4-652-093-12(1)
Entertainment Robot AIBO
Operating Instructions
ERS-210
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
LITHIUM ION BATTERY
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY
You can return your unwanted Lithium Ion batteries to your nearest Sony
Service Center.
Note
In some areas the disposal of Lithium Ion batteries in household or business trash may
be prohibited.
For the Sony AIBO Customer Link call 1-800-427-2988 in the United States or
contact us via email at [email protected].
! Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion battery.
! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the ERA-201B1 or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Use
of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
! The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn
hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C) or
incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do
not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire.
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RECYCLING LITHIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your used
rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries.
Regulatory Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with
this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant
to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Customer Support
How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link?
Call 1-800-427-2988 (U.S.A.)
Email address: [email protected]
2001 Sony Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Meet AIBO
Introduction ....................................................................................10
What is AIBO? ........................................................................ 10
Checking the supplied accessories .................................................13
Preparing AIBO..............................................................................14
Playing with AIBO .........................................................................16
If AIBO stops moving ............................................................. 18
When not playing with AIBO ........................................................19
Pausing AIBO .......................................................................... 19
Charging the battery pack ........................................................ 19
Knowing more about AIBO
Index to parts and controls .............................................................24
AIBO exterior .......................................................................... 24
AIBO’s inner unit .................................................................... 26
Controls on the core unit ......................................................... 28
Unit connector ......................................................................... 29
Removing and attaching AIBO’s extremities .................................30
Removing AIBO’s extremities................................................. 31
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Attaching AIBO’s extremities ................................................. 33
Replacing the battery pack .............................................................34
Inserting or removing a “Memory Stick”.......................................37
Inserting a “Memory Stick”..................................................... 37
Removing the “Memory Stick” ............................................... 38
Inserting the optional PC card ........................................................40
Changing settings ...........................................................................42
Selecting the time zone............................................................ 42
Setting the clock ...................................................................... 44
Setting the date ........................................................................ 45
Setting the volume level of the musical tone ........................... 47
Checking the battery pack level............................................... 48
Time zone table ..............................................................................50
Additional information
Notes on use ...................................................................................54
On handling AIBO................................................................... 54
Moisture condensation............................................................. 55
On handling the AC adapter .................................................... 56
On handling the battery pack................................................... 56
On cleaning.............................................................................. 56
Troubleshooting .............................................................................57
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Limited warranty ............................................................................61
Service procedure ...........................................................................64
Specifications .................................................................................65
Index...............................................................................................68
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Meet AIBO
This chapter introduces you to the entertainment robot AIBO
ERS-210, its supplied accessories, and the preparations that are
required in order to play with it.
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Introduction
What is AIBO?
“AIBO” is the name given to the Sony entertainment
robot. Developed to encourage human and robot
interaction, AIBO creates and introduces you to new
pleasures and lifestyles.
The name “AIBO” is coined from the words “A.I.
(Artificial Intelligence),” “eye” and “robot.” In
Japanese, the word “aibou” means “partner” or “pal.”
For the newest information on AIBO, go to the following homepage:
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A four-legged robot with rich emotional
expressions
To comfortably coexist with people, AIBO was designed with four legs, a
head, and a tail, and a total of twenty internal actuators that enable it to sit or
lie down in a natural way. It can also use eye lights, tail and ear movement to
express emotions or entertain you in unique ways.
“OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the entertainment robot
system that Sony is actively promoting. This interface expands
the capability of the entertainment robot through a flexible
combination of hardware and interchangeable software to suit
various applications. AIBO ERS-210 conforms to the OPEN-R
version 1.1.
“AIBO,” the AIBO logo, “OPEN-R,” and the OPEN-R logo are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick,” “
,” and
“
” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. In this manual, the “” mark
has been omitted.
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ERS-210
As the successor to the AIBO ERS-110/111, the AIBO ERS-210 is a second-
generation entertainment robot featuring a wider repertoire of movements,
more sensors, and the ability to incorporate optional AIBO-ware “Memory
Stick” (not supplied) that allows you to raise AIBO and play with it.
• AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” is a “Memory Stick” intended for AIBO and
contains an application software which runs AIBO.
With AIBO alone
AIBO responds in assorted ways
when patted on the head or back. It
responds to the supplied ball and
performs in different ways when it
grows bored.
With AIBO-ware “Memory Stick”
This optional application allow AIBO to be
raised, to play various games, or to understand
and respond to words.
(not supplied)
With the AIBO LAN card and
application
The optional LAN card and software application
allow communication between AIBO
and a personal computer.
(not supplied)
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Checking the supplied accessories
Check to make sure you have the following items before you play with AIBO.
xAC adapter ERA-201P1 (1)
xBall (1)
xAC adapter conversion
xPin for removing AIBO’s
plug (1)
extremities (1)
xLithium Ion battery pack
xDocumentation
ERA-201B1 (1)
AIBO Operating Instructions
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Preparing AIBO
The battery pack supplied with AIBO has been charged to some extent. It is
recommended that you charge the battery pack fully (page 19) before you play
with AIBO.
