Help & User Guide

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Getting Started

Welcome to our interactive historical archive kiosk! This touch-friendly interface is designed to make exploring our community's history easy and engaging.

Touch Navigation

  • Tap any button or card to select
  • Swipe to scroll through content
  • Use the "Back" button to return to previous pages

Main Sections

  • Board Members: Leadership profiles
  • Executives: Management team
  • Archives: Historical documents

Search Tips

Our powerful search feature helps you find exactly what you're looking for across all sections.

Search Suggestions

People's names
Job titles
Date ranges
Location names
Event types
Document types

Search Examples

Finding People:

Try searching for "President", "Manager", or specific names

Finding Documents:

Search for "1950s", "correspondence", or "meeting minutes"

Finding Events:

Try "grand opening", "celebration", or "construction"

Finding Locations:

Search for street names, building names, or neighborhoods

Browsing Guide

Board Members & Executives

  1. 1Select "Board Members" or "Executive Members" from the home page
  2. 2Browse through profile cards or use the search bar to find specific people
  3. 3Tap any profile card to view detailed information and biography
  4. 4Use the close button (×) to return to the grid view

Historical Archives

  1. 1Select "Archives" from the home page
  2. 2Use the "Filters" button to narrow down by category or time period
  3. 3Tap any document thumbnail to view full-size image and details
  4. 4Scroll down to see related documents and additional information

Accessibility Features

This kiosk is designed to be accessible to visitors of all abilities.

Visual Accessibility

  • High contrast text and interface elements
  • Large, touch-friendly buttons and links
  • Clear, readable fonts and sizing
  • Zoom functionality for documents and images

Navigation Assistance

  • Clear breadcrumb navigation
  • Consistent button placement
  • Simple, intuitive interface design
  • Alternative text for all images

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Screen not responding to touch:

Try tapping gently with clean, dry fingers. Avoid using objects or wet fingers.

Images loading slowly:

Please wait a moment for high-resolution images to load completely.

Search not working:

Make sure to tap in the search box first, then type your search terms.

Can't find what you're looking for:

Try different search terms or browse by category in the Archives section.

Quick Fixes

  • Use the "Back to Home" button to return to the main screen
  • Refresh the page by tapping the logo in the header
  • For search issues, clear the search box and try again

Need Additional Help?

If you need assistance or have questions about using this kiosk, our friendly staff is here to help.

Ask a Staff Member

Our knowledgeable team members are available during business hours to provide personal assistance with the kiosk or answer questions about our historical collection.

Business Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Sunday: Closed