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Sony ERS-111 User's Manual

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2. S N Y 4 645 302 11 1 Entertainment Ay Robot f ERS 111 Memory STICK Operation Manual 1999 by Sony Corporation Entertainment Robot AIBO ERS 111 Operation Manual OPEN R is the standard interface for the entertainment robot system that Sony is actively promoting This interface expands the capability of the entertainment robot through a flexible combination of hardware and interchangeable software to suit various applications OPEN R AIBO ERS 111 conforms to the OPEN R version 1 software specifications 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 Safety Information Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of the station Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony AIBO Customer Link Model Number ERS 111 Serial Number WARNING e To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the robot to rain or moisture e To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Contact the AIBO Customer Link e Parents Pe
3. As it matures AIBO will learn to move with more agility as a result of a better sense of balance and much practice New tonal expressions will be heard as AIBO becomes more adept with its vocal abilities and as it reaches new heights in emotional and physical development Your participation in fostering good human robot communication and frequent interaction through play and educational lessons will radically change the maturity level of the autonomous robot 56 A psychological peek into your robot Body language 18 degrees of freedom a total of 18 joints make AIBO s rich body language possible AIBO shows its emotions reactions and will with body languages as shown below Getting offensive Bending itself back Waves its paw No Looking the vertically other way and waves no These movements are just several examples of the emotion shown with AIBO s body language 57 A psychological peek into your robot AIBO can also show its will to us by using different combinations of body language Example When it wishes to play with a ball AIBO tells us so by doing as below AIBO uses its paws to make the shape of a ball and shakes both hands up and down inviting someone to play When it gestures to its head or to you with its paw then shakes both paws up and down asking for attention it wishes to be rubbed on the head or wants to play with you AIBO will try to convey many mo
4. You can ask for pre programmed performances by sending commands to AIBO T Make sure AIBO is set to the performance mode The eye lights flash 2 Press the buttons listed below to ask for a performance Performances differ depending on the style that is set To Stand up Sit down Lay down Show performance 1 Show performance 2 Show performance 3 Show performance 4 Show performance 5 Press O OD 9 O 9 O D D 6 D DD D DD D DD D O E Besides the above performances AIBO also performs when you tap the touch sensor or wave your hand in front of its eye lights Send commands after the performance is completed 64 Enjoying AIBO s performance To end AIBO s performance Change AIBO s motion mode by sending commands To pause AIBO immediately Press the pause button on the chest To reactivate AIBO place it on the floor lying down see step 5 on page 29 and press the pause button once more If you do not send commands for a while AIBO will automatically return to the autonomous mode If AIBO shows the charging posture on its own AIBO is lowon batteries Place it on the station or replace the battery pack see page 76 If AIBO stops moving When AIBO is picked up from the floor or if your fingers get caught between its legs or neck AIBO will automatically stop all its motors To revive AIBO from this state place it on the floor see step 5 on page 29 and press the
5. 45 mA operating Approx 130 pA stand by Maximum saving speed 1 5 Mbps Maximum loading speed Dimensions Mass 2 45 Mbps Approx 7 s x 2 x s inches 21 5 x 50 x 2 8 mm w h d Approx 0 1 oz 4 g Specification Supplied accessories Station 1 Sound controller 1 Ball 1 Memory Stick 1 and case 1 AC adapter 1 ERA 110B lithium ion battery pack 2 Size AA R6 battery 2 Documentation Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 103 Index AC adapter siirinsesi 84 Adjusting volume AIBO seesteinen 79 sound controller 00 0 0 25 AIBO aeran 12 82 AIBO Customer Link 100 AIBO Performer Kit c00 62 Approval ieioea 52 Autonomous m0de cccceeeee 50 Autonomous robot See AIBO B Ball tracking function 0 66 Battery for sound controller E E E E A ET 31 85 Battery pack for AIBO changing eeeeeesceseeseseeseeseeseee 76 CHALSING sis cceessscessaseenssiscsvesceens 74 handling 0 ceeeeeecesessesteseeseeeee 84 Body language cccseseeseeeees 57 Charging ceecceseeecseeceseeeeteseeennes 74 Charging connector AIBO i rran micas 20 SHALOM sscicecicdsnssesdssasssezenase saees 23 Chest light scccsciescissscessssecesscssestesees 96 Cleaning no eeseecesceeseeeeeeeesteseeseenes 85 Command eeeceeeeesesseteeseseeteeeeees 16 Command button 00 16 24 Command type ceccesecescceeeees 17 higher Octave
6. AIBO lives most of its life on the station and also charges its battery there After playing with AIBO place it on the station The station should always be connected to the wall outlet with the AC adapter Enjoy AIBO moving on the station if you place it on the station without pressing the pause button AIBO also sleeps and wakes up on the station Placing AIBO on the station When placing AIBO on the station be sure to set it to the charging posture AIBO lies down on its own If AIBO is sleeping gently shake it awake see page 41 then set it in the charging posture When AIBO runs out of battery power and shows the charging posture on its own do steps 1 and 5 T Make sure the station is connected to the wall outlet with the AC adapter The POWER indicator on the station lights up POWER indicator When AIBO is on the station do not place obstacles to its movement 2 Make sure the switch is set to A or B With this setting you can use the controller with the numeric commands see page 15 After playing 3 Make sure the sound controller is turned on When the power is on all the controller lights light up To turn the power on press the button 4 Press the buttons in order as shown below AIBO lies down ys 3 SEND G If AIBO does not respond to commands When set for the numeric commands press 8 0 SEND to match AIBO s command type A B to that of the s
7. Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Storage humidity Dimensions Mass 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C 10 to 80 not condensed 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 10 to 90 not condensed Approx 97 sx41 sx127 s inches 250 8 x 102 5 x 325 7 mm w h d Approx 2 lb 6 oz 1 080 g Speaker Size AA R6 batteries 2 Approx 3 months 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C 10 to 80 not condensed 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 10 to 90 not condensed Approx 27 s x 45 sx 15 16 inches 70 x 116 x 33 mm w h d Approx 5 oz 140 g including the batteries 7 2 V 3 000 mAh Approx 4 hours 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C 10 to 80 not condensed 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 10 to 90 not condensed Approx 59 4 1 16 x 3 16 inches 145 x 38 5 x 20 5 mm w h d Approx 7 oz 200 g AC adapter Input Power consumption Output Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Storage humidity Dimensions Mass Memory Stick Storage Operating temperature Voltage Current consumption 120 V AC 50 60 Hz 65 W 19 5 V DC 3 3 A 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C 10 to 80 not condensed 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 10 to 90 not condensed Approx 51 4 23 sx 19 16 inches 133 x 58 x 29 mm w h d Approx 12 oz 350 g Flash memory 8 MB 32 F to 140 F 0 C to 60 C 2 7 3 6 V Approx
8. and press the buttons as listed below to adjust the volume AIBO responds in the newly set level If you send the command to raise the volume when it is already set to the highest level AIBO will respond in that level and not any higher If you send the command to lower the volume when in the lowest level AIBO will respond in that level and not any lower To Press Lower the volume one level CP Raise the volume one level If AIBO does not respond to commands When set for the numeric commands press 8 0 SEND to match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds 79 Additional information 82 Notes on use To prevent AIBO and its accessories from being damaged observe the following On handling AIBO e Do not subject AIBO to vibration or use it in an inclined position or in a place where it is possible for AIBO to drop e Do not apply excessive force on AIBO with your hand or elbow Do not apply strong physical shock to AIBO or drop it Doing so may erase the saved data on the Memory Stick or cause damage Do not touch the charging terminal directly with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact e Pick up AIBO by the body not by its extremities such as the head ears tail or legs Do not swing or twist it e Do not leave AIBO in a location subject to excessively high
9. battery pack see page 74 T Make sure that the pause button on the chest is pressed down The button is pressed down about 1 mm 2 Hold securely by the body and open the rear cover Slide the unlock button to open the cover button e Pick up AIBO by the body not by its extremities e Do not touch the charging terminal on the underside of AIBO directly with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact 28 3 insert the supplied Memory Stick arrow wise with the label side up Insert so that only the blue colored part of the label is visible Do not set the safety switch of the Memory Stick to LOCK see page 83 If you do so you cannot save the data of AIBO s learning and maturation process Close the rear cover then place AIBO on the floor as shown below Place it on a flat surface that is not too slippery such as a carpet with a short nap Choose a quiet place so that AIBO can hear the musical tones of the controller 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 Preparing the station The station should always be connected to the wall outlet with the AC adapter 1 connect the AC adapter to the station 2 Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet The POWER indicator on the station lights up POWER indicator When AIBO is on t
10. charged battery pack see page 76 AIBO is sleeping gt Shake it awake see page 41 There may be noise in AIBO s environment gt Provide a quiet environment for it Symptom Troubleshooting Remedy AIBO moves without giving any commands AIBO shows performances by tapping the touch sensor or waving your hand in front of its eye lights There may be noise in AIBO s environment gt AIBO will react to sound produced by instruments other than the sound controller Provide a quiet environment for it Game mode Symptom Remedy AIBO does not respond to AIBO does not hear commands commands gt Turn up the volume of the sound controller gt Hold the sound controller close to AIBO s ear gt Face the speaker of the sound controller towards AIBO In the game mode AIBO does not accept commands for the performance mode AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds The sound controller is not set to operate by numeric commands gt Set the switch of the sound controller to A B see page 25 or send single sound commands see List of commands on page 91 The command type may need to be changed gt Match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller by sending commands see page 66 AIBO is sleeping gt Shake it awake see page 41 The battery power has run out gt Place AIBO on the station or install a fully charged battery pack see p
