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  • Page 1 4-678-793-11 (1) User's Guide ( Basic )

  • Page 2: Regulatory Information

    AC adapter. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial number whenever you call upon your Sony Link (customer service). Model No. ERS-7 Serial No. ________________ Warning •...
  • Page 3 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. Caution In some areas the disposal of Lithium-Ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. ®...
  • Page 4 R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC ® We, Sony Corporation, hereby declare that ® AIBO Entertainment Robot, model ERS-7 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/ 5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/ CE (EMC) Marking Conformity Remarks a) This equipment complies with EN55022.
  • Page 5 How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link (customer service)? In the U.S.A.: Call 1-800-427-2988 E-mail address: aibosupport@info.sel.sony.com In Europe: English line: +44(0)-20-7365-2937 German line: +49(0)-69-9508-6309 French line: +33(0)-1-5569-5117  2003 Sony Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.
  • Page 6 Opening the package (Checking the supplied items) Check to see if you have the following items before starting to play with the AIBO Entertainment Robot. AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 AIBO-ware “Memory Stick™” media Energy Station Self-charge markers (must be mounted on the Energy Station) •...
  • Page 7 • AIBO Info Sheet (Service and Support Information) • Other brochures The “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 is included on the supplied CD-ROM in PDF format. Adobe 6.0 or later is required to view the PDF files on the supplied CD-ROM.
  • Page 8 “OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the AIBO system that Sony of the entertainment robot through a flexible combination of hardware and interchangeable software to suit various applications. The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 conforms to OPEN-R version 1.1.5. “AIBO”, the AIBO logo “ ” and “...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    About the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 ....... . . 16...
  • Page 10 Living with the AIBO Determining the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s lifestyle rhythm ....44 Determining the AIBO robot’s period of activity ......44 Switching the AIBO robot’s chime ON and OFF .
  • Page 11 Settings Setting the volume level of the AIBO Adjusting the volume with an AIBO card ....... 82 Adjusting the volume with the control switch on the AIBO Entertainment Robot .

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Welcome to the world 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: What Is An Autonomous Robot

    What is an Autonomous Robot? What is the AIBO The AIBO robot is the name which Sony entertainment robots, robots that are designed with the goal of presenting a vision for a new type of life style in which human beings derive enjoyment from mutual existence with robotic creatures.

  • Page 15: Emotions And Instincts Of The Aibo Entertainment Robot

    Emotions and instincts of the AIBO Robot Emotions and instincts form the basis for the AIBO robot’s autonomous behavior. Based on all sorts of factors which it picks up from its surroundings, the AIBO robot undergoes changes in spirit that display themselves in the form of emotional expression. The AIBO robot possesses the following five basic instincts: Love instinct: This instinct displays itself as a desire to communicate with people.

  • Page 16: About The Aibo Entertainment Robot Ers-7

    About the AIBO ERS-7 The AIBO robot ERS-7 consists of the combination of the AIBO robot itself, and software (“AIBO-ware”) that is recorded on a Sony software is what constitutes the AIBO robot’s character and personality. The present guide explains how the AIBO robot will develop and act with the AIBO MIND software.

  • Page 17: Features Of The Aibo Mind Software

    Features of the AIBO When the AIBO MIND software is installed in the AIBO Entertainment Robot, it learns from you and its environment, acting on its free will as it develops into your very own AIBO robot. The AIBOne toy and pink ball are its favorite toys! The AIBO robot really loves its AIBOne toy and pink ball! Since it regards them as its favorite toys, if it doesn't see them for a while, it will begin to search for them.
  • Page 18 ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot matches your lifestyle. The AIBO robot matches the rhythm of its life to yours. It will wake you in the morning, and at night, go to bed at the same time you do. (For details, 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 markers, and when it is “tired”, it simply relaxes.

  • Page 19: Game Mode

    For details on how to use the AIBO robot through a mobile communication device* Internet, refer to the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 (PDF) on the supplied CD-ROM. Note that Adobe is required to view the User’s Guide.

