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English version 1.0, April 21, 2005
Copyright © WACOM Company, Limited, 2005
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Wacom reserves

the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such changes. Wacom does its best to
provide current and accurate information in this manual. However, Wacom reserves the right to change any
specifications and product configurations at its discretion, without prior notice and without obligation to include such
changes in this manual.

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are getting the natural feel and superior
performance of Wacom’s patented cordless
and battery-free pen technology.

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About the manual 4
Navigating the manual 5

WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 6
Tablet features 6
Input tools 7
Setting up your work area 8
Using the cordless pen 9

Holding the pen 9
Pointing 10
Clicking 11
Dragging 11
Using the side switches 12
Drawing with pressure-sensitivity 12
Erasing 13

Eye-hand coordination exercise 13
Using the cordless mouse 14
Working with the tablet 15

Using the ExpressKeys and tablet wheel 16

Customizing the tablet appearance 17

CUSTOMIZING 18
Opening the control panel 18
Control panel overview 19
Control panel settings 19

Customizing the pen 20

Adjusting tip feel, eraser feel,
and double-click 21

Customizing the side switches 22
Button functions 23

Customizing the cordless mouse 25

Customizing mouse buttons 26

Tablet tracking 27

Portion of screen area 30
Portion of tablet area 31

Setting mouse speed 31
Customizing the tablet functions 32
Customizing the P

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Testing your tablet 35
Testing your tools 35
Troubleshooting tables 36

General problems 36
Windows-specific problems 39

Macintosh-specific problems 40
Technical support options 41
Obtaining driver downloads 42

APPENDIX 43
Caring for your tablet and tools 44

Replacing the pen tip 44
Uninstalling the tablet software 45
Product specifications 45

General specifications

for all Graphire4 pen tablets 45

Graphire4 4x5 / A6 tablet (model CTE-440) 46

Graphire4 6x8 / A5 tablet (model CTE-640) 46

Graphire4 pen (model EP-140E) 46

Graphire4 cordless mouse (model EC-140) 46
Product information 47
Ordering parts and accessories 47
Radio and television interference 48

FCC notice 48

CE declaration 48
License and Warranties

(Worldwide, Except for Europe,
Africa and Middle East) 49

Software License 49

Limited Warranty (U.S.A. and Canada) 49

Warranty Service in the U.S.A. and Canada 50

Warranty on Sales Outside of the U.S.A.

and Canada 51
License and Warranty

(Europe, Africa and Middle East) 52

Softw

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Entitlement to Use the Softw

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Limited Warranty 52

GLOSSARY 54

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About the manual

This interactive user’s manual provides quick access to information about Graphire4. Just click on a
navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to
Windows and Macintosh computers, and Windows screen captures are shown unless otherwise noted.

• In the contents

• Working with Graphire4 is the learning chapter, and introduces you to the many capabilities of your
Graphire4 pen tablet. It describes the pen tablet, the features and function of each Graphire4 tool, and
includes exercises for new users. If you are not familiar with a pen tablet, this chapter gives you the
basics.

• Customizing
mouse, and tablet for the way you like to work.

• Want to test your tablet and tools? Need troubleshooting guidelines? T
find the answers to most common questions.

• The appendix
uninstalling the software, your license and warranty, and more.

Note: This manual does not contain information on installing your tablet. Please refer to your product Quick

Start Guide and to the automated software installer (located on the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD) for
complete details on installing your Wacom tablet.

If you are new to electronic documentation, be sure to read na

Here are some other points to keep in mind:

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• Remember that you can always use the Adobe Reader zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual
on your display screen.

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

• Many graphics applications have built-in support for Graphire4 features (such as pressure-sensitivity and
eraser support). You can find a listing of applications that support these features at Wacom’s web site
(see product inf
application, refer to the instructions in that application’s manuals.

you can go directly to a topic by clicking on it.

describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize your Graphire4 pen,

roubleshooting is where you will

includes a variety of information: tips on caring for your tablet and tools, a how-to on

vigating the manual.

LETTERS

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

ormation). For information on how best to use Graphire4 features within a specific

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Navigating the manual

Use the navigation controls to move through the manual:

Go to front page.

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This section introduces you to the Graphire4 pen tablet, which consists of two basic elements: a tablet that
serves as your work area, and the input tools

you use on the tablet.

The quickest way to learn about your Graphire4 pen tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and
features. If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections to learn
about your Graphire4 tools and how to use them with the tablet.

Tablet features
Input tools
Setting up your work area
Using the cordless pen
Using the cordless mouse
Working with the tablet

Tablet features

Cable.

Customizable
ExpressKeys and
tablet wheel.
See customizing the

tablet functions.

Active area.

Pen storage compartment.

Status LED.

Locking sliders
for clear cover.

Clear tablet cover.
See also customizing

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Input tools

Your Graphire4 input tools are cordless, battery-free, and ergonomically designed.

Eraser.

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Fingerwheel. An integrated middle button and

rolling wheel that can be used for up and down
scrolling in the active window. It can also be
customized to perform a variety of button functions.

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le nib

Graphire4 pen. The pen is a

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

Programmable buttons can be

customized for the way you like
to work.

Pen stand.

Graphire4 cordless mouse. The cordless

mouse is an ideal tool for navigation or
performing any other task you may have
done previously with a standard mouse.

Note: Some product configurations may
not include the cordless mouse.

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Setting up your work area

To minimize fatigue, organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your tablet, input tools,
and keyboard so they are easily accessible without unnecessary reaching. Your monitor should be
positioned so you can view it comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain. For best results, orient the tablet so
the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet.

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 your tools.

• Alternate tasks and tools
throughout the day.

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

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

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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.

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orking with the tablet for more information.

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Using the cordless pen

Your Graphire4 pen is cordless, battery-free, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for
using the pen: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. With a bit of practice, using the pen will
become second nature to you. If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the following
pages.

Holding the pen

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Clicking
Dragging
Using the side switches
Drawing with pressure-sensitivity
Erasing
Eye-hand coordination exercise

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Holding the pen

Hold the Graphire4 pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. Make sure the side switches are in a
convenient location where you can toggle the switches with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidently
press them while drawing. You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable for drawing.

Position for drawing.

Your tablet also comes with an integrated pen storage compartment.
When you are not using the pen, you can snap the pen into the
storage compartment or lay it flat on your desk.

Position for erasing.

Use the pen stand to store the pen
between tasks. This also makes the
pen available for quick, easy access
when you are working.

Important: When the pen is not in use, place it in the pen storage compartment, the pen stand, or
lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen tip, do not store the pen in a container
where it will rest on its tip. Leaving a Graphire4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor
positioning when using other pointing devices. Also, leaving the pen on the tablet when not in use
can prevent your computer from going to sleep.

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Pointing

The Graphire4 pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two

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point on the active area corresponds to exactly one point on the display screen; wherever you place the
pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. This is the
default setting for the pen.

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slide” motion similar to using a traditional mouse.

Try moving the screen cursor by lifting the pen and placing
the pen tip in a new location on the tablet. The cursor
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When positioning the screen cursor and operating a side
switch, the pen tip needs to be within 5 mm (0.20 inch) of the
tablet surface. You do not need to touch the tablet with the pen
tip in order to move the screen cursor or use a side switch.

The cordless mouse works similarly to the pen, and works only
over the active area of the tablet.

Hints:

• If you are used to working with a mouse and find that using a pen is somewhat difficult,
try the eye-hand coordination exercise.

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

5 mm (0.20 inch)

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Clicking

You typically click to highlight or select something on the screen, and double-click to open it.

Clicking. To click, tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to
register a click. (If C
on, then you will hear a “click” sound when the pen tip is pressed hard enough to generate a mouse click.
Adjust your speaker volume as necessary.) Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over
the icon and pressing down on the pen tip. The folder should highlight when you press.

