Setting pen preferences
Pen preferences are set in the Tablet PC Settings window of the operating system. The preferences
include setting the location of on-screen menus for either right-handed or left-handed users, calibrating
the screen for pen use, and optimizing handwriting recognition.
To access pen preferences:
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Tablet PC Settings.
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Pen options are set in the Pen and Input Devices window. The options include speed settings for double-
tapping and press and hold pen use, pen pointer options, and flicks settings.
To access pen options:
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Pen and Input Devices.
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The preferences and options you set in the Tablet PC Settings and the Pen and Input Devices window
are specific to the pen and the tablet PC. Pointing device preferences, such as pointer speed, click
speed, and mouse trails, are set in the Mouse Properties window. These preferences apply to any
pointing device in the system.
To access Mouse Properties:
Select Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
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Chapter 4 Using the pen and tablet controls