11. instincts and will all play important roles in this mode They help AIBO determine how to interact with its environment and affect its learning and 0 gt 0 gt SEND maturation process When AIBO feels bored it will nap a while To wake up the sleeping AIBO To change AIBO to this mode press gently give it a shake gt For details see Chapter 4 page 50 Performance mode type of remote control mode AIBO will show you all kinds of performances You can also ask for a particular performance by using the sound controller To change AIBO to this mode press gt For details see Chapter 5 page 62 0 gt 2 gt SEND 44 AIBO s motion modes Game mode type of remote control mode You can control AIBO to move forward backward go left or right kick a ball or take certain poses To change AIBO to this mode press 07 gt U1 gt sen gt For details see Chapter 5 page 66 Sleep mode You can make it sleep to keep it from moving about for a while There are two types of sleep To change AIBO to sleep 8 press Sleep 8 AIBO will sleep for eight hours and automatically transfer to the autonomous C8 8 SEND mode and wake up You can also wake it v h up by gently shaking it Sleep AIBO keeps on sleeping until you wake it SE To change AIBO to sleep press gt For details see Chapter 2 page 40 g Uy gt WW gt smo
12. joyful if you do so frequently If you wave and respond to AIBO asking for attention AIBO will become satisfied and be happy On the other hand if it is not in a playful mood it may not respond to its favorite color or your waving AIBO s autonomous activities When AIBO cannot get up from a fall AIBO tries to get up by itself when it falls When it is not able to stand up it may ask you for help with the robot language Give it your hand Fig 1 and straighten it up Fig 2 AIBO will get up and start to move If it does not move wake it up by pressing the touch sensor for more than five seconds Fig 1 To pause AIBO immediately Press the pause button on the chest To reactivate AIBO place it on the floor properly see step 5 on page 29 and press the pause button once more If AIBO shows the charging posture on its own AIBO is low on batteries Place it on the station or replace the battery pack see page 76 If AIBO stops moving When AIBO is picked up from the floor or if your fingers get caught between its legs or neck AIBO will automatically stop all its motors To revive AIBO from this state place it on the floor see step 5 on page 29 and press the touch sensor for more than 5 seconds AIBO will resume the performance mode and start moving To place the sleeping AIBO on the station Gently shake it awake Then press 0 3 SEND to set it to the charging posture and place it on th
13. moving around and take a rest A psychological peek into your robot S Z 5 ae yy 55 A psychological peek into your robot Education AIBO s education is closely linked to building its personality character and intelligence Like humans and other animals it learns a great deal from experience Working its many senses AIBO gauges what is being communicated what activities of its own are being reinforced approved opposed and ultimately what should be learned For instance if AIBO is frequently scolded for looking at an object that it had grown to like it will learn not to approach this object as often On the contrary if AIBO is approved when looking at a particular object it may take a strong liking for it This kind of human robot interaction AIBO experiences will largely shape its personality AIBO will develop a joyful and cheerful character by being shown its favorite color frequently when in a good mood In contrast AIBO will develop a hot tempered character by being shown something that it dislikes when in a sour mood AIBO may start losing what it has learned if it is not educated for a while It may stop responding to approval or do what it was scolded for in the past To maintain the personality that AIBO has once developed it is necessary to provide it with valuable learning experiences Growth Like people and animals AIBO grows through developmental stages from toddler phase to adult phase
14. stop AIBO completely and disconnect the station from the wall outlet 1 Place AIBO on the station see page 37 2 Press the pause button on the chest AIBO starts saving data of its maturity level and activities on the Memory Stick AIBO s chest light flashes and the access light beside the Memory Stick slot lights up while saving 3 Unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet When you return Connect the AC adapter to the wall outlet then press the pause button on AIBO s chest to cancel the pause mode Do not remove the Memory Stick or the battery pack while the chest light is flashing and the access light lights up see page 76 Doing so may cause damage 42 AIBO s four modes How to interact with AIBO This chapter describes AIBO s four different modes of activity z AIBO s motion modes The motion mode means AIBO s state of activity The AIBO in motion is usually in the autonomous mode acting on its own free will When you change the motion mode you can control how AIBO moves by using the sound controller remote control mode or can deliberately stop its activity sleep mode Such modes are indicated by AIBO s eye lights see page 95 and can be changed with the sound controller About each motion mode The following are quick notes on each motion mode Autonomous mode AIBO acts autonomously Its emotions
15. surface of it and cause it damage If moisture condensation has occurred wait for about one hour before operating it On handling the station e When AIBO is on the station do not place anything that may obstruct AIBO s movement nearby Do not touch the charging terminal directly with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact e Do not insert anything other than the supplied battery pack into the extra battery slot e Do not apply excessive force on the station with your hand or elbow e Do not apply strong physical shock to the station or drop it e Do not leave the station in a location subject to excessively high temperatures Leaving the station in places such as a car parked in the sun with its windows closed may alter or damage the station e Do not let the station get wet On handling the Memory Stick To protect the saved data on the Memory Stick observe the following e The supplied Memory Stick is an accessory of AIBO ERS 111 Using it also for saving data of personal computers or video camera recorders may cause damage to AIBO e Do not touch the terminal A with your hand or metal objects Do not set the safety switch B to LOCK If you do so AIBO cannot save or erase the data e The saved data may be erased or broken When removing the Memory Stick or the battery pack from AIBO during data loading saving When using the Memory Stick in a place su
16. temperatures Leaving it in hot places such as a car parked in the sun with windows closed may deform or damage it e Do not allow foreign matter such as paper clips get into AIBO or its joints Do not use AIBO outdoors Doing so may allow foreign matter to get into it and cause damage Do not use AIBO on a concrete or other hard floor as that may damage AIBO e Do not let AIBO get wet e Do not touch the lens of the color camera directly with your hand Do not damage the head cover of AIBO Do not put a sticker on the color camera or on the head cover e Regardless whether AIBO is turned on or off do not point the color camera at the sun Doing so may damage the camera e Do not oil movable parts such as joints of AIBO Do not put a sticker on the movable parts or insert anything between them Doing so may obstruct AIBO s movement Be sure to keep the shoulder cover closed except in case of an emergency e Do not block the ventilation slots with your hand or by putting stickers on them Doing so may cause internal heat buildup e Do not disassemble or modify AIBO or the station e When transporting AIBO put it in a cushioned box like the one it came in to prevent damage to its body head tail or legs Do not use AIBO in a place subject to strong electromagnetic waves or X rays Moisture condensation If AIBO is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense inside or on the
17. to receive power from an AC power supply when AIBO is mounted on the station Always keep the station and AC adapter connected to the AC power supply 19 Index to parts and controls AIBO Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for relating information T FS lal lo N 9 Stereo microphone Touch sensor Eye lights Shoulder cover Color camera Exhaust port P Speaker Y j 1A Legs Mouth 14 Charging Pause button terminal Chest light Air intake 20 port 10 12 13 Touch sensor 52 Allows AIBO to develop tactile relations when a person taps or pets it Eye lights 59 95 Light up in red or green and indicate AIBO s emotional state or response to personal contact Color camera 52 Allows AIBO to search objects and recognize the color shape and its movement AIBO can measure the distance to an object and avoid obstacles using this CCD color camera and the built in distance sensor Speaker Emits combinations of musical tones robot languages and sound effects Mouth 72 Holds objects and also indicates AIBO s emotional state Pause button 28 32 Press this button to pause AIBO when changing batteries if AIBO has an internal trouble or if your hand gets caught between its joints Chest light 59 96 Indicates AIBO s s
18. touch sensor for more than 5 seconds AIBO will resume the performance mode and start moving If AIBO falls and cannot get up Straighten it up as shown on page 53 AIBO will resume the performance mode and start moving If the chest and eye lights flash rapidly or if AIBO sounds for help Internal heat may have built up or AIBO may be experiencing an internal trouble See page 86 65 66 Playing games In the game mode you can control AIBO with commands and AIBO will do the performance exclusive to this mode You can make AIBO carry a light object such as a pen or engage it in a soccer match with another AIBO The game mode AIBO can be made to track a ball with its color camera This section describes how to use the sound controller for the game commands and play games using AIBO To send commands in other modes see page 91 Operating AIBO in the game mode Set the sound controller for the game commands to send a certain command by simply pressing a single button each button has a printed symbol indicating how AIBO moves with that button When AIBO is sleeping shake it awake before setting it to the game mode When it is on the station put it down on the floor and shake it awake see page 41 T Make sure the sound controller is turned on When the power is on all the controller lights light up To turn the power on press the button 2 Press the GAME button to set AIBO to the game mode The sound contr
