WACOM Intuos User Manual

USER’S MANUAL FOR MACINTOSH

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Wacom Intuos User’s Manual for Macintosh, May 22, 2000 English V3.1 for Macintosh Copyright  Wacom Company, Limited, 2000 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced e xcept f or y our e xpress personal use. W acom reserves the right

to revise this publication without ob ligation to pro vide 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.

TRADEMARKS

Wacom is a registered trademark. Intuos, Tool ID , QuickPoint, DuoSwitch, and DualTrack are trademarks of Wacom Company, Limited. Acrobat Reader Copyright  1987-2000 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, Acrobat, and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered 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 information purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Wacom assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products.

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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 . Howev er, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

You can determine whether the tablet is causing interference by powering it off. If the interference stops, it was probably caused by the tablet.

If your tablet 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 tablet farther away from the television or radio.

• Plug the tablet 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.

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CE DECLARATION

The Intuos digitizing tablets, models GD-0405-A, GD-0608-A, GD-0912-A, GD-1212-R, GD-1218-R have been tested by the WAVE Corporation in Japan, and models GD-0405-U, GD-0608-U, GD-0912-U, GD-1212-U, and GD-1218-U have been tested by the Tokin Corporation in Japan and found to comply to the following harmonized European Norms:

• EN 50082-1 (electromagnetic immunity)

• EN 55022 Class B (electromagnetic emissions) The Wacom power adaptors have been tested by their manufacturers and found to comply to the following harmonized

European Norms:

• EN 50082-1 or EN 55104 (electromagnetic immunity)

• EN 50081-1 or EN 55014 (electromagnetic emissions)

• EN 60742 (safety of low voltage devices) Based on the results of these tests, Wacom declares that the above mentioned de vices conf orm to Article 10.1 of the European

Council Directive 89/336/EEC and to the European Council Directive 73/23/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. An y changes or modiﬁcations to this product that were not speciﬁcally authorized by Wacom will invalidate this declaration.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Trademarks 2 Radio and Television Interference 3

FCC Notice 3

CE Declaration 4 About the Manual 8 Navigating the Manual 10

INSTALLATION 11

ADB Tablet Installation 12 Serial Tablet Installation 13 USB Tablet Installation 14

iMac Requirements 15 Uninstalling the Software 16 Registration 16 Product Information 16

USING INTUOS

Appearance and Features 18

Intuos 4x5 Tablet 18

Intuos 6x8 and 9x12 Tablets 19

Intuos 12x12 and 12x18 Tablets 20

Intuos Tools 21 Setting Up Your Work Area 24 Working with the Tablet 25

Adjusting the Pen Stand 25

Adjusting Tablet Incline 26

Using The Tablet Menu Strip 27

Using the Pen 29

Holding the Pen 29 Pointing 30 Clicking 31 Using the Side Switch 32 Dragging 33 Proximity 34 Drawing with Pressure 35 Drawing with Tilt 36 Erasing 37 Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise 38

Using the Airbrush 39

Holding the Airbrush 40

Using the 4D Mouse 41

Setting Right- or Left-Handed Operation 42

Using the 4D Mouse Thumbwheel 43 Using the Lens Cursor 44 Caring for Your Tools and Tablet 45

Replacing the Pen or Airbrush Tip 46

CUSTOMIZING 47

Opening the Control Panel 48 Control Panel Features 49

Tabs 50

Control Panel Lists 52

Control Panel Buttons 53

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Customizing Your Tools 54

Pen and Airbrush Tabs 54 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor Tabs 55 Adjusting Tip Feel 56 Adjusting Double-Click 57 Customizing Tool Buttons 58

Button Functions 59

Airbrush Settings 64 Adjusting Eraser Feel 65 Customizing Tilt Sensitivity 66 Tablet to Screen Mapping 67

Positioning Mode 69 Orientation 70 Aspect 71 Tablet Area 72 Display Area 75

Customizing the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor 76

Programming the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor 77

Using Your 4D Mouse as a 15-Button Mouse 77

Creating a Button Box 79 Customizing the 4D Mouse Thumbwheel 80

Customizing the Pop-up Menu 81

Add Macros 82 Add Keystrokes 82 Add Mapping Options 82 Removing Pop-up Menu Options 82

Customizing Tablet Buttons 83 Working with Multiple Tools 85

Adding a New Tool 86 Using More Than One Tool 87

Working with Application-Speciﬁc Settings 88

Creating an Application-Speciﬁc Setting 90 Adding Additional Tools to an Application’s Tool List 92 Changing Settings for a Speciﬁc Application and Tool 93

Removing Application-Speciﬁc Settings 93 Checking Your ADB or USB Tablet Mode 94 Checking Your Serial Tablet Connection 95 Pull-Down Menus 96

File 96

Edit 96

Add 97

Remove 97

Language 98

Help 98

ADVANCED FEATURES 99

Advanced Tip Pressure Settings 100

Click Force Adjustment 101

Pressure Curve Adjustment 102 Advanced Eraser Pressure Settings 104 Copying Settings 105 Using DualTrack 106 Advanced Mapping 107

VING TROUBLE? 112

Troubleshooting 113

Testing ADB Tablets 113

Testing Serial Tablets 114

Testing USB Tablets 115

Verifying Your Macintosh is USB Ready 116

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Resolving Software Conﬂicts 117

Using the Extensions Manager 117 Manually Resolving a Conﬂict 118

Testing Your Intuos Tools 121

Testing a Pen or Airbrush 121 Testing a 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor 123

Troubleshooting Tables 124

ADB Tablet Problems 124 Serial Tablet Problems 125 USB Tablet Problems 127 General Problems 128

Contacting Technical Support 133

Linking to the Web Page 133 Pre-Contact Checklist 133 Who to Call 134

USA, Canada, Central and South America 135 Europe, Middle East and Africa 136 Japan 137 Asia Paciﬁc (English) 137

APPENDICES 138

Installing Multiple Tablets 139 Product Speciﬁcations 140

General Speciﬁcations for All Intuos Tablets 140 Intuos 4x5 Tablet (Models GD-0405-A, GD-0405-U) 141 Intuos 6x8 Tablet (Models GD-0608-A, GD-0608-U) 141 Intuos 9x12 Tablet (Models GD-0912-A, GD-0912-U) 142 Intuos 12x12 Tablet (Models GD-1212-R, GD1212-U) 142 Intuos 12x18 Tablet (Models GD-1218-R, GD-1218-U) 142 Intuos Pen (Model GP-300E) 143 Intuos Airbrush (Model GP-400E) 143

Intuos Inking Pen (Model GP-110) 143

Intuos Stroke Pen (Model GP-120) 144

Intuos 4D Mouse (Model GC-500) 144

Intuos Lens Cursor (Model GC-210) 144 Parts and Accessories 145

Ordering Parts and Accessories 145

Tablets 146

Tools 146

Pens 147 Airbrush 147 4D Mouse 148 Lens Cursor 148

Other Parts and Accessories 149 License and Warranties 150

Software License 150

Limited Warranty 151

Warranty on Sales Outside of U.S. and Canada 153

GLOSSARY 154 INDEX 158

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

This interactive User’s Manual provides quick access to information about Intuos. Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to all tablet types (ADB, serial, and USB), unless otherwise noted.

• The T

• Installation

• Using Intuos

• Customizing

• Adv

• Ha

• The Appendices

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

able of Contents enables you to go directly to a topic by clicking on it.

describes how to install the hardware and software, and how to uninstall the software.

introduces you to the many capabilities of your Intuos system, including a description of the various tablet models, and the features and functions of each Intuos tool. This section also includes exercises for new users.

describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize Intuos tablets and

tools for your personal work style.

anced Features allow further customization of your Intuos Graphics Tablet System. Explore them

after you have become familiar with using Intuos and the basic control panel settings.

ving Trouble? Need troubleshooting guidelines? Do you have a question for Technical Support?

You will ﬁnd the answers to most common questions here.

include product speciﬁcations, license and warranty information, and a listing of replacement parts and accessories. If you are using more than one tablet on your computer, you will ﬁnd instructions on adding and working with multiple tablets.

vigating the Manual.

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MALL CAPITAL LETTERS

S options.

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

As you read through the shots of the control panel tabs do not show the tab

Customizing

and

Advanced Features

chapters, you will notice that the screen

buttons. These are intentionally left out in order to

save space within the manual. Remember that you can always use the Acrobat Reader zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual

on your display screen. Certain kinds of information are not included in this manual:

• Information about your speciﬁc computer hardware.

• Information about your operating system.

• Information about other Wacom tablets.

• Information about application software. Many graphics applications have built-in support for Intuos features (such as pressure-sensitivity, tilt, airbrush simulation, 3D navigation with the 4D Mouse, and two-handed input). You can ﬁnd a listing of applications that support these features at Wacom’s web site (see Product Inf

ormation). Refer also to your application manuals for information on how best to

use Intuos features within speciﬁc applications.

Your best source for the above information is the set of manuals and disks that came with your hardware, operating system, applications, or other Wacom tablets.

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NAVIGATING THE MANUAL

Use the navigation controls to move through the manual:

Go to front page.

Contents

Index

Go to Table of Contents.

Go to Index.

Go back to previous view.

Page back, or page forward.

HEADING TEXT

Topic

Go to beginning of section.

