Wacom Intuos - 4 User Manual

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Using a pen Customizing your pen Troubleshooting Using a tablet Customizing your tablet Digital inking Using a cordless mouse Customizing your cordless mouse Using the Radial Menu Application-specific settings

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CONTENTS

About the manual 5 Navigating the manual 6

WORKING WITH INTUOS4 7 Tablet features 8 Input tools and accessories 10 Setting up your work area 11 Using the Grip Pen 12

Holding the pen 12 Pointing 13 Clicking 14 Dragging 14 Using the side switch 15 Drawing with pressure sensitivity 16 Drawing with tilt 16 Erasing 17

Eye-hand coordination exercise 17 Using the Intuos4 Mouse 18 Working with the tablet 19

Configuring the tablet orientation 20

USB cable installation 20

Understanding the tablet active area 21

Using the ExpressKeys 22

Using the Touch Ring 23

CUSTOMIZING 24 Opening the control panel 24 Control panel overview 25 Control panel settings 26

Customizing the pen 27

Adjusting tip feel and double-click 28 Adjusting eraser feel 29 Advanced tip and eraser pressure settings 29 Customizing tool buttons 30 Customizing tilt sensitivity 31

Customizing the mouse 31

Customizing the mouse buttons 32

Customizing the tablet functions 33

Customizing the ExpressKeys 34 Customizing the Touch Ring 35

Tablet to screen mapping 36

Orientation 38 Screen area 38 Force proportions 39 Tablet area 40 Mapping to multiple monitors 41

Button functions 42 Using and customizing the Radial Menu 47 Working with Display Toggle 48 Working with multiple tools 50 Application-specific settings 51

Creating an application-specific setting 52

Changing application-specific settings 53

Removing application-specific settings 53

TROUBLESHOOTING 54 Testing your tablet 55 Testing your tools 56

Testing a pen 57

Testing the Touch Ring 58

Testing the ExpressKeys 58

Testing the mouse 59 Troubleshooting tables 60

General problems 60

Windows-specific problems 63

Macintosh-specific problems 64 Technical support options 66 Obtaining driver downloads 67

APPENDIX 68 Caring for your tablet and tools 68 Replacing the pen tip 69 Uninstalling the software 70 Managing your tablet preferences 70 Changing the tablet mode 71 Installing multiple tablets 71 Advanced options 72 Optimizing the ExpressKeys display 73 Using applications integrated for tablet control 73 Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen 74

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Intuos4 Lens Cursor 75

Customizing the lens cursor 76 Testing the lens cursor 76

Working with AutoCAD 77

Configuring AutoCAD for a Wintab compatible digitizer 77

Configuring tablet menus and screen pointing areas in AutoCAD 78

Calibrating Intuos4 for AutoCAD 79

Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Vista 80

About the Windows Vista Tablet PC Input Panel 81

Product specifications 82

General specifications for all Intuos4 tablets 82 Intuos4 S tablet (model PTK-440) 82 Intuos4 M tablet (model PTK-640) 82 Intuos4 L tablet (model PTK-840) 83 Intuos4 XL tablet (model PTK-1240) 83 Intuos4 Grip Pen (model KP-501E) 83 Intuos4 Mouse (model KC-100) 83 Intuos4 Airbrush (model KP-400E) 83 Intuos4 Inking Pen (model KP-130) 84 Intuos4 Art Pen (model KP-701E) 84 Intuos4 Classic Pen (model KP-300E) 84

Intuos4 Lens Cursor (model KC-210) 84 Product information 85 Ordering parts and accessories 85 Available parts and accessories 86

Radio and television interference 88

FCC notice 88 Industry Canada (Canada only) 88 CE declaration 89

Precautions 90

Warnings 90 Cautions 90

License and Warranties (Worldwide, Except for Europe, Africa and Middle East) 91

Software License 91 Limited Warranty (U.S.A. and Canada) 91 Warranty Service in the U.S.A. and Canada 92 Warranty on Sales Outside of

the U.S.A. and Canada 93

Licence warranty conditions (Europe, Africa and Middle East) 94

Software Licence Agreement 94 Limited Warranty 95

GLOSSARY 97

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

This manual provides quick access to information about Intuos4. The information is common to Windows and Macintosh computers and Windows screen captures are shown, unless otherwise noted.

• Go directly to a contents

• Working with Intuos4

each Intuos4 tool, and includes exercises for new users.

• Customizing

describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize your Intuos4 tablet and

tools for the way you like to work.

• Want to test your tablet and tools? Need troubleshooting guidelines? Troubleshooting

find the answers to most common questions.

•The appendix

includes tips on caring for your tablet and tools, a how-to on uninstalling the software, your license and warranty, and more. Also included are tips on working with AutoCAD, as well as an overview of the pen and digital inking

Note: This manual does not describe how to install your Wacom tablet. Please refer to your product Quick Start Guide and to the automated software installer (located on the Intuos installation CD) for details.

If you are new to electronic documentation, read navigating the manual

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

options.

• You can use your viewer zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen.

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

• Many applications have built-in support for Intuos4 features (such as pressure sensitivity, tilt, and the pen eraser). For information on how best to use these and other Intuos4 features within a specific application, see the instructions in that application’s manuals. See also product information

or index topic by clicking on it.

is the learning chapter. It describes the various tablet features and functions of

is where you will

capabilities found in Microsoft Windows Vista.

Wacom’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications, and improvements may not be covered in this manual.

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NAVIGATING THE MANUAL

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WORKING WITH INTUOS4

This section introduces you to the Intuos4 professional pen tablet. Intuos4 consists of two basic elements: a tablet that serves as your work area, and the input tools

If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections.

Tablet features Input tools and accessories Setting up your work area Using the Grip Pen Using the Intuos4 Mouse Working with the tablet

you use on the tablet.

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TABLET FEATURES

Status LEDs

An LED will glow dimly when power is on, and brighten when a tool button is pressed. LEDs also indicate which of the four Touch Ring functions is active.

Touch Ring

Includes toggle button at center of ring.

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Active area

ExpressKeys

Intuos4 M tablet shown. Intuos4 S tablet models are equipped

with six ExpressKeys, and do not include the ExpressKeys display.

ExpressKeys display

Shows the current ExpressKey settings.

USB cable

Detachable for Intuos4 S, M, and L tablet models.

Intuos4 S tablet models are equipped with two cables; these enable you to easily change the cable path to best fit a right- or lefthanded tablet set-up.

Intuos4 XL tablet models are equipped with an attached cable.

INPUT TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

All Intuos4 input tools are cordless and battery free. Each tool features a unique Tool ID, which enables you to work with multiple tools and to customize each tool differently.

Eraser Fingerwheel

Rubberized grip area

DuoSwitch

(rocker style)

Replaceable nib

(pen tip)

Pen stand

Unscrew the base to access a nib extraction tool and assorted replacement nibs.

Programmable buttons

Can be customized.

Intuos4 Grip Pen

To personalize your pen, unscrew the tip cone and replace the colored ring with one of another color (included).

Intuos4 Mouse

Notes:

• Product configurations may vary.

• Some product configurations may not include the mouse.

• Some Intuos4 XL tablets may come equipped with the Intuos4

Lens Cursor instead of the

Intuos4 Grip Pen.

Nib extractor

Replacement nibs

• 5 standard nibs, black

• 1 flex nib, white and black

• 1 stroke nib, white

• 3 hard felt nibs, gray

See available parts and accessories on additional input tools and accessories.

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SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA

To minimize fatigue, comfortably organize your work area. Position your tablet, input tools, and keyboard for easy access without unnecessary reaching. Position your monitor so you can view it with a minimum of eyestrain. For best results, position the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet.

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

• Use a gentle grip when working with your tools.

• Alternate tasks and tools throughout the day.

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

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

For right-handed use, position the tablet so the drawing (active) area is located to the right of the ExpressKeys. For left-handed use, position the tablet with the drawing area to the left of the ExpressKeys. See configuring the tablet orientation

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

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USING THE GRIP PEN

There are four basic techniques for using the pressure-sensitive pen on the active area of the tablet: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages.

Holding the pen Pointing Clicking Dragging Using the side switch Drawing with pressure sensitivity Drawing with tilt Erasing Eye-hand coordination exercise

HOLDING THE PEN

Hold the Grip Pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. 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 or navigating with the pen. Tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable.

Position for drawing and navigating Position for erasing

Place the pen stand within easy reach of your tablet. The stand allows for vertical or horizontal placement of the pen.

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

Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your computer from going to sleep.

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POINTING

The Intuos4 pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen.

Move the screen cursor by lifting the pen and placing the pen tip in a new location on the tablet active area. The cursor instantly jumps to the new location.

See understanding the tablet active area

To select an icon or folder, use your pen to position the screen cursor over the object. Press down to select.

Hints:

• If you find that using a pen is somewhat difficult, try the eye-hand coordination

exercise.

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

You can position the screen cursor two different ways: like a pen (PEN MODE) or like a mouse (MOUSE MODE).

•In P

EN MODE, the tablet active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen; wherever you

place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the display screen. This is the default setting for the pen.

•In M

OUSE MODE, the default setting for the Intuos4 Mouse, you move the cursor with a “pick up and slide”

action similar to using a traditional mouse.

When using the pen, the pen tip needs to be within 10 mm (0.39 inch) of the tablet surface. The pen tip does not need to touch the tablet in order to move the screen cursor or use the side switch.

All Intuos4 tools, including the Intuos4 Mouse, work only over the active area of the tablet.

10 mm (0.39 inch)

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CLICKING

Click to highlight or select something on the screen. Double-click to open it.

Clicking. Tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. (There is no audible pen tip “click” sound.) Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip. The folder should highlight when you press.

Hint: You can configure Windows to select when the pen is over an icon and to launch the icon with a single click. To turn on this feature, first open a folder.

• Windows Vista: From the O G

ENERAL tab select SINGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM (POINT TO SELECT).

• Windows XP: From the T option S

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

INGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM (POINT TO SELECT).

RGANIZE pull-down menu choose FOLDER AND SEARCH OPTIONS.... From the

OOLS pull-down menu choose FOLDER OPTIONS.... From the GENERAL tab select the

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

DRAGGING

To drag, first point to an object. Then press the pen tip to the tablet and slide it across the tablet surface. The selected object will move across the monitor or display screen.

To select text within a document, move the screen cursor to the beginning of a text line, then drag the pen across the tablet to highlight the text.

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USING THE SIDE SWITCH

The DuoSwitch on the Intuos4 Grip Pen has two programmable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either direction.

Note: You can use the DuoSwitch whenever the pen tip is within 10 mm (0.39 inch) of the tablet active area – you do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch.

The default switch positions are:

Upper: D

Lower: RIGHT CLICK

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

Right-clicking. Press the lower pen switch to bring up application-specific or icon-specific menus.

OUBLE CLICK

To assign new switch functions, see customizing tool buttons

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DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY

The Intuos4 pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pressure you place on the pen. The digital ink

tools in Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 also respond to the pressure you place on

the pen.

To draw with pressure sensitivity, first select a pressure-sensitive tool from your application’s tool palette. Then draw along the surface of the tablet while applying various amounts of pressure downward on the tip of the pen.

Press hard for thick lines or dense color, and press gently for thin lines or softer color.

To adjust the tip feel, see adjusting tip feel

and double-click.

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

information.

DRAWING WITH TILT

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

To test tilt, draw a curve in a graphics application (such as Painter supports tilt. Be sure 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, when the brush shape dynamics in Adobe Photoshop have been configured for tilt operation, tilting the pen results in an elongated pattern. This simulates the effects of an airbrush spray that is angled away from the paint surface.

To adjust the amount of pen tilt required to produce a desired tilt effect in your application, see customizing tilt sensitivity

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

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ERASING

The Intuos4 pen eraser works like the eraser on a pencil.