19. up To turn the power on press the button 3 Press the buttons in order as shown below to set AIBO to the performance mode The eye lights flash and AIBO starts performing 0 gt V2 OD sen If AIBO does not respond to commands When set for the numeric commands press 8 0 SEND to match AIBO s command type A B to that of the sound controller AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds To send commands with single sound commands or with musical instruments See Command list on page 91 and send the musical tones corresponding to each command 62 Changing the movement style Enjoying AIBO s performance AIBO has several preset styles of movement For example it can move like a child or an animal By changing the style AIBO will make performances based on the characteristics of each movement style T Make sure AIBO is set to the performance mode The eye lights flash 2 Press the buttons listed below to set to each style Style number Press Style information 1 O D E Animal like style 2 O OEa Robot like style 3 D DD Child like style 4 v e You can create this additional style with ERF 511 AIBO Performer Kit You can ask AIBO for 5 different performances in each style In style 1 to 3 performances are preset In style 4 no performances are set at the factory 63 Enjoying AIBO s performance Asking AIBO for a particular performance
20. with its favorite performance The key to get along with AIBO is to understand its autonomous nature and help it learn and grow Introduction to ERS 111 AIBO Features of AIBO To realize AIBO s greatest feature the autonomous behavior AIBO has various functions and capabilities There are also other ways to enjoy AIBO other than as an autonomous robot A four legged robot To comfortably coexist with people AIBO was designed with the four legged appearance of a dog or cat animals which usually have long term friendly relationships with people It walks on four legs which are jointed and moves them to sit or lie down It also uses the legs to express its emotions or entertain you with its favorite performance Various senses AIBO has sensors corresponding to human senses which allow it to perceive its environments and communicate with people e Touch AIBO s head is the sensor for receiving personal Touch contact by touch e Audition AIBO receives sounds through a stereo microphone AIBO has a perfect pitch and responds to certain combinations of musical tones commands that deliver instructions to it Audition e Vision AIBO has a built in color camera and distance sensor which are used to look for its favorite colors or to avoid obstacles Vision e Balance Using its acceleration sensor AIBO recognizes when it falls Communicating with people AIBO speaks to us by way of musical tones robo
21. 0 amp 4 Press the buttons in order as shown below L gt L SEND If AIBO does not respond to the tonal commands Check how you are pointing AIBO s stereo microphone see page 20 then repeat from step 3 above AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds Tap AIBO s touch sensor or wave your hand in front of its eye lights AIBO will start performing for you To play with AIBO more See page 44 and choose other motion modes After playing with AIBO Place AIBO on the station See page 37 35 Playing for the first time 36 To pause AIBO immediately Press the pause button on the chest To reactivate AIBO place it on the floor in the proper position see step 5 on page 29 and press the pause button once more When the battery runs out When AIBO is low on batteries it will request to be charged by sounding a message in robot language and will show the charging posture see page 38 on its own then it will shut itself off chest light is off Place it on the station or replace the battery pack see page 76 As AIBO is already in the charging posture place it on the station as it is see step 5 on page 38 To replace the battery Be sure to press the pause button This will prevent AIBO from suddenly moving immediately after installing a new battery pack Before removing the battery pack make sure that the access light beside the Memory Stick is off After playing
22. For details see pages 57 to 59 Instincts AIBO has four key instincts which strongly contribute to motives of its actions love instinct search instinct movement instinct and recharge instinct Love instinct AIBO is naturally inclined to interact with people who will give it care If left alone for an extended period of time AIBO will feel an urge to play Search instinct AIBO is a fun loving curious robotic creature who enjoys discovering new things satisfying its curiosity If AIBO does not see its favorite colors or if it does not sense any movement in its surroundings for a long period of time it will become restless and will look for something new Movement instinct AIBO enjoys moving around playing and having new experiences If idle for an extended period of time AIBO will start to move around on its own Recharge instinct For survival AIBO is well aware that it must eat Lithium Ion batteries are on the bill of fare for AIBO and batteries are craved almost like clockwork throughout the day between activities When AIBO is low on batteries it will request to be charged and show the charging posture on its own In response to its instincts AIBO behaves in a manner that will satisfy its particular desires If a desire is fulfilled it will be pleased If a desire is left unsatisfied emotions such as fear or anger will grow within it When AIBO is well satisfied it will feel tired of playing or
23. GAME button 1 C ON button VOU button Saaka SEND button Command type switch EEKE E TEJ Command 000000000 buttons eoooooo0o 2 Controller operation indicators Battery compartment _ C ON button 34 Press this button to turn the sound controller on or to cancel the entering of the numeric command The power turns off automatically if the sound controller is not operated for three minutes 2 Controller operation indicators 34 98 Four lights light up in green or orange the color depends on the command type and indicate the operating commands of the sound controller or the state of entering sending commands 3 GAME button 66 When using numeric commands or single sound commands press this button to set the sound controller to emit game commands and also to set AIBO to the game mode When you press this button once more the operating command type is turned to the previous one and AIBO resumes the autonomous mode 24 Index to parts and controls 4 VOL button Press this button to adjust the volume of the sound controller You can raise and lower the volume in three levels 5 SEND button 35 When set for numeric commands enter the command number and press this button to send a command When you press this button without entering the command number the same command as entered just before is sent once more 6 Command type switch 17 34 Selects the
24. When AIBO needs to be recharged taking the charging posture see page 38 on its own place it on the station or replace the battery pack see page 76 Unless either of the above mentioned is done AIBO will not accept any commands 45 AIBO s motion modes The different modes By changing the mode you can move your free willed AIBO as you wish You can also keep it sleeping Autonomous mode Se Sleeping Playing ae Chasing a ball 46 AIBO s motion modes Correlation of motion modes You can change the motion mode by sending commands or shaking AIBO When AIBO is set to the remote control mode the game mode or performance mode without being sent commands for a while AIBO automatically turns itself into the autonomous mode Sleep NN SSEEe T aa Oo aga Zz i 1 Autonomous mode Game mode Performance mode 47 Living with AIBO AIBO an independent roommate Communication is the key to having a fulfilling partnership with AIBO This section describes the nature of this autonomous robot and gives tips on how to communicate with it A better understanding of AIBO will give you more enjoyment with it AIBO s autonomous activities AIBO an autonomous robot was created to have emotions instincts learning ability and the capacity to mature According to its own judgement it responds to people and movements s
25. a new battery see page 76 Autonomous mode Symptom Remedy AIBO does not walk When you purchase AIBO think of it as having just been born AIBO first moves awkwardly and hardly gets up but as it matures it will be able to move in more various ways AIBO does not respond to AIBO does not hear commands commands gt Turn up the volume of the sound controller gt Hold the sound controller close to AIBO s ear gt Face the speaker of the sound controller towards AIBO In the autonomous mode AIBO does not accept commands for the performance or game modes AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds The sound controller is not set to operate by numeric commands gt Set the switch of the sound controller to A B see page 25 or send single sound commands see List of commands on page 91 The command type may need to be changed gt Match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller by sending commands see page 35 The battery power has run out gt Place AIBO on the station or install a fully charged battery pack see page 76 AIBO falls asleep all the time When AIBO does not receive much human interaction or when it is simply bored it will fall asleep see page 60 87 Troubleshooting Autonomous mode continued 88 Symptom Remedy AIBO does not chase the Sometimes AIBO does not feel like chasing the ball There is also supplied ball possi
26. age 76 AIBO moves even if you have not given it commands There may be noise in AIBO s environment gt AIBO will react to sounds produced by instruments other than the sound controller Provide a quiet environment for it AIBO does not chase the ball The ball tracking function is turned off gt AIBO can automatically track the ball only when the function is on AIBO s environment is too bright too dim or colored gt Successful recognition of the ball s pink color is achieved on the proper lighting Adjust the lighting in AIBO s environment The battery power has run out gt Place AIBO on the station or install a fully charged battery pack see page 76 AIBO is sleeping gt Shake it awake see page 41 89 Troubleshooting 90 Station Symptom Remedy The POWER indicator does not light up The connection between the station the AC adapter and the wall outlet is not correct gt Connect all of these parts again see page 30 The MAIN indicator flashes The battery pack is not installed inside AIBO gt Press the pause button install the battery pack and place AIBO on the station Then release the pause button again to cancel pause There may be a poor contact between the terminals of AIBO and the station gt Place AIBO on the station again There may be a problem with the battery pack gt Replace it with a new one see page 76 Charging do
27. also available on the internet site at www world sony com aibo 100 Service procedure 1 N w Contact the AIBO Customer Link Its E mail address is support aibosony com and its toll free number is 1 800 427 2988 If the AIBO Customer Link determines that your unit needs repair follow the procedure described below a The AIBO Customer Link will give you the event number which is valid for ten days b Following the procedure described on the label attached to the box put AIBO and the designated accessories into the original box If you did not keep the original box the AIBO Customer Link will send a new box to you free of charge within the warranty period The actual shipping and material cost will be charged to you after the warranty period c Mark your event number on the top of the box and send it to the designated address The AIBO Customer Link will designate the shipping method and pay the shipping charges within the warranty period after the warranty period you must pre pay the shipping charges d As soon as the repair is completed your AIBO will be sent back to you After the warranty period has expired the actual shipping cost will be charged to you together with the repair cost 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 i