1 Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and open
its cover.
Notes
• Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities.
• Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands. Doing so may soil the
terminal and cause poor contact, or transmit harmful static electricity.
2 Insert the supplied battery pack in the direction of the arrow until
it clicks into place, then close the cover.
If the cover came
off, attach it in
the direction
shown.
Press on the
center of the
battery pack.
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3 Place AIBO on the floor as shown below.
Place it on a flat, non-slippery surface, such as a carpet with a short nap.
Notes
• If you place AIBO on a slippery floor or a carpet with a
long nap, it may tend to fall often, fail to go forward, or
have a tendency to jam up.
• Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown above. This
will prevent AIBO from moving unexpectedly and being
damaged when you press and release the pause button to
start AIBO.
4 Push and release the pause button on AIBO’s chest.
AIBO’s pause mode is canceled and the chest light lights up green. Leave
AIBO alone and enjoy watching it move.
Note
If an abnormality occurs or if your finger or other object is caught in one of
AIBO’s joints, press the pause button on AIBO’s chest.
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Playing with AIBO
When you push the pause button on AIBO’s
chest and AIBO’s chest light lights up green,
AIBO’s internal application program
activates and AIBO begins moving on its
own.
Head sensor
Mode
indicator
Pause
button
To enjoy AIBO’s full capabilities, you must
use at least one of the following AIBO-ware
“Memory Stick” applications.
Chest light
—AIBO Life (ERF-210AW01)
—Hello AIBO! Type-A (ERF-210AW02)
—Party Mascot (ERF-210AW03)
When you leave AIBO alone for a while
bAIBO lies down, sits down, or behaves in a cute way. (AIBO is in
autonomous mode, indicated by the lit mode indicator.)
When you pick AIBO up from the floor
bAIBO’s legs stop moving so that it is easy to hold (the mode indicator
flashes). To return AIBO to autonomous mode, place AIBO on the floor
and press its head sensor for a few seconds.
If something gets caught in one of AIBO’s joints
bAIBO stops moving and its legs become loose (the mode indicator
flashes). To return AIBO to autonomous mode, place AIBO on the floor
and press its head sensor for a few seconds.
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When you press AIBO’s head too forcefully
bAIBO will show anger through its eye lights.
When you pet AIBO’s head from back to front a few times
bAIBO’s eye lights show joy.
When you keep pressing AIBO’s head for a few seconds
bAIBO emits a musical tone and its eye lights light up.
When you touch AIBO’s chin
bAIBO emits a musical tone.
When you show AIBO the supplied ball
bAIBO sits down and its tail light lights up.
When you touch AIBO’s back sensor
bAIBO does the following sequence of actions: Goes forward c Goes
backward c Kicks with its right leg c Kicks with its left leg.
When you place AIBO on top of the Energy Station (not supplied)
bAIBO stops moving.
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If AIBO stops moving
• Place AIBO on the floor and keep pressing on its head for a few seconds.
AIBO stops moving whenever you pick it up from the floor or if an object
gets caught in one of AIBO’s joints. AIBO’s mode indicator flashes green at
both times.
• Charge the battery pack (page 19). When the battery pack is drained,
AIBO’s chest light turns off and AIBO stops moving.
Note
When AIBO is experiencing internal trouble (see page 60 for troubleshooting) or
when your hand gets caught in one of its joints, press the pause button on AIBO’s
chest.
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When not playing with AIBO
We recommend that you charge the battery pack so AIBO will be ready to play
at any time.
Pausing AIBO
Press the pause button on AIBO’s chest.
Pause button
The chest light flashes green and turns off.
If you will not be playing with AIBO for a long time
It is recommended that you remove the battery pack. A small amount of power
continues to flow, depleting the battery pack, even when AIBO is paused.
Charging the battery pack
The battery pack is automatically charged whenever AIBO is connected to the
supplied AC adapter. Charge the battery pack at room temperature (10˚C to
30˚C (50˚F to 86˚F)).
1 Attach the AC adapter conversion plug to the AC adapter.
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2 Connect the AC adapter conversion plug to AIBO’s charging
terminal.
3 Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet and place AIBO in the
posture shown below.
While the AC adapter is connected, AIBO will not change from pause mode
even if you press the pause button on its chest.
While charging
The chest light lights up orange.
Chest
light
When charging has finished
The chest light turns off.
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Notes
• If the chest light flashes orange while you are charging the battery pack, the
charging may not be progressing normally. Replace the battery pack with new
one or contact AIBO Customer Link (page 3, 5).
• If you connect the AC adapter to AIBO while it is in active mode, AIBO will
change to pause mode automatically and charging of the battery pack starts.
