Sony ERS-210 AIBO Dancer User manual

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User’s Guide

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Before using this software, please read the accompanying End-User License
Agreement which governs use of this software.
•This software or document is protected by copyright, and distributed under
licenses restricting its use, copying, and distribution. No part of this software or
document may be reproduced in any form by any means and rental of this
software may not be allowed without prior authorization of Sony Corporation.
•Sony Corporation assumes no responsibility for any inconvenience caused by
misuse or any use not stated in this document.
•The supplied software cannot be used with any device other than those devices
specified herein.
•Some mobile communication devices may not work with AIBO EYES due to
unique configurations. Sony Corporation assumes no responsibility, in the case
that AIBO EYES does not work with such mobile communication devices.
•The specifications of the supplied software are subject to change without notice.
Customer Support
How to contact AIBO Customer Link.
1-800-427-2988 (USA)
E-mail address:
[email protected].com
For more information about “AIBO” ERS-210/220 Series (names of parts,
settings, “Memory Stick” installation, safety precautions, etc.), please refer to
the “AIBO” ERS-210/220 Series Operating Instructions.

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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.
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.
Safety Information
Warning
•This product is not intended for children under 8 years of age.
•The AIBO wireless LAN card should be attached to AIBO under the supervision of an
adult with knowledge of the proper procedure.

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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.
“AIBO EYES” conform to OPEN-R version 1.1 (software
specifications).
“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.
Microsoft, Windows and Direct X are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
All other system names and product names mentioned herein may be the
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
In this manual, the “™” and “®” marks have been omitted.
“Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
All rights reserved.”
For more information onAIBO, please refer to the following Internet site:
http://www.aibo.com/
•In this manual, the “ERS-210 Series” is referred to as the “ERS-210”, and the
“ERS-220 Series” is referred to as the “ERS-220.”

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Table of Contents
Notice to Users.................................................................................2
Welcome to AIBO EYES .................................................................8
Setup Procedure
Confirming system requirements ...................................................12
AIBO’s network setup....................................................................14
Network setup procedure......................................................... 14
If you have a Memory Stick Reader/Writer ............................ 15
AIBO EYES Setup.........................................................................19
Using AIBO EYES
Using AIBO with the Energy Station [ERA-201P1];
Using AIBO off the Energy Station [ERA-201P1] ........30
AIBO MAIL...................................................................................32
How to writeAIBO MAIL ...................................................... 32
Checking and retrieving AIBO MAIL..................................... 32
Viewing pictures taken by AIBO ...................................................33
AIBO’s position while taking pictures .................................... 34
Taking pictures on command................................................... 35

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Receiving pictures (photos)AIBO took by e-mail JPEG
attachments [PHOTO command]....................................... 36
Directly commanding AIBO to take a picture via Voice
command............................................................................ 38
Taking periodic pictures at a set interval [WATCH command] .... 39
Sending AIBO a message or song..................................................43
Having the recipient play backAIBO’s message and song
[MSG command] ............................................................... 44
Playing back the message or song immediately
[PLAY command] .............................................................. 45
How to record a unique message and Voice Signature............ 46
AIBO e-mail reception notification ...............................................47
Additional Information
Notes on use ...................................................................................50
Troubleshooting .............................................................................52
Appendix
Words understandable to AIBO .....................................................58
List of codes that can be used for AIBO MAIL commands ...........60
AIBO’s eye and tail lights ..............................................................62
Error e-mail examples ....................................................................63
List of “WLANCONF.TXT” parameters .......................................66

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Welcome to AIBO EYES
AIBO EYES is an AIBO-ware application for the AIBO ERS-210/220 Series. This
software lets you controlAIBO from your PC or a mobile communication device,
using e-mail commands.
Controlling AIBO by utilizing AIBO MAIL. (page 32)
To control AIBO, simply send a command via e-mail to AIBO.
AIBO will check e-mails at set intervals, and upon receipt will execute the
particular command.
Picture taking by AIBO utilizing your PC or mobile communication
device. (page 33)
AIBO will take pictures upon receipt of AIBO
MAIL or automatically at set intervals, and e-mail
the picture back to you.
Sending AIBO message. (page 43)
You can send messages or haveAIBO play
selected songs to family and friends in close
proximity of AIBO’s location.
You can pre-record messages as well.
AIBO alerts you when it receives e-mail. (page 47)
Upon receiving e-mail,AIBOs indicator light will flash.

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AIBO can receive and send e-mails.
Via Wireless LAN,AIBO is always connected to the Internet so it can receive and
send e-mail independent of a PC*.
(*You must be connected to an "always On" broadband connection. For example;
Cable modem, DSL, etc.)
Autonomous mode.
You can also enjoy an autonomous AIBO. AIBO
plays with its favorite pink ball and communicates
with you. When on its Energy Station (separately
available), AIBO alarm can function.
Protection of privacy:
With AIBO EYES, multiple users can send photo command mails to AIBO and view
the pictures AIBO took. To protect your privacy, use “Private Mode” which allows the
following:
•Restriction of Users
AIBO users can be restricted to a maximum of five users.
•User name notification
AIBO will announce the registered user name when notifying you about picture
taking or messages via Voice Signature (page 26).

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