Sony ERS-7M3 - Aibo Entertainment Robot User Manual Download

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Viewing Pictures with AIBO Photo Album

You can view the pictures taken by the AIBO

Entertainment Robot, such as pictures taken

in House Sitting mode and pictures of the AIBO robot’s favorite things.
You can view these pictures by

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Directly accessing the AIBO robot from a Web browser via a wireless LAN.

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Using a “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer.

Accessing the AIBO robot via wireless LAN

To use this function, you must configure wireless LAN settings in advance.
For details, see the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7M3 included on
the supplied CD-ROM in PDF format.

Start your PC’s Web browser, and access the following address:

http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX

Alternatively, you can double-click the AIBO robot icon on the “AIBO Search” tab of
the “AIBO WLAN Manager 3”.

Hint

For information on your AIBO robot’s IP address, refer to “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO
robot ERS-7M3.

The AIBO MIND 3 software top page is displayed.

Click [Pictures taken by AIBO] under [AIBO PHOTO ALBUM].

A list of pictures stored on the “Memory Stick” media is displayed.

AIBO robot IP address

Summary of Contents for ERS-7M3 - Aibo Entertainment Robot

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Page 2: ...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 Notice 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 ...

Page 3: ...ersonnel only Contact the AIBO Customer Link for customer support 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...

Page 4: ...is 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 backu...

Page 5: ...e us to send you periodic mailings about new products and other important announcements Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that your robot needs adjustment or modification Please take the time to register the product at our web site http www sony com productregistration If you have any operational questions regarding your new purchase please contact th...

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Page 7: ...bot Getting started 32 Preparing the AIBO robot 32 Preparing the Energy Station 34 Playing with the AIBO Entertainment Robot 37 Various interactions 38 Let the AIBO Entertainment Robot rest on the Energy Station 39 Placing the AIBO robot on the Energy Station 39 Removing the AIBO robot from the Energy Station 39 Stopping the AIBO Entertainment Robot activity 40 Modes and Conditions of the AIBO Ent...

Page 8: ...78 House Sitting mode 79 Putting the AIBO robot in House Sitting mode 79 Exiting House Sitting mode 82 Using AIBO cards 83 Having the AIBO Entertainment Robot take a picture 84 Viewing Pictures with AIBO Photo Album 86 Accessing the AIBO robot via wireless LAN 86 Using a Memory Stick media reader writer to view pictures 88 Communicating with other AIBO Entertainment Robots 89 Raising the AIBO Ente...

Page 9: ... Software installation 122 System Requirements 122 Installing software 124 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 128 Common issues and solutions 129 Checking with Clinic mode 135 Additional Information Notes on use 142 Handling the AIBO robot 142 Memory Stick media handling 143 Energy Station handling 144 AC adapter handling 145 Battery handling 145 Cleaning 145 Limited warranty for the U S A only 146 S...

Page 10: ... ERS 7M3 Explains how to use the wireless LAN function to view pictures taken by the AIBO robot with a Web browser and how to play with your AIBO robot using a PC or mobile communication device User s Guide AIBO Entertainment Player for the AIBO robot ERS 7M3 Explains how to use the wireless LAN function and AIBO Entertainment Player Ver 2 0 software to control your AIBO robot remotely to take sti...

Page 11: ... items before starting to play with the AIBO Entertainment Robot AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS 7M3 Self charge markers must be mounted on the Energy Station AIBO ware Memory Stick media Lithium ion battery pack Energy Station Energy Station AC adapter Station marker Station pole Foot stopper ...

Page 12: ...ed CD ROM in PDF format AIBOne toy Pink ball AIBO cards 15 AIBO WLAN Manager 3 AIBO Entertainment Player Ver 2 0 CD ROM Printed materials User s Guide Basic for the AIBO robot ERS 7M3 this document Other brochures Quick Guide Software License Agreement Limited Warranty Card Before using this product be sure to read the supplied Software License Agreement ...

Page 13: ...d trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation Adobe Acrobat and Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated The and marks are not shown in this document The visual pattern recognition software used for AIBO MIND 3 incorporates technology developed by Evolution Robot...

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Page 15: ...f the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS 7M3 Living together with you the AIBO robot ERS 7M3 will develop into a pet that is uniquely yours Before beginning your life together with the AIBO robot please familiarize yourself with the following ...

Page 16: ...ot combines a body hardware and mind the AIBO MIND 3 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 wit...

Page 17: ... the AIBO robot will change depending on factors such as its environment and its communication with you An AIBO robot that was lively and owner oriented may some day turn into an independent AIBO robot that prefers to do things on its own For example Sometimes it will toss the AIBOne toy and want you to pick it up and play along and sometimes it will want to play on its own When it has wandered in...

Page 18: ...el 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 out colors it likes and to avoid obstacles It can also recognize your face Sense of balance The AIBO robot keeps its ba...

Page 19: ...ricks it performs Communication by voice The AIBO robot uses Voice sound to communicate its current emotional and physical condition to you The AIBO robot loves to talk with you When the AIBO robot says something to you it is very happy when you answer You should talk to your AIBO robot frequently to ensure good communication The words used by the AIBO robot change according to its character You c...

Page 20: ...ion with the AIBO robot and its environment the character of the AIBO robot will change which manifests itself in the actions it performs and in the words and phrases it uses One of the pleasures of communicating with the AIBO robot is to observe and influence these changes By using AIBO Custom Manager 3 you can play new games with the AIBO robot and have it dance and sing as you wish Download AIB...

Page 21: ...lace it will sleep in a special posture that is different from the posture when sleeping somewhere else The AIBO robot also will take a picture every day and keep a diary You can view the diary using the AIBO Entertainment Player When you go out it will take pictures upon your command and can spend time alone at home on the Energy Station House Sitting mode The AIBO robot will look after the house...

Page 22: ...embered it may no longer recall the previous location Game mode AIBO MIND 3 provides a Game mode page 108 which lets you enjoy playing games with the AIBO robot Using AIBO Custom Manager 3 you can add a variety of new custom data released on the AIBO web site Notes s Customization is the process of adding new functions to AIBO ware modifying it to suit your preferences For the latest information o...

