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For Customers in the U.S.A. Safety Information Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located inside the cover of the unit and on the side of the supplied AC adapter. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to the model and serial number whenever you call upon your Sony® AIBO® Customer Link (customer service). Model No. ERS-7 Serial No. ________________ Warning • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the robot to rain or moisture.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUMION BATTERY For Customers in Europe LITHIUM-ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY Safety Information 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. For the Sony AIBO® Customer Link call 1-800427-2988 in the United States or contact us via e-mail at aibosupport@info.sel.sony.com. ! Do not handle damaged or leaking LithiumIon batteries.
Regulatory Information This product has been tested and found to conform to the following Safety Standards. Toy Directive 88/378/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC LVD Directive 73/23/EEC 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.
Customer Support 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.
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.
AIBOne toy Pink ball AIBO® cards (15) “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7/AIBO WLAN Manager CD-ROM* Printed materials • Safety Notice • “User’s Guide (Basic)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 (this document) • AIBO Info Sheet (Service and Support Information) • Other brochures * • • • • Quick Guide Software License Agreement Limited Warranty Card Wireless LAN Use Caution Sticker The “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 is included on the supplied CD-ROM in PDF format.
“OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the AIBO® 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. The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 conforms to OPEN-R version 1.1.5. “AIBO”, the AIBO logo “ ” and “ , “OPEN-R” and the OPEN-R logo , “Memory Stick”, ” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Table of contents Introduction What is an Autonomous Robot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 What is the AIBO® Entertainment Robot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Autonomous activities of the AIBO robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Emotions and instincts of the AIBO Entertainment Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 It’s a robot, but it develops . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Living with the AIBO® Entertainment Robot 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Enabling/Disabling the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s alarm clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings Setting the volume level of the AIBO® Entertainment Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Adjusting the volume with an AIBO card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Adjusting the volume with the control switch on the AIBO Entertainment Robot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Adjusting the volume using the Energy Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Changing the date and time . . .
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.
What is an Autonomous Robot? What is the AIBO® Entertainment Robot? The AIBO robot is the name which Sony® has given to its family of 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. The name itself is a play on the words “artificial intelligence” (AI) and “robot”, or a robot with eyes.
Emotions and instincts form the basis for the AIBO robot’s autonomous behavior. Introduction Emotions and instincts of the AIBO® Entertainment Robot 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.
About the AIBO® Entertainment Robot 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® “Memory Stick™” media. The “AIBO-ware” 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. Features of the AIBO robot The AIBO robot has all the functions and capabilities needed to move about by itself.
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! Introduction Features of the AIBO® MIND software 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.
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. The AIBO robot also loves playing with you, but is perfectly capable of amusing itself with its AIBOne toy and pink ball.
Game mode Introduction In Game mode, you can enjoy playing any of three different games with the AIBO® Entertainment Robot. Game Mode 1 is AIBO robot’s demo function. This is the only game provided with the AIBO robot when you first take it home. In the future, you will be able to add more games to the AIBO robot, using AIBO Custom Manager (supplied separately)* when more content is released from Sony®.
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. • 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.
K Back sensors (front, middle, and rear) Detect and turn white when you gently stroke the AIBO robot’s back. B Head distance sensor Measures the distance between the AIBO robot and other objects. L Face lights These lights turn various colors to show the AIBO robot’s emotions and conditions. C Color camera Detects the color, shape, and movement of nearby objects. D Mouth Picks up the AIBOne toy and expresses emotions. E Chest distance sensor Measures the distance between the AIBO robot and other objects.
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.
B Speaker Emits music, sound effects, and voice guide. C Charging terminal When you place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station, this part makes contact with the station to allow charging of the AIBO robot’s battery. D Volume control switch (VOLUME) Adjusts the volume of the speaker to one of four levels (including mute). E Wireless LAN switch (WIRELESS) This turns the AIBO robot’s wireless LAN function ON or OFF.
Energy Station 7 1 2 3 45 6 0 qa 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. 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.
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. (The AIBO robot mounts the Energy Station by backing on to it.) J AC Adapter terminal (on the base of the Energy Station) Connect this terminal to the AC adapter supplied with the AIBO robot or the optional AC adapter ERA-201P1.
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.
Getting started To start out, you will need the AIBO® Entertainment Robot and the Energy Station. 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™” media into the AIBO robot and set up the Energy Station. Charge the battery.
