Sony ERS-210 User's Manual
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1. Charging terminal Connect the supplied AC adapter here with the supplied AC adapter conversion plug This terminal contacts the Energy Station not supplied when charging AIBO s internal battery pack using the Energy Station Leg release holes Insert the supplied release pin into these hole to remove the respective leg Battery pack lock indicator While AIBO is accessing the Memory Stick the battery pack release lever is locked and the battery pack cannot be removed The battery pack lock indicator appears red during this time While this indicator appears red do not remove the Memory Stick Battery pack unlock hole Insert a pin or other pointed object into this hole to unlock the battery pack 10 Battery pack insertion slot Insert the supplied or an optional Lithium Ion battery pack into this slot Serial number sticker Tail release hole Insert the supplied release pin into this hole to remove AIBO s tail Battery pack release lever Slide this lever to remove the battery pack Head release hole Insert the supplied release pin into this hole to remove AIBO s head Memory Stick insertion slot Insert the AIBO ware Memory Stick not supplied into this slot ogly 1noqe aow Buimouy I 2r 28 Controls on the core unit The core unit appears when AIBO s head legs and tail have been removed For details on2. Stereo microphone Allows AIBO to pick up surrounding sounds Head sensor Senses when a person taps or pets AIBO on the head Mode indicator Shows AIBO s operation mode Eye lights These light up in blue green or red to indicate AIBO s emotional state Color camera Allows AIBO to search for objects and recognize them by color and movement Speaker Emits various musical tones and sound effects Chin sensor located on the lower jaw Senses when a person touches AIBO on the chin Pause button Press to activate AIBO or to pause AIBO 10 11 12 Chest light Lights up green when AIBO is in active mode Flashes green when AIBO is paused and saving data to the Memory Stick Lights up orange when the internal battery pack is being charged Flashes orange when an error has occurred during charging Turns off when AIBO is in pause mode Paw sensors Located on the bottom of each paw Tail light Lights up blue or orange to show AIBO s emotional state Back sensor Senses when a person touches AIBO on the back ogly 1noqe aJoui Buimouy I 25 26 AIBO s inner unit The illustration shows AIBO with its cover open Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact or transmit harmful static electricity
3. Symptom Cause Remedy After picking AIBO up it stops moving AIBO stops moving whenever it is picked up from the floor gt Check that the mode indicator is flashing then place AIBO on the floor Or after checking that the mode indicator is flashing and placing AIBO on the floor keep pressing on its head for several seconds The mode indicator is flashing and AIBO emits musical tones but it does not walk AIBO stops moving whenever it is picked up from the floor or an object is caught in one of AIBO s joints gt Check that the mode indicator is flashing place AIBO on the floor and then keep pressing on its head for several seconds The chest light flashesin There may be a problem with the battery pack orange 2 Replace it with a new one page 34 AIBO does not chase the When running on an internal application AIBO supplied ball does not chase the ball but responds to it AIBO does not walk When you touch AIBO on the back it walks uoneunojui jeuonippv d 59 Symptom Cause Remedy The chest light does not turn off when you press the pause button to make There may be a problem with the internal application gt Remove the battery pack page 34 When the AIBO pause battery pack is locked insert a pointing object into the battery pack unlock hole to remove it 14 on page 27 Re insert the battery pack and press the pause button again
4. Additional information This chapter provides notes on usage a troubleshooting guide and other information concerning AIBO 54 Notes on use To prevent AIBO and its accessories from being damaged observe the following precautions On handling AIBO Do not use AIBO in places subject to vibrations on an incline or at a place where it might drop Do not press down hard on AIBO with your hand or elbow Do not drop or shake AIBO as this may damage AIBO or cause data saved to the Memory Stick to be lost Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact Lift AIBO by the body and not by its extremities such as the head ears tail or legs Do not swing or twist AIBO Do not leave AIBO in very hot places such as a car parked in the sun as this may deform or damage it Do not allow foreign things such as paper clips get into AIBO or its joints Do not use AIBO outdoors If you do moisture or other foreign matter may enter AIBO and cause damage Do not use AIBO on concrete or other hard surface as this may damage AIBO Do not allow AIBO to get wet Do not use force to interfere with any of AIBO s movements Do not touch the lens of the color camera directly with your hand Do not allow AIBO s head cover to be scratched Do not apply stickers to the color camera or the head cover Do not point the color camera at the sun no matter whethe