Page 23: ...lows POP 2 reception and SMTP transmission 1 Caution Your PC or mobile communication device must be able to receive JPEG e mail 2 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 Use AIBO Entertainment Player Ver 2 0 to enrich your l...

Page 24: ...ensors 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 37 To avoid damage to the AIBO robot never lift it by its head ears legs tail or any other part ...

Page 25: ...ton When pressed the AIBO robot s activity will pause or resume K Back sensors front middle and rear Detect and turn white when you gently stroke the AIBO robot s back L Face lights illuminated face 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 Lights flashes orange when one of the AIBO robot s ...

Page 26: ...IBO Entertainment Robot stomach This shows the AIBO robot with its stomach compartment cover off Caution Do not touch the charging contacts with your bare hands Touching the contacts will reduce contact quality ...

Page 27: ...ry 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 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 u...

Page 28: ...nel In the setting mode pressing this button changes the item you are setting 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...

Page 29: ...e The AIBO robot mounts the Energy Station by backing on to it 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...

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Page 31: ... s try playing with the AIBO robot At first the AIBO robot will come to life as a mature robot Here we will describe how to prepare and play with the AIBO robot and provide further information such as how to place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station ...

Page 32: ...obot and set up the Energy Station Charge the battery Preparing the AIBO robot Insert the battery and AIBO MIND 3 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 its extremities Do not touch the charging contacts located on the AIBO ...

Page 33: ...emory 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 the AIBO robot s learning and picture taking functions to work 4 Insert the battery into the slot until it clicks into place Caution Be sure to close the compartment cover Leaving the compartment cover open can caus...

Page 34: ... 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 locatio...

Page 35: ...ble through one of the cutouts on the right or left side of the station pole base Caution If installation is not performed correctly as shown above self charging may not be possible Before transporting the Energy Station remove the station marker station pole and foot stopper Foot stopper Attach the foot stopper after routing and connecting the AC adapter cable ...

Page 36: ... battery indicator shows a full charge zHint When the AIBO robot is past the newborn stage it will be able to locate and mount the Energy Station and charge itself For information on the self charging function see page 56 If the station pole and station marker are not attached route the AC adapter cable through one of the cutouts in the station base as shown When charging is complete the pump hand...

Page 37: ...ce the AIBO robot on the floor in the position as shown above This will prevent the AIBO robot from moving unexpectedly and being damaged when you press the pause button 2 Press the pause button on the AIBO robot s back The Pause mode ends and the operation light turns green In a moment the AIBO robot will automatically begin moving Caution When you press the pause button the face lights of the AI...

Page 38: ...e day when AIBO MIND 3 was first activated as its birthday After one year it will celebrate its birthday by performing special movements Various interactions When the AIBO robot wakes up try to communicate with it as much as you can See page 156 for words that the AIBO robot can understand When you show the AIBO robot its favorite AIBOne toy and pink ball it will react with great enthusiasm Try mo...

Page 39: ...ot dismount the Energy Station while you are away For details see page 58 Caution There shouldn t be any objects within reach of the AIBO robot s front legs Otherwise the legs may hit and overturn the object when the AIBO robot tries to move or the AIBO robot may fall off the Energy Station Do not move the AIBO robot s rear legs while it is in Station mode Otherwise the front legs which can move w...

Page 40: ...attery latch to the rear to remove the battery Caution Be sure to press the pause button on the AIBO robot s back Be sure to put the AIBO robot in Pause mode before removing the battery When removing the battery support it with your hand Otherwise the battery may pop out and fall Battery latch Why is it called a pause button Unlike conventional electrical products found in the home the AIBO robot ...

Page 41: ...Modes and Conditions of the AIBO Entertainment Robot This chapter explains the various modes and conditions of the AIBO robot as well as the transition between them ...

Page 42: ... stops being active in any of the following situations The back pause button is pressed The battery runs out The AIBO robot has been unable to recover from a fall for a certain length of time Touch the head sensor for 3 seconds Touch the chin sensor and front blue back sensor for 3 seconds In this mode the AIBO robot does not move around but it will respond to touch voice commands and other sounds...

Page 43: ...on the Energy Station while active On the Energy Station the AIBO robot wakes up and goes to sleep at a preset time Pick up while touching the back sensors 2 Pick up quickly Place on the floor Touch the head sensor for 3 seconds When the AIBO robot is awake The AIBO robot relaxes while being recharged When the AIBO robot is sleeping At bedtime the AIBO robot falls fast asleep If you remove the AIB...

Page 44: ...ot watch your house page 79 page 108 Mail received Message received Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds Touch the front blue back sensor Touch the middle orange back sensor Talk to the AIBO robot Touch the middle orange back sensor Touch the rear red back sensor When you show the AIBO robot the Game Mode L card in Autonomous mode the game begins right away The game s...

Page 45: ...ode Clock setup Station dismount settings page 58 Self charging settings page 60 Self charging setup Allocate a game page 102 Allocate a custom data group page 106 Set sounds in autonomous mode page 104 Custom Data setup You can have fun raising the AIBO robot from the puppy stage Development control You can check the AIBO robot Setup mode Touch the middle orange back sensor Touch the rear red bac...

Page 46: ...ins immediately For information on showing the AIBO robot its AIBO cards see page 83 zHints To cancel a mode setting procedure and have the AIBO robot return to Autonomous mode touch the head sensor for 3 seconds For information on how to change modes with the head sensor and the back sensors of the AIBO robot see page 42 The AIBO cards each have multiple usages For details see page 155 While a se...

Page 47: ...ment Robot When the AIBO robot is hungry it instinctively searches and recharges itself on its Energy Station and if it is tired it goes off to relax Enjoy the functions of an autonomous robot and your lifestyle with the AIBO robot ...

