Sony Aibo ERS-7M2 User Manual Download

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Page 2: ...ursuant 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...

Page 3: ...personnel 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 year...

Page 4: ...t above 60 ºC 140 ºF or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Voor de Klanten in Nederland For customers in the Netherlands Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval KCA Opmerking betreffende de geheugen backupbatterij Note on a battery for memory backup Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijd...

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...

Page 6: ... items before starting to play with the AIBO Entertainment Robot AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS 7 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 7: ...lied CD ROM in PDF format AIBOne toy Pink ball AIBO cards 15 AIBO WLAN Manager 2 AIBO Entertainment Player CD ROM Printed materials User s Guide Basic for the AIBO robot ERS 7 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 8: ...n the United States and or other countries Netscape Navigator is trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation Intel and Pentium are registered trademark or trademark 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 2 incorporates technolog...

Page 9: ...RS 7 parts 21 The AIBO Entertainment Robot stomach 23 Energy Station 25 Playing with the AIBO Entertainment Robot Getting started 28 Preparing the AIBO robot 28 Preparing the Energy Station 30 Playing with the AIBO Entertainment Robot 33 Various interactions 34 Let the AIBO Entertainment Robot rest on the Energy Station 35 Placing the AIBO robot on the Energy Station 35 Removing the AIBO robot fro...

Page 10: ...BO Entertainment Robot to recognize your name and face 61 Teaching the AIBO Entertainment Robot to recognize favorite things 64 Using AIBO cards 67 From the AIBO Entertainment Robot to you 68 Having the AIBO Entertainment Robot take a picture 70 House Sitting mode 72 Putting the AIBO robot in House Sitting mode 72 Exiting House Sitting mode 75 Viewing Pictures with AIBO Photo Album 76 Accessing th...

Page 11: ...reless LAN function ON and OFF 101 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 104 Common issues and solutions 105 Checking with Clinic mode 110 Additional Information Notes on use 118 Handling the AIBO robot 118 Memory Stick media handling 119 Energy Station handling 120 AC adapter handling 121 Battery handling 121 Cleaning 121 Limited warranty for the U S A only 122 Service procedure for the U S A only 124 ...

Page 12: ...7 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 7 Explains how to use the wireless LAN function and AIBO Entertainment Player software to control your AIBO robot remotely to take still images and vid...

Page 13: ... of the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS 7 Living together with you the AIBO robot ERS 7 will develop into a pet that is uniquely yours Before beginning your life together with the AIBO robot please familiarize yourself with the following ...

Page 14: ...ardware and mind the AIBO MIND 2 software that allow it to move think and display the lifelike attributes of emotion instinct learning and growth It establishes communication with people by displaying emotions and assumes various behaviors autonomous actions based on information which it gathers from its environment The AIBO robot is not only a robot but an autonomous robot with the ability to com...

Page 15: ...his instincts displays itself as sleepy behavior For example Sometimes it will want to do things on its own and sometimes it will seek your help Sometimes it will think deeply before acting and sometimes it will act on the spur of the moment Sometimes its mood will be happy and sometimes it will display all the signs of annoyance Ultimately the convergence of these instincts becomes noticeable as ...

Page 16: ...paws allowing it to feel human contact Sense of hearing The AIBO robot detects sounds in its environment through a pair of stereo microphones This makes it possible for it to respond to your voice Sense of sight The AIBO robot is equipped with a color camera and distance sensors This allows it to seek out colors it likes and to avoid obstacles It can also recognize your face Sense of balance The A...

Page 17: ...with AIBO cards are noted with the icon For a full list of available AIBO cards see List of AIBO cards page 131 Each AIBO robot is unique As the AIBO robot lives with you learning to remember its favorite things page 64 and the face and name of its owner page 61 it will develop into a pet that is uniquely yours Whether it develops into an AIBO robot with a deep love of communication or becomes acc...

Page 18: ...see page 44 When it is hungry it will self charge on the Energy Station which it locates by recognizing the station s pole and marker and when it is tired it simply relaxes The AIBO robot also loves playing with you but is perfectly capable of amusing itself with its AIBOne toy and pink ball When you go out it will take pictures upon your command and can spend time alone at home on the Energy Stat...

Page 19: ...communication device 1 and the Internet for even greater enjoyment You can use your PC mobile communication device 1 or the Internet to mail commands to the AIBO robot and have it take pictures while you are away or have it convey messages to nearby family or friends You can view pictures that the AIBO robot takes using a Web browser The following facilities are required in order to take advantage...

Page 20: ...AIBO Entertainment Player to enrich your life with the AIBO robot By connecting your AIBO Entertainment Robot to your PC over a wireless LAN you can use AIBO Entertainment Player to enjoy music with your AIBO robot have your AIBO robot manage your schedule and carry on a conversation with family and friends via the AIBO robot For details on how to play with the AIBO robot using AIBO Entertainment ...

