Wacom CTL-6100WL User Manual
USER'S MANUAL
CTL-6100WL
About Wacom Intuos
Features of your Wacom Intuos
Set up your device
Getting started with your pen tablet
Connect wirelessly by Bluetooth
Work with your pen
Customize your device in Wacom Tablet Properties
Use On-Screen Controls as shortcuts
Access application-specific settings
Wacom Desktop Center
Map your device to your monitor
Care for your device
Technical Support
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
About Wacom Intuos
Included with your Wacom Intuos
Features of your Wacom Intuos
Set up your device
Set up your work area
Install the driver
Update the driver and firmware
Get started with your pen tablet
Access user help
Connect wirelessly by Bluetooth
Tips for improving Bluetooth connectivity
Waking your pen tablet
Connecting wirelessly to a second computer
What the LED means
Work with your pen
Personalize your pen with a color ring
Specialty pens
Use your pen
Pen tip and eraser
Pen buttons
Store your pen
Customize your pen functions
Assign settings to the pen button and pen tip
Customize other pen properties
Tips:
Replace the pen nib
Use your pen with Windows Ink
Advanced pen and eraser
Customize your device in Wacom Tablet Properties
What can I customize in Wacom Tablet Properties?
Where can I access settings and other options in Wacom Tablet Properties?
Open Wacom Tablet Properties
Assign settings in Wacom Tablet Properties
Example of assigning a setting in Wacom Tablet Properties
What settings can I assign?
Assign keystrokes
ExpressKeys™
Tips
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Express View
Customize user options
Use On-Screen Controls as shortcuts
How to create and use an On-Screen Control
On-Screen Control layouts
Create On-Screen Controls
Assign settings to Radial Menus and Screen Keys
Assign settings to Keypads
Assign On-Screen Controls
Access application-specific settings
Application-specific settings assigned by you
Settings assigned by applications
How do I know what setting is assigned?
Settings assignments work differently for different customizable components
Imported settings assigned by applications
Wacom Desktop Center
Customizing your device
Running the Setup Wizard
Redeeming Software
Backing up your settings
Backing up your files
Updating your tablet
Getting apps and products
Getting Support for Wacom products
Logging in with your Wacom ID
Map your device to your monitor
Map your device in pen mode
Map your device in mouse mode
Tablet active area mapping
How does the tablet active area correspond to your monitors?
How does pen movement on the device correspond to what you see on the monitor?
Tips for working in the tablet active area
Switch between displays using Display Toggle
Care for your device
Technical Support
Test the tablet
Test the ExpressKeys™ and Touch Ring
Testing the ExpressKeys™
Testing the Touch Ring
Test the pen
Diagnose issues using Wacom Tablet Properties
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Glossary
Order parts and accessories
Privacy
Trademarks
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About Wacom Intuos
Your Wacom Intuos™ pen tablet gives you a variety of ways to express yourself creatively.
Please see the printed Quick Start Guide that came with your pen tablet for set-up instructions and driver installation.
The Wacom Intuos features topic gives a more detailed description of your Wacom Intuos, including illustrations of your pen and
tablet.
The product Help topics listed in the Table of Contents on the left of this page will help you make the best use of your Wacom
Intuos.
To view additional options for using your pen tablet, see Getting Started.
Included with your Wacom Intuos
When you have unpacked your Wacom Intuos, make sure that you have received the following items:
Wacom Intuos tablet
Wacom Pen 4K
Quick Start Guide (booklet)
Regulatory statement (booklet)
USB cable
There are also spare nibs and a nib removal tool inside your pen. See Wacom Intuos features for more information.
Your Wacom Intuos can only be used with the pen that came with your product, or with a Wacom accessory pen or tool specified
for use with this version of Wacom Intuos.
The Important Product Information, which describes safety precautions, specifications, warranties, and the license agreement for
your device, can be found in the Wacom Desktop Center.
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Features of your Wacom Intuos
The features of your Intuos pen tablet include:
Micro USB port: Connects your Intuos to your computer. See the Quick Start Guide that came with your Intuos for
instructions on connecting it to your computer. Also see About your Intuos.
Customizable ExpressKeys™: Four keys across the top of the Intuos allow you to set frequently used functions or
keystrokes, or to simulate button clicks or modifier keys.