Page 48: ...e Energy Station If you forget to place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station it will stay awake beyond its bedtime but will go to sleep as soon as you place it on the Energy Station You can only set the AIBO robot s activity period while the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode zHints If you want the AIBO robot to be active 24 hours a day set the wake up time and bedtime to the same value For data sto...

Page 49: ...top menu Please select a function Touch the following colors on my back sensor Touch blue for game and custom mode Touch orange for set up mode Touch red for recording messages and clinic mode 2 Touch the middle orange back sensor Let s proceed to the various set ups Touch the following colors of my back sensors For clock set up touch blue For self charging set up touch orange For maturity control...

Page 50: ...d with the currently set hour and minute 5 Touch the front blue back sensor Time settings AM or PM Please show me the card 6 Show the AIBO Entertainment Robot the AM M card AM What hour Please show me the card 7 Show the AIBO robot the 7 G card 7AM How many minutes in the ten s column Please show me the card If you do not perform the operation within the prescribed number of seconds the AIBO robot...

Page 51: ... chin sensor to return to the voice guide in step 3 To cancel changes altogether touch the head sensor for 3 seconds This will return the AIBO robot to Autonomous mode Switching the AIBO robot s hourly alert ON and OFF You can have the AIBO robot sound a chime and make a movement to signal the hour and half hour when it is sitting on the Energy Station This feature is turned OFF when the AIBO robo...

Page 52: ...For clock set up touch blue For self charging set up touch orange For maturity control touch red 3 Touch the front blue back sensor Time set up Touch the following colors on my back sensor To set my wake up time touch blue To set the time I go to sleep touch orange To set my hourly alert touch red 4 Touch the rear red back sensor I will NOT emit a chime every hour To change these time settings tou...

Page 53: ...Energy Station The alarm clock is turned OFF when the AIBO robot is first adopted When the alarm clock is turned ON the alarm sounds at the AIBO robot s wake up time For details see page 48 When you want to use the alarm clock feature you must turn it ON each day However the alarm time once set remains effective until you change it You can turn ON the AIBO robot s alarm clock feature as follows Th...

Page 54: ...if you are turning off my alarm 3 Touch the front blue back sensor The alarm is set for XX YY AM The actual time set is given in place of xx yy a m The change is now complete Turning the alarm OFF when it is ringing Touch the head sensor chin sensor or any of the back sensors The alarm also stops automatically after ringing for one minute If you do not perform the operation within the prescribed n...

Page 55: ... of the AIBO robot s front legs Otherwise the legs may hit and overturn the object when the AIBO robot tries to move or the AIBO robot may fall off the Energy Station If the AIBO robot s body is too warm when being placed on the Energy Station charging will only start after it has cooled down Do not move the AIBO robot s rear legs while in Station mode Otherwise the front legs which move in Statio...

Page 56: ...bright light like direct sunlight Place it in a location where the room temperature is less than 95ºF 35ºC Operating the AIBO robot in a high temperature environment may cause it to malfunction Fluorescent lighting is recommended Adjust lighting so that the AIBO robot s shadow will not fall on the station marker Make sure that there are no objects nearby with patterns similar to the station marker...

Page 57: ...rgy Station facing away from the station pole If the AIBO robot cannot find the Energy Station The AIBO robot may not be able to find the Energy Station if the room is poorly lit even if the station pole and station marker are properly connected to the Station In this case use the Clinic mode to check whether the AIBO robot can properly see the station pole and station marker in your indoor enviro...

Page 58: ...obot does not charge itself automatically See Setting self charge to on or off page 60 Caution When the AIBO robot is set to Dismount the Station be careful of the following Do not allow the AIBO robot to dismount the Energy Station alone in a room where no one is present Do not place the Energy Station on an unsafe surface such as one where it might fall or an unstable or tilted surface Falling c...

Page 59: ...to allow me to dismount from the station on my own Touch orange to NOT allow me to dismount from the station by myself 5 Touch the front blue back sensor to allow the AIBO Entertainment Robot to dismount the Energy Station on its own I m currently set up to dismount the station on my own Please do not place the station at a high location The setting is now complete zHint If you want to cancel chan...

Page 60: ...y for 3 seconds Then follow the voice guide prompts to change the setting This is the voice guide mode top menu Please select a function Touch the following colors on my back sensor Touch blue for game and custom mode Touch orange for set up mode Touch red for recording messages and clinic mode 2 Touch the middle orange back sensor Let s proceed to the various set ups Touch the following colors of...

Page 61: ...touch the head sensor for 3 seconds to return the AIBO Entertainment Robot to Autonomous mode When the AIBO robot recharge is not successful If the AIBO robot does not successfully self charge and you do not charge it manually the operation light on the back of the AIBO robot turns OFF and the AIBO robot enters Pause mode If you do not charge the AIBO robot or replace the battery with a fully char...

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Page 63: ...Communicating with the AIBO Entertainment Robot Show the AIBO robot its AIBOne toy or pink ball or talk to it The AIBO robot is always waiting to communicate with you ...

Page 64: ... loves to see your face and will distinguish you from others Its ability to recognize and respond to the AIBO cards provides another means of visual communication Touch When you lightly touch the AIBO robot s sensors for a moment the AIBO robot will recognize this as another form of communication The AIBO robot always looks forward to having you interact with its sensors When you touch the AIBO ro...

Page 65: ...O robot s back sensors You can also praise the AIBO robot by saying Good AIBO Good boy Good girl Scold You can scold the AIBO robot by very lightly tapping its back sensors You can also scold it by saying Don t do that Talking to the AIBO robot The AIBO robot enjoys having you speak to it See page 156 for words that the AIBO robot can understand Encouragement When the AIBO robot is unsuccessful at...

Page 66: ...ound To change from Voice sound to Basic sound perform the same steps and make the appropriate selection zHint You can also customize the autonomous sound of the AIBO robot For details see page 104 1 Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds Then follow the voice guide prompts to change the setting This is the voice guide mode top menu Please select a function Touch the fo...

