Entertainment Robot AIBO© 2001 Sony CorporationOperating InstructionsERS-2104-652-093-12(1)
10IntroductionWhat is AIBO?“AIBO” is the name given to the Sony entertainmentrobot. Developed to encourage human and robotinteraction, AIBO creates an
11Meet AIBOA four-legged robot with rich emotionalexpressionsTo comfortably coexist with people, AIBO was designed with four legs, ahead, and a tail,
12ERS-210As the successor to the AIBO ERS-110/111, the AIBO ERS-210 is a second-generation entertainment robot featuring a wider repertoire of movemen
13Meet AIBOChecking the supplied accessoriesCheck to make sure you have the following items before you play with AIBO.xAC adapter ERA-201P1 (1)xAC ada
14Preparing AIBOThe battery pack supplied with AIBO has been charged to some extent. It isrecommended that you charge the battery pack fully (page 19)
15Meet AIBO3Place AIBO on the floor as shown below.Place it on a flat, non-slippery surface, such as a carpet with a short nap.Notes• If you place AIB
16Playing with AIBOWhen you push the pause button on AIBO’schest and AIBO’s chest light lights up green,AIBO’s internal application programactivates a
17Meet AIBOWhen you press AIBO’s head too forcefullybAIBO will show anger through its eye lights.When you pet AIBO’s head from back to front a few tim
18If AIBO stops moving• Place AIBO on the floor and keep pressing on its head for a few seconds.AIBO stops moving whenever you pick it up from the flo
19Meet AIBOWhen not playing with AIBOWe recommend that you charge the battery pack so AIBO will be ready to playat any time.Pausing AIBOPress the paus
2Safety InformationOwner’s RecordThe model number and serial number are located inside the cover of the unitand on the side of the supplied AC adapter
202Connect the AC adapter conversion plug to AIBO’s chargingterminal.3Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet and place AIBO in theposture shown below
21Meet AIBONotes• If the chest light flashes orange while you are charging the battery pack, thecharging may not be progressing normally. Replace the
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23Knowing more about AIBOKnowing more about AIBOThis chapter helps you know more about AIBO by providinginformation about AIBO’s parts and their funct
24Index to parts and controlsAIBO exteriorNotes• Do not attach stickers on AIBO’s color camera or transparent face cover.• Do not attach stickers onto
25Knowing more about AIBO1 Stereo microphoneAllows AIBO to pick upsurrounding sounds.2 Head sensorSenses when a person taps or petsAIBO on the head.3
26AIBO’s inner unitThe illustration shows AIBO with its cover open.NoteDo not touch the charging terminal with your hands. Doing so may soil the termi
27Knowing more about AIBO1 Charging terminalConnect the supplied AC adapter herewith the supplied AC adapterconversion plug. This terminalcontacts the
28Controls on the core unitThe core unit appears when AIBO’s head, legs, and tail have been removed.For details on removing and attaching the respecti
29Knowing more about AIBOUnit connectorNotes• Do not touch a unit connector terminalwith your hands. Doing so may soil theterminal and cause poor cont
3DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERYLITHIUM ION BATTERYDISPOSE OF PROPERLYYou can return your unwanted Lithium Ion batteries to your nearest SonyService C
30Removing and attaching AIBO’sextremitiesYou need to remove AIBO’s legs, head, and tail to set the clock or volumelevel of the musical tone, and to i
31Knowing more about AIBORemoving AIBO’s extremities1Press the pause button to pause AIBO.Wait until the chest light turns off.NoteWhile AIBO is acces
323Slide the battery pack release lever and remove the battery pack.Hold your hand against thebattery pack when you removeit. You can be injured by th
33Knowing more about AIBOChange the release pin insertion angle partby part so that the pin reaches the depth ofthe release hole.5Remove AIBO’s head,
34Replacing the battery packIt is usual to connect the AC adapter to AIBO to charge the battery pack whileit is still inserted. You can also change th
35Knowing more about AIBO2Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and thenopen the cover.Notes• Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its ex
364Insert the charged battery pack in the direction of the arrow untilthe pack clicks into place, then close the cover.5Place AIBO on the floor as sho
37Knowing more about AIBOInserting or removing a “MemoryStick”To play with AIBO, insert an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” (sold separately).For details, ref
382Insert the “Memory Stick,” and close the cover.Making sure that the ▼ mark faces downward, insert the “Memory Stick” intothe “Memory Stick” inserti
39Knowing more about AIBONotes• To prevent damaging AIBO, do not remove the “Memory Stick” while thebattery pack lock indicator appears red.• If you s
4RECYCLING LITHIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIESLithium Ion rechargeable batteries are recyclable.You can help preserve our environment by returning your
40Inserting the optional PC cardBe sure to insert the PC card only after pressing the pause button on AIBO’schest to make it pause. For details on in
41Knowing more about AIBO3Flip the PC card release swich to the side.To remove, flip the swich out.4Replace the left-front and left-hind hind legs.