Double Clicking. To double-click, quickly tap the tablet twice in the same place with the pen tip. This is like
clicking twice with a mouse button. Try double-clicking on a folder icon to open it.

Hints:

• Press the upper side switch to double-click. This is easier
than tapping twice with the pen tip, and is the preferred
method of double-clicking with a pen.

• Windows: You can make navigating with the pen easier by
configuring Windows to select when the pen is over an icon
and to launch the icon with a single click. To turn on this
feature:

Windows XP, 2000, or Me: Open a folder, select the TOOLS

pull-down menu, and FOLDER OPTIONS.... From the

GENERAL tab select the option SINGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN

ITEM (POINT TO SELECT).

Windows 98: Open a folder, select the VIEW pull-down

menu, and FOLDER OPTIONS.... From the GENERAL tab

select the WEB STYLE option.

LICK SOUND is selected in the Pen Tablet control panel and your computer speakers are

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Dragging

Dragging is used to select and move objects on the screen. To drag, first point to an object. Then press the
pen tip to the tablet and slide it across the tablet surface. The selected object will move across the screen.
To select text, move the screen cursor to the beginning of a text line, then drag the pen across the tablet until
the text is highlighted.

First, try moving an icon on the screen. Then, within a
document, select some text by pressing and dragging
the pen tip across the text.

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Using the side switches

The Graphire4 pen is equipped with two side switches. Each switch has a programmable function that is
selected when you press the switch. You can use a side switch whenever the pen tip is within 5 mm
(0.20 inch) of the tablet active area. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use a
switch.

The upper switch is set to DOUBLE CLICK, and the
lower switch is set to RIGHT CLICK by default.

Hints:

• Press the upper side switch to double-click. This is easier than tapping
twice with the pen tip.

• Use a right-click to bring up application-specific or icon-specific menus.

To assign new switch functions, see customizing the side s

witches.

Drawing with pressure-sensitivity

The Graphire4 pen responds to the nuance and inflection of your hand movements, enabling you to create
natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the
pressure you place on the pen. For example, in some drawing programs sliders are used to vary brush
characteristics (width, color, and opacity). These characteristics can be controlled much better by the pen’s
pressure-sensitivity – you can vary line width, blend colors, and change opacity with the pressure you exert
upon the pen.

To draw with pressure-sensitivity, first select a pressure­sensitive tool from your application’s tool palette. Then draw
along the surface of the tablet while applying various amounts
of pressure downward on the tip of the pen. Press hard for
thick lines or dense color. Press gently for thin lines or softer
color. To adjust the tip feel, see adjusting tip feel, eraser feel,

and double-click.

Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that support
pressure. See product information.

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Erasing

The eraser on the Graphire4 pen works like the eraser on a pencil. In graphics applications that support the
pen eraser, you can erase intuitively and naturally. 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 an application’s tool palette to vary the width and depth of your erasures as you
change the amount of pressure you exert upon the pen.

For Windows, you can also use the eraser in many standard office applications. The eraser will not be
pressure sensitive in these applications, but you can use it to select and delete text or spreadsheet cells.

For more information on using your eraser, see adjusting

tip feel, eraser feel, and double-click.

Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that
support the eraser (see product information). If the eraser
is not supported in an application, you can still use the
eraser for navigating and drawing.

Eye-hand coordination exercise

If you use a mouse, you may remember how long it took to get used to positioning the screen cursor.
Your Graphire4 pen, likewise, will take a bit of practice to master the technique of positioning the screen
cursor in P

This exercise is designed to retrain your eye-hand coordination for using the pen:

1. Open any graphics application. Use the line tool to draw a rectangular grid with line spacings of about
20-25 mm (3/4 to 1 inch). You can use your traditional mouse to do this.

2. Choose a free-hand tool in your application and use the pen to draw a dot at each grid intersection.

3. Draw an X at each grid intersection.

4. Now draw a circle around each intersection. Your screen should look like this:

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

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Using the cordless mouse

The Graphire4 cordless mouse is battery-free and works on your Graphire4 pen tablet.

The fingerwheel can be rolled, or pressed for an additional button function.

• Rolling. By default, the fingerwheel is set to SCROLL 3 lines per wheel
notch in most windows and applications. Move the fingerwheel forward
to scroll up, and back to scroll down.

• Wheel button. Press down on the wheel to perform a button click.
The wheel button is set to MIDDLE CLICK by default.

The right button is set to RIGHT-CLICK
by default, and displays a context
menu when pressed.

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The left button is set to CLICK by default, and
is the primary button used for selecting.

Hint: For MS Office applications that support a wheel mouse, press
the CTRL key and move the fingerwheel to zoom in and out.

Important: When the cordless mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving a Graphire4 tool
on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices, or may
prevent your computer from going to sleep.

To learn how to adjust the mouse behavior for your preferences, see customizing the cordless mouse

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Working with the tablet

Your Graphire4 pen tablet is designed to enhance the way you work. The middle area of the tablet is the
working, or active, area for the pen and cordless mouse. Rest your hand on the tablet and then work with
the pen on the active area of the tablet just as if you were using a ball point pen on a piece of paper.
Wherever you place your pen on the tablet active area, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding
point on the screen. See using the cordless pen
using your input devices on the tablet.

Your tablet also features customizable ExpressKeys and a tablet wheel located above the tablet active area.
By default, the ExpressKeys are set to simulate the F

Tablet wheel. By default, the wheel is set

to SCROLL 3 lines per wheel notch in most
windows and applications. Move the
wheel forward to scroll up, and back to
scroll down.

ExpressKeys. Press the keys to

move FORWARD (right key) or
BACK (left key) within your Internet
browser. You can also customize
the keys to perform frequently
used functions or keystrokes.

and using the cordless mouse for more information about

ORWARD and BACK functions within Internet browsers.

Your tablet comes with a clear cover used to protect the tablet.

• You can customize from which direction the USB cable exits the cover.
Simply route the cable to exit from the appropriate gate in the clear
cover at the top or either side of the tablet.

• The clear cover allows you to customize Graphire4 with your favorite
photos or artwork. See customizing the tablet appearance for details.

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Using the ExpressKeys and tablet wheel

By default, the customizable ExpressKeys are set to perform the FORWARD and BACK functions within most
Internet browsers. The customizable tablet wheel is set to S
and applications.

The left key default is BACK within Internet browsers

Roll the tablet wheel forward to scroll up, and back to scroll down.

CROLL 3 lines per wheel notch in most windows

The right key default is FORWARD.

You might consider some of these alternate ways of using 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.

• If you prefer not to (or cannot) use the side switches on your Graphire4 pen, then set a key to right- or
double-click.

• Choose from any of the other available functions.

Depending on the function you have chosen, you can also press the keys with your secondary hand to
toggle between tools or change tool properties while you are using your primary hand to work with your pen
on the tablet.

Note also that the tablet ExpressKeys are chordable, which means you can operate them simultaneously.
For example, if you program one key to simulate the C
when you press both keys a C

See customizing the tab

TRL+ALT is simulated.

let functions for more details on the available settings.

TRL key and another to simulate an ALT keystroke,

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Customizing the tablet appearance

To customize your tablet’s appearance, you can place a favorite photo or design beneath the clear cover by
following these instructions:

1. Turn the tablet upside down and slide the four
locking sliders toward the middle of the tablet.

2. Lift the tablet away from the clear cover.
Then place the photo or design face-down in
the clear cover.

3. Place the tablet back into the clear cover.
Slide the four locking sliders back to their
original positions. You can then turn the tablet
face-up.

Note: To customize the underlay with a design
that covers the entire electronic portion of the
tablet, templates are provided in the TEMPLATES
folder on the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD.
Use photo-quality paper for best results, and trim
the sheet to size before placing it beneath the
clear cover as explained above.

Locking slider.