Page 67: ...ouch blue To change to voice sound touch orange To change to user sound touch red 5 Touch the middle orange back sensor Music is heard while the change is being made The setting has been changed to voice sound zHint To cancel changes by voice guide touch the head sensor for 3 seconds to return the AIBO Entertainment Robot to Autonomous mode Note Also when Voice sound has been selected the AIBO rob...

Page 68: ...n various colors Face light patterns examples Notes The AIBO robot may occasionally mistake other objects for the AIBOne toy pink ball or a face Face light patterns marked with an will be seen faintly when the AIBO robot remembers the respective item Found the AIBOne toy Found the pink ball Recognized a face Recognized the owner s face Detected an obstacle Found the station pole and marker Found t...

Page 69: ...N function This light turns blue when the AIBO robot is connected to the e mail server Refer to the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7M3 PDF for details about the wireless LAN function Out Autonomous mode Station mode Orange Jam condition Pink Game mode Green Rest mode Slowly flashing green Pick up condition Yellow Clinic mode Slowly flashing yellow The AIBO robot operation check mod...

Page 70: ...ation Orange Charging Flashing orange Charging malfunction Out Pause mode inactive condition Blue front Flashing slowly Sleepy or tired Light blue front Flashing quickly Playing with the AIBOne toy or pink ball Orange middle Flashing normally Condition normal Light orange middle Flashing quickly Taking a walk Red rear Flashing quickly Avoiding an obstacle Light pink rear Flashing quickly Searching...

Page 71: ...ouch a back sensor Next follow the voice guide Name registration After I count down please say a name Try to make it about two seconds long 3 2 1 go 3 Tell the AIBO robot its name no more than 2 seconds long I ve registered the name I ve finished name registration If name registration is unsuccessful Follow the voice guide and register the name again from the beginning zHint The AIBO robot may hav...

Page 72: ...to flash 2 Touch the head sensor Next follow the voice guide Owner registration I m going to register my owners name face and voice Touch blue for number 1 Touch orange for number 2 touch red for number 3 3 Touch the back sensor for the number of the owner you want to register Number one or Number two Number three When you are ready please touch my head sensor 4 Touch the head sensor After I count...

Page 73: ... remainder of the registration 7 While showing the AIBO robot your face follow the voice guide and say I am your owner I love you AIBO AIBO and Hello I registered your voice I ve finished owner registration Caution While learning to recognize your face the brightness of the room affects how your face is lit and may affect recognition in different lighting conditions Note In step 3 if you select a ...

Page 74: ...ot may not be able to identify you If the room is dark or the light is coming from behind you the AIBO robot may not be able to identify you Perform this setting in a bright room Fluorescent lighting is recommended Checking the picture of a registered owner The picture taken by the AIBO robot during owner registration is stored on its Memory Stick media You can view the pictures of registered owne...

Page 75: ...t is in Autonomous mode zHint We recommend you teach the AIBO robot to recognize square objects such as a box of chocolates 1 Say Favorite thing registration while the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode The AIBO robot sits down and its head light and back lights begin to flash 2 Touch the head sensor Next follow the voice guide I will now learn one of my favorite things Press blue for number 1 press...

Page 76: ...the AIBO robot raises its front paws and speaks the name of its favorite thing in its own voice This completes the registration When the AIBO robot finds the registered favorite thing while in Autonomous mode it will show you its excitement by saying the object s name in its own voice and raising its front paws Notes When registering a favorite thing the AIBO robot may register objects in the back...

Page 77: ...y Directly accessing the AIBO robot from a Web browser via a wireless LAN Using a Memory Stick media reader writer For details on how to view pictures refer to page 86 or the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7M3 included on the supplied CD ROM in PDF format Note If you check the picture of a favorite thing and find that a background with patterns or objects has been registered we rec...

Page 78: ...n turns off In the puppy stage the Dancer function cannot be used 1 Say Dance to the music or Groove to the music while the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode The AIBO robot s head light begins to flash orange 2 Touch the head sensor or say Dance to the music or Groove to the music again The mode indicators turn each of the six colors in order While the Dancer function is operating the mode indicato...

Page 79: ... as a wobbly or slanting surface or a place where the AIBO robot could fall The AIBO robot may break or malfunction if it falls off of something or tips over When directly asking the AIBO robot to house sit place it in a location away from direct sunlight and where the room temperature is less than 95ºF 35ºC Operating the AIBO robot in a high temperature environment may cause it to malfunction Put...

Page 80: ...ead sensor the AIBO robot will still start waiting for 3 minutes and then begin house sitting While the AIBO robot is watching the house While house sitting the AIBO robot looks for moving objects and faces and listens for sounds If the AIBO robot detects something it takes a picture or records the sound The AIBO robot s middle orange back light illuminates after taking a picture and its rear red ...

Page 81: ...IBO robot continuously takes photos when Motion detection sensitivity or Sound detection sensitivity is set to High you may not receive all of the e mail photo attachments it sends depending on your server If that is the case set the sensitivity to Normal or Low Having the AIBO robot attach pictures to e mail Turn ON e mail photo settings under Settings for House Sitting mode To use this function ...

Page 82: ...ration If you just say AIBO the AIBO robot will not exit House Sitting mode After the voice guide finishes touch the head sensor The AIBO robot notifies you of the number of pictures it took and sound recordings it made in House Sitting mode and then exits House Sitting mode Notes ww The AIBO robot will also exit House Sitting mode if it is taken off of the Energy Station If this happens the AIBO ...

Page 83: ...e same height as the color camera in the AIBO robot s nose Take note of the following points If the card is too close to the AIBO robot the AIBO robot will not be able to see the entire card Hold the card at a distance of 8 to 12 in 20 to 30 cm Make sure that you hold the card right in front of the AIBO robot s camera vertically Remember that the AIBO robot will not be able to recognize the card i...

Page 84: ... deleted each time you take a new picture Sony disclaims all responsibility for any problems arising out of allegations of infringement of rights due to pictures taken using the AIBO robot Be careful to avoid taking pictures that might inconvenience others You can instruct the AIBO robot to take pictures by sending the AIBO robot mail from your mobile communication device or PC For details refer t...

