Sony VAIO PCGA-UMS3 Operating Instructions

4-675-295-11(1)
USB M ouse
Operat ing Inst ruct ions
M ode d'emploi
PCGA-UMS3
Sony Corporation © 2003 Printed in Japan
English
WARNING
To prevent f ire or shock hazard, do not expose t he unit
t o rain or m oist ure.
Ow ner's Record
The model number and the serial number are located on the bottom 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. PCGA-UMS3
Serial No. ____________________
For cust om ers in t he 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.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to
subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
The number below is for FCC related matters only.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCGA-UMS3
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, NJ 07649 USA
Telephone No.: 201-930-6972
The 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 cust om ers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
• VAIO and are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries.
• 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 ® Windows ® 98 is referred to as Windows 98 and
Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 Second Edition is referred to as Windows 98 SE.
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In this manual, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional is referred to as
Windows 2000.
In this manual, Microsoft ® Windows ® Millennium Edition is referred to as
Windows Me.
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In this manual, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and Microsoft
Windows ® XP Professional are referred to as Windows XP.
Bef ore Use
Before using the mouse, read this manual thoroughly and retain it for
future reference.
The USB mouse is designed for use with Sony VAIO computers
(Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or
Windows XP models only).
This mouse is not recommended for use with any other computer.
Precaut ions
Saf et y
If any solid object or liquid falls onto the mouse, disconnect it and have
it checked by qualified personnel before continuing its use.
Locat ion
Do not place the USB 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
Operat ion
If the USB 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.
Cleaning t he out side of t he m ouse
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.
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Specif icat ions
Syst em
Optical sensor (without ball)
Sensor resolut ion
800 dots per inch
Int erf ace
USB
Connect or
USB Type A
Support ed m odels
Sony VAIO computers with the Windows 98, Windows 98 SE,
Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows XP operating system.
Lengt h of connect or cable
Approx. 31.5 in. (80 cm)
Operat ing t em perat ure
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) (temperature gradient less than 18°F (10°C)/
hour)
Operat ing hum idit y
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))
St orage t em perat ure
–4°F to 140°F (–20°C to 60°C) (temperature gradient less than 18°F
(10°C)/hour)
St orage hum idit y
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))
Dim ensions
Approx. 2.2 × 1.3 × 4 in. (55 × 32.6 × 100 mm) (w/h/d)
Weight
Approx. 2.4 oz. (67 g) (mouse only)
Accessories
Operating Instructions (this document)
Cable clip
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Nam es of Part s
Wheel but t on
Right mouse
but t on
On t ransport at ion
When carrying the mouse, wind the cable around the mouse and
secure the cable with the cable clip.
,
Press t he cable int o t he Wind t he cable around
groove on t he inside of your hand, f it t ing each
t he cable clip. loop int o t he cable clip
as you do so.
Connect ing t he USB m ouse
t o your com put er
Connect the mouse to the USB port ( ) of your computer.
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When you connect the mouse to your computer, the standard
Windows driver is automatically installed.
Window s 98/Window s 98 SE operat ing syst em users
When you first connect the mouse to your computer, the "Add New
Hardware Wizard" appears. Make sure you use
"C:\Windows\Options\Cabs" as the default location. You need to
finish the installation before you can use the mouse.
After your system boots, you can disconnect or reconnect the mouse
even while the power is on.
To t he USB port (
Drivers for USB devices must be installed for each connector used. If
you connect the mouse to a different USB connector on your computer,
the "Found New Hardware" message appears and the standard
Windows driver is installed automatically, allowing you to use the
mouse immediately. However, with the Windows 98 and Windows 98
SE operating systems, the driver installation screen appears and you
must install the driver according to the instructions displayed on the
screen.
Conf irm ing inst allat ion
Check the installation with the mouse connected.
Window s 98/Window s 98 SE/Window s M e operat ing
syst em s:
1
Click " St art " , t hen " Set t ings" , and t hen click " Cont rol
Panel" .
2
Double-click " Syst em " * , and t hen click t he " Device
M anager" t ab.
