User manual WACOM INTUOS3

Contents Index 1 User's manual for Windows & Macintosh ® ® Using a pen Customizing your pen Troubleshooting Using a tablet Customizing your tablet Digital inking Using a cordless mouse Customizing your cordless mouse Customizing the Pop-up Menu Application-specific settings Contents Index 1 Contents Index 2 Wacom Intuos® 3 User's Manual for Windows® & Macintosh® English version 4.0, April 27, 2007 Copyright © Wacom Co., Ltd., 2007 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. Reuse, recycling, and recovery. 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Contents Index 2 Contents Index 3 CONTENTS About the manual Navigating the manual WORKING WITH INTUOS3 Intuos3 tablet features Intuos3 input tools Intuos3 optional tools Setting up your work area Using the Grip Pen Holding the pen Pointing Clicking Dragging Using the side switch Drawing with pressure-sensitivity Drawing with tilt Erasing Eye-hand coordination exercise Using the mouse Using the Airbrush and Art Pen Working with the tablet Using ExpressKeys Using the Touch Strips CUSTOMIZING Opening the control panel Control panel overview Control panel settings Customizing the pen Adjusting tip feel and double-click Adjusting eraser feel Advanced tip and eraser pressure settings Customizing tool buttons Button functions Customizing tilt sensitivity 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 37 Customizing the mouse Customizing mouse buttons Customizing the mouse fingerwheel Tablet to screen mapping Pen mode Mouse mode Orientation Screen area Force proportions Tablet area Mapping to multiple monitors Customizing the tablet functions Customizing ExpressKeys Customizing tablet Touch Strips Advanced Touch Strip settings Customizing the Pop-up Menu Working with Display Toggle Working with multiple tools Working with application-specific settings Creating an application-specific setting Changing settings for a specific tool and application Removing application-specific settings TROUBLESHOOTING Testing your tablet Testing your tools Testing the ExpressKeys Testing the tablet Touch Strips Testing a pen Testing a mouse Troubleshooting tables General problems Windows-specific problems Macintosh-specific problems 38 38 39 40 40 41 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 57 58 59 60 61 61 62 63 64 64 67 67 Contents Index 3 Contents Index 4 Technical support options Obtaining driver downloads APPENDIX Caring for your tablet and tools Replacing the pen tip Uninstalling the software Changing the tablet mode Installing multiple tablets Intuos3 lens cursor Customizing the lens cursor Testing the lens cursor Working with AutoCAD Configuring AutoCAD for a Wintab compatible digitizer Configuring tablet menus and screen pointing areas in AutoCAD Calibrating Intuos3 for AutoCAD Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Vista About the Windows Vista Tablet PC Input Panel Product specifications General specifications for all Intuos3 tablets Intuos3 4x5 / A6 tablet (model PTZ-430) Intuos3 4x6 / A6 Wide tablet (model PTZ-431W) Intuos3 6x8 / A5 tablet (model PTZ-630) Intuos3 6x11 / A5 Wide tablet (model PTZ-631W) Intuos3 9x12 / A4-regular tablet (model PTZ-930) Intuos3 12x12 / A4 Oversize tablet (model PTZ-1230) 69 70 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 75 75 76 76 77 78 79 80 81 81 81 81 81 82 82 82 Intuos3 12x19 / A3 Wide tablet (model PTZ-1231W) Intuos3 Grip Pen (model ZP-501E) Intuos3 mouse (model ZC-100) Intuos3 Airbrush (model ZP-400E) Intuos3 Ink Pen (model ZP-130) Intuos3 Art Pen (model ZP-600) Intuos3 Classic Pen (model ZP-300E) Intuos3 lens cursor (model ZC-210) Product information Ordering parts and accessories Other parts and accessories Radio and television interference FCC notice Industry Canada (Canada only) CE declaration License and Warranties (Worldwide, Except for Europe, Africa and Middle East) Software License Limited Warranty 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 82 82 82 83 83 83 83 83 84 84 86 87 87 87 87 88 88 88 89 90 91 91 91 91 93 95 Contents Index 4 Contents Index 5 ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual provides quick access to information about Intuos3. 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 Intuos3 is the learning chapter. It describes the various tablet models, the features and functions of each Intuos3 tool, and includes exercises for new users. · Customizing describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize your Intuos3 tablet and tools 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. Also included are tips on working with AutoCAD, as well as an overview of the new pen and digital inking capabilities found in Microsoft Windows Vista. 