  • Page 20: Guide To Parts And Their Functions

    Guide to parts and their functions ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 parts Caution • Do not cover the color camera lens or distance 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.

  • Page 21: Face Lights

    A Stereo microphones ® Allow the AIBO Entertainment Robot to listen to the surrounding environment. B Head distance sensor Measures the distance between the AIBO robot and other objects. C Color camera Detects the color, shape, and movement of nearby objects. D Mouth Picks up the AIBOne toy and expresses emotions.

  • Page 22: The Aibo Entertainment Robot (Stomach)

    ® 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 23: Paw Sensors

    A Paw sensors These are located on the bottom of the ® AIBO robot’s paws, and detect contact with any surface it touches. When the AIBO robot extends one of its paws, it will react with happiness if you touch it. B Speaker Emits music, sound effects, and voice guide.

  • Page 24: Energy Station

    Energy Station 2 3 4 5 LCD Panel A Charging Contacts When you place the AIBO Entertainment Robot on the Energy Station, the charging contacts on the AIBO robot’s stomach connect to the station and the AIBO robot’s battery is charged.

  • Page 25: Battery Indicator

    ® G AIBO card pocket This holds the provided AIBO cards. H Station pole The AIBO robot uses this as a reference guide to determine the position of the Energy Station when self-charging. I Foot stopper These guides help the AIBO robot to correctly position itself when sitting on the Energy Station to self-charge.

  • Page 27: Playing With The Aibo Entertainment Robot

    Playing with the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot Now, let’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: Getting Started

    Getting started To start out, you will need the AIBO The supplied battery is delivered with minimal charge. Before you begin playing with the AIBO robot, you must fully charge the battery. See page 51 for detailed instructions on charging the battery. First insert the battery and AIBO MIND software “Memory Stick robot and set up the Energy Station.
  • Page 29 Insert the AIBO MIND software ™ “Memory Stick ” media into the AIBO Entertainment Robot. With the arrow pointing down and the angled corner facing the AIBO robot’s tail, insert the AIBO MIND software “Memory Stick” media into the AIBO robot until it is flush with the body.

  • Page 30: Preparing The Energy Station

    Preparing the Energy Station To get the Energy Station ready for use, attach the station pole and station marker. These two parts will enable the AIBO whenever it needs recharging (self-charging function). However, the Energy Station can also be used without the station pole and station marker. If you don't want to use the self-charging function, these attachments are not necessary.
  • Page 31 Route the AC adapter cable along the wire guides and attach the foot stopper. About the cable Feed the AC adapter cable 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. •...
  • Page 32 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. Place the AIBO When you place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station as shown below, the LCD display shows the remaining battery capacity, and charging begins. Continue charging until the battery indicator shows a full charge. Hint When the AIBO robot is past the newborn stage, it will be able to locate and mount the Energy Station and charge itself.

  • Page 33: Playing With The Aibo Entertainment Robot

    Playing with the AIBO Now that you are ready, try playing with the AIBO robot. Place the AIBO robot on the floor as shown on the right. Place the AIBO robot on a flat, non-slippery surface, such as a low pile carpet with a hard nap. Also, choose a quiet place so that the AIBO robot can hear you speak.

  • Page 34: Various Interactions

    Various interactions ® When the AIBO Entertainment Robot wakes up, try to communicate with it as much as you can. See page 116 for words that the AIBO robot can understand. When you show the AIBO robot its favorite AIBOne toy and pink ball, it will react with great enthusiasm.

  • Page 35: Let The Aibo Entertainment Robot Rest On The Energy Station

    ® Let the AIBO the Energy Station The Energy Station is the AIBO robot’s favorite resting place. If you are done playing with the AIBO robot, are going out, or going to bed, let the AIBO robot rest on its Energy Station. While positioned there, the AIBO robot will recharge and relax.

  • Page 36: Stopping The Aibo Entertainment Robot Activity

    Stopping the AIBO activity The AIBO robot continues to be in Autonomous mode while self-charging. If you will not be playing with the AIBO robot for a long time, want to deactivate it in an emergency, or change settings, you can stop the AIBO robot’s activity as follows. Putting the AIBO robot in Pause mode Press the pause button* located on the AIBO robot’s back.

