Chicony Electronics Co VGP BMS21 User Manual

Wireless Laser Mouse

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VGP-BMS21

Operating Instructions

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain
or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

Owner’s Record

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-BMS21
Serial No. ____________________

Safety information

Do not look directly into the lens. The laser light may cause eye injury.

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In the following circumstances, set the power to off and have it checked by qualified personnel

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before continuing its use.

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Do not place the mouse in a location subject to:

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If the mouse is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp

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room, moisture may condense on the inside of the mouse. If this occurs, the mouse may not
work properly.

Precautions on using the batteries

If the battery liquid is leaking:

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– Do not touch the battery liquid directly. If your eyes, skin, or clothing comes into contact with the

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Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly. Discard used batteries according to the

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manufacturer’s instructions. In some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business
waste may be prohibited. Please use the appropriate public collection system.

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

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

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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Do not mix

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old (used) and new batteries, or batteries of a different type. Be sure to use batteries specified
in “Power requirements” of “Specifications.” Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced.

Keep away from children.

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Insert the batteries with the correct +/– orientation.

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When the batteries have run out, or when you intend to not use the mouse over a prolonged

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period, remove the batteries.

Do not short-circuit the metal terminals of the battery or wet them with any liquid, for

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example, water, coffee, or juice.

Conditions of use

Do not use this device on hospital premises. Doing so may cause medical devices to

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malfunction.

Do not use this device on an aircraft, as doing so may cause the aircraft's equipment to

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malfunction.

If using this device near a pacemaker, make sure it is at least 20 cm (8 inches) away from the

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pacemaker.

Sony is not responsible for any interference that you may experience or that may be caused

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when operating this device.

Check for and respect airline restrictions on use of wireless capabilities. If use of the wireless

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function is prohibited on the airline, set the power switch on this device to OFF before
boarding.

The equipment is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and complies with the Laser
Products Safety Standard IEC/EN 60825-1(2007).
Caution - Repair and maintenance of this equipment should be made only by Sony authorized
technicians. Improper repairs and use can create safety hazards.
Caution - Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
You can find the following sticker on the bottom of the equipment.

For customers in the U.S.A.

The following FCC statements apply only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in
the USA.
Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.
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.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476­6972 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.

For customers in Canada

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.

For customers in the U.S.A. and Canada

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled
equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very
low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure
evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20cm
and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and
ankles).
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating with any other antenna or
transmitter except Grant condition.

Before use

This product is a laser mouse equipped with Bluetooth technology.
It can be used with IBM PC/AT compatible computers pre-installed with the Windows 7,
Windows Vista or Windows XP (SP2 and after) operating system and featuring Bluetooth
wireless technology (as of January 2011).
Depending on the personal computer or version of software you are using, the mouse may
not operate by function correctly.
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r additional information, visit our website.
For North America : http://www.sony.com/vaio
For Europe : http://www.vaio.eu
For other countries and regions : http://vaio-online.sony.com

Notes

Operation cannot be guaranteed for all computers meeting the above system requirements.

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Operation is not guaranteed for home-built computers, whitebox PCs, and computers with an

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upgraded OS or multiboot system environment.

© 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China

Water or a foreign object has entered the mouse.
Smoke is coming out of the mouse.
There is an unusual noise or smell.
The mouse is dropped or the exterior of the mouse has broken.

On an unstable surface
In very humid areas or where there is no ventilation
Excessive dust
Direct sunlight or extreme heat
Mechanical vibration or shock
Greasy fumes

battery liquid, wash well with pure water. If you have skin inflammation or a wound results, consult
a doctor immediately.
Wipe the battery compartment carefully, and insert new batteries.

Part names

Right button

Left button

Status light indicator Description
Lights up green (steady),

then turns off

Light is orange (flashing)
Light is green (rapid flashing)

Inserting batteries into the mouse

1 Turn off the mouse.
2 Open the battery compartment cover. Insert the two supplied batteries using

the correct +/– orientation.

3 Close the battery compartment cover.

Replacing the batteries

If cursor movement becomes sluggish, or the communication distance between the mouse
and your personal computer decreases, check the status light on the mouse.
The status light flashing orange indicates that the battery life is running low. Replace the
batteries.
When not using the mouse, set the power to off. This will extend battery life.

Enabling communication between the
mouse and your personal computer

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

Note

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

The setup instructions are based on your operating system.

If your computer is pre-installed with Windows 7, go directly to the instructions in Case A.

If your computer is pre-installed with Windows XP, go directly to the instructions in
Case D.

If your computer is pre-installed with Windows Vista, follow these steps (In certain

situations, you may be directed to the instructions in Case B, Case C or Case D):

1 Click (Start), then “Control Panel.”
2 Click the “Hardware and Sound” icon.
3 If the “Bluetooth Devices” icon is in the “Hardware and Sound” window:

Go to step 4.

If the “Bluetooth Devices” icon is not visible in the “Hardware and Sound”

window:

Close the “Control Panel” and go to Case D.

