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A-C27-100-11 (1)
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Table of contents
Welcome to AIBO® Entertainment Robot ERS-7 Viewing pictures taken by the AIBO® Entertainment Robot PC network ...... 4 on your PC or mobile communication device* ...... 30 The AIBO robot’s posture when taking pictures . 30 Taking pictures on command ...... 31 Network Configuration Taking periodic pictures at a set interval with the Confirming system requirements ...... 6 [WATCH command] ...... 33 Viewing pictures stored on the AIBO MIND 2 Enabling the Wireless LAN function ...... 7 software “Memory Stick™” media ...... 35 ® AIBO Entertainment Robot’s network setup ...... 8 Turning House Sitting Mode ON and OFF with the Network setup procedure ...... 8 [HSMODE command] ...... 35 Installing the “AIBO WLAN Manager 2” . . . . . 9 Sending the AIBO® Entertainment Robot a message Configuring network settings with the “AIBO or song ...... 36 WLAN Manager 2” ...... 10 Having the recipient play back the AIBO robot’s message and/or song [MSG command]...... 36 AIBO Photo Album Having the AIBO® Entertainment Robot play back the message or song immediately Viewing pictures with the AIBO Photo Album ...... 17 [PLAY command] ...... 38 Recording unique messages/recording Voice The AIBO EYES Feature Signatures ...... 38 The AIBO® Entertainment Robot will notify you of Various AIBO EYES functions ...... 21 new e-mail ...... 39 Configuring e-mail ...... 23 AIBO MAIL ...... 29 Additional Information Writing AIBO MAIL ...... 29 Checking for e-mail ...... 29 Notes on use ...... 41 Troubleshooting ...... 42
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“OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the Appendix AIBO Entertainment Robot system that Sony is actively promoting. This interface expands ® Words that the AIBO Entertainment Robot can understand the capability of the entertainment robot (AIBO EYES feature) ...... 45 through a flexible combination of hardware Command parameter list (for AIBO MAIL commands) 46 and interchangeable software to suit various PHOTO, PHOTOL, WATCH command applications. parameters ...... 46 MSG, PLAY command parameters ...... 47 The AIBO robot ERS-7 conforms to OPEN-R version 1.1.5. AIBO® Entertainment Robot ERS-7 light ...... 48 ® Viewing pictures taken by the AIBO Entertainment “AIBO”, the AIBO logo , “OPEN-R” and the OPEN-R Robot with a “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer . . 49 logo , “Memory Stick”, and are Error e-mail examples ...... 50 trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Editing “WLANCONF.TXT” manually ...... 52 WLANCONF.TXT parameter list ...... 56 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of AIBO® Entertainment Robot network settings ...... 58 Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Glossary ...... 59 Netscape Navigator is trademark of Netscape Before using this software, please read the accompanying Communications Corporation. End-User License Agreement which governs use of this software. All other names of systems, products and services are • This software or document is protected by copyright, and distributed trademarks of their respective owners. under licenses restricting its use, copying, and distribution. No part of Other information about the AIBO robot is available on the this software or document may be reproduced in any form by any means and rental of this software may not be allowed without prior Internet at the following site: authorization of Sony® Corporation. http://www.aibo.com • Sony Corporation assumes no responsibility for any inconvenience caused by misuse or any use not stated in this document. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is • The supplied software cannot be used with any device other than those devices specified herein. prohibited. All rights reserved. • Some mobile communication devices may not work with the AIBO EYES feature due to unique configurations. Sony Corporation assumes no responsibility, in the case that the AIBO EYES feature does not work with such mobile communication devices. • The specifications of the supplied software are subject to change without notice. 3
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® Welcome to AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 PC network
Using the wireless LAN functionality of the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7, you can view pictures taken by your AIBO robot in the AIBO Photo Album, in real-time. You can also use your mobile communication device* (with Internet connectivity) or a standard connection to the Internet to play with the AIBO EYES feature. With AIBO Entertainment Player software, you can control your AIBO robot remotely and use it to enjoy music, etc.
E-mail server Network settings (page 8) AIBO Entertainment Player First, set up the network. See the “User’s Guide (AIBO Entertainment Player)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7 (PDF).
AIBO EYES feature (page 20) AIBO Photo Album By sending the AIBO robot an e-mail while you are (page 16) away from home, you can have it take pictures, You can use a Web browser to forward pictures taken in House Sitting mode as an access your AIBO robot and attachment, and convey messages to family and browse the pictures it has friends who are in the vicinity of the AIBO robot. taken.
Wireless LAN access point
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The AIBO MIND 2 software “Memory Stick™” media
* Your mobile communication device must have JPEG e-mail viewing capability.
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model name[ERS-7] partnumber[A-C27-100-11 (1)] Network Configuration
In this section, we will confirm the system environment and set it up to use the AIBO® Entertainment Robot’s wireless LAN connection. Network Configuration 6 receiving and 2 Entertainment is required. 1 ® st have an IEEE 802.11b st have atures, as well as user- as well atures, ssages). Check with your Internet with your ssages). Check (1)] 11 command that displays a listing of IDs attached to command that displays individual e-mail me service to determine provider whether support is e-mail account. your for available masterpage:Right In order to connect your PC to an access pointa via orderInyour to connect PC mu your LAN, wireless wireless LANcompatible adaptor. installed. be must browser A Web An e-mail account that supports POP* *1Only correctly. to operate products are guaranteed Sony *2The support POP server must the UIDL command (the SMTP sendingSMTP is required. Caution When taking pictures of a certain scene at set intervals, Station. 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DSL and type cable A PC is required to configure the AIBO • • • Robot’s network and mail settings, as well as to view to view as networkas well settings, mail and Robot’s A browser. a Web viarobot the AIBO by pictures taken “Memoryreader/writer* media Stick™” model name[ERS-7] partnumber[A-C27-100- ET01.fm] date[10/1/04] PC (connected to LAN) a wireless The AIBO MIND 2 Stick” “Memory software media ed in place of a wirelessed in LAN accesspoint. filename[F:\Joutou\--- Finish --- must meet the following requirements. meet the following must Access point Wirelessfor LAN ternetneeded. are connection not PC (connected to a wired LAN) Modem The AIBO robot Energy Station Station Energy robot AIBO The ERA-7P1 To the the To Internet E-mail server E-mail An e-mail account and continuous In continuous and e-mail account An A PCthat supports a wireless LAN can be us \#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\AC27100011ERS7M2\GB03_S The system must be always connected to the Internet. Either the modem modem the Either point access the or a router have must function. the set Please to mode authorization “Open System Authorization”. can specify either You WEP-encrypted or unencrypted network communication. Broadband Cable (e.g. modem, DSL, etc.) Confirming system requirements your system use the AIBO EYES feature, To the AIBO Photo Album only Using • • Network Configuration 7 page for instructions on how to to on how for page instructions (1)] 11 masterpage:Right Caution model name[ERS-7] Slide the wireless switch to ON, and close the Slide the wireless cover. LAN wireless the make not will switch the ON turning Simply function usable. Refer to the next the network. set up 2 1.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] reduce contact e contacts will al on the AIBO robot’s stomach the AIBO robot’s al on e wireless switch on its body e wireless switch on Entertainment Robot’s Entertainment Robot’s ® quality. with your bare hands. Touching th with your bare hands. Touching When lifting the AIBO robot, always hold it by its body, and not hold it by its body, When robot, always lifting the AIBO difficulty may have hands small with (Those its extremities. handling the AIBO robot.) termin not touch the charging Do Caution Notes Hold the AIBO robot firmly, turn it upside turn firmly, Hold the AIBO robot and open the cover. down, • • Enabling the Wireless LAN function Enabling enable the AIBO In order to 1 wireless LAN function, turn th wireless LAN function, to ON. the pause press first operating, still the AIBO robot is If mode. 