You can erase intuitively and naturally in graphics applications that support the pen eraser. When you use the pen eraser, the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool.

In applications that support pressure sensitivity, you can select pressuresensitive tools in the application’s tool palette to vary the width and depth of your erasures as you change the amount of pressure you exert upon the pen.

See adjusting eraser feel information.

For Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007, you can use the eraser to erase notes or sketches made with digital ink and to select and delete text or spreadsheet cells within an application.

for more

Visit our web site for a list of 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, drawing, or annotation.

EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE

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

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

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

3. Draw an X at each grid intersection.

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

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

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USING THE INTUOS4 MOUSE

The Intuos4 Mouse is cordless, battery free, and works on any Intuos4 tablet. Some product configurations may not include the mouse.

Fingerwheel

Can be rolled, or pressed for an additional button function.

• Roll the fingerwheel to scroll in most windows and applications. Move the wheel forward to scroll up, and back to scroll down.

• Press down on the wheel to perform a MIDDLE CLICK.

Hint: For Microsoft Office applications that support a wheel mouse, press the C fingerwheel to zoom in and out.

Right button

Displays a context menu when pressed.

Left button

This is the primary button used to C

The default mouse button positions are:

Left: C

Right: RIGHT CLICK

Middle: MIDDLE CLICK

Front: FORWARD

Rear: BACK

LICK

TRL key and move the

LICK and select.

Front and rear buttons

These are set for F B

ACK functionality within your

Internet browser.

ORWARD and

Important: When the Intuos4 Mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your computer from going to sleep.

WORKING WITH THE TABLET

The middle section of the tablet is the working, or active, area for the pen or mouse. Wherever you place your pen on the tablet active area, the screen cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the screen. See using the Grip Pen

Active area

ExpressKeys

Press the customizable ExpressKeys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes, or to emulate button clicks or modifier keys.

Touch Ring

Slide your finger around the ring to zoom, scroll, or perform other custom actions.

Press the toggle (center) button to toggle between four customizable states. As you toggle between settings, a corresponding status LED illuminates.

and using the Intuos4 Mouse for more information.

Intuos4 M tablet shown. Intuos4 S tablet models are equipped

with six ExpressKeys, and do not include the ExpressKeys display.

ExpressKeys display

Shows the current ExpressKey settings. See optimizing the ExpressKeys

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CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION

Set up Intuos4 as shown below for right- or left-handed operation.

Tablet setup for right-handed operation

Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MAPPING tab. Choose the E tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet (including the Wacom Tablet control panel options) for correct right-handed use.

Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are positioned to the left. As desired, reconfigure the USB cable

installation.

Tablet setup for left-handed operation

Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the M tab. Choose the E tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet (including the Wacom Tablet control panel options) for correct left-handed use.

Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are positioned to the right. As desired, reconfigure the USB cable

installation.

Note: You are prompted to choose a default tablet orientation when installing the tablet software from the Intuos installation CD. At the log-in and user switching screens, the tablet orientation will use the default setting selected when the driver was installed.

You can always change how your tablet is oriented using the above procedure. But if you want to change the tablet default orientation, you must re-install the driver from the Intuos installation CD.

XPRESSKEYS LEFT orientation option – the

APPING

XPRESSKEYS RIGHT orientation option – the

USB CABLE INSTALLATION

Depending on your tablet model, choose the USB port or cable routing solution that best applies to your operating configuration.

• For Intuos4 M or L tablet models, slide the USB port access cover to one side or the other. Then attach the USB cable.

• For Intuos4 S tablet models, select the right- or left-handed USB cable and attach it to the tablet port. Be careful to correctly match the cable connector to the tablet USB port.

• For Intuos4 XL tablet models, route the USB cable using the tablet cable guides.

Next, connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer.

Cable paths, Intuos4 S

Right-handed use.

Left-handed use.

Cable paths, Intuos4 XL

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UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA

The active area is the area of the tablet that senses pen movement.

Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen pointer will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. This is the default setting for the pen.

Display screen

Screen pointer

The screen pointer indicates pen position, and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet’s active area.

Your Intuos4 input tools work only on the active area of the tablet.

Tablet active area

Note: The tablet active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen(s), and by default uses the

entire screen or all screens if you have multiple displays. To customize the mapping relationship, see ta b le t

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USING THE EXPRESSKEYS

ExpressKeys can be pressed individually or in combination with other ExpressKeys. They can also be used together with your Intuos4 input tools. This allows you to modify a tool property with your secondary hand while using the pen with your primary hand.

ExpressKeys configuration when positioned on the left side of the tablet (E

XPRESSKEYS LEFT).

ExpressKey default settings:

HOW SETTINGS

RADIAL MENU

(SHOW SETTINGS for Intuos4 S)

RECISION MODE

DISPLAY TOGGLE

(SHIFT modifier key for Intuos4 S)

HIFT modifier key

TRL/CMD modifier key for Intuos4 S)

TRL/CMD modifier key

LT/OPT modifier key for Intuos4 S)

LT/OPT modifier key

AN/SCROLL for Intuos4 S)

AN/SCROLL

ExpressKeys configuration when positioned on the right side of the tablet (EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT).

ExpressKeys display

Automatically updates to show the current ExpressKey settings for the active application. If an ExpressKey has been disabled, there will be no display for that key. See also optimizing the

ExpressKeys display.

See customizing the ExpressKeys

modify the ExpressKey settings. Note: Intuos4 S tablet models are

equipped with six ExpressKeys, and do not include the ExpressKeys display.

Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. For details, see using applications integrated for tablet control.

Tip: In Adobe Photoshop and many other graphics applications, the A

LT, CTRL, and SHIFT keys can be used

to modify a tool (or switch to a complementary tool) while the key is pressed.

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USING THE TOUCH RING

Slide your finger around the ring to zoom in or out, scroll up or down, or to issue the assigned keystroke functions.

Example of zooming in

Move your finger clockwise along the ring to zoom in or scroll down in most applications.

Example of zooming out

Move your finger counter-clockwise to zoom out or scroll up.

Press the toggle button to switch between four customizable states. As you toggle between settings, a corresponding status LED illuminates. Any disabled settings are skipped in the toggle sequence.

Intuos4 M tablet shown.

Important: Some applications can override and control the Touch Ring functions. For details, see using applications integrated for tablet control

Touch Ring default settings:

Setting 1: A

to zoom in most graphics applications and scroll in most other applications.

Page scrolling is not supported. Note: Some applications may interpret zoom

events as scroll events, or may completely ignore zooming. Likewise, scroll events may be interpreted as zoom events, or ignored completely.

Setting 2: K Enables you to cycle up or down through a stack of layers when working in Adobe Photoshop. Move your finger clockwise along the ring to cycle up through layers.

Setting 3: K ring to increase or decrease the brush size of your drawing tool when working in Adobe Photoshop.

Setting 4: K Enables you to rotate or flip an entire image when working in Adobe Photoshop. (Requires Adobe Photoshop CS4 or later.)

See customizing the Touch Ring your tablet Touch Ring works.

UTO SCROLL/ZOOM. Sets the ring

EYSTROKE... CYCLE LAYERS.

EYSTROKE... BRUSH SIZE. Sets the

EYSTROKE... CANVAS ROTATION.

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CUSTOMIZING

After you master the basics of using Intuos4, you may want to customize the way the tablet or input tools work. This chapter describes how to adjust your tablet and tool settings.

Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos4 by creating application-specific settings

Opening the control panel Control panel overview Control panel settings Using and customizing the Radial Menu Working with Display Toggle Working with multiple tools Application-specific settings

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

To open the Wacom Tablet control panel, use the Intuos4 tool you wish to customize on the tablet:

• Windows. Click on the Windows

and choose the W

• Macintosh. Open S

PPLICATIONS folder. Then click on the WACOM TABLET icon.

After opening the control panel, you can begin customizing Intuos4. Note: User-specific preferences are supported. After logging in, each user can customize their personal

settings in the Wacom Tablet control panel. Switching to another user will automatically load the settings for that user.

ACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option.

YSTEM PREFERENCES from either the Dock, the Apple menu, or from the

START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS. Then select WACOM TABLET

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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize your Intuos4 tablet or input tools.

The upper portion of the control panel displays icons representing your T

ABLET, TOOL, and the APPLICATION settings.

Tabs display customizable settings for the selected T

See control panel

settings.

Displays tablet and software information, including an option to access the D dialog box.

OOL.

IAGNOSTICS

Choose F customize your ExpressKeys, Touch Ring, and Radial Menu settings.

Choose P customize your Intuos4 pen settings.

Choose M customize your Intuos4 Mouse settings.

Returns the selected tab to its default settings.

UNCTIONS to

EN to

OUSE to

Displays help options.Displays advanced options

Experiment with different settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect immediately. Click D

EFAULT to return a tab to the factory settings.

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

Your keyboard tab and arrow keys can be used to navigate the control panel.

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Control panel lists and tabs: The control panel TABLET, TOOL, and APPLICATION lists allow you to select the tablet, tool, or application for which to change settings.

To change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize. The tool will be automatically selected in the T

To customize settings for a different tool, select it from the T tabs will be displayed). See customizing the pen

OOL list, and the appropriate tabs will be displayed.

OOL list by clicking on its icon (the appropriate

, customizing the mouse, and customizing the tablet

functions for more information.

The TABLET list displays an icon for any supported tablet that has been installed on your system. All settings shown below this list apply to the selected tablet.

The T

OOL list displays an icon for the tablet

UNCTIONS, and for each Intuos4 tool that has

been used on the tablet. Note: When a new tool is first used on the

tablet it is automatically added to the list, and functions with the default settings. See also

working with multiple tools

Your current selections are highlighted.

The A

PPLICATION list lets you define tool

settings that apply only to a specific application. See application-specific settings

CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS

The following sections provide detailed information about each control panel tab and some of the more difficult concepts. Many of the sections also contain useful customizing tips.

Customizing the pen Customizing the mouse Customizing the tablet functions Tablet to screen mapping Button functions

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CUSTOMIZING THE PEN

Use the pen to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. The pen will be selected in the TOOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. Select a tab and choose from the available options.

Adjusting eraser feel

Customizing tilt sensitivity

Tablet to screen mapping

Customizing tool buttons

Adjusting tip feel and double-click

Application-specific settings

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ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK

Select the PEN tab.

Customizes the amount of pressure needed to click, draw, or ink.

Displays the tip F

EEL DETAILS dialog

box where you can further customize the tip sensitivity.

Press the pen tip on the tablet to test the T

IP FEEL setting. Adjust the TIP

EEL so that you can comfortably

Adjusts the size of the double-click area. Drag the slider to O disable double-click assist

FF to

reach full pressure.

Hints:

• Use a soft T

IP FEEL to reach the full pressure range with a lighter touch.

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

IP FEEL setting.

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

Note: A large double-click distance may cause a delay at the beginning of brush strokes in some drawing applications. This may also cause a delay at the beginning of a drag action or inking stroke. If you notice such effects, try setting a smaller double-click distance or using the side switch to double-click (see using the side

switch). You can also set an ExpressKey to double-click.

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ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL

Select the ERASER tab.

Customizes the amount of pressure needed to erase.

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Select the function to perform when using the eraser.

Displays the eraser F dialog box where you can further customize the eraser sensitivity.

With your screen cursor positioned over an empty area of your desktop, press the pen’s eraser on the tablet to test the E Adjust the E can comfortably reach full pressure.

RASER FEEL setting.

RASER FEEL so that you

EEL DETAILS

ADVANCED TIP AND ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS

To further customize tip or eraser pressure settings from the PEN or ERASER tab, click on the DETAILS... button. The options within the F sensitivity and click threshold settings independently.

Important: In the P or E

RASER FEEL slider, which override the detailed pressure settings.

Drag the slider to select a pressure sensitivity setting.

If you have a soft touch, choose a softer setting.

