WACOM Bamboo - 3G User Manual

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User’s manual

Bamboo Bamboo Pen Setting up Navigating with touch Customizing touch Using the ExpressKeys Using a pen Customizing a pen Going Wireless Troubleshooting

(CTH-470, CTH-670)

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Bamboo

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.

The above year indicates when this manual was prepared. However, the date of release to the users of the “manual” is simultaneous with the introduction into the market of the applicable Wacom product.

Bamboo is a trademark and Wacom is a registered trademark of Wacom Co., Ltd. Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United

States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, the Apple logo, and Mac are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and 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.

ExpressKey is a registered trademark of Ginsan Industries, Inc., and is used with permission.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the manual 5 YOU R B AM BO O 6

Identify your tablet model 6 Bamboo tablet 7 Bamboo Pen tablet 8 Pen 9 Pen holder 9

SETTING UP YOUR BAMBOO 10 Ergonomics 10 Configuring the tablet orientation 12 Understanding the tablet active area 13 Working with multiple monitors 15 Control panel basics 15

USING YOUR BAMBOO 16 The touch experience with Bamboo 16

Navigating with touch 17 Customizing touch 28

The pen experience with Bamboo 28

Holding the pen 29 Using the pen on the tablet 29

Positioning 30 Clicking 32 Dragging 32 Using the pen buttons 33 Writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity 34 Erasing 35 Eye-hand coordination exercise 36

Customizing pen input 36

Tablet controls 36

ExpressKey basics 37 Customizing the ExpressKeys 37

CUSTOMIZING YOUR BAMBOO 38 Opening the control panel 38 Control panel overview 39 Customize your touch experience 40

Setting the touch options 40 Setting the touch functions 41 Disabling touch 42

Customize your pen experience 43

Setting the tip and eraser feel, and double-click distance 44

Setting the pen button functions 45 Setting the tablet mapping 46

Portion of screen area 48 Portion of tablet area 48

Setting the pen speed in mouse mode 49 Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions 50 Customizing the Pop-up Menu 51 Working with Display Toggle 52 Button functions 53

GOING WIRELESS WITH YOUR BAMBOO 58 Wireless accessory components 58 Wireless setup 59

Establishing a wireless connection 60 Optimizing the wireless connection 62

Battery and power management 63

Charging the battery 63 Battery and wireless connection status 64

Power saving features 65 Battery life information 66 Replacing the battery 67 Wireless module removal 68 Wireless receiver storage 69

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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BAMBOO? 70 Testing your tablet 71 Testing a pen 73 Troubleshooting tables 74

General problems 74 Touch input problems 75 Pen input problems 76 Wireless connection problems 78 Windows-specific problems 80

Mac-specific problems 81 Technical support options 83 Obtaining driver downloads 84

APPENDIX 85 Caring for Bamboo 85 Replacing the pen nib 86 Bamboo Dock 87 Uninstalling Bamboo 87 Managing preferences 88 Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 89 Product information 90 Ordering parts and accessories 91 Available parts and accessories 91

GLOSSARY 92 INDEX 95

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

This manual provides quick access to information about your Bamboo. The information is common to Windows and Mac computers and Windows screen captures are shown, unless otherwise noted.

• Go directly to table of contents

• Use the navigation controls to move through the manual.

Go to table of contents. Page back, or page forward.

Go to index. Go back to previous view.

Go to topic. Topic continued.

or index topics by clicking on them.

Go to front page.

• You can use your .pdf viewer zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen.

Most .pdf viewers include additional tools for using and printing the manual. See the viewer application help for more information.

•S

MALL CAPITAL LETTERS

are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel

options.

• Be sure to see also the Important Product Information guide for Bamboo, located on the Bamboo

Installation CD. The guide includes product safety precautions, specifications, and your license agreement.

• The following information is 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 discs that came with your hardware, operating system, or application.

• In addition to the built-in inking support found within Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, many graphics

applications also support pressure sensitivity and the pen eraser (when equipped). You can find a listing of applications that support these features on Wacom’s web site (see product information

• For information on how best to use Bamboo features within a specific application, see the instructions

in that application’s manuals.

Note: This manual does not describe how to install your Wacom tablet. Please refer to your product Quick

Start Guide, and use the automated software installer (located on the Bamboo Installation CD).

Wacom’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications, and improvements may not be covered in this manual.

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YOUR BAMBOO

This section introduces you to your Bamboo. The quickest way to learn about your Bamboo tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and features.

• Not all product models are available in all regions.

• Your Bamboo tablet can only be used with compatible Wacom pens or input devices. Wacom cannot

guarantee compatibility with older tablets or pens. You cannot use pens or input devices from a previous version Bamboo tablet. Nor can a pen from your new Bamboo tablet be used with other Wacom tablets or a previous version Bamboo tablet.

Identify your tablet model Bamboo tablet Bamboo Pen tablet Pen Pen holder

IDENTIFY YOUR TABLET MODEL

Each tablet model within the Bamboo family has a specific feature set. Not all models are available in all regions.

TABLET MODEL TOUCH INPUT PEN INPUT EXPRESSKEYS

Bamboo

Bamboo Pen

Icons are located near some of the topic headings in this manual. Use them to quickly identify sections that have information specific to touch or pen input.

• Touch input is identified by this icon:

• Pen input is identified by this icon:

Icons do not appear in common sections that may apply to all Bamboo tablet models. Model-specific notes may be used as necessary.

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Active area

This is the active area for pen and touch input. Learn about the pen experience

and touch

experience with Bamboo.

Customizable ExpressKeys

USB cable, detachable Disconnect the USB

cable when storing Bamboo. Do not wrap the cable around the tablet.

Bamboo (small tablet shown)

Pen holder

Status LED Glows blue when Bamboo is connected to an active USB

port. Brightens when you touch the active area or press an ExpressKey.

Glows white when using the pen. For wireless operation, see battery and wireless connection

status.

Battery compartment, located beneath tablet

See wireless setup

Wacom wireless module slot Storage compartment, for Wacom

wireless receiver See going wireless with your Bamboo

BAMBOO TABLET

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USB cable, detachable Disconnect the USB

cable when storing Bamboo. Do not wrap the cable around the tablet.

Bamboo Pen

Status LED Glows blue when Bamboo is connected to an active

USB port. Brightens when using the pen.

Pen holder

Active area

This is the active area for pen input. Learn about your pen

and the pen

experience with Bamboo.

BAMBOO PEN TABLET

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PEN

Eraser (when equipped)

Pen buttons

Replaceable nib

(pen tip)

Pen

Cordless, battery-free, and pressure sensitive. Use this freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen strokes. It is also an efficient tool for document annotation and taking notes in applications that support handwriting recognition.

You will find the pen ideally suited to enhance your workflow by enabling the pen and digital ink features found within Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office 2007 or later. Take advantage of digital mark-up for collaborative editing and use digital ink to take notes in applications that support handwriting recognition.

Important: When not in use, place the pen in the pen holder or lay it flat on your desk. The eraser end of the pen should be inserted first into the loop. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen, do not store it in a container where it will rest on the tip or eraser.

Leaving the pen on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your computer from going to sleep.

• Insert the eraser end of the pen into the loop.

• Do not wedge the pen buttons inside the loop. Doing so may cause the buttons to be continually depressed and possibly fail.

Important: You can also lay the pen flat on your desk. Leaving the pen on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your computer from going to sleep.

Do not store the pen in a holder or stand other than the one provided with your Bamboo tablet or purchased from Wacom. The pen may be damaged if it falls out of an unsuitable stand. The sensitivity of your pen may be affected if stored in a container where it rests on the tip or eraser.

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PEN HOLDER

When not in use, store the pen in the pen holder.

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• Maintain a good posture at all times.

• Use a gentle grip when working with the pen.

• Periodically shift your gaze from your computer and focus on other objects within the room. This will help to relax your eyes.

• Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax your muscles.

• Alternate tasks and tools throughout the day. Minimize awkward postures and repetitive movements that cause discomfort.

• Change your position if you feel any discomfort due to your work position.

• For right-handed use, position the tablet so the input (active) area is located to the right of the ExpressKeys. If using the tablet as a primary pointing device and mouse replacement, consider placing it to the right of your keyboard.

• For left-handed use, position the tablet with the input area to the left of the ExpressKeys. See configuring the tablet orientation

. If using the tablet as a primary pointing device and mouse replacement, consider placing it to the left of your keyboard.

• If using the tablet primarily as a creative tool, consider placing the tablet below the keyboard, centered with respect to your monitor.

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SETTING UP YOUR BAMBOO

To minimize fatigue, comfortably organize your work area. Position your tablet, pen, and keyboard for easy access without unnecessary reaching. Adjust your monitor so you can view it comfortably with minimum eyestrain. For best results, position the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet.

Ergonomics Configuring the tablet orientation Understanding the tablet active area Working with multiple monitors Control panel basics

ERGONOMICS

Note regarding RSI: 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.

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Annotation Simplify document reviews by using the pen to

digitally mark-up and annotate documents.

Presentation Swipe three fingers across the tablet surface to

quickly move between slides in a presentation.

Photo editing Use the pressure-sensitive pen to edit images

within a photo or image editing application.

Visual browsing Use two fingers on the tablet surface to

scroll through and navigate visual media within an application.

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As you work, you will discover many ways of interacting with your Bamboo tablet. For example:

For details on these and other ways to work with your tablet, see the touch experience with Bamboo

pen experience with Bamboo.

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Right-handed operation:

• Open the Bamboo control panel

and select the

ABLET

tab. Choose R

IGHT HANDED

. The tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet for correct right-handed use.

• Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are positioned to the left.

Left-handed operation

• Open the control panel

and select the T

ABLET

tab.

Choose L

EFT HANDED

. The tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet for correct left-handed use.

• Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are positioned to the right.

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CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION

When you first installed Bamboo, you were prompted to choose a default tablet orientation. The orientation you chose was used to determine the tablet default settings.

However, you can easily reconfigure Bamboo for left- or right-handed users at any time. The ExpressKey settings are automatically reconfigured when you change the handedness setting.

Note: This procedure does not affect the default orientation. At the system log on and user switching

screens, the tablet uses the default orientation you chose during the install process. To change the default orientation, you must re-install the tablet driver.

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Tou ch input On touch-sensitive tablet models, slide your finger(s) across the active

area to position the screen pointer.

• Click or right-click.

• Scroll or zoom.

• Move between pages in most web browsers and document or picture viewers.

• Switch between applications and perform other desktop functions.

Learn about the touch experience with Bamboo

Tablet active area The area of your Bamboo tablet that senses touch or pen input. For tablet models that support both pen and touch input, touch is

ignored whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity

range. Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet active area to

enable touch input.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA

Depending on your tablet model, Bamboo can accept pen input or both pen and touch input. Note, however, that pen and touch input cannot be used at the same time.

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Tablet active area The area of your Bamboo tablet that senses touch or pen input. For tablet models that support both pen and touch input, touch is

ignored whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity

range. Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet active area to

enable touch input.

Pen input The pen works only on the active area of the tablet. Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen pointer will jump

to the corresponding point on the screen. The screen pointer indicates pen position, and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface.

Learn about the pen experience with Bamboo

Note: The active area is a mapped representation of your computer

screen(s). By default it uses the entire screen or all screens if you have multiple displays. You can customize the mapping relationship for pen input by setting the tablet mapping

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Monitor 1 Monitor 2

Example of tablet mapping to the entire system desktop, which is displayed on two monitors.

Example of tablet mapping to a single monitor.

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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS

If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Bamboo will map to your monitors based upon how they are configured in the display properties control panel.

• If more than one monitor is in use and you are in extended monitor mode, the tablet maps to all monitors as if they were one large display.

• If your monitors are in mirror mode (both monitors display the same content), the tablet maps to the entire space on each monitor and the screen cursor is displayed on each monitor simultaneously.

See your hardware and operating system documentation for details on configuring your computer and operating system for use with multiple monitors.

Tips

You can customize the tablet to map to a single monitor, or to a portion of the monitor area. See setting the tablet mapping

When your system is configured with multiple monitors, you can assign the D to an ExpressKey. This enables you to toggle the current tablet mapping and screen cursor between the system desktop or primary display and your other monitors. See working with Display Toggle

ISPLAY TOGGLE

function

CONTROL PANEL BASICS

After mastering the basics of using your Bamboo tablet, you may want to customize the way touch or pen input works. The Bamboo control panel is where you customize your Bamboo tablet settings.

Opening the control panel Control panel overview

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USING YOUR BAMBOO

If you are new to using Bamboo, read the following sections.

