Sony AIBO ERS-31L User's Manual
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1. e Turns off when AIBO is in pause mode or the battery pack is completely charged uononpo u Pause button Press to activate AIBO or to pause AIBO Tail switch Used for giving AIBO commands This switch can be pushed in four directions The commands given through the tail vary with the AIBO ware used Movable in four directions Front Right eo Back Left 17 18 AIBO s inner unit The illustration shows AIBO with its cover removed i HR Serial number sticker inside the battery pack compartment Shutter for charging terminal Do not touch the charging terminal with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact l Charging terminal Connect the supplied AC adapter here with the supplied AC adapter conversion plug When AIBO is placed on the supplied stand with an optional Energy Station Core installed this terminal directly touches AIBO s internal battery pack to charge it VOLUME switch Used to adjust the volume of the speaker in four levels including mute Memory Stick access indicator Lights up while AIBO is accessing the Memory Stick During this time the amp button and the BATT amp latch are deactivated When this indicator is lit do not attempt to remove the Memory Stick RESERVED switch This switch is reserved for functions to be added in the fu2. Charge the battery pack right before using AIBO e Do not drop the battery pack or place heavy object on it Do not apply strong pressure or physical shock to the battery pack On cleaning e Clean AIBO with a clean dry soft cloth e Do not use volatile solvents that may damage AIBO s surface finish e When cleaning with chemical fabric see its instructions uoNeWoju jeuonippy 45 46 Troubleshooting Before contacting the AIBO Customer Link regarding a problem we recommend that you use clinic mode to check AIBO s balance and sensors and refer to Symptoms and remedies page 50 Clinic mode If you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO ware Memory Stick AIBO enters clinic mode in which its sensors and other parts are checked The mode indicator turns off at this time If afterwards the problem persists contact the AIBO Customer Link page 8 Changing AIBO to clinic mode 1 Remove the AIBO ware Memory Stick from AIBO page 32 2 Place AIBO on the floor as shown below and then press the pause button on its back page 34 AIBO enters clinic mode and repeats the following sequence of actions stands up sits down lies down Check list for clinic mode Head switch inside the head Item Procedure Operation of the tail switch and AIBO s overall balance 1 Push the tail switch to AIBO s right for three seconds AIBO does the following sequence of actions walks
3. e Lift AIBO by the body not by its extremities Do not hold AIBO by its collar Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO s head or body e AIBO s surface is very smooth Be careful not to drop AIBO while lifting it e Do not touch the charging terminal with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact e Use only the supplied battery pack type ERA 301B1 2 Insert the supplied battery pack in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place and then replace the cover O Push here rd SOAS For details on how to replace the battery pack see page 36 yoed Asoneg au Buey 23 24 Charging the battery pack You can use the supplied AC adapter and the conversion plug to charge the battery pack while it is inserted into AIBO It is recommended that you charge the battery pack at room temperature 10 to 30 C 50 to 86 F At room temperature it takes about 2 hours to fully charge the battery pack 1 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter conversion plug securely AC adapter conversion plug AC adapter 2 Open the charging terminal shutter on the cover Q and connect the conversion plug to the charging terminal The conversion plug attaches by magnet Do not remove the cover when attaching the conversion plug Removing the cover may prevent the conversion plug from connecting properly to the terminal 3 With the conversion plug attached place AIBO on
4. bulb temperature Less than 35 C 95 F Dimensions Approx 72 x 53 6 x 21 mm Approx 2 7 x 2 X inches w h d Mass Approx 112 g 4 0z Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Supplied accessories See page 15 Index A AC adapter nennen 15 24 AC adapter conversion plug 15 24 AIBO Cleaning Handling Rausing semana Starting up AIBO Customer Link AIBO ware oo essesscesesssessessessenstaseeneees LB Back light ano venereensseerentierssveens 17 26 BATT Slate sassen 19 37 Battery pack Charging aereis 24 Handling 44 Inserting sieui 22 Insertion slot ne 19 Replacing nnen nennen 36 Charging terminal 19 25 Clinic mode nennen ennen 46 Color camera nennen evene 17 Decorative plate nnee 20 Distance sensor nennen 17 Emergency release hole 19 Energy Station Core nnen 27 Head srate 17 Head switch neee 47 Horn light seses 17 Memory Stick Access indicator 19 32 Inserting sarya iniii 30 Insertion slot nen 19 A button 19 32 REMOVING nnnsenenensenene nennen 32 Mode indicator nennen 17 Pause button 17 34 35 Pause mode ceeceeseseeeeees 30 34 36 Paw switches nennen 17 uonewsojuI jeuonippy 61 62 Shutter for charging terminal 18 25 Speakers cick Bice dienaars 17 Stands ertora renti 15 20 Stereo microphone nnen 17 Tail sW
