Wacom Intuos - 2 User Manual

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Wacom Intuos® 2 User’s Manual for Windows®, November 12, 2003 English V4.1 for Windo ws Copyright  Wacom Company, Limited, 2003 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Wacom reserves the

right to revise this publication without obligation to pro vide notiﬁcation of such changes. W acom 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 and Intuos are registered trademarks. Tool ID, QuickPoint, DuoSwitch, and DualTrack are trademarks of Wacom Company, Limited. Acrobat Reader Copyright  1987-2001 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, Acrobat, and Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Microsoft, IntelliMouse, Windo ws , and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. An y additional company and product names mentioned in this documentation ma y 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® 2 digitizing tablets, models XD-0405-R, XD-0608-R, XD-0912-R, XD-1212-R, XD-1218-R, XD-0405-U, XD-0608-U, XD-0912-U, XD-1212-U, and XD-1218-U have been tested and found to comply to the following harmonized European Norms:

• EN 55024 (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 (electromagnetic immunity)

• EN 55022, EN 50081-1, EN 61000-3-2, or EN 61000-3-3 (electromagnetic emissions)

• EN 60950 (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 11

USING INTUOS2 12

Appearance and Features 13

Intuos2 4x5 / A6 Tablet 13

Intuos2 6x8 / A5 and 9x12 / A4-regular Tablets 14

Intuos2 12x12 / A4-oversize and 12x18 / A3 Tablets 15

Intuos2 Tools 16 Setting Up Your Work Area 19 Working with the Tablet 20

Adjusting the Pen Stand 20

Adjusting Tablet Incline 21

Using The Tablet Menu Strip 22 Using the Pen 25

Holding the Pen 25

Pointing 26

Clicking 27

Using the Side Switch 28

Dragging 29

Proximity 30

Drawing with Pressure 31

Drawing with Tilt 32

Erasing 33

Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise 34

Using the Airbrush 35

Holding the Airbrush 36 Using the 2D Mouse 37 Using the 4D Mouse 38

Using the 2D Mouse or 4D Mouse Fingerwheel 39 Using the Lens Cursor 40 Caring for Your Tools and Tablet 41

Replacing the Pen or Airbrush Tip 42

DuoSwitch Removal and Installation 43

CUSTOMIZING 45

Opening the Control Panel 46 Control Panel Features 47

Tabs 48

Control Panel Lists 50

Control Panel Buttons 52 Customizing Your Tools 53

Pen and Airbrush Tabs 53

2D Mouse and 4D Mouse Tabs 53 Customizing Pen and Airbrush Settings 54

Adjusting Tip Feel 55

Adjusting Double-Click 56

Customizing Tool Buttons 57

Button Functions 58 Airbrush Settings 63

Adjusting Eraser Feel 64

Customizing Tilt Sensitivity 65

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Customizing Mouse Tool Settings 66

Customizing the 2D Mouse 67 Customizing the 2D Mouse Fingerwheel 68 Customizing the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor 69

Programming the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor 70 Creating a Button Box 70

Customizing the 4D Mouse Fingerwheel 71

Tablet to Screen Mapping 72

Positioning Mode 74 Orientation 75 Aspect 76 Tablet Area 77 Display Area 80

Customizing the Pop-up Menu 81

Add Keystrokes 82 Setting Mouse Speed 82 Add Mapping Options 83

Removing Pop-Up Menu Options 83 Customizing Tablet Buttons 84 Working with Multiple Tools 86

Adding a New Tool 87

Using More Than One Tool 88 Working with Application-Speciﬁc Settings 89

Creating an Application-Speciﬁc Setting 91

Adding Additional Tools to an Application’s Tool List 93

Changing Settings for a Speciﬁc Application and Tool 94

Removing Application-Speciﬁc Settings 94 Checking Your USB Tablet Mode 95 Checking Your Serial Tablet Connection 96

Pull-Down Menus 97

File 97 Edit 97 Add 98 Remove 98 Language 99 Help 99

ADVANCED FEATURES 100

Advanced Tip Pressure Settings 101

Click Force Adjustment 102

Pressure Curve Adjustment 103 Advanced Eraser Pressure Settings 105 Copying Settings 106 Using DualTrack 107 Advanced Mapping 108

VING TROUBLE? 113

Troubleshooting 114

Testing USB Tablets 114

Verifying Your Computer is USB Ready 115 Testing Serial Tablets 116 Testing Your Intuos2 Tools 117

Testing a Pen or Airbrush 117

Testing a 2D Mouse 119

Testing a 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor 120

Troubleshooting Tables 121

USB Tablet Problems 121 Serial Tablet Problems 122 General Problems 123

Windows Problems 126

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Contacting Technical Support 127

Linking to the Web Page 127 Pre-Contact Checklist 127 Who to Call 128

USA, Canada, Central and South America 129 Europe, Middle East and Africa 130 Japan 131 Asia Paciﬁc (English) 131

APPENDICES 132

Uninstalling the Software 133 Registration 133 Product Information 133 Installing Multiple Tablets 134 Working with AutoCAD 135