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. · The tablet size descriptions shown within this manual reflect usage for both the USA and European markets, and are separated by a "/ ". For example, in the descriptor "4x6 / A6 Wide", "4x6" is the tablet sizing descriptor for markets in the USA. "A6 Wide" is the descriptor for European markets. Within this manual, USA tablet size descriptors are always shown before the "/ ". · SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel options. · Remember that you can always use your viewer 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 Intuos3 features (such as pressure sensitivity, tilt, airbrush simulation, and fingerwheel input for the Intuos3 mouse). See product information for a listing of applications that support these features. For information on how best to use Intuos3 features within a specific application, see the instructions in that application's manuals. Contents Index 5 Contents Index 6 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. See the Adobe Reader help for more information. Contents Index 6 Contents Index 7 WORKING WITH INTUOS3 This section introduces you to the Intuos3 professional pen tablet. Intuos3 consists of a tablet that serves as your work area and the Intuos3 input tools you use on the tablet. The quickest way to learn about Intuos3 is to become familiar with its appearance and features. If you are new to using a pen tablet, read the following sections to learn about your Intuos3 tools and how to use them with the tablet. Note: Intuos3 tools will only work on an Intuos3 tablet. They will not work on an Intuos or Intuos2 series tablet. Likewise, older Intuos or Intuos2 input tools will not work on your Intuos3 tablet. Intuos3 tablet features Intuos3 input tools Setting up your work area Using the Grip Pen Using the mouse Using the Airbrush and Art Pen Working with the tablet Contents Index 7 Contents Index 8 INTUOS3 TABLET FEATURES Pen stand. Cable. Recessed cable tracks on the back of the tablet allow the cable to exit the top or left of the tablet. Status LED. Customizable ExpressKeys. Touch Strip controls. Note: 4x5 / A6 and 4x6 / A6 Wide tablet models come equipped with ExpressKeys and a single Touch Strip located to the left of the tablet's active area. Tablet work surface. Identifies the tablet active area. Note: Intuos3 6x8 / A5 tablet shown. To learn more about your tablet, see working with the tablet. For a complete listing of Intuos3 tablets, see ordering parts and accessories. Contents Index 8 Contents Index 9 INTUOS3 INPUT TOOLS Various input tools are available for your tablet. All Intuos3 tools are cordless, battery-free, and ergonomically designed. Each tool also features a unique Tool ID, which enables you to work with multiple tools and to customize each tool differently. The Intuos3 Grip Pen is a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen and brush strokes. If you prefer to use a mouse for general navigation, pointing, and clicking, just set aside your Intuos3 pen and place the Intuos3 mouse on the tablet ­ the mouse is cordless and symmetrically designed so you can use it just as easily in your left or right hand. Eraser. 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. Rubberized grip area. DuoSwitch (rocker style). Intuos3 mouse. Intuos3 Grip Pen. Programmable buttons can be customized for the way you like to work. Replaceable nib (standard or stroke tip). Note: Some product configurations may not include the Intuos3 mouse. Contents Index 9 Contents Index 10 INTUOS3 OPTIONAL TOOLS Like the Intuos3 Grip Pen, the optional Airbrush is a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Eraser. Side switch. Fingerwheel. Intuos3 Airbrush (optional accessory). Replaceable nib. Replaceable nib (standard or inking tip). Intuos3 Ink Pen (optional accessory). The Ink Pen is pressure sensitive and comes with replaceable inking cartridges. With the Ink Pen you can write or draw as you do with a regular pen ­ just place a sheet of paper on your tablet and everything you write will be captured on paper and on your computer. Intuos3 Art Pen (optional accessory). The pressure-sensitive Art Pen also responds to the tilt and rotation you apply to the pen. With practice you can create almost any type of brush effect or marker stroke. The Art Pen comes with chisel-shaped nibs in both hard plastic and felt material for simulating different pen and brush feels. For information on these and other available Intuos3 tablets, tools, or parts and accessories, see ordering parts and accessories. Visit Wacom's web site for a list of applications supporting the Art Pen rotation and Airbrush fingerwheel features. See product information. Contents Index 10 Contents Index 11 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. Position your monitor 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. · 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 additional information. Contents Index 11 Contents Index 12 USING THE GRIP PEN The Intuos3 Grip 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 switch Drawing with pressure-sensitivity Drawing with tilt Erasing Eye-hand coordination exercise HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Intuos3 pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. 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. Your tablet comes with a free-standing pen stand that is used to hold your pen when it is not in use. Position the pen stand within easy reach of your tablet. When you are between tasks, store the pen either horizontally or vertically in the pen stand; this makes the pen available for quick, easy access when you are working. Important: When the Intuos3 pen is not in use, place it in 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 or eraser. Leaving an Intuos3 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 12 Contents Index 13 POINTING The Intuos3 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 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 Intuos3 mouse, you move the cursor with a "pick up and slide" action 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 the side switch, the pen tip needs to be within 6 mm (0.25 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 the side switch. All Intuos3 tools, including the mouse, work only over the active area of the tablet. 