42Changing settingsAfter removing AIBO’s extremities, you can change the following settingsusing the display panel on the core unit.The display panel
43Knowing more about AIBO1Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the time zoneindication.2Press down the MODE button to select the time zone.The
44Setting the clockThe time is displayed in a 24-hour clock.1Press the MODE button repeatedly to display the time indication.2Press down the MODE butt
45Knowing more about AIBO4Press the + button repeatedly to set the minute. Then press theMODE button.The setting is entered and the time indication re
463Press the + button repeatedly to set the year. Then press the MODEbutton.The month indication starts to flash.4Press the + button repeatedly to set
47Knowing more about AIBOSetting the volume level of the musical toneThe volume of the musical tones emitted from AIBO’s speaker can be adjustedin fou
48Checking the battery pack levelDo the following procedure to check the remaining power of the battery packinserted in AIBO.1Press the MODE button re
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5You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.The shie
50Time zone tableUse this table to enter the time zone.
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53Additional informationAdditional informationThis chapter provides notes on usage, a troubleshooting guide,and other information concerning AIBO.
54Notes on useTo prevent AIBO and its accessories from being damaged, observe thefollowing precautions.On handling AIBO• Do not use AIBO in places sub
55Additional information• Do not apply stickers to the color camera or the head cover.• Do not point the color camera at the sun, no matter whether AI
56On handling the AC adapter• Be sure to use only the supplied AC adapter to charge AIBO’s battery pack.Using any other adapter may cause damage to AI
57Additional informationTroubleshootingIf you experience any of the following difficulties, use this troubleshootingguide to help you remedy the probl
58Symptom Cause/RemedyAIBO continues to emit asad melody and does notmove when the pausebutton is released.The insertion of a “Memory Stick” without a
59Additional informationSymptom Cause/RemedyAfter picking AIBO up, itstops moving.AIBO stops moving whenever it is picked upfrom the floor.c Check tha
6Table of ContentsMeet AIBOIntroduction ...10What is AIBO? ...
60Symptom Cause/RemedyThe chest light does notturn off when you pressthe pause button to makeAIBO pause.There may be a problem with the internalapplic
61Additional informationLimited warrantySONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product and its accessoriesagainst defects in material or workman
62This warranty does not cover the cost of removal or reinstallation, cosmetic damage ordamage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence
63Additional informationREPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THEEXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLEFOR ANY
64Service procedure1. Contact the AIBO Customer Link. Its E-mail address [email protected] and its toll free number is1-800-427-2988 (U
65Additional informationSpecificationsxAIBOCPU 64-bit RISC processorMain memory32MBSupplied application media“Memory Stick” for AIBOMovable partsMouth
66Operating wet-bulb temperatureLess than 29° C (84° F )Storage temperature–20° C to 60° C (–4° F to140° F)Storage humidity10 % to 90 % (notcondensed)
67Additional informationStorage temperature–20°C to 60°C (–4°F to140°F) (temperature gradientless than 10°C (18°F)/hour)Storage humidity10% to 90% (no
68IndexAAC adapter ...13, 19Handling ...56AC adapter conversion plug ...13, 19AIBOC
69Additional informationM“Memory Stick”Inserting ... 37Removing ... 38Mode indicat
7Attaching AIBO’s extremities ... 33Replacing the battery pack ...
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8Limited warranty ......61Service procedure ...
9Meet AIBOMeet AIBOThis chapter introduces you to the entertainment robot AIBOERS-210, its supplied accessories, and the preparations that arerequired
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