Sony VGP-BMS33 Prospecto

The model number and the serial number are located inside the battery
compartment of the mouse. Record the serial number in the space provided
below. Refer to this number whenever you call your Sony dealer regarding this
product.

Model No. VGP-BMS33
Serial No. ____________________

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 or more of 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.

For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you,
call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
These products comply with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meet the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65. These products have very low levels
of RF energy that it is deemed to comply without testing of specific
absorption ratio (SAR).

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.

To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended
to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum
shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is
subject to licensing.

The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is
located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health
Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable
from Health Canada’s website:
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Located on bottom side

Hereby, Sony, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

It also complies with standard EN 60825-1, being classified as a CLASS 1
Laser product.

Located on bottom side

To obtain a copy of the Declaration of Conformity (DoC) to the R&TTE
Directive, please access the following URL address.
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Do not open wireless devices, as opening them, for whatever reason, could
lead to damages that are not covered by the guarantee.

Repair and maintenance only by authorized Sony technicians. Improper use
and repairs can create a safety hazard.

In some situations or environments, the use of Bluetooth

®

 wireless

technology might be restricted by the proprietor of the building or
responsible representatives of the organization, for example onboard
airplanes, in hospitals or in any other environment where the risk of
interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as
harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use in a specific
organisation or environment, you are encouraged to ask for authorization
to use Bluetooth

®

 wireless technology prior to switching it on.

Consult your physician or the manufacturer of personal medical devices
(pacemakers, hearing aids, etc.) regarding any restrictions on the use of
Bluetooth

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 wireless technology.

• This wireless device is powered by AA batteries.
• For installing the batteries, please refer to the “Inserting Batteries into the

Mouse” section of this manual.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries. Dispose of promptly and

properly.

• Batteries may explode or leak if recharged, disposed of in fire, mixed

with other types of battery or improperly installed.

• Batteries used in these devices may present a fire or chemical burn

hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 60°C (140°F) or
incinerate.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer.

• Keep away from children.
• Dispose of properly at end-of-life.
• In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business waste

may be prohibited. Please use the appropriate public collection system.

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of
materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

• VAIO and 

 are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks or

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

• The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and

any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and Trade names are those of their respective owners.

• All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their

respective owners. In this manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified.

• In this manual, Microsoft

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 Windows

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 XP Home Edition and Microsoft

®

Windows

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 XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP.

• In this manual, Microsoft

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 Windows Vista™ Home Basic, Microsoft

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Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Microsoft

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 Windows Vista™ Business and

Microsoft

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 Windows Vista™ Ultimate are referred to as Windows Vista.

This product is a laser mouse equipped with Bluetooth* technology.
The Bluetooth

®

 Laser Mouse can be used with the following personal

computers (as of January 2007):
• Sony VAIO personal computers equipped with Bluetooth technology and

pre-installed with Microsoft

®

 Windows

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 XP Professional, Microsoft

®

Windows

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 XP Home Edition, or Microsoft

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 Windows Vista™.

(SP2 must be installed on your personal computer if it is
pre-installed with Windows XP.)

* Bluetooth

®

 technology

Bluetooth wireless technology provides instant short-range connectivity
without the need for cumbersome cabling. For details, refer to the
manuals included with your personal computer.

Note
Depending on the personal computer or version of software you are using, the
mouse may not operate correctly.
Consult your nearest Sony dealer about proper operating environments and
information about Sony VAIO and Bluetooth compatibility.

Note
To prevent battery fluid leaks and damage, observe the following
precautions.
• Insert the batteries with the correct + - orientation.
• Do not charge dry cell batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of a different type.
• If the mouse has not been used for a long time, remove the batteries.
• If a battery fluid leak occurs, carefully wipe the battery compartment,

and insert new batteries.

• To prevent accidental operation, be careful not to press any buttons

when replacing the batteries.

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Under normal operating conditions, a set of alkaline batteries lasts about
three months. When cursor movement becomes sluggish and the
communication distance between the mouse and your personal computer
decreases, check the low battery lamp on the mouse. Replace the batteries if
the low battery lamp is flashing red.
When not using the mouse, set the power switch to OFF. This will make the
batteries last longer.

The low battery lamp flashing red indicates that the battery life is running
low. Replace the batteries when this occurs.

Use the Bluetooth Utility software installed on your personal computer to
enable communication between the mouse and your personal computer.

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Operation of the Bluetooth Utility software may vary depending on your
personal computer. For details on how to use the software, refer to the manuals
provided with your personal computer.

For details, refer to the operating instructions and manuals provided
with your personal computer.

The Bluetooth Utilities software starts up, and the “Bluetooth Settings”
screen displays.

The “Add New Connection Wizard” screen appears.

The low battery lamp flashes green.

Search for Bluetooth devices begins.

When your personal computer is pre-installed with Windows
Vista:
The “Add New Connection Wizard” screen disappears. Try moving
the mouse. If the pointer displayed on your screen moves in the same
direction, the connection is complete.
When your personal computer is pre-installed with Windows XP:
Go to step 9.