5. forward walks backward kicks with its right front leg kicks with its left front leg AIBO s horn light lights up in three colors during this time AIBO then resumes the repetition of the original sequence of actions stands up sits down lies down Push the tail switch to AIBO s left for three seconds AIBO does the following sequence of actions sits waves with its right front paw waves with its left front paw raises both front paws AIBO s horn light lights up in three colors during this time uoNeWoju jeuonippy 47 48 Item Procedure Sensitivity of the 1 Rotate the tail switch once paw switches AIBO lies down with all legs sprawled out You can 2 Toucha paw switch rotate in AIBO pulls in the touched paw 3 Rotate the tail switch again direction AIBO resumes the repetition of the original sequence of actions again stands up sits down lies O down Sensitivity of 1 Push the head gently to make AIBO look down AIBO s head switch The horn light lights up green 2 Push the head gently to make AIBO look up The horn light lights up orange Sensitivity of the 1 Move the supplied pink ball close to the color color camera camera AIBO s mouth When the camera detects the ball the horn light lights up blue If the ball is too close or too far the camera may not be able to detect it Adjust the distance between the ball and the camera Item Procedure Sensitivity of the 1 Rotate the ta
6. found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 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 You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules For Customers in Europe and Australia Safety Information WARNING To preven
7. plug securely e The AC adapter conversion plug is not connected to AIBO s charging terminal securely gt Connect it to the charging terminal securely e The battery pack is not inserted or it is not fully inserted gt Insert the battery pack fully page 22 When you press the pause button the back light flashes in orange and green alternately and the beep sound is emitted Heat may have built up in the battery pack gt Wait for a while until the battery pack becomes cool uoNeWoju jeuonippy 51 52 Symptom OOO Cause Remedy AIBO continues to emit a sad melody and does not move when the pause button is released e The insertion of a Memory Stick without any AIBO ware e The insertion of a Memory Stick that is not intended for AIBO ERS 31L It takes a long time for AIBO to start moving AIBO is loading the data from the Memory Stick Wait for a while AIBO tries to walk but it does not go forward The floor may be slippery or the nap of the carpet is long gt Place AIBO on a surface that is not too slippery such as a carpet with a short nap AIBO falls often The floor may be too slippery inclined or unstable gt Place AIBO on a flat surface that is not too slippery After picking AIBO up it stops moving AIBO stops moving whenever it is picked up from the floor gt Check that the mode indicator is on place AIBO on the f
8. 4 664 548 11 1 Operating Instructions Entertainment Robot AIBO For Customers in the U S A and Canada Safety Information Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located inside the cover of the unit and on the side of the supplied AC adapter Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to the model and serial number whenever you call upon your Sony AIBO Customer Link Model No ERS 31L Serial No 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 enclosure Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Contact the AIBO Customer Link page 8 e Periodically examine the AC adapter for conditions that may result in the risk of fire electrical shock or injury to persons such as damage to the cords blades housing and in the event of such conditions the AC adapter should not be used until properly repaired or replaced e Not Intended for Children Under 8 Years e V rifiez p riodiquement si l adaptateur secteur ne pr sente pas des conditions susceptibles de provoquer un incendie des d charges lectriques ou des blessures aux personnes comme des dommages aux cables aux oreilles ou au bo tier et en pr sence de telles conditions adaptateur secteur ne peut plus tre utilis avant son r paration ou remplacement e Cet appareil n est pas destin aux enfants de moins de 8 ans DISPOSA
9. L OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY LITHIUM ION BATTERY DISPOSE OF PROPERLY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited For the Sony AIBO Customer Link call 1 800 427 2988 in the United States or contact us via email at aibosupport info sel sony com Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the ERA 301B1 Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 140 F 60 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire RECYCLING LITIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES Litium ion rechargeable batteries are recyclable You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you RSE Orik For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries call toll free 1 800 822 8837 or visit http www rbrc org Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking litium ion batteries Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and