Page 21: ...ance sensors with stickers or similar objects Do not limit the AIBO robot s freedom of movement by affixing stickers to the AIBO robot s joints or inserting objects into moving parts When lifting the AIBO robot be sure to handle it by its body page 33 To avoid damage to the AIBO robot never lift it by its head ears legs tail or any other part ...

Page 22: ...tton 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 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 joints is jammed...

Page 23: ... The AIBO Entertainment Robot stomach This shows the AIBO robot with its stomach compartment cover off Caution Do not touch the charging contacts with your bare hands Touching the contacts will reduce contact quality ...

Page 24: ...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 unit J ...

Page 25: ...ode 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 the setting mode pr...

Page 26: ...IBO 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 M Batt...

Page 27: ... s try playing with the AIBO robot At first the AIBO robot will come to life as a mature robot Here we will describe how to prepare and play with the AIBO robot and provide further information such as how to place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station ...

Page 28: ...obot and set up the Energy Station Charge the battery Preparing the AIBO robot Insert the battery and AIBO MIND 2 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 29: ...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 30: ... 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 31: ...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 32: ... 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 52 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 33: ...y 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 AIBO robot may turn red This indicates that the safety switch of the Memory Stick media is set to the LOCK position Pres...

Page 34: ... its favorite AIBOne toy and pink ball it will react with great enthusiasm Try moving the AIBOne toy and pink ball slowly and watch the AIBO robot as it eagerly tries its best to follow along If you put them on the floor the AIBO robot will entertain you and play with its toys From here on the AIBO robot will make its own judgments and move autonomously developing into a pet that is uniquely yours...

Page 35: ...ot dismount the Energy Station while you are away For details see page 54 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 36: ...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 37: ...Modes and Conditions of the AIBO Entertainment Robot This chapter explains the various modes and conditions of the AIBO robot as well as the transition between them ...

Page 38: ...ive 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 respond to voice commands or other sounds or show interest in its pink ball ...

Page 39: ...laced 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 t...

Page 40: ...n you show the AIBO robot the Game Mode L card in Autonomous mode the game begins right away The game starts page 47 Alarm ON OFF Have the AIBO robot wake you up Refer to the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7 Autonomous Monitor mode Top menu Touch the head sensor for 3 seconds Show Alarm On Off J card Talk to the AIBO robot L Voice Guide mode Select Record mode Clinic mode Mode indi...

Page 41: ... goes straight into wake up time set up You can set up the following Clinic mode Clock setup When self charging is complete the AIBO Entertainment Robot will dismount the Energy Station by itself Energy Station dismount setup You can have fun raising the AIBO robot from the puppy stage Development control You can check the AIBO robot s Setup mode Touch the middle orange back sensor Touch the rear ...

Page 42: ...ns immediately For information on showing the AIBO robot its AIBO cards see page 67 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 38 The AIBO cards each have multiple usages For details see page 131 While a set...

Page 43: ...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 44: ... 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 stor...

Page 45: ... top menu Please select a function Please touch the following colors on my back sensor Touch blue for game mode Touch orange for set up mode Touch red for recording message and clinic mode 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 station dismount set up touch orange For maturity control ...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...e 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 rob...

Page 48: ...clock set up touch blue For station dismount 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 touc...

Page 49: ...rm clock feature functions only when the AIBO robot is sitting on the 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 44 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...

Page 50: ...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 51: ... 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 52: ...ure 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 and station pole Make sure the walls and floor close to the station pole are re...

Page 53: ...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 54: ... on the Energy Station 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 could result in injury to a person or damage to the AIBO robot Th...

Page 55: ...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 changes by voice guide press the head sensor for 3 seconds to return the AIBO 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 li...

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Page 57: ...Communicating with the AIBO Entertainment Robot Show the AIBO robot its AIBOne toy or pink ball or talk to it The AIBO robot is always waiting to communicating with you ...

Page 58: ...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 robot s head or back sensors the AIBO robot recognizes this as communication from you and the sensors should turn white If this does not happen ...

Page 59: ...y 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 132 for words that the AIBO robot can understand Encouragement When the AIBO robot is unsuccessful at something say Go for it to the AIBO robot as encouragement Then the AIBO robot will ...

Page 60: ...bot s head light and back lights begin to flash 2 Touch 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 in 2 seconds 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 be...

Page 61: ... and back lights begin 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 he...

Page 62: ...ation 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 number that has already b...

Page 63: ...is covering your face the AIBO robot 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 vi...

Page 64: ...de 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 my favorite things Touch blue for number 1 touch orange for number 2 touch r...