Try moving the mouse. If the pointer displayed on your screen moves
in the same direction, the connection is complete.

Right click the headset icon displayed in the “Bluetooth Settings” screen,
and click “Disconnect” in the displayed menu.

The mouse can normally be operated within about a 32 ft. (10 m) radius around
the personal computer. Depending on the usage environment, sometimes the
usable distance may be notably shorter, preventing normal operation.
In such a case, take the following measures:
• Use the mouse as far away from other wireless devices as possible.
• Use the mouse closer to the personal computer.
• Use a mouse pad.

When you move the mouse, the pointer displayed on your screen moves in
the same direction. This section describes basic mouse operations.

Notes
• Due to the characteristics of the laser sensor, the mouse may not work

properly on transparent surfaces or on a mouse pad that has a clear surface.
Avoid using on such materials, or use a commercially-available mouse pad
that is compatible with a laser sensor mouse.

• The fluoropolymer used for the soles of the mouse (PTFE, or

polytetrafluoroethylene) is designed for low frictional resistance, but the
mouse may slide differently depending on what material your desk or
mousepad is made of.

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If necessary, you can adjust the mouse pointer speed under “Mouse Properties”. To
display “Mouse Properties”, with the Windows Vista operating system, double-
click “Mouse” in the “Control Panel” (with the Windows XP operating system,
select “Printers and Other Hardware” in the “Control Panel”, then select “Mouse”).

1

3

2

1

Use the wheel button to easily scroll up and down in a window. You can
also use auto scroll by pressing the wheel button.

2

Use to open saved documents, pictures and other files and to run programs.
Most mouse functions are performed using this button.

3

Use this button to display shortcut menus that allow you to copy saved
documents, pictures and other files, view file details, and access various
commands and settings.

If any solid object or liquid falls onto the mouse, disconnect
it and have it checked by qualified personnel before
continuing its use.

Do not place the mouse in a location where it is:
• On an unstable surface
• In very humid areas or where there is no ventilation
• Subject to excessive dust
• Subject to direct sunlight or extreme heat
• Extremely cold

If the mouse is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the inside of the mouse. If this occurs, the
mouse may not work properly.
In this case, wait about 30 minutes for the moisture to
evaporate. If the mouse does not work properly after one
hour, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

• The 2.4 GHz band used by Bluetooth and wireless LAN devices is also

used by various other devices. Bluetooth devices incorporate technology
that minimizes interference from other devices using the same
wavelength. However, communication speed and achievable distances
may be reduced. Interference from other devices can also stop
communications altogether.

• The data transfer rate will vary depending on distance and obstacles

between devices, device configuration, radio interference, operating
system, software application, and so on. In some cases, communication
may be interrupted.

• Communication range will vary according to whether walls or other

obstacles are located between devices, the material used in walls, the
presence of radio frequency interference and other environmental
conditions, and the type of software being used.

• If wireless LAN and Bluetooth functionality are used at the same time on

the same personal computer, communication speed may be reduced due
to electromagnetic interference, and other unwanted effects may occur.

Clean the mouse with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth lightly moistened with
a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring
powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

Bluetooth Standard Ver. 2.0+EDR

Laser sensor

800 counts per inch

RF 2.4 GHz (Bluetooth)

3 V DC (two alkaline IEC R6 [size AA]
batteries)

32 ft. (10 m) max. line of sight*

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Approx. 2.1 

× 1.2 × 4.9 in.

(53.4 

× 31.5 × 124.6 mm) (w × h × d)

Approx. 3.9 oz. (110 g) (including batteries)

Sony VAIO personal computers with the
Windows XP or Windows Vista operating
system

41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
(temperature gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/
hour)

20% to 80% (not condensed), provided that
humidity is less than 65% at 95°F (35°C)
(hygrometer reading of less than 84°F (29°C))

–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C)
(temperature gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/
hour)

10% to 90% (not condensed), provided that
humidity is less than 20% at 140°F (60°C)
(hygrometer reading of less than 95°F (35°C)

Alkaline IEC R6 (size AA) batteries (2)
Operating Instructions (this document) (1)
Warranty Card (1)

© 2007 Sony Corporation  Printed in Japan

3-095-039-11(1)

*

1

Communication range will vary according to whether walls or other
obstacles are located between devices, the material used in walls, the
presence of radio frequency interference and other environmental
conditions, and the type of software being used.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the mouse,
use this troubleshooting guide to solve the problem. If a problem persists,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

The mouse does not turn on when I set the power switch to ON.
❒ Your personal computer is in power-saving mode or is not turned on.

c Unless your personal computer is turned on and not running in power-

saving mode, the mouse will not turn on, even when the power switch is
set to ON. To turn the mouse on, set the power switch on the mouse to
ON, and press the CONNECT button once.

❒ Other mouse buttons are being pressed while the power switch is set to

ON.

c If the power switch is set to ON while other mouse buttons are being

pressed, the mouse will not turn on. Be sure not to press any other
buttons when setting the power switch to ON.

Nothing happens when I press a mouse button.
❒ The software is not compatible.

c Use a supported software.

