Wacom DTF-720 User Manual

DTF-720

interactive pen display

Installation Guide & User’s Manual

Wacom DTF-720 interactive pen display Installation Guide & User’s Manual

Version 2.2, Rev G2009 Copyright  Wacom Co., Ltd., 2009 All rights reserv

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.

ed. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use.

DuoSwitch is a trademark, and Wacom is a registered trademark of Wacom Co., Ltd. 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 Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, 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 informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Wacom assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products.

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW

The Wacom® DTF-720 interactive pen display combines the beneﬁts of a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with the control, comfort, and productivity of Wacom’s cordless, battery-free pen technology. This gives you a direct pen-on-screen interface for your computer.

The basic components of the DTF-720 include a Wacom pen tablet internally mounted behind a 17.0" diagonal TFT color display, and a Wacom pen.

The DTF-720 also comes equipped with a VGA pass-thru (RGB-OUT) port, enabling you to simultaneously connect a VGA monitor or projector to the pen display.

This manual describes how to install the DTF-720 hardware and software. It also describes how to use the DTF-720 and pen.

The computer treats the DTF-720 as two separate devices (the display and the pen tablet).

Therefore, the installation process is completed in two stages:

•

First install the DTF-720 as a display.

•

Then install the DTF-720 as a pen tablet.

Both stages require hardware and software installations and adjustments.

instructions carefully.

Please follow all instructions carefully.

Please follow all

IMPORTANT:

functionality.

To learn about using the Pen Tablet control panel to customize your pen display tablet and pen settings on Windows or Macintosh computers, see

The following kinds of information are not included with this product: information about your speciﬁc computer hardware or operating system, or information about your application software. Your best source for this information is the set of manuals and discs that came with your hardware, operating system, or application.

You MUST install the Wacom pen tablet driver software for correct pen-on-screen

Customizing

on page 19.

Introduction and overview

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PRECAUTIONS

To ensure the safe usage of your product, be sure to follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings found within this manual. Failure to do so could cause the loss of data or damage to your computer. Failure to do so could also void your warranty, in which case Wacom shall have no responsibility to

repair or replace the product.

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Exercise due care and diligence whenever engaging in a described action.

PHYSICAL LOCATION

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Do not use the DTF-720 interactive pen display in a facility control system that requires extremely high reliability;

other devices may cause the pen display to malfunction. Where use is prohibited, power off the DTF-720 to prevent the possibility of it 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 at the end of this manual.

ENVIRONMENT

Temperature and humidity

• Operating temperature and humidity: 5˚ to 35˚C, 20 to 80% RH

• Storage temperature and humidity: -10˚ to 60˚C, 20 to 90% RH

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Do not use or store the DTF-720 where:

• Temperature changes are severe or exceed speciﬁcations (e.g., outdoors or inside a vehicle).

• The DTF-720 and pen are exposed to direct sunlight or heat from an appliance, or are exposed to water or any other kind of liquid.

Do not use the DTF-720 in a dusty environment;

This symbol indicates an item that, if disregarded, may lead to loss of human life or serious injury.

This symbol indicates an item that, if disregarded, may lead to human injury or damage to personal property.

it may cause other electronic devices to malfunction, or

this may damage the unit.

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USAGE

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HANDLING

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Only use the power adapter that came with the DTF-720.

adapter is used, the DTF-720 will not work properly or may be damaged.

type of power adapter also has the potential to result in ﬁre.

If a different type of power

Using a different

Use of a different power

adapter will void your warranty.

Be sure to use a grounded power source when applying power to the DTF-720.

Do not connect or disconnect the video or power cables while the DTF-720 or your computer are turned on;

this may damage the display or computer video card. In this case,

Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product.

This product is for use with a VGA video card;

using an inappropriate video card may

damage the DTF-720.

Do not block the rear panel ventilation holes;

this may overheat and damage the unit.

When not using the DTF-720 for long periods of time, unplug the power adapter from the AC outlet.

High Voltage. Do not open or disassemble the DTF-720 pen display. There is a risk of electrical shock when the casing is open.

This will also void your

warranty and Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product.

If the LCD screen has been damaged, DO NOT touch any liquid that may be leaking from it;

this liquid is an irritant. In case of contact with skin, eyes, or mouth, rinse immediately with running water for at least 15 minutes or more. If contact is made with the eyes or mouth, also consult a physician.

– LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS.

The DTF-720 pen display has a backlight which contains mercury (Hg).

Be sure to dispose of properly, and to manage any disposal of this unit in accordance with your local ordinances and laws.

Prevent children from swallowing the pen tip or side switch.

The pen tip or side switch

may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them.

Do not disassemble the pen.

This may cause the device to malfunction. In this case,

Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product.

Do not scratch the display screen.

Avoid placing sharp objects on the display screen

surface.

