Sony ERS-311, ERS-312 User Manual

Entertainment Robot AIBO

ERS-311/312

4-657-307-11(1)

Operating Instructions

English

Français

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For Customers in the U.S.A. and
Canada

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 AIBO Customer Link.
Model No. ERS-311/312
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.) (page 8)

• 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.

• Vérifiez périodiquement si l’adaptateur secteur ne présente pas des
conditions susceptibles de provoquer un incendie, des décharges électriques
ou des blessures aux personnes (comme des dommages aux câbles, aux
oreilles ou au boîtier) et, en présence de telles conditions, l’adaptateur

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secteur ne peut plus être utilisé avant son réparation ou remplacement.

• Cet appareil n’est pas destiné aux enfants de moins de 8 ans.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY

LITHIUM ION BATTERY
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY

You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony
Service Center.

Note

In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be
prohibited.

For the Sony AIBO Customer Link call 1-800-427-2988 in the United States or
contact us via email at [e-mail].

! Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.
! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the ERA-

301B1. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

! The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if

mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C) or incinerate. Dispose of
used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not
dispose of in fire.

RECYCLING LITIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

Litium-ion rechargeable 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

Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking litium-ion batteries.

http://www.rbrc.org/

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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.

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For Customers in Europe and
Australia

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.) (page 8)

• 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 (ERA­201P1).

• 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 authorised 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 disregarded for children’s safety.

• For information regarding AC adapter, station, and lithium ion battery pack,
please refer to the manuals provided separately.

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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY

! Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with

the ERA-301B1. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

! The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn

hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 °C
(140 °F ) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from
children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.

Voor de Klanten in Nederland (For customers in the
Netherlands)

Gooi de batterij niet weg, maar lever hem in als KCA.

Regulatory Information

This product has been tested and found to conform to the following Safety
Standards.

Toy Directive 88/378/EEC, EN50088/96 + A1/96 + A2/97, EN71-1/98, DIN
EN 71-2/01.94, DIN EN 71-3/03.95

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
EMI EN55022/98, EN55014/93 + A1/97+A2/99, EN50081-1/92
EMS : EN55024/98, EN55014-2/97, EN61000-3-2/95, EN61000-3-3/95,
EN50082-1/97

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AC Adapter and Lithium Ion Batteries have been tested all together as a
system and found to conform to the following Safety Standards.

LVD 73/23/EEC + 93/68/EEC
EN60950/92 + A1/93 + A2/93 + A3/95 + A4/97 + A11/97
EN60065/98
EN61558-1/97 + A1/98
EN61558-2-7/97

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)

Sony Corporation
6-7-35 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001 JAPAN
Please keep all information for future reference.

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Customer Support

How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link?
In the U.S.A. and Canada:

Call 1-800-427-2988 (U.S.A.)
Email address: [e-mail]

In Europe:

English line: [phone]
German line: [phone]
French line: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

In Australia:

[phone] (toll free within Australia)
Email address: [e-mail]

In Hong Kong:

[phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

In Singapore:

[phone]
E-mail address: [e-mail]

 2001 Sony Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

What is AIBO?...............................................................................18

ERS-311/312 ..................................................................................19

Checking the supplied accessories .................................................21

Index to parts and controls .............................................................22

AIBO exterior .......................................................................... 22

AIBO’s inner unit .................................................................... 24

Stand ........................................................................................ 26

Charging the battery pack

Inserting the battery pack ...............................................................28

Charging the battery pack ..............................................................30

Playing with AIBO

Inserting or removing a “Memory Stick”.......................................36

Inserting a “Memory Stick”..................................................... 36

Removing the “Memory Stick” ............................................... 38

Starting up AIBO ...........................................................................39

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When not playing with AIBO ........................................................41

Pausing AIBO .......................................................................... 41

Setting the volume level of the musical tone .................................42

Replacing the battery pack .............................................................44

Additional information

Notes on use ...................................................................................48

On handling AIBO................................................................... 48

Moisture condensation............................................................. 49

On handling the AC adapter .................................................... 50

On handling the battery pack................................................... 50

On cleaning.............................................................................. 50

Troubleshooting .............................................................................51

Clinic mode ............................................................................. 51

Changing AIBO to clinic mode ............................................... 51

Check list for clinic mode........................................................ 52

Symptoms and remedies.......................................................... 55

Limited warranty (for the U.S.A. only)..........................................59

Service procedure (for the U.S.A. only) ........................................62

Specifications .................................................................................63

Index...............................................................................................66

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Introduction

This chapter introduces you to the Entertainment Robot AIBO
ERS-311/312.

Introduction

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What is AIBO?

“AIBO” is the name given to the Sony entertainment robot.
Developed to encourage human and robot interaction,
AIBO creates and introduces you to new pleasures and
lifestyles.

The name “AIBO” is coined from the words “A.I.
(Artificial Intelligence),” “eye” and “robot.” In Japanese,
the word “aibou” means “partner” or “pal.”

For the newest information on AIBO, go to the following homepage:
http://www.aibo.com/

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ERS-311/312

To comfortably coexist with people, AIBO ERS-311/312 was designed with
four legs, a head, and a tail, and a total of fifteen internal motors that enable it
to walk, sit, or lie down in a natural way. It can also use its horn light to
express emotions.

“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. AIBO ERS-311/312 conforms to the
OPEN-R version 1.1.1.

“AIBO,” the AIBO logo
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick,”
“
manual, the “” mark has been omitted.

,” and “ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. In this

, “OPEN-R,” and the OPEN-R logo are

Introduction

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AIBO-ware “Memory Sticks”

To play with AIBO ERS-311/312, you must provide it with optional AIBO­ware “Memory Stick,” a variety of which are available, depending on how you
want to enjoy your AIBO. Without AIBO-ware, AIBO is just like a body
without a mind. AIBO-ware loaded from a “Memory Stick” works as AIBO’s
mind and determines its character and functions.

• An AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” is a “Memory Stick” created just for AIBO,
containing application software for operating AIBO.

• Before purchasing an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,” make sure the AIBO­ware is compatible with your AIBO model.

AIBO

AIBO-ware “Memory Stick”
(not supplied)

You can select different AIBO-ware,
depending on the way you want to
enjoy AIBO. For example, there is
AIBO-ware for raising AIBO or for
giving it a different character.

Note

If you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,” AIBO enters
clinic mode in which its sensors and other parts are checked (page 51).

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Checking the supplied accessories

Check to make sure you have the following items before you play with AIBO.

x AC adapter ERA-201P1 (1)

x AC adapter conversion

x Stand (1)

x Pink ball (1)

plug* (1)

x Lithium ion battery pack

ERA-301B1 (1)

* Keep cards with magnetic data strips or magnetic recording media away

from the AC adapter conversion plug. The data on such magnetic media may
be erased by the magnet within the conversion plug.

x Documentation

• AIBO Operating Instructions

• Congratulations on becoming a new
AIBO owner

Introduction

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Index to parts and controls

AIBO exterior

Notes

• Do not attach stickers on AIBO’ s color camera (6) or distance sensor (5).

• Do not attach stickers onto or insert anything into AIBO’s joints or other movable
parts.

• When lifting AIBO, firmly grasp it by its back (page 39). Never lift it by its head,
ears, collar, legs, or tail.

• The gray area between AIBO’s chin and collar is not a switch. Do not insert your

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fingers into this area as they may get caught and cause damage to AIBO.