EN and ERASER tabs, these settings are adjusted simultaneously with the TIP FEEL

EEL DETAILS dialog box enable you to change the tip or eraser pressure

Graphically displays the selected pressure S curve and C settings.

A curve that increases quickly makes the pen feel more sensitive.

LICK THRESHOLD

ENSITIVITY

Drag the slider to adjust the click threshold level.

This setting determines the amount of force required to generate a tip click.

Using your pen tip or eraser, make several strokes within the box to test the results of your changes.

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CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS

Select the PEN tab.

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

Hint: To make double-clicking easier, set the side switch to double-click automatically by selecting D

Double-click here to change the function assigned to the pen tip.

• At least one tool button should be set to the C function.

• The tip must be set to C graphics applications.

OUBLE CLICK.

LICK

LICK in order to draw in most

Note: You can change how the side switch operates for right clicks or other click functions. See advanced options for details.

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CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY

To adjust the tilt sensitivity of your Intuos4 pen, select the PEN tab.

Tilt sensitivity determines how far you must tilt the tool to produce the maximum tilt effect; you need to tilt the pen less at high sensitivity than at low sensitivity.

Drag the slider to increase or decrease T the new setting in an application that supports tilt. The tilt setting applies to both the tip and eraser of your tool.

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

ILT SENSITIVITY. Then test

Visit Wacom’s web site for a list of applications that currently support tilt. See product information

CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE

Use the Intuos4 Mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. The MOUSE tool will be selected in the T

OOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. Select a tab and choose from the available options.

Some product configurations may not include the mouse.

Mouse mode settings

Customizing the mouse buttons

Application-specific settings

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CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONS

Use your Intuos4 Mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MOUSE tab.

Select the function to perform when pressing a button.

HEEL options (SCROLL, KEYSTROKE, or DISABLED) control the fingerwheel function. The default setting is SCROLL.

CROLL When selecting SCROLL, the tab displays custom scroll options. Choose a SCROLLING SPEED to use

for each notch of wheel movement. When you select one or more C

OMBINE WITH: modifier key options, the selected option(s) will be sent

to the application along with each scroll event. For example, you can create custom zooming or other actions within an application.

Macintosh: The available options are

EYSTROKE Select the KEYSTROKE option to assign custom functions to the fingerwheel. This is useful when

OPTION, COMMAND (Apple key), CONTROL, and SHIFT.

working with repetitive functions. Keystroke(s) that you define are sent once for each notch of wheel movement.

Hint: To double the speed of a keystroke action, enter the keystroke sequence twice within the D

EFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box.

ISABLED Disables the wheel function.

The mouse buttons are chordable; you can press two or more buttons simultaneously. For example, if you program one button to simulate the C buttons a C

TRL+ALT is simulated.

TRL key and another to simulate an ALT keystroke, when you press both

Note: To configure the Intuos4 Mouse for left-handed use, simply reassign the button functions as needed. You can also open the Wacom Tablet control panel, click on O

ANDEDNESS group.

PTIONS... and select LEFT in the MOUSE

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CUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONS

To customize the ExpressKeys, Touch Ring, and other tablet features, open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the F available options.

UNCTIONS icon in the TOOL list. Select a tab to customize, and change settings using the

Customizing the ExpressKeys Customizing the Touch Ring

Application-specific settings

Using and customizing the Radial Menu

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CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS

When you open the EXPRESSKEYS tab, the current functions are shown in the corresponding pull-down menus. As an additional reference, the tablet ExpressKeys display provides a visual indication of the ExpressKey settings.

When using Intuos4, the ExpressKeys display automatically updates to show the key settings for the application that is currently in the foreground. If an ExpressKey has been disabled, there will be no display for that key.

Note: To set the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys display, select the O button located at the bottom of the control panel. In the O B

RIGHTNESS slider as needed.

PTIONS dialog box adjust the EXPRESSKEY DISPLAY

PTIONS...

To customize a key, choose a function that will be performed when the key is pressed. The default settings are described in using the ExpressKeys

Intuos4 S tablet models are only equipped with six ExpressKeys, and do not include the ExpressKeys display.

Note: ExpressKey functions can be defined for use with specific

applications.

The ExpressKeys will be rotated 180 degrees when the tablet orientation set to E

XPRESSKEYS RIGHT.

ExpressKeys tab, shown for right-handed use

ExpressKeys tab, shown for left-handed use

Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. For details, see

using applications integrated for tablet control

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CUSTOMIZING THE TOUCH RING

When you select the tablet TOUCH RING tab, the currently set Touch Ring functions are displayed. You can customize the Touch Ring to issue zooming, scrolling, or custom keystroke actions.

Note: Touch Ring functions can be defined for use with specific applications. Any changes you make on this tab apply to the currently selected icon in the control panel’s A

The below control panel tab depicts a tablet configured for right-handed (EXPRESSKEYS LEFT) use.

PPLICATION list.

The SPEED setting can be customized for each function. This controls the rate at which zooming and scrolling occurs, or the speed at with which keystroke events are sent to an application.

Tip: To zoom images around the current position of the screen cursor when working in Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later, open the Adobe Photoshop general preferences pane, check the Z W

OOM WITH SCROLL

HEEL option, and click OK.

Choose a function to perform when the ring is in use. Default settings are:

AUTO SCROLL/ZOOM Sets the Touch Ring to zoom in most graphics applications and scroll in most

other applications. Page scrolling is not supported. Move your finger clockwise along the ring to zoom in or scroll down. Move your

finger counter-clockwise to zoom out or scroll up. Note: Some applications may interpret zoom events as scroll events, or may

completely ignore zooming. Likewise, scroll events may be interpreted as zoom events, or ignored completely.

EYSTROKE... CYCLE LAYERS Sets the ring to cycle up or down through a stack of layers.

EYSTROKE... BRUSH SIZE Sets the ring to increase or decrease the brush size of your drawing tool.

EYSTROKE... CANVAS ROTATION Enables you to rotate or flip an entire image in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or later.

To customize the ring for other actions, select the K

EYSTROKE... option. You can then define a custom keystroke

function. To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular application, see the documentation that came with the application.

Choose S See using the Touch Ring

KIP to set the Touch Ring toggle button to skip a function state in the toggle sequence.

for more information.

Important: Some applications can override and control the Touch Ring functions. For details, see using applications integrated for tablet control

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TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING

Select the MAPPING tab to change the relationship between tool movement on your tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor screen.

MODE options control how the screen cursor moves. Select PEN MODE to set the screen cursor movement to correspond with the position of your Intuos4 tool on the tablet – wherever you place your tool on the tablet, the cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the screen.

The tablet-to-screen image dynamically updates to illustrate the selected mapping relationship.

Select the O

RIENTATION of your

tablet. This setting is tablet specific, and applies to all tools and applications. Other M

APPING tab

settings can be customized for a specific tool and application.

CREEN AREA. Select a monitor

screen area for tablet to screen mapping.

ORCE PROPORTIONS.

When checked, forces a proportional tablet to screen mapping relationship.

Select a T

ABLET AREA for tablet to

screen mapping.

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When MOUSE MODE is selected, you can decide how you would like the mouse to track. (MOUSE TRACKING options apply only to the Intuos4 Mouse.)

• When U

SE TABLET ORIENTATION is selected, moving the mouse toward the top of the tablet moves the screen

cursor up. In this mode the entire active area of the tablet is available for mouse tracking.

• When U

SE MOUSE ORIENTATION is selected, moving the mouse forward moves the screen cursor up. In this mode

a reduced inset portion of the active area is available for mouse tracking. This is the default setting for all Intuos4 tablets (except Intuos4 S).

Note: For Intuos4 S tablets, the U

SE MOUSE ORIENTATION option is not recommended due to the smaller active

area.

Sets the screen cursor acceleration.

Select a slower or faster screen cursor tracking speed.

Select M

OUSE MODE to move the

screen cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a traditional mouse.

Notes:

• You can switch between P

EN MODE and MOUSE MODE by using the screen Radial Menu.

• If you frequently switch between P function to one of your tool buttons.

EN MODE and MOUSE MODE, you also can assign the MODE TOGGLE...

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ORIENTATION

From the MAPPING tab, you can choose a different tablet ORIENTATION and then physically rotate your tablet to match the selection you have made. This feature allows you to set up the tablet controls for left- or righthanded use, or to configure your tablet to work with a tall monitor. See configuring the tablet orientation

XPRESSKEYS LEFT Tablet orientation is horizontal, with Touch Ring and ExpressKeys located to the

left. This is the orientation for right-handed users.

XPRESSKEYS TOP Tablet is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, with Touch Ring and ExpressKeys

oriented toward the top.

XPRESSKEYS RIGHT Tablet orientation is horizontal, with Touch Ring and ExpressKeys located to the

right. When this option is selected, the tablet operation and the Wacom Tablet control panel options are automatically configured for correct left-handed use.

Note: If you have an Intuos4 Mouse or Lens Cursor, click the control panel O

PTIONS button to set the device for right- or left-handed use. See advanced

options.

XPRESSKEYS BOTTOM Tablet is rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise, with Touch Ring and

ExpressKeys oriented toward the bottom.

After making changes, verify you have correctly set the orientation by moving your pen “up” on the tablet – the screen cursor should move up as well. The selected orientation is a global tablet setting and applies to all applications.

SCREEN AREA

Use the MAPPING tab SCREEN AREA options to define the portion of the display screen your tablet will map to.

ULL Maps the entire monitor(s) area. This is the default setting. See also mapping

to multiple monitors.

ONITOR Maps the entire area of a single monitor that you choose. If more than one

monitor is connected to your system, an option will be available for each detected monitor.

ORTION... Selecting PORTION... brings up the PORTION OF SCREEN dialog box.

Choose a method for defining a portion of the display:

• Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the screen area.

• Select the C S

CREEN AREA button and move the

screen cursor to select the screen area. Be sure to follow any M

ESSAGE prompts.

• Enter coordinate values.

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

LICK TO DEFINE

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FORCE PROPORTIONS

In the MAPPING tab, check or uncheck the FORCE PROPORTIONS box to determine the tablet to screen mapping relationship.

When FORCE PROPORTIONS is unchecked, the correct scale or proportions are not maintained. The selected tablet area is mapped to the selected display area. Drawing a circle on the tablet may create an ellipse on the display screen. This is the default setting for all tools.

When F proportions are maintained. Drawing a circle on the tablet results in a circle on the display screen. Depending on your settings, some portions of the tablet active area may no longer be usable when this option is selected.

ORCE PROPOR TIONS is checked, the correct vertical and horizontal

Note: Although Intuos4 is optimized for use with 16 : 10 aspect ratio displays, the default settings automatically adjust for use with other aspect ratio displays.

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TABLET AREA

In the MAPPING tab, use the TABLET AREA options to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area:

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

F P

ORTION... Selecting PORTION... brings up the PORTION OF TABLET dialog box.

Choose a method for defining a portion of the tablet:

• Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area that will be mapped to your selected screen area.

• Select the C A

REA button and use your tool on the

tablet to select the tablet area. Be sure to follow any M

• Enter coordinate values.

LICK TO DEFINE TABLET

ESSAGE prompts.

UICKPOINT LEFT and UICKPOINT RIGHT

Available with Intuos4 L and XL tablet models, these options divide the tablet into two independent areas: a large area for drawing, and a small area for quick navigation. Both areas are mapped to the entire display by default, and can be mapped to the screen area defined in the P

UICKPOINT LEFT sets

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

Drawing areas QUICKPOINT RIGHT sets

ORTION OF SCREEN dialog box.

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

Note: The QuickPoint area and drawing area are indicated by crop marks on the tablet work surface.

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MAPPING TO MULTIPLE MONITORS

If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Intuos4 will map to the monitors based upon how they are configured in the D

• If more than one monitor is in use and you are in extended monitor mode, the tablet maps to all monitors as if they were one large display. The below image illustrates how two monitors display the system desktop in extended mode.