• When disconnecting the AC adapter conversion plug from AIBO, first push the
projecting part at both sides of the plug as shown below.
Push both sides.
xUsing the Energy Station ERA-210P1 (not supplied)
You can charge AIBO’s internal battery pack by
placing AIBO on the optional Energy Station. You
can also charge an extra battery pack on the Energy
Station at the same time. With an extra battery pack,
you can replace AIBO’s internal battery pack
whenever it becomes drained in order to play with
AIBO for a longer time. For details on replacing the
battery pack, see page 34.
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Knowing more about AIBO
This chapter helps you know more about AIBO by providing
information about AIBO’s parts and their functions, settings,
and the installation of optional accessories.
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Index to parts and controls
AIBO exterior
Notes
• Do not attach stickers on AIBO’s color camera or transparent face cover.
• Do not attach stickers onto or insert anything into AIBO’s joints or other movable
parts.
• Lift AIBO by the body, not by its extremities.
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1 Stereo microphone
Allows AIBO to pick up
surrounding sounds.
9 Chest light
• Lights up green when AIBO is in
active mode.
• Flashes green when AIBO is paused
and saving data to the “Memory
Stick.”
• Lights up orange when the internal
battery pack is being charged.
• Flashes orange when an error has
occurred during charging.
• Turns off when AIBO is in pause
mode.
2 Head sensor
Senses when a person taps or pets
AIBO on the head.
3 Mode indicator
Shows AIBO’s operation mode.
4 Eye lights
These light up in blue-green or red
to indicate AIBO’s emotional state.
q; Paw sensors
Located on the bottom of each paw.
5 Color camera
Allows AIBO to search for objects
and recognize them by color and
movement.
qa Tail light
Lights up blue or orange to show
AIBO’s emotional state.
6 Speaker
qs Back sensor
Emits various musical tones and
sound effects.
Senses when a person touches AIBO
on the back.
7 Chin sensor (located on the
lower jaw)
Senses when a person touches AIBO
on the chin.
8 Pause button
Press to activate AIBO or to pause
AIBO.
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AIBO’s inner unit
The illustration shows AIBO with its cover open.
Note
Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands. Doing so may soil the terminal
and cause poor contact, or transmit harmful static electricity.
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1 Charging terminal
5 Battery pack insertion slot
Insert the supplied or an optional
Lithium Ion battery pack into this
slot.
Connect the supplied AC adapter here
with the supplied AC adapter
conversion plug. This terminal
contacts the Energy Station (not
supplied) when charging AIBO’s
internal battery pack using the Energy
Station.
6 Serial number sticker
7 Tail release hole
Insert the supplied release pin into
this hole to remove AIBO’s tail.
2 Leg release holes
Insert the supplied release pin into
these hole to remove the respective
leg.
8 Battery pack release lever
Slide this lever to remove the battery
pack.
3 Battery pack lock indicator
While AIBO is accessing the
9 Head release hole
Insert the supplied release pin into
this hole to remove AIBO’s head.
“Memory Stick,” the battery pack
release lever is locked and the battery
pack cannot be removed. The battery
pack lock indicator appears red
during this time. While this indicator
appears red, do not remove the
“Memory Stick.”
q; “Memory Stick” insertion slot
Insert the AIBO-ware “Memory
Stick” (not supplied) into this slot.
4 Battery pack unlock hole
Insert a pin or other pointed object
into this hole to unlock the battery
pack.
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Controls on the core unit
The core unit appears when AIBO’s head, legs, and tail have been removed.
For details on removing and attaching the respective parts, see page 30.
Rear panel
Note
Electronic components inside the core unit may be damaged if you handle it with static
electricity built up on your body. Before handling the core unit, touch a metal object to
discharge bodily static electricity.
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4 + button
Increases the setting values in the
Unit connector
display panel.
5 MODE button
Press to change the mode settings of
an item in the display panel.
(same shape for
head, tail, and legs)
6 PC card release switch
After inserting the special AIBO PC
Card (separately available) into the
PC card insertion slot, flip this switch
to the side. To remove the PC card,
flip this switch up and then press.
Notes
•
•
Do not touch a unit connector terminal
with your hands. Doing so may soil the
terminal and cause poor contact, or
transmit harmful static electricity.
7 PC card insertion slot
Insert the special AIBO PC Card
(separately available) into this slot.
Electronic components inside the
respective parts may be damaged if you
handle them with static electricity built up
on your body. Before handling AIBO’s
head, tail, or leg, touch a metal object to
discharge bodily static electricity.
8 Operation status indicator B
(back)
This indicator functions in the same
way as 2 operation status indicator
A. Additional functions may be
added to this indicator in the future.
1 Pause button A (chest)
This button functions in the same
way as the AIBO pause button.
9 Pause button B (back)
This button functions in the same
way as 1 pause button A.
