Sony ERS-110 - Aibo Entertainment Robot, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...C 1999 by Sony Corporation Operation Manual Entertainment Robot ERS 110 3 867 061 11 1 ...

Page 2: ...Entertainment Robot Operation Manual AIBO ERS 110 ...

Page 3: ...m 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 AIBO ERS 110 conforms to the OPEN R version 1 software specifications ...

Page 4: ... 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 ...

Page 5: ...mended for Children Under 8 Years Sound controller Do not mix old and new batteries 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 Note In some areas the disposal of lithium ion Batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the S...

Page 6: ...rference 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connecte...

Page 7: ...rstanding AIBO for a fulfilling partnership To understand AIBO in detail See Introduction to ERS 110 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 communic...

Page 8: ...ck on page 74 To search for information See List of commands on page 91 List of lamps indicators on page 95 and Index on page 103 If you wonder Is it broken See Troubleshooting on page 86 AIBO the AIBO logo OPEN R and the OPEN R logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation ...

Page 9: ...8 Index to parts and controls 20 AIBO 20 Station 23 Sound controller 24 Chapter 2 Getting started Preparation 28 Preparing AIBO 28 Preparing the station 30 Preparing the sound controller 31 Playing for the first time 32 Enjoying AIBO s autonomous activity 32 Performing 34 After playing 37 Placing AIBO on the station 37 Taking AIBO off the station 39 When not playing with AIBO 40 When you are going...

Page 10: ...mmunicating via objects the ball 52 A psychological peek into your robot 54 Emotions 54 Instincts 55 Education 56 Growth 56 Body language 57 Other robotic expressions 59 Naps and bedtime 60 Chapter 5 Playing with remote controlled AIBO Enjoying AIBO s performance 62 Setting AIBO to the performance mode 62 Changing the movement style 63 Asking AIBO for a particular performance 64 Playing games 66 O...

Page 11: ...information Notes on use 82 Troubleshooting 86 AIBO 86 Autonomous mode 87 Performance mode 88 Game mode 89 Station 90 Sound controller 90 List of commands 91 Numeric commands and single sound commands 91 Game commands 94 List of lamps indicators 95 Lamps on AIBO 95 Indicators on the station 97 Lamps on the sound controller 98 Limited warranty 99 Service procedure 101 Specification 102 Index 104 ...

Page 12: ...Meet AIBO This chapter introduces you to the entertainment robot AIBO ERS 110 and its supplied accessories ...

Page 13: ...he necessary hardware such as the brain sensors and power switch In addition its software enables AIBO to have emotions instincts learning ability and capacity to mature Therefore it requires no external control or human instruction for movement AIBO is a robot but a one which lives at home and communicates with people expressing emotions learning and growing up and acting under its own judgement ...

Page 14: ...ople Touch AIBO s head is the sensor for receiving personal contact by touch 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 Vision AIBO has a built in color camera and distance sensor which are used to look for its favorite colors or to avoid obstacles Balance Using it...

Page 15: ...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 510 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 ...

Page 16: ...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 ...

Page 17: ...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 for 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...

Page 18: ...l 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 command 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 disti...

Page 19: ...cking Check to make sure that you have the following items AIBO Entertainment Robot AIBO ERS 110 Supplied accessories Station The station is used to charge AIBO s batteries and also serves as AIBO s home base ...

Page 20: ...es Ball This is AIBO s special toy You can also use this for robot soccer Memory Stick and case The Memory Stick stores AIBO ware AIBO s operating program You can also save the data of AIBO s activities with it AC adapter The AC adapter allows AIBO 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 Un...

Page 21: ...pages indicated in parentheses for relating information qs Tail qd Legs 9 Stereo microphone q Shoulder cover qa Exhaust port 1 Touch sensor 2 Eye lamps 3 Color camera 4 Speaker 5 Mouth 6 Pause button 7 Chest lamp 8 Air intake port qf Charging terminal ...

Page 22: ...ldup 9 Stereo microphone 35 Gathers sound and allows AIBO to distinguish musical tones and its direction 0 Shoulder cover Protects AIBO s joints If your fingers get caught in the cover it automatically opens qa Exhaust port Emits air from the internal cooling device q sTail Shows AIBO s emotional state by wagging qd Legs Allow AIBO to walk and also indicate AIBO s emotional state q fCharging termi...

