For me it is the same. I have Windows XP Tablet PC 2005 and on a Lenovo x61t.
Can someone please help?!

Thanks, Basti

"LindaD" wrote:

> Did you ever get help with this? I am having the same problem. When I try
> to use either the character or writing pad I am getting the error message
> "The character pad is not available for the input language you have
> selected". I only have English installed and have checked all other language
> settings so have no idea what the problem may be.
> Linda
>
> "Maji" wrote:
>
> > The tablet input panel has three input options:
> > - a keyboard input option
> > - a character input option
> > - a writing pad input option
> > For some reason unknown to me, the last two options are all of the sudden
> > not available! The buttons are there but I cannot select them; they are not
> > highlighted.
> > So, I can only use the keyboard option. Can anyone tell me how I activate
> > them?
> > Thanks, Maji
> >