89/336/EEC (EMC directive)
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM­ION BATTERY
! Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-
Ion batteries.
! Danger of explosion if the battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the ERA-7B1. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
! The battery used in this device may present a
fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 ºC (140 ºF) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.
Voor de Klanten in Nederland (For customers in the Netherlands)
Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA).
Opmerking betreffende de geheugen-backupbatterij
(Note on a battery for memory backup) Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat. Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet-worden. De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel. Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval (KCA). Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling, de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden.
Fur Deutsch Kunden und Kundinnen (For customers in Germany)
Entsorgungshinweis: Bitte werfen Sie nur entladene Batterien in die Sammelboxen beim Handel oder den Kommunen. Entladen sind Batterien in der Regel dann, wenn das Gerät abschaltet und signalisiert „Batterie leer“ oder nach längerer Gebrauchsdauer der Batterien „nicht mehr einwandfrei funktioniert“. Um sicherzugehen, kleben Sie die Batteriepole z.B. mit einem Klebestreifen ab oder geben Sie die Batterien einzeln in einen Plastikbeutel.
Customer Support
How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link (customer service)? In the U.S.A.: Call 1-800-427-2988 E-mail address: aibosupport@info.sel.sony.com In Europe: English line: +44(0)-20-7365-2937 German line: +49(0)-69-9508-6309 French line: +33(0)-1-5569-5117
2003 Sony Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.

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 Lithium-ion battery pack
Energy Station Energy Station AC adapter
Self-charge markers (must be mounted on the Energy Station)
Station marker Station pole Foot stopper
AIBOne toy Pink ball
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AIBO
cards (15) “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the
AIBO robot ERS-7/AIBO WLAN Manager CD-ROM
Printed materials
Safety Notice
“User’s Guide (Basic)” for the AIBO
robot ERS-7 (this document)
AIBO Info Sheet (Service and
Quick Guide
Software License Agreement
Limited Warranty Card
Wireless LAN Use Caution Sticker
Support Information)
Other brochures
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The “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 is included on the supplied CD-ROM in PDF format. Adobe
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Acrobat® Reader® 5.0, or Adobe Reader
6.0 or later is required to view the PDF files on the supplied CD-ROM.
Before use, be sure to read the supplied “Safety Notice” and “Software License Agreement”.
“OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the AIBO® Entertainment Robot system that Sony of the entertainment robot through a flexible combination of hardware and interchangeable software to suit various applications. The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 conforms to OPEN-R version 1.1.5.
“AIBO”, the AIBO logo , “OPEN-R” and the OPEN-R logo , “Memory Stick”, “ ” and “ ” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Adobe Acrobat, and Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
The visual pattern recognition software used for “AIBO MIND” incorporates technology developed by Evolution Robotics, Inc. The logo shown on the left is a trademark of Evolution Robotics, Inc.
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is actively promoting. This interface expands the capability
The toes, station pole, and foot stopper of the AIBO robot are manufactured using environment-friendly vegetable-based plastics.
Other information about the AIBO robot is available on the Internet at the following site: http://www.aibo.com

