Sony ERS-210 AIBO Life 2 User manual

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Customer Support
In the U.S.A.
How to contact the AIBO Customer Link.
Call 1-800-427-2988
Email address: [email protected].com
In Europe
How to contact the AIBO Clinic.
English line: [phone]
Before using this software, please read the accompanying End-User License
Agreement which governs use of this software.

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For Customers in the U.S.A.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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.

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For Customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For Customers in Europe
(Für Kunden in Euorpa)
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)
Hinweise zur Konformität mit dem CE-Zeichen (EMV)
a) Dieses Gerät entspricht der europäischen Norm EN55022 Klasse B (digital) für die
Verwendung in folgenden Gebieten: Wohngebiete, Gewerbegebiete und
Leichtindustriegebiete.
b) Dieses Gerät erfüllt die folgende europäische Richtlinie:
89/336/EWG (EMV-Richtlinie)

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“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.
The “AIBO” ERS-210 series and “AIBO-ware” ERF-210AW06E
conform to OPEN-R version 1.1.3.
“AIBO,” the AIBO 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 “™” and “®” marks have been omitted.
Other information about AIBO is available on the Internet at the following site:
http://www.aibo.com/
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All
rights reserved.

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First of all, check that you have
the following items.
AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” User’s Guide (this manual)
Quick Guide End-User License Agreement
Self-charge markers Markers for the AIBO Self-charging
(green marker, blue marker, Function (Operating Instructions)
front marker base, rear marker
base, pink ball)

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Welcome to “AIBO Recognition”! ............................................................. 12
Emotions and instincts of AIBO ..................................................... 13
Modes and conditions of AIBO .................................................................. 14
Preparations ................................................................................................ 16
Living with AIBO
ChargingAIBO’s battery pack ................................................................... 22
When you want to charge AIBO..................................................... 22
AIBO charges on its own (self-charge) .......................................... 24
If AIBO is not charged.................................................................... 31
Sleeping and waking up.............................................................................. 32
Communicating with AIBO
Teaching AIBO its new name ..................................................................... 34
Teaching AIBO to recognize you ............................................................... 36
From you to AIBO ...................................................................................... 39
Communicating by touch, visually and by voice............................ 39
Communicating for training AIBO ................................................. 40
HavingAIBO take a photo ......................................................................... 41

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Additional Information
Notes on use ............................................................................................... 46
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 48
Reference Materials
Words apprehensible to AIBO .................................................................... 52
For more information about “AIBO” ERS-210 series (name of parts, settings,
“Memory Stick” use, safety precautions, etc.), refer to the “AIBO” ERS-210
series Operating Instructions.