The touch experience with Bamboo The pen experience with Bamboo

THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH BAMBOO

Bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work. Touch input enables you to interact with a computer using only your fingertips on the Bamboo tablet.

First learn the basic actions to navigate and perform typical mouse operations. Then learn the gestural movements to control other functions such as scrolling, zooming, and rotating.

Touch input is activated whenever you touch the tablet active area

• When using multi-finger input methods, you can generally position your fingers as far apart as is comfortable. Your fingers must remain within the active area. However, placing your fingers too closely together may be interpreted by the tablet as input from a single finger, or the tablet may confuse which finger initiated or performed an action or gesture.

• As you learn the different input methods, experiment with what works best for you. Take care to prevent accidental touch input. For example, if your small finger or the palm of your hand touches the active area of the tablet while you are navigating or performing a touch action, then your input may be interrupted or you may trigger an unanticipated right-click.

Note: For tablet models that support both pen and touch input, the pen disengages touch input whenever

the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity range tablet active area to enable touch input.

Navigating with touch Customizing touch ExpressKey basics Customizing the ExpressKeys Customizing the Pop-up Menu Working with Display Toggle

. Lift the pen and your hand away from the

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NAVIGATING WITH TOUCH

The touch input feature of your Bamboo tablet enables you to control a computer using only your fingertips on the tablet surface. See understanding the tablet active area

Before learning how to control your computer with touch input, familiarize yourself with the following concepts:

CONCEPT DESCRIPTION Track Touch and move a single finger across the tablet surface.

Tap Touch and lift a single finger from the tablet. Tap with two fingers to

perform different functions.

Pan Touch the tablet surface with two fingers and move them in the same

direction.

Swipe Touch the tablet surface with three or four fingers and move them in a

horizontal or vertical direction. Your fingers should be spaced slightly apart from one another.

Pinch Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart. While still

touching the tablet surface, move or ‘pinch’ your fingers together.

Expand Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced closely together. While still

touching the tablet surface, move your fingers apart.

Twist Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart and move

(rotate) them in a circular fashion, or move them in opposing directions. You can also hold one finger stationary and track your other finger around the stationary finger.

You can customize your touch experience

and also use the ExpressKeys to perform some touch functions.

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Uncheck to disable touch input.

Windows screen capture shown. Available options may vary, depending on your operating system and version.

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Touch input options can be enabled or disabled within the Bamboo control panel. Touch actions and gestures are available when selected in the T

OUCH FUNCTIONS

tab.

• Basic actions enable you to navigate and perform typical mouse operations.

• Gestures enable you to scroll, zoom, rotate, and perform other functions. Some gestures may provide a visual cue on your display screen to indicate when the gesture has been recognized by your Bamboo.

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Track Use a single finger to move the screen cursor. Touch and

slide your finger across the tablet surface.

AP TO CLICK

Click (single-finger tap) Using a single finger, track to an item. Lift your finger and

tap to select. Alternatively, track to an item and then press an ExpressKey

set to C

LICK

Double-click Using a single finger, track to an item. Lift your finger and

tap twice.

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RAG

RAG LOCK

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Select and drag (D

RAG LOCK

disabled)

Using a single finger, tap on an item to select. Then again quickly tap down and track (slide) your finger across the tablet to drag. Lift your finger to release the item.

Alternatively, drag by tracking to an item, pressing an ExpressKey set to C

LICK

, and then continuing to move your finger across the tablet surface. Release the ExpressKey to release the item.

Tips

You can select and drag multiple items on the system desktop:

Windows

: Press the C

TRL

or S

HIFT

key as you tap to

select multiple items. Mac

: Press the S

HIFT

COMMAND

key as you tap to

select multiple items. You can also select and drag

Drag lock (D

RAG LOCK

enabled)

with two fingers.

Using a single finger, tap on an item to select. Then track (slide) your finger across the tablet to drag. Tap again to release the item.

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TWO-FINGER ACTIONS AND GESTURES A

DD TAP TO CLICK

DD TAP TO RIGHT CLICK

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Select and drag Using a single finger, track to an item. Select by touching

your thumb or a second finger to the left of that finger. If you will be dragging an item or selecting blocks of text, we recommend using two fingers instead of your finger and thumb.

• To move the selected item, continue moving both fingers

across the tablet.

• To highlight a text block, continue moving both fingers

across the tablet as you select text.

• You can also extend a drag without releasing the

selection. To do this, lift the first finger and move your second finger to a new position. Then again touch the first finger to the tablet and continue to drag with both fingers.

Lift your thumb or second finger to release. Note: If the tablet is set for left-handed orientation, touch to

the right of the primary finger. Right-click Using a single finger, track to an item. Then with a second

finger touch and release to the right of that finger. Releasing your finger issues a right-click and brings up a context menu at the screen cursor position.

You can then track to an option in the menu and select it by tapping your finger.

Note: If the tablet is set for left-handed orientation, touch to

the left of the primary finger.

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AP TO RIGHT CLICK

CROLL

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Right-click (two-finger tap) To right-click and bring up a context menu at the screen

cursor position, tap the tablet surface with two fingers spaced slightly apart. Use a quick tapping motion with both fingers at the same time.

You can then track to an option in the menu and select it by tapping your finger.

Alternatively, open a context menu by tracking to an item and then pressing an ExpressKey set to R

IGHT CLICK

. Scroll Place two fingers on the tablet surface. Using a smooth

motion, move your fingers together in parallel.

• Scroll up by moving your fingers in an upward motion.

• Scroll down by moving your fingers in a downward

motion.

• Scroll left by moving your fingers in a leftward motion.

• Scroll right by moving your fingers in a rightward motion. Tips

Flick your fingers at the end of the gesture to continue scrolling for a short time after your fingers leave the tablet.

For windows that scroll vertically and horizontally, move your fingers in any direction and the document view will follow.

If you prefer vertical only scrolling, from the Bamboo control panel T from the S

Mac OS 10.7.x directions from the S Bamboo control panel T

• Choose N

OUCH FUNCTIONS

CROLL

drop-down menu.

: Choose N

CROLL

ATURAL

so that when you scroll down,

tab select V

ATURAL

or S

ERTICAL

TANDARD

drop-down menu on the

OUCH FUNCTIONS

tab.

the content moves in a downward direction.

•S

TANDARD

scrolling works in the reverse order. Scrolling down moves content in an upward direction. This is the behavior used in operating systems prior to version 10.7.

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Fast scroll Quickly move (or flick) two fingers together, lifting your

fingers at the end of the motion.

• Fast scroll up by flicking your fingers in an upward motion.

• Fast scroll down by flicking your fingers in a downward motion.

Note: Fast scrolling works only for vertical scrolling.

Zoom First place two fingers on the tablet surface.

• Zoom-in by moving (expanding) your fingers away from one another.

• Zoom-out by moving (pinching) your fingers toward one another.

Note: If zoom functions do not operate correctly within

Adobe

CROLL WHEEL

Photoshop®, verify that the Z

Photoshop P

function is not selected within the

REFERENCES

options.

OOM WITH

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Rotate (two finger rotate) Place two fingers diagonally on the tablet surface and then

rotate them clockwise or counter-clockwise. For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers

positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart.

Note: The rotation gesture may work differently depending

on the application you are working with. For example, rotation may work smoothly, in 90-degree

increments, or not at all. Rotate (rotate around finger) Place two fingers diagonally on the tablet surface. Keep one

finger stationary and move the other finger around it. For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers

positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart.

Note: The rotation gesture may work differently depending

on the application you are working with. For example,

rotation may work smoothly, in 90-degree

increments, or not at all.

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THREE-FINGER GESTURES S

WIPE LEFT/RIGHT TO NAVIGATE

WIPE UP FOR MISSION CONTROL

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Forward or Back (swipe right or left) Swipe using three fingers spaced slightly apart, lifting your

fingers at the end of the motion.

• Send a ‘Forward’ command in most browsers and

picture viewers by swiping to the right.

• Send a ‘Back’ command in most browsers and picture

viewers by swiping to the left.

Tips

Swiping is similar to using the right and left arrow

keys in document viewers.

Use the swipe gestures to page forward or back in

most web browsers.

Mission Control (swipe up) Mac OS 10.7.x only.

Using three fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe up for Mission Control and view all of the open windows on your Mac. Swipe up again to exit Mission Control.

WIPE DOWN FOR APP EXPOSÉ

App Exposé (swipe down) Mac OS 10.7.x only.

Using three fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe down to preview the open windows of the app you are working with. Swipe down again to exit App Exposé.

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FOUR-FINGER GESTURES S

WIPE LEFT/RIGHT TO SWITCH APPLICATIONS

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Switch applications Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, move your fingers

left or right to open the application switcher. Then using a single finger, move left or right to highlight an application. Tap to select an application.

Windows XP

: Using four fingers, move them left or right to open the application switcher. Swipe your fingers again to open the next application in the list.

Mac OS 10.7.x

. Using four fingers, swipe them left or right

to switch between full-screen apps.

WIPE UP TO SHOW DESKTOP

Show Desktop Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe up to show

the desktop. Swipe up again to move your open windows back to the desktop.

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WIPE DOWN FOR FLIP

3D/

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Open Flip 3D (Windows) or Exposé (Mac) Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe down.

•Windows

: Your first swipe opens Flip 3D. Swipe down

again to close Flip 3D. Not available for Windows XP. Alternatively, move your fingers down 1 cm (0.4 inch) to

open Flip 3D. Without lifting your fingers, continue moving downward to select applications to the left, or move upward to select applications to the right. Lift any finger to dismiss Flip 3D.

INCH FOR LAUNCHPAD

PREAD TO SHOW DESKTOP

•Mac

: Your first swipe opens Exposé. Swipe down again

to close Exposé.

Launchpad (pinch) Mac OS 10.7.x only.

Place your thumb and three fingers on the tablet surface, then pinch them together to fade your open windows and display all of your apps.

Show desktop (spread) Mac OS 10.7.x only.

Place your thumb and three fingers on the tablet surface, then spread them apart to show the desktop view.

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CUSTOMIZING TOUCH

Use the Bamboo control panel to customize the touch input options for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer.

Opening the control panel Control panel overview Customize your touch experience

THE PEN EXPERIENCE WITH BAMBOO

Bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work. Bamboo tablet models equipped for pen input enable you to interact with a computer using the pen on the active area

Note: For Bamboo tablets that support both pen and touch input, the pen disengages touch input

whenever the pen tip or eraser (when equipped) is within the tablet proximity range your hand away from the tablet active area to enable touch input. If you experience unintended touch input from your hand, manually disable touch by pressing an Expresskey set to T When done working with the pen, press the ExpressKey again to enable touch. See customizing

tablet and ExpressKey functions. You can also use the Bamboo control panel to disable touch input.

Holding the pen Using the pen on the tablet Customizing pen input ExpressKey basics Customizing the ExpressKeys Customizing the Pop-up Menu Working with Display Toggle

of the tablet.

. Lift the pen and

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Position for drawing and navigation Position for erasing

When you are not using the pen, store it in the pen holder

. The eraser end of the pen

should be inserted first into the loop.

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HOLDING THE PEN

Hold the pen like you would hold a normal pen or pencil. Make sure the pen buttons are in a convenient location where you can toggle them with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidently press them while drawing or positioning with the pen. Tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable.

Important: When not in use, place the pen in the pen holder or lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen, do not store it in a container where it will rest on the tip or eraser (when equipped). Leaving the pen on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your computer from going to sleep.

USING THE PEN ON THE TABLET

There are four basic techniques for using the pen: positioning, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages.

Positioning Clicking Dragging Using the pen buttons Writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity Erasing Eye-hand coordination exercise

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Lift the pen and place the pen tip on the tablet

active area

. The cursor jumps to the new location.

Move the screen cursor by hovering the pen over the tablet surface. Do this without

touching the tablet surface, but while still keeping the pen tip within proximity

of the tablet.

To select an icon or folder, use your pen to position the screen cursor over the object. Press down to select.

Tips

If you find using a pen to be somewhat difficult, try the eye-hand coordination

exercise.

Pointing is easier when you orient the tablet square to the computer monitor so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet.

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POSITIONING

Use the pen to position the pointer (or cursor) on your screen.

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7 mm (0.28 inch) proximity

16 mm (0.63 inch) proximity range

When positioning the screen cursor and operating a pen button, the pen tip needs to be within 7 mm (0.28 inch) of the tablet surface. The pen tip does not need to touch the tablet in order to move the screen cursor or use a pen button.

