date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB00_COV0 0.fm] masterpage:Right A-C27-100-11 (1) When printing this document to legal size paper, place a check mark beside the “Auto-rotate and center pages” option of the Print dialog box. This prints the document on the center of the page.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB01EyesT OC.fm] masterpage:Right Table of contents Welcome to AIBO® Entertainment Robot ERS-7 PC network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Network Configuration Confirming system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Enabling the Wireless LAN function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s network setup . . . . . . . . 8 Network setup procedure . . . . . . .
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB01EyesT OC.fm] masterpage:Right Appendix Words that the AIBO® Entertainment Robot can understand (AIBO EYES feature) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Command parameter list (for AIBO MAIL commands) 46 PHOTO, PHOTOL, WATCH command parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 MSG, PLAY command parameters . . . . . . . . . . 47 AIBO® Entertainment Robot ERS-7 light . . . . . . . . .
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB02_GET0 1.fm] masterpage:Right Welcome to AIBO® Entertainment Robot ERS-7 PC network Using the wireless LAN functionality of the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7, you can view pictures taken by your AIBO robot in the AIBO Photo Album, in real-time. You can also use your mobile communication device* (with Internet connectivity) or a standard connection to the Internet to play with the AIBO EYES feature.
Network Configuration In this section, we will confirm the system environment and set it up to use the AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s wireless LAN connection.
date[10/1/04] filename[F:\Joutou\--- Finish --\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\AC27100011ERS7M2\GB03_S ET01.fm] masterpage:Right Network Configuration Confirming system requirements To use the AIBO EYES feature, your system must meet the following requirements. Caution The AIBO EYES feature cannot be used with USBtype cable and DSL modems.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 1.fm] masterpage:Right In order to enable the AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s wireless LAN function, turn the wireless switch on its body to ON. If the AIBO robot is still operating, first press the pause button to put the AIBO robot in Pause mode. 1 Hold the AIBO robot firmly, turn it upside down, and open the cover.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 1.fm] masterpage:Right Network Configuration AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s network setup This section will guide you through the setup needed to enable your AIBO robot’s wireless LAN function. A “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer* is required to set up the network. * Only Sony products are guaranteed to operate correctly.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 1.fm] masterpage:Right Installing the “AIBO WLAN Manager 2” Network Configuration Install the “AIBO WLAN Manager 2” on your PC. Insert the CD-ROM included with the AIBO® Entertainment Robot ERS-7 into your CD-ROM drive. The installer will automatically start. If the installer does not start, double-click the “Setup.exe” file in the CD. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 1.fm] masterpage:Right If you are using Windows® XP SP2 (Service Pack2) and Windows Firewall is set to block the UPnP Framework service, the AIBO search function will not be able to detect the AIBO robot. Follow the steps below to add the UPnP Framework to the list of unblocked services. 1Click “Start” t “Control Panel”. 2Double-click “Windows Firewall”. 3Click the “Exceptions” tab on the “Windows Firewall” window.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 1.fm] masterpage:Right Network Configuration Use the following procedure to confirm whether or not you are using a DHCP server in your network environment (This procedure is for the Windows® XP operating system only. If using another operating system, consult its Help.) 1 Click “Start” t “Control Panel”. 2 Click “Network and Internet Connections” t “Network Connections”.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 1.fm] masterpage:Right When using a DHCP server in your network environment Network Configuration Configure settings on the “Easy” tab. When using a DHCP server, changes to the “Advanced” tab (page 13) are unnecessary. 1 Click the “Browse” button, and specify the drive where the AIBO MIND 2 software “Memory Stick™” media is set (e.g. “S:” drive).
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 1.fm] masterpage:Right When not using a DHCP server in your network environment Network Configuration Configure settings in the “Advanced” tab. When not using a DHCP server, changes to the “Easy” tab (page 12) are unnecessary. 1 Click the “Browse” button, and specify the drive where the AIBO MIND 2 software “Memory Stick™” media is set (e.g. “S:” drive).
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 1.fm] masterpage:Right Remove the AIBO MIND 2 software “Memory Stick™” media from the reader/writer. Insert it into the AIBO® Entertainment Robot, and press the pause button on the AIBO robot’s back to activate the AIBO robot.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 1.fm] masterpage:Right Click Finish to close the “AIBO WLAN Manager 2” dialog box. Network Configuration 6 You’ve completed this process! You can now communicate with your AIBO® Entertainment Robot wirelessly! Making the AIBO robot inaccessible from other computers To prevent other people from accessing your AIBO robot, you can apply security measures with AIBO WLAN Manager 2.
