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  • Page 1 2-657-983-11 (1)

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    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 (for customer support).
  • Page 3 ION BATTERY PLEASE DISPOSE OF THE LITHIUM-ION BATTERY PROPERLY You can return your unwanted Lithium-Ion ® batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center. Caution In some areas the disposal of Lithium-Ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. ®...

  • Page 4: Regulatory Information

    Safety Standards. Toy Directive 88/378/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC LVD Directive 73/23/EEC, 93/68/EEC R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC ® We, Sony Corporation, hereby declare that ® AIBO Entertainment Robot, model ERS-7 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/ 5/EC.
  • Page 5 French line: +33(0)-1-5569-5117 For U.S. customers: Thank you for purchasing Sony’s entertainment robot AIBO. Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that your robot needs adjustment or modification.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction What is an Autonomous Robot? ..........16 What is the AIBO Autonomous activities of the AIBO robot .
  • Page 8 How to charge the AIBO robot ........55 The AIBO When the AIBO robot recharge is not successful .
  • Page 9 Settings Setting the volume level of the AIBO Adjusting the volume with an AIBO card ......114 Adjusting the volume with the control switch on ®...
  • Page 10 icon ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot continues to evolve. This icon expresses the new functions of the AIBO robot after evolving from “AIBO MIND 2” software to “AIBO MIND 3” software. Other User’s Guides The following User’s Guides are included in PDF format. To read them, copy them from the supplied CD-ROM to your computer.
  • Page 11 Opening the package (Checking the supplied items) Check to see if you have the following items before starting to play with the AIBO Entertainment Robot. ® AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7M3 AIBO-ware “Memory Stick™” media Energy Station Self-charge markers (must be mounted on the Energy Station) •...
  • Page 12 AIBOne toy ® cards (15) AIBO Printed materials • “User’s Guide (Basic)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7M3 (this document) • Other brochures The “User’s Guide (PC·Network)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7M3 and “User’s Guide (AIBO Entertainment Player)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7M3 are included on the supplied CD-ROM in PDF format.
  • Page 13 “AIBO”, the AIBO logo “ ” and “ ” are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Introduction ® Welcome to the world of the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7M3! Living together with you, the AIBO robot ERS-7M3 will develop into a pet that is uniquely yours. Before beginning your life together with the AIBO robot, please familiarize yourself with the following.

  • Page 16: What Is An Autonomous Robot

    What is an Autonomous Robot? What is the AIBO The AIBO robot is the name which Sony entertainment robots, robots that are designed with the goal of presenting a vision for a new type of lifestyle in which human beings derive enjoyment from mutual existence with robotic creatures.

  • Page 17: Emotions And Instincts Of The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Emotions and instincts of the AIBO Robot Emotions and instincts form the basis for the AIBO robot’s autonomous behavior. Based on all sorts of factors which it picks up from its surroundings, the AIBO robot undergoes changes in spirit that display themselves in the form of emotional expression. The AIBO robot possesses the following five basic instincts: Love instinct: This instinct displays itself as a desire to communicate with people.

  • Page 18: About The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot Ers-7M3

    ERS-7M3 The AIBO robot ERS-7M3 consists of the combination of the AIBO robot itself, and software (“AIBO-ware”) that is recorded on a Sony ware” software is what constitutes the AIBO robot’s character and personality. The present guide explains how the AIBO robot will develop and act with the AIBO MIND 3 software.

  • Page 19: Features Of The Aibo Mind 3 Software

    Features of the AIBO MIND 3 software When the AIBO MIND 3 software is installed in the AIBO you and its environment, acting on its free will as it develops into your very own AIBO robot. The AIBOne toy and pink ball are its favorite toys! The AIBO robot really loves its AIBOne toy and pink ball! Since it regards them as its favorite toys, if it doesn’t see them for a while, it will begin to search for them.
  • Page 20 Communication by AIBO * Some AIBO cards serve dual functions, depending on how they are presented when you show them to the AIBO robot. In this guide, the things you can do with AIBO cards are noted with the list of available AIBO cards, see “List of AIBO cards” (page 155). Each AIBO robot is unique As the AIBO robot lives with you, learning to remember its favorite things (page 75) and the face and name of its owner (page 72), it will develop into a pet that is uniquely yours.
  • Page 21 ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot matches your lifestyle. The AIBO robot matches the rhythm of its life to yours. It will wake you in the morning, and at night, go to bed at the same time you do. (For details, see page 48.) When it is “hungry”, it will self-charge on the Energy Station, which it locates by recognizing the station’s pole and marker, and when it is “tired”, it simply relaxes.

  • Page 22: Game Mode

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot remembers the locations of the AIBOne toy and pink ball The AIBO robot will remember the locations where favorite things such as the AIBOne toy and pink ball are normally located, and it also remembers where the Energy Station is. Try asking the AIBO robot “Where is your AIBOne?”, “Where is your ball?”, “Where is your station?”.
  • Page 23 The following are required to give commands to the AIBO robot through your PC, mobile communication device* , or the Internet. • A “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer. Only Sony brand “Memory Stick” media reader/writers are guaranteed to operate correctly. • When connecting your computer and Access Point by wireless LAN, the PC side must conform to IEEE 802.11b.

  • Page 24: Guide To Parts And Their Functions

    Guide to parts and their functions ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7M3 parts Caution • Do not cover the color camera lens or distance sensors with stickers or similar objects. • Do not limit the AIBO robot’s freedom of movement by affixing stickers to the AIBO robot’s joints or inserting objects into moving parts.