2 Operation status indicator A
(chest)
This indicator functions in the same
way as the AIBO chest light.
Additional functions may be added to
this button in the future.
3 Display panel
q; Unit connector terminal
Shows the current time, battery
charging status, or the volume level
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Removing and attaching AIBO’s
extremities
You need to remove AIBO’s legs, head, and tail to set the clock or volume
level of the musical tone, and to insert a PC card (not supplied). You can also
replace each part of AIBO’s body with new parts which may be available in
near future to give AIBO a different appearance.
Notes
• Assembly and disassembly should always be done under the supervision of an adult
who understands how to handle AIBO.
• Do not drop or insert foreign objects into the holes of each part (especially of the core
unit.) Doing so will damage AIBO.
• If you combine the units of the ERS-210 with the units of other AIBO models,
incorrect movements may occur.
• Do not touch the core unit charging terminal or a unit connector terminal with your
hands. Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact, or transmit harmful
static electricity.
• Electronic components inside the respective parts may be damaged if you handle
them with static electricity built up on your body. Before handling the core unit or
AIBO’s head, tail, or leg, touch a metal object to discharge bodily static electricity.
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Removing AIBO’s extremities
1 Press the pause button to pause AIBO.
Wait until the chest light turns off.
Chest light
Note
While AIBO is accessing the “Memory Stick,” the battery pack lock indicator
appears red. Do not remove the “Memory Stick” during this time to prevent
damaging AIBO. The battery pack is locked until the data-saving procedure is
complete. Removing it with force may damage AIBO.
2 Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and then
open the cover.
Notes
• Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities.
• Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands. Doing so may soil the
terminal and cause poor contact, or transmit harmful static electricity.
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3 Slide the battery pack release lever and remove the battery pack.
Hold your hand against the
battery pack when you remove
it.You can be injured by the
battery pack if it falls out
suddenly.
Battery pack
release lever
Note
When the battery pack lock indicator appears red, the battery pack is locked.
Removing it with force at this time may damage AIBO.
4 While pressing a release hole of the part you want to remove with
the supplied release pin, remove the part.
Front leg
release
holes
Hind leg
release
holes
Head
release
hole
Tail release
hole
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Change the release pin insertion angle part
by part so that the pin reaches the depth of
the release hole.
5 Remove AIBO’s head, tail,
and legs from the core unit in
the order of 1 to 6 shown
in the illustration below.
(Right hind leg)
Attaching AIBO’s extremities
Proceed in the descending order of the
number (from 6 to 1) shown in the
illustration above. Then, replace the battery
pack.
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Replacing the battery pack
It is usual to connect the AC adapter to AIBO to charge the battery pack while
it is still inserted. You can also change the battery pack in AIBO with another
pack that has been charged on the optional Energy Station.
1 Press the pause button to pause AIBO.
Wait until the chest light turns off.
Chest light
Note
While AIBO is accessing the “Memory Stick,” the battery pack lock indicator
appears red. Do not remove the “Memory Stick” during this time to prevent
damaging AIBO. The battery pack is locked until the data-saving procedure is
complete. Removing it with force may damage AIBO.
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2 Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and then
open the cover.
Notes
• Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities.
• Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands. Doing so may soil the
terminal and cause poor contact, or transmit harmful static electricity.
3 Slide the battery pack release lever and remove the battery pack.
Hold your hand against the
battery pack when you remove
it.You can be injured by the
battery pack if it falls out
suddenly.
Battery pack
release lever
Note
When the battery pack lock indicator appears red, the battery pack is locked.
Removing it with force at this time may damage AIBO.
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4 Insert the charged battery pack in the direction of the arrow until
the pack clicks into place, then close the cover.
Press on the
center of the
battery pack.
If the cover came off,
attach it in the
direction shown.
5 Place AIBO on the floor as shown below.
Note
Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown above. This will prevent AIBO from
moving unexpectedly and being damaged when you press and release the pause
button to start AIBO.
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Inserting or removing a “Memory
Stick”
To play with AIBO, insert an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” (sold separately).
For details, refer to the User’s Guide supplied with the AIBO-ware.
Be sure to insert or remove the “Memory Stick” only after pressing the pause
button on AIBO’s chest to make AIBO pause.
Inserting a “Memory Stick”
1 Grasp AIBO by the body, turn it upside down, and then open its
cover.
Notes
• Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities.
• Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands. Doing so may soil the
terminal and cause poor contact, or transmit harmful static electricity.
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2 Insert the “Memory Stick,” and close the cover.
Making sure that the M mark faces downward, insert the “Memory Stick” into
the “Memory Stick” insertion slot until it clicks into place.
If the cover came off,
attach it in the
direction shown.
Label side
Battery pack
insertion slot
Removing the “Memory Stick”
Before removing the “Memory Stick” from AIBO, press the pause button to
make AIBO pause, then check that the battery pack lock indicator appears
white.