AIBO Photo Album You can use your Web browser to view pictures taken by the AIBO® Entertainment Robot.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB04_USE0 1.fm] masterpage:Right Viewing pictures with the AIBO Photo Album 2 AIBO Photo Album Pictures taken by the AIBO® Entertainment Robot are stored on its “Memory Stick™” media.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB04_USE0 1.fm] masterpage:Right AIBO Photo Album • Pictures and sounds recorded during House Sitting mode (Max. 15) This displays the photos taken by the AIBO robot while in House Sitting mode. You can also listen to sounds the AIBO robot has recorded (page 19). • Friendly faces (Max. 3) This displays the photos registered by the AIBO robot of its owner’s face. • Favorite things (Max.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB04_USE0 1.fm] masterpage:Right AIBO Photo Album • Enable JavaScript and pop-up windows in your Web browser’s settings. • Pictures are saved in JPEG format in the “OPEN-R\APP\PC\PHOTO” folder on the “Memory Stick™” media. Listening to sounds recorded by the AIBO® Entertainment Robot Click “Sound” when it appears beneath a photo taken in House Sitting mode to hear the recorded sound.
The AIBO EYES Feature After setting up your e-mail, you can send the AIBO® Entertainment Robot e-mail (AIBO MAIL) to make it take pictures and enact and deliver messages.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Various AIBO EYES functions Control the AIBO robot via the AIBO MAIL function (page 29) You can include commands for pictures and messages in an e-mail, and send it to the e-mail address that the AIBO robot checks. The AIBO robot checks for e-mail periodically. Upon receiving an e-mail, the AIBO robot will execute the commands contained in the message.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Communicate with your AIBO® Entertainment Robot without your PC With the AIBO EYES feature, multiple users can send photo command e-mail to the AIBO robot, and view the pictures taken by it. To protect your privacy, the AIBO robot has a Private mode. • User restrictions The AIBO EYES feature is available to a maximum of five preregistered users.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Configuring e-mail 1 3 Double-click the particular AIBO robot whose e-mail you wish to configure. The AIBO EYES Feature Once the network settings are completed, it is time to configure the e-mail address that the AIBO® Entertainment Robot will check, and then setup the AIBO EYES feature users.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right 4 Click “Mail Setup” under “AIBO EYES”. The AIBO EYES Feature The “Mail Setup” screen appears. Note If you have set a user ID and password with AIBO WLAN Manager 2, an input screen appears for your user ID and password.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right 5 Fill each setup field, and click the “Save” button. The AIBO EYES Feature Specifies the server the AIBO® Entertainment Robot uses to send and receive e-mail. Refer to your e-mail software or check with your service provider for details. (This field is mandatory.) Enter the e-mail address that the AIBO robot will check. (This field is mandatory.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right zPrivate mode The AIBO EYES feature can be set to limit access only to registered users (maximum of five). Those who wish to enjoy the AIBO EYES feature of photo commands and picture viewing, but want to limit access to family and close friends, should select this mode.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Once you click the “Save” button, the AIBO® Entertainment Robot will check for new e-mail. Wireless light After a moment, the wireless light will turn ON to indicate the transmission status between the AIBO robot and the e-mail server. The AIBO EYES Feature If the e-mail check is completed successfully: b The wireless light will turn blue.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right 7 Fill each Private mode setup field, and click the “Save” button. When using the Private mode, you can register up to five users. The e-mail address of the user. The AIBO EYES Feature In Private mode, the AIBO® Entertainment Robot will vocally identify the person who sent the command before taking a picture or giving the message (Voice Signature function).
