User manual WACOM INTUOS - WINDOWS

USER'S MANUAL FOR WINDOWS Navigation ® ® Contents Index Wacom IntuosTM User's Manual for Windows®, May 22, 2000 English V3.1 for Windows Copyright © Wacom Company, Limited, 2000 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. Intuos, Tool ID, QuickPoint, DuoSwitch, and DualTrack are trademarks of Wacom Company, Limited. Acrobat® Reader Copyright © 1987-2000 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, Acrobat, and Photoshop 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 IntuosTM digitizing tablets, models GD-0405-R, GD-0608-R, GD-0912-R, GD-1212-R, GD-1218-R have been tested by the WAVE Corporation in Japan, and models GD-0405-U, GD-0608-U, GD-0912-U, GD-1212-U, and GD-1218-U have been tested by the Tokin Corporation in Japan and found to comply to the following harmonized European Norms: · EN 50082-1 (electromagnetic immunity) · EN 55022 Class B (electromagnetic emissions) The Wacom power adaptors have been tested by their manufacturers and found to comply to the following harmonized European Norms: · EN 50082-1 or EN 55104 (electromagnetic immunity) · EN 50081-1 or EN 55014 (electromagnetic emissions) · EN 60742 (safety of low voltage devices) 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 Intuos 12x12 and 12x18 Tablets Intuos Tools Setting Up Your Work Area Working with the Tablet Adjusting the Pen Stand Adjusting Tablet Incline Using The Tablet Menu Strip Using the Pen Holding the Pen Pointing Clicking Using the Side Switch Dragging Proximity Drawing with Pressure Drawing with Tilt Erasing Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise Using the Airbrush Holding the Airbrush Using the 4D Mouse Setting Right- or Left-Handed Operation Using the 4D Mouse Thumbwheel Using the Lens Cursor Caring for Your Tools and Tablet Replacing the Pen or Airbrush Tip 23 24 27 28 28 29 30 32 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 INSTALLATION Things to Know Before Installation Serial Tablet Installation Installing the Hardware Installing the Software Windows 98 and 2000 (Plug and Play Install) Windows 95 and NT 4.0 (Manual Install) USB Tablet Installation Installing the Hardware Installing the Software Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows 98 and 2000: Continue with the Software Installation Uninstalling the Software Registration Product Information 11 12 13 13 14 14 15 16 16 16 17 17 17 19 19 19 USING INTUOS Appearance and Features Intuos 4x5 Tablet Intuos 6x8 and 9x12 Tablets 20 21 21 22 Contents Index TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 5 CUSTOMIZING Opening the Control Panel Control Panel Features Tabs Control Panel Lists Control Panel Buttons Customizing Your Tools Pen and Airbrush Tabs 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor Tabs Adjusting Tip Feel Adjusting Double-Click Customizing Tool Buttons Button Functions Airbrush Settings Adjusting Eraser Feel Customizing Tilt Sensitivity Tablet to Screen Mapping Positioning Mode Orientation Aspect Tablet Area Display Area Customizing the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor Programming the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor Using Your 4D Mouse as a 15-Button Mouse Creating a Button Box Customizing the 4D Mouse Thumbwheel Customizing the Pop-up Menu Add Keystrokes Add Mapping Options Removing Keystrokes and Mapping Options Customizing Tablet Buttons 50 Working with Multiple Tools 51 52 53 55 57 58 58 59 60 61 62 63 67 68 69 70 72 73 74 75 78 79 80 80 82 83 84 85 85 85 86 Adding a New Tool Using More Than One Tool Working with Application-Specific Settings Creating an Application-Specific Setting Adding Additional Tools to an Application's Tool List Changing Settings for a Specific Application and Tool Removing Application-Specific Settings Checking Your USB Tablet Mode Checking Your Serial Tablet Connection Pull-Down Menus File Edit Add Remove Language Help 88 89 90 91 93 95 96 96 97 98 99 99 99 100 100 101 101 ADVANCED FEATURES Advanced Tip Pressure Settings Click Force Adjustment Pressure Curve Adjustment Advanced Eraser Pressure Settings Copying Settings Using DualTrack Advanced Mapping 102 103 104 105 107 108 109 110 HAVING TROUBLE? Troubleshooting Testing Serial Tablets Testing USB Tablets Verifying Your Computer is USB Ready 115 116 116 117 118 Contents Index TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 6 Testing Your Intuos Tools Testing a Pen or Airbrush Testing a 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor Troubleshooting Tables Serial Tablet Problems USB Tablet Problems General Problems Windows-Specific Problems Application-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) 119 119 121 122 122 123 124 127 129 130 130 130 131 132 133 134 134 APPENDICES Installing Multiple Tablets Working with AutoCAD Configuring for a Wintab Compatible Digitizer Configuring Tablet Menus and Screen Pointing Areas Product Specifications General Specifications for All Intuos Tablets Intuos 4x5 Tablet (Models GD-0405-R, GD-0405-U) Intuos 6x8 Tablet (Models GD-0608-R, GD-0608-U) Intuos 9x12 Tablet (Models