MicroTouch ™ ™ Display M1700SS User Guide Read and understand all safety information contained in this document before using this product.
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3M Touch Systems, Inc. warranty, then 3M Touch Systems, Inc. sole obligation and User’s and Purchaser’s exclusive remedy, will be, at 3M Touch Systems, Inc. option, to repair or replace that Product quantity or software media or to refund its purchase price.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Contents Overview Important Safety Information ...5 Intended Use ...5 Service and Repair Indicators...7 3M Touch Systems Support Services...8 Contact 3M Touch Systems ...8 Chapter 1 Introduction to Flat Panel Displays Native Video Resolution on a Flat Panel Display ...10 Options for Using Other Video Resolutions...10...
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3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintaining Your Touch Display...29 Touch Sensor Care and Cleaning ...29 Monitor Installation Problems...30 Troubleshooting the Touch Sensor...31 Power Management...31 M1700SS Display Regulatory Agency Approvals...32 FCC Warning...32 CE Conformity for Europe ...33...
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Overview Welcome to the world of 3M Touch Systems, Inc. — a world where using a computer is as simple as touching the screen. This guide describes how to set up your 3M MicroTouch This document assumes you have basic computer skills.
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3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide DANGER To avoid the risk of fire and/or explosion which will result in serious injury or death: Do not install or use this product in a hazardous location. WARNING To avoid the risk of fire which could result in serious injury or death: Do not remove the cover or back of the display.
To avoid the risk of fire which could result in serious injury or death: Do not remove the cover or back of the display. CAUTION To avoid the risk of electric shock which may result in minor or moderate or call 3M Touch Systems 1-866-407-6666 for...
5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. US Eastern Standard Time – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout Europe. You can contact 3M Touch Systems, Inc. Technical Support (US only -- Eastern Standard Time) by calling the hot line, sending email or a fax.
The 3M Touch Systems offers the 3M and countertop applications with built-in multimedia options. The display is available with 3M Touch System’s surface capacitive touch sensor. Surface capacitive is the touch sensor of choice for public access applications requiring high levels of durability and reliable performance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Note: The M1700SS Display has a power LED as well as four buttons for using the on-screen menu and adjusting the video display. Refer to Chapter 3 for more information on these controls. Native Video Resolution on a Flat Panel Display Flat panel displays, unlike CRTs, are optimized to run at one resolution.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your M1700SS Display This chapter describes how to set up and integrate your 3M Display into a touch application system. You need to complete the following tasks: • Unpack the components •...
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Unpacking Your M1700SS Display Carefully unpack the carton and inspect the contents. Your M1700SS Display comes with most of these cables already connected as well as a touch software CD. Note: It is not necessary to store the power supply in the base of the display.
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3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Figure 2. Removing the Base Cover Make sure the display is in its full upright position. Push in and lift up on each of the two tabs located on the left and right sides of the base cover.
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3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Figure 4. Removing the Cable Connector Cover Lift this cover slightly so that the tabs are up against the rear of the display to keep them from catching on the cables below. Tilt the cover down as you slide the cover out from behind the support rods.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Figure 6. Disassembling the Display from Its Base for Arm Mounting M1700SS Display Wall-Mount Locking Mechanism CAUTION To avoid the risk of minor or moderate personal injury or damage to the monitor: • Never wall-mount the display without the locking mechanism in place.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Figure 7. Wall-Mount Locking Mechanism Countertop Base Mounting Option Keyhole slots in the bottom of the base plate enable you to secure the unit to a desktop or countertop. Use standard screws in the desktop or countertop and then slide the base plate on for a secure fit.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Figure 8. Adjusting the Viewing Angle Lift up latch to release lock and raise or lower display to suit your needs. Installing the Video Card and Video Driver Before you can connect your display, make sure your computer has a video card and driver already installed for the display.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Table 1. Applicable Display Mode and Refresh Rate Display Mode Refresh Rate SVGA SXGA Configuring the Display Settings After you connect your M1700SS Display and turn on your computer, you may need to configure one or more of these display settings. The ideal settings for this display are as follows: •...
Simply slide the bracket into the appropriate holes and pull down slightly to lock in place. Refer to the illustration below for wiring suggestions. Note that 3M Touch Systems does not supply the card readers.
Supported Magnetic Stripe Readers At the time of publication, the following “mini” magnetic card readers have been tested to fit the 3M Touch Systems optional card reader bracket. Consult your card reader sales representative for model numbers not listed here.
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3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Connect one end of the video cable to the video connector on the display. Connect the other end to the video card in your computer. Connect one end of the touch sensor cable (either serial or USB) to the display.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Figure 12. Connecting the M1700SS Display Cables to your Computer You should be sure all cable connections are secure -- tighten all cable screws. Shaking and vibration may dislodge cables that are improperly connected.
MT 7 Software User Guide for complete instructions. These drivers and relevant technical documentation can be found on the enclosed 3M Touch Solutions CD (31197) and are also available for download from our website at www.3Mtouch.com. After the software is installed, restart your computer to load and activate the touch driver.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide CHAPTER 3 Video Display Options This chapter provides guidelines for adjusting the video display and using the display controls to adjust the image to your liking. Before you make any adjustments: • Be sure to adjust the controls in your normal lighting conditions.
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3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide If you do not press the Menu, Select, or ◄/left or ►/right adjust buttons for 45 seconds, the monitor adjustment program times out and hides the menu options. You can press the Menu button at any time to display the options again.
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3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Icon Description PHASE If the phase of your display is not fine-tuned, you may observe unstable horizontal noise lines and cross-talk stretching from the edge of small windows on your display. If you change your display to Windows™ shut down mode, this noise will be more visible, and easier to eliminate.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Icon Description COLOR TEMPERATURE Adjusts color temperature to PRESET 1 (9300 color temperature) or PRESET 2 (6500 color temperature). Or, for a custom color mode, select USER and push the select button to activate the RGB submenu. This adjusts the intensity of the RGB video output.
If you have a problem setting up or using your display, you may be able to solve it yourself. Before calling 3M Touch Systems, try the suggested actions that are appropriate to the problems you are experiencing with the display. You may also want to consult your video card user’s manual for additional troubleshooting advice.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide • Always dampen the cloth and then clean the sensor. Be sure to spray the cleaning liquid onto the cloth, not the sensor, so that drips do not seep inside the display or stain the bezel.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide Troubleshooting the Touch Sensor If you are experiencing problems with the touch sensor, check the following list of common installation errors. Table 3. Common Touch Sensor Installation Issues Common Installation Issues Possible Solutions Touch sensor does not respond...
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide M1700SS Display Regulatory Agency Approvals Your product complies with the following regulatory standards: • FCC-B • CE • UL/cUL • CCC • C-tick • RoHS/WEEE directives This equipment has been tested and found to comply within limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
3M™ MicroTouch™ Display M1700SS User Guide 3M Touch Systems is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. CE Conformity for Europe The device complies with the requirements of the ECC directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic compatibility”, and...
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