Heya

Just got my first tablet pc after wanting one for aaaaages, longer
than I can remember lol! Bought a neat little HP Pavilion tx2050 and
am in love!

Just couple of questions though, that may seem really dumb, but just
that I am not sure about!

When writing on the screen in apps like OneNote or Ink Seine or
whatever, is it ok to lean my hand on the rest of the screen? It
seems ok, but I am worried about making the screen greasy??

Also, can anyone tell me how you are supposed to clean the screens?
Obviously they will get mucky easily cos of fingerprints and the like
and am sure you can't use any ordinary cleaner on them!!!

Answers to one or both questions would be appreciated so I can carry
on using my tablet!

Cheers!!

Andy

good questions...

_If_ you can touch the screen without that creating input (i.e.
touchscreen vs wacom) there's no problem... assume you would not be
asking the question if your hand was seen as input pressure.

>> greasy palms <<

Think if you asked ten experts how to clean laptop screens, you would
get ten different answers.

First, check your manual... it may offer specific suggestions.

In general, don't use anything strong or containing solvents of any
kind. In addition, you should try to avoid getting cleaner and/or water
in the joint between clear plastic and the frame.

Personally, what I have been doing for years is;

Use a soft paper, towel, (i.e Viva) wet it so it will barely drip, then
wipe the screen softly being careful to keep water away from the edges
with the goal being to float any dust or dirt away from the plastic.

Then put a tiny amount of diswashing soap on the tip of a finger and mix
that into the water over the screen. I wouldn't use any "window cleaner."

Using a second damp, almost wet, paper towel, remove as much water and
soap as possible, then dry with one or more dry sheets.

The primary goals are to float and remove any dirt avoiding any chance
of rubbing it in, the same with surface grease and end up absorbing
everything into towels.

Beverly Howard [MS MVP-Mobile Devices]

Possibly not quite relevant to your situation, but -- for my AIPTEK graphics
tablet surface I printed a grid on to a transparency and have it taped to
the surface. This protects the surface and also gives me a nice grid to
help me keep my inking work orderly; and by using a transparency, I can see
the hotkeys around the top and sides.

<hypnoticmonkeyscratcher@googlemail.com> wrote in message
news:cf6f05d1-192e-4cbf-aa78-936e12179f95@s37g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
> Heya
>
> Just got my first tablet pc after wanting one for aaaaages, longer
> than I can remember lol! Bought a neat little HP Pavilion tx2050 and
> am in love!
>
> Just couple of questions though, that may seem really dumb, but just
> that I am not sure about!
>
> When writing on the screen in apps like OneNote or Ink Seine or
> whatever, is it ok to lean my hand on the rest of the screen? It
> seems ok, but I am worried about making the screen greasy??
>
> Also, can anyone tell me how you are supposed to clean the screens?
> Obviously they will get mucky easily cos of fingerprints and the like
> and am sure you can't use any ordinary cleaner on them!!!
>
> Answers to one or both questions would be appreciated so I can carry
> on using my tablet!
>
> Cheers!!
>
> Andy

On Tablet PCs with the digitizer, you can rest your hand on the screen
without an issue. With the touch versions, there should be built-in "palm
rejection" which does a fairly good job of recognizing that it isn't the
specific pen input.

As to cleaning? I use the mild cleaner spray from our local Wal-Mart Vision
Center (for plastic lens glasses) which doesn't scratch or damage the
surface. I spray onto one of their soft cloths, rub it together, and then
gently wipe the surface. No problem for about four years on one of my
Tablets. I think you'll find trying to use a protective plastic sheet over
the screen takes away from the feel (and use) of the Tablet PC.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

<hypnoticmonkeyscratcher@googlemail.com> wrote in message
news:cf6f05d1-192e-4cbf-aa78-936e12179f95@s37g2000prg.googlegroups.com...
> Heya
>
> Just got my first tablet pc after wanting one for aaaaages, longer
> than I can remember lol! Bought a neat little HP Pavilion tx2050 and
> am in love!
>
> Just couple of questions though, that may seem really dumb, but just
> that I am not sure about!
>
> When writing on the screen in apps like OneNote or Ink Seine or
> whatever, is it ok to lean my hand on the rest of the screen? It
> seems ok, but I am worried about making the screen greasy??
>
> Also, can anyone tell me how you are supposed to clean the screens?
> Obviously they will get mucky easily cos of fingerprints and the like
> and am sure you can't use any ordinary cleaner on them!!!
>
> Answers to one or both questions would be appreciated so I can carry
> on using my tablet!
>
> Cheers!!
>
> Andy