ISPLAY PROPER TIES control panel.

Monitor 1 Monitor 2

• If you are in mirror mode, the tablet maps to the entire space on each monitor and the screen cursor is displayed on each monitor simultaneously.

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

After you have correctly configured your computer for use with multiple monitors, you can then adjust the tablet mapping by opening the Wacom Tablet control panel and changing the appropriate options.

Hint: When your system is configured with multiple monitors, you can assign the D

ISPLAY TOGGLE function to

an ExpressKey. This enables you to toggle the current tablet mapping and screen cursor between the system desktop or primary display and your other monitors. See working with Display Toggle

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BUTTON FUNCTIONS

The following options are available for tool and tablet settings. Not all options are available for all controls.

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Function name Description

CLICKS

•CLICK Simulates a primary mouse button click. Be sure at least one button performs this

function so you can always navigate and click.

•R

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

•M

IDDLE CLICK Simulates a middle mouse button click.

•D

OUBLE CLICK Simulates a double-click. For easier double-clicking, use this function instead of

tapping twice with the tip of your pen.

•C

LICK LOCK Simulates holding down the primary mouse button. Press the tool button once to

initiate click lock. Press the button again to release click lock. Click lock is useful for dragging objects or selecting blocks of text.

•4

TH CLICK Simulates a 4th mouse button click.

•5

TH CLICK

Simulates a 5th mouse button click.

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KEYSTROKE... Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Select this option to display the DEFINE

EYSTROKE dialog box.

Enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the K Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys (such as F3) and modifier keys (such as S

COMMAND, and CONTROL for Macintosh).

HIFT, ALT, or CTRL for Windows, or SHIFT, OPTION,

You can also select special keystrokes or keystroke combinations from the A S

PECIAL drop-down menu.

After defining a keystroke sequence, click OK.

Important: Because the E

NTER (Windows) and RETURN (Macintosh) keys

can be selected as a defined keystroke, they cannot be used to select OK. You must use your Intuos4 tool to click on the OK button.

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

You can create different keystroke functions for different applications. See application-specific settings

EYS entry box.

Deletes only the last entry in the keystroke entry box.

Clears the keystroke entry box.

When defining keystrokes for the Touch Ring or mouse fingerwheel, the dialog box provides two K

EYS entry

boxes. Assign keystroke functions as

described above for clockwise and counter-clockwise movement on the ring, or front and back movement of the mouse fingerwheel.

Enter a N

AME for the defined

keystrokes pair and click OK.

To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular application, see the documentation that came with the application.

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

SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CONTROL for Macintosh). Many applications use

modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects.

Choose one or more modifier key options. Select the C to occur whenever you press the tool button.

ADIAL MENU Displays a Radial Menu on your screen. Each level of the hierarchical menu

consists of eight menu slices which may contain various features and options to choose from.

ACK Simulates the BACK command in browser applications.

ORWARD Simulates the FORWARD command in browser applications.

AN/SCROLL Enables you to position a document or image in any direction within the active pane

by pressing a tablet or pen button set for P pen tip across the tablet’s active area.

LICK box if you want a mouse click

AN/SCROLL and then dragging with the

When you select P S

CROLLING SPEED dialog box prompts you

AN/SCROLL, the PEN

to set a scrolling speed for use in applications that do not support grabber hand (pixel-level) panning within a document or image.

A slower setting reduces the scroll rate and is useful for close-up and detail work where you need precise control of the image.

As you move the pen tip, the document or image is repositioned to follow the direction of pen movement on the tablet.

Release the button or lift the pen tip from the tablet surface when you are done.

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AUTO SCROLL/ZOOM Sets the Touch Ring to zoom in most graphics applications and scroll in most other

applications.

CROLL Sets the Touch Ring for scrolling only action.

OOM Sets the Touch Ring for zooming only action.

HOW DESKTOP Minimizes all open windows to display a clean desktop.

WITCH APPLICATION Brings up the application switching dialog with focus on the next open application.

On Windows Vista systems running Aero, Flip 3D will be activated with focus on the next open applications.

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

launch.

Click BROWSE... to locate an application, file, or script to launch. The selection you make appears in the A

RUN box. Click OK to accept the

selection.

The dialog box will close and the O assigned as your tool button option. Simply press the tool button to launch the assigned option.

If your selection is for the Radial Menu, it will be displayed in the Radial Menu.

PPLICATION TO

PEN/RUN... option you have selected will be

NK TOGGLE (Macintosh.) Toggles the “ink in any application” function of Ink on and off.

Ink automatically recognizes and converts your handwriting into text and inserts it into a document. Handwriting recognition must be turned on for this function to work. See your Macintosh help for information on working with Ink.

XPOSÉ (Macintosh.) Tiles all open windows. To access this option, first choose

EYSTROKE... and then click on the ADD SPECIAL menu within the dialog box.

RESSURE HOLD Locks the pressure at the current pressure level until the button is released.

For example, you can paint with pressure sensitivity until you reach the brush size that you like. You can then press the button and continue painting with the same size brush until the button is released.

RECISION MODE Changes the mapping around the current pen tip position such that you must move

the pen twice as far for the screen cursor to cover the same distance on the display screen. To activate, press and hold the tool button to which this function is assigned. Releasing the button returns to normal mapping.

When your tool is in M

OUSE MODE, screen cursor movement is adjusted to act as if

acceleration were off and speed set to slow.

ISPLAY TOGGLE For multiple monitor systems. Enables you to toggle the current tablet mapping and

screen cursor between different displays when you press an ExpressKey that has been assigned this function. See working with Display Toggle

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MODE TOGGLE... Toggles between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE. When first setting a tool button to

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

mouse acceleration and speed.

Sets the screen cursor tracking speed when in M

Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in M

OUSE MODE.

Note: M

OUSE MODE 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 M

RASE Default setting for the eraser. See erasing for information on using the eraser.

HOW SETTINGS Displays (on your display screen) a diagram of the tablet ExpressKeys and Touch

OUSE ACCELERATION and SPEED setting can be made.

Ring, showing the current function settings for each control.

ABLET PC

•T

ABLET PC INPUT PANEL (Tablet PCs and Windows Vista systems that support the Tablet PC Input Panel.)

Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel when you press a tool button set to this function.

•J

OURNAL (Windows Vista and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft Journal.)

Opens Microsoft Journal.

•T

ABLET PC DEFINED (Tablet PCs and Windows Vista systems that support the Tablet PC Input Panel.)

Sets the button function according to settings found in the:

• Windows Vista T

ABLET PC SETTINGS and PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control

panels.

• Windows XP Tablet Edition T

ISABLED Disables the control function.

PPLICATION DEFINED Reports only the button number to the application. This is for applications, such as

ABLET AND PEN SETTINGS control panel.

CAD programs, that have built-in support for the Intuos4 Mouse or Lens Cursor. This function may also be used by some highly integrated applications for direct

control of the pen tablet ExpressKeys and Touch Ring.

KIP Sets the Touch Ring toggle button to skip a function state that has been assigned

this option in the toggle sequence.

EFAULT Returns a control to its default setting.

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USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU

The Radial Menu is a circular pop-up menu that provides quick access to editing, navigation, and media control functions, and more.

• To display the Radial Menu, set a tool button or ExpressKey to the R Whenever you press that button, the Radial Menu is displayed centered at the screen cursor position.

• The hierarchical Radial Menu appears in circular format, extending over the entire desktop. Each level of the menu consists of eight control slices which may contain various features and options to choose from.

• Select an option by clicking on it within the Radial Menu. Some selections may display a submenu where you can then choose from the available options.

Holding down the button that opens the Radial Menu allows you to click on a menu item without closing the Radial Menu.

• The menu closes after you make a selection. To close the Radial Menu without making a selection, click on the ‘X’ located at the center of the menu or on a control slice that has no function assigned to it. You can also again press the button used to display the menu.

ADIAL MENU function.

Top menu

Submenu

Use the R

ADIAL MENU tab to customize the available functions on the Radial Menu:

1. Select a menu or submenu to customize.

2. Select a control slice for which to customize settings.

3. Choose the F

UNCTION(s) to

perform. Note: Press the E

RETURN) key to add multiple

(

NTER

lines of text.

Returns the currently displayed Radial Menu layout to its default values.

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WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE

DISPLAY TOGGLE is available only on multiple monitor systems. This feature allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display at a time. (See mapping to multiple monitors

After setting an ExpressKey to D

ISPLAY TOGGLE, you can then press that button to sequentially toggle the

current tablet mapping between a base mapping (the current setting from the M monitors. As an example:

1. The entire display area of a multi-monitor system is set up for extended mode and assigned to the active area of the Intuos4 tablet.

APPING tab) and other

2. Pressing a tool button to which the D

OGGLE function has been assigned toggles the

ISPLAY

tablet mapping to the next display in sequence

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In the Wacom Tablet control panel, the DISPLAY TOGGLE tab is automatically available when the Intuos4 tablet is installed on a multi-monitor system. This tab lets you set which monitor(s) will be included in the toggle sequence.

On the DISPLAY TOGGLE tab all monitors are selected in the toggle sequence by default. Uncheck any monitor you want removed from the toggle sequence.

• The base mapping is the tablet and display mapping that is defined in the M By default, this would include all monitors unless you have defined a specific monitor as your primary monitor in the M

APPING tab.

• As you toggle to the next monitor, each tool’s active tablet area is mapped to that monitor (in P

EN MODE).

• Toggling one more time after the last checked monitor returns the system to the base mapping.

APPING tab.

Important: When using application-specific settings with

ISPLAY TOGGLE, make sure that each customized

D application in the A a tool button assigned to D

PPLICATION list (including ALL OTHER) has

ISPLAY TOGGLE. The easiest way

to do this is to assign DISPLAY TOGGLE to an ExpressKey prior to creating any application-specific settings.

Note that any of the following actions will return the toggle sequence to the base mapping:

• Launching a graphics application that supports pressure sensitivity.

• Logging out of or rebooting the system.

• Switching users (Fast User Switching).

• Placing the system in sleep mode.

• Changing the M

APPING or DISPLAY TOGGLE tab settings.

• Changing the resolution or number of displays on your system.

• Using the M

• Selecting P

ODE TOGGLE... function.

EN MODE or MOUSE MODE from the Radial Menu.

Tip: To toggle between monitors without including the ‘full display’ option, disable the first display on the D T

OGGLE tab. Then go to the MAPPING tab and set the current SCREEN AREA to the first display.

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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS

The Wacom Tablet control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of your Intuos4 tool settings. The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected, and the appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed.

Each Intuos4 tool has a Tool ID that makes it unique. Any custom settings apply only to the specific tool for which they were made. Identical Intuos4 tools appear as numbered devices. The selected tool is highlighted.

The T

OOL list displays an

icon for the tablet F

UNCTIONS and for each

Intuos4 tool that has been used on the tablet.

If application-specific settings have not been added, the A displayed and the tool settings apply to all applications.

LL icon is

Tab settings apply only to the selected tool and application.

Removes the selected tool.

The button is inactive when there is only one item in the list.

The F

UNCTIONS

icon cannot be deleted.

Tip: You can rename any tool by double-clicking on the tool’s icon and entering a new name. You cannot rename the F

To add a tool to the control panel’s T

OOL list, simply use the tool on your Intuos4 tablet.

UNCTIONS icon.

• When a new tool is first placed on the tablet it will function with the appropriate default settings for that tool, and not the custom settings of other tools – even if they are identical devices. If the Wacom Tablet control panel is open, the tool is automatically added to the T

OOL list and you can customize the tool by

changing the tab settings.

• When you select a tool that you have added to the T

OOL list, the appropriate tab settings for that tool are

displayed. Any changes you make to the tab settings will then apply to that tool. Your changes take effect immediately.