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You can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways (see setting the tablet mapping

•In pen mode

, wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the display screen. The screen pointer indicates pen position, and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface. This is the default setting for the pen.

•In mouse mode

you move the cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a mouse.

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Tip: Configure Windows to select when hovering the pen over an icon and to launch the icon with a single click.

To turn on this feature, first open a folder. Windows 7 and Vista

: From the O

RGANIZE

pull-down menu choose F

OLDER AND SEARCH OPTIONS

.... From the

ENERAL

tab select S

INGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM (POINT TO SELECT

Windows XP

: From the T

OOLS

pull-down menu choose F

OLDER OPTIONS

.... From the G

ENERAL

tab select

INGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM (POINT TO SELECT

Clicking

. Tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. 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.

If C

LICK SOUND

is selected in the Bamboo control panel and your computer speakers are on, then you will hear a “click” sound when the pen tip is pressed hard enough to generate a button click. Adjust your speaker volume as necessary.

Double-clicking

. 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.

Tip:

Set a pen button to D

OUBLE CLICK

. This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip, and is the preferred method of doubleclicking with a pen.

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 display screen.

To select text within a document, move the screen cursor to the beginning of a text line. Then drag the pen across the tablet to highlight the text.

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CLICKING

Click to highlight or select an item on the screen. Double-click to open it.

DRAGGING

Dragging is used to select and move objects on the monitor screen.

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The default button positions are:

Tip

: Set a pen button to D

OUBLE CLICK

. This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip.

Upper: R

IGHT CLICK

Lower: PAN/S

CROLL

PAN/S

CROLL

lets you position a document or image in any direction within the active window simply by pressing the pen button and moving the pen tip across the tablet. As you move the pen tip, the document or image is repositioned to follow the direction of pen movement on the tablet. Release the pen button or lift the pen tip from the tablet surface when done.

In some application windows the document will precisely follow the screen cursor as you move the pen tip. In others it will simply move in the same general direction as the screen cursor.

Use R

IGHT CLICK

to bring up application-specific

or icon-specific menus.

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USING THE PEN BUTTONS

The pen comes equipped with two buttons. Each button has a programmable function that is selected when you press the button. You can use a pen button whenever the pen tip is within 7 mm (0.28 inch) of the tablet active area. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use a button.

To assign new button functions, see setting the pen button functions

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To write, ink, or draw with pressure sensitivity, move the pen 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.

Note that some applications require you first select a pressure-sensitive tool from the application tool palette.

To adjust the tip feel, see setting the tip

and eraser feel, and double-click distance.

Visit the Wacom web site to learn about applications that support pressure. See

product information

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WRITING AND DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY

The pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes within applications that support this feature. The digital ink 2007 or later, as well as the drawing tools in many graphics applications, respond to the pressure you place on the pen. For example, sliders are used in some applications to vary line characteristics such as 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.

tools in Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office

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Use the pen eraser in Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office 2007 or later to erase notes or sketches made with digital ink

, and to select and delete text or

spreadsheet cells within an application. In supporting text applications use the eraser to

select text, then lift the eraser from the tablet to delete the text.

You can erase intuitively and naturally in graphics applications that support the pen eraser. When you use the pen eraser, the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool.

In applications that support pressure sensitivity, you can select pressure-sensitive tools in the application tool palette to vary the width and depth of your erasures as you change the amount of pressure exerted upon the pen.

See setting the tip and eraser feel, and double-click

distance.

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ERASING

The pen eraser (when equipped) works like the eraser on a pencil.

Visit the Wacom web site to learn about applications that support the eraser. See product information eraser is not supported in an application, you can still use the eraser for positioning, drawing, or annotation.

. If the

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EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE

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 standard 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. Clear your screen and make a simple drawing of your own. The more you use your pen, the easier writing, drawing, and navigation will become.

CUSTOMIZING PEN INPUT

You can easily customize the pen. Use the pen to open the Bamboo control panel. Then select the PEN tab to choose from the available options.

Opening the control panel Control panel overview Customize your pen experience

TABLET CONTROLS

Customizable ExpressKeys are featured on most Bamboo tablet models. ExpressKeys are not available for Bamboo Pen.

ExpressKey basics Customizing the ExpressKeys

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ExpressKeys Consider some of these ways to use the ExpressKeys:

• Set a key to a commonly used keyboard shortcut.

• Set a key to launch a commonly used file or application, such as your email program.

• Choose from any of the other available functions

Note: The ExpressKeys can be operated in combination with one

another. For example, program one key for the C

TRL

function

and another for A

. When you press both keys at the same

time a C

TRL+ALT

function is initiated.

Default settings:

OUCH TOGGLE

AMBOO DOCK

IGHT CLICK

LICK

ExpressKeys configuration when positioned on right side of tablet (L

EFT HANDED

orientation)

ExpressKeys configuration when positioned on left side of tablet (R

IGHT HANDED

orientation)

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EXPRESSKEY BASICS

Press individual keys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes. ExpressKeys can also be used to modify touch or pen input properties as you work.

CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS

Use the Bamboo control panel to customize the ExpressKey options.

Opening the control panel Control panel overview Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions

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CUSTOMIZING YOUR BAMBOO

Use the Bamboo control panel to customize Bamboo for the way you like work.

Opening the control panel Control panel overview Customize your touch experience Customize your pen experience Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions Customizing the Pop-up Menu Working with Display Toggle Button functions

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

To open the control panel:

•Windows choose the B

•Mac Then click on the B

. Click on the Windows

AMBOO PREFERENCES

. Open S

YSTEM PREFERENCES

AMBOO

icon.

START

button and choose ALL P

ROGRAMS

. Then select B

option.

from either the Dock, the Apple menu, or from the A

AMBOO

PPLICATIONS

and

folder.

You can begin customizing Bamboo after opening the control panel. The control panel displays only those tabs and options that apply to your tablet model and configuration. See control panel overview

Note: User-specific preferences are supported. After logging on, each user can customize their personal

settings in the Bamboo control panel. Switching to another user will automatically load the settings for that user.

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Customizable settings are found on each tab.

The tabs that apply to your tablet model and configuration are displayed when you open the control panel.

Displays information about the control panel and driver.

Downloads or displays the manual.

Resets the selected tab to its default settings.

Closes the control panel.

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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

After opening the control panel, you can begin customizing Bamboo.

Experiment with different settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect immediately. Click D

Tool Tips are available for most control panel items. Position the screen cursor over an item and let it rest there. The appropriate Tool Tip will pop up in a few moments.

Your keyboard tab and arrow keys can also be used to navigate the control panel. The following sections provide detailed information about each control panel tab and some of the more

advanced concepts. Many of the sections also contain useful customizing tips.

Customize your touch experience Customize your pen experience Button functions

EFAULT

to return a tab to the factory settings.

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Adjusts the screen pointer for speed of tracking and navigating. Choose a S

LOW

speed to move the screen cursor at a slower rate with more finger motion. Choose a F

AST

speed to move the screen

cursor quickly with less motion.

Sets the acceleration level of the screen pointer. Choose a L

setting for a slower response to

your finger motion on the tablet. Choose a H

IGH

setting for a quicker response.

Adjusts how fast you must tap to register a double-click. To test your setting, position the screen cursor over the T

EST

area and tap

twice.

Sets the scrolling speed of the S

CROLL

touch gesture.

Note: Touch speed and acceleration settings are independent of system settings. Changes you make to these

settings in the Bamboo control panel do not affect similar system settings. However, changes made to similar system settings may affect your Bamboo tablet settings.

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUCH EXPERIENCE

The control panel options enable you to customize Bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using touch input. See also navigating with touch

Setting the touch options Setting the touch functions Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions Disabling touch

SETTING THE TOUCH OPTIONS

Select the T

OUCH OPTIONS

tab. The touch options determine how fast you must move or tap your fingers in

order for an action or gesture to be recognized.

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To uc h input options can be enabled or disabled individually, and are dependent upon application support.

Touch actions and gestures are available when selected.

So that you may work in different ways, some functions (such as a right-click) can be performed using different actions or gestures.

SETTING THE TOUCH FUNCTIONS

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To customize Bamboo for your touch preferences, select the T

OUCH FUNCTIONS

tab.

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DISABLING TOUCH

• Deselect to disable touch input.

You can still work with the ExpressKeys (and pen).

•Select to E

NABLE TOUCH INPUT

• This option can also be changed by

pressing an ExpressKey to which the T

OUCH TOGGLE

function has

been assigned.

OUCH FUNCTIONS

tab shown.

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Choose the T

OUCH FUNCTIONS

or T

OUCH OPTIONS

tab to disable and enable touch input.

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Setting the pen button functions

Setting tip feel and double-click

Setting eraser feel

Setting the tablet mapping

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR PEN EXPERIENCE

You can easily customize the pen. Use the pen to open the Bamboo control panel. You can then customize Bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using pen input.

Note: If you have more than one Bamboo pen (for example, a standard pen and a premium pen), any

changes you make to the pen settings will apply to both pens.

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When checked, an audible “click” sound will be heard whenever a pen click occurs and your computer speakers are turned on.

Adjusts the size of the double-click area and the double-click speed. A larger setting makes double-clicking easier.

Customizes the amount of pressure needed to click, draw, or ink.

Tips

Use a soft T

IP FEEL

to reach the full pressure range with a lighter touch.

In some applications a soft pressure setting can make the pen overreact, causing any small press on the pen to be magnified on the screen. If you experience this, try a firmer T

IP FEEL

setting. To make double-clicking easier, expand the tap area that accepts a double-click (the double-click distance). A large double-click distance may cause a delay at the beginning of brush strokes in some drawing

applications. This may also cause a delay at the beginning of a drag action or inking stroke. If you notice such effects, try setting a smaller double-click distance and using a pen button set to double-click (see using the

pen buttons). You can also set an ExpressKey to double-click.

Customizes the amount of pressure needed to erase. Available for eraser-equipped pens.

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SETTING THE TIP AND ERASER FEEL, AND DOUBLE-CLICK DISTANCE

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. 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.

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Select the function to perform when pressing the upper or lower pen button.

The selected function occurs when you bring the pen tip within 7 mm (0.28 inch) of the tablet surface without touching the tablet and then press the upper or lower pen button.

Tip:

To make double-clicking easier, set a

pen button to double-click automatically by selecting D

OUBLE

LICK

• Choose H

OVER CLICK

to perform click functions without

touching the pen tip to the tablet surface.

• Choose C

LICK

& TAP to enable the precise placement of click functions. When selected, you must first press the pen button and then touch the pen tip to the tablet surface in order to perform the click function.

Hover click Click tap

You can change the S

IDE SWITCH MODE

to best fit the way you like to use the pen

when making right-clicks or other click functions. Click the A

DVANCED

button.

SETTING THE PEN BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Select the PEN tab. Each pen button can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions.

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RACKING

options control how the screen

cursor moves:

•P

EN MODE

sets the cursor movement to correspond with the position of your pen on the tablet. Wherever you place your pen on the tablet, the cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positioning, and is the default setting for the pen.

Click M

APPING

... to customize the tablet

mapping.

•M

OUSE MODE

enables you to move the screen cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a standard mouse.

Click D

ETAILS

... to set the pen speed in

mouse mode.

Note: If you frequently switch between pen mode and mouse mode,

you can assign the M

ODE TOGGLE

... function to one of your pen

buttons or ExpressKeys.

SETTING THE TABLET MAPPING

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Select the PEN tab. The tablet T

RACKING

options enable you to define the relationship between pen

movement on the tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor screen. By default the entire active area of the tablet maps to the entire monitor. If more than one monitor is in use

the tablet will map to all monitors. See working with multiple monitors

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Use the S

CREEN AREA

options to select a screen

area for tablet to screen mapping.

•A

LL SCREENS

. The entire monitor(s) area is mapped. This is the default setting. See working with multiple monitors

•M

ONITOR

. The entire area of a single monitor

that you choose is mapped.

•P

ORTION

. A portion of the desktop area is

mapped. Click S

... to define the portion of

screen area.

Use the T

ABLET AREA

options to select a tablet

area for tablet to screen mapping.

•F

ULL

. The entire active area of the tablet is

mapped. This is the default setting.

•P

ORTION

. A portion of the tablet area is

mapped. Click S

... to define the portion of

tablet area.

Note: Although Bamboo is optimized for use

with 16 : 10 aspect ratio displays, the default settings automatically adjust for use with other aspect ratio displays.

Returns settings to their factory defaults.

When F

ORCE PROPORTIONS

is unchecked, the correct scale or proportions are not maintained. The selected tablet area is mapped to the selected display area. Drawing a circle on the tablet may create an ellipse on the display screen. This is the default setting.