Open the cover, push the “Memory Stick” lightly to make it pop out, and then
remove it.
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Notes
• To prevent damaging AIBO, do not remove the “Memory Stick” while the
battery pack lock indicator appears red.
• If you set the safety switch in the “Memory Stick” to LOCK, AIBO will not be
able to save data to the “Memory Stick.”
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Inserting the optional PC card
Be sure to insert the PC card only after pressing the pause button on AIBO’s
chest to make it pause. For details on inserting an optional LAN card, refer to
the operating instructions supplied with ERA-201D1 AIBO Wireless LAN
Card.
1 Insert and press the supplied pin into the release holes for the left-
front and left-hind legs, and remove them.
This side
The PC card insertion slot appears.
2 Push the PC card firmly into the slot
as illustrated.
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3 Flip the PC card release swich to the side.
To remove, flip the swich out.
4 Replace the left-front and left-hind hind legs.
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Changing settings
After removing AIBO’s extremities, you can change the following settings
using the display panel on the core unit.
The display panel is normally blank. When you press the MODE button, one
of the following items appears for about 30 seconds. To set the item, press the
MODE button again while the item is displayed. Be sure to insert a fully
charged battery pack into AIBO before changing any settings.
Battery level
Volume
Time
MODE
button
Time zone
Date
Display item changes each time
you press the MODE button.
To cancel the setting
Press down the MODE button for a second or longer while the item is flashing.
The original value of the item reverts and is displayed.
Selecting the time zone
The time zone is a function that indicates the difference in hours from the time
in the current location and the UTC (Universal Time Coordinated) time. This
difference is expressed as a whole number from –12 to +12. For example, the
time zone for Hawaii is –10. For details on the time zones of the world, see
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1 Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the time zone
indication.
2 Press down the MODE button to select the time zone.
The time zone indication starts to flash.
3 Press the + button repeatedly to set the time zone. Then press the
MODE button.
The setting is entered and the time zone indication resumes.
Note
The time zone function does not support daylight savings time.
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Setting the clock
The time is displayed in a 24-hour clock.
1 Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the time indication.
2 Press down the MODE button to set the clock.
The hour indication starts to flash.
3 Press the + button repeatedly to set the hour. Then press the
MODE button.
The minute indication starts to flash.
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4 Press the + button repeatedly to set the minute. Then press the
MODE button.
The setting is entered and the time indication returns.
Setting the date
1 Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the date indication.
Note
Only the first two digits of the year are shown. 01 means 2001.
2 Press down the MODE button to set the date.
The year indication starts to flash.
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3 Press the + button repeatedly to set the year. Then press the MODE
button.
The month indication starts to flash.
4 Press the + button repeatedly to set the month. Then press the
MODE button.
The day indication starts to flash.
5 Press the + button repeatedly to set the day. Then press the MODE
button.
The setting is entered and the date indication returns.
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Setting the volume level of the musical tone
The volume of the musical tones emitted from AIBO’s speaker can be adjusted
in four levels.
If you select “0,” AIBO’s musical tone is muted (no sound is emitted from the
speaker).
1 Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the volume level
indication.
2 Press down the MODE button to set the volume level.
The volume level indication starts to flash.
3 Press the + button repeatedly to select a volume level of 0 to 3.
Then press the MODE button.
The setting is entered and the volume level indication returns.
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Checking the battery pack level
Do the following procedure to check the remaining power of the battery pack
inserted in AIBO.
1 Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the battery level
indication.
The battery level is displayed in one of the following four indications:
Indication
BAT
Battery level
Empty
BAT o
Nearly empty
Half full
Full
BAT o o
BAT o o o
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Time zone table
Use this table to enter the time zone.
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Additional information
This chapter provides notes on usage, a troubleshooting guide,
and other information concerning AIBO.
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Notes on use
To prevent AIBO and its accessories from being damaged, observe the
following precautions.
On handling AIBO
• Do not use AIBO in places subject to vibrations, on an incline, or at a place
where it might drop.
• Do not press down hard on AIBO with your hand or elbow.
• Do not drop or shake AIBO as this may damage AIBO or cause data saved
to the “Memory Stick” to be lost.
• Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands. Doing so may soil the
terminal and cause poor contact.
• Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities, such as the head, ears, tail
or legs. Do not swing or twist AIBO.
• Do not leave AIBO in very hot places, such as a car parked in the sun, as this
may deform or damage it.
• Do not allow foreign things, such as paper clips, get into AIBO or its joints.
• Do not use AIBO outdoors. If you do, moisture or other foreign matter may
enter AIBO and cause damage.
• Do not use AIBO on concrete or other hard surface as this may damage
AIBO.
• Do not allow AIBO to get wet.
• Do not use force to interfere with any of AIBO’s movements.
• Do not touch the lens of the color camera directly with your hand.