Page 85: ...iewing pictures taken by the AIBO robot Pictures taken by the AIBO robot are stored on its Memory Stick media You can view the pictures of registered favorite things by Directly accessing the AIBO robot from a Web browser via a wireless LAN Using a Memory Stick media reader writer For details on how to view pictures refer to page 86 or the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7M3 include...

Page 86: ...ss LAN settings in advance For details see the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7M3 included on the supplied CD ROM in PDF format 1 Start your PC s Web browser and access the following address http XXX XXX XXX XXX Alternatively you can double click the AIBO robot icon on the AIBO Search tab of the AIBO WLAN Manager 3 zHint For information on your AIBO robot s IP address refer to User...

Page 87: ...ual pictures taken by the AIBO Entertainment Robot Pictures taken by voice commands AIBO card and AIBO MAIL Max 10 This displays the photos taken by the AIBO robot when told to Take a picture shown the Photo B card or sent an AIBO MAIL from a PC or mobile communication device Pictures and sounds recorded during House Sitting mode Max 15 This displays the photos taken by the AIBO robot while in Hou...

Page 88: ...k Settings under Temporary Internet files Next change the Check for newer versions of the stored pages setting to Every visit to the page Enable JavaScript and pop up windows in your Web browser s settings Pictures are saved in JPEG format in the OPEN R APP PC PHOTO folder on the Memory Stick media Listening to sounds recorded by the AIBO robot Click Sound when it appears beneath a photo taken in ...

Page 89: ...ile the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode The AIBO robot sits down in preparation to talk with another AIBO robot friend and its head light begins to flash 2 Touch the head sensor When you touch the head sensor the AIBO robot will begin talking to its friend The other AIBO robot will then reply When the conversation has ended the AIBO robot returns to Autonomous mode Note When two AIBO robots are c...

Page 90: ...90 Ending a conversation between two AIBO Entertainment Robots Touch the head sensor for 3 seconds ...

Page 91: ... should keep in mind while raising the AIBO robot Once you become acquainted with these it will be easy to guide the AIBO robot into developing just the kind of personality you like As the AIBO robot shares its life with you it will grow to adapt to your lifestyle ...

Page 92: ...by itself and you will enjoy raising it to a mature AIBO robot See page 97 for information on how to raise the AIBO robot from the puppy stage Caution Note that putting the AIBO robot in the puppy stage will erase everything it has learned about you from its memory If you decide to switch the AIBO robot back to mature stage it will start from the maturity level it was at when you first adopted the...

Page 93: ...ous set ups Touch the following colors of my back sensors For clock set up touch blue For self charging set up touch orange For maturity control touch red 3 Touch the rear red back sensor To make me an adult touch blue To reset me to a new born touch orange 4 Touch the middle orange back sensor When I reboot I will be a new born If this is OK touch blue 5 Touch the front blue back sensor To confir...

Page 94: ...the movement of the AIBOne toy and pink ball with its eyes and will try to stand up to go after them If the AIBO robot falls down give encouragement by saying Go for it Even in its infancy the AIBO robot will gradually be able to understand the following words Be sure to talk to it often AIBO How cute Go for it Name Registration What s your name the name you have given AIBO Owner registration What...

Page 95: ...emember everything it has learned to that point zHint To cancel changes by voice guide touch the head sensor to return the AIBO robot to autonomous mode 1 Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds Next follow the voice guide This is the voice guide mode top menu Please select a function Please touch the following colors on my back sensor Touch blue for game and custom mode...

Page 96: ... If this is OK touch blue 5 Touch the front blue back sensor To confirm this change touch red 6 Touch the rear red back sensor When I reboot I will be an adult I will now turn off The AIBO Entertainment Robot enters the Pause mode 7 Touch the pause button on the AIBO robot s back to awaken it The AIBO robot wakes up as an adult Within 10 seconds Within 10 seconds Within 10 seconds ...

Page 97: ...d To check the degree of the AIBO robot s development try asking it What s your AIBOne skill level What s your pink ball skill level or What s your walking skill level The AIBO robot will tell you how it s doing by indicating its progress with its face lights illuminated face Once it has mastered these skills your AIBO robot is a proud grown up The more white face lights appear the higher the AIBO...

Page 98: ...BO robot s personality is formed through the accumulation of such interactions For example it may develop into an independent minded AIBO robot that searches for the Energy Station on its own when it needs to self charge or a spoiled AIBO robot that calls for your help in finding the Energy Station When it goes to its favorite place the AIBO robot may attract your attention to show the place to yo...

Page 99: ... Find the station the AIBO robot will walk in the direction of the item This capability allows you to see some new movement and action patterns when living with the AIBO robot For example while playing with the AIBOne toy if the AIBO robot comes near the location where it remembers the pink ball it may start to play with both the AIBOne toy and the pink ball When it remembers its favorite place or...

Page 100: ...bered the location of the pink ball for example and you then move the pink ball and again show it to the AIBO robot it will only remember the new location zHints The AIBO robot may occasionally mistake other objects for the AIBOne toy or pink ball when remembering locations The AIBO robot may also forget a location when it is in the pick up or jam conditions falls on its side or back or is placed ...

Page 101: ...custom data AIBO MIND 3 lets you use custom data to change various aspects such as the way the AIBO Entertainment Robot sounds or dances It also provides a Game mode which lets you enjoy playing games with the AIBO robot ...

Page 102: ...se with the AIBO MIND 3 software can be added Custom data designed for use with earlier versions AIBO MIND and AIBO MIND 2 cannot be used The AIBO Custom Manager 3 software can be downloaded from the AIBO web site For details and the latest information about AIBO Custom Manager 3 and available custom data visit our web site at http www aibo com 1 Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneousl...

Page 103: ... or change game mode 2 touch the middle orange back sensor To set or change game mode 3 touch the rear red back sensor The title of the currently set game is announced by the voice guide 6 Keep using the back sensor until the title of the desired game is announced Each time you touch the sensor the next game title is announced 7 When the desired game title is announced touch the head sensor The ga...