  • Page 25: Color Camera

    A Stereo microphones ® Allow the AIBO Entertainment Robot to listen to the surrounding environment. B Head distance sensor Measures the distance between the AIBO robot and other objects. C Color camera Detects the color, shape, and movement of nearby objects. D Mouth Picks up the AIBOne toy and expresses emotions.

  • Page 26: The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot (Stomach)

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot (stomach) This shows the AIBO robot with its stomach compartment cover off. Caution Do not touch the charging contacts with your bare hands. Touching the contacts will reduce contact quality.

  • Page 27: Paw Sensors

    A Paw sensors These are located on the bottom of the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot’s paws, and detect contact with any surface it touches. When the AIBO robot extends one of its paws, it will react with happiness if you touch it.

  • Page 28: Energy Station

    Energy Station 2 3 4 5 LCD Panel A Charging Contacts When you place the AIBO Entertainment Robot on the Energy Station, the charging contacts on the AIBO robot’s stomach connect to the station and the AIBO robot’s battery is charged.

  • Page 29: Battery Indicator

    ® G AIBO card pocket This holds the provided AIBO cards. H Station pole ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot uses this as a reference guide to determine the position of the Energy Station when self- charging. I Foot stopper These guides help the AIBO robot to correctly position itself when sitting on the Energy Station to self-charge.

  • Page 31: Playing With The Aibo

    Playing with the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot Now, let’s try playing with the AIBO robot. At first, the AIBO robot will come to life as a mature robot. Here we will describe how to prepare and play with the AIBO robot, and provide further information, such as how to place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station.

  • Page 32: Entertainment Robot

    Getting started To start out, you will need the AIBO The supplied battery is delivered with minimal charge. Before you begin playing with the AIBO robot, you must fully charge the battery. See page 55 for detailed instructions on charging the battery. First insert the battery and AIBO MIND 3 software “Memory Stick robot and set up the Energy Station.
  • Page 33 Insert the AIBO MIND 3 software ™ “Memory Stick ” media into the AIBO Entertainment Robot. With the arrow pointing down and the angled corner facing the AIBO robot’s tail, insert the AIBO MIND 3 software “Memory Stick” media into the AIBO robot until it is flush with the body.

  • Page 34: Preparing The Energy Station

    Preparing the Energy Station To get the Energy Station ready for use, attach the station pole and station marker. These two parts will enable the AIBO whenever it needs recharging (self-charging function). However, the Energy Station can also be used without the station pole and station marker. If you don’t want to use the self-charging function, these attachments are not necessary.
  • Page 35 Route the AC adapter cable along the wire guides and attach the foot stopper. About the cable Feed the AC adapter cable through one of the cutouts on the right or left side of the station pole base. Caution • If installation is not performed correctly as shown above, self-charging may not be possible. •...
  • Page 36 Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet. Place the AIBO When you place the AIBO robot on the Energy Station as shown below, the LCD display shows the remaining battery capacity, and charging begins. Continue charging until the battery indicator shows a full charge. Hint When the AIBO robot is past the newborn stage, it will be able to locate and mount the Energy Station and charge itself.

  • Page 37: Playing With The Aibo

    Playing with the AIBO Robot Now that you are ready, try playing with the AIBO robot. Before you start playing with the AIBO robot, you can select whether it should communicate by using words (“Voice sound”) or sounds (“Basic sound”). Hint The Voice sound or Basic sound selection can also be changed later.

  • Page 38: Various Interactions

    Next, you will hear voice guide prompts for selecting Voice sound or Basic sound. Before starting AIBO MIND 3, please decide if you want me to speak with voice sound or basic sound. With basic sounds, I speak using tones and sounds. With voice sounds, I speak with a voice.

  • Page 39: Let The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot Rest On The Energy Station

    ® Let the AIBO the Energy Station The Energy Station is the AIBO robot’s favorite resting place. If you are done playing with the AIBO robot, are going out, or going to bed, let the AIBO robot rest on its Energy Station. While positioned there, the AIBO robot will recharge and relax.

  • Page 40: Stopping The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot Activity

    Stopping the AIBO activity The AIBO robot continues to be in Autonomous mode while self-charging. If you will not be playing with the AIBO robot for a long time, want to deactivate it in an emergency, or change settings, you can stop the AIBO robot’s activity as follows. Putting the AIBO robot in Pause mode Press the pause button* located on the AIBO robot’s back.

  • Page 41: Modes And Conditions Of The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Modes and Conditions of the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot This chapter explains the various modes and conditions of the AIBO robot, as well as the transition between them.

  • Page 42: Modes And Conditions

    Modes and conditions ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7M3 has the following modes and conditions. Pause mode (Inactive condition) The pause button on the back of the AIBO robot has been pressed to turn the power OFF. The AIBO robot must be in this mode to replace the battery or "Memory Stick "...

  • Page 43: Jam Condition

    Mode indicators flash blue • End AIBO Entertainment • Connects automatically Player • Click the (Connect) button • Click the button Station mode • The AIBO robot mounts the Mode indicators OFF Mode indicators turn blue Energy Station by itself •...

  • Page 44: The Aibo

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot features and mode map When the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode, all the activities and settings shown below are possible. When the AIBO robot is in Station mode (when it is awake), all the activities and settings shown below except those marked with an asterisk (*) are possible.
  • Page 45 Custom Data setup You can set up the following: • Allocate a game (page 102) • Allocate a custom data group (page 106) • Set sounds in autonomous mode (page 104) • Touch the middle (orange) back Setup mode sensor Clinic mode* •...

