Wacom CTL470 User Manual

Name: Wacom CTL-470
Brand: Wacom
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User’s manual

Bamboo (CTH-470, CTH-670)

Bamboo Pen (CTL-470)

Setting up

Navigating with touch

Customizing touch

Using the ExpressKeys

Using a pen

Customizing a pen

Going Wireless

Troubleshooting

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BambooTM

User’s Manual

Version 1.0, Rev G1511

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.

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the manual

YOUR BAMBOO

Identify your tablet model

Bamboo tablet

Bamboo Pen tablet

Pen

Pen holder

SETTING UP YOUR BAMBOO

Ergonomics

Configuring the tablet orientation

Understanding the tablet active area

Working with multiple monitors

Control panel basics

USING YOUR BAMBOO

The touch experience with Bamboo Navigating with touch Customizing touch

The pen experience with Bamboo Holding the pen

Using the pen on the tablet Positioning

Clicking

Dragging

Using the pen buttons

Writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity Erasing

Eye-hand coordination exercise Customizing pen input

Tablet controls ExpressKey basics

Customizing the ExpressKeys

5	CUSTOMIZING YOUR BAMBOO	35
6	Opening the control panel	35
6	Control panel overview	36
6	Control panel overview	36
6	Customize your touch experience	37
7	Customize your touch experience	37
7	Setting the touch options	37
8	Setting the touch options	37
8	Setting the touch functions	38
9	Setting the touch functions	38
9	Disabling touch	39
9	Disabling touch	39
9	Customize your pen experience	40
10	Customize your pen experience	40
10	Setting the tip and eraser feel,
10	and double-click distance	41
12	Setting the pen button functions	42
13	Setting the tablet mapping	43
15	Portion of screen area	45
15	Portion of tablet area	45
16	Setting the pen speed in mouse mode	46
16	Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions	47
16	Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions	47
16	Customizing the Pop-up Menu	48
17	Customizing the Pop-up Menu	48
17	Working with Display Toggle	49
25	Working with Display Toggle	49
25	Button functions	50
26	Button functions	50
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26	GOING WIRELESS WITH YOUR BAMBOO	55
27	Wireless accessory components	55
27	Wireless setup	56
29	Establishing a wireless connection	57
29	Optimizing the wireless connection	59
30	Battery and power management	60
31	Charging the battery	60
32	Battery and wireless connection status	61
33	Power saving features	62
33	Battery life information	63
33	Replacing the battery	64
34	Wireless module removal	65
34	Wireless receiver storage	66

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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BAMBOO?	67
Testing your tablet	68
Testing a pen	70
Troubleshooting tables	71
General problems	71
Touch input problems	72
Pen input problems	73
Wireless connection problems	75
Windows-specific problems	77
Mac-specific problems	78
Technical support options	80
Obtaining driver downloads	81

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APPENDIX	82
Caring for Bamboo	82
Replacing the pen nib	83
Bamboo Dock	84
Uninstalling Bamboo	84
Managing preferences	85
Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows	86
Product information	87
Ordering parts and accessories	88
Available parts and accessories	88
GLOSSARY	89
INDEX	92

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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 or index topics by clicking on them.

•Use the navigation controls to move through the manual.

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•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.

•SMALL 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	X	X	X
(models CTH-470, CTH-670)
Bamboo Pen		X
(model CTL-470)

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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BAMBOO TABLET

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.

USB cable, detachable

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

Battery compartment, located beneath tablet

See wireless setup.

Wacom wireless module slot

Storage compartment, for Wacom wireless receiver

See going wireless with your Bamboo.

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Pen holder

Bamboo (model CTH-470 shown)

Active area

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

Customizable ExpressKeys

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BAMBOO PEN TABLET

Status LED

Glows blue when Bamboo is connected to an active USB port.

Brightens when using the pen.

USB cable, detachable

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

Pen holder

Bamboo Pen

Active area

This is the active area for pen input. Learn about your pen and the pen experience with Bamboo.

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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.

PEN HOLDER

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

•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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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

•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.

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

Visual browsing

Use two fingers on the tablet surface to scroll through and navigate visual media within an application.

Photo editing

Use the pressure-sensitive pen to edit images within a photo or image editing application.

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.

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

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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 leftor right-handed users at any time. The ExpressKey settings are automatically reconfigured when you change the handedness setting.

Right-handed operation:

•Open the Bamboo control panel and select the

TABLET tab. Choose RIGHT 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 TABLET tab. Choose LEFT 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.

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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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.

Touch 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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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.

Tablet active area

The area of your Bamboo tablet that senses touch or pen input.

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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.

Monitor 1

Monitor 2

Example of tablet mapping to a single monitor.

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

•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 DISPLAY TOGGLE function 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.

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. Lift the pen and your hand away from the 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

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

Uncheck to disable touch input.

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ONE-FINGER ACTIONS

Track

Use a single finger to move the screen cursor. Touch and slide your finger across the tablet surface.

TAP 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 CLICK.

Double-click

Using a single finger, track to an item. Lift your finger and tap twice.

DRAG	Select and drag (DRAG 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 CLICK, 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 CTRL or SHIFT key as you tap to
	select multiple items.
	Mac: Press the SHIFT or COMMAND key as you tap to
	select multiple items.
	You can also select and drag with two fingers.

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DRAG LOCK	Drag lock (DRAG LOCK enabled)
	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.

TWO-FINGER ACTIONS AND GESTURES

ADD TAP TO CLICK	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.
ADD TAP TO RIGHT CLICK	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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TAP TO RIGHT CLICK	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 RIGHT CLICK.
SCROLL	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 TOUCH FUNCTIONS tab select VERTICAL
	from the SCROLL drop-down menu.
	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.

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ZOOM

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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® Photoshop®, verify that the ZOOM WITH

SCROLL WHEEL function is not selected within the

Photoshop PREFERENCES options.

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ROTATE	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.
THREE-FINGER GESTURES
SWIPE LEFT/RIGHT TO NAVIGATE	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.

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FOUR-FINGER GESTURES
SWIPE LEFT/RIGHT TO SWITCH APPLICATIONS	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.

SWIPE DOWN FOR FLIP 3D/EXPOSÉ	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.
	• Mac: Your first swipe opens Exposé. Swipe down again
	to close Exposé.

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SWIPE 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.
		back to the desktop.

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

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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 of the tablet.

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. Lift the pen and 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 TOUCH TOGGLE. 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

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.

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.

Position for drawing and navigation

Position for erasing

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.

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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

POSITIONING

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

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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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.

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.

16 mm (0.63 inch) proximity range

7 mm (0.28 inch) proximity

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

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CLICKING

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

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 CLICK 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.

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 ORGANIZE pull-down menu choose FOLDER AND SEARCH OPTIONS.... From the GENERAL tab select SINGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM (POINT TO SELECT).

Windows XP: From the TOOLS pull-down menu choose FOLDER OPTIONS.... From the GENERAL tab select SINGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM (POINT TO SELECT).

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

DRAGGING

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

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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