* If you are using a Windows Me model, and cannot find the icon you are
looking for, click "View all Control Panel options".
3
Conf irm t he f ollow ing:
1 Click the "+" mark on the left of "Human Interface Devices" and
confirm that "USB Human Interface Device" is displayed under
"Human Interface Devices".
2 Click the "+" mark on the left of "Mouse" and confirm that
"HID-compliant mouse" is displayed.
Window s 2000 operat ing syst em :
1
Click " St art " , t hen " Set t ings" , and t hen click " Cont rol
Panel" .
2
Double-click " Syst em " , click t he " Hardw are" t ab and
t hen click t he " Device M anager" but t on.
3
Conf irm t he f ollow ing:
1 Click the "+" mark on the left of "Human Interface Devices" and
confirm that "USB Human Interface Device" is displayed under
"Human Interface Devices".
2 Click the "+" mark on the left of "Mice and other pointing
devices" and confirm that "HID-compliant mouse" is displayed.
Window s XP operat ing syst em :
1
Click " St art " , and t hen select " Print ers and Ot her
Hardw are" f rom " Cont rol Panel" . Then in " See Also"
on t he lef t of t he screen, click " Syst em " , click t he
" Hardw are" t ab, and t hen click t he " Device
M anager" but t on.
2
Conf irm t he f ollow ing:
1 Click the "+" mark on the left of "Human Interface Devices" and
confirm that "USB Human Interface Device" is displayed under
"Human Interface Devices".
2 Click the "+" mark on the left of "Mice and other pointing
devices" and confirm that "HID-compliant mouse" is displayed.
Using t he USB M ouse
When you move the mouse, the pointer displayed on your screen
moves in the same direction.
This section describes basic mouse operations and how to use the
wheel button.
Note
An optical mouse senses mouse movement by using the optical sensor to detect
the shadows caused by the red light on the bottom of the mouse. The optical
mouse may not operate correctly on the following surfaces:
• Transparent surfaces (such as glass)
• Surfaces that reflect light (such as highly polished veneers or mirrors)
• Surfaces with a repetitive pattern, such as screening (like that used for
printing photos in magazines and newspapers)
• Surfaces that are striped or have another distinct, high contrast pattern
If the mouse pointer does not move smoothly across the screen, make sure you
are not using the mouse on one of the above mentioned surfaces.
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If necessary, you can adjust the mouse pointer speed under "Mouse Properties".
To display "Mouse Properties", 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").
Basic operat ions
M oving t he m ouse
Place the mouse on a flat surface, such as a desk, and slide it across the
surface. If you move the mouse all the way to the edge of the desk, pick
it up and return it to the middle of the desk before continuing the
movement.
Point ing
Move the mouse pointer to the desired position on the screen.
Clicking
Press and release the left mouse button once, making a clicking sound.
This action is used to press "OK" and "Cancel" buttons and to select
menu items and so on.
Double-clicking
Press and release the left mouse button twice in quick succession,
making two clicking sounds. This action is used to start software and
Lef t mouse
but t on open document files and so on.
Dragging
Move the pointer to the required position, hold down the left button,
and move the mouse. This action is used to adjust the size of windows
and so on.
Dragging and Dropping
Drag a file icon or other icon to a position over another folder, window,
or software icon, and then release the left mouse button. This action is
used to copy or move files to different locations and so on.
Right -clicking
Press and release the right mouse button once, making a clicking
sound. Depending on the position you click, various shortcut menus
,
appear.
Using t he w heel but t on
Take t he cable t hat
Scrolling
is w rapped around
your hand and f it it
Scrolling up and dow n
int o t he groove in
When there is vertical scroll bar displayed in the window, rotate the
t he cable clip.
wheel button to scroll up and down the contents of the window. You
can also point to the vertical scroll bar on the right of the window and
rotate the wheel button to scroll up and down the contents of the
window.
Scrolling left to right
When there is only a horizontal scroll bar displayed in the window,
you can rotate the wheel button at any time to scroll the window
contents to the left or right.
Note
The scrolling behavior of a window may vary, depending upon the software
program displaying the window.