  • Page 46: Changing Modes

    Changing modes You can change the AIBO sensors. An even simpler method is to use the AIBO card to directly change the AIBO robot to the desired mode, as follows. • Alarm Clock Set Up • Game Mode • Clinic Mode After showing the AIBO card, follow the voice guide to select the desired setting.

  • Page 47: Living With The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Living with the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot When the AIBO robot is hungry, it instinctively searches and recharges itself on its Energy Station, and if it is tired, it goes off to relax. Enjoy the functions of an autonomous robot, and your lifestyle with the AIBO robot.

  • Page 48: Determining The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot's Lifestyle Rhythm

    Determining the AIBO Robot’s lifestyle rhythm The AIBO robot matches itself to your lifestyle. Its pattern of living will develop to match your lifestyle. Hints • When the AIBO robot first wakes up, it has a preset activity period extending from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. •...
  • Page 49 Note The wake-up time and bedtime are set using the 12-hour time system. 12-hour time system 24-hour time system Midnight is 12 a.m. Midnight is 0:00 Noon is 12 p.m. Noon is 12:00 To use the voice guide: Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds. Follow the voice guide below.
  • Page 50 Touch the front (blue) back sensor. Time set up. Touch the following colors on my back sensor. To set my wake up time, touch blue. To set the time I go to sleep, touch orange. To set my hourly alert, touch red. Touch the front (blue) back sensor.

  • Page 51: Switching The Aibo Robot's Hourly Alert On And Off

    ® Show the AIBO Entertainment Robot the “1 (A)” card. 10. How many minutes in the one’s column? Please show me the card. Show the AIBO robot the “5 (E)” card. 15. 7:15 AM. I will wake up at 7:15 AM. This completes the setting.
  • Page 52 Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds. (Next, follow the voice guide.) This is the voice guide mode, top menu. Please select a function. Touch the following colors on my back sensor: Touch blue for game and custom mode. Touch orange for set up mode.

  • Page 53: Enabling/Disabling The Aibo Robot's Alarm Clock

    Touch the front (blue) back sensor. I will emit a chime every hour. The change is now complete. Hint To cancel changes by voice guide, touch the head sensor for 3 seconds to return the AIBO Robot to Autonomous mode. Enabling/Disabling the AIBO robot’s alarm clock AIBO card (Alarm On/Off) By setting the AIBO robot’s alarm clock, you can have the AIBO robot wake you up from its...
  • Page 54 Touch the head sensor. (Next, follow the voice guide.) When you show the AIBO will hear the voice guide given in step 3 and the setting will be changed. The alarm clock is not set up. Please touch blue if you are setting up my alarm to ring. Please touch orange if you are turning off my alarm.

  • Page 55: Charging

    Charging ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot’s source of energy is its battery which has to be regularly charged. When using the lithium-ion battery ERA-7B2, the AIBO robot can operate (in Autonomous mode) for about 1.5 hours on a full charge. The AIBO robot can also find the Energy Station by itself (self-charging function).

  • Page 56: The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot Charges On Its Own (Self-Charge)

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot charges on its own (self-charge) The AIBO robot can use the station marker and station pole to find its way back to the Energy Station for charging. For information on how to set up the station marker and station pole, see page 34.
  • Page 57 Space requirements For the self-charging function of the AIBO with a radius of at least 4 ft. (1.2 m) around the station pole is required. The AIBO robot will turn around ON the station marker and move backwards onto the Energy Station facing away from the station pole.
  • Page 58 ® Setting the AIBO dismount the Energy Station You need to preset whether the AIBO robot should automatically dismount, or not dismount the Energy Station after it is fully charged. If you set the AIBO robot to “Dismount the Station”, the AIBO robot will dismount the Energy Station on its own when charging is complete and resume its previous activity.
  • Page 59 Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. Let’s proceed to the various set ups. Touch the following colors of my back sensors: For clock set up, touch blue. For self charging set up, touch orange. For maturity control, touch red. Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. Touch blue to allow me to dismount from the station on my own.
  • Page 60 Setting self-charge to on or off If the self-charge function is turned off, the AIBO automatically go to the Energy Station and charge itself even if the battery is getting low. However, by showing the “Station (G)” card or by saying “Go to the station”, you can cause the AIBO robot to start looking for the Energy Station and initiate the self-charging process.

  • Page 61: When The Aibo Robot Recharge Is Not Successful

    Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. I’m currently set up to self charge on my own. Touch blue to allow me to start self charging. Touch orange to NOT use self charging. To turn self-charging off, touch the middle (orange) back sensor. I’m currently set up NOT to start self charging.

  • Page 63: Communicating With The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Communicating ® with the AIBO Entertainment Robot Show the AIBO robot its AIBOne toy or pink ball, or talk to it. The AIBO robot is always waiting to communicate with you.

  • Page 64: From You To The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    ® From you to the AIBO Entertainment Robot You can communicate with the AIBO robot in several different ways. Sight Show the AIBO robot its favorite AIBOne toy and pink ball. Rather than simply showing the ball, you can also wave it in a circle and the AIBO robot will follow it with its eyes.

  • Page 65: Talking To The Aibo Robot

    ® When the AIBO Entertainment Robot extends one of its paws to you, try touching it, and it will react with surprise or joy. Praise You can praise the AIBO robot by lightly stroking two of your fingers back and forth across the AIBO robot’s back sensors. You can also praise the AIBO robot by saying “Good AIBO/Good boy/Good girl”.