Go to topic.

Topic continued.

The Acrobat Reader provides you with additional tools for using and printing the manual. Refer to the Acrobat

Reader Online Guide

for more information.

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INSTALLATION

Intuos ADB and serial tablets are compatible with Macintosh systems using Mac OS 7.0 or later, and with all applications that support a mouse.

USB tablets are compatible with any Power Macintosh equipped with a USB port, and with all applications that support a mouse. If you have an iMac, you will need Mac OS 8.5 or greater. Refer to the i

Requirements for information on running the iMac Update software located on the Intuos CD-ROM.

The Wacom control panel requires a 640 x 480 or larger color monitor for proper display.

ADB TABLET INSTALLATION SERIAL TABLET INSTALLATION USB TABLET INSTALLATION UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE REGISTRATION

Mac

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ADB TABLET INSTALLATION

To install your Intuos 4x5, 6x8, or 9x12 tablet:

1. Turn off your computer and plug the tablet connector into your computer’s ADB communication port.

2. If you do not have an available ADB port, connect the keyboard to the tablet cable pass-thru connector. Then connect the tablet cable to the computer.

3. Turn on your computer. The tablet LED will light to indicate the tablet is powered up.

Important:

the software.

4. Insert the Wacom CD into your computer. Double-click on the INSTALL icon. Choose your language option, click OK, and follow the prompts.

You should now be able to place your Intuos Pen on the tab let to mo ve the screen cursor. If you had any trouble with this installation, go to Having Trouble?

Each time you start your computer, the Wacom Tablet startup icon tells you if the tablet driver has successfully loaded.

Temporarily disable any virus protection programs before installing

The driver is loading.

See

The driver has loaded successfully.

The driver did not load.

The driver loaded, but a Wacom tablet cannot be found. The tablet may be unplugged.

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SERIAL TABLET INSTALLATION

To install your Intuos 12x12 or 12x18 tablet:

1. Turn off your computer and connect the Macintosh serial adaptor cable to the tablet cable.

2. Connect the AC power cable.

3. Connect the adaptor cable to your computer’s serial communication port, either modem or printer.

4. Connect the Wacom power adaptor into an AC outlet or power strip. Then turn on the tablet’s power switch. The tablet LED will light.

Important:

programs before installing the software.

5. Insert the Wacom CD into your computer.

6. Double-click on the INSTALL icon. Choose your language option, click OK, and follow the prompts.

You should now be able to place your Intuos Pen on the tab let to mo ve the screen cursor. If you had any trouble with this installation, go to Having Trouble?

Each time you start your computer, the Wacom Tablet startup icon tells you if the tablet driver has successfully loaded.

Turn on your computer and temporarily disable any virus protection

See

The driver is loading.

The driver has loaded successfully.

The driver did not load.

The driver loaded, but a Wacom tablet cannot be found. The tablet may be unplugged or turned off.

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USB TABLET INSTALLATION

Intuos USB tablets run in high-speed, high-power USB mode. The tablet must be plugged directly into a USB port on your computer or into a powered USB hub. USB ports support hot-plugging so you can connect or disconnect Intuos without turning off your computer.

If you are using an iMac, refer to the iMac Requirements section before installing Intuos.

1. Plug the USB connector into a USB port at the back of your computer or into a powered USB hub. (Do not plug the tablet into a USB keyboard, as the keyboard is not a powered USB hub.)

2. If your computer is off, turn it on now. The tab let LED will light to indicate Intuos has registered as a USB device. If the LED does not light, your USB port may not be functioning properly; go to Having Trouble?

Important:

from the Intuos CD-ROM. Disab le any virus protection programs and close all open applications before installing the software.

3. Insert the Wacom CD into your computer.

4. Double-click on the INSTALL icon. Choose your language option, click OK, and follow the prompts.

After restarting your computer, you will be able to use the pen to move the screen cursor with absolute positioning. If you had any trouble with this installation, go to

Having Trouble?

For pressure-sensitivity, you must install the tablet software

To tablet

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Each time you start your computer, the Wacom Tablet startup icon tells you if the tablet driver has successfully loaded.

The driver is loading.

The driver has loaded successfully.

The driver did not load.

The driver loaded, but a Wacom tablet cannot be found. The tablet may be unplugged.

iMAC REQUIREMENTS

Intuos requires Mac OS 8.5 or greater and Mac OS ROM 1.2.1 or greater.

Verify the Mac OS and ROM versions:

OMPUTER

dialog box will appear with the OS version displayed in the top right corner. Mac OS 8.5 or greater is required.

If the version shown is older than Mac OS 8.5, contact your local computer dealer to purchase an upgrade. If Mac OS ROM version 1.2.1 or greater displays under the Mac OS version, your iMac does not need the ﬁrmware or OS

ROM update. If it does not appear or an older Mac OS ROM is installed, continue with the instructions below to install the

IMAC FIRMWARE UPDATE

Install the iMac Firmware Update:

IMAC FIRMWARE UPDATE

click on the IMAC F

Install iMac Update 1.1:

PDATES PDATE

folder . This will decompress the ﬁle. Within the open folder that appears on the desktop , doub le-clic k on the IMAC

icon and follow the prompts. If in doubt, install this update.

and then install IMAC U icon. This will decompress the ﬁle. Within the open folder that appears on the desktop, double-

IRMWARE UPDATE

Install IMAC U

4. After updating your system, perform the USB Tablet Installation.

Click on the Apple icon and select A

1.1.

PDATE

In the A

PPLE IMAC UPDATES

folder located on the Intuos CD-ROM, double-click on the

BOUT THIS COMPUTER

icon and follow the prompts. If in doubt, install this update.

1.1 by double-clicking on the IMAC U

PDATE

1.1 icon located in the A

PDATE

.... The A

BOUT THIS

PPLE IMAC

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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

To remove the Intuos software from your system:

1. Insert the Intuos CD-ROM into your computer and double-click on the I

2. Select R

EMOVE

instead of I

NSTALL

icon.

REGISTRATION

Please be sure to register your product. Depending on your region, the Wacom tablet may come with a Registration Card that you should complete and mail, or you ma y be prompted to register online during the installation process.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

To learn more about which software applications currently support your Intuos 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.de/productinfo Japan http://tablet.wacom.co.jp Asia Paciﬁc (English) http://tablet.wacom.co.jp/asia-paciﬁc

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USING INTUOS

This section introduces you to the Intuos Graphics Tablet System. If you are new to using a graphics tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections. They describe your Intuos tools and explain how to use them with the tablet.

APPEARANCE AND FEATURES SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA WORKING WITH THE TABLET USING THE PEN USING THE AIRBRUSH USING THE 4D MOUSE USING THE LENS CURSOR CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET

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APPEARANCE AND FEATURES

The Intuos Graphics Tablet System consists of two basic elements: a graphics tablet that serves as your work area, and the Intuos

arts and Accessories.

INTUOS 4X5 TABLET

Cable

Tools you use with the tablet. For a complete listing of Intuos tablets, refer to

Menu Strip

Status LED

Pen Stand

Active Area

Note: To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet.

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Tablet Overlay

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INTUOS 6X8 AND 9X12 TABLETS

Cable

Active Area

QuickPoint Area Markings

(not available for the 6x8 tablet)

Menu Strip

(removable)

Status LED

Incline Bar

(shown attached)

Pen Stand

Tablet Overlay

Note: The Intuos 9x12 tablet is shown. To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet.

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INTUOS 12X12 AND 12X18 TABLETS

Menu Strip (removable)

Active Area

QuickPoint Area Markings

Pen Stand

Status LED

Cable

Power Switch (serial tablets only)

Tablet Overlay

Note: The Intuos 12x12 tablet is shown. To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet.

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INTUOS TOOLS

A variety of Intuos tools are available for your tablet. All Intuos tools are cordless, batteryless, and ergonomically designed. Each tool also has a T same tablet and to customize each tool differently.

ool ID, enabling you to work with multiple tools on the

Note:

The tool(s) included with your tablet will vary depending on which tablet model and conﬁguration

you purchased. The Intuos Pen and Airbrush are pressure-sensitive freehand tools for image editing and creating natural-

looking pen and brush strokes.

Eraser

Apply the color-coded decals when using multiple pens with customized settings.

DuoSwitch (rocker style)

Replaceable Nib (pen tip)

Eraser

Side Switch

Fingerwheel

Replaceable Nib

Intuos Pen

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Intuos Airbrush

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The Intuos 4D Mouse is an ideal tool for 2D or 3D navigation. It provides four degrees of control: x and y position, thumbwheel position, and positional rotation. The thumbwheel can be used for up and down scrolling in the active window, and for application-speciﬁc tasks in supporting applications.

Adjustable for left- or right-handed use.

Programmable Buttons

Thumbwheel

4D Mouse

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The Lens Cursor is an ideal tool for entering precise coordinate position information. Use the Lens Cursor with graphics and CAD applications for very accurate tracing or for digitizing images.

Lens (moveable)

Programmable Buttons

Ergonomic Shape

For information on these and other available Intuos tools, refer to Parts and Accessories.

Lens Cursor

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SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA

Organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your Intuos 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.

To minimize fatigue:

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

• Use a gentle grip when working with your Intuos tools.

• Alternate tasks throughout the day.

• Minimize awkward postures and repetitive movements that cause discomfort.

