--- title: "Surface Go Configurations" canonical: "https://kb.myframeworks.com.au/space/FRAM/28407968/Surface%20Go%20Configurations" format: markdown --- # Question What are the setup considerations for the configuration of the **Surface Go **to use Frameworks mobile? # Answer > ✅ Refer to [Mobile Device Configurations](https://sterlandsupport.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FRAM/pages/28410724) for more information relating to prerequisites and minimum device recommendations for Frameworks Mobile. This document will outline of the most common considerations when configuring the** Surface Go.** These considerations are related to access, usability and getting the most out of the screen space and the following should be considered: - Device Specifications - Peripherals - Display settings - Keyboard settings - Browser settings - URL Parameters - Desktop Icon ## Frameworks on the Surface Go The below are example screenshots of how some Frameworks modules display after the below configurations have been done.
Before Recommended Configurations ![image-20241213-054117.png](media://58058963-676b-448b-9a25-70cb78ca6f05) | ![image-20241213-054423.png](media://5ec01f8b-1c78-42fc-a762-243fd337ac55) | ![image-20241213-054430.png](media://11bd632f-4d92-4a31-87e3-ecc21d14cb6f) | | --- | --- |
After Recommended Configurations ![image-20241213-054243.png](media://ed08c465-9ca6-4354-af4f-7b7b90f3d14e) | ![image-20241213-054315.png](media://eda72eb0-5941-4855-9f9e-259389a7c3fd) | ![image-20241213-054322.png](media://e2e7e550-c335-4191-8da1-04afc9a44c99) | | --- | --- | | ![image-20241213-054327.png](media://2521d238-e55f-4cbc-a363-2b9cc0461c0f) | ![image-20241213-054330.png](media://69d41dd1-8301-468d-936f-dbf524bf0d00) | | ![image-20241213-054336.png](media://7093e245-8d39-4b1b-900e-fd3348e5e227) | |
## Specifications Recommended Minimum requirements: | | | | --- | --- | | **Operating** **System** | Windows 10 home | | **Display** | Screen: 10.5” Resolution: 1920 x 1280 (220 PPI) resolution | | **Memory** | 8GB RAM | | **Processor** | Intel® Pentium® Gold Processor 4425Y
> ℹ️ The 8th Gen Intel® Core m3 Processor with LTE will allow your users to connect to the internet without Wi-Fi. | | **Storage** | Solid-state drive (SSD): 128GB | ## Peripherals  We strongly recommend purchasing: - A Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. - A Stylus Pen of some sort. > ⚠️ The Surface Go Type cover and Surface Pens are great additions to the Surface go, however, the above will work fine. ## Windows Settings The following settings will help you get the most out of Frameworks while you are using a Surface Go. > ⚠️ Any network settings, such as Wi-Fi access and VPN setup, will need to be configured as normal with the help of your IT provider. 1. Run Windows with **Tablet mode **turned **OFF.** 2. **Display Settings** The display settings are defined by navigating to **Settings > System > Display. **The following are recommended. 1. **Scale and layout: **Set this to be **150% (Recommend)**. This is typically the default setting. 2. **Display resolution: **Leave the display resolution as the defaulted **1920 x 1280 (Recommended) ** 3. **Display orientation:** Set this to **Landscape**. 4. **Rotation lock: **Turn this on to stop the screen from accidentally rotating to portrait mode. 3. **Typing Settings (Keyboard)** If you are planning to use the Surface Go without an attached keyboard (via Bluetooth or the type of cover) to the following settings will assist you. The typing settings are defined by navigating to **Settings > Devices > Typing.** - Under **Touch keyboard** ensure that "Show the touch keyboard when not in tablet mode and there is no keyboard attached" is turned **On**. > ℹ️ On the **Taskbar** click on the   icon to open the **Touch keyboard. **To choose a different keyboard version click  , in the top right, an choose which Touch Keyboard you prefer. > ℹ️ > ℹ️ - If the Touch Keyboard option is not available right-click or press and hold on the taskbar and select **Show touch Keyboard button.** ## Browser Settings > ℹ️ We recommend using the **Edge **browser for the Surface Go. When using Frameworks with Microsoft Edge the consider using the following setting to work in hand with the above windows settings. ### 1. Set your Default Zoom For a good balance between best screen space and minimal scroll bars set your default zoom leave in Edge to be 80%. You can do this by: - Click  in the top right of the browser and then select **Settings.** - In **Settings** select **Appearance ** - Under **Customize browser** use the **Zoom** drop-down menu to select **80%** - This automatically saves, so just clos the settings tab. ### 2. Use Full Screen Mode One you have opened up Frameworks, using your shortcut to get the most out of your screen size we recommend running Frameworks in **Full Screen** mode.  - To enter full screen press **F11** on your keyboard OR - Click  in the top right of the browser and then click  to enter full screen. > ℹ️ To exit full screen, swipe down from the top of press F11. ## Framework URL Parameter Recommendations When using Frameworks on a Surface Go device the following URL Parameters should be considered to be used with your Frameworks login URL:  | Parameter | Description | | --- | --- | | **?skin=Tahoe&device=tablet&useMobile=true&fontIncrease=3** | This will used use the Frameworks Tahoe skin in tablet mode. With the parameter **useMobile=true** the tab functionality will be turned off for more screen space. | | **?skin=Tahoe&device=tablet&useMobile=false&fontIncrease=3** | This will used use the Frameworks Tahoe skin in tablet mode. With the parameter **useMobile=false **Frameworks will behave as on a desktop. | > ℹ️ Play around with the **fontIncrease** value. This changes the size of the text within frameworks. We think 3 as it is good balance between best screen space and minimal scroll bars. ## Creating a Desktop Shortcut Once you have tested the best Frameworks URL parameters for you, the easiest way to access your Frameworks is to create a desktop icon.  To do this perform the following: 1. Right-click or press and hold on your desktop. 2. From the popup menu select **New > Shortcut.** 3. In the** Type the location if the item **field enter your Frameworks login URL (eg: [https://sterweb.sterland.com/{instace}/Fluid.html/](https://sterweb.sterland.com/{instace}/Fluid.html/)) followed by one of the recommended parameters (eg: ?skin=Tahoe&device=tablet&useMobile=False&fontIncrease=2). 4. Once the URL/address has been added click **Next.** 5. Enter a name for the shortcut and click **Finish **to add the desktop > ℹ️ **Tip**: Change the shortcuts icon to make it easier to see find on your desktop. ## Gestures When in full screen mode the following gestures may also assist you. ### 1. Swipe down from the top When you are in Frameworks to bring up the edge menus and address bar, start on the black border and swipe down. - press to exit full screen mode. - You can also access the address bar and other web browser tabs. ### 2. Swipe in from the Right When you are in Frameworks to bring up the windows taskbar and notifications, start on the black boarder and swipe from left to right. - This is handy to display the taskbar where you can then access the **touch keyboard** if this doesn't pop up. - You can also access the Start menu and other programs. # Additional Information > ✅ Refer to [Mobile Device Configurations](https://sterlandsupport.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FRAM/pages/28410724) for more information.