M150 Flat Panel Display Touch Monitor User Guide 3M Touch Systems Read and understand all safety information contained in this document before using this product.
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Contents Overview Important Safety Information.................................................................. 5 Intended Use ..................................................................................... 5 Explanation of Symbols.................................................................... 6 Service and Repair Indicators ................................................................. 7 3M Touch Systems Support Services .....................................................
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide Calibrating the Touch Screen................................................................ 25 Chapter 3 Video Display Options Adjusting the M150 Video Display ...................................................... 27 Auto Config .................................................................................... 28 Brightness ....................................................................................... 29 Contrast..........................................
Overview Welcome to the world of 3M Touch Systems — a world where using a computer is as simple as touching the screen. This guide describes how to set up your M150 Flat-Panel Display (FPD) touch monitor. This document assumes you have basic computer skills. You should know how to use the mouse and keyboard, choose commands from menus, open and run application programs, and save files. Important Safety Information Read and understand all safety information before using this product.
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide WARNING To avoid the risk of fire which could result in serious injury or death: ! Do not remove the cover or back of the monitor. To avoid the risk of electric shock which could result in serious injury or death: ! Do not use a damaged power supply. ! Do not use a power cord that is frayed or otherwise damaged. CAUTION To avoid the risk of electric shock which may result in minor or moderate injury: ! Do not service the Flat Panel Display.
Chapter 1 7 Overview Important Notes: • • • • • • • • • Plug power cord into appropriate power source. Plug power cord into a grounded receptacle. When unplugging power supply cord, pull on plug not cord. Do not connect or disconnect this product during an electrical storm. Install the display in a well-ventilated area. Always maintain adequate ventilation to protect the display from overheating and to ensure reliable and continued operation. Do not expose this display to heat.
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide Whenever you contact Technical Support, please provide the following information: • Part number and serial number from your monitor • Current driver version • Operating system used • Information on additional peripherals Technical Support is available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. US Eastern Standard Time – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout Europe. Limited service Saturdays and Sundays.
Chapter 1 9 Overview 3M Touch Systems Worldwide Offices All offices can be reached through the website: www.3Mtouch.com. United States 3M Touch Systems, Inc. 300 Griffin Brook Park Drive Methuen, MA 01844 United States Phone: 978-659-9200 Fax: 978-659-9400 Web site: www.3Mtouch.com Japan Australia MicroTouch Australia, Pty Ltd.
CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Flat-Panel Displays The 3M Touch Systems product line of Flat-Panel Display (FPD) touch monitors offers the M150 monitor for desktop and countertop applications with built-in multimedia options.
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide The M150 FPD is available in a 15" diagonal screen size using activematrix thin-film transistor (AM-TFT) liquid crystal display technology. The M150 monitor supports a full-screen resolution of 1024 x 768. Note: The M150 FPD 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.
Chapter 1 Introduction to Flat-Panel Displays 13 Options for Using Other Video Resolutions The M150 monitor supports all standard resolutions up to their respective native resolution for monitor setup. Many video cards initially display a screen image at the SVGA or VGA resolution. By supporting these resolutions, the monitor can display the desktop controls that let you change to the optimal resolution of 1024 x 768.
CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your M150 FPD Monitor This chapter describes how to set up and integrate your 3M Touch Systems M150 FPD monitor into a touch application. You need to complete the following tasks: • Unpack the components • Connect the video, touch screen, and power cables • Power on the monitor and test your setup • Install the touch screen software • Calibrate the touch screen System Requirements The M150 flat-panel touch monitor requires a personal computer (PC).
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide When choosing your workspace, select a sturdy, level surface. Also, make sure you can easily access the back of the touch monitor and the computer. Easy access helps ensure a smooth setup of the touch monitor. Note: Before setting up your M150 FPD, refer to the Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this document. Unpacking Your Touch Monitor Carefully unpack the carton and inspect the contents.
Chapter 2 17 Setting Up Your M150 FPD Monitor Arm Mounting Option The unit has the 100mm VESA mounting pattern on the back case to allow for arm mount capability. Follow the manufacturer's instructions included with the mounting device to properly attach your monitor. In order to arm-mount the M150 FPD, you will need to remove the monitor face from the back stand and back yoke. Figure 1 Disassembling the Yoke & Base for Arm Mounting Step 1 -- Unlock the yoke.
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide Countertop Base Mounting Option Keyhole slots in the bottom of the base plate have been provided if you need to secure the unit to a desktop or countertop. You can use standard screws in the desktop or countertop and then slide the base plate on for a secure fit. Figure 2 Keyhole Mounting Slots 96 mm 33.25 mm 5.5 mm 48 mm 17.75 mm 10 mm 55.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your M150 FPD Monitor 19 Adjusting the Viewing Angle Figure 4 Viewing Angle Adjustable from 0 up to 60 degrees The yoke and spine were designed with touch stability in mind. This innovative design keeps the monitor face stable during touch. The unit can be adjusted to any locked position from 0 up to 60 degrees from vertical. This allows for users of different heights to view the monitor at the angle that best suits them with no degradation in touch stability.