  • Page 66: From The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot To You

    From the AIBO The AIBO robot uses words and lights to communicate its current emotional and physical condition to you. Talking AIBO robot When Voice sound is selected, the AIBO robot communicates its current emotional and physical condition to you using words. When the AIBO robot speaks to you, you should answer, because it loves to talk with you.
  • Page 67 Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. To allocate game, touch blue. To allocate custom data group, touch orange. To set sounds in autonomous mode, touch red. Touch the rear (red) back sensor. The current setting is basic sound. To change to basic sound, touch blue. To change to voice sound, touch orange.

  • Page 68: Twinkling Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Twinkling AIBO The AIBO robot indicates various conditions through indicator lights. Face lights (illuminated face) The AIBO robot communicates its current emotional and physical condition to you using patterns formed by a number of indicators that light up in various colors. Face light patterns (examples) Found the Found the...

  • Page 69: Mode Indicators

    Mode indicators The mode indicators indicate the AIBO For details about modes and conditions of the AIBO robot, see page 42. Mode indicators Note For details on Autonomous Monitor mode and Remote Control mode, refer to the “User’s Guide (AIBO Entertainment Player)”...

  • Page 70: Back Lights

    Operation light ® Indicates the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s activity condition. Operation light Back lights When the AIBO robot is in Autonomous mode, these lights indicate its mood and condition. Middle Front Green Slowly flashing green Outside hours of activity Orange Flashing orange Blue (front) Flashing...

  • Page 71: Giving The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot Its Own Name

    Giving the AIBO own name Give the AIBO robot a name. After you teach the AIBO robot its name, it will respond when called. However, if you teach the AIBO robot a new name, it forgets the old one. Even after the AIBO robot learns its own name, it still reacts when you call it “AIBO”. Say “Name registration”...

  • Page 72: Teaching The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot To Recognize Your Name And Face

    Teaching the AIBO recognize your name and face You can teach the AIBO robot to recognize the names, voices, and faces of you and your family. The owners that the AIBO robot learns to recognize take on special significance. The AIBO robot will show special devotion to these people.
  • Page 73 ® Tell the AIBO Entertainment Robot its owner’s name (no more than 2 seconds long). I’ve registered the owner’s name. Next, I’ll learn your face and voice. I will now take your picture. When you are ready, please touch my head sensor. Touch the head sensor while showing your face to the AIBO robot.
  • Page 74 ® If the AIBO Entertainment Robot says, “I can’t see your face” • Slowly lift the AIBO robot up until the color camera (in its nose) is at the same height as your face. • If room brightness differs from that when it learned your face, it may not be able to recognize you.

  • Page 75: Teaching The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot To Recognize Favorite Things

    Teaching the AIBO to recognize favorite things When you teach the AIBO robot to recognize your favorite things, they become the AIBO robot’s favorite things, too. You can train the AIBO robot to recognize up to three favorite things. When the AIBO robot finds one of its favorite things, it will convey that to you with great enthusiasm.
  • Page 76 Touch the head sensor. Say the name of my favorite thing. Try to make it about two seconds long. 3, 2, 1, go! ® Tell the AIBO seconds. When the name is registered, the AIBO robot speaks the registered name in its own voice.
  • Page 77 Checking the picture of a registered favorite thing The picture taken by the AIBO stored on its “Memory Stick™” media. You can view the pictures of registered favorite things by • Directly accessing the AIBO robot from a Web browser via a wireless LAN. •...

  • Page 78: Having The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot Dance Along With Music (Dancer Function)

    Having the AIBO dance along with music (Dancer Function) When you play music for the AIBO robot ERS-7M3, it performs various dances in sync with the rhythm and volume of the music. Try playing your favorite music and enjoy watching how the AIBO robot dances around happily.

  • Page 79: House Sitting Mode

    House Sitting mode ® You can set the AIBO Entertainment Robot to watch over your house from the Energy Station while you are away. When you ask the AIBO robot to house sit, it will enter House Sitting mode and wait for you to return.
  • Page 80 Touch the head sensor. At this time, you can also set how the AIBO Sitting mode. For details, see “Settings for House Sitting mode” (page 81). I will start house sitting shortly. The AIBO robot will wait for 3 minutes before going into House Sitting mode. During this time, the AIBO robot will notify you at 30-second intervals of the time remaining before House Sitting mode begins.
  • Page 81 Settings for House Sitting mode In step 3, when you touch the back sensor, the “Settings for house sitting mode” voice guide ® starts. Follow the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s voice guide to perform the necessary operations.You can configure the following options in the Settings for House Sitting mode. Option Head angle adjustment Adjusts the angle of the AIBO robot’s head up or down...

  • Page 82: Exiting House Sitting Mode

    Starting or stopping House Sitting mode by e-mail By sending an AIBO MAIL command from your mobile communication device or PC, you can start or stop House sitting mode from a remote location while the AIBO Robot is on the Energy Station. If the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, it will not carry out commands sent by e-mail.

  • Page 83: Using Aibo ® Cards

    ® Using AIBO cards The AIBO cards provided with the AIBO Autonomous mode play, and also allow you to switch the AIBO robot to various modes. The AIBO robot can understand communications from you by recognizing the graphics printed on the cards.