GD-0912-R, GD-0912-U) Intuos 12x12 Tablet (Models GD-1212-R, GD-1212-U) Intuos 12x18 Tablet (Models GD-1218-R, GD-1218-U) Intuos Pen (Model GP-300E) 135 136 137 137 139 142 142 143 143 143 144 144 144 Intuos Airbrush (Model GP-400E) Intuos Inking Pen (Model GP-110) Intuos Stroke Pen (Model GP-120) Intuos 4D Mouse (Model GC-500) Intuos Lens Cursor (Model GC-210) Parts and Accessories Ordering Parts and Accessories Tablets Tools Pens Airbrush 4D Mouse Lens Cursor Other Parts and Accessories License and Warranties Software License Limited Warranty Warranty on Sales Outside of U.S. and Canada 145 145 146 146 146 147 147 148 148 149 149 150 150 151 152 152 153 155 GLOSSARY INDEX 156 160 Contents Index TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 7 ABOUT THE MANUAL This interactive User's Manual provides quick access to information about Intuos. Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to both serial and USB tablets, unless otherwise noted. · · · The Table of Contents enables you to go directly to a topic by clicking on it. Installation describes how to install the hardware and software, and how to uninstall the software. Using Intuos introduces you to the many capabilities of your Intuos system, including a description of the various tablet models, and the features and functions of each Intuos tool. This section also includes exercises for new users. Customizing describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize Intuos tablets and tools for your personal work style. Advanced Features allow further customization of your Intuos Graphics Tablet System. Explore them after you have become familiar with using Intuos 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. There are tips on working with AutoCAD. If you are using more than one tablet on your computer, you will find instructions on adding and working with multiple tablets. · · · · 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 Intuos features (such as pressure-sensitivity, tilt, airbrush simulation, 3D navigation with the 4D Mouse, and two-handed input). 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 Intuos features within specific applications. Your best 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 INSTALLATION Intuos serial tablets are compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and Windows 2000, and with all applications that support a mouse. Before you install a serial tablet, be sure to turn off your computer. Connect the hardware, then install the software. USB tablets are compatible with Windows 98 and 2000, and with all applications that support a mouse. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION SERIAL TABLET INSTALLATION USB TABLET INSTALLATION UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE REGISTRATION Contents Index INSTALLATION Page 11 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION For serial tablets: · · · Turn off your computer and attach the tablet before installing the software. If your computer does not have an available serial port, you will need to remove an existing serial device or add an additional serial port. Some computers have a built-in modem and the external serial port may be disabled or configured with the same serial port address as the modem. If your tablet does not communicate properly after installing the hardware and software, check your serial port to verify that it is properly configured. See Having Trouble? for more information. If you are using a DOS shell under Windows 95 or later or NT 4.0 or later, Intuos will automatically function in the DOS shell after you install the Wacom drivers for Windows. · For USB tablets: · · Intuos requires that you connect the tablet to a primary USB port (located at the back of your computer) or to a powered USB hub. Your computer must be USB ready and the USB port or powered hub you are connecting your tablet to must be active. See Verifying Your Computer is USB Ready for more information. Contents Index INSTALLATION Page 12 SERIAL TABLET INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HARDWARE To install your Intuos serial tablet: 1. Turn off your computer. Plug the tablet cable into your computer's serial communication port. See A 2. Connect the AC power cable to the tablet cable. See B 3. Connect the power adaptor to an AC outlet or power strip. The tablet's LED will light to indicate the tablet is powered up. Note: If you have a 12x12 or larger tablet, turn on the power switch (located on the right side of the tablet). A B Power Switch Contents Index INSTALLATION Page 13 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Follow the instructions for your version of Windows. WINDOWS 98 AND 2000 (PLUG AND PLAY INSTALL) WINDOWS 95 AND NT 4.0 (MANUAL INSTALL) Windows 98 and 2000 (Plug and Play Install) · · Turn on your computer. The NEW HARDWARE FOUND dialog box will display, followed by the NEW HARDWARE WIZARD. If the NEW HARDWARE dialog box does not display, follow the instructions under the Windows 95 and NT 4.0 (Manual Install) section. Click NEXT to continue. Select the option SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE (RECOMMENDED) and click NEXT. Insert the Wacom CD into the CD-ROM drive. Then check the CD-ROM DRIVE option, click NEXT, and follow the prompts. The NEW HARDWARE WIZARD will finish, and the CHOOSE SETUP LANGUAGE dialog box will display. Select a language from the CHOOSE SETUP LANGUAGE dialog box and follow the prompts. · · · · You should now be able to use your Intuos Pen on the tablet to move the screen cursor. If the cursor does not move, you should run the Intuos SETUP program from the Intuos CD. · A WACOM TABLET group was created in the START menu under PROGRAMS. It contains shortcuts to the Intuos control panel, User's Manual, and Readme file. Important: When starting Windows in safe mode, the driver software for Intuos will not load and the tablet will not function. If you had any trouble with the installation, go to Having Trouble? Contents Index INSTALLATION Page 14 Windows 95 and NT 4.0 (Manual Install) · · · · Turn on your computer. If the NEW HARDWARE FOUND dialog box displays, select CANCEL. Insert the Wacom CD into the CD-ROM drive. Click on the START button and select RUN.... In the dialog box, type the letter of your CD-ROM drive and \SETUP. For example, D:\SETUP. If your CD-ROM has a different drive letter, type that letter instead of D:. Then click OK. · Important: If you replaced your mouse with the tablet, press CTRL+ESC to open the START menu. Use the arrow keys to select RUN..., and then press ENTER. Select a language from the CHOOSE SETUP LANGUAGE dialog box and follow the prompts. You should now be able to use your Intuos Pen on the tablet to move the screen cursor. A WACOM TABLET group was created in the START menu under PROGRAMS. It contains shortcuts to the Intuos control panel, User's Manual, and Readme file. Important: When starting Windows 95 or later in safe mode, the driver software for Intuos will not load and the tablet will not function. If you had any trouble with the installation, go to Having Trouble? Contents Index INSTALLATION Page 15 USB TABLET INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HARDWARE Intuos USB tablets require a Windows 98 or 2000 system with USB port. Intuos supports hot-plugging, which allows you to connect or disconnect Intuos while your computer is turned on. To use Intuos, you must install the tablet software from the Wacom CD. 1. Turn your computer on and allow the operating system to fully load. 2. Intuos is a high-power USB device and must be plugged directly into your computer or into a powered USB hub. (Do not plug the tablet into a USB keyboard, as the keyboard is not a powered USB hub.) Windows 98. The NEW HARDWARE FOUND dialog box will display, followed by the ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD. If the dialog does not display, your computer may not be USB Ready. Windows 2000. Intuos will automatically register as a USB device and the LED will light. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Follow the instructions to install the system files for your version of Windows. WINDOWS 98 WINDOWS 2000 To tablet Contents Index INSTALLATION Page 16 Windows 98 · · · · · · Insert the Wacom CD into the CD-ROM drive. At the ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD, click NEXT. Select the option SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE (RECOMMENDED), and click NEXT. Check the CD-ROM DRIVE option and click NEXT. Select the UPDATED DRIVER (RECOMMENDED) option and click NEXT. The location of the driver will display (e.g., D:\USBTAB.INF), click NEXT to continue. Note: Please have your Windows 98 CD available. If Windows 98 came bundled with your computer, the Windows 98 CAB files may be located on your hard disk or on your system recovery CD. · You may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD. Click OK. Enter the location of the Windows CAB files (e.g., D:\WIN98). Click OK, and then FINISH. Reinsert the Intuos CD if necessary, then follow the instructions under the Windows 98 and 2000: Continue with the Software Installation section. Insert the Intuos CD into the CD-ROM drive. Double-click on the software SETUP icon located on the Intuos CD and follow the instructions below. Select a language from the CHOOSE SETUP LANGUAGE dialog box and follow the prompts to complete the installation of the Intuos driver software. Windows 2000 · · · Windows 98 and 2000: Continue with the Software Installation Contents Index INSTALLATION Page 17 Congratulations, the installation is complete. Select FINISH to close the WACOM SETUP dialog and the NEW HARDWARE WIZARD dialog boxes. You should now be able to use your Intuos Pen on the tablet to move the screen cursor. If the cursor does not move, you should run the Intuos SETUP program from the Wacom CD. A WACOM TABLET group was created in the START menu under PROGRAMS. It contains shortcuts to the Intuos control panel, User's Manual, and Read Me file. If you had trouble with this installation, go to Having Trouble? Important: If your PC was not configured with a USB keyboard or USB mouse, it may not support USB devices while