Screen sharing makes it easy to present content in NodesNow spaces without having to upload any files. This article explains how to mirror your computer screen on a touchscreen device using an HDMI connection.
Activate screen-sharing mode
To share a laptop screen using the touchscreen's HDMI cable:
Tap the screen-sharing icon at the lower-left of the touchscreen.
Connect a laptop to the touchscreen using an HDMI cable.
Note: The HDMI port is located at the back left of the touchscreen. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI In port on the touchscreen to the HDMI Out port on a laptop.
The laptop's screen will now appear on the touchscreen.
Enter picture-in-picture (PiP) mode
Double-tap the image of the shared screen on the touchscreen to enter picture-in-picture mode.
The shared screen will enlarge and appear in a PiP window.
Move the PiP window
To move the PiP window:
Place your finger on the shared screen and drag it to your desired position.
Close the PiP window
To close the PiP window:
Tap the minimize icon on the PiP window.
The window will return to its initial size and position above the screen-sharing icon.
Take a screenshot of the mirrored screen
To take a screenshot of the mirrored screen:
Tap the screenshot icon on the PiP window.
The screenshot will be placed at the center of the screen, where you can move it and resize it like any other item on the canvas.
Enter and exit full-screen mode
To enter full-screen mode:
Tap the full-screen mode icon on the PiP window.
The mirrored screen will expand to fill the entire touchscreen.
To exit full-screen mode:
Double tap anywhere on the screen.
The shared screen will return to PiP mode.
Adjust the volume in full-screen mode
In full-screen mode:
Tap the screen to reveal the settings icon at the top-right corner of the touchscreen.
Tap the settings icon to bring up the volume control slider.
Adjust the volume by dragging the volume control slider to the left or right.
The audio from the shared screen will adjust accordingly.
Modify screen brightness in full-screen mode
In full-screen mode:
Tap the screen to reveal the settings icon at the top-right corner of the touchscreen.
Tap the settings icon to bring up the brightness control slider.
Adjust the brightness by dragging the brightness control slider to the left or right.
The brightness of the shared screen will adjust accordingly.
Disconnect the mirrored screen
Tap the PiP window's minimize icon.
The shared screen will reduce in size and move next to the screen sharing icon.
Tap the HDMI icon to exit screen sharing mode and close the screen-sharing window.
You can now safely disconnect the HDMI cable.