Power / Bluetooth button: Only present on Wireless versions of Intuos, this button turns the tablet on and off as well as
being used to connect wirelessly to a computer.
Power LED: Lights when the Intuos is connected to an active USB port. For Bluetooth wireless Intuos versions, this light
will be active when paired or connecting to a computer. When connected via USB the light will be white at full charge and
orange when charging.
Active area: Patterned area of the Intuos surface that detects pen input.
Number Item
1 Micro USB port (rear corner)
2 ExpressKeys™
3 Power / Bluetooth button (only Bluetooth models)
4 Power LED
5 Pen holder (for transport)
6 Pen tray (for storage)
7 Pen tether hole
8 Active area
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Set up your device
1. First, follow the directions in this section of user help. The Quick Start Guide included in the box contains images that can
help.
Attach any stands that are included with your device.
Set up your work area.
2. After you set up your device, follow the directions in the Get started section of this user help so you can start using your
device.
Connect your device to your computer.
Install the driver.
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Set up your work area
Position your tablet, pen, and keyboard for easy access.
Adjust your monitor so you can view it comfortably without eyestrain, placing it about one arm's length away from you.
Position the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet.
If you are using the tablet as a creative tool, consider placing the tablet below the keyboard and centered below your
monitor.
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Install the driver
Important: You must install the driver for your device to work properly, unless your device comes with a pre-installed driver. Refer
to the Quick Start Guide to discover if your device has a pre-installed driver or not.
1. Go to the Wacom drivers page.
2. Click Download next to the latest driver that corresponds to your computer's operating system.
3. Follow the prompts to finish the driver installation.
Update the driver and firmware
Updated drivers and firmware are available on the Wacom Desktop Center and at the Wacom drivers page periodically. Check
in and update regularly so that your device has the latest features and functionality.
From the Wacom Desktop Center, select Updates, and then click the update to install it.
If the Wacom Desktop Center is not available for your device, go to the Wacom drivers page to find the latest updates.
Note: Your device will not work if you uninstall the driver. If you uninstall the driver, reinstall the latest driver from the drivers page
so that your device works again. If the driver is reinstalled, your device will revert to default settings.
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Get started with your pen tablet
The Quick Start Guide included in the box with your device contains images that can help you to set up your pen tablet.
1. Connect your device to your computer.
2. Install the driver software on your computer.
Access user help
You can access user help topics directly from Wacom Tablet Properties. When you click the ? icon, you are directed to a help
topic about the feature you are currently using.
You can also open user help from the Wacom Desktop Center Help menu.
Notes
User help is common to Windows and Mac computers. Screenshots are from a Windows computer, unless otherwise
noted.
Information about your specific computer hardware, operating system, and application software is not included. Refer to
the product information provided with those products.
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Connect wirelessly by Bluetooth
You can work wirelessly by pairing your tablet to a computer by Bluetooth. Your tablet is battery-powered when you are connected
by Bluetooth.
1. If your tablet is connected to your computer by USB, disconnect the USB cable.
2. Open your computer's Bluetooth menu and turn on Bluetooth.
3. Press the power button on your tablet until the blue LED starts to blink.
4. If your computer was previously connected to a computer which is now off or out of range, the blue LED above the power
button will blink quickly for 15 seconds.
5. The blue LED slowly blinking indicates the tablet is discoverable by Bluetooth.
6. In your computer's Bluetooth menu, select your tablet's name when it appears.
7. Click Pair or complete the pairing process per your operating system's instructions.
8. The blue LED will stop blinking when your tablet is connected.
9. Close the Bluetooth menu.
After you pair your computer to your tablet, you can switch between a Bluetooth and USB connection by plugging and unplugging
the USB cable.
Tips for improving Bluetooth connectivity
Check to see if your computer has a built-in Bluetooth antenna. If not, purchase and install a Bluetooth adapter.
Check what version of Bluetooth your computer or adapter is using. If you are not using a compatible version, install a
compatible Bluetooth adapter.
Version 4.0 or higher is recommended.
A minimum of Version 2.1 is required.
Check Updates in the Wacom Desktop Center to make sure that you are using the latest driver.
Update your operating system to the latest version.
Move your tablet closer to your computer, and make sure that the space between the computer and the tablet is clear.