in Windows Safe Mode. In this case, Intuos will not function in Safe Mode. Contents Index INSTALLATION Page 18 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE To remove the Intuos software from your system: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click the Windows START button. Then choose SETTINGS and CONTROL PANEL. In the CONTROL PANEL window, double-click on the ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS icon. In the dialog box that appears, choose the Wacom tablet option. Click on the ADD/REMOVE... button and follow the prompts to remove the Intuos software driver. REGISTRATION Please be sure to register your product. Depending on your region, the Wacom tablet may come with a Registration Card that you should complete and mail, or you may be prompted to register online during the installation process. PRODUCT INFORMATION To learn more about which software applications currently support your Intuos tablet and tools, visit the Wacom web site for your region: USA, Canada, Central and South America Europe, Middle East and Africa Japan Asia Pacific (English) http://www.wacom.com/productinfo http://www.wacom.de/productinfo http://tablet.wacom.co.jp http://tablet.wacom.co.jp/asia-pacific Contents Index INSTALLATION Page 19 USING INTUOS This section introduces you to the Intuos Graphics Tablet System. If you are new to using a graphics tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections. They describe your Intuos tools and explain how to use them with the tablet. APPEARANCE AND FEATURES SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA WORKING WITH THE TABLET USING THE PEN USING THE AIRBRUSH USING THE 4D MOUSE USING THE LENS CURSOR CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 20 APPEARANCE AND FEATURES The Intuos Graphics Tablet System consists of two basic elements: a graphics tablet that serves as your work area, and the Intuos Tools you use with the tablet. For a complete listing of Intuos tablets, refer to Parts and Accessories. INTUOS 4X5 TABLET Status LED Cable Pen Stand Menu Strip Active Area Tablet Overlay Note: To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 21 INTUOS 6X8 AND 9X12 TABLETS Menu Strip (removable) Status LED Incline Bar (shown attached) Cable Pen Stand Active Area Tablet Overlay QuickPoint Area Markings (not available for the 6x8 tablet) Note: The Intuos 9x12 tablet is shown. To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 22 INTUOS 12X12 AND 12X18 TABLETS Pen Stand Status LED Cable Power Switch (serial tablets only) Menu Strip (removable) Active Area QuickPoint Area Markings Tablet Overlay Note: The Intuos 12x12 tablet is shown. To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 23 INTUOS TOOLS A variety of Intuos tools are available for your tablet. All Intuos tools are cordless, batteryless, and ergonomically designed. Each tool also has a Tool ID, enabling you to work with multiple tools on the same tablet and to customize each tool differently. Note: The tool(s) included with your tablet will vary depending on which tablet model and configuration you purchased. The Intuos Pen and Airbrush are pressure-sensitive freehand tools for image editing and creating naturallooking pen and brush strokes. Eraser Apply the color-coded decals when using multiple pens with customized settings. Eraser Side Switch DuoSwitch (rocker style) Fingerwheel Replaceable Nib (pen tip) Intuos Pen Intuos Airbrush Replaceable Nib Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 24 The Intuos 4D Mouse is an ideal tool for 2D or 3D navigation. It provides four degrees of control: x and y position, thumbwheel position, and positional rotation. The thumbwheel can be set to emulate the Microsoft IntelliMouseTM and used for scrolling, zooming, and other tasks in supporting applications. Adjustable for left- or right-handed use. Programmable Buttons Thumbwheel 4D Mouse Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 25 The Lens Cursor is an ideal tool for entering precise coordinate position information. Use the Lens Cursor with graphics and CAD applications for very accurate tracing or digitizing images. Lens (moveable) Programmable Buttons Ergonomic Shape For information on these and other available Intuos tools, refer to Parts and Accessories. Lens Cursor Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 26 SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA Organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your Intuos 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 Intuos tools. Alternate tasks throughout the day. Minimize awkward postures and repetitive movements that cause discomfort. For some tablet models, you can adjust the tablet incline and attach the pen stand to better fit your work style. Refer to Adjusting Tablet Incline and Adjusting the Pen Stand for additional information. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 27 WORKING WITH THE TABLET Your tablet comes with a pen stand, a customizable menu strip, and a transparent overlay. ADJUSTING THE PEN STAND Position the pen stand near the tablet. The triple pen stand can also be attached to the larger tablets. 