1 Mode indicator (located behind

the horn)

Shows AIBO’s operation mode.

2 Horn light

Lights up in various colors to indicate
AIBO’s emotional state.

3 Head

A switch within AIBO’s head detects
movement whenever you gently push
AIBO’s head upward or downward.

9 Back light

•Lights up green when AIBO is in
active mode.

•Flashes green when AIBO is
preparing for pause mode.

•Lights up orange when the internal
battery pack is being charged.

•Flashes orange when an error has
occurred during charging.

•Turns off when AIBO is in pause
mode or the battery pack is
completely charged.

Introduction

4 Stereo microphone

Allows AIBO to pick up surrounding
sounds.

5 Distance sensor

AIBO uses this sensor to measure the
distance between it and an object.

6 Color camera

Allows AIBO to recognize the
objects by color, shape, and
movement.

7 Speaker

Emits various musical tones and
sound effects.

8 Paw switches

Located on the bottom of each paw.

q; Pause button

Press to activate AIBO or to pause
AIBO.

qa Tail switch

Used for giving AIBO commands.
This switch can be pushed in four
directions. The commands given
through the tail vary with the AIBO­ware used.

Movable in four directions

Front

Right

Back

Left

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AIBO’s inner unit

The illustration shows AIBO with its cover removed.

*

Serial number
sticker (inside
the battery pack
compartment)

Shutter for charging terminal

Note

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

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1 Charging terminal

Connect the supplied AC adapter here
with the supplied AC adapter
conversion plug. When AIBO is
placed on the supplied stand with an
optional Energy Station Core
installed, this terminal directly
touches AIBO’s internal battery pack
to charge it.

2 VOLUME switch

Used to adjust the volume of the
speaker in four levels including mute.

3 “Memory Stick” access

indicator

Lights up while AIBO is accessing
the “Memory Stick.” During this
time, the Z button and the BATT Z
latch are deactivated. When this
indicator is lit, do not attempt to
remove the “Memory Stick.”

4 RESERVED switch

This switch is reserved for functions
to be added in the future.

5 BATT Z latch

Flip this latch towards AIBO’s tail to
remove the battery pack.

6 “Memory Stick” insertion slot

Insert the AIBO-ware “Memory
Stick” (not supplied) into this slot.

7 Battery pack insertion slot

Insert the supplied or an optional
lithium ion battery pack into this slot.

8 Z button

Press this button to remove the
“Memory Stick.”

Emergency release hole

*

When the “Memory Stick” or battery
pack cannot be removed because of a
mechanical problem, etc., insert a
pointed object into this hole and
push. Do not use anything that
breaks easily such as a toothpick.
Do not use this hole under normal
circumstances.

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Stand

1 Stand

Place AIBO on the stand while it is in
pause mode or while it is charging.

2 Decoration plate

Remove this plate when the optional
Energy Station Core is attached to the
stand.

Note

The supplied stand is for use with AIBO ERS-311/312 only.

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Charging the battery pack

This chapter explains how to charge AIBO’s battery pack.

Charging the battery pack

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Inserting the battery pack

The battery pack supplied with AIBO comes partially charged. It is
recommended that you charge the battery pack fully before you play with
AIBO. To charge the battery pack, first insert it as described below.

1

Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and
remove its cover by pushing the mark towards AIBO’s tail.

Notes

• Lift AIBO by the body, not by its extremities. Do not hold AIBO by its collar.
Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO’s head or body.

• AIBO’s surface is very smooth. Be careful not to drop AIBO while lifting it.

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

• Use only the supplied battery pack type ERA-301B1.

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2

Insert the supplied battery pack in the direction of the arrow until
it clicks into place, and then replace the cover.

Push here.

For details on how to remove the battery pack, see page 44.

Charging the battery pack

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Charging the battery pack

You can use the supplied AC adapter and the conversion plug to charge the
battery pack while it is inserted into AIBO. It is recommended that you charge
the battery pack at room temperature (10° to 30°C (50° to 86°F)). At room
temperature, it takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery pack.

1

Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter conversion plug
securely.

AC adapter
conversion plug

AC adapter

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2

Open the charging terminal shutter on the cover (1) and connect
the conversion plug to the charging terminal (2).

The conversion plug attaches by magnet.

Note

Do not remove the cover when attaching the conversion plug. Removing the cover
may prevent the conversion plug from connecting properly to the terminal.

3

With the conversion plug attached, place AIBO on the stand as
shown below.

Be sure to draw the AC adapter cord through the
groove and out from the back of the stand.

Charging the battery pack

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4

Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet.

When AIBO is connected to the AC adapter, it will not enter active mode even
when you press the pause button.

While charging

The back light lights up orange.

When charging has finished

The back light turns off.

Back light

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Notes

• If the back light flashes orange while you are charging the battery pack, check that
the battery pack is inserted correctly. If the flashing of the back light persists, contact
AIBO Customer Link (page 8).

• If you connect the AC adapter to AIBO while it is in active mode, AIBO will change
to pause mode automatically and charging of the battery pack starts.

• When you remove the AC adapter conversion plug from AIBO, be sure to grasp the
plug as you pull it out.

• After removing the conversion plug, be sure to close the charging terminal shutter.

x Using the Energy Station Core ERA-301P2 (not supplied)

When the optional Energy Station Core is
attached to the stand, you can charge AIBO’s
internal battery pack merely by placing AIBO
on the stand.

Energy Station Core

Charging the battery pack

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Playing with AIBO

This chapter explains procedures that are necessary for playing
with AIBO, such as inserting the AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,”
adjusting the volume of the musical tones, and replacing the
battery pack. Note that optional AIBO-ware is required in order
to play with AIBO.

Playing with AIBO

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Inserting or removing a “Memory Stick”

To play with AIBO, insert an optional “Memory Stick” into AIBO. For details,
refer to the “User’s Guide” supplied with the respective AIBO-ware “Memory
Stick.” When you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO-ware “Memory
Stick,” it enters clinic mode in which AIBO’s sensors and other parts are
checked (page 51).

Inserting a “Memory Stick”

Be sure to insert the “Memory Stick” only after pausing AIBO. When AIBO is
in pause mode, the back light turns off.

1

Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and
remove its cover by pushing the mark towards AIBO’s tail.

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Notes

• Lift AIBO by the body, not by its extremities. Do not hold AIBO by its collar.
Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO’s head or body.

• AIBO’s surface is very smooth. Be careful not to drop AIBO while lifting it.

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

2

Insert the “Memory Stick,” and replace the cover.

With the ▼ mark pointed downward and the rounded corner facing the tail,
insert the “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick” insertion slot until it
clicks into place.

Rounded corner

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Removing the “Memory Stick”

Before removing the “Memory Stick” from AIBO, press the pause button on
AIBO’s back to make AIBO pause, and then remove the cover to confirm that
the “Memory Stick” access indicator is turned off.
Press the Z button on AIBO’s inner unit, and then remove the “Memory
Stick.”

“Memory Stick” access indicator

Note

The “Memory Stick” cannot be removed while the “Memory Stick” access indicator
lights up red. Do not try to remove the “Memory Stick” by force during this time.

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Starting up AIBO

1

Place AIBO on the floor as shown below.

Place it on a flat, non-slippery surface, such as a carpet with a short nap.

Notes

• If you place AIBO on a slippery floor or a carpet with a long nap, it may tend to
fall often, fail to go forward, or have a tendency to jam up.

• Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown above. This will prevent AIBO
from moving unexpectedly and being damaged when you press and release the
pause button to start AIBO.

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2

Push and release the pause button on AIBO’s back.

AIBO’s pause mode is canceled and the back light lights up green. Wait for a
while until AIBO starts to move under the control of the inserted AIBO-ware
“Memory Stick.”

Note

If an abnormality occurs or if you catch your finger in one of AIBO’s joints, press
the pause button on AIBO’s back.

For details on playing with AIBO from this point on

Refer to the “User’s Guide” supplied with the AIBO-ware.

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When not playing with AIBO

We recommend that you charge the battery pack (page 30) so that AIBO will
be ready to play at any time.

Pausing AIBO

Pause button

Press the pause button on AIBO’s back.
The back light flashes green, and then
turns off after a while. Place AIBO on the
supplied stand at this time.

Notes

• Before placing AIBO on the stand, be sure to press the pause button on AIBO’s back
to make it pause. If AIBO is in active mode when placed on the stand, it may move,
tumble off and damage itself.

• The battery pack will not charge if you merely place AIBO on the stand without
pressing the pause button.

Stand

Playing with AIBO

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Setting the volume level of the musical tone

Before setting the volume level, be sure to press the pause button on the back
to make AIBO pause.

1

Grasp AIBO’s body securely, turn it upside down, and remove its
cover by pushing the mark towards AIBO’s tail.

Notes

• Lift AIBO by the body, not by its extremities. Do not hold AIBO by it collar.
Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO’s head or body.

• AIBO’s surface is very smooth. Be careful not to drop AIBO while lifting it.

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

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2

Slide the VOLUME switch to adjust the volume level, then replace
the cover.

To increase the volume level, slide the switch towards the + position; to
decrease the volume level, slide it towards the – position. When you release
the switch, it returns to the center position.
There are four volume levels, including mute. Each time you slide the switch
the level increases or decreases by one level.

Playing with AIBO

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Replacing the battery pack

It is possible to use the supplied AC adapter and the conversion plug to charge
the battery pack while it is still inserted into AIBO. You can also change the
battery pack in AIBO with another pack that has been charged.

Note

Use only the supplied battery pack type ERA-301B1.

1

Press the pause button and wait until the back light turns off.

Back light

Note

While AIBO is accessing the “Memory Stick,” the “Memory Stick” access
indicator lights up red. During this time, the BATT Z latch and Z button are
deactivated and the battery pack and “Memory Stick” cannot be removed until the
data-saving procedure has been completed. Do not try to remove the “Memory
Stick” by force during this time.

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2

Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and
remove its cover by pushing the mark towards AIBO’s tail.

Notes

• Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities. Do not hold AIBO by its
collar. Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO’s head or body.

• AIBO’s surface is very smooth. Be careful not to drop AIBO while lifting it.

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

3

Flip the BATT Z latch towards AIBO’s tail to remove the battery
pack.

BATT Z latch

Playing with AIBO

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Notes

• When removing the battery pack, be sure to hold it securely so that it does not
fall.

• When the “Memory Stick” access indicator lights up, the battery pack is locked.
Removing it forcibly at this time may damage AIBO.

4

Insert the charged battery pack in the direction of the arrow until
the pack clicks into place, then replace the cover.

Push here.

5

Place AIBO on the floor as shown below.

Note

Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown to the
right. This will prevent AIBO from moving
unexpectedly and being damaged when you press and
release the pause button to start AIBO.

Additional information

This chapter provides notes on usage, a troubleshooting guide,
and other information concerning AIBO.

Additional information

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Notes on use

To prevent AIBO and its accessories from being damaged, observe the
following precautions.

On handling AIBO

• Do not use AIBO in places subject to vibrations, on an incline, or at a place
where it might fall.

• Do not press down hard on AIBO with your hand or elbow.

• Do not drop or shake AIBO as this may damage AIBO or cause data saved
to the “Memory Stick” to be lost.

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

• Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities, such as the head, ears,
collar, tail or legs. Do not swing or twist AIBO.

• Do not leave AIBO in very hot places, such as a car parked in the sun, as this
may deform or damage it.

• Do not allow foreign things, such as paper clips, to get into AIBO or its
joints.

• Do not use AIBO outdoors. If you do, moisture or other foreign matter may
enter AIBO and cause damage.

• Do not use AIBO on concrete or other hard surface as this may damage
AIBO.

• Do not allow AIBO to get wet.

• Do not use force to interfere with any of AIBO’s movements.

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• Do not touch the lens of the color camera or distance sensor directly with
your hand.

• Do not apply stickers to the color camera or the distance sensor.

• Do not point the color camera at the sun, whether AIBO is turned on or off,
as this may damage the camera.

• Do not oil AIBO’s joints or other movable parts.

• Do not apply stickers to AIBO’s movable parts or insert anything between
them as this may interfere with AIBO’s movement.

• Do not disassemble or modify AIBO.

• When transporting AIBO, put it in a cushioned box like the one it came in to
protect its body, head, tail and legs from damage.

• Do not use AIBO in a place subject to strong electromagnetic waves or X­rays.

• Do not place a card with a magnetic strip or a magnetic recording medium
close to the AC adapter conversion plug. The magnet inside the conversion
plug may erase the data recorded on the magnetic medium.

• The AIBO-ware applications designed for ERS-110/111 cannot be used with
ERS-311/312.

• ERS-311/312 may not operate with some AIBO-ware applications designed
for ERS-210. And even if operable, there may be limits on some of the
functions.

Moisture condensation

If AIBO is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense on AIBO’s inside or outside surface, causing damage. If moisture
condensation has occurred, wait for about one hour before operating AIBO.

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On handling the AC adapter

• Be sure to use only the supplied AC adapter to charge AIBO’s battery pack.
Using any other adapter may cause damage to AIBO.

• Do not connect the AC adapter to electronic transformers designed for use
by travelers, as this may cause AIBO to heat up or become damaged.

On handling the battery pack

• Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures above 45 °C (113 °F), such
as in a car parked in the sun.

• Be careful not to let foreign matter like dust or sand get into the terminals.

• If you are not going to play with AIBO for a long period, remove the battery
pack from AIBO and store it in a dry, cool place.

• The battery pack is constantly discharging even when it is not in use. Charge
the battery pack right before using AIBO.

• Do not drop the battery pack or place heavy object on it. Do not apply
strong pressure or physical shock to the battery pack.

On cleaning

• Clean AIBO with a clean, dry, soft cloth.

• Do not use volatile solvents that may damage AIBO’s surface finish.

• When cleaning with chemical fabric, see its instructions.

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Troubleshooting

Before contacting the AIBO Customer Link regarding a problem, we
recommend that you use clinic mode to check AIBO’s balance and sensors,
and refer to “Symptoms and remedies” (page 55).

Clinic mode

If you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,” AIBO
enters clinic mode in which its sensors and other parts are checked. The mode
indicator turns off at this time. If afterwards the problem persists, contact the
AIBO Customer Link (page 8).

Changing AIBO to clinic mode

1

Remove the AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” from AIBO (page 36).

2

Place AIBO on the floor as shown below, and then press the pause
button on its back (page 40).

AIBO enters clinic mode and repeats the following
sequence of actions: stands up, sits down, lies
down.