Conﬁguring for a Wintab Compatible Digitizer 135 Conﬁguring Tablet Menus and Screen Pointing

Areas in AutoCAD 136

Product Speciﬁcations 139

General Speciﬁcations for All Intuos2 Tablets 139 Intuos2 4x5 / A6 Tablet (Models XD-0405-U,

XD-0405-R) 140 Intuos2 6x8 / A5 Tablet (Models XD-0608-U,

XD-0608-R) 140 Intuos2 9x12 / A4-regular Tablet (Models XD-0912-U,

XD-0912-R) 140 Intuos2 12x12 / A4-oversize Tablet

(Models XD-1212-U, XD-1212-R) 141 Intuos2 12x18 / A3 Tablet (Models XD-1218-U,

XD-1218-R) 141 Intuos2 Grip Pen (Model XP-501E) 141 Intuos2 Airbrush (Model XP-400E) 142

Intuos2 Classic Pen (Model XP-300E) 142 Intuos2 Ink Pen (Model XP-110) 142 Intuos2 Stroke Pen (Model XP-120) 143 Intuos2 2D Mouse (Model XC-100) 143 Intuos2 4D Mouse (Model XC-400) 143 Intuos2 Lens Cursor (Model XC-210) 143

Parts and Accessories 144

Ordering Parts and Accessories 144 Tablets 145 Tools 145 Other Parts and Accessories 148

License and Warranties 149

Software License 149 Limited Warranty 150 Warranty on Sales Outside of U.S. and Canada 152

License and Warranties (Europe) 153

Software License Agreement 153 Limited Warranty and Liability 154 Liability of WACOM 155

GLOSSARY 156 INDEX 160

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

This interactive User’s Manual provides quick access to information about Intuos2. Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to both serial and USB tablets, unless otherwise noted.

• The T

• Using Intuos2

• Customizing

• Adv

• Ha

• The Appendices

Note:

Quick Start Guide and to the automated software installer (located on the W acom Tablet CD) for details on installing your Wacom tablet.

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.

introduces you to the many capabilities of your Intuos2 tablet, including a description of the various tablet models, and the features and functions of each Intuos2 tool. This section also includes exercises for new users.

describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize Intuos2 tablets and

tools for your personal work style.

anced Features allow further customization of your Intuos2 Professional Graphics Tablet.

Explore them after you have become familiar with using Intuos2 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 information on uninstalling and registering your tablet, product speciﬁcations, license and warranty information, and a listing of replacement parts and accessories. There are tips on working with AutoCAD. If you are using more than one tablet on your computer, you will ﬁnd instructions on adding and working with multiple tablets.

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

vigating the Manual.

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The tablet size descriptions shown within this manual reﬂect usage for both the USA and European markets, and are separated by a “/ “. For example, in the descriptor “4x5/A6”, “4x5” is the tablet sizing descriptor for USA markets. “A6” is the descriptor for European markets. Within this manual, USA tablet size descriptors are always shown before the “/ “.

MALL CAPITAL LETTERS

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

options. 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.

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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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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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USING INTUOS2

This section introduces you to the Intuos2 Professional Graphics Tablet. If you are new to using a graphics tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections. They describe your Intuos2 tools and explain how to use them with the tablet.

Note:

(including tablets from the Intuos series). Likewise, older Intuos tablet input tools will not work on your Intuos2 tablet.

The tablet input tools that came with your Intuos2 tablet will not work on any other tablet model

APPEARANCE AND FEATURES SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA WORKING WITH THE TABLET USING THE PEN USING THE AIRBRUSH USING THE 2D MOUSE USING THE 4D MOUSE USING THE LENS CURSOR CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET

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APPEARANCE AND FEATURES

The Intuos2 Professional Graphics Tablet consists of two basic elements: a graphics tablet that serves as your work area, and the Intuos2 refer to P

arts and Accessories.

INTUOS2 4x5 / A6 T ABLET

Tools you use with the tablet. For a complete listing of Intuos2 tablets,

Status LED

Cable

Menu Strip

Active Area

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

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Pen Stand

Tablet Overlay

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INTUOS2 6x8 / A5 AND 9x12 / A4-REGULAR T ABLETS

Menu Strip

(removable)

Cable

Active Area

QuickPoint Area Indicators

(on 9x12/A4-regular and larger tablets)

Status LED

Incline Bar

(shown attached)

Pen Stand

Tablet Overlay

Note: The Intuos2 9x12/A4-regular tablet is shown. To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet.

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INTUOS2 12x12 / A4-OVERSIZE AND 12x18 / A3 T ABLETS

Pen Stand

Menu Strip (removable)

Active Area

QuickPoint Area Indicators

Status LED

Cable

Power Switch (serial tablets only)

Tablet Overlay

Note: The Intuos2 12x12/A4-oversize tablet is shown. To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet.

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INTUOS2 TOOLS

A variety of Intuos2 tools are available for your tablet. All Intuos2 tools are cordless, batteryless, and ergonomically designed. Each tool also has a Tool ID, enabling you to work with multiple tools on the same tablet and to customize each tool differently.

