SMK FC002 User Manual

http://www.sony.net/
 2007 Sony Corporation / Printed in Japan

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Bluetooth® Presentation Controller
VGP-BRMP10

取扱説明書 / Operating Instructions / Mode d'emploi
Bedienungsanleitung

Printed on 70% or more recycled paper
using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)­free vegetable oil based ink.

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WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.

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-BRMP10
Serial No. ____________________

For customers in the U.S.A.

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).

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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.

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.

IC Exposure of Humans to RF Fields

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.

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

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

Located on bottom side

For customers in Europe

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.

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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® wireless technology.

Disposal of AAA batteries

• This wireless device is powered by AAA batteries.

• For installing the batteries, please refer to the
“Inserting Batteries” 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.

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (Applicable in the European
Union and other European countries
with separate collection systems)

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.

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

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Table of Contents

Before Use .............................................. 4

Features ........................................... 4

Compatible personal computers ...... 5

Location and Function of Controls ......... 6

Setting up ................................................ 8

Inserting batteries ............................ 8

Using the Bluetooth Utility software

to enable communication ............ 10

Operating distance

of the controller ........................... 12

Power-saving features of the

controller ..................................... 12

Using the Controller ............................. 13

Giving a presentation .................... 13

Enable or disable scrolling and

tapping......................................... 14

Adjusting the pointer speed ........... 15

Tips for giving

a smooth presentation ................. 15

Specifications ....................................... 17

Precautions ........................................... 18

Maintenance ......................................... 19

Getting Help ......................................... 19

Troubleshooting .................................... 20

• VAIO and are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, and PowerPoint
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,

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the ™ or

• In this manual, Microsoft
Edition and Microsoft
referred to as Windows XP.

• In this manual, Windows Vista™ Home Basic,
Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Windows Vista™
Business and Windows Vista™ Ultimate are referred
to as Windows Vista.

marks are not specified.

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Windows® XP Home

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Windows® XP Professional are

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Before Use

Features

This controller is a Bluetooth Presentation Controller that uses Bluetooth
technology.

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• Remotely start a slideshow, and move slides forward or backward.

• Use the touchpad as a pointer during your presentation.

• During your presentation, use the pointer option (page 00) to write on the
screen, or use hyperlinking. Make your presentation more appealing with
full control over video, Websites, and other content. (The pointer option
and hyperlinking are features of Microsoft Office PowerPoint.)

• The touchpad can be used for much more than just presentations. It is
also great for remotely controlling audio and video software.

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Compatible personal computers

The Bluetooth® Presentation Controller can be used with the following
personal computers (as of May 2007):

• Sony VAIO personal computers equipped with Bluetooth technology and
pre-installed with Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft
Windows XP Home Edition, or Microsoft Windows Vista.
(SP2 must be installed on your personal computer if it is
pre-installed with Windows XP.)

See the website referred to in “Getting Help” (page 00) regarding specific
models.

* 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 controller
may not operate correctly.

Consult your nearest Sony dealer about proper operating environments and information
about Sony VAIO and Bluetooth compatibility.

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Location and Function of Controls

Front View

1 Previous Slide button

Displays the previous slide during a
slideshow.

Has the same effect as pressing the PgUp
(page up) key on the keyboard.

Note

Using this button with software other than
PowerPoint software may work differently.

2 Touchpad

Works the same as the touchpad of a
personal computer.

Sliding your finger across the touchpad
moves the pointer on the screen in the same
direction. Place your finger on the right edge
of the touchpad (9 scroll line) and move it
up and down to move the vertical scrollbar of
the selected window (Scroll feature).

Tapping lightly once on the touchpad is
equivalent to performing a left click. Tapping
twice in succession is equivalent to
performing a double click (Tapping feature).

Note

Horizontal scrolling is not available.

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z Hint

It may be difficult to control the pointer with
the pad of your finger on the touchpad. We
recommend lightly sliding the tip of your
finger on the touchpad. Operation may be
adversely affected if your fingertip is wet or
sweaty.

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Back View

3 Left button

Works the same as the left button of a
personal computer’s touchpad or mouse.
Press this button to open document or image
files, or select software to run.

4 SLIDE SHOW button

Starts or ends a slideshow.
Has the same effect as pressing the F5 and

Esc keys on the keyboard.

Note

Using this button with software other than
PowerPoint software may work differently.

z Hint

If pressing the button has no effect, try
pressing it again.

5 Bluetooth status lamp (page XX)

6 Next Slide button

Displays the next slide during a slideshow.
Has the same effect as pressing the PgDn

(page down) key on the keyboard.

Note

Using this button with software other than
PowerPoint software may work differently.

7 POWER lamp

Displays the battery status.

Status Lamp

Battery fully charged Solid green

Battery charge low Flashing yellow

Power off Off

8 Power switch

Turns the controller on or off.

9 Scroll line

Scrolling (see “Touchpad” on page XX) is
available.

q; Right button

Works the same as the right button of a
personal computer’s touchpad or mouse.
Press this to display a shortcut menu and
quickly perform a number of operations,
such as copying your documents and images,
and viewing file details.

qa Strap hole

qs CONNECT button (page XX)

qd Battery cover

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