EMR > Data Entry > Using pen and touch screen

Using the Tablet PC pen or your fingertip on the touch screen is similar to using a mouse to make selections and open files.

The following table explains the similarities between a Tablet PC pen or fingertip and a mouse.

Function	Mouse action	Touch and pen action
Select	Point and click	Point and tap the display
Open a file or application	Double-click	Double-tap or double-touch on the display
Click and drag	Select and drag	Tap or touch and drag on the display
Display properties or edit functions (cut, copy, paste)	Right-click and hold	Hold the pen or your fingertip on the display until the mouse icon appears, and then remove the pen tip or fingertip from the display

Entering text and data

1. Open the EMR page, place the cursor where you want the text to go, and then open the Input Panel.

data input

2. Tap the floating Input Panel icon . Or, tap the Input Panel icon to the right of the Start button to open the Input Panel.

3. Select one of the three Input Panel input modes, then enter your data. See figures shown below.

Mode 1: Handwriting input

Enter handwriting (use cursive or block letters)

Data Entry_Handwriting input1

Mode 2: Character input

Enter characters one at a time.

Data Entry_character input

Mode 3: Keyboard input

Tap the on-screen keyboard

Data Entry_keyboard input

Helpful hints

• To move the floating Input Panel, grab the move bar on the right side of the Input Panel, and move the window.

• To dock the Input Panel at the top or bottom of the screen, tap the Tools and Options icon.

• To access Input Panel settings, tap the Tools and Options icon, and select Options.

• To learn more on how to use Pen and Ink, click on the link to go to Microsoft® Windows website.