CONTENTS USING PEN CORDLESS MOUSE TABLET CUSTOMIZING PEN CORDLESS MOUSE TABLET POP-UP MENU TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX 1 User's Manual for Windows & Macintosh ® ® CONTENTS INDEX 1 CONTENTS INDEX 2 Wacom Graphire® 4 User's Manual for Windows® & Macintosh® English version 1.0, April 21, 2005 Copyright © WACOM Company, Limited, 2005 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. Watch for the Penabled logo to ensure you are getting the natural feel and superior performance of Wacom's patented cordless and battery-free pen technology. 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CONTENTS INDEX 2 CONTENTS INDEX 3 CONTENTS About the manual Navigating the manual WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 Tablet features Input tools Setting up your work area Using the cordless pen Holding the pen Pointing Clicking Dragging Using the side switches Drawing with pressure-sensitivity Erasing Eye-hand coordination exercise Using the cordless mouse Working with the tablet Using the ExpressKeys and tablet wheel Customizing the tablet appearance CUSTOMIZING Opening the control panel Control panel overview Control panel settings Customizing the pen Adjusting tip feel, eraser feel, and double-click Customizing the side switches Button functions Customizing the cordless mouse Customizing mouse buttons Tablet tracking Portion of screen area Portion of tablet area Setting mouse speed Customizing the tablet functions Customizing the Pop-up Menu 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 30 31 31 32 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Testing your tablet Testing your tools Troubleshooting tables General problems Windows-specific problems Macintosh-specific problems Technical support options Obtaining driver downloads APPENDIX Caring for your tablet and tools Replacing the pen tip Uninstalling the tablet software Product specifications General specifications for all Graphire4 pen tablets Graphire4 4x5 / A6 tablet (model CTE-440) Graphire4 6x8 / A5 tablet (model CTE-640) Graphire4 pen (model EP-140E) Graphire4 cordless mouse (model EC-140) Product information Ordering parts and accessories Radio and television interference FCC notice CE declaration License and Warranties (Worldwide, Except for Europe, Africa and Middle East) Software License Limited Warranty (U.S.A. and Canada) Warranty Service in the U.S.A. and Canada Warranty on Sales Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada License and Warranty (Europe, Africa and Middle East) Software License Agreement Entitlement to Use the Software Limited Warranty GLOSSARY INDEX 34 35 35 36 36 39 40 41 42 43 44 44 45 45 45 46 46 46 46 47 47 48 48 48 49 49 49 50 51 52 52 52 52 54 56 CONTENTS INDEX 3 CONTENTS INDEX 4 About the manual This interactive user's manual provides quick access to information about Graphire4. Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to Windows and Macintosh computers, and Windows screen captures are shown unless otherwise noted. · In the contents you can go directly to a topic by clicking on it. · Working with Graphire4 is the learning chapter, and introduces you to the many capabilities of your Graphire4 pen tablet. It describes the pen tablet, the features and function of each Graphire4 tool, and includes exercises for new users. If you are not familiar with a pen tablet, this chapter gives you the basics. · Customizing describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize your Graphire4 pen, mouse, and tablet for the way you like to work. · Want to test your tablet and tools? Need troubleshooting guidelines? Troubleshooting is where you will find the answers to most common questions. · The appendix includes a variety of information: tips on caring for your tablet and tools, a how-to on uninstalling the software, your license and warranty, and more. 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 Pen Tablet Driver CD) for complete details on installing your Wacom tablet. If you are new to electronic documentation, be sure to read navigating the manual. Here are some other points to keep in mind: · SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel options. · Remember that you can always use the Adobe Reader zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen. · The following kinds of information are not included with this product: information about your specific computer hardware or operating system, or information about your application software. Your best source for this information is the set of manuals and disks that came with your hardware, operating system, or application. · Many graphics applications have built-in support for Graphire4 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). For information on how best to use Graphire4 features within a specific application, refer to the instructions in that application's manuals. CONTENTS INDEX 4 CONTENTS INDEX 5 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. Go to topic. Topic continued. topic Adobe Reader provides you with additional tools for using and printing the manual. Refer to the Adobe Reader help for more information. CONTENTS INDEX 5 CONTENTS INDEX 6 WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 This section introduces you to the Graphire4 pen tablet, which consists of two basic elements: a tablet that serves as your work area, and the input tools you use on the tablet. The quickest way to learn about your Graphire4 pen tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and features. If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections to learn about your Graphire4 tools and how to use them with the tablet. Tablet features Input tools Setting up your work area Using the cordless pen Using the cordless mouse Working with the tablet Tablet features Pen storage compartment. Cable. Status LED. Customizable ExpressKeys and tablet wheel. See customizing the tablet functions. Active area. Locking sliders for clear cover. Clear tablet cover. See also customizing the tablet appearance. 4x5 / A6 tablet shown. CONTENTS INDEX 6 WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 7 Input tools Your Graphire4 input tools are cordless, battery-free, and ergonomically designed. Eraser. Side switches. Fingerwheel. An integrated middle button and rolling wheel that can be used for up and down scrolling in the active window. It can also be customized to perform a variety of button functions. Replaceable nib (pen tip). Graphire4 pen. The pen is a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen and brush strokes. It is also an efficient tool for document annotation, and for taking notes in applications that support handwriting recognition. Programmable buttons can be customized for the way you like to work. Pen stand. Graphire4 cordless mouse. The cordless mouse is an ideal tool for navigation or performing any other task you may have done previously with a standard mouse. Note: Some product configurations may not include the cordless mouse. CONTENTS INDEX 7 WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 8 Setting up your work area To minimize fatigue, organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your 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. For best results, orient the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet. Here are some other points to keep in mind: · Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax your muscles. · Use a gentle grip when working with your tools. · Alternate tasks and tools throughout the day. · Maintain a good posture at all times. Minimize awkward postures and repetitive movements that cause discomfort. · Change your position if you feel any discomfort due to your work position. Note: Wacom makes no representation, promise or guarantee that Wacom products will cure or prevent, in whole or in part, mouse-induced repetitive stress symptoms, injuries or conditions. Individual results may vary. Always obtain competent medical advice to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific situation. See working with the tablet for more information. CONTENTS INDEX 8 WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 9 Using the cordless pen Your Graphire4 pen is cordless, battery-free, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the 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 the pen, try the exercises on the following pages. Holding the pen Pointing Clicking Dragging Using the side switches Drawing with pressure-sensitivity Erasing Eye-hand coordination exercise Holding the pen Hold the Graphire4 pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. Make sure the side switches are in a convenient location where you can toggle the switches with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidently press them while drawing. You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable for drawing. Position for drawing. Position for erasing. Your tablet also comes with an integrated pen storage compartment. When you are not using the pen, you can snap the pen into the storage compartment or lay it flat on your desk. Use the pen stand to store the pen between tasks. This also makes the pen available for quick, easy access when you are working. Important: When the pen is not in use, place it in the pen storage compartment, the 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 a Graphire4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices. Also, leaving the pen on the tablet when not in use can prevent your computer from going to sleep. CONTENTS INDEX 9 WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 10 Pointing The Graphire4 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 active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen where every point on the 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 pen. · In MOUSE MODE, the default setting for the cordless mouse, you move the cursor with a "pick up and slide" motion similar to using a traditional mouse. Try moving the screen cursor by lifting the pen and placing the pen tip in a new location on the tablet. The cursor instantly jumps to the new location. When positioning the screen cursor and operating a side switch, the pen tip needs to be within 5 mm (0.20 inch) of the tablet surface. You do not need to touch the tablet with the pen tip in order to move the screen cursor or use a side switch. 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