Safety Information
WARNING
Not Intended for Children Under 8 Years.
Regulatory Information
This product has been tested and found to conform to the following Safety Standards.
For the customers in the U.S.A.
ASTM F963-96a
For the customers in Europe
EN 60335-1
Customer Support
In the U.S.A.
For details on return or replace of the defective product, contact the AIBO Customer Link.
1-800-427-2988
In Europe:
For details on return or replace of the defective product, contact the AIBO Clinic.
English line: +44(0)-20-7365-2938
“AIBO, ” and the AIBO logo
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
For the newest information on AIBO, go to the following homepage:
http://www.aibo.com/
Before using the markers
The markers for the self-charging function are for use with Sony Energy Station ERA-210P1 for the
purpose of charging AIBO's built-in battery pack.
The markers for the self-charging function act as guides that allow AIBO to position itself on the
Energy Station in order to charge itself.
• For details on the operation of the Energy Station, see the operating instructions for Sony
Energy Station ERA-210P1.
• For details on the operation of AIBO, see the operating instructions for Sony AIBO.
• For details on the self-charging function, see the user's guide for the AIBO-ware containing the
self-charging function.
Checking the supplied accessories
• Marker (Green) • Marker base (positioned at the front)
• Marker (Blue) • Marker base (positioned at the rear)
• Pink ball • Oparating Instructions (1)
Installation
For details on the operation and placement of the Energy Station, see the operating instructions for
Sony Energy Station ERA-210P1.
Installing the Markers on the Energy Station
About the power cord
Notes
• Make sure the makers are positioned with the blue one on top and the green one on the bottom.
• Make sure the markers are correctly stacked as shown above. If they are not, self-charging may
not be possible.
• The markers are not attached to the Energy Station. When moving the Energy Station, make sure
the markers are not left behind.
Specifications
Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Storage humidity 10% to 90% (not condensed)
Dimensions Approx. 130 × 222 × 660 mm (5
1
/
12
× 8
3
/
4
× 26 in.) (w/h/d)
Mass Approx. 40 g (1.4 oz.) Dimensions
Supplied accessories Operating Instructions (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Notes on use
On usage
• Do not use or place the markers near an open fire (e.g., a fireplace) as this may result in a fire or a
burn injury.
• Do not allow the markers for the self-charging function to get to wet.
• Do not place any object in the area where it might interfere with AIBO's self-charging function.
• Do not bend the marker bases as this may damage it.
• Do not leave the markers for the self-charging function in a very hot place such as a car parked in
the sun, as this may deform or damage it.
• Do only procedures that are described in the operating instructions. If you do not, Sony will not
be responsible for any damages that may result.
On cleaning
• When the markers for the self-charging function gets dirty, wipe them with a dry soft cloth.
• Do not use any volatile solvent such as alcohol or thinner that may damage the surface finish.
• When cleaning with a chemically treated cloth, see the precautions that came with the cloth.
Markers for the AIBO Self-charging Function
Operating Instructions
Insert the markers all the
way in.
Position the
AIBO logo
downward
Pink ball
Marker (Blue)
Marker (Green)
Position the marker bases so
that the projections on the
bottom of the station are
inserted into the round holes
on the bases.
Round
projections
Bottom side of the Energy Station
Blue
Green
1 Lead out the power cord from the front-right
position of the Energy Station.
3 Make sure that the cord is not pinned under
the front marker base.
2 If you lead the power cord onto the base of
the front markers, make sure to position the
cord on the inside of two projections, as
shown below.