6 mm (0.25 inch) Hints: · 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 is easier when you orient the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet. Contents Index 13 Contents Index 14 CLICKING You typically click to highlight or select something on the screen, and double-click to open it. Clicking. To click, tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. (There is no audible pen tip "click" sound.) Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip. The folder 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. Try double-clicking on a folder icon to open it. Hints: · Press the upper side switch to double-click. This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip, and is the preferred method of double-clicking with a pen. · Windows: You can make navigating with the pen easier by configuring Windows to select when the pen is over an icon and to launch the icon with a single click. To turn on this feature: Open a folder, select the TOOLS pull-down menu, and FOLDER OPTIONS.... From the GENERAL tab select the option SINGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM (POINT TO SELECT). DRAGGING Dragging is used to select and move objects on the screen. To drag, first point to an object. Then press the pen tip to the tablet and slide it across the tablet surface. 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 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 14 Contents Index 15 USING THE SIDE SWITCH The Intuos3 Grip 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 within 6 mm (0.25 inch) of the tablet's active area. 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 DOUBLE CLICK, and the lower switch is set to RIGHT CLICK by default. Hint: · Press the upper side switch to double-click. This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip. · Use a right-click to bring up application-specific or icon-specific menus. Note: The DuoSwitch on the Grip Pen can be removed if you do not need the switch functionality. See other parts and accessories for information on ordering an alternate pen grip for use with the side switch removed. To assign new switch functions, see customizing tool buttons. Contents Index 15 Contents Index 16 DRAWING WITH PRESSURE-SENSITIVITY The Intuos3 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 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, first select a pressure-sensitive tool from your application's tool palette. Then draw along the surface of the tablet while applying various amounts of pressure downward on the tip of the 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 and double-click. The digital ink tools in Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 also respond to the pressure you place on the pen. Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that support pressure. See product information. DRAWING WITH TILT As with pressure sensitivity, the tablet recognizes when you tilt the pen 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, when the brush shape dynamics in Photoshop have been configured for tilt operation, 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 the amount of pen tilt required to produce a desired tilt effect in your application, see customizing tilt sensitivity. Visit our web site for a list of applications that support tilt. See product information. Contents Index 16 Contents Index 17 ERASING The eraser on the Intuos3 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. In applications that support pressure sensitivity, you can select pressure-sensitive tools in an application's tool palette to vary the width and depth of your erasures as you change the amount of pressure you exert upon the pen. In Microsoft Office 2007 running on Microsoft Windows Vista, you can use the eraser to erase notes or sketches made with digital ink, and to select and delete text or spreadsheet cells within an application. For information on customizing 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 17 Contents Index 18 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 Intuos3 Grip 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 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 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 Intuos3 pen, the easier drawing and navigation will become. Contents Index 18 Contents Index 19 USING THE MOUSE The Intuos3 mouse is a cordless, battery-free, maintenance-free mouse that works on any Intuos3 tablet. The left and right side buttons are set for BACK and FORWARD functionality within your Internet browser. The right button is set to RIGHT CLICK by default, and displays a context menu when pressed. The left button is set to CLICK by default, and is the primary button used for selecting. The fingerwheel can be rolled, or pressed down for an additional button function. · Rolling. By default, rolling the fingerwheel will scroll in most windows and applications. Move the fingerwheel forward to scroll up, and back to scroll down. You can also set the fingerwheel to issue a custom keystroke for each notch of wheel movement. This is useful when working with repetitive functions, such as zooming in Photoshop or moving forward and backward within your Internet browser. · Wheel button. Press down on the wheel to perform a button click. The wheel button is set to middle-click by default. Hint: For MS Office applications that support a wheel