When F

ORCE PROPORTIONS

is checked, the correct vertical and horizontal proportions are maintained. Drawing a circle on the tablet results in a circle on the display screen. Depending on your settings, some portions of the tablet active area may no longer be usable when this option is selected.

In the Bamboo control panel P D

ETAILS

dialog box.

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tab, click on the PEN M

ODE MAPPING

... button to display the PEN M

ODE

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In the dialog that appears, choose a method for defining a portion of the display.

• Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the screen area.

• Select the C

LICK TO DEFINE SCREEN AREA

button and move the screen

cursor to select the screen area. Be sure to follow any M

ESSAGE

prompts.

After defining a portion of the screen, you may need to use a different input device to access other portions of the screen area.

In the dialog that appears, choose a method for defining a portion of the tablet:

• Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area that will be mapped to your selected screen area.

• Select the C

LICK TO DEFINE TABLET AREA

button and use your pen on

the tablet to select the tablet area. Be sure to follow any M

ESSAGE

prompts.

PORTION OF SCREEN AREA

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To define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to, click on the PEN tab PEN M

APPING

... button to display the PEN M

ODE DETAILS

box. Choose S

CREEN AREA PORTION

and click SET....

PORTION OF TABLET AREA

To define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area, click on the PEN tab PEN M button to display the P

EN MODE DETAILS

box. Choose T

ABLET AREA PORTION

and click SET....

ODE MAPPING

ODE

...

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Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in mouse mode.

Sets the screen cursor tracking speed when in mouse mode.

Notes:

The dialog box will also appear when you set a button to M

ODE TOGGLE

.... Only one acceleration and speed

setting can be made. The mouse mode acceleration and speed settings are independent of system settings. Changes you make to

these settings in the Bamboo control panel do not affect similar system settings. However, changes made to similar system settings may affect your Bamboo tablet settings.

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SETTING THE PEN SPEED IN MOUSE MODE

To change the screen cursor acceleration and speed when using the pen in mouse mode, click on the PEN

OUSE MODE DETAILS

tab M

... button. A dialog box will be displayed where you can make your adjustments.

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RIENTATION

: Change how your tablet is

oriented by selecting R

IGHT HANDED

or L

EFT

ANDED

input. The tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet for the selected option. Next, physically rotate the tablet to match your selection.

Note: At the system log on and user switching

screens, the tablet will use the default orientation that was selected when the driver was installed. If you want to change the default orientation, you must reinstall the driver. See configuring the

tablet orientation.

XPRESSKEYS

: Use the pull-down menus to

choose a function

that will be performed when the key is pressed. Your choice will be displayed either within the pull-down menu or beneath the menu. By default:

• The upper key is set to T

OUCH TOGGLE

, allowing you to temporarily disable touch input when you press the ExpressKey. Press the ExpressKey again to re-enable touch input.

• You can use the 2nd from top key to launch

Bamboo Dock

or bring it to the foreground. Press the key again to minimize Bamboo Dock.

• The lower button default conditions are C

LICK

(bottom key) and R

IGHT CLICK

(2nd

key up).

Note: Pen-only tablet models do not include

ExpressKeys.

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CUSTOMIZING TABLET AND EXPRESSKEY FUNCTIONS

Choose the T

ABLET

tab to set the tablet orientation and to customize the ExpressKeys.

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Displays functions that have been added to the Pop-up Menu. To change the order of an item, drag it to a new location. Double-click on an item to make edits.

Select a button function to add to the Pop-up Menu.

Removes the selected Pop-up Menu item.

Sets the F

ONT

and

ONT SIZE

of the

Pop-up Menu.

Returns the tab settings to the default values.

Important: This action will delete all Pop-up Menu items that have been defined.

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CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU

Select the POP-UP M

ENU

tab to create a custom menu and define functions that will appear in the menu.

To display the Pop-up Menu, set an ExpressKey or pen button to the P press that button, the Pop-up Menu is displayed at the screen cursor position.

Click to choose options in the menu. To close the Pop-up Menu without making a selection, click outside of the menu.

OP-UP MENU

function. When you

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1. The entire display area of a multi-monitor system is set up for extended mode and assigned to the active area of the Bamboo tablet.

2. Pressing an ExpressKey to which the D

ISPLAY

OGGLE

function has been assigned toggles the

tablet mapping to the next display in sequence.

All monitors are selected in the toggle sequence.

• The base mapping is the tablet and display mapping defined in the P

EN MODE DETAILS

dialog. By default, this includes all monitors unless you have defined a specific monitor as your primary monitor.

• As you toggle to the next monitor, the active tablet area is mapped to that monitor (in pen mode).

• Toggling one more time after the last selected monitor returns the system to the base mapping.

Any of the following actions will return the toggle sequence to the base mapping:

• Launching a graphics application that supports pressure sensitivity.

• Logging out of or rebooting the system.

• Switching users (Fast User Switching).

• Placing the system in sleep mode.

• Changing the P

EN MODE DETAILS

settings.

• Changing the resolution or number of displays on your system.

•Using the M

ODE TOGGLE

... function.

• Selecting P

EN MODE

or M

OUSE MODE

from the Pop-up

Menu.

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WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE

Display Toggle is available when working on multiple monitor systems. This feature allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display at a time. See working with multiple monitors

After setting an ExpressKey to D current tablet mapping between a base mapping (the current setting from the P

ISPLAY TOGGLE

, you can then press that button to sequentially toggle the

EN MODE DETAILS

and other monitors. For example:

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Customize Bamboo for the way you like to work. Simply use the Bamboo control panel to change the button function that is assigned to a pen button, ExpressKey, or Pop-Up Menu setting. Button function options may vary, depending on your tablet model. Not all options are available for all controls or tablet models.

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION C

LICKS

•C

LICK

•R

IGHT CLICK

•M

IDDLE CLICK

OUBLE CLICK

•D

Simulates a primary mouse button click. Default setting for the pen tip. Simulates a right mouse button click, which displays a context menu. Simulates a middle mouse button click. Simulates a double-click. For easier double-clicking, use this function

instead of tapping twice with the pen tip.

LICK LOCK

•C

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.

TH CLICK

•4

•5

TH CLICK

ACK

ORWARD

F E

RASE

Simulates a 4th mouse button click. Simulates a 5th mouse button click. Simulates the B Simulates the F

ACK

ORWARD

Pen only. Sets a button so that when the button is pressed, the pen tip will act like the eraser in applications that support the E See erasing

command in browser applications.

RASE

function.

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Clears the keystroke entry box.

Deletes only the last entry in the keystroke entry box.

Choose one or more modifier key options. Choose a C

LICKS

option to simulate pressing a button of the selected type on a mouse.

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION K

EYSTROKE

... Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Select this option to display the

EFINE KEYSTROKE

Enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the K Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys (such as F3) and modifier keys (such as S Windows, or

SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND

also choose special keystrokes or keystroke combinations from the

DD SPECIAL

pull-down menu.

After defining a keystroke or keystroke sequence, click OK.

Important: Because the E keys can be selected as a defined keystroke, they cannot be used to select OK. You must use your pen to click on the OK button.

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.

dialog box.

, and

NTER

(Windows) and

HIFT

, ALT, or C

CONTROL

EYS

entry box.

TRL

for

for Mac). You can

RETURN

(Mac)

ODIFIER

... Enables you to simulate modifier key(s) (such as S

To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular application, see the documentation that came with the application.

HIFT

Windows, or

SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND

, and

CONTROL

, ALT, or C

for Mac). Many

TRL

applications use modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects.

for

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When you select PAN/S

CROLL

, you are prompted to set a scrolling speed for use in applications that do not support grabber hand (pixellevel) panning.

A slower setting reduces the scroll rate and is useful for close-up and detail work where you need precise control of the 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.

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION P

OP-UP MENU

Displays a Pop-up Menu on your screen. See customizing the Pop-up

Menu for more information.

AN/SCROLL

Pen only. Enables you to position a document or image in any direction within the active pane. Do this by pressing a pen button set for P S

CROLL

and then dragging with the pen tip across the tablet active

area.

AMBOO DOCK

B B

AMBOO PREFERENCES

HOW DESKTOP

ISPLAY TOGGLE

WITCH APPLICATIONS

Opens the Bamboo Dock. Opens the Bamboo control panel. Minimizes all open windows to display a clean desktop. 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.

Brings up the application switching dialog with focus on the next open application. On Windows 7 or Vista systems running Aero, Flip 3D will be activated with focus on the next open application.

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Click B

ROWSE

... to locate an application, file, or script to launch. Your selection appears in the A

PPLICATION TO RUN

box.

Click OK to accept the selection.

The dialog box will close and the O

PEN/RUN

... option you have selected will be assigned as your tool button option. Press the tool button to launch the assigned option.

If your selection is for the Pop-up Menu, it will be displayed in the Pop-up Menu list.

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION O

PEN/RUN

... Opens the

RUN A

PPLICATION

dialog box.

OUCH TOGGLE

NK TOGGLE

ABLET

•T

•J

•T

ABLET

OURNAL

ABLET

PC I

PC D

NPUT PANEL

EFINED

(Not available for Bamboo Pen tablets.) T

OUCH TOGGLE

is useful when you are working with the pen and want to prevent accidental touch input (e.g., to prevent an accidental right-click). Temporarily disable touch by pressing an ExpressKey to which you have assigned the

OUCH TOGGLE

T input. See also customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions

function. Press the ExpressKey again to re-enable touch

(Mac.) Toggles the “ink in any application” function of Ink on and off. Ink automatically recognizes and converts your handwriting into text and inserts it into a document. Handwriting recognition must be turned on for this function to work. See your Mac help for information on working with Ink.

(Tablet PCs and Windows systems that support the Tablet PC Input Panel.) Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel when you press a tool button set to this function.

(Windows 7 and Vista, and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft Journal.) Opens Microsoft Journal.

(Tablet PCs and Windows systems that support the Tablet PC Input Panel.) Sets the button function according to settings found in the:

• Windows 7 and Vista T

EVICES

control panels.

• Windows XP Tablet Edition T

ABLET

PC S

ETTINGS

ABLET AND PEN SETTINGS

and PEN

AND INPUT

control panel.

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION E

XPOSÉ

(Mac.) Tiles all open windows. To access this option, first choose K

EYSTROKE

... and then click on the ADD S

box.

RESSURE 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.

ODE TOGGLE

... Toggles pen input between pen mode and mouse mode. See setting

the pen speed in mouse mode.

ISABLED

EFAULT

Disables the button function. Returns a button to its default setting.

PECIAL

menu within the dialog

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Rechargeable battery, Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Installs within Bamboo tablet.

Warning: See the Important Product Information guide for safety precautions. Located on the Bamboo Installation CD.

Battery status LED

Power button

Wacom wireless module Plugs into Bamboo tablet.

Wacom wireless receiver Plugs into computer. When not in use, can be stored in Bamboo

tablet. See wireless receiver storage

Note: The wireless module and receiver are factory paired. If lost or broken, you will need to purchase a new

wireless accessory kit. The battery can be purchased separately.

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GOING WIRELESS WITH YOUR BAMBOO

Bamboo tablets support both USB and wireless operation. Expand your creative freedom. Enable your Bamboo tablet for wireless operation by purchasing and installing a Wacom wireless accessory kit. See ordering parts and accessories

Note: Bamboo tablets support wireless operation. Bamboo Pen does not.

Wireless accessory components Wireless setup Battery and power management Battery life information Replacing the battery Wireless module removal Wireless receiver storage

WIRELESS ACCESSORY COMPONENTS

The Wacom wireless accessory kit includes the following components:

To install the kit, see wireless setup

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• Install the battery. Align contacts (B) as shown and press into place. See also

replacing the battery

• Install the wireless module. Lift away and remove the wireless module spacer (C). Slide the wireless module into the tablet, ensuring the connector is fully seated (D).

Important: Save the module spacer. You may need it as a tool for removal of the wireless module, and to protect the tablet interior from dust when the module is not installed. See wireless module

removal.

• Replace the wireless compartment cover(s). Align and slide into place (E).

• Connect the Wacom wireless receiver to an active USB port on your computer or USB hub (F).

When not in use, store the receiver in the wireless receiver storage compartment. See wireless receiver storage

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Configure Bamboo for wireless operation.

1. If you have been using Bamboo as a wired tablet, disconnect the USB cable.

2. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover(s). See (A).

Slide cover(s) away from tablet body to remove. The large Bamboo tablet is equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery.