10. N60950 92 A1 93 A2 93 A3 95 A4 97 A11 97 EN60065 98 EN61558 1 97 A1 98 EN61558 2 7 97 CE EMC Marking Conformity Remarks a This equipment complies with EN55022 Class B digital for use in following areas residential business and light industrial b This product conforms with the following European Directive 89 336 EEC EMC directive SON Yo Sony Corporation 6 7 35 Kitashinagawa Shinagawa ku Tokyo 141 0001 JAPAN Please keep all information for future reference Customer Support How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link In the U S A and Canada Call 1 800 427 2988 U S A Email address aibosupport info sel sony com 2002 Sony Corporation Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved il Table of Contents Introduction Whati s ABOT Sects ee A a tes dwerdoan denderde nwe eee ee 12 ERS231 e aa e aa ellen eenn a delven kens 13 Checking the supplied accessories ensen vennen oneven vennen 15 Index to parts and controls ennen venvenn vene vensvenvensvenveenn 16 AIBO EXEO tissure roe a a eeen 16 AIBO Sinner nit assine n e iets a a dea a 18 Standen ten eana E E ende ete tree entend 20 Charging the battery pack Inserting the battery pack ennen eenn venevenvenneenseenveenn 22 Charging the battery pack ennen venne ene vene venvenneenveenn 24 Playing with AIBO Inserting or removing a Memory Stick annen 30 Insertin
11. Storage wet bulb temperature Less than 29 C 84 F Stand Dimensions Approx 109 x 97 x 228 mm 4 X 3 7 x 9 inches w h d Mass Approx 180 g 6 oz including the battery pack and the Memory Stick AC adapter Input 120 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 75 A Output 16 V DC 2 5 A Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F temperature gradient less than 10 C 50 F hour Operating humidity 20 to 80 not condensed provided that humidity is less than 65 at 35 C 95 F wet bulb temperature less than 29 C 84 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F temperature gradient less than 10 C 50 F hour Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed Dimensions Approx 60 x 30 x 120 mm w h d Approx 2 x 1 7 x 4 9 inches Mass Approx 325 g 11 5 oz Cord length DC cord Approx 1 8 m 70 7 inches AC power cord 1 8 m 70 7 inches uoNeWoju jeuonippy 59 60 Lithium ion battery pack Battery used Lithium ion type battery Main output voltage 7 4V DC 1700 mAh Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F temperature gradient less than 10 C 50 F hour Operating humidity 10 to 80 not condensed Capacity Operating wet bulb temperature Less than 29 C 84 F Storage temperature 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F temperature gradient less than 10 C 50 F hour Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed Storage wet
12. aves or X rays Do not place a card with a magnetic strip or a magnetic recording medium close to the AC adapter conversion plug The magnet inside the conversion plug may erase the data recorded on the magnetic medium The AIBO ware applications designed for ERS 110 111 cannot be used with ERS 31L ERS 31L may not operate with some AIBO ware applications designed for ERS 210 220 And even if operable there may be limits on some of the functions uoNeWoju jeuonippy 43 44 Moisture condensation If AIBO is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place moisture may condense on AIBO s inside or outside surface causing damage If moisture condensation has occurred wait for about one hour before operating AIBO On handling the AC adapter e Be sure to use only the supplied AC adapter to charge AIBO s battery pack Using any other adapter may cause damage to AIBO e Do not connect the AC adapter to electronic transformers designed for use by travelers as this may cause AIBO to heat up or become damaged On handling the battery pack e Do not expose the battery pack to temperatures above 45 C 113 F such as in a car parked in the sun e Be careful not to let foreign matter like dust or sand get into the terminals e If you are not going to play with AIBO for a long period remove the battery pack from AIBO and store it in a dry cool place e The battery pack is constantly discharging even when it is not in use
13. d replacing the battery pack Note that optional AIBO ware is required in order to play with AIBO 30 Inserting or removing a Memory Stick To play with AIBO insert an optional Memory Stick into AIBO For details refer to the User s Guide supplied with the respective AIBO ware Memory Stick When you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO ware Memory Stick it enters clinic mode in which AIBO s sensors and other parts are checked page 46 Inserting a Memory Stick Be sure to insert the Memory Stick only after pausing AIBO When AIBO is in pause mode the back light turns off 1 Grasp AIBO securely by the body turn it upside down and remove its cover by pushing the amp mark towards AIBO s tail ba SN Lift AIBO by the body not by its extremities Do not hold AIBO by its collar Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO s head or body e AIBO s surface is very smooth Be careful not to drop AIBO while lifting it Do not touch the charging terminal with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact 2 Insert the Memory Stick and replace the cover With the W mark pointed downward and the rounded corner facing the tail insert the Memory Stick into the Memory Stick insertion slot until it clicks into place IS Rounded corner w ogiy ym Buikeid f 31 32 Removing the Memory Stick Before remov