5. AIBO soon asks for When the battery pack s operating time has charging even with a fully become noticeably short it may have reached its charged battery pack end of life Replace it with a new battery pack page 34 No musical tone is emitted from AIBO AIBO s musical tone is muted Adjust the volume level page 47 60 Limited warranty SONY ELECTRONICS INC SONY warrants this Product and its accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows 1 PRODUCTS For a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase SONY will at its option either repair or replace the defective parts and or the Product i e AIBO with new or rebuilt replacements After this one 1 year period you must pay all parts and labor charges 2 ACCESSORIES For a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase SONY will at its option either repair or replace defective parts and or accessories i e AC adapter and battery pack with new or rebuilt replacements After this thirty 30 day period you must pay all parts and labor charges 3 REPAIRS For a period equal to the longer of a the remainder of the original limited warranty period on the original Product or accessory or b for 90 days after the date of repair replacement of Products or for 30 days after the date of repair replacement of accessories SONY will repair or replace defective parts accessories and or Products used in the repair or re
6. Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F temperature gradient less than 10 C 18 F hour Operating humidity 10 to 80 not condensed Operating wet bulb temperature Less than 29 C 84 F Capacity Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F temperature gradient less than 10 C 18 F hour Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed Storage wet bulb temperature Less than 35 C 95 F Dimensions Approx 80 2 x 58 2 x 21 mm Approx 3 1 x 2 x 77 inches w h d Mass Approx 170 g 6 oz Design and specifications are subject to change without notice E Supplied accessories See page 13 uoneunojui jeuonippv n 67 68 Entertainment Robot AIBO Index A AC adapter sssssss 13 19 Handling sss 56 AC adapter conversion plug 13 19 AIBO Cleaning aiene ansi 56 Handling aeeai 54 Pausing eseseeseseseeseseseeteseseeeeneseee 19 Playing With sieri 16 Preparing iiceoe ia 14 AIBO Customer Link 93 5 AIBO ware esee 12 16 LH Ball t scale sieteheneat ete 13 Battery pack 13 Charging 5 entonces 19 Checking the level 48 Handling netten 56 Replacing enne 34 Battery pack lock indicator Battery pack release lever Battery pack unlock hole Charging terminal 20 27 Chest light esnegorri 16 25 31 Color camera ses
7. terminal and cause poor contact or transmit harmful static electricity 3 Slide the battery pack release lever and remove the battery pack Hold your hand against the battery pack when you remove it You can be injured by the battery pack if it falls out suddenly Battery pack release lever When the battery pack lock indicator appears red the battery pack is locked Removing it with force at this time may damage AIBO ogly 1noqe aow Buimouy I 35 4 Insert the charged battery pack in the direction of the arrow until the pack clicks into place then close the cover Press on the center of the battery pack If the cover came off attach it in the direction shown D Place AIBO on the floor as shown below Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown above This will prevent AIBO from moving unexpectedly and being damaged when you press and release the pause button to start AIBO 36 Inserting or removing a Memory Stick To play with AIBO insert an AIBO ware Memory Stick sold separately For details refer to the User s Guide supplied with the AIBO ware Be sure to insert or remove the Memory Stick only after pressing the pause button on AIBO s chest to make AIBO pause Inserting a Memory Stick 1 Grasp AIBO by the body turn it upside down and then open its cover Lift AIBO by the body and not by its extremities Do not touch the charging terminal with
8. AIBO Customer Link Call 1 800 427 2988 U S A Email address aibosupport info sel sony com 2001 Sony Corporation Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved E Table of Contents MAg V 210 Hucsuen oi E 10 What is ATBO eicere eaei ever ce rh 10 Checking the supplied accessories ee 13 Preparing AIBO concern p DERE ERE TEUER HERE HER ERERRAR 14 Playing With AIBO ioci nsnm ren p DEREN 16 If AIBO stops MOVING ceret ettet teneri rettet 18 When not playing with AIBO seen 19 Pausime AIBO eieren dereud ee ERI re tvi 19 Charging the battery pack ettet o 19 Index to parts and controls etri 24 ATBO extetior oo iso eee ERIT Ies ENS 24 ATBO S Imper unt o eani xir te eye dioee 26 Controls on the core unit eerte 28 Unit COMME COR em 29 Removing and attaching AIBO s extremities sess 30 Removing AIBO s extremities 0 0 0 ceeeeeseesesseeteeseereeeeeeeeees 31 Attaching AIBO s extremities eee 33 Replacing the battery pack etre eerte 34 Inserting or removing a Memory Stick oe 37 Inserting a Memory Stick sse 37 Removing the Memory Stick see 38 Insertng the optional PC catd 5o tton 40 Changing settings eee ere ER eere mee 42 Selecting the time ZONE oastei eisor eoe a 42 Setting the clock sonica iie arr a ae aa 44 Settin