• Do not allow AIBO’s head cover to be scratched.
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• Do not apply stickers to the color camera or the head cover.
• Do not point the color camera at the sun, no matter whether AIBO is turned
on or off, as this may damage the camera.
• Do not oil AIBO’s joints or other movable parts.
• Do not apply stickers to AIBO’s movable parts or insert anything between
them as this may interfere with AIBO’s movement.
• Do not disassemble or modify AIBO except specifically set forth in this
manual.
• When transporting AIBO, put it in a cushioned box like the one it came in to
protect its body, head, tail and legs from damage. You may also use the
optional AIBO Carrying Bag ERA-210C1 to transport AIBO.
• Do not use AIBO in a place subject to strong electromagnetic waves or X-
rays.
• The AIBO-ware applications designed for ERS-110/111 cannot be used with
ERS-210.
• ERS-210 is not operable with a “Memory Stick” which does not conform to
OPEN-R ver. 1.1.
Moisture condensation
If AIBO is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may
condense on AIBO’s inside or outside surface, causing damage. If moisture
condensation has occurred, wait for about one hour before operating AIBO.
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On handling the AC adapter
• Be sure to use only the supplied AC adapter to charge AIBO’s battery pack.
Using any other adapter may cause damage to AIBO.
• Do not connect the AC adapter to electronic transformers designed for use
by travelers, as this may cause AIBO to heat up or become damaged.
On handling the battery pack
• Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures above 45 °C (113 °F), such
as in a car parked in the sun.
• Be careful not to let foreign matter like dust or sand get into the terminals. If
it does, remove it with a soft stick, etc.
• If you are not going to play with AIBO for a long period, remove the battery
pack and store it in a dry, cool place.
• The battery pack is constantly discharging even when it is not in use. Charge
the battery pack right before using AIBO.
• Do not drop the battery pack or place heavy objects on it. Do not apply
strong pressure or physical shock to the battery pack.
On cleaning
• Clean AIBO with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
• Do not use volatile solvents that may damage AIBO’s surface finish.
• When cleaning with chemical fabric, see its instructions.
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Troubleshooting
If you experience any of the following difficulties, use this troubleshooting
guide to help you remedy the problem. Should any problem persist, contact
the AIBO Customer Link (page 5).
Symptom
Cause/Remedy
AIBO does not react to
release of the pause button.
The battery pack is not inserted.
c Press the pause button and insert the battery
pack (page 14). Restart AIBO by pressing the
pause button again.
The battery pack is drained.
c Check the battery pack level (page 48). If it is
drained, recharge it or replace with the
charged one.
The AC adapter is connected to the charging
terminal of AIBO.
c Disconnect the AC adapter and press the
pause button again.
One of AIBO’s parts (head, tail, or a leg) is not
firmly attached.
c Slide the part all the way until it clicks into
place.
When you press the pause Heat may have built up in the battery pack.
button, the chest light
c Wait for a while until the battery pack
rapidly flashes in green
becomes cool.
and orange alternately.
There may be a problem with the battery pack.
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
AIBO continues to emit a
sad melody and does not
move when the pause
button is released.
The insertion of a “Memory Stick” without any
AIBO-ware.
The insertion of a “Memory Stick” that is not
intended for AIBO.
The battery pack is locked The AIBO-ware is operating. Press the pause
and cannot be replaced.
button to quit the program.
AIBO does not move
when you place it on the
Energy Station (not
supplied).
The AIBO’s internal application software does
not operate when you place it on the Energy
Station.
It takes a long time for
AIBO to start moving.
AIBO is loading the data from the “Memory
Stick.” Wait for a while.
AIBO tries to walk but it
does not go forward.
The floor may be slippery or the nap of the
carpet is long.
c Place AIBO on a surface that is not too
slippery, such as a carpet with a short nap.
The floor may be too slippery, inclined or
unstable.
AIBO falls often.
c Place AIBO on a flat surface that is not too
slippery.
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
After picking AIBO up, it
stops moving.
AIBO stops moving whenever it is picked up
from the floor.
c Check that the mode indicator is flashing,
then place AIBO on the floor. Or, after
checking that the mode indicator is flashing
and placing AIBO on the floor, keep pressing
on its head for several seconds.
The mode indicator is
flashing and AIBO emits
musical tones, but it does
not walk.
AIBO stops moving whenever it is picked up
from the floor or an object is caught in one of
AIBO’s joints.
c Check that the mode indicator is flashing,
place AIBO on the floor, and then keep
pressing on its head for several seconds.
The chest light flashes in
orange.
There may be a problem with the battery pack.
c Replace it with a new one (page 34).
When running on an internal application, AIBO
does not chase the ball, but responds to it.
AIBO does not chase the
supplied ball.
AIBO does not walk.
When you touch AIBO on the back, it walks.
