2-8 Operating Your Tablet PCUsing the TouchscreenNOTE: To take advantage of the touchscreen feature, make sure that the touchscreendriver is correctly installed.CAUTION: Do not use a sharp object such as a ballpoint pen or pencil on thetouchscreen. Doing so may damage the touchscreen surface. Use the includedtouchscreen pen instead, which can be stretched for better grip and handling.The touchscreen is a touch-sensitive device that allows you tocommunicate with the computer by controlling the location of the pointeron the screen and making selection with the buttons.The touchscreen needs a special device driver support called a PenMountMonitor, which allows you to easily use the Tablet PC without anyexternal pointing device (see chapter 6 for details).The touchscreen pen is located at the rear of the Tablet PC (refer to “RearComponents” on chapter 1). You might need to tilt the Tablet PC afteropening the touchscreen pen holder to get it. To use the touchscreen,place the touchscreen pen or your forefinger on the touchscreen. As youslide your pen or fingertip across the screen, the pointer, or cursor, on thescreen moves in the same direction across the screen as your fingertip orpen moves across the screen.Here are some common terms that you should know when using thetouchscreen:Touchscreen Pen Holder