Note:

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

you purchased. The Intuos2 Grip Pen and Airbrush are pressure-sensitive freehand tools for image editing and creating

natural-looking pen and brush strokes.

Eraser

See Tools for information on other available pens for Intuos2

Removable DuoSwitch (rocker style)

Rubberized grip area

Replaceable Nib (pen tip)

Eraser

Side Switch

Fingerwheel

Replaceable Nib

Intuos2 Grip Pen

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Do you prefer to use a mouse for general navigation, pointing, and clicking? Just set aside your Intuos2 Pen and place the Intuos2 Mouse on the tablet. There is no need to go back to your old mouse, because your Intuos2 Mouse is an ideal tool for performing any task you may ha v e done previously with a standard mouse. If you have an Intuos2 4D Mouse, it can also be used for 3D navigation with four degrees of control: x and y position, ﬁngerwheel position, and positional rotation.

Programmable Buttons

Note: Although the 2D Mouse has Tool ID, it does not support DualT rack, which enables you to work with two tools on the same tablet simultaneously.

Fingerwheel. This can be set to emulate the Microsoft

IntelliMouse and used for scrolling, zooming, and other tasks in supporting applications.

Fingerwheel. This is an

integrated middle button and rolling wheel that can be programmed for a variety of actions, and that can also be used for up and down scrolling in the active window

2D Mouse

Programmable Buttons

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 digitizing images.

Lens (moveable)

Programmable Buttons

For information on these and other available Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 tools.

• Alternate tasks and tools 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.

4x5/A6 tablet shown.

The stand is free-standing. Place it within easy reach of your tablet.

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ADJUSTING TABLET INCLINE

Intuos2 6x8/A5 and 9x12/A4-regular 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 Intuos2 tablets have a menu strip with programmable buttons that allow you to quickly perform common tasks. For 4x5/A6 tablets, the menu strip is printed on the overlay sheet. For 6x8/A5 and larger tablets, the menu strip is removable, and can be written on with a pencil. The n umber of a vailable buttons depends on your tablet model. To use the menu strip , clic k on a button with your Intuos2 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 b utton n umber. Tablet buttons that have been set to IGNORED will not display the button number.

• 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 (typical)

new open close save print exit cut copy paste undo del

Back

Forward

Stop

Refresh

Ctrl+N Open a new document

Ctrl+O Open an existing document

Alt+F, C Close a document

Ctrl+S Save work Ctrl+P Print document

Alt+F, X Exit application

Ctrl+X Cut text or image Ctrl+C Copy text or image Ctrl+V Paste text or image Ctrl+Z Undo last change

Del

Alt+

Esc Set button for internet browser stop function

Ctrl+R Set button for internet browser refresh function

Delete selected image or text Set button for internet browser back function

(6x8/A5 or larger tablets) Set button for internet browser forward function

(6x8/A5 or larger tablets)

(9x12/A4-regular or larger tablets)

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Button name Keyboard shortcut Function (typical)

Mode

Pen Mouse QuickPoint

Pressure

Soft Med Firm

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

(9x12/A4-regular or larger tablets)

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

Notes:

Mapping and pressure settings changed with a tablet button are only in effect for the current session. To permanently save these settings, open the control panel and click OK.

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

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USING THE PEN

Intuos2 Pens are cordless, batteryless, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 pen stand or lay it ﬂat on your desk.

Position for erasing

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

Leaving an Intuos2 tool on the tablet ma y interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.

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POINTING

The Intuos2 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 tablet’s active area is like a mapped representation of your computer screen where every point on the tablet’s active area corresponds to e xactly one point on the displa y screen; where v er you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. This is the default setting for the Intuos2 Pen and Airbrush, and makes tracing possible—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 2D Mouse, 4D Mouse, and Lens Cursor.

Try moving the screen cursor by lifting the Intuos2 Pen and placing it in a new location on the tablet. The cursor instantly jumps to the new location.

As the pen enters Proximity, the tablet senses the pen above the tablet surface. You do not need to touch the tablet with the pen tip in order to move the screen cursor.

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 Intuos2 Pen, 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 upper 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 upper side switch.

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USING THE SIDE SWITCH

The standard Intuos2 Pen is equipped with a DuoSwitch. This switch has two programmable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either direction. You can use the DuoSwitch whenever the pen tip is in Pro switch.

Windows Hint: Use right-click to bring up application-speciﬁc or icon-speciﬁc menus.

Double-Click Hint: Press the upper side switch 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

The upper switch position is set to left double-click by default.

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

Important:

functionality. See DuoSwitch Removal and Installation for more information.

The DuoSwitch on the Grip Pen can be remov ed if y ou do not need the s witch

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 Intuos2 Pen to the tablet and slide it across the tablet. 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 Intuos2 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 tablet’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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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 Inf

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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 lik e 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 simulates the eff ects of an airbrush spra y 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 Intuos2 P en w orks like the er aser on a pencil. In gr aphics 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 .