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For details, refer to “Editing “WLANCONF.TXT” “Editing “WLANCONF.TXT” to refer details, For manually” onpage 52. is required to set up the network. to set up the is required 98 ®*1 on the *2 Which OS are you running?Which OS are you anteed to operate correctly. to operate anteed Windows ® ou through the setup needed to enable your AIBO robot’s wireless LAN function. wireless AIBO robot’s your enable to needed setup the through ou Entertainment Robot’s network setup network Entertainment Robot’s ® *are guar products Sony Only used to configurewirelessthe LAN connection settingson the AIBOrobot. WLAN “AIBO Manager 2” runs under the Windows 98 SE, and Windows Me, 2000, Windows Windows operating XP (Home Edition/Professional) systems. Refer to the next page for setup instructions. page for to the next Refer *1Hereafter shortenedto “Windows”. WLAN*2“AIBO Manager 2” is a utility program SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, orWindows Windows Me, SE, Windows operating Professional) XP (Home Edition or system. UsingWLAN Manager the “AIBO 2” includedCD-ROM with the AIBO Entertainmentcan you Robot ERS-7, “Memoryconfigure2 software the AIBO MIND device network your to match media Stick” If you are using the Microsoft If you AIBO guide y This section will A “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer* setup procedure Network filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 Network Configuration 9 (1)] 11 masterpage:Right in order to use the AIBO robot’s search in order to use the AIBO robot’s model name[ERS-7] box, and then click “Details”. u will be prompted to insert it into your computer. insert be prompted to u will 1.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Wizard” screen appears, click “Finish”. Wizard” Entertainment Robot ERS-7 into your CD-ROM drive. 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Use the following procedure procedure following Use the function. 1 Installing the “AIBO WLAN Manager 2” Installing the “AIBO WLAN Manager Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software. install to the on-screen instructions Follow Install the “AIBO WLAN Manager 2” on your PC. Install the “AIBO included with the AIBO Insert the CD-ROM start. The installer will automatically the installer does not start, double-c If filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 Network Configuration 10 onality, refer to the instruction instruction the to refer onality, ftware “Memory Stick” media “Memory ftware Entertainment Robot’s network settings network Robot’s Entertainment ® not be stored. (1)] 11 masterpage:Right manuals included with your modem or access point. modem included with your manuals Caution model name[ERS-7] Insert the AIBO MIND 2 software “Memory Insert the AIBO MIND 2 software Stick” media into the “Memory reader/writer. sure the AIBOMake MIND 2 so safety switch is not in the “LOCK” position. If the switch is set to AIBO “LOCK”, then the will and pictures network each setting to match your Configure and click Write. environment, whether on depending differ will options Configuration Server*. a DHCP using is network your be to IP address an allows server DHCP The network. the on a device to allocated automatically * functi details on DHCP server For 2 3 1.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] “AIBO t e AIBO robot. Follow e AIBO robot. Follow “AIBO WLAN “AIBO t e “Windows Firewall” window. 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XP, If using an operating system other than Windows click “Start” The “AIBO WLAN Manager 2” starts, and the “AIBO “AIBO starts, and the Manager 2” WLAN “AIBO The WLAN Manager2” dialog box appears. Configuring network settings with Configuring network 2” the “AIBO WLAN Manager WLAN Managerthe 2”, you can configure Using“AIBO the AIBO MIND 2 software “Memory Stick™” media to match settings. device network your 1 filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB03_SET0 Network Configuration 11 , consult its Help.) , uses the following items”. items”. following uses the operating system Entertainment Robot an IP address. address. 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You can use your Web browser to view pictures taken by the AIBO® Entertainment Robot. AIBO Photo Album 17 ars for your user ID and password. ars for your nd password with AIBO WLAN nd password (1)] 11 masterpage:Right Note model name[ERS-7] Click [Pictures taken by AIBO] under [AIBO taken Click [Pictures ALBUM]. PHOTO Stick” mediapictures stored on the “Memory of A list is displayed. set a user ID a If you have Manager 2, an input screen appe Manager 2, an input 2 1.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] t are classified in the AIBO in t are classified ed during House Sitting mode dia, refer to page 49. dia, Entertainment Robot are stored ing a “Memory Stick” media ® AIBO robot IP address robot AIBO Hint Start your PC’s Web browser, and access the browser, Web PC’s Start your address: following http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX the AIBO robot you can double-click Alternatively, Search” tab (page“AIBO 14) of the the “AIBO icon on WLAN Manager2”. 11. page refer to address, IP robot’s AIBO your on information For AIBOThetop MIND page 2 software is displayed. z Friendly faces things Favorite place Favorite Pictures taken by voice commands, Pictures AIBO by voice card taken and AIBO MAIL and Sounds record Pictures on its“Memory Stick™” media. Picturesthe by AIBO robotaken • • • wireless a pictures over to view learn how Here you will on us instructions LAN. For Photo Album as: Album Photo • • on the AIBO MIND 2 pictures stored view reader/writer to me “Memory Stick” software Viewing pictures with the AIBO Photo Album Viewing Pictures by taken the AIBO 1 filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB04_USE0 AIBO Photo Album 18 very visit very to click “Settings” “Settings” click Internet 6 Explorer ® . You can also listen to . You s” setting to “E to setting s” appears, and y an enlarged version in a in version an enlarged y has recorded (page 19). “Edit” menu, and the “Edit” menu, and from cture, reload web page. cture, reload the (1)] 11 masterpage:Right the page”. 7: Navigator Netscape With Click “Preferences” in the click appear on the left of that side the window categories the “Compare change then “Cache”. Next, and “Advanced” to setting on the to the network” page in the cache the page page”. the view I time “Every under “Temporary Internet files”. Next, change the “Check for change the “Check Next, Internet files”. “Temporary under page stored the of versions newer With Microsoft Internet Explorer 6: Explorer Microsoft Internet With the menu, open “Tools” in the Options” Click “Internet that the window in tab “General” Pictures and sounds recorded during House during sounds recorded and Pictures 15) Sitting mode (Max. by the AIBO robot photos taken This displays the mode while in House Sitting sounds the AIBO robot AIBO robot the sounds Friendly faces (Max. 3) faces (Max. Friendly the AIBO by registered photos the This displays face. robot of its owner’s things (Max. 3) Favorite the AIBO by registered photos the This displays things. robot of its favorite place (Max. 1) Favorite of AIBO robot the by taken photo the displays This place. its favorite Hints − Set the Web browser cache appropriately. browser Set the Web − To view the most recent pi recent most the view To or Netscape Navigator 7. Navigator or Netscape • • • • model name[ERS-7] • * that you Please ensure are using Microsoft • Click on an image to displa an image Click on 416 × 320 is resolution Picture separate window. pixels. z 1.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] es taken by the es taken , shown the “Photo , shown the actual pictur actual the e commands, AIBO card, ation device. ation “Take a picture” a “Take Entertainment Robot. ® Pictures taken by voic taken Pictures AIBO MAIL (Max. 5) and robot AIBO the by taken photos the displays This to when told (B)” card, or sent an AIBO MAIL from a PC or a sent an AIBO MAIL from card, or (B)” mobile communic resolutions differ from that of resolutions differ AIBO • *their so pages, Web in are displayed above images shown The filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB04_USE0 AIBO Photo Album 19 (1)] 11 masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] 1.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04]
® on the “Memory Stick™” “Memory the on corded by the AIBO by corded ar the recorded sound. media. Enable JavaScript and pop-up windows in your Web browser’s browser’s in your Web and windows pop-up JavaScript Enable settings. in JPEGPictures format are saved in the folder “OPEN-R\APP\PC\PHOTO” • • Listening to sounds re Entertainment Robot Click “Sound” when it appears beneath a photo in taken House Sitting mode to he filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB04_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature
After setting up your e-mail, you can send the AIBO® Entertainment Robot e-mail (AIBO MAIL) to make it take pictures and enact and deliver messages.
