Adding A Second Language with Windows Vista
A really great feature that is included with Windows is the ability to change the input language of the keyboard with the language bar. You will be able to choose the input language in the little used language bar that is pinned to the taskbar.
Step 1. Access Regional and Language Options
Open up the control panel and Click on “Change keyboard or other input methods”. Or you can type Regional and language Options in the Vista instant search bar.
Click on the “Change Keyboards…” button.
Step 2. Select and add new keyboard inputs
Click on the “Add” button and then select the language input that you would like to add. I selected Japanese and Japanese Microsoft IME.