For some tablet models, you can adjust the tablet incline and attach the pen stand to better ﬁt your work style. Refer to Adjusting

Tablet Incline and Adjusting the Pen Stand for additional information.

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WORKING WITH THE TABLET

Your tablet comes with a pen stand, a customizable menu strip, and a transparent overlay.

ADJUSTING THE PEN STAND

Position the pen stand near the tablet. The triple pen stand can also be attached to the larger tablets.

4x5 tablet shown.

4x5, 6x8, and 9x12 tablets: The stand is free-standing. Place it within easy reach of your tablet.

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12x12 and 12x18 tablets: F or attachment to

the tablet, slide the triple stand in from the left side.

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ADJUSTING TABLET INCLINE

Intuos 6x8 and 9x12 tablets come with a rubber bar that can be used to raise the tablet’s incline angle. If you frequently use the tablet on your lap, you may not want to apply the incline bar. For desktop use, you may ﬁnd an inclined tablet position more comfortable.

To attach the incline bar:

1. First turn the tablet upside down and locate the incline bar recess.

2. Remove the paper backing from the incline bar to expose the adhesive. Carefully press the bar’s adhesive side onto the tablet recess area.

3. Return the tablet to its face up position.

The recess is designed for use in landscape orientation.

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USING THE TABLET MENU STRIP

All Intuos tablets have a menu strip with programmable buttons that allo w you to quickly perform common tasks. F or 4x5 tab lets, the menu strip is printed on the ov erlay sheet. For 6x8 and larger tablets, the menu strip is removable, and can be written on with a pencil. The number of available buttons depends on your tablet model.

To use the menu strip, click on a button with your Intuos tool; the function assigned to that button will occur.

To remove the menu strip, carefully lift the overlay sheet from the left side and gently slide the menu strip out. You can use the adhesive side of a sticky notepad sheet to “grab” the menu strip. When removing and replacing the menu strip, take care not to bend or tear your tablet overlay.

Notes:

• When pointing to a button, the screen cursor changes to display the button number. This enables you to select menu buttons with the 4D Mouse.

• Changes to mapping and pressure options apply only to the tool used to select the respective tablet button.

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To customize the tablet menu strip buttons, see Customizing Tablet Buttons. By default, the tablet menu strip buttons will perform common keystroke functions, such as:

Button name Keyboard shortcut Function

new Command+N Open a new document open Command+O Open an existing document close Command+W Close a document save Command+S Save work print Command+P Print document exit Command+Q Quit application cut Command+X Cut text or image copy Command+C Copy text or image paste Command+V Paste text or image undo Command+Z Undo last change del Delete Delete selected image or text

Mode Pen N/A Set tool mapping to Pen Mode

Mouse N/A Set tool mapping to Mouse Mode QuickPoint N/A Set tool mapping to QuickPoint Mode

(9x12 or larger tablets)

Pressure Soft N/A Set the tip feel for a soft setting

Med N/A Set the tip feel for a medium setting Firm N/A Set the tip feel for a ﬁrm setting

Notes: Some applications may not support some tablet button functions, or may use different keyboard shortcuts.

Mapping and pressure settings changed with a tablet button are only in effect for the current session.

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USING THE PEN

Intuos Pens are cordless, batteryless, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the Intuos 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 a pen, try the exercises on the following pages.

HOLDING THE PEN

Hold the Intuos Pen like you would a normal pen. Make sure the DuoSwitch is in a convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or foreﬁnger, but not accidently press the switch while drawing. You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable for drawing.

Important:

Position for drawing

When the pen is not in use, place it in the Intuos pen stand or lay it ﬂat on y our desk. To

Position for erasing

maintain the sensitivity of your pen tip, do not store the pen in a container where it will rest on its tip. Leaving an Intuos tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other

pointing devices.

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POINTING

The Intuos Pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two different ways, like a pen (Pen Mode) or like a mouse (Mouse Mode).

• In Pen Mode , the tab let’ s activ e area is a mapped representation of y our computer screen where e v ery point on the tablet’s 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 f or the Intuos P en and Airbrush, and mak es tracing possib le—something you cannot do with a mouse.

• In Mouse Mode, you move the cursor with a “pick up and roll” action similar to using a mouse. This is the default setting for the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor.

Try moving the screen cursor by lifting the Intuos Pen and placing it in a new location on the tablet. The cursor instantly jumps to the new location.

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

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CLICKING

Clicking.

enough force to register a click. (With the pen tip, there is no audible “click” sound.) Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip.

The icon should highlight when you press.

To click, tap the tablet once with the tip of the Intuos P en, or press the pen tip on the tablet with

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. You can also double-click by pressing the lower side switch—this is the preferred method of double-clicking with a pen.

Try both ways of double-clicking on a folder icon to open it. First use your pen tip to do this, then use the lower side switch.

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USING THE SIDE SWITCH

The standard Intuos Pen is equipped with a DuoSwitch. This switch has two prog rammable functions that can be selected by rocking the s witch in either direction. You can use the DuoSwitch whene v er the pen tip is in Pro

Double-Click Hint: Press the low er side s witch to double-click. This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip.

ximity of the tablet. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch.

The upper switch position simulates the CTRL key by default.

The lower switch position is set for a double-click by default.

To assign new switch functions, refer to Customizing

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Tool Buttons.

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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 Intuos Pen to the tab let and slide it across the tab let. 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 Intuos 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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PROXIMITY

The pen is activated as soon as it enters proximity, about 6 mm (0.24 inch), above the tab let’s active area. This allows you to position the screen cursor or use the side switch without touching the pen tip to the tablet. You can also trace a drawing or photograph as long as the pen tip remains within proximity height.

Place a picture under the tablet overlay and try tracing it from within one of your graphics applications.

6 mm (0.24 inch)

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DRAWING WITH PRESSURE

The Intuos Pen responds to the nuance and inﬂection of your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Many graphics applications ha v e dra wing 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 Intuos 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, select a pressure-sensitive tool from your application’s tool palette. Draw along the surface of the tablet while applying various amounts of pressure downward on the tip of the Intuos 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.

Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that support pressure. See Product Information.

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DRAWING WITH TILT

As with pressure, the tablet recognizes when y ou tilt the pen or airbrush from vertical to inclined positions. In some drawing applications, tilt can be used to control line shape and thic kness. This is like working with an airbrush where tilt can be used to make a line thin when the tool is vertical, or wide when the tool is tilted. In other applications, you can adjust tilt to deﬁne brush characteristics such as width, color and opacity.

To test tilt, draw a curve in a graphics application (such as Painter) that supports tilt. Be sure that the tilt function in your application is active, then change the tilt of the pen as you draw to vary the shape and thickness of the brush stroke.

As an example, with the Wacom PenTools Virtual Airbrush Photoshop plug-in, tilting the pen results in an elongated pattern. This sim ulates the eff ects of an airbrush spray that is angled away from the paint surface.

To adjust how much you must tilt the pen to produce a desired tilt effect in your application, see

Customizing

Tilt Sensitivity.

Not all applications support tilt. To see a list of applications which currently support this feature, visit our web site. See Product Inf

ormation.

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ERASING

The eraser on the Intuos Pen works like the eraser on a pencil. In graphics applications that support the pen’s eraser, you can erase intuitively and naturally. When you use the pen’s eraser, the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool. You can also use the eraser in many standard ofﬁce applications. The eraser will not be pressure sensitive, but you can use it to select and delete text or spreadsheet cells .

Tr y your eraser by opening Simple Text and typing a few words. Use the eraser to select the text. When you lift the eraser, the text will be erased. For further information on using your eraser, see

Adjusting Er

aser Feel.

Visit our web site for a list of gr aphics 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.

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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 Intuos 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 Intuos Pen:

1. Open any graphics application. Use the line tool to dr a w a rectangular g rid 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 Intuos 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:

en Mode. This may seem difﬁcult at ﬁrst, but it is more natural and faster than in Mouse Mode.

5. Clear your screen and make a simple drawing of your own. The more you use your Intuos Pen, the

easier drawing and navigation will become. Soon, you may want to put your mouse away altogether.

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USING THE AIRBRUSH

The Intuos Airbrush is similar to the Intuos Pen, but also includes a ﬁngerwheel for an additional degree of control. With proper software support, you can simulate realistic airbrushing. For example, tilting the Intuos Airbrush can cause the spray pattern to elongate and feather out. Rolling the ﬁngerwheel can adjust the spray intensity, and pressure on the tip can control the brush size.

ointing, Clicking, Erasing, and Proximity are similar to the pen. For additional information, refer to

Holding the Airbr

ush and Using the Pen.

Important:

desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your airbrush tip, do not store the airbrush in a container where it will rest on its tip.

Leaving an Intuos tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.

When the airbrush is not in use, place it in the Intuos pen stand or lay it ﬂat on your

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HOLDING THE AIRBRUSH

Hold the airbrush with your thumb and middle ﬁnger. The ﬁngerwheel should be in a convenient location for you to roll it with your index ﬁnger. Tilt the airbrush to ﬁnd a comfortable position that allows you to paint and draw with pressure-sensitivity.

The side switch is set for a double-click by default.

Roll the ﬁngerwheel backwards to increase ink ﬂow or brush size, and forward to reduce it.

Your index ﬁnger should operate the wheel independently of the pressure you apply to the tip.

