User manual SONY VGP-BMS15/WI HOW TO CHANGE THE COVER

[. . . ] 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. Owner's Record The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom of the unit. [. . . ] When battery charging starts, the battery status indicator lights up red. Battery charging is complete when the indicator goes off. To AC outlet Note While charging the battery, Bluetooth or GPS functionality is not available. During normal operation, do not plug the AC adapter to the unit. 8 VGP-BMS15/WI_2-691-136-12(1) Connecting the Unit to a Personal Computer Notes · Do not use the unit in an airplane as it may interfere with aircraft functions. · This unit cannot receive GPS satellite signals indoors or in a tunnel. · GPS satellite reception is more effective in open areas free of obstructions. · The maximum available reception distance from the unit to a personal computer is approximately 10 m, although this may vary considerably, depending on the environment of use. If the reception is poor, do the following: ­ Use the unit closer to the connected personal computer. ­ Use the unit as far away as possible from other wireless devices. · The illustrations below use VAIO VGN-UX** series as examples. 1 2 Turn the power switch to ON. The Bluetooth status indicator lights up blue. Make sure the Bluetooth indicator lights up blue to indicate that the Bluetooth functionality of the personal computer is activated. Set the personal computer to use the Bluetooth functionality. For details, see the manuals provided with your personal computer. 3 Click on the task bar. The "Bluetooth Settings" screen appears. Continued on next page 9 VGP-BMS15/WI_2-691-136-12(1) 4 Click "New Connection". The "Add New Connection Wizard" screen appears. 5 Click "Next". The personal computer starts searching for the Bluetooth devices. When searching has finished, the "Select a device" screen appears and "VGP-BMS15/WI" appears in the device list. If "VGP-BMS15/WI" does not appear, click "Refresh" to perform the search again. 10 VGP-BMS15/WI_2-691-136-12(1) 6 Select "VGP-BMS15/WI" and click "Next". The personal computer starts connecting the unit, and then the "COM port setting" screen appears. · Do not use the unit in humid locations. · Do not use the unit on the seashore. This may cause malfunction or irreparability. · The unit and the personal computer may malfunction depending on the location of the unit and the personal computer. Notes on the Bluetooth devices · 2. 4 GHz frequency is used for a various devices such as a wireless LAN or Bluetooth devices. For this, Bluetooth devices are designed to help minimize interference from same-frequency devices. However the communication speed or available communication distance may vary, or communication may be disconnected. · Communication speed or available communication distance may vary depending on the distance between devices, obstructions, reception conditions, electro-magnetic radiation, static electricity, radio transmissions, your software, OS, receiver sensitivity of the communication devices or antenna performance. · Use the unit more than 22 cm away from a cardiac pacemaker. · Do not use the unit in a medical institution or near electro-medical apparatus. · Do not use the unit in an airplane during takeoff or landing. · While using the unit, if other devices cause electronic interference, etc, stop use. [. . . ] t Change the positioning place and try again. · The number of available GPS satellites may decrease depending on the unit location. · The unit may not be receiving signals because of heat-reflecting glass. The unit may not receive the signal properly because the GPS signals are being reflected by buildings. [. . . ]