28. ame hold something in its mouth and let it go Using these functions AIBO can play games such as robot soccer Introduction to ERS 111 AIBO A robot in your home There are still endless possibilities for AIBO and you as partners From the time of its birth as it continues to live a life in touch with humans it will develop as not only a robot but a companion We hope you enjoy this new kind of entertainment home entertainment that is born the moment you decide to begin a life involving AIBO 15 Capabilities of the sound controller AIBO has perfect pitch and can distinguish musical tones This feature makes it possible to send commands to AIBO through combinations of certain musical tones This means you can even control AIBO through a musical instrument or by whistling as long as the combination of notes and pitch are correct However it takes some practice to hit just the right sounds that AIBO will recognize Therefore a sound controller which makes it easy to produce sounds AIBO recognizes is included This section introduces you to commands and sound controller features For details on how to use it see chapters 2 4 and 5 Commands Commands are combinations of specific musical tones Various commands are assigned to correspond to different note combinations Use these commands to change AIBO s motion modes e g changing from the autonomous mode to the remote control mode or to enter a command f
29. and type of the sound controllers should be different from each other The command types of AIBO and the sound controller must both be set 1 Set the switch of each sound controller to A and B respectively Each command type is set to A and B E Command type B Power ON Command type A Power ON 2 Send the command below to each AIBO by using the corresponding sound controller Be careful so that the AIBOs do not hear the other s command AIBO s command type is set to that of the sound controller o V gt amp 87 wW gt SEND 69 Playing games 3 For each command type press the GAME button and set each AIBO to the game mode The controller lights and eye lights flash in green for command type A and in orange for command type B 4 Send commands to AIBO with the command button see page 67 70 Playing games with AIBO You can enjoy various games with AIBO in the game mode Below are some examples Soccer You can play soccer using two pairs of AIBO and sound controllers Prepare a goal post by placing books and empty boxes on a flat floor See Controlling two AIBOs on page 69 to set up AIBO and the controller Each AIBO should follow only the respective sound controller s instructions When playing soccer set the ball tracking function to ON Place the supplied soccer ball at the center circle to kick off Operate AIBO so that it faces the soccer ball When AIBO is lo
30. ar from the date of purchase SONY will at its option either repair or replace the defective parts and or the Product i e AIBO station sound controller and AC adapter 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 lithium ion batteries Memory Stick or CD ROM media adapters etc with new or rebuilt replacements After this thirty 30 day period you must pay all parts and labor charges 3 REPAIRS For a period equal to the longer of a the remainder of the original limited warranty period on the original Product or accessory or b for 90 days after the date of repair replacement of Products or for 30 days after the date of repair replacement of accessories SONY will repair or replace defective parts accessories and or Products used in the repair or replacement of Products or accessories under this Limited Warranty with new or rebuilt replacements To obtain warranty service you must first obtain an event number from AIBO Customer Link see the next page 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 except for the Memory Stick media which contains data relating to
31. ata Do not remove the Memory Stick or the battery pack until the chest light and access light go out Indicators on the station You can check the power of the station and the charging status of the batteries POWER indicator Indicator Condition Q On Power on page 74 0 Off Power off MAIN indicator Indicator Condition Q On Charging AIBO page 75 0 On Charging completed Flashing Trouble page 75 SUB indicator Indicator Condition On Charging the extra battery pack page 75 Q On Charging completed Q Flashing Trouble page 75 List of lights indicators indicator indicator MAIN indicator 97 List of lights indicators 98 Lights on the sound controller Four lights light up in two colors and indicate the operating commands and command type of the sound controller and the status of inputting commands Lights Operating commands Condition Command type Off ORORO The power is off On 0 0 Numeric commands Power on page 34 A B On eoon0 Single sound commands Power on L ooo H Flashing gt Game commands Power on page 69 A Flashing gt 2 Game commands Power on page 69 B Inputting or sending commands 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 ye
32. bility that AIBO has not learned or matured enough to chase the ball AIBO is not seeing the ball gt Place the ball in front of its color camera see page 20 The battery power has run out gt Place AIBO on the station or install a fully charged battery pack see page 76 AIBO is sleeping gt Shake it awake see page 41 AIBO s environment is too bright too dim or colored gt Successful recognition of the ball s pink is achieved in the proper lighting Adjust the lighting in AIBO s environment Performance mode Symptom Remedy AIBO does not respond to AIBO does not hear commands commands gt Turn up the volume of the sound controller gt Hold the sound controller close to AIBO s ear gt Face the speaker of the sound controller towards AIBO AIBO is performing gt Send the command after the performance is completed In the performance mode AIBO does not accept commands for the game mode AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds The sound controller is not set to operate by numeric commands gt Set the switch of the sound controller to A B see page 25 or send single sound commands see List of commands on page 91 The command type may need to be changed gt Match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller by sending commands see page 35 The battery power has run out gt Place AIBO on the station or install a fully
33. bject to static electricity or electric noise Do not put anything other than the exclusive sticker on C A sticker has already been put on at the factory e Do not bend drop or apply strong physical shock to the Memory Stick e Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick e Do not use or store the Memory Stick in places subject to Excessively high temperatures such as a car parked in the sun Direct sunlight High humidity or corrosive gas e When carrying or storing the Memory Stick keep it in the supplied case Notes on use What is Memory Stick The supplied Memory Stick corresponds to the entertainment robot AIBO ERS 111 and stores AIBO ware AIBO s operating program Memory Stick gt and Memory STICK are trademarks of Sony Corporation 83 Notes on use 84 On handling the AC adapter e Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter Using any other adapter may cause damage e Do not connect the AC adapter to a transformer for tourists traveling abroad Doing so may cause damage On handling the battery pack for AIBO Be sure to charge the battery pack as instructed e To prevent short circuit accidents do not allow metal objects such as a necklace to touch the terminals A e Be careful not to let foreign matter like dust or sand get into the terminals A If it does remove it with a soft stick etc Do not expose the battery pa
34. ck to temperatures above 140 F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun e Do not let the battery pack get wet e The battery pack heats up just after using it Before removing the battery pack wait for a while until it cools e Keep the battery pack in a cool place and charge it at room temperature from 50 F to 86 F from 10 C to 30 C By doing so the battery life will be longer The battery life is shorter in a cold environment When the temperature drops below 50 F 10 C the battery efficiency will decrease e You do not need to discharge the battery before recharging it You can charge it at any time e The battery pack is constantly discharging even when it is not in use Charge the battery pack right before using AIBO e If the battery discharges more quickly than usual it may have reached the end of its lifetime On handling the dry batteries for the sound controller To avoid possible damage from battery leakage or corrosion observe the following e Be sure to insert the batteries with the polarities matched to the marks e Do not use a new battery with an old one or use different types of batteries e The dry batteries are not rechargeable e If you will not use the sound controller for an extended period of time remove the batteries If the batteries have leaked carefully wipe off the liquid in the battery case before inserting new batteries On cleaning Clean AIBO and t
35. command type of the sound controller Command type A corresponds to the lower octave C5 to B5 523 25 987 76 Hz and command type B corresponds to the higher octave C6 to B6 1046 5 1975 53 Hz A Command type A numeric commands B Command type B numeric commands L Command type A single sound commands H Command type B single sound commands 7 Command buttons 16 91 94 Press these buttons to enter or send commands The functions assigned to these buttons change according to the operating command type Printed symbols of the command button Symbol of movements of the game commands 6 T Musical tones of the single Numbers of the numeric sound commands commands 8 Speaker 35 Emits the musical tones o Battery compartment 31 25 Getting started This chapter introduces you to the basic features of AIBO The autonomous mode and the remote control mode by using the sound controller After playing with AIBO place it on the station Preparation First of all get AIBO ready to move Preparing AIBO Insert the Memory Stick and install the battery pack into AIBO AIBO has been set to the pause mode at the factory the pause button on its chest is pressed down The battery pack is not fully charged at the factory With normal use the battery pack should last about half an hour For details on charging the
36. command type to that of the sound controller AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds When operating with single sound commands or with musical instruments See List of commands on page 91 and send the appropriate musical tones according to the command number AIBO s autonomous activities 51 AIBO s autonomous activities 52 Communicating via touch sensor The touch sensor on its head reacts to three kinds of human touch Approval scolding and drawing AIBO s attention When touching the sensor press the mark at the center of its head e Approving AIBO Gently press the touch sensor for more than two seconds AIBO will recognize that it is being approved e Scolding AIBO Quickly press the touch sensor with a little force AIBO will understand that it is being scolded e Drawing AIBO s attention Gently press the touch sensor for a second AIBO will understand that you are asking for its attention By approving or scolding AIBO it will learn which behaviour is to be approved or scolded Such moderate education is good for forming AIBO s character If you do not educate AIBO for an extended period of time AIBO may forget the activity that it was approved or scolded about Communicating via objects the ball You can communicate with AIBO by waving hands in front of its eye lights or by showing it a ball or colors AIBO will be delighted when you show it its favorite color and learn to be more