Unpair other Bluetooth devices, especially any that transfer a large amount of data, such as headphones, speakers, or
storage devices.
Waking your pen tablet
When not used for 30 minutes your pen tablet will automatically turn off to preserve battery charge and extend battery life.
To wake your Intuos:
Press the power button.
The blue LED will quickly blink while reconnecting with your computer.
The blue LED will stop blinking when the connection has been restored.
Connecting wirelessly to a second computer
1. If the first computer is on and within range of the tablet:
1. Unpair your pen tablet from your first computer in the computer's Bluetooth menu.
2. The LED on the pen tablet will turn off to indicate the connection has been lost.
2. Confirm the driver is installed on your second computer.
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3. Repeat the connection steps at the beginning of this page with your second computer.
What the LED means
Quite a bit of information is conveyed by the status and color of the LED:
LED Color Meaning
Off
If connected to a wall adapter by USB cable this indicates the battery is fully charged. Otherwise, it
means the tablet is off.
White Connected to computer by USB cable, battery fully charged
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Attempting to reconnect to last paired computer
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Connected to computer or wall adapter by USB cable, battery charging (> 10%)
Orange (blinking)
Battery is low (<= 10%) and connected by Bluetooth, attach to a computer or wall adapter by USB cable
to charge
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Work with your pen
All pen tablets and pen displays include a cordless, battery-free pen that you use to interact with your device. You can hold, write,
and draw as you normally would with a pen or pencil.
Pen styles vary depending on the pen tablet or pen display that you purchased.
Personalize your pen with a color ring
If your pen includes color rings, you can use them to identify and personalize your pen.
1. Unscrew the cone near the pen tip.
2. Remove the color ring that is already on the pen and slide on your preferred color ring.
3. Replace the cone.
Specialty pens
Pens designed for more advanced work, such as the Wacom Pro Pen 3D, Art Pen, or Airbrush, can be used with many pen
tablets and pen displays.
To discover other pens and tools that can be used with your pen tablet or pen display, go to the Wacom Store.
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Use your pen
Use your pen to interact with your device. This includes to drawing, writing, or moving items, and activating settings that you
assign to pen buttons.
Tips:
Hold the pen as you would normally hold a pen or pencil. Adjust your grip so that you can press any pen buttons easily with
your thumb (recommended) or index finger without accidentally pressing it.
To make it easier to access tools in applications like Adobe Photoshop, assign modifiers, such as Alt and Ctrl, to your pen
buttons so that you do not have to use your keyboard keys.
Important: You can customize user options that change the way your pen works with your device. Try both Side
Switch modes to see which works best for you.
Pen tip and eraser
Draw or sign: Draw or sign with the pen tip directly on the device surface.
Pens are pressure-sensitive, so the harder you press, the thicker your lines and the denser the color.
Move the cursor: Move the pen while holding it slightly above the device without touching the screen surface.
Double-click: Quickly tap the screen twice in the same place with the pen tip.
Erase: Flip the pen to the side opposite the pen tip and move the eraser over the area you want to erase, just as you
would use the eraser on a pencil.
Note: Some pens do not have an eraser.
Select an item: Tap the screen once with the pen tip.
Move an item: Select the item with the pen tip, then slide the pen tip across the screen to move it.
Pen buttons
Use pen buttons as shortcuts to settings. You can view and change the assigned settings on the Pen tab in Wacom Tablet
Properties.
Note: Some pens do not have any buttons.
You activate settings differently depending on your Side Switch mode.
If your Side Switch mode is Hover Click, then hold the pen tip slightly above the surface of your device and press the
button.
If your Side Switch mode is Click & Tap, then touch the device surface and press the pen button.
If your pen has a long, thin button, press the upper part of the button for one setting and the lower part for another.
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Store your pen
Store your pen properly keep it in good condition and help the pen tip last longer.
Important: Store your pen so there is no pressure on the pen tip or eraser.
If your device has a pen stand, store the pen with the tip down in the stand.
If your device included a pen case, store the pen in the pen case.
If your device has a pen sleeve, holder, or tray, the pen can be stored there.
Tip: Do not leave the pen on the device when you are not using the pen. This might cause issues when you are using a mouse
and might prevent your computer from going to sleep.
Pen stands vary depending on the pen tablet or pen display that you purchased.
