User's Manual

Operating Your Computer 2-17
Using the Input Panel
Using the Input PanelUsing the Input Panel
Using the Input Panel
Use the Input Panel to enter text and perform various keyboard functions. There
are two types of Input Panels for you to use in Windows 7:
 Touch Keyboard
Touch KeyboardTouch Keyboard
Touch Keyboard allows you to enter text by tapping the keys with your stylus,
like pressing the keys on a standard keyboard.
 Writing Pad
Writing PadWriting Pad
Writing Pad allows you to write on the writing pad, like writing on a piece of
paper. Your handwriting will be converted into typed text.
To open the Input Panel, tap the Input Panel tab, which appears by default on the
left edge of the screen. (You can also press the
button on the front of the
computer to open or close the Input Panel.) To switch between the two types, tap
or at the upper left corner of the Input Panel.
NOTE: For more information on using the Input Panel, see Windows’ online help.