C 1999 by Sony Corporation
Operation Manual
Entertainment
Robot
ERS-110
3-867-061-11(1)
Entertainment Robot
Operation Manual
“AIBO” ERS-110
“OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the entertainment robot system that
Sony is actively promoting. This interface expands the capability of the
entertainment robot through a flexible combination of hardware and
interchangeable software to suit various applications.
“AIBO” ERS-110 conforms to the OPEN-R version 1 (software specifications).
“AIBO” is the n
3-867-061-11(1)
Entertainment
Robot
ERS-110
Operation Manual
C 1999 by Sony Corporation
Entertainment Robot
“AIBO” ERS-110
Operation Manual
“OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the entertainment robot system that
Sony is actively promoting. This interface expands the capability of the
entertainment robot through a flexible combination of hardware and
interchangeable software to suit various applications.
“AIBO” ERS-110 conforms to the OPEN-R version 1 (software specifications).
“AIBO” is the name given to the Sony entertainment robot. Developed to
encourage human and robot interaction, AIBO creates and introduces you to
new pleasures and lifestyles.
The name “AIBO” is coined from the words “A.I. (Artificial Intelligence),”
“eye” and “robot.” In Japanese, the word “aibou” means “partner” or “pal.”
Safety Information
Owner's Record
The model number and serial number are located on the bottom of the station.
Record the serial number in the space provided here.
Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony AIBO
Customer Link.
Model Number: ERS-110
Serial Number:
WARNING
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the robot to rain or moisture.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only. (Contact the AIBO Customer Link.)
• Parents—Periodically examine the transformer for conditions that may
result in the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons (such as damage
to the cords, blades, housing) and that in the event of such conditions, the
transformer should not be used until properly replaced.
• Not Recommended for Children Under 8 Years.
• Sound controller—Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickelcadmium) batteries.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony
Service Center.
Note
In some areas the disposal of lithium ion Batteries in household or business trash
may be prohibited.
For the Sony AIBO Customer Link you call 1-800-427-2988 in the United
States or contact via email at support@aibosony.com .
! Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacture.
Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
! The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical
burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 140 °F
(60 °C) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away
from children.
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Regulatory Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
• The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used
with this equipment in order to comply with the limits for...