Important: Graphire4 is designed for use
with the clear cover. Using Graphire4
without the clear cover may negatively
affect the pen performance and accuracy,
and the pen nib may scratch the paint.
Also, you will not be able to see the
tablet’s status light. Wacom recommends
that you always use the tablet with the
clear cover in place.

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CUSTOMIZING

After you master the basics of using your Graphire4 pen tablet, you may want to customize the way the pen
or cordless mouse works. This chapter describes how to use the Pen Tablet control panel to adjust your
Graphire4 tablet and tool settings.

Opening the control panel
Control panel o
Control panel settings

Opening the control panel

To open the control panel, use the Graphire4 tool you wish to customize on the tablet:

• Windows. Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS. (For versions other than
Windows XP, choose the P

ROPERTIES option.

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• Macintosh. Open SYSTEM PREFERENCES from either the Dock, the Apple menu, or from the

PPLICATIONS folder. Then click on the PEN TABLET icon.

A

ROGRAMS group.) Then select TABLET and choose the PEN TABLET

verview

After you have opened the Pen Tablet control panel, you can begin customizing Graphire4.

Note: When more than one Wacom tablet is installed on a single computer, any changes made in the Pen
Tablet control panel will be applied only to the tablet that was last used before opening the control panel.

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Control panel overview

Use the Pen Tablet control panel to customize your Graphire4 pen, mouse, and tablet.

Tabs display
customizable settings
for the pen, cordless
mouse, Pop-up Menu,
or tablet.

Displays information
about the control
panel and driver.

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Closes the control
panel.

Resets the selected
tab to its default
settings.

Displays this User’s Manual.

As you explore the control panel, experiment with different settings to find what works best for you.
Any changes you make will take effect immediately, but you can always click D

EFAULT to return a tab to the

factory settings. See control panel settings for more information on the features and functions of each tab.

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

Additionally, your keyboard tab and arrow keys can be used to navigate the control panel.

Control panel settings

Use these sections as a reference when working with the Pen Tablet control panel; they provide detailed
information about each tab. Many of the sections also contain useful customizing tips.

Customizing the pen
Customizing the cordless mouse
Tablet tracking
Customizing the tablet functions
Customizing the Pop-up Menu

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Customizing the pen

Customizing your Graphire4 pen is easy. First open the Pen Tablet control panel and select the PEN tab to
choose from the available options.

Adjusting eraser feel

Tablet tracking

Customizing the side s

Adjusting tip feel and double-click

witches

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Adjusting tip feel, eraser feel, and double-click

To adjust the tip or eraser sensitivity of your Graphire4 pen, select the PEN tab. To create broad brush
strokes or to click with a light touch, use a soft tip setting. For maximum control while drawing thin lines, use
a firm tip setting. 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.

Customizes the amount
of pressure needed to
erase. Drag the slider to
a softer or firmer setting.

When checked, an
audible “click”

Customizes the amount
of pressure needed to
click or draw. Drag the
slider to a softer or firmer
setting.

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

sound will be
heard whenever a
pen click occurs
and your computer
speakers are
turned on.

Hints:

• Use a soft TIP FEEL for a wider range of pressure values with most pressure­sensitive applications.

• In some applications, a soft pressure setting can make the pen overreact – any
small press on the pen is magnified on the screen. If you experience this, try a
firmer TIP FEEL setting.

• Double-clicking: To make double-clicking easier, expand the tap area that accepts
a double-click (the double-click distance).

Note: A large double-click distance may cause a delay at the beginning of your
brushstrokes in some drawing applications. If you notice such effects, try setting a
smaller double-click distance and using a side switch to double-click (see using the

side switches). You can also set one of the ExpressKeys to double-click.

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Customizing the side switches

Select the PEN tab to change the functions assigned to the side switches on your Graphire4 pen. Each side
switch can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions; the pull-down menus enable you to choose the
function that will be performed.

Select the function to perform when
pressing the upper or lower side switch.

When you bring the pen tip within 5 mm
(0.20 inch) of the tablet surface without
touching the tablet and press the upper or
lower side switch, the selected function
occurs.

Hint: To make double-clicking easier, set a
side switch to double-click automatically by
selecting DOUBLE CLICK.

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Button functions

The following list describes the options available for tool button, tablet ExpressKeys, or Pop-up Menu
settings. Please note that not all options are available for all controls.

CLICK. Default setting for the pen tip.
This option simulates a primary mouse
button click.

DOUBLE CLICK. Simulates a double-click.
For easier double-clicking, use this function
instead of tapping twice with the tip of your
pen.

MIDDLE CLICK. Simulates a middle mouse
button click.

RIGHT CLICK. Simulates a right mouse
button click, which displays a context menu.

CLICK LOCK. Simulates holding down the
primary mouse button. Press the tool
button once to initiate click lock. Press the
button again to release click lock. Click lock
is useful for dragging objects or selecting
blocks of text.

ERASE. (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 ERASE function. See erasing
for information on using the eraser.

INK TOGGLE. (Macintosh.) Toggles the Ink
ANYWHERE function of Inkwell on and off.
Inkwell automatically recognizes and
converts your handwriting into text and
inserts it into a document. Note that Ink
must be turned on for this function to work.
See your Macintosh help for information on
working with Inkwell.

KEYSTROKES.... Enables you to simulate

keystrokes.

MODE TOGGLE.... Toggles between PEN

MODE and MOUSE MODE. See setting

mouse speed for details.

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4TH CLICK (FORWARD). Simulates a 4th
mouse button click, which on Windows
systems typically issues the FORWARD
command in browser applications.

5TH CLICK (BACK). Simulates a 5th mouse
button click, which typically issues the BACK
command in browser applications.

APPLICATION DEFINED. (Windows systems
and Graphire4 cordless mouse only.)
Reports only the button number to the
application. This is for applications, such as
CAD programs, that have built-in support
for the Graphire4 cordless mouse.

DEFAULT. Returns a button to its default
setting.

DISABLED. Disables the button function.

MODIFIER.... Enables you to simulate

modifier keys.

OPEN/RUN.... Opens an application, file, or

script.

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

Menu for more information.

PRESSURE HOLD. Locks the pressure at the
current pressure level until the button is
released. For example, you can paint with
pressure-sensitivity until you reach the
brush size that you like. You can then press
the button and continue painting with the
same size brush until the button is
released.

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• KEYSTROKES.... Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Selecting this option displays the DEFINE

EYSTROKE dialog box where you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to play back.

K

You can manually enter a keystroke or keystroke
combination in the KEYS entry box.
Keystroke combinations can include letters,
numbers, function keys (such as F3) and modifier
keys (such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL for Windows, or

SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CONTROL for

Macintosh).
You can also select special keystrokes or

keystroke combinations from the ADD SPECIAL
drop-down menu. When you make a selection it
is added to the KEYS entry box.

After defining a keystroke sequence, click OK.

Important: Because the ENTER
(Windows) and RETURN (Macintosh)
keys can be selected as a defined
keystroke, they cannot be used to select
OK. You must use your Graphire4 tool to
click on the OK button.

If prompted, enter a name for the keystroke
definition. The name will be displayed with the
respective control or in the Pop-up Menu list, as
applicable.

Clears the keystroke entry box.

Deletes only the last entry in
the keystroke entry box.

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PEN/RUN.... Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific application, file, or script to launch.

• O

Click BROWSE... to locate an application, file,
or script to launch. The selection you make
appears in the APPLICATION TO RUN box.

Click OK to accept the selection. The dialog
box will close and the OPEN/RUN... option
will be assigned as your tool button option.
If your selection is for the Pop-up Menu, it
will be displayed in the Pop-up Menu list.

The next time you press the tool button or
make a selection from the Pop-up Menu, the
defined application, file, or script will launch.

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• MODIFIER.... Enables you to assign modifier key(s) (such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL for Windows, or SHIFT,

OPTION, COMMAND, and CONTROL for Macintosh). Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the

size or placement of objects. Selecting this option displays the D

EFINE MODIFIER dialog box where you

can assign one or more modifier key functions. After choosing the modifier function(s), click OK.