14. e When not playing with AIBO We recommend that you charge the battery pack page 24 so that AIBO will be ready to play at any time Pause button Pausing AIBO Press the pause button on AIBO s back The back light flashes green and then turns off after a while Place AIBO on the supplied stand at this time Notes Stand e Before placing AIBO on the stand be sure to press the pause button on AIBO s back to make it pause If AIBO is in active mode when placed on the stand it may move tumble off and damage itself e The battery pack will not charge if you merely place AIBO on the stand without pressing the pause button ogiy ym Buikeid i 35 36 Replacing the battery pack It is possible to use the supplied AC adapter and the conversion plug to charge the battery pack while it is still inserted into AIBO You can also change the battery pack in AIBO with another pack that has been charged Use only the supplied battery pack type ERA 301B1 1 Press the pause button and wait until the back light turns off While AIBO is accessing the Memory Stick the Memory Stick access indicator lights up red During this time the BATT amp latch and amp button are deactivated and the battery pack and Memory Stick cannot be removed until the data saving procedure has been completed Do not try to remove the Memory Stick by force during this time 2 Grasp AIBO securely by the body turn it upside dow
15. e call AIBO CUSTOMER LINK 1 800 427 2988 or write to aibosupport info sel sony com Other information about AIBO is also available on the internet site at www aibo com Service procedure for the U S A only 1 Contact the AIBO Customer Link The E mail address is aibosupport info sel sony com and its toll free number is 1 800 427 2988 2 If the AIBO Customer Link determines that your unit needs repair follow the procedure described below a The AIBO Customer Link will give you the event number which is valid for ten days b Following the procedure described on the label attached to the box put AIBO and the designated accessories into the original box If you did not keep the original box the AIBO Customer Link will send a new box to you free of charge within the warranty period The actual shipping and material cost will be charged to you after the warranty period c Mark your event number on the top of the box and send it to the designated address The AIBO Customer Link will designate the shipping method and pay the shipping charges within the warranty period after the warranty period you must pre pay the shipping charges d As soon as the repair is completed your AIBO will be sent back to you After the warranty period has expired the actual shipping cost will be charged to you together with the repair cost 3 Please understand that the AIBO Customer Link only accepts credit cards for all the charges of repair
16. g a Memory Stick nanne eneeoneenneenvennerneennenn 30 Removing the Memory Stick nanne eeneenneenveneenn 32 Startins up AIBO ossen weten vaderen vedetten deden 33 10 When not playing with AIBO ennen on eenn vennvennenneen 35 Patising ABO vii tsaresverdnersvendendidse teren r 35 Replacing the battery pack ennen oon eene ene vens eenve evene 36 Setting the volume level of the musical tone 39 NORS ON USE zat neirinne e ee teven eat ena til of Mea elected edly 42 On handling AIBO nanne enen oneeneerneenserneeneeenvensenn 42 Moisture condensation nen oenennennenvenvenvenvenvenvene 44 On handling the AC adapter annae eenen eneenneenvenn 44 On handling the battery pack nnen oneenneenvennenneenn 44 On Cleaning nva savas sects deduedacte cubes va eve inenten ceuneceduees vien as 45 Troubleshooting aricinta ear 46 Climo mode miniere a Ee a a 46 Changing AIBO to clinic mode annen eneen 46 Check list for clinic mode naven envenvenvenvenn 47 Symptoms and remedies ennn enn verweven vennen enn eennerenn 50 Limited warranty for the U S A only annen 54 Service procedure for the U S A only nennen eneen 5I SpECIICAHONS aoire e e bedenken eenden 58 M sn tanker teab latere 61 Introduction This chapter introduces you to the Entertainment Robot AIBO ERS 31L 12 What is AIBO AIBO is the name given to the Sony entertainment robo
17. il switch once distance sensor AIBO lies down with all legs sprawled out 2 Place your hand or other object over the distance You can sensor AIBO s nose rotate in When the distance sensor detects the object a beep either direction is emitted When the volume level of the musical tone is set to mute no beep is emitted The pitch of the beep changes depending on the distance between the object and the sensor If the object is too close or too far the sensor may not be able to detect it Adjust the distance between the object and the sensor Rotate the tail switch again AIBO resumes the repetition of the original sequence of actions stands up sits down lies down Pick up mode Pick AIBO up from the floor AIBO stops moving its legs become loose and the mode indicator turns on If you pick it up too slowly the legs may not become loose In this case keep holding AIBO and push the tail switch away from AIBO s head for three seconds Place AIBO on the floor or push up the tail switch towards AIBO s head for three seconds AIBO resumes the repetition of the original sequence of actions stands up sits down lies down uoNeWoju jeuonippy 49 Symptoms and remedies If you experience any of the following difficulties use this table to help you remedy the problem Should any problem persist contact the AIBO Customer Link page 8 Symptom Cause Remedy AIBO does not move AIBO has been pic
