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    reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH IN THE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT, SONY CORPORATION PROVIDES THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE AND THE OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN "AS IS" WITH NO WARRANTY AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED
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    herein. • The specifications of the supplied software are subject to change without notice. Customer Support In the U.S.A. How to contact the AIBO Customer Link. Call 1-800-427-2988 Email address: [email protected] In Europe How to contact the AIBO Clinic. English line: +44 (0)-20-7365
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    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 any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. 4
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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
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    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
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    that you have the following items. AIBO-ware "Memory Stick" Quick Guide Self-charge markers (green marker, blue marker, front marker base, rear marker base, pink ball) User's Guide (this manual) End-User License Agreement Markers for the AIBO Self-charging Function (Operating Instructions) 7
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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 Charging AIBO's battery pack 22 When you want to charge AIBO 22 AIBO charges on its own (self-charge 24 If AIBO is not charged
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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. 9
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    Getting Started Welcome to "AIBO Recognition"! "AIBO Recognition" is AIBO-ware for the AIBO ERS-210 series. This chapter explains how to get AIBO ready to use "AIBO Recognition." * In this manual, "AIBO Recognition ERF-210AW06E" is referred to as "AIBO Recognition" hereinafter.
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    Welcome to "AIBO Recognition"! "AIBO Recognition" is AIBO-ware that gives AIBO a gentle and intelligent character. When AIBO is loaded with AIBO Recognition, it acts on its own volition as it learns about you and its environment. AIBO can recognize your face (page 36) AIBO has the ability to
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    Getting Started AIBO loves communication! When you call or play with AIBO... it is happy! If you communicate frequently with AIBO, it will repay you with growing expressions of affection. AIBO also loves to take naps If you leave AIBO alone, it will enjoy a peaceful nap without disturbing you.
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    Modes and conditions of AIBO With AIBO Recognition, AIBO can enter the following modes and conditions. Active condition Pause mode When you press the pause button on AIBO's chest. goes off. Autonomous mode AIBO moves around on its own. AIBO acts on its own volition, based on its emotions, its
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    Getting Started goes off. Station mode AIBO takes a nap or even stays awake while charging. • AIBO moves from the Station on its own. • You remove AIBO from the Station. The mode indicator Pick up AIBO quickly. Put down AIBO. Pick-up condition When AIBO is picked up, it moves into the Pick-up
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    Preparations Let's get AIBO ready to use AIBO Recognition. Note If AIBO is loaded with any other AIBO-ware "Memory Stick," place AIBO in the Pause mode (the chest light goes off) before switching the "Memory Stick." To place AIBO in the Pause mode, press the pause button on AIBO's chest. 1 Grasp
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    Getting Started 3 Check that you are holding the "Memory Stick" in the right direction, and insert it into AIBO. With the V mark pointing down and the label facing the direction of the battery slot, insert the "Memory Stick" until you hear it click into place. Label side Battery slot Notes •
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    you hear it click into place. Push here. Attach the cover as shown in the illustration. 5 Charge up the battery pack. Refer to the "AIBO" ERS-210 series Operating Instructions for how to charge up the battery pack. 18
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    Getting Started 6 Place AIBO on the floor as shown on the right. Place AIBO on a flat, non-slippery surface, such as a carpet with a short nap. And choose a quiet place to place AIBO so that it can hear whatever you say to it. Notes • On a slippery floor or a carpet with a long nap, AIBO may fall
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    Living with AIBO When AIBO is hungry, it instinctively charges on its own, and if AIBO is sleepy, it dozes off. These are some of the habits of the "autonomous robot" AIBO.
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    AC adaptor although AIBO is moving, AIBO stops moving and the battery pack will begin charging. Refer to the "AIBO" ERS-210 series Operating Instructions for details. Conversion plug While charging The chest light lights orange. AC adaptor When charging has finished The chest light goes
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    with the ERA-201P1 Energy Station (optional) When you place AIBO on the Station, charging begins. For details on charging AIBO, refer to the Operating Instructions of the ERA-210P1 Energy Station. When you place AIBO on the Station, AIBO not only enters Station mode and is charged, it stays on
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    on the Station so AIBO can find its way back to the Station. For details on setting the markers, refer to the Operating Instructions for the markers. Recommended setup locations: • Sunny locations • Locations where fluorescent lighting is used • Places where there are no objects with colors similar
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    Living with AIBO Open space required AIBO's self-charge operation requires an open space with a radius of at least 1.2 meter around the pink ball on top of the marker stack. Approx.1.2 m Do not place any objects in this area. 25
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    If AIBO cannot find the Station AIBO may not be able to find the Station if the room is poorly lit even if the marker is set on the Station. If this happens, use the following procedure to check whether AIBO can properly see the colors of the marker in an indoor environment. Note If AIBO is more
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    Living with AIBO 2 Press the back sensor. Now I will check the marker colors. Remove me from the Station and set me down behind it. Make sure my head is about 20 cm behind the rear marker. Within 20 seconds 3 Remove AIBO from the Station and set it down about 20 cm behind the rear marker. Approx.