In addition to choosing one or
more modifier key options,
you can select the CLICK box
if you want a mouse click to
occur whenever you press
the tool button.

Customizing the cordless mouse

Customizing your Graphire4 cordless mouse is easy. First open the Pen Tablet control panel and select the

OUSE tab to choose from the available options.

M

Mouse mode settings

Customizing mouse buttons

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Customizing mouse buttons

To modify your Graphire4 cordless mouse button settings, use your mouse to open the Pen Tablet control
panel and select a function to perform for each button from the pull-down menus. See button functions
description of the available options. The cordless mouse buttons are chordable; you can press two or more
buttons simultaneously. For example, if you set one button to simulate the C

LT keystroke, when you press both buttons a CTRL+ALT is simulated.

an A

Select the function to perform when pressing a button.

By default, the fingerwheel
controls scrolling in most
windows and applications.
Use these options to
customize the fingerwheel
function. You can disable
the fingerwheel function,
set the fingerwheel to scroll
a selected number of lines
(one to 15) for each notch
of wheel movement, or set
the fingerwheel to scroll
one page for each notch of
wheel movement.

Notes:

• The MOUSE tab will not display until you have used a cordless mouse on the tablet.

• To configure the cordless mouse for left-handed use, simply reassign the button
functions as needed.

• You can switch between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE by using the screen Pop-up
Menu. See customizing the Pop-up Menu for more information. If you frequently
switch between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE, you can assign the MODE TOGGLE...
function to one of your tool buttons.

TRL key and another to simulate

The TRACKING
mode you select
controls how the
screen cursor
moves.

In MOUSE MODE,
the screen cursor
moves with relative
positioning. This is
the default
TRACKING mode for
the cordless
mouse.

Click DETAILS... for

setting mouse
speed.

for a

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Tablet tracking

The tablet TRACKING options enable you to define the relationship between pen (or cordless mouse)
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 mapping to m

ultiple monitors.

The TRACKING mode you select controls
how the screen cursor moves:

• Select PEN MODE to set the cursor so
that its movement corresponds with the
position of your Graphire4 tool on the
tablet – wherever you place your tool
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
Graphire4 pen. Click D
customize the tablet mapping.

• Select MOUSE MODE to move the
screen cursor with a “pick up and slide”
motion similar to using a traditional
mouse. This is the default setting for
the cordless mouse. Click DETAILS...
for setting mouse speed.

ETAILS... to

Note: If you frequently switch between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE, you can assign
the MODE TOGGLE... function to one of your tool buttons.

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When you click on the PEN MODE DETAILS... button, the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box is displayed.

Use the SCREEN AREA options to select a screen area
for tablet to screen mapping.

•ALL SCREENS. The entire monitor(s) area is
mapped; this is the default setting. See mapping to

multiple monitors for more information.

•MONITOR. The entire area of a single monitor that
you choose is mapped.

•PORTION. A portion of the desktop area is mapped.
Click SET... to open a dialog box where you can set
the portion of screen area.

Returns settings to their factory defaults.

Mapping to multiple monitors

If your computer has more than one monitor, Graphire4 will map to your
monitors based upon how they are configured in the DISPLAY PROPERTIES
control panel. If ALL SCREENS is selected and you are in extended monitor
mode, the tablet will map to all monitors as if they were one large display. If the
monitors are in mirror mode, the tablet will map to the entire space on each
monitor and the screen cursor will be displayed on each monitor
simultaneously.

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

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Use the TABLET AREA options to select a tablet area for
tablet to screen mapping.

•FULL. The entire active area of the tablet is mapped.
This is the default setting.

•PORTION. A portion of the tablet area is mapped.
Click SET... to open a dialog box where you can set
the portion of tablet area.

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FORCE PROPORTIONS. Check or uncheck the box to
determine the tablet to screen mapping relationship.

• When 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 checked, the correct vertical and horizontal
proportions are maintained between the tablet and
display. 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.

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Portion of screen area

The tracking options in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box allow you to define which portion of the display
screen your tablet will map to:

LL SCREENS. When selected, the entire monitor(s) area is mapped. This is the default setting.

• A
See mapping to m

• MONITOR. When selected, the entire area of a single monitor that you choose is mapped.

• PORTION. When selected, this option allows you to select a portion of the display for tablet to screen
mapping. Click

Choose a method for defining a portion of the display:

• Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the
screen area. The background graphic represents the
entire screen area.

• Move the screen cursor to select the screen area.
Select the CLICK TO DEFINE SCREEN AREA button. As you
define PORTION OF SCREEN, follow any MESSAGE prompts
to set the portion of your display screen that will be used
for mapping.

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

ultiple monitors for more information.

SET... to open the PORTION OF SCREEN dialog box.

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Portion of tablet area

The tracking options in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box allow you to define the tablet area that will be
mapped to the screen area:

ULL. When selected, the entire active area of the tablet is used for tablet to display mapping. This is

• F
the default setting.

ORTION. When selected, this option allows you to select a portion of the tablet active area for tablet to

• P
screen mapping. Click S

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. The background graphic represents
the tablet.

• Use your tool on the tablet to select the tablet area.
Select the CLICK TO DEFINE TABLET AREA button.
As you define PORTION OF TABLET, follow any
MESSAGE prompts to set the portion of your tablet
that will be used for mapping.

ET... to open the PORTION OF TABLET dialog box.

Setting mouse speed

To change the screen cursor acceleration and speed when in MOUSE MODE, click on the MOUSE MODE

ETAILS... button (located on the PEN or MOUSE tabs) to display a dialog box where you can make your

D
adjustments.

Sets the screen cursor
acceleration when in
MOUSE MODE.

Returns settings to
their factory defaults.

Note: The dialog box will also appear when you first set a tool button to MODE TOGGLE.... Although MOUSE MODE

settings can be accessed from a number of different locations within the control panel, only one ACCELERATION
and SPEED setting can be made for each input tool that you are customizing.

Sets the screen cursor
tracking speed when in
MOUSE MODE.

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Customizing the tablet functions

The TABLET tab is used to customize the ExpressKeys and tablet wheel.

The ExpressKeys can be customized to
perform a modifier, keystroke, or other
function. By default, you can use them to
move FORWARD and BACK in Internet
browsers.

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 tablet wheel controls
scrolling in most windows and applications.
You can disable the wheel function, set the
wheel to scroll a selected number of lines
(one to 15) for each notch of wheel
movement, or set the wheel to scroll one
page for each notch of wheel movement.

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Returns the tab settings to their
factory default conditions.

Hint: Consider setting an ExpressKey to the CTRL function.
In MS Office applications that support the scrolling function
you can then press the customized ExpressKey and move
the tablet wheel to zoom in and out.

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Customizing the Pop-up Menu

Use the POP-UP MENU tab to define the available functions on the Pop-up Menu list.

To display the Pop-up Menu, set one of your tool buttons to the POP-UP MENU function. Whenever you press
that button, the Pop-up Menu is displayed. Select from available items in the Pop-up Menu by clicking on
them. To close the Pop-up Menu without making a selection, click outside of the Pop-up Menu.

Displays a list of 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.

EN places your tool in PEN MODE. MOUSE places your

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

Removes the selected
item from the list.

Note: P
tool in MOUSE MODE. When adding MOUSE mode to the Pop-up
Menu list, the MOUSE MODE DETAILS dialog box is displayed
where you can adjust the mouse acceleration and speed.

Menu options enable
you to change the
appearance (FONT
SIZE and POP-UP
FONT) of the Pop-up
Menu.

Returns all tab settings to their default values.

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

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

1. If the Wacom 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, refer to the
troubleshooting procedures in this chapter.

2. Look in the t
offered.

3. Open the Wacom tablet Read Me file for late-breaking information.

4. Test your tablet and input tools. See t

5. If you are having a compatibility conflict between Graphire4 and a new hardware or software product,
check if a newer Wacom tablet software driver is available. See obtaining dr
information on downloading an updated software driver. Wacom periodically updates the software driver
to maintain compatibility with new products.