18. ing the Memory Stick from AIBO press the pause button on AIBO s back to make AIBO pause and then remove the cover to confirm that the Memory Stick access indicator is turned off Press the amp button on AIBO s inner unit and then remove the Memory Stick Memory Stick access indicator The Memory Stick cannot be removed while the Memory Stick access indicator lights up red Do not try to remove the Memory Stick by force during this time Starting up AIBO 1 Place AIBO on the floor as shown below Place it on a flat non slippery surface such as a carpet with a short nap If you place AIBO on a slippery floor or a carpet with a long nap it may tend to fall often fail to go forward or have a tendency to jam up Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown above This will prevent AIBO from moving unexpectedly and being damaged when you press and release the pause button to start AIBO ogiy ym Bured f 33 34 2 Push and release the pause button on AIBO s back AIBO s pause mode is canceled and the back light lights up green Wait for a while until AIBO starts to move under the control of the inserted AIBO ware Memory Stick If an abnormality occurs or if you catch your finger in one of AIBO s joints press the pause button on AIBO s back For details on playing with AIBO from this point on Refer to the User s Guide supplied with the AIBO war
19. itehi oss varsoontseertternnserndends 17 Volume level nennen 39 VOLUME switch 19 40 Designer of AIBO ERS 31L Katsura Moshino Artist Illustrator Visual Creator Born in 1968 Katsura Moshino began doing illustration and artwork for the night club scene in the mid 80s He has produced cutting edge and highly original work in Japan and abroad in a wide variety of areas including CD jackets music magazines advertising product design package design and music video production His published collections include Moshino s Works for Girls Studio Kawade Shobo Sa Japan NN conf ne EN dame aye ae JEN ae ay JD 203 CW od aga ara ae Tn
20. ked up from the floor or an object is caught in one of AIBO s joints gt Place AIBO on the floor and push the tail switch towards AIBO s head for three seconds AIBO stops moving whenever it is picked up from the floor the mode indicator lights up or an object is caught in one of AIBO s joint the mode indicator flashes The battery pack is drained gt Charge the battery pack page 24 When the battery pack is completely drained the back light turns off and AIBO stops moving AIBO s ear came off gt Align the center of AIBO s microphone with the center of the ear hole and then press the holes on the back of AIBO s ear against the projections on both sides of the microphone until the ear snaps into place Projections 50 symptom Cause Remedy AIBO does not react to release of the pause button The battery pack is not inserted or it is not fully inserted gt Insert the battery pack fully page 22 Restart AIBO by pressing the pause button again The battery pack is drained gt Charge the battery pack or replace with the charged one The AC adapter is connected to the charging terminal of AIBO gt Disconnect the AC adapter and press the pause button again Charging of the battery pack does not start after connecting the AC adapter to a wall outlet The AC adapter is not connected to the AC adapter conversion plug securely gt Connect it to the conversion
21. loor and then push up the tail switch towards the head for three seconds The mode indicator is on or flashing and AIBO emits musical tones but it does not walk AIBO stops moving whenever it is picked up from the floor or an object is caught in one of AIBO s joints gt Place AIBO on the floor and then push up the tail switch towards the head for three seconds Symptom OOO Cause Remedy The back light flashes in There may be a problem with the battery pack orange gt Check that the battery pack is inserted correctly If the flashing of the back light persists contact AIBO Customer Link page 8 AIBO does not chase the When no AIBO ware Memory Stick is supplied ball inserted AIBO responds to the ball but does not chase it The back light does not The internal application may not be terminated turn off when you press the pause button to make AIBO pause normally gt Remove the battery pack page 36 Re insert the battery pack and press the pause button again If the BATT amp latch is inoperable use the emergency release hole page 19 AIBO soon asks for charging even with a fully charged battery pack When the battery pack s operating time has become noticeably short it may have reached its end of life Replace it with a new battery pack No musical tone is emitted from AIBO AIBO s musical tone is muted gt Adjust the volume level page 39 uonew
22. mind AIBO ware loaded from a Memory Stick works as AIBO s mind and determines its character and functions e An AIBO ware Memory Stick is a Memory Stick created just for AIBO containing application software for operating AIBO e Before purchasing an AIBO ware Memory Stick make sure the AIBO ware is compatible with your AIBO model AIBO AIBO ware Memory Stick er not supplied You can select different AIBO ware depending on the way you want to enjoy AIBO For example there is AIBO ware for raising AIBO or for giving it a different character If you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO ware Memory Stick AIBO enters clinic mode in which its sensors and other parts are checked page 46 Checking the supplied accessories Check to make sure you have the following items before you play with AIBO WAC adapter ERA 201P1 1 EB Stand 1 WAC adapter conversion B Pink ball 1 E Lithium ion battery pack B Documentation ERA 301B1 1 AIBO Operating Instructions e Congratulations on becoming a new AIBO owner Keep cards with magnetic data strips or magnetic recording media away from the AC adapter conversion plug The data on such magnetic media may be erased by the magnet within the conversion plug uononpo ju 1 15 16 Index to parts and controls AIBO exterior 3 4 5 6 e D
