Sony Network Card ERS 7 User Manual

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User's Guide (PC Network)  
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“OPEN-R” is the standard interface for the  
AIBO 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.  
Words that the AIBO® Entertainment Robot can understand  
Command parameter list (for AIBO MAIL  
The AIBO robot ERS-7 conforms to OPEN-R  
version 1.1.5.  
Viewing pictures taken by the AIBO Entertainment  
“AIBO”, the AIBO logo  
logo , “Memory Stick”,  
trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.  
, “OPEN-R” and the OPEN-R  
and are  
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of  
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
All other names of systems, products and services are  
trademarks of their respective owners.  
Before using this software, please read the accompanying  
End-User License Agreement which governs use of this software.  
Other information about the AIBO robot is available on the  
Internet at the following site:  
This software or document is protected by copyright, and distributed  
under licenses restricting its use, copying, and distribution. No part of  
this software or document may be reproduced in any form by any means  
and rental of this software may not be allowed without prior  
Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is  
prohibited. All rights reserved.  
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authorization of Sony Corporation.  
Sony Corporation assumes no responsibility for any inconvenience  
caused by misuse or any use not stated in this document.  
The supplied software cannot be used with any device other than those  
devices specified herein.  
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.  
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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. What’s more, you can use your mobile communication device* (with Internet  
connectivity) or a standard connection to the Internet to play with the AIBO EYES feature.  
Network settings (page 8)  
E-mail server  
First, set up the network.  
AIBO EYES feature (page 20)  
AIBO Photo Album  
You can use a Web browser to  
access your AIBO robot and  
browse pictures stored on its  
“Memory Stick™” media.  
While away from home, you can send  
e-mail to the AIBO robot, have it take  
pictures, and even leave messages for  
family and friends who are near the AIBO  
robot.  
Wireless LAN  
access point  
Click  
The AIBO MIND software  
“Memory Stick” media  
* Your mobile communication device must have JPEG e-mail viewing capability.  
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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.  
 
   
Confirming system requirements  
To use the AIBO EYES feature, your system must meet the following requirements.  
Caution  
The AIBO EYES feature cannot be used with USB-  
type cable and DSL modems.  
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A PC is required to configure the AIBO Entertainment  
E-mail server  
Robot’s network and mail settings, as well as to view  
pictures taken by the AIBO robot via a Web browser. A  
“Memory Stick™” media reader/writer is required.  
PC (connected to a wired LAN)  
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(Sony brand is recommended)  
In order to connect your PC to an access point via a  
wireless LAN, your PC must have an IEEE 802.11b  
compatible wireless LAN adaptor.  
A Web browser must be installed.  
An e-mail account that supports POP* receiving and  
Broadband  
(e.g. Cable  
modem, DSL,  
etc.)  
Modem  
Access point  
for Wireless  
LAN  
To the  
Internet  
SMTP sending is required.  
* The POP server must support the UIDL command (the  
command that displays a listing of IDs attached to  
individual e-mail messages). Check with your Internet  
service provider to determine whether support is  
available for your e-mail account.  
The system must  
always be  
connected to the  
Internet.  
PC (connected to  
a wireless LAN)  
Either the modem  
or the access point  
must have a router  
function.  
The AIBO MIND software  
“Memory Stick” media  
When taking pictures of a certain scene at set intervals,  
place the AIBO robot on its Energy Station.  
The AIBO robot’s clock features, as well as user-  
defined sleep/wake-up features are only available while  
the AIBO robot is in Station mode.  
The AIBO robot Energy Station  
ERA-7P1  
Using only the AIBO Photo Album  
An e-mail account and continuous Internet connection are not needed.  
A PC that supports a wireless LAN can be used in place of a wireless LAN access point.  
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Enabling the Wireless LAN function  
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In order to enable the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s  
wireless LAN function, turn the wireless switch on its body  
to ON.  
2 Slide the wireless switch to ON, and close the  
cover.  
If the AIBO robot is still operating, first press the pause  
button to put the AIBO robot in Pause mode.  
1 Hold the AIBO robot firmly, turn it upside  
down, and open the cover.  
Caution  
Simply turning ON the switch will not make the wireless LAN  
function usable. Refer to the next page for instructions on how to  
set up the network.  
Caution  
When lifting the AIBO robot, always hold it by its body, and not  
its extremities. (Those with small hands may have difficulty  
handling the AIBO robot.)  
Do not touch the charging contacts on the AIBO robot’s stomach  
with your bare hands. Touching the contacts will reduce contact  
quality.  
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AIBO Entertainment Robot’s network setup  
This section will guide you through the setup needed to enable your AIBO robot’s wireless LAN function.  
A “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer* is required to set up the network.  
* A Sony brand “Memory Stick” media reader/writer is recommended.  
Network setup procedure  
Which OS are you running?  
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If you are using the Windows 98 SE,  
Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP  
(Home Edition or Professional) operating  
system.  
For other operating systems (Windows 98,  
Mac OS , etc.), you can change the AIBO  
MIND software “Memory Stick” media  
settings directly to match your network  
configuration.  
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Using the “AIBO WLAN Manager”* on the  
CD-ROM included with the AIBO  
Entertainment Robot ERS-7, you can  
configure the AIBO MIND software “Memory  
Stick” media to match your network device  
For details, refer to “Editing “WLANCONF.TXT”  
Refer to the next page for setup instructions.  
* “AIBO WLAN Manager” is a utility program  
used to configure the wireless LAN connection  
settings on the AIBO robot. “AIBO WLAN  
Manager” runs under the Windows 98 SE,  
Windows 2000, Windows Me, and Windows  
XP (Home Edition/Professional) operating  
systems.  
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Installing the “AIBO WLAN Manager”  
Install the “AIBO WLAN Manager” on your PC.  
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Insert the CD-ROM included with the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 into your CD-ROM drive.  
The installer will automatically start.  
If the installer does not start, double-click the “Setup.exe” file in the “SETUP” folder on the CD.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.  
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Windows XP users must install Universal Plug and Play  
Windows XP operating system users must install Universal Plug and Play in order to use the AIBO robot’s search  
function. Use the following procedure to install Universal Plug and Play.  
1 Click “Start”t “Control Panel”.  
2 Select “Add/Remove Programs” t “Add/Remove Windows Components”.  
3 In the “Components” list, select the “Network Services” check box, and then click “Details”.  
4 Select the “Universal Plug and Play” check box, and then click “OK”.  
If you used a CD to install the Windows operating system, you will be prompted to insert it into your computer.  
5 Click “Next” to start installation.  
6 When the “Completed the Windows Components Wizard” screen appears, click “Finish”.  
Installation of Universal Plug and Play is now complete.  
7 Close the “Add/Remove Programs” window.  
8 Close the “Control Panel” window.  
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Configuring network settings with  
the “AIBO WLAN Manager”  
2 Insert the AIBO MIND software “Memory  
Stick” media into the “Memory Stick” media  
reader/writer.  
Using the “AIBO WLAN Manager”, you can configure the  
AIBO MIND software “Memory Stick™” media to match  
your network device settings.  
Caution  
Make sure the AIBO MIND software “Memory Stick” media  
safety switch is not in the “LOCK” position. If the switch is set to  
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“LOCK”, then the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s network settings  
1 If using the Windows XP operating system,  
and pictures will not be stored.  
click “Start” t “All Programs” t “AIBO  
WLAN Manager” t “AIBO WLAN  
Manager”.  
3 Configure each setting to match your network  
environment, and click Write.  
If using an operating system other than Windows XP,  
click “Start” t “Programs” t “AIBO WLAN  
Manager” t “AIBO WLAN Manager”.  
Configuration options will differ depending on whether  
your network is using a DHCP Server*.  
The DHCP server allows an IP address to be  
automatically allocated to a device on the network.  
The “AIBO WLAN Manager” starts, and the “AIBO  
WLAN Manager” dialog box appears.  
* For details on DHCP server functionality, refer to the instruction  
manuals included with your modem or access point.  
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Use the following procedure to confirm whether or not you are using a DHCP server  
in your network environment  
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(This procedure is for the Windows XP operating system only. If using another operating system, consult its Help.)  
1 Click “Start” t “Control Panel”.  
2 Click “Network and Internet Connections” t “Network Connections”.  
3 Right-click either “Wireless Network Connection” or “Local Area Connection”, and select “Properties”.  
4 On the “General” tab, select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” under “This connection uses the following items”.  
