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. 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 exam

You can also change the battery pack in AIBO with another pack that has been charged. Note Use only the supplied battery pack type ERA-301B1. 1 Press the pause button and wait until the back light turns off. Back light Note While AIBO is accessing the “Memory Stick,” the “Memory Stick” access indicator lights up red. During this time, the BATT Zlatch and Z button are deactivated and the battery pack and “Memory Stick” cannot be removed until the data-saving procedure has been completed. Do not t

Do not use anything that breaks easily such as a toothpick. Do not use this hole under normal circumstances. Introduction Stand 1 Stand Place AIBO on the stand while it is in pause mode or while it is charging. 2 Decoration plate Remove this plate when the optional Energy Station Core is attached to the stand. Note The supplied stand is for use with AIBO ERS-311/312 only. Charging the battery pack This chapter explains how to charge AIBO’s battery pack. Charging the battery pack This chapter exp

The display panel returns to the original display and the setting is not changed. Checking the battery level You can check the amount of charge remaining in the battery loaded in AIBO. 1 Press the MODE button repeatedly until the battery level appears. The battery level is displayed in 4 steps. BAT Exhausted BAT o Low BAT oo Fairly low BAT ooo Fully charged Replacing the battery You can charge the battery loaded in AIBO by connecting the conversion plug and AC adapter. But you can also exchange

While charging The chest light lights up orange. Chest When charging has finished light The chest light turns off. Notes • If the chest light flashes orange while you are charging the battery pack, the charging may not be progressing normally. Replace the battery pack with new one or contact AIBO Customer Link (page 3, 5). • If you connect the AC adapter to AIBO while it is in active mode, AIBO will change to pause mode automatically and charging of the battery pack starts. • When disconnecting

After this thirty (30) day period, you must pay all parts and labor charges. 3. REPAIRS: For a period equal to the longer of (a) the remainder of the original limited warranty period on the original Product or accessory, or (b) for 90 days after the date of repair/replacement of Products or for 30 days after the date of repair/ replacement of accessories, SONY will repair or replace defective parts, accessories and/or Products used in the repair or replacement of Products or accessories under th

When you have purchased another type of optional memory card in order to use the robot in another assembly type, re-insert the new card to the memory card slot. 1. Make sure that the main power is turned off. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot. Do not remove or insert a memory card while power is turned on. It may cause trouble. 2. Connect the USER I/O connector (in which SYSRUN is shorted) to the rear panel of the ROBOKIDS. (Refer to page 2-6.) Memory card USER I/O connector Opera

You may not understand all of the explanations the first time through, but be on the lookout for any special directions. It should be used in conjuction with the RK card manual for your specifications. • This manual may not be replicated in whole or in part without the prior written authorization of Sony Corporation. • The information described herein is subject to change without notice. • The information described herein has been checked for both reliability and accuracy. However, if you have a

Drawing AIBO’s attention Gently press the head sensor for a moment. AIBO will understand that you want to communicate with it. 27 Comm unicating with AIBO Communicating visually A color camera and a distance sensor provide AIBO with sight, allowing it to recognize colors, movements, and distance. If you show AIBO the pink ball that came with it, and then praise AIBO, AIBO will grow to enjoy playing with the ball. AIBO also likes certain colors and dislikes others. AIBO will become happy when you

Index to parts and controls 16 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 its head, ears, collar, legs, or tail. • The gray area between AIBO’s chin and collar is not a switch. Do not insert your fingers into this area as they may get caught and cause damage to AIBO. 1 Mode ind