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    4 Press the back sensor. AIBO will move its head to check the colors of the marker. I saw the marker! I'm done checking the marker colors. I want to return to the Station. The marker color check is complete. I couldn't find the markers. The markers might not have been placed on the Station, or the
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    Living with AIBO Setting whether AIBO is permitted to leave the Station You can set whether AIBO is permitted to leave the Station after charging. If you set AIBO to "Leave the Station," AIBO will leave the Station on its own when charging is complete and resume its previous activity. You do not
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    1 Place AIBO on the Station, and simultaneously press and hold the chin and back sensors for 3 seconds or more. (Next, perform the procedure described by the audio guidance.) If you want to set me so I can leave the Station by myself, press the sensor on my head. If you want me to check the marker
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    Living with AIBO If AIBO is not charged If AIBO is unable to self-charge and you do not charge it, the chest light goes off and AIBO enters the Pause mode. If you do not charge AIBO or replace the battery pack, it will not move even if you press the pause button. 31
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    Sleeping and waking up AIBO instinctively knows when it needs to sleep. AIBO will doze off if it is tired, or it is bored and you do not play with it. When it is fully rested, AIBO will open its eyes and act according to its own volition. To wake up AIBO while it is sleeping, gently touch or talk to
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    Communicating with AIBO First of all, you need to teach AIBO its new name and your own name, and teach it to recognize your face. If you call AIBO's name, or gently touch or talk to AIBO, it will look at you and eagerly respond.
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    Teaching AIBO its new name Give AIBO a name. After you teach AIBO its name, it will respond when called. However, if you teach AIBO a new name, it forgets the old one. Even after AIBO learns its own name, it reacts when you call it "AIBO." You can only teach AIBO its name when it is in Autonomous
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    Communicating with AIBO 3 Tell AIBO the name in 2 seconds or less. That's my name! Thank you for naming me. This completes registration. If you make a mistake when teaching AIBO its new name... Listen to the audio guide, and register the name again from the beginning. 35
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    Teaching AIBO to recognize you AIBO can be taught to recognize your face, as well as the sound of your name and voice. AIBO remembers the face, name and voice of the person it is close to. The special affection AIBO shows that person is unique. You can only teach AIBO to recognize your face, name
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    Communicating with AIBO 3 Tell AIBO the name in 2 seconds or less. AIBO confirms your name: That's what I'll call you from now. Now teach me the sound of your voice. First of all, say "I am your owner." 4 Say "I am your owner." Next, say "one, two, three, four, five." 5 Say "one, two, three, four,
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    Now teach me to recognize your face. I have a camera built into my nose. Maybe you know where it is? Hold your face in front of the camera so that I can see it. About 50 centimeters away should do the trick. Approx. When AIBO can see your face I can see your face! I will remember what you look
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    From you to AIBO There are several ways that you can communicate with AIBO: Communicating by touch, visually and by voice Communicating with AIBO Color camera Head sensor Allows AIBO to identify objects by color, Back sensor movement, and distance. It also allows AIBO to distinguish your
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    Communicating for training AIBO AIBO's head sensor allows you to train AIBO by praising and scolding it. Through this type of training, AIBO changes its behavior and gradually displays a greater range of behavior. Praising AIBO While gently pressing the head sensor, move your fingers back and forth
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    picture will replace the oldest one in AIBO's memory. • Note that using AIBO to take pictures may infringe the image right of third parties. Sony can assume no responsibility in such cases. We request that you avoid taking pictures that cause inconvenience to other people or infringe their rights
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    1 When AIBO is in Autonomous or Station mode, tell AIBO "Take a picture." AIBO nods to your request. I am going to take a picture now! When you are ready, press the sensor on my back. Take a picutre. Within 10 seconds 2 Press the back sensor. AIBO starts a countdown, and then takes a picture when
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    a PC card adaptor for a "Memory Stick" and a PC card slot or PC card adaptor drive. 1 Remove the "Memory Stick" from AIBO. Refer to the "AIBO" ERS-210 series Operating Instructions for how to remove a "Memory Stick." 2 Insert the removed "Memory Stick" into your PC. Refer to the Operating
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    the oldest file. Each file is named as "IMGxxxxx.JPG," where xxxxx indicates a sequential number, and stored in the "Memory Stick." See the Operating Instructions supplied with each product required to see pictures for how to copy pictures. Memo If there is no photo file in the "PHOTO" folder, photo
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    Additional Information This chapter provides notes on usage, a troubleshooting guide, and other information concerning AIBO.
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    Notes on use To protect the saved data on the "Memory Stick," note the following: • The supplied AIBO-ware "Memory Stick" is an accessory of "AIBO Recognition" ERF-210AW06E. Using it also to save data from PCs or camcorders, or for anything other than AIBO, may damage AIBO. • Do not touch the
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    . • AIBO Recognition is designed for use with "AIBO ERS-210/210A." It cannot be used with any other version of which it is supplied. • Sony assumes no responsibility for any malfunctions that may occur Recognition in a way not specified in this manual. • The specifications of this software are
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    troubleshooting guide to correct the problem before contacting AIBO Customer Link. Should the problem persist, contact the AIBO Customer Link. (See page 3 for details on the AIBO Customer Support AIBO move when you press the (unusable with AIBO ERS-210 series) is inserted into AIBO. pause button.
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    , AIBO will stop moving (Jam condition). t Place AIBO on the floor, then press the head sensor for 3 seconds. The chest light flashes • There may be a problem with the battery pack. orange. t Check to see if the battery pack is inserted into AIBO's main body correctly. If the back light flashes
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    battery pack may be reaching the end of its service life. Replace it with a new battery pack. AIBO emits no sound. • The volume setting may be set to "0." t Adjust the volume higher (refer to the "AIBO" ERS-210 series Operating Instructions). AIBO fails to selfcharge. • The markers are not set
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    Reference Materials Words apprehensible to AIBO
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    Words apprehensible to AIBO This section lists words AIBO can understand. Call out words listed later in this section to praise, scold, teach or play with AIBO. AIBO does not understand what you say when: z While AIBO is emitting sounds or moving, it cannot hear you easily. z AIBO may not recognize
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    z Praising, scolding or encouraging AIBO Good boy./Good girl./Good AIBO. These words are for praising AIBO. They have the same effect as when you praise AIBO by pressing the head sensor. Don't do it./Don't do that. These words are for scolding AIBO. They have the same effect as when you scold AIBO
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