Page 2 - Safety Information; Owner’s Record; • Cet appareil n’est pas destiné aux enfants de moins de 8 ans.
2 For Customers in the U.S.A. andCanada Safety Information Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located inside the cover of the unitand on the side of the supplied AC adapter. Record the serial number in thespace provided below. Refer to the model and serial number whenever youcall ...
Page 3 - DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY; RECYCLING LITIUM-ION RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
3 DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY LITHIUM ION BATTERYDISPOSE OF PROPERLY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest SonyService Center. Note In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may beprohibited. For the Sony AIBO Customer Link ca...
Page 4 - Regulatory Information; which the receiver is connected.
4 Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits aredesigned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates...
Page 5 - WARNING; should be disregarded for children’s safety.
5 For Customers in Europe andAustralia 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) • Periodica...
Page 6 - Voor de Klanten in Nederland
6 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-301B1. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’sinstructions. ! The battery pack used in this device may pre...
Page 8 - Customer Support; 002 Sony Corporation. Reproduction in whole or in part without
8 Sony Corporation6-7-35 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 141-0001 JAPANPlease keep all information for future reference. 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] 2002 Sony Corpo...
Page 9 - Table of Contents; Introduction
9 Table of Contents Introduction What is AIBO? ............................................................................... 12 ERS-31L ......................................................................................... 13 Checking the supplied accessories ......................................
Page 10 - Additional information
10 When not playing with AIBO ........................................................ 35 Pausing AIBO .......................................................................... 35 Replacing the battery pack ............................................................. 36 Setting the volume level of...
Page 13 - “AIBO,” the AIBO logo
13 Intr oduction ERS-31L To comfortably coexist with people, AIBO ERS-31L was designed with fourlegs, a head, and a tail, and a total of fifteen internal motors that enable it towalk, sit, or lie down in a natural way. It can also use its horn light to expressemotions. “OPEN-R” is the standard inter...
Page 14 - AIBO-ware “Memory Sticks”; containing application software for operating AIBO.
14 AIBO-ware “Memory Sticks” To play with AIBO ERS-31L, you must provide it with optional AIBO-ware“Memory Stick,” a variety of which are available, depending on how you wantto enjoy your AIBO. Without AIBO-ware, AIBO is just like a body without amind. AIBO-ware loaded from a “Memory Stick” works as...
Page 15 - Checking the supplied accessories; Documentation
15 Intr oduction Checking the supplied accessories Check to make sure you have the following items before you play with AIBO. x AC adapter ERA-201P1 (1) x AC adapter conversionplug* (1) x Lithium ion battery packERA-301B1 (1) x Stand (1) x Pink ball (1) x Documentation • AIBO Operating Instructions•...
Page 16 - Index to parts and controls; AIBO exterior
16 Index to parts and controls AIBO exterior Notes • Do not attach stickers on AIBO’s color camera ( 6 ) or distance sensor ( 5 ). • Do not attach stickers onto or insert anything into AIBO’s joints or other movable parts. • When lifting AIBO, firmly grasp it by its back (page 33). Never lift it by ...
Page 18 - AIBO’s inner unit; The illustration shows AIBO with its cover removed.
18 AIBO’s inner unit The illustration shows AIBO with its cover removed. Note Do not touch the charging terminal with your hand. Doing so may soil the terminal andcause poor contact. Shutter for charging terminal * Serial numbersticker (insidethe battery packcompartment)
Page 21 - Charging the battery pack; This chapter explains how to charge AIBO’s battery pack.
21 Char ging the batter y pac k Charging the battery pack This chapter explains how to charge AIBO’s battery pack.
Page 22 - Inserting the battery pack
22 Inserting the battery pack The battery pack supplied with AIBO comes partially charged. It isrecommended that you charge the battery pack fully before you play withAIBO. To charge the battery pack, first insert it as described below. 1 Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, andremo...
Page 23 - For details on how to replace the battery pack, see page 36.
23 Char ging the batter y pac k 2 Insert the supplied battery pack in the direction of the arrow untilit clicks into place, and then replace the cover. For details on how to replace the battery pack, see page 36. Push here.
Page 25 - Open the charging terminal shutter on the cover (
25 Char ging the batter y pac k 2 Open the charging terminal shutter on the cover ( 1 ) and connect the conversion plug to the charging terminal ( 2 ). The conversion plug attaches by magnet. Note Do not remove the cover when attaching the conversion plug. Removing the covermay prevent the conversio...
Page 26 - Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet.; While charging; When charging has finished
26 4 Connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet. When AIBO is connected to the AC adapter, it will not enter active mode evenwhen you press the pause button. While charging The back light lights up orange. When charging has finished The back light turns off. Back light
Page 29 - Playing with AIBO
29 Pla ying with AIBO Playing with AIBO This chapter explains procedures that are necessary for playingwith AIBO, such as inserting the AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,”adjusting the volume of the musical tones, and replacing thebattery pack. Note that optional AIBO-ware is required in orderto play with AIB...
Page 30 - Inserting a “Memory Stick”
30 Inserting or removing a “MemoryStick” To play with AIBO, insert an optional “Memory Stick” into AIBO. For details,refer to the “User’s Guide” supplied with the respective AIBO-ware “MemoryStick.” When you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO-ware “MemoryStick,” it enters clinic mode in which A...
Page 31 - Insert the “Memory Stick,” and replace the cover.
31 Pla ying with AIBO Notes • Lift AIBO by the body, not by its extremities. Do not hold AIBO by its collar. Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO’s head or body. • AIBO’s surface is very smooth. Be careful not to drop AIBO while lifting it.• Do not touch the charging terminal with ...