Page 65: ...avorite thing When it has finished taking the picture the AIBO robot raises its front paws and speaks the name of its favorite thing in its own voice I have learned one of my favorite things 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 fro...

Page 66: ...e 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 76 or the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7 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 recommend that you re regist...

Page 67: ...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 if ...

Page 68: ...ht Light used with the AIBO robot s wireless LAN 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 7 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 flash...

Page 69: ...eping on the Energy Station Orange Charging Flashing orange Charging malfunction Out Pause mode inactive condition Blue front Flashing slowly Sleepy or tired out 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 ...

Page 70: ... 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 to the User s Guide PC Netwo...

Page 71: ...Viewing 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 76 or the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7 included...

Page 72: ...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 Putting the AIBO robot in House Sitt...

Page 73: ...e without touching the head 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 p...

Page 74: ...y 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 you must configure wi...

Page 75: ... robot during name registration 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 The AIBO robot will also exit House Sitting mode if it is taken off of the Energy Station If ...

Page 76: ...less LAN settings in advance For details see the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7 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 2 zHint For information on your AIBO robot s IP address refer to User...

Page 77: ...d AIBO MAIL Max 5 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 House Sitting mode You can also listen to sounds the AIBO robot has recorded Friendly faces Max 3 Th...

Page 78: ... the Edit menu and from the categories that appear on the left side of the window click Advanced and then Cache Next change the Compare the page in the cache to the page on the network setting to Every time I view 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 so...

Page 79: ...r buddy while 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 ro...

Page 80: ...80 Ending a conversation between two AIBO Entertainment Robots Touch the head sensor for 3 seconds ...

Page 81: ... 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 82: ...enjoy raising it to a mature AIBO robot See page 87 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 AIBO robot Even if you...

Page 83: ...dle 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 confirm this change touch red 6 Touch the rear red back sensor When I reboot I will be a new born I will 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 a newborn puppy If you d...

Page 84: ...ite AIBOne toy and pink ball It can easily become depressed when it attempts to stand up and isn t successful Encourage it by frequently showing it the AIBOne toy and pink ball The following features cannot be enjoyed while the AIBO robot is a puppy AIBO cards the AIBO robot will not react to AIBO cards Communication between AIBO robots Registration of favorite things Once the AIBO robot is able t...

Page 85: ...h the following colors of my back sensors For clock set up touch blue For station dismount set up touch orange For maturity control touch red 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 front blue back sensor I will develop into a healthy adult AIBO If this is OK touch blue 5 Touch the front blue back sensor To confirm this cha...

Page 86: ...ear red back sensor When I reboot I will be an adult I will 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 ...

Page 87: ...ee of the AIBO robot s development from how it carries the AIBOne toy the number of different ways in which it kicks the pink ball and the distance it is able to walk around When it shows tricks that are surprising and walks longer distances you will know that the AIBO robot has matured You can also check the degree of the AIBO robot s development directly Try asking it What s your AIBOne skill le...

Page 88: ...rough the accumulation of such heart to heart interactions When the AIBO robot falls down and can t get up it will appreciate if you lend a helping hand In return it will make every effort possible to right itself on its own from the next fall On the other hand if you do not help it it may become somewhat rebellious and come to depend on your help The personality that the AIBO robot forms can also...

Page 89: ...Playing in Game mode The AIBO MIND 2 software features a Game mode in which you can enjoy playing games with the AIBO Entertainment Robot ...

Page 90: ...e AIBO MIND 2 software can be added Content designed for use with the AIBO MIND software cannot be used Game 1 is a Function Demo that provides an entertaining introduction to the features of the AIBO MIND 2 software To end Game mode and return the AIBO robot to Autonomous mode touch the head sensor for 3 seconds 1 Simultaneously touch the AIBO robot s front and rear back sensors for 3 seconds or ...

Page 91: ...pink ball and place it on the floor during the Function Demo the AIBO robot will show you a variety of tricks To stop the demo hide the AIBOne toy or pink ball from the AIBO robot then touch the AIBO robot s head sensor 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 ...

Page 92: ...e 1 the AIBO robot will only respond to the following phrases AIBO Shake hands Good morning Hello Bye Bye Sit down To end Game 1 Touch the head sensor for three seconds Games 2 and 3 For details about playing game 2 refer to the separate guide Playing Game 2 Game 3 is not included as a factory preset game Using AIBO Custom Manager 2 you can add and play new games and content released on the AIBO w...

Page 93: ...Settings This chapter explains how to set various items that you may occasionally want to change ...

Page 94: ...e 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 95: ...tion 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 The...

Page 96: ... 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 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...

Page 97: ...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 98: ... 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 136 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 99: ... 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 a...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...N function usable Refer to the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7 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 contac...