mouse, press the CTRL key and move the fingerwheel to zoom in and out. Note: Some product configurations may not include the Intuos3 mouse. Important: When the Intuos3 mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving an Intuos3 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your computer from going to sleep. To learn how to adjust the mouse behavior for your preferences, see customizing the mouse. Contents Index 19 Contents Index 20 USING THE AIRBRUSH AND ART PEN The optional Intuos3 Airbrush works like the 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 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. All other functions work similarly to the pen. For additional information, see using the Grip Pen. Important: When the Airbrush is not in use, 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 Intuos3 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices. 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. For Windows, the side switch is set for a RIGHT CLICK by default. For Macintosh, the switch is set for DOUBLE CLICK. 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. The optional Intuos3 Art Pen responds to the pressure, tilt, and rotation you apply to the pen. The Art Pen supports 360 degrees of rotation around the pen axis. As you draw within an application that supports rotation-sensitivity, simply twist the Art Pen to create lines that narrow or broaden. For example, while painting you can vary the rotation of a non-circular brush to change the stroke thickness. Depending on the brush shape characteristics you have selected in your application, you can simulate calligraphy pens, broad felt tip markers, and any other non-circular brushes or tools. Be sure to see the Intuos3 Tips and Tricks located on the Wacom Tablet CD for more information on using the Art Pen. Visit Wacom's web site to learn where to purchase an Intuos3 Airbrush or Art Pen, and which applications currently support the Airbrush fingerwheel or Art Pen rotation. See product information. Contents Index 20 Contents Index 21 WORKING WITH THE TABLET The middle area of the Intuos3 tablet is the working, or active, area for the pen and mouse. Rest your hand on the tablet and then work with the pen on the active area of the tablet just as if you were using a ball point pen on a piece of paper. Wherever you place your pen on the tablet active area, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. See using the Grip Pen and using the mouse for more information about using your input devices on the tablet. To speed up your workflow in graphics and other applications, all Intuos3 tablets feature ExpressKeys and Touch Strip(s) located next to the tablet's active area. While using the pen with your dominant hand on the active area, you can simultaneously use your other hand to operate the ExpressKeys or Touch Strip. For example, you can change the properties of your tool without removing your hands from the Intuos3 tablet. (Note that 4x5 / A6 and 4x6 / A6 Wide tablet models come with ExpressKeys and a single Touch Strip located to the left of the tablet's active area.) ExpressKeys. Press the customizable ExpressKeys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes. By default, most keys emulate keyboard modifier keys. In Photoshop, this provides quick access to the grabber hand and alternate tools. Touch Strip. ExpressKeys. 6x8 / A5 tablet shown. Touch Strip. Slide your finger over the Touch Strips to zoom, scroll, or perform custom keystroke actions. By default, the Touch Strips enable you to zoom in most graphics applications and to scroll in other applications. You can also set them to issue custom keystrokes. For example, you might set a Touch Strip function to change brush sizes when working in Photoshop. Contents Index 21 Contents Index 22 USING EXPRESSKEYS Press the ExpressKeys with your secondary hand to toggle between tools or change tool properties while you are using your primary hand to work with your pen on the Intuos3 tablet. The default settings were chosen to optimize your workflow in Photoshop and other graphics applications, using the following modifier keys and functions: Button 1: CTRL modifier key for Windows. COMMAND (Apple key) for Macintosh. Button 2: SHIFT modifier key. Button 3: ALT modifier key for Windows. OPTION modifier key for Macintosh. Button 4: PAN/SCROLL function. 1 2 3 4 2 1 3 4 6x8 / A5 tablet shown. The ExpressKeys are chordable. For example, pressing keys 3 and 1 together simulates ALT+CTRL in Windows, or OPTION+COMMAND on Macintosh systems. Tips: · Pressing button 4 on your Intuos3 tablet lets you use the pen to pan (move) the image within the application window. · In Photoshop and many other graphics applications, the ALT, CTRL, and SHIFT modifier keys modify a tool or switch to a complementary tool while the modifier key is pressed. The ExpressKeys are fully customizable, enabling you to make the best possible use of them. You may want to consider the following ways of working with the ExpressKeys: · Set a pair of keys to commonly used keystrokes, such as [ and ] to decrease and increase your brush size in Photoshop. · Set a key to a commonly used keyboard shortcut in order to open files or start an application. · If you prefer not to (or cannot) use the side switches on your Intuos3 pen, then set a key to right- or double-click. · On multiple monitor systems only, set an ExpressKey to DISPLAY TOGGLE. This enables you to toggle the current tablet mapping and screen