3 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. Angled corner When you want to eject the “Memory Stick” media Press the “Memory Stick” media eject button (Z) located next to the “Memory Stick” media slot. Caution Playing with the AIBO® Entertainment Robot Insert the AIBO MIND software “Memory Stick™” media into the AIBO® Entertainment Robot.
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® Entertainment Robot to find the Energy Station on its own 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.
2 Route the AC adapter cable along the wire guides and attach the foot stopper. Attach the foot stopper after routing and connecting the AC adapter cable. About the cable Playing with the AIBO® Entertainment Robot Foot stopper 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.
3 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. 4 Place the AIBO® Entertainment Robot on the Energy Station. 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. When charging is complete, the pump handle stops moving and all hose image segments are lit.
Playing with the AIBO® Entertainment Robot 1 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. Caution • On a slippery floor or thick-piled carpet, the AIBO robot may trip, or the carpet may get caught in its joints, which will inhibit its motions. • Be sure to place the AIBO robot on the floor in the position as shown above.
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. 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.
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. Placing the AIBO robot on the Energy Station As soon as you place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station, charging begins. For details on the charging process, see page 51.
Stopping the AIBO® Entertainment Robot 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. The operation light flashes green for a while and then goes out.
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.
Modes and conditions The AIBO® Entertainment Robot ERS-7 has the following modes and conditions. Active conditions Mode indicators OFF Autonomous mode The AIBO robot moves around on its own. The AIBO robot collects information via its camera/microphone/ sensors and acts autonomously based on its own feelings and instincts. Pause mode (inactive condition) Back pause button The pause button on the back of the AIBO robot was pressed to turn the power OFF.
Station mode On the Energy Station, the AIBO robot wakes up and goes to sleep at a preset time. Touch the head sensor for 3 seconds Mode indicators turn orange Jam condition If something gets jammed in any of the AIBO robot's joints, the AIBO robot goes into this condition and all of its joints become loose. This mode is provided to protect your fingers from being caught between the AIBO robot's joints. When the AIBO robot is awake The AIBO robot relaxes while being recharged.
The AIBO® Entertainment Robot feature and mode map When the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode, all the activities and settings shown below are possible. When the AIBO robot is in Station mode (when it is awake), all the activities and settings shown below except those marked with an asterisk (*) are possible. When you show the AIBO robot the AIBO EYES L "Game Mode (L)" card in Autonomous mode, the game begins right away.
You can set up the following: • Wake-up time for the AIBO robot (page 44) • Bedtime for the AIBO robot (page 44) • Chime ON/OFF (page 47) • Touch the front (blue) back sensor • Touch the center (orange) back sensor • Touch the center (orange) back sensor Setup mode I When you show the AIBO robot the “Alarm Clock Set Up (I)” card in Autonomous mode, it goes straight into the mode to set up the time you want it to wake up.
Changing modes You can change the AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s mode by utilizing its head and back 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 (page 44) • Game Mode (page 78) Game 1 Game 2 • Clinic Mode Game 3 (page 101) After showing the AIBO card, follow the voice guide to select the desired setting. When you show the AIBO robot a Game Mode card, the game begins immediately.
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.
Determining the AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s lifestyle rhythm The AIBO robot matches itself to your lifestyle. Its pattern of living will develop to match your lifestyle. zHints • When the AIBO robot first wakes up, it has a preset activity period extending from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. • The AIBO robot conforms to this activity pattern only when it is sitting on the Energy Station. • Before you start playing with the AIBO robot, we suggest that you confirm the setting of its internal clock (see page 85).
Note 12 a.m. The wake-up time and bedtime are set using the 12hour time system. 6 p.m. 1 24-hour time system Midnight is 0:00 Noon is 12:00 PM AM 6 a.m. 12 p.m. To use the voice guide: Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds. Follow the voice guide below. To use the AIBO® card: Show the AIBO Entertainment Robot the “Alarm Clock Set Up (I)” card. Proceed to step 5 and follow the voice guide. Voice guide mode, top menu. Let’s select the function.
3 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. Within 10 seconds 4 * Touch the front (blue) back sensor. Alarm clock setup. I will get up at xx yy a.m.* *The actual time is given in place of xx:xx a.m. Within 10 seconds 5 * Touch the front (blue) back sensor. AM or PM? Please show me the card.