Click “Properties”.  
5 Confirm your settings.  
If “Obtain an IP address automatically” is selected  
The DHCP server function is in use.  
Proceed to page 12.  
If “Use the following IP address” is selected  
You are not using a DHCP server.  
Proceed to page 13.  
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c In this case, use the following steps to manually assign your AIBO Entertainment Robot an IP address.  
Make a note of your PC’s IP address displayed under “Use the following IP address”. Choose an IP address  
for your AIBO robot that does not conflict with this.  
E.g. Your PC’s IP address: 192.168.0.10  
t Your AIBO robot’s IP address: 192.168.0.11, etc. (anything other than 192.168.0.10)  
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When using a DHCP server in your network environment  
Configure settings on the “Easy” tab.  
When using a DHCP server, changes to the “Advanced” tab (page 13) are unnecessary.  
1 Click the “Browse” button, and specify the drive where the AIBO MIND  
software “Memory Stick™” media is set (e.g. “S:” drive).  
2 The name that you enter here will appear as the “AIBO Name” on the “AIBO  
Search” tab (page 14). This name can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters and  
must contain at least one letter.  
3 Enter the network name (SSID) used by the wireless LAN access point.  
(Maximum of 32 characters. Only alphanumeric characters and symbols are  
allowed.)  
4 Configure if using WEP (page 61). (If not using WEP, no settings are  
necessary.) If using WEP, select the “Enable WEP Encryption” check box, and  
enter the passkey (WEP) used by the access point. Alphanumeric passkeys  
must be 5 or 13 characters. Hexadecimal passkeys must be 10 or 26  
characters.  
Example Configuration  
Alphanumeric  
Hexadecimal  
WEP64 (40 bit)  
AIBO2  
4149424f32  
WEP128 (104 bit) ENTERTAINMENT 454e5445525441494E4d454e54  
5 Confirm your settings, and click this button.  
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When not using a DHCP server in your network environment  
Configure settings in the “Advanced” tab.  
When not using a DHCP server, changes to the “Easy” tab (page 12) are unnecessary.  
1 Click the “Browse” button, and specify the drive where the AIBO MIND  
software “Memory Stick™” media is set (e.g. “S:” drive).  
2 Enter the network name (SSID) used by the wireless LAN access point.  
(Maximum of 32 characters. Only alphanumeric characters and symbols  
are allowed.)  
3 Configure if using WEP (page 61). (If not using WEP, no settings are  
necessary.) If using WEP, select the “Enable WEP Encryption” check  
box, and enter the passkey (WEP) used by the wireless LAN access  
point. Alphanumeric passkeys must be 5 or 13 characters. Hexadecimal  
passkeys must be 10 or 26 characters.  
4 Select “Use the following IP address”, and fill in the following fields:  
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Enter the IP address* that the AIBO Entertainment Robot is using.  
Enter the subnet mask that the AIBO robot is using.  
Enter the IP address of the device that is acting as a router.  
5 Select the “Enable SSDP” check box.  
6 Select this option and enter the IP address of the device that is acting as  
a router.  
7 Confirm your settings, and click this button.  
The name that you enter here will appear as the  
“AIBO Name” on the “AIBO Search” tab (page  
14). This name can be up to 8 alphanumeric  
characters and must contain at least one letter.  
* For information on your AIBO robot’s IP address, refer to page 11.  
zHint  
For additional settings, refer to “AIBO Entertainment Robot network settings” on page 58.  
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4 Remove the AIBO MIND software “Memory Stick™”  
AIBO MIND  
software  
“MemoryStick”  
media  
Pause button  
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media from the reader/writer. Insert it into the AIBO  
Entertainment Robot, and press the pause button on the  
AIBO robot’s back to activate the AIBO robot.  
For instructions on inserting the “Memory Stick” media, refer to  
the “User’s Guide (Basic)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7.  
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Once your AIBO robot is activated, go to the “AIBO Search” tab in the “AIBO WLAN Manager” dialog  
box, and click Search  
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An icon appears if the AIBO robot is on the same network as your PC.  
An icon will appear only if the “Enable SSDP” check box is selected.  
After clicking “Search”, the AIBO robots using the same network  
as the PC are shown.  
When you click an AIBO icon in the list above, information for that  
AIBO robot is displayed.  
Click this button.  
zHints  
If the AIBO icon does not appear even after clicking the “Search” button,  
then the PC cannot communicate with the AIBO robot wirelessly.  
Confirm the settings on the “Easy” and “Advanced” tabs. Also, check that  
the wireless switch (page 7) on the AIBO robot’s body is set to ON.  
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Windows XP operating system users must install Universal Plug and  
Play in order to use the AIBO search function. For the installation  
procedure, refer to page 9.  
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6 Click Finish to close the “AIBO WLAN  
Manager” dialog box.  
You’ve completed this process! You can now  
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communicate with your AIBO Entertainment Robot  
wirelessly!  
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AIBO Photo Album  
You can use your Web browser to view pictures taken by the  
AIBO® Entertainment Robot.  
 
     
Viewing pictures with the AIBO Photo Album  
You can use your Web browser to access the AIBO®  
Entertainment Robot, and view pictures that it took and stored  
on the “Memory Stick™” media, including the most recent  
picture.  
Start your PC’s Web browser, and access the  
following address:  
http://XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX  
Pictures taken by the AIBO robot are temporarily stored in  
the AIBO robot’s on-board memory (up to 20 pictures).  
When the AIBO robot is deactivated by pressing the pause  
button, these pictures are saved on the “Memory Stick”  
media. In addition, pictures are automatically saved once a  
day, 10 minutes before the AIBO robot’s wake-up time. For  
instructions on setting the wake-up time, refer to the “User’s  
Guide (Basic)” for the AIBO robot ERS-7.  
AIBO robot IP address  
Alternatively, you can double-click the AIBO robot icon on  
the “AIBO Search” tab (page 14) of the “AIBO WLAN  
Manager”.  
zHint  
For information on your AIBO robot’s IP address, refer to page 11.  
The AIBO MIND software top page is displayed.  
Here you will learn how to use your Web browser to view  
pictures with the AIBO Photo Album. For instructions on  
using a “Memory Stick” media reader/writer to view  
pictures stored on the AIBO MIND software “Memory  
Stick” media, refer to page 49.  
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Viewing pictures stored on the  
“Memory Stick™” media  
2 Click the picture that you wish to see.  
1 Click the “Pictures on the Memory Stick”  
under “AIBO PHOTO ALBUM”.  
An enlarged view of the picture appears.  
A list of pictures stored on the “Memory Stick” media  
is displayed. (Up to 20 pictures can be stored on the  
“Memory Stick” media.)  
Picture size is 416 × 320 pixels.  
You can click these controls to view the pictures in order.  
* The images shown above are displayed embedded in Web pages,  
so their resolutions differ from that of the actual pictures taken  
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by the AIBO Entertainment Robot.  
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The most recent picture appears.  
Viewing the most recent picture  
You can view the most recent picture (only 1) taken by the  
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AIBO Entertainment Robot. This is useful when you wish  
to check the picture the AIBO robot just took.  
Under “AIBO PHOTO ALBUM”, click on “Most  
recent picture”.  
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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.  
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Various AIBO EYES functions  
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The AIBO Entertainment Robot will take pictures and  
Send the AIBO robot a message (page 36)  
enact and deliver messages based on e-mail commands you  
send.  
You can send messages and songs for the AIBO robot to play  
back to family or friends nearby.  
You can also prerecord these messages.  
Control the AIBO robot via the AIBO MAIL  
The AIBO robot will alert you when it receives  
You can include commands for pictures and messages in an  
e-mail, and send it to the e-mail address that the AIBO robot  
checks.  
The AIBO robot checks for e-mail periodically. Upon  
receiving an e-mail, the AIBO robot will execute the  
commands contained in the message.  
Upon receiving e-mail, the AIBO robot’s wireless light will  
flash.  
Regardless of whether the AIBO robot is on the Energy  
Station, the AIBO robot periodically checks for new e-mail,  
takes pictures and delivers messages according to the e-mail  
commands, and lets you know when a new message has  
arrived.  
When the AIBO robot is not on the Energy Station, it will  
take pictures from a laying-down position at the place where  
it received the AIBO MAIL. Placing the AIBO robot on its  
Energy Station is helpful when taking pictures of a fixed  
point at regular intervals.  