To customize the ﬁngerwheel, see Airbr

ush Settings.

Visit Wacom’s web site to learn which applications currently support the airbrush ﬁngerwheel. See Product Inf

ormation.

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USING THE 4D MOUSE

The Intuos 4D Mouse is a cordless, batteryless mouse that works on any Intuos tablet. By default, you can position the screen cursor like you do with a regular mouse (M in the Mapping tab, you can position and navigate the screen cursor like you do with the Intuos Pen. By default, the thumbwheel is set for up and down scrolling functionality. The 4D Mouse also supports axial rotation. In applications that support device rotation, simply turn the 4D Mouse on the tablet to control the rotation parameter.

OUSE MODE). By choosing PEN MODE

The front button opposite the thumbwheel simulates a CTRL+CLICK by default.

The middle button is set to perform a double-click by default.

The rear buttons are ignored by default.

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Important:

When the 4D Mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving an Intuos tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.

The front button nearest the thumbwheel is set to click by default.

Move on to the next section to learn about Setting Right-

or Left-Handed Operation. To learn how to program

buttons, see Customizing the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor.

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SETTING RIGHT- OR LEFT-HANDED OPERATION

The 4D Mouse can be set for either right- or left-handed use. Set the mouse so that the thumbwheel is exposed on the side next to your thumb—the button settings will automatically be reconﬁgured. The default setting is f or the click b utton to be under your inde x ﬁnger. Ref er to Customizing the 4D

Lens Cursor.

To change the handedness conﬁguration:

Grasp the upper portion of the 4D Mouse in one hand and face the bottom portion toward you. Viewed from the

bottom, a thumbwheel is visible at both sides of the body. A pair of handling edges are on the left and right, below the thumbwheel.

With your other hand, grasp the lower portion of the 4D Mouse by the handling edges. Carefully pull the two halves slightly apart (about 5 mm, or 1/4 of an inch).

Rock the lower portion of the 4D Mouse to the other side so that the opposite thumbwheel is exposed.

Relax your grip, allowing the halves to pull back together. You may need to gently press the two halves so they will

properly seat. When repositioned, the 4D Mouse will mirror its initial state.

Mouse and

Handling edges

Pull up.

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Then move over.

Snap into position.

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USING THE 4D MOUSE THUMBWHEEL

To use the thumbwheel, place your hand on the 4D Mouse with your thumb on the wheel. Press lightly on the thumbwheel and roll it forward or bac kw ard. When you release the thumbwheel, it springs back to the neutral position. By default, the thumbwheel is set for up and down scrolling functionality in the active window for most applications; move the thumbwheel forward to scroll up, and back to scroll down. Scrolling stops when you release the thumbwheel. For applications that have built-in support for the thumbwheel, you can set the thumbwheel for application-deﬁned functionality; it will then function according to how each speciﬁc application supports the thumbwheel.

For a full description of thumbwheel features and functionality, see Customizing the 4D

Mouse

Thumbwheel.

Visit Wacom’s web site for a list of applications that currently support the 4D Mouse thumbwheel. See Product Inf

ormation.

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USING THE LENS CURSOR

The Intuos Lens Cursor is an ergonomic input device that allows you to enter precise coordinate position information into your computer. The Lens Cursor reports the position of the cross-hair to the computer. This makes the Lens Cursor especially useful for tracing and digitizing drawings into graphics and CAD applications. By def ault, the Lens Cursor is set to M cursor like you do with a regular mouse. When using the Lens Cursor to digitize a drawing, the Lens Cursor must be set to P

Double-Click Button

Click Button

EN MODE.

Rotate lens for best viewing angle.

OUSE MODE, which means you can position the screen

Simulates a CTRL+CLICK by default.

Rear Buttons are ignored by default.

Important:

When the Lens Cursor is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving an Intuos tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.

Refer to Customizing the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor for information on programming the Lens Cursor buttons.

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CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET

Keep your Intuos tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your Intuos tools and cause wear to the tablet surf ace . Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help prolong the life of your tablet surface and Intuos tools. You can also use a very mild soap diluted with water. Do liquids, such as paint thinner or benzene, because they may damage the plastic case.

Keep y our tablet and tools in a clean, dry place and avoid extremes in temperature . Room temperature is best. Also, your Intuos 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.

not

use volatile

Important:

ﬂat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen or airbrush tip, do not store the tools in a container where they will rest on their tip.

When the pen or airbrush are not in use, place them in the Intuos pen stand or lay them

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REPLACING THE PEN OR AIRBRUSH TIP

The tip (nib) will wear with normal use. When the nib gets too short or develops a ﬂat point, you can replace it with the extra nib that came with your tool.

1. Clasp the old nib with a tweezer, needle-nosed plier, or similar instrument and pull it straight out of the pen or airbrush.

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

To order replacement parts, refer to Other P

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CUSTOMIZING

After you master the basics of using your Intuos Graphics Tablet System, you may want to customize the way Intuos works. This chapter describes how to use the Wacom control panel to adjust your Intuos tool and tablet settings.

Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos by creating application-speciﬁ

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL FEATURES CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOOLS CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU CUSTOMIZING TABLET BUTTONS WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS WORKING WITH APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS CHECKING YOUR ADB OR USB TABLET MODE CHECKING YOUR SERIAL TABLET CONNECTION PULL-DOWN MENUS

c settings.

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OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

Open the control panel with the Intuos tool you wish to customize.

1. Using your Intuos tool, open the Apple menu and choose CONTROL PANELS.

2. Double-click on the tablet icon.

To open the Wacom control panel, double-click here with the tool you wish to customize.

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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

Use the Wacom control panel to customize your Intuos Graphics Tablet System.

The Pull-Down Menus access many control panel features.

The Application List displays applications with customized settings.

The Tool List displays tools that are customized for the above selected application.

Tabs display

settings for the selected application and selected tool.

These buttons add an application or tool to the lists at the left.

The Help button displays online Help. The information is the same as in the

Customizing Advanced Features

chapters in this manual.

Tab buttons

apply only to the selected tab.

and

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TABS

The tabs allow you to customize your Intuos tablet and tools. When you open the control panel with an Intuos tool, the tool is automatically selected in the T If the T

OOL LIST has more than one tool, you can select a different tool to customize and the appropriate

tabs will display for that tool.

Displayed if you are working with a serial tablet.

These tabs are displayed for the Intuos Pen or Airbrush.

OOL LIST and the appropriate tabs are displayed.

Displayed if you are working with an ADB or USB tablet.

Note:

customize your Intuos tool(s). The T

The APPLICATION LIST is for advanced users; it is not necessary to select or add applications to

OOL LIST is for users that have more than one tool; if you have only

one tool, the appropriate tabs for that tool will always be displayed.

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Tab buttons apply only to the selected tab:

• To set the currently open tab to its factory default values, click

• If you have changed settings on a tab and want to return the tab to the last state when the control panel was opened, click

• To copy settings from one tool or application to another, click This will display the

y Settings To... dialog box.

Cop

As you explore the control panel tabs, experiment with different settings to ﬁnd what works best for you. You can always click R return a tab to the last state when the control panel was opened. Refer to Customizing

ESET TAB TO DEFAULT to return to the factory settings. Or, click REVERT TAB to

Your Tools for

detailed information on working with tabs.

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CONTROL PANEL LISTS

Located in the upper portion of the control panel, the APPLICATION LIST and TOOL LIST allow you to create different tool settings for individual applications. For example, you might set your pen tip for a soft feel in Painter and a ﬁrm feel in all other applications.

The APPLICATION LIST displays applications that have custom tool settings associated with them.

The TOOL LIST displays tools that can be customized for the application selected above.

Your current selections are highlighted. Wedges emphasize the relationship between tab settings and the selected tool and application.

Click to add an installed application to the APPLICATION LIST. You can customize tool settings for the selected application.

Click to add an Intuos tool to the TOOL LIST. You can customize the tool for the above selected application.

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• When you ﬁrst install your Intuos Graphics Tablet System, the APPLICATION LIST displays the ALL A

PPLICATIONS icon. This contains tablet and tool settings for all of your applications.

• The T

OOL LIST displays an icon for each Intuos tool that has been used on the tab let. Each Intuos tool

that is used on the tablet will automatically appear in the Tool List. However, the Wacom control panel settings must be saved before a tool is permanently added to the list. See Adding a Ne

w Tool for more

information.

When you are ready to create custom settings for individual applications, see W

orking with Application-

Speciﬁc Settings.

CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS

The control panel buttons are common to the entire control panel.

• To exit the control panel, either click on the close box (located on the windo w title bar), or select QUIT or C

LOSE from the FILE menu.

• To display online Help for the control panel, click Or, you can choose HELP... from the HELP pulldown menu.

Balloon Help, which provides quick information and useful tips, is also available for most control panel items. To access balloons, turn them on by selecting S

individual dialog boxes is available by clicking on the button in the speciﬁc dialog box.

HOW BALLOONS from the HELP menu. Help for

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CUSTOMIZING YOUR T OOLS

To change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize. The tool will automatically be selected in the T settings for a different tool, select it from the T

PEN AND AIRBRUSH TABS

If the selected tool is an Intuos Pen or Airbrush, the following tabs are displayed:

Settings on these tabs are independent of the selected tool.

