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Chapter 4: Windows Basics
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About Windows XP Tablet PC
Edition
The Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition operating system is a fully
functioning version of Windows XP Professional with added pen-based
computing features:
■ Tablet and Pen Settings — set properties for the pen, tablet buttons, and
display screen
■ Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP) — use its writing pad, soft keyboard, and voice
recognition for entering data
■ Windows® Journal — hand-write documents, then turn them into text or
image files
■ Sticky Notes — make a quick note with your pen or voice and drop it into
another program
■ Document annotation — insert handwritten notes into Word documents and
other programs
■ Enhanced speech and voice recognition — say what you are thinking, and your
tablet will understand
■ Inkball — practice and master pen input with this game of strategy
The
What’s New in Windows XP link in the Help and Support Center and the
Windows XP Start Here booklet that shipped with your tablet can help you learn
more about using Windows XP Tablet PC Edition.