Got a new Toshiba M205 (thanks Terri!) and have a couple of questions...

First, how do I assign something to those buttons? The first button brings
the Task Manager, but the other two buttons don't do anything... Any tips?

Second, I want an input method that would allow me to write directly to MS
Word XP instead of using that little yello input panel. Is there such a
thing? I know of ritepen, is this the best option?

Cheers!

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Hi, Mauricio,

You're welcome! Check the Tablet Buttons options. Right click the Tablet
and Pen Settings icon in the systray / Propertes / Tablet Buttons Tab. You
can set the buttons there.

Also, take the time to run through the Tablet tutorials that are included
under Programs / Tablet PC. The more I read them, the more I learn.

I hope you're enjoying it and had a good trip home.
--
Terri Stratton
Editor / Owner
http://thetabletpc.net
http://themediacenterpc.net
Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC

"Mauricio Freitas [MVP]" <dr.emailposter@nowhere.invalid> wrote in message
news:eJS4cG1zEHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Got a new Toshiba M205 (thanks Terri!) and have a couple of questions...
>
> First, how do I assign something to those buttons? The first button brings
> the Task Manager, but the other two buttons don't do anything... Any tips?
>
> Second, I want an input method that would allow me to write directly to MS
> Word XP instead of using that little yello input panel. Is there such a
> thing? I know of ritepen, is this the best option?
>
> Cheers!
>
> --
> Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
> Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
> Geekzone Software Store: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
> Our RSS feeds give you up to date information on new software as soon as
> they're available: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=3344
>
>
>
>

Congrats! Regarding Word, you need to be using Word 2003 to do what you
want. And have Handwriting installed from the installation options. Then
you can launch the Ink Drawing and Writing Toolbar under View\Toolbars.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Mauricio Freitas [MVP]" <dr.emailposter@nowhere.invalid> wrote in message
news:eJS4cG1zEHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Got a new Toshiba M205 (thanks Terri!) and have a couple of questions...
>
> First, how do I assign something to those buttons? The first button brings
> the Task Manager, but the other two buttons don't do anything... Any tips?
>
> Second, I want an input method that would allow me to write directly to MS
> Word XP instead of using that little yello input panel. Is there such a
> thing? I know of ritepen, is this the best option?
>
> Cheers!
>
> --
> Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
> Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
> Geekzone Software Store: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
> Our RSS feeds give you up to date information on new software as soon as
> they're available: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=3344
>
>
>
>

Thanks guys... Will check the Word 2003 option to see if handwriting is
installed.

--
Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
Geekzone Software Store: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
Our RSS feeds give you up to date information on new software as soon as
they're available: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=3344



"Chris H." <winxpnews********.com> wrote in message
news:ev3hwX1zEHA.3028@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Congrats! Regarding Word, you need to be using Word 2003 to do what you
> want. And have Handwriting installed from the installation options. Then
> you can launch the Ink Drawing and Writing Toolbar under View\Toolbars.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "Mauricio Freitas [MVP]" <dr.emailposter@nowhere.invalid> wrote in message
> news:eJS4cG1zEHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Got a new Toshiba M205 (thanks Terri!) and have a couple of questions...
>>
>> First, how do I assign something to those buttons? The first button
>> brings the Task Manager, but the other two buttons don't do anything...
>> Any tips?
>>
>> Second, I want an input method that would allow me to write directly to
>> MS Word XP instead of using that little yello input panel. Is there such
>> a thing? I know of ritepen, is this the best option?
>>
>> Cheers!
>>
>> --
>> Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
>> Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
>> Geekzone Software Store: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
>> Our RSS feeds give you up to date information on new software as soon as
>> they're available: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=3344
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>

Thanks Terri. Yep, long trip, but no problems this time. BTW, have already
visited your site to check the tips there :)

Another question then: is just me or the screen looks a little foggy?

Installed MS Office 2003 and it works well, overall is a good tablet/laptop
for my use. Mother-in-law seems to want one now... It's also handy to have
the SD card reader therem for the camera and Pocket PC cards.