23. mities such as the head ears collar tail or legs Do not swing or twist AIBO Do not leave AIBO in very hot places such as a car parked in the sun as this may deform or damage it Do not allow foreign things such as paper clips to get into AIBO or its joints Do not use AIBO outdoors If you do moisture or other foreign matter may enter AIBO and cause damage Do not use AIBO on concrete or other hard surface as this may damage AIBO Do not use AIBO on slippery floor or on a carpet with a long nap If you do AIBO may tend to fall often fail to go forward or have a tendency to jam up Do not allow AIBO to get wet Do not use force to interfere with any of AIBO s movements Do not touch the lens of the color camera or distance sensor directly with your hand Do not apply stickers to the color camera or the distance sensor Do not point the color camera at the sun whether AIBO is turned on or off as this may damage the camera Do not oil AIBO s joints or other movable parts Do not apply stickers to AIBO s movable parts or insert anything between them as this may interfere with AIBO s movement Do not disassemble or modify AIBO When transporting AIBO put it in a cushioned box like the one it came in to protect its body head tail and legs from damage If you do not use AIBO for a long period of time disconnect the AC adapter from the wall outlet Do not use AIBO in a place subject to strong electromagnetic w
24. n and remove its cover by pushing the 4 mark towards AIBO s tail Ga Lift AIBO by the body and not by its extremities Do not hold AIBO by its collar Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO s head or body e AIBO s surface is very smooth Be careful not to drop AIBO while lifting it e Do not touch the charging terminal with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact 3 Flip the BATT amp latch towards AIBO s tail to remove the battery pack BATT amp latch ogiy ym Buikeid i 37 38 e When removing the battery pack be sure to hold it securely so that it does not fall e When the Memory Stick access indicator lights up the battery pack is locked Removing it forcibly at this time may damage AIBO 4 Insert the charged battery pack in the direction of the arrow until the pack clicks into place then replace the cover Push here a Place AIBO on the floor as shown below Be sure to place AIBO on the floor as shown to the right This will prevent AIBO from moving unexpectedly and being damaged when you press and release the pause button to start AIBO Setting the volume level of the musical tone Before setting the volume level be sure to press the pause button on the back to make AIBO pause 1 Grasp AIBO s body securely turn it upside down and remove its cover by pushing the A mark towards AIBO s tail be SN Lift AIBO by
25. nal packaging materials All supplied accessories must be returned with the Product SONY is not responsible for any damage during shipment arising from the failure to properly pack the Product or accessory being returned to SONY or from any damage caused by or resulting from the carrier s handling 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 the cost of removal or reinstallation cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover lost profits lost sales loss of use of the Product or other consequential loss or damage due to improper operation or maintenance installation connection to improper voltage supply or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by SONY to service the Product This warranty does not cover Products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables such as fuses This warranty does not apply when the malfunction results from use of the Product in conjunction with 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 P
26. o not attach stickers on AIBO s color camera 6 or distance sensor 5 e Do not attach stickers onto or insert anything into AIBO s joints or other movable parts When lifting AIBO firmly grasp it by its back page 33 Never lift it by its head ears collar legs or tail e The gray area between AIBO s chin and collar is not a switch Do not insert your fingers into this area as they may get caught and cause damage to AIBO Mode indicator located behind the horn Shows AIBO s operation mode Horn light Lights up in various colors to indicate AIBO s emotional state Head A switch within AIBO s head detects movement whenever you gently push AIBO s head upward or downward Stereo microphone Allows AIBO to pick up surrounding sounds Distance sensor AIBO uses this sensor to measure the distance between it and an object Color camera Allows AIBO to recognize the objects by color shape and movement Speaker Emits various musical tones and sound effects Paw switches Located on the bottom of each paw 9 10 1 Back light e Lights up green when AIBO is in active mode e Flashes green when AIBO is preparing for pause mode e Lights up orange when the internal battery pack is being charged e Flashes orange when an error has occurred during charging