Click The AIBO EYES Feature 21 for the AIBO robot to play for the AIBO robot ing the AIBO robot on its the AIBO robot on ing for new e-mail, takes pictures takes e-mail, for new rward pictures taken in rward BO robot is on the Energy on the Energy is BO robot ert you when it receives ert you (1)] 11 masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] Send the AIBO robot a message (page 36) (page a message Send the AIBO robot can send messages and songs You or friends nearby. back to family prerecord these can also messages. You will al The AIBO robot 39) e-mail (page will wireless light the AIBO robot’s e-mail, receiving Upon flash. of Regardless whether the AI checks it periodically Station, messagesto the e-mail commands, according and delivers arrived. has message a new when know lets you and Station, it will AIBO robot is not on the Energy When the the place where position at from a laying-down pictures take the AIBO MAIL. Plac received it a fixed of pictures when taking is helpful Station Energy intervals. point at regular fo the AIBO robot Have 39) House Sitting mode (page picture and notify you a take AIBO robot to can set the You and sounds faces, in by when e-maildetects it movements, House Sitting mode. 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] “It’s Dad.” “It’s Click ion device* (page 30) (page ion device* il address that the AIBO robot that il address the AIBO robot on your on your the AIBO robot via the AIBO MAIL Entertainment Robot will take pictures and take Entertainment Robot will ® required. enact and deliver messagesbased on e-mail commands you enact and deliver send. Various AIBO EYES functions Various The AIBO the AIBO robot Control function (page 29) an in messages and pictures for commands include can You e-ma the to e-mail, and send it pictures taken by View PC or mobile communicat pictures can take AIBO robot The or at set intervals. on command, the picture define can also You angle cues, and theof AIBO head. robot’s the will e-mail The AIBO robot to you*. picture back *e-mail capability JPEG is viewing checks. Upon The AIBO robot checks for e-mail periodically. the execute will the AIBO robot an e-mail, receiving commandsmessage. in the contained filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 22 to the AIBO robot, and to the nounce the name of the (1)] 11 masterpage:Right Protection of privacy Protection User restrictions to a The AIBO EYES feature is available users. preregistered maximum of five User name notification Voice uses a AIBO robot The mode: Private In (page 38) to an Signature user that sentphoto or message the commands. model name[ERS-7] With the AIBO EYES feature, multiple users can With e-mail command photo send view the pictures taken by it. To protect your privacy, protect yourprivacy, the picturesit. To bytaken view mode. the AIBO robot has a Private • • 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] ans that the AIBO Entertainment ® nnected to the Internet via nnected connection). This me wireless LAN (provided that your environment has a has environment your that (provided wireless LAN continuous Internet if your PC is e-mail, even send and robot canreceive always turned OFF. Communicate with your AIBO with your Communicate PC Robot without your co is always The AIBO robot filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 23 IP address, refer to page 11. IP address, refer s the following address: s the following (1)] 11 masterpage:Right AIBO robot IP address robot AIBO Hint model name[ERS-7] Double-click the particular AIBO robot whose whose AIBO robot Double-click the particular wish to configure. e-mail you page appears. top software AIBO MIND 2 The starting by page top software 2 MIND AIBO the display also can You and acces browser, your Web http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX robot’s information on your AIBO For z 3 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] “AIBO Entertainment t ® “AIBO WLAN “AIBO t “AIBO WLAN “AIBO XP operating system, BO robot is in the same in the is BO robot ® completed, it is time to is time completed, it t “All Programs” Programs” “All “Programs” t “AIBO WLAN Manager 2”. “AIBO t t Manager 2” If using the Windows click “Start” WLAN Manager 2” Manager 2”. XP, If using an operating system other than Windows click “Start” tab, click “Search”. Search” On the “AIBO the AI icon appears if An as thenetwork PC. The “AIBO WLAN Manager 2” starts, and an “AIBO “AIBO an starts, and Manager 2” WLAN “AIBO The WLAN Manager2” dialog box appears. Robot will check, and then setup the AIBO EYES feature and then setup the AIBO EYES Robot will check, users. mode (page the AIBO EYES feature in Private When using usersto can send/ registered be maximuma26), of five withAIBO e-mail the robot. receive browser. Web a performed via is setup This Configuring e-mail settings Once are the network the e-mail address that the AIBO configure 1 2 filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 24 (1)] 11 masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] s for your user ID and password. s for your nd password with with AIBO WLAN nd password Note Click “Mail Setup” under “AIBO EYES”. Click “Mail Setup” under “AIBO appears. screen Setup” “Mail The set a user ID a If you have screen appear 2, an input Manager 4 filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 25 “Send e- (This fieldis ature users are restrictedature users Entertainment Robot uses uses Robot Entertainment (This fieldmandatory.) is be specified. If you do not specified.be you If ® the AIBO robot will check. check. the AIBO robot will e-mail,“Message select is not (This field is mandatory.) or when the AIBO robot sends an e-
(1)] 11 masterpage:Right (This field(This is mandatory.) or when the AIBO robot or sendsin an e-mail House “Send e-mail” to send and receive e-mail. andto send receive service with your or check e-mail software your to Refer details. for provider Specifies the server the AIBO Specifies the server addressEnter the e-mail that (This fieldis mandatory.) This is thewhen account used logging onthe mail to server. Password for the above e-mail address. address. e-mail above the for Password fe AIBO EYES Specifies whether more on mode). For unrestrictedmode) or (Public (Private page. next to the refer modes, theseeach of can specify which the pictureuser receives when you You say, mandatory.) the AIBO robot to check can set the desired interval for You e-mail. (Range: 1-60 minutes) Themail (User user number mode. Sitting- in House1 Setup” Modescreen set fromUser the “Private 5) can be (page 28).one Only user can pictures to be sent by want sent”. Specifies whether to send pictureswiththe PHOTO say, when command you PHOTOL command or mail” Sitting mode (see “Receiving pictures as e-mail command] [PHOTOL attachments with the [PHOTO command]”,31). page when finished with thethis button e-mail setup. Click model name[ERS-7] 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Fill each setup field, and click the “Save” button. and click the “Save” Fill each setup field, 5 filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 26 “It’s Dad.” “It’s Click (1)] 11 the AIBO robot take various pictures. In pictures. In various take AIBO robot the masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] registered users in this mode. This is convenient when mode. This is convenient users in this registered Entertainment Robot will Robot will Entertainment 2.fm] ® partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] an unregistered user, it will send an will send it user, an unregistered at the AIBO robot checks to retrieve e- the AIBO robot checks to retrieve at de includes a Voice Signature function; includes a Voice de Signature for each(page 38). user for Signature spaces, as it enables multiple users have users have multiple spaces, as it enables Private mode Private Public mode Public before taking a picture or playing a message,playing the AIBO or before taking a picture z EYESThe AIBO users (maximum of five). can feature be set to limit accessonly to registered limit to want but viewing, picture and commands of photo feature EYES AIBO