  • Page 37: Modes And Conditions Of The Aibo Entertainment Robot

    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: Modes And Conditions

    Modes and conditions ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 has the following modes and conditions. Pause mode (inactive condition) The pause button on the back of the AIBO robot was pressed to turn the power OFF. The AIBO robot must be in this mode to replace the battery or “Memory...
  • Page 39 Station mode On the Energy Station, the AIBO robot wakes up and goes to sleep at a preset time. When the AIBO robot is awake The AIBO robot relaxes while being recharged. • The AIBO robot dismounts the Energy Station by itself At wake-up •...

  • Page 40: The Aibo Entertainment Robot Feature And Mode Map

    (*) are possible. AIBO EYES • Mail check • Message check Refer to the "User's Guide (PC·Network)" for the AIBO robot ERS-7. • Mail received • Message received Autonomous Mode indicators mode •...
  • Page 41 • Touch the center Setup (orange) back sensor mode To cancel setup by voice guide, touch the head sensor for 3 seconds ® to return the AIBO Entertainment Robot to Autonomous mode. • Touch the front (blue) back sensor • Touch the center (orange) back sensor •...

  • Page 42: Changing Modes

    Changing modes You can change the AIBO sensors. An even simpler method is to use the AIBO card to directly change the AIBO robot to the desired mode, as follows. • Alarm Clock Set Up • Game Mode • Clinic Mode After showing the AIBO card, follow the voice guide to select the desired setting.

  • Page 43: Living With The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Living with the ® AIBO Entertainment 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: Determining The Aibo Entertainment Robot's Lifestyle Rhythm

    Determining the AIBO Robot’s lifestyle rhythm The AIBO robot matches itself to your lifestyle. Its pattern of living will develop to match your lifestyle. Hints • When the AIBO robot first wakes up, it has a preset activity period extending from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. •...
  • Page 45 Note The wake-up time and bedtime are set using the 12- hour time system. 12-hour time system 24-hour time system Midnight is 12 a.m. Midnight is 0:00 Noon is 12 p.m. Noon is 12:00 To use the voice guide: Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds. Follow the voice guide below.
  • Page 46 Touch the front (blue) back sensor. Time setup. Please touch the following colors of my back sensors: To set my wake-up time, touch blue. To set the time I go to sleep, touch orange. To set my chime, touch red. Touch the front (blue) back sensor.

  • Page 47: Switching The Aibo Robot's Chime On And Off

    ® Show the AIBO Entertainment Robot the “1 (A)” card. 10. How many minutes in the one’s column? Please show me the card. Show the AIBO robot the “5 (E)” card. 15. 7:15 AM. I will get up at 7:15 AM. This completes the setting.
  • Page 48 Touch front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds. (Next, follow the voice guide.) Voice guide mode, top menu. Let’s select the function. Please touch the following colors on my back sensor: For Game mode, touch blue. For Setup mode, touch orange. For Clinic mode, touch red.

  • Page 49: Enabling/Disabling The Aibo Entertainment Robot's Alarm Clock

    Touch the front (blue) back sensor. I will emit a chime. The change is now complete. Hint To cancel changes by voice guide, touch the head sensor for 3 seconds to return the AIBO robot to Autonomous mode Enabling/Disabling the AIBO alarm clock AIBO card (Alarm On/Off) By setting the AIBO robot’s alarm clock, you can have the AIBO robot wake you up from its...
  • Page 50 Touch the front (blue) back sensor. The alarm is set for AM XX YY.* * The actual time set is given in place of xx:xx 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.

  • Page 51: Charging

    Charging ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot’s source of energy is its battery which has to be regularly charged. When using the lithium-ion battery ERA-7B1, the AIBO robot can operate (in Autonomous mode) for about 1.5 hours on a full charge. The AIBO robot can also find the Energy Station by itself (self-charging function).