To remove a selected tool from the T

appears, click D

ELETE to confirm your selection. The selected tool is removed from the list, along with any

custom settings you may have created for it. (A removed tool can be added back to the T

OOL list, click on the TOOL list’s [ – ] button. In the dialog box that

OOL list by placing it

back onto the tablet.)

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APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

You can customize your Intuos4 tools for use with a particular application. For example, you may prefer a firm pen tip pressure setting in one application and a soft pressure setting in another. The A enables you to add an individual application to the list and then customize your tool settings for that application.

• When no application-specific settings have been created and a tool is selected from the T A

PPLICATION list displays the ALL icon which contains tool settings that apply to all of your applications.

In the example below, no application-specific settings have been added for the M displayed and the M

OUSE will have the same settings in all applications.

OUSE – the ALL icon is

PPLICATION list

OOL list, the

• When application-specific settings are added to the A

THER, and an application icon is displayed for the newly added application(s).

In the above example, application-specific settings have been added for the G A

LL OTHER icon and make changes to the tab settings, your changes will apply to the GRIP PEN in all

applications except those which you have added to the A and make changes to the tab settings, your changes will apply to the G

PPLICATION list, the ALL icon changes to ALL

RIP PEN. If you select the

PPLICATION list. If you select an application icon

RIP PEN only while you are using

that application.

When you create application-specific settings, you are creating a separate group of settings for the selected tool and application. See the following sections for more details:

Creating an application-specific setting Changing application-specific settings Removing application-specific settings

Hint: To review the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring function settings for the current front-most application, set an ExpressKey to S

HOW SETTINGS and press the key at any time.

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CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING

First choose the tablet and tool for which you want to create an application-specific setting. Then click on the A

PPLICATION list’s [ + ] button to display the ADD APPLICATION FOR CUSTOM SETTINGS dialog box.

Choose from one of two methods to select an application:

• Open the application for which you want to create custom settings, and then select that application from the C

URRENTLY OPEN APPLICATIONS box.

•B

ROWSE to select the executable file of any

application installed on your computer.

Your selection is added to the S where the name of the selected application is displayed.

Click OK to complete the process. Note: If two programs have the same executable file

name, they will share the same customized settings.

After adding an application, its icon appears in the A in the T

OOL list. Select the application and then customize the control panel tab settings for your tool and the

ELECTED APPLICATION box

PPLICATION list whenever the respective tool is selected

selected application.

Once you have created application-specific settings, applications that have not been customized in this manner will use the tool settings for A

LL OTHER.

Tip: First customize settings for one application. When you feel comfortable with the process, you can create more application-specific settings.

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CHANGING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

To change tool settings for a specific application, select the tool and the application and then customize the control panel tab settings.

REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

To remove an application-specific setting:

1. In the T the A

2. Click on the A selection. The selected application is removed from the list, along with any custom tool settings that you may have created for it.

Hint: To quickly remove all application-specific settings from a single tool, remove the tool from the T Then place the tool back on the tablet. The tool will be added back to the T

OOL list, select the tool from which you want to remove the application-specific setting. Then, in

PPLICATION list select the application you want to remove.

PPLICATION list’s [ – ] button. In the dialog box that appears, click DELETE to confirm your

OOL list.

OOL list using the default settings.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

1. If the Wacom tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear on your screen. If that does not solve the problem, review the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter.

2. Look in the troubleshooting tables offered.

3. Open the Wacom tablet Read Me file for any information updates.

4. Test your tablet and input tools. See testing your tablet

5. If you are having a compatibility conflict between Intuos4 and a new hardware or software product, see obtaining driver downloads Wacom periodically updates the software driver to maintain compatibility with new products.

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

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

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

and testing your tools.

for information on downloading an updated software driver.

and the Read Me file for information on where to

Testing your tablet Testing your tools Troubleshooting tables Technical support options Obtaining driver downloads

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TESTING YOUR TABLET

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

2. Check the tablet connection. A tablet status LED will light whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If an LED is on, continue with step 3.

If an LED does not glow when the computer is on and the system has fully loaded, then:

• Make sure the tablet USB cable is securely connected to the tablet and to an active USB port on your

computer. Intuos4 requires that you connect to a primary USB port (located directly on your computer) or to a powered USB hub.

• If you are connecting the tablet to a powered USB hub, be sure the USB hub is properly connected to

your computer and is active.

• Connect the tablet to a different powered USB port or try connecting to the powered USB port on

another computer.

• If a tablet LED does not illuminate after your computer is on and has finished booting up, your USB

port may be disabled. Verify that you have connected the tablet to an active USB port.

Note: For best results when troubleshooting no power to the tablet (a status LED does not light), plug the tablet directly into the system USB port located on your computer. Temporarily eliminate any external hubs in use until you determine that the system recognizes the tablet and that it is functional. When the tablet is working properly, it is usually okay to then move the tablet to a powered USB hub.

3. Check the Grip Pen.

• Move your pen across the tablet active area; the screen cursor should move in the corresponding

direction on your monitor or display screen.

• Press the pen tip against the surface of the tablet. A status LED should brighten.

• Next, without applying pressure to the pen tip, hold the pen tip within approximately 10 mm

(0.39 inch) of the tablet surface and press the side switch. The LED should again brighten.

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

• See testing your tools

4. Check the Touch Ring. See testing your tools

5. Check the ExpressKeys. See testing your tools

6. Check the Intuos4 Mouse and any other tool(s). See testing your tools

7. If these tests fail, you may have a defective input tool or tablet. See technical support options

8. After testing, use the Wacom Tablet control panel to reconfigure your tablet and tools for any custom settings you may originally have been using.

for detailed information.

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TESTING YOUR TOOLS

If an input tool does not work as you expect, first open the Wacom Tablet control panel and check the assigned functions or reset the tool to its default condition.

• To quickly return a tool to the default settings, remove it from the T list’s [ – ] button.

• After the tool has been removed, place it back onto the tablet. The tool will be added back to the T with its default settings.

To test your input tools:

• In the Wacom Tablet control panel, click on the A

IAGNOSE... button. The DIAGNOSTICS dialog box displays to show dynamic information about the tablet

BOUT button. In the dialog box that appears, click on the

hardware and pointing devices.

• If you have more than one tablet connected to your system, in the T for which you are testing your tool.

• Use the information presented in the D

IAGNOSTICS dialog box when testing your tablet and tools.

OOL list by clicking on the control panel

ABLET INFO column select the tablet

OOL list

Note: When testing your tool buttons, if a button is set to R

ADIAL MENU or OPEN/RUN..., that function will occur

when the button is pressed. In this case you may want to change that button function before testing.

Testing a pen Testing the Touch Ring Testing the ExpressKeys Testing the mouse

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TESTING A PEN

1. While observing the POINTING DEVICE INFO column, bring your Intuos4 tool within 10 mm (0.39 inch) of the tablet active area. A value for P number) should be displayed. If you have more than one tablet connected to your system, be sure you have selected the T

ABLET for which you are testing your tools from the TABLET INFO column.

2. Move your tool along the tablet surface. The X and Y D position.

3. Test your Intuos4 pen switches. A tablet status LED should brighten each time you click with the tool tip, press the side switch, or press the tool’s eraser to the tablet.

• Click on the tablet surface with the tool tip – the S

RESSURE should change from approximately 0% with no pressure applied to approximately 100%

(P when full pressure is applied.)

• Press the side switch without pressing the tip to the tablet – the S

(For the Intuos4 pen, do this for both positions of the DuoSwitch.)

Pen Tip = 1

DuoSwitch (lower position) = 2 DuoSwitch (upper position) = 3 Eraser = 1

Airbrush Tip = 1

Side Switch = 2 Eraser = 1

ROXIMITY, the DEVICE NAME, DEVICE TYPE, and a DEVICE S/N (serial

ATA values should change to reflect the tool

WITCHES state and PRESSURE value should change.

WITCHES state should change.

• Press the tool’s eraser to the tablet – the S

WITCHES state and PRESSURE value should change.

(Pressure should change from approximately 0% with no pressure applied to approximately 100% when full pressure is applied.)

• For the Airbrush, move the fingerwheel forward – the W

HEEL value should decrease to a value of

approximately 0 when the fingerwheel is all the way forward. Move the fingerwheel backward – the

HEEL value should increase to approximately 1000 when the fingerwheel is all the way back.

4. Test tilt for the x-axis by moving the pen from a vertical position toward the right; the X T change from approximately 0 to +60. Now move the tool to the left of vertical; the X T

ILT value should

change from approximately 0 to -60.

5. Test tilt for the y-axis by moving the pen from a vertical position toward the bottom of the tablet; the Y T

ILT

value should change from approximately 0 to +60. Now move the tool toward the top of the tablet; the Y

ILT value should change from approximately 0 to -60.

6. If you are testing an Art Pen, test pen rotation by holding the pen vertically and twisting it around its axis. The displayed R

7. When you are done, click on the C

OTATION value should change.

LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

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TESTING THE TOUCH RING

1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, observe the TABLET INFO column as you test the tablet Touch Ring. If you have more than one tablet connected to your system, be sure you have selected the tablet you are testing from the T

ABLET INFO column.

2. Slide your finger around the entire circumference of the Touch Ring. As you touch and move your finger along the Touch Ring, a L

EFT TOUCH or RIGHT TOUCH number will indicate your current finger position on

the Touch Ring.

3. Press the Touch Ring toggle button to toggle between the four customizable states. As you cycle between settings, a corresponding LED should illuminate. Within the D state is also shown as L

Note: If any of the functions are set to S

EFT BUTTONS.

KIP, the corresponding LED will be skipped in the toggle

IAGNOSTICS dialog box, the button

sequence.

4. When you are done, click on the C

LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

Important: Remember that some applications can override and control the Touch Ring functions. Consider closing any open applications except the Wacom Tablet control panel when testing the Touch Ring. For details, see using applications integrated for tablet control

TESTING THE EXPRESSKEYS

1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, observe the TABLET INFO column as you test each ExpressKey. If more than one tablet is connected to your system, be sure you have selected the tablet you are testing from the T

2. Test the keys on your tablet by clicking them one at a time. Each time you press a key, its number will be displayed next to the L

3. On the tablet itself, verify also that a tablet ExpressKeys icon is visible for each corresponding ExpressKey.

4. When you are done, click on the C

ABLET INFO column.

EFT KEYS category.

LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

Important: Remember that some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. Consider closing any open applications except the Wacom Tablet control panel when testing the ExpressKeys. For details, see using applications integrated for tablet control

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1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, place the Intuos4 Mouse on the tablet’s active area and test by clicking each mouse button. A tablet status LED should brighten, and the S for each button you click.

WITCHES state should change

2. When the D backward. The W

3. Move the fingerwheel forward. The W

4. When you are done, click on the C

IAGNOSTICS dialog box is first opened the WHEEL status should be 0. Move the fingerwheel

HEEL status should change from 0 to +1.

LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

HEEL status should change to -1.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES

If you encounter problems with your Intuos4 tools or tablet, see the following tables. Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. Be sure you refer to the Read Me file for the latest information updates.

For additional information, visit Wacom’s web site at http://www.wacom.com/productsupport.

General problems Windows-specific problems Macintosh-specific problems

GENERAL PROBLEMS

The computer does not have an available USB port.

The tablet status LEDs are off. An LED does not illuminate when using the pen, mouse, or Touch Ring toggle button.

After plugging in the tablet, a message appears indicating that the USB device needs more power than is available.

When using the pen to operate the Touch Ring, the Touch Ring does not work well.

The pen works only in M

ODE, and does not draw or

M ink with pressure sensitivity.

The pen does not draw or ink with pressure sensitivity.

OUSE

Check if there is an available USB port on a powered USB hub. If not available you will need to add a powered USB hub or USB card.

Verify that the tablet USB cable is properly connected to the tablet and to an active USB port.