Table of contents

Introduction
What is an Autonomous Robot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
What is the AIBO
Autonomous activities of the AIBO robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Emotions and instincts of the AIBO Entertainment Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
It’s a robot, but it develops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
About the AIBO Entertainment Robot
Features of the AIBO robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Features of the AIBO MIND software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Guide to parts and their functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
The AIBO Entertainment Robot (stomach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Energy Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Entertainment Robot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ERS-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing with the AIBO Entertainment Robot
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Preparing the AIBO robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Preparing the Energy Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing with the AIBO Entertainment Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Various interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Let the AIBO Entertainment Robot rest on the Energy Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Placing the AIBO robot on the Energy Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Removing the AIBO robot from the Energy Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Stopping the AIBO Entertainment Robot activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Modes and Conditions of the AIBO Entertainment Robot
Modes and conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
The AIBO Entertainment Robot feature and mode map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Changing modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Living with the AIBO® Entertainment Robot
Determining the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s lifestyle rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Determining the AIBO robot’s period of activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Switching the AIBO robot’s chime ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Enabling/Disabling the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s alarm clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
How to charge the AIBO robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
The AIBO Entertainment Robot charges on its own (self-charge) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
When the AIBO robot recharge is not successful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Communicating with the AIBO Entertainment Robot
From you to the AIBO Entertainment Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Talking to the AIBO robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Giving the AIBO Entertainment Robot its own name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Teaching the AIBO Entertainment Robot to recognize your name and face . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Using AIBO cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
From the AIBO Entertainment Robot to you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Having the AIBO Entertainment Robot take a pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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Raising the AIBO Entertainment Robot
Enjoying the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Learning and acquiring skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
The AIBO Entertainment Robot’s feelings and personality development . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Playing in Game mode
Playing Game 1, the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s “Function Demo” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Settings
Setting the volume level of the AIBO® Entertainment Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Adjusting the volume with an AIBO card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Adjusting the volume with the control switch on
the AIBO Entertainment Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Adjusting the volume using the Energy Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Changing the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Setting the time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Changing the date and time display format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Turning the wireless LAN function ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Additional Information
Notes on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Handling the AIBO robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
“Memory Stick” media handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Energy Station handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
AC adapter handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Battery handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Check this first . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Checking with Clinic mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Limited warranty (for the U.S.A. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Service procedure (for the U.S.A. only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Reference Material
AIBO card at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Front and back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
List of AIBO cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Words understood by the AIBO Entertainment Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Time zone table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
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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.

What is an Autonomous Robot?

What is the AIBO® Entertainment Robot?

The AIBO robot is the name which Sony® has given to its family of entertainment robots, robots that are designed with the goal of presenting a vision for a new type of life style in which human beings derive enjoyment from mutual existence with robotic creatures. The name itself is a play on the words “artificial intelligence” (AI) and “robot”, or a robot with eyes. In its home country, Japan, the word “AIBO” also means “partner” or “sidekick”.
For the latest information on the AIBO robot, visit the following Web site: http://www.aibo.com

Autonomous activities of the AIBO robot

The AIBO robot combines a body (hardware) and mind (the AIBO MIND software) that allow it to move, think, and display the lifelike attributes of emotion, instinct, learning, and growth. It establishes communication with people by displaying emotions, and assumes various behaviors (autonomous actions) based on information which it gathers from its environment. The AIBO robot is not only a robot, but an autonomous robot with the ability to complement your life.
While living with you, the AIBO robot’s behavioral patterns will develop as it learns and grows. When it finds you, it will approach you joyfully, perhaps bringing its “AIBOne toy” along in an attempt to get you to play. On the other hand, when its attention is elsewhere, you may find that the AIBO robot ignores you even when you talk to it. By understanding such autonomous behavior, you will get even more enjoyment out of your life with the AIBO robot.
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Emotions and instincts of the AIBO
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Entertainment
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. Search instinct: This instincts displays itself as a desire to satisfy its curiosity. Movement instinct: This instincts displays itself as a desire to move about. Recharge instinct: This instincts displays itself as a desire to find a source of electricity
to power its operation–just like the human instinct to eat.
Sleep instinct: This instincts displays itself as sleepy behavior.
For example:
Sometimes it will want to do things on its own, and sometimes it will seek your help. Sometimes it will think deeply before acting, and sometimes it will act on the spur of the moment. Sometimes its mood will be happy, and sometimes it will display all the signs of
annoyance. Ultimately, the convergence of these instincts becomes noticeable as the personality.
AIBO robot’s
Introduction

It’s a robot, but it develops

When the AIBO robot is first adopted, it is set to wake up and act as an adult. However, you can also choose to have the AIBO robot begin life with you as a newborn puppy for you to raise and watch as it develops. How can the AIBO robot develop, even though it’s a robot?
That is because the AIBO robot is an
Upon joining your household, the AIBO robot adjusts itself to your life; that is the nature of the AIBO robot’s “development”. We hope that the AIBO robot will become your faithful companion.
Entertainment Robot”, designed to live with people.
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About the AIBO® Entertainment Robot 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 software.
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“Memory Stick™” media. The “AIBO-ware”