the enjoy wish to who Those mode. select this should friends, close and family access to mo Private In addition to user limits, the Public mode, the Voice Signature function not available. function is Signature Voice mode, the Public identify the user who sent the command. whoidentify the user sent record a unique Voice can also You address th to the e-mail error notification 50). (page mail z five to the usage restrict not does feature EYES AIBO The in public using the AIBO robot When the AIBO robot receives e-mail from receives When the AIBO robot filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 27 Wireless light Wireless (1)] 11 masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] screen, and check the current connection Entertainment Robot will check for new new check for Entertainment Robot will ® ON to indicate the transmission status the transmission indicate ON to e mail server failed, the wireless light will turn OFF. the wireless light failed, server e mail mpleted successfully: The wireless light will turn blue. The wireless light will flash blue. The wireless light b b If the e-mail checkIf the e-mail is co If there is new e-mail: If there is new to connect th If attempts e-mail. light will turn wireless After a moment, the server. AIBO robot and the e-mail between the If the wireless light turns OFF: If the wireless light “Connection Check” in the “Mail Setup” Click status. Once you click the “Save” button, the AIBO button, click the “Save” Once you Mode Setup”. “Private the mode, click on in Private feature using AIBO EYES are If you Setup” screen appears. Mode The “Private 6 filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 28 ly take the first picturely take that pictures are taken that pictures are taken Entertainment Robot will ® (1)] 11 masterpage:Right In the Private AIBO mode, The e-mailThe of address the user. identifyperson the sent who the command vocally taking a picture or giving the messagebefore (Voice Signature can be either Signaturefunction).Voice The therecorded or one user. by voice the default “User from select user, the by recorded a voice use To the perform recording 1” through “User recording 5”. To to page 38. refer user recording, Set the head angles (page 31) with. picture-taking canat regular specify intervals You through the AIBO MAIL function using the WATCH command33). (page When making the AIBO robot take pictures When makingAIBO robot the take desired can set theinterval. you The periodically, AIBO robotthen willuser. e-mail the picture to settingsif you (0 hours/0 minutes) the default Leave thedon’t AIBO robotwant to perform this periodical can alsocommand the picture-taking function. You viaAIBO MAIL thethis task perform AIBO robot to command (page 33). WATCH function The AIBO robot will automatical these saved desiredafter theinterval, have once you settings. model name[ERS-7] 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Click thiswhen button Click finished with the modePrivate setup. Fill each Private mode setup field, and click the “Save” button. and click the “Save” mode setup field, Fill each Private users. to five up register can you mode, Private the using When 7 the setup procedure. This completes filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 29 opened and deleted from the opened (1)] if there is trailing text, such as a signature, at thereistrailing text, if 11 tal, including the header). tal, including or messages) is called an AIBO MAIL. masterpage:Right ert one space between “AIBO” and “MAIL”. Do not ertand “MAIL”. “AIBO” space one between ds to take a picture or leave a message. picture or leave a take ds to model name[ERS-7] 2.fm] that e-mail has already been that e-mail has already partnumber[A-C27-100- s, leave messages, and announce new e-mail according to your messages, and announce new s, leave date[9/28/04] phanumeric characters in to robot can check up to 199 messages on the e-mail server. Pleasemanage your robot can checkto up 199 messagesthe on e-mail server. BO robot to follow (e.g. take pictures (e.g. take follow BO robot to er of messages does not exceed 199. of messagesernot exceed does HTML) when composing AIBO MAIL. HTML) when The AIBO robot will periodically check the e-mail server. When AIBO MAIL is received at the designated designated the at received is AIBO MAIL When server. e-mail the check periodically will AIBO robot The within. contained commands the execute will it checks, AIBO robot the that address that e-mail (Ins as the subject text. enter “AIBO MAIL” Always include a space“AIBO MAIL”.) after insertentering When A single containcan messageto 10 commands. up commands, multiple a carriage return between each command. command each are described on pageDetails 46. for even The AIBO robot will process AIBO MAIL correctly, the end of the AIBO MAIL. Entertainment Robot an e-mail with comman Robot Entertainment pability is required. ® ile communication device.* ile communication * JPEGe-mail viewing ca The AIBO robot will not perform AIBO MAIL commands if robot will not The AIBO or mob a PC via server) A single e-mailbe must less than 10 KB (10,000 al All charactersAll mustbe alphanumeric.casesensitive. The AIBO MAIL is not (no encoding, no Use plain text the AIBO EYES feature, With so that the numb on the server, e-mail To: (e-mail address) Subject: AIBO MAIL ------(body text) PHOTO C1 0 10 (command to AIBO) The AIBO robot will take pictures, play back delivered message delivered back play pictures, take will The AIBO robot e-mail commands. AI the for commands contains that E-mail • • AIBO MAIL the AIBO sending try Let’s Writing AIBO MAIL rules: specific AIBO MAIL must be written according to • • e-mail for Checking • filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 30 Click The AIBO robot will take The AIBO robottake will picturesfrom a lying-down position from where it is the AIBO when it receives MAIL command. es in both Station mode and in both Station mode es (1)] 11 masterpage:Right Entertainment Robot ® model name[ERS-7] The pictures are e-mailed as JPEG files, and The pictures are e-mailed as JPEG files, simultaneouslystored on the AIBOMIND2 software “Memory Stick” media. (standard pixels × 160 208 is resolution Picture (high resolution). resolution) or 416 × 320 pixels picture of the in distortion may result movements Fast takes. the AIBO robot Depending on lighting conditions at the time the picture picture the time at the conditions lighting on Depending or bluish reddish or stripes) (horizontal flicker taken, is pictures. in appear may bands Click About the pictures that the AIBO robot sends robot AIBO the that pictures About the Station mode mode Autonomous • • • • Since the AIBO robot can Since the position, it remain in a fixed pictures take periodically can of a certainat point specified intervals. The AIBO robot’s posture when The AIBO robot’s taking pictures AIBOThe pictur robot can take mode. Autonomous 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] time you take a new picture the a new time you take rights-infringement disputes and tween you and another person or person and another tween you fringe on another person’s or another person’s fringe on on the “Memory Stick™” media robot will play the Voice Voice robot will play the ll be deleted. be ll other other issues that may arise be robot. Do not AIBO with the pictures taken from resulting entity, in that may pictures any take rights. entity’s Sony is not responsible for any for any is not responsible Sony oldest picture wi oldest picture If If the number of pictures each total available, the exceeds Caution Notes • • * capability is required. JPEG e-mail viewing Viewing pictures taken by the AIBO pictures taken by Viewing device* PC or mobile communication on your AIBO MAIL the with commands picture send can You function from your PC or mobilecommunication device*. the will perform the command written in The AIBO robot to you. it back the picture, and send e-mail, take a using Web took the AIBO robot that pictures view can You (refer to page 17). browser function Signature Voice AIBO mode, the In Private “It’s (e.g. the command is who the user sending of Signature Dad”), before taking the picture. contains 38 Page setup. Signature Refer for Voice to 28 page Signatures. recording custom Voice instructions for filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 31 Sends back the Sends back picture as an e-mail JPEG attachment. gh resolution (416 × 320 pixels). andard resolution (208 × 160 × 160 resolution (208 andard E-mail server AIBO MAIL (PHOTO, PHOTOL* command) (1)] Modem 11 masterpage:Right Click access point Wireless LAN pixels). picture in hi a Sends PHOTOL: Note model name[ERS-7] For instructions on viewing the pictures taken by the the AIBO robot pictures taken instructions on viewing For 17. to page refer browser, Web with your * Sends a picture in st PHOTO: Receiving pictures as e-mail attachments command] [PHOTOL with the [PHOTO command] took as a it picture back the AIBO robot will e-mail The JPEG attachment. 