Try your eraser by opening Windows Notepad 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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 Pen:

1. Open any graphics application. Use the line tool to draw 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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 Airbrush is similar to the Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 tool on the tablet ma y interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.

When the airbrush is not in use, place it in the Intuos2 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 right-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 2D MOUSE

The Intuos2 2D Mouse is cordless, batteryless, and works on any Intuos2 tablet. By moving the 2D Mouse across the tablet’s active area, you can position the screen cursor like you do with a regular mouse (M programmable middle b utton and a rolling wheel that you can use for scrolling. By choosing P the M

OUSE MODE). The buttons are programmable, and the integrated ﬁngerwheel is both a

EN MODE in

APPING/SPEED tab, y ou can position and navigate the screen cursor like you do with the Intuos2 Pen.

Integrated middle button and ﬁngerwheel. By default, the button function is set to MIDDLE CLICK and the ﬁngerwheel is set to SCROLL 3 lines per wheel notch within the active window of supporting applications.

The right button is set to a RIGHT CLICK by default.

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

Important:

2D Mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving an Intuos2 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.

The left button is set to LEFT CLICK by default.

To learn how to program buttons, see Customizing the 2D Mouse.

When the

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USING THE 4D MOUSE

The Intuos2 4D Mouse is a cordless, batteryless mouse that works on any Intuos2 tablet. By default, you can position the screen cursor like you do with a regular mouse (M in the M

APPING/SPEED tab, you can position and navigate the screen cursor like you do with the Intuos2

Pen. The integrated ﬁngerwheel is both a programmable middle button and a self-centering wheel that can be used for scrolling. By default, the ﬁngerwheel emulates the Microsoft IntelliMouse . 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.

The rear buttons are set to left double-click by default.

OUSE MODE). By choosing PEN MODE

The right button is set to right-click by default.

By default, the ﬁngerwheel is set to perform a middle-click when pressed. When rolled forward or backward, the ﬁngerwheel is set for scrolling functionality in supporting applications.

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Important:

4D Mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving an Intuos2 tool on the tablet may interf ere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.

The left button is set to left-click by default.

To learn how to program buttons, see

Customizing the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor.

When the

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USING THE 2D MOUSE OR 4D MOUSE FINGERWHEEL

To use the ﬁngerwheel, place your hand on the 2D Mouse or 4D Mouse with your index ﬁnger on the wheel.

•

Button function.

•

Scrolling.

For the 2D Mouse, the ﬁngerwheel is set to scroll 3 lines f or each notch of wheel mo v ement in applications that support the Microsoft IntelliMouse wheel. For the 4D Mouse, the ﬁngerwheel emulates the roller on the Microsoft IntelliMouse; moving the ﬁngerwheel scrolls through documents in applications that support the IntelliMouse and scrolling stops when you release the ﬁngerwheel. (When you release the ﬁngerwheel on the 4D Mouse it will spring back to the neutral position, leaving the scrolled list at the position you have scrolled to.)

• For applications that have built-in support for the ﬁngerwheel, you can set the ﬁngerwheel for application-deﬁned

functionality; it will then function according to how each speciﬁc application supports the ﬁngerwheel.

The ﬁngerwheel will control scrolling; move the ﬁngerwheel forward to scroll up, and back to scroll down.

To use the button function, press down on the wheel to perform a button click.

2D Mouse shown.

For a full description of ﬁngerwheel features and functionality, see Customizing the 2D Mouse

Fingerwheel or Customizing the 4D Mouse Fingerwheel. Visit Wacom’s web site for a list of applications

that currently support the 2D Mouse or 4D Mouse ﬁngerwheel. See Product Inf

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USING THE LENS CURSOR

The Intuos2 Lens Cursor is an input device that allows y ou to enter precise coordinate position inf ormation 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 default, the Lens Cursor is set to M you do with a regular mouse. When using the Lens Cursor to digitiz e a dr awing, the Lens Cursor must be set to P

EN MODE.

OUSE MODE, which means you can position the screen cursor like

Rotate lens for best viewing angle.

Middle-Click Button

Left-Click Button

Refer to Customizing the 4D buttons.

Right-Click Button

Rear Buttons (defaults are left double-click)

Important:

place it on your desk. Leaving an Intuos2 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.

When the Lens Cursor is not in use,

Mouse and Lens Cursor for information on programming the Lens Cursor

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CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET

Keep your Intuos2 tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your Intuos2 tools and cause wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help prolong the life of your tablet surface and Intuos2 tools. You can also use a very mild soap diluted with water. Do volatile liquids, such as paint thinner or benzene, because they may damage the plastic case.

Keep your tablet and tools in a clean, dry place and avoid extremes in temperature. Room temperature is best. Also, your Intuos2 tools and tablet are not made to come apart. Except where speciﬁcally indicated for the Grip P en DuoSwitch remo val and replacement, twisting the pen case can break the pen. Taking apart the product will void your warranty.

not

use

Important:

them 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 Intuos2 pen stand or lay

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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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DUOSWITCH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Some users prefer to remove the DuoSwitch when working with the Intuos2 Grip Pen. For example, you may want to remove the switch in order to focus on a drawing and eliminate any accidental clicks that would occur if you unintentionally pressed on the switch. Note, however, that removing the DuoSwitch also removes the button functionality it offers. For most users it is unnecessary to remove the DuoSwitch.