4x5 tablet shown. 4x5, 6x8, and 9x12 tablets: The stand is free-standing. Place it within easy reach of your tablet. 12x12 and 12x18 tablets: For attachment to the tablet, slide the triple stand in from the left side. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 28 ADJUSTING TABLET INCLINE Intuos 6x8 and 9x12 tablets come with a rubber bar that can be used to raise the tablet's incline angle. If you frequently use the tablet on your lap, you may not want to apply the incline bar. For desktop use, you may find an inclined tablet position more comfortable. To attach the incline bar: 1. First turn the tablet upside down and locate the incline bar recess. 2. Remove the paper backing from the incline bar to expose the adhesive. Carefully press the bar's adhesive side onto the tablet recess area. 3. Return the tablet to its face up position. The recess is designed for use in landscape orientation. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 29 USING THE TABLET MENU STRIP All Intuos tablets have a menu strip with programmable buttons that allow you to quickly perform common tasks. For 4x5 tablets, the menu strip is printed on the overlay sheet. For 6x8 and larger tablets, the menu strip is removable, and can be written on with a pencil. The number of available buttons depends on your tablet model. To use the menu strip, click on a button with your Intuos tool; the function assigned to that button will occur. To remove the menu strip, carefully lift the overlay sheet from the left side and gently slide the menu strip out. You can use the adhesive side of a sticky notepad sheet to "grab" the menu strip. When removing and replacing the menu strip, take care not to bend or tear your tablet overlay. Notes: · · When pointing to a button, the screen cursor changes to display the button number. This enables you to select menu buttons with the 4D Mouse. Changes to mapping and pressure options apply only to the tool used to select the respective tablet button. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 30 To customize the tablet menu strip buttons, see Customizing Tablet Buttons. By default, the tablet menu strip buttons will perform common keystroke functions, such as: Button name new open close save print exit cut copy paste undo del Mode Pen Mouse QuickPoint Pressure Soft Med Firm Keyboard shortcut Ctrl+N Ctrl+O Alt+F, C Ctrl+S Ctrl+P Alt+F, X Ctrl+X Ctrl+C Ctrl+V Ctrl+Z Del N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Function Open a new document Open an existing document Close a document Save work Print document Exit application Cut text or image Copy text or image Paste text or image Undo last change Delete selected image or text Set tool mapping to Pen Mode Set tool mapping to Mouse Mode Set tool mapping to QuickPoint Mode (9x12 or larger tablets) Set the tip feel for a soft setting Set the tip feel for a medium setting Set the tip feel for a firm setting Notes: Some applications may not support some tablet button functions, or may use different keyboard shortcuts. Mapping and pressure settings changed with a tablet button are only in effect for the current session. To permanently save these settings, open the control panel and click OK. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 31 USING THE PEN Intuos Pens are cordless, batteryless, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the Intuos Pen: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. With a bit of practice, using the pen will become second nature to you. If you are unfamiliar with using a pen, try the exercises on the following pages. HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Intuos Pen like you would a normal pen. Make sure the DuoSwitch is in a convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidently press the switch while drawing. You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable for drawing. Position for drawing Position for erasing Important: When the pen is not in use, place it in the Intuos pen stand or lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen tip, do not store the pen in a container where it will rest on its tip. Leaving an Intuos tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 32 POINTING The Intuos Pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two different ways, like a pen (Pen Mode) or like a mouse (Mouse Mode). · In Pen Mode, the tablet's active area is like a mapped representation of your computer screen where every point on the tablet's active area corresponds to exactly one point on the display screen; wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. This is the default setting for the Intuos Pen and Airbrush, and makes tracing possible--something you cannot do with a mouse. In Mouse Mode, you move the cursor with a "pick up and roll" action similar to using a mouse. This is the default setting for the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor. · Try moving the screen cursor by lifting the Intuos Pen and placing it in a new location on the tablet. The cursor instantly jumps to the new location. Learning Hint: If you are used to working with a mouse and find that using a pen is somewhat difficult, try the Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise. Pointing Hint: Pointing is easier when you orient the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 33 CLICKING Clicking. To click, tap the tablet once with the tip of the Intuos Pen, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. (With the pen tip, there is no audible "click" sound.) Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip. The icon should highlight when you press. Double Clicking. To double-click, quickly tap the tablet twice in the same place with the pen tip. This is like clicking twice with a mouse button. You can also double-click by pressing the upper side switch--this is the preferred method of double-clicking with a pen. Try both ways of double-clicking on a folder icon to open it. First use your pen tip to do this, then use the upper side switch. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 34 USING THE SIDE SWITCH The standard Intuos Pen is equipped with a DuoSwitch. This switch has two programmable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either direction. You can use the DuoSwitch whenever the pen tip is in Proximity of the tablet. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch. The upper switch position is set to left double-click by default. Windows Hint: Use right-click to bring up application-specific or icon-specific menus. Double-Click Hint: Press the upper side switch to double-click. This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip. The lower switch position is set for a right-click by default. To assign new switch functions, refer to Customizing Tool Buttons. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 35 DRAGGING Dragging is used to select and move objects on the screen. To drag, first point to an object. Then press the Intuos Pen to the tablet and slide it across the tablet. The selected object will move across the screen. To select text, move the screen cursor to the beginning of a text line, then drag the Intuos Pen across the tablet until the text is highlighted. First, try moving an icon on the screen. Then, within a document, select some text by pressing and dragging the pen tip across the text. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 36 PROXIMITY The pen is activated as soon as it enters proximity, about 6 mm (0.24 inch), above the tablet's active area. This allows you to position the screen cursor or use the side switch without touching the pen tip to the tablet. You can also trace a drawing or photograph as long as the pen tip remains within proximity height. Place a picture under the tablet overlay and try tracing it from within one of your graphics applications. 6 mm (0.24 inch) Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 37 DRAWING WITH PRESSURE The Intuos Pen responds to the nuance and inflection of your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pressure you place on the pen. For example, in some drawing programs sliders are used to vary brush characteristics (width, color, and opacity). These characteristics can be controlled much better by the Intuos Pen's pressure-sensitivity. You can vary line width, blend colors, and change opacity with the pressure you exert upon the pen. To draw with pressure-sensitivity, select a pressure-sensitive tool from your application's tool palette. Draw along the surface of the tablet while applying various amounts of pressure downward on the tip of the Intuos Pen. Press hard for thick lines or dense color. Press gently for thin lines or softer color. To adjust the tip feel, see Adjusting Tip Feel. Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that support pressure. See Product Information. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 38 DRAWING WITH TILT As with pressure, the tablet recognizes when you tilt the pen or airbrush from vertical to inclined positions. In some drawing applications, tilt can be used to control line shape and thickness. This is like working with an airbrush where tilt can be used to make a line thin when the tool is vertical, or wide when the tool is tilted. In other applications, you can adjust tilt to define brush characteristics such as width, color and opacity. To test tilt, draw a curve in a graphics application (such as Painter) that supports tilt. Be sure that the tilt function in your application is active, then change the tilt of the pen as you draw to vary the shape and thickness of the brush stroke. As an example, with the Wacom PenTools Virtual Airbrush Photoshop plug-in, tilting the pen results in an elongated pattern. This simulates the effects of an airbrush spray that is angled away from the paint surface. To adjust how much you must tilt the pen to produce a desired tilt effect in your application, see Customizing Tilt Sensitivity. Not all applications support tilt. To see a list of applications which currently support this feature, visit our web site. See Product Information. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 39 ERASING The eraser on the Intuos Pen works like the eraser on a pencil. In graphics applications that support the pen's eraser, you can erase intuitively and naturally. When you use the pen's eraser, the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool. You can also use the eraser in many standard office applications. The eraser will not be pressure sensitive, but you can use it to select and delete text or spreadsheet cells. Try your eraser by opening Windows Notepad and typing a few words. Use the eraser to select the text. When you lift the eraser, the text will be erased. For further information on using your eraser, see Adjusting Eraser Feel. Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that support the eraser (see Product Information). If the eraser is not supported in an application, you can still use the eraser for navigating and drawing. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 40 EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE If you use a mouse, you may remember how long it took to get used to positioning the screen cursor. Your Intuos Pen, likewise, will take a bit of practice to master the technique of positioning the screen cursor in Pen Mode. This may seem difficult at first, but it is more natural and faster than in Mouse Mode. This exercise is designed to retrain your eye-hand coordination for using the Intuos Pen: 1. Open any graphics application. Use the line tool to draw a rectangular grid with line spacings of about 20-25 mm (3/4 to 1 inch). (You can use your traditional mouse to do this.) 2. Choose a free-hand tool in your application and use the Intuos Pen to draw a dot at each grid intersection. 3. Draw an X at each grid intersection. 4. Now draw a circle around each intersection. Your screen should look like this: 5. Clear your screen and make a simple drawing of your own. The more you use your Intuos Pen, the easier drawing and navigation will become. Soon, you may want to put your mouse away altogether. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 41 USING THE AIRBRUSH The Intuos Airbrush is similar to the Intuos Pen, but also includes a fingerwheel for an additional degree of control. With proper software support, you can simulate realistic airbrushing. For example, tilting the Intuos Airbrush can cause the spray pattern to elongate and feather out. Rolling the fingerwheel can adjust the spray intensity, and pressure on the tip can control the brush size. Pointing, Clicking, Erasing, and Proximity are similar to the pen. For additional information, refer to Holding the Airbrush and Using the Pen. Important: When the airbrush is not in use, place it in the Intuos pen stand or lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your airbrush tip, do not store the airbrush in a container where it will rest on its tip. Leaving an Intuos tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 42 HOLDING THE AIRBRUSH Hold the airbrush with your thumb and middle finger. The fingerwheel should be in a convenient location for you to roll it with your index finger. Tilt the airbrush to find a comfortable position that allows you to paint and draw with pressure-sensitivity. The side switch is set for a right-click by default. Roll the fingerwheel backwards to increase ink flow or brush size, and forward to reduce it. Your index finger should operate the wheel independently of the pressure you apply to the tip. To customize the fingerwheel, see Airbrush Settings. Visit Wacom's web site to learn which applications currently support the airbrush fingerwheel. See Product Information. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 43 USING THE 4D MOUSE The Intuos 4D Mouse is a cordless, batteryless mouse that works on any Intuos tablet. By default, you can position the screen cursor like you do with a regular mouse (MOUSE MODE). By choosing PEN MODE in the MAPPING tab, you can position and navigate the screen cursor like you do with the Intuos Pen. By default, the thumbwheel emulates the Microsoft IntelliMouse. The 4D Mouse also supports axial rotation. In applications that support device rotation, simply turn the 4D Mouse on the tablet to control the rotation parameter. The rear buttons are set to left double-click by default. The front button opposite the thumbwheel is set to right-click by default. Important: When the 4D Mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving an Intuos tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices. The front button nearest the thumbwheel is set to left-click by default. The middle button is set to perform a middle-click by default. Move on to the next section to learn about Setting Rightor Left-Handed Operation. To learn how to program buttons, see Customizing the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 44 SETTING RIGHT- OR LEFT-HANDED OPERATION The 4D Mouse can be set for either right- or left-handed use. Set the mouse so that the thumbwheel is exposed on the side next to your thumb--the button settings will automatically be reconfigured. The default setting is for the left-click button to be under your index finger. Refer to Customizing the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor. To change the handedness configuration: 1 Grasp the upper portion of the 4D Mouse in one hand and face the bottom portion toward you. Viewed from the bottom, a thumbwheel is visible at both sides of the body. A pair of handling edges are on the left and right, below the thumbwheel. 