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Page 103: ...Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties this section offers solutions to common problems and explains how to use Clinic mode to troubleshoot the AIBO Entertainment Robot s operations ...

Page 104: ...e troubleshooting section of the User s Guide PC Network for the AIBO robot ERS 7 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 7 PDF Should the problem persist contact AIBO Customer Link for customer support See page 5 for details on AIBO Customer Link for cu...

Page 105: ... media 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 The AIBO robot emits a sad melody and does not move when you press the pause butto...

Page 106: ...or and touch the head sensor for 3 seconds The operation light 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 c...

Page 107: ...orly lit or there is a light source behind you perform registration in a brightly lit room Fluorescent lighting is recommended The AIBO robot does not respond to AIBO cards The AIBO robot cannot easily identify the card c Make sure that you hold the card at right angles to the AIBO robot s line of vision so that it can see the entire card When the graphic on an AIBO card is covered by your fingers...

Page 108: ...AIBO robot If the flashing continues even though the battery is inserted correctly contact the AIBO Customer Link for customer support The AIBO robot does not go into Clinic mode There is a problem with the front blue or rear red sensor on the back of the AIBO robot c Check the touch sensors on the AIBO robot s back in the AIBO robot Operation Check mode 1 Remove the Memory Stick media from the AI...

Page 109: ...t s LEDs light and or color is irregular The AIBO robot ERS 7 is equipped with several LEDs and a certain level of irregularity in the light and or color of the LEDs is to be expected This does not constitute a malfunction Registration of favorite things fails The pattern of the object is too simple c The AIBO robot cannot distinguish objects with simple designs Use an object with a complex patter...

Page 110: ...ad 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 In the puppy stage the AIBO robot cannot recognize AIBO cards Touch its back sensors instead If you have used the Clinic Mode O card the voice guide of step 2 is heard immediately...

Page 111: ...l 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 touch blue To check sensors touc...

Page 112: ...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 lights turn O...

Page 113: ...and is too 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 ...

Page 114: ... 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 pink ball ...

Page 115: ...tation pole 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 che...

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Page 117: ...Additional Information This chapter provides notes on use and other information related to the AIBO Entertainment Robot ...

Page 118: ... 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 119: ...ersion 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 metal objects If the Memory Stick media is used in a location subject to static electricity or electric noise data may be lost or corrupted Do not attach ...

Page 120: ...ick 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 the AIBO robot is on top of the Energy S...

Page 121: ... 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 122: ... 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 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ...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 7B1 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 condensat...

Page 126: ...erating humidity 20 to 80 Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Storage humidity 10 to 90 Charging time may differ depending on the AIBO 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 cha...

Page 127: ...re 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C temperature change less than 50 F 10 C h Operating humidity 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 App...

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Page 129: ...Reference Material z AIBO card at a glance z Words understood by the AIBO Entertainment Robot z Time zone table ...

Page 130: ...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 131: ...tation 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 the clock time page 44 9 9 J Alarm On Off Switches the wake up function ON and OFF page 49 10 10 K Volume The AIBO robot lets you adjust its volume When you show ...

Page 132: ...r do 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 r...

Page 133: ...Bring me your AIBOne When you say this while the AIBO robot is holding the AIBOne toy in its mouth the AIBO robot comes to you 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 49 z House Sitting mode See you later House sitting mode The AIBO robot will look after the house while you are away page 7...

Page 134: ...e while waiting for you to touch its head sensor it will start counting down to take the picture page 70 Send e mail Sends the picture taken most recently to a set registered user z Message playback 1 Check messages The AIBO robot plays back messages and sounds z Mail notification 1 Check e mail The AIBO robot tells you if you have new e mail z Music playback 2 Play music The AIBO robot starts pla...

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Page 136: ...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 137: ...Reference Material 137 ...

Page 138: ...gency eject hole 24 Encouragement 59 Energy Station 25 96 F Face lights 22 87 Favorite thing registration 64 FCC ID 24 Function Demo 90 G Game mode 90 giving the AIBO robot a mature personality 84 giving the AIBO robot name 60 Guide to parts 21 H Head distance sensor 22 Head light 22 Head sensor 22 58 hourly alert 47 House Sitting mode 72 J Jam condition 39 L Learning 87 lifestyle rhythm 44 Limite...

Page 139: ... Specifications 125 Station 25 Station marker 26 Station mode 39 Station pole 26 stopping House Sitting mode 75 supplied items 6 Switching to the puppy stage 82 T taking a picture 70 talking to the AIBO robot 59 132 time of going to sleep 44 Troubleshooting 104 V Viewing picture Memory Stick media 78 Viewing Pictures AIBO Photo Album 76 Voice Guide mode 40 volume 94 volume control switch 95 W wake...

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