Page 32 - Removing the “Memory Stick”; button on AIBO’s inner unit, and then remove the “Memory
32 Removing the “Memory Stick” Before removing the “Memory Stick” from AIBO, press the pause button onAIBO’s back to make AIBO pause, and then remove the cover to confirm thatthe “Memory Stick” access indicator is turned off.Press the Z button on AIBO’s inner unit, and then remove the “Memory Stick....
Page 33 - Starting up AIBO; Place AIBO on the floor as shown below.
33 Pla ying with AIBO Starting up AIBO 1 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 • If you place AIBO on a slippery floor or a carpet with a long nap, it may tend to fall often, fail to go forward, or have a tendency t...
Page 34 - Push and release the pause button on AIBO’s back.; For details on playing with AIBO from this point on; Refer to the “User’s Guide” supplied with the AIBO-ware.
34 2 Push and release the pause button on AIBO’s back. AIBO’s pause mode is canceled and the back light lights up green. Wait for awhile until AIBO starts to move under the control of the inserted AIBO-ware“Memory Stick.” Note If an abnormality occurs or if you catch your finger in one of AIBO’s joi...
Page 35 - When not playing with AIBO; Pausing AIBO
35 Pla ying with AIBO When not playing with AIBO We recommend that you charge the battery pack (page 24) so that AIBO willbe ready to play at any time. Pausing AIBO Press the pause button on AIBO’s back.The back light flashes green, and thenturns off after a while. Place AIBO on thesupplied stand at...
Page 36 - Replacing the battery pack; Press the pause button and wait until the back light turns off.
36 Back light Replacing the battery pack It is possible to use the supplied AC adapter and the conversion plug to chargethe battery pack while it is still inserted into AIBO. You can also change thebattery pack in AIBO with another pack that has been charged. Note Use only the supplied battery pack ...
Page 37 - Flip the BATT
37 Pla ying with AIBO BATT Z latch 2 Grasp AIBO securely by the body, turn it upside down, andremove its cover by pushing the mark towards AIBO’s tail. Notes • Lift AIBO by the body, and not by its extremities. Do not hold AIBO by its collar. Your finger may get caught between the collar and AIBO’s ...
Page 42 - Notes on use; On handling AIBO; to the “Memory Stick” to be lost.
42 Notes on use To prevent AIBO and its accessories from being damaged, observe thefollowing precautions. On handling AIBO • Do not use AIBO in places subject to vibrations, on an incline, or at a place where it might fall. • Do not press down hard on AIBO with your hand or elbow.• Do not drop or sh...
Page 43 - as this may damage the camera.
43 Additional inf ormation • Do not allow AIBO to get wet.• Do not use force to interfere with any of AIBO’s movements.• Do not touch the lens of the color camera or distance sensor directly with your hand. • Do not apply stickers to the color camera or the distance sensor.• Do not point the color c...
Page 45 - On cleaning
45 Additional inf ormation On cleaning • Clean AIBO with a clean, dry, soft cloth.• Do not use volatile solvents that may damage AIBO’s surface finish.• When cleaning with chemical fabric, see its instructions.
Page 46 - Troubleshooting; Clinic mode
46 Troubleshooting Before contacting the AIBO Customer Link regarding a problem, werecommend that you use clinic mode to check AIBO’s balance and sensors,and refer to “Symptoms and remedies” (page 50). Clinic mode If you start up AIBO without inserting an AIBO-ware “Memory Stick,” AIBOenters clinic ...
Page 47 - Check list for clinic mode
47 Additional inf ormation Check list for clinic mode Item Procedure Head switch(inside the head) Horn light Mode indicator Back light Pausebutton Tail switch Operation of the tailswitch and AIBO’soverall balance 1 Push the tail switch to AIBO’s right for three seconds. AIBO does the following seque...
Page 50 - Symptoms and remedies
50 Symptoms and remedies If you experience any of the following difficulties, use this table to help youremedy the problem. Should any problem persist, contact the AIBO CustomerLink (page 8). Symptom Cause/Remedy AIBO does not move. AIBO has been picked up from the floor or anobject is caught in one...
Page 54 - Limited warranty
54 Limited warranty (for the U.S.A. only) SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product and its accessoriesagainst defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. PRODUCTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, SONY will, atits option, either repair or replace the defectiv...
Page 57 - Service procedure; User registration
57 Additional inf ormation Service procedure (for the U.S.A. only) 1. Contact the AIBO Customer Link. The E-mail address is [email protected] and its toll free number is1-800-427-2988. 2. If the AIBO Customer Link determines that your unit needs repair, follow the procedure described bel...
Page 58 - Specifications; AIBO
58 Specifications AIBO CPU 64-bit RISC processor Main memory 32MB Supplied application media “Memory Stick” for AIBO Movable parts Head: 3 degrees of freedom Leg: 3 degrees of freedom × 4 (15 degrees of freedom intotal) Inputs Charging terminal Input switches VOLUME switch RESERVED switch Video inpu...
Page 61 - Index
61 Additional inf ormation Index A AC adapter .................................. 15, 24AC adapter conversion plug ..... 15, 24AIBO Cleaning ...................................... 45Handling ..................................... 42Pausing ........................................ 35Starting up ..........
Page 63 - Designer of AIBO ERS-31L; Katsura Moshino
Designer of AIBO ERS-31L Katsura Moshino Artist/Illustrator/Visual Creator Born in 1968, Katsura Moshino began doing illustrationand artwork for the night club scene in the mid-80s. Hehas produced cutting-edge and highly original work inJapan and abroad in a wide variety of areas, includingCD jacket...
