How to Use a Different Stylus on a Tablet PC
Instructions
1Determine stylus compatibility. Compatibility will depend on your tablet PC, but most tablets running Vista and Windows 7 will use most any stylus. Check your computer's manual to see if your screen is a touch screen or requires a Wacom Penabled stylus.
2
Turn on the tablet PC.
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Open the "Text Input" panel.
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Use the stylus to ink a message.
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Click "Insert." If your stylus works, your inking will be converted to typed text.
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