cursor between different monitors or displays. See working with Display Toggle for more information. · Choose from any of the other available functions. See customizing ExpressKeys for more details on the available key settings. If you require different key functions in different applications, you can easily set up application-specific settings for the tablet controls. See creating an application-specific setting for more information. Contents Index 22 Contents Index 23 USING THE TOUCH STRIPS Slide your finger over the Touch Strip to quickly zoom in or out, scroll up or down, or perform other functions with your secondary hand while using your dominant hand to work with your pen or mouse. You can also set each Touch Strip to issue custom keystrokes. For example, you might set a Touch Strip action to cycle through layers when working in Photoshop. You can use the Touch Strips in three different ways: · Standard operation: Slide your finger up or down to zoom, scroll, or issue the assigned keystroke function. · Continuous operation: Press and hold your finger at either end of the Touch Strip to continuously scroll. This is useful for scrolling through long documents or web pages. · Single step operation: Press and release your finger at either end of the Touch Strip to zoom, scroll, or issue the assigned keystroke function one step at a time. Press and hold here for continuous operation, or press and release for single step operation. 6x8 / A5 tablet shown. To use the tip of your Intuos3 pen to operate the Touch Strip, rest the pen tip against the edge of the Touch Strip adjacent to the tablet's active area. Then press hard enough to issue a click and move the pen tip up or down along the Touch Strip edge. (Only the inside edge of the Touch Strip responds to pen input.) By default, the Touch Strips enable you to zoom in most graphics applications and to scroll in other applications. Each Touch Strip can be independently customized to meet your needs. Tip: Photoshop users who frequently change brush sizes may want to assign the [ and ] keys to a Touch Strip. Sliding your finger up or down the Touch Strip will then change the brush size without the need to reach for the keyboard or access the Photoshop BRUSHES palette. See customizing tablet Touch Strips and advanced Touch Strip settings if you would like to customize the way your tablet Touch Strip(s) work. Contents Index 23 Contents Index 24 CUSTOMIZING After you master the basics of using your Intuos3 professional pen tablet, you may want to customize the way Intuos3 works. This chapter describes how to use the Wacom Tablet control panel to adjust your Intuos3 tablet and tool settings. Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos3 by creating application-specific settings. Opening the control panel Control panel overview Control panel settings OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL To open the control panel, use the Intuos3 tool you wish to customize on the tablet: · Windows. Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS. (For Windows 2000, choose the PROGRAMS group.) Then select WACOM TABLET and choose the WACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option. · Macintosh. Open SYSTEM PREFERENCES from either the Dock, the Apple menu, or from the APPLICATIONS folder. Then click on the WACOM TABLET icon. After you have opened the Wacom Tablet control panel, you can begin customizing Intuos3. Contents Index 24 Contents Index 25 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize Intuos3. The upper portion of the control panel displays icons representing your TABLET, TOOLs, and the APPLICATIONs with customized tool settings. Choose FUNCTIONS to customize your tablet control and Pop-up Menu settings. Choose PEN to customize your Intuos3 pen settings. Choose MOUSE to customize your Intuos3 mouse settings. Tabs display customizable settings for the selected tool. Displays a dialog box containing information about the tablet and tablet software, including an option to access the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box. Displays advanced options. The DEFAULT button resets the selected tab to its default settings. Displays this User's Manual. As you explore the control panel, experiment with different settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect immediately, but you can always click DEFAULT to return a tab to the factory settings. See control panel settings for more information on the features and functions of each tab. Tool Tips are available for most control panel items. Simply position the screen cursor over an item and let it rest there; in a few moments the Tool Tip will pop up. Additionally, your keyboard tab and arrow keys can be used to navigate the control panel. Contents Index 25 Contents Index 26 Control panel lists and tabs: The control panel TABLET, TOOL, and APPLICATION lists allow you to select the tablet, tool, or application for which you want to change settings. To change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize. The tool will be automatically selected in the TOOL list, and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. To customize settings for a different tool, select it from the TOOL list by clicking on its icon (the appropriate tabs will be displayed). See customizing the pen, customizing the mouse, and customizing the tablet functions for more information. The TABLET list displays an icon for any supported tablet that has been installed on your system. All