Page 104: ...ware can be downloaded from the AIBO web site For details and the latest information about AIBO Custom Manager 3 and available custom data visit our web site at http www aibo com 1 Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds Then follow the voice guide prompts to change the setting This is the voice guide mode top menu Please select a function Touch the following colors on m...

Page 105: ...ting is basic sound voice sound user sound To change to basic sound touch blue To change to voice sound touch orange To change to user sound touch red 5 Touch the rear red back sensor Music is heard while the change is being made The setting is changed to User sound Within 10 seconds ...

Page 106: ...nformation about AIBO Custom Manager 3 and available custom data visit our web site at http www aibo com 1 Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds Then follow the voice guide prompts to change the setting This is the voice guide mode top menu Please select a function Touch the following colors on my back sensor Touch blue for game and custom mode Touch orange for set up ...

Page 107: ...the middle orange back sensor To set or change group 3 touch the rear red back sensor The setting has been changed to group 1 group 2 group 3 There is no custom data in group 1 group 2 group 3 The custom data setting changing procedure is completed To change the custom data allocated to group 1 group 2 group 3 You can use AIBO Custom Manager 3 to change the custom data allocated to group 1 group 2...

Page 108: ...ors for 3 seconds or show it the Game Mode 1 L card Next follow the voice guide When you show the AIBO robot the Game Mode 1 L card it starts playing the game immediately This is the voice guide mode top menu Please select a function Please touch the following colors on my back sensor Touch blue for game and custom mode Touch orange for set up mode Touch red for recording messages and clinic mode ...

Page 109: ...tration and explanation it will show you according to the card you show If you do not perform the operation within the prescribed number of seconds the AIBO robot enters the Autonomous mode or returns to the previous state Card name Demos explanations A Dancer function B Taking pictures C Obstacle detection D Sensors E Growth and character F Explanation of visual pattern recognition AIBO cards G S...

Page 110: ...bot then touch the AIBO robot s head sensor Notes In Game mode the AIBO cards have different meanings than in Autonomous mode When Game 1 starts the AIBO robot interprets the cards as shown in step 4 on the previous page In Game mode 1 the AIBO robot will only respond to the following phrases AIBO the name you gave AIBO Shake hands Good morning Hello Bye Bye Good bye Sit down Lay down To end Game ...

Page 111: ...robot s head sensor 1 Simultaneously touch the AIBO robot s front and rear back sensors for 3 seconds or show it the Game Mode 2 M card When you show the AIBO robot the Game Mode 2 M card it starts playing the game immediately 2 Touch the front blue back sensor 3 Touch the middle orange back sensor 4 Say Let s go or touch the AIBO robot s back sensor The AIBO robot will first play back one sound Y...

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Page 113: ...Settings This chapter explains how to install software and set various items that you may occasionally want to change ...

Page 114: ...he AIBO robot the Volume K card The volume level is controlled by the direction in which the card is pointing Volume adjustment is not possible if you hold the AIBO card sideways The volume can be adjusted to one of four levels including no sound Each time you show the card the volume changes by one level Repeat the process until the desired volume level is set To increase the volume show the card...

Page 115: ...ution Always lift the AIBO robot by its body not by its extremities Do not touch the charging contacts located on the AIBO robot with your hand Touching the contacts will reduce contact quality 2 Use the volume control switch to set the volume Slide the switch towards the side to increase and towards the side to reduce the volume When you release the switch it will return to the center position Th...

Page 116: ...ation and for about four seconds when the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station 1 Place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station 2 Press the MODE NEXT button repeatedly until the volume level indication appears Each push of the MODE NEXT button cycles through the display indications for date t time t time zone t volume 3 Press the SET CANCEL button The current volume level setting starts to flash 4 ...

Page 117: ...on the Energy Station and for about four seconds when the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station Setting the date and time The following procedure assumes that the date display format is Year Month Day 1 Place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station 2 Press the MODE NEXT button repeatedly until the date or time indication appears Each push of the MODE NEXT button cycles through the display indicatio...

Page 118: ... Universal Time in the range from 12 to 12 in 1 hour increments The time zones for the continental United States are 8 7 6 and 5 For details on the time zones of the world see Time zone table on page 160 Caution When the AIBO Entertainment Robot is not on the Energy Station you cannot change the setting If you attempt to change this setting when the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station the pump...

Page 119: ...time zone t volume 3 Press the SET CANCEL button The time zone indication starts to flash 4 Use the DISPLAY or LIGHT buttons to set the time zone Then press the MODE NEXT button The setting is entered and the time zone indication appears again Caution The time zone function does not support daylight savings To cancel the setting process press the SET CANCEL button The initial indication appears ag...

Page 120: ...n the Energy Station and for about four seconds when the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station 1 Place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station 2 With the date or time indication being displayed press the DISPLAY button Each press of the button changes the display format as follows Date Year Month Day t Month Day Year t Day Month Year Time 12 hour clock t 24 hour clock Caution The date and time form...

Page 121: ...AN function usable Refer to the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7M3 PDF for instructions on how to configure the network 1 Hold the AIBO robot firmly by its body turn it upside down and remove the stomach compartment cover Caution Always lift the AIBO robot by its body not by its extremities Do not touch the charging contacts located on the AIBO robot with your hand Touching the con...

Page 122: ...soft DirectX 9 x Software to download from the web site Microsoft Windows Media Player 9 or 10 If not already installed on the PC Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Windows 2000 users only Adobe Reader If not already installed on the PC System Requirements x Requirements for installing AIBO WLAN Manager 3 OS Microsoft Windows 98 SE Microsoft Windows Me Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Memory...

Page 123: ... operate correctly 2 If your computer connects to an access point via wireless LAN it must have a wireless LAN function that conforms to the IEEE802 11b standard When using the AIBO EYES feature either the modem or the access point must be equipped with a router function 3 An Always on connection such as FTTH ADSL or cable connection is recommended 4 The POP server must support the UIDL command wh...