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

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

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

esting your tablet and testing your tools.

iver downloads for

echnical support options and the Read Me file for information on

esting your tablet

T
Testing your tools
Troubleshooting tables
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Testing your tablet

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

2. Check the 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.

• 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.

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

If the tablet 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.

Testing your tools

If your tool does not work as you expect, it is a good idea to first check the assigned functions or to reset the
tool to its default condition using the Pen Tablet control panel.

1. Check the pen.

• 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.

• Press the pen tip against the surface of the tablet. The tablet status LED should turn from blue to

green.

• Next, without applying pressure to the pen tip, hold the pen tip within approximately 5 mm (0.20 inch)

above the tablet surface and press the upper side switch. The status LED should again change from
blue to green. Repeat this for the lower side switch.

• Turn the pen over and press the eraser against the surface of the tablet; the status LED should

change from blue to green.

• If not, you may have a defective pen or tablet. See t

2. Check the cordless mouse.

• Move the cordless mouse across the active area of the tablet; the screen cursor should move in the

corresponding direction on your monitor.

• Test the buttons on your cordless mouse by clicking each button. The tablet status LED should turn

green when a button is pressed.

• If not, you may have a defective cordless mouse or tablet. See t

echnical support options.

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Troubleshooting tables

If you encounter problems with your Graphire4 tools or tablet, refer to the following tables. Your problem may
be described here, and you can try the solution offered. Be sure you refer to the Read Me file for the latest
information updates.

For additional information, visit Wacom’s web site at http://www.wacom.com/productsupport and follow the
links to the FAQs.

General problems
Windo
Macintosh-specific problems

General problems

The computer does not have
an available USB port.

The tablet status LED is off. Verify that your tablet’s USB cable is properly connected to an active

The pen works only in M

ODE, and does not draw with

M
pressure-sensitivity.

The pen does not draw with
pressure-sensitivity.

Clicking is difficult. Try using a lighter Tip Feel (see adjusting tip f

OUSE

ws-specific problems

Check if there is an available USB port on a USB hub device. If none
are available you will need to add a USB hub.

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

The tablet driver software was not installed or did not load properly.
Make sure the tablet driver software is installed and functioning.
Insert the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD into your computer and install
the driver software for the tablet.

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

eel, eraser feel, and

double-click).

Select the CLICK SOUND option (the check box should be checked) so
that you can hear when the pen registers a mouse click. Your computer
speakers must be turned on and the volume audible before you can
hear C

LICK SOUND.

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

tablet active area.

Using a side switch to double-click is recommended (review the
techniques in clic

king).

Set one of the tablet ExpressKeys to DOUBLE CLICK and use it to issue
double-clicks.

See adjusting tip f

eel, eraser feel, and double-click:

• Try increasing the DOUBLE-CLICK DISTANCE.

• Try using a lighter TIP FEEL.

Windows: Try setting your system to launch programs with a single

king.

EN tab. Move the TIP

EN tab. Move the

The pen selects everything,
will not stop drawing.

The eraser selects everything
or will not stop erasing.

click. See clic
Open the Pen Tablet control panel and go to the P

EEL slider toward FIRM. If this does not help, see testing your tablet.

F
Open the Pen Tablet control panel and go to the P

RASER FEEL slider toward FIRM. If this does not help, see testing your

E

tablet.

You notice a screen delay at
the beginning of pen strokes.

You have to press hard with
the pen when clicking or

Try decreasing the D

OUBLE-CLICK DISTANCE (see adjusting tip feel,

eraser feel, and double-click).

Open the Pen Tablet control panel and go to the Pen tab. Move the T

EEL slider toward SOFT.

F

IP

drawing.
The pen tip does not function. Make sure the tablet status LED changes from blue to green when the

pen tip is pressed to the tablet surface. If it does not, you may have

esting your tablet).

The upper or lower side switch
does not work.

defective hardware (see t
Be sure you press the side switch when the pen tip is within 5 mm

(0.20 inch) of the tablet active area – do this without pressing down on
the pen tip.

From the Pen Tablet control panel, verify that the side switch is set to the
function you are expecting to occur.

Make sure the tablet status LED changes from blue to green when you
press the side switch. If it does not, you may have defective hardware

esting your tablet).

(see t

The screen cursor jumps back. Do not place the pen or cordless mouse on the tablet when they are not

in use, or when you are using another pointing device. Leaving your
tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when
using other input devices.

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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 paint
applications.

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

The computer does not go to
sleep.

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

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

EFAULT button to reestablish the

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default tablet to screen mapping. If you are still having difficulty, remove
the tablet preferences (see next tip).

Delete the tablet preferences as follows:

Windows: Do a Search or Find for the TABLET.DAT file and delete it.
The file should be in your Windows\System or Windows\System32
folder. Then restart your computer. When the tablet driver loads it will
create a new preferences file with the factory default settings.

Macintosh: For a single user, delete the tablet preferences by first
choosing your H

IBRARY folder. Within your home LIBRARY folder, open the

L

REFERENCES folder and delete the COM.WACOM.TABLETPREFERENCES

P

OME folder from the GO menu. Then open your home

file. Log out, then log back in. When the tablet driver loads it will create
a new preferences file with the factory defaults.

For multiple users, delete all tablet preferences by first opening the main

PPLICATIONS folder. Then open the TABLET folder and run the

A

EMOVETABLET utility. When the utility starts, click on the REMOVE ALL

R

REFERENCE FILES button. Log out, then log back in. When the tablet

P
driver loads, it will create new preferences files with the factory defaults.

Note: Do not manually remove the W
the main L

IBRARY PREFERENCEPANES folder. This file is only to be

ACOM TABLET.PREFPANE file from

removed when uninstalling the tablet software driver, and then only
when using the R

EMOVETABLET utility.

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

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
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Windows-specific problems

Windows 98 or Me.

Your Graphire4 tools do not
function inside a full screen
DOS window.

After pressing C

TRL+ALT+DEL,

the screen cursor cannot be
controlled with your Graphire4
tool.

After changing right- and left­handed settings in the
system’s Mouse control panel,
the pen tip no longer functions
properly and the cordless
mouse button functions are
reversed.

Windows XP. After installing
the tablet on a system with
multiple users, the tablet only
works on the primary user
desktop.

Windows 98. The tablet does
not install properly.

You must use a traditional mouse when working in a full screen DOS
window.

When the C
tablet will not work. Use your traditional mouse or keyboard to continue.
When this dialog box is closed, you can again use your Graphire4 tool to
control the screen cursor.

This will reverse the right and left button settings on your Wacom tools.
Restart Windows for your Wacom tool settings to be correctly
recognized.

Reboot the system after installing the tablet on a system with multiple
users.

Save your work and close all open applications before installing your
tablet.

Plug the USB tablet cable into an active USB port or USB hub.
The tablet will automatically register as a USB device and the LED will
light.

The A
selecting the default options. If prompted to install drivers for the USB
Human Interface Device, insert the Windows 98 CD, click OK, and enter
the location of the Windows CAB files (e.g.,

Note: The files may be located on your hard disk in the

C:\WINDOWS\OPTIONS\CABS folder.

After the ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD has finished, eject the Windows
98 CD, insert the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD, and select C

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Macintosh-specific problems

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

Inkwell does not work correctly
with the tablet.

The tablet was not detected at startup. Make sure the USB interface
cable is securely connected and that the status LED on the tablet is
blue. If your tablet is plugged into a USB hub, make sure the hub is
connected and active.

From the G
Launch the S
A USB tablet should be displayed by the profiler. If a USB tablet was not
found, check the USB tablet cable connection or try plugging the tablet
into a different USB port.

If you are still having problems, open the OS X Disk Utility application
and run R
not help, contact Wacom for Technical Support. See t

options.