When adjusting the tilt angle of the DTF-720, be careful to avoid catching your ﬁnger in the gap of the movable portion of the stand.

Do not lift the DTF-720 by the stand; this may damage the stand mechanism.

When lifting or moving the DTF-720, always do so by grasping the main body casing.

Avoid intensive shock or vibration to the DTF-720 or the pen.

Hitting or dropping the

DTF-720 may damage the display screen or other components.

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Do not put heavy articles on the pen display or push against it with a strong force;

this

may damage the display screen or bend the stand.

Do not place heavy articles on the DTF-720 cabling, repeatedly bend the cables sharply, or apply heavy stress to the cable connectors;

this may damage the unit or

cabling.

If the pen tip becomes sharp or angular, it may damage the coating on the display screen.

Please replace the pen tip if necessary.

Do not use any organic solvent (e.g., alcohol) or even mild detergent to clean the display screen. Use of these cleaners can damage the coating on the screen. Please note that damage of this kind is not covered by the manufacturer's warranty.

• To clean the display screen, use an anti-static cloth or a slightly damp cloth. When cleaning, apply only a light amount of pressure to the display screen and do not make the surface wet.

• To clean the DTF-720 casing or pen, use a soft cloth with mild detergent (such as dish washing liquid) diluted with water.

• Before cleaning, always disconnect your product from the AC power source.

Do not expose the DTF-720 to high voltage electrostatic discharges or to a build-up of an electrostatic charge on the LCD screen.

This may result in temporary discoloration and blotching of the display. If discolorations occur, leave the display on and the discolorations should disappear within a few hours.

Reuse, recycling and recovery.

You are urged to recycle this product when replacing it with a newer product or when it has outlived its useful life by bringing it to an appropriate collection point for recyclable materials in your community or region. By doing this, you can help improve the environment of your community as well as minimize the potential negative effects created, should any hazardous substance that may possibly be present within waste material reach the environment during the disposal process.

Within the European Union, users are required not to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) as unsorted municipal waste, according to the Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, or the corresponding local laws of the Member States. Products for which this is applicable will be marked with the WEEE symbol shown at the beginning of this note unless this is not feasible because of the size or the function of the product. Wacom products are subject to the Directive 2002/96/EC and therefore you should always collect them separately and bring them to the appropriate collection point in your community or region.

Precautions Page 4

Wacom pen display products comply with the European Union RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive).

CONTENTS

Introduction and overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Physical location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Your new DTF-720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Interactive pen display components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Step 1: LCD monitor installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LCD monitor cabling diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Step 2: Pen tablet installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

USB cable installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Pen tablet cabling diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Software installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Working with your DTF-720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting up your work area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Pen components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Pen operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Customizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Opening the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Control panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Customizing the pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Calibrating the DTF-720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Customizing the Pop-up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Control panel details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting double-click . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Customizing the side switch button functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Factory presets, auto-sync, and user settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

On screen display (OSD) settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting pitch and phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Power saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Testing the DTF-720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Display troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

General display problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

VGA problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Pen tablet troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

General problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Windows-speciﬁc problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Macintosh-speciﬁc problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Technical support options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Obtaining driver downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Caring for the DTF-720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Replacing the pen tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Using an alternate mount or stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

About the Windows Vista Tablet PC Input Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Uninstalling the DTF-720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Product speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

General speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Pen tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Power adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Pen (model FP-320) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Ordering parts and accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Radio and television interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Industry Canada (Canada only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

CE declaration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Warranty

(Worldwide, except for Europe, Africa and Middle East) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

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YOUR NEW DTF-720

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Carefully unpack all items and place them on a desktop or stable work surface. Verify that your package contents are complete.

Power adapter (POW-A107)

DTF-720 interactive pen display, main unit

Pen with replacement nibs (FP-320)

Pen tether (PKB-A016)

Note:

Images not shown to scale. Some product conﬁgurations may come with different pens having no side switches. Some conﬁgurations may include additional CDs or DVDs containing application software. To install these applications, review the instructions that came with those CDs or DVDs. Retain the package box for use when storing or shipping the DTF-720.

and

Installation Guide & User’s Manual

(this manual)

Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD (contains the driver software)

Power cable (SCD-A039-01)

USB cable (STJ-A250)

VGA to VGA cable (STJ-A228)

and

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INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY COMPONENTS

Your product has many features and components with which you will want to become familiar.

FRONT VIEW

The display and tablet sensor function as an integrated output and input device. The display supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 pixels at 16.7 million colors. The tablet sensor reports pen coordinates, pressure, and switch information.

On Screen Display (OSD) controls

These controls, located on the upper edge of the tablet, enable you to adjust a variety of display settings. See Adjusting the display on page 28 for more information.

Integrated display and tablet

Power LED

Lights blue when power has been supplied to the DTF-720 and a video signal is present.

