Sony ERS-210 AIBO User Guide

4-669-904-11(1)

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Customer Support

In the U.S.A.

How to contact the AIBO Customer Link.
Call 1-800-427-2988
Email address: [e-mail]

In Europe

How to contact the AIBO Clinic.
English line: [phone]

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For Customers in the U.S.A.

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.

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.

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For Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

For Customers in Europe
(Für Kunden in Euorpa)

CE (EMC) Marking Conformity Remarks
a) This equipment complies with EN55022.

Class B digital for use in following areas: residential, business, and light-industrial.

b) This product conforms with the following European Directive:

89/336/EEC (EMC directive)

Hinweise zur Konformität mit dem CE-Zeichen (EMV)
a) Dieses Gerät entspricht der europäischen Norm EN55022 Klasse B (digital) für die

Verwendung in folgenden Gebieten: Wohngebiete, Gewerbegebiete und
Leichtindustriegebiete.

b) Dieses Gerät erfüllt die folgende europäische Richtlinie:

89/336/EWG (EMV-Richtlinie)

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“OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the entertainment robot
system that Sony is actively promoting. This interface expands the
capability of the entertainment robot through a flexible combination
of hardware and interchangeable software to suit various applications.
The “AIBO” ERS-210 series and “AIBO-ware” ERF-210AW06E
conform to OPEN-R version 1.1.3.

“AIBO,” the AIBO logo
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
“Memory Stick,” “
Corporation.
In this manual, the “™” and “®” marks have been omitted.

Other information about AIBO is available on the Internet at the following site:
http://www.aibo.com/

Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All
rights reserved.

, “OPEN-R” and the OPEN-R logo are registered

” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony

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First of all, check that you have

the following items.

AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” User’s Guide (this manual)

Quick Guide End-User License Agreement

Self-charge markers
(green marker, blue marker,
front marker base, rear marker
base, pink ball)

Markers for the AIBO Self-charging
Function (Operating Instructions)

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

Welcome to “AIBO Recognition”! ............................................................. 12

Emotions and instincts of AIBO..................................................... 13

Modes and conditions of AIBO.................................................................. 14

Preparations ................................................................................................ 16

Living with AIBO

Charging AIBO’s battery pack ................................................................... 22

When you want to charge AIBO..................................................... 22

AIBO charges on its own (self-charge) .......................................... 24

If AIBO is not charged.................................................................... 31

Sleeping and waking up.............................................................................. 32

Communicating with AIBO

Teaching AIBO its new name ..................................................................... 34

Teaching AIBO to recognize you ............................................................... 36

From you to AIBO...................................................................................... 39

Communicating by touch, visually and by voice............................ 39

Communicating for training AIBO................................................. 40

Having AIBO take a photo ......................................................................... 41

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Additional Information

Notes on use ............................................................................................... 46

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 48

Reference Materials

Words apprehensible to AIBO.................................................................... 52

For more information about “AIBO” ERS-210 series (name of parts, settings,
“Memory Stick” use, safety precautions, etc.), refer to the “AIBO” ERS-210
series Operating Instructions.

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Getting Started

Welcome to “AIBO Recognition”!
“AIBO Recognition” is AIBO-ware for the AIBO ERS-210 series.
This chapter explains how to get AIBO ready to use “AIBO
Recognition.”

* In this manual, “AIBO Recognition ERF-210AW06E” is

referred to as “AIBO Recognition” hereinafter.

Welcome to “AIBO Recognition”!

“AIBO Recognition” is AIBO-ware that gives AIBO a gentle and intelligent
character.
When AIBO is loaded with AIBO Recognition, it acts on its own volition as it
learns about you and its environment.

AIBO can recognize your face

(page 36)

AIBO has the ability to recognize your face and
the sound of your voice. AIBO remembers the
faces of those people it is closest to. The
special affection AIBO shows these people is
unique.

AIBO never runs out of energy because

it knows how to self-charge!

(page 24)

Whenever battery power is low, AIBO returns to
the Station and charges itself. When charging is
complete, AIBO leaves the Station and resumes
its former activity.