  • Page 52: The Aibo Entertainment Robot Charges On Its Own (Self-Charge)

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot charges on its own (self-charge) The AIBO robot can use the station marker and station pole to find its way back to the Energy Station for charging. For information on how to set up the station marker and station pole, see page 30.
  • Page 53 Space requirements For the self-charging function of the AIBO with a radius of at least 4 ft. (1.2 m) around the station pole is required. The AIBO robot will turn around on the station marker and move backwards onto the Energy Station facing away from the station pole.
  • Page 54 ® Setting the AIBO not dismount the Energy Station You need to preset whether the AIBO robot should automatically dismount, or not dismount the Energy Station after it is fully charged. If you set the AIBO robot to “Dismount the Station”, the AIBO robot will dismount the Energy Station on its own when charging is complete and resume its previous activity.

  • Page 55: When The Aibo Robot Recharge Is Not Successful

    Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. Let’s proceed with various setups. Please touch the following colors of my back sensors: For clock setup, touch blue. For Station dismount setup, touch orange. For development control, touch red. Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. I’m currently set up not to dismount the station.

  • Page 57: Communicating With The Aibo Entertainment Robot

    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: From You To The Aibo Entertainment Robot

    ® From you to the AIBO Entertainment Robot You can communicate with the AIBO robot in several different ways. Sight Show the AIBO robot its favorite AIBOne toy and pink ball. It will respond to this communication by reacting with great enthusiasm.

  • Page 59: Talking To The Aibo Robot

    Praise ® You can praise the AIBO Entertainment Robot by the lightly stroking two of your fingers back and forth across the AIBO robot’s back sensors. You can also praise the AIBO robot by saying “Good AIBO/Good boy/Good girl”. Scold You can scold the AIBO robot by very lightly tapping its back sensors.

  • Page 60: Giving The Aibo Entertainment Robot Its Own Name

    Giving the AIBO own name Give the AIBO robot a name. After you teach the AIBO robot its name, it will respond when called. However, if you teach the AIBO robot a new name, it forgets the old one. Even after the AIBO robot learns its own name, it reacts when you call it “AIBO”. You can only teach the AIBO robot its name when it is in Autonomous mode.

  • Page 61: Teaching The Aibo Entertainment Robot To Recognize Your Name And Face

    Teaching the AIBO recognize your name and face You can teach the AIBO robot to recognize your name, voice, and face. The owner of the name, voice, and face that the AIBO robot learns to recognize becomes very special. The AIBO robot will show special devotion to this person.
  • Page 62 Say “one, two, three, four, five”. I’ve registered your voice. Next, I’ll register your face. Please position your face in front of the camera so I can see you. Please position yourself about 20 in. or 50 cm away. I can see your face. Please don’t move until the music stops. Wait for a moment without moving.

  • Page 63: Using Aibo Cards

    ® Using AIBO cards The AIBO cards provided with the AIBO Entertainment Robot allow many different types of Autonomous mode play, and also allow you to switch the AIBO robot to various modes. The AIBO robot can understand communications from you by recognizing the graphics printed on cards.

  • Page 64: From The Aibo Entertainment Robot To You

    Mode indicators Wireless light Light used with the AIBO robot’s wireless LAN function. This light turns blue. Refer to the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 (PDF) for details about the wireless LAN function. Wireless light ® Entertainment Robot to...
  • Page 65 Operation light ® Indicates the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s activity condition. Operation light Green Active Orange Charging Flashing orange Charging malfunction Pause mode (inactive condition)

  • Page 66: Having The Aibo Entertainment Robot Take A Pictures

    You can instruct the AIBO robot to take pictures by sending the AIBO robot mail to it from your mobile communication device* or PC. For details, refer to the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 (PDF) on the CD-ROM provided with the AIBO robot.
  • Page 67 For details on viewing pictures, refer to the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 (PDF) on the CD-ROM provided with the AIBO robot. * 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.

  • Page 69: Raising The Aibo Entertainment Robot

    ® Raising the AIBO Entertainment Robot There are a few points you 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.