Glows orange when no video signal is detected by the DTF-720. (e.g., Your computer is turned off, starting up, or has entered a power management mode in which video signals are not sent.)

Power switch

Turns power to the unit on or off.

Status LED

Lights blue when the pen is in the active area of the pen display tablet and the pen tip is pressed. Note that the USB cable must also be plugged into an active USB port before the LED will light.

Use the integrated USB ports (one located on each side of the unit) to connect a USB device (e.g., a USB Flash Drive or a USB remote controller).

Be sure to fully install the DTF-720 hardware and software before connecting any other devices to the unit.

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REAR VIEW

Kensington security slot

Allows easy attachment of a security cable.

Pen tether attachment point

If you will be using the pen tether, connect it to the attachment point located on the left or right side of the unit.

Pen storage compartment

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Be careful to avoid catching your ﬁnger in the gap of the movable portion of the stand.

Stand adjustment lever

Pull this lever to adjust the stand. Release the lever to lock the stand in place.

Video, USB, and power connectors

Stand

The stand can be used to adjust the tilt angle of the unit.

Important:

Always store the pen display on a stable surface or in its original packing carton when not in use. Be sure to adjust the stand to the low tilt position before packaging the DTF-720. If you do not close the stand, the notched mechanism may be damaged during transportation and storage.

Do not lift the unit by the stand; this may damage the stand mechanism. When lifting or moving the DTF-720, always do so by grasping the main body casing.

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INSTALLATION

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Before installing the DTF-720, make sure your computer meets the following minimum system requirements:

•

PC.

Windows Vista™, XP, XP x64, or 2000. VGA video connector, available USB port, and

CD-ROM drive.

•

Macintosh.

drive.

Notes:

as a monitor or LCD projector to the DTF-720 mirror the image on the DTF-720. Complete the DTF-720 installation before connecting a projection device to the unit.

Depending on the capabilities of your video card and operating system, you may be able to set up the DTF-720 as a mirrored, extended, or independent display. Refer to your video card documentation for more information on its capabilities.

When you are working with more than one monitor, the DTF-720 will map to the monitors based upon how your system is conﬁgured. By default, if you are in mirror mode, the pen tablet will map to the entire space on each display or monitor. Please refer to your hardware and operating system documentation for details on conﬁguring your computer and operating system for use with multiple monitors.

There are two primary steps to the installation process:

• Step 1: LCD monitor installation

• Step 2: Pen tablet installation

Be sure to follow ALL instructions carefully.

OS X, v10.4.0 or greater. VGA video connector, available USB port, and CD-ROM

The DTF-720 can be used alone or with another display. You may connect a second VGA device such

RGB-OUT port. When using this port, the second device will

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STEP 1: LCD MONITOR INSTALLATION

In the ﬁrst stage of the installation process, the DTF-720 is installed as a monitor on your system. As you work through the ﬁrst stage of the installation process, please refer to the LCD monitor cabling diagram on the following page when making cable connections.

Important: Do not connect the USB data cable until instructed to do so.

• Turn off your computer.

Caution: Never connect or disconnect the video or power cables while your computer or DTF-720 are powered on – this can damage the display or video card.

• If your computer has only one analog (VGA) video connector, you will need to unplug your previous

monitor or add a second VGA card.

• Plug one end of the VGA cable into the DTF-720. Plug the other

end of the cable into the VGA connector on your computer’s video card. See – A – in the connection diagram on page 12. Be sure to tighten the thumbscrews on the connectors.

• Connect the power adapter to the DTF-720. Then connect the adapter’s power cable and plug the

adapter into an AC outlet. See – B – and – C –

• Turn on the DTF-720. The power LED will light orange.

VGA connector

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LCD MONITOR CABLING DIAGRAM

DTF-720, rear view

The RGB-OUT port is used to connect a second VGA device such as a projector or monitor that mirrors the pen display. Be sure to fully install the DTF-720 hardware and software before connecting a projection device to the unit. Do not connect or disconnect any cable while the DTF-720 or your computer are turned on.

Do not attach the USB data cable until instructed to do so.

– B – DC IN

(12V)

RGB-IN

RGB-OUT

– A –

VGA cable

Video card

VGA port

Rear panel of your computer

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Power adapter – C –

Use only the power adapter that came with the DTF-720; use of an improper power adapter may damage the unit.

Do not connect or disconnect the video or power cables while the DTF-720 or your computer are turned on – this can damage the display or computer video card.

Make sure that the display refresh rate does not exceed 75 Hz.

To AC outlet

• Next, turn on your computer.

or Windows systems: The DTF-720 will automatically install as a default monitor.

• As necessary, conﬁgure the display control panel settings for the proper size and color resolution.