27. rd if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 60 C 140 F or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire Voor de Klanten in Nederland For customers in the Netherlands Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval KCA Opmerking betreffende de geheugen backupbatterij Note on a battery for memory backup Dit apparaat bevat een vast ingebouwde batterij die niet vervangen hoeft te worden tijdens de levensduur van het apparaat Raadpleeg uw leverancier indien de batterij toch vervangen moet worden De batterij mag alleen vervangen worden door vakbekwaam servicepersoneel Gooi de batterij niet weg maar lever deze in als klein chemisch afval KCA Lever het apparaat aan het einde van de levensduur in voor recycling de batterij zal dan op correcte wijze verwerkt worden Regulatory Information This product has been tested and found to conform to the following Safety Standards Toy Directive 88 378 EEC EN50088 96 A1 96 A2 97 EN71 1 98 DIN EN 71 2 01 94 DIN EN 71 3 03 95 EMC Directive 89 336 EEC EMI EN55022 98 EN55014 93 A1 97 A2 99 EN50081 1 92 EMS EN55024 98 EN55014 2 97 EN61000 3 2 95 EN61000 3 3 95 EN50082 1 97 AC Adapter and Lithium Ion Batteries have been tested all together as a system and found to conform to the following Safety Standards LVD 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC E
28. roduct or accessory if the trouble is from a non covered charge or if it is determined that the warranty period has expired you will be billed for the cost of shipping and handling This warranty is valid only in the United States Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Limited 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 uoNeWoju jeuonippy 55 56 REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED 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 Pleas
29. shipping and material after the warranty period has expired User registration All users are registered based on information from the purchaser If a different person takes over this unit please inform the AIBO Customer Link of the change uopewnoyu jeuonippy 57 58 Specifications AIBO CPU 64 bit RISC processor Main memory 32MB Supplied application media Memory Stick for AIBO Movable parts Head 3 degrees of freedom Leg 3 degrees of freedom x4 15 degrees of freedom in total Inputs Charging terminal Input switches VOLUME switch RESERVED switch 100 000 pixel CMOS image sensor Video input Audio input Stereo microphones Audio output Speaker Internal sensors Infrared distance sensor Acceleration sensor Switches in the head on the tail and on the paws Inclination sensor Vibration sensor Power consumption Approx 5 W in normal mode Operable duration Approx 2 5 hours when operated with a fully charged ERA 301B1 in normal mode Dimensions Approx 177 x 280 x 240 mm 7x 11 x9 U inches w h d Approx 1 5 kg 3 Ib 5 oz including the battery pack and the Memory Stick Mass Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Operating humidity 10 to 80 not condensed Operating wet bulb temperature Less than 29 C 84 F Storage temperature 10 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F Storage humidity 10 to 90 not condensed
30. sojul jeuonippy 53 54 Limited warranty for the U S A only SONY ELECTRONICS INC SONY warrants this Product and its accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows 1 PRODUCTS For a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase SONY will at its option either repair or replace the defective parts and or the Product Le AIBO with new or rebuilt replacements After this one 1 year period you must pay all parts and labor charges 2 ACCESSORIES For a period of thirty 30 days from the date of purchase SONY will at its option either repair or replace defective parts and or accessories i e AC adapter and battery pack with new or rebuilt replacements After this thirty 30 day period you must pay all parts and labor charges 3 REPAIRS For a period equal to the longer of a the remainder of the original limited warranty period on the original Product or accessory or b for 90 days after the date of repair replacement of Products or for 30 days after the date of repair replacement of accessories SONY will repair or replace defective parts accessories and or Products used in the repair or 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 page 8 You will need to return the Product and all accessories to SONY in the original carton using the origi
31. t Developed to encourage human and robot interaction AIBO creates and introduces you to new pleasures and lifestyles The name AIBO is coined from the words A I Artificial Intelligence eye and robot In Japanese the word aibou means partner or pal For the newest information on AIBO go to the following homepage http www aibo com ERS 31L To comfortably coexist with people AIBO ERS 31L was designed with four legs a head and a tail and a total of fifteen internal motors that enable it to walk sit or lie down in a natural way It can also use its horn light to express emotions 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 OPENR various applications AIBO ERS 31L conforms to the OPEN R version 1 1 1 registered trademarks of Sony Corporation Memory Stick MEMORY STICK and lt are trademarks of Sony Corporation In this manual the TM mark has been omitted uononpo yu 1 13 14 AIBO ware Memory Sticks To play with AIBO ERS 31L you must provide it with optional AIBO ware Memory Stick a variety of which are available depending on how you want to enjoy your AIBO Without AIBO ware AIBO is just like a body without a