View pictures taken by the AIBO robot on your  
PC or mobile communication device* (page 30)  
The AIBO robot can take pictures  
“It’s Dad.”  
on command, or at set intervals.  
You can also define the picture  
cues, and the angle of the AIBO  
robot’s head.  
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the AIBO robot will e-mail the  
picture back to you*.  
* A JPEG e-mail viewing capability is  
required.  
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Communicate with your AIBO Entertainment  
Protection of privacy  
Robot without your PC  
With the AIBO EYES feature, multiple users can  
send photo command e-mail to the AIBO robot, and  
view the pictures taken by the AIBO robot. To  
protect your privacy, the AIBO robot has a Private  
Mode.  
The AIBO robot is always connected to the Internet via  
wireless LAN (provided that your environment has a  
continuous Internet connection). This means that the AIBO  
robot can always send and receive e-mail, even if your PC is  
turned OFF.  
User restrictions  
The AIBO EYES feature is available to a  
maximum of five preregistered users.  
User name notification  
In Private Mode: The AIBO robot uses a Voice  
Signature (page 38) to announce the name of the  
user that sent the photo or message commands.  
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Configuring e-mail  
Once the network settings are completed, it is time to  
configure the e-mail address that the AIBO Entertainment  
Robot will check, and then setup the AIBO EYES users.  
When using AIBO EYES in Private Mode (page 26), a  
maximum of five users can be registered to send/receive  
e-mail with the AIBO robot.  
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2 On the “AIBO Search” tab, click “Search”.  
An icon appears if the AIBO robot is in the same  
network as the PC.  
3 Double-click the particular AIBO robot whose  
This setup is performed via a Web browser.  
e-mail you wish to configure.  
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1 If using the Windows XP operating system,  
click “Start” t “All Programs” t “AIBO  
WLAN Manager” t “AIBO WLAN  
Manager”.  
If using an operating system other than Windows XP,  
click “Start” t “Programs” t “AIBO WLAN  
Manager” t “AIBO WLAN Manager”.  
The “AIBO WLAN Manager” starts, and an “AIBO  
WLAN Manager” dialog box appears.  
The AIBO MIND software top page appears.  
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4 Click “Mail Setup” under “AIBO EYES”.  
The “Mail Setup” screen appears.  
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5 Fill each setup field, and click the “Save” button.  
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Specifies the server the AIBO Entertainment Robot uses  
to send and receive e-mail.  
Refer to your e-mail software or check with your service  
provider for details. (This field is mandatory.)  
Enter the e-mail address that the AIBO robot will check.  
(This field is mandatory.)  
This is the account used when logging on to the mail  
server. (This field is mandatory.)  
Password for the above e-mail address. (This field is  
mandatory.)  
You can set the desired interval for the AIBO robot to check  
e-mail. (Range: 1-60 minutes) (This field is mandatory.)  
Choose either Private Mode (which restricts the AIBO  
EYES feature to preregistered users), or Public Mode. See  
the next page for details.  
You can set the number of the user who receives the  
picture when you say “Send e-mail”. The users (User 1 -  
User 5) are set in “Private Mode Setup” (page 28). If you do  
not want pictures to be sent when using the voice  
command, select “Message is not sent”.  
Click this button when finished with the e-mail setup.  
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zPrivate Mode  
The AIBO EYES feature can be set to limit access only to registered users (maximum of five).  
Those who wish to enjoy the AIBO EYES features of photo commands and picture viewing, but want to limit  
access to family and close friends, should select this mode.  
In addition to user limits, the Private Mode includes a Voice Signature function;  
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before taking a picture or playing a message, the AIBO Entertainment Robot will  
“It’s Dad.”  
identify the user who sent the command.  
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You can also record a unique Voice Signature for each user (page 38).  
When the AIBO robot receives e-mail from an unregistered user, it will send an  
error notification e-mail to the address the AIBO robot checks to retrieve e-mail  
zPublic Mode  
The AIBO EYES feature does not restrict usage to the five registered users in this mode. This is convenient when  
using the AIBO robot in public spaces, as it enables multiple users have the AIBO robot take various pictures. In  
Public Mode, the Voice Signature function is not available.  
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Once you click the “Save” button, the AIBO Entertainment Robot will check for new  
e-mail.  
Wireless light  
After a moment, the wireless light will turn ON to indicate the transmission status  
between the AIBO robot and the e-mail server.  
If the e-mail check is completed successfully:  
b The wireless light will turn blue.  
If there are new e-mail:  
b The wireless light will flash blue.  
If attempts to connect to the mail server failed, the wireless light will turn OFF.  
If the wireless light turns OFF:  
Click “Connection Check” in the “Mail Setup” screen, and check the current connection  
status.  
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If you are using AIBO EYES in Private Mode, click on the “Private Mode Setup”.  
The “Private Mode Setup” screen appears.  
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7 Fill each Private Mode setup field, and click the “Save” button.  
When using the Private Mode, you can register up to five users.  
The e-mail address of the user.  
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In Private Mode, the AIBO Entertainment Robot will  
vocally identify the person who sent the command  
before taking a picture or giving the message (Voice  
Signature function). The Voice Signature can be either  
the default voice or one recorded by the user.  
To use a voice recorded by the user, select from “User  
1” through “User 5”. To perform the user recording,  
When making the AIBO robot take pictures  
periodically, you can set the desired interval. The  
AIBO robot will then e-mail the picture to the user.  
Leave the default settings (0 hours/0 minutes) if you  
don’t want the AIBO robot to perform this periodical  
picture-taking function. You can also command the  
AIBO robot to perform this task via the AIBO MAIL  
function WATCH command (page 33).  
The AIBO robot will automatically take the first picture  
after the desired interval, once you have saved these  
settings.  
Set the head angles (page 31) that pictures are taken  
with.  
You can specify picture-taking at regular intervals  
through the AIBO MAIL function using the WATCH  
Click this button when finished with the  
Private Mode setup.  
This completes the setup procedure.  
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AIBO MAIL  
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Let’s try sending the AIBO Entertainment Robot an e-mail with commands to take a picture or leave a message.  
The AIBO robot will take pictures, play back delivered messages, leave messages, and announce new e-mail according to your  
e-mail commands.  
E-mail that contains commands for the AIBO robot to follow (e.g. take pictures or messages) is called an AIBO MAIL.  
Writing AIBO MAIL  
AIBO MAIL must be written according to specific rules:  
All characters must be alphanumeric. The AIBO MAIL is not case sensitive.  
Use plain text (no encoding, no HTML) when composing AIBO MAIL.  
A single AIBO MAIL must be less than 10 KB (10,000 characters in total, including the header).  
To: (e-mail address)  
The AIBO robot will periodically check the e-mail server. When AIBO MAIL is received at the  
designated e-mail address the AIBO robot checks, it will execute the commands contained within.  
Subject: AIBO MAIL  
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(body text)  
Always enter “AIBO MAILas the subject text. (Insert one space between “AIBO” and “MAIL. Do not  
include a space after “AIBO MAIL.)  
PHOTO C1 0 10 (command to AIBO)  
A single AIBO MAIL can contain up to 10 commands. When entering multiple commands, insert a  
carriage return between each command.  
Details for each command are described on page 46.  
The AIBO robot will process AIBO MAIL correctly, even if there is trailing text, such as a signature, at  
the end of the AIBO MAIL.  
Checking for e-mail  
With the AIBO EYES feature, the AIBO robot can check up to 200 messages on the e-mail server. Please manage your  
e-mail on the server, so that the number of messages does not exceed 200.  
The AIBO robot will not perform AIBO MAIL commands if that e-mail has already been opened and deleted from the  
server) via a PC or mobile communication device.*  
* A JPEG e-mail viewing capability is required.  
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Viewing pictures taken by the AIBO Entertainment Robot  
on your PC or mobile communication device*  
You can send picture commands with the AIBO MAIL  
function from your PC or mobile communication device*.  
About the pictures that the AIBO robot sends  
The pictures are e-mailed as JPEG files, and  
the AIBO robot will perform the command written in the  
simultaneously stored on the AIBO MIND software  
e-mail, take the picture, and send it back to you.  
“Memory Stick™” media.  
Picture resolution is 208 × 160 pixels.  
Up to 20 pictures can be stored on the AIBO MIND software  
“Memory Stick™” media.  
