Book description
Whether you use your Tablet PC for work or play, this easy to follow guide gets you going quickly! Using real world scenarios that apply to teachers, students, business professionals, medical professionals, and more, Absolute Beginner's Guide to Tablet PCs shows you how to put Tablet PCs to use in real life. The book shows you the basics for getting your Tablet PCs up and running, then kicks it into high gear and shows you how to put your newfound palmtop power to use! You will also learn how to use Microsoft's new OneNote application to take, store, sort, and share notes with other users.
Table of contents
- Copyright
- About the Author
- About the Tech Editor
- Acknowledgments
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Introduction
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I. What Makes the Tablet PC Special?
- 1. Introducing the Tablet PC
- 2. Why the Tablet PC?
- 3. Usage Scenarios
- II. Configuring and Using Your Tablet PC
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III. Using Included Applications
- 6. Using Windows Journal
- 7. Advanced Windows Journal
- 8. Using the Tablet PC Input Panel
- 9. Speech Recognition and Voice Control
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IV. Data Communication and Protection
- 10. Wireless Networking
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11. Keeping Your Data Safe and Synchronized
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Establishing Good Security Practices
- User Accounts and Passwords
- Requiring Ctrl+Alt+Delete for Secure Logins
- Require Login When Returning from a Power-Saving Mode
- Require Login When Returning from Screensaver
- Install and Configure Virus Protection
- Use a Firewall to Protect Against Internet Attacks
- Enabling Internet Connection Firewall
- Setting Up File and Folder Security
- Disable Folder Sharing
- Data Management
- Protecting Yourself with Backups
- Data Synchronization
- Accessing Data While Offline
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Establishing Good Security Practices
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V. Using Other Included and Free Applications
- 12. Sticky Notes
- 13. PowerToys for Tablet PC
- 14. InkBall and Other Free Games for the Tablet PC
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VI. Using Microsoft Office 2003 with the Tablet PC
- 15. Using Microsoft Office 2003 Applications with Your Tablet PC
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16. Microsoft OneNote 2003
- What is OneNote?
- OneNote Basics
- Using OneNote in Meetings
- Using OneNote for Information Gathering
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VII. Extending Your Tablet PC
- 17. Hardware Options
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18. Useful Software
- Free Software
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Commercial Software
- Adobe Photoshop Elements
- Colligo Workgroup Edition
- Absolute Computrace
- Corel Grafigo
- Corel Painter
- FranklinCovey TabletPlanner
- Groove Workspace
- Keylogix ActiveDocs
- Mi-Co Mi-Forms
- Microsoft Streets & Trips
- Microsoft Visio
- Mindjet MindManager
- ScanSoft Dragon Naturally Speaking
- Sensiva Symbol Commander
- Niche Tablet PC Applications
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VIII. Learning Resources for the Tablet PC
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A. Additional Resources
- Web Sites
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Books
- Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Windows XP
- Special Edition Using Windows XP Professional, Bestseller Edition
- Building Tablet PC Applications
- Tablet PC Software Development With .NET
- Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Networking, Fourth Edition
- Jeff Duntemann’s Drive-By Wi-Fi Guide
- The Wi-Fi Experience: Everyone’s Guide to 802.11b Wireless Networking
- Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Office 2003
- Magazines
- B. Quick Reference
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A. Additional Resources
Product information
- Title: Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Tablet PCs
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2003
- Publisher(s): Que
- ISBN: 9780789730497
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