The maximum (native) resolution of the DTF-720 is 1280 x 1024 pixels. The display size and color resolution may be constrained by the capabilities of your video card. See the video card manufacturer’s documentation for details.

ws: If you are using the DTF-720 as a secondary monitor, you may ﬁrst need to enable the

Windo DTF-720 in your Display Properties control panel.

• To ﬁne-tune the display, please refer to Adjusting the display, beginning on page 28 for more

information.

• After the LCD monitor portion of the DTF-720 is working to your satisfaction, move on to Step 2:

Pen tablet installation to install the pen tablet portion of the DTF-720. For troubleshooting tips, see page 33.

Notes: Each DTF-720 LCD panel is produced under very stringent quality standards. Production techniques cannot

guarantee an absolutely perfect TFT display, and some panels may exhibit a certain number of pixels that show an incorrect color. See the speciﬁcations on page 50 for more information.

If an image has ﬁne striping (such as screen stripes), it may appear to ﬂicker or display a moiré pattern. Do not apply excessive pressure on the display surface, it may cause the appearance of a moiré or pooling

pattern. If this occurs, use less pressure on the display screen when working with the pen. When a still image is displayed for a long period of time, an after-image may remain for a short time.

To prevent this, Wacom recommends using a screen saver or other power management feature.

Important: To extend the life of the backlight, set your computer’s power management to turn off the display when it is not in use for extended periods of time.

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STEP 2: PEN TABLET INSTALLATION

USB CABLE INSTALLATION

Plug the square end of the USB cable into the DTF-720 port labeled USB. Plug the other end into an available USB port on your computer or on a USB hub attached to your computer. See – D – in the diagram below.

PEN TABLET CABLING DIAGRAM

USB port

– D –

To USB port

Your computer

DTF-720, rear view

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To power adapter. See page 12.

To video connection. See page 12.

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

IMPORTANT: You MUST install the Wacom pen tablet driver software for correct pen-on-screen

functionality.

To install the tablet software:

• Save your work and close all open applications. Temporarily disable any virus protection programs.

• Insert the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the software

installer menu does not automatically display, double-click on the I

NSTALL icon located on the CD.

• Click on the INSTALL TABLET link and follow the prompts to install the driver software.

• Reactivate your virus protection program.

• After the software installation has been completed, make sure you can use your pen on the

DTF-720 display to move the screen cursor. When you place the pen tip on the display screen, the screen cursor should immediately jump to a

corresponding position approximately beneath the pen tip. Lift the pen tip and place it on the display screen surface in a different location – the screen cursor should again jump to the new position. This is known as absolute positioning, and enables you to position the screen cursor without having to drag your pen across the display screen surface.

• Be sure to check the Read Me ﬁle for updated information. If you have trouble installing the

DTF-720, see the Troubleshooting section beginning on page 33.

Notes:

For Windows Vista, driver installation automatically activates the new pen input functions available within Windows Vista and Ofﬁce 2007 (except for Windows Vista Home Basic).

For Windows Vista, XP, and Macintosh OS X, user-speciﬁc preferences are supported. After logging in, each user can customize their personal settings in the Pen Tablet control panel. Switching to another user will automatically load the settings for that user.

o uninstall the tablet driver, see Uninstalling the DTF-720 on page 49.

Next, adjust the pen display tablet calibration to precisely align the screen cursor to the pen tip. See Calibrating the DTF-720 on page 22.

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WORKING WITH YOUR DTF-720

As you work with the DTF-720 interactive pen display you can rest your hand lightly on the display screen, just as if it were a drawing board or sheet of paper.

Because the DTF-720 surface will be a little higher than your desk, consider adjusting the height of your desk or chair to assure comfortable use of the device.

SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA

To minimize fatigue, organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position the DTF-720, the pen, and your keyboard so they are easily accessible without unnecessary reaching. The pen display and any other displays should be positioned so you can view them comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain.

Here are some other points to keep in mind:

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

• Use a gentle grip when working with the pen.

• Alternate tasks throughout the day.

• Maintain a good posture at all times. Minimize awkward postures and repetitive movements that

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

• Alternate between different modes of use.

Note: Wacom makes no representation, promise or guarantee that Wacom products will cure or prevent, in whole or in part, mouse-induced repetitive stress symptoms, injuries or conditions. Individual results may vary. Always obtain competent medical advice to determine the most appropriate treatment for your speciﬁc situation.

Tips:

• Be careful that you do not pull the cables out of their connections by accidentally moving the DTF-720 too far from the computer.

• The pen tether can be used to ensure your pen stays with your pen display tablet. Simply loop one end of the tether through the tether hole located on the pen, and the other end of the tether through the tether connection point located on the left or right side of the tablet.

• The DTF-720 can also be mounted to articulated arms or other third-party stands meeting the VESA 75 speciﬁcation for display stands. For details, see Using an alternate mount or stand on page 46.

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