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Customize your pen functions
Customize how your pen works by assigning settings to pen buttons, adjusting the pen tip feel and pressure, and selecting the
way you want to right-click with the pen.
Note: Some pens do not have an eraser or buttons.
Assign settings to the pen button and pen tip
1. Open Wacom Tablet Properties.
Important: The options available in Wacom Tablet Properties will vary depending on your device.
2. If there is a Tool row, select your pen.
3. Select the Pen tab.
4. For each of the pen buttons, select the setting you want from the drop-down menu next to the pen.
5. For the pen tip, double-click the pen tip in the image to display a drop-down menu. Then, select a setting for the pen to
perform when you tap the tablet surface with it.
WARNING: The tip must be set to Click in order to draw for most graphics applications.
The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your screen.
Customize other pen properties
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Tip Double Click Distance: To change the distance between your pen and the tablet surface during a double-click, move
the slider.
Current Pressure: To see how hard you need to press with the pen, check your Current Pressure by pressing down with
the pen tip or eraser in an empty area of the Wacom Tablet Properties window.
If you want to change the amount of pressure you need to use the pen tip or eraser, move the Tip Feel and Eraser
Feel sliders.
Options: To select the way you right-click with the pen, click Options and select a different Side Switch Mode.
Tilt Sensitivity: To change how much the tilt of your hand affects your pen strokes, drag the slider. Open an application
that supports tilt to test while you are adjusting, so you can see how your changes affect your strokes.
Pen Feel Details: To change the tip sensitivity, click Customize and adjust advanced pen and eraser options.
Tips:
Set the pen tip to Click and one of the pen buttons to Double-Click.
If you want a narrower range of pressure values in a pressure-sensitive application, select a soft Tip Feel.
If the pen overreacts to slight pressure, try a firmer Tip Feel setting.
If you notice a delay at the beginning of brush strokes, inking strokes, or drag actions, try a smaller Tip Double Click
Distance or set a pen button to double-click instead of the pen tip.
You can return the pen to default settings by going to the Pen tab in Wacom Tablet Properties and clicking Default.
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Replace the pen nib
Extra pen nibs and a nib removal tool are provided in the end of the pen. Refer to the illustrations below for more detail:
Hold the pen in both hands, one near the end and the other near side buttons.
Gently twist the pen to reveal the extra nibs inside.
Use the back of the pen to remove your nib.
Replace the nib by sliding the end straight into the barel of the pen slowly and firmly until it stops.
Gently twist the pen end back on the pen when finished.
Do NOT attempt to remove the pen end by pulling it. Do NOT over-tighten the pen end.
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Use your pen with Windows Ink
You can take advantage of the variety of pen features that Microsoft Windows supports. All versions of Windows (except
Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic) support them. Windows 10 and the Windows Ink Workspace provide additional features as
well.
Handwriting recognition: Convert your handwritten content to typed text.
Gestures: Use touch gestures on the tablet to trigger customizable actions. To customize gestures, go to the Flicks tab in
the Pen and Touch control panel.
Digital Ink (Microsoft Office 2007 or later): Use the enhanced digital mark-up and inking tools found on the Review tab in
applicable applications.
Windows Input Panel: Use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to directly enter text with your Wacom pen.
Note: The Pen Flicks and press-and-hold-to-right-click features are disabled in some graphics applications.
Windows Ink is ON by default. If you want to turn OFF Windows Ink, unselect Use Windows Ink in Wacom Tablet Properties.
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Advanced pen and eraser
To further customize tip or eraser pressure settings, select the Pen or Eraser tab and then click the Customize button. Options
within the Pen Feel Details dialog let you independently change the tip or eraser pressure sensitivity and click threshold settings.
The Pen Feel Details dialog shows the selected pressure sensitivity curve and click threshold settings. Move the pressure
controls to change the settings.
Click Threshold determines the amount of force required to register pressure or generate a pen click.
Sensitivity changes the slope of the pressure response curve.
Max Pressure determines how hard you must press the pen tip to reach maximum pressure.
Using your pen tip or eraser, make several strokes within the Try Here box to test the results of your changes.
A curve that increases quickly makes the pen feel more sensitive.
Note: In the Pen and Eraser tabs, pressure and sensitivity settings are adjusted with the Tip Feel or Eraser Feel slider, which
will override the advanced pressure settings.
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