  • Page 84: Having The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot Take A Picture

    ® • Sony disclaims all responsibility for any problems arising out of allegations of infringement of rights due to pictures taken using the AIBO robot. Be careful to avoid taking pictures that might inconvenience others.
  • Page 85 Say “Take a picture”, or show the AIBO (B)” card. The AIBO robot’s head light and back lights begin to flash. Touch the head sensor, or say “Snap shot”. The AIBO robot starts to count down and takes a picture when the shutter clicks. Caution When you set the safety switch of the “Memory Stick™”...

  • Page 86: Viewing Pictures With Aibo Photo Album

    Viewing Pictures with AIBO Photo Album You can view the pictures taken by the AIBO in House Sitting mode and pictures of the AIBO robot’s favorite things. You can view these pictures by • Directly accessing the AIBO robot from a Web browser via a wireless LAN. •...
  • Page 87 Note If you have set a user ID and password with AIBO WLAN Manager 3, an input screen appears for your user ID and password. * The images shown above are displayed in Web pages, so their resolutions differ from that of the actual ®...

  • Page 88: Using A "Memory Stick" Media Reader/Writer To View Pictures

    Click “INDEX.HTM” in the “OPEN-R” folder on the “Memory Stick” media to display the AIBO Photo Album screen. * Only Sony brand “Memory Stick” media reader/writers are guaranteed to operate correctly. Caution Always press the pause button on the back of the AIBO robot to put it in Pause mode before removing its “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 89: Communicating With Other Aibo Entertainment Robots

    Communicating with other AIBO Entertainment Robots The AIBO robot can make friends with other AIBO robots by exchanging greetings and self-introductions. When two AIBO robots become friends, they will even have a lively conversation. The AIBO robot can only talk to a friend when it is in Autonomous mode.
  • Page 90 ® Ending a conversation between two AIBO Entertainment Robots Touch the head sensor for 3 seconds.

  • Page 91: Raising The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    ® Raising the AIBO Entertainment Robot There are a few points you should keep in mind while raising the AIBO robot. Once you become acquainted with these, it will be easy to guide the AIBO robot into developing just the kind of personality you like.

  • Page 92: Enjoying The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot's Development

    Enjoying the AIBO development When the AIBO robot is adopted, it is already mature, and is autonomously active, walking around and playing with its AIBOne toy and pink ball. However, you can also switch it to the puppy stage, which will allow you to enjoy raising the AIBO robot from a puppy.
  • Page 93 Touch the front and rear back sensors simultaneously for 3 seconds. (Next, follow the voice guide.) This is the voice guide mode, top menu. Please select a function. Please touch the following colors on my back sensor: Touch blue for game and custom mode. Touch orange for set up mode.
  • Page 94 Touch the rear (red) back sensor. When I reboot, I will be a new born. I will now turn off. ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot enters the Pause mode. Touch the pause button on the AIBO robot’s back to awaken it. Next, select whether the AIBO robot should communicate by using words (“Voice sound”) or sounds (“Basic sound”).
  • Page 95 ® Once the AIBO Entertainment Robot is able to walk, it is no longer an infant. From this point on, the AIBO robot will behave autonomously, developing in step with your life to become a pet that is uniquely yours. Skipping development and giving the AIBO robot a mature personality You can also skip raising the AIBO robot from the puppy stage, and have it immediately assume its mature personality.
  • Page 96 Touch the rear (red) back sensor. To make me an adult, touch blue. To reset me to a new-born, touch orange. Touch the front (blue) back sensor. I will develop into a healthy adult AIBO. If this is OK, touch blue. Touch the front (blue) back sensor.

  • Page 97: Learning And Acquiring Skills

    Learning and acquiring skills ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot learns from you and its surroundings, becoming capable of many different activities. If the AIBO robot paces back and forth, show it its AIBOne toy or pink ball. It will chase after the AIBOne toy or pink ball, becoming capable of walking longer distances. By praising the AIBO robot, you give it encouragement.

  • Page 98: About The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot's Feelings And Personality Development

    ® About the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s feelings and personality development As the AIBO robot interacts with you, it expresses its feelings through spoken words and face lights. For example, the face lights shine green when it is happy, blue when it is sad, and red when it is angry. Using the Voice sound, the AIBO robot can also express some of its emotions in words.

  • Page 99: The Aibo Robot Remembers

    ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot remembers Besides the things it learns permanently, the AIBO robot also has a short-term memory. It uses that memory to remember where items such as the AIBOne toy, pink ball, favorite place, as well as the Energy Station are located. When the AIBO robot finds the AIBOne toy, pink ball, or favorite place, it remembers its location.
  • Page 100 ® However, the AIBO Entertainment Robot can also be a bit forgetful. After a certain time has elapsed, it may no longer remember where items are. The AIBO robot can only remember one location for each item. If it has remembered the location of the pink ball, for example, and you then move the pink ball and again show it to the AIBO robot, it will only remember the new location.

  • Page 101: Selecting/Setting Custom Data

    Selecting/setting custom data AIBO MIND 3 lets you use custom data to change various ® aspects such as the way the AIBO Entertainment Robot sounds or dances. It also provides a Game mode which lets you enjoy playing games with the AIBO robot.

  • Page 102: Setting/Changing The Game Mode

    Setting/changing the Game mode In Game mode, you can specify up to three types of custom data released on the AIBO web site. This section explains how to specify custom data downloaded from the AIBO web site for ® use in the AIBO Entertainment Robot, and how to change the selected custom data.
  • Page 103 Touch the front (blue) back sensor. I will change games. To change game mode 1, touch blue. To change game mode 2, touch orange. To change game mode 3, touch red. To set or change game mode 1, touch the front (blue) back sensor. To set or change game mode 2, touch the middle (orange) back sensor.