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] left side left AIBO robot’s AIBO robot’s Angle on the MAIL with a photo command, it ing this e-mail, the AIBO ing cture. The AIBO robot will The cture. ially set (page 25). When it Color camera 90° -90° PHOTO, PHOTOL*. PHOTO, -15° 20° Entertainment Robot’s head angle angle head EntertainmentRobot’s ® best used when sending images a computer. from images sending best used when Note will take a picture. a take will The AIBO robot will check the e-mail server for e-mail at the the at e-mail for server e-mail the check will AIBO robot The that you init desired interval AIBO receipt of an acknowledges * it is size Becausethe of imagesof large with PHOTOL, taken Anglethe on right AIBO robot’s side look straight ahead and take the picture. look straight ahead and take (angle of the AIBO robot’s color camera) color AIBO robot’s of the (angle can use commands in the AIBO MAIL to set the vertical You head (color and horizontal positioningthe of AIBOrobot’s a picture. it take having camera) when head angle when using cannot change the AIBO robot’s You a pi to take command a voice The AIBO pictures on command Taking can tell the AIBO robot to a picture using the AIBOtake You command.MAIL Upon receiv The command that you use in your AIBO MAIL body text picture and e-mail it back as a a take for the AIBO robot to JPEG attachment is: robot will take a single picture. robot will take filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 32 t’s left). (The t’s ° (the AIBO robo (1)] 11 masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] Entertainment right) and 90 Robot’s ® 2.fm] ment, “We will take a picture”, facing straight ahead,straight head a picture”, facing take will ment, “We partnumber[A-C27-100- default is 0°.) default Camera angle selection is optional. You can select the horizontal and angleCameraselection is optional. You vertical and includecamera, the color angleit in the command of settings will be used.[h_angle The cue default v_angle]. Otherwise, command be it is also specified must optional, when using but “h_angle” and “v_angle”. example: Commandtext body setting,camera no angle> ® te incrementsunits (0-50). Minute (1)] 11 masterpage:Right nsert one space between “AIBO” and “MAIL”. Do nsertand “MAIL”. “AIBO” between one space model name[ERS-7] 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Select the vertical angle of the color -15°and between camera 20° (down) is 0°.) (The default (up). Camera angle selection is optional. You can select the horizontal and angleselection is optional. Camera You verticalinclude andcolorthe angleit[h_angle camera, the command in of settings will be used.v_angle]. Thedefault cue Otherwise, command is be specifiedmust it when“h_angle” using and “v_angle”.also optional, but example: text Command body no setting, camera angle> PLAY Have the AIBO robot play Have back the message or song upon time. a later at request the recipient’s b b Have the AIBO robot play back the message immediately. the AIBO robot play back the message immediately. Have yourMAIL command AIBO body text. recording instructio For AIBO MAIL commands different can choose from two You to play messagesor songs: • these back by selectingpar the Sending the AIBO communication or mobile PC your e-mail from Using to songs or messages AIBO robot the can send you device*, play backor perform. recorded can messages select or record from previously You your uniquemessages for unique personal can record messages up andto five save You can then co You as files. them • filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 37 . e is played, message playback BO robot will play it back. the AIBOrobot*. the front back sensor on Touch the AIBOrobot*. the AIBOrobot. to the AIBO robot (1)] 11 masterpage:Right seconds after the previous messag seconds after the previous will be cancelled. Replaying a message the middle back sensor on Touch Playing the next Playing the next message message last (The will be erased.) Canceling playbackonthe sensor rear back Touch model name[ERS-7] If there is a message, the AI a message, If there is * 10 back within sensors touch the AIBO robot’s If you don’t “Check messages” “Check When the AIBO robot has receives a message a message receives has AIBO robot When the command z Say 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Entertainment ® Always enter “AIBO MAIL” MAIL” “AIBO enter Always subjectas the text. (Insert space one between Do not and “AIBO” “MAIL”. includeafter “AIBO a space MAIL”.) Sendscommand message the AIBO for Robot WEDDINGto play MARCH. After the command,After insert one space betweeneach parameter. To:(e-mail address) Subject: AIBO MAIL ------MSG S1 AIBO MAIL example of a MSG command of a AIBO MAIL example filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 38 condition, the message might condition, g the AIBO MAIL, the AIBO MAIL, the g the AIBO ck might be delayed. (1)] 11 masterpage:Right not play, or its playba its or not play, model name[ERS-7] * on Depending the AIBO robot’s back and rear Simultaneously touch the front 3 seconds. sensors for begins. guide voice The record your to guide voice the AIBO robot’s Follow message. guide to voice the AIBO robot’s Next, follow the message. record Recording unique messages/ Recording Signatures Voice recording to AIBO robot the for messages both prerecord can You Signatures (page 28) to identify people andVoice deliver, pictures. robot to take the AIBO or tell messages leave that 1 2 Immediately* after receivin Immediately* message. robot will play the 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Send the message “I’m and now”, goingto leave it the AIBO robot play have immediately. back After the command, insert eachbetween one space parameter. Always enter “AIBO MAIL” enter “AIBO MAIL” Always (Insertas the subject text. the spaceone between Do not “AIBO” and “MAIL”. includeafter a space the “AIBO MAIL”.) [PLAY command] [PLAY en the message recipienten is Entertainment ® Specify the message wishor song you to Refer AIBO the robot to play. (page 46) list” “Command parameter either the SONG and enterthe code for (message). or WORD To:(e-mail address) Subject: AIBO MAIL ------PLAY W6 Robot play back the message or back Robot play song immediately Having the AIBO Having This command can be used wh nearrobot. the AIBO robot AIBO to the it send and song a message or Specify using the AIBO MAIL function. commands Writing command of a PLAY AIBO MAIL example PLAY msg PLAY filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 The AIBO EYES Feature 39 may become a burden in this burden a become may e-mail server fail, the wireless fail, e-mail server ll repeatedly send you pictures ll repeatedly robot takes a picture and a picture robot takes the pictures it takes to the takes it pictures the il Setup” screen (page 25). Setup” il robot is continuously moving or is robot continuously moving sounds cannot be attached sounds cannot specify a destination e-mail specify a destination e-mail s House Sitting mode, refer to forward pictures taken forward for the AIBO robot ERS-7. AIBO for the careful when specifying a mobile phone e-mail e-mail specifying a mobile phone careful when (1)] 11 masterpage:Right When e-mail check is