A Tablet
PC is a fully functioning
compact PC. Different from most desktop computers, Tablet PCs tools are
available to make handwritten notes and sketches. The tools include the
following:
All Tablet PCs have
several hardware buttons for common tasks, which can be programmed as
needed. In addition, you can program the digital pen by assigning key
commands or actions to simple pen gestures called flicks. The Handwriting Recognition Personalization
Tool enables you to tailor recognition results to your own personal
handwriting style. Finally, Windows Touch Technology provides support
for touchscreens, including accessing context menus and accessing small
components with your finger.
To configure a Tablet PC,
you use the Tablet PC Settings tool, which is found under Mobile PC in
the Control Panel. The tabs shown in the Tablet PC Setting tool are as
follows:
General tab. Enables you to configure on-screen menus for
left-handed or right-handed users and to calibrate the effectiveness of
your tablet pen.
Handwriting Recognition tab. Allows you to configure Tablet PC
handwriting recognition, which can adapt to your particular style of
handwriting, resulting in a more productive end-user experience.
Display tab. Allows you to manually change screen
orientation (portrait versus landscape). Most Tablet PCs have hardware
buttons for changing screen orientation, so this tab also allows you to
change the order in which screen orientation is changed when this button
is used.
Pen
Options tab. Allows you to tell
Windows Vista what it should do for actions that you perform with your
pen. For example, if you tap twice on an icon on the screen, Windows
Vista responds as if you had double-clicked the icon. You can also
configure pen button options in this pane. The Dynamic Feedback area
allows you to configure visual feedback for pen actions as a way of
confirming that Windows Vista has recognized your pen input correctly.