9. F such as in a car parked in the sun Be careful not to let foreign matter like dust or sand get into the terminals If it does remove it with a soft stick etc If you are not going to play with AIBO for a long period remove the battery pack and store it in a dry cool place The battery pack is constantly discharging even when it is not in use Charge the battery pack right before using AIBO Do not drop the battery pack or place heavy objects on it Do not apply strong pressure or physical shock to the battery pack On cleaning Clean AIBO with a clean dry soft cloth Do not use volatile solvents that may damage AIBO s surface finish When cleaning with chemical fabric see its instructions Entertainment Robot AIBO Troubleshooting If you experience any of the following difficulties use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist contact the AIBO Customer Link page 5 Symptom O Cause Remedy AIBO does not react to The battery pack is not inserted release of the pause button Press the pause button and insert the battery pack page 14 Restart AIBO by pressing the pause button again The battery pack is drained gt Check the battery pack level page 48 If it is drained recharge it or replace with the charged one The AC adapter is connected to the charging terminal of AIBO gt Disconnect the AC adapter and press the pause button again One of AIBO s parts he
10. The day indication starts to flash 5 Press the button repeatedly to set the day Then press the MODE button The setting is entered and the date indication returns D zich D J ET c3 Setting the volume level of the musical tone The volume of the musical tones emitted from AIBO s speaker can be adjusted in four levels If you select 0 AIBO s musical tone is muted no sound is emitted from the speaker 1 Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the volume level indication co r Lii 2 Press down the MODE button to set the volume level The volume level indication starts to flash i rng lUL 3 Press the button repeatedly to select a volume level of 0 to 3 Then press the MODE button The setting is entered and the volume level indication returns ogly 1noqe aow Buimouy i 47 Checking the battery pack level Do the following procedure to check the remaining power of the battery pack inserted in AIBO 1d Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the battery level indication The battery level is displayed in one of the following four indications Indication Battery level BAT Empty BAT o Nearly empty BAT o o Half full BATooo Full 48 li Knowing more about AIBO 49 50 Time zone table Use this table to enter the time zone Knowing more about AIBO
11. to select the time zone The time zone indication starts to flash IIT UTE 9 a 3 Press the button repeatedly to set the time zone Then press the MODE button The setting is entered and the time zone indication resumes IIT PF tr IIT mr UTE t L gt HiL T ILI The time zone function does not support daylight savings time ogly 1noqe aow Buimouy I 43 44 Setting the clock The time is displayed in a 24 hour clock 1d Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the time indication bg 2 Press down the MODE button to set the clock The hour indication starts to flash 3 Press the button repeatedly to set the hour Then press the MODE button The minute indication starts to flash igged 9 1227 4 Press the button repeatedly to set the minute Then press the MODE button The setting is entered and the time indication returns Imam Inn I SU mi Setting the date 1d Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the date indication Hg 313 Note Only the first two digits of the year are shown 01 means 2001 2 Press down the MODE button to set the date The year indication starts to flash foo 9 13 ogly 1noqe aow Buimouy i 45 46 3 Press the button repeatedly to set the year Then press the MODE button The month indication starts to flash i913 gt 01313 4 Press the button repeatedly to set the month Then press the MODE button
12. AIBO s chest light turns off and AIBO stops moving When AIBO is experiencing internal trouble see page 60 for troubleshooting or when your hand gets caught in one of its joints press the pause button on AIBO s chest EN 7L When not playing with AIBO We recommend that you charge the battery pack so AIBO will be ready to play at any time Oalv N i Pausing AIBO Press the pause button on AIBO s chest The chest light flashes green and turns off Pause button If you will not be playing with AIBO for a long time It is recommended that you remove the battery pack A small amount of power continues to flow depleting the battery pack even when AIBO is paused Charging the battery pack The battery pack is automatically charged whenever AIBO is connected to the supplied AC adapter Charge the battery pack at room temperature 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F 1d Attach the AC adapter conversion plug to the AC adapter 19 2 Connect the AC adapter conversion plug to AIBO s charging terminal 3 Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet and place AIBO in the posture shown below While the AC adapter is connected AIBO will not change from pause mode even if you press the pause button on its chest While charging The chest light lights up orange Chest When charging has finished light 20 The chest light turns off Ifthe chest light flashes orange while you are charging the battery pack
13. OSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY LITHIUM ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY You can return your unwanted Lithium Ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center In some areas the disposal of Lithium Ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony AIBO Customer Link call 1 800 427 2988 in the United States or contact us via email at aibosupport info sel sony com Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion battery Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the ERA 201B1 or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 140 F 60 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire RECYCLING LITHIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium Ion batteries Regulatory Inform
