I got my tablet pc yesterday (Toshiba M200) So

lejakl · 09-10-2005, 07:46 PM

I got my tablet pc yesterday (Toshiba M200) So far I love it!

I have one little problem since I'm left handed and the scrolling bar is on the right side, I have to reach over to scroll which blocks the content of my screen with my arm .

Any way to alleviate my problem? Thanks in advance!

LoTekK · 09-10-2005, 11:45 PM

Here's somewhat of a backwards solution. If you configure your Tablet settings (I'm not sure what your settings are exactly, since I have a TC4200), you should be able to get the tablet to switch to Secondary Portrait orientation when you convert to slate mode, instead of primary portrait. The onnly problem would be the fact that your ClearType would be a little fuzzy because of the LCD striping (anyone know of a way to set ClearType settings per orientation?).

jerryrock · 09-11-2005, 12:04 AM

You can select left handed menus and left handed hanwriting recognition from control panel, tablet and pen settings. My tablet has scroll buttons built in that also help with the problem.

Miles · 09-11-2005, 01:05 AM

Do you know about the little joystick? The bottom button on the top right of the m200 acts this way to scroll documents - though it does hurt your thumb after a while. However that may be just as bad for a lefty thinking about it. Unfortunately I don't think there is a way to change the scroll bar position but I'm sure someone More knowledgeable will verify that.

LoTekK · 09-11-2005, 01:50 AM

Whoops, I guess I misread the question. I was thinking along the lines of the rocker switch on the TC4200 and assumed the Toshiba had one as well.

lejakl · 09-11-2005, 08:21 AM

quote:Originally posted by Miles

Do you know about the little joystick? The bottom button on the top right of the m200 acts this way to scroll documents - though it does hurt your thumb after a while. However that may be just as bad for a lefty thinking about it. Unfortunately I don't think there is a way to change the scroll bar position but I'm sure someone More knowledgeable will verify that.

ooo.. So that's what the little joystick is for! that makes it nice and easy, I can use the pen in my left and scroll with my right!