Be sure the tablet USB cable is plugged into a primary USB port (directly into your computer) or into a powered USB hub. If connecting to a powered USB hub device, make sure the hub is connected to an active USB port and that the hub is active.

Make sure the tablet is plugged into a primary USB port on your computer or into a powered USB hub attached to your computer.

The Touch Ring is designed to be used with your finger, and does not work with the pen tip.

The tablet driver software was not installed or did not load properly.

• Make sure the tablet driver software is installed and functioning.

• Insert the Intuos installation CD into your computer and install the driver software for the tablet.

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

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Clicking is difficult. Try using a lighter TIP FEEL. See adjusting tip feel and double-click. Double-clicking is difficult. • Use the side switch to double-click. Review the technique in

clicking

• Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet’s active area.

• Try increasing the T

IP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE. See adjusting tip

feel and double-click.

• Try using a lighter T

• Set an ExpressKey to D

IP FEEL. See adjusting tip feel and double-click.

OUBLE CLICK and use it to issue double-

clicks.

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

EN tab. Move the

RASER tab.

The pen selects everything, will not stop selecting.

The eraser selects everything or will not stop erasing.

click. See clicking

Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the P

IP FEEL slider toward FIRM, or select DETAILS... and increase the CLICK

HRESHOLD setting. If this does not help, see testing your tools.

T Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the E

Move the E increase the C

RASER FEEL slider toward FIRM, or select DETAILS... and

LICK THRESHOLD setting. If this does not help, see tes ti n g

your tools.

You notice a delay at the beginning of pen or inking strokes.

Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the P Try decreasing the T

IP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE (see adjusting tip feel

and double-click). If that does not work, try dragging the TIP DOUBLE

LICK DISTANCE slider to the OFF position in order to turn off double-click

EN tab.

assist.

You have to press hard with the pen when clicking, drawing, or writing.

Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the P T

IP FEEL slider toward SOFT, or select DETAILS... and decrease the

ENSITIVITY and CLICK THRESHOLD settings.

EN tab. Move the

The pen tip does not function. Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with Intuos4.

Other pens may not function properly on the tablet.

Make sure a tablet status LED brightens when the tip is pressed. If not, you may have defective hardware. See testing your tools

Check the control panel’s P

EN tab and verify that a CLICK function is

assigned to the tip.

Changing the function settings of an input tool has no effect.

Make sure you change the settings for the tool and the application that you are using. See working with multiple tools

and application-specific

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The pen side switch does not work.

Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with Intuos4 or an Intuos4 accessory pen. Other pens may not function properly on the tablet.

Be sure to press the side switch when the pen tip is within 10 mm (0.39 inch) of the tablet’s active area – do this without pressing down on the pen tip.

In the Wacom Tablet control panel, verify that the side switch is set to the function you are expecting to occur for the application and tool you are using.

Check also the S

IDE SWITCH MODE. If CLICK & TAP is selected, you will

need to first press the side switch while touching the pen tip to the tablet surface in order to perform a click function. See customizing tool

buttons.

Make sure a tablet status LED brightens when you press the side switch. If not, you may have defective hardware. See testing your tools

The screen cursor jumps back. Do not place an Intuos4 tool on the tablet when it is not in use, or when

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

Cannot move the cursor where you want to on the screen, or the line you are drawing does not line up with the location of the pointer in paint

Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the M Verify that P F

ULL for the selected tool and application. If this does not help, click on

EFAULT button to reestablish tablet to screen mapping. If you are

the D

EN MODE is selected and that the SCREEN AREA is set to

APPING tab.

still having difficulty, remove the tablet preferences.

applications. The computer does not go to

sleep.

When you are not using your Intuos4 input tool(s), remove them from the tablet surface or the tablet will continue to send data, keeping the computer awake.

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

On rare occasions the tablet may receive interfering radio frequencies from a computer monitor or nearby AM radio station. If you notice interference from a monitor, try moving the tablet at least 6 inches away from the monitor, or change the monitor refresh rate or monitor resolution.

When using Intuos4 on a multiple monitor system, you cannot use the pen tip to control the other monitor(s).

Determine if an ExpressKey has been set to D may have been activated accidentally. See working with Display Toggle

Verify that the S

CREEN AREA in the MAPPING tab is set to FULL.

You can also use your pen to control the other monitors in M To use M the button to toggle between P

OUSE MODE, first set a pen button to MODE TOGGLE.... Then use

EN MODE and MOUSE MODE.

ISPLAY TOGGLE and if it

OUSE MODE.

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When working in some applications, the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring perform a different function than what is set in the Wacom Tablet control panel.

Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey and Touch Ring functions.

• When an ExpressKey is overridden by an application, the ExpressKeys display will automatically update to show either the new function name or “Application Defined”.

• See using applications integrated for tablet control

If you use application-specific settings, make sure you have updated the settings for the correct application.

The tablet is set to

XPRESSKEYS RIGHT (or

XPRESSKEYS LEFT), but at the

Reinstall the tablet driver from the Intuos installation CD and change the default orientation of the tablet. See configuring the tablet orientation

details. log-in screen the tablet seems to work upside down.

WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

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

After changing right- and lefthanded settings in the computer’s mouse control panel, the pen tip no longer functions properly and the Intuos4 Mouse tool button functions are reversed.

Delete the tablet preferences as follows:

First close any open applications. Then click the

LL PROGRAMS. Select WACOM TABLET and TABLET PREFERENCE FILE

TILITY. In the dialog box that appears, click on the REMOVE My

Preferences button to delete the preferences for the current user.

To delete preferences for multiple users on Windows Vista or XP

systems, click on the R

Note that administrator rights are required to delete preferences for all

users. Relaunch any currently open tablet-aware applications that you

may be running.

If you had previously backed up your preference file, you can quickly

restore the tablet preferences by clicking on the R

My Preferences.

Restart Windows for your Wacom tool settings to be correctly

recognized.

for

START icon and select

EMOVE button under All User Preferences.

ESTORE... button under

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MACINTOSH-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

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

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

The tablet was not detected at startup. Make sure the USB interface

cable is securely connected to the tablet and to an active USB port on

your computer. Make sure also that a tablet status LED is illuminated.

If your tablet is plugged into a powered USB hub, make sure the hub is

connected and active.

From the G

ROFILER. Select USB from the HARDWARE section of the CONTENTS list.

O menu, select the UTILITIES folder and launch the SYSTEM

A Wacom USB tablet model should be listed. If a tablet model is not

listed, check the USB tablet cable connection or try plugging the tablet

into a different USB port.

If this does not help, contact Wacom for Technical Support.

See technical support options

Delete the tablet preferences. First open the main A

Then open the W

ABLET utility.

ACOM TABLET folder and run the REMOVE WACOM

• Single user. When the utility starts, select C

on the R

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

PPLICATIONS folder.

URRENT USER and click

driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the factory defaults.

• Multiple users. When the utility starts, select A

on the R

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

LL USERS and click

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

If you had previously backed up your preference file, you can quickly

restore the tablet preferences for the C

clicking on the R

ESTORE... button within the utility.

Note: Do not manually remove the W

the main L

IBRARY PREFERENCEPANES folder. This file is only to be

URRENT USER or ALL USERS by

ACOM TABLET.PREFPANE file from

removed when uninstalling the tablet software driver, and then only

when using the R

EMOVE WACOM TABLET utility.

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Ink does not work correctly with Intuos4.

There may be a problem with the Ink preferences. Remove the

damaged preference files as follows. They will be re-created when you

enable handwriting recognition.

1. Open the S

NK. Then turn off handwriting recognition.

2. From the G P

REFERENCES folders. Remove the following preferences:

•

COM.APPLE.INK.FRAMEWORK.PLIST

YSTEM PREFERENCES pane, choose SHOW ALL and select

O menu, choose your HOME. Open the LIBRARY and

• COM.APPLE.INK.INKPAD.PLIST

• COM.APPLE.INK.INKPAD.SKETCH

3. Go back to SYSTEM PREFERENCES and INK, and then enable handwriting recognition.

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

5. If this procedure does not resolve your problem with Ink, contact Apple Support for further assistance. Wacom is not the software manufacturer for Ink and we are limited in our abilities to support a third-party software application.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS

If you have a problem with your Wacom tablet, first check the tablet installation guide to be sure the unit is installed correctly. Then review the troubleshooting

If you cannot find the answer in this manual, you may find updated information about your problem in the appropriate Read Me file for your platform (located on the Intuos installation CD). You can also check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region.

If you have an Internet connection you can download the latest software drivers from the Wacom web site for your region. See obtaining driver downloads

If you cannot solve the problem and you think your Wacom tablet is not working properly, contact the Wacom support staff for the area where your product was purchased. See the Wacom tablet Read Me file, located on the Intuos installation CD, for contact information.

When you call, you should be at your computer with the following information available:

• This manual.

• Tablet serial and model number. (Look on the bottom of the tablet.)

• Driver version number. (See the Intuos installation CD or click on the Wacom Tablet control panel A button.)

• The make and model of your computer, and operating system version number.

• A list of peripheral devices attached to your computer.

• The software application and version you were using when the problem occurred.

• The exact wording of any error message that appeared on your screen.

• What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred.

• How you tried to solve the problem.

procedures.

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OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS

Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products. If you are having a compatibility problem between Intuos4 and a new hardware or software product, it may be helpful to download a new Wacom tablet software driver (when available) from the Internet.

USA, Canada, Central and South America

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

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.eu/downloads Software updates.

Japan

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

Asia Pacific (English)

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

China

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

(Simplified Chinese)

Korea

Worldwide Web: http://www.wacomkorea.com Software updates. (Korean)

Taiwan

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

(Traditional Chinese)

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APPENDIX

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

Caring for your tablet and tools Replacing the pen tip Uninstalling the software Managing your tablet preferences Changing the tablet mode Installing multiple tablets Advanced options Optimizing the ExpressKeys display Using applications integrated for tablet control Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen Intuos4 Lens Cursor Working with AutoCAD Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Vista Product specifications Product information Ordering parts and accessories Available parts and accessories Radio and television interference Precautions License and Warranties (Worldwide, Except for Europe, Africa and Middle East) Licence warranty conditions (Europe, Africa and Middle East)

CARING FOR YOUR TABLET AND TOOLS

Keep your Intuos4 tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your tools and cause excessive wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help to prolong the life of your tablet surface and tools; you can also dampen the cloth using a very mild soap diluted with water. Do not

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

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

Important: Take care to never spill liquids onto the tablet or input tools. Be especially careful of getting the tablet or tool buttons (including the pen tip and eraser) wet – they contain sensitive electronic parts that will fail if liquids enter them.

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REPLACING THE PEN TIP

The pen tip (nib) will wear with normal use. Excessive pressure will cause it to wear sooner. Replace the nib when it gets too short – less than 1 mm (0.04 inch) – or develops a flat point.

1. Unscrew the pen stand base to access the nib extraction tool and replacement nibs.

Nib extractor

Replacement nibs

• 5 standard nibs, black

• 1 flex nib, white and black

• 1 stroke nib, white

• 3 hard felt nibs, gray

2. Clasp the old nib with the nib extraction tool, pair of tweezers, needle-nosed pliers, or similar instrument and pull it straight out of the pen.

Pen nib

1 mm (0.04 inch) or less.

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

Note: Stroke nibs are spring-loaded, providing additional tactile feedback when you are working with the Intuos4 pen or Airbrush. They are installed in the same manner as a standard pen nib.

Warning: Prevent children from swallowing the pen nib or side switch. The pen nib or side switch may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them.

To order replacement parts, see available parts and accessories

Important: When the pen is not in use, place it in the pen stand or lay it flat on your desk. When the optional Airbrush is not in use, lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your input tools, do not store them in a container where they will rest on their tip or eraser.

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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

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

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

Windows Vista: Click on the Windows window, click on U Click U

NINSTALL and follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver. (If prompted, enter your administrator

NINSTALL A PROGRAM. In the dialog box that appears, choose WACOM TABLET.