  • Page 70: Enjoying The Aibo Entertainment Robot's Development

    Enjoying the AIBO development When the AIBO robot is adopted, it is already mature, and is autonomously active, walking around and playing with its AIBOne toy and pink ball. However, you can also switch it to the puppy stage, which will allow you to enjoy raising the AIBO robot from a puppy.
  • Page 71 Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. Let’s proceed with various setups. Please touch the following colors of my back sensors: For clock setup, touch blue. For station dismount setup, touch orange. For development control, touch red. Touch the rear (red) back sensor. To make me an adult, touch blue.
  • Page 72 ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot as a newborn puppy The newborn AIBO robot cannot understand anything it sees or hears, and will be very insecure. At first, even touching its sensors will surprise it. Teach it to trust you a step at a time by gently stroking its sensors. As it starts to become accustomed to your presence, talk to it, and play with it by showing it the AIBOne toy and pink ball.
  • Page 73 Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds. (Next, follow the voice guide.) Voice guide mode, top menu. Let’s select the function. Please touch the following colors on my back sensor: For Game mode, touch blue. For Setup mode, touch orange. For Clinic mode, touch red.
  • Page 74 Touch the rear (red) back sensor. I will reboot as an adult. I will turn OFF. ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot enters the Pause mode. Touch the pause button on the AIBO robot’s back to awaken it. The AIBO robot wakes up as an adult.

  • Page 75: Learning And Acquiring Skills

    Learning and acquiring skills ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot learns from you and its surroundings, becoming capable of many different activities. If the AIBO robot paces back and forth, show it its AIBOne toy or pink ball. It will chase after the AIBOne toy or pink ball, becoming capable of walking farther way. By praising the AIBO robot, you give it encouragement.

  • Page 76: The Aibo Entertainment Robot's Feelings And Personality Development

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot’s feelings and personality development The AIBO robot’s feelings shift as it interacts with you, and are expressed through its face lights. For example, the face lights shine green when it is happy, blue when it is sad, and red when it is angry.

  • Page 77: Playing In Game Mode

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

  • Page 78: Playing Game 1, The Aibo Entertainment Robot's "Function Demo

    Playing Game 1, the AIBO Robot’s “Function Demo” AIBO card (Game Mode 1) You can enjoy playing games with the AIBO robot when it is in Game mode. When the AIBO robot is first adopted, it only possesses one game, the Function Demo. However, using the AIBO Custom Manager (see the cautions below), you can obtain content and have the AIBO robot play up to 3 games.
  • Page 79 Touch the front (blue) back sensor. Let’s select the game. For #1, touch blue. For #2, touch orange. For #3, touch red. Touch the front (blue) back sensor. ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot shows that it is ready for the demonstration by performing a happy little dance.
  • Page 80 Notes • In Game mode, the AIBO starts, the AIBO Entertainment Robot interprets the cards as shown in step 4 on the previous page.) • In Game mode 1, the AIBO robot will only respond to the following phrases. AIBO, Shake hands, Good morning, Hello, Bye Bye, Sit down. To end Game 1 Touch the head sensor for three seconds.
  • Page 81 Settings This chapter explains how to set various items that you may occasionally want to change.

  • Page 82: Setting The Volume Level Of The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Setting the volume level of the AIBO Entertainment Robot You can set the volume level with an AIBO card, with the volume switch on the AIBO robot, or with the Energy Station. Using an AIBO card is quick and simple. Adjusting the volume with an AIBO card Show the AIBO robot the “Volume (K)”...

  • Page 83: Adjusting The Volume With The Control Switch On The Aibo Entertainment Robot

    Adjusting the volume with the control switch on the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot Be sure to press the pause button on the AIBO robot’s back to stop the AIBO robot’s movements before performing the following steps. Hold AIBO firmly by its body, turn it upside down, and remove the stomach compartment cover.

  • Page 84: Adjusting The Volume Using The Energy Station

    Adjusting the volume using the Energy Station You can adjust the AIBO Energy Station. Caution • When the AIBO 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 and battery indicators on the LCD display will flash for several seconds to indicate that the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station.