8 Show the AIBO® Entertainment Robot the “1 (A)” card. 10. How many minutes in the one’s column? Please show me the card. Within 20 seconds Show the AIBO robot the “5 (E)” card. 15. 7:15 AM. I will get up at 7:15 AM. This completes the setting. zHints • When showing the AIBO robot a number card, hide the card as soon as the AIBO robot recognizes it. If you show the AIBO robot the same card for too long, it might recognize the same number twice. For example, the AIBO robot may mistake “2” as “22”.
1 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. Within 10 seconds 2 * 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.
5 Touch the front (blue) back sensor. I will emit a chime. The change is now complete. zHint Enabling/Disabling the AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s 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 position on the Energy Station. This alarm 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.
2 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.
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). The life of each battery depends on its usage and age. How to charge the AIBO robot Whenever you place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station, charging begins.
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. The AIBO robot charges on its own in the following situations: • The battery level is low. • When you say “Go to the Station”.
Space requirements For the self-charging function of the AIBO® Entertainment Robot to work, an open space 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. Do not place any objects in this area.
Setting the AIBO® Entertainment Robot to automatically dismount/to 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. You do not need to manually remove the AIBO robot from the Energy Station.
2 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. 3 * Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. I’m currently set up not to dismount the station. For station dismount setup, touch blue. For station non-dismount setup, touch orange.
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.
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. The AIBO robot also loves to see your face, and will distinguish you from others. Its ability to recognize and respond to the AIBO cards provides another means of visual communication.
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”. Talking to the AIBO robot The AIBO robot enjoys having you speak to it. See page 116 for words that the AIBO robot can understand. Stereo microphones Communicating with the AIBO® Entertainment Robot Scold You can scold the AIBO robot by very lightly tapping its back sensors.
Giving the AIBO® Entertainment Robot its 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. 1 While the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode, say “Name registration”. (Next, follow the voice guide.) Name registration.
Teaching the AIBO® Entertainment Robot to recognize your name and face 1 While the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode, say “Owner registration”. Owner registration. I’m going to register my owner’s name, face and voice. Please touch my back sensor. Within 10 seconds 2 * Touch a back sensor (any one). After I count down, please say the owner’s name that is no longer than two seconds. 3, 2, 1, go! Within 10 seconds 3 * Tell the AIBO robot its owner’s name in 2 seconds or less.
5 Say “one, two, three, four, five”. I’ve registered your voice. About 20 in./ 50 cm 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. When AIBO can see your face I can see your face. Please don’t move until the music stops. Wait for a moment without moving. Within 10 seconds * I’ve finished registering your face. I’ve finished owner registration.
Using AIBO® cards Showing the AIBO cards to the AIBO robot Show AIBO cards (the side with the graphics) to the AIBO robot as shown in the illustration. If the AIBO robot does not recognize the card, adjust the card height so that it is at the same height as the color camera in the AIBO robot’s nose. About 8 to 12 in. (20 to 30 cm) 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.
From the AIBO® Entertainment Robot to you The AIBO robot uses its lights to communicate its condition to you. Mode indicators The mode indicators indicate the AIBO robot’s current mode. Autonomous mode Station mode Orange Jam condition Pink Game mode Green Rest mode Slowly flashing green Pick-up condition Yellow Clinic mode Slowly flashing yellow The AIBO robot operation check mode Mode indicators Out Wireless light Light used with the AIBO robot’s wireless LAN function. This light turns blue.
Operation light Indicates the AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s activity condition.
Having the AIBO® Entertainment Robot take a pictures AIBO card (Photo) The AIBO robot can store up to 20 pictures. Caution • When more than 20 pictures are stored in the AIBO robot, the oldest picture is deleted every time a new one is taken. • 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.
1 Say “Take a picture”, or show it the “Photo (B)” card. Let’s take a picture. When you’re ready, touch my back sensor. “Take a picture.” 2 * Touch the AIBO® robot’s back sensors. The AIBO robot starts to count down and takes a picture when the shutter clicks. Caution When you set the safety switch of the “Memory Stick™” media to “LOCK,” the AIBO robot cannot store any pictures.
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. As the AIBO robot shares its life with you, it will grow to adapt to your lifestyle.
Enjoying the AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s 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. If you decide to go back to a mature the AIBO robot, you can switch it back.
2 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. Within 10 seconds 3 * Touch the rear (red) back sensor. Within 10 seconds 4 * Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. I will reboot as a newborn. If this is OK, touch blue. Within 10 seconds 5 * Touch the front (blue) back sensor. If this is really OK, touch red.