Additional information

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Check list for clinic mode

Horn light
Head switch
(inside the head)

Item Procedure

Operation of the tail
switch and AIBO’s
overall balance

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Mode indicator

1 Push the tail switch to AIBO’s right for three

seconds.

AIBO does the following sequence of actions: walks
forward, walks backward, kicks with its right hind
leg, kicks with its left hind leg. AIBO’s horn light
lights up in three colors during this time. AIBO then
resumes the repetition of the original sequence of
actions: stands up, sits down, lies down.

2 Push the tail switch to AIBO’s left for three

seconds.

AIBO does the following sequence of actions: sits,
waves with its right front paw, waves with its left
front paw, raises both front paws. AIBO’s horn light
lights up in three colors during this time.

Tail switch

Back light

Pause
button

Front

Right

Back

Left

Item Procedure

Sensitivity of the
paw switches

You can
rotate in
either
direction

Sensitivity of
AIBO’s head switch

Sensitivity of the
color camera

1 Rotate the tail switch once.

AIBO lies down with all legs sprawled out.

2 Touch a paw switch.

AIBO pulls in the touched paw.

3 Rotate the tail switch again.

AIBO resumes the repetition of the original
sequence of actions again: stands up, sits down, lies
down.

1 Push the head gently to make AIBO look down.

The horn light lights up green.

2 Push the head gently to make AIBO look up.

The horn light lights up orange.

1 Move the supplied pink ball close to the color

camera (AIBO’s mouth).

When the camera detects the ball, the horn light
lights up blue.
If the ball is too close or too far, the camera may not
be able to detect it. Adjust the distance between the
ball and the camera.

Additional information

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Item Procedure

Sensitivity of the
distance sensor

You can
rotate in
either
direction

1 Rotate the tail switch once.

AIBO lies down with all legs sprawled out.

2 Place your hand or other object over the distance

sensor (AIBO’s nose).

When the distance sensor detects the object, a beep
is emitted. (When the volume level of the musical
tone is set to mute, no beep is emitted.) The pitch of
the beep changes depending on the distance
between the object and the sensor. If the object is
too close or too far, the sensor may not be able to
detect it. Adjust the distance between the object and
the sensor .

3 Rotate the tail switch again.

AIBO resumes the repetition of the original
sequence of actions: stands up, sits down, lies
down.

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Pick-up mode 1 Pick AIBO up from the floor.

AIBO stops moving, its legs become loose and the
mode indicator turns on. If you pick it up too
slowly, the legs may not become loose. In this case,
keep holding AIBO and push the tail switch away
from AIBO’s head for three seconds.

2 Place AIBO on the floor or push up the tail

switch towards AIBO’s head for three seconds.

AIBO resumes the repetition of the original
sequence of actions: stands up, sits down, lies
down.

Symptoms and remedies

If you experience any of the following difficulties, use this table to help you
remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, contact the AIBO Customer
Link (page 8).

Symptom Cause/Remedy

AIBO does not move.

AIBO has been picked up from the floor or an
object is caught in one of AIBO’s joints.

c Place AIBO on the floor and push the tail

switch towards AIBO’s head for three
seconds. AIBO stops moving whenever it is
picked up from the floor (the mode indicator
lights up) or an object is caught in one of

AIBO’s joint (the mode indicator flashes).
The battery pack is drained.
c Charge the battery pack (page 30). When the

battery pack is completely drained, the back

light turns off and AIBO stops moving.

Additional information

AIBO’s ear came off. c Align the center of AIBO’s microphone with

the center of the ear hole, and then insert the

tabs on the back of AIBO’s ear into the

grooves on both sides of the microphone until

the ear snaps into place.

Grooves

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Symptom Cause/Remedy

AIBO does not react to
release of the pause
button.

When you press the pause
button, the back light
flashes in orange and
green alternately, and the
beep sound is emitted.

AIBO continues to emit a
sad melody and does not
move when the pause
button is released.

It takes a long time for
AIBO to start moving.

The battery pack is not inserted.
c Insert the battery pack (page 28). Restart

AIBO by pressing the pause button again.
The battery pack is drained.
c Charge the battery pack or replace with the

charged one.
The AC adapter is connected to the charging

terminal of AIBO.
c Disconnect the AC adapter and press the

pause button again.
Heat may have built up in the battery pack.

c Wait for a while until the battery pack

becomes cool.

• The insertion of a “Memory Stick” without any
AIBO-ware.

• The insertion of a “Memory Stick” that is not
intended for AIBO ERS-311/312.

AIBO is loading the data from the “Memory
Stick.” Wait for a while.

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Symptom Cause/Remedy

AIBO tries to walk but it
does not go forward.

AIBO falls often. The floor may be too slippery, inclined or

After picking AIBO up, it
stops moving.

The mode indicator is on
or flashing and AIBO
emits musical tones, but it
does not walk.

The back light flashes in
orange.

The floor may be slippery or the nap of the
carpet is long.

c Place AIBO on a surface that is not too

slippery, such as a carpet with a short nap.

unstable.
c Place AIBO on a flat surface that is not too

slippery.

AIBO stops moving whenever it is picked up
from the floor.

c Check that the mode indicator is on, place

AIBO on the floor, and then push up the tail
switch towards the head for three seconds.

AIBO stops moving whenever it is picked up
from the floor or an object is caught in one of
AIBO’s joints.

c Place AIBO on the floor, and then push up the

tail switch towards the head for three
seconds.

There may be a problem with the battery pack.
c Check that the battery pack is inserted

correctly. If the flashing of the back light
persists, contact AIBO Customer Link (page

8).

Additional information

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Symptom Cause/Remedy

AIBO does not chase the
supplied ball.

When no AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” is
inserted, AIBO responds to the ball, but does not
chase it.

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The back light does not
turn off when you press
the pause button to make
AIBO pause.

AIBO soon asks for
charging even with a
fully charged battery
pack.

No musical tone is
emitted from AIBO.

The internal application may not be terminated
normally.

c Remove the battery pack (page 44). Re-insert

the battery pack and press the pause button
again (page 41). If the BATT Z latch is
inoperable, use the emergency release hole
(page 25).

When the battery pack’s operating time has
become noticeably short, it may have reached its
end of life. Replace it with a new battery pack
(page 44).

AIBO’s musical tone is muted.
c Adjust the volume level (page 42).

Limited warranty

SONY 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 (
with new or rebuilt replacements. After this one (1) year period, you must pay all parts
and labor charges.

2. ACCESSORIES: For a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, SONY
will, at its option, either repair or replace defective parts and/or accessories (
adapter and battery pack) with new or rebuilt replacements. After this thirty (30) day
period, you must pay all parts and labor charges.

(for the U.S.A. only)

i.e., AIBO)

i.e., AC

3. REPAIRS: For a period equal to the longer of (a) the remainder of the original
limited warranty period on the original Product or accessory, or (b) for 90 days after the
date of repair/replacement of Products or for 30 days after the date of repair/
replacement of accessories, SONY will repair or replace defective parts, accessories
and/or Products used in the repair or replacement of Products or accessories under this
Limited Warranty with new or rebuilt replacements.

To obtain warranty service, you must first obtain an event number from AIBO Customer
Link (page 8). You will need to return the Product and all accessories to SONY in the
original carton, using the original packaging materials. All supplied accessories must
be returned with the Product. SONY is not responsible for any damage during shipment
arising from the failure to properly pack the Product or accessory being returned to
SONY or from any damage caused by or resulting from the carrier’s handling. For
information on returning your Product or accessories for warranty repair, please contact
the AIBO Customer Link.
This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation or set up adjustments.