  • Page 85: Changing The Date And Time

    Changing the date and time ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot has a built-in clock. To change the date and time settings, the AIBO robot must be on the Energy Station. Caution • When the AIBO 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 and battery indicators on the LCD display will flash for several seconds to indicate that the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station.

  • Page 86: Setting The Time Zone

    Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the day of the month. Then press the MODE/NEXT button. The hour indication starts to flash. Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the hour. Then press the MODE/NEXT button. The minute indication starts to flash. Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the minute.
  • Page 87 ® Place the AIBO Entertainment Robot on the Energy Station. Press the MODE/NEXT button repeatedly until the date or time indication appears. Each push of the MODE/NEXT button cycles through the display indications for date time time zone Press the SET/CANCEL button. The time zone indication starts to flash.

  • Page 88: Changing The Date And Time Display Format

    Changing the date and time display format You can change the format in which the date and time are shown on the LCD display of the Energy Station. 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 and battery indicators on the LCD display will flash for several seconds to indicate that the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station.

  • Page 89: Turning The Wireless Lan Function On And Off

    Turning switch to ON does not by itself make the wireless LAN 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. Hold the AIBO robot firmly by its body, turn it upside down, and remove the stomach compartment cover.

  • Page 91: Additional Information

    Additional Information This chapter provides notes on use, a troubleshooting guide, ® and other information concerning the AIBO Entertainment Robot.

  • Page 92: Notes On Use

    Notes on use To prevent damage to and malfunction of the AIBO AC adapter, and “Memory Stick™” media, carefully read and follow these precautions. Handling the AIBO robot • Do not use the AIBO robot in locations where there is a danger of falling objects, where the AIBO robot may be subject to vibrations, where there are stairs or steps, and where there is no firm support.

  • Page 93: Memory Stick" Media Handling

    • The AIBO MIND software “Memory Stick” media is designed only for use with the AIBO robot ERS-7. It cannot be used with any other version of the AIBO robot. • Do not use the AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” media to save data on PCs or camcorders, or for any purpose other than for the AIBO robot.

  • Page 94: Energy Station Handling

    • The specifications of the AIBO MIND software are subject to change without notice. What is an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” media? It is a media produced by Sony exclusively for use with the AIBO robot, that contains application software that can only be executed on an AIBO robot.

  • Page 95: Ac Adapter Handling

    AC adapter handling • Use only the supplied AC adapter or a separately available AC adapter designed specifically for this product. Otherwise damage may occur. • The supplied AC adapter is designed only for use in the specific regions as follows. Do not use it in other regions at different voltages.

  • Page 96: Troubleshooting

    EYES feature and “AIBO Photo Album”, also refer to the troubleshooting section of the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 (PDF). Should the problem persist, contact AIBO Customer Link (customer service). (See the front matter for details on AIBO Customer Link.)
  • Page 97 AIBO robot has been installed. c Insert a “Memory Stick” media compatible with software specifically designed for the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7. c Check the AIBO robot movements with the AIBO robot Operation Check mode. When you remove the “Memory Stick” media from the AIBO robot, it enters the AIBO robot Operation Check mode.
  • Page 98 Replace it with a new battery specifically designed for the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 (battery model: ERA-7B1). • The volume setting may be set to “Mute”. c Change the volume setting (page 82).
  • Page 99 • Cause c Remedy (see page) Symptom ® The AIBO Entertainment • The AIBO robot cannot easily identify the card. Robot does not respond to AIBO cards. • The AIBO robot does not respond to AIBO cards while you • The AIBO robot may also ignore AIBO cards when it is •...
  • Page 100 (such as Game mode) after a few minutes. • 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.