3. Install the wireless components.

4. If you have not already done so, turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. Next, connect wirelessly.

Establishing a wireless connection Optimizing the wireless connection

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Battery status LED

• Amber when USB cable is connected and battery is charging.

• Green when USB cable is connected and battery is fully charged.

• Off when using tablet wirelessly.

Power button

• Push to connect, or wake from sleep mode.

• Push to turn off.

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ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS CONNECTION

Connect wirelessly with Bamboo.

1. Fully charge the tablet battery. See charging the battery the green LED, disconnect the USB cable and you are ready to work wirelessly.

2. Press the power button on the Wacom wireless module. A wireless connection should be established within 4 seconds. If not, the wireless module will turn off. If this should occur, see wireless connection

problems. Pairing

is not required. The wireless module and Wacom wireless receiver are factory paired and work

together as a discrete set.

3. Check the connection by using the pen on the tablet to move the screen cursor. See also battery and

wireless connection status.

Bamboo can operate wirelessly or in USB mode, but not both at the same time.

• Wireless mode is activated when Bamboo is properly configured for wireless operation and the USB cable is disconnected. When the USB cable is disconnected, the tablet searches and connects to the wireless receiver within 4 seconds. If the receiver is not found then the tablet enters sleep mode.

• USB connection deactivates wireless mode, and activates USB mode.

. When the battery is fully charged as shown by

Notes:

Bamboo can operate wirelessly for up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your computer. The wireless module uses radio-frequency technology, which can pass through non-metallic objects like desks. It is not necessary for Bamboo to be “in sight” of the wireless receiver.

Interference from other devices (especially audio devices) or metallic objects located in or along the line of sight can negatively impact the tablet performance and operating distance. If you experience connection problems, see optimizing the wireless connection

When starting up your computer, wait until your operating system has completely loaded and then turn on the wireless module (if not already on) to begin working wirelessly.

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Important: The use of wireless devices is regulated in most countries. If your Bamboo is configured for wireless operation and you will be traveling, check with the appropriate regulatory authority for any restrictions that may apply to your product in the countries that you visit.

Products using wireless signals may interfere with the equipment on commercial aircraft, and regulations require that all wireless devices be turned off when traveling in an airplane. Turn off the Bamboo tablet wireless signal by turning off or removing the wireless module (the tablet status LED will be off) and DO NOT power on the wireless module during takeoff, transit, or landing.

Do not use Bamboo wirelessly in a facility control system or any other environment that requires extremely high reliability, or where the use of a wireless device may cause interference. Wireless operation may interfere with or cause other electronic devices to malfunction, or other wireless devices may interfere with or cause the tablet to malfunction. Where use of wireless products is prohibited, power off or remove the wireless module (ensuring the wireless signal has been turned off) to prevent the possibility of it interfering with or causing other electronic devices to malfunction. Wacom does not accept any liability for direct or consequential damages. For details, please refer to your Warranty, located within the Important Product Information guide.

Power off your tablet in locations where/when electronic devices are not allowed. Because the tablet may cause other electronic devices to malfunction in some locations where/when the use of electronic devices is not allowed, such as within an airplane, be sure to turn off the tablet by unplugging the USB connector of this product from your computer.

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OPTIMIZING THE WIRELESS CONNECTION

If your screen cursor lags behind the pen movement on the tablet or frequently “jumps” about, or if you see excessive straight line segments when drawing in graphics applications, then your wireless connection may not be able to transmit all of the data from the tablet with the necessary speed. This may be caused by interference from other radio sources, obstructions in the radio wave path, excessive distance from the computer, or a combination of the above.

To improve the wireless connection and optimize tablet performance:

• Remove any metallic objects that may be in the line of sight between Bamboo and the Wacom wireless receiver attached to your computer.

• Try connecting the wireless receiver to a USB extension cable, and place it on your desktop or somewhere in sight of Bamboo.

• Move the tablet closer to your computer.

• Switch off any other devices operating in the 2.4 GHz radio spectrum, such as WiFi networks, mobile telephones, etc., or move their antennas further away from your computer.

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Connect the USB cable between Bamboo and a primary USB port located directly on your computer, or to a powered USB hub.

• The battery charges whenever the cable is connected and the battery is not fully charged.

• For everyday use, charge your battery in approximately 4 hours. To fully charge an empty battery it takes approximately 6 hours. Actual charge time depends upon battery level and tablet use while charging.

• USB connection deactivates wireless mode.

Battery status LED

• Amber when USB cable is connected and battery is charging.

• Green when USB cable is connected and battery is fully charged.

Important: When charging the battery, always connect the USB cable directly to your computer or to a powered USB hub. A non-powered hub may not provide enough current to charge the battery, which may affect overall tablet operation.

When your tablet is not connected to your computer via USB cable, you can charge the battery using a standard wall adapter with 5V output voltage. Quick charging will not work during this process.

For more information, check the product information on the Wacom web site for your region.

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BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT

This section contains important information about the rechargeable battery and power management features of your Bamboo tablet when configured for wireless operation. Be sure to review the following sections.

Charging the battery Battery and wireless connection status Power saving features

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Fully charge the tablet battery before using Bamboo for the first time in wireless mode.

Tips

Warning: See the Important Product Information guide for safety precautions.

When charging, be sure that both the battery and the Wacom wireless module are installed in the tablet.

To check the battery charge status, open the Bamboo control panel and select the T See battery and wireless connection status

Make the most of your wireless time. See power saving features

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The battery status icon indicates the tablet is in use, and shows an approximation of the battery charge remaining.

• A power plug symbol indicates tablet is running on external power through the USB cable, and the tablet battery is charging.

• A check mark symbol indicates battery is fully charged.

• An alert symbol indicates battery charge is below 20%.

The above points describe only the basic feedback elements of the battery status icon. You may see variations of these descriptions, depending on the actual status of your tablet and operating system. See also power saving features

Adjust slider to determine when your tablet will switch to power saving mode.

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BATTERY AND WIRELESS CONNECTION STATUS

When in wireless mode, Bamboo provides you with additional feedback about your tablet.

• The tablet status LED shows the following:

Blue, flashing Wireless mode connecting. Blue Wireless mode on. Off Sleep mode, or wireless mode off.

• On the Wacom wireless module, the battery status LED shows the following:

Amber USB cable connected and tablet battery charging. Green USB cable connected and tablet battery fully charged. Off USB cable connected, tablet is in USB suspend mode

or USB connecting state. USB cable disconnected, no charging activity.

• A battery status icon appears in the system task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Hover the screen

cursor over the icon to learn specific details.

• The Bamboo control panel T

ABLET

tab updates to display the tablet battery status and control options.

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POWER SAVING FEATURES

When configured for wireless operation, Bamboo uses a number of power saving features to conserve the tablet battery charge and improve performance.

Power saving mode Tablet enters power saving mode after 2 minutes of no user input. The time

parameter can be adjusted in the Bamboo control panel. See battery and

wireless connection status.

Depending on your tablet model, wake from power saving mode by touching the tablet, pressing an ExpressKey, or placing the pen in proximity.

Sleep mode Tablet enters sleep mode:

• When there is no wireless connection for more than 4 seconds. For example, you switch off the computer, move the tablet out of range, or unplug the wireless receiver. To resume operations, correct any problem and ensure the tablet is within range of your computer. Then press the power button on the Wacom wireless module. See testing your tablet

• After 30 minutes of no user input.

• When the battery level is extremely low. Recharge the battery immediately.

To wake from sleep mode

, first press the power button on the wireless module. Depending on your tablet model, touch the tablet surface with your finger or the pen. Then move your finger or pen along the tablet to fully activate Bamboo.

Conserve battery power by turning off the wireless module when you are done working.

Important: The tablet draws current from the battery whenever the wireless module is on. Even in sleep mode a very small trickle of current will continue to flow, leading to eventual battery discharge and possible failure. It is a good idea to charge the battery and turn off the wireless module before leaving the tablet unused for a number of days. See battery life information

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BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION

The rechargeable battery should provide approximately 8 hours of wireless operation on a full charge. However, all batteries age over time and gradually lose their ability to hold a charge.

• The typical life span of a Li-Ion battery is two to three years, whether it is used or not. The life and performance of a Li-Ion battery is not improved by cycling (discharging and recharging).

• Always charge the battery whenever the low battery warning appears on your display screen. See also power saving features

• The tablet draws current from the battery whenever the Wacom wireless module is on. To reduce power drain, the tablet will enter sleep mode whenever the battery level is very low. The battery must be recharged.

A small amount of current is drawn even in sleep mode, and will slowly discharge the battery. It is a good idea to charge the battery and turn the wireless module off before leaving the tablet unused for a number of days.

• Once the battery voltage has fallen below a minimum safety level, an internal protection circuit within the battery prevents any charging.

If a battery with a low charge remains in the tablet for an extended period of time, the small trickle of current used by the tablet may discharge the battery so far that the internal protection circuit is activated. If this occurs, you can no longer charge the battery. When leaving the tablet unused for an extended period of time, preserve the battery by removing it from the tablet.

You cannot recharge a Li-Ion battery that has been over-discharged.

• For extended battery storage (a month or longer), keeping the battery in a partially (not fully) charged state, along with cool storage, can slow the aging process. The recommended charge level is approximately 40% for optimum battery recharge when placed back into service. If storing both tablet and battery, you do not need to remove the battery. However, it is always good practice to remove the battery when storing the tablet.

Note that you may not be able to recharge the battery after 6 continuous months of non-use.

You will need to purchase a new battery when it is no longer capable of holding an adequate charge or can no longer be charged. See ordering parts and accessories

Warning: See the Important Product Information guide for battery safety precautions.

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Install new battery. Carefully install the battery at the angle

shown to prevent damaging the battery contacts.

Remove old battery. Be sure to first lift battery

edge before sliding battery out of the compartment.

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REPLACING THE BATTERY

If your tablet battery has exceeded its life span and can no longer be charged or no longer holds a charge, it will need to be replaced. Be sure to use only the rechargeable battery designed for your tablet. For information, see ordering parts and accessories

Important: Only use a Wacom battery specified for your tablet.

To replace the rechargeable battery:

1. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover. The large Bamboo tablet is equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Slide cover away from tablet body to remove.

2. Carefully remove the old battery as shown below.

3. Install the new battery. Align the terminals of the new battery with the tablet contacts as shown below. Press the battery into the compartment.

4. Replace the wireless compartment cover. Align and slide into place.

5. Connect the USB cable and charge the battery for optimum performance. See charging the battery

Important: When replacing the battery, be careful not to drop it on hard surfaces. The battery can be damaged internally when dropped, and should be replaced even if there is no obvious damage. This will help prevent any future damage that could occur to the tablet if the battery has been dropped, is installed in the tablet, and then later develops a short or leak while in the tablet.

Warning: See the Important Product Information guide for battery safety precautions.

Many communities offer voluntary or mandatory recycling programs for batteries. Properly recycle the old battery by following all applicable laws, and in accordance with the safety precautions for Lithium-Ion batteries as described in the Important Product Information guide. Keep batteries out of the reach of children, and promptly recycle old batteries.

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WIRELESS MODULE REMOVAL

To remove the wireless module:

1. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover. The large Bamboo tablet is equipped with two covers: one for the wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Slide cover away from tablet body to remove.

2. Use your thumbnail or other suitable, non-metallic tool to unseat the module. You can also use the wireless module spacer that came with your Wacom wireless accessory kit. Place the spacer over the wireless module. Use it as a hook to unseat and slide the wireless module out of the tablet.

3. Press the spacer back into the wireless module slot.

4. Replace the wireless compartment cover. Align and slide into place.

Store the wireless module in a safe place after removal.

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WIRELESS RECEIVER STORAGE

The Wacom wireless receiver is designed for portability. Plug it into a USB port on your computer. Then leave it there so the receiver will always be available for use with your tablet, even when you are traveling or otherwise on the go with Bamboo.

The wireless receiver can also be stored within your Bamboo tablet. To store the receiver in the tablet:

1. Use your fingernail or other suitable, non-metallic tool to open the wireless receiver storage compartment.

2. As you open the receiver storage door, slide the wireless receiver spacer partially out of the tablet body.

3. Insert the receiver into the spacer.

4. Slide the spacer fully back into the tablet body and close the receiver storage door.

To remove the receiver from the tablet body. Remove the receiver from the spacer. Slide in the spacer and close the storage door.

, open the compartment. Slide the spacer partially out of the tablet

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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BAMBOO?

Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom recommends you do the following:

1. If the tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear on your screen. If that does not solve the problem, review the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter.