successfully completed and there is new is new and there completed successfully is check e-mail When flash blue. will light the wireless e-mail, When attempts to connect the light will turn OFF. Caution model name[ERS-7] • • If an object in of the AIBO front wi robot AIBO sounds, the making in arriving of e-mail volume large in an extremely resulting of it, charges Because phone your inbox. be please situation, address. destination address as the Having the AIBO robot the AIBO robot Having in House Sitting mode the AIBO mode, In House Sitting recorded but notification, e-mail and sent. by e-mail the the AIBO robot attach and forward have To e-mail mode, turn the House Sitting in it takes pictures the Settings for House Sitting “ON” in function forwarding and the AIBO robot, on mode Commandand in address under“Sending pictures by Voice “Ma Sitting Mode” on the House details on the AIBO robot’ For (Basic)” Guide “User’s the notifies you by e-mail when it detects movements, faces, and faces, youe-mail by when it detectsnotifies movements, sounds. The AIBO robot attaches 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- ) date[9/28/04] * Wireless light Wireless flashing blue ) * e-mail server connection by connection by e-mail server This notification is only for This notification “You have have “You new mail.” new Entertainment Robot will notify you of new e-mail of new Entertainment Robot will notify you ® reless light: reless , the , the When the e-mail check is successfully completed, the wireless light will turn blue. Note * is MAIL AIBO not included in this count. robot’s AIBO the confirm can You observing its wi • “Wow! You’ve got lots of mail.” (More than 9 messages (More mail.” got lots of You’ve “Wow! “You don’t have any new mail.” new any have don’t “You “You have new mail.” (1-9 messages (1-9 mail.” new have “You • • The AIBO at the e-mail address that the AIBO arrives e-mail new a If you notify and flash blue will wireless checks, light robot its for this need to be activated PC does not (Your of this arrival. work.) feature to notification arrivals. e-mail and not for AIBO MAIL regular will The AIBO robot check for periodically e-mail at the intervals you selected“E- in the in mail check interval” Setup” “Mail the screen (page 25) for e-mail section tell setup. When you the AIBO robot “Check e-mail” by know the results and let you announce will AIBO robot saying: • filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB05_USE0 Additional Information This section provides notes on usage and a troubleshooting guide. Additional Information 41 for any malfunctions for any e AIBO robot starts normally, e AIBO robot starts normally, a way not specified in this not specified a way sult of using the AIBO (1)] 11 masterpage:Right assumes no responsibility Excessively high temperatures, such as in a car Excessively sun. in the parked Direct sunlight. gas. or corrosive humidity High Do not set the safety switch of the of the switch safety Do not set the “LOCK”. to “Memory Stick” media for it impossible Doing so will make to store pictures. the AIBO robot safety If switch on the the “Memory the is to “LOCK”, set media Stick” lights will turn red face AIBO robot’s you while to the AIBO is warn robot once more to starting. Press the place the pause AIBO button mode, and then unlock the in Pause safety robot switch on the When th “Memory Stick” media. the face lights turn white. ® Caution model name[ERS-7] − − − • • When carrying or storing the “Memory Stick”media, When carrying or storing it in the supplied case. keep “Memory 2 software AIBO MIND of the contents The Stick” media cannot be copied to another “Memory Stick” of the with the clauses somedia. contravenes Doing End-User LicenseAgreement your and may void to use this product. authority Sony Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” media in places store Stick” media not use or“Memory the Do subject to: that may occur as a re may that in Robot ERS-7 Entertainment manual and will void the product’s limited warranty or limited warranty the product’s manual and will void warranty. extended any of the AIBO2 software areMIND The specifications notice. to change without subject • • • • • 1.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] ® is not compatible with any not compatible with any is with your A . 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(See the last filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB06_ADD0 Additional Information 43 e “E-mail check interval” e “E-mail check interval” not execute the commands contained in the commands execute not (1)] ss is set correctlyss is in theSetup” “Mail ures by Voice Command and in House ures by Voice 11 masterpage:Right (page25), try settingth model name[ERS-7] 1.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- mail addressmail settingmay be incorrect. date[9/28/04] In the “Mail Setup” screen the AIBO EYES feature,server 199 up tothe onbechecked messages can With by theAIBO robot.manage Please your e-mailsothat the onthe number server of e-mail does not 199. exceed theIf AIBO MAILread from is a PC (and beforeon left AIBOhas the server) for that e-mail, checked then AIBO will screen (page 25). In the “Sending pict Sitting“E-mailthe sure Mode” section,make address”not is set to anotheruser or to “Message is not sent”. under “E-mail Information” toa shorterlength. that e-mail. Make sure the recipient’s e-mail addre sure the recipient’s Make c c c c •long. may be too e-mail check interval The • 199. exceeded The number may of messages on the have mail server • the audio may be interrupted. isoverloaded, the network If • e- The recipient’s Entertainment Robot ® SymptomAfter tellingAIBO Remedy The AIBO notifyingrobot isn’t you of the e-mail. of new arrival Thesound is interruptedwhile theAIBO robotsong. is playing a message or “Send e-mail”, the AIBO robot says “I’ve “Send e-mail”, the AIBO robot “I’ve says the e-mail sending the e-mail”, but finished recipient. to reach the fails filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB06_ADD0 Appendix z Words that the AIBO® Entertainment Robot can understand (AIBO EYES feature) z Command parameter list (for AIBO MAIL commands) z AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 light z Viewing pictures taken by the AIBO Entertainment Robot with a “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer z Error e-mail examples z Editing “WLANCONF.TXT” manually z AIBO Entertainment Robot network settings z Glossary Appendix 45 Check e-mail Check (1)] 11 masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] Pictures Message playback Mail notification z Send e-mail. user specified to the picture recent most the sends robot AIBO The (page 33). z messages. 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Check The AIBO robot will tell e-mailyou if therefor was younew the last time it checked. 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Entertainment Robot can understand ® ous situations, refer to the ng sounds or is in motion, ng BO robot may not understand understand not may BO robot that AIBO can understand in that AIBO can understand e AIBO robot in a quiet e AIBO robot Pictures While the AIBO robot is emitti not be able to hear you easily. may it words The AIBOrobot may not recognize several on its mode or condition. depending The AIBOrobot may not hear you if its surroundings are to speak th Try noisy. environment. to Try is unclear. of a word When the pronunciation clearly. eachpronounce word “User’s Guide (Basic)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7. for the AIBO robot Guide (Basic)” “User’s AI cases, the In the following you say. what • • • • Autonomous mode, and vari and other mode, Autonomous Words that the AIBO Words (AIBO EYES feature) commands) that the AIBO (voice some are words Below robot can understand when using the AIBO EYES feature. a complete list of words For z a picture. Take The AIBO robot cana picture take with its color camera. (page 33). Shot. Snap youIfAIBO speak to the robot whileis preparing it a take to picture (whilewaiting for youtohead touchits sensor), will it the picture to (page 33). take counting