You can view pictures that the AIBO robot took using a Web  
browser (refer to page 17).  
Depending on lighting conditions at the time the picture  
is taken, flicker (horizontal stripes) or reddish or bluish  
bands may appear in pictures.  
Fast movements may result in distortion of the picture  
Voice Signature function  
the AIBO robot takes.  
In Private Mode, the AIBO robot will play the Voice  
Signature of the user who is sending the command (e.g. “It’s  
Dad”), before taking the picture.  
Refer to page 28 for Voice Signature setup. Page 38 contains  
instructions for recording custom Voice Signatures.  
The AIBO robot’s posture when  
taking pictures  
The AIBO robot can take pictures in both Station mode and  
Autonomous mode.  
Caution  
The “Memory Stick” media can store up to 20 pictures, and will  
automatically continue to delete the oldest picture as you exceed  
20 pictures.  
Sony is not responsible for any rights-infringement disputes and  
other issues that may arise between you and another person or  
entity, resulting from pictures taken with the AIBO robot. Do not  
take any pictures that may infringe on another person’s or  
entity’s rights.  
Station mode  
Autonomous mode  
Click  
Click  
Since the AIBO robot can  
remain in a fixed position, it  
can periodically take pictures  
of a certain point at specified  
intervals.  
The AIBO robot will take  
pictures from a lying-down  
position from where it is  
when it receives the AIBO  
MAIL command.  
* A JPEG e-mail viewing capability is required.  
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The AIBO Entertainment Robot’s head angle  
Note  
(angle of the AIBO robot’s color camera)  
For instructions on viewing the pictures taken by the AIBO robot  
with your Web browser, refer to page 17.  
You can use commands in the AIBO MAIL to set the vertical  
and horizontal positioning of the AIBO robot’s head (color  
camera) when having it take a picture.  
Receiving pictures as e-mail attachments  
with the [PHOTO command]  
Angle on the  
AIBO robot’s right  
side  
Color camera  
-90°  
The AIBO robot will e-mail back the picture it took as a  
JPEG attachment.  
Angle on the  
AIBO robot’s  
left side  
20°  
-15°  
Wireless LAN  
AIBO MAIL  
90°  
access point  
(PHOTO  
command)  
You cannot change the AIBO robot’s head angle when using  
a voice command to take a picture. The AIBO robot will  
look straight ahead and take the picture.  
Sends back the  
picture as an  
e-mail JPEG  
Click  
attachment.  
Modem  
Taking pictures on command  
E-mail server  
You can tell the AIBO robot to take a picture using the AIBO  
MAIL command. Upon receiving this e-mail, the AIBO  
robot will take a single picture.  
Note  
The AIBO robot will check the e-mail server for e-mail at the  
desired interval that you initially set (page 25). When it  
acknowledges receipt of an AIBO MAIL with a photo command, it  
will take a picture.  
The command to use in your AIBO MAIL body text to have  
the AIBO robot take a picture and e-mail it back as a JPEG  
attachment is: PHOTO.  
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Writing commands  
PHOTO [cue [h_angle v_angle] ]  
Camera angle selection is optional. You can select the horizontal and  
vertical angle of the color camera, and include it in the command  
[h_angle v_angle]. Otherwise, default settings will be used. The cue  
command is also optional, but it must be specified when using “h_angle”  
and “v_angle”.  
You can choose  
picture cues (“Smile”,  
etc.). Refer to  
Command body text example:  
<Default setting, no camera angle>  
“Command parameter  
list” (page 46), and  
enter the command.  
(If you omit this, the  
default command C1:  
Coundown will  
“PHOTO” (same as “PHOTO C1 0 0”)  
<Default setting, cue selected, no camera angle>  
Select the vertical angle of the color camera between -15° (down) and  
20° (up). (The default is 0°.)  
Select the horizontal angle of the color camera between -90° (the  
automatically be  
selected.)  
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AIBO Entertainment Robot’s right) and 90° (the AIBO robot’s left). (The  
default is 0°.)  
AIBO MAIL example of a PHOTO command  
All characters must be alphanumeric. AIBO MAIL is not case sensitive.  
Always enter “AIBO MAILas the subject text. (Insert one space between “AIBO” and “MAIL. Do  
not include a space after “AIBO MAIL.)  
To:(e-mail address)  
Subject: AIBO MAIL  
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PHOTO C2 0 10  
Picture returned as JPEG attachment, “We will take a picture”, facing straight ahead, head  
raised 10°.  
After the command, insert one space between each parameter.  
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Directly commanding the AIBO Entertainment  
Robot to take a picture – by voice command or  
by showing the appropriate AIBO card  
1 Say “Send e-mail” to the AIBO robot.  
The AIBO robot will send the picture to the registered  
user specified in the “Picture by Voice Command”  
(page 25) field of the “Mail Setup” screen.  
You can have the AIBO robot take a picture by giving it a voice  
command or showing it the appropriate AIBO card.  
For example, you can have the AIBO robot take a picture of  
your child and send it to your mother’s PC or mobile  
communication device.*  
Regardless of the method used to specify the photo  
command (whether it is AIBO MAIL or voice  
command), the last picture taken by the AIBO robot  
will be sent to registered user specified in “Mail  
Setup”.  
* A JPEG e-mail viewing capability is required.  
1 Say “Take a picture” to the AIBO robot.  
Or, show the AIBO robot the “Picture (B)”  
card.  
Taking periodic pictures at a set  
interval with the [WATCH  
command]  
Next, perform the procedure given by the voice guide.  
To bypass the voice guide  
The AIBO robot can take periodic pictures at a specified  
interval, and e-mail them back as JPEG attachments.  
Set the interval in 10-minute increments, starting at a  
minimum of 10 minutes. (Minute units will be rounded up to  
the nearest 10th. For example, 15 minutes will be rounded  
up to 20 minutes.) The maximum you can set is 50 minutes.  
Once you are accustomed to this procedure, you can  
bypass the voice guide by touching the AIBO robot’s  
back sensor that corresponds to the desired function.  
Take a picture.”  
Caution  
If the AIBO robot is in the middle of checking the e-mail server or  
is in motion, there may be a slight delay in the timing of the  
scheduled picture taking.  
Periodic picture commands can be given through either the  
user settings (configured with your Web browser; see page  
28), or included in the AIBO MAIL command.  
* The AIBO robot will look straight ahead and take one  
picture.  
You cannot specify the AIBO robot’s head angle when  
using a voice command to take a picture.  
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Writing commands  
Camera angle selection is optional. You can select the horizontal and  
vertical angle of the color camera, and include it in the command [h_angle  
v_angle]. Otherwise, default settings will be used. The cue command is  
also optional, but it must be specified when using “h_angle” and “v_angle”.  
Command body text example:  
WATCH hour min [cue [h_angle v_angle] ]  
<Default setting, no camera angle>  
“WATCH 1 0” (same as “WATCH 1 0 C1 0 0”)  
<Default setting, cue selected, no camera angle>  
“WATCH 2 30 C4” (same as “WATCH 2 30 C4 0 0”)  
Select the vertical angle of the color camera between -15° (down) and 20°  
(up). (The default is 0°.)  
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Select the horizontal angle of the color camera between -90° (the AIBO  
Entertainment Robot’s right) and 90° (the AIBO robot’s left). (The default is  
0°.)  
You can choose picture cues (“Smile”, etc.). Refer to “Command parameter  
list” (page 46), and enter the command. (If you omit this, the default  
command C1: Countdown will automatically be selected.)  
Specify the picture interval in 10-minute increments (0-50). Minute units  
will be rounded up to the nearest 10th.  
Specify the picture interval in 1-hour increments (0-23).  
AIBO MAIL example of a WATCH command  
All characters must be alphanumeric. AIBO MAIL is not case sensitive.  
Always enter “AIBO MAILas the subject text. (Insert one space between “AIBO” and “MAIL. Do  
not include a space after “AIBO MAIL.)  
To:(e-mail address)  
Subject: AIBO MAIL  
-----------------------------  
WATCH 1 0 C3 0 0  
The AIBO Entertainment Robot will be set as follows:  
Periodic picture mail, 1-hour intervals, “Strike a pose”, facing straight ahead.  
After each command, insert one space between each parameter.  
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Canceling the periodic pictures taking function  
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Send the AIBO Entertainment Robot a WATCH command  
with the interval set to: [hour: 0] [min: 0].  
(See page 33 for how to write a WATCH command.)  