There may be a problem with the Inkwell preferences. Remove the
damaged preference files as follows. They will be recreated when you
enable handwriting recognition.

1. From the Apple menu, choose S

2. From the GO menu, choose your HOME. Open the LIBRARY and

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YSTEM PROFILER and select the DEVICES AND VOLUMES tab.

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YSTEM PREFERENCES, SHOW ALL,

NK. Then turn off handwriting recognition.

and I

REFERENCES folders. Then remove the following preferences:

P

• com.apple.ink.framework.plist

• com.apple.ink.inkpad.plist

• com.apple.ink.inkpad.sketch

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3. Go back to S

YSTEM PREFERENCES and INK, and then enable

handwriting recognition.

4. Test the Inkwell function using your Wacom tablet and pen.

5. If this procedure does not resolve your problem with Inkwell, contact
Apple Support for further assistance. Wacom is not the software
manufacturer for Inkwell 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 Wacom tablet, first check the tablet installation guide to be sure the unit is
installed correctly. Then review the t
described there and you can try the solution(s) offered.

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 Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD). You can also check the product
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region.

If you cannot solve the problem and you think your Wacom tablet is not working properly, contact the Wacom
support staff for the area where your product was purchased. See the Wacom tablet Read Me file, located
on the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD, for contact information. If you have an Internet connection you can
download the latest software drivers from the Wacom web site for your region. See obtaining dr

downloads for your region.

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 Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD or the Pen Tablet control panel.)

• 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.

roubleshooting procedures within this manual; your problem may be

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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 Graphire4 and a new hardware or software product, it may be
helpful to download a new Wacom tablet software driver (when available) from the Internet.

USA, Canada, Central and South America

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

Europe, Middle East and Africa

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

Anonymous FTP Site: ftp://ftp.wacom-europe.com/pub/ Software updates.

Japan

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

Asia Pacific (English)

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

China

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

(Simplified Chinese)

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APPENDIX

This section contains information and tips on caring for your tablet and tools, instructions on how to uninstall
the tablet software, your license and warranty, and more.

ing for your tablet and tools

Car
Uninstalling the tablet software
Product specifications
Product information
Ordering parts and accessories
Radio and television interference
License and Warranties (Worldwide, Except for

Europe, Africa and Middle East)
License and Warranty (Europe, Africa and

Middle East)

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Caring for your tablet and tools

Keep your Graphire4 tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your tools and cause
excessive wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help prolong the life of
your tablet surface and tools; you can also dampen the cloth using a very mild soap diluted with water.

not

Do

Keep your tablet and tools in a clean, dry place and avoid extremes in temperature. Room temperature is
best. Also, your Graphire4 tools and tablet are not made to come apart. Twisting the pen case can break
the pen. Taking apart the product will void your warranty.

Replacing the pen tip

The pen tip (nib) will wear with normal use. When the nib gets too short or develops a flat point, you can
replace it with another nib. Simply clasp the old nib with a tweezer, needle-nosed plier, or similar instrument
and pull it straight out of the pen. Then slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen – firmly
push the nib until it stops.

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

Important: When the
Graphire4 pen is not in
use, place it in the pen
storage compartment, the
pen stand, or lay it flat on
your desk. To maintain
the sensitivity of your
pen, do not store the pen
in a container where it will
rest on the tip or eraser.

To order replacement parts, see order

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Uninstalling the tablet software

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

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

Windows XP: Click

ROGRAMS. In the ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS window, choose TABLET and click on the CHANGE OR REMOVE

P

ROGRAMS button. Follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver.

P

Windows 2000, 98, or Me: Click the Windows START button. Then choose SETTINGS and CONTROL PANEL.
In the C

ONTROL PANEL window, double-click on the ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS icon. In the dialog box that

appears, choose the T
the tablet driver.

Macintosh:

From the F

EMOVE TABLET icon and select the REMOVE TABLET SOFTWARE button. After the removal is completed, click

R

INDER, choose APPLICATIONS from the GO menu and open the TABLET folder. Double-click on the

OK.

START. In the start menu, select CONTROL PANEL. Then select ADD OR REMOVE

ABLET option. Click on the ADD/REMOVE... button and follow the prompts to remove

Product specifications

General specifications for all Graphire4 pen tablets

Coordinate resolution 80 lpmm (2032 lpi)

Accuracy, pen +/- 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

Reading height with pen, average 5 mm (0.20 in)

Maximum report rate 100 points per second

Tablet ExpressKeys stroke 0.5 mm (0.02 in), approximately

Tablet wheel type Continuous rotation, 12 notches per revolution

Communication interface USB

Connector USB A

Power requirements DC 5V, 40 mA or less, from USB port

Operating temperature 5 to 40 degrees C (41 to 104 degrees F)

Storage temperature -10 to +60 degrees C (14 to 140 degrees F)

Operating relative humidity 20% to 80% noncondensing

Storage relative humidity 20% to 90% noncondensing

Certifications and compliance FCC Class B, CE, VCCI Class B, BSMI, C-Tick, Korean EMI

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Graphire4 4x5 / A6 tablet (model CTE-440)

Active area (W x D) 127.6 x 92.8 mm (5.02 x 3.65 in)

Physical size (W x D x H) 208 x 203.8 x 17.8 mm (8.20 x 8.03 x 0.70 in), including rubber feet

Cable length 1.5 m (4.95 ft)

Weight 0.5 kg (1.1 lb), approximately

Power consumption 0.2 watts, approximately

Graphire4 6x8 / A5 tablet (model CTE-640)

Active area (W x D) 208.8 x 150.8 mm (8.22 x 5.94 in)

Physical size (W x D x H) 278 x 263.8 x 18.0 mm (10.95 x 10.39 x 0.71 in), including rubber feet

Cable length 1.5 m (4.95 ft)

Weight 0.86 kg (1.9 lb), approximately

Power consumption 0.2 watts, approximately

Graphire4 pen (model EP-140E)

Physical size (L x D) 137.8 x 12 mm (5.43 x 0.47 in)

Pressure levels 512 levels

Pen tip travel 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less

Eraser tip travel 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less

Weight 12 g (0.03 lb), approximately

Tip refill type Polyacetal (Part No. PSI-A007)

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Graphire4 cordless mouse (model EC-140)

Physical size (L x W x H) 106.2 x 62.3 x 37.4 mm (4.18 x 2.45 x 1.47 in), approximately

Weight 90 g (0.20 lb), approximately

Fingerwheel type Continuous rotation, 24 notches per revolution

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Product information

To learn more about Graphire4, and about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to
support the pressure-sensitivity, eraser, and other special functionality of your pen tablet and tools, visit the
Wacom web site for your region:

USA, Canada, Central and South America http://www.wacom.com/productinfo

Europe, Middle East and Africa http://www.wacom-europe.com

Japan http://tablet.wacom.co.jp

Asia Pacific (English) http://www.wacom.com/ap

China (Simplified Chinese) http://www.wacom.com.cn/chanpin

Ordering parts and accessories

To purchase parts and accessories, refer to the tablet Read Me file and see who to call for your region.

You can also do the following:

To purchase parts and accessories in the USA or Canada, call 1.888.884.1870 (toll-free) or visit
Wacom’s web site at http://www.wacomdirect.com (USA only).

To purchase parts and accessories in Europe, call +49 (0)180.500.03.75 or send an email to
[e-mail]. Or, visit the Wacom web site at www.wacom-europe.com/solutionstore.
You can also contact your local dealer, distributor, or Technical Support using the appropriate number for
your region.

To purchase parts and accessories in other countries, please contact your local dealer or distributor.

Please note that not all parts and accessories are available in all regions.

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Radio and television interference

The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed
and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Wacom instructions—it may cause interference with radio and
television reception.

FCC notice

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.

You can determine whether the equipment is causing interference by disconnecting it from your computer. If the
interference stops, it was probably caused by the equipment.