Additional information

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This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation, cosmetic damage or
damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence of, or to any part of the
Product. This warranty does not cover lost profits, lost sales, loss of use of the Product,
or other consequential loss or damage due to improper operation or maintenance,
installation, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other
than a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product. This warranty does not
cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses).
This warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from use of the Product in
conjunction with accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment not
manufactured by 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 trouble is
found with the Product or accessory, if the trouble is from a non-covered charge or if it
is determined that the warranty period has expired, you will be billed for the cost of
shipping and handling.

This warranty is valid only in the United States.

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that
the unit is within the Limited Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty
service.

This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
from the Product.

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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has established telephone numbers
for product information regarding the Entertainment Robot. Please call:

AIBO CUSTOMER LINK
1-800-427-2988

or write to: [e-mail]

Other information about AIBO is also available on the internet site at:
www.aibo.com/

Additional information

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Service procedure

1.Contact the AIBO Customer Link. The E-mail address is
[e-mail] and its toll free number is
1-800-427-2988.

2.If the AIBO Customer Link determines that your unit needs repair, follow
the procedure described below.

a. The AIBO Customer Link will give you the event number, which is valid for ten

days.

b. Following the procedure described on the label attached to the box, put AIBO and

the designated accessories into the original box. If you did not keep the original
box, the AIBO Customer Link will send a new box to you free of charge within the
warranty period. The actual shipping and material cost will be charged to you after
the warranty period.

c. Mark your event number on the top of the box and send it to the designated

address. The AIBO Customer Link will designate the shipping method and pay the
shipping charges within the warranty period; after the warranty period, you must
pre-pay the shipping charges.

d. As soon as the repair is completed, your AIBO will be sent back to you. After the

warranty period has expired, the actual shipping cost will be charged to you
together with the repair cost.

3.Please understand that the AIBO Customer Link only accepts credit
cards for all the charges of repair, shipping and material after the
warranty period has expired.

(for the U.S.A. only)

User registration

All users are registered based on information from the purchaser.
If a different person takes over this unit, please inform the “AIBO Customer Link”
of the change.

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Specifications

AIBO

CPU 64-bit RISC processor
Main memory

32MB

Supplied application media

“Memory Stick” for AIBO

Movable parts

Head: 3 degrees of freedom
Leg: 3 degrees of freedom ×4
(15 degrees of freedom in

total)
Inputs Charging terminal
Input switches

VOLUME switch

RESERVED switch
Video input 100,000-pixel CMOS image

sensor
Audio input Stereo microphones
Audio output Speaker

Internal sensors

Infrared distance sensor
Acceleration sensor
Switches in the head, on the

tail, and on the paws
Inclination sensor
Vibration sensor

Power consumption

Approx. 5 W (in normal
mode)

Operable duration

Approx. 2.5 hours (when
operated with a fully-charged
ERA-301B1, in normal
mode)

Dimensions Approx. 177 × 280 × 240 mm

(7 × 11 1/8 × 9 1/2 inches) (w/
h/d)

Mass Approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz)

(including the battery pack
and the “Memory Stick”)

Operating temperature

5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F)

Operating humidity

10 % to 80 % (not
condensed)

Operating wet-bulb temperature

Less than 29° C (84° F )

Additional information

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Storage temperature

–10° C to 60° C (–4° F to
140° F)

Storage humidity

10 % to 90 % (not
condensed)

Storage wet-bulb temperature

Less than 29° C (84° F )

Stand

Dimensions Approx. 109 × 97 × 228 mm

(4 3/8 × 3 7/8 × 9 inches) (w/h/
d)

Mass Approx. 180 g (6 oz)

(including the battery pack
and the “Memory Stick”)

AC adapter

Input 120 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.75 A

(U.S.A. and Canada)
100 - 240V AC, 50 - 60 Hz,

0.85 - 0.46 A (other

countries)
Output 16 V DC, 2.5 A
Operating temperature

5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)

(temperature gradient less

than 10˚C (50˚F)/hour)

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Operating humidity

20% to 80% (not condensed),
provided that humidity is less
than 65% at 35˚C (95˚F)
(wet-bulb temperature: less
than 29˚C (84˚F))

Storage temperature

–20˚C to 60˚C (–4˚ F to 140˚
F) (temperature gradient less
than 10˚C (50˚F)/hour)

Storage humidity

10% to 90% (not condensed)

Dimensions Approx. 60 × 30 × 120 mm

(w/h/d) (Approx. 2 3/8 × 1 3/
× 4 3/4 inches)

Mass Approx. 325 g (11.5 oz.)
Cord length DC cord: Approx. 1.8 m (70

7

/8 inches)

AC power cord: 1.8 m (70 7/
inches)

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Lithium ion battery pack

Battery used Lithium ion type battery
Main output voltage

7.4 V DC
Capacity 1700 mAh
Operating temperature

5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
(temperature gradient less
than 10°C (50°F)/hour)

Operating humidity

10% to 80% (not condensed)

Operating wet-bulb temperature

Less than 29°C (84°F)

Storage temperature

–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to
140°F) (temperature gradient
less than 10°C (50°F)/hour)

Storage humidity

10% to 90% (not condensed)

Storage wet-bulb temperature

Less than 35°C (95°F)

Dimensions Approx. 72 × 53.6 × 21 mm

Mass Approx. 112 g (4 oz)

(Approx. 2 7/8 × 2 1/8 × 27/
inches ) (w/h/d)

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Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.

Supplied accessories

See page 21.

Additional information

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Index

A

AC adapter ..................................21, 30

AC adapter conversion plug .....21, 30

AIBO

Cleaning ......................................50

Handling .....................................48

Pausing........................................ 41

Starting up .................................. 39

AIBO Customer Link .............8, 61, 62

AIBO-ware .........................................20

B

Back light .....................................23, 32

BATT Z latch ...............................25, 45

Battery pack

Charging ..................................... 30

Handling .....................................50

Inserting ......................................28

Insertion slot............................... 25

Replacing ....................................44

C

Charging terminal ......................25, 31

Clinic mode........................................51

Color camera ..................................... 23

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D

Decorative plate ................................ 26

Distance sensor .................................23

E

Emergency release hole ...................25

Energy Station Core..........................33

H

Head ...................................................23

Head switch....................................... 52

Horn light ..........................................23

M

“Memory Stick”

Access indicator ................... 25, 38

Inserting ...................................... 36

Insertion slot ............................... 25

Z button................................ 25, 38

Removing.................................... 38

Mode indicator .................................. 23

P

Pause button ..........................23, 40, 41

Pause mode............................ 36, 40-42

Paw switches ..................................... 23

S

Shutter for charging terminal ...24, 31

Speaker ...............................................23

Stand .............................................21, 26

Stereo microphone............................23

T

Tail switch .......................................... 23

V

Volume level ......................................42

VOLUME switch.........................25, 43

Additional information

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Informations de sécurité

AVERTISSEMENT

• Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, n’exposez pas ce

robot à la pluie ni à l’humidité.

• Pour éviter tout risque d’électrocution, n’ouvrez pas le boîtier . Confiez

l’entretien de ce robot exclusivement à un personnel qualifié. (Consultez la
liaison clients AIBO.) (page 5)

• Vérifiez périodiquement si l’adaptateur secteur ne présente pas des

conditions susceptibles de provoquer un incendie, des décharges électriques
ou des blessures aux personnes (câbles, lames ou boîtier endommagés) et, en
présence de telles conditions, l’adaptateur secteur ne peut plus être utilisé
avant son remplacement.