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In order for AIBO to self-charge, the Energy Station ERA-210P1 (optional) is required.

AIBO loves communication!

When you call or play with AIBO... it is happy! If you
communicate frequently with AIBO, it will repay you
with growing expressions of affection.

AIBO also loves to take

naps

If you leave AIBO alone, it will enjoy a
peaceful nap without disturbing you.
However, while AIBO dozes, it is
always waiting for you to call.

Emotions and instincts of AIBO

When AIBO is loaded with AIBO Recognition, it displays emotions such as joy
and sadness, as well as desires such as wanting to play or to sleep.
These emotions and desires will change in response to a variety of conditions that
affect the behavior of AIBO, including interaction with people and its
surroundings.
AIBO is an autonomous robot that acts on its own initiative, according to its
emotions, its desires, and the information it collects from its surroundings through
its built-in camera and microphone.

Getting Started

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Modes and conditions of AIBO

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With AIBO Recognition, AIBO can enter
the following modes and conditions.

Pause mo

To turn AIBO off, press the Pause
button located on its ches
Place AIBO in this mode before
changing or replacing the battery
or “Memory Stick.”

When you press

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When you press

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AIBOs ches

• When AIBO has
been active for
an extended
period.

Active condition

oes off

Autonomous
mode

AIBO moves around on its own
AIBO acts on its own volition
based on its emotions, its instincts

through its built-in camera,

chest light

ts green

To wake up
or talk to i

Do not place AIBO in any location where
it might fall or be subjected to vibration,
or on any unstable surface

• Do not place anything near AIBO that
may hinder its movement.

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AIBO returns
to the Station
on its own

• You place
AIBO on the
Station while it
is operating.

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Station on its
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• You remove
AIBO from the
Station.

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Station mo

AIBO takes a nap or even stays
awake while chargin

Pick up AIBO
quickl

Put down AIBO.

An object is
caught in any
one of AIBO’s
joints.

The mode indicator

ick-up

ondition

When AIBO is picked up, it moves
into the Pick-up condition. This is to
prevent AIBO from makin
movements that might surprise the
person picking it up, possibly causing
them to drop it in consequence.

Note

When two or more of AIBO’s paw sensors
are pressed, it thinks it has been placed on
the floor and returns to Autonomous mode.
AIBO may start walking after returning to
Autonomous mode, so be careful not to
touch any of its paw sensors when you
hold it.

The mode indicator

Jam

ondition

Getting Started

The Energy Station ERA-210P1 is an
optional accessor

Press the

head sensor

for 3 seconds.

If an object becomes jammed in any

f AIBOs joints, AIBO goes limp,
and all of its joints become loose. This
condition prevents you from getting
your fingers caught between AIBO’s
joints and injuring them.

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Preparations

Let’s get AIBO ready to use AIBO Recognition.

Note

If AIBO is loaded with any other AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,” place AIBO in the Pause
mode (the chest light goes off) before switching the “Memory Stick.” To place AIBO in
the Pause mode, press the pause button on AIBO’s chest.

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Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and open the
cover.

Notes

• Lift AIBO by its body, and not by its extremities.

• If your hands are comparatively small, you may

drop AIBO when grasping or turning it upside
down. Be careful to hold AIBO.

• Do not touch AIBO’s charging terminal with your hand. Doing so may soil the
terminal and cause poor contact.

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Remove the “Memory Stick” from its case.

Slide the lid toward the b mark.

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Check that you are holding the “Memory Stick” in the right direction,
and insert it into AIBO.

With the V mark pointing down and the
label facing the direction of the battery slot,
insert the “Memory Stick” until you hear it
click into place.

Notes

• Make sure that you orient the “Memory Stick” correctly.
If you insert it incorrectly oriented, you may damage the

“Memory Stick” or AIBO.

• Do not set the safety switch of the “Memory Stick” to
“LOCK.” Doing so will make it impossible for AIBO’s

learning and taking photo functions to work.

Label side

Battery slot

Getting Started

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