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right AIBO MAIL The AIBO EYES Feature Let’s try sending the AIBO® Entertainment Robot an e-mail with commands to take a picture or leave a message. The AIBO robot will take pictures, play back delivered messages, leave messages, and announce new e-mail according to your e-mail commands. E-mail that contains commands for the AIBO robot to follow (e.g. take pictures or messages) is called an AIBO MAIL.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Viewing pictures taken by the AIBO® Entertainment Robot on your PC or mobile communication device* Voice Signature function In Private mode, the AIBO robot will play the Voice Signature of the user who is sending the command (e.g. “It’s Dad”), before taking the picture. Refer to page 28 for Voice Signature setup. Page 38 contains instructions for recording custom Voice Signatures.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right The AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s head angle (angle of the AIBO robot’s color camera) You can use commands in the AIBO MAIL to set the vertical and horizontal positioning of the AIBO robot’s head (color camera) when having it take a picture.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Writing commands PHOTO [cue [h_angle v_angle] ] The AIBO EYES Feature You can choose picture cues (“Smile”, etc.). Refer to “Command parameter list” (page 46), and enter the command. (If you omit this, the default command C1: Countdown will be automatically selected.) Camera angle selection is optional.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Directly commanding the AIBO® Entertainment Robot to take a picture – by voice command or by showing the appropriate AIBO card * JPEG e-mail viewing capability is required. 1 2 Say “Take a picture” to the AIBO robot. Or, show the AIBO robot the “Photo (B)” card. Touch the head sensor. Or say, “Snap Shot”. The AIBO robot starts to count down and takes a picture when the shutter clicks.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Writing commands WATCH hour min [cue [h_angle v_angle] ] The AIBO EYES Feature Camera angle selection is optional. You can select the horizontal and vertical angle of the color camera, and include it in the command [h_angle v_angle]. Otherwise, default settings will be used. The cue command is also optional, but it must be specified when using “h_angle” and “v_angle”.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Canceling the periodic pictures taking function Send the AIBO® Entertainment Robot a WATCH command with the interval set to: [hour: 0] [min: 0]. (See page 33 for how to write a WATCH command.) Always enter “AIBO MAIL” as the subject text. (Insert one space between “AIBO” and “MAIL”. Do not include a space after “AIBO MAIL”.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Sending the AIBO® Entertainment Robot a message or song * JPEG e-mail viewing capability is required. You can select from previously recorded messages or record your unique messages for the AIBO robot to play. You can record up to five unique personal messages and save them as files.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right AIBO MAIL example of a MSG command Sends message command for the AIBO® Entertainment Robot to play WEDDING MARCH. After the command, insert one space between each parameter. Say “Check messages” to the AIBO robot. If there is a message, the AIBO robot will play it back. Replaying a message Touch the middle back sensor on the AIBO robot*. Playing the next message (The last message will be erased.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Having the AIBO® Entertainment Robot play back the message or song immediately [PLAY command] Immediately* after receiving the AIBO MAIL, the AIBO robot will play the message. This command can be used when the message recipient is near the AIBO robot. Specify a message or song and send it to the AIBO robot using the AIBO MAIL function.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 2.fm] masterpage:Right The AIBO® Entertainment Robot will notify you of new e-mail The AIBO robot will Wireless light flashing blue periodically check for e-mail at the intervals you selected in the “E“You have mail check interval” in new mail.” the “Mail Setup” screen (page 25) section for e-mail setup.
Additional Information This section provides notes on usage and a troubleshooting guide.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB06_ADD0 1.fm] masterpage:Right Notes on use • Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” media in places subject to: − Excessively high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun. − Direct sunlight. − High humidity or corrosive gas. • When carrying or storing the “Memory Stick” media, keep it in the supplied case. • The contents of the AIBO MIND 2 software “Memory Stick” media cannot be copied to another “Memory Stick” media.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB06_ADD0 1.fm] masterpage:Right Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties, use this troubleshooting guide to check for the possible causes of the problem before contacting the AIBO Customer Link (for customer support). You can also refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in the “User’s Guide (Basic)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7. Should the problem persist, contact the AIBO Customer Link (for customer support).
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB06_ADD0 1.fm] masterpage:Right Remedy After telling AIBO® Entertainment Robot “Send e-mail”, the AIBO robot says “I’ve finished sending the e-mail”, but the e-mail fails to reach the recipient. • The recipient’s e-mail address setting may be incorrect. c Make sure the recipient’s e-mail address is set correctly in the “Mail Setup” screen (page 25).