  • Page 104: Setting/Changing The Autonomous Sound

    Setting/changing the autonomous sound ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot can communicate its current emotional and physical condition to you using words (voice sound) or simple sounds (basic sound). A third option that lets you customize the sound of the AIBO robot is also available (User sound). Notes •...
  • Page 105 Touch the rear (red) back sensor. The current setting is basic sound (voice sound, user sound). To change to basic sound, touch blue. To change to voice sound, touch orange. To change to user sound, touch red. Touch the rear (red) back sensor. (Music is heard while the change is being made.) The setting is changed to User sound.

  • Page 106: Setting/Changing The Custom Data

    Setting/changing the custom data In order to make use of custom data downloaded from the AIBO web site, the data must be allocated to group 1, group 2, or group 3. Notes • To add custom data, the AIBO Custom Manager 3 (PC software) is required. •...
  • Page 107 Touch the middle (orange) back sensor. The current setting is group 1 (group 2, group 3). (There is no setting.) To change group 1, touch blue. To change group 2, touch orange. To change group 3, touch red. To set or change group 1, touch the front (blue) back sensor. To set or change group 2, touch the middle (orange) back sensor.

  • Page 108: Playing Game 1, The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot's "Function Demo

    Playing Game 1, the AIBO Robot’s “Function Demo” AIBO card (Game Mode 1) Game 1 is a Function Demo that provides an entertaining introduction to the features of the AIBO MIND 3 software. To end Game mode and return the AIBO robot to Autonomous mode, touch the head sensor for 3 seconds.
  • Page 109 Touch the front (blue) back sensor. Let’s select the game. Touch blue for number 1, touch orange for number 2, touch red for number 3. Touch the front (blue) back sensor. ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot shows that it is ready for the demonstration by performing a happy little dance.
  • Page 110 If you show the AIBO on the floor during the Function Demo, the AIBO robot will show you a variety of tricks. To stop the demo, hide the AIBOne toy or pink ball from the AIBO robot, then touch the AIBO robot’s head sensor. Notes •...

  • Page 111: Playing Game 2, "Repeat Me

    Playing Game 2, “Repeat Me” A game called “Repeat Me” is set as game 2. You might ask, “Where can I play this fabulous game?” Well, look no further than your AIBO So, repeat after me: “I love the makers of AIBO!”. How to play Repeat Me is a simple memory game.
  • Page 113 Settings This chapter explains how to install software and set various items that you may occasionally want to change.

  • Page 114: Setting The Volume Level Of The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Setting the volume level of the AIBO Entertainment Robot You can set the volume level with an AIBO card, with the volume switch on the AIBO robot, or with the Energy Station. Using an AIBO card is quick and simple. Adjusting the volume with an AIBO card Show the AIBO robot the “Volume (K)”...

  • Page 115: Adjusting The Volume With The Control Switch On The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Adjusting the volume with the control switch on the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot Be sure to press the pause button on the AIBO robot’s back to stop the AIBO robot’s movements before performing the following steps. Hold the AIBO robot firmly by its body, turn it upside down, and remove the stomach compartment cover.

  • Page 116: Adjusting The Volume Using The Energy Station

    Adjusting the volume using the Energy Station You can adjust the AIBO Energy Station. Caution • When the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, you cannot change the setting. If you attempt to change this setting when the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, the pump and battery indicators on the LCD display will flash for several seconds to indicate that the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station.

  • Page 117: Changing The Date And Time

    Changing the date and time ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot has a built-in clock. To change the date and time settings, the AIBO robot must be on the Energy Station. Caution • When the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, you cannot change the setting. If you attempt to change this setting when the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, the pump and battery indicators on the LCD display will flash for several seconds to indicate that the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station.

  • Page 118: Setting The Time Zone

    Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the day of the month. Then press the MODE/NEXT button. The hour indication starts to flash. Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the hour. Then press the MODE/NEXT button. The minute indication starts to flash. Use the DISPLAY/- or LIGHT/+ buttons to set the minute.
  • Page 119 ® Place the AIBO Entertainment Robot on the Energy Station. Press the MODE/NEXT button repeatedly until the time zone indication appears. Each push of the MODE/NEXT button cycles through the display indications for date time time zone Press the SET/CANCEL button. The time zone indication starts to flash.

  • Page 120: Changing The Date And Time Display Format

    Changing the date and time display format You can change the format in which the date and time are shown on the LCD display of the Energy Station. Caution ® • When the AIBO Entertainment Robot is not on the Energy Station, you cannot change the setting. If you attempt to change this setting when the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, the pump and battery indicators on the LCD display will flash for several seconds to indicate that the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station.

  • Page 121: Turning The Wireless Lan Function On And Off

    Turning the wireless LAN function ON and Be sure to press the pause button on the AIBO AIBO robot’s movements before performing the following steps. Caution Turning the switch to ON does not by itself make the wireless LAN function usable. Refer to the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)”...

  • Page 122: Software Installation

    Software installation To enjoy the “AIBO EYES” feature, “AIBO Photo Album”, and “AIBO Entertainment Player” software with the wireless LAN function of the AIBO first need to install the following software on your computer. If you only plan to use “AIBO EYES” feature and “AIBO Photo Album”, you need only install “AIBO WLAN Manager 3”.
  • Page 123 • Wireless LAN function conforming to IEEE802.11b • Internet Connection *1 Only Sony brand products are guaranteed to operate correctly. *2 If your computer connects to an access point via wireless LAN, it must have a wireless LAN function that conforms to the IEEE802.11b standard. When using the “AIBO EYES”...

