Monument 217A12 Original instructions

OWNER’S MANUAL
& INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
www.getmonument.com
MODEL 217 (217A12 / 217B12 / 217C12 / 217D12 / 217E12)
MONUMENT PHOTO MANAGEMENT DEVICE
217-US-ENG-REV01

WARRANTY
FULL 1-YEAR WARRANTY
If this product fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from
the date of purchase, Monument Labs will at its option repair or replace it free of
charge. Shipping costs are not covered.
WARRANTY RESTRICTIONS
There are no customer-serviceable parts inside this device. Do not attempt to repair
this unit yourself. Doing so may void the warranty and can cause damage to the device
or personal injury to yourself.
This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States. This war-
ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights depending on
your state of residence. For additional Monument Labs warranty information, please
visit our web site at www.getmonument.com/warranty.
Keep these instructions and your sales receipt for future reference.
Copyright © 2016 Monument Labs, Inc.
www.getmonument.com
605 N. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
In the United States, a 115 V, 60 Hz AC-only electrical supply is required. The included
power supply can operate between 100-240 V AC, and provides 5 V DC power to the device
with sufficient power to simultaneously operate two USB-based external portable drives
(not included). The power provided for each drive is limited to 500 mA. If your external port-
able drive requires more power, you will need to externally power it per its manufacturer’s
instructions and recommendations.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed
to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux
conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
To maintain compliance with the RF exposure guidelines, place the unit at least 20cm from nearby persons.
Mise en garde: Pour assurer la conformité aux directives relatives à l’exposition aux fréquences radio, le jouet doit êtreplacé à au moins 20cm des
personnes à proximité.
FCC NOTICE (USA)
IC NOTICE (CANADA)

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not immerse the device in water or other liquids.
2. Do not use the device near water or in damp locations such as near bathtubs or a wet
basement.
3. Do not use the device if the power supply has been damaged.
4. Do not use a power supply other than the one provided by Monument Labs.
5. Do not insert foreign objects into the device.
6. Do not use the device if it malfunctions or has been damaged. Return the device to
the manufacturer for examination, electrical, or mechanical repairs. See WARRANTY
section.
7. Do not block air vents, or place the device on a soft surface such as a bed or a sofa as
this can block vent openings. Do not place objects on top of the device as this can also
block vent openings.
8. Do not store external portable drives in the drive storage bay if any of the drives are
externally-powered or damaged.
WARNING:

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
9. Do not store anything other than a maximum of two external portable drives in the
drive storage bay.
10.Do not move or relocate the device unless all external portable drives in the drive bay
are disconnected and removed first per instructions in the OPERATION section.
Place the device on a flat, level surface at least 24 inches (61 cm) away from heat sources
such as ranges or space heaters.
This product is intended for indoor use only. Save these instructions.

OPERATION
1. Make sure the device is unplugged from power.
2. If you’d like to use a gigabit Ethernet connection (only for models with an Ethernet
port), connect the device to an Ethernet switch using a CAT6 Ethernet cable. Ethernet
cables of a lower standard than CAT6 may result in a lower speed connection.
3. If desired, connect the device to a computer monitor or a TV using the HDMI port.
4. Attach one or two USB 2.0 external 2.5” portable drives to the device. (Note: USB 3.0
drives can also be used. However, they will operate at USB 2.0 speeds.)
5. Turn the device on by plugging in the power. The device will power on in less than a
minute and the light in front will start blinking blue.
6. Install the Monument app on your smartphone or tablet. Go to
www.getmonument.com/apps to find the right app for your mobile device. Install and
launch the app, and follow the instructions.
INITIAL SETUP

OPERATION
STORING YOUR PHOTOS ON MONUMENT
1. Photos from your smartphone or tablet can be automatically transferred when
you start using Monument apps.
2. Insert the SD card from your digital camera to automatically import all of your content.
3. All of the new content will be analyzed and organized by the device.

OPERATION
LED INDICATOR
Your Monument device has an indicator light in front. It allows you to check its
status at a quick glance.
Solid White: Idle, functioning normally.
Blinking White: Processing content.
Blinking Blue: User action required, please check your mobile app.
Blinking Green: Importing content from SD card.

NORMAL OPERATION
1. SD cards can be plugged in and removed while the light in the front is white.
2. The device can be powered down by disconnecting the power when the light is solid
white.
3. New external portable drives can be added either when the device is powered on, or
when off. As soon as a new drive is plugged in, an alert will be shown on the mobile app.
You can choose to make it a backup drive or use it to expand your current storage space.
4. To remove USB drives, please open the mobile app and go to the Settings screen. Select
the drive you want to remove and follow the instructions. Removing a drive without
following these steps may cause data loss or damage to your drives.
OPERATION

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Operating temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity: 25% to 80% relative humidity, non-condensing
Power consumption: 12 Watts
Maximum USB current: 500 mA per each attached device
Maximum external portable drive capacity: 2
Maximum external portable storage dimensions for drive bay:
20mm (3/4”) Height x 83mm (3-1/4”) Width x 120mm (4-3/4”) Depth
By using your Monument device, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, use
limitations, and liability limitations. Please visit www.getmonument.com/terms to review
our terms. Additional information about product safety, regulations, and legal notices can
be found at www.getmonument.com/legal.
SPECIFICATIONS
LEGAL

TROUBLESHOOTING
If the device is not functioning as expected, please check the front light:
Red: Firmware or hardware error. Visit www.getmonument.com/troubleshooting.
Blinking Blue: The device requires user attention. Follow the instructions on the mobile
app.
No Light: Check if the power supply is connected to a wall outlet and to the device.
For additional support visit www.getmonument.com/support.

605 N. Michigan Ave., 4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60611
Copyright © 2016 Monument Labs, Inc.
www.getmonument.com
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Product complies
with the European
Safety Regulations
For indoor use only
Environmentally friendly disposal
Old electrical appliances must not be disposed of to-
gether with the residual waste, but have to be disposed
of separately. The disposal at the communal collecting
point via private persons is for free. The owner of old ap-
pliances is responsible to bring the appliances to these
collecting points or to similar collection points. With this
little personal effort, you contribute to recycle valuable
raw materials and the treatment of toxic substances.