• Ce robot n’est pas destiné ou n’est pas recommandé pour les enfants de

moins de 8 ans.

• Le robot doit uniquement être utilisé avec l’adaptateur secteur recommandé

(ERA-201P1).

• L’adaptateur secteur n’est pas un jouet.

• Les petites pièces peuvent être avalées.

• Si le câble flexible externe ou le cordon est endommagé, il doit être

remplacé ou réparé par le fabricant, un agent d’entretien habilité ou toute
personne de qualification similaire, afin de prévenir tout danger.

• Tous les matériaux destinés à attacher et emballer AIBO ne font pas partie

du robot et ne doivent pas être laissés à la portée des enfants.

• Pour plus d’informations concernant l’adaptateur secteur, la station et la

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batterie ion lithium, veuillez vous référer aux manuels fournis séparément.

ELIMINATION DES BATTERIES ION LITHIUM

! Ne manipulez pas des batteries ion lithium qui fuient ou sont endommagées.
! Risque d’explosion si la batterie n’est pas remplacée correctement.

Remplacez-la uniquement par une batterie ERA-301B1. Eliminez les
batteries usagées conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

! La batterie utilisée dans ce robot présente un risque d’incendie ou de brûlure

par des substances chimiques si elle est manipulée de manière inappropriée.
Ne la désassemblez pas, ne l’exposez pas à des températures supérieures à
60 °C (140 °F) et ne l’incinérez pas. Eliminez la batterie usagée rapidement.
Ne la laissez pas à la portée des enfants. Ne la désassemblez pas et ne la
jetez pas au feu.

Les piles et accumulateurs doivent faire l’object d’une collecte
séparée.

Fr

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Informations sur les réglementations

Ce produit a été testé et jugé conforme aux normes de sécurité suivantes.
Directive sur les jouets 88/378/EEC, EN50088/96 + A1/96 + A2/97, EN71-1/

98, DIN EN71-2/01.94, DIN EN71-3/03.95
Directive EMC 89/336/EEC

EMI EN55022/98, EN55014/93 + A1/97 + A2/99, EN50081-1/92
EMS : EN55024/98, EN55014-2/97, EN61000-3-2/95, EN61000-3-3/95,
EN50082-1/97

L’adaptateur secteur et la batterie ion lithium ont été testés ensemble en tant
que système et se sont révélés conformes aux normes de sécurité suivantes:

LVD 73/23/EEC + 93/68/EEC
EN60950/92 + A1/93 + A2/93 + A3/95 + A4/97 + A11/97
EN60065/98
EN61558-1/97 + A1/98
EN61558-2-7/97

Remarques concernant la conformité du marquage (EMC)

a) Cet appareil est conforme à EN55022 Classe B numérique pour une utilisation dans

les zones suivantes : résidentielle, commerciale et industrielle légère.
b) Ce produit est conforme à la Directive européenne suivante :
89/336/EEC (Directive EMC)

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Sony Corporation
6-7-35 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001 JAPAN
Veuillez conserver toutes ces informations pour référence.

Assistance clientèle

Comment contacter la liaison clients AIBO?
Aux États-Unis et au Canada

[phone] (U.S.A.)
Adresse E-mail: [e-mail]

En Europe

Contact français : [phone]
Contact anglais : [phone]
Contact allemand : [phone]
Adresse E-mail : [e-mail]

En Australie

[phone] (appel gratuit en Australie)
Adresse E-mail: [e-mail]

A Hong Kong

[phone]
Adresse E-mail : [e-mail]

A Singapour

[phone]
Adresse E-mail : [e-mail]

©2001 Sony Corporation. Toute reproduction totale ou partielle sans
autorisation écrite préalable est interdite. Tous droits réservés.

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Table des matières

Introduction

Présentation d’AIBO ......................................................................10

ERS-311/312 ..................................................................................11

Vérification des accessoires fournis...............................................13

Index des composants et commandes ............................................14

Apparence d’AIBO.................................................................. 14

Intérieur d’AIBO ..................................................................... 16

Support .................................................................................... 18

Charge de la batterie

Insertion de la batterie....................................................................20

Charge de la batterie.......................................................................22

Jouer avec AIBO

Insérer ou retirer un “Memory Stick” ............................................28

Insérer un “Memory Stick” ..................................................... 28

Retirer le “Memory Stick”....................................................... 30

Démarrage d’AIBO........................................................................31

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Lorsque vous ne jouez pas avec AIBO...........................................33

Mettre AIBO en pause............................................................. 33

Réglage du niveau sonore des tonalités musicales.........................34

Remplacement de la batterie ..........................................................36

Informations complémentaires

Remarques sur l’utilisation ............................................................40

Manipulation d’AIBO ............................................................. 40

Condensation d’humidité......................................................... 41

Manipulation de l’adaptateur secteur ...................................... 42

Manipulation de la batterie ...................................................... 42

Nettoyage................................................................................. 42

Dépannage......................................................................................43

Mode clinique .......................................................................... 43

Passage d’AIBO en mode clinique.......................................... 43

Liste de contrôle pour le mode clinique .................................. 44

Symptômes et remèdes ............................................................ 47

Spécifications .................................................................................51

Index...............................................................................................54

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Introduction

Ce chapitre vous présente le robot de compagnie AIBO
ERS-311/312.

Introduction

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Présentation d’AIBO

“AIBO” est le nom donné au robot de compagnie conçu par
Sony. Développé pour encourager l’interaction entre
l’homme et le robot, AIBO crée et vous initie à de
nouveaux plaisirs et à de nouveaux modes de vie.

Le nom “AIBO” est un acronyme formé avec les mots
“A.I.” (Artificial Intelligence, intelligence artificielle en
français), “eye” (yeux) et “robot”. En japonais, le terme
“aibô” signifie “partenaire” ou “copain”.

Consultez la page d’accueil: http://www.aibo/com/ pour prendre connaissance
des nouveautés concernant AIBO.

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ERS-311/312

Pour vivre en harmonie, l’AIBO ERS-311/312 a été conçu avec quatre pattes,
une tête et une queue et un total de quinze moteurs internes qui lui permettent
de marcher, de s’asseoir ou de se coucher de manière naturelle. Il peut aussi
utiliser sa corne lumineuse pour exprimer ses émotions.

“OPEN-R” est l’interface standard du robot de compagnie pour
lequel Sony mène une campagne active. Cette interface étend
les capacités du robot de compagnie par le biais d’une
combinaison flexible de matériel et de logiciels
interchangeables en vue de diverses applications. L’AIBO
ERS-311/312 est conforme à OPEN-R version 1.1.1.

“AIBO”, le logo aibo
marques de fabrique de Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick”, “

” sont des marques de fabrique de Sony Corporation. Le symbole “TM”

et “
a été omis dans ce manuel.

, “OPEN-R” et le logo OPEN-R sont des

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“Memory Stick” d’AIBO-ware

Pour jouer avec un AIBO ERS-311/312, il doit être doté d’un “Memory Stick”
AIBO-ware en option, dont une variété est disponible, selon la manière dont
vous souhaitez jouer avec votre AIBO. Le AIBO-ware chargé à partir d’un
“Memory Stick” sert d’esprit à l’AIBO et détermine son caractère et ses
fonctions.