) on your comput er
Quick scroll
Quick scroll allows you to scroll more freely through your documents.
Press and hold the wheel button while moving the mouse to scroll up,
down, left, or right.
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• With some software programs, you can use quick scroll to move diagonally.
• Depending on window size, quick scroll may only be usable in the vertical or
horizontal direction.
Notes
• With some software programs, this feature is not available.
• The appearance of the pointer may differ depending on the software program
you are using.
Aut o scroll
Auto scroll allows you to scroll automatically in a document just by
moving the mouse.
To put the mouse into auto scroll mode, click the wheel button once,
release it, and move the mouse in the desired direction to scroll
continuously. The further you move the mouse, the faster you scroll.
To stop auto scrolling, click the mouse button or the wheel button.
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• With some software programs, you can use auto scroll to move diagonally.
• Depending on window size, auto scroll may only be usable in the vertical or
horizontal direction.
Notes
• With some software programs, this feature is not available.
• The appearance of the pointer may differ depending on the software program
you are using.
Zoom
With some software programs, you can zoom the magnification of
documents in and out by rotating the wheel button. With some
software programs, the scroll bar appears when you zoom out to the
maximum level, indicating that you have returned to scrolling mode
from zoom mode.
Troubleshoot ing
If you experience any of the following difficulties while using the USB
mouse, use this troubleshooting guide solve the problem. If a problem
persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
M y mouse does not w ork
The USB mouse is not connected correctly.
c Close all programs, and then reconnect the USB mouse to your
computer.
The operating system is not compatible.
c Use a supported operating system.
The USB port is not available.
c Check the "System Properties" of your computer.
The scrolling features do not w ork
The operating system is not compatible.
c Use a supported operating system.
The scrolling features do not work with the program I am using.
c The scrolling features work only with programs that use scroll bars.
c Some programs do not support the scrolling features.
I connected the mouse while the computer was in a power-saving
mode.
c Disconnect the mouse from the USB port, and connect it again after a
few seconds.
When I press the w heel button, the quick/ auto scroll function does not
w ork
The software does not support the quick/auto scroll function.
c This function is available only with programs that support it.
The zoom function does not w ork w hen I rotate the w heel button
The program does not support the zoom function.
c This function is available only with programs that support it.
The document has been zoomed out to the maximum level, and the
scroll bar appears.
c Use a method other than wheel button operation to return to the
zoom function by zooming out until the scroll bar disappears.
When I'm using the USB mouse, the display goes dark, or the computer
enters a pow er-saving mode
The computer enters a power-saving mode while the USB mouse is in
use.
c When using the USB mouse, change the power management setting
so that the computer does not enter a power-saving mode. For
details, refer to the manuals provided with your computer.
c Touch the touchpad or press any key to return from a power-saving
mode.
The computer does not return from Standby mode
c Touch the touchpad or press any key to exit this mode.
I cannot return from a pow er-saving mode w ith the mouse
c Press any key or the power button to return from a power-saving
mode.
The mouse does not move smoothly after returning from a pow er-
saving mode
c Disconnect the mouse from the USB connector, and then reconnect it
after a few seconds.
The mouse pointer does not move smoothly across the screen
An optical mouse senses mouse movement by using the optical sensor
to detect the shadows caused by the red light on the bottom of the
mouse. The optical mouse may not operate correctly on the following
surfaces:
• Transparent surfaces (such as glass)
• Surfaces that reflect light (such as highly polished veneers or
mirrors)
• Surfaces with a repetitive pattern, such as screening (like that used
for printing photos in magazines and newspapers)
• Surfaces that are striped or have another distinct, high contrast
pattern
c If the mouse pointer does not move smoothly across the screen, make
sure you are not using the mouse on one of the abovementioned
surfaces.
When I start the computer, an error message appears saying that the
mouse is not connected.
c Select the option so that the message is not displayed in future and
click the "OK" button.
Press t he w heel but t on t o
display w hich direct ions
scrolling is possible.
Show s t he direct ion f or
quick scrolling.
Press t he w heel but t on t o display w hich
direct ions scrolling is possible.
M ove t he point er t o aut o
scroll.