Using HDMI adapters with pen displays

Before you begin

You may want to familiarize yourself with this doc before you continue if you are not experienced connection options: Connecting a pen display to a computer

Overview

Sometimes the tablet needs to be connected to your computer through HDMI. This means that there's a cable coming from your tablet that has a “male” HDMI plug. And of course you then need a “female” HDMI receptacle.

“Plug” and “receptable” are the official terms, by the way 😊

However it is possible you can use another port.

Order of preference of ports for adapters

Not all ports are equally good for connecting to HDMI. Some you should try first because they will give you a better experience.

If you don't have an HDMI port you should try alternative ports in the order below.

• DisplayPort

• USB-C (remember not all USB-C ports support sending a display signal).

• DVI

• VGA

Adapter details

• DisplayPort to HDMI adapters

• USB-C to HDMI adapters

• DVI to HDMI adapters

• VGA to HDMI adapters

Check your requirements

You need to make sure your adapter supports the resolution and refresh rate that you want from you pen display.

General flakiness

Generally these adapters "just work". But sometimes there are odd quirks on some computers and they just don't work or not work correctly.