start down filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 46 (1)] 11 masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] Code C1C2C3 setting) (default Countdown C4 a picture take willnow We C5pose a Strike C6 Smile teeth! some me Show me your pearly whites! Show PHOTO, PHOTOL, WATCH command parameters Cue (when taking pictures) 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] values and the results will be will results and the values plain text. Codes are not case not are Codes text. plain that can be usedcommand asthat can All codes must be entered in codes must be All sensitive. tablesthesein your AIBO from “Code”Include values SONGS youand can WORDS, MAIL. choose For from either“Code 1” or “Code 2” the same. Command parameter list (for AIBO MAIL commands) Command parameter list (for codes is a list of The following for the AIBO MAIL function. parameters • • filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 47 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 *3 ecording instructions, refer to instructions, ecording http://www.aibo.com. The AIBO http://www.aibo.com. Message om Manager 2 and available om Manager 2 and available separately). AIBO Custom separately). AIBO (1)] 11 masterpage:Right Code 2 W1-W5 are recording files. For r For W1-W5 are recording files. via AIBO W16-W27 can provided be of values The contents Custom Manager 2 (supplied latest the For computer. a runs on that software is 2 Manager Cust information about AIBO at site our Web contents, visit AIBO!”. “It’s to set W16-W27 with is shipped robot page 38. model name[ERS-7] *2 *3 Code 1 W9W10W11 W.CALLME W.THANKSW12 W.SORRYW13 W.CONGRATS Call me W14 Thank you W.HANGINW15 W.ITSTIME Congratulations! W16 sorry I’m W.LAUGHW17 in there Hang W.CUSTOM1W18 on get a move now, time It’s W.CUSTOM2W19 W.CUSTOM3W20 Ha, ha, ha AIBO! It’s W.CUSTOM4W21 AIBO! It’s W.CUSTOM5W22 AIBO! It’s W.CUSTOM6W23 AIBO! It’s W.CUSTOM7W24 AIBO! It’s W.CUSTOM8W25 AIBO! It’s W.CUSTOM9W26 AIBO! It’s W.CUSTOM10W27 AIBO! It’s W.CUSTOM11 AIBO! It’s W.CUSTOM12 AIBO! It’s AIBO! It’s AIBO! It’s 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] nager 2 is software nager 2 is software bout AIBO Custom *2 *2 *2 *2 *2 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 *1 Title G-STRINGAIR ON A Message st information a Entertainment Robot is shipped Entertainment ® ts, visit our Web site at Web visit our ts, tely). AIBO Custom Ma tely). Code 2 Code 2 with S5-S10 set to “Wedding March”. with S5-S10 set to “Wedding The contents of values S5-S10 can be provided via AIBO Custom via AIBO S5-S10 can be provided of values The contents Manager 2 (supplied separa Manager 2 and available conten 2 and available Manager AIBO The http://www.aibo.com. that runs on a computer. For the late For computer. a that runs on Code 1 S6S7S8 S.CUSTOM2S9 S.CUSTOM3S10 S.CUSTOM4 default S.CUSTOM5 S.CUSTOM6 default default default default Code 1 W2W3W4 W.USER2W5 W.USER3W6 W.USER4W7 W.USER5 Recording 2 W8 W.LEAVING Recording 3 W.NOTYET Recording 4 W.LATE Recording 5 now leave going to I’m yet leave I can’t be late I’ll S1S2S3 S.WEDDINGS4 S.BACH S5 S.GRACE MARCH WEDDING S.OLDCLOCK S.CUSTOM1 CLOCK GRANDFATHER’S AMAZING GRACE default W1 W.USER1 Recording 1 MSG, PLAY command parameters MSG, PLAY SONG *1 message) (voice WORD filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 48 (1)] 11 masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] 2.fm] Wireless light Connected to the mail Lit blue: server. mail. New Flashing blue: partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Entertainment Robot ERS-7 light ® AIBO filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 49 (1)] 11 masterpage:Right Entertainment Robot ® model name[ERS-7] Remove the “Memory Stick” media from your your the “Memory Stick” media from Remove PC. Stick” media, the “Memory removing details on For PC with your included user documentation to the refer devices. 4 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] the “OPEN-R” folder the “OPEN-R” folder ving the “Memory Stick” ving Remove the “Memory Stick” media from the from media Stick” the “Memory Remove AIBO robot. instructions on remo For (Basic)” for the Guide “User’s to the media, refer AIBO robot ERS-7. Insert the “Memory Stick” media into “Memory Stick” media reader/writer. your with included user manual the consult details, For “Memory Stick”reader/writer. media Click “INDEX.HTM” in on the “Memory Stick” media. screen appears ALBUM (page 17). The AIBO PHOTO Viewing pictures taken by the AIBO pictures taken by Viewing media reader/writer with a “Memory Stick™” 1 2 3 filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 50 Noticethat the number of messages has 100 exceeded of the MSG Copy thatcommand could not be received Notice of AIBO MAIL Notice of from an received unregistered user unregisteredAddress of user that sent the AIBO MAIL to play the messages it is (1)] 11 masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] To:(e-mail address) Subject: ERROR:AIBO MAIL ------(body text) 200 UNKNOWN USER From:(unknown user address) To:(AIBO MAIL sender) Subject: Re:AIBO MAIL ------(body text) 102 TOO MANY MESSAGES >MSG S.BACH When the number of (unplayed) messages left messages (unplayed) of number When the 100 exceeds the AIBO robot with songs to the and messages AIBO to 100 can send up You for the AIBO robot robot. Wait the AIBO MAIL (MSG resend then and holding, command). AIBO MAIL from receives AIBO robot When the user (Private a registered other than someone mode only) z z 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Notice of a syntax error of a syntax Notice of the line withCopy the error “PLAY case, (In this correct.) is W.LEAVING” Notice of failure to Noticeof failure a command execute of the line that Copy executed be to failed er the AIBO MAIL sender or AIBO MAIL sender the er Entertainment Robot will send an Entertainment ® To:(AIBO MAIL sender) Subject: Re:AIBO MAIL ------(body text) 100 BAD COMMAND >PLAY WLEAVING To:(AIBO MAIL sender) Subject: Re:AIBO MAIL ------(body text) 101 COMMAND FAILED >PHOTO C4 0 When there is a syntax error in the AIBO MAIL AIBO in the error syntax there is a When command a execute cannot the AIBO robot When or up picked is being it command because stuck error notification e-mail to eith e-mail error notification z the e-mail address it is set to check periodically. set to is the e-mail address it z Error e-mail examples Error the AIBO problems occur while using the following If the AIBO feature, EYES filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 51 (1)] 11 masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Noticethat head angle cannot be maintained Noticethat UIDL is not supported ergy Station is placedergy on a DL command. If you receive you receive DL command. If e is nothing wrong with e is nothing the wrong with Entertainment Robot’s head falls forward, an forward, head falls Entertainment Robot’s ® To:(e-mail address) Subject: ERROR:AIBO MAIL ------(body text) 201 UIDL IS NOT SUPPORTED To:(e-mail address) Subject: ERROR:AIBO MAIL ------(body text) 300 AIBO SHUTDOWN. HEAD UNSTABLE error notification is sent, and the AIBO robot is is sent, and the error notification sure the En Make deactivated. and that ther surface, level neck joint section. AIBO robot’s not supportthe POP server does When the UIDL command AIBOEYES feature cannot be useda with POP server that does not support the UI check with your below, e-mail notification the error to see whether your POP server Internet service provider supports the UIDL command. When the head angle cannot be maintained be angle cannot the head When When the head angle cannot be maintained and the AIBO z z filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 52 onality, refer to the instruction instruction the to refer onality, depend on whether your whether depend on asures are set (1)] 11 masterpage:Right manuals included with your modem or access point. modem included with your manuals model name[ERS-7] Edit the copy of “WLANCONF.TXT” with a Edit the copy of “WLANCONF.TXT” text editor. will The contents to edit not. or a DHCP server* uses setup network be to IP