37. 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 99 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 EXCESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCTS EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state For your convenience SONY ELECTRONICS INC has established telephone numbers for product information regarding the Entertainment Robot Please call AIBO CUSTOMER LINK 1 800 427 2988 or write to support aibosony com Other information about AIBO is
38. e and charging begins When charging only the extra battery The SUB indicator lights up in orange When charging is completed it will light up in green When charging AIBO and the extra battery at the same time The MAIN indicator lights up in orange When charging is completed it will light up in green Do not leave a fully charged extra battery pack in the station Doing so may damage the battery If the MAIN indicator flashes There may be a poor contact between the terminals of AIBO and the station or the battery pack may not be installed in AIBO Make sure the battery pack is installed and place AIBO on the station again If the SUB indicator flashes There may be a problem with the battery pack or the battery may have reached the end of its lifetime Replace the battery with a new one 7 5 Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume Replacing the battery pack AIBO is usually charged on the station with the battery installed You can also replace AIBO s empty battery with a fully charged battery pack 1 Press the pause button and wait until the chest light turns off and the beep sound ends AIBO starts saving the data of its maturity level and activities on the Memory Stick When AIBO shows the charging posture and stops moving on its own the chest light does not flash even if you press the pause button In this case the data saving on the Memory Stick has already been completed Go o
39. e station see page 37 If the chest and eye lights flash rapidly or if AIBO sounds for help Internal heat may have built up or AIBO may be experiencing an internal trouble See page 86 53 54 A psychological peek into your robot The key to better human robot communication and better understanding of AIBO s behavior is to be aware of its emotions instincts learning ability and maturational process Emotions AIBO is sensitive to and can feel emotions such as joy sadness anger surprise fear and discontent These emotions will change in accordance with contributing factors and affect the behavior and maturation of AIBO Listed below are common scenarios in which AIBO may be seen expressing emotions Discontent Joy When AIBO is immersed in a favorite activity receives approval finds a favorite color or plays with a ball Sadness When AIBO cannot find anyone to play with or when it cannot find a ball or something it likes Anger When AIBO finds a color it dislikes left on the station when ready to resume activity or when it is scolded Surprise When someone suddenly grabs its attention or when AIBO hears loud sounds Fear When AIBO finds a large gap on the floor or when it is unable to get up from a fall Discontent When someone shows a color that it dislikes or when its anger towards someone escalates Emotions are shown through body language tone language as well as variations in eye lights
40. efer to the actual sound emitted in the numeric commands How to use buttons Numeric commands Send the When setting AIBO to Command number musical tones the autonomous mode Cp gt WP gt Gn Single sound commands When setting AIBO to Single sound Single sound Single sound the autonomous mode gt gt cH p E 91 List of commands 92 Motion modes in general To For the numeric commands press For the single sound commands press Set AIBO to the autonomous mode Page 50 00 SEND CDE Set AIBO to the game mode Page 66 01 SEND CED Set AIBO to the performance mode Page 62 02 SEND ECD Set AIBO to the charging posture Page 37 03 SEND EDC Set AIBO to the command type A 81 SEND GCD Set AIBO to the command type B 83 SEND GDC Lower the volume one level Page 79 84 SEND CGD Raise the volume one level Page 79 86 SEND CDG Set AIBO to the sleep8 mode Page 40 88 SEND DEC Set AIBO to the sleep mode Page 40 89 SEND DCE Match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller Page 35 80 SEND Performance mode See pages 62 to 64 To For the numeric For the single sound commands press commands press Stand up 11 SEND CD G Sit down 12 SEND CGD Lay down 13 SEND GD C Show style 1 31 SEND CEF Show style 2 32 SEND CFE Show style 3 33 SEND FCE Show style 4 34 SEND FEC Show perfor
41. ent Utilizing advanced technology this entertainment robot expands on the features of robots which have existed only in the realm of science fiction or in special laboratories There have been other robots for entertainment such as battling robots operated by remote control stuffed animal robots that giggle when tickled and robots controlled by computer However the greatest difference between those robots and AIBO is that AIBO is an autonomous robot What is an autonomous robot AIBO was created to encourage human and robot coexistence It can move around on its own as it is equipped with all the necessary hardware such as the brain sensors and power switch Happy In addition its software enables AIBO to have emotions Hungry instincts learning ability and capacity to mature Therefore it Playful l requires no external control or human instruction for movement Sad SURPRISED AIBO is a robot but a one which lives at home and Angry communicates with people expressing emotions learning and growing up and acting under its own judgement this is an autonomous robot Each AIBO turns out differently as its behavioral patterns continuously change This is because AIBO acts based upon its feelings and instincts then learns from the result of experience all the while maturing into a full fledged robot When in a bad mood AIBO will not listen to what people order whereas in a good mood it may entertain you
42. es not end There may be a problem with the battery pack gt Replace it with a new one see page 76 The SUB indicator flashes There may be a problem with the battery pack gt Replace it with a new one see page 76 Sound controller Symptom Remedy There is no power Batteries are not inserted gt Insert batteries see page 31 Batteries have run out gt Replace both batteries with new ones see page 31 The polarity is not correct gt Insert batteries correctly see page 31 There is no sound When the lights light up adjust the volume by pressing the buttons see page 25 Batteries have run out gt Replace both batteries with new ones see page 31 The lights do not light up Batteries have run out gt Replace both batteries with new ones see page 31 List of commands The sound controller can be operated in three ways The sound controller has three types of operating commands Numeric commands single sound commands and game commands The order of pressing buttons differs depending on the operating commands even when sending the same command Numeric commands and single sound commands In this operation manual most of the command sending procedures are written for the numeric commands When sending single sound commands check the musical tones of each command see pages 92 and 93 and send them in order For the length and interval of musical tones r
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44. ge 91 List of lights indicators on page 95 and Index on page 104 If you wonder Is it broken See Troubleshooting on page 86 ERS 110 is used for the illustration and photos in this manual AIBO the AIBO logo OPEN R and the OPEN R logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation Table of Contents Chapter 1 Meet AIBO Introduction to AIBO ERS 111 cscs eesti 12 What is an AUTONOMOUS robot oo eee eects eteeeeetee tees etaeeeetaeeaeeee 12 Features Of AIBO iii seen tani ahet waite eee ae 13 Capabilities of the sound controller ssee ee 16 COMMANA S erora A areata E EA 16 Sound controller features ssssssssssssrrsrsruresinrinsrerasistnntrennnnsturenennnns 16 Unpacking ow eens 18 AIBO siinne aaa aA iana 18 Supplied aCcCesSories sssssssessssresrsreressissrsrnrestntentretutistnnenennnesratenenenne 18 Index to parts and controls uw eee 20 AIBO arapostu iaraa reer errr rere teen ere ates 20 Stablo Nien a carrier crater rerer rere terre cr rrreree err renee creer 23 SOUNG CONtNOMNED sroin nonner iaa 24 Chapter 2 Getting started PFOPANAtlOM E E E E 28 Preparing Al BO staiispsniiirn sciana iaasa ataapa pina A ERa 28 Preparing the Station ccscisnsicscitmigeamieenieey aie a 30 Preparing the sound controller oo cece cette eter eeeeteetteeteeeteeeaeeaees 31 Playing for the first time sssssssssusnsususnnnnnnnununananannnnnnnnnnunannnnnnnnananananannnna 32 Enjoying AIBO s autono
45. he station do not place obstacles to its movement 30 Preparing the sound controller Insert Alkaline batteries into the sound controller 1 Open the battery cover 2 Insert two size AA Alkaline batteries Matching the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment insert the negative end first 3 Close the battery cover When you insert the batteries the sound controller automatically turns on and the light lights up without pressing the ON button The power turns off automatically if the sound controller is not operated for three minutes Battery life About 3 months depending on how much you use the sound controller When the volume of the sound controller decreases or the sound controller no longer operates AIBO replace both batteries with new ones 3 1 Playing for the first time First enjoy watching AIBO moving freely Then make it pose by using the sound controller and place it on the station Enjoying AIBO s autonomous activity AIBO an autonomous robot learns and matures from experience When you purchase AIBO think of it as having just been born AIBO first moves awkwardly and hardly gets up but as it matures it will be able to move in more various ways See the Raising AIBO the handbook for more information on its growth Push and release the pause button on AIBO s chest Pause is canceled AIBO starts to make an electronic sound Moving its head and ta
46. he station with a dry soft cloth e Do not use any type of volatile solvent which may damage the finish e When cleaning with chemical fabric see its instructions Notes on use 85 Troubleshooting 86 If you experience any of the following difficulties use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem AIBO Symptom Remedy AIBO does not react to release of the pause button The battery pack is not installed gt Press the pause button and install the battery pack see page 28 Restart AIBO by pressing the pause button again AIBO continues to emit a sad melody and does not move when the pause button is released The Memory Stick is not inserted gt Press the pause button and insert the Memory Stick Restart AIBO by pressing the pause button again see page 28 It takes a long time for AIBO to move AIBO is loading the data from the Memory Stick Wait for a while AIBO tries to walk but it does not move forward The floor may be too slippery 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 gt Place AIBO on a flat surface that is not too slippery AIBO cannot get up after AIBO sometimes cannot get up by itself Help it at those times see falling page 53 After picking AIBO up it Press the touch sensor on the top of AIBO s head for mo