2. Look in the troubleshooting tables offered.

3. Open the Wacom tablet Read Me file and look for any information updates.

4. Check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region.

5. If you are having a compatibility conflict between Bamboo and a new hardware or software product, see obtaining driver downloads periodically updates the software driver to maintain compatibility with new products.

6. Test your tablet and pen. See testing your tablet

7. If you have tried the suggestions in this manual and still cannot resolve the problem, then contact Wacom for Technical Support. See technical support options where to obtain support for your region.

. Your problem may be described there and you can try the solution

for information on downloading an updated software driver. Wacom

and testing a pen.

and the Read Me file for information on

Testing your tablet Testing a pen Troubleshooting tables Technical support options Obtaining driver downloads

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TESTI NG YO UR TA BLET

1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded.

2. Check the USB connection. The tablet status LED should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If not:

• Make sure the tablet USB cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer.

• Check the tablet USB cable for damage.

• If you are connecting the tablet to a USB hub (or hub device such as a keyboard with USB ports), be

sure the USB hub is properly connected to your computer and is active.

• If the status LED does not illuminate after your computer is on and has finished booting up, your

USB port may be disabled. Verify that you have connected the tablet to an active USB port.

• Connect the tablet to a different USB port or try connecting to the USB port on another computer.

3. For wireless operation

, check the tablet connection. The tablet status LED should glow whenever the

tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If not:

• Verify that the wireless module is on. See battery and wireless connection status

• Verify that the wireless module and receiver are properly installed. See wireless setup

• Check the battery power. See battery and wireless connection status

connect the USB cable and charge the battery. See charging the battery

. If the battery charge is low,

• Switch the wireless module off, and then back on.

• Move the tablet closer to the computer. Make sure there are no metal or other high density

obstructions in the line of sight between the tablet and computer.

4. Check touch and pen input:

• Check touch input

. Attempt to move the screen cursor by tracking your finger across the tablet surface. Then tap to select an item. The status LED should brighten when you touch the active area of the tablet.

If the tablet driver does not load properly, basic touch movement will be recognized but other actions and gestures will not. If the driver does not properly load, the lower two ExpressKeys only will function at their default settings of C

LICK

(bottom key) and R

IGHT CLICK

(2nd key up). If gestures

are not recognized and ExpressKeys do not function, install the tablet driver software.

• Check pen input

. If the tablet driver does not load properly, pen input will not be available. (If you

have a pen-only tablet model, you will be able to use the pen tip to move the screen cursor and

LICK

click. You will also be able to use the pen buttons to C

and R

other pen functionality.) Install the tablet driver software. See also testing a pen

IGHT CLICK

, but there will be no

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5. Check the ExpressKeys (if equipped). Do a quick check by pressing each key in turn. The status LED should brighten each time you press a key when there is no touch or pen input. Then open the Bamboo control panel and select the T

tab. Click on the D

EFAULT

button to return to the tablet default

ABLET

settings.

• Press the upper ExpressKey to toggle touch input off and on.

• Press the second from top key to open Bamboo Dock

(if installed).

• Position the screen cursor over an item, such as an empty folder on your desktop, and press the

third ExpressKey to perform a right-click.

• Position the screen cursor over an item, such as an empty folder on your desktop, and press the

bottom ExpressKey to perform a click.

6. If any of these tests fail you may have defective hardware. See technical support options

After testing, use the Bamboo control panel to reconfigure your tablet for any custom settings you may originally have been using.

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TESTING A PEN

1. First perform the procedures for testing your tablet.

2. Check the pen by opening the Bamboo control panel and selecting the P button to return the pen to its default settings. Next:

• Touch the pen tip and then the eraser (when equipped) to the tablet active area. Each time the tip or

eraser makes contact with the tablet surface, the status LED should provide a visual indication. Bamboo Bamboo Pen

: the LED should glow white.

: the LED should brighten.

• Without applying pressure to the pen tip, hold the pen tip within approximately 7 mm (0.28 inch) of

the tablet surface and press each pen button in turn. For each button press, the status LED should provide a visual indication.

Bamboo Bamboo Pen

: The LED should glow white.

: The LED should brighten.

• While still within proximity, but without touching the tablet surface, move your pen across the active

area of the tablet. The screen cursor should move in the corresponding direction on your monitor or display screen.

tab. Click on the D

EFAULT

3. If any of these tests fail you may have defective hardware. See technical support options

4. After testing, use the Bamboo control panel to reconfigure your tablet and pen for any custom settings you may originally have been using.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES

If you encounter problems with your Bamboo tablet or pen, see the following tables. Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. Check the tablet Read Me file for the latest information updates.

For additional information, visit the Wacom web site at http://www.wacom.com .

General problems Touch input problems Pen input problems Wireless connection problems Windows-specific problems Mac-specific problems

GENERAL PROBLEMS

The computer does not have an available USB port.

The tablet status LED does not illuminate.

The computer does not go to sleep.

The screen cursor is very erratic or jumps around when using the tablet.

The tablet is set for R

ANDED

(or L

EFT HANDED

IGHT

), but at the log on screen the tablet seems to work upside down.

Check if there is an available USB port on a USB hub. If not available you will need to add a USB hub or USB card.

Verify that your tablet USB cable is properly connected to an active USB port. If you are connecting to a USB hub, make sure the hub is connected to an active USB port and that the hub is active.

If using Bamboo in wireless mode, see also wireless connection

problems.

When you are not using the pen, remove it from the tablet surface or the tablet will continue to send data, keeping the computer awake.

Note: Because some metallic or other conducting objects can also

cause the tablet to send data, it is best to keep the tablet surface clear of all objects when not in use.

On rare occasions the tablet may receive interfering radio frequencies from a computer monitor or nearby AM radio station. If you notice interference from a monitor, try moving the tablet at least six (6) inches away from the monitor, or change the monitor refresh rate or monitor resolution.

Reinstall the tablet driver software and change the default orientation of the tablet. See configuring the tablet orientation.

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Touch input does not work. Re-enable touch input by pressing an ExpressKey that is set to T

Touch input does not seem to fully work. The screen cursor can be moved, but more complex actions or gestures do not work.

The tablet does not reliably recognize multi-finger input.

Cannot zoom-in or zoom-out when working with Adobe Photoshop.

Scrolling and panning gestures do not function correctly when working with

OGGLE OUCH FUNCTIONS

INPUT

If you hold your fingers too close together, the tablet may not recognize them as being separate. Try moving your fingers a little further apart.

If zoom functions do not operate correctly within Photoshop, verify that the Z Photoshop P

If touch input gestures do not operate correctly within Photoshop, verify that the Z the Photoshop P

. Otherwise, open the Bamboo control panel and go to the

or T

OUCH OPTIONS

tab. Be sure the E

NABLE TOUCH

option is selected.

LICK

(bottom key) and R

OOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL

REFERENCES

OOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL

REFERENCES

options.

function is not selected within the

options.

IGHT CLICK

(2nd key up).

function is not selected within

Adobe Photoshop. Rotation gestures do not seem

to work consistently, or not at all.

Rotation may work differently depending on the application you are working with. For example, rotation may work smoothly, in 90-degree increments, or not at all.

For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart.

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The pen does not position the screen cursor, or otherwise work.

If the tablet driver does not load properly, pen input will not be available.

• For tablet models that combine pen and touch input, basic touch movement will continue to be recognized but other actions and gestures will not. If the driver does not properly load, the lower two ExpressKeys only will function at their default settings of C (bottom key) and R

IGHT CLICK

(2nd key up).

LICK

• If you have a pen-only tablet model, you will be able to use the pen tip to move the screen cursor and click. You will also be able to use the pen buttons to C

LICK

(lower button) and R

IGHT CLICK

(upper

button), but there will be no other pen functionality.

Install the driver software for the tablet.

The pen does not draw or ink with pressure sensitivity.

Some applications require that you turn on the pressure capabilities within the application or selected tool before the pen will respond as a pressure-sensitive tool.

Verify also that your application supports pressure sensitivity.

Clicking is difficult. Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the P

lighter T

IP FEEL

Select the C

LICK SOUND

option (the check box should be checked). This

tab. Try using a

will enable you to hear when the pen registers a mouse click. Your computer speakers must be turned on and the volume audible before you can hear a click sound.

Double-clicking is difficult. Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on

the tablet active area. Using a pen button set to double-click is recommended (review the

techniques in clicking Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the P

• Try increasing the D

• Try using a lighter T

OUBLE CLICK DISTANCE

IP FEEL

tab.

The pen selects everything, will not stop selecting.

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: Try setting your system to launch programs with a single

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the P

EEL

slider toward F

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. If this does not help, see testing a pen.

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The eraser (when equipped) selects everything or will not

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the P

RASER FEEL

slider toward F

IRM

. If this does not help, see testing a pen.

tab. Move the

stop erasing. You notice a screen delay at

the beginning of pen or inking

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the P

OUBLE CLICK DISTANCE

the D

tab. Try decreasing

strokes. You have to press hard with

the pen when clicking,

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the P

EEL

slider toward S

OFT

tab. Move the TIP

drawing, or writing. The pen tip does not function. Depending on your tablet model, the status LED should brighten or

change color when the pen tip is pressed to the tablet. Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with your product. Other pens may not function properly on the Bamboo tablet.

See testing a pen

to verify pen operation. If any of the tests fail you may

have defective hardware.

The screen cursor jumps back.

Do not place the pen on the tablet when it is not in use or when you are using another pointing device. Leaving your pen on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other input devices.

The upper or lower pen button does not work.

Be sure you press the pen button when the pen tip is within 7 mm (0.28 inch) of the tablet active area. Do this without pressing down on the pen tip.

From the Bamboo control panel, verify that the pen button is set to the function you are expecting to occur.

In the Bamboo control panel, click on the P C

LICK

& TAP is selected, you will need to first press the pen button and

tab A

DVANCED

button. If

then touch the pen tip to the tablet surface in order to perform a click function. See setting the pen button functions

See testing a pen

to verify pen operation. If any of the tests fail you may

have defective hardware.

Cannot move the cursor where you want to on the screen, or the line you are drawing does not line up with the location of the pointer in

Open the Bamboo control panel. Verify that P this does not help, click on the D

EFAULT

EN MODE

is selected. If

button to reestablish the default tablet to screen mapping. If you are still having difficulty, remove the tablet preferences (see Windows-specific problems

or Mac-specific

problems for details).

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The computer does not have an available USB port.

After pressing the power button on the wireless module, the tablet status LED glows steadily for 4 seconds and then turns off.

After turning on the wireless module, the status LED indicates good functionality but the screen cursor cannot be moved with the pen.

A wireless connection has been made, but the tablet does not seem to work correctly.

The tablet works when connected with the USB cable, but turns off as soon as the cable is disconnected.

Check if there is an available USB port on a USB hub. If not available, add a USB hub or USB card.

If a wireless connection is not established, the wireless module will turn off after 4 seconds.

• Make sure the wireless receiver is properly connected to an active

USB port on your computer or USB hub.

• Move the tablet closer to the antenna and make sure there are no

metal or other high-density obstructions in the line of sight between

the tablet and your computer. Again press the power button to activate the connection. Be sure you are using the pen correctly. Review using the pen on the

tablet.

Switch the wireless module off, then back on. If the battery charge is low, try charging the battery

. Be sure you have correctly installed the tablet driver software. See also optimizing the wireless connection

Confirm the wireless module and receiver are correctly installed, and that the wireless module is turned on.

Check the battery. See battery and wireless connection status

• Open the tablet wireless compartment cover and verify that the

battery is properly installed. The large Bamboo tablet is equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery.

• Check the battery appearance to ensure there is no leakage or

other indication of damage.

• Charge the battery overnight and try again. If the problem persists,

the battery may be completely discharged or damaged and can no longer hold a charge. You will have to purchase a replacement battery. See ordering parts and accessories

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The tablet status LED does not illuminate after pressing the power button on the wireless module.

When using the tablet, the screen cursor or pen strokes seem to lag or skip in some applications.

The battery charging process seems to stop whenever the computer enters sleep mode.

Try again. Then:

1. Verify the Wacom wireless receiver is properly connected to an

active USB port. If connecting to a USB hub, make sure the hub is connected to an active USB port and that the hub is active.

2. Verify the Wacom wireless module is properly installed in the tablet.

Press the power button to connect wirelessly.

3. If the tablet status LED still does not light, connect the USB cable

between your tablet and computer. On the wireless module, check the battery status LED. Amber

indicates the battery is charging. Green indicates the battery is fully charged. If the LED remains off, the battery may be defective. Replace the battery.