Page 124: ...n Follow the on screen instructions to uninstall the older version and then install AIBO WLAN Manager 3 When the InstallShield Wizard Complete message appears click Finish to complete the installation of AIBO WLAN Manager 3 After configuring settings for the network and AIBO EYES feature you can use the AIBO EYES feature and AIBO Photo Album functions For details see the User s Guide PC Network PD...

Page 125: ...en the Installation Complete message appears click Close to complete the installation of the Additional package for the AIBO Entertainment Player 5 Click DirectX 9 The Welcome to setup for DirectX screen appears Select the check box by I Agree and click Next Follow the instructions that appear on the screen When the Installation Complete message appears click Close to complete the installation of ...

Page 126: ...and install this free software from the Adobe Systems Inc web site For details visit the Adobe Systems Inc web site http www adobe com If this software is already installed on your computer you do not need to install it again You have now completed the necessary software installation Before using each function configure the network settings with AIBO WLAN Manager 3 For more on configuring network ...

Page 127: ...Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties this section offers solutions to common problems and explains how to use Clinic mode to troubleshoot the AIBO Entertainment Robot s operations ...

Page 128: ...troubleshooting section of the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7M3 PDF For problems that occur while using AIBO Entertainment Player software refer also to the troubleshooting section of the User s Guide AIBO Entertainment Player for the AIBO robot ERS 7M3 PDF Should the problem persist contact AIBO Customer Link for customer support See page 5 for details on AIBO Customer Link for ...

Page 129: ...ia is formatted incorrectly When you press the pause button the operation light alternately flashes green and orange and a warning sound is emitted The temperature of the battery is abnormally high c Wait until the battery cools down Only use a battery specifically designed for the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS 7 series The AIBO robot emits a sad melody and does not move when you press the pause bu...

Page 130: ...ight is flashing orange There may be a problem with the battery c Check to see if the battery is inserted correctly into the AIBO robot If the flashing continues even though the battery is inserted correctly contact the AIBO Customer Link for customer support The AIBO robot asks to be charged even with a fully charged battery With a fully charged battery the AIBO MIND 3 software can normally opera...

Page 131: ... robot does not leave the Energy Station on its own Power to the AIBO robot is suddenly cut off A battery other than specified for guaranteed operation has been inserted c Use only the specified battery ERA 7B2 for the ERS 7M3 The AIBO robot self charges although it is set to not self charge When voice recognition or AIBO card recognition occurs the AIBO robot will start to self charge Cannot perf...

Page 132: ...y recognize the side with the graphic The AIBO robot does not start charging when placed on the Energy Station Enters Pause mode There is a problem with the connection between the Energy Station and the AC adapter or between the AC adapter and the AC outlet c Make sure that all connections are correctly established page 36 When a button is pressed the battery level indicator on the Energy Station ...

Page 133: ...for customer support No response when the sensors on the AIBO robot s back are touched The back sensors do not light when touched See The AIBO robot does not go into Clinic mode and check the touch sensors on the back of the AIBO robot When in Game mode or Clinic mode the mode light goes out and the AIBO robot returns to Autonomous mode When in modes other than Autonomous mode such as Game mode an...

Page 134: ... set too low c Turn up the volume on both AIBO robots The AIBO robot does not detect or respond to movements or sounds in House Sitting mode The sensitivity is set to low or off c In Settings for house sitting mode set Motion detection sensitivity to normal or high The AIBO robot detects too many movements and sounds reacts too often in House Sitting mode The sensitivity is set to high c In Settin...

Page 135: ...s are completed or during a check touch the head sensor for 3 seconds 1 While the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode simultaneously touch the front and rear back sensors for 3 seconds Alternatively show the AIBO robot the Clinic Mode O card Next follow the voice guide If you have used the Clinic Mode O card the voice guide of step 2 is heard immediately and you can proceed to step 3 This is the voic...

Page 136: ...eck Please show me the pink ball 1 When you show the AIBO robot its pink ball it will approach it If you wish to continue with ball tracking check please move the ball When you re finished with the ball tracking check touch my head sensor 2 Touch the head sensor to end the check I m finished with the condition and motion check Touch the following colors on my back sensor For condition and motion t...

Page 137: ... sensor check Please touch my chin sensor When you touch the chin sensor a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON x Head sensor check Please touch my head sensor When you touch the head sensor a sound should be heard and the head light turns ON x Back sensor check Please touch the illuminated area on my back sensor When you touch the lit sensor a sound should be heard and the back light...

Page 138: ...oo far or too close Keep within the sensor range 2 Touch the head sensor to end the check when prompted x Chest distance sensor check Place your hand in front of my chest and move it forwards and backwards you will notice that the sound changes This confirms that the distance sensor is working properly When you are finished please touch my head sensor 1 When you hold your hand in front of the ches...

Page 139: ...ondition and motion touch blue To check sensors touch orange For recognition check touch red 6 Touch the rear red back sensor Recognition check x Voice recognition check Voice recognition Please say AIBO Say AIBO When voice recognition is successful a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON x Ball recognition check Please show me the pink ball Show the pink ball to the AIBO robot When pi...

Page 140: ...e and station marker recognition is successful a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON x Face recognition check Please show me your face Show the AIBO robot your face When face recognition is successful a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON I ve finished the recognition check Touch the following colors on my back sensor For condition and motion touch blue To check sensors...

Page 141: ...Additional Information This chapter provides notes on use and other information related to the AIBO Entertainment Robot ...

Page 142: ... outdoors Otherwise it may be damaged by water or foreign objects Do not use the AIBO robot on concrete floors or similar hard surfaces Otherwise it may be damaged and malfunction may occur Do not use the AIBO robot on slippery floors or on thick piled carpets Otherwise it may be damaged by falling over or by carpet hair getting caught in the joints which prevents the AIBO robot from moving forwar...

Page 143: ...ote the following The AIBO MIND 3 software Memory Stick media is designed only for use with the AIBO robot ERS 7 series It cannot be used with any other version of the AIBO robot Do not use the AIBO ware Memory Stick media to save data on PCs or camcorders or for any purpose other than for the AIBO robot Doing so may result in damage to the AIBO robot Do not touch the terminal A with your hand or ...