14. S O NY 4 652 093 12 1 Entertainment Robot AIBO Operating Instructions ERS 210 AP 2001 Sony Corporation 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 Model No ERS 210 Serial No Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the robot to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the enclosure Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Contact the AIBO Customer Link page 5 Periodically examine the AC adapter for conditions that may result in the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons such as damage to the cords blades housing and in the event of such conditions the AC adapter should not be used until properly repaired or replaced Not Intended for Children Under 8 Years Old e V rifiez p riodiquement si l adaptateur secteur ne pr sente pas des conditions susceptibles de provoquer un incendie des d charges lectriques ou des blessures aux personnes comme des dommages aux c bles aux oreilles ou au boitier et en pr sence de telles conditions l adaptateur secteur ne peut plus tre utilis avant son r paration ou remplacement Cet appareil n est pas destin aux enfants de moins de 8 ans DISP
15. ace such as a carpet with a short nap If you place AIBO on a slippery floor or a carpet with a long nap it may tend to fall often fail to go forward or have a tendency to jam up Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown above This will prevent AIBO from moving unexpectedly and being damaged when you press and release the pause button to start AIBO Oalv N i 4 Push and release the pause button on AIBO s chest AIBO s pause mode is canceled and the chest light lights up green Leave AIBO alone and enjoy watching it move If an abnormality occurs or if your finger or other object is caught in one of AIBO s joints press the pause button on AIBO s chest 15 16 OOOO Entertainment Robot AIBO Playing with AIBO When you push the pause button on AIBO s Head sensor chest and AIBO s chest light lights up green Mode AIBO s internal application program Indicator activates and AIBO begins moving on its Pause On button To enjoy AIBO s full capabilities you must Chest light use at least one of the following AIBO ware Memory Stick applications AIBO Life ERF 210AWO01 Hello AIBO Type A ERF 210AW02 Party Mascot ERF 210AW03 When you leave AIBO alone for a while gt AIBO lies down sits down or behaves in a cute way AIBO is in autonomous mode indicated by the lit mode indicator When you pick AIBO up from the floor gt AIBO s legs stop moving so that it i
16. ad tail or a leg is not firmly attached gt Slide the part all the way until it clicks into place When you press the pause Heat may have built up in the battery pack button the chest light gt Wait for a while until the battery pack rapidly flashes in green becomes cool and orange alternately There may be a problem with the battery pack gt Replace it with a new one page 34 uoneunojui jeuonippv d 57 58 Symptom Cause Remedy AIBO continues to emita The insertion of a Memory Stick without any sad melody and doesnot AIBO ware move when the pause button is released The insertion of a Memory Stick that is not intended for AIBO The battery pack is locked The AIBO ware is operating Press the pause and cannot be replaced button to quit the program AIBO does not move The AIBO s internal application software does when you place iton the not operate when you place it on the Energy Energy Station not Station supplied It takes a long time for AIBO is loading the data from the Memory AIBO to start moving Stick Wait for a while AIBO tries to walk but it The floor may be slippery or the nap of the does not go forward carpet is long gt Place AIBO on a surface that is not too slippery such as a carpet with a short nap AIBO falls often The floor may be too slippery inclined or unstable 2 Place AIBO on a flat surface that is not too slippery
17. allow AIBO to be raised to play various games or to understand and respond to words With the AIBO LAN card and application The optional LAN card and software application allow communication between AIBO and a personal computer not supplied not supplied Checking the supplied accessories Check to make sure you have the following items before you play with AIBO E AC adapter ERA 201P1 1 E AC adapter conversion plug 1 E Lithium lon battery pack ERA 201B1 1 Bi Ball 1 Oalv N i E Pin for removing AIBO s extremities 1 ll Documentation AIBO Operating Instructions 13 14 OOOO Entertainment Robot AIBO Preparing AIBO The battery pack supplied with AIBO has been charged to some extent It is recommended that you charge the battery pack fully page 19 before you play with AIBO 1 Grasp AIBO securely Pre the body turn it upside down and open its cover Lift AIBO by the body and not by its extremities Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact or transmit harmful static electricity 2 Insert the supplied battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place then close the cover Press on the If the cover came center of the off attach it in the age battery pack Z 3 Place AIBO on the floor as shown below Place it on a flat non slippery surf