--
Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
Geekzone Software Store: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
Our RSS feeds give you up to date information on new software as soon as
they're available: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=3344

"terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
news:eJ0oUN1zEHA.2016@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Hi, Mauricio,
>
> You're welcome! Check the Tablet Buttons options. Right click the Tablet
> and Pen Settings icon in the systray / Propertes / Tablet Buttons Tab.
> You can set the buttons there.
>
> Also, take the time to run through the Tablet tutorials that are included
> under Programs / Tablet PC. The more I read them, the more I learn.
>
> I hope you're enjoying it and had a good trip home.
> --
> Terri Stratton
> Editor / Owner
> http://thetabletpc.net
> http://themediacenterpc.net
> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
>
> "Mauricio Freitas [MVP]" <dr.emailposter@nowhere.invalid> wrote in message
> news:eJS4cG1zEHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>> Got a new Toshiba M205 (thanks Terri!) and have a couple of questions...
>>
>> First, how do I assign something to those buttons? The first button
>> brings the Task Manager, but the other two buttons don't do anything...
>> Any tips?
>>
>> Second, I want an input method that would allow me to write directly to
>> MS Word XP instead of using that little yello input panel. Is there such
>> a thing? I know of ritepen, is this the best option?
>>
>> Cheers!

Have you set clear type on it? Don't expect a lot of improvement in
portrait, but it should help in landscape?

If you decide to get her one, let me know. I'll be glad to help and get it
to you.
--
Terri Stratton
Editor / Owner
http://thetabletpc.net
http://themediacenterpc.net
Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC

"Mauricio Freitas [MVP]" <dr.emailposter@nowhere.invalid> wrote in message
news:OnMY5o1zEHA.2540@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Thanks Terri. Yep, long trip, but no problems this time. BTW, have already
> visited your site to check the tips there :)
>
> Another question then: is just me or the screen looks a little foggy?
>
> Installed MS Office 2003 and it works well, overall is a good
> tablet/laptop for my use. Mother-in-law seems to want one now... It's also
> handy to have the SD card reader therem for the camera and Pocket PC
> cards.
>
> --
> Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
> Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
> Geekzone Software Store: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
> Our RSS feeds give you up to date information on new software as soon as
> they're available: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=3344
>
> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
> news:eJ0oUN1zEHA.2016@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>> Hi, Mauricio,
>>
>> You're welcome! Check the Tablet Buttons options. Right click the Tablet
>> and Pen Settings icon in the systray / Propertes / Tablet Buttons Tab.
>> You can set the buttons there.
>>
>> Also, take the time to run through the Tablet tutorials that are included
>> under Programs / Tablet PC. The more I read them, the more I learn.
>>
>> I hope you're enjoying it and had a good trip home.
>> --
>> Terri Stratton
>> Editor / Owner
>> http://thetabletpc.net
>> http://themediacenterpc.net
>> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
>>
>> "Mauricio Freitas [MVP]" <dr.emailposter@nowhere.invalid> wrote in
>> message news:eJS4cG1zEHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>> Got a new Toshiba M205 (thanks Terri!) and have a couple of questions...
>>>
>>> First, how do I assign something to those buttons? The first button
>>> brings the Task Manager, but the other two buttons don't do anything...
>>> Any tips?
>>>
>>> Second, I want an input method that would allow me to write directly to
>>> MS Word XP instead of using that little yello input panel. Is there such
>>> a thing? I know of ritepen, is this the best option?
>>>
>>> Cheers!
>
>

Tried with ClearType and without. It's not only the fonts - it's the whole
screen that looks like those anti-glare glasses.

Perhaps I have to get used to it - my LCD on the desk definetely looks much
better...

--
Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
Geekzone Software Store: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
Our RSS feeds give you up to date information on new software as soon as
they're available: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=3344



"terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
news:eF5T1C2zEHA.1192@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> Have you set clear type on it? Don't expect a lot of improvement in
> portrait, but it should help in landscape?
>
> If you decide to get her one, let me know. I'll be glad to help and get
> it to you.
> --
> Terri Stratton
> Editor / Owner
> http://thetabletpc.net
> http://themediacenterpc.net
> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
>
> "Mauricio Freitas [MVP]" <dr.emailposter@nowhere.invalid> wrote in message
> news:OnMY5o1zEHA.2540@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> Thanks Terri. Yep, long trip, but no problems this time. BTW, have
>> already visited your site to check the tips there :)
>>
>> Another question then: is just me or the screen looks a little foggy?
>>
>> Installed MS Office 2003 and it works well, overall is a good
>> tablet/laptop for my use. Mother-in-law seems to want one now... It's
>> also handy to have the SD card reader therem for the camera and Pocket PC
>> cards.
>>
>> --
>> Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
>> Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
>> Geekzone Software Store: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
>> Our RSS feeds give you up to date information on new software as soon as
>> they're available: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=3344
>>
>> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
>> news:eJ0oUN1zEHA.2016@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi, Mauricio,
>>>
>>> You're welcome! Check the Tablet Buttons options. Right click the
>>> Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the systray / Propertes / Tablet Buttons
>>> Tab. You can set the buttons there.
>>>
>>> Also, take the time to run through the Tablet tutorials that are
>>> included under Programs / Tablet PC. The more I read them, the more I
>>> learn.
>>>
>>> I hope you're enjoying it and had a good trip home.
>>> --
>>> Terri Stratton
>>> Editor / Owner
>>> http://thetabletpc.net
>>> http://themediacenterpc.net
>>> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
>>>
>>> "Mauricio Freitas [MVP]" <dr.emailposter@nowhere.invalid> wrote in
>>> message news:eJS4cG1zEHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>> Got a new Toshiba M205 (thanks Terri!) and have a couple of
>>>> questions...
>>>>
>>>> First, how do I assign something to those buttons? The first button
>>>> brings the Task Manager, but the other two buttons don't do anything...
>>>> Any tips?
>>>>
>>>> Second, I want an input method that would allow me to write directly to
>>>> MS Word XP instead of using that little yello input panel. Is there
>>>> such a thing? I know of ritepen, is this the best option?
>>>>
>>>> Cheers!
>>
>>
>