settings shown below this list apply to the selected tablet. The TOOL list displays an icon for the tablet FUNCTIONS, and for each Intuos3 tool that has been used on the tablet. When a new tool is first used on the tablet it is automatically added to the tool list, and functions with the default settings. See also working with multiple tools. The APPLICATION list lets you define tool settings that only apply to a specific application. See working with applicationspecific settings. Your current selections are highlighted. Note: The control panel APPLICATION list is for advanced users; it is not necessary to select or add applications in order to customize your Intuos3 tool(s). CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS Use these sections as a reference when working with the Wacom Tablet control panel; they provide detailed information about each tab and some of the more complex topics. Many of the sections also contain useful customizing tips. Customizing the pen Customizing the mouse Tablet to screen mapping Customizing the tablet functions Customizing the Pop-up Menu Working with Display Toggle Working with multiple tools Working with application-specific settings Contents Index 26 Contents Index 27 CUSTOMIZING THE PEN Customizing your Intuos3 pen is easy. First open the Wacom Tablet control panel using the pen. The pen will be selected in the TOOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. Select a tab and choose from the available options. Adjusting eraser feel Customizing tilt sensitivity Tablet to screen mapping Customizing tool buttons Adjusting tip feel and double-click Working with application-specific settings Contents Index 27 Contents Index 28 ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK To adjust the tip sensitivity of your Intuos3 pen, select the PEN tab. To create broad brush strokes or to click with a light touch, use a soft tip setting. For maximum control while drawing thin lines, use a firm tip setting. Customizes the amount of pressure needed to click or draw. Drag the slider to a softer or firmer setting. Displays the tip FEEL DETAILS dialog box where you can further customize the tip sensitivity. Press down on the tablet with your pen tip to test the current tip feel setting. You can use the CURRENT PRESSURE bar to determine how hard you must press on the pen to reach maximum pressure. Adjusts the size of the double-click area. A larger setting makes double-clicking easier. Drag the slider to the OFF position if you do not want double-click assist. Returns the tab settings to their factory default conditions. Hints: · Use a soft TIP FEEL for a wider range of pressure values with most pressure-sensitive applications. · In some applications a soft pressure setting can make the pen overreact ­ any small press on the pen is magnified on the screen. If you experience this, try a firmer TIP FEEL setting. · Double-clicking: To make double-clicking easier, expand the tap area that accepts a double-click (the double-click distance). Note: A large double-click distance may cause a delay at the beginning of your brushstrokes in some drawing applications. If you notice such effects, try setting a smaller double-click distance and using the side switch to double-click (see using the side switch). You can also set one of the ExpressKeys to double-click. Contents Index 28 Contents Index 29 ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL To adjust the eraser sensitivity of your Intuos3 pen, select the ERASER tab. To erase with a broad stroke or to click with a light touch, use a soft eraser setting. For maximum control while erasing, use a firm eraser setting. Select the button functions to perform when using the eraser. Customizes the amount of pressure needed to erase. Drag the slider to a softer or firmer setting. Displays the eraser FEEL DETAILS dialog box where you can further customize the eraser sensitivity. With your screen cursor positioned over an empty area of your desktop, press down on the tablet with your tool's eraser to test the current eraser feel setting. You can use the CURRENT PRESSURE bar to determine how hard you must press on the eraser to reach maximum pressure. Returns the tab settings to their factory default conditions. Contents Index 29 Contents Index 30 ADVANCED TIP AND ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS To further customize tip or eraser pressure settings, from the PEN or ERASER tab click on the DETAILS... button to display the FEEL DETAILS dialog box. The options within this dialog box enable you to change the tip or eraser pressure sensitivity and click threshold settings independently. (In the PEN and ERASER tabs, these settings are adjusted simultaneously with the TIP FEEL or ERASER FEEL slider.) Important: The TIP FEEL or ERASER FEEL slider overrides the detail pressure settings. If you customize the detail settings, then drag the slider, your detail settings will be removed. Drag the slider to select a pressure sensitivity setting. If you have a soft touch and want to achieve full pressure without having to apply full force to your pen, choose a softer setting. The PROFILE graphically displays the selected pressure SENSITIVITY curve and CLICK THRESHOLD settings. A curve that increases quickly makes the pen feel more sensitive. Drag the slider to adjust the click threshold level. This setting determines the amount of force required to generate a tip click. Using your pen tip or eraser, make several strokes within