18. ase pin remove the part Front leg Hind leg release release holes holes Head release Tail release hole hole 32 8 Change the release pin insertion angle part by part so that the pin reaches the depth of the release hole 5 Remove AIBO s head tail and legs from the core unit in the order of 1 to 6 shown in the illustration below Right hind leg AS Attaching AIBO s extremities Proceed in the descending order of the number from 6 to 1 shown in the illustration above Then replace the battery pack ogly 1noqe aow Buimouy i 33 34 BEEN LLL LE Replacing the battery pack It is usual to connect the AC adapter to AIBO to charge the battery pack while it is still inserted You can also change the battery pack in AIBO with another pack that has been charged on the optional Energy Station 1 Press the pause button to pause AIBO Wait until the chest light turns off Chest light While AIBO is accessing the Memory Stick the battery pack lock indicator appears red Do not remove the Memory Stick during this time to prevent damaging AIBO The battery pack is locked until the data saving procedure is complete Removing it with force may damage AIBO 2 Grasp AIBO securely by the body turn it upside down and then open the cover Lift AIBO by the body and not by its extremities Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands Doing so may soil the
19. ation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Customer Support How can you contact the
20. ch to the side To remove the PC card flip this switch up and then press PC card insertion slot Insert the special AIBO PC Card separately available into this slot Operation status indicator B back This indicator functions in the same way as 1 2 operation status indicator A Additional functions may be added to this indicator in the future Pause button B back This button functions in the same way as 1 pause button A Additional functions may be added to this button in the future Unit connector terminal ogly 1noqe aow Buimouy I 29 30 a Entertainment Robot AIBO Removing and attaching AIBO s extremities You need to remove AIBO s legs head and tail to set the clock or volume level of the musical tone and to insert a PC card not supplied You can also replace each part of AIBO s body with new parts which may be available in near future to give AIBO a different appearance Assembly and disassembly should always be done under the supervision of an adult who understands how to handle AIBO Do not drop or insert foreign objects into the holes of each part especially of the core unit Doing so will damage AIBO If you combine the units of the ERS 210 with the units of other AIBO models incorrect movements may occur Do not touch the core unit charging terminal or a unit connector terminal with your hands Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact or transmit ha
21. e 25 Customer support 3 5 DI Display panel esrin 29 n Energy Station aii cecrh eee 21 Entertainment robot 10 Extremities Attaching innata 33 REMON Eases 31 Eye lights ssssssss 17 25 Insertion slots Battery pack insertion slot 27 Memory Stick insertion slot Memory Stick Inserting sse 37 Removing sse 38 Mode indicator one 25 MODE button 29 42 48 Musical tone s 17 47 I OPENPR iiec ittis 11 Operation status indicator A B 29 Pause button 15 16 19 25 29 31 34 Pause mode PC card Inserting see 40 Release switch 29 Pin for removing AIBO s extremities ari 13 33 40 Puttini 29 43 47 Release holes Head release hole Leg release holes Tail release hole Sensors Back sensor sss 25 Chin sensor sess 25 Head sensor sss 25 Paw Sensors necne esoties 25 Setting Clock 44 Date snper narii 45 musical tone level 47 Speaket soin ncm imer 25 Stereo microphone 25 Supplied accessories 13 Jail light 4i etienne 25 Tit e 20n6 ime 42 50 m Unit connector terminal 29 uone
22. essories products or ancillary or peripheral equipment not manufactured by SONY and where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with the Product itself SONY will pay shipping charges for all in warranty service However if no trouble is found with the Product or accessory if the trouble is from a non covered charge or if it is determined that the warranty period has expired you will be billed for the cost of shipping and handling This warranty is valid only in the United States Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific lega
23. g the dates eiiean neran E R S 45 Setting the volume level of the musical tone 47 Checking the battery pack level sss 48 Time zone table o ste pe HR FERRE ae eR pata d eb ARR OR AR ERN DEOR d 50 Notes On use eire edle oin pR D EE aa ee E HUBER CE Pea RR Lua 54 On handling AIBO rrr he tret 54 Moisture condensation iter terrea bep eder 55 On handling the AC adapter eee 56 On handling the battery pack eene 56 On Cleaning 55 iie eec eI er ERE HERR XERLEES 56 Troubleshooting teret reper eriperet e petiere 57 Limited warranty ecrit err rrt rte Pee e mirer ean 61 Service pDrOCEdUTe ec erre tt eiie FI me teer IMS 64 SpeciHiCatlofis e ebat biete aee ue REED 65 luno EU 68 Meet AIBO This chapter introduces you to the entertainment robot AIBO ERS 210 its supplied accessories and the preparations that are required in order to play with it 10 Introduction What is AIBO amp AIBO is the name given to the Sony entertainment robot Developed to encourage human and robot interaction AIBO creates and introduces you to new pleasures and lifestyles The name AIBO is coined from the words A I Artificial Intelligence eye and robot In Japanese the word aibou means partner or pal For the newest information on AIBO go to the following homepage http www aib