Page 144: ... If the safety switch on the Memory Stick media is set to LOCK the AIBO robot s face lights will turn red to warn you when you press the pause button to start the AIBO robot up Press the pause button once more to put the AIBO robot in Pause mode then unlock the safety switch on the Memory Stick media When the AIBO robot starts up normally the face lights turn white Energy Station handling While th...

Page 145: ... so may result in performance degradation and damage Take care that no dust or foreign objects enter the terminals of the battery When not intending to use the AIBO robot for a long time remove the battery and store it in a cool location Also when not in use the battery will be subject to natural discharge You should therefore charge it before using it again Take care not to drop the battery or su...

Page 146: ... warranty service you must first obtain an event number from AIBO Customer Link for customer support page 5 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 Produc...

Page 147: ...oved from the Product 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 limited 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 establ...

Page 148: ...ill be charged to you after the limited warranty period c Mark your event number on the top of the box and send it to the designated address The AIBO Customer Link for customer support will designate the shipping method and pay the shipping charges within the limited warranty period after the limited warranty period you must pre pay the shipping charges d As soon as the repair is completed your AI...

Page 149: ...sensors Head sensor Back sensors Chin sensor Paw sensors Power consumption Approx 7 W in standard mode Operating time Approx 1 5 hours With fully charged ERA 7B2 in standard mode Dimensions Approx 7 1 16 1015 16 12 9 16 in 180 278 319 mm w h d Weight Approx 3 lb 8 oz 1 6 kg including battery pack and Memory Stick media Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 10 to 80 no c...

Page 150: ...BO robot s operating conditions ambient temperature and other factors AC adapter Input rating US model 120 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 75 A Europe model 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 85 0 46 A Output 16 V DC 2 5 A Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C temperature change less than 50 F 10 C h Operating humidity 20 to 80 no condensation At 95 F 35 C max humidity 65 wet bulb thermometer reading of less than 8...

Page 151: ...ity 10 to 80 no condensation Operating wet bulb temperature Max 84 F 29 C Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C temperature change less than 50 F 10 C h Storage humidity 10 to 90 no condensation Storage wet bulb temperature Max 95 F 35 C Dimensions Approx 2 7 8 2 1 8 27 32 in 72 53 6 21 mm w h d Weight Approx 4 oz 112 g Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Supplie...

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Page 153: ...Reference Material z AIBO card at a glance z Words understood by the AIBO Entertainment Robot z Time zone table ...

Page 154: ...ck Front side Show the AIBO Entertainment Robot the side with the graphic Back side Card name Reserved for future product expansion Time Function For the latest information on future Game mode content visit our Web site at http www aibo com ...

Page 155: ...ead up or down 6 6 G Station The AIBO robot looks for the Energy Station and charges itself 7 7 H Follow When you move slowly while showing this card the AIBO robot will follow the card 8 8 I Alarm Clock Set Up The AIBO robot lets you set the wake up time and bedtime of the AIBO robot page 48 9 9 J Alarm On Off Switches the wake up function ON and OFF page 53 10 10 K Volume The AIBO robot lets you...

Page 156: ... as you say The AIBO robot cannot hear you if its surroundings are noisy Speak to the AIBO robot under quiet conditions If your pronunciation of a word is unclear the AIBO robot cannot recognize it If you repeat the same command over and over in rapid fire fashion the AIBO robot will not understand you z Calling the AIBO robot s name AIBO Registered name the name you gave AIBO The AIBO robot react...

Page 157: ... toy Find your AIBOne The AIBO robot looks for the AIBOne toy Bring me your AIBOne Give it to me When you say this while the AIBO robot is holding the AIBOne toy in its mouth the AIBO robot releases it z Playing with the ball Find your ball The AIBO robot looks for the ball z Wake up setting Set alarm Lets you set the wake up function ON or OFF page 53 z House Sitting mode House sitting mode The A...

Page 158: ...ur pink ball Where is your ball Where is your station Where is your home Where is your favorite place The AIBO robot points out locations it has memorized Tell me your favorite place The AIBO robot demonstrates its favorite place by moving to it z Pictures 1 Take a picture The AIBO robot takes a picture with its built in camera page 84 Snap shot If you say this to the AIBO robot while it is prepar...

Page 159: ...contents The AIBO Entertainment Robot plays the content you have selected on your PC z Checking the diary 2 AIBO read the diary The AIBO robot reads the diary it has written z Checking the news 2 AIBO read the news The AIBO robot reads the news a blog or similar from the Internet z Schedule playback 2 My schedule The AIBO robot will read out your schedule for the current hour through the next day ...

Page 160: ...his table to enter the appropriate time zone Time zones indicate the difference to UTC Coordinated Universal Time in the range from 12 to 12 in 1 hour increments The time zones for the continental United States are 8 7 6 and 5 ...

Page 161: ...Reference Material 161 ...

Page 162: ... AIBO robot 89 Controlling development 95 D Dancer Function 78 Display charging indication 55 E Emergency eject hole 27 Encouragement 65 Energy Station 28 116 F Face lights 25 97 Favorite thing registration 75 FCC ID 27 Function Demo 108 G giving the AIBO robot a mature personality 95 giving the AIBO robot a name 71 Guide to parts 24 H Head distance sensor 25 Head light 25 Head sensor 25 64 hourly...

Page 163: ... mode 102 Software Installation 122 Speaker 27 Specifications 149 Station 28 Station marker 29 Station mode 43 Station pole 29 stopping House Sitting mode 82 supplied items 12 Switching to the puppy stage 92 T taking a picture 84 talking to the AIBO robot 65 156 time setting for going to sleep 48 Troubleshooting 128 U User sound 104 V Viewing pictures Memory Stick media 88 Viewing Pictures AIBO Ph...

Page 164: ... 2 6 5 7 9 8 3 1 1 1 Printed in Japan 2005 Sony Corporation 2 657 983 11 1 ...

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