since I have a large LCD flatscreen TV at home, I usually grab that bottle
and cleaner pad for my HP tablet. This cleaner is found in any electronics
department, or where you see LCD/ flatscreen televisions. Cloth & spray are
not expansive, and seem designed closest to the need. my brother tried his
glasses cleaner on his tablet & found. that cleaner had a scratch polish or
wax agent that made his pen not respond (sort of like greasy palm smudges
permanently.) His cleaner may be different than a norm, but the event opened
my eyes. (I don't wear glasses.)

also,my HP does not like its screen touched when penning . I do use it like
a touchscreena lot though: popping out the pen feels like my time on it'is
deep work rather than a quick visit, and I find the pen everywhere but that
slot once its out. (I must be part kleptomaniac.) The lanyard cord helps if
you don't get it tangled in everything during transport. Mine snapped on
laptop Carry bag's zipper going through airport security. it feels more
natural without it anyhow, unless you prefer those pens on chains in Bank
Lobbies.

"hypnoticmonkeyscratcher@googlemail.com" wrote:

> Heya
>
> Just got my first tablet pc after wanting one for aaaaages, longer
> than I can remember lol! Bought a neat little HP Pavilion tx2050 and
> am in love!
>
> Just couple of questions though, that may seem really dumb, but just
> that I am not sure about!
>
> When writing on the screen in apps like OneNote or Ink Seine or
> whatever, is it ok to lean my hand on the rest of the screen? It
> seems ok, but I am worried about making the screen greasy??
>
> Also, can anyone tell me how you are supposed to clean the screens?
> Obviously they will get mucky easily cos of fingerprints and the like
> and am sure you can't use any ordinary cleaner on them!!!
>
> Answers to one or both questions would be appreciated so I can carry
> on using my tablet!
>
> Cheers!!
>
> Andy
>

I can't speak for HP because I have a Gateway, but with respect to resting
your hand on the screen, that should be no problem because that's what
they're made to handle. But yeah, it also means you keep a bottle and wipes
handy because it *will* get grungy. :-)

C

"Ron G." <RonG@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C69C770D-8F8C-4DC9-8B8E-3DB16F551613@microsoft.com...
> since I have a large LCD flatscreen TV at home, I usually grab that bottle
> and cleaner pad for my HP tablet. This cleaner is found in any electronics
> department, or where you see LCD/ flatscreen televisions. Cloth & spray
> are
> not expansive, and seem designed closest to the need. my brother tried his
> glasses cleaner on his tablet & found. that cleaner had a scratch polish
> or
> wax agent that made his pen not respond (sort of like greasy palm smudges
> permanently.) His cleaner may be different than a norm, but the event
> opened
> my eyes. (I don't wear glasses.)
>
> also,my HP does not like its screen touched when penning . I do use it
> like
> a touchscreena lot though: popping out the pen feels like my time on it'is
> deep work rather than a quick visit, and I find the pen everywhere but
> that
> slot once its out. (I must be part kleptomaniac.) The lanyard cord helps
> if
> you don't get it tangled in everything during transport. Mine snapped on
> laptop Carry bag's zipper going through airport security. it feels more
> natural without it anyhow, unless you prefer those pens on chains in Bank
> Lobbies.
>
> "hypnoticmonkeyscratcher@googlemail.com" wrote:
>
>> Heya
>>
>> Just got my first tablet pc after wanting one for aaaaages, longer
>> than I can remember lol! Bought a neat little HP Pavilion tx2050 and
>> am in love!
>>
>> Just couple of questions though, that may seem really dumb, but just
>> that I am not sure about!
>>
>> When writing on the screen in apps like OneNote or Ink Seine or
>> whatever, is it ok to lean my hand on the rest of the screen? It
>> seems ok, but I am worried about making the screen greasy??
>>
>> Also, can anyone tell me how you are supposed to clean the screens?
>> Obviously they will get mucky easily cos of fingerprints and the like
>> and am sure you can't use any ordinary cleaner on them!!!
>>
>> Answers to one or both questions would be appreciated so I can carry
>> on using my tablet!
>>
>> Cheers!!
>>
>> Andy
>>