4. If both the tablet status and wireless module LEDs remain off, then

contact the Wacom support staff for the area where your product was purchased. See technical support options

See optimizing the wireless connection

for tips on improving the

connection.

As required, adjust your system power or energy saver settings so that the computer does not enter sleep mode while the tablet battery is charging.

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You suspect the tablet preferences may be corrupted, or want to make certain that all settings are at their factory defaults.

Use the Bamboo Preference File Utility to work with preferences. Close any open applications. Click the Then select B

AMBOO

and B

AMBOO PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY

icon and select ALL P

ROGRAMS

START

• It is a good idea to first back up your tablet preferences. In the

AMBOO PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY

dialog box, click B

ACKUP

... and

follow the prompts.

• Then, use the Bamboo Preference File Utility to delete the tablet

preferences as follows: Single user

. Under MY P

REFERENCES

, click R

EMOVE

to delete the

preferences for the current user. Multiple users

. Under ALL U

SER PREFERENCES

, click R

EMOVE

to delete preferences for multiple users. Administrator rights are required to delete preferences for all users. Relaunch any currently open tablet-aware applications that you may be running.

You can quickly restore tablet preferences that have been backed up by clicking R

ESTORE

... under MY P

REFERENCES

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At startup, a dialog box appears telling you that either the driver failed to load or the tablet preferences have not yet been created.

The tablet was not detected at startup. If using a wireless connection

• Make sure the wireless connection is active. See battery and

wireless connection status.

•From the G

ROFILER

menu, select U

TILITIES

. Select USB from the H

and launch the S

ARDWARE

section of the C

YSTEM

ONTENTS

list. A Wacom USB tablet model should be listed. If a tablet model is not listed, check the wireless connection.

If connected with the provided USB cable

• Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer or USB hub. Make sure that the tablet status LED is illuminated.

•From the G

ROFILER

menu, select U

TILITIES

. Select USB from the H

and launch the S

ARDWARE

section of the C

YSTEM

ONTENTS

list. A Wacom USB tablet model should be listed. If a tablet model is not listed, check the USB tablet cable connection or try plugging the tablet into a different USB port.

If you are still having difficulties, uninstall then reinstall the tablet driver software.

If this does not help, contact Wacom for Technical Support. See technical support options

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You suspect the tablet preferences may be corrupted, or want to make certain that all settings are at their factory defaults.

Ink does not work correctly with the tablet.

Use the Bamboo Utility to work with preferences. Close any open applications. Open the main A

AMBOO

folder and run the B

PPLICATIONS

AMBOO UTILITY

folder. Then open the

• It is a good idea to first back up your tablet preferences. In the Bamboo Utility, select C

ACKUP

... and follow the prompts.

URRENT USER

or ALL

USERS

. Then click

• Then, delete the tablet preferences as follows: Single user

EMOVE

. When the utility starts, select C

URRENT USER

and click

. Log out, then log back in. When the tablet driver loads it

will create a new preferences file with the factory defaults. Multiple users

EMOVE

. Log out, then log back in. When the tablet driver loads it

. When the utility starts, select ALL

USERS

and click

will create new preferences files with the factory defaults.

You can quickly restore tablet preferences that have been backed up for the C

URRENT USER

or ALL

USERS

by clicking on R

ESTORE

... within the

utility. Note: Do not manually remove the B

IBRARY PREFERENCEPANES

AMBOO.PREFPANE

file from the main

folder. This file is only to be removed when uninstalling the tablet software driver, and then only when using the B

AMBOO UTILITY

There may be a problem with the Ink preferences. Remove the damaged preference files as follows. They will be re-created when you enable handwriting recognition.

1. Open S

YSTEM PREFERENCES

, choose S

HOW ALL

and select INK. Then

turn off handwriting recognition.

2. From the G P

REFERENCES

•

COM.APPLE.INK.FRAMEWORK.PLIST

•

COM.APPLE.INK.INKPAD.PLIST

•

COM.APPLE.INK.INKPAD.SKETCH

menu, choose your H

OME

. Open the L

IBRARY

folders. Remove the following preferences:

and

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3. Go back to S

YSTEM PREFERENCES

and INK, and then enable

handwriting recognition.

4. Test the Ink function using your tablet and pen.

If this procedure does not resolve your problem with Ink, contact Apple Support for further assistance. Wacom is not the software manufacturer for Ink and we are limited in our abilities to support a third party software application.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS

If you have a problem with your tablet, first check the tablet Quick Start Guide to be sure the unit is installed correctly. Then review the troubleshooting

If you cannot find the answer in this manual, you may find updated information about your problem in the Read Me file for your platform (located on the Bamboo Installation CD). You can also check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region.

If you have an Internet connection you can download the latest software drivers from the Wacom web site for your region. See obtaining driver downloads

If you cannot solve the problem and you think your tablet is not working properly, contact the Wacom support staff for the area where your product was purchased. See the tablet Read Me file, located on the Bamboo Installation CD, for contact information.

When you call, you should be at your computer with the following information available:

• This manual.

• Tablet serial and model number. (Look on the bottom of the tablet.)

• Driver version number. (See the Bamboo Installation CD or click on the Bamboo control panel A

BOUT

button.)

• The make and model of your computer, and operating system version number.

• A list of peripheral devices attached to your computer.

• The software application and version you were using when the problem occurred.

• The exact wording of any error message that appeared on your screen.

• What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred.

• How you tried to solve the problem.

procedures.

You can also contact the Wacom Customer Care Center by visiting the Wacom web site for your region and completing an Email Inquiry form.

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OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS

Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products. If you are having a compatibility problem between Bamboo and a new hardware or software product, it may be helpful to download a new software driver (when available) from the Internet.

USA, Canada, Central and South America

Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.com Software updates

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.eu/downloads Software updates

Japan

Worldwide Web: http://tablet.wacom.co.jp/download/down1.html Software updates (Japanese)

Asia Pacific (English)

Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.asia Software updates (English)

China

Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.com.cn Software updates

(Simplified Chinese)

Hong Kong

Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.com.hk Software updates

(Traditional Chinese)

Korea

Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.asia/kr Software updates (Korean)

Ta iw an

Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.asia/tw Software updates

(Traditional Chinese)

Thailand

Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.asia/th Software updates

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APPENDIX

This section contains tips on caring for Bamboo, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software, information about digital inking, and more.

Caring for Bamboo Replacing the pen nib Bamboo Dock Uninstalling Bamboo Managing preferences Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Product information Ordering parts and accessories Available parts and accessories

CARING FOR BAMBOO

Keep your Bamboo tablet surface and pen clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to the pen and cause excessive wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help to prolong the life of your tablet surface and pen. You can also dampen the cloth using a very mild soap diluted with water. Do

use volatile liquids, such as paint thinner or benzene, as they may damage the plastic case.

not Keep Bamboo in a clean, dry place and avoid extremes in temperature. Room temperature is best. Also,

your Bamboo tablet and pen are not made to come apart. Twisting the pen case can break the pen. Taking apart the product will void your warranty.

Important: Take care to never spill liquids onto the tablet or pen. Be especially careful of getting the tablet ExpressKeys or pen buttons, tip, and eraser (when equipped) wet. They contain sensitive electronic parts that will fail if liquid enters them.

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REPLACING THE PEN NIB

The pen nib (tip) will wear with normal use. Excessive pressure will cause it to wear sooner. Replace the nib when it gets too short or develops a flat point.

1. Clasp the old nib and pull it straight out of the pen. Use the nib removal tool, pair of tweezers, needlenosed pliers, or similar instrument.

2. Slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen. Firmly push the nib until it stops.

Warning: Choking hazard. Prevent children from swallowing the pen nib or button part. The

pen nib or button part may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them.

For replacement parts, see ordering parts and accessories

Important: When not in use, place the pen in the pen holder or lay it flat on your desk. The eraser end of the pen should be inserted first into the loop. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen, do not store the pen in a container where it will rest on the tip or eraser (when equipped).

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Use the Bamboo Dock to work with your Bamboo tablet settings, and to view and add applications (apps) made for Bamboo. To learn more, visit http://bamboodock.wacom.com/ and choose your language.

To open Bamboo Dock

, press a tablet ExpressKey to which the Bamboo Dock function has been assigned.

Otherwise:

•Windows

: Click

START

and choose (ALL) P

ROGRAMS

. Then select B

AMBOO DOCK

from the B

AMBOO DOCK

folder.

•Mac

Draw to open or hide Bamboo Dock Work with your Bamboo settings

: From the Finder GO menu or P

and double-click on the B

LACES

AMBOO DOCK

sidebar, choose A

icon.

PPLICATIONS

, open the B

AMBOO DOCK

options.

. Click the Bamboo settings (gear) icon. Here you can adjust your Bamboo

folder,

tablet settings and more. Learn about and install Bamboo apps

. Click the Bamboo collection (+) icon. From games and sketching to composing music or sharing and connecting with friends, there is an ever-growing collection of Bamboo apps to choose from.

To uninstall Bamboo Dock

•Windows

: Click

START

and choose (ALL) P

ROGRAMS

. Then select B

AMBOO DOCK

and U

NINSTALL

. Follow

the prompts.

•Mac

: In the A

PPLICATIONS

folder, locate and trash the B

AMBOO DOCK

folder.

UNINSTALLING BAMBOO

Follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the tablet driver software from your system.

Important: When you remove the tablet software, your tablet will no longer operate with full tablet functionality but will continue to function as a mouse device.

Windows 7 and Vista

ANEL

window click on U

NINSTALL

. Follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver. If prompted, enter your administrator log on

name and password. Restart your computer after uninstalling the software. Windows XP

: Click on the Windows

window select A

EMOVE

click R

. Follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver. Restart your computer after uninstalling the

software. Mac

: From the GO menu, choose A

TILITY

icon and select the T

password. After the removal is completed, click OK. Restart your computer after uninstalling the software.

: Click on the Windows

NINSTALL A PROGRAM

START

DD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS

PPLICATIONS

ABLET SOFTWARE

START

button and open the C

ONTROL PANEL

. In the dialog box that appears, choose B

button and open the C

. In the ADD OR R

EMOVE PROGRAMS

and open the B

: R

EMOVE

button. Enter your administrator login name and

ONTROL PANEL

AMBOO

folder. Double-click on the B

window, choose B

. In the C

AMBOO

ONTROL PANEL

ONTROL

and click

AMBOO

and

AMBOO

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Use the preference file utility to manage your tablet preferences for single or multiple users. Windows

LL PROGRAMS

• To remove preferences for the current user, click R

• To delete preferences for multiple users, click R

• To back up your preferences, click B

• To restore preferences that you had previously backed up, click R

• Carefully follow any prompts that may appear. Mac

• To remove preferences, select C

• To back up your preferences, select C

• To restore preferences that you had previously backed up, select C

• Carefully follow any prompts that may appear.

: First close any open applications. Then open the utility by clicking the

. Select B

AMBOO

and B

AMBOO PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY

EMOVE

under MY P

under ALL U

REFERENCES

SER PREFERENCES

START

icon and selecting

. Administrator rights are required to delete preferences for all users. Relaunch any currently open tablet-aware applications that you may be running.

ACKUP

: Open the main A

PPLICATIONS

... under MY P

folder. Then open the B

URRENT USER

or ALL

REFERENCES

AMBOO

USERS

. Then click R

ESTORE

... under MY P

folder and run the B

EMOVE

. Log out, then log back

REFERENCES

AMBOO UTILITY

in. When the tablet driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the factory defaults.

click R

ESTORE

URRENT USER

....

or ALL

USERS

. Then click B

ACKUP

URRENT USER

....

or ALL

USERS

. Then

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PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS

Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista provide extensive support for pen input. Pen features are supported in all versions of Windows 7 and Vista except Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic, and Windows Vista Home Basic. Use Bamboo and your Wacom pen for quick, intuitive results.

•Note taking to locate your handwritten content.

• Handwriting recognition input. Convert your handwritten content to typed text at any time.

•Gestures gestures, select the F

EVICES

• Digital Ink in Microsoft Office 2007 R

EVIEW

The Windows 7 or Vista Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to directly enter text with your Wacom pen.

There are different ways to launch the Input Panel

• Click on the Input Panel icon which appears when you move the screen cursor into a text entry area.

• Click on the Input Panel tab, located by default on the left edge of the display screen.

• Click on the Tablet PC Input Panel icon located on the Windows Taskbar. If the icon is not visible, rightclick on the Taskbar, select T

. Jot notes and capture quick sketches in Windows Journal. Use the Journal search engine

. Quickly enter handwritten information anywhere the computer accepts typed

. Make simple gestural movements on the tablet to trigger customizable actions. To customize

LICKS

tab in the Windows 7 PEN

AND TOUCH

or Windows Vista PEN

AND INPUT

control panel.