• Un “Memory Stick” AIBO-ware est un “Memory Stick” créé uniquement

pour AIBO, contenant un logiciel d’application pour son fonctionnement.

• Avant d’acheter un “Memory Stick” AIBO-ware, vérifiez que l’AIBO-ware

est compatible avec votre modèle AIBO.

AIBO

“Memory Stick” AIBO-ware
(non fourni)

Vous pouvez sélectionner différents
AIBO-ware, selon la manière dont
vous souhaitez jouer avec AIBO. Par
exemple, il y a un AIBO-ware qui
permet d’éduquer AIBO ou pour lui
donner un caractère différent.

Remarque

Si vous démarrez AIBO sans insérer de “Memory Stick” AIBO-ware, AIBO passe en
mode clinique de contrôle de ses capteurs et autres pièces (page 43).

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Vérification des accessoires fournis

Assurez-vous de la présence des éléments suivants dans la boîte avant de jouer
avec AIBO.

x Adaptateur secteur

x Support (1)

ERA-201P1 (1)

x Fiche de conversion de

x Balle rose (1)

l’adaptateur secteur* (1)

x Batterie ion lithium

ERA-301B1 (1)

* Conservez des cartes avec bande magnétique ou supports d’enregistrement

magnétiques loin de la fiche de conversion de l’adaptateur secteur. Les
données sur de tels supports pourraient être effacées par l’aimant dans la
fiche de conversion.

x Documentation

• Instructions relatives au fonctionnement
d’AIBO

• Félicitations pour le nouveau
propriétaire d’un AIBO

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Index des composants et commandes

Apparence d’AIBO

Remarques

• Ne collez pas d’autocollants sur la caméra couleur (6) ou le capteur de distance
(5) d’AIBO.

• Ne collez pas d’autocollants et n’insérez rien dans les articulations d’AIBO ou toute
autre pièce mobile.

• Saisissez fermement AIBO par le dos (page 31) pour le soulever. Ne le prenez jamais
par sa tête, ses oreilles, son collier, ses jambes ou sa queue.

• La zone grise entre le menton d’AIBO et le collier n’est pas un commutateur.

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N’insérez pas les doigts dans cette zone, car ils pourraient être coincés et causer des
dommages à AIBO.

1 Indicateur de mode (situé

derrière la corne)

Indique le mode de fonctionnement
d’AIBO.

2 Corne lumineuse

S’allume en différentes couleurs pour
indiquer l’état émotionnel d’AIBO.

3 Tête

Un commutateur dans le tête d’AIBO
détecte le mouvement quand vous
poussez légèrement la tête d’AIBO
vers le haut ou le bas.

4 Microphone stéréo

Permet à AIBO de collecter les sons
environnants.

5 Capteur de distance

AIBO utilise ce capteur pour mesurer
sa distance à un objet.

6 Caméra couleur

Permet à AIBO de reconnaître les
objets par leur couleur, leur forme et
leurs mouvements.

7 Haut-parleur

Emet différentes tonalités musicales
et des effets sonores.

8 Commutateurs de patte

Placés sur le dessous de chaque patte.

9 Rétro-éclairage

•S’allume en vert quand AIBO est en
mode actif.

•Clignote en vert quand AIBO se
prépare pour le mode pause.

•S’allume en orange pendant la
charge de la batterie interne.

•Clignote en orange si une erreur est
survenue pendant la charge.

•S’éteint quand AIBO est en mode
pause ou quand la batterie est
entièrement chargée.

q; Touche pause

Appuyez pour activer AIBO ou pour
le mettre en mode pause.

qa Commutateur de queue

Sert à donner des ordres à AIBO. Il
peut être poussé dans quatre
directions. Les ordres donnés via la
queue varient selon l’AIBO-ware
utilisé.

Déplacement dans quatre
directions

Avant

Droite

Arrière

Gauche

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Intérieur d’AIBO

L’illustration montre AIBO, son couvercle retiré.

*

Autocollant
de numéro
de série
(dans le

Volet de la borne de charge

Remarque

Ne touchez pas la borne de charge avec les doigts. Elle pourrait être salie, ce qui
entraînerait un mauvais contact.

logement de
la batterie)

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1 Borne de charge

Raccordez-y l’adaptateur secteur
fourni avec la fiche de conversion de
l’adaptateur secteur fournie. Quand
AIBO est placé sur le support fourni
avec une station d’alimentation
centrale en option installée, cette
borne touche directement la batterie
interne d’AIBO pour la charger.

6 Fente d’insertion pour “Memory

Stick”

Insérez le “Memory Stick” AIBO­ware (non fourni) dans cette fente.

7 Fente d’insertion de batterie

Insérez la batterie ion lithium fournie
ou une batterie en option dans cette
fente.

Introduction

2 Curseur VOLUME

Ajuste le volume du haut-parleur à
quatre niveaux, assourdissement y
compris.

3 Témoin d’accès “Memory Stick”

S’allume quand AIBO accède au
“Memory Stick”. Pendant ce temps,

la touche Z et le verrou BATT Z
sont désactivés. N’essayez pas de
retirer le “Memory Stick” quand ce
témoin est allumé.

4 Commutateur RESERVED

Ce commutateur est réservé pour des
fonctions à ajouter dans l’avenir.

5 Verrou BATT Z

Basculez ce verrou vers la queue
d’AIBO pour retirer la batterie.

8 Touche Z

Appuyez pour retirer le “Memory
Stick”.

Trou de libération d’urgence

*

Quand le “Memory Stick” ou la
batterie ne peuvent pas être retirés à
cause d’un problème mécanique etc.,
insérez un objet pointu dans ce trou et
poussez. N’utilisez pas d’objet
pouvant se casser comme un cure­dent. N’utilisez pas ce trou en
situation normale.

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Support

Remarque

Le support fourni est prévu uniquement
pour l’AIBO ERS-311/312.

1 Support

Placez AIBO sur le support quand il
est en mode pause ou pendant la
charge.

2 Plaque décorative

Retirez cette plaque quand la station
d’alimentation centrale en option est
fixée au support.

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Charge de la batterie

Ce chapitre explique comment charger la batterie d’AIBO.

Charge de la batterie

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Insertion de la batterie

La batterie fournie avec AIBO est partiellement chargée. Il est recommandé de
la charger complètement avant de jouer avec AIBO. Pour la charger, insérez-la
d’abord comme indiqué ci-dessous.

1

Saisissez fermement AIBO par le corps, retournez-le et retirez son
couvercle en poussant la marque vers sa queue.

Remarques

• Soulevez AIBO en le saisissant par le corps, et non par ses extrémités. Ne tenez
pas AIBO par son collier. Vos doigts pourraient être coincés entre le collier et la
tête ou le corps d’AIBO.

• La surface d’AIBO est très lisse. Prenez garde de ne pas faire tomber AIBO en le
soulevant.

• Ne touchez pas la borne de charge avec les doigts. Elle pourrait être salie, ce qui
entraînerait un mauvais contact.

• Utilisez uniquement la batterie ERA-301B1 fournie.

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2

Insérez la batterie fournie dans le sens de la flèche jusqu’au déclic
de mise en place, puis remettez le couvercle en place.

Poussez ici.

Voir la page 36 pour les détails sur le retrait de la batterie.