Features of the AIBO robot

The AIBO robot has all the functions and capabilities needed to move about by itself.
A variety of senses
The AIBO robot is equipped with a variety of sensors that give it “senses”, used to make judgments about its conditions in its surroundings.
Sense of touch: The AIBO robot has touch sensors on its head, back, chin, and paws,
allowing it to feel human contact.
Sense of hearing: The AIBO robot detects sounds in its environment through a pair of
stereo microphones. This makes it possible for it to respond to your voice.
Sense of sight: The AIBO robot is equipped with a color camera and distance sensors.
This allows it to seek colors it likes, and to avoid obstacles. It can also recognize your face.
Sense of balance: The AIBO robot keeps its balance by means of acceleration sensors.
Natural, varied, and expressive movements
The AIBO robot has a vast range of natural and expressive movements. Integrated control over the operation of the 20 joints in the AIBO robot’s body (20 degrees of freedom), makes it possible for the AIBO robot to achieve a rich variety of natural-looking movements. The AIBO robot is also equipped with face lights and the ability to generate musical tones, which it uses to express its emotional and physical condition.
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Features of the AIBO
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MIND software
When the AIBO MIND software is installed in the AIBO Entertainment Robot, it learns from 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. If you use them to play with AIBO, you may be surprised by some of the tricks it performs!
Communication by AIBO card
The AIBO robot is capable of understanding the meaning of the graphics on AIBO cards. By showing an AIBO card to the AIBO robot, you can easily make various settings, have the AIBO robot perform tricks, and enjoy a variety of activities. Using AIBO cards, you can be sure of smooth communication with the AIBO robot even when your surroundings are noisy.
* Some AIBO cards serve dual functions, depending on how they are presented when you show them to the
AIBO robot.
Introduction
In this guide, the things you can do with AIBO cards are noted with the icon. For a full list of available AIBO cards, see “List of AIBO cards” (page 115).
Each AIBO robot is unique
The AIBO robot will develop into a pet that is uniquely yours. Whether it develops into an AIBO robot with a deep love of communication, or becomes accomplished at playing by itself will depend on how you interact with AIBO. By using AIBO Custom Manager (supplied separately)*, you can play new games with the AIBO robot and have it dance and sing according to your wishes.
Note
To be able to use AIBO Custom Manager (supplied separately)*, your computer must meet the following requirements.
Operating system: Windows® XP Home Edition or Professional, Windows® 2000 Professional,
Windows
CPU: MMX Pentium 300 MHz or faster
Memory: 64 MB or more
Available hard disk space: 120 MB or more
Display: 16-bit color display or higher; 800x600 pixels or more
Equipped with a CD-ROM drive
Capable of reading “Memory Stick™” media
* AIBO Custom Manager (supplied separately) is software that runs on a computer.
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Me, or Windows® 98 SE
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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 markers, and when it is “tired”, it simply relaxes. The AIBO robot also loves playing with you, but is perfectly capable of amusing itself with its AIBOne toy and pink ball. When you go out, it will take pictures upon your command, and can spend time alone at home on the Energy Station.
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Game mode
Introduction
In Game mode, you can enjoy playing any of three different
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games with the AIBO
Entertainment Robot. Game Mode 1 is AIBO robot’s demo function. This is the only game provided with the AIBO robot when you first take it home. In the future, you will be able to add more games to the AIBO robot, using AIBO Custom Manager (supplied separately)* when more
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content is released from Sony
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Notes
Customization is the process of adding new functions to AIBO-ware,
modifying it to suit your preferences.
For the latest information on AIBO Custom Manager (supplied
separately)* and available content, visit our Web site at http://www.aibo.com.
* AIBO Custom Manager (supplied separately) is software that runs on a computer.
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Use your mobile communication device*1 and the Internet for even greater enjoyment
You can use your PC, mobile communication device*1 or the Internet to mail commands to the AIBO robot and have it take pictures while you are away, or have it convey messages to nearby family or friends. You can view pictures that the AIBO robot takes using a Web browser. The following facilities are required in order to take advantage of the AIBO robot through a mobile communication device* For details on how to use the AIBO robot through a mobile communication device* Internet, refer to the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM. Note that Adobe is required to view the User’s Guide.
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or the Internet.
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Acrobat® Reader® 5.0, or Adobe Reader 6.0 or higher
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or the
The following are required to give commands to the AIBO robot through your PC, mobile
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communication device*
, or the Internet.
A “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer (Sony brand is recommended.)
When connecting your computer and Access Point by wireless LAN, the PC side must
conform to IEEE 802.11b.
In order to use the AIBO EYES feature, you must have an e-mail account that allows
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POP*
reception and SMTP transmission.
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Caution: Your PC or mobile communication device must be able to receive JPEG e-mail.
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The POP server must support the UIDL command (the command that displays a listing of IDs attached to
individual mail messages). Check with your provider to determine whether support is available for your
e-mail account.
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Guide to parts and their functions