To remove the DuoSwitch:

1. Firmly clasp the DuoSwitch in the middle and pull out. (Press in on the rubberized grip in order to better grasp the switch).

Important:

either end as this may damage your pen. NEVER adjust the trimmer capacitor that will be visible when the switch is remov ed. When using the pen without the DuoSwitch, always replace the original rubberized grip with the optional grip in order to protect the trimmer capacitor.

2. Remove the pen tip cone by turning it counterclockwise. Then pull the grip forward over the pen tip.

3. Install the optional grip by aligning the pen case rails with the grooves inside the grip and pushing the grip over the pen tip. Then replace the pen tip cone by turning it clockwise onto the pen.

Do not remove the switch by prying it from

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To install the DuoSwitch:

1. Remove the pen tip cone by turning it counterclockwise. Then pull the grip forward over the pen tip.

2. Install the original grip (the one with the DuoSwitch access slot) by aligning the pen case rails with the grooves inside the grip and pushing the grip over the pen tip. When properly positioned, the DuoSwitch access hole will reveal the trimmer capacitor. Then install the pen tip cone by turning it clockwise onto the pen.

3. Align the DuoSwitch into place, making sure to match the switch position to the grip molding. Then gently press in on the DuoSwitch until it snaps into place.

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CUSTOMIZING

After you master the basics of using your Intuos2 Professional Graphics Tablet, you may want to customize the way Intuos2 works. This chapter describes how to use the Wacom control panel to adjust your Intuos2 tool and tablet settings.

Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos2 by creating application-speciﬁ

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL FEATURES CUSTOMIZING YOUR TOOLS CUSTOMIZING PEN AND AIRBRUSH SETTINGS CUSTOMIZING MOUSE TOOL SETTINGS TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU CUSTOMIZING TABLET BUTTONS WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS WORKING WITH APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS CHECKING YOUR SERIAL TABLET CONNECTION PULL-DOWN MENUS

c settings.

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OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

Open the control panel with the Intuos2 tool you wish to customize.

1. Using your Intuos2 tool, click on the Windows START button. Then, select SETTINGS and CONTROL P

ANEL.

2. Double-click on the tablet icon.

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

To open the control panel in Windows XP:

1. Click on the Windows XP START button. In the start menu, select CONTROL PANEL.

2. In the C

3. In the O

ONTROL PANEL window, select OTHER CONTROL PANEL OPTIONS. THER CONTROL PANEL OPTIONS window, double-click on the WACOM TABLET icon.

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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

Use the Wacom control panel to customize your Intuos2 Professional Graphics Tablet.

Pull-Down Menus access many control panel features.

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

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.

Control Panel Buttons apply to

the entire control panel.

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

Customizing

and

Advanced

Features

chapters in this manual.

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Tab buttons

apply only to the selected tab.

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TABS

The tabs allow you to customize your Intuos2 tablet and tools. When you open the control panel with an Intuos2 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.

The TABLET MODE tab is displayed if you are working with a USB tablet. The CONNECTION tab is displayed if you have a serial tablet.

These tabs are displayed for the Intuos2 Pen or Airbrush.

OOL LIST and the appropriate tabs are displayed.

Note:

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

customize your Intuos2 tool(s).

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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 its previously saved or last applied settings (whichever is most recent using the OK or A

PPLY buttons), click

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

Settings dialog box.

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 its previously saved or last applied settings. Refer to Customizing

ESET TAB TO DEFAULTS 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 tablet and 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.

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

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

Click to add an Intuos2 tool to the T customize the tool for the above selected application.

OOL LIST. You can

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• When you ﬁrst install your Intuos2 Professional Graphics Tablet, the APPLICATION LIST displays the ALL A

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

• The T tool that is used on the tablet will automatically appear in the T

OOL LIST displays an icon for each Intuos2 tool that has been used on the tablet. Each Intuos2

OOL LIST. However, the Wacom control

panel settings must be saved before a tool is permanently added to the list. See Adding a Ne more information.

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

orking with Application-

Speciﬁc Settings.

w Tool for

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CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS

The control panel buttons apply to all items in the control panel, including tab settings, items in control panel lists, and menu options.

• To close the control panel and save changes, click

• To close the control panel without saving changes, click

• To apply your changes and remain in the control panel, click The changes you apply are saved.

• To display online Help for the control panel, click Or, you can choose H H

ELP pull-down menu.

ELP... from the

Balloon Help, which provides quick information and useful tips, is also available for most control panel items. To access balloons, pause the screen cursor over the item for which you would like information. Help for individual dialog boxes is available by clicking on the H

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ELP... button in the speciﬁc dialog box.

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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 diff erent tool, select it from the T T

ABLET BUTTONS, and TABLET MODE tab settings are not tool-speciﬁc and changes apply to all tools.