  • Page 101: Checking With Clinic Mode

    Checking with Clinic mode Using the “Clinic Mode (O)” card, you can check all of the basic AIBO MIND software functions (modes/actions, sensors, and recognition). Once you enter the Clinic mode, the various checking steps are carried out by voice guide. When Clinic mode has started, observe the AIBO follow the voice guide instructions.
  • Page 102 Touch the front (blue) back sensor. ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot assumes the “sit” position. I’m going to check my conditions and motions. x Modes/actions check Following the voice guide, the AIBO robot reports current modes and settings, and performs various actions. x “Follow the ball”...
  • Page 103 Head sensor Back sensors x Paw sensor check Please touch the paw pad of the leg I’m lifting. When you press the paw sensor of the raised leg, a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON. Then the AIBO (The AIBO robot should raise its legs in this order: left front, right front, left rear, right rear.) x Chin sensor check...
  • Page 104 x Head distance sensor check The AIBO “sit” position. If you place your hand in front of my nose and move it forward and backwards you can change the sound, please confirm. When you hold your hand in front of the head distance sensor in the AIBO robot’s nose, a sound should be heard, unless the volume setting is set to mute.
  • Page 105 x Microphone check The sound I emit now will be recorded. ® (AIBO Entertainment Robot makes a sound and records it.) I will playback the sound I recorded. The recorded sound is played back. Because ambient sounds will also be picked up during recording, the playback sound may contain some noise.
  • Page 106 x AIBO card recognition check Please show me an AIBO card. Show any AIBO card to the AIBO recognition is successful, a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON. x Station pole and station marker recognition check I will check the station pole and station marker.

  • Page 107: Limited Warranty (For The U.s.a. Only)

    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 Entertainment Robot) with new or rebuilt replacements.
  • Page 108 ® 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 malfunction is found with the Product or accessory, if the malfunction is from a non-covered charge or if it is determined that the limited warranty period has expired, you will be billed for the cost of shipping and handling.

  • Page 109: Service Procedure (For The U.s.a. Only)

    ® 1. Contact the AIBO Customer Link (customer service). The e-mail address is aibosupport@info.sel.sony.com and its toll free number is 1-800-427-2988. 2. If the AIBO Customer Link (customer service) determines that your unit needs repair, follow the procedure described below.

  • Page 110: Specifications

    Specifications ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot 64-bit RISC processor RAM 64 MB Program media Dedicated the AIBO robot “Memory Stick™” media Moveable parts Head: 3 degrees of freedom Mouth: 1 degree of freedom Legs: 3 degrees of freedom × 4 Ears: 1 degree of freedom ×...
  • Page 111 ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 incorporates a Wi-Fi certified wireless LAN module compliant with IEEE 802.11b. Energy Station Power requirements 16 V DC Power consumption 30 W Output voltage 1.5 A at 16 V DC (for charging the AIBO robot’s internal battery) Charging time Approx.
  • Page 112 AC adapter Input rating US model: 120 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 0.75 A Europe model: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.85 - 0.46 A Output 16 V DC, 2.5 A Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) (temperature change less than 50°F (10°C)/h) Operating humidity...

  • Page 113: Reference Material

    Reference Material ® AIBO card at a glance Words understood by the AIBO Entertainment Robot Time zone table...

  • Page 114: Aibo Card At A Glance

    ® AIBO card at a glance Front and back Front side Show the AIBO Entertainment Robot the side with the graphic. Back side Card name Function * For the latest information on future Game mode content, visit our Web site at http://www.aibo.com. Time Reserved for future product expansion*...

  • Page 115: List Of Aibo Cards

    ® List of AIBO cards The following AIBO cards are supplied with the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7. Card name Dance : The AIBO Entertainment Robot dances. Photo : The AIBO robot takes a picture (page 66). U-turn : The AIBO robot makes a 180° turn.

  • Page 116: Words Understood By The Aibo Entertainment Robot

    Words understood by the AIBO Entertainment Robot This section lists words the AIBO robot can understand. Call out the words listed here to praise, scold, teach, or play with the AIBO robot. In the following cases, the AIBO robot may not understand what you say. •...
  • Page 117 Special actions Let’s dance. The AIBO robot shows you its dance repertoire. * For information on words understood by the AIBO robot when you are using the wireless LAN function, refer to the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7.

  • Page 118: Time Zone Table

    Time zone table Use this 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 120 © 2003 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan * 4 6 7 8 7 9 3 1 1...

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