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.
1 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. Within 10 seconds 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.
6 Touch the rear (red) back sensor. I will reboot as 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. .
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. You can judge the degree 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.
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. The AIBO robot is also capable of a variety of other forms of expression, which on occasions can be quite complex. Watch it closely, and try to understand the shades of its feelings.
Playing in Game mode The AIBO MIND software features a Game mode in which you can enjoy playing games with the AIBO® Entertainment Robot.
Playing Game 1, the AIBO® Entertainment 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. Caution • The AIBO robot’s function demo game is not available while the AIBO robot is on the Energy Station.
2 Touch the front (blue) back sensor. Let’s select the game. For #1, touch blue. For #2, touch orange. For #3, touch red. Within 10 seconds 3 * Touch the front (blue) back sensor. The AIBO® Entertainment Robot shows that it is ready for the demonstration by performing a happy little dance. Prepare an AIBO card. Show the AIBO robot an AIBO card, the AIBOne toy, or the pink ball. The AIBO robot determines which demonstration and explanation it will show you, according to the card you show.
Notes • In Game mode, the AIBO® cards have different meanings than in Autonomous mode. (When Game 1 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.
Settings This chapter explains how to set various items that you may occasionally want to change.
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 Volume Show the AIBO robot the “Volume (K)” card. The volume level is controlled by the direction in which the card is pointing.
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. 1 Hold AIBO 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 it extremities. • Do not touch the charging contacts located on the AIBO robot with your hand. Touching the contacts will reduce contact quality.
Adjusting the volume using the Energy Station You can adjust the AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s volume while the AIBO robot is 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.
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.
6 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. 7 Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the hour. Then press the MODE/NEXT button. The minute indication starts to flash. 8 Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the minute. Then press the MODE/NEXT button. Caution To cancel the setting process, press the SET/CANCEL button. The initial indication appears again, and the date/time setting is not changed.
1 Place the AIBO® Entertainment 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 indications for date t time t time zone t volume. 3 Press the SET/CANCEL button. The time zone indication starts to flash. Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the time zone. Then press the MODE/NEXT button. Settings 4 The setting is entered and the time zone indication appears again.
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.
Turning the wireless LAN function ON and OFF Be sure to press the pause button on the AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s back to stop the AIBO robot’s movements before performing the following steps. Caution 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. 1 Hold the AIBO robot firmly by its body, turn it upside down, and remove the stomach compartment cover.
Additional Information This chapter provides notes on use, a troubleshooting guide, and other information concerning the AIBO® Entertainment Robot.
Notes on use To prevent damage to and malfunction of the AIBO® Entertainment Robot, Energy Station, 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. • Do not exert strong forces on the AIBO robot, such as pushing with hands or elbows.
• If you are away from home for an extended period, disconnect the Energy Station’s AC adapter power cord from the wall outlet. • Do not expose the AIBO® Entertainment Robot to strong magnetic fields or X-rays. • Use only AIBO-ware compatible with the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7. To verify whether your version of AIBO-ware is compatible with your AIBO robot model, refer to the AIBO-ware “Memory Stick™” media label.
• The contents of the AIBO-ware “Memory Stick™” media cannot be copied to another “Memory Stick” media. Doing so contravenes with the clauses of the End-User License Agreement and may void your authority to use this product. • Sony® assumes no responsibility for any malfunctions that may occur as a result of using the AIBO® Entertainment Robot in a way not specified in this manual. • The specifications of the AIBO MIND software are subject to change without notice.
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. AC adapter input rating U.S.A. model: 120 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 0.75 A Other country models: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.85 - 0.
Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties, use this troubleshooting guide to check for possible causes before contacting AIBO Customer Link (customer service). For problems when using AIBO 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.
• Cause c Remedy (see page) The AIBO® Entertainment Robot emits a sad melody and does not move when you press the pause button. • A “Memory Stick™” media without application software for the AIBO robot has been installed. c Insert a “Memory Stick” media compatible with software specifically designed for the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7. • The “Memory Stick” media is defective. c Check the AIBO robot movements with the AIBO robot Operation Check mode.
Symptom • Cause c Remedy (see page) 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® Entertainment Robot. If the flashing continues even though the battery is inserted correctly, contact the AIBO Customer Link (customer service). The AIBO robot asks to be charged even with a fully charged battery. • With a fully charged battery, the AIBO MIND software can normally operate for about 1.