Perhaps you want to rid yourself of the overlay... but I'm not
doing it.
Bert Keely talks about it here:
http://channel9.msdn.com/ShowPost.as...ID=16964#16964
A few folks on TabletPC Buzz have done it; some have regrets;
some
were ecstatic.


--
TCPW
The Miniature Mage



"Mauricio Freitas [MVP]" <dr.emailposter@nowhere.invalid> wrote
in message news:%23gfujC3zEHA.1260@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Tried with ClearType and without. It's not only the fonts -
> it's the whole screen that looks like those anti-glare glasses.
>
> Perhaps I have to get used to it - my LCD on the desk
> definetely looks much better...
>
> --
> Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
> Bluetooth guides:
> http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
> Geekzone Software Store: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
> Our RSS feeds give you up to date information on new software
> as soon as they're available:
> http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=3344
>
>
>
> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
> news:eF5T1C2zEHA.1192@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Have you set clear type on it? Don't expect a lot of
>> improvement in portrait, but it should help in landscape?
>>
>> If you decide to get her one, let me know. I'll be glad to
>> help and get it to you.
>> --
>> Terri Stratton
>> Editor / Owner
>> http://thetabletpc.net
>> http://themediacenterpc.net
>> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
>>
>> "Mauricio Freitas [MVP]" <dr.emailposter@nowhere.invalid>
>> wrote in message news:OnMY5o1zEHA.2540@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>>> Thanks Terri. Yep, long trip, but no problems this time. BTW,
>>> have already visited your site to check the tips there :)
>>>
>>> Another question then: is just me or the screen looks a
>>> little foggy?
>>>
>>> Installed MS Office 2003 and it works well, overall is a good
>>> tablet/laptop for my use. Mother-in-law seems to want one
>>> now... It's also handy to have the SD card reader therem for
>>> the camera and Pocket PC cards.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
>>> Bluetooth guides:
>>> http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
>>> Geekzone Software Store: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
>>> Our RSS feeds give you up to date information on new software
>>> as soon as they're available:
>>> http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=3344
>>>
>>> "terri" <support@thetabletpc.net> wrote in message
>>> news:eJ0oUN1zEHA.2016@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi, Mauricio,
>>>>
>>>> You're welcome! Check the Tablet Buttons options. Right
>>>> click the Tablet and Pen Settings icon in the systray /
>>>> Propertes / Tablet Buttons Tab. You can set the buttons
>>>> there.
>>>>
>>>> Also, take the time to run through the Tablet tutorials that
>>>> are included under Programs / Tablet PC. The more I read
>>>> them, the more I learn.
>>>>
>>>> I hope you're enjoying it and had a good trip home.
>>>> --
>>>> Terri Stratton
>>>> Editor / Owner
>>>> http://thetabletpc.net
>>>> http://themediacenterpc.net
>>>> Microsoft Windows MVP / Tablet PC
>>>>
>>>> "Mauricio Freitas [MVP]" <dr.emailposter@nowhere.invalid>
>>>> wrote in message
>>>> news:eJS4cG1zEHA.2676@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Got a new Toshiba M205 (thanks Terri!) and have a couple of
>>>>> questions...
>>>>>
>>>>> First, how do I assign something to those buttons? The
>>>>> first button brings the Task Manager, but the other two
>>>>> buttons don't do anything... Any tips?
>>>>>
>>>>> Second, I want an input method that would allow me to write
>>>>> directly to MS Word XP instead of using that little yello
>>>>> input panel. Is there such a thing? I know of ritepen, is
>>>>> this the best option?
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers!
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>