OOL LIST, and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. To customize

OOL LIST by clicking on its icon.

Displayed if you are working with a serial tablet.

Displayed if you are working with an ADB or USB tablet.

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4D MOUSE AND LENS CURSOR TABS

If the selected tool is a 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor, the following control panel tabs are displayed:

Displayed if you are working with a serial tablet.

Displayed if you are working with an ADB or USB tablet.

Settings on these tabs are independent of the selected tool.

This tab available only for the 4D Mouse.

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ADJUSTING TIP FEEL

To adjust the sensitivity of your Intuos Pen or Airbrush tip, select the TIP FEEL 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.

A checkmark appears when advanced settings are in effect.

Toggles to the advanced options display.

Drag the slider to a softer or ﬁrmer setting.

Make several pen strokes to test the current pressuresensitivity setting.

Click here with your pen tip to test the current click pressure setting.

Note: For all screen shots of tabs, the tab buttons are omitted in order to save space.

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ADJUSTING DOUBLE-CLICK

Double-clicking with the pen tip can be made easier b y e xpanding the tap area that accepts a doub le-clic k (the double-click distance) and reducing the speed required to perform a double-click. This can be set in the D

OUBLE CLICK tab. Because a large double-click distance may adversely affect your brushstrokes in

some drawing applications, W acom recommends setting a small doub le-click distance and using the lo wer side switch to double-click.

Use custom double-click settings when checked.

Note: DOUBLE-CLICK ASSIST can be enabled for some applications and disabled for others. See

Working with Application-Speciﬁc Settings for more information.

Enter a number from 1 to 25 pixels or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease double-click distance.

Drag the slider to change the double-click speed. A slower speed makes double-clicking easier.

Tap twice on this icon with your pen tip to automatically set double-click distance and speed based on the way you normally double-click.

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Double-click on the target to test your settings before applying them.

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CUSTOMIZING T OOL BUTTONS

Select the TOOL BUTTONS tab to change the functions assigned to the eraser, side switch, and tip of your Intuos Pen or Airbrush. If you are using an airbrush, you can also customize the ﬁ For each tool button, a pull-down menu enables you to choose the function that will be performed.

Select the function to perform when using the eraser.

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

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

ngerwheel sensitivity.

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Click here to change the function assigned to the pen tip. The tip must be set to click in order to draw in most graphics applications.

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Button Functions

Each button has a pull-down menu that allo ws you to choose the function that will be performed when the button is pressed. The following list describes all available functions. However, some options are not available for all buttons.

• C

LICK. Default setting for the Intuos Pen or Airbrush tip. This option simulates a mouse button click.

Be sure at least one button performs this function so you can always navigate and click.

• D

OUBLE-CLICK. Default setting for the lower position of the side switch. When this option is selected,

pressing the switch simulates a mouse button double-click. For easier double-clicking, use this function instead of tapping twice with your pen or airbrush tip.

• C

LICK-LOCK. Simulates holding down the 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.

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• KEYSTROKE.... Enables you to simulate a series of keystrokes. When you select this option, the

EFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box appears. There, you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to

play back. Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys (such as F3) and modiﬁer keys (such as S

HIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CTRL). After deﬁning a keystroke sequence,

click OK.

Important:

Because the RETURN key can be selected as a deﬁned keystroke, it cannot be used to

select OK. You must use a tool to click on the OK button.

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• MODIFIER.... Enables you to simulate modiﬁer key(s) (such as SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CTRL).

Many applications use modiﬁer keys to constrain the size or placement of objects. If you select this option, the D

You can select the CLICK box plus one or more modiﬁer key options to deﬁne the function you want your tool button to simulate.

EFINE MODIFIERS dialog box appears. There, you select the modiﬁer key(s) to simulate.

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• MACRO.... Enables you to play a macro sequence. When you select this option, the SELECT MACRO

dialog box appears. There, you can select a predeﬁned macro to play back. After selecting a macro, click OK.

Choose the macro type.

Select the macro you wish to use.

Note: Before you can add macros, you must ﬁrst create them with a third-party macro application.

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• PRESSURE HOLD. Sets a button so that, when pressed, the pressure is locked 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.

• M

ODE TOGGLE. Toggles between Pen Mode and Mouse Mode.

• P

OP-UP MENU. Displays a P op-up Men u on your screen. See Customizing the Pop-up Menu for more

information.

• E

RASE. Default setting for the eraser. Refer to Erasing for information on using the eraser.

• I

GNORED. (Intuos Pen and Airbrush only.) Disables the button function.

• A

PPLICATION DEFINED. (4D Mouse or Lens Cursor only.) Only the button number is reported to

your application. Use this setting when using applications that have built-in support for tool buttons. For example, CAD programs that support tablets can assign their own functions to a button.

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Airbrush Settings

The Intuos Airbrush is equipped with a drawing tip, a ﬁngerwheel, a single side switch, and an eraser. Button functions are set in the same manner as with the Intuos Pen. Additionally, the ﬁngerwheel sensitivity range can be customized to suit your preference.

MAXIMUM is the default setting, and requires you to move the wheel over its full range to achieve maximum effect.

INTERMEDIATE requires a medium amount of wheel movement to achieve maximum effect.

MINIMUM requires the least amount of wheel movement to achieve maximum effect.

In supporting applications, the ﬁngerwheel can be used to control ink ﬂow, brush size, opacity, or other variables. Reducing the ﬁngerwheel range allows you to achieve the same effect with less ﬁnger movement. Move the wheel forward for less effect and move it back for more effect.

Visit Wacom’s web site for a list of applications that currently support airbrush features. See Product

Information.

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ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL

To adjust the sensitivity of your Intuos Pen or Airbrush eraser, select the ERASER FEEL tab. To erase with a broad stroke or to click with a light touch, use a soft tip setting. For maximum control while erasing, use a ﬁrm eraser setting.

A checkmark appears when advanced settings are in effect. Toggles to the advanced options display.

Drag the slider to a softer or ﬁrmer setting.

Using your eraser, test the current eraser pressure-sensitivity setting by erasing here.

Erase this text. Using your eraser , select te xt to test the current eraser click pressure setting.

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CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY

To adjust the tilt sensitivity of your Intuos Pen or Airbrush, select the TILT tab. Tilt sensitivity controls how far you have to tilt the tool to produce the maximum tilt effect in your application. You need to tilt the pen less at high sensitivity than at low sensitivity to get the full tilt value reported to your application. Like pressure-sensitivity, tilt can be assigned to control brush characteristics. Your tilt setting applies to both the tip and eraser of your pen or airbrush.

Drag the slider to increase or decrease pen tilt sensitivity. The default setting is LESS.

The tilt display graphically shows the reported tilt angle of your pen or airbrush.

Place your pen or airbrush vertically on the tablet, and tilt it from side to side and forward and backward. The graphic lever moves to indicate the amount and direction of tilt reported to the application.

Note: Tilt is direction-sensitive and can be used in some applications to control brush orientation.

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TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING

To change the relationship between tool movement on your tablet and cursor movement on the screen, select the M which means that each point on the tablet maps to a corresponding point on the screen. In P M

APPING tab looks like this:

APPING tab. The default POSITIONING MODE for the Intuos Pen and Airbrush is PEN MODE,

EN MODE, the

Positioning Mode. In Pen Mode, the screen

cursor moves with absolute positioning.

Select the

Tablet Area

for drawing.

QuickPoint Mode. “Splits” tablet into two

independent areas: a large area for drawing and a small area for quick navigation. Both areas are mapped to the display area.

Select the Orientation of your tablet. Note: Except for tablet orientation, all mapping

settings apply to a speciﬁc Intuos tool.

Display Area.

Select a monitor area for tablet to screen mapping.

Aspect. Select a

tablet to screen mapping relationship.

Click here to display Advanced Mapping options.

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The default POSITIONING MODE for the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor is MOUSE MODE. With MOUSE MODE selected, the M

APPING tab looks like this:

Select a slower or faster screen cursor speed when in Mouse Mode.

Positioning Mode. In Mouse Mode, the screen

cursor moves with relative positioning.

Select the Orientation of your tablet.

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Positioning Mode

The POSITIONING MODE controls how the screen cursor moves.

• In Pen Mode, wherever you place an Intuos tool on the tablet, the cursor jumps to the corresponding point on the screen. This is the default setting for the Intuos Pen and Airbrush, and is required for tracing.

• In Mouse Mode, the screen cursor is positioned like a mouse, requiring a “pick up and roll” action to move the cursor on the screen. This is the default setting for the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor.

If you are working with multiple tools, you may want to set your pen or airbrush to P and set your 4D Mouse to M

Note

: You can also switch between Pen Mode and Mouse Mode by clicking on the appropriate tablet

button, or by using the screen Pop-up Menu. See Customizing

OUSE MODE for navigation.

Tablet Buttons and Customizing the Pop-

EN MODE for drawing,

up Menu for more information.

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Orientation

If you want the tablet men u b uttons on the side or the bottom of your tab let, or if y ou are working with a tall monitor, you can rotate the tablet to one of the following orientations:

• L

ANDSCAPE. Tablet orientation is horizontal, with tablet buttons at the top. This is the default setting.

• P

ORTRAIT. Rotate the tablet 90 degrees clockwise from landscape orientation. The tablet orientation

will be vertical, with the tablet buttons on the right side.