Page 23: ...s lamp 3 Battery slot 4 Serial number label Rear of AIBO 1 Memory Stick slot 29 2 Memory Stick access lamp 96 Lights up when loading saving the data of AIBO s activities in the Memory Stick 3 Battery slot 29 77 4 Serial number label The label with your AIBO s serial number ...

Page 24: ...ng the charging condition of AIBO 3 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 6 Charging terminal A terminal for charging AIBO on the station Note Do not touch the charging terminal direct...

Page 25: ...he numeric command The power turns off automatically if the sound controller is not operated for three minutes 2 Controller operation indicators 34 98 Four lamps 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 ...

Page 26: ...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 the...

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Page 28: ...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 ...

Page 29: ... use the battery pack should last about an hour For details on charging the battery pack see page 74 1 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 Notes Pick up AIBO by the body not by its extremities Do not touch the charging terminal on the undersid...

Page 30: ...arning and maturation process 4 Insert the battery pack arrow wise until it clicks 5 Close the rear cover then place AIBO on the floor as shown below Place it on a flat surface that is not too slippery Choose a quiet place so that AIBO can hear the musical tones of the controller Note Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown above This will prevent AIBO from moving unexpectedly and being damage...

Page 31: ...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 Preparation ...

Page 32: ...hing the and on the batteries to the diagram inside the battery compartment insert the negative end first 3 Close the battery cover 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 Preparation ...

Page 33: ...onomous robot learns and matures from experience When you purchase AIBO think of it as having just been born AIBO first moves awkwardly but as it matures it will be able to move in more various ways Push and release the pause button on AIBO s chest Pause is canceled AIBO loads the data of its activities from the Memory Stick then starts moving Leave AIBO as it is and enjoy its autonomous activitie...

Page 34: ...ometimes 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 Playing for the first time Giving a paw Walking Sleeping Stretching Tracking an object ...

Page 35: ...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 C button to turn on the sound controller When the power is on all the controller lamps light up in green type A or orange type B 7 5 6 4 2 3 1 SEND A B G PICKUP C ON GAME VOL F G A ABL H 5 6 4 2 3 1 SEND A B G C ON GAME VOL F G A A or B Playing for the first ti...

Page 36: ...ons in order as shown below Tap AIBO s touch sensor or wave your hand in front of its color camera AIBO will start performing for you 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 To play with AIBO more See page 44 and choose other motion modes After playing with AIBO Place AIBO on the station See page 3...

Page 37: ...will request to be charged by flashing its chest lamp or by sounding a message in robot language and will show the charging posture see page 38 on its own Place it on the station or replace the battery pack see page 76 If AIBO is left uncharged it will shut itself off Before changing the battery be sure to press the pause button This will prevent AIBO from suddenly moving immediately after install...

Page 38: ...o set it to the charging posture AIBO lies down on its own and starts saving the data of its activities in the Memory Stick If AIBO is sleeping gently shake it awake see page 39 then set it in the charging posture 1 Make sure the station is connected to the wall outlet with the AC adapter The POWER indicator on the station lights up Note When AIBO is on the station do not place obstacles to its mo...

Page 39: ...BO lies down and starts saving the data of its activities in the Memory Stick 5 Place AIBO on the station The MAIN indicator on the station lights up in orange and the charging starts Note 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 SEND C ON GAME VOL SEND 0 3 MAIN indicator After playing ...

Page 40: ...AIBO pick it up from the station and gently shake it awake 1 Pick up AIBO from the station then place it on the floor in the manner shown below 2 Gently shake it awake AIBO will wake up in a short time then start moving autonomously After playing ...

Page 41: ...to keep the battery from running out There are two types of sleep modes 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 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 bend its head and goes to sleep Sleep mode Press AIBO sleeps...

Page 42: ...r the numeric commands press 8 t 0 t SEND to match the command type of AIBO to the same one as that of the sound controller To place the sleeping AIBO on the station Shake it awake then follow the steps on the previous page Notes 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...

Page 43: ...ties on the Memory Stick AIBO s chest lamp flashes and the access lamp 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 Note Do not remove the Memory Stick or the battery pack while the chest lamp is flashing see page 76 Doin...

Page 44: ...AIBO s four modes How to interact with AIBO This chapter describes AIBO s four dif ferent modes of activity ...