❒ The mouse batteries are exhausted.

c Replace the batteries. For details, see “Inserting Batteries into the Mouse”.

❒ The mouse and the personal computer are not communicating.

c Perform the steps in “Enabling Communication between the Mouse and

Your Personal Computer” to ensure that proper communication is
possible.

c Turn off the mouse, wait a few seconds, turn on the mouse, and then

reestablish communication.

c In some operating environments, the usable distance may be notably

shorter, preventing normal operation. In such case, use the mouse farther
away from other electronic devices such as other computers and displays.

c If the mouse is too far from your personal computer, communication is

not possible. Bring the mouse and your personal computer closer
together.

❒ The mouse is being used on an unsuitable surface.

c Due to the characteristics of the laser sensor, the mouse may not work

properly on transparent surfaces or on a mouse pad that has a clear
surface. Avoid using on such materials, or use a commercially-available
mouse pad that is compatible with a laser sensor mouse.

❒ The CONNECT button is pressed while operating the mouse.

c When the CONNECT button is pressed while operating the mouse, the

mouse goes into a standby state for about 1 minute and cannot be
operated during this time. If you press the CONNECT button, wait a few
minutes before beginning operation.

❒ The mouse may have difficulty communicating in an environment with

2.4 GHz wireless LAN or other Bluetooth communication.

c It is best to use the mouse in a location with low interference from

wireless devices.

c Check whether batteries are inserted in the mouse. For details, see

“Inserting Batteries into the Mouse”.

c If the power switch on the mouse is set to OFF, communication with

the personal computer is not possible. Check the power switch setting
on the bottom of the mouse.

c If the power does not come on when the power switch is set to ON, the

batteries may be exhausted. Under normal operating conditions, a set
of alkaline batteries lasts about three months. Replace the batteries. For
details, see “Inserting Batteries into the Mouse”.

c Communication between the mouse and your personal computer may

not have been properly established. If the CONNECT button on the
mouse is not pressed within 30 seconds after the Bluetooth device
search begins, mouse communication is canceled. In such a case,
perform the procedure again to enable communication. For details, see
“Enabling Communication between the Mouse and Your Personal
Computer”.

c If the mouse and personal computer are too far apart, communication

is not possible. The maximum communication distance between the
mouse and personal computer is about 32 ft. (10m). If used on a metal
table or if obstacles lie between the mouse and personal computer, the
usable distance may be less.

The scrolling features do not work.
❒ The operating system is not compatible.

c Use a supported operating system.

❒ The program you are using is not compatible with the scrolling

features.

c The scrolling features only work with programs that use a scroll function.

c Some programs do not support the scrolling features.

c Processing performed by Windows or other software may temporarily

disable the mouse. Wait a few moments for the processing to finish
before using the mouse.

c You may find some useful solutions in your personal computer’s

operating instructions. Refer to the manuals provided with your
personal computer.

❒ The mouse batteries are exhausted.

c If the power does not come on when the power switch is set to ON,

replace the batteries. For details, see “Inserting Batteries into the Mouse”.

❒ The mouse is not set to ON.

c Set the power switch on the bottom of the mouse to ON.

❒ The mouse and your personal computer are not communicating.

c Perform the steps in “Enabling Communication between the Mouse and

Your Personal Computer” to ensure that proper communication is
possible.

c In some operating environments, the usable distance may be notably

shorter, preventing normal operation. In such case, use the mouse farther
away from other electronic devices such as other computers and displays.

c If the mouse is too far from your personal computer, communication is

not possible. Bring the mouse and your personal computer closer
together.

❒ The mouse is being used on an unsuitable surface.

c Due to the characteristics of the laser sensor, the mouse may not work

properly on transparent surfaces or on a mouse pad that has a clear
surface. Avoid using on such materials, or use a commercially-available
mouse pad that is compatible with a laser sensor mouse.

When I am using the mouse, the display goes dark or the personal
computer enters power-saving mode.
❒ The personal computer enters power-saving mode even while the

mouse is in use.

c Change the power management settings for the personal computer to

prevent it from entering power-saving mode. For details, refer to the
manuals provided with your personal computer.

c Touch the touchpad or press any key on the keyboard to exit power-

saving mode.

c Touch the touchpad or press any key on the keyboard to exit this mode.
The mouse pointer does not move smoothly across the screen.

c Due to the characteristics of the laser sensor, the mouse may not work

properly on transparent surfaces or on a mouse pad that has a clear
surface. Avoid using on such materials, or use a commercially-available
mouse pad that is compatible with a laser sensor mouse.

c Press any key or the power button on the keyboard.
The mouse does not move smoothly after returning from the power-
saving mode.

c Deactivate the Bluetooth connection, wait a few seconds, and then

reestablish connection.

The mouse is not found when the Bluetooth device search is
performed.
❒ The mouse is unable to be detected.

c Press the CONNECT button located on the bottom of the mouse, and

then try the search again.

❒ The power switch on the mouse is set to OFF.

c Check the power switch setting on the bottom of the mouse.

c Input “0000” as the key.

Low battery lamp

Left button

CONNECT button

Power switch

Right button

Wheel button

Lens

Low battery lamp