2-18 Operating Your ComputerUsing the Input PanelUse the Input Panel to enter text and perform various keyboard functions.There are two types of Input Panels for you to use in Windows 7:z Touch Keyboard allows you to enter text by tapping the keys with yourstylus, like pressing the keys on a standard keyboard.z Writing Pad allows you to write on the writing pad, like writing on apiece of paper. Your handwriting will be converted into typed text.To open the Input Panel, tap the Input Panel tab, which appears by defaulton the left edge of the screen. (You can also press the button on thefront of the computer to open or close the Input Panel.) To switch betweenthe two types, tap or at the upper left corner of the Input Panel.NOTE: For more information on using the Input Panel, see Windows’ onlinehelp.