How to activate Vista hidden features

Although Windows Vista 5219 is just a test version that is not too mature, but friends who like early adopters have already installed it first. The installation and new features of Windows Vista are not introduced here. I want to introduce the system today. Hidden features:

Simplified Chinese handwriting input

Tablet PC and Media Center can be found in the Start menu, which means that the system provides handwriting input, but found For a long time, I didn't find the handwriting input panel, so how do I implement handwriting input?

If you have been exposed to Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, it is much easier, just find Program FilesCommon FilesMicrosoft SharedinkTabTip.exe This executable file, double-click to run, a hidden strip will appear at the edge of the screen, some similar to QQ, click the button to open the input panel, it is best to create a shortcut on the desktop, so that it is convenient to run later too much.

It is worth mentioning that the handwriting input of this system uses Simplified Chinese by default. The input interface is similar to Windows XP Tablte PC Edition 2005, but there is no transparency effect of Windows Vista, only a little shadow effect, but handwriting recognition. The rate is quite good. If you have Word 2003 installed, you can use the "Ink Notes" and "Ink Remarks" functions to support handwritten ink comments and comments.

The function of each menu item is as follows:

1. Tablet PC Pen Training: Tablet PC pen training, you can use this program to learn how to use the stylus and other special equipment, by learning this guide With the content of the program, we can completely use the stylus instead of the keyboard, mouse, and perform common shortcuts.

2. InkBall: This program allows you to practice the use of the stylus, just like the mine-sweeping game in Windows to familiarize yourself with the use of the mouse.

3. Sticky Notes: This is a sticky note program. By using this program, we can input text or record sound in a yellow area on the desktop, and the content will always be displayed on the screen. , remind yourself to pay attention. This function is as easy as the sticky notes we usually put on the monitor.

4. Windows Journal: This is a program we are very familiar with. It can be used as a diary. You can use keyboard or stylus input. Other versions of Windows can install a diary viewer. View the files created by the program.

Media Center

According to Microsoft, Media Center will become a standard component of Windows Vista, the next generation operating system. In seven versions of Windows Vista, there will be Home Premium Edition and Ultimate. The two editions of the Edition integrate with Media Center and contain all the features and technologies of Media Center.

Media Center is a very interesting feature. With the corresponding hardware, we can watch movies, watch TV and listen to music in a dedicated interface. The computer with Media Center function is suitable for use as a home media center. Windows Vista 5219 can run the media center directly, as long as the "Media Center" under "Media Center", we first see a wizard interface, follow the prompts to set up.

Cico Tip: Some netizens report that when running Media Center, a black block appears in the center of the screen, and sometimes it will automatically restart without prompting the reason. After the experiment, the author finally finds the cause of this problem. It turns out that the Glass effect of the graphics card is working, and the Media Center can be used normally after being closed.

Transparent effects and 3D windows

If we have a suitable display card, we will find that the Aero function is automatically enabled by default. This is a beautiful and glass provided by Windows Vista. The semi-transparent look of the texture will change when you move the mouse pointer over the button.

If your graphics card supports DirectX 9.0, but it doesn't have transparency, please install the driver that supports the Windows Vista released by the graphics card manufacturer, so that you can open the transparency effect, not only the taskbar is transparent, but also press Alt+Tab. After the key, an animation will appear; press ““Win+Spacebar” to create a 3D window effect, but the problem is that you will not be able to use Media Center. Maybe this is an unavoidable contradiction?