24. l rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience SONY ELECTRONICS INC has established telephone numbers for product information regarding the Entertainment Robot Please call AIBO CUSTOMER LINK 1 800 427 2988 or write to aibosupport info sel sony com Other information about AIBO is also available on the internet site at www aibo com uoneunojui jeuonippv d 63 Service procedure 1 Contact the AIBO Customer Link Its E mail address is aibosupport info sel sony com and its toll free number is 1 800 427 2988 U S A 2 If the AIBO Customer Link determines that your unit needs repair follow the procedure described below a The AIBO Customer Link will give you the event number which is valid for ten days b Following the procedure described on the label attached to the box put AIBO and the designated accessories into the original box If you did not keep the original box the AIBO Customer Link will send a new box to you free of charge within the warranty period The actual shipping and material cost will be charged to you after the warranty period c Mark your event number on the top of the box and send it to the designated address The AIBO Customer Link will designate the shipping method and pay the shipping charges within the warranty period after the warranty period you must pre pay the shipping charges d As soon as the repair is completed your AIBO will be
25. m 6x 11 1 x 9 7 inches w h d not including its tail and ears Approx 1 5 kg 3 1b 3 oz including the battery pack and the Memory Stick Gold silver black Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Operating humidity 10 96 to 80 uoneuuojui jeuonIppy d 65 66 Operating wet bulb temperature Less than 29 C 84 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Storage humidity 10 to 90 96 not condensed Storage wet bulb temperature Less than 29 C 84 F E AC adapter Input 120 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 75 A Output 16V DC 2 5 A Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F temperature gradient less than 10 C 18 F hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C 95 F hygrometer reading of less than 29 C 84 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F temperature gradient less than 10 C 18 F hour Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 20 at 60 C 140 F hygrometer reading of less than 35 C 95 F Dimensions Approx 60 x 30 x 120 mm w h d Approx 2 x 1 x 4 inches Mass Approx 325 g 11 5 oz Cord length DC cord Approx 1 8 m 70 7 inches AC power cord 1 8 m 70 7 inches 6 E Lithium lon battery pack Battery used Lithium Ion type battery Main output voltage 7 4 V DC 2300 mAh
26. o com A four legged robot with rich emotional expressions To comfortably coexist with people AIBO was designed with four legs a head and a tail and a total of twenty internal actuators that enable it to sit or lie down in a natural way It can also use eye lights tail and ear movement to express emotions or entertain you in unique ways Oalv N D OPEN R is the standard interface for the entertainment robot system that Sony is actively promoting This interface expands the capability of the entertainment robot through a flexible combination of hardware and interchangeable software to suit OPEN R various applications AIBO ERS 210 conforms to the OPEN R version 1 1 AIBO the AIBO logo OPEN R and the OPEN R logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick Memory STICK and are trademarks of Sony Corporation In this manual the mark has been omitted 11 C n3 12 ERS 210 As the successor to the AIBO ERS 110 111 the AIBO ERS 210 is a second generation entertainment robot featuring a wider repertoire of movements more sensors and the ability to incorporate optional AIBO ware Memory Stick not supplied that allows you to raise AIBO and play with it AIBO ware Memory Stick is a Memory Stick intended for AIBO and contains an application software which runs AIBO With AIBO ware Memory Stick This optional application
27. placement of Products or accessories under this Limited Warranty with new or rebuilt replacements To obtain warranty service you must first obtain an event number from AIBO Customer Link page 5 You will need to return the Product and all accessories to SONY in the original carton using the original packaging materials All supplied accessories must be returned with the Product SONY is not responsible for any damage during shipment arising from the failure to properly pack the Product or accessory being returned to SONY For information on returning your Product or accessories for warranty repair please contact the AIBO Customer Link This warranty does not cover customer instruction installation or set up adjustments uoneunojui jeuonippv d 61 62 This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover lost profits lost sales loss of use of the Product or other consequential loss or damage due to improper operation or maintenance installation connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses This warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from use of the Product in conjunction with acc
