In order to try to make presenting in the hall a more slick process, we have bought a new Windows 8 Surface tablet which can connect wirelessly to the data projector.  The tablet is connected to the college network just like any other computer, and can access the same resources.  The only difference is that the Surface tablet runs Windows 8.1, where all of our other computers run Windows 7.  This is on purpose as Windows 8 provides a better touchscreen experience, which you’ll be able to take advantage of.

The tablet is stored and charged inside the audio/visual cabinet.  Because of this, its more important than ever to ensure the cabinet is locked up again once you have finished use the equipment.

Using the Surface tablet to present

• Turn on the data projector and lower the screen in the same way as normal.  Ensure the amp is turned on as normal.
• While the screen is lowering, turn on the Surface tablet and logon to it.  It can take about 30 seconds to fully logon to the tablet, during which time the screen remains blank.  This is normal, don’t worry.
• Select the HDMI input button on the white projector control box.  The screen will show a ASUS MiraCast screen.
• From the tablet swipe in from the right with your finger and tap DEVICES then tap PROJECT.  Select the MiraCast device.  The tablet will wirelessly connect to the projector at this point and you can display which ever

Tips

• The Surface tablet connects to both the network and the projector wirelessly.  This gives you the freedom to locate it wherever you want.  Be that on the stage, the lectern, or carried around in your hands.
• The Surface keyboard can be removed from the tablet.  Its magnetically attached and will disconnect with a slight pull.
• Both video and audio are transmitted wirelessly.
• The ‘WINKEY’ + ‘P’ key combination allows you to quickly and easily switch between Duplicate and Extended mode.  Depending on what you’re showing and how you wish to present, you might find one or the other better.

Remember to….

• Put the Surface tablet back in the audio/visual cabinet when you’ve finished with it, making sure you connect the charge cable to it to make sure its fully charged for the next person to use.
• Lock the audio/visual cabinet.  The Surface tablet is valuable.