Sony ERS-210 AIBO Dancer User manual

Entertainment Robot AIBO
© 2000 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
ERS-210
4-652-093-11(1)

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Safety Information
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are located inside the stomach 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-210
Serial No. ___________
Warning
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the robot to rain or moisture.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only. (Contact the AIBO Customer Link.)
• Parents—Periodically examine the transformer 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 that in the event of such conditions, the
transformer should not be used until properly repaired or replaced.
• Not Recommended for Children Under 8Years.
• Parents-vérifiez périodiquement si le transformateur ne présente pas des
conditions susceptibles de provoquer un incendie, des décharges électriques
ou des blessures aux personnes (comme des dommages aux câbles, aux
oreilles ou au boîtier) et, en présence de telles conditions, le transformateur
ne peut plus être utilisé avant son réparation ou remplacement.
• Déconseillé aux enfants de moins de 8 ans.

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DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
LITHIUM ION BATTERY
DISPOSE OF PROPERLY
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony
Service Center.
Note
In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be
prohibited.
For the Sony AIBO Customer Link you call 1-800-427-2988 in the United
States or contact us via email at [email protected]y.com.
! Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion battery.
! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the ERA-210B1 or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. 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.

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Regulatory Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• 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.

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Customer Support
How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link?
Call 1-800-427-2988
Email address: [e-mail]
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is
prohibited.

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Table of Contents
Meet AIBO
Introduction ....................................................................................10
What is AIBO? ........................................................................ 10
Checking the supplied accessories .................................................13
Preparing AIBO..............................................................................14
Playing with AIBO .........................................................................16
If AIBO stops moving ............................................................. 18
When not playing with AIBO ........................................................19
Pausing AIBO .......................................................................... 19
Charging the battery pack........................................................ 19
Knowing more about AIBO
Index to parts and controls .............................................................24
AIBO exterior .......................................................................... 24
AIBO’s stomach area............................................................... 26
Controls on the core unit ......................................................... 28
Removing and attaching AIBO’s extremities.................................30
Removing AIBO’s extremities................................................. 30
Attaching AIBO’s extremities ................................................. 32

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Replacing the battery pack .............................................................33
Inserting or removing a “Memory Stick”.......................................36
Inserting a “Memory Stick”..................................................... 36
Removing the “Memory Stick”............................................... 37
Inserting the optional wireless PC card..........................................39
Making various settings .................................................................41
Selecting the time zone............................................................ 41
Setting the clock ...................................................................... 43
Setting the date ........................................................................ 44
Setting the volume level of the musical tone........................... 46
Checking the battery pack level............................................... 47
Time zone table ..............................................................................48
Additional information
Notes on use ...................................................................................52
On handling AIBO................................................................... 52
Moisture condensation............................................................. 53
On handling the AC adapter .................................................... 54
On handling the battery pack................................................... 54
On cleaning.............................................................................. 54
Troubleshooting .............................................................................55
Limited warranty ............................................................................59

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Service procedure...........................................................................62
Specifications .................................................................................63
Index...............................................................................................66

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Meet AIBO
Meet AIBO
This chapter introduces you to the entertainment robot AIBO
ERS-210, its supplied accessories, and the preparations that are
required in order to play with it.

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Introduction
What is AIBO?
“AIBO” is the name given to the Sony entertainment
robot. Developed to encourage human and robot
interaction, AIBO creates and introduces you to new
pleasures and lifestyles.
The name “AIBO” is coined from the words “A.I.
(Artificial Intelligence),” “eye” and “robot.” In
Japanese, the word “aibou” means “partner” or “pal.”
For the newest information on AIBO, go to the following homepage:
http://www.aibo.com/

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Meet AIBO
A four-legged robot with rich emotional
expressions
To comfortably coexist with people,AIBO was designed with four legs, a
head, and a tail, and a total of twenty internal actuators that enable it to sit or
lie down in a natural way. It can also use eye lights, tail and ear movement to
express emotions or entertain you in unique ways.
“OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the entertainment robot
system that Sony is actively promoting. This interface expands
the capability of the entertainment robot through a flexible
combination of hardware and interchangeable software to suit
various applications. AIBO ERS-210 conforms to the OPEN-R
version 1.1.
“AIBO,” theAIBO logo, “OPEN-R,” and the OPEN-R logo are registered
trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Memory Stick,” “ ,” and
“ ” are trademarks of Sony Corporation. In this manual, the “” mark
has been omitted.