47. hese 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 more the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment e 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 How to use this instruction manual Thank you for purchasing AIBO ERS 111 This manual will assist you in building your new relationship with this entertainment robot Before operating AIBO p
48. il AIBO loads the data of its activities from the Memory Stick Leave AIBO as it is until loading is done Leave AIBO as it is and enjoy its autonomous activities a2 Playing for the first time An autonomous robot is capable of moving about on its own without human action For example it will look around lie down or emit tonal phrases Sometimes when it is tired it will start sleeping or will not budge when in a bad mood These various and free actions are based on its emotions instincts learning ability and capacity to mature Such actions are the characteristic features of an autonomous robot J Stretching Tracking an object 33 Playing for the first time Performing You can ask AIBO for a particular performance by using the sound controller Be sure to use the sound controller in a quiet place so that AIBO can hear the musical tones of the controller 1 Make sure the switch is set to A or B With this setting you can use the controller with the numeric commands see pages 17 91 2 Press the button to turn on the sound controller When the power is on all the controller lights light up in green type A or orange type B 34 Playing for the first time 3 Press the buttons in order as shown below AIBO will follow the instructions sent by the sound controller When using the sound controller be sure to hold the speaker towards AIBO without covering the speaker with your hands O
49. ing rapidly l 9 Internal trouble 59 A psychological peek into your robot 60 Naps and bedtime AIBO sometimes takes a nap for 5 minutes when not communicating with anyone or when tired of playing It can be woken up by a gentle shake Please be aware that AIBO can be offended by the interruption to its nap and may wake up ina sour mood When not playing with AIBO for some time you can set it to the sleep mode with commands see page 40 Playing with remote controlled AIBO This chapter describes how to control AIBO with commands When AIBO is set to the performance or game mode you can control it with the musical tone commands sent by the sound controller or other instruments OP BD Fi NS Qo Qe Enjoying AIBO s performance In the performance mode AIBO shows you various performances You can ask for a particular performance by sending commands to AIBO Furthermore you can create a new performance by using the ERF 511 AIBO Performer Kit Setting AIBO to the performance mode When AIBO is sleeping shake it awake When it is placed on the station take it from the station and shake it awake see page 41 Then set it to the performance mode AIBO starts performing 1 Make sure the switch is set to A or B With this setting you can use the controller with the numeric commands 2 Make sure the sound controller is turned on When the power is on all the controller lights light
50. ities in the Memory Stick Battery slot 29 77 Serial number label The label with your AIBO s serial number Memory Stick slot Memory Stick access light Battery slot Serial number label Index to parts and controls Station Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for relating information AC IN power supply connector i 1 POWER indicator 2 MAIN indicator 6 Charging terminal N 3 SUB indicator es 4 Extra battery slot POWER indicator 30 74 97 Lights up in green when the station is turned on MAIN indicator 75 97 Lights up flashes in orange when AIBO is charging or green when AIBO is fully charged indicating the charging condition of AIBO n SUB indicator 75 97 Lights up flashes in orange when battery is charging or green when battery is fully charged indicating the charging condition of the extra battery pack 4 Extra battery slot 75 5 AC IN power supply connector 30 Connects the AC adapter o Charging terminal A terminal for charging AIBO on the station Do not touch the charging terminal directly with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact 23 Index to parts and controls Sound controller Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for relating information Face Back 3
51. k When AIBO reachs the goal press the Q button to release the stick from its mouth You can also try combining this game with the maze or set different points according to the sticks Do not make AIBO carry big sticks or heavy objects This may result in a malfunction or damage eC Q NNN Q R RY X a k Charging and adjustments This chapter describes how to charge the battery pack and how to adjust the volume of the sound AIBO emits Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume The battery pack will be automatically charged when AIBO active or paused is placed on the station Be sure to keep the station connected to the wall outlet with the AC power adapter and place AIBO on the station before you play with it Charging the battery pack You can charge the extra battery pack and AIBO on the station at the same time T Make sure the station is connected to the wall outlet with the AC power adapter see page 30 The POWER indicator on the left side of the station lights up 0 0 MAIN B L CHARGE e When AIBO is on the station do not place obstacles to its movement e Charge the battery pack at room temperature from 50 F to 86 F from 10 C to 30 C 74 Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume 2 Insert the extra battery pack into the station arrow wise Be sure to insert the battery pack until it clicks The CHARGE indicator lights up in orang
52. le the function is on AIBO will track the supplied ball with its color camera and wag its tail To cancel the game mode When the sound controller is set for the game commands hold the sound controller towards AIBO and press the GAME button 67 Playing games 68 To pause AIBO immediately Press the pause button on the chest To reactivate AIBO place it on the floor lying down see step 5 on page 29 and press the pause button once more If you do not send commands for a while AIBO will automatically return to the autonomous mode If AIBO shows the charging posture on its own AIBO is low on batteries Place it on the station or press the pause button and replace the battery pack see page 76 When AIBO is picked up from the floor or if your fingers get caught between its legs or neck AIBO will automatically stop all its motors To revive AIBO from this state place it on the floor see step 5 on page 29 and press the touch sensor on the head for more than 5 seconds AIBO will resume the game mode and start moving If AIBO falls and cannot get up Straighten it up as shown on page 53 AIBO will resume the game mode and start moving If the chest and eye lights flash rapidly or if AIBO sounds for help Internal heat may have built up or AIBO may be experiencing an internal trouble See page 86 Playing games Controlling two AIBOs When controlling two AIBOs at the same time as in a soccer game the octave the comm
53. lease thoroughly read this manual and retain it for future reference Getting started To get AIBO to move See Getting started on page 27 Preparation basic operation and what you should do after playing are described To enjoy AIBO s autonomous activity its performances or AIBO ina game See respectively Living with AIBO on page 49 Enjoying AIBO s performances on page 62 and Playing games on page 66 Understanding AIBO for a fulfilling partnership To understand AIBO in detail See Introduction to ERS 111 AIBO on page 12 You can find out exactly what kind of robot AIBO is To communicate with AIBO See Features of AIBO on page 13 Capabilities of the sound controller on page 16 Communicating via touch sensor on page 52 and Communicating via objects the ball on page 52 You can understand how to communicate with AIBO through its senses of touch vision and hearing To understand the activity pattern of AIBO See AIBO s motion modes on page 44 You will be able to find out about AIBO s other possibilities than as an autonomous robot Getting to know the mind of autonomous AIBO See A psychological peek into your robot on page 54 You can understand principle of AIBO s activity in the autonomous mode Additional information To charge AIBO See Charging the battery pack on page 74 To search for information See List of commands on pa
54. mance 1 41 SEND CFG Show performance 2 42 SEND CGF Show performance 3 43 gt SEND GCF Show performance 4 44 SEND GFC Show performance 5 45 SEND FCG Game mode See page 67 List of commands To For the numeric For the single sound commands press commands press Move forward 52 SEND CDF Stop 55 SEND D CF Move backward 58 SEND CFD Kick with the left foot 51 SEND DFC Kick with the right foot 53 SEND DCF Turn to the left 54 SEND FDC Turn to the right 56 SEND FCD Turn the ball tracking function on off 50 SEND D FC Pose of triumph 5 SEND CD F Pose of vexation 5 SEND CFD Pick up an object 57 SEND FCD Release an object 59 SEND FD C 93 List of commands Game commands How to use the button Example Move forward t 2 oe Game mode See page 67 To Press Move forward t2 Stop m 5 Move backward 4 8 Kick with the left foot x 1 Kick with the right foot X 3 Turn to the left q 4 Turn to the right e 6 Hold an object PICK UP 7 Release an object RELEASE 9 Turn the ball tracking function on off TRACK 0 Pose of triumph WIN Pose of vexation LOSE 94 List of lights indicators Lights on AIBO Eye lights The eye lights indicate AIBO s current mood and command type Color Lights AIBO s condition Off Lights up Autonomous mode page 50 depending
55. mous ACKIVILY 00 ee eee cette eteeteeeteeteetaees 32 PE OrM NO iniciei ananin ri aa aE aiaiai cen 34 After playing usssssssssscssssscssersssesscoessrsoecorseesrseesesnssnansonsersossnsssonias 37 Placing AIBO on the Station eee ccs eeeeeeeseeeteeteeeteeeteeteeetaeeeaeeaees 37 When not playing with AIBO ssssssssssnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnananannnnnnnnannnanaa 40 When you are going out going tO Sleep ou ee eeeeetseeseetteetteeneeee 40 When going out for 1ONG ou see eeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeteee tetas tetas tteetaeeaeee 42 Chapter 3 AIBO s four modes How to interact with AIBO AIBO S motion modes avsscssscesstecsssssesssessecscersseesoeessoeesoeesoeeseonscoessoensensy 44 About each motion MOC ccccecscessscesessseeessseeeseneeesssseeesssaeessseess 44 The different MOCES cccccceccccessssecesseceesseecesssaeesseesesseeeeesaeesseeess 46 Correlation Of motion MOCES cccccecsssecssceeeseecesseeeeseeeessaeeeseees 47 AIBO s autonomous ACTIVITIES c ceteris 50 Engaging the autonomous MOE 20 eeeeeeeee eee e eee teee tee etaetteetaeetaees 50 Communicating via touch Sensor oo eeteet eee eeeeeeeteeeseeeteeteeeteeenees 52 Communicating via objects the ball cccecsesseeseeeseeseeeeeree 52 A psychological peek into your robot sssssee tees 54 EMOUIONS rininiame a avian 54 ATINS eeepererrerrrr erent re cererer rier reres E AOE EEE 55 EQUCAEL OM dennin na A aiai 56 GrOWLD siora ao e o enn kha