28. r AIBO is turned on or off as this may damage the camera Do not oil AIBO s joints or other movable parts Do not apply stickers to AIBO s movable parts or insert anything between them as this may interfere with AIBO s movement Do not disassemble or modify AIBO except specifically set forth in this manual When transporting AIBO put it in a cushioned box like the one it came in to protect its body head tail and legs from damage You may also use the optional AIBO Carrying Bag ERA 210C1 to transport AIBO Do not use AIBO in a place subject to strong electromagnetic waves or X rays The AIBO ware applications designed for ERS 110 111 cannot be used with ERS 210 ERS 210 is not operable with a Memory Stick which does not conform to OPEN R ver 1 1 Moisture condensation If AIBO is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense on AIBO s inside or outside surface causing damage If moisture condensation has occurred wait for about one hour before operating AIBO uoneunojui jeuonippv d 55 56 On handling the AC adapter Be sure to use only the supplied AC adapter to charge AIBO s battery pack Using any other adapter may cause damage to AIBO Do not connect the AC adapter to electronic transformers designed for use by travelers as this may cause AIBO to heat up or become damaged On handling the battery pack Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures above 45 C 113
29. rd firmly into the slot as illustrated 40 3 Flip the PC card release swich to the side To remove flip the swich out 4 Replace the left front and left hind hind legs ogly 1noqe aow Buimouy i 41 42 Changing settings After removing AIBO s extremities you can change the following settings using the display panel on the core unit The display panel is normally blank When you press the MODE button one of the following items appears for about 30 seconds To set the item press the MODE button again while the item is displayed Be sure to insert a fully charged battery pack into AIBO before changing any settings Battery level 7 Volume ime suh B 3 button 44 UTC Gg UU g13 Time zone Date Display item changes each time you press the MODE button To cancel the setting Press down the MODE button for a second or longer while the item is flashing The original value of the item reverts and is displayed Selecting the time zone The time zone is a function that indicates the difference in hours from the time in the current location and the UTC Universal Time Coordinated time This difference is expressed as a whole number from 12 to 12 For example the time zone for Hawaii is 210 For details on the time zones of the world see Time zone table on pages 50 and 51 1d Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the time zone indication Tr UTC S 2 Press down the MODE button
30. removing and attaching the respective parts see page 30 Rear panel Electronic components inside the core unit may be damaged if you handle it with static electricity built up on your body Before handling the core unit touch a metal object to discharge bodily static electricity Unit connector same shape for head tail and legs Do not touch a unit connector terminal with your hands Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact or transmit harmful static electricity Electronic components inside the respective parts may be damaged if you handle them with static electricity built up on your body Before handling AIBO s head tail or leg touch a metal object to discharge bodily static electricity Pause button A chest This button functions in the same way as the AIBO pause button Operation status indicator A chest This indicator functions in the same way as the AIBO chest light Display panel Shows the current time battery charging status or the volume level of AIBO s musical tones 10 button Increases the setting values in the display panel MODE button Press to change the mode settings of an item in the display panel PC card release switch After inserting the special AIBO PC Card separately available into the PC card insertion slot flip this swit
31. rmful static electricity Electronic components inside the respective parts may be damaged if you handle them with static electricity built up on your body Before handling the core unit or AIBO s head tail or leg touch a metal object to discharge bodily static electricity Removing AIBO s extremities 1 Press the pause button to pause AIBO Wait until the chest light turns off While AIBO is accessing the Memory Stick the battery pack lock indicator appears red Do not remove the Memory Stick during this time to prevent damaging AIBO The battery pack is locked until the data saving procedure is complete Removing it with force may damage AIBO 2 Grasp AIBO securely by the ED turn it upside down and then open the cover Lift AIBO by the body and not by its extremities Do not touch the charging terminal with your hands Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact or transmit harmful static electricity ogly 1noqe aow Buimouy i 31 3 Slide the battery pack release lever and remove the battery pack Hold your hand against the battery pack when you remove it You can be injured by the battery pack if it falls out Bait k N amery pac suddenly release lever When the battery pack lock indicator appears red the battery pack is locked Removing it with force at this time may damage AIBO 4 While pressing a release hole of the part you want to remove with the supplied rele