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Symptom
Cause/Remedy
There may be a problem with the internal
application.
c Remove the battery pack (page 34). When the
battery pack is locked, insert a pointing object
into the battery pack unlock hole to remove it
(4 on page 27). Re-insert the battery pack
and press the pause button again.
The chest light does not
turn off when you press
the pause button to make
AIBO pause.
AIBO soon asks for
When the battery pack’s operating time has
charging even with a fully become noticeably short, it may have reached its
charged battery pack.
end of life. Replace it with a new battery pack
(page 34).
No musical tone is
emitted from AIBO.
AIBO’s musical tone is muted.
c Adjust the volume level (page 47).
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Limited warranty
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product and its accessories
against defects in material or workmanship as follows:
1. PRODUCTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, SONY will, at
its option, either repair or replace the defective parts and/or the Product (i.e., AIBO)
with new or rebuilt replacements. After this one (1) year period, you must pay all parts
and labor charges.
2. ACCESSORIES: For a period of thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, SONY
will, at its option, either repair or replace defective parts and/or accessories (i.e., AC
adapter and battery pack) with new or rebuilt replacements. After this thirty (30) day
period, you must pay all parts and labor charges.
3. REPAIRS: For a period equal to the longer of (a) the remainder of the original
limited warranty period on the original Product or accessory, or (b) for 90 days after the
date of repair/replacement of Products or for 30 days after the date of repair/
replacement of accessories, SONY will repair or replace defective parts, accessories
and/or Products used in the repair or replacement of Products or accessories under this
Limited Warranty with new or rebuilt replacements.
To obtain warranty service, you must first obtain an event number from AIBO Customer
Link (page 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 Product or accessory being returned to
SONY. For information on returning your Product or accessories for warranty repair,
please contact the AIBO Customer Link.
This warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation or set up adjustments.
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This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation, cosmetic damage or
damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence of, or to any part of the
Product. This warranty does not cover lost profits, lost sales, loss of use of the Product,
or other consequential loss or damage due to improper operation or maintenance,
installation, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other
than a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product. This warranty does not
cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses).
This warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from use of the Product in
conjunction with accessories, products or ancillary or peripheral equipment not
manufactured by SONY, and where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with
the Product itself.
SONY will pay shipping charges for all in-warranty service. However, if no trouble is
found with the Product or accessory, if the trouble is from a non-covered charge or if it
is determined that the warranty period has expired, you will be billed for the cost of
shipping and handling.
This warranty is valid only in the United States.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that
the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service.
This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed
from the Product.
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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS
WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has established telephone numbers
for product information regarding the Entertainment Robot. Please call:
AIBO CUSTOMER LINK
1-800-427-2988
Other information about AIBO is also available on the internet site at:
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Service procedure
1. Contact the AIBO Customer Link. Its E-mail address is
[email protected] and its toll free number is
1-800-427-2988 (U.S.A.).
2. If the AIBO Customer Link determines that your unit needs repair, follow
the procedure described below.
a. The AIBO Customer Link will give you the event number, which is valid for ten
days.
b. Following the procedure described on the label attached to the box, put AIBO and
the designated accessories into the original box. If you did not keep the original
box, the AIBO Customer Link will send a new box to you free of charge within the
warranty period. The actual shipping and material cost will be charged to you after
the warranty period.
c. Mark your event number on the top of the box and send it to the designated
address. The AIBO Customer Link will designate the shipping method and pay the
shipping charges within the warranty period; after the warranty period, you must
pre-pay the shipping charges.
d. As soon as the repair is completed, your AIBO will be sent back to you. After the
warranty period has expired, the actual shipping cost will be charged to you
together with the repair cost.
3. Please understand that the AIBO Customer Link only accepts credit
cards for all the charges of repair, shipping and material after the
warranty period has expired.
User registration
All users are registered based on information from the purchaser.
If a different person takes over this unit, please inform the “AIBO Customer Link”
of the change.