The AIBO® Entertainment Robot ERS-7 parts

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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.
When lifting the AIBO robot, be sure to handle it by its body (page 33). To avoid damage to the AIBO
robot, never lift it by its head, ears, legs, tail, or any other part.
A Stereo microphones
Allow the AIBO to listen to the surrounding environment.
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Back sensors (front, middle, and rear)
Detect and turn white when you gently stroke the AIBO robot’s back.
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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.
E Chest distance sensor
Measures the distance between the AIBO robot and other objects.
F Tail
Moves up, down, left, and right to express the AIBO robot’s emotions.
G Ears
Indicate the AIBO robot’s emotions and condition.
H Head sensor
Detects and turns white when you gently stroke the AIBO robot’s head.
I Wireless light (on the back of the
AIBO robot’s head)
Blue light for use with the Wireless LAN function.
J Pause button
When pressed, the AIBO robot’s activity will pause or resume.
L Face lights
These lights turn various colors to show the AIBO robot’s emotions and conditions.
M Head light
Detects and turns white when you touch the head sensor. Turns orange when an AIBO robot’s joint is jammed (page 39).
N Mode indicators (inner side of
ears)
These indicate the present mode and condition of the AIBO robot (page 38).
O Operation light
During operation: turns green. During preparation for shutdown: flashes green. During charging: turns orange. When a charging error occurs: flashes orange. When stopped: goes off.
P Back light (front, middle, and
rear)
Detect and turn white when you gently touch the AIBO robot’s back sensors. These lights also turn blue (front), orange (middle), and red (rear) to indicate a variety of actions.
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The AIBO
This shows the AIBO robot with its stomach compartment cover off.
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Entertainment Robot (stomach)
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Caution
Do not touch the charging contacts with your bare hands. Touching the contacts will reduce contact quality.
A Paw sensors
These are located on the bottom of the
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AIBO 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.
C Charging terminal
When you place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station, this part makes contact with the station to allow charging of the AIBO robot’s battery.
D Volume control switch (VOLUME)
Adjusts the volume of the speaker to one of four levels (including mute).
E Wireless LAN switch (WIRELESS)
This turns the AIBO robot’s wireless LAN function ON or OFF.
F “Memory Stick™” media access
indicator
This indicator goes on while the AIBO robot is reading or writing to a “Memory Stick” media. While the indicator is ON, you cannot remove the “Memory Stick” media or battery by means of the “Memory Stick” media eject button (Z) or the battery latch (Z). Under this circumstance, never attempt to forcibly remove the “Memory Stick” media.
robot’s paws, and detect contact
G Battery pack latch (BATT Z)
Flip this latch to the rear when you want to remove the battery.
H Chin sensor
Senses when you touch the AIBO robot’s chin.
I FCC ID/MAC address label
Indicates the FCC ID and MAC address of the AIBO robot’s wireless unit.
J Battery slot
Holds the AIBO robot’s lithium-ion battery.
K “Memory Stick” media eject button
(Z)
Press to eject the “Memory Stick” media.
L “Memory Stick” media slot
This is where you insert the provided AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” media.
* Emergency eject hole
If you cannot eject the “Memory Stick” media or battery normally because of a malfunction or operation trouble, place the AIBO robot in Pause mode, and then insert an object such as a paper clip into the emergency eject hole. (Do not use fragile objects, such as toothpicks, into the emergency eject hole as they may break.) Under normal circumstances, you do not need to use the emergency eject hole.
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Energy Station