• Cause c Remedy (see page) The AIBO® Entertainment 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. Remember that the AIBO robot will not be able to recognize the card if it is partially hidden by fingers or parts of your clothing, or if the room is too dark or the AIBO card is lit from the rear.
Symptom • Cause c Remedy (see page) The AIBO® Entertainment 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 AIBO robot and press the pause button to start the AIBO robot. The AIBO robot goes into Operation Check mode. (In this condition, the mode indicators flash yellow.
Checking with Clinic mode AIBO card (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® Entertainment Robot’s movements and follow the voice guide instructions.
3 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” check This checks whether the AIBO robot can recognize and follow the pink ball. Ball tracking check. Please show me my pink ball. 1 When you show the AIBO robot its pink ball, it will approach it.
Head sensor Chin sensor Back sensors Paw sensors (4) x Paw sensor check Please touch the paw pad of the leg I’m lifting. x Chin sensor check Please touch my chin sensor. When you touch the chin sensor, a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON. Additional Information When you press the paw sensor of the raised leg, a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON. Then the AIBO® Entertainment Robot lowers the leg.
x Head distance sensor check The AIBO® Entertainment Robot assumes the “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. 1 Head distance sensor 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. The sound changes according to the distance between your hand and the sensor.
x Microphone check The sound I emit now will be recorded. (AIBO® Entertainment Robot makes a sound and records it.) Stereo microphones 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. (The audio quality of the recording is about the same as sound from an AM radio.) I’m finished checking the sensors.
x AIBO card recognition check Please show me an AIBO card. Show any AIBO card to the AIBO® Entertainment Robot. When the AIBO card 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. Please place my body about 8 in. or 20 cm away from the station marker. When you're ready, touch my head sensor. Place the AIBO robot on the floor about 8 in. or 20 cm from the station marker.
Limited warranty (for the U.S.A. only) 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® Entertainment Robot) with new or rebuilt replacements. After this one (1) year period, you must pay all parts and labor charges. 2.
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.
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. 3. Please understand that the AIBO Customer Link (customer service) only accepts credit cards for all the charges of repair, shipping and material after the limited warranty period has expired. Additional Information 2.
Specifications The AIBO® Entertainment Robot CPU 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 × 2 Tail: 2 degrees of freedom (Total 20 degrees of freedom) Input section Charging contacts Setting switches Volume control switch Wireless LAN switch Image input 350.
The AIBO® Entertainment Robot ERS-7 incorporates a Wi-Fi certified wireless LAN module compliant with IEEE 802.11b. * Additional Information 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. 2 hours* (see page 51) Display LCD with back-lighting Display size Approx. 0.6 × 1.6 in. (15 × 40 mm) Dimensions Approx. 15 9/16 × 3 5/8 × 2 5/8 in.
AC adapter Input rating US model: 120 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 0.75 A Europe model: 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz, 0.85 - 0.46 A Output 16 V DC, 2.5 A Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) (temperature change less than 50°F (10°C)/h) Operating humidity 20 to 80% (no condensation) At 95°F (35°C), max.
Reference Material z AIBO® card at a glance z Words understood by the AIBO Entertainment Robot z Time zone table
AIBO® card at a glance Front and back Front side Show the AIBO Entertainment Robot the side with the graphic. Back side Card name Time Function Reserved for future product expansion* * For the latest information on future Game mode content, visit our Web site at http://www.aibo.com.
List of AIBO® cards The following AIBO cards are supplied with the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7. Card name Function Time setting function Expanded function Dance : The AIBO Entertainment Robot dances. 1 1 B Photo : The AIBO robot takes a picture (page 66). 2 2 C U-turn : The AIBO robot makes a 180° turn. 3 3 D Sit : The AIBO robot sits. 4 4 E Lay down : The AIBO robot lays down.
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. • While the AIBO robot is emitting sounds or moving, it cannot hear you easily. • The AIBO robot may not recognize several words depending on its mode or condition.
z Greetings z Moving Good morning./Hello./Good night./Bye bye./Good bye./I’m here./Say hello./Shake hands. Come here./Over here./Sit down./Stand up./Lay down./Turn right./Turn left./Walk around./Go forward./Go back. z Self-charge z Questions for the AIBO robot Go to the Station. Are you sleepy?/Are you tired?/Are you bored?/How are you? AIBO® The Entertainment Robot starts the procedure for self-charging. The AIBO robot shows its current condition with its face lights.
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”.
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