  • Page 124: Installing Software

    Installing software Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The installer automatically launches and the “ERS-7M3 Software Installation Menu” screen appears. Click [AIBO WLAN Manager 3]. The “Welcome to set up for AIBO WLAN Manager 3” screen appears. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
  • Page 125 Click [AIBO Entertainment Player Ver. 2.0]. The “Welcome to InstallShield Wizard for the AIBO Entertainment Player” screen appears. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. If “AIBO Entertainment Player” is already installed on the computer, a screen for upgrading to “AIBO Entertainment Ver. 2.0” appears. When the “InstallShield Wizard Complete”...
  • Page 126 For more information, visit Microsoft’s web site (http://www.microsoft.com/). If this software is already installed on your computer, you do not need to install it again. Install Acrobat Reader. You must have Adobe Reader installed to view the User’s Guide PDF files. Please download and install this free software from the Adobe Systems, Inc.
  • Page 127 Troubleshooting If you are experiencing difficulties, this section offers solutions to common problems and explains how to use ® Clinic mode to troubleshoot the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s operations.

  • Page 128: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulties, use this troubleshooting guide to check for possible causes ® before contacting AIBO Customer Link (for customer support). For problems that occur while using the “AIBO EYES” feature or “AIBO Photo Album”, refer also to the troubleshooting section of the “User’s Guide (PC·Network)”...

  • Page 129: Common Issues And Solutions

    • The “Memory Stick™” media is formatted incorrectly. The AIBO MIND 3 software of the AIBO robot cannot recognize a “Memory Stick” media formatted with a PC using software other than the Sony Memory Stick Formatter. c Check that the format is correct with AIBO WLAN Manager 3.
  • Page 130 Symptom The battery cannot be removed even when you operate the battery eject lever (BATT It takes a long time for the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot to start moving. The AIBO robot tries to walk but it does not move forward. The AIBO robot falls often.
  • Page 131 Symptom • Cause c Remedy (see page) ® The AIBO Entertainment • The station pole and station marker are not mounted correctly. Robot does not self-charge. • The AIBO robot cannot recognize the station marker due to its • The AIBO robot is set to not self-charge. After self-charge is •...
  • Page 132 Symptom ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot does not respond to AIBO cards. The AIBO robot does not start charging when placed on the Energy Station. (Enters Pause mode) When a button is pressed, the battery level indicator on the Energy Station LCD display flashes.
  • Page 133 Symptom • Cause c Remedy (see page) ® The AIBO Entertainment • There is a problem with the front (blue) or rear (red) sensor on Robot does not go into Clinic mode. The face and back lights should turn ON, and a sound should be heard.
  • Page 134 Symptom Registration of favorite things fails. Communication with another AIBO robot fails. The AIBO robot does not detect (or respond) to movements or sounds in House Sitting mode. The AIBO robot detects too many movements and sounds (reacts too often) in House Sitting mode.

  • Page 135: Checking With Clinic Mode

    Checking with Clinic mode Using the “Clinic Mode (O)” card, you can check all of the basic AIBO MIND 3 software functions (modes/actions, sensors, and recognition). Once you enter the Clinic mode, the various checking steps are carried out by voice guide. When Clinic mode has started, observe the AIBO follow the voice guide instructions.
  • Page 136 Touch the rear (red) back sensor. AIBO MIND 3 Clinic Mode. Touch the following colors on my back sensor: For condition and motion, touch blue. To check sensors, touch orange. For recognition check, touch red. Touch the front (blue) back sensor. ®...
  • Page 137 Head sensor Back sensors x Paw sensor check Please touch the paw pad of the leg I’m lifting. When you press the paw sensor of the raised leg, a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON. Then the AIBO (The AIBO robot should raise its legs in this order: left front, right front, left rear, right rear.) x Chin sensor check...
  • Page 138 x Head distance sensor check The AIBO “sit” position. Place your hand in front of my nose and move it forwards and backwards, you will notice the sound changes. This confirms that my distance sensor is working properly. When you are finished, please touch my head sensor. When you hold your hand in front of the head distance sensor in the AIBO robot’s nose, a sound should be heard, unless the volume setting is set to no sound.
  • Page 139 x Microphone check I will now record the sound that I emit from my speaker. ® (AIBO Entertainment Robot makes a sound and records it.) I am going to playback the sound I recorded. The recorded sound is played back. Because ambient sounds will also be picked up during recording, the playback sound may contain some noise.
  • Page 140 ® x AIBO card recognition check Please show me an AIBO card. Show any AIBO card to the AIBO recognition is successful, a sound should be heard and the face lights turn ON. x Station pole and station marker recognition check I am going to check the station pole and station marker.

  • Page 141: Additional Information

    Additional Information This chapter provides notes on use, and other information ® related to the AIBO Entertainment Robot.

  • Page 142: Notes On Use

    Notes on use To prevent damage to and malfunction of the AIBO AC adapter, and “Memory Stick™” media, carefully read and follow these precautions. Handling the AIBO robot • Do not use the AIBO robot in locations where there is a danger of falling objects, where the AIBO robot may be subject to vibrations, where there are stairs or steps, and where there is no firm support.

  • Page 143: Memory Stick" Media Handling

    • If you will not use the AIBO vacation, remove the battery pack from it. • Do not expose the AIBO robot to strong magnetic fields or X-rays. • Use only the AIBO-ware “AIBO MIND 3” for the AIBO robot ERS-7M3. To verify whether your version of AIBO-ware is compatible with your AIBO robot model, refer to the AIBO-ware “Memory Stick™”...