• L

ANDSCAPE FLIPPED. Rotate the tablet 180 degrees from landscape orientation. The tablet will be

upside down, with the tablet buttons near the bottom.

• P

ORTRAIT FLIPPED. Rotate the tablet 90 degrees counter-clockwise from landscape orientation.

The tablet orientation will be vertical with the tablet buttons on the left side.

After making changes, verify you have the correct setting for your tablet orientation. Do this by moving your tool “up” on the tablet—the cursor should move up as well.

Note:

The orientation you select applies to all tools and applications.

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Aspect

Aspect deﬁnes the constraints of the tablet to screen relationship. ASPECT options include:

• ONE TO ONE. Sets a 1:1 scale between the tablet and the display. Moving your tool one inch on the tablet will move the cursor one inch on the screen. A tr aced image appears the same size as the original image on your display screen. A screen resolution of 72 DPI is used in calculations. If your monitor is set to use a different screen resolution, a 1:1 scale will not be maintained.

• PROPORTIONAL. Maintains correct vertical and horizontal proportions between the tablet and display. A traced image appears proportionally correct on your display, but may be smaller or larger than the original image.

• TO FIT. Correct scale or proportions are not maintained. The selected tablet area is mapped to the selected display area. A traced image ma y appear stretched, and may be smaller or larger than the original image. This is the default setting for all tools.

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Tablet Area

These settings allow you to deﬁne the tablet area that will be mapped to the display area.

Uses the entire active area of the tablet for tablet to display mapping. This is the default setting.

Displays the PORTION OF TABLET dialog box where you can select a portion of the tablet’s activ e area for tablet to display mapping.

Divides the tablet into a drawing area and a QuickP oint area for quic k na vigation. (F or Intuos 9x12 and larger tablets.)

Sets the QuickPoint area to the lower right corner of the tablet.

Sets the QuickPoint area to the lower left corner of the tablet.

Note:

If you have more than one tool, you can deﬁne different tablet areas for each tool. For example, if you have a pen and a 4D Mouse, you might select E your pen, and set up a smaller P

ORTION OF TABLET... for fast pointing and navigation with the 4D Mouse.

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Enter coordinates to select the tablet area.

• Select UNITS of measure for the displayed values. A count equals one line of tablet resolution.

• Enter values for the TOP, LEFT, BOTTOM, and RIGHT boundary of the tablet area. Values are measured from the top left corner of the tablet’s active area.

Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area. The background graphic represents the entire active tablet area. Values in the ENTER COORDINATES text boxes change accordingly.

Use your tool on the tablet to select the tablet area.

• Select the CLICK TO DEFINE TABLET AREA button.

• Follow the MESSAGE prompts to set the portion of your tablet that will be used for mapping.

Note: As y ou deﬁne PORTION OF TABLET, be sure to review the MESSAGE prompts that may appear.

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• QUICKPOINT MODE. This option (available for Intuos 9x12 and larger tablets) divides the tablet into two independent areas: a large area for drawing, and a small area for quick navigation. QuickPoint Mode can be selected and deselected using the tablet buttons or screen Pop-up Menu. See Customizing

Tablet Buttons and Customizing the Pop-up Menu for more information.

The QuickPoint area is always mapped to the entire display area (to all monitors on multiple monitor systems). The drawing area is set to Pen Mode and mapped according to the D A

SPECT settings.

ISPLAY AREA and

9x12 tablet

12x12 tablet

QuickPoint area set to lower left corner of tablet.

12x18 tablet

Note: The QuickPoint area and drawing area are indicated by crop marks on the tablet overlay. All QuickPoint and drawing areas have the same aspect as a standard monitor (aspect ratio of 3:4).

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9x12 tablet

12x12 tablet

QuickPoint area set to lower right corner of tablet.

12x18 tablet

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Display Area

The DISPLAY AREA options allow you to deﬁne which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to.

• ENTIRE DISPLAY. Select this option to access the entire display. This is the default setting. If more than one monitor is in use, a pull-down menu is displayed with options for selecting A

LL MONITORS or

individual monitors.

• P

ORTION OF DISPLAY.... This option allows you to select a portion of the display for tablet to screen

mapping. Selecting P

Enter coordinates to select the screen area.

• Select UNITS of measure for the displayed values.

• Enter values for the TOP, LEFT, BOTTOM, and RIGHT boundary of the display screen area. Values are measured from the top left corner of the display.

Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the screen area. The background graphic represents the entire screen area. Values in the ENTER COORDINATES text boxes will change accordingly.

Move the screen cursor to select the screen area.

• Select the CLICK TO DEFINE SCREEN AREA button.

• Follow the MESSAGE prompts to set the portion of your display screen that will be used for mapping.

ORTION OF DISPLAY... brings up the PORTION OF DISPLAY dialog box.

Note: As you deﬁne PORTION OF DISPLAY, be sure to review the MESSAGE prompts that may appear.

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CUSTOMIZING THE 4D MOUSE AND LENS CURSOR

To modify your 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor button settings, select the TOOL BUTTONS tab.

Select the function to perform when pressing a button.

These options are available only when 15-Button

4D Mouse is

selected in the THUMBWHEEL tab. They let you use the thumbwheel to switch between alternative button functions.

When checked, the 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor functions as a Button Box. See Creating a Button Box.

Note: Button conﬁgurations depend on whether y our tool is conﬁgured for left- or right-handed use. To reconﬁgure the 4D Mouse, refer to Setting Right- or Left-Handed Operation. Lens Cursor button conﬁguration is based on settings you choose in the PREFERENCES dialog box (accessed from the Edit pull-down menu).

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Programming the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor

As with the Intuos Pen and Airbrush, you can select a function to perform for each button from the button pull-down menus. Refer to Button Functions

for a description of the available options.

The 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor buttons are chordable; y ou can press two or more b uttons simultaneously and the functions will occur. For example, if you prog ram one b utton to simulate the C to simulate a Z keystroke, when you press both buttons a C

TRL+Z is simulated.

TRL key and another

Using Your 4D Mouse as a 15-Button Mouse

You can transform your 4D Mouse into a 15 button mouse. In that conﬁguration, each button can be customized to perform three different functions depending on the thumbwheel position. To program the additional button settings:

1. Choose the T

2. Return to the T

3. Select F

HUMBWHEEL tab and select 15-BUTTON 4D MOUSE.

OOL BUTTONS tab—the 15 button 4D Mouse settings will be enabled.

ORWARD, CENTER, or BACK to choose between the three sets of button functions. The options

displayed in the button pull-down menus will change as you select between the radio buttons. Deﬁne functions for each of the ﬁve buttons in the following manner:

• Select F

• Select C

• Select B

ORWARD, then choose a button option from the pull-down menu(s).

ENTER, then choose a button option from the pull-down menu(s). ACK, then choose a button option from the pull-down menu(s).

To activate an alternate button function, push the thumbwheel forward or backward, respectively, before pressing the button.

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To reserve a button for an application-deﬁned function, set the button to APPLICATION DEFINED. The driver then reports only the button number to the application, and the function can be assigned from within your application. See your application manual(s) for instructions on assigning these functions.

Depending on the thumbwheel position, the following b utton numbers are reported to the application when a button is set to A

PPLICATION DEFINED:

8 3

Left-handed 4D Mouse

Note: In standard (5-button) mode, the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor report the button numbers shown for the center position.

7 2

9 4 14

10 5 15

6 1

FORWARD

CENTER

BACK

6 1

10 5 15

Right-handed 4D Mouse

For information on other uses for the thumbwheel, see Customizing the 4D

7 2

8 3

9 4 14

Mouse Thumbwheel.

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Creating a Button Box

If you are working on an Intuos 6x8 or larger tablet and you ha v e a 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor , plus at least one other tool (a pen, for example), you might consider using the 4D Mouse as a Button Box. This gives you the freedom to draw with the pen without having to reach for the keyboard to enter a keystroke. Instead, you might press the 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor buttons to perform deﬁned keystroke functions. Note that if you use your 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor as a Button Box, it must remain on the tablet’s active area to function.

To conﬁgure your 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor as a Button Box, open the T B

UTTONS ONLY. A warning message reminds you that you will no longer be able to navigate with your

OOL BUTTONS tab and select USE

4D Mouse or Lens Cursor; if you select this option you will need to use another input device to move the screen cursor. In this conﬁguration, all button functions are reported to the application, but the Button Box does not move the screen cursor.

Program your Button Box the same way as you program the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor in Prog

ramming

the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor.

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CUSTOMIZING THE 4D MOUSE THUMBWHEEL

To customize your 4D Mouse thumbwheel, choose the THUMBWHEEL tab.

Sets the thumbwheel to switch each button between three settings. See

Using Your 4D Mouse as a 15-Button Mouse.

Provides thumbwheel information to a supporting application.

Simulates pressure. Move the thumbwheel forward or backw ards to increase pressure.

Requires the thumbwheel to move its full range for maximum effect. This provides the most precise control, and is the default setting.

Requires a medium amount of thumbwheel movement f or maximum effect.

Requires the least amount of thumbwheel movement for maximum effect.

Sets the thumbwheel to scrolling in the active window for most applications. Move the thumbwheel forward to scroll up, and back to scroll down.

To see which applications currently support the thumbwheel, visit Wacom’s web site (see Product

Information). Refer also to your application manuals for information on how best to use this feature.

