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Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Features

 

 
This section describes some of the unique features and benefits of 
Microsoft’s XP Tablet PC Edition software for your Hammerhead XRT 
Pen Tablet.  
 

(Note: This section is not applicable for units with XP Pro, Windows 2000 or 
Windows 98 Operating Systems.  Most computers with these operating 
systems come standard with Pen Office Calligrapher handwriting software and 
My-T-Pen onscreen keyboard.) 

 

Tablet and pen settings 

 

Windows XP Tablet PC Edition lets you customize the tablet and the 
tablet pen to suit the way you work. Not all users have to use the same 
Tablet and Pen Settings.  Individual users can save their own settings. 
Attributes related to use of the pen can be adjusted by clicking on 
Control Panel, Tablet and Pen Settings.  
 
In this section you can:  

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Change the screen orientation between landscape and portrait 
modes.  

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Set the pen for left- or right-hand use.  

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Change the default settings of the hardware buttons on Tablet PC.  

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Change how a pen matches mouse movements, such as single-
click, double-click, right–click, and hover.  

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Set handwriting-recognition language.  

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You can also customize features of Microsoft Windows Journal, 
Input Panel, and Sticky Notes to get the most from your Tablet PC. 

 

Screen rotation 
 

Tablet PC supports rapid display rotation between portrait and 
landscape modes without requiring the user to restart the computer. 
That makes it easy for users to work in either mode according to their 
preferences. For example, when annotating PowerPoint slides, it may 
be preferable to work in landscape mode—the same orientation as 
most PowerPoint slides. However, when taking notes in Windows 
Journal, it is more natural to do so in portrait mode—just like taking 
notes in a paper notebook. The Tablet PC screen displays rotate 
almost instantly, so the user can go back and forth as often as desired 
or needed for a specific task. 
 

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How do I rotate the screen on my Hammerhead XRT? 

 

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In the sys-tray, click on the display settings icon; this will open the 
display properties menu. See figure below. 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

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Click on the settings tab.  

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Click the advance button. 

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Click the 6 tab. 

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Turn on the screen rotation 
option. See figure at right. 

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Click OK button. 

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The system will prompt a 
degree of rotation. 

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Select a degree; click OK. 

 
Note: The pen may need to be calibrated after rotating the screen. See 

pen calibration

 on page 27. 

 
Handwriting using the Input Panel 

 

One way to write with the digital pen when you're not using your 
keyboard and mouse is by going to the Input Panel. The Input Panel 
has three views, the writing pad, character pad and the on-screen 
keyboard. You can input text into applications using your own 
handwriting on the writing pad and/or character pad or tap in 
characters using your pen with the on-screen keyboard. The Tablet PC 
Input Panel is hidden when you first start, but is easily opened. 
 

How to open the Input Panel  

 
Click the Input Panel button on the task bar. The Tablet PC Input Panel 
opens. To hide the Input Panel, click the Input Panel button again. To 
open Input Panel next to the location where you want to enter text, tap 

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the floating Tablet PC Input Panel icon. The icon appears automatically 
when you rest the pen near the field that you want to complete, such as 
the "To" field in a new Microsoft Outlook e-mail message, or when you 
tap the location on the screen where you want to insert text, for 
example, in the middle of a paragraph in a Microsoft Office Word 2003 
document. 
 
You can move Input Panel anywhere on the screen by using the move 
handle, which appears at the far right side of Input Panel. Or, you can 
dock Input Panel—that is, set it to appear at the top or bottom of the 
screen. When docked, Input Panel is always available and does not 
cover any open windows. 

 

 

 
Input Panel offers three entry modes—the writing pad, the character 
pad, and the on-screen keyboard. 
 

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Writing Pad 

You can enter text by using ink in the writing pad. The writing pad is 
especially useful for tasks such as adding text to a Word 2003 
document or updating a Microsoft Office Excel 2003 spreadsheet. As 
you write, Input Panel expands to accommodate more text as needed. 
If you want to convert ink to text, Input Panel does so dynamically. 

 

 

 
Character Pad 

The character pad also converts your ink to text so that it can be 
inserted into a program, but you use it to enter one letter at a time. The 
character pad is particularly useful when you need the highest levels of 
accuracy—for example, when you're entering an e mail address or a 
URL. The characters that you enter into the character pad are 
immediately converted to text, so you can spot and fix any errors 
immediately. 

 

Summary of Contents for Hammerhead XRT

Page 1: ...UCTION 5 Before you begin 5 Standard features 6 Accessories and options 7 Exterior features 8 Tips for proper use and care of your computer 12 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE OPERATION 13 Turning on the unit 13 Pe...

Page 2: ...x BIOS Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Windows 98 2000 XP Pro optional Pen stylus for use with electromagnetic proximity sensing digitizer touch screen option includes pointer stylus Chemically...

Page 3: ...port replicator or docking station Do not connect to more than one power source at a time when charging the unit or permanent damage may occur Ethernet RJ45 Connector Built in 10 100 Ethernet is stan...

Page 4: ...and go to the Settings tab where you can calibrate the screen for both landscape and portrait orientations If you are using Windows 98 2000 XP Pro follow the instructions provided in the pen directory...

Page 5: ...dware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD XRT User s Guide v030105 19 Batteries beyond one year of service may experience shorter run times WalkAbout recommends replacing your batteries once a ye...

Page 6: ...a standard AC outlet COM3 or VGA Chapter 2 Hardware Operation WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD XRT User s Guide v030105 23 Keyboard Industry standard 5 din PS2 style keyboard connector LPT 1 Industry s...

Page 7: ...tal integrity of the HAMMERHEAD XRT by fully sealing the PCMCIA compartment while providing the needed connectivity Lumps are available only for those PCMCIA devices that have been tested and recommen...

Page 8: ...der control allows you to manually adjust the backlight brightness Click on the bar and slide it to the left or right to achieve the desired brightness Chapter 3 Software Operation WalkAbout Computers...

Page 9: ...t a degree of rotation Select a degree click OK Note The pen may need to be calibrated after rotating the screen See pen calibration on page 27 Handwriting using the Input Panel One way to write with...

Page 10: ...or later or by exporting them as TIFF images for viewing with a viewer that is installed by default on Microsoft Windows 98 or later How to access Windows Journal To access Windows Journal click on St...

Page 11: ...ng the file with another user who does not have Windows XP Tablet PC Edition they will be able to see the ink comments if they are using Office 95 or a newer versions However they will not be able to...

Page 12: ...gs to a screen resolution other than factory default If so adjust the setting to factory default reboot the unit and attempt pen alignment Chapter 4 FAQ s WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD XRT User s Gui...

Page 13: ...lkAbout Computers warranty repair facility at the Chapter 5 Warranty WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD XRT User s Guide v030105 51 address noted below WalkAbout Computers is not responsible for loss or d...

Page 14: ...o responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual In no event will WalkAbout Computers be liable for direct indirect special incidental or consequential damages resulting from...

Page 15: ...s device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notices WalkAbout Computers HAMMERHEAD XRT...

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