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Display with HDMI and USB-C

1. Connecting via HDMI​

For most standard displays, HDMI is the preferred method for connecting the touchscreen to the StoryFile system, ensuring smooth video and audio transmission.

2. Configuring a Microsoft Surface Tablet as a Second Monitor Using Miracast​

An alternative setup for a second monitor is to use a Microsoft Surface tablet. Since the Surface is a stand-alone computer, it cannot be connected directly using HDMI. Instead, Microsoft Miracast configures your Microsoft Surface tablet as a second monitor using a direct peer-to-peer connection, either wirelessly or over your existing USB-C network connection. Miracast is a standard feature in modern Windows systems. Here are step-by-step instructions to configure your Surface as a monitor:

Enable Miracast on the Surface Tablet:​

  1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Connect.
  2. Select Projecting to this PC and configure the settings as desired.

Connect from the Main PC:​

  1. On your main PC, press Win + K and select Connect to a wireless display. Alternatively, you can select this option from your Windows Display settings.

    HDMI and USB-C

  2. Choose your Surface tablet from the list of available devices. Your main PC will connect to your Surface either wirelessly or using the wired network over USB-C if available.

  3. Once you have enabled the tablet as a second monitor, choose to extend your desktop across the two displays. The Windows shortcut to change this setting is Win + P.

  4. In the virtual desktop, position the primary display with the subject on the left, and the tablet display on the right.

For more details on setting up Miracast, you can follow this YouTube tutorial.

3. Touchscreen Keyboard​

Touchscreens can also feature an on-screen keyboard, allowing visitors to type questions when verbal input isn't preferred or practical.