PEN AND AIRBRUSH TABS

If the selected tool is an Intuos2 Grip Pen or Airbrush, the following tabs are displayed:

2D MOUSE AND 4D MOUSE TABS

If the selected tool is a 2D Mouse or 4D Mouse, the following control panel tabs are displayed:

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

OOL LIST by clicking on its icon. Note that the POP-UP MENU,

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CUSTOMIZING PEN AND AIRBRUSH SETTINGS

Customizing your W acom input tool is easy. First open the W acom control panel using the tool y ou wish to customize. The tool will be selected in the T tab and change settings using the available options. To customize settings for a different tool, select it from the T

OOL LIST by clicking on its icon.

ADJUSTING TIP FEEL ADJUSTING DOUBLE-CLICK CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY

OOL LIST, and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. Select a

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ADJUSTING TIP FEEL

To adjust the sensitivity of your Intuos2 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, Wacom recommends setting a small double-click distance and using the upper 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 Intuos2 Pen or Airbrush. If you are using an airbrush, you can also customiz e 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 left 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 or tools.

• L

EFT-CLICK. Default setting for the Intuos2 Pen or Airbrush tip. This option simulates a left mouse

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

• L

EFT DOUBLE-CLICK. Default setting for the upper position of the side switch. When this option is

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

• R

IGHT-CLICK. Default setting for the lower position of the side switch. This simulates a right mouse

button click.

• M

IDDLE-CLICK. Simulates a middle mouse button click.

• L

EFT CLICK-LOCK. Simulates holding down the left mouse b utton. 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, ALT, or CTRL). After deﬁning a keystroke sequence, click OK.

Important:

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

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

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• MODIFIER.... Enables you to simulate modiﬁer ke y(s) (such as S HIFT, ALT, or CTRL). Many applications

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

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

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

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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. When ﬁrst setting a tool button to

ODE TOGGLE..., the MOUSE SPEED dialog box is displayed where you can adjust the mouse

acceleration and speed.

Sets the screen cursor speed when in MOUSE MODE

Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in MOUSE MODE.

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

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• POP-UP MENU. Displays a Pop-up Menu 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. (Intuos2 Pens and Airbrush only.) Disables the button function.

• A

PPLICATION DEFINED. (2D Mouse, 4D Mouse, or Lens Cursor only.) Only the button number is

reported to your application. Use this setting when using applications that ha v e b uilt-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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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 eraser 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.

Check the eraser click pressure setting by using the eraser to select and delete this text.

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CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY

To adjust the tilt sensitivity of your Intuos2 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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CUSTOMIZING MOUSE TOOL SETTINGS

OOL LIST by clicking on its icon.

CUSTOMIZING THE 2D MOUSE CUSTOMIZING THE 2D MOUSE FINGERWHEEL CUSTOMIZING THE 4D MOUSE AND LENS CURSOR CUSTOMIZING THE 4D MOUSE FINGERWHEEL

OOL LIST, and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. Select a

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CUSTOMIZING THE 2D MOUSE

To modify your 2D Mouse button settings, select the TOOL BUTTONS tab.

Select the function to perform when pressing a button.

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 2D Mouse buttons are chordable; you can press two or more buttons simultaneously. For example, if you program one button to simulate the CTRL key and another to simulate a Z keystrok e, when you press both buttons a CTRL+Z is simulated.

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CUSTOMIZING THE 2D MOUSE FINGERWHEEL

The 2D Mouse ﬁngerwheel emulates the Microsoft IntelliMouse wheel and controls scrolling in most active windows and in applications that support the IntelliMouse. To customize your 2D Mouse ﬁngerwheel, choose the F

Sets the ﬁngerwheel to scroll the selected number of lines for each notch of ﬁngerwheel movement. Enter a value (1 to 15) to set the amount of movement. Roll the ﬁngerwheel forward to scroll up, and back to scroll down.

Sets the ﬁngerwheel to scroll one screen for each notch of ﬁngerwheel movement.

When checked, the functions assigned for the forward and backward direction of the ﬁngerwheel are exchanged.

INGERWHEEL tab.

Disables the ﬁngerwheel function.

The KEYSTROKES radio button sets the ﬁngerwheel to issue a keystroke for each notch of wheel movement. This is useful when working with repetitive functions (such as zooming in Photoshop, or moving forward and backward within your internet browser). Clic k the appropriate SET... button to enter a k eystrok e function. The keystroke setting will be displayed in the UP or DOWN box.

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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. As with the Intuos2 Pen and Airbrush, you can select a function to perform for each button from the button pull-down menus. Refer to Button Functions

Select the function to perform when pressing a button.

for a description of the available options.

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

Note: To conﬁgure the Lens Cursor or Mouse for left handed use when digitizing in AutoCAD or in other programs that look at button numbers instead of the assigned button functions, select the LEFT HANDED option in the PREFERENCES dialog box (accessed from the EDIT pull-down menu).