. Utilize the enhanced digital mark-up and inking tools found on the

tab within applicable applications.

OOLBARS

, and T

ABLET

PC I

NPUT PANEL

To disable the Input Panel

1. Open the Tablet PC Input Panel.

2. Select T

3. Choose the O

•F

•S

OOLS

and O

OR TABLET PEN INPUT, SHOW THE ICON NEXT TO THE TEXT BOX

HOW THE INPUT PANEL TAB

PENING

PTIONS

tab and uncheck the following boxes:

4. Click OK.

For details, study the documentation that came with your system, including the Windows training tools and

TART

Tablet PC tutorial. To access the Tablet PC Pen Training, from the S

ABLET

PC, and T

available from the S

ABLET

TART

PC PEN T

menu.

RAINING

. Search the Windows help system for training tools if they are not

menu choose ALL P

ROGRAMS

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Search the Microsoft web site for enhanced information about digital inking in Windows. You can also visit the Wacom web site at www.wacom.com and search digital inking in Windows.

Note: The following workarounds in the Wacom software driver improve performance in Windows 7 and

Vista:

• The Pen Flicks and ‘press-and-hold-to-right-click’ features are disabled in graphics applications using the Wintab API.

• There is no pressure sensitivity in Journal and other Ink features when both the Flicks and ‘press-and-hold-to-right-click’ features are disabled in the Windows 7 P Windows Vista P

EN AND INPUT DEVICES

control panel.

EN AND TOUCH

PRODUCT INFORMATION

To learn more about Bamboo, visit the Wacom web site for your region. You can also discover which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressure sensitivity and other special functionality of your tablet by searching software applications.

USA, Canada, Central and South America http://www.wacom.com Europe, Middle East and Africa http://www.wacom.eu Japan http://tablet.wacom.co.jp Asia Pacific (English) http://www.wacom.asia China (Simplified Chinese) http://www.wacom.com.cn Hong Kong (Traditional Chinese) http://www.wacom.com.hk Korea http://www.wacom.asia/kr Taiwan http://www.wacom.asia/tw Thailand http://www.wacom.asia/th

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ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

To p urch ase available parts and accessories, refer to the Wacom tablet Read Me file and see who to call for your region.

You can also do the following:

• In the USA or Canada http://direct.wacom.com (USA only).

•In Europe http://shop.wacom.eu. You can also contact your local dealer, distributor, or technical support using the appropriate number for your region.

• In Australia, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea www.BuyWacom.com.sg, www.BuyWacom.com.tw and www.BuyWacom.co.kr, respectively.

• In other countries

Some parts and accessories may not be available in all regions.

, call +49 (0)180.500.03.75 or send an email to spareparts@wacom.eu. Or, visit

, call 1.888.884.1870 (toll-free) or visit Wacom’s web site at

, please visit: www.BuyWacom.com.au,

, please contact your local dealer or distributor.

AVAILABLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Wacom wireless accessory kit (includes Wacom wireless module,

Wacom wireless receiver, and rechargeable battery) Rechargeable battery ACK-40403 Pen, standard, without eraser LP-170 Pen, premium, with eraser LP-170E Pen nibs, black, qty 5 ACK-204-01K Pen nibs, white, qty 5 ACK-204-01W Carrying case, small ACK-403021

Additional parts and accessories may be available on the Wacom web site for your region. See ordering

parts and accessories.

ACK-40401

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GLOSSARY

Active area. The navigation and drawing area of your Bamboo tablet where touch or pen input is detected. See touch sensor

Aspect Click force Digital Ink

. The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display.

. The amount of force you must apply to the pen tip for a click to occur.

. A broad category that typically describes handwritten content which has been created using pen-based input on a computer. This handwritten content takes the form of sketches, ink mark-up, or handwriting. The handwriting can optionally be converted to typewritten text or simply left alone for use in its original format. Depending on your system and application settings, the handwritten text you make with digital ink can be converted on-the-fly or at another time.

Display Toggle at a time. Available only on multiple monitor systems. See working with Display Toggle

Double-click distance clicks and still be accepted as a double-click. Increasing the double-click distance makes double-clicking easier, but may cause a delay in brush strokes in some applications.

Eraser-aware application applications take advantage of the eraser in different ways, depending on what makes sense for the application.

Expand

. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced closely

together. Then while still touching the tablet surface, move your fingers apart. ExpressKeys ExpressKeys, ExpressKeys, Journal

. A Microsoft Windows application that electronically simulates a physical journal pad, but with the advantages of digital note taking. For example, you can create quick sketches and jot handwritten notes that can be converted to text and sent on to colleagues for digital mark-up. Journal includes a variety of pen, marker, and highlighter tools, plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser (when equipped) of the Wacom pen. Additionally, your handwritten content is searchable within Journal.

Mapping

. The relationship between the pen position on your Bamboo tablet and the cursor position on the

monitor screen. Modifier

. Modifier keys include S

for Mac. You can customize your Bamboo pen buttons or ExpressKeys to simulate a modifier key.

. A Bamboo feature that allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display

. The maximum distance (in screen pixels) that the screen cursor can move between

. A software application that has built-in support for the pen eraser. These

. The customizable control keys located on your Bamboo tablet.

EFT HANDED

IGHT HANDED

. A tablet setting where the ExpressKeys are oriented to the right of the tablet.

. A tablet setting where the ExpressKeys are oriented to the left of the tablet.

HIFT

, ALT, and C

TRL

for Windows, or

SHIFT, CONTROL, COMMAND

, and

OPTION

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Mouse acceleration

. A setting that allows you to adjust the screen cursor acceleration when using mouse

mode. Mouse mode

. A method for positioning the screen cursor. When you place the pen on your Bamboo tablet, you can move the screen cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a standard mouse. This is known as relative positioning. See also pen mode

Mouse speed

. A setting that allows you to adjust the speed at which your screen cursor moves when using

mouse mode. Nib

. The replaceable pen tip.

Pan

. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet surface with your fingers and move them

in the same direction. Pairing Pen input Pen mode

. A method of creating a virtual cable link between to devices.

. A method of controlling a computer using the pen on your Bamboo tablet.

. A pen input method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place the pen on your Bamboo tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positioning, and is the default setting for the pen. Pen mode allows you to quickly position the screen cursor without having to first find it and then move it across the desktop. See also mouse mode

Pinch

. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart.

Then while still touching the tablet surface, move or ‘pinch’ your fingers together. Pixel

. The smallest unit of measure on your monitor screen.

Pop-up Menu

. A user-defined menu that displays a list of keystroke functions and other actions you can perform. You can customize the buttons of your pen to display this menu. Available for tablet models that are configured for both pen and touch input.

Pressure sensitive

. A quality of the Wacom pen tip and eraser (when equipped) that senses the amount of pressure being applied. This is used to create natural-looking pen, brush, and eraser strokes in applications that are pressure sensitive.

Pressure-sensitive application Proximity Screen cursor

. The height above the tablet active area where pen detection occurs. See also positioning.

. The pointer on the display screen. Screen cursors come in different shapes (such as an I-

. Any application that supports pressure-sensitive input.

beam, arrow, or box), depending on which application you are running. Swipe

. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet surface with three or four fingers and

move them in the same direction.

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Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP)

. The Microsoft Windows Tablet PC Input Panel enables you to use your Wacom pen to create handwritten notes or work with an on-screen keyboard. The Input Panel dynamically converts your handwriting to text. The information you create can then be inserted into other documents, spreadsheets, or illustrations.

Ta p

. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch and lift a single finger from the tablet. Tou ch inp ut Touch sensor

. A method of interacting with a computer using only your fingertips on the Bamboo tablet.

. The navigation area of your Bamboo tablet where touch input is detected. The touch sensor

resides within the active area, and does not accept pen input. Track

. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch and move a single finger across the tablet

surface. Twi st

. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart and move (rotate) them in a circular fashion, or move them in opposing directions. Alternatively, hold one finger stationary and track your other finger around the stationary finger.

USB

. Universal Serial Bus. A hardware interface standard for connecting computer peripheral devices. USB ports support hot-plugging, which allows you to connect or disconnect a USB device without turning off your computer.

Wintab

. An interface standard used by Windows applications for receiving tablet information. Bamboo

supports all Wintab-compatible applications under Windows.

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About the manual 5 Accessories and parts, ordering 91 Accessories, available 91 Active area, understanding 13 Bamboo

caring for 85 customizing 38 Expresskey basics 37 pen input 28 problems with 70 product features 6 setting up 10 tablets matrix 6 the pen experience 28 the touch experience 16 touch input 16 troubleshooting 70

using 16 Bamboo Dock 87 Button functions 53 Care, for Bamboo 85 Click sound 32 Clicking, with pen 32 Control panel

basics 15

opening 38

overview 39 Controls, tablet 36 Customizing

Bamboo 38

button functions 53

double-click distance 44

eraser feel 44

ExpressKeys 37

functions 50

pen 43

acceleration in mouse mode 49 buttons 45

input 36

speed in mouse mode 49 Pop-up Menu 51 tablet orientation 50 tip feel 44 touch

functions 41

input 40

Digital inking capabilities 89 Disabling touch input 42 Display Toggle, working with 52 Double-click distance, customizing 44 Double-clicking, how to 32 Dragging, with pen 32 Drawing with pressure 34 Driver downloads, obtaining 84 Environmental conditions 85 Eraser feel, customizing 44 Erasing, with pen 35 Ergonomics 10 ExpressKeys

basics 37 customizing 37 setting functions 50 using 37

Eye-hand coordination exercise 36 Features

pen 9 pen & touch models 7 pen holder 9 pen models 8

Functions, button 53 General problems, troubleshooting 74 Holding the pen 29 Information, product 90 Mac-specific problems, troubleshooting 81 Manual, about 5

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Mapping

tablet 46

to multiple monitors 15 Monitors, working with multiple 15 Navigation, customizing for touch input 40 Nib, replacing 86 Ordering parts and accessories 91 Orientation

configuring for tablet 12

setting for tablet 50 Overview, control panel 39 Parts and accessories, ordering 91 Parts, available 91 Pen

buttons

customizing 45

using 33 clicking with 32 customizing 43 double-clicking with 32 dragging with 32 drawing with pressure 34 erasing with 35 features 9 holding 29 input problems, troubleshooting 76 input, customizing 36 nib, replacing 86 pointing with 30 positioning with 30 speed, setting 49 testing 73 the experience 28 tip, replacing 86 using 28

on tablet 29

pen buttons 33 writing with pressure 34

Pen holder 9 Pointing, with pen 30 Pop-up Menu, customizing 51 Positioning, with pen 30 Preferences, managing 88

Pressure

drawing with 34

writing with 34 Problems, with Bamboo 70 Product

features 6

information 90 Proportions and scale 47 Scale and proportions 47 Set up 10 Settings, control panel 39 Software

driver downloads 84

uninstalling 87 Ta bl e t

configuring orientation 12

controls 36

ExpressKeys 37

features matrix 6

mapping 46

area 47 for portion of screen area 48 for portion of tablet area 48

to multiple monitors 15 orientation, setting 50 pen & touch model features 7 pen model features 8 scale and proportions 47 storing 85 testing 71 tracking 46

Technical support options 83 Te st i ng

pen 73 tablet 71

Tip

customizing feel 44 replacing 86

To uc h

adjusting touch speed 40 basic actions 18 customizing 28 disabling 42

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four-finger gestures 26 gestures 18 input problems, troubleshooting 75 input, customizing 40 navigating with 17 one-finger actions 19 options 17 setting navigation features 40 setting touch functions 41 speed, adjusting 40 the experience 16 three-finger gestures 25 two-finger actions 21

two-finger gestures 21 Tracking, tablet 46 Troubleshooting 70

general problems 74

Mac-specific problems 81

pen input problems 76

tables 74

touch input problems 75

Windows-specific problems 80

wireless connection problems 78

Uninstalling tablet software 87 Using Bamboo 16 Windows-specific problems, troubleshooting 80 Wireless operation 58

battery life 66 battery management 63 battery replacement 67 battery, charging 63 components 58 connection problems 78 establishing a connection 60 optimizing the connection 62 power management 63 power saving 65 setup 59 status

battery 64

connection 64 troubleshooting 78 wireless module, removal from tablet 68 wireless receiver, storage in tablet 69

Work area, setting up 10 Writing with pressure 34

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