Appendix z Words that the AIBO® Entertainment Robot can understand (AIBO EYES feature) z Command parameter list (for AIBO MAIL commands) z AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 light z Viewing pictures taken by the AIBO Entertainment Robot with a “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer z Error e-mail examples z Editing “WLANCONF.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Words that the AIBO® Entertainment Robot can understand (AIBO EYES feature) In the following cases, the AIBO robot may not understand what you say. • While the AIBO robot is emitting sounds or is in motion, it may not be able to hear you easily. • The AIBO robot may not recognize several words depending on its mode or condition. • The AIBO robot may not hear you if its surroundings are noisy.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Command parameter list (for AIBO MAIL commands) PHOTO, PHOTOL, WATCH command parameters Cue (when taking pictures) Code C1 Countdown (default setting) C2 We will now take a picture C3 Strike a pose C4 Smile C5 Show me some teeth! C6 Show me your pearly whites! Appendix The following is a list of codes that can be used as command parameters for the AIBO MAIL function.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right MSG, PLAY command parameters SONG Code 1 W9 Code 2 W.CALLME Message Call me W10 W.THANKS Thank you Code 2 S.WEDDING Title WEDDING MARCH W11 W.SORRY I’m sorry W12 W.CONGRATS Congratulations! S2 S.BACH AIR ON A G-STRING W13 W.HANGIN Hang in there S3 S.GRACE AMAZING GRACE W14 W.ITSTIME It’s time now, get a move on S4 S.OLDCLOCK GRANDFATHER’S CLOCK Code 1 S1 W.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right AIBO® Entertainment Robot ERS-7 light Wireless light Lit blue: Connected to the mail server. Flashing blue: New mail.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Viewing pictures taken by the AIBO® Entertainment Robot with a “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer 1 Remove the “Memory Stick” media from the AIBO robot. 2 Remove the “Memory Stick” media from your PC. For details on removing the “Memory Stick” media, refer to the user documentation included with your PC devices.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Error e-mail examples If the following problems occur while using the AIBO EYES feature, the AIBO® Entertainment Robot will send an error notification e-mail to either the AIBO MAIL sender or the e-mail address it is set to check periodically.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right z When the head angle cannot be maintained When the head angle cannot be maintained and the AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s head falls forward, an error notification is sent, and the AIBO robot is deactivated. Make sure the Energy Station is placed on a level surface, and that there is nothing wrong with the AIBO robot’s neck joint section.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Editing “WLANCONF.TXT” manually 1 2 Insert the AIBO MIND 2 software “Memory Stick™” media into the “Memory Stick” media reader/writer. Copy the wireless LAN configuration file “WLANCONF.TXT” from the sample folder into its parent folder. 3 Edit the copy of “WLANCONF.TXT” with a text editor. The contents to edit will depend on whether your network setup uses a DHCP server* or not.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Use the following procedure to confirm whether or not you are using a DHCP server in your network environment (This procedure is for the Windows® 98 SE operating system only. If using another operating system, consult its Help.) 1 Click “Start” t “Settings” t “Control Panel”. 2 Double-click “Network”. Appendix 3 Click “TCP/IP” t “Network Card Name”, and click the “Properties” button.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right When using a DHCP server in your network environment # # WLAN # HOSTNAME=AIBO ESSID=AIBONET WEPENABLE=1 WEPKEY=AIBO2 Specify the SSID used by the wireless LAN access point. (Maximum of 32 characters. Only alphanumeric characters and symbols are allowed.) Specify the passkey used by the wireless LAN access point (page 56).
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right When not using a DHCP server in your network environment # # WLAN # HOSTNAME=AIBO ESSID=AIBONET Specify the SSID used by the wireless LAN access point. (Maximum of 32 characters. Only alphanumeric characters and symbols are allowed.) Specify the passkey used by the wireless LAN access point (page 56).
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right WLANCONF.TXT parameter list This list explains each parameter in the wireless LAN configuration file. Defines the name the AIBO® Entertainment Robot uses on the wireless network. This name can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters and must contain at least one letter. ESSID The name of the wireless network. Up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symbols are allowed.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right SSDP_ENABLE Defines whether to use SSDP (Simple Service Discovery Protocol). In the “AIBO WLAN Manager 2”, when you click the “Search” button on the “AIBO Search” tab, the AIBO® Entertainment Robot will show up as an icon. (If using the Windows® XP operating system, Universal Plug and Play must be enabled.) You can access the AIBO MIND 2 software top page simply by double-clicking the AIBO icon.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right AIBO® Entertainment Robot network settings This list describes the configuration values for the AIBO robot’s internal wireless LAN function. Once the AIBO robot has communicated with the network devices, you can change these settings to suit your environment. For information on each parameter, refer to “Glossary” (page 59).
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Glossary Infrastructure mode A network device that contains both a wireless communication interface and an Ethernet interface, an access point acts as a bridge between wireless LAN and wired LAN. To use an access point for wireless communication, you must specify an identifier called an SSID, a wireless communication channel, and a WEP key. Also called Access Point mode.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Subnet mask By connecting an external network (Internet) to a private network at home, a router allows one external network line to be shared by multiple network devices. Router functionality can be found inside DSL modems, wireless LAN access points, and other network devices.
date[9/28/04] filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 2.fm] masterpage:Right Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) When using wireless communication, WEP is used to encrypt data to prevent it from being analyzed by another party. To enable WEP, you must configure a wireless passkey called a WEP key. The AIBO® Entertainment Robot ERS-7 supports both the WEP64 (40 bit) and the WEP128 (104 bit) encryption systems.
Customer Support How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link (for customer support)? In the U.S.A.: Call 1-800-427-2988 E-mail address: aibosupport@info.sel.sony.