4 Click the “Bluetooth Devices” icon, and verify the contents of the window

displayed.

Note

If you switch to Classic View, double-click the “Bluetooth Devices” icon.

5 Review the Bluetooth Devices windows shown here.

If you see window 1, go to the instructions in Case B. If you see window 2, go to the
instructions in Case C.

Window 1 Window 2

Case A

1 Click (Start), then click “Devices and Printers.”
2 Turn on the mouse.
3 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse.

The status light flashes green.

4 Click “Add a device” in the “Devices and Printers” window.
5 In the device list, select “VGP-BMS21,” and click “Next.”

Hint

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If the “Select a pairing option” window is displayed, select “Pair without using a code,” and
click “Next.”

6 Click “Close” in the “Add a device” window.
7 Move the mouse. If the pointer displayed on your screen moves appropriately,

the connection is complete.

Case B

1 Turn on the mouse.
2 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse.

The status light flashes green.

3 On the “Bluetooth Devices” window, click the “Add Wireless Device” icon.
4 In the device list, select “VGP-BMS21,” and click “Next.”

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Hint

If the “Select a pairing option” window is displayed, select “Pair without using a code,”
and click “Next.”

5 On the “Pair with a Wireless Device” window, click “Close.”
6 Close the “Bluetooth Devices” window.
7 Move the mouse. If the pointer displayed on your screen moves appropriately,

the connection is complete.

Case C

1 Turn on the mouse.
2 On the “Bluetooth Devices” window, select the “Devices” tab and click “Add.”

The “Add Bluetooth Device Wizard” appears.

3 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse.

The status light flashes green.

4 Select the “My device is set up and ready to be found” check box and click

“Next.”

5 In the device list, select “VGP-BMS21,” and click “Next.”
6 Select “Don’t use a passkey” and click “Next.”
7 Click “Finish.”
8 Click “OK.”
9 Move the mouse. If the pointer displayed on your screen moves appropriately,

the connection is complete.

Case D

1 Turn on the mouse.
2 Double-click in the notification area in the bottom right corner of your

personal computer’s desktop.

The “Bluetooth Settings” screen appears.

3 Click “New Connection.”

The “Add New Connection Wizard” screen appears.

4 Press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse.

The status light flashes green.

5 Select “Express Mode” and click “Next.”

The search for Bluetooth devices begins.

6 In the device list, select “VGP-BMS21,” and click “Next.”
7 If the “Add New Connection Wizard” disappears, connection is complete. Go to

step 10.

8 If the prompt to connect the HID (Human Interface Device) device appears,

click “OK.”

9 Verify the contents of the window displayed, and click “Next.”
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Move the mouse. If the pointer displayed on your screen moves appropriately,

the connection is complete.

Power switch

Lens

CONNECT button

Wheel button

Status light

If you set the power switch to ON, this mode is
entered after a few seconds.
When lit, the mouse is attempting to connect to a
computer.

Battery power is low. Replace the batteries.
If you push the CONNECT button, the flashing

status light indicates that the mouse is waiting to
connect to the personal computer.
About connecting, see “Enabling communication
between the mouse and your personal computer.”

Battery removal
ribbon

Disconnecting

Turn off the mouse.

Reconnection

Turn on the mouse, then reconnect.

Note

It may take time to reconnect after turning off the mouse.

Notes on use

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

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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.

Although the polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fluorocarbon polymer in the sole is a

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low-friction, non-stick material, the level of friction may vary depending on the
material of the desktop and mouse pad.

Hint

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If necessary, you can adjust the mouse pointer speed under “Mouse Properties.”
To display “Mouse Properties” with the Windows 7 operating system, click “Hardware and
sound,” and then “Mouse” in the “Control Panel.”
To display “Mouse Properties” with Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems, click
“Mouse” in the “Control Panel.” (If you use Windows XP operating system, switch to Classic View.)

Wireless communications

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

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various other devices. Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN devices use the technology
to minimize the interference from other devices that use the same wave length.
Simultaneous use of the Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN devices, however, may
cause radio interference and result in reduced communication speeds and distance
than the standard values.

The data transfer rate will vary depending on distance and obstacles between devices,

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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

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

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

Maintenance

When you clean the mouse, make sure to remove the batteries.
Clean the outside of the mouse with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder, or solvent such as alcohol or benzine.

Specifications

Buttons / Wheel 2 buttons / 1 wheel
Position tracking method
Sensor resolution
Communication method
Communication distance
Frequency band
Power requirements
Battery life
Dimensions

Mass
Operating temperature
(temperature gradient less than 10 °C (18 °F) /hour)
Operating humidity

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orage temperature

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(temperature gradient less than 10 °C (18 °F) /hour)
Storage humidity

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cessories

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The co

mmunication range varies, due to walls or other obstacles between devices, the
materials used in the walls, environmental conditions such as radio frequency
interference, and the software program used.