32. s easy to hold the mode indicator flashes To return AIBO to autonomous mode place AIBO on the floor and press its head sensor for a few seconds If something gets caught in one of AIBO s joints gt AIBO stops moving and its legs become loose the mode indicator flashes To return AIBO to autonomous mode place AIBO on the floor and press its head sensor for a few seconds When you press AIBO s head too forcefully gt AIBO will show anger through its eye lights When you pet AIBO s head from back to front a few times gt AIBO s eye lights show joy When you keep pressing AIBO s head for a few seconds gt AIBO emits a musical tone and its eye lights light up Oalv N When you touch AIBO s chin gt AIBO emits a musical tone When you show AIBO the supplied ball AIBO sits down and its tail light lights up When you touch AIBO s back sensor gt AIBO does the following sequence of actions Goes forward gt Goes backward gt Kicks with its right leg gt Kicks with its left leg When you place AIBO on top of the Energy Station not supplied gt AIBO stops moving 17 18 If AIBO stops moving Place AIBO on the floor and keep pressing on its head for a few seconds AIBO stops moving whenever you pick it up from the floor or if an object gets caught in one of AIBO s joints AIBO s mode indicator flashes green at both times Charge the battery pack page 19 When the battery pack is drained
33. sent back to you After the warranty period has expired the actual shipping cost will be charged to you together with the repair cost 3 Please understand that the AIBO Customer Link only accepts credit cards for all the charges of repair shipping and material after the warranty period has expired User registration All users are registered based on information from the purchaser If a different person takes over this unit please inform the AIBO Customer Link of the change Specifications E AIBO CPU Main memory 64 bit RISC processor 32MB Supplied application media Movable parts Inputs Video input Audio input Audio output LCD display Memory Stick for AIBO Mouth 1 degree of freedom Head 3 degrees of freedom Leg 3 degrees of freedom x4 Ear 1 degree of freedom x2 Tail 2 degrees of freedom 20 degrees of freedom in total A slot for PC card type II Charging terminal 100 000 pixel CMOS image sensor Stereo microphones Speaker Date time volume level battery level and time zone Internal sensors Thermometric sensor Infrared distance sensor Acceleration sensor Pressure sensor on the head with switches on the chin back and paws Vibration sensor Power consumption Approx 9 W in normal mode Operable duration Dimensions Mass Color Approx 1 5 hours when operated with a fully charged ERA 201B1 in normal mode Approx 152 x 281 x 250 m
34. the charging may not be progressing normally Replace the battery pack with new one or contact AIBO Customer Link page 3 5 f you connect the AC adapter to AIBO while it is in active mode AIBO will change to pause mode automatically and charging of the battery pack starts When disconnecting the AC adapter conversion plug from AIBO first push the projecting part at both sides of the plug as shown below v Oalv N D Push both sides E Using the Energy Station ERA 210P1 not supplied You can charge AIBO s internal battery pack by placing AIBO on the optional Energy Station You can also charge an extra battery pack on the Energy Station at the same time With an extra battery pack you can replace AIBO s internal battery pack whenever it becomes drained in order to play with AIBO for a longer time For details on replacing the battery pack see page 34 21 Knowing more about AIBO This chapter helps you know more about AIBO by providing information about AIBO s parts and their functions settings and the installation of optional accessories EN LL La Index to parts and controls AIBO exterior Do not attach stickers on AIBO s color camera or transparent face cover Do not attach stickers onto or insert anything into AIBO s joints or other movable parts 24 Lift AIBO by the body not by its extremities
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36. your hands Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact or transmit harmful static electricity ogly 1noqe aow Buimouy i 37 38 2 Insert the Memory Stick and close the cover Making sure that the W mark faces downward insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick insertion slot until it clicks into place If the cover came off Label side attach it in the direction shown Battery pack insertion slot 2 Removing the Memory Stick Before removing the Memory Stick from AIBO press the pause button to make AIBO pause then check that the battery pack lock indicator appears white Open the cover push the Memory Stick lightly to make it pop out and then remove it To prevent damaging AIBO do not remove the Memory Stick while the battery pack lock indicator appears red f you set the safety switch in the Memory Stick to LOCK AIBO will not be able to save data to the Memory Stick ogly 1noqe aow Buimouy I 39 Inserting the optional PC card Be sure to insert the PC card only after pressing the pause button on AIBO s chest to make it pause For details on inserting an optional LAN card refer to the operating instructions supplied with ERA 201D1 AIBO Wireless LAN Card 1d Insert and press the supplied pin into the release holes for the left front and left hind legs and remove them The PC card insertion slot appears This side 2 Push the PC ca
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