Always enter “AIBO MAILas  
the subject text. (Insert one  
space between “AIBO” and  
“MAIL. Do not include a  
To:(e-mail address)  
Subject: AIBO MAIL  
-----------------------------  
WATCH 0 0  
space after “AIBO MAIL.)  
Viewing pictures stored on the  
AIBO MIND software “Memory  
Stick™” media  
Pictures taken by the AIBO robot are stored on the AIBO  
MIND software “Memory Stick™” media.  
You can view these pictures using either of the following  
methods.  
View them with a Web browser (AIBO Photo Album)  
Use a “Memory Stick” media reader/writer to view the  
pictures  
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Sending the AIBO Entertainment Robot a message or song  
Using e-mail from your PC or mobile communication  
device*, you can send the AIBO robot messages or songs to  
play back or perform.  
Having the recipient play back the  
AIBO robot’s message and/or song  
[MSG command].  
* A JPEG e-mail viewing capability required.  
This command can be used when the recipient is not near the  
You can select from previously recorded messages or record  
your unique messages for the AIBO robot to play.  
You can record up to five unique personal message and save  
them as files. You can then command the AIBO robot to play  
these back by selecting the particular file and including it in  
your AIBO MAIL command body text.  
AIBO robot.  
Caution  
You can send up to 100 messages and songs to the AIBO robot.  
When unplayed messages exceed 100, an error e-mail is sent to the  
AIBO MAIL (message command) sender (page 50).  
For recording instructions, refer to page 38.  
z Message sender  
You can choose from two different AIBO MAIL commands  
to play messages or songs:  
Specify a message or song to be sent by AIBO MAIL  
Have the AIBO robot play back the message or song upon  
the recipient’s request at a later time.  
b MSG  
Have the AIBO robot play back the message immediately.  
b PLAY  
Writing commands  
Specify the message or song you wish  
the AIBO robot to play. Refer to  
MSG msg  
“Command parameter list” (page 46)  
and enter the code for either the SONG  
or WORD (message) commands.  
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AIBO MAIL example of a MSG command  
z When the AIBO robot has receives a message  
command  
Always enter “AIBO MAIL”  
as the subject text.  
(Insert one space between  
“AIBO” and “MAIL. Do not  
include a space after “AIBO  
MAIL.)  
Say “Check messages” to the AIBO robot.  
If there is a message, the AIBO robot will play it back.  
To:(e-mail address)  
Subject: AIBO MAIL  
-----------------------------  
MSG S1  
Replaying a message Touch the middle (orange) back  
sensor on the AIBO robot.  
Sends message command  
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for the AIBO Entertainment  
Playing the next  
message  
Touch the front (blue) back  
sensor on the AIBO robot*.  
Robot to play WEDDING  
MARCH.  
(The last message  
will be erased.)  
After the command, insert  
one space between each  
parameter.  
Canceling playback  
Touch the rear (red) back sensor  
on the AIBO robot*.  
* If you don’t touch the AIBO robot’s back sensors within 10  
seconds after previous message playback, message playback will  
be cancelled.  
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Immediately* after receiving the AIBO MAIL, the AIBO  
robot will play the message.  
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Having the AIBO Entertainment  
Robot play back the message or  
song immediately [PLAY command]  
* Depending on the AIBO robot’s condition, the message might  
not play, or its playback might be delayed.  
This command can be used when the message recipient is  
near the AIBO robot.  
Specify a message or song and send it to the AIBO robot  
using the AIBO MAIL function.  
Recording unique messages/  
recording Voice Signatures  
You can prerecord Voice Signatures (page 28) that can be  
used by the AIBO robot to announce the identity of the  
person who sent a picture or AIBO MAIL command.  
Writing commands  
PLAY msg  
Specify the message or song you wish  
the AIBO robot to play. Refer to  
“Command parameter list” (page 46)  
and enter the code for either the SONG  
or WORD (message).  
1 Say “Recording mode” to the AIBO robot.  
2 Next, follow the AIBO robot’s voice guide to  
record the message.  
AIBO MAIL example of a PLAY command  
To bypass the voice guide  
Always enter “AIBO MAIL”  
as the subject text. (Insert  
one space between the  
“AIBO” and “MAIL. Do not  
Once you are accustomed to this procedure, you can  
bypass the voice guide by touching the AIBO robot’s  
back sensor that corresponds to the desired function.  
include a space after the  
To:(e-mail address)  
Subject: AIBO MAIL  
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PLAY W6  
“AIBO MAIL.)  
Send the message “I’m  
going to leave now”, and  
have the AIBO robot play it  
back immediately.  
After the command, insert  
one space between each  
parameter.  
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The AIBO Entertainment Robot will notify you of new e-mail  
If a new e-mail arrives at the e-mail address that the AIBO  
Note  
robot checks, its wireless light will flash blue and notify you  
of this arrival. (Your PC does not need to be activated for this  
notification feature to work.) This notification is only for  
regular e-mail and not for AIBO MAIL arrivals.  
You can confirm the AIBO robot's e-mail server connection by  
observing its wireless light:  
When the e-mail check is successfully completed, the wireless  
light will turn blue.  
When e-mail check is successfully completed and there is new  
e-mail, the wireless light will flash blue.  
When attempts to connect to the e-mail server fail, the wireless  
light will turn OFF.  
Wireless light  
flashing blue  
You have  
new mail.”  
The AIBO robot will periodically check for e-mail at the  
intervals you selected in the “E-mail check interval” in the  
“Mail Setup” screen (page 25) section for e-mail setup.  
When you tell the AIBO robot “Check e-mail”, the AIBO  
robot will announce the results and let you know by saying:  
*
You have new mail.” (1-9 messages )  
“Wow! You’ve got lots of mail.” (More than 9 messages )  
*
You don’t have any new mail.”  
* AIBO MAIL is not included in this count.  
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Additional  
Information  
This section provides notes on usage and a troubleshooting  
guide.  
 
   
Notes on use  
To protect the data stored on the AIBO MIND software  
“Memory Stick™” media, note the following:  
Do not use or store the “Memory Stick” media in places  
subject to:  
The AIBO MIND software “Memory Stick” media is  
Excessively high temperatures, such as in a car  
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designed exclusively for use with the AIBO  
parked in the sun.  
Entertainment Robot ERS-7. It is not compatible with any  
other AIBO robot models.  
Direct sunlight.  
High humidity or corrosive gas.  
Do not use the AIBO MIND software “Memory Stick”  
media to save data from PCs or camcorders, or for any  
other purpose than using the AIBO Entertainment Robot  
ERS-7. Doing so may result in damage to the AIBO robot.  
We recommend that you use a Sony “Memory Stick”  
media reader/writer.  
When carrying or storing the “Memory Stick” media,  
keep it in the supplied case.  
The contents of the AIBO MIND software “Memory  
Stick” media cannot be copied to another “Memory Stick”  
media. Doing so contravenes with the clauses of the  
End-User License Agreement and may void your  
authority to use this product.  
Do not touch terminal A with your  
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bare hands or metal objects.  
Sony assumes no responsibility for any malfunctions  
If the “Memory Stick” is used in a  
location subject to static electricity or  
electric noise, data may be lost or  
corrupted.  
that may occur as a result of using the AIBO  
Entertainment Robot ERS-7 in a way not specified in this  
manual and will void the product's limited warranty or any  
extended warranty.  
Do not affix anything other than the  
“Memory Stick” media label on the  
The specifications of the AIBO MIND software are  
subject to change without notice.  
areas indicated by  
already been attached to the AIBO  
MIND software “Memory Stick”  
media at the factory.  
Do not bend, drop, or apply strong shock to the “Memory  
Stick” media.  
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the “Memory Stick”  
media.  
B. A sticker has  
Caution  
Do not set the safety switch of the  
“Memory Stick” media to “LOCK”.  
Doing so will make it impossible for  
the AIBO robot to store pictures.  
If the safety switch on the “Memory  
Stick” media is set to “LOCK”, the  
AIBO robot’s face lights will turn red  
To remove the “Memory Stick” media from the AIBO robot  
while it is still operating, first press the pause button to stop  
the AIBO robot’s movements and refer to the “User’s Guide  
(Basic)” for the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7.  