2 3 4 With your other hand, grasp the lower portion of the 4D Mouse by the handling edges. Carefully pull the two halves slightly apart (about 5 mm, or 1/4 of an inch). Rock the lower portion of the 4D Mouse to the other side so that the opposite thumbwheel is exposed. Relax your grip, allowing the halves to pull back together. You may need to gently press the two halves so they will properly seat. When repositioned, the 4D Mouse will mirror its initial state. Pull up. Then move over. Snap into position. Handling edges Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 45 USING THE 4D MOUSE THUMBWHEEL To use the thumbwheel, place your hand on the 4D Mouse with your thumb on the wheel. Press lightly on the thumbwheel and roll it forward or backward. By default, the thumbwheel emulates the roller on the Microsoft IntelliMouse; moving the thumbwheel scrolls through documents in applications that support the IntelliMouse. When you release the thumbwheel, it springs back to the neutral position, leaving the scrolled list at the position you have scrolled to. For a full description of thumbwheel features and functionality, see Customizing the 4D Mouse Thumbwheel. Visit Wacom's web site for a list of applications that currently support the 4D Mouse thumbwheel. See Product Information. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 46 USING THE LENS CURSOR The Intuos Lens Cursor is an ergonomic input device that allows you to enter precise coordinate position information into your computer. The Lens Cursor reports the position of the cross-hair to the computer. This makes the Lens Cursor especially useful for tracing and digitizing drawings into graphics and CAD applications. By default, the Lens Cursor is set to MOUSE MODE, which means you can position the screen cursor like you do with a regular mouse. When using the Lens Cursor to digitize a drawing, the Lens Cursor must be set to PEN MODE. Rotate lens for best viewing angle. Right-Click Button Middle-Click Button Left-Click Button Rear Buttons (defaults are left double-click) Important: When the Lens Cursor is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving an Intuos tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices. Refer to Customizing the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor for information on programming the Lens Cursor buttons. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 47 CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET Keep your Intuos tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your Intuos tools and cause wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help prolong the life of your tablet surface and Intuos tools. You can also use a very mild soap diluted with water. Do not use volatile liquids, such as paint thinner or benzene, because they may damage the plastic case. Keep your tablet and tools in a clean, dry place and avoid extremes in temperature. Room temperature is best. Also, your Intuos tools and tablet are not made to come apart. Twisting the pen case can break the pen. Taking apart the product will void your warranty. Important: When the pen or airbrush are not in use, place them in the Intuos pen stand or lay them flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen or airbrush tip, do not store the tools in a container where they will rest on their tip. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 48 REPLACING THE PEN OR AIRBRUSH TIP The tip (nib) will wear with normal use. When the nib gets too short or develops a flat point, you can replace it with the extra nib that came with your tool. 1. Clasp the old nib with a tweezer, needle-nosed plier, or similar instrument and pull it straight out of the pen or airbrush. 2. Slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen or airbrush. Firmly push the nib until it stops. To order replacement parts, refer to Other Parts and Accessories. Contents Index USING INTUOS Page 49 CUSTOMIZING After you master the basics of using your Intuos Graphics Tablet System, you may want to customize the way Intuos works. This chapter describes how to use the Wacom control panel to adjust your Intuos tool and tablet settings. Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos by creating application-specific settings. OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL FEATURES CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOOLS CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU CUSTOMIZING TABLET BUTTONS WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS WORKING WITH APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS CHECKING YOUR SERIAL TABLET CONNECTION PULL-DOWN MENUS Contents Index CUSTOMIZING Page 50