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide Installing the Video Card and Video Driver Before you can connect your touch monitor, make sure your computer has a video card and driver already installed for the monitor. The video driver is supplied by the video card manufacturer and may be found on the disks that came with your computer. If you need information on installing a video card or video driver, refer to your computer documentation for instructions.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your M150 FPD Monitor 21 Using the Standard Controls for the Video Card In addition to the standard controls on the monitor, each video card has several controls that let you adjust the display settings. The software and driver for each video card is unique. In most cases, you adjust these settings by using a program or utility provided by the manufacturer of the video card.
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide Figure 6 Identifying Your Monitor Connections Touch screen connection Video connection Microphone and speaker connections Power connection 2. Connect one end of the video cable to the video connector on the FPD. Connect the other end to the video card in your computer. 3. Connect one end of the RS-232 serial touch screen cable to the FPD. Connect the other end to an available serial communication (COM) port on the back of your computer. 4.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your M150 FPD Monitor 23 Cable Management System Figure 8 Removing the Cable Management Cover Once you have connected your M150 FPD monitor to your computer, you should take advantage of the cable management system designed into the base of the M150 FPD monitor as shown above. In order to properly route all cables through the cable management system, the cover on the base unit must be removed. To remove this cover: 1.
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide To test that the monitor is working properly: 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Make sure the video image is displayed. If it is not, turn on your monitor. 3. Make sure the video image is centered within the screen area. Use the monitor controls to adjust the image, if necessary. You can adjust the horizontal and vertical position, contrast, and brightness to better suit your video card and your personal preference.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your M150 FPD Monitor 25 Calibrating the Touch Screen After you connect your touch monitor and install TouchWare, you must calibrate the touch screen. Calibration serves two purposes: • Sets the active area of the touch screen • Aligns the touch screen’s active area to the underlying video To calibrate the touch screen, open the touch screen control panel and select Calibrate. Follow the directions displayed on the screen.
CHAPTER 3 Video Display Options This chapter provides guidelines for adjusting the video display and using the monitor controls to adjust the image to your liking. Before you make any adjustments: • Be sure to adjust the controls in your normal lighting conditions. • Display a test image or pattern whenever you adjust the video. Adjusting the M150 Video Display Your M150 FPD monitor has four controls to adjust the video display. • MENU – Shows or hides the menu.
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide Pressing MENU will pull up the On Screen Display (OSD) menu, as shown below. Figure 9 M150 Main Menu Options Auto Config Bright Contrast Color Position Image Misc Auto Config To perform an Auto Config, press the ◄/left arrow key once then press SELECT. The Main Menu item Auto Config is used to adjust the configuration of the phase clock vertical and horizontal position automatically. A confirmation box is displayed to confirm the user selection.
Chapter 3 Video Display Options 29 Brightness Selecting the Brightness option will allow you to adjust the brightness of the display. Adjust the brightness using the ◄/left and ►/right arrow buttons, and press SELECT to confirm the new setting. Contrast Selecting the Contrast option will allow you to adjust the contrast of the display. Adjust the contrast using the ◄/left and ►/right arrow buttons, and press SELECT to confirm the new setting.
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide Position You can use the Position option to center the image on the display manually. Use the ◄/left and ►/right arrow buttons to scroll through the position menu. • H-Position is used to adjust the horizontal image position manually. • V-Position is used to adjust the vertical image position manually. Image Use the ◄/left and ►/right arrow buttons to scroll through the image menu.
Chapter 3 Video Display Options 31 Adjust this setting so that either the vertical bars of noise are replaced by an even amount of noise across the whole screen, or the noise disappears completely. If you do an Auto Config, the monitor will try to find the best Clock/Phase setting. If you are not satisfied with the auto adjustment, fine-tune the phase manually as described above. Miscellaneous Menu The Miscellaneous Menu contains three options: Reset, OSD Position, and System info.
CHAPTER 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting If you have a problem setting up or using your monitor, 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 monitor. You may also want to consult your video card user’s manual for additional troubleshooting advice.
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide • It is important to avoid using any caustic chemicals on the touch screen. Do not use any vinegar-based solutions. • Apply the cleaner with a soft, lint-free cloth. Avoid using gritty cloths. • Always dampen the cloth and then clean the screen. Be sure to spray the cleaning liquid onto the cloth, not the screen, so that drips do not seep inside the display or stain the bezel. • Always handle the touch screen with care. Do not pull on or stress cables.
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes and Solutions Colors of image are abnormal • • • Disturbances on the screen 35 Check that the video cable is connected properly and securely to the monitor and the computer. Check that no pins are bent in the video cable connector. The video display adjustments are incorrect. Refer to Chapter 3 for adjusting procedures.
M150 FPD Monitor Installation Guide Power Management The M150 monitor conforms to the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) standard. To benefit from power management, the monitor must be used in conjunction with a computer and video card that implements the VESA DPMS standard. The PC automatically invokes the power management feature if you do not use the touch screen, mouse, or keyboard for a user-defined period of time.
Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 37 This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