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CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU

Select the POP-UP MENU tab to customize the available functions on the Pop-up Menu list. The Pop-up Menu list may include predeﬁned macros, keystroke functions, and mapping options.

To display the Pop-up Menu, set one of your tool buttons to the P

OP-UP MENU function. Whenever you

push that button, the Pop-up Menu is displayed. Select items in the Pop-up Menu by clicking on them. To close the Pop-up Menu without making a selection, just click outside the Pop-up Menu.

Adds a predeﬁned macro to the menu list. Before you can add macros, you must ﬁrst create them with a third-party macro application.

Adds a keystroke macro to the menu list.

Adds PEN MODE, MOUSE MODE, and QUICKPOINT MODE options to the menu list. The mapping option you select from the Pop-up Menu is applied only to the tool used to select it.

Displays a list of functions that will appear in the Pop-up Menu. To change the order of an item, drag it to a new location (mapping options are moved as a group).

Removes the selected item(s) from the list.

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ADD MACROS

To add a macro to the Pop-up Menu, click on the ADD MACRO... b utton. A dialog box will appear where y ou can select the name of a macro function to add. You can also set different macros for different applications. See W

orking with Application-Speciﬁc Settings for more information.

Note:

Before you can add screen macros, you must ﬁrst create them with a third-party macro application.

ADD KEYSTROKES

To add a keystroke deﬁnition to the Pop-up Menu, click on the ADD KEYSTROKE... button. A dialog box will appear where you can specify and name the keystroke function. You can also create different keystroke functions for different applications. See W

orking with Application-Speciﬁc Settings for more information.

ADD MAPPING OPTIONS

When you click on the ADD MAPPING OPTIONS button, the following mapping options can be added to the Pop-up Menu list: P

Quic

kPoint Mode.

en Mode, Mouse Mode, and (if you are working with a Intuos 9x12 or larger tablet)

REMOVING POP-UP MENU OPTIONS

To remove mapping option(s), macro(s), or keystroke function(s) from the Pop-up Menu list, select the function(s) you wish to remov e and clic k the R as a single item.

EMOVE button. Mapping options must be added or removed

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CUSTOMIZING TABLET BUTTONS

To customize the tablet menu strip buttons, select the TABLET BUTTONS tab. By default, tablet buttons with predeﬁned functions have that function selected in their pull-down menu. The settings of other tablet buttons are set to I

Choose the function to perform when the tablet button is selected.

Displays the predeﬁned function or keystroke sequence. Otherwise, this is left blank.

GNORED. See Using The Tablet Menu Strip for the default tablet button settings.

To customize tablet button functions:

1. Select the button you wish to customize from the scrolling list.

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2. Select an item from the tablet button’s pull-down menu.

• K

EYSTROKE. Simulates a keystroke or keystroke combination.

• M

ACRO. Enables you to play a predeﬁned macro sequence.

• P

RESSURE SOFT. Sets the pressure feel of the pen, airbrush, or eraser to a soft setting.

• P

RESSURE FIRM. Sets the pressure feel of the pen, airbrush, or eraser to a ﬁrm setting.

• P

RESSURE NORMAL. Returns the pressure curve on your tool to the factory default.

• P

EN MODE. Places your tool in Pen Mode.

• M

OUSE MODE. Places your tool in Mouse Mode.

• Q

UICKPOINT MODE. Divides the tablet into a QuickPoint area and a drawing area. This option is

only available for Intuos 9x12 or larger tablets.

• I

GNORED. Leaves the tablet button undeﬁned. When a tablet button is set to IGNORED, the button

number does not appear on the display screen when an Intuos tool is moved over the button.

• D

EFAULT. Returns a button to its default settings. These settings match the predeﬁned menu strip

functions. You can deﬁne different tablet button functions for each application, but not for the different Intuos tools. After deﬁning a new tablet button function, you may want to label the appropriate menu strip button (with

6x8 and larger tablets only). Lift the left edge of the tablet overlay and remo

ve the menu strip. Write the

function name on the button with a pencil, and then replace the menu strip. Take care not to damage the overlay or lose the menu strip.

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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS

The Wacom control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of your Intuos tool settings. The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected, and the appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed.

If application-speciﬁc settings have not been added, the ALL APPLICATIONS icon is displayed and the tool settings apply for all applications.

The TOOL LIST displays icons for tools that are customized for the above selected application.

Tab settings apply only to the selected tool and application.

Your current selections are highlighted. Wedges emphasize the relationship between tab settings and the selected tool and application.

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ADDING A NEW TOOL

When a new Intuos tool is placed on the tablet, it automatically appears in the TOOL LIST. However, the Wacom control panel settings must be sa v ed before the tool is permanently added to the list. Whenev er a new Intuos tool is added it always uses the default settings for that tool, and not the custom settings of other tools, even if they are identical devices.

There are several ways to add Intuos tools to the T

OOL LIST:

• When you use an Intuos tool on the tablet for the ﬁrst time, it will automatically function with the

appropriate default settings. You can customize the tool by opening the Wacom control panel and changing the tab settings. Your changes are permanently saved when you close the control panel. If you use a second Intuos tool on the tablet, a new tool discovered message box appears. This reminds you to open the Wacom control panel to permanently add the new tool to the T

OOL LIST.

(This message only appears if the Wacom control panel is not open. If the control panel is open, the tool is automatically added to the list.)

• To manually add a new tool, click on the A

from the A

DD pull-down menu. In the ADD TOOL TO CUSTOMIZE dialog box, select ADD NEW TOOL... and

DD TOOL TO LIST... button or select TOOL TO CUSTOMIZE...

follow the prompts.

When you select a new tool that y ou hav e added to the T

OOL LIST, the appropriate tab settings for that tool

are displayed. Any changes you may make to the tab settings will then apply to that tool. To remove a tool from the T

that appears, select the tool to remove. Then select R

OOL LIST, select CUSTOMIZED TOOL... from the REMOVE menu. In the dialog box

EMOVE COMPLETELY and click OK.

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USING MORE THAN ONE TOOL

Each Intuos tool features Tool ID, which makes each device unique. Any settings you customize in the Wacom control panel apply only to the speciﬁc tool for which they were made.

If you hav e two identical Intuos tools , they will appear as n umbered de vices in the T

OOL LIST. You can give

each tool a different name. For example, you might name one “Drawing Pen” and the other “Paint Brush”. To change the tool names, select R

Note:

If you have two or more Intuos pens, use the colored decals supplied with each Intuos Pen to

ENAME TOOL... from the EDIT pull-down menu.

identify them from one another. (Otherwise, they will look the same but may act differently.) To use the same custom settings with two tools, click the Cop

y Settings To... button and choose the

settings you want to copy. For dissimilar tools (such as a pen and a 4D Mouse), only those settings common to both tools (such as mapping settings) can be copied.

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WORKING WITH APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

You may wish to have different tool settings for a particular application. The APPLICATION LIST lets you customize your Intuos tablet and tool settings for individual applications.

The APPLICATION LIST displays icons for applications with customized settings.

The TOOL LIST displays icons for tools that are customized for the above selected application.

Tab settings apply only to the selected tool and application.

Your current selections are highlighted. Wedges emphasize the relationship between tab settings and the selected tool and application.

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If application-speciﬁc settings have not been created, a single icon labeled ALL APPLICATIONS is display ed in the A

PPLICATION LIST, and the tool settings displayed in the tabs are applied to all applications.

When a second application is added to the APPLICATION LIST, the ALL APPLICATIONS icon changes to ALL O

THER APPS, and a new icon is displayed for the new application settings.

If you select the ALL OTHER APPS icon and make changes to the tab settings, your changes will apply to all applications except the speciﬁc one(s) you have added to the list. If you select the icon for a speciﬁc application and make changes to the tab settings, your changes will apply to only that application.

When A

LL APPLICATIONS or ALL OTHER APPS is selected in the APPLICATION LIST, the TOOL LIST displays

icons for all Intuos tools that have been added to the tool list. When an icon for a speciﬁc application is selected from the A

PPLICATION LIST, the TOOL LIST only displays the Intuos tools that have been added for

the selected application. When you create an application-speciﬁc setting, you are, in a sense, creating a separate T

OOL LIST for the application.

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CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING

To create an application-speciﬁc setting, click on the ADD APPLICATION TO LIST... button or select A

PPLICATIONS FOR CUSTOM SETTINGS... from the ADD pull-down men u. The ADD APPLICATION FOR CUSTOM

ETTINGS dialog box appears.

Select an application to add to the APPLICATION LIST. Only applications that are currently running and that have not previously been added to the A LIST are displayed.

If you have more than one tablet, select the tablet(s) f or which to add applicationspeciﬁc settings.

PPLICATION

BROWSE to select the executable ﬁle of any application installed on your computer.

Displays the name of the selected application.

Note: First customize settings for one application. When you feel comfortable with using application-speciﬁc settings, you can create more application-speciﬁc settings.

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If you are working with a single tool, it is automatically added to the TOOL LIST for the application you ha v e added.

If you are using more than one tool, the A or more tools to add to the T

OOL LIST for this application. By default, the tool in your hand is selected.

DD TOOL TO APPLICATION dialog box is displayed. Choose one

Click OK to conﬁrm your selection.