Keep the “Memory Stick” media away from water and other  
liquids.  
to warn you while the AIBO robot is  
starting. Press the pause button once more to place the AIBO  
robot in Pause mode, and then unlock the safety switch on the  
“Memory Stick” media. When the AIBO robot starts normally,  
the face lights turn white.  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience any difficulties, use this troubleshooting guide to check for the possible causes of the problem before  
contacting the AIBO Customer Link (customer service). You can also refer to the “Troubleshooting” section in the “User's  
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Guide (Basic)” for the AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7. Should the problem persist, contact the AIBO Customer Link  
(customer service). (See the last page of this guide for details about the AIBO Customer Link.)  
Symptom  
Remedy  
I can’t connect to the AIBO robot from my  
PC.  
Network settings are incorrect.  
c Check your network settings (page 8).  
The AIBO WLAN Manager cannot find the  
AIBO robot.  
Under the Windows® XP operating system, Universal Plug and Play is not installed.  
c Install Universal Plug and Play (page 9).  
If you have installed Universal Plug and Play under he Windows Me operating  
system, you will need to use Windows Update to update your Windows Me operating  
system to the latest version.  
c Click “Start” t “Windows Update”, and follow the on-screen instructions to  
update Windows Me.  
Data transmission is slow.  
The AIBO robot is conflicting with an access point or another wireless LAN device.  
c Try changing the wireless channel on the access point.  
Many devices may be accessing the same access point at once.  
c Try waiting a while before attempting to access again.  
Even though the AIBO robot is within 146  
ft. (50 m) of the access point (or wireless  
LAN-ready PC), I still can’t connect to it.  
The signal range can vary according to the installation location and the surrounding  
environment.  
c Relocate the AIBO robot and the wireless LAN-ready PC closer to the access  
point.  
The AIBO robot can’t connect to the e-mail  
server, and the wireless light is not lit.  
Make sure “E-mail Information” is properly set in the “Mail Setup” screen (page  
25).  
Make sure your network is configured correctly.  
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Symptom  
Remedy  
After telling AIBO® Entertainment Robot  
“Send e-mail”, the AIBO robot says “I’ve  
finished sending the e-mail”, but the e-mail  
fails to reach the recipient.  
The recipient’s e-mail address setting may be incorrect.  
c Make sure the recipient's e-mail address is set correctly in the “Mail Setup”  
screen (page 25). In the “Picture by Voice Command” section, make sure the  
“Mail recipient” is not set to another user or to “Message is not sent”.  
The AIBO robot isn’t notifying you of the  
arrival of new e-mail.  
The e-mail check interval may be too long.  
c In the “Mail Setup” screen (page 25), try setting the “E-mail check interval”  
under “E-mail Information” to a shorter length.  
The number of messages on the mail server may have exceeded 200.  
c With the AIBO EYES feature, up to 200 messages can be checked on the server  
by the AIBO robot. Please manage your e-mail on the server so that the number  
of e-mail does not exceed 200.  
c If the AIBO MAIL is read from a PC (and left on the server) before AIBO has  
checked for that e-mail, then AIBO will not execute the commands contained in  
that e-mail.  
The sound is interrupted while the AIBO  
robot is playing a message or song.  
If the network is overloaded, the audio may be interrupted.  
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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  
 
   
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Words that the AIBO Entertainment Robot can understand  
(AIBO EYES feature)  
Below are some words (voice commands) that the AIBO  
robot can understand when using the AIBO EYES feature.  
For a complete list of words that AIBO can understand in  
Autonomous mode, and other various situations, refer to the  
“User’s Guide (Basic)” for the AIBO Entertainment Robot  
ERS-7.  
z Message playback  
Check messages.  
The AIBO robot plays a message or a song (page 37).  
z Recording a message  
In the following cases, the AIBO robot may not understand  
what you say.  
Recording mode.  
While the AIBO robot is emitting sounds or is in motion,  
it may not be able to hear you easily.  
The AIBO robot may not recognize several words  
depending on its mode or condition.  
Follow the AIBO robot’s voice guide to record a Voice Signature  
or a unique message (page 38).  
The AIBO robot may not hear you if its surroundings are  
noisy. Try to speak to the AIBO robot in a quiet  
environment.  
When the pronunciation of a word is unclear. Try to  
pronounce each word clearly.  
z Mail notification  
Check e-mail.  
The AIBO robot will notify you of new e-mail arrival.  
z Pictures  
Take a picture.  
Check e-mail  
Follow the AIBO robot’s voice guide to have it take a picture  
Send e-mail.  
The AIBO robot sends the most recent picture to the specified user  
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Command parameter list (for AIBO MAIL commands)  
The following is a list of codes that can be used as command  
parameters for the AIBO MAIL function.  
All codes must be entered in plain text. Codes are not case  
PHOTO, WATCH command  
parameters  
sensitive.  
Cue (when taking pictures)  
Include “Code” values from these tables in your AIBO  
MAIL. For SONGS and WORDS, you can choose from  
either “Code 1” or “Code 2” values and the results will be  
the same.  
Code  
C1  
C2  
C3  
C4  
C5  
C6  
Countdown (default setting)  
We will now take a picture  
Strike a pose  
Smile  
Show me some teeth!  
Show me your pearly whites!  
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MSG, PLAY command parameters  
Code 1  
Code 2  
Message  
W9  
W.CALLME  
Call me  
SONG  
W10  
W11  
W12  
W13  
W14  
W15  
W16  
W17  
W18  
W19  
W20  
W21  
W22  
W23  
W24  
W25  
W26  
W27  
*2  
W.THANKS  
W.SORRY  
Thank you  
I’m sorry  
Code 1  
Code 2  
Title  
S1  
S.WEDDING  
WEDDING MARCH  
W.CONGRATS  
W.HANGIN  
Congratulations!  
Hang in there  
It’s time now, get a move on  
Ha, ha, ha  
AIR ON A G-STRING  
AMAZING GRACE  
GRANDFATHER’S CLOCK  
default *1  
default *1  
default *1  
default *1  
default *1  
default *1  
S2  
S3  
S4  
S5  
S6  
S7  
S8  
S9  
S10  
S.BACH  
W.ITSTIME  
S.GRACE  
W.LAUGH  
S.OLDCLOCK  
S.CUSTOM1  
S.CUSTOM2  
S.CUSTOM3  
S.CUSTOM4  
S.CUSTOM5  
S.CUSTOM6  
W.CUSTOM1  
W.CUSTOM2  
W.CUSTOM3  
W.CUSTOM4  
W.CUSTOM5  
W.CUSTOM6  
W.CUSTOM7  
W.CUSTOM8  
W.CUSTOM9  
W.CUSTOM10  
W.CUSTOM11  
W.CUSTOM12  
It’s AIBO! *3  
It’s AIBO! *3  
It’s AIBO! *3  
It’s AIBO! *3  
It’s AIBO! *3  
It’s AIBO! *3  
It’s AIBO! *3  
It’s AIBO! *3  
It’s AIBO! *3  
It’s AIBO! *3  
It’s AIBO! *3  
It’s AIBO! *3  
*1  
The contents of values S5-S10 can be provided via AIBO Custom  
Manager (supplied separately). AIBO Customer Manager is software  
that runs on a computer. For the latest information about AIBO  
Customer Manager and available contents, visit our Web site at  
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with S5-S10 set to “Wedding March”.  
WORD (voice message)  
W1-W5 are recording files. For recording instructions, refer to  
page 38.  
Code 1  
Code 2  
Message  
Recording 1 *2  
W1  
W.USER1  
*3  
The contents of values W16-W27 can be provided via AIBO  
Custom Manager (supplied separately). AIBO Customer  
Manager is software that runs on a computer. For the latest  
information about AIBO Customer Manager and available  
robot is shipped with W16-W27 set to “It’s AIBO!”.  
W2  
W3  
W4  
W5  
W6  
W7  
W8  
W.USER2  
W.USER3  
W.USER4  
W.USER5  
W.LEAVING  
W.NOTYET  
W.LATE  
Recording 2 *2  
Recording 3 *2  
Recording 4 *2  
Recording 5 *2  
I’m going to leave now  
I can’t leave yet  
I’ll be late  
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AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 light  
Wireless light  
Lit blue: Connected to the mail  
server.  
Flashing blue: New mail.  
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Viewing pictures taken by the AIBO Entertainment Robot  
with a “Memory Stick™” media reader/writer  
1
Remove the “Memory Stick” media from the  
AIBO robot.  
4 Remove the “Memory Stick” media from your  
PC.  