Page 45: ...otesoneachmotionmode Autonomous mode AIBO acts autonomously Its emotions instincts and will all play impor tant r oles in this mode They help AIBO deter mine how to interact with itsenvironment andaf fectitslear ningand maturationpr ocess WhenAIBOfeelsbor ed it will nap a while T o wake up the sleeping AIBO gently give it a shake c For details see Chapter 4 page 50 Performance mode type of remote ...

Page 46: ...p for eight hours and automaticallytransfertotheautonomous mode and wake up Y ou can also wake it up by gently shaking it Sleep AIBO keeps on sleeping until you wake it up c For details see Chapter 2 page 40 Note 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 ...

Page 47: ...nging the mode you can move your fr ee willed AIBO as you wish You canalsokeepitsleeping AIBO s motion modes Sleep Sleep mode Action Autonomous mode Remote control mode Sleeping Tracking an object Playing Chasing a ball Performing ...

Page 48: ...ion mode by sending commands or shaking AIBO WhenAIBOissettother emote contr olmode thegamemodeor performancemode withoutbeingsentcommandsforawhile AIBO automaticallyturnsitselfintotheautonomousmode AIBO s motion modes Sleep Sleep 8 Sleep After 8 hours Gentle Shaking Action Autonomous mode Game mode Performance mode ...

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Page 50: ...te 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 ...

Page 51: ...e being charged on the station Engaging the autonomous mode First set AIBO to the autonomous mode The remote controlled AIBO will automatically return to this mode and nap when it does not receive any commands for a while Wake AIBO up in such a case but when changing the mode with the sound controller do as follows 1 Make sure the switch is set to A or B With this setting you can use the sound con...

Page 52: ... place it properly see page 39 then shake it awake If AIBO does not respond to commands When set for the numeric commands press 8 t 0 t SEND to match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller 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 ...

Page 53: ...and 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 scolded about Communicating via objects the ball You can communicate with AIBO by waving hands in front of it...

Page 54: ...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 If AIBO stops moving When AIBO is picked up from the floor or if your fingers get caught between its joints 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 th...

Page 55: ...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 is low on batteries and there is no one to help Anger When AIBO is ignored or neglected 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 AI...

Page 56: ...d 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 throu...

Page 57: ... 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 ...

Page 58: ... shows its emotions reactions and will with body languages as shown below These movements are just several examples of the emotion shown with AIBO s body language Surprise Yes Anger Sorrow Joy Fear No Giving cheers Hanging its head Getting offensive Hanging back Bending itself back Waves its paw vertically Looking the other way and waves no ...

Page 59: ...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 more messages by gesturing Enjoy living with AIBO to understand more of what they mean eventually creating a great team A psychological peek into your robot Head You Ball Please AIBO uses its paws to make the shape of a ball and shakes both hands up and down i...

Page 60: ... 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 lamps When you send a command approve or scold AIBO it acknowledges by blinking its eye lamps for a second The lights also indicate changes in its emotional state which may help you detect its current mood C...

Page 61: ...hen 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 in a sour mood When not playing with AIBO for some time you can set it to the sleep mode with commands see page 40 A psychological peek into your robot ...

Page 62: ...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 ...

Page 63: ... 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 lamps light up To turn the power on press the C button 3 Press the buttons in order as shown below to set AIBO to the performance mode The eye lamps flash and AIBO starts performing If AIBO does not respond to commands...

Page 64: ...IBO will make performances based on the characteristics of each movement style 1 Make sure AIBO is set to the performance mode The eye lamps flash 2 Press the buttons listed below to set to each style Style number Press Style information 1 3 t 1 tSEND 2 3 t 2 tSEND Preset styles 3 3 t 3 tSEND 4 3 t 4 tSEND You can create this additional style with ERF 510 AIBO Performer Kit ...

Page 65: ...nce mode The eye lamps flash 2 Press the buttons listed below to ask for a performance To Press Stand up 1 t 1 tSEND Sit down 1 t 2 tSEND Lay down 1 t 3 tSEND Show performance 1 4 t 1 tSEND Show performance 2 4 t 2 tSEND Show performance 3 4 t 3 tSEND Show performance 4 4 t 4 tSEND Show performance 5 4 t 5 tSEND To end AIBO s performance Change AIBO s motion mode by sending commands ...