address an allows server DHCP The network. the on a device to allocated automatically * functi details on DHCP server For 3 When security me and called “OWNER.TXT” editor to create Use a text a file 57). (page \OPEN-R\APP\DATA\P place it in 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] , and other operating to configure the network. configure to “Memory Stick” media ® on or Professional) operating operating or Professional) on ure to manually edit the edit manually ure to t the “AIBO WLAN Manager 2” t the “AIBO 98, Mac OS 98, ® Insert the AIBO MIND 2 software “Memory Insert the AIBO MIND 2 software into the Stick™” media file LAN configuration Copy the wireless the sample folder from “WLANCONF.TXT” folder. into its parent \OPEN-R\SYSTEM\CONF\SAMPLE\ Copy into \OPEN-R\SYSTEM\CONF\. WLANCONF.TXT reader/writer. systems that do not suppor not do that systems contents of “WLANCONF.TXT” can use the following proced the following can use Editing “WLANCONF.TXT” manually Editing “WLANCONF.TXT” Users of Windows 2000, Windows Me, SE, Windows 98 Windows the of Users Editi (Home XP Windows and 1 2 systems can use the “AIBO WLAN Manager 2” (page 10). (page 2” Manager WLAN “AIBO the use can systems filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 53 Entertainment Robot. Entertainment ® elect Network Component elect Network (1)] 11 masterpage:Right rties” button. “Add” button. In the “S button. “Add” model name[ERS-7] etc. (anything other than 192.168.0.10) other than etc. (anything 2.fm] her or not you are using a DHCP serverher or not you partnumber[A-C27-100- click the “Prope click the nually assign an IP address to the AIBO date[9/28/04] 98 SE operating system only. If using another operating system, consult its consult system, operating another If using system only. operating SE 98 ® “Control Panel”. “Control t “Network Card Name”, and “Network t “Settings” “Settings” “Network Card Name” is not shown, click the Card “Network Name” is not shown, The AIBO robot’s IP address: 192.168.0.11, robot’s The AIBO t t t Make a note of your PC’s IP address displayed under “Use the following IP address”. Choose an IP Choose IP address”. following “Use the under displayed address IP PC’s of your a note Make this. with conflict not does that the AIBO robot address for 192.168.0.10 address: IP PC’s Your E.g. In this case, use the following steps to ma steps to In this case, use the following c Use the following procedure to confirm whet confirm to procedure following Use the environment network your in Type” window that appears, click “Protocol”, and click the “Add” button. Add the TCP/IP protocol. the Add button. the “Add” click and “Protocol”, click that appears, window Type” settings. Address” tab, and check the the “IP Click is selected automatically” IP address If “Obtain an a DHCP are server. using You page 54. to Proceed is selected address” and IP If “Specify are not using a DHCPserver. You page 55. to Proceed If “TCP/IP” Click “Start” “Start” Click Double-click “Network”. “TCP/IP” Click 4 (This procedure(This the is for Windows Help.) 1 2 3 filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 54 (1)] 11 masterpage:Right Lines that begin with # are are and interpreted as comments not executed. model name[ERS-7] 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Specify the SSID the used wireless LANby access point. (Maximum of 32 Onlyalphanumeric characters. characters andare symbols allowed.) theaccessLAN wireless(page point 56). used by passkey Specify the When using a DHCP server in your network environment network DHCP server in your using a When # # WLAN # HOSTNAME=AIBO ESSID=AIBONET WEPENABLE=1 WEPKEY=AIBO2 APMODE=1 # network # IP # USE_DHCP=1 # the need to specify you DHCP # If used (USE_DHCP=0), is not IP addresses. using configuration # network # #USE_DHCP=0 #ETHER_IP=192.168.0.100 #ETHER_NETMASK=255.255.255.0 #IP_GATEWAY=192.168.0.1 #DNS_SERVER_1=192.168.0.1 # # SSDP # SSDP_ENABLE=1 parameter list” (page 56). refer to “WLANCONF.TXT details about eachFor parameter, filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 55 he device that is acting he device Entertainment IP Robot’s ® (1)] address, refer to page 11. refer address, 11 address*. Delete # from the beginning of thisline. Set the AIBO mask address. subnet robot’s Set the AIBO Enter the IP address of t Enter the IP address of as a router. *IP information on the AIBO robot’s For Insertbeginningthe # at of this line. masterpage:Right model name[ERS-7] 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- date[9/28/04] Specify the SSID used by the wirelessthe32 of LAN access point. (Maximum Specifyby the SSID used Only alphanumericandcharacters. symbols characters are allowed.) pointthe wireless56). (page LAN access by used Specify the passkey Lines that beginLines with # are interpretedcomments as are and not executed. When not using a DHCP server in your network environment network When not using a DHCP server in your # # WLAN # HOSTNAME=AIBO ESSID=AIBONET WEPENABLE=1 WEPKEY=AIBO2 APMODE=1 # network # IP # #USE_DHCP=1 # the need to specify you DHCP # If used (USE_DHCP=0), is not IP addresses. using configuration # network # USE_DHCP=0 ETHER_IP=192.168.0.100 ETHER_NETMASK=255.255.255.0 IP_GATEWAY=192.168.0.1 DNS_SERVER_1=192.168.0.1 # # SSDP # SSDP_ENABLE=1 parameter list” (page 56). refer to “WLANCONF.TXT details about eachFor parameter, filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 56 bit) and WEP128 (104 bit) by 26 hexadecimal characters. by 26 hexadecimal ed by 10 hexadecimal characters. by 10 hexadecimal ed (1)] 11 masterpage:Right ). Set this value to 0 if disabled, to 0 ifenabled. and 1 if Set ). thisvalue passkeys must be 5 or 13 characters. Hexadecimal Hexadecimal characters. must be 5 or 13 passkeys iguration Protocol)to automatically assign the AIBO a-f). (SupportsWEP64 (40 present on the network, set this value to be the same as onpresentvalue set this the network, model name[ERS-7] 2.fm] partnumber[A-C27-100- ic characters, ic characters, or “0x” followed contain at least one letter. to 0 if disabled, and 1 if enabled. ric characters, or “0x” follow ric characters, date[9/28/04] Entertainment Robot This name uses on the can be wireless network. up to ® the wireless LAN configuration file. the wireless LAN configuration robot an IP address. Set this value robot an IP address. Set this value If using WEP64, use 5 alphanume the ETHER_IP address. 0.set to is USE_DHCP when the value This parametermust be specified 0.set to is USE_DHCP when the value This parametermust be specified 8 alphanumeric characters and must and characters 8 alphanumeric passkeys must be 10 or 26 characters (0-9, A-F, mustbeor10 26 characters (0-9, A-F, passkeys Example: For WEP64 (40 bit) WEP64 (40 Example: For WEPKEY=AIBO2 String: WEPKEY=0x4149424f32Hexadecimal: mode). Infrastructure 0.set to is USE_DHCP when the value This parametermust be specified 0.set to is USE_DHCP when the value This parametermust be specified If using WEP128,If using use 13 alphanumer DNS_SERVER_1USE_DHCP IP address. Sets the DNS server whetherConf to use DHCP (Dynamic Host Defines HOSTNAME the name AIBO Defines WEPKEY Alphanumeric (wireless passkey). the WEP key Sets APMODEETHER_IPETHER_NETMASK Sets the wireless LAN mode for the AIBO AIBO robot. For EYES feature, to 1 (connectset this in value IP_GATEWAY Sets the IP subnet mask. IP address. Set the AIBOrobot’s is not IP address. If a gateway Sets the gateway ESSIDWEPENABLEWEPwhether Sets to use (wireless encryption system alphanumeric32 Up to network. characters The of the wireless name and symbols are allowed. WLANCONF.TXT parameter list WLANCONF.TXT This list explains each parameter in each This list explains filename[F:\Joutou\#4080187_Sony_AiboMIND2_PCNET_E\AC27100111\GB07_ADD0 Appendix 57 Entertainment Robot will cking the AIBO icon. ® (1)] 11 masterpage:Right simply by double-cli ils” tab. If manually editing the WLANCONF.TXT file, file, manually Ifediting the WLANCONF.TXT ils” tab. model name[ERS-7] XP operating system, Universal Plug and Playbe must XP operating system, Universal ce Discovery Protocol). 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