Sony ERS-220 User manual

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Printed on recycled paper
Printed in Japan © 2001 Sony Corporation

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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 SonyAIBO Customer Link.
Model No. ERS-220
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 enclosure. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only. (Contact the AIBO Customer Link.) (page 8)
•Periodically examine theAC 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.
•Not Intended for Children Under 8Years old.
•Vérifiez périodiquement si l’adaptateur secteur 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, l’adaptateur
secteur ne peut plus être utilisé avant son réparation ou remplacement.
•Cet appareil n’est pas destiné 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 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-
201B1. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Discard used
batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
!The battery 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 LITHIUM ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
Lithium 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.
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 Lithium Ion batteries. 3
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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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For Customers in Europe and
Australia
Safety Information
WARNING
•To prevent 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 discarded for children’s safety.
•For information regarding AC adapter, station, and Lithium Ion battery,
please refer to the manuals provided separately.

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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-201B1. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
!The battery used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard 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 hem in als KCA.
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, EN60825-1/94

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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
EN60950/92 + 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)
Sony Corporation
6-7-35 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001 JAPAN
Please keep all information for future reference.

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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: [email protected]y.com
In Europe:
English line: [phone]
German line: [phone]
French line: [phone]
In Australia:
[phone] (toll free within Australia)
Email address: [email protected].com
In Hong Kong:
[phone]
Email address: [email protected]y.com.hk
In Singapore:
[phone]
E-mail address: [email protected]y.com
2001 Sony Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
What is AIBO? ...............................................................................18
ERS-220 .........................................................................................19
AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” and AIBO PC applications ....... 20
Checking the supplied accessories .................................................21
Index to parts and controls .............................................................22
Inner unit ................................................................................. 25
Controls on the core unit ......................................................... 27
Unit connector ......................................................................... 27
Preparations
Assembling AIBO ..........................................................................30
Removing the head, tail, and legs............................................ 33
Loading the battery ........................................................................38
Charging the battery .......................................................................40

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Handling and settings
Loading and removing “Memory Sticks” ......................................44
Loading a “Memory Stick” ..................................................... 44
Removing a “Memory Stick” .................................................. 46
Starting up AIBO ...........................................................................47
When not playing with AIBO ........................................................49
Changing settings ...........................................................................50
Setting the time........................................................................ 50
Setting the date ........................................................................ 52
Setting the time zone ............................................................... 53
Setting the volume level of AIBO tones .................................. 55
Checking the battery level ....................................................... 56
Replacing the battery .....................................................................57
Installing the optional wireless PC Card........................................60
World time zones............................................................................62

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Additional information
Notes on use ...................................................................................66
On handling AIBO................................................................... 66
On handling the AC adapter .................................................... 68
On handling the battery ........................................................... 68
On cleaning.............................................................................. 68
Troubleshooting .............................................................................69
Clinic mode ............................................................................. 69
Changing AIBO to clinic mode ............................................... 69
Symptoms and remedies.......................................................... 74
Limited warranty (for the U.S.A. only)..........................................78
Service procedure (for the U.S.A. only) ........................................81
Specifications .................................................................................82
Index...............................................................................................85

Introduction
This chapter introduces you to the Entertainment Robot AIBO
ERS-220.

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

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Introduction
ERS-220
AIBO ERS-220 is an entertainment robot able to walk on four legs. It has a
total of 16 actuators throughout its body to control its movements, and 19
lights on its head, tail, and elsewhere to express emotions like happiness or
anger and reactions to its environment.
“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-220 conforms to the OPEN-R
version 1.1.2.
“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 “” mark has been omitted.

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AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” and AIBO PC
applications
To play with AIBO ERS-220, you need an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” (sold
separately). If the main unit is AIBO’s body, then the AIBO-ware in the
“Memory Stick” is its mind, determining its character and functions. The
separately available AIBO wireless LAN card allows you to play withAIBO
from a personal computer.
•AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” is designed especially forAIBO, containing
the applications that can be executed with AIBO.
•Before purchasing AIBO-ware, check the model number to be sure that you
can use it with your specific AIBO.
AIBO main unit
Note
When there is no AIBO-ware “Memory Stick” loaded, AIBO enters clinic mode (see
page 69), which allows you to check the AIBO main unit.
Allows you to train and
play with AIBO, and to
choose various
characters.
AIBO-ware“Memory
Stick” (sold separately)
AIBOWireless LAN Card
(sold separately)
Enables wireless
communication between
AIBO and a personal
computer.
AIBO PC applications
(sold separately)