Lists all tools that can be customized. Note: All tools not selected will continue to

work with the settings speciﬁed for ALL OTHER APPS.

After you have added an application, its icon appears in the A application icon, the T application. Any tools that do not appear in the T O

THER APPS. In the TOOL LIST you can select a tool and then use the tabs to change the tool settings.

OOL LIST displays only the tool(s) that have application-speciﬁc settings for the

OOL LIST for the application will use the settings for ALL

PPLICATION LIST. When you select the

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ADDING ADDITIONAL TOOLS TO AN APPLICATION’S TOOL LIST

To add another tool to an application’s TOOL LIST, click on the ADD TOOL TO LIST... button or select T OOL TO C

USTOMIZE... from the ADD pull-down menu. The ADD TOOL TO CUSTOMIZE dialog box appears. Choose

the application and tool to create settings for. Click OK to conﬁrm your selection. The dialog box will close, and the tool will appear in the T

If you have more than one tablet, select the tablet(s) for which to add application-speciﬁc settings.

First select ADD EXISTING TOOL TO

APPLICATION.

Choose an application. Only applications that have been added to the APPLICATION LIST are displayed.

Select a tool. Only tool(s) that have not been added to the TOOL LIST for the selected application are displayed.

OOL LIST for the chosen application.

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CHANGING SETTINGS FOR A SPECIFIC APPLICATION AND TOOL

To change settings for a speciﬁc application and tool combination, from the APPLICATION LIST choose the application you want to change tool settings for. From the T

OOL LIST, choose the tool you want to

customize. Change the tab settings for the selected application and tool combination.

REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

To remove application-speciﬁc settings:

1. Open the REMOVE menu and select CUSTOM SETTINGS FOR APPLICATION....

2. In the R

want to remove the custom settings and click OK.

To remove application-speciﬁc settings for a tool:

EMOVE CUSTOM SETTINGS FOR APPLICATION dialog box, select the application(s) for which you

1. Select C

2. In the R

ROM radio button and select the application that you want to remove the tool from.

USTOMIZED TOOL... from the REMOVE pull-down menu.

EMOVE CUSTOMIZED TOOL dialog box, select the tool to remove. Then click on the REMOVE

3. Click OK to conﬁrm your selections.

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CHECKING YOUR ADB OR USB TABLET MODE

If you are working with an ADB or USB tablet, select the TABLET MODE tab to check the mode your tab let is operating in.

Recommended for graphics applications.

Single tool mode at maximum data rate. Required by some handwriting recognition software.

The SINGLE MODE option displays for USB tablets. In SINGLE MODE, the tablet will support only one input tool. Do not place two tools on the tablet at the same time.

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CHECKING YOUR SERIAL TABLET CONNECTION

Select the CONNECTION tab to check the status of your serial tablet connection to the computer input port.

When checked, the tablet driver is on.

Displays all serial ports. The port in use by the tablet is selected. Ports used by other devices are dimmed.

Recommended for graphics applications.

Single tool mode at maximum data rate. Required by some handwriting recognition software.

Displays messages about your selected communication port.

In SINGLE MODE, the tablet will support only one input tool. Do not place two tools on the tablet at the same time.

•CONNECTED. The tablet is connected and responding correctly.

•NOT RESPONDING. There is no communication between the tablet and the computer.

•OVERRIDDEN. Another application has taken over control of the tablet port.

•DRIVER OFF. The Intuos driver is turned off.

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PULL-DOWN MENUS

Use the pull-down menus to access additional custom settings options, a language selection menu, and online documentation. Help is available for most dialog boxes that appear when you make a menu selection—just click on the dialog box button for detailed information on settings and options.

FILE

The File menu contains the following options:

• SUMMARY.... Provides a summary of your current settings.

• CLOSE. Closes the control panel and saves any changes.

• QUIT. Closes the control panel and saves any changes.

EDIT

The EDIT menu contains the following options:

• COPY SETTINGS TO.... Opens a dialog box where you can copy your customized settings to another tool or application.

You can also access this dialog box by clicking on the COPY SETTINGS TO... tab button.

• RESET SETTINGS.... Opens a dialog box where you can reset your customized settings to their factory default values.

• RENAME TOOL.... Opens a dialog box where you can assign custom names to your tools.

• PREFERENCES.... Opens a dialog box where you can change general Intuos operating preferences, such as right or left-

handed operation.

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ADD

The ADD menu contains the following options:

• TABLET.... Opens a dialog box where you can add one or more tablets. Refer to Installing Multiple Tablets for information

on adding multiple tablets.

• APPLICATION FOR CUSTOM SETTINGS.... Opens a dialog box where you can add an application to the APPLICATION LIST.

This is also accessed by clicking on the ADD APPLICATION TO LIST... button. Refer to Working with Application-Speciﬁc

Settings for more information.

• TOOL TO CUSTOMIZE.... Opens a dialog box where you can add a tool to the control panel TOOL LIST. This is also accessed

by clicking on the ADD TOOL TO LIST... button. Refer to Adding a New Tool for more information.

REMOVE

The REMOVE menu contains the following options:

• TABLET.... Opens a dialog box where you can remove one or more tablets from the control panel driver.

• CUSTOM SETTINGS FOR APPLICATION.... Opens a dialog box where you can remove custom tool settings from an

application.

• CUSTOMIZED TOOL.... Opens a dialog box where you can remove customized tools.

Note:

For example, if you have only one tool the C

If only one item is available for a particular REMOVE menu option, the option will be dimmed.

USTOMIZED TOOL... option will be dim.

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LANGUAGE

The LANGUAGE menu allows you to switch between English and other installed languages. Typically, the language of the operating system is installed when you install the driver, but other languages can be speciﬁed during a custom install.

HELP

The HELP menu contains the following options:

• HELP.... Displays online Help.

• USER’S MANUAL.... Displays the

• GETTING STARTED.... Displays an overview of the control panel.

• DIAGNOSTICS.... Displays diagnostics information for your Intuos tablet and tool(s).

Intuos User’s Manual for Macintosh

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ADVANCED FEATURES

You can use advanced features to further customize your Intuos Graphics Tablet System for the way you like to work.

VANCED TIP PRESSURE SETTINGS ADVANCED ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS COPYING SETTINGS USING DUALTRACK ADVANCED MAPPING

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ADVANCED TIP PRESSURE SETTINGS

To customize advanced tip pressure settings, from the TIP FEEL tab select MORE OPTIONS. The advanced options enable you to change the click pressure and pressure curve settings independently. (In the basic options display, these settings are adjusted simultaneously with the T

IP PRESSURE FEEL slider.)

Important:

The TIP PRESSURE FEEL slider overrides the advanced pressure settings. If you customize advanced settings, then drag the T be removed.

Use these controls to manually change the pressure curve shape.

Test the results of your changes before you apply them.

The pressure curve graphically displays the relationship between f orce applied to your tool and pressure reported to an application.

IP PRESSURE FEEL slider, your advanced settings will

Toggles to the basic options display.

After you set advanced settings, a checkmark appears.

Use this area to automatically set the maximum amount of force to use when drawing.

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WACOM Intuos User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INSTALLATION

ADB TABLET INSTALLATION

SERIAL TABLET INSTALLATION

USB TABLET INSTALLATION

iMAC REQUIREMENTS

UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

REGISTRATION

PRODUCT INFORMATION

USING INTUOS

APPEARANCE AND FEATURES

INTUOS 4X5 TABLET

INTUOS 6X8 AND 9X12 TABLETS

INTUOS 12X12 AND 12X18 TABLETS

INTUOS TOOLS

SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA

WORKING WITH THE TABLET

ADJUSTING THE PEN STAND

ADJUSTING TABLET INCLINE

USING THE TABLET MENU STRIP

USING THE PEN

HOLDING THE PEN

POINTING

CLICKING

USING THE SIDE SWITCH

DRAGGING

PROXIMITY

DRAWING WITH PRESSURE

DRAWING WITH TILT

ERASING

EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE

USING THE AIRBRUSH

HOLDING THE AIRBRUSH

USING THE 4D MOUSE

SETTING RIGHT- OR LEFT-HANDED OPERATION

USING THE LENS CURSOR

CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET

REPLACING THE PEN OR AIRBRUSH TIP

CUSTOMIZING

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

TABS

CONTROL PANEL LISTS

CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS

CUSTOMIZING YOUR T OOLS

PEN AND AIRBRUSH TABS

ADJUSTING TIP FEEL

ADJUSTING DOUBLE-CLICK

CUSTOMIZING T OOL BUTTONS

Button Functions

Airbrush Settings

ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL

CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY

TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING

Positioning Mode

Orientation

Aspect

Tablet Area

Display Area

Creating a Button Box

CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU

ADD MACROS

ADD KEYSTROKES

ADD MAPPING OPTIONS

REMOVING POP-UP MENU OPTIONS

CUSTOMIZING TABLET BUTTONS

WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS

ADDING A NEW TOOL

USING MORE THAN ONE TOOL

WORKING WITH APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING

ADDING ADDITIONAL TOOLS TO AN APPLICATION’S TOOL LIST

CHANGING SETTINGS FOR A SPECIFIC APPLICATION AND TOOL

REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

CHECKING YOUR ADB OR USB TABLET MODE

CHECKING YOUR SERIAL TABLET CONNECTION

PULL-DOWN MENUS