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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.
B SET/CANCEL button
Press this button to put the display panel into the setting mode. Press it a second time to return the display to the normal mode.
C MODE/NEXT button
Press to change the indication in the display panel. In the setting mode, pressing this button changes the item you are setting.
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D DISPLAY/- (minus) button
When the date or time indication is displayed, press this button to change the display format. In the setting mode, each press of the button decreases the value. Hold down the button to decreases the value continuously.
E LIGHT/+ (plus) button
In the normal mode, press this button to turn ON the backlight. In the setting mode, press this button to increases the value that is displayed. Holding down the button increases the value continuously.
F Placement detection switch
Detects when the AIBO robot is positioned on the Energy Station.
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G AIBO® card pocket
This holds the provided AIBO cards.
H Station pole
The AIBO 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. (The AIBO robot mounts the Energy Station by backing on to it.)
In this guide, the Energy Station (ERA-7P1) is referred to as the “Energy Station”.
J AC Adapter terminal (on the base of
the Energy Station)
Connect this terminal to the AC adapter supplied with the AIBO robot or the optional AC adapter ERA-201P1.
K Station marker
The AIBO robot uses this as a reference guide to determine the position of the Energy Station when self-charging
L Date / Time / Time zone / Volume
level indication
M Battery indicator
Indicates the AIBO robot’s battery level.
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Playing with the
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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.

Getting started

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To start out, you will need the AIBO® Entertainment Robot and the Energy Station. 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 software “Memory Stick robot and set up the Energy Station. Charge the battery.
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Preparing the AIBO robot

Insert the battery and AIBO MIND software “Memory Stick” media into the AIBO robot.
1 Securely hold the body of the AIBO robot from above, turn it upside down,
and open the stomach compartment cover.
Caution
Always lift the AIBO robot by its body, not by it extremities.
Do not touch the charging contacts located on the AIBO robot with your hand. Touching the contacts
will reduce contact quality.
2 Take out the AIBO MIND software “Memory Stick” media from its plastic
case.
lide the stomach compartment
cover in the direction of the arrow.
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3 Insert the AIBO MIND 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 software “Memory Stick” media into the AIBO robot until it is flush with the body.
When you want to eject the “Memory Stick” media
Press the “Memory Stick” media eject button (Z) located next to the “Memory Stick” media slot.
Caution
Do not set the safety switch of the “Memory Stick” media to “LOCK”. Doing so will make it impossible for AIBO’s learning and picture taking functions to work.
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Angled corner
4 Insert the battery into the slot until it clicks into place.
Push here
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1Insert the latch of
the stomach compartment cover into the receiving hinge on the AIBO robot’s body.
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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.
Positioning the Energy Station
The AIBO robot’s self-charge operation, using the station pole and station marker, requires an open space with a radius of at least 4 ft. (1.2 m) around the station pole. (the AIBO robot will make a turn on top of the station marker and walk backwards over the Energy Station and sit down facing outwards.) For details on appropriate locations to place the Energy Station, see page 52 and page 53.
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Entertainment Robot to find the Energy Station on its own
1 Attach the station marker first, followed by the station pole.
Attach the station marker as shown.
Reverse side of station marker.
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Attach station pole.
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