START button and choose CONTROL PANEL. In the CONTROL PANEL

Windows XP or XP x64: Click

EMOVE PROGRAMS. In the ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS window, choose WACOM TABLET and click on the

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

Macintosh: From the G Double-click on the R

O menu, choose APPLICATIONS and open the WACOM TABLET folder.

EMOVE WACOM TABLET icon and select the REMOVE TABLET SOFTWARE button.

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

Enter your administrator login name and password. After the removal is completed, click OK.

MANAGING YOUR TABLET PREFERENCES

Use the Wacom tablet preferences utility to manage your tablet preferences for a single or multiple users. For Windows, first close any open applications. Then open the utility by clicking the

selecting A

• To remove preferences for the current user, click on the R

• To delete preferences for multiple users, click on the R

LL PROGRAMS. Select WACOM TABLET and TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY.

EMOVE button under MY PREFERENCES.

EMOVE button under ALL USER PREFERENCES.

Administrator rights are required to delete preferences for all users. Relaunch any currently open tabletaware applications that you may be running.

• To back up your preferences, click on the B

• To restore preferences that you had previously backed up, click on the R P

REFERENCES.

ACKUP... button under MY PREFERENCES.

ESTORE... button under MY

START icon and

Be sure to carefully follow any prompts that may appear.

To open the utility for Macintosh, open the main A folder and run the R

• To remove preferences, select C

EMOVE WACOM TABLET utility.

URRENT USER or ALL USERS. Then click on the REMOVE button.

PPLICATIONS folder. Then open the WACOM TABLET

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

• To back up your preferences, select C

• To restore preferences that you had previously backed up, select C Then click on the R

ESTORE... button.

URRENT USER or ALL USERS. Then click on the BACKUP... button.

URRENT USER or ALL USERS.

Be sure to carefully follow any prompts that may appear.

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CHANGING THE TABLET MODE

Within the control panel’s TABLET list, double-click on the tablet icon to display the TABLET MODE dialog box. The T

ABLET MODE setting applies to all tools and applications.

Recommended for graphics applications. This is the default condition.

Maximum data rate. Required by some handwriting recognition software.

INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS

The TABLET list displays an icon for any supported tablet that has been detected on your system, and allows you to select the tablet for which your changes will apply.

To add a new tablet, connect it to your computer.

• For USB tablets, the system searches the USB ports. When the new tablet is found, it is automatically initialized.

• If multiple tablets are installed, the tablet used to open the Wacom Tablet control panel is selected as the default tablet.

Select a tablet icon for which to customize tool and application settings.

Important: When installing additional tablets on Windows systems, please note that the eraser function may not work in some applications when using the additional tablet(s). The eraser function will continue to work correctly using the first tablet that was added to the control panel.

To remove one of multiple tablets from the driver, in the Wacom Tablet control panel select the tablet to be removed and click on the [ – ] button next to the T

ABLET list. Note that you will need to restart your

computer before you can re-add the tablet to the driver.

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ADVANCED OPTIONS

Click on the Wacom Tablet control panel OPTIONS... button to access the advanced OPTIONS dialog box.

The SIDE SWITCH MODE changes the way you use the pen when making right clicks or other click functions. Select:

•H

OVER CLICK to perform

click functions without touching the pen tip to the tablet surface.

Hover click

•CLICK & TAP to enable the precise placement of click functions. When selected, you must first press the side switch then touch the pen tip to the tablet surface in order to perform the click function.

Click tap

OUSE HANDEDNESS options change the button orientation on the Intuos4 Mouse and Lens Cursor for right- or left-

handed use.

Use the E ExpressKeys display on all connected Intuos4 tablets. When the slider is in the left-most position, the Touch Ring status LED brightness is set to low, and the ExpressKeys display is off. See also optimizing the ExpressKeys display

Note: The pen tablet power saving mode will automatically change the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys display as follows:

The P maximum of 1024 levels of pressure (such as Adobe CS3, Corel® Painter 9, and other older applications). If not checked, the pen will feel overly sensitive when using these older applications.

XPRESSKEY DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS options to set the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and

5 minutes no user input: Low brightness

10 minutes no user input: No illumination, ExpressKeys display

Low brightness, Touch Ring status LEDs

Active user input: Returns brightness to set level

RESSURE COMPATIBILITY check box should be checked if you are using graphics applications that only support a

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OPTIMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS DISPLAY

The pen tablet ExpressKeys display uses Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs). Although the display has been designed to provide reliable performance for many years, you may eventually notice a decrease in luminosity for pixels that are lit over extended periods of time. To minimize the appearance of different pixel brightnesses due to this effect, adjust the E light level. See advanced options

for details.

XPRESSKEY DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS option to the lowest comfortable

Note: The power saving feature of the pen tablet will automatically dim the ExpressKeys display if there has been no user input for 5 minutes, and it will turn off the display if the pen tablet has been idle for 10 minutes.

USING APPLICATIONS INTEGRATED FOR TABLET CONTROL

Some software applications may be designed to directly control the pen tablet ExpressKeys or Touch Ring function(s). When working in an application that has been integrated in this manner, the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring may perform a different function than what is currently set in the Wacom Tablet control panel.

• When an ExpressKey is overridden by an application, the ExpressKeys display will automatically update to show either the new function name or “Application Defined”. Some or all of the ExpressKeys may be overridden, depending on the application.

• When an application overrides the Touch Ring, all Touch Ring functions are affected. If an application overrides only one, two, or three of the available Touch Ring functions, the remaining function(s) are set

KIP.

to S

• An integrated application will control the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring only when that application is active and in the foreground. When you close that application (or select a new application pane to work in), your Wacom Tablet control panel settings are returned to their previous state.

• To review the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring function settings for the current front-most application, set an ExpressKey to S

HOW SETTINGS and press the key at any time.

Applications that have been integrated in this manner will typically provide you with the opportunity to opt-out or disable this functionality when first using your Wacom pen tablet with the application. See the documentation provided with your application for any specific details on functionality and how to customize or disable this feature.

If an automatic prompt or the application’s documentation does not describe how to disable this behavior, you can use the Wacom Tablet control panel to create application-specific settings which will override the behavior of the integrated application.

See application-specific settings

for information on creating application-specific settings.

Important: If an application-specific setting has been created for an integrated application, setting an ExpressKey or Touch Ring function to A

PPLICATION DEFINED will allow the integrated application to

control the function.

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USING THE OPTIONAL AIRBRUSH AND ART PEN

The optional Intuos4 Airbrush works like the Grip 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 Airbrush can cause the spray pattern to elongate and feather out. Rolling the fingerwheel adjusts the spray intensity, and pressure on the tip controls the brush size.

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.

Side switch

The default settings are:

Eraser

Windows: R

Macintosh: DOUBLE CLICK

Fingerwheel

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.

Replaceable nib

IGHT CLICK

The optional Intuos4 Art Pen responds to the pressure, tilt, and rotation you apply to the pen.

Eraser

Side switches

The default settings are:

Upper: D

Lower: RIGHT CLICK

OUBLE CLICK

Does not support rotation.

The Art Pen supports 360 degrees of rotation around the pen axis. As you draw within an application that supports rotation sensitivity, simply twist the Art Pen to create lines that narrow or broaden.

For example, while painting you can vary the rotation of a non-circular brush to change the stroke thickness. Depending on the brush shape characteristics you have selected in your application, you can simulate calligraphy pens, broad felt tip markers, and any other non-circular brushes or tools.

Replaceable nib

Important: When the Airbrush or Art Pen is not in use, lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the

sensitivity of your tool, do not store it in a container where it will rest on its tip or eraser. Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.

See product information Art Pen rotation. See ordering parts and accessories

to learn more about which applications currently support the Airbrush fingerwheel or

for information on where to purchase an Intuos4

Airbrush or Art Pen.

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INTUOS4 LENS CURSOR

Available for Intuos4 L and XL tablet models, the lens cursor is an ideal tool for entering precise coordinate position information into your computer. The lens cursor reports the position of the cross-hair to the computer. This makes the lens cursor especially useful for digitizing drawings into graphics and CAD applications.

Lens

Rotate for best viewing angle.

Middle button

Left button

This is the primary button used to C

LICK and select.

Press to perform a M

Right button

Displays a context menu when pressed.

IDDLE CLICK.

The default button positions are:

Left: C

Right: RIGHT CLICK

Middle: MIDDLE CLICK

Left rear: BACK

Right rear: FORWARD

CUSTOMIZING THE LENS CURSOR

To modify your Intuos4 Lens Cursor button settings, use your lens cursor to open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the M

OUSE tab. Then select a function to perform for each button from the pull-down

menus.

The buttons are chordable; you can press two or more buttons simultaneously. For example, if you program one button to simulate the C a C

TRL+ALT is simulated.

TRL key and another to simulate an ALT keystroke, when you press both buttons

Note: To configure the lens cursor for left-handed use, simply reassign the button functions as needed.

TESTING THE LENS CURSOR

1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, place the Intuos4 Lens Cursor on the tablet active area and test the buttons by clicking each button. A tablet status LED should brighten, and the S change for each button you click.

WITCHES state should

2. When you are done, click on the C

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LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

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WORKING WITH AUTOCAD

AutoCAD can support the Intuos4 tablet as a Windows system pointing device or as a Wintab compatible digitizer. By default, AutoCAD is configured to use Intuos4 as a system pointing device.

Follow the below procedures if you will be using Intuos4 with tablet menus or to digitize drawings to proper scale.

Note: To configure the mouse or lens cursor for left-handed use in AutoCAD or similar applications, open the Wacom Tablet control panel, click on O

Configuring AutoCAD for a Wintab compatible digitizer Configuring tablet menus and screen pointing areas in AutoCAD Calibrating Intuos4 for AutoCAD

CONFIGURING AUTOCAD FOR A WINTAB COMPATIBLE DIGITIZER

1. Start AutoCAD. Open the TOOLS menu and select OPTIONS. (In AutoCAD 2009 or later, click on the button with the red ‘A’ on the top left and select O

2. From the O

3. Under C

4. Decide from which device AutoCAD will accept input. Choose an option from the A section:

• D

mouse.

5. Click OK to close the O

PTIONS window, select the SYSTEM tab.

URRENT POINTING DEVICE, select the WINTAB COMPATIBLE DIGITIZER option.

IGITIZER ONLY. The AutoCAD drawing editor only accepts input from Intuos4. IGITIZER AND MOUSE. The AutoCAD drawing editor accepts input from both Intuos4 and your

PTIONS window.

PTIONS... and select LEFT in the MOUSE HANDEDNESS group.

PTIONS.)

CCEPT INPUT FROM

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CONFIGURING TABLET MENUS AND SCREEN POINTING AREAS IN AUTOCAD

A screen pointing area is a rectangular region on the tablet surface where the tablet acts like a system mouse. When the pointer is within a screen pointing area, the tablet can access windows, menus, and other applications outside AutoCAD’s drawing area. You can configure both a fixed and floating screen pointing area.

Before you configure the tablet, its entire surface is the fixed screen pointing area. AutoCAD recommends changing the size of the fixed screen pointing area so that a small screen area on your tablet maps to the entire monitor screen. AutoCAD also recommends selecting the default tablet menus, columns, and rows they provide.

After you configure the tablet menus, AutoCAD prompts you for the fixed and floating screen pointing areas. This allows you to designate a tablet area as a Windows system pointer.

The fixed screen pointing area is disabled when you digitize points into AutoCAD with T This is due to the fixed correspondence between the tablet and AutoCAD’s drawing area. To access menus from the tablet, you must use the floating screen pointing area. This allows you to access a menu from anywhere on the tablet surface, and to toggle it off when finished. You can define a tool button to toggle the floating screen area on and off.