** This estimate is based on five hours of use per day, five days per week. These could be

different depending on the usage environment.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting

If you are not able to locate a solution in this section, contact a Sony authorized dealer.

The laser does not light up when I turn on the mouse.

The laser light from the lens is invisible. This is not a malfunction.

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The pointer/cursor does not move when I move the mouse.

Your computer’s operating system may not be compatible with this equipment. Use a

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supported operating system.

The mouse is not turned on.

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If the mouse is turned off, the mouse and your personal computer are not
communicating. Turn on the mouse.

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With sufficient battery power, if you turned on the mouse, after a few seconds, the
status light lights green momentarily. If not, there are no batteries in the mouse, or
the batteries are exhausted. Insert new batteries. For more information, see “Inserting
batteries into the mouse.”

The mouse and the personal computer are not communicating.

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For more information, see “Cannot connect to the personal computer.”

The mouse is being used on an unsuitable surface.

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Due to the characteristics of the laser sensor, the mouse may not work properly on
transparent surfaces. Avoid using on such surfaces, or use a commercially available
mouse pad that is compatible with a laser sensor mouse.
The CONNECT button is pressed while operating the mouse.

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If the CONNECT button is pressed while operating the mouse, the mouse goes into a
standby mode for about 3 minutes and cannot be operated during this time. If you press
the CONNECT button, turn off the mouse once before starting to work with the mouse.

The mouse may have difficulty communicating in an environment with 2.4 GHz

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wireless LAN or other Bluetooth communication.
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It is best to use the mouse in a location with low interference from wireless devices.

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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.

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You may find some useful solutions in your personal computer’s operating
instructions. Refer to the manuals provided with your personal computer.

Cannot connect to the personal computer.

The mouse is not turned on.

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For more information, see “The pointer/cursor does not move when I move the
mouse.”

Communication status between the mouse and your personal computer may not have

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been properly established.
Make sure your personal computer is set as below.
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The WIRELESS switch is set to ON.

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Bluetooth function is in operation.
For details on how to set the WIRELESS switch or Bluetooth function, refer to the
manuals provided with your personal computer.

Turn off the mouse, after a few seconds, turn on the mouse to connect to the personal

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computer. For details on connecting, see “Enabling communication between the mouse
and your personal computer.”

If the mouse and the personal computer are too far apart, transmission may be affected.

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The maximum communication distance between the mouse and the personal computer
is about 10 m (32 ft.). If used on a metal table or if obstacles are between the mouse and
the personal computer, the usable distance may be less. Connect the mouse and the
personal computer as close as practically possible.

Depending on usage environment, communication distance may decrease, and

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improper operation may result. In such a case, keep other electronic equipment away
from the host field.

The scrolling features do not work.

Your computer’s operating system may not be compatible with this equipment.

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Use a supported operating system.

The program you are using is not compatible with the scrolling features.

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When I am using the mouse, the display goes dark or the personal
computer enters power saving mode.

The computer’s power saving mode is ignoring mouse activity.

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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.
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Touch the touchpad or press any key on the keyboard to exit power saving mode.

The mouse pointer does not move smoothly across the screen.

The mouse may not work properly on transparent surfaces due to the characteristics of

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the mouse’s laser sensor.
Avoid using on such materials, or use a commercially-available mouse pad that is
compatible with a laser sensor mouse.

Your mouse may be experiencing interference from other Bluetooth devices that are

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connected to your computer.
Disconnect them all once, wait a few seconds, then connect them again.

Exiting power saving mode with the mouse is not possible.

Press any key on the keyboard.

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The mouse does not move smoothly after returning from the power
saving mode.

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

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connection.

I am asked to enter a key when connecting to my personal computer.

Enter “0000” as the key.

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Trademarks and notice

VAIO is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
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.
In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition and Microsoft® Windows® XP
Professional are referred to as Windows XP.
In this manual, Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Basic, Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Premium, Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business and Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Ultimate are referred to as Windows Vista.
In this manual, Microsoft® Windows® 7 Ultimate, Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional,
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium, Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Basic and
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Starter are referred to as Windows 7.
All other names of systems, products, and services are trademarks of their respective
owners. In this manual, the

Laser sensor
300 dot/cm (800 dpi)
Bluetooth Standard Ver. 3.0
10 m (32 ft.) max. line of sight *

2.4 GHz
Two LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries
Approx. 3 months (alkaline batteries) **
Approx. 53.0 × 31.0 × 112.4 mm (2.1 × 1.3 × 4.5 in)
(w × h × d)
Approx. 105 g (3.8 oz.) (including batteries)
5 °C to 35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F )

20% to 80% (not condensed), provided that humidity is
less than 65% at 35 °C ( 95 °F) (hygrometer reading of
less than 29 °C (84 °F))
–20 °C to +60 °C (–4 °F to +140 °F)

10% to 90% (not condensed), provided that humidity is
less than 20% at 60 °C (140 °F) (hygrometer reading of
less than 35 °C (95 °F))
LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries (2)
Operating Instructions (this document)

or ® marks are not specified.

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