Charge de la batterie

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Charge de la batterie

Vous pouvez utiliser l’adaptateur secteur et la fiche de conversion fournis pour
charger la batterie quand elle est insérée dans AIBO. Il est recommandé de
charger la batterie à température ambiante (10 à 30˚C (50 à 86˚F)). A
température ambiante, la charge complète exige environ 2 heures.

1

Raccordez fermement l’adaptateur secteur à la fiche de
conversion de l’adaptateur secteur.

Fiche de conversion
de l’adaptateur
secteur

Adaptateur secteur

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2

Ouvrez le volet de la borne de charge sur le couvercle (1) et
raccordez la fiche de conversion à la borne de charge (2).

La fiche de conversion se fixe par aimant.

Remarque

Ne retirez pas le couvercle quand la fiche de conversion est attachée. Cela pourrait
empêcher son raccordement correct à la borne.

3

La fiche de conversion fixée, placez AIBO sur le support comme
indiqué ci-dessous.

N’oubliez pas de passer le cordon de l’adaptateur
secteur par la cannelure et de le sortir à l’arrière du
support.

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4

Branchez l’adaptateur secteur sur une prise murale.

Quand AIBO est raccordé à l’adaptateur secteur, il ne passera pas en mode
actif même si vous appuyez sur la touche pause.

Pendant la charge

Le rétro-éclairage s’allume en orange.

Quand la charge est terminée

Le rétro-éclairage s’éteint.

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Remarques

• Si le rétro-éclairage clignote en orange pendant la charge de la batterie, vérifiez si la
batterie est insérée correctement. Si le clignotement persiste, contactez la liaison
clients AIBO (page 5).

• Si vous raccordez l’adaptateur secteur à AIBO quand il est en mode actif, AIBO
passera automatiquement en mode pause et la charge de la batterie commencera.

• En retirant la fiche de conversion de l’adaptateur secteur d’AIBO, saisissez bien la
fiche pour la retirer .

• Après le retrait de la fiche de conversion, refermez bien le volet de la borne de
charge.

x Emploi de la station d’alimentation centrale ERA-301P2 (non

fournie)

Quand la station d’alimentation centrale en
option est fixée au support, la batterie interne
d’AIBO peut être chargée en plaçant
simplement AIBO sur le support.

Station d’alimentation centrale

Charge de la batterie

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Jouer avec AIBO

Ce chapitre explique les procédures requises pour jouer avec
AIBO, telles qu’insertion du “Memory Stick” AIBO-ware,
ajustement du volume des tonalités musicales et remplacement
de la batterie. Notez que l’AIBO-ware en option est nécessaire
pour jouer avec AIBO.

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Insérer ou retirer un “Memory Stick”

Pour jouer avec AIBO, insérez un “Memory Stick” en option dans AIBO. Voir
le Guide de l’utilisateur fourni avec le “Memory Stick” AIBO-ware concerné
pour les détails. Si vous démarrez AIBO sans insérer de “Memory Stick”
AIBO-ware, AIBO passe en mode clinique de contrôle de ses capteurs et
autres pièces (page 43).

Insérer un “Memory Stick”

Insérez le “Memory Stick” seulement après avoir mis AIBO en pause. Le
rétro-éclairage s’éteint quand AIBO est en mode pause.

1

Saisissez fermement AIBO par le corps, retournez-le et retirez son
couvercle en poussant la marque vers sa queue.

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Remarques

• Soulevez AIBO en le saisissant par le corps, et non par ses extrémités. Ne tenez
pas AIBO par son collier. Vos doigts pourraient être coincés entre le collier et la
tête ou le corps d’AIBO.

• La surface d’AIBO est très lisse. Prenez garde de ne pas faire tomber AIBO en
le soulevant.

• Ne touchez pas la borne de charge avec les doigts. Elle pourrait être salie, ce qui
entraînerait un mauvais contact.

2

Insérez le “Memory Stick” et remettez le couvercle en place.

La marque ▼ pointée vers le bas et le coin arrondi face à la queue, insérez le
“Memory Stick” dans la fente d’insertion pour “Memory Stick” jusqu’au
déclic de mise en place.

Coin arrondi

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Retirer le “Memory Stick”

Avant de retirer le “Memory Stick” d’AIBO, appuyez sur la touche pause sur
le dos d’AIBO pour le mettre en pause, puis retirez le couvercle pour
confirmer que le témoin d’accès “Memory Stick” est éteint.
Appuyez sur la touche Z à l’intérieur d’AIBO, puis retirez le “Memory
Stick”.

Témoin d’accès “Memory Stick”

Remarque

Le “Memory Stick” ne peut pas être retiré quand le témoin d’accès “Memory Stick” est
allumé en rouge. N’essayez pas de retirer le “Memory Stick” de force pendant ce
temps.

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Démarrage d’AIBO

1

Placez AIBO sur le sol comme indiqué ci-dessous.

Placez-le sur une surface plane et non glissante, comme une moquette rase.

Remarques

• Si vous placez AIBO sur un sol glissant ou une moquette à longs poils, il aura
tendance à tomber souvent, à ne pas avancer ou à se bloquer.

• Placez bien AIBO sur le sol comme indiqué ci-dessus. Vous éviterez ainsi
qu’AIBO ne bouge de façon imprévue et ne subisse de dommages quand vous
appuyez et libérez la touche pause pour le démarrer.

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2

Pressez et relâchez la touche pause sur le dos d’AIBO.

Le mode pause d’AIBO est annulé et le rétro-éclairage s’allume en vert.
Attendez un peu qu’AIBO se mette à bouger sous le contrôle du “Memory
Stick” AIBO-ware inséré.

Remarque

Appuyez sur la touche pause sur le dos d’AIBO si une anomalie a lieu ou si vous
coincez le doigt dans une articulation d’AIBO.

Pour les détails pour jouer avec AIBO à partir de maintenant

Voir le Guide de l’utilisateur fourni avec l’AIBO-ware.

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Lorsque vous ne jouez pas avec AIBO

Nous vous recommandons de charger la batterie (page 22) pour qu’AIBO soit
prêt à jouer à tout moment.

Mettre AIBO en pause

Appuyez sur la touche pause sur le dos
d’AIBO.
Le rétro-éclairage clignote en vert, puis
s’éteint un moment. Placez AIBO sur le
support à ce moment-là.

Remarques

• Avant de placer AIBO sur le support, n’oubliez pas d’appuyer sur la touche pause sur
son dos pour le mettre en pause. Si AIBO est en mode actif quand il est placé sur le
support, il peut bouger, se renverser et s’endommager.

• La batterie ne se chargera pas si vous placez simplement AIBO sur le support sans
appuyer sur la touche pause.

Support

Touche pause

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Réglage du niveau sonore des tonalités musicales

Appuyez sur la touche pause sur le dos d’AIBO pour le mettre en pause avant
de régler le niveau sonore.

1

Saisissez fermement AIBO par le corps, retournez-le et retirez son
couvercle en poussant la marque vers sa queue.

Remarques

• Soulevez AIBO en le saisissant par le corps, et non par ses extrémités. Ne tenez
pas AIBO par son collier. Vos doigts pourraient être coincés entre le collier et la
tête ou le corps d’AIBO.

• La surface d’AIBO est très lisse. Prenez garde de ne pas faire tomber AIBO en le
soulevant.

• Ne touchez pas la borne de charge avec les doigts. Elle pourrait être salie, ce qui
entraînerait un mauvais contact.

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