If the equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, you may be able to correct the interference by
using one or more of the following measures:

• Rotate the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.

• Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio.

• Plug the equipment and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio.

If necessary, consult your Wacom dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Wacom could void the FCC Certification and negate your

authority to operate the product.

CE declaration

The Wacom Graphire® 4 digitizing tablet, models CTE-440 and CTE-640, have been tested and found to comply to the
following harmonized European Norms:

• EN 55024 (electromagnetic immunity)

• EN 55022 Class B (electromagnetic emissions)

Based on the results of these tests, Wacom declares that the above mentioned devices conform to Article 10.1 of the
European Council Directive 89/336/EEC, and their amendment Directive 93/68/EEC and indicates this conformity by
the CE-sign on each device.

The device must be installed and operated always in strict accordance to the instructions given in this handbook.
Any changes or modifications to this product that were not specifically authorized will invalidate this declaration.

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License and Warranties

(Worldwide, Except for Europe, Africa and Middle East)

Software License

This legal document is an agreement between you, the end-user, and Wacom Technology Corporation (Wacom).

1. Grant of License.

diskette or CD-ROM (the “Software”). The Software is licensed, not sold, to you for use only with Wacom products
upon the terms of this license, and Wacom reserves any rights not expressly granted to you. Wacom grants to you a
non-exclusive right to use this copy of the Software in conjunction with a Wacom product at a single location.

2. Ownership of Software.

retains ownership of the Software itself. You acknowledge that the Software is Wacom’s property, and contains
valuable confidential, unpublished information developed or acquired by Wacom at great expense, including data
processing algorithms, innovations and concepts. The Software is protected by copyright and other federal and state
laws. You agree to use your reasonable best efforts to protect the Software from unauthorized reproduction,
distribution, disclosure, use, or publication.

3. Copy Restrictions.

4. Use Restrictions.

5. Termination.

Wacom if you fail to comply with any provisions of the License.

6. Miscellaneous.

except in Asia Pacific and by the laws of Japan for Asia Pacific.

The enclosed product includes computer programs embedded in firmware and accompanying

Although you may own the product in which the Software is originally recorded, Wacom

Unauthorized copying of the Software is expressly forbidden.

You may not decompile, reverse assemble, disassemble or reverse engineer the Software.

This License is effective until terminated. This License will terminate automatically without notice from

This License is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the state of Washington

Limited Warranty (U.S.A. and Canada)

Wacom warrants the product, to the original consumer purchaser, except for the Software and consumable items such
as the pen nibs, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one
(1) year, from the date of original retail purchase, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt and registration with Wacom by
mail or online within 30 days of purchase.

The Software is licensed “as is.” Wacom makes no warranty with respect to its quality or performance. Wacom cannot
guarantee you uninterrupted service or the correction of any errors.

Upon discovery of a defect in the product, except in the Software, within the Warranty Period, you should contact
Wacom Technical Support via telephone, email, or fax to obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number
and instructions for shipping the product to a service location designated by Wacom. You should send the product,
shipping charges prepaid, to the designated service location, accompanied by the return authorization number, your
name, address and telephone number, proof of purchase date, and a description of the defect. Wacom will pay for

return shipping by United Parcel Service or by an equivalent service as chosen by Wacom.

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Wacom’s sole obligation and entire liability under this warranty shall be, at Wacom’s option, either the repair or
replacement of the defective product or parts thereof of which Wacom is notified during the Warranty Period; provided,
however, that you are responsible for (i) the cost of transportation of the product to the designated service location and
(ii) any loss or damage to the product resulting from such transportation.

Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if the failure of the product has resulted from
accident, abuse, misuse, negligence, or unauthorized modification or repair, or if it has been handled or stored other
than in accordance with Wacom’s storage instructions.

Any descriptions, drawings, specifications, samples, models, bulletins, or similar material, used in connection with the
sale of the product, shall not be construed as an express warranty that the product will conform or comply with your
requirements.

EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED ABOVE, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES MADE BY
WACOM ON THIS PRODUCT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY WACOM, ITS
DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY, AND YOU MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR
ADVICE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS
WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

WACOM LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY LEGALLY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE DURATION OF WACOM’S
EXPRESS WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

NEITHER WACOM NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR
DELIVERY OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF
BUSINESS INFORMATION AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH
PRODUCT, EVEN IF WACOM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

In the event that any of the above limitations are held unenforceable, Wacom’s liability for any damages to you or any
party shall not exceed the purchase price you paid, regardless of the form of any claim.

This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the state of Washington.
This Limited Warranty is valid for and only applies to products purchased and used inside the United States (and its

territories or possessions) and Canada.

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Warranty Service in the U.S.A. and Canada

To obtain Warranty service within the U.S. or Canada contact:

Wacom Technical Support

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

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Warranty on Sales Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada

For products purchased or used outside of the United States and Canada, upon discovery of a defect in the product,
except in the Software, within the Warranty Period you should contact your local dealer or distributor. In all other
respects the terms of the warranty as set forth above apply to such sales.

Should you have any questions about this Agreement, or if you desire to contact Wacom for any reason, please contact
in writing:

In North and South America contact:

Wacom Technology Corporation

1311 S.E. Cardinal Court

Vancouver, Washington 98683

U.S.A.

In Japan contact:

WACOM Co., Ltd.

2-510-1 Toyonodai

Otone-Machi, Kitasaitama-Gun

Saitama, 349-11

Japan

In Asia Pacific contact:

WACOM Co., Ltd.

Harmony Tower 18F, 1-32-2 Hon-Cho,

Nakano-Ku, Tokyo 164-0012

Japan

In Mainland China
(Except Hong Kong) contact:

WACOM China Corporation

Room 611 CNT MANHATTAN BUILDING

No. 6, Chaoyangmen Bei Road. Beijing, China 100027

E-mail: [e-mail]

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License and Warranty

(Europe, Africa and Middle East)

Software License Agreement

Important Notice to Customers

This product contains copyrighted computer programs (“software”) which are the inalienable intellectual property of
WACOM Europe GmbH (“WACOM”). This software is both integrated within the product and also contained on the
accompanying data carrier. The purchase of this product from your dealer does not include WACOM's software and
the associated rights of usage. WACOM grants you, the user, the right to use the software solely in accordance with
the conditions of this software license agreement. By purchasing this product you agree to the terms of this license.

Entitlement to Use the Software

WACOM grants the customer a personal, non-exclusive license to use the software solely in combination with this
product and for the proper operation of this product. This license may be transferred only in connection with this
product.

The use of this software includes solely the permanent or temporary, complete or partial copying of the software by
means of loading, displaying, executing, transmitting or saving for the purpose of executing the commands and data it
contains or of observing, examining or testing the functions of the software.

The customer may not license, lease or loan the software to a third party, nor allow a third party to access the software
in any other way. The customer may not without prior written authorization from WACOM copy, modify, transmit or edit
the software, apart from the actions of copying necessary to create a backup copy and for the purposes outlined in
section 2 above.

The customer may not decompile the software; if the software contains interfaces to software which is not supplied by
WACOM, WACOM shall make the necessary information available to the customer upon request, provided that the
customer can prove his/her entitle-ment to use the software and that he/she agrees to pay the copying and postage
costs.

Limited Warranty

WACOM warrants to you as the original end-user that the product hardware is free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of TWO (2) YEARS after the date of purchase (excluding
consumable items such as the pen nibs), provided that they are unused at the time of such purchase. WACOM further
warrants to you the accompany-ing diskettes against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of SIX (6)
MONTHS after the date of purchase.

The Software is licensed and distributed “AS IS”. WACOM makes no warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to
its quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose (including related manuals and
documentation). WACOM cannot guarantee you uninterrupted service or the correction of any errors.