For instructions on removing the “Memory Stick”  
media, refer to the “User’s Guide (Basic)” for the  
AIBO robot ERS-7.  
For details on removing the “Memory Stick” media,  
refer to the user documentation included with your PC  
devices.  
2 Insert the “Memory Stick” media into the  
“Memory Stick” media reader/writer.  
For details, consult the user manual included with your  
“Memory Stick” media reader/writer.  
3 Copy the picture files from the “Memory  
Stick” media to your PC.  
Copy the JPEG files from the “\OPEN-R\  
APP\PC\PHOTO” directory to your PC.  
Pictures taken by the AIBO robot are saved on the  
“Memory Stick” media as files with file names of the  
form: “IMGxxxxx.JPG” (where xxxxx is a value  
ranging from 00001 to 00020).  
If you exceed the 20 picture limit of the “Memory  
Stick” media, the oldest picture will be overwritten by  
each additional new picture.  
Refer to each device’s documentation for details on  
copying files.  
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Error e-mail examples  
If the following problems occur while using the AIBO  
EYES feature, the AIBO Entertainment Robot will send an  
z When the number of (unplayed) messages left  
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with the AIBO robot exceeds 100  
error notification e-mail to the AIBO MAIL sender or the  
owner of the e-mail address.  
You can send up to 100 messages and songs to the AIBO  
robot. Wait for the AIBO robot to play the messages it is  
holding, and then resend the AIBO MAIL (MSG  
command).  
z When there is a syntax error in the AIBO MAIL  
command  
To:(AIBO MAIL sender)  
Notice that the number  
Subject: Re:AIBO MAIL  
To:(AIBO MAIL sender)  
Subject: Re:AIBO MAIL  
of messages has  
Notice of a syntax error  
-----------------------------  
-----------------------------  
exceeded 100  
(body text)  
(body text)  
102 TOO MANY MESSAGES  
100 BAD COMMAND  
Copy of the MSG  
command that could not  
be received  
Copy of the line with the  
error  
(In this case, “PLAY  
W.LEAVING” is correct.)  
>MSG S.BACH  
>PLAY WLEAVING  
z When the AIBO robot receives AIBO MAIL from  
someone other than a registered user (Private  
Mode only)  
z When the AIBO robot cannot execute a  
command because it is being picked up or  
stuck  
To:(e-mail address)  
Subject: ERROR:AIBO MAIL  
-----------------------------  
(body text)  
Notice of AIBO MAIL  
received from an  
unregistered user  
To:(AIBO MAIL sender)  
Subject: Re:AIBO MAIL  
Notice of failure to  
200 UNKNOWN USER  
-----------------------------  
execute a command  
Address of unregistered  
user that sent the AIBO  
MAIL  
From:(unknown user address)  
(body text)  
101 COMMAND FAILED  
Copy of the line that  
>PHOTO C4 0 0  
failed to be executed  
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z When the head angle cannot be maintained  
When the head angle cannot be maintained and the  
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AIBO Entertainment Robot’s head falls forward, an  
error notification is sent, and the AIBO robot is  
deactivated. Make sure the Energy Station is placed on a  
level surface, and that there is nothing wrong with the  
AIBO robot’s neck joint section.  
To:(e-mail address)  
Subject: ERROR:AIBO MAIL  
-----------------------------  
(body text)  
Notice that head angle  
300 AIBO SHUTDOWN. HEAD UNSTABLE  
cannot be maintained  
z When the POP server does not support the  
UIDL command  
AIBO EYES feature cannot be used with a POP server  
that does not support the UIDL command. If you receive  
the error notification e-mail below, check with your  
Internet service provider to see whether your POP server  
supports the UIDL command.  
To:(e-mail address)  
Subject: ERROR:AIBO MAIL  
-----------------------------  
(body text)  
Notice that UIDL is not  
201 UIDL IS NOT SUPPORTED  
supported  
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Editing “WLANCONF.TXT” manually  
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Users of Windows 98, Mac OS , and other operating  
systems that do not support the “AIBO WLAN Manager”  
can use the following procedure to manually edit the  
contents of “WLANCONF.TXT” to configure the network.  
Users of the Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000,  
and Windows XP (Home Edition or Professional) operating  
systems can use the “AIBO WLAN Manager” (page 10).  
3 Edit the copy of “WLANCONF.TXT” with a  
text editor.  
The contents to edit will depend on whether your  
network setup uses a DHCP server* or not.  
The DHCP server allows an IP address to be  
automatically allocated to a device on the network.  
* For details on DHCP server functionality, refer to the instruction  
manuals included with your modem or access point.  
1 Insert the AIBO MIND software “Memory  
Stick™” media into the “Memory Stick” media  
reader/writer.  
2 Copy the wireless LAN configuration file  
“WLANCONF.TXT” from the sample folder  
into its parent folder.  
Copy \OPEN-R\SYSTEM\CONF\SAMPLE\  
WLANCONF.TXT into \OPEN-R\SYSTEM\CONF\.  
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Use the following procedure to confirm whether or not you are using a DHCP server  
in your network environment  
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(This procedure is for the Windows 98 SE operating system only. If using another operating system, consult its  
Help.)  
1 Click “Start” t “Settings” t “Control Panel”.  
2 Double-click “Network”.  
3 Click “TCP/IP” t “Network Card Name”, and click the “Properties” button.  
If “TCP/IP” t “Network Card Name” is not shown, click the “Add” button. In the “Select Network Component  
Type” window that appears, click “Protocol”, and click the “Add” button. Add the TCP/IP protocol.  
4 Click the “IP Address” tab, and check the settings.  
If “Obtain an IP address automatically” is selected  
You are using a DHCP server.  
Proceed to page 54.  
If “Specify and IP address” is selected  
You are not using a DHCP server.  
Proceed to page 55.  
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c In this case, use the following steps to manually assign an IP address to the AIBO Entertainment Robot.  
Make a note of your PC’s IP address displayed under “Use the following IP address”. Choose an IP  
address for the AIBO robot that does not conflict with this.  
E.g. Your PC’s IP address: 192.168.0.10  
t
The AIBO robot’s IP address: 192.168.0.11, etc. (anything other than 192.168.0.10)  
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When using a DHCP server in your network environment  
#
# WLAN  
#
HOSTNAME=AIBO  
ESSID=AIBONET  
Specify the SSID used by the wireless LAN access point. (Maximum of 32  
WEPENABLE=1  
WEPKEY=AIBO2  
APMODE=1  
characters. Only alphanumeric characters and symbols are allowed.)  
Specify the passkey used by the wireless LAN access point (page 56).  
#
# IP network  
#
USE_DHCP=1  
#
# If DHCP is not used (USE_DHCP=0), you need to specify the  
# network configuration using IP addresses.  
#
#USE_DHCP=0  
#ETHER_IP=192.168.0.100  
Lines that begin with # are  
interpreted as comments and are  
not executed.  
#ETHER_NETMASK=255.255.255.0  
#IP_GATEWAY=192.168.0.1  
#DNS_SERVER_1=192.168.0.1  
#
# SSDP  
#
SSDP_ENABLE=1  
For details about each parameter, refer to “WLANCONF.TXT parameter list” (page 56).  
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When not using a DHCP server in your network environment  
#
# WLAN  
#
HOSTNAME=AIBO  
ESSID=AIBONET  
Specify the SSID used by the wireless LAN access point. (Maximum of 32  
WEPENABLE=1  
WEPKEY=AIBO2  
APMODE=1  
characters. Only alphanumeric characters and symbols are allowed.)  
Specify the passkey used by the wireless LAN access point (page 56).  
#
# IP network  
#
#USE_DHCP=1  
Insert # at the beginning of this line.  
Delete # from the beginning of this line.  
#
# If DHCP is not used (USE_DHCP=0), you need to specify the  
# network configuration using IP addresses.  
#
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Set the AIBO Entertainment Robot’s IP  
address*.  
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  
Set the AIBO robot’s subnet mask address.  
Enter the IP address of the device that is acting  
as a router.  
#
# SSDP  
#
Lines that begin with # are  
interpreted as comments and are  
not executed.  
SSDP_ENABLE=1  
* For information on the AIBO robot’s IP  
address, refer to page 11.  
For details about each parameter, refer to “WLANCONF.TXT parameter list” (page 56).  
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WLANCONF.TXT parameter list  
This list explains each parameter in the wireless LAN configuration file.  