  • Page 144: Energy Station Handling

    • The specifications of the AIBO MIND 3 software are subject to change without notice. What is an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” media? It is a media produced by Sony exclusively for use with the AIBO robot, that contains application software that can only be executed on the AIBO robot.

  • Page 145: Ac Adapter Handling

    AC adapter handling • Use only the supplied AC adapter or a separately available AC adapter designed specifically for this product. Otherwise damage may occur. • The supplied AC adapter is designed only for use in the specific regions as follows. Do not use it in other regions at different voltages.

  • Page 146: Limited Warranty (For The U.s.a. Only)

    ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product and its accessories against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. PRODUCTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, SONY will, at its ® option, either repair or replace the defective parts and/or the Product (i.e., AIBO Entertainment Robot) with new or rebuilt replacements.
  • Page 147 ® 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 malfunction is found with the Product or accessory, if the malfunction is from a non-covered charge or if it is determined that the limited warranty period has expired, you will be billed for the cost of shipping and handling.

  • Page 148: Service Procedure (For The U.s.a. Only)

    Service procedure 1. Contact the AIBO address is [email protected] and its toll free number is 1-800- 427-2988. 2. If the AIBO Customer Link (for customer support) determines that your unit needs repair, follow the procedure described below. a. The AIBO Customer Link (for customer support) will give you the event number, which is valid for ten days.

  • Page 149: Specifications

    Specifications ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot 64-bit RISC processor RAM 64 MB Program media Dedicated AIBO robot “Memory Stick™” media Moveable parts Head: 3 degrees of freedom Mouth: 1 degree of freedom Legs: 3 degrees of freedom Ears: 1 degree of freedom Tail: 2 degrees of freedom (Total 20 degrees of freedom) Input section...
  • Page 150 Energy Station Power requirements 16 V DC Power consumption 30 W Output voltage 1.5 A at 16 V DC (for charging the AIBO robot’s internal battery) Charging time Approx. 2 hours* (see page 55) Display LCD with back-lighting Display size Approx.
  • Page 151 Lithium-ion battery Battery type Lithium-ion Rated voltage 7.4 V DC Capacity 2200 mAh Operating temperature 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) (temperature change less than 50°F (10°C)/h) Operating humidity 10% to 80% (no condensation) Operating wet-bulb temperature Max. 84°F (29°C) Storage temperature -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) (temperature change less than 50°F...

  • Page 153: Reference Material

    Reference Material ® AIBO card at a glance Words understood by the AIBO Time zone table ® Entertainment Robot...

  • Page 154: Aibo ® Card At A Glance

    ® AIBO card at a glance Front and back Front side ® Show the AIBO Entertainment Robot the side with the graphic. Back side Card name Function * For the latest information on future Game mode content, visit our Web site at http://www.aibo.com. Time Reserved for future product expansion*...

  • Page 155: List Of Aibo ® Cards

    ® List of AIBO cards The following AIBO cards are supplied with the AIBO Card name Dance : The AIBO robot dances. Photo : The AIBO robot takes a picture (page 84). U-turn : The AIBO robot makes a 180° turn. : The AIBO robot sits.

  • Page 156: Words Understood By The Aibo ® Entertainment Robot

    Words understood by the ® AIBO Entertainment Robot This section contains all the words understood by the AIBO robot. Use them to praise, scold, teach, or play with the AIBO robot. Hint When speaking to the AIBO robot, use clear pronunciation and ensure quiet surroundings. Also, after giving the AIBO robot a command, wait a moment for it to recognize what you said.
  • Page 157 Praising, scolding, or encouraging ® the AIBO Entertainment Robot Good AIBO./Good boy./Good girl. These words are for praising the AIBO robot. They have the same effect as when you praise the AIBO robot by touching the sensors on the back of the AIBO robot. Don’t do that.
  • Page 158 Asking the time What time is it? ® You can have the AIBO tell you the time. Questions for the AIBO robot Are you sleepy?/Are you tired?/How are you? The AIBO robot shows its current condition with its face lights. What are you doing? The AIBO robot communicates its current emotional and physical condition.
  • Page 159 Contents playback Play contents. ® The AIBO Entertainment Robot plays the content you have selected on your PC. Checking the diary AIBO, read the diary. The AIBO robot reads the diary it has written. Checking the news AIBO, read the news. The AIBO robot reads the news, a blog, or similar from the Internet.

  • Page 160: Time Zone Table

    Time zone table Use this table to enter the appropriate time zone. Time zones indicate the difference to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) in the range from -12 to +12 (in 1-hour increments). The time zones for the continental United States are “-8”, “-7”, “-6”, and “-5”.

  • Page 162: Index

    Index Symbols “Memory Stick™” media ... 12 “Memory Stick” media slot . 27 “Repeat Me” ... 111 AC adapter ... 12 acquiring skills ... 97 AIBO Customer Link ... 148 AIBO robot’s development . 92 AIBO robot’s feelings ... 98 ®...
  • Page 163 recognizing favorite things .. 75 recognizing your name and face ... 72 Record mode ... 45 Remote Control mode ... 42 Removing the battery ... 40 Rest mode ... 42 Scold ... 65 self-charge ... 56 sensors ... 64 Service procedure ... 148 Setting self-charge to on or off ...
  • Page 164 © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan * 2 6 5 7 9 8 3 1 1...

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