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ERS-210
As the successor to the AIBO ERS-110/111, the AIBO ERS-210 is a second-
generation entertainment robot featuring a wider repertoire of movements,
more sensors, and the ability to incorporate optional AIBO-ware “Memory
Stick” (not supplied) that allows you to raise AIBO and play with it.
• AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” is a “Memory Stick” intended for AIBO and
contains an application software which runs AIBO.
With AIBO alone
AIBO responds in assorted ways
when patted on the head or back. It
responds to the supplied ball and
performs in different ways when it
grows bored.
With AIBO-ware“Memory Stick”
This optional application allow AIBO to be
raised, to play various games, or to understand
and respond to words.
With the AIBO wireless LAN card and
application
The optional LAN card and software application
allow communication between AIBO
and a personal computer.
(not supplied)
(not supplied)

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Meet AIBO
Checking the supplied accessories
Check to make sure you have the following items before you play with AIBO.
xAC adapter ERA-201P1 (1)
xAC adapter conversion
plug (1)
xLithium ion battery pack
ERA-201B1 (1)
xBall (1)
xPin for removing AIBO’s
extremities (1)
xDocumentation
AIBO Operating Instructions

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Preparing AIBO
The battery pack supplied with AIBO has been charged to some extent. It is
recommended that you charge the battery pack fully (page 19) before you play
with AIBO.
1 Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, and open
its stomach cover.
Notes
• Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities.
• Do not touch the charging terminal with your hand. Doing so may soil the
terminal and cause poor contact.
2 Insert the supplied battery pack in the direction of the arrow until
it clicks into place, then close the stomach cover.
Press on the center
of the battery pack.

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Meet AIBO
3 Place AIBO on the floor as shown below.
Place it on a flat, non-slippery surface, such as a carpet with a short nap.
Notes
• 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 moving.
• For details on removing the battery pack, see page 34.
4 Push and release the pause button on AIBO’s chest.
AIBO’s pause mode is canceled and the chest
light lights up green. Leave AIBO alone and
enjoy watching it move.

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Playing with AIBO
When you push the pause button on AIBO’s
chest and AIBO’s chest light lights up green,
AIBO’s internal application program
activates and AIBO begins moving on its
own.
To enjoy AIBO’s full capabilities, you must
use at least one of the following AIBO-ware
“Memory Stick” applications.
—AIBO Life (ERF-210AW01)
—Hello AIBO! Type-A (ERF-210AW02)
—Party Mascot (ERF-210AW03)
When you leave AIBO alone for a while
bAIBO lies down, sits down, or behaves in a cute way. (AIBO is in
autonomous mode, indicated by the lit mode indicator.)
When you pick AIBO up from the floor
bAIBO stops moving and its legs become loose (the mode indicator
flashes). To return AIBO to autonomous mode, place AIBO on the floor
and press its head sensor for a few seconds.
If something gets caught in AIBO’s leg joints
bAIBO stops moving and its legs become loose (the mode indicator
flashes). To return AIBO to autonomous mode, place AIBO on the floor
and press its head sensor for a few seconds.
Mode
indicator
Pause
button
Head sensor
Chest light

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Meet AIBO
When you press AIBO’s head too forcefully
bAIBO will show anger through its eye lights.
When you pet AIBO’s head from back to front a few times
bAIBO’s eye lights show joy.
When you keep pressing AIBO’s head for a few seconds
bAIBO emits a musical tone and its eye lights light up.
When you touch AIBO’s chin
bAIBO emits a musical tone.
When you show AIBO the supplied ball
bAIBO sits down and its tail light lights up.
When you touch AIBO’s back sensor
bAIBO does the following sequence of actions: Takes 5 steps forward c
Takes 5 steps backward cKicks with its right leg cKicks with its left leg.
When you place AIBO on top of the Energy Station (not supplied)
bAIBO stops moving.

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If AIBO stops moving
• Place AIBO on the floor and keep pressing on its head for a few seconds.
AIBO stops moving whenever you pick it up from the floor or if an object
gets caught in one of AIBO’s leg joints. AIBO’s mode indicator flashes
green at both times.
• Charge the battery pack (page 19). When the battery pack is drained,
AIBO’s chest light turns off and AIBO stops moving.
Note
When AIBO is experiencing internal trouble (see page 58 for troubleshooting) or
when your hand gets caught in one of its joints, press the pause button on AIBO’s
chest.

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Meet AIBO
When not playing with AIBO
We recommend that you charge the battery pack so that AIBO will be ready to
play at any time.
Pausing AIBO
Press the pause button on AIBO’s chest.
The chest light flashes green and turns off.
Charging the battery pack
The battery pack is automatically charged whenever AIBO is connected to the
supplied AC adapter. Charge the battery pack at room temperature (10˚C to
30˚C (50˚F to 86˚F)).
1 Attach the AC adapter conversion plug to the AC adapter.
Pause button

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2 Connect the AC adapter conversion plug to AIBO’s charging
terminal.
3 Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet and placeAIBO in the
posture shown below.
While the AC adapter is connected, AIBO will not change from pause mode
even if you press the pause button on its chest.
While charging
The chest light lights up orange.
When charging has finished
The chest light turns off.
Chest
light