56. n to step 2 2 Hold securely by its body and open the rear cover Slide the unlock button to open the cover button e Pick up AIBO by the body not by its extremities e Do not touch the charging terminal on the underside of AIBO directly with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact 76 Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume 3 Unlock and remove the battery pack Be sure that the light is turned off 4 installa fully charged battery pack arrow wise Be sure to install the battery pack until it clicks 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 it 77 Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume 6 Press and release the pause button Pause is canceled and AIBO starts moving autonomously 78 Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume Adjusting the volume There are three volume levels for the musical tones and sound effects that AIBO emits The volume levels can be adjusted with the sound controller 1 Make sure the switch is set to A or B With this setting you can use the controller with the numeric commands 2 Make sure the sound controller is turned on When the power is on all the controller lights light up To turn the power on press the button 3 Hold the sound controller towards AIBO
57. nd its head and goes to sleep Sleep mode Press AIBO sleeps Sleep 8 O O e9 For eight hours Sleep V V Until you wake it up Sleeping AIBO On the station On the floor 40 When not playing with AIBO To wake the sleeping AIBO When AIBO is on the station pick it up from the station When it is on the floor gently shake it awake To send commands while AIBO is sleeping AIBO will not listen to any commands while it is sleeping Gently wake it up then send the command If AIBO does not accept the command Sleep When set for the numeric commands press 8 gt 0 SEND to match the command type of AIBO to the same one as that of the sound controller AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds To place the sleeping AIBO on the station Shake it awake then set it to the charging posture and place it on the station see step 4 on page 38 e Follow the precautions below so that your fingers do not get caught between AIBO s joints Do not touch AIBO other than in case of shaking it awake When you press down the pause button while AIBO is sleeping on the floor not on the station be sure it is in the proper position see step 5 on page 29 before you release the pause button to cancel pause e Do not shake AIBO on the station as that may damage AIBO or the station 41 When not playing with AIBO When going out for long When you are going out for a long time
58. nd types The same commands can be sent in two different octaves command type A and B with the sound controller This is useful when there are two AIBOs involved in a game see page 69 where commands must be distinguished for each robot You can set the command type using the switch on the side of the sound controller For details see Index to parts and controls on page 24 3 Auto OFF function You can turn the sound controller on by pressing the C button The power turns off automatically if the sound controller is not operated for three minutes 17 Unpacking Check to make sure that you have the following items AIBO Entertainment Robot AIBO ERS 111 Supplied accessories Station The station is used to charge AIBO s batteries and also serves as AIBO s home base 18 Sound controller AIBO power supply ERA 110B lithium ion You can control AIBO by sending commands musical battery pack 2 tones AIBO operates only with the ERA 110B battery pack Ball Remote controller power Size AA R6 This is AIBO s special toy You can also use this for battery 2 robot soccer Memory Stick 8MB ERA 111M and case Documentation The Memory Stick stores AIBO ware AIBO s Operation manual operating program You can also save the data of Raising AIBO the handbook AIBO s activities with it Certificate of Authenticity AC adapter The AC adapter allows AIBO
59. nformation from the purchaser If a different person takes over this unit please inform the AIBO Customer Link of the change 101 Specifications AIBO Movable parts External storage Built in capabilities Distance sensor Acceleration sensor Ventilation fan Power requirements Battery life Data back up Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Storage humidity Dimensions Mass 102 Four legs Each leg 3 degrees of freedom Head 3 degrees of freedom Mouth 1 degree of freedom Tail 2 degrees of freedom Memory Stick CCD color camera Stereo Microphone Speaker Thermometric sensor Infrared 3 axes DC fan Lithium ion battery pack Approx 1 5 hours when in the autonomous mode Lithium battery 1 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C 10 to 80 not condensed hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C 10 to 90 not condensed hygrometer reading of less than 84 F 29 C Approx 6 1 1x 10 1 2 107 s inches 156 x 266 x 274 mm w h d not including its tail Approx 3 lb 8 oz 1 6 kg Station Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Storage humidity Dimensions Mass Sound controller Built in capability Power requirements Battery life Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Storage humidity Dimensions Mass Battery pack Output Charging time
60. nna A 56 Body lANQUAGE sninn nia Eana i 57 Other robotic eXpresSS OnS sssssssisisitsisririsritinsinnnsinriniisinsisni nrinn 59 Naps ANd bedtime ssssssssssssrssssissisrisrnsistntintiuninintintinnninnnnnnnnnnnnnnns 60 Chapter 5 Playing with remote controlled AIBO Enjoying AIBO s performance sssssssssssssnsnnnnnnnanunanannnnnnnnananannnnnnnnanannnnnnana 62 Setting AIBO to the performance Mode sesser 62 Changing the movement style ssssssssssrssisrssrssssrurisrnrinsiennsrnninnsnn 63 Asking AIBO for a particular performance sses 64 Playing GAMES owes cee eee 66 Operating AIBO in the game mode cee eceeceeceeeeeeteeeteteeeteteees 66 Controlling two AIBOS eceeceeeeesseeneeeeeene trees ee seeteseeteeseeteeetaes 69 Playing games With AIBO sssssssssnssnnsanunnnnnnnnnnannnanannnnnnnnannnannnnannnananannnnnaa 71 SO COGN ss sieedvnisacacectudsenstcansbiccnsindecsndhestvcavuts cstisniees casevaniavebecteitebes anananecys 71 PAD YnINGN a int ins ore dotted aaa oleiae ae lee 72 10 Chapter 6 Charging and adjustments Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume sssr 74 Charging the battery pack 0 eee ener eee eeeeteeteeteeeeeeeseieeeeas 74 Replacing the battery pack oo cece eesecteeeieeteeeeeeeeseteteesteeteeeteeeeees 76 Adjusting the VOIUMEC ceccececseeeeecteeneceeceseeseeseaeseesteesneeteeeeaetnaes 79 Chapter 7 Additional information Notes ON USE iiiicidicei cated seicettasivanescenavansineta
61. oking around it means it is searching for the ball If the soccer ball is not in front of AIBO or if the soccer ball is moving too fast AIBO may lose sight of it For fun you can make AIBO express joy after scoring a goal by using the EJ button You can also make AIBO do a sad gesture by using the button 71 Playing games with AIBO 72 Labyrinth Help AIBO escape a maze Prepare a labyrinth by placing books blocks or video tapes on a flat floor The path width should be within 8 and 12 in the radius of a corner within 10 and 12 in Place AIBO at the starting line and put it in the game mode Try your skill with the game commands to help AIBO reach the goal move forward move backward stop turn to the right and turn to the left You can compete the goal time with other AIBOs Stick In this game gain as much points as possible by making AIBO carry sticks to the goal within a given time AIBO can hold sticks the size and weight of pencils pens and chopsticks Prepare a goal by placing an empty box on a flat floor Have a few sticks ready at the starting line Place AIBO at the starting line and put it in the game mode To make AIBO carry a stick press the button of the sound controller When AIBO opens its mouth and lowers its head place a stick in its mouth AIBO will close its mouth and raise its head Use the same commands as in the labyrinth game to help AIBO reach the goal without dropping the stic
62. oller is set for the game commands and all the controller lights flash in green or orange A command is sent and AIBO is also set to the game mode shown by its eye lights flashing in green or red If AIBO does not respond to commands Match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller Press the GAME button to cancel the game commands then press 8 0 SEND when the controller is set for the numeric commands See page 35 AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds Playing games 3 Send commands to AIBO by pressing the command buttons listed below Printed symbol Command button Movements when the ball tracking function is OFF ON t 2 Moves forward toward the ball 7 5 Stops 4 8 Moves backward x 1 Kicks with the left foot toward the ball X 3 Kicks with the right foot toward the ball 4a 4 Turns to the left e 6 Turns to the right PICK UP Bends down opens the mouth and holds an object put in its mouth See Stick on page 72 RELEASE 9 Bends down and releases an object TRACK 0 Turns the ball tracking function on off WIN Pose of triumph LOSE Pose of vexation To end the game Hold the sound controller towards AIBO and press the GAME button AIBO will resume the autonomous mode To turn the ball tracking function on off Hold the sound controller towards AIBO and press the V button During the game mode you can turn this function on off at any time Whi
63. on its emotion Green Flashing slowly Charging posture page 38 Green Flashing two times Performance mode page 62 Green Flashing Game mode Command type A page 70 Red Flashing Game mode Command type B page 70 Red and green Flashing rapidly simultaneously Internal trouble page 87 In the autonomous mode Color Lights AIBO s emotion Off Normal state Green On Joy page 59 Red On Anger page 59 Red and green Lighting up alternately Surprise page 59 95 List of lights indicators 96 Chest light The chest light indicates AIBO s states of activity It also indicates AIBO s internal trouble together with the sound and eye lights Light AIBO s condition Notes On In motion Flashing slowly Sleeping To wake AIBO up gently shake it page 41 Flashing Charging posture AIBO may be saving its activities on the Memory Stick Do not replace the battery pack until the light goes out page 76 Off Pause When the pause button is pressed down you can replace the battery pack see page 76 If the light is off even when the pause button is released place AIBO on the station or replace the battery Flashing rapidly Internal trouble For details see page 86 Access light for Memory Stick The access light indicates that AIBO is loading saving the data of its activities on the Memory Stick Light Condition of the Memory Stick Notes Loading saving d
64. or an action in the game mode or the performance mode Each command consists of a combination of three individual tones all in the same octave from C to B such as C D E and F E C AIBO recognizes a total of approximately 40 different commands Sound controller features Sound controller supplied has three user friendly features including the ability to switch the command transmission method 1 Three types of operating commands Three types of operating commands are provided geared to different types of play As described in the following the functions assigned to the number symbol buttons command buttons change according to the operating command 16 Capabilities of the sound controller e Numeric commands The entered combination of numbers command number is sent as a command such as Stand up or Sit down e Single sound commands Like a musical instrument individual musical tones are output by the sound controller when the command buttons are pressed This is useful when you want to hear the tones as you send a command e Game commands Game only commands such as Move forward are assigned to the command buttons This is useful when playing games such as soccer In this operation manual most of the commands sending procedures are written as numeric commands When sending commands in the single sound system refer to List of commands on page 91 2 Easy switching between comma