the box to test the results of your changes. Contents Index 30 Contents Index 31 CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS Select the PEN tab to change the functions assigned to the side switch and tip of your Intuos3 pen. Each tool button can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions; the pull-down menus enable you to choose the function that will be performed. Select the function to perform when pressing the upper or lower side switch. When you bring the pen tip within 6 mm (0.25 inch) of the tablet surface without touching the tablet and press the upper or lower side switch, the selected function occurs. Hint: To make double-clicking easier, set the side switch to double-click automatically by selecting DOUBLE CLICK. Double-click here to change the function assigned to the pen tip. · At least one tool button should be set to the CLICK function. · The tip must be set to CLICK in order to draw in most graphics applications. Returns the tab settings to their factory default conditions. Note: For the precise placement of right- and middle-clicks, you can enable the SIDE SWITCH EXPERT MODE. Select the OPTIONS... button at the bottom of the control panel to display the OPTIONS dialog box. (SIDE SWITCH EXPERT MODE is the default setting on Tablet PCs.) Contents Index 31 Contents Index 32 BUTTON FUNCTIONS The following list describes the options available for tool button, tablet control, or Pop-up Menu settings. Please note that not all options are available for all controls. CLICK. This option simulates a primary mouse button click. Be sure at least one button performs this function so you can always navigate and click. DOUBLE CLICK. Simulates a double-click. For easier double-clicking, use this function instead of tapping twice with the tip of your pen. MIDDLE CLICK. Simulates a middle mouse button click. RIGHT CLICK. Simulates a right mouse button click, which displays a context menu. CLICK LOCK. Simulates holding down the primary mouse button. Press the tool button once to initiate click lock. Press the button again to release click lock. Click lock is useful for dragging objects or selecting blocks of text. 4TH CLICK. Simulates a 4th mouse button click. BACK. Simulates the BACK command in browser applications. 5TH CLICK. Simulates a 5th mouse button click. FORWARD. Simulates the FORWARD command in browser applications. PAN/SCROLL. Enables you to move a document or image in any direction within the active window using your Intuos3 pen. APPLICATION DEFINED. Reports only the button number to the application. This is for applications, such as CAD programs, that have built-in support for the Intuos3 mouse or optional lens cursor. DEFAULT. Returns a button to its default setting. DISABLED. Disables the button function. ERASE. Default setting for the eraser. See erasing for information on using the eraser. Contents Index 32 Contents Index 33 INK TOGGLE. (Macintosh.) Toggles the Ink ANYWHERE function of Inkwell on and off. Inkwell automatically recognizes and converts your handwriting into text and inserts it into a document. Note that Ink must be turned on for this function to work. See your Macintosh help for information on working with Inkwell. DISPLAY TOGGLE. For multiple monitor systems. Enables you to toggle the current tablet mapping and screen cursor between different displays when you press an ExpressKey that has been assigned this function. See working with Display Toggle for more information. TABLET PC INPUT PANEL. (Tablet PCs and Windows Vista systems that support the Tablet PC Input Panel.) Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel when you press a tool button set to this function. JOURNAL. (Windows Vista and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft Journal.) Opens Microsoft Journal. KEYSTROKE.... Enables you to simulate keystrokes. MODE TOGGLE.... Toggles between PEN and MOUSE mode. MODIFIER.... Enables you to simulate modifier keys. OPEN/RUN.... Opens an application, file, or script. POP-UP MENU. Displays a Pop-up Menu on your screen. See customizing the Pop-up Menu for more information. PRESSURE HOLD. Locks the pressure at the current pressure level until the button is released. For example, you can paint with pressure sensitivity until you reach the brush size that you like. You can then press the button and continue painting with the same size brush until the button is released. SHOW DESKTOP. Minimizes all open windows to display a clean desktop. SWITCH APPLICATIONS. Brings up the application switching dialog with focus on the next open application. On Windows Vista systems running Aero, Flip 3D will be activated with focus on the next open applications. EXPOSÉ. (Macintosh.) Tiles all open windows. Contents Index 33 Contents Index 34 · Keystroke.... Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Selecting this option displays the DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box where you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to play back. You can manually enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the KEYS entry box. Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys (such as F3) and modifier keys (such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL for Windows, or SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CONTROL for Macintosh). You can also select special keystrokes or keystroke combinations from the ADD SPECIAL drop-down menu. When you make a selection it is added to the KEYS entry box. After defining a keystroke or keystroke sequence, click OK. Important: Because the ENTER (Windows) and RETURN (Macintosh) keys can be selected as a defined keystroke, they cannot be used to select OK. You must use your Intuos3 tool to click on the OK button. If prompted, enter a name for the keystroke definition. The name will be displayed with the respective control or in the Pop-up Menu list, as applicable. You can create different keystroke functions for different applications. See working with application-specific settings for more information. Clears the keystroke entry box. Deletes only the last entry in the keystroke entry box. Contents Index 34 Contents Index 35 · PAN/SCROLL. Lets you position a document or image in any direction within the active application window by pressing a button set for PAN/SCROLL and then dragging with the pen tip across the tablet's active area. When you select PAN/SCROLL, the PEN SCROLLING SPEED dialog box prompts you to set a scrolling speed that will be used in applications that do not support grabber hand (pixel-level) panning within a document or image. As you move the pen tip, the document or image is repositioned to follow the direction of pen movement on the tablet. Release the button or lift the pen tip from the tablet surface when you are done. In some application windows the document will precisely follow the screen cursor as you move the pen tip, while in others it will simply move in the same general direction as the screen cursor. · OPEN/RUN.... Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific application, file, or script to launch. Click BROWSE... to locate an application, file, or script to launch. The selection you make appears in the APPLICATION TO RUN box. Click OK to accept the selection. The dialog box will close and the OPEN/RUN... option you have selected will be assigned as your tool button option. If your selection is for the Pop-up Menu, it will be displayed in the Pop-up Menu list. The next time you press the tool button or make a selection from the Pop-up Menu, the defined application, file, or script will launch. Contents Index 35 Contents Index 36 · MODE TOGGLE.... Toggles between PEN mode and MOUSE mode. When first setting a tool button to MODE TOGGLE..., the MOUSE MODE dialog box is displayed where you can adjust the mouse acceleration and speed. Sets the screen cursor tracking speed when in MOUSE mode Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in MOUSE mode. Note: MOUSE mode settings can be accessed from a number of different locations within the control panel. However, for each input tool and application that you are customizing, only one MOUSE ACCELERATION and SPEED setting can be made. · OPTION, COMMAND, MODIFIER.... Enables you to simulate modifier key(s) (such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL for Windows, or SHIFT, and CONTROL for Macintosh). Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects. Selecting this option displays the DEFINE MODIFIER dialog box where you can assign one or more modifier key functions. After choosing the modifier function(s), click OK. In addition to choosing one or more modifier key options, you can select the CLICK box if you want a mouse click to occur whenever you press the tool button. Contents Index 36 Contents Index 37 CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY To adjust the tilt sensitivity of your Intuos3 pen, select the PEN tab. Tilt sensitivity determines how far you have to tilt the tool to produce the maximum tilt effect in your tilt-sensitive applications; you need to tilt the pen less at high sensitivity than at low sensitivity. Like pressure sensitivity, tilt can be assigned to control brush characteristics. Your tilt setting applies to both the tip and eraser of your tool. Drag the slider to increase or decrease TILT SENSITIVITY. Then test your new setting in an application that supports tilt to be sure you are getting the desired effect. Note: Tilt is direction-sensitive and can be used in some applications to control brush orientation. Returns the tab settings to their factory default conditions. Visit Wacom's web site for a list of applications that currently support tilt. See product information. Contents Index 37 Contents Index 38 CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE Customizing your Intuos3 mouse is easy. First open the Wacom Tablet control panel using the mouse. The MOUSE tool will be selected in the TOOL list, and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. Select a tab and choose from the available options. Mouse mode settings Customizing mouse buttons Customizing the mouse fingerwheel Working with application-specific settings CUSTOMIZING MOUSE BUTTONS To modify your Intuos3 mouse button settings, use your mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MOUSE tab. As with the Intuos3 pen, you can select a function to perform for each button from the pull-down menus. See button functions for a description of the available options. Select the function to perform when pressing a button. The mouse buttons are chordable; you can press two or more buttons simultaneously. For example, if you program one button to simulate the CTRL key and another to simulate an ALT keystroke, when you press both buttons a CTRL+ALT is simulated. Note: To configure the Intuos3 mouse for left handed use, simply reassign the button functions as needed. Returns the tab settings to their factory default conditions. Contents Index 38