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Programming the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor

The 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor buttons are chordable; y ou can press two or more b uttons simultaneously and the functions will occur. F or e xample, if y ou 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

Creating a Button Box

You can check the BUTTON BOX option to disable cursor tracking when using the 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor. This gives you the freedom to dr aw with the pen without having to reach for the keyboard to enter a keystrok e . 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.

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CUSTOMIZING THE 4D MOUSE FINGERWHEEL

To customize your 4D Mouse ﬁngerwheel, choose the FINGERWHEEL tab.

Provides ﬁngerwheel information to a supporting application. Some applications may use the ﬁngerwheel for 3D navigation, zooming, audio or video jogging, etc.

The KEYSTROKES radio button sets the ﬁngerwheel to issue repeated keystroke events to the application. You can adjust the rate of repetition by how far you move the ﬁngerwheel forward or backward. This is useful when working with repetitive functions (such as zooming in Photoshop or moving forward and backward within your internet browser). Click the appropriate SET... button to enter a keystroke function. The keystroke setting will be displayed in the UP or DOWN box.

Simulates pressure. Move the ﬁngerwheel forward or backwards to increase pressure.

Disables the ﬁngerwheel.

When checked, the functions assigned for the forward and backward direction of the ﬁngerwheel are exchanged.

Sets the ﬁngerwheel to simulate the function of an IntelliMouse™ ﬁngerwheel.

Sets the ﬁngerwheel sensitivity. With MAXIMUM selected, a small movement of the ﬁngerwheel will create a large effect. With STANDARD selected, a small movement of the ﬁngerwheel will create a small effect.

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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 M

ODE, which means that each point on the tablet maps to a corresponding point on the screen.

In P

EN MODE, the MAPPING/SPEED tab looks like this:

APPING/SPEED tab. The default POSITIONING MODE for Intuos2 Pens and the Airbrush is PEN

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 Intuos2 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 2D Mouse, 4D Mouse, and Lens Cursor is MOUSE MODE. With M

Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in MOUSE MODE.

OUSE MODE selected, the MAPPING/SPEED tab looks like this:

Positioning Mode. In Mouse Mode, the screen

cursor moves with relative positioning.

Select the Orientation of your tablet.

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

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POSITIONING MODE

The POSITIONING MODE controls how the screen cursor moves.

• In PEN MODE, wherever you place an Intuos2 tool on the tablet, the cursor jumps to the corresponding point on the screen. This is the default setting for Intuos2 Pens and the Airbrush, and is required for tracing.

• In M

OUSE MODE, the screen cursor is positioned like a mouse, requiring a “pic k up and slide” motion to

move the cursor on the screen. This is the default setting for the 2D Mouse, 4D Mouse, and Lens Cursor.

By default the pen and airbrush are set to P set to M

Note

OUSE MODE for navigation.

: 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

EN MODE for drawing, and the 2D Mouse and 4D Mouse are

Tablet Buttons and Customizing the Pop-

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:

• 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 active area for tablet to display mapping.

Divides the tablet into a drawing area and a QuickPoint area for quick navigation. (For Intuos2 9x12/A4-regular and larger tablets.)

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

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

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• PORTION OF TABLET.

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 T 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.

OP, LEFT, BOTTOM, and

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 Intuos2 9x12/A4-regular 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 also 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/A4-regular tablet

12x12/A4-oversize tablet

QuickPoint area set to lower left corner of tablet.

12x18/A3 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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Drawing areas

9x12/A4-regular tablet

12x12/A4-oversize tablet

QuickPoint area set to lower right corner of tablet.

12x18/A3 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 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.

LL MONITORS or

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

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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 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 keystroke macro to the menu list.

Displays the Mouse Speed dialog box where you can set the screen cursor speed and acceleration when in MOUSE MODE. If you remove the PEN, MOUSE, and QUICKPOINT mode options from the menu list, this button is replaced with the ADD MAPPING OPTIONS button, which enables you to add PEN, MOUSE, and QUICKPOINT mode options back to the POP-UP MENu list. The mapping option you select from the Pop-up Menu is applied only to the tool used to select it.

Removes the selected item(s) from the list.

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

Note: Pop-up Menu settings apply to all tools.

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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.

SETTING MOUSE SPEED

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

PEED... button (located on the POP-UP MENU tab) to display a dialog box where you can make your

adjustments. If you removed the P button is replaced with the A Q

UICKPOINT mode options back to the Pop-up Menu list.

Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in MOUSE MODE.

DD MAPPING OPTIONS button, which enables you to add PEN, MOUSE, and

EN, MOUSE, and QUICKPOINT mode options from the menu list, this

Sets the screen cursor speed when in MOUSE MODE

Note:

from the T M

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

OOL BUTTONS tab. For each input tool and application that you are customizing, only one

OUSE SPEED and ACCELERATION setting can be made.

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ADD MAPPING OPTIONS

Click on the ADD MAPPING OPTIONS button (when visible) to add the following mapping options to the Pop-up Menu list: P larger tablet) Quic

en mode, Mouse mode, and (if you are working with a Intuos2 9x12/A4-regular or

kPoint mode.

