USER'S MANUAL FOR WINDOWS ® ® Navigation Contents Index Wacom GraphireTM 2 User's Manual for Windows®, February 20, 2001 English V3.0 for Windows Copyright © Wacom Company, Limited, 2001 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Wacom reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such changes. Wacom does its best to provide current and accurate information in this manual. However, Wacom reserves the right to change any specifications and product configurations at its discretion, without prior notice and without obligation to include such changes in this manual. TRADEMARKS Wacom is a registered trademark. Graphire and DuoSwitch are trademarks of Wacom Company, Limited. Acrobat® Reader Copyright © 1987-2001 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Microsoft, IntelliMouse, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Any additional company and product names mentioned in this documentation may be trademarked and/or registered as trademarks. Mention of third-party products is for information purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Wacom assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products. Contents Index Page 2 RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly--that is, in strict accordance with Wacom instructions--it may cause interference with radio and television reception. FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. You can determine whether the tablet is causing interference by powering it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the tablet. If your tablet does cause interference to radio or television reception, you may be able to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures: · Rotate the television or radio antenna until the interference stops. · Move the tablet farther away from the television or radio. · Plug the tablet and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. If necessary, consult your Wacom dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Wacom could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product. Contents Index Page 3 CE DECLARATION The GraphireTM 2 digitizing tablet, model ET-0405A-U, has been tested by the Spectrum Research & Testing Laboratory, Inc. in Taiwan and found to comply to the following harmonized European Norms: · EN 55024 (electromagnetic immunity) · EN 55022 Class B (electromagnetic emissions) Based on the results of these tests, Wacom declares that the above mentioned devices conform to Article 10.1 of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC and to the European Council Directive 73/23/EEC, and indicates this conformity by the CE-sign on each device. The device must be installed and operated always in strict accordance to the instructions given in this handbook. Any changes or modifications to this product that were not specifically authorized by Wacom will invalidate this declaration. Contents Index Page 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Trademarks Radio and Television Interference FCC Notice CE Declaration About the Manual Navigating the Manual 2 3 3 4 8 10 Caring for Your Tools and Tablet Replacing the Pen Tip 28 29 CUSTOMIZING Opening the Control Panel Control Panel Features Tabs Control Panel Lists Control Panel Buttons Customizing Your Pen and Cordless Mouse Graphire2 Pen Tabs Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Tabs Adjusting Tip Feel Adjusting Double-Click Customizing Tool Buttons Button Functions Adjusting Eraser Feel Tablet to Screen Mapping Positioning Mode Orientation Aspect Tablet Area Display Area Customizing the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Customizing the Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel 30 31 32 33 35 37 38 38 38 39 40 41 42 47 48 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 USING GRAPHIRE2 Appearance and Features Graphire2 Tablet Graphire2 Tools Setting Up Your Work Area Working with the Tablet Using the Graphire2 Pen Holding the Pen Pointing Clicking Using the Side Switch Dragging Proximity Drawing with Pressure Erasing Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise Using the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Using the Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel 11 12 12 13 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Contents Index TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 5 Customizing the Pop-up Menu Add Keystrokes Setting Mouse Speed Add Mapping Options Removing Keystrokes and Mapping Options Working with Graphire2 Tools Adding a Tool Working with Application-Specific Settings Creating an Application-Specific Setting Adding a Tool to an Application's Tool List Changing Settings for a Specific Application and Tool Removing Application-Specific Settings Pull-Down Menus File Edit Add Remove Language Help 58 59 59 60 60 61 62 63 65 67 68 68 69 69 69 70 70 71 71 73 74 75 77 78 HAVING TROUBLE? Troubleshooting Testing USB Tablets Verifying Your Computer is USB Ready Testing Your Graphire2 Tools Testing the Graphire2 Pen Testing the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Troubleshooting Tables USB Tablet Problems General Problems Windows-Specific Problems Contacting Technical Support Linking to the Web Page Pre-Contact Checklist Who to Call USA, Canada, Central and South America Europe, Middle East and Africa Japan Asia Pacific (English) Uninstalling the Software Registration Product Information Installing Multiple Tablets 79 80 80 81 82 82 83 84 84 85 88 90 90 90 91 92 93 94 94 ADVANCED FEATURES Advanced Tip Pressure Settings Click Force Adjustment Pressure Curve Adjustment Advanced Eraser Pressure Settings Copying Settings 72 APPENDICES 95 96 96 96 97 Contents Index TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 6 Product Specifications Graphire2 Tablet (Model ET-0405A-U) Graphire2 Pen (Model EP-120E) Graphire2 Cordless Mouse (Model EC-120) Graphire2 Inking Pen (Model EP-200, optional) Parts and Accessories Ordering Parts and Accessories License and Warranties Software License Limited Warranty Warranty on Sales Outside of U.S. and Canada License and Warranties (Europe, Africa and Middle East) Software License Agreement Limited Warranty and Liability Liability of WACOM 98 98 99 99 99 100 100 101 101 102 104 105 105 106 107 GLOSSARY INDEX 108 112 Contents Index TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 7 ABOUT THE MANUAL This interactive User's Manual provides quick access to information about Graphire2. Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. · · The Table of Contents enables you to go directly to a topic by clicking on it. Using Graphire2 introduces you to the many capabilities of your Graphire2 pen and mouse set, including a description of the features and functions of your Graphire2 tools. This section also includes exercises for new users. Customizing describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize your Graphire2 pen and mouse set for your personal work style. Advanced Features allow further customization of your Graphire2 pen and mouse set. Explore them after you have become familiar with using Graphire2 and the basic control panel settings. Having Trouble? Need troubleshooting guidelines? Do you have a question for Technical Support? You will find the answers to most common questions here. The Appendices include product specifications, license and warranty information, and a listing of replacement parts and accessories. If you are using more than one tablet on your computer, you will find instructions on adding and working with multiple tablets. · · · · Note: This manual does not contain information on installing your tablet. Please refer to your product Quick Start Guide and to the automated software installer (located on the Wacom Tablet CD) for details on installing your Wacom Tablet. If you are new to electronic documentation, be sure to read Navigating the Manual. Contents Index Page 8 SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel options. As you read through the Customizing and Advanced Features chapters, you will notice that the screen shots of the control panel tabs do not show the tab buttons. These are intentionally left out in order to save space within the manual. Remember that you can always use the Acrobat Reader zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen. Certain kinds of information are not included in this manual: · · · · Information about your specific computer hardware. Information about your operating system. Information about other Wacom tablets. Information about application software. Many graphics applications have built-in support for Graphire2 features (such as pressure-sensitivity and eraser support). You can find a listing of applications that support these features at Wacom's web site (see Product Information). Refer also to your application manuals for information on how best to use Graphire2 features within specific applications. Your best reference source for the above information is the set of manuals and disks that came with your hardware, operating system, applications, or other Wacom tablets. Contents Index Page 9 NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation controls to move through the manual: Go to front page. Contents Index Go to Table of Contents. Go to Index. Go back to previous view. Page back, or page forward. HEADING TEXT Go to beginning of section. Topic Go to topic. Topic continued. The Acrobat Reader provides you with additional tools for using and printing the manual. Refer to the Acrobat Reader Online Guide for more information. Contents Index Page 10 USING GRAPHIRE2 This section introduces you to the Graphire2 pen and mouse set. If you are new to using a graphics tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections. They describe your Graphire2 tools and explain how to use them with the tablet. APPEARANCE AND FEATURES SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA WORKING WITH THE TABLET USING THE GRAPHIRE2 PEN USING THE GRAPHIRE2 CORDLESS MOUSE CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 11 APPEARANCE AND FEATURES The Graphire2 Pen and mouse set consists of two basic elements: a graphics tablet that serves as your work area, and the Graphire2 Tools you use with the tablet. GRAPHIRE2 TABLET Status LED Cable Pen Stand Active Area Tablet Overlay Note: To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 12 GRAPHIRE2 TOOLS Your Graphire2 tools are cordless, batteryless, and ergonomically designed. The Graphire2 Pen is a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Eraser DuoSwitch (rocker style) Replaceable Nib (pen tip) Graphire2 Pen Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 13 The Graphire2 Cordless Mouse is an ideal tool for navigation, with three customizable buttons that you can program for different functions. The integrated fingerwheel is both a programmable middle button and a rolling wheel that can be used for scrolling. Fingerwheel Programmable Buttons Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 14 SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA Organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your Graphire2 tablet, input tools, and keyboard so they are easily accessible without unnecessary reaching. Your monitor should be positioned so you can view it comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain. To minimize fatigue: · · · · Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax your muscles. Use a gentle grip when working with your Graphire2 tools. Alternate tasks throughout the day. Minimize awkward postures and repetitive movements that cause discomfort. You can attach the pen stand to better fit your work style. Refer to Working with the Tablet for additional information. Contents Index USING GRAPHIRE2 Page 15 WORKING WITH THE TABLET Your tablet comes with a detachable pen stand and a transparent overlay. For free-standing use, place the pen stand within easy reach of your tablet. To attach the pen stand, place the stand above the tablet cable. Push the stand toward the tablet's pen stan ...