HOSTNAME  
Defines the name the AIBO® Entertainment Robot uses on the wireless network. This name can be up to  
8 alphanumeric characters and must contain at least one letter.  
ESSID  
The name of the wireless network. Up to 32 alphanumeric characters and symbols are allowed.  
Sets whether to use WEP (wireless encryption system). Set this value to 0 if disabled, and 1 if enabled.  
WEPENABLE  
WEPKEY  
Sets the WEP key (wireless passkey). Alphanumeric passkeys must be 5 or 13 characters. Hexadecimal  
passkeys must be 10 or 26 characters (0-9, A-F, a-f). (Supports WEP64 (40 bit) and WEP128 (104 bit)  
If using WEP64, use 5 alphanumeric characters, or “0x” followed by 10 hexadecimal characters.  
If using WEP128, use 13 alphanumeric characters, or “0x” followed by 26 hexadecimal characters.  
Example: For WEP64 (40 bit)  
String: WEPKEY=AIBO2  
Hexadecimal: WEPKEY=0x4149424f32  
APMODE  
Sets the wireless LAN mode for the AIBO robot. For AIBO EYES feature, set this value to 1 (connect in  
Infrastructure mode).  
ETHER_IP  
Set the AIBO robot’s IP address*.  
This parameter must be specified when the USE_DHCP value is set to 0.  
ETHER_NETMASK  
IP_GATEWAY  
Sets the IP subnet mask.  
This parameter must be specified when the USE_DHCP value is set to 0.  
Sets the gateway IP address. If a gateway is not present on the network, set this value to be the same as  
the ETHER_IP address.  
This parameter must be specified when the USE_DHCP value is set to 0.  
DNS_SERVER_1  
USE_DHCP  
Sets the DNS server IP address.  
This parameter must be specified when the USE_DHCP value is set to 0.  
Defines whether to use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to automatically assign the AIBO  
robot an IP address. Set this value to 0 if disabled, and 1 if enabled.  
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SSDP_ENABLE  
Defines whether to use SSDP (Simple Service Discovery Protocol). In the “AIBO WLAN Manager”,  
when you click the “Search” button on the “AIBO Search” tab, the AIBO® Entertainment Robot will  
show up as an icon. (If using the Windows® XP operating system, Universal Plug and Play must be  
enabled.)  
You can access the AIBO MIND top page simply by double-clicking the AIBO icon.  
To use SSDP, launch the “AIBO WLAN Manager”, and configure the network in the “Basic” tab, or  
select the “Enable SSDP” check box in the “Details” tab. If manually editing the WLANCONF.TXT file,  
set the value to 0 if not using SSDP, and set it to 1 if using SSDP.  
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AIBO Entertainment Robot network settings  
This list describes the configuration values for the AIBO  
robot’s internal wireless LAN function. Once the AIBO robot  
has communicated with the network devices, you can change  
these settings to suit your environment. For information on each  
Parameter  
Description  
Hostname  
The name for the AIBO robot used  
over the wireless relay. Up to 8  
alphanumeric characters are allowed.  
IP Address  
Subnet Mask  
IP Gateway  
SSID  
IP address  
Subnet mask value  
Gateway address  
Name of the wireless network. Up to  
32 alphanumeric characters and  
symbols are allowed.  
WEP key  
Keys used to encrypt wireless data  
must be 5 or 13 alphanumeric  
characters. Hexadecimal passkeys  
must be 10 or 26 characters (0-9, A-F,  
a-f). Ignore this setting if not using  
encryption.  
Operation mode  
Infrastructure mode  
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Glossary  
Access point  
Infrastructure mode  
A network device that contains both a wireless  
communication interface and an Ethernet interface, an  
access point acts as a bridge between wireless LAN and  
wired LAN.  
To use an access point for wireless communication, you must  
specify an identifier called an SSID, a wireless  
communication channel, and a WEP key.  
Also called Access Point mode.  
Communication mode used between an access point and a  
device with a wireless LAN card.  
The wireless channel follows the channel defined by the  
access point. On the AIBO robot side, it is necessary to  
configure the SSID and WEP key to match the access point’s  
settings.  
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)  
IP address  
When building a TCP/IP network, IP addresses must be  
specified.  
In a TCP/IP network, numbers used to distinguish devices  
are called IP addresses. An IP address consists of 4 numbers  
If a DHCP server is present on the network, then it can be  
used to automatically allocate IP addresses. DHCP server  
functionality is typically provided by a router.  
from 0-255.  
Example:192.168.1.1  
10.0.1.1  
IEEE 802.11b  
LAN (Local Area Network)  
The standard for wireless LAN that uses the 2.4 GHz  
frequency band. Transmission speeds of up to 11 Mbps have  
been achieved.  
LAN usually refers to a relatively small-scale network, made  
up of Ethernet lines with transfer speeds of 10 Mbps - 100  
Mbps. You can use an access point to connect a wireless  
LAN to a wired LAN.  
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The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 is based on IEEE  
802.11b.  
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Router  
Subnet mask  
By connecting an external network (Internet) to a private  
network at home, a router allows one external network line  
to be shared by multiple network devices.  
Router functionality can be found inside DSL modems,  
wireless LAN access points, and other network devices.  
While an IP address is composed of 4 numbers ranging from  
0-255 (see “IP Address”), in order to manage them more  
efficiently, IP addresses are split into network portions and  
host portions. This setting is called the subnet mask.  
A subnet mask defines the network portion as those bits that  
are set to ‘1’.  
Example:When a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 is set for a  
device with an IP address of 192.168.1.1,  
SSDP (Simple Service Discovery Protocol)  
In a Universal Plug and Play environment, this is the  
protocol used to discover network devices.  
192.168.1 .1  
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Network portion Host portion  
If you enable SSDP on the AIBO Entertainment Robot  
ERS-7, then you will be able to search the network for the  
AIBO robot ERS-7 using the “AIBO WLAN Manager”.  
TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet  
Protocol)  
SSID  
One type of communication method (protocol) used by  
network devices (such as PCs) to communicate.  
TCP/IP is the most widely used protocol on the Internet.  
This wireless LAN card communicates over TCP/IP.  
When communicating over TCP/IP, a number called an “IP  
Address” is needed to distinguish among devices.  
Also referred to as “Access Point ID”, “Group Name”, and  
“ESSID”.  
When a wireless LAN-ready device performs wireless  
communication in Infrastructure mode, it uses a string called  
an SSID as its wireless network identifier.  
The SSID on the AIBO robot should be set to the same SSID  
as on the access point.  
The SSID can be a maximum of 32 characters. Only  
alphanumeric and punctuation characters are allowed.  
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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)  
Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity)  
When using wireless communication, WEP is used to  
encrypt data to prevent it from being analyzed by another  
party. To enable WEP, you must configure a wireless  
passkey called a WEP key.  
The AIBO Entertainment Robot ERS-7 supports both the  
WEP64 (40 bit) and the WEP128 (104 bit) encryption  
systems.  
If using WEP64, use 5 alphanumeric characters, or “0x”  
followed by 10 hexadecimal characters.  
If using WEP128, use 13 alphanumeric characters, or “0x”  
followed by 26 hexadecimal characters.  
Wi-Fi Alliance, the wireless LAN industry organization,  
prescribed this standard specification to ensure connectivity.  
Products that comply with this specification are allowed to  
use the “Wi-Fi (certified)” logo.  
The wireless LAN module installed in the AIBO robot  
ERS-7 is certified by Wi-Fi, and supports connections with  
other Wi-Fi certified 2.4 GHz wireless LAN products (IEEE  
802.11b compliant).  
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Wireless channel  
Under IEEE 802.11b, the 2.4 GHz band is divided into 14  
channels. Assigning different channels to different networks  
in proximity to one another avoids channel interference.  
The AIBO robot ERS-7 can use wireless channels 1-11.  
To configure the wireless channel under Infrastructure mode,  
set the channel value on the access point. The new setting  
will be automatically reflected in all of the network devices.  
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Customer Support  
How can you contact the AIBO Customer Link (customer  
service)?  
In the U.S.A.:  
Call 1-800-427-2988  
E-mail address: aibosupport@info.sel.sony.com  
In Europe:  
English line: +44(0)-20-7365-2937  
German line: +49(0)-69-9508-6309  
French line: +33(0)-1-5569-5117  
© 2003 Sony Corporation  
 

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