Page 66: ...the pause button and 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 joints 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 If AIBO f...

Page 67: ...ves 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 39 1 Make sure the sound controller is turned on When the power is on all the controller lamps light up To turn the power on press the C button 2 Press the GAME button to set AIBO to the game mode The sound controller is set for...

Page 68: ... Bends down and releases an object TRACK 0 Turns the ball tracking function on off WIN Expresses joy LOSE Expresses sadness 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 0 button During the game mode you can turn this function on off...

Page 69: ...ess 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 joints 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 can...

Page 70: ... 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 5 4 2 3 1 SEND A B G PICK C ON GAME VOL F A ABL H 5 4 2 3 1 SEND A B G PICK C ON GAME VOL F A ABL H ABL H 0 8 9 7 5 6 4 2 3 1 SEND A B G E F D D C PICKUP WIN RELEASE LOSE TRACK C ON GAME VOL D F G A SEND 8 0 0 8 9 7 5 6 4 2 3 1 SE...

Page 71: ...IBO to the game mode The controller lamps 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 2 3 1 SEND A B C ON GAME VOL A Playing games A A A A A B B B B B 2 3 1 SEND A B C ON GAME VOL A ...

Page 72: ... 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 looking 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 ...

Page 73: ...old 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 7 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...

Page 74: ...Charging and adjustments This chapter describes how to charge the battery pack and how to adjust the volume of the sound AIBO emits ...

Page 75: ... 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 1 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 ...

Page 76: ...tor lights up in orange When charging is completed it will light up in green Note 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 ...

Page 77: ...e Memory Stick Note When AIBO shows the charging posture and stops moving on its own the chest lamp 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 on to step 2 2 Hold securely by its body and open the rear cover Slide the unlock button to open the cover Notes Pick up AIBO by the body not by its extremities Do not tou...

Page 78: ... battery pack until it clicks 5 Close the rear cover then place AIBO on the floor Note 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 Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume Lock ...

Page 79: ...78 6 Press and release the pause button Pause is canceled and AIBO starts moving autonomously Charging the battery pack and adjusting the volume ...

Page 80: ...ntroller is turned on When the power is on all the controller lamps light up To turn the power on press the C button 3 Hold the sound controller towards AIBO and press the buttons as listed below to adjust the volume To Press Raise the volume one level 8 t 4 t SEND Lower the volume one level 8 t 6 t SEND If AIBO does not respond to commands When set for the numeric commands press 8 t 0 t SEND to m...

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Page 83: ... it and cause damage 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 Do not let AIBO get wet 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 Regardless whether AIBO is turned on or off do not point the color came...

Page 84: ...rs or video camera recorders may cause damage to AIBO 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 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 subject to static electricity or ...

Page 85: ...F 60 C such as in a car parked in the sun Do not let the battery pack get wet The battery pack heats up just after using it Before removing the battery pack wait for a while until it cools 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 ...

Page 86: ...ferent types of batteries The dry batteries are not rechargeable 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 the station with a dry soft cloth Do not use any type of volatile solvent which may damage the finish Whe...

Page 87: ...e pause button again The Memory Stick is not inserted c Press the pause button and insert the Memory Stick Restart AIBO by pressing the pause button again see page 28 AIBO is loading the data from the Memory Stick Wait for a while The floor may be too slippery c Place AIBO on a surface that is not too slippery such as a carpet with a short nap The floor may be too slippery inclined or unstable c P...

Page 88: ...ee page 76 Remedy 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 c 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 c Match AIBO s com...

Page 89: ...right too dim or colored c Successful recognition of the ball s pink is achieved in the proper lighting Adjust the lighting in AIBO s environment Remedy 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 c Set the switch of the sound controller to A B see page 25 ...

Page 90: ...ingle sound commands see List of commands on page 91 The command type may need to be changed c Match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller by sending commands see page 66 AIBO is sleeping c Shake it awake see page 39 The battery needs to be charged c Place AIBO on the station or install a fully charged battery pack see page 76 There may be noise in AIBO s environment c AIBO will reac...

Page 91: ...ontact between the terminals of AIBO and the station c Place AIBO on the station again There may be a problem with the battery pack c Replace it with a new one see page 76 There may be a problem with the battery pack c Replace it with a new one see page 76 There may be a problem with the battery pack c Replace it with a new one see page 76 Remedy Batteries are not inserted c Insert batteries see p...