REMOVING POP-UP MENU OPTIONS

To remove mapping option(s) or keystroke function(s) from the Pop-up Menu list, select the function(s) you wish to remove and click the R item.

EMOVE button. Mapping options must be added or removed as a single

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CUSTOMIZING TABLET BUTTONS

To customize the tablet menu strip buttons, select the TABLET BUTTONS tab. By default, tab let b uttons 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.

You can deﬁne different tablet button functions for each application, but not for the different Intuos2 tools. 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.

• 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 feel of your tool to the factory default.

• P

EN MODE. Places your tool in Pen Mode.

• M

OUSE MODE.... Places your tool in MOUSE MODE. When ﬁrst setting a tablet button to MOUSE

ODE..., the MOUSE SPEED dialog box is displayed where you can adjust the mouse acceleration

and speed.

• Q

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

only available for Intuos2 9x12/A4-regular 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 Intuos2 tool is moved over the button.

• D

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

functions.

• Back. Sets the button to emulate the back function within your internet browser.

• Forward. Sets the button to emulate the forward function with your internet browser.

• Stop. Sets the button to emulate the stop function within your internet browser.

• Refresh. Sets the button to emulate the refresh function within your internet browser.

After deﬁning a new tablet button function, you may want to label the appropriate menu strip button (with 6x8/A5 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 Intuos2 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.

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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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 tools to the T

OOL LIST:

• When you use an Intuos2 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, changing tab settings, and then clicking OK to save your changes and permanently add the tool to the T

OOL LIST. When you place a second Intuos2 tool on the tablet, a new tool discovered message box

appears. This reminds you to open the Wacom control panel and click OK 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 when you click OK.)

• To manually add a new tool, select T

OOL TO CUSTOMIZE dialog box, select ADD NEW TOOL... and follow the prompts. Remember to click

OK or A

PPLY in the main control panel window to save your changes.

OOL TO CUSTOMIZE... from the ADD pull-down menu. In the ADD

When you select a new tool that y ou hav e added to the TOOL LIST, the appropriate tab settings for that tool are displayed. Any changes you 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 bo x

EMOVE TOOL COMPLETELY and click OK.

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USING MORE THAN ONE TOOL

Each Intuos2 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 have two identical Intuos2 tools, they will appear as numbered devices 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

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

To use the same custom settings with two tools, click the Copy 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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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 Intuos2 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 APPLICATION LIST are displayed.

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

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

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

Note: If two programs have the same ﬁle name, they will share the same customized settings.

Displays the name of the selected application.

Click OK to continue.

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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 TOOL 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 applicationspeciﬁc 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

FROM SELECTED TABLETS AND APPLICATIONS radio button and select the application that you want to

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

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

remove the tool from.

3. Click OK to conﬁrm your selections.

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CHECKING YOUR USB TABLET MODE

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

Recommended for graphics applications.

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

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 tablet connection to the serial port.

When checked, the tablet driv er 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.

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

Displays messages about your selected serial port.

•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 serial port.

•DRIVER OFF. The Intuos2 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 H

FILE

The File menu contains the following options:

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

• EXIT. Exits the control panel.

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 Intuos2 operating preferences.

ELP... button for detailed information on settings and options.

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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 dimmed.

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LANGUAGE

The LANGUAGE menu allows you to switch between English and other installed languages. The language of the operating system is typically installed when you install the driver, but other languages can be added by running the installer a second time and choosing the additional language.

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 Intuos2 tablet and tool(s).

• ABOUT.... Displays information about the control panel and driver.

Intuos2 User’s Manual for Windows

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ADVANCED FEATURES

You can use advanced features to further customize your Intuos2 Professional Graphics Tablet for the wa y you like to work.

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

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Wacom Intuos - 2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

USING INTUOS2

APPEARANCE AND FEATURES

INTUOS2 4x5 / A6 T ABLET

INTUOS2 6x8 / A5 AND 9x12 / A4-REGULAR T ABLETS

INTUOS2 12x12 / A4-OVERSIZE AND 12x18 / A3 T ABLETS

INTUOS2 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 2D MOUSE

USING THE 4D MOUSE

USING THE LENS CURSOR

CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET

REPLACING THE PEN OR AIRBRUSH TIP

DUOSWITCH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CUSTOMIZING

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

CONTROL PANEL FEATURES

TABS

CONTROL PANEL LISTS

CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS

CUSTOMIZING YOUR T OOLS

PEN AND AIRBRUSH TABS

CUSTOMIZING PEN AND AIRBRUSH SETTINGS

ADJUSTING TIP FEEL

ADJUSTING DOUBLE-CLICK

CUSTOMIZING T OOL BUTTONS

Button Functions

Airbrush Settings

ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL

CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY

CUSTOMIZING MOUSE TOOL SETTINGS

Creating a Button Box

TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING

POSITIONING MODE

ORIENTATION

ASPECT

TABLET AREA

DISPLAY AREA

CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU

ADD KEYSTROKES

SETTING MOUSE SPEED

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 USB TABLET MODE

CHECKING YOUR SERIAL TABLET CONNECTION

PULL-DOWN MENUS

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