65. ound controller AIBO does not accept commands while it emits sounds 5 Place AIBO on the station The MAIN indicator on the station lights up in orange and the charging starts MAIN indicator If the MAIN indicator flashes the connectors of AIBO and the station may not be in proper contact with each other Place AIBO on the station again After playing When you place AIBO on the station after it has run out of power and shown the charging posture on its own it will not wake up even after it is charged In this case press the pause button or pick up AIBO from the station see page 41 Taking AIBO off the station Pick it up from the station then place it on the floor in the manner shown below AIBO starts to move in the autonomous mode 39 When not playing with AIBO This section describes what you should do when you will not be playing with AIBO for some time When you are going out going to sleep When not playing with AIBO for a few hours set it to the sleep mode The battery discharges slightly while AIBO is sleeping so place AIBO on the station to keep the battery from running out There are two types of sleep modes e Sleep 8 AIBO will sleep for eight hours and automatically transfer to the autonomous mode and wake up You can also wake it by gently shaking it e Sleep AIBO keeps on sleeping until you wake it up Press the buttons as listed below to set AIBO to the sleep mode AIBO will be
66. ounds or colors of balls As AIBO is fully active on its own it can surprise you with unexpected moves making it a fascinating companion You can send messages by touching AIBO or showing it objects AIBO will try to convey its message by using body language eye lights and making different sounds AIBO will also act autonomously while being charged on the station Nek Engaging the autonomous mode First set AIBO to the autonomous mode The remote controlled AIBO will automatically nap for a while and wake up in the autonomous mode when it does not receive any commands for a while When changing the mode with the sound controller do as follows T Make sure the switch is set to A or B With this setting you can use the sound controller with the numeric commands 2 Make sure the sound controller is turned on When the power is on all the controller lights light up To turn the power on press the button 3 Press the buttons in order as shown below AIBO will start moving autonomously Sometimes the eye lights light up to show AIBO s emotional state see page 59 NOD gt aD gt SEND 50 Changing the sleeping AIBO to autonomous mode Gently shake AIBO awake If AIBO is sleeping on the station first move it to a flat surface and place it properly see page 41 then wake it up If AIBO does not respond to commands When set for the numeric commands press 8 0 SEND to match AIBO s
67. re messages by gesturing Enjoy living with AIBO to understand more of what they mean eventually creating a great team 58 Other robotic expressions A psychological peek into your robot Although body language is the most direct way for AIBO to show its emotions or desires it has other means of expressing itself When in the autonomous mode AIBO is always in one robotic state of mind or another AIBO shows these states by using robot language or flashing its eye lights To express its physical condition AIBO uses its chest light Robot language and sound effects AIBO emits sounds in various situations of its daily life It emits sounds as if talking to itself when it receives a command when waking up when playing or when it has something to say When in a better mood or situation AIBO will emit sounds or play more melodic tonal phrase Eye lights When you send a command approve or scold AIBO it acknowledges by blinking its eye lights for a second The lights also indicate changes in its emotional state which may help you detect its current mood Chest light AIBO uses the chest light to show its physical condition especially the remaining battery power On In action Flashing Flashing Off slowly l l k o Loading the Sleeping Memory Stick Power off showing the out of Charging posture batteries or just before turning off Surprise Flashing alternately Flash
68. re than five stops moving seconds to revive it AIBO goes back to sleep right after waking it up Internal heat may have built up gt Wait for a while until the internal temperature falls then shake AIBO awake AIBO falls asleep depending on its emotion or instinct The chest light flashes rapidly There may be a problem with the battery pack gt Replace it with a new one see page 76 Though AIBO flashes its eye lights and makes sound it does not move its legs When AIBO is picked up from the floor or if your fingers get caught between its legs or neck AIBO will automatically stop all its motors To revive AIBO from this state place it on the floor see step 5 on page 29 and press the touch sensor for more than 5 seconds Symptom Troubleshooting Remedy The eye lights rapidly flash alternately in two colors Internal heat may have built up gt Wait for a while until the internal temperature falls then shake AIBO awake There may be a problem with the battery pack gt Replace it with a new one see page 76 AIBO soon asks for charging even with a fully charged battery The battery will last a shorter time when AIBO moves in the game and performance modes The battery usually lasts for one to one and a half hours in the autonomous mode If the battery continues to have much shorter operating period the battery may have reached its battery life Replace it with
69. riodically examine the transformer for conditions that may result in the risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons such as damage to the cords blades housing and that in the event of such conditions the transformer should not be used until properly replaced Not recommended for children under 8 years e Sound controller Do not mix old and new batteries e Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY 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 you call 1 800 427 2988 in the United States or contact via email at support aibosony com Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture 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 Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules T
70. t language It also expresses its joy or desires through body language The eye lights are used to express emotions or give a yes or no response You can also initiate communication by presenting a ball to AIBO When approving or scolding AIBO you can pat or hit the touch sensor on its head 13 Introduction to ERS 111 AIBO 14 Natural motions A total of 18 motors which is technically called 18 degrees of freedom enables AIBO to move in a natural smooth manner All the motors are cooperatively controlled and allow not only basic movements like walking sitting or lying down but also movements like looking around tilting its head or waving its paws AIBO can use more complicated body language and will even try to show off when in a good mood AIBO performance Other than playing with it as an autonomous robot you can enjoy pre programmed performances by switching it to the performance mode The performances prepared for AIBO can be changed and new original motions can be added with a separate software not supplied called ERF 511 AIBO Performer Kit This software can enhance AIBO s existing movements as well as help you create original robot motions Playing games Once switched to the game mode AIBO loses its autonomy and reacts solely to human commands In addition to simple movements such as moving back and forth and changing directions it can kick show joy of winning display sorrow after losing a g
71. tate of activity Air intake port Takes air into AIBO to prevent internal heat buildup Stereo microphone 35 Gathers sound and allows AIBO to distinguish musical tones and its direction Shoulder cover Protects AIBO s joints If your fingers get caught in the cover it automatically opens Exhaust port Emits air from the internal cooling device Tail Shows AIBO s emotional state by wagging Legs Allow AIBO to walk and also indicate AIBO s emotional state Charging terminal Contacts with that of the station when charging the battery Index to parts and controls e Do not put a sticker on the color camera or head cover e Be sure to keep the shoulder cover closed except in case of an emergency Do not put a sticker on the movable parts or insert anything between them Doing so may obstruct AIBO s movement Do not block the air intake port or exhaust port with your hand or by putting a sticker on them Doing so may cause internal heat buildup Do not touch the charging terminal directly with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact e Pick up AIBO by the body not by its extremities see page 29 e Do not force the joints or other movable parts 21 Index to parts and controls 22 Rear of AIBO EE 2 3 4 Memory Stick slot 29 Memory Stick access light 96 Lights up when loading saving the data of AIBO s activ
72. udeisrivacendeva wcisruadaceseacesesstcerase 82 Troubleshooting cscse eens 86 AIBO essscnszceuaneacsia T A aA EAT 86 AUtONOMOUS MOE ui cieesseccessessecsesseeusessecseeueeevscseeaueevecseeaeeueessecnenees 87 Performance MOE woa escccseccscseescccssseeuseesscseeuseevecsseueeeseesseaueusessennenees 88 GAMEIMO GE ena a Ea 89 Statii araa A A E EA 90 Sound controller settee re 90 List of commandS ssssssssannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanann 91 Numeric commands and single sound commands s 91 GAME COMMANAS cceccecceeseessessecueeseececeeuseeseeseusvesseeaueuseasennenneaes 94 List Of lights inGiCatOrs sssssssscssseesrseesrsesseecseseesoeseesssessseesensrsnes 95 Lights ON AIBO i ac oidiseianiesieedaediednatisdeieeicnd aces 95 Indicators ON THE SEACION as erain AA 97 Lights on the sound controller ee eeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeetee teeter eeteteeeteeeeees 98 Limited Warranty esssssscssssscssescssssecsesersoecorseesrseesarsnssnesoesscoeseesaeonts 99 Service procedure wassscssesseeeee eee eee erences 101 SpecificationS wuss erence 102 DIAGN siissia casi ianccaatcatainscsaneeiechancssaucticcdiniinanivantaiesanaunsuavnautnacstdsesaceisuussateia 104 Meet AIBO This chapter introduces you to the entertainment robot AIBO ERS 111 and its supplied accessories 12 Introduction to AIBO ERS 111 AIBO ERS 111 is Sony s robot designed as a new kind of entertainment home entertainm
73. your specific Product SONY is not responsible for any damage during shipment arising from the failure to properly pack the Product or accessory being returned or for the loss of any data contained on any media 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 This warranty does not cover cost of removal or reinstallation cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover lost profits lost sales loss of use of the Product or other consequential loss or damage due to improper operation or maintenance installation connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses This warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from use of the Product in conjunction with accessories products or ancillary or peripheral equipment not manufactured by SONY and where it is determined by SONY that there is no fault with the Product itself SONY will pay shipping charges for all in warranty service However if no trouble is found with the Product or accessory if the trouble is from a non covered charge or if it is

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