Sony ERS-210A/B AIBO Recognition Users Guide

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    herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or 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
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    device other than those devices specified 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
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    the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 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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    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
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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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    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 31 Sleeping and waking up 32 Communicating with AIBO Teaching AIBO its new name 34 Teaching AIBO to recognize you 36 From you
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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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    energy because it knows how to self-charge! (page 24) Whenever battery power is low, AIBO returns to the Station and charges itself. When charging is complete, AIBO leaves the Station and resumes its former activity. 12 In order for AIBO to self-charge, the Energy Station ERA-210P1 (optional) is
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    . These emotions and desires will change in response to a variety of conditions that affect the behavior of AIBO, including interaction with people and its surroundings. AIBO is an autonomous robot that acts on its own initiative, according to its emotions, its desires, and the information it
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    on the Station while it is operating. To turn AIBO off, press the Pause button located on its chest. Place AIBO in this mode before changing or replacing the battery or "Memory Stick." • When you press the pause AIBO's chest. • When AIBO has been active for an extended period. To wake up or talk
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    sensors when you hold it. An object is caught in any one of AIBO's joints. Jam condition The mode indicator The Energy Station ERA-210P1 is an becomes jammed in any one of AIBO's joints, AIBO goes limp, and all of its joints become loose. This head sensor condition prevents you from getting
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    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 AIBO securely by
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    you hear it click into place. Label side Battery slot Notes • Make sure that you orient the "Memory Stick" correctly. If you insert it incorrectly oriented, you may damage the "Memory Stick" or AIBO. • Do not set the safety switch of the "Memory Stick" to "LOCK." Doing so will make it impossible
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    the cover. Hold the battery pack with the connector facing downward, and insert it into the slot until 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
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    when you press the pause button. 7 Press the pause button on AIBO's chest. The chest light lights up green. After a while, AIBO will begin moving automatically. Note If its eyes flash red when you press the pause button, the "Memory Stick's" write protect switch is in the "LOCK" position. Press the
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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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    If you happen to connect the conversion plug to the battery pack and the 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
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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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    to self-charge, you must set the supplied self-charge marker 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
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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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    the Station. 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
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    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. 20 cm Press the
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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! from the beginning. • Is the marker set properly on the Station? Refer to the "Markers for the AIBO Selfcharging Function" for details on how to set the markers on the Station. • Is the room too
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    as one where it might fall, or one that is unstable or tilted). Falling or toppling could result in injury to persons or damage to AIBO. The following describes how to change the setting from "Do not leave the Station" to "Leave the Station." Use the same procedure to change the
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    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 10 seconds 3 If AIBO can leave the Station on
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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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    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
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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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    is in Autonomous mode. Note AIBO recognizes a name registered with AIBO Recognition only when it is being operated with the AIBO Recognition software. AIBO will not recognize owner information when it is being operated with any other AIBO-ware "Memory Stick." 1 While AIBO is in Autonomous mode, say
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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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    only when it is being operated with the AIBO Recognition software. AIBO will not recognize owner information when it is being operated with any other AIBO-ware "Memory Stick." 1 While AIBO is in Autonomous mode, say "Owner registration." Hello owner. Teach me to recognize your face, name, and
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    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, five." I have memorized your voice
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    . Hmmm? I can't see your face. If you hear this message, confirm the following, then perform the procedure again. • When teaching AIBO to recognize your face, make sure you hold your head straight without tilting it to the side. • If you are wearing a distinctive item, such as thick-rimmed glasses
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    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 face from the faces of
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    by saying "Good boy/ Good girl/Good AIBO." Scolding AIBO Firmly press the head sensor momentarily. You can also scold AIBO by saying "Don't do that" to it. Cheering for AIBO When AIBO fails to do something, say "Go for it" to AIBO to cheer it up. AIBO will try harder to perform the behavior you are
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    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. Color camera About the pictures • Pictures are stored into the "Memory Stick" in the JPEG format. • The
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    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 the shutter noise sounds. Note When you set the safety switch of the "Memory Stick" to "LOCK," AIBO cannot store any picture. 42
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    . x PC equipped with 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
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    -digit numbers are sequentially assigned to pictures AIBO shot: the smallest number is assigned to 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
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    Additional Information This chapter provides notes on usage, a troubleshooting guide, and other information concerning AIBO.
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    has already been attached to the AIBO-ware "Memory Stick" supplied with AIBO Recognition at the factory. • Do not bend, drop or apply a strong physical shock to the "Memory Stick." • Do not disassemble or modify the "Memory Stick." • To remove the "Memory Stick" from AIBO while it is still operating
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    or storing the "Memory Stick," keep it in the supplied case. • AIBO Recognition is designed for use with "AIBO ERS-210/210A." It cannot be used with any other version of AIBO. • AIBO Recognition cannot be used except through the AIBO-ware "Memory Stick" on which it is supplied. • Sony assumes no
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    t Wait until the battery cools down. AIBO emits a sad • The "Memory Stick" with AIBO-ware is not inserted into AIBO. melody and does not • A "Memory Stick" other than one designed exclusive for AIBO move when you press the (unusable with AIBO ERS-210 series) is inserted into AIBO. pause button
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    • The program is still running. Press the pause button to stop the program, then remove the battery pack. It takes a long time for AIBO to start moving. • AIBO is loading data from the "Memory Stick." Wait a while. AIBO tries to walk but it • The floor may be too slippery. does not move forward
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    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 properly
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    Reference Materials Words apprehensible to AIBO
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    call it "AIBO." 52 z Teaching AIBO Name registration. Give a name to AIBO (see page 34). What's your name? AIBO answers the name you gave to it in its own voice. Owner registration. You can teach AIBO its owner's (your) name (page 36). What's your owner's name? AIBO answers its owner's name (your
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    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 by pressing the head sensor. Go for it. These words are for encouraging AIBO. z Greetings Good morning./Hello./Hi./Good night./ Bye bye./I'm here./Nice to meet you./Shake./ Shake
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