Page 92: ...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 refer to the actual sound emitted in the numeric commands How to use buttons Single sound commands When setting AIBO to the aut...

Page 93: ... level Page 79 86 t SEND CDG Set AIBO to the sleep8 mode Page 40 88 t SEND DEC Set AIBO to the sleep mode Page 40 89 t SEND DCE Match AIBO s command type to that of the sound controller Page 35 80 t SEND Performance mode See pages 62 to 64 To For the numeric For the single sound commands press commands press Stand up 11 t SEND CD G Sit down 12 t SEND CGD Lay down 13 t SEND GD C Show style 1 31 t S...

Page 94: ...ckward 58 t SEND CFD Kick with the left foot 51 t SEND DFC Kick with the right foot 53 t SEND DCF Turn to the left 54 t SEND FDC Turn to the right 56 t SEND FCD Turn the ball tracking function on off 50 t SEND D FC Express joy 5 t SEND CD F Express sadness 5 t SEND CFD Pick up an object 57 t SEND FCD Release an object 59 t SEND FD C List of commands ...

Page 95: ...op 5 Move backward 8 Kick with the left foot 1 Kick with the right foot 3 Turn to the left 4 Turn to the right 6 Hold an object PICK UP 7 Release an object RELEASE 9 Turn the ball tracking function on off TRACK 0 Express joy WIN Express sadness LOSE 2 Example Move forward List of commands ...

Page 96: ...een 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 Internal trouble page 86 In the autonomous mode Color Lamps AIBO s emotion Off Normal state Green On Joy page 59 Red On Anger page 59 Red and green Lighting up alternately Surprise...

Page 97: ...of the Memory Stick On Loading saving data Off Complete List of lamps indicators Notes To wake AIBO up gently shake it page 39 AIBO may be saving its activities on the Memory Stick Do not replace the battery pack until the lamp goes out page 76 When the pause button is pressed down you can replace the battery pack see page 76 If the lamp is off even when the pause button is released place AIBO on ...

Page 98: ...CHARGE SUB indicator POWER indicator MAIN indicator POWER indicator Indicator Condition On Power on page 74 Off Power off MAIN indicator Indicator Condition On Charging AIBO page 75 On Charging completed Flashing Trouble page 75 SUB indicator Indicator Condition On Charging the extra battery pack page 75 On Charging completed Flashing Trouble page 75 ...

Page 99: ...controller and the status of inputting commands Lamps Operating commands Condition Command type Off The power is off On Numeric commands Power on page 34 A B On Single sound commands Power on L H Flashing Game commands Power on page 69 A Flashing Game commands Power on page 69 B Each lamp brightens up in order Inputting or sending commands List of lamps indicators ...

Page 100: ...cessories must be returned with the Product except for the Memory Stick media which contains data relating to 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 wa...

Page 101: ...RRANTY 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 m...

Page 102: ... 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 RMA 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 y...

Page 103: ...rox 3 lb 8 oz 1 6 kg Station Operating temperature 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 10 to 80 not condensed Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed Dimensions Approx 9 7 8 4 1 8 12 7 8 inches 250 8 102 5 325 7 mm w h d Mass Approx 2 lb 6 oz 1 080 g Sound controller Built in capability Speaker Power requirements Size AA R6 batteries 2 Battery ...

Page 104: ...re 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C Operating humidity 10 to 80 not condensed Storage temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed Dimensions Approx 5 1 4 2 3 8 1 3 16 inches 133 58 29 mm w h d Mass Approx 12 oz 350 g Memory Stick Storage Flash memory 8 MB Operating temperature 32 F to 140 F 0 C to 60 C Voltage 2 7 3 6 V Current consumption Approx 45 mA operating Approx 13...

Page 105: ...RS 110 See AIBO Eye lamps 95 G Games 66 labyrinth 72 soccer 71 stick 72 Game commands 17 66 94 Growth 56 I Indicators 95 Instinct 55 L Lamps 95 Learning See Education Lithium ion battery pack See Battery pack M Maturation See Growth Melody See Robot language Memory Stick access lamp 96 handling 83 Mode See Motion mode Motion mode 44 Movement style 63 N Nap 60 Numeric commands 17 91 O Octave See Co...

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