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Internal sensors
Thermometric sensor
Specifications
Infrared distance sensor
Acceleration sensor
xAIBO
Pressure sensor (on the head),
with switches on the chin,
back, and paws
CPU
64-bit RISC processor
32MB
Main memory
Vibration sensor
Supplied application media
“Memory Stick” for AIBO
Movable parts
Power consumption
Approx. 9 W (in normal
mode)
Mouth: 1 degree of freedom
Head: 3 degrees of freedom
Operable duration
Approx. 1.5 hours (when
operated with a fully-charged
ERA-201B1, in normal
mode)
Leg: 3 degrees of freedom
×4
Ear: 1 degree of freedom ×2
Tail: 2 degrees of freedom
Dimensions Approx. 152 × 281 × 250 mm
( 6 × 11 1/8 × 9 7/8 inches) (w/
h/d, not including its tail and
ears)
(20 degrees of freedom in
total)
Inputs
A slot for PC card type II
Charging terminal
Mass
Approx. 1.5 kg (3 lb 3 oz)
(including the battery pack
and the “Memory Stick”)
Video input 100,000-pixel CMOS image
sensor
Color
Gold/silver/black
Operating temperature
5° C to 35° C (41° F to 95° F)
Operating humidity
10 % to 80 %
Audio input Stereo microphones
Audio output Speaker
LCD display Date, time, volume level,
battery level, and time zone
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Operating wet-bulb temperature
Less than 29° C (84° F )
Storage temperature
–20° C to 60° C (–4° F to
140° F)
Storage humidity
Storage humidity
10% to 90% (not condensed),
provided that humidity is less
than 20% at 60˚C (140˚ F)
(hygrometer reading of less
than 35˚C (95˚F))
Dimensions Approx. 60 × 30 × 120 mm
(w/h/d) (Approx. 2 3/8 × 1 3/16
× 4 3/4 inches)
10 % to 90 % (not
condensed)
Storage wet-bulb temperature
Mass
Approx. 325 g (11.5 oz.)
Less than 29° C (84° F )
Cord length DC cord: Approx. 1.8 m (70
7/8 inches)
xAC adapter
AC power cord: 1.8 m (70 7/8
inches)
Input
120 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.75 A
16 V DC, 2.5 A
Output
xLithium Ion battery pack
Operating temperature
5˚C to 35˚C (41˚F to 95˚F)
Battery used Lithium Ion type battery
Main output voltage
(temperature gradient less
than 10˚C (18˚F)/hour)
7.4 V DC
Operating humidity
Capacity
Operating temperature
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
2300 mAh
20% to 80% (not condensed),
provided that humidity is less
than 65% at 35˚C (95˚F)
(hygrometer reading of less
than 29˚C (84˚F))
(temperature gradient less
than 10°C (18°F)/hour)
Operating humidity
10% to 80% (not condensed)
Operating wet-bulb temperature
Less than 29°C (84°F)
Storage temperature
–20˚C to 60˚C (–4˚ F to 140˚
F) (temperature gradient less
than 10˚C (18˚F)/hour)
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Storage temperature
–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to
140°F) (temperature gradient
less than 10°C (18°F)/hour)
Storage humidity
10% to 90% (not condensed)
Storage wet-bulb temperature
Less than 35°C (95°F)
Dimensions Approx. 80.2 × 58.2 × 21 mm
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inches ) (w/h/d)
/
32
Mass
Approx. 170 g (6 oz)
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
xSupplied accessories
See page 13.
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Index
Charging terminal ...................... 20, 27
Chest light .............................. 16, 25, 31
Color camera ..................................... 25
Customer support........................... 3, 5
A
AC adapter .................................. 13, 19
Handling ..................................... 56
AC adapter conversion plug ..... 13, 19
AIBO
D
Display panel .................................... 29
Cleaning ...................................... 56
Handling ..................................... 54
Pausing ........................................ 19
Playing with ............................... 16
Preparing .................................... 14
AIBO Customer Link ..................... 3, 5
AIBO-ware ................................... 12, 16
E
Energy Station ................................... 21
Entertainment robot ......................... 10
Extremities
Attaching .................................... 33
Removing .................................... 31
Eye lights...................................... 17, 25
B
Ball ...................................................... 13
Battery pack ....................................... 13
Charging ..................................... 19
Checking the level ..................... 48
Handling ..................................... 56
Replacing .................................... 34
I
Insertion slots
Battery pack insertion slot ........ 27
“Memory Stick” insertion slot
..................................................... 27
PC card insertion slot
Battery pack lock indicator
................................................ 27, 34, 38
............................................... 29, 40
Battery pack release lever .......... 27, 35
Battery pack unlock hole ................. 27
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S
“Memory Stick”
Sensors
Inserting ...................................... 37
Removing .................................... 38
Mode indicator .................................. 25
MODE button ........................ 29, 42-48
Musical tone ................................ 17, 47
Back sensor ................................. 25
Chin sensor ................................. 25
Head sensor ................................ 25
Paw sensors ................................ 25
Setting
Clock ............................................ 44
Date .............................................. 45
musical tone level ...................... 47
Speaker ............................................... 25
Stereo microphone ............................ 25
Supplied accessories ......................... 13
O
OPEN-R .............................................. 11
Operation status indicator A/B ...... 29
P
Pause button .. 15, 16, 19, 25, 29, 31, 34
Pause mode........................................ 15
PC card ............................................... 40
Inserting ...................................... 40
Release switch ............................ 29
Pin for removing AIBO’s
T
Tail light ............................................. 25
Time zone ..................................... 42, 50
U
extremities.............................. 13, 33, 40
+ button .................................. 29, 43-47
Unit connector terminal ................... 29
R
Release holes
Head release hole................. 27, 32
Leg release holes .................. 27, 32
Tail release hole .................... 27, 32
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