Upon discovery of a defect in the product, except in the Software, within the applicable Warranty Period, you should
return them in the original packaging to the place of your original purchase, together with your name, address,
telephone number, a description of the problem and a copy of the original invoice. You are responsible for any loss or
damage to the product resulting from such transportation. WACOM's sole obligation and entire liability under this
warranty shall be, at WACOM's option, either the repair or the replacement of product or parts thereof that prove

defective and that were returned within the applicable Warranty Period.

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WACOM shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if (a), in the opinion of WACOM, the failure of the
product has resulted from accident, abuse, misuse, negligence, misapplication, or unauthorized modification or repair,
or (b) the product has been handled or stored other than in accordance with WACOM's storage instructions, or (c) the
failure is due to normal wear and tear, or (d) you fail to fulfill your obligations as described above.

In case that any claim presented under warranty is found upon investigation to be either outside the duration or the
scope of this warranty, or in case that the product is found to be not defective, then the cost of such investigation and
repair shall be borne by you.

Any descriptions, drawings, specifications, samples, models, bulletins, or similar material, used in connection with the
sale of the product, shall not be construed as an express warranty that the product will conform or comply with your
requirements.

Should any provision of this agreement be declared invalid, that provision shall be treated as separate from the
agreement, and the agreement shall remain in force without limitation in all other respects.

If this product is found to be defective, the purchaser may be entitled to institute legal proceedings against the seller on
grounds of liability for deficiency. The statutory rights indicated with regard to the seller are not limited in any way by
this warranty. Rather, this warranty affords the purchaser rights in addition to those indicated in the present text.

This limited warranty shall apply if the seller's corporate domicile is in the European Union or in Iceland, Norway,
Jersey, Switzerland, Russia, the Ukraine, Rumania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey, Syria, the Lebanon,
Jordan, Israel, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Iran or South Africa.

This Limited Warranty and Liability is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Should you have any questions about this Agreement, or if you desire to contact WACOM for any reason, please

contact in writing:

WACOM Europe GmbH
Europark Fichtenhain A9
47807 Krefeld
GERMANY

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GLOSSARY

Active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your Graphire4 tools are detected.

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

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

Double-click distance. The maximum distance (in screen pixels) that the cursor can move between 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 graphics applications.

Eraser-aware application. A software application that has built-in support for the Graphire4 eraser.
These applications take advantage of the eraser in different ways, depending on what makes sense for the
application.

ExpressKeys. The customizable control keys located on your pen tablet.

Fingerwheel. The control wheel on the cordless mouse.

Mapping. The relationship between your Graphire4 tool position on the tablet and the cursor position on the

monitor screen.

Modifier. Modifier keys include S

OPTION for Macintosh. You can customize your Graphire4 tool to simulate a modifier key.

Mouse acceleration. A setting that allows you to adjust the screen cursor acceleration when your
Graphire4 tool is in mouse mode.

Mouse mode. A method for positioning the screen cursor. When you place a Graphire4 tool on the tablet,
you can move the screen cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a traditional mouse.
This is known as relative positioning, and is the default setting for the cordless mouse. See also pen mode

Mouse speed. A setting that allows you to adjust the speed at which your screen cursor moves when your
Graphire4 tool is in mouse mode.

HIFT, ALT, and CTRL for Windows, or SHIFT, CONTROL, COMMAND, and

.

Nib. The replaceable pen tip.

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Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your Graphire4 tool on the
tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the same corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute
positioning, and is the default setting for the Graphire4 pen. Also, P

EN 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

Pixel. The smallest unit of measure on your monitor screen.

Pop-up Menu. A window that displays a list of keystroke functions and other actions you can perform.

You can customize the buttons of your Graphire4 tools to display this menu.

Pressure sensitive. A quality of the Graphire4 pen tip and eraser 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. Any application that supports pressure-sensitive input.

Proximity. The height above the tablet activ

ointing section.

the p

e area where the Graphire4 tools are detected. Refer also to

Screen cursor. The pointer on the display screen. Screen cursors come in different shapes (such as an
I-beam, arrow, or box), depending on which application you are running.

Tablet wheel. The control wheel on the pen tablet.

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.
Graphire4 supports all Wintab-compatible applications under Windows.

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About the manual 4
Accessories and parts, ordering 47
Button functions 23
Care, for tablet and tools 44
CE declaration 48
Click sound 11
Clicking, with pen 11

Control panel

opening 18
overview 19
settings 19

Cordless mouse

buttons, customizing 26
customizing 25
fingerwheel, customizing 26
using 14

Customizing

cordless mouse 25

buttons 26

fingerwheel 26
double-click 21
eraser feel 21

mouse

acceleration 31

speed 31
pen 20
side switches 22
tip feel 21

Double-click, customizing 21
Double-clicking, how to 11
Dragging, with pen 11
Drawing with pressure 12
Driver downloads, obtaining 42
Environmental conditions 44
Eraser feel, customizing 21
Er

asing, with pen 13
ExpressK
Eye-hand coordination exercise 13
FCC notice 48

eys, using 16

Features

input tools 7
tablet 6

Functions

button 23

tablet 32
General problems, troubleshooting 36
Graphire4, working with 6
Holding the pen 9
Information, product 47
Interference, radio and television 48
Macintosh-specific problems, troubleshooting 40
Manual, about 4
Mapping, to multiple monitors 28
Mouse Mode, settings 26
Mouse Speed, setting 31
Nib, replacing 44
Ordering parts and accessories 47
Overview, control panel 19
Parts and accessories, ordering 47

Pen

clicking with 11

customizing 20

double-clicking with 11

dragging with 11

drawing with pressure 12

erasing with 13

holding 9

pointing 10

replacing the tip 44

using 9

using side switches 12
Pointing, with pen 10
Pressure, drawing with 12
Product information 47
Propor
Radio and tele

Scale and proportions 29

tions and scale 29

vision interference 48

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Settings, control panel 19

Side switches

customizing 22
using 12

Software

dr

iver downloads 42

uninstalling

45

Specifications

4x5 / A6 tablet 46
6x8 / A5 tablet 46
general 45
Graphire4 cordless mouse 46
Graphire4 pen 46
product 45

Tablet

customizing appearance 17
customizing functions 32
ExpressKeys 16
features 6

mapping

area 29
for portion of screen area 30
for portion of tablet area 31

to multiple monitors 28
scale and proportions 29
storing 44
tablet wheel, using 16
testing 35
tracking 27
working with 15

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Technical Support options 41

Testing

tablet 35

tools 35
Tip feel, customizing 21
Tip

, replacing 44

ools, testing 35

T
Tracking, tablet 27
Troubleshooting 34

general problems 36

Macintosh-specific problems 40

tables 36

Windows-specific problems 39
Uninstalling tablet software 45
Windows-specific problems, troubleshooting 39
Work area, setting up 8
Working with Graphire4 6

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Wacom international offices

Wacom Technology Corporation WACOM Europe GmbH

1311 S.E. Cardinal Court Europark Fichtenhain A9

Vancouver, WA 98683 47807 Krefeld

U.S.A. Germany

Telephone Telephone

General: +1.360.896.9833 General: +49.(0)2151.3614.0

Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]

WACOM Co., Ltd. WACOM Co., Ltd.

2-510-1 Toyonodai Asia Pacific Office

Otone-Machi, Kitasaitama-Gun Harmony Tower 18F, 1-32-2 Hon Cho,

Saitama, 349-1148 Nakano-Ku, Tokyo 164-0012

Japan Japan

Internet: http://tablet.wacom.co.jp Telephone

General: +81.3.5309.1513

Fax: [phone]

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WACOM China Corporation WACOM Digital Solutions Co., Ltd.

Room 611 CNT MANHATTAN BUILDING Gangnam Telepia B/D 9th Fl, 662-18

No. 6, Chaoyangmen Bei Road. Beijing, China 100027 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-080

Korea

Telephone Telephone

General: +86.(0)10.8528.2819 General: +82.2.557.3984

Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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