32. t fire or shock hazard do not expose the robot to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the enclosure Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Contact the AIBO Customer Link page 8 Periodically examine the AC adapter 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 in the event of such conditions the AC adapter should not be used until properly replaced The robot is not intended or recommended for children under 8 years old The robot must be used only with the recommended AC adapter ERA 201P1 The AC adapter is not a toy Small parts can be swallowed If the external flexible cable or cord is damaged it must be replaced or repaired only by the manufacturer an authorised service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard All material for fastening or packing purposes are not part of the robot and should be disregarded for children s safety For information regarding AC adapter station and lithium ion battery pack please refer to the manuals provided separately DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the ERA 301B1 Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn haza
33. the body not by its extremities Do not hold AIBO by it collar Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO s head or body e AIBO s surface is very smooth Be careful not to drop AIBO while lifting it Do not touch the charging terminal with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact ogiy yum Buikeid i 39 40 2 Slide the VOLUME switch to adjust the volume level then replace the cover To increase the volume level slide the switch towards the position to decrease the volume level slide it towards the position When you release the switch it returns to the center position There are four volume levels including mute Each time you slide the switch the level increases or decreases by one level LD Additional information This chapter provides notes on usage a troubleshooting guide and other information concerning AIBO 42 Notes on use To prevent AIBO and its accessories from being damaged observe the following precautions On handling AIBO Do not use AIBO in places subject to vibrations on an incline or at a place where it might fall Do not press down hard on AIBO with your hand or elbow Do not drop or shake AIBO as this may damage AIBO or cause data saved to the Memory Stick to be lost Do not touch the charging terminal directly with your hand Doing so may soil the terminal and cause poor contact Lift AIBO by the body and not by its extre
34. the stand as shown below Be sure to draw the AC adapter cord through the groove and out from the back of the stand yoed Asoneg y Bulbseug 25 4 Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet When AIBO is connected to the AC adapter it will not enter active mode even when you press the pause button While charging The back light lights up orange Back light When charging has finished The back light turns off 26 e If the back light flashes orange while you are charging the battery pack check that the battery pack is inserted correctly If the flashing of the back light persists contact AIBO Customer Link page 8 e If you connect the AC adapter to AIBO while it is in active mode AIBO will change to pause mode automatically and charging of the battery pack starts e When you remove the AC adapter conversion plug from AIBO be sure to grasp the plug as you pull it out e After removing the conversion plug be sure to close the charging terminal shutter B Using the Energy Station Core ERA 301P2 not supplied When the optional Energy Station Core is attached to the stand you can charge AIBO s internal battery pack merely by placing AIBO on the stand Energy Station Core _ 4S yoed Asoneg ay BuiBseug 27 28 Playing with AIBO This chapter explains procedures that are necessary for playing with AIBO such as inserting the AIBO ware Memory Stick adjusting the volume of the musical tones an
35. ture BATT 4 latch Flip this latch towards AIBO s tail to remove the battery pack Memory Stick insertion slot Insert the AIBO ware Memory Stick not supplied into this slot Battery pack insertion slot Insert the supplied or an optional lithium ion battery pack into this slot button Press this button to remove the Memory Stick Emergency release hole When the Memory Stick or battery pack cannot be removed because of a mechanical problem etc insert a pointed object into this hole and push Do not use anything that breaks easily such as a toothpick Do not use this hole under normal circumstances uononpo ju 19 20 _ Stand Place AIBO on the stand while it is in pause mode or while it is charging 2 Decoration plate Remove this plate when the optional Energy Station Core is attached to the stand The supplied stand is for use with AIBO ERS 310 series only Charging the battery pack This chapter explains how to charge AIBO s battery pack 22 Inserting the battery pack The battery pack supplied with AIBO comes partially charged It is recommended that you charge the battery pack fully before you play with AIBO To charge the battery pack first insert it as described below 1 Grasp AIBO securely by the body turn it upside down and remove its cover by pushing the 4 mark towards AIBO s tail ba SS Notes
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