Important: The floating screen pointing area takes precedence over menu areas, T and the fixed screen pointing area.

1. From the D

2. Select T

RAWING EDITOR, open the TOOLS menu (OPTIONS menu for Release 13).

ABLET, and then CONFIGURE. (In AutoCAD 2009 or later, enter ‘tablet cfg’ directly at the command

prompt.)

3. Define tablet menu areas. Follow the prompts at the bottom of the AutoCAD Drawing Editor. Type the number of tablet menu areas you want (0-4) and press E

NTER. If you do not want to use a menu

template, type 0 (zero). Digitize the upper-left, lower-left, and lower-right corners of the menu area and then press E and press E

NTER. Next, enter the number of columns and press ENTER. Now enter the number of rows

NTER. Repeat for each menu area.

4. Define the fixed screen pointing area. By default, the entire tablet is a fixed screen pointing area. If you are using a menu template, you should re-specify the fixed screen pointing area to match the template. Continue to follow the prompts at the bottom of the A

UTOCAD DRAWING EDITOR screen.

5. Define the floating screen pointing area – it allows you to access all areas of the screen. The floating screen pointing area takes precedence over T menu areas. Continue to follow the prompts at the bottom of the A

ABLET MODE ON, the fixed screen pointing area, and the

UTOCAD DRAWING EDITOR screen.

ABLET MODE ON.

ABLET MODE ON,

Please check your AutoCAD documentation for additional information.

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CALIBRATING INTUOS4 FOR AUTOCAD

If you are using Intuos4 to digitize a drawing, you will need to calibrate Intuos4 with the paper drawing’s coordinate system. The calibration allows you to digitize points from the paper drawing into the appropriate coordinate system of your drawing file.

1. From the D

2. Choose the T command prompt.) Then:

• Digitize point #1 on the paper drawing. Then enter the xy coordinate from the paper drawing at the

digitized point.

• Digitize point #2 on the paper drawing. Then enter the xy coordinate from the paper drawing at the

digitized point.

• Digitize more points if necessary. More than four points may take more time than expected for

AutoCAD to compute the best-fitting projective transformation.

RAWING EDITOR, open the TOOLS menu (OPTIONS menu for Release 13).

ABLET and CALIBRATE options. (In AutoCAD 2009 or later, enter ‘tablet cal’ directly at the

3. Press E

NTER when you are done.

When Intuos4 has been configured as a digitizer and calibrated, you can use C using Intuos4 as a digitizer and as a Windows system pointer.

TRL+T to toggle between

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PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS VISTA

Microsoft Windows Vista provides extensive support for pen* and touch input. When using the professional pen tablet with a computer running Windows Vista, your experience is enhanced by powerful note taking, handwriting recognition, fast navigation, and other digital inking options designed to give you quick, intuitive results with the Intuos4 pen.

• Note taking. Use your Intuos4 pen to jot notes and capture quick sketches in Microsoft Journal. Journal simulates a physical notebook, but with the advantages of digital note taking – you can choose from a variety of pen, marker, and highlighter tools, plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser of your Intuos4 pen. Journal also includes a powerful search engine that can even locate your handwritten content.

• Handwriting recognition. Because Windows Vista includes powerful handwriting recognition capabilities, you can use your Intuos4 pen to quickly enter handwritten information anywhere the computer accepts typed input. You can convert your handwritten content to typed text at any time.

• Gestures. Use your Intuos4 pen to make simple gestural movements on the tablet to trigger customizable actions for navigation, editing, and other functions. To customize your gestures, select the F

LICKS tab in the PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control panel.

• Digital Ink in Microsoft Office 2007. Use your Intuos4 pen to full advantage with the enhanced digital mark-up and inking tools available in Microsoft Office 2007 applications running on Windows Vista. Found on the R options. For quick access, you can add specific inking tools to the Quick Access Toolbar located at the top of each application.

EVIEW tab within applicable applications, these tools provide a consistent set of inking

To make the most of the pen in Microsoft Windows Vista, be sure to study the documentation that came with your system, including the Windows Vista training tools and Tablet PC tutorial. You can access the Tablet PC Pen Training from the Vista S

RAINING.

TART menu by choosing ALL PROGRAMS, TABLET PC, and TABLET PC PEN

Note: The following workarounds in the pen tablet driver improve drawing performance in Vista:

• The Vista Pen Flicks and ‘press-and-hold-to-right-click’ features are disabled in graphics applications using the Wintab API.

• There is no pressure sensitivity in Journal and other Vista Ink features when both the Flicks and ‘pressand-hold-to-right-click’ features are disabled in the Vista P

* Pen features supported in all versions of Windows Vista except Vista Home Basic.

EN AND INPUT DEVICES control panel.

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ABOUT THE WINDOWS VISTA TABLET PC INPUT PANEL

The Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to directly enter text with your Intuos4 pen. There are different ways to launch the Input Panel:

• Click on the Input Panel icon which appears when you move the screen cursor into a text entry area.

• Click on the Input Panel tab, located by default on the left edge of the display screen.

• Click on the Tablet PC Input Panel icon located on the Windows taskbar. If the icon is not visible, right-click on the taskbar, select T

To customize the Input Panel:

1. First open the Input Panel and then click on T

2. Select O

PTIONS to open the Input Panel Options dialog box.

3. Customize the Input Panel settings for the way you like to work.

To learn more about using your Intuos4 pen in Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007, study the documentation that came with your system and Microsoft Office applications. Be sure to take advantage of the Windows Vista training tools, including the Tablet PC tutorial, available from Microsoft.

You can also visit our web site at www.wacom.com/vista for more information on working with your Intuos4 pen in Windows Vista.

OOLBARS, and TABLET PC INPUT PANEL.

OOLS in the menu bar.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL INTUOS4 TABLETS

Aspect ratio 16 : 10

Coordinate resolution 200 lpmm (5080 lpi)

Accuracy, pen +/- 0.25 mm (0.010 in)

Accuracy, mouse +/- 0.5 mm (0.020 in)

Accuracy, lens cursor +/- 0.15 mm (0.006 in) (PTK-1240), +/- 0.25 mm (0.01 in) (PTK-840)

Tilt range (all pens) +/- 60 degrees (+/- 50 degrees on Intuos4 S tablets)

Reading height 10 mm (0.39 in)

Maximum report rate 200 points per second

ExpressKeys stroke 0.25 mm (0.01 in), approximately

Communication interface USB

Connector USB Type A to USB mini-B (Intuos4 S, M, and L tablet models)

USB Type A (Intuos4 XL)

Cable length 2.5 m (8.2 ft)

Power requirements DC 5V, less than 300 mA, from primary USB port or powered USB hub

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

Storage temperature -15 to +60 degrees C (5 to 140 degrees F)

Operating relative humidity 30% to 80% non-condensing

Storage relative humidity 30% to 85% non-condensing

Certification and compliance FCC class B, CE, VCCI Class B, Industry Canada Class B, BSMI, C-Tick, MIC,

GOST-R, RoHS, Chinese RoHS

INTUOS4 S TABLET (MODEL PTK-440)

Active area (W x D) 157.5 x 98.4 mm (6.2 x 3.9 in)

Physical size (W x D x H) 309 x 208 x 12 mm (12.2 x 8.2 x 0.5 in), approximately

Weight 700 g (1.54 lb), approximately

INTUOS4 M TABLET (MODEL PTK-640)

Active area (W x D) 223.5 x 139.7 mm (8.8 x 5.5 in)

Physical size (W x D x H) 370 x 254 x 12 mm (14.6 x 10.0 x 0.5 in), approximately

Weight 1 kg (2.2 lb), approximately

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INTUOS4 L TABLET (MODEL PTK-840)

Active area (W x D) 325.1 x 203.2 mm (12.8 x 8.0 in)

Physical size (W x D x H) 474 x 320 x 14 mm (18.7 x 12.6 x 0.6 in), approximately

Weight 1.8 kg (3.96 lb), approximately

INTUOS4 XL TABLET (MODEL PTK-1240)

Active area (W x D) 487.7 x 304.8 mm (19.2 x 12.0 in)

Physical size (W x D x H) 623 x 462 x 28 mm (24.5 x 18.2 x 1.1 in), approximately

Weight 3.5 kg (7.72 lb), approximately

INTUOS4 GRIP PEN (MODEL KP-501E)

Pen tip travel 0.2 mm (0.01 in) or less

Pressure levels 2048 levels

Eraser tip travel 1.5 mm (0.06 in), approximately

Physical size (L x D) 156.5 x 14.9 mm (6.17 x 0.59 in)

Weight 18g (0.63 oz), approximately

INTUOS4 MOUSE (MODEL KC-100)

Physical size (L x D x H) 102.9 x 61.8 x 38.6 mm (4.05 x 2.43 x 1.52 in)

Weight 83 g (2.9 oz), approximately

Button stroke Less than 1.3 mm (0.05 in), approximately

Fingerwheel type Rotation, 24 steps per revolution

INTUOS4 AIRBRUSH (MODEL KP-400E)

Pen tip travel 0.2 mm (0.01 in) or less

Fingerwheel travel 10 mm (0.39 in)

Fingerwheel resolution 1024 levels, approximately

Pressure levels 2048 levels

Eraser tip travel 1.5 mm (0.06 in), approximately

Physical size (L x W x D) 162.5 x 17.5 x 32.5 mm (6.40 x 0.69 x 1.28 in)

Weight 23.0 g (0.81 oz), approximately

The Airbrush is an optional accessory.

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INTUOS4 INKING PEN (MODEL KP-130)

Pen tip travel 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less

Pressure levels 2048 levels

Physical size (L x D) 151.5 x 12.5 mm (5.97 x 0.49 in)

Weight 12 g (0.42 oz), approximately

The Inking Pen is an optional accessory.

INTUOS4 ART PEN (MODEL KP-701E)

Pen tip travel 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less

Pressure levels 2048 levels

Eraser tip travel 1.5 mm (0.06 in), approximately

Barrel rotation 360 degrees

Physical size (L x W x D) 156.3 x 15.5 x 15.9 mm (6.16 x 0.61 x 0.63 in)

Weight 20 g (0.7 oz), approximately

The Art Pen is an optional accessory.

INTUOS4 CLASSIC PEN (MODEL KP-300E)

Pen tip travel 0.2 mm (0.01 in) or less

Pressure levels 2048 levels

Eraser tip travel 1.5 mm (0.06 in), approximately

Physical size (L x D) 150.7 x 12.2 mm (5.94 x 0.48 in)

Weight 12 g (0.42 oz), approximately

The Classic Pen is an optional accessory.

INTUOS4 LENS CURSOR (MODEL KC-210)

Physical size (L x D x H) 159 x 66 x 33.8 mm (6.26 x 2.60 x 1.33 in)

Weight 75 g (2.65 oz), approximately

Button stroke Less than 1.3 mm (0.05 in), approximately

Compatible with Intuos4 L and XL tablet models only.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

To learn more about Intuos4, and about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressure sensitivity, tilt sensitivity, eraser, and other special functionality of your professional pen tablet and tools, visit the Wacom web site for your region:

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

Europe, Middle East and Africa http://www.wacom.eu

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

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

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

Korea http://www.wacomkorea.com

Taiwan http://www.wacom.com.tw

Thailand http://www.wacom-thai.com

ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Your Intuos4 professional pen tablet is the ultimate master tool for creative professionals. The tablet, combined with your Intuos4 Grip Pen and other available Intuos4 tools, enables you to paint more intuitively, illustrate better, and edit imagery faster than ever before. Each Intuos4 Grip Pen or accessory tool features Tool ID, which means they always remember your preferences and work together seamlessly.

To expand the feature set of your Intuos4 product, look over the available parts and accessories on the following pages. Please note that not all parts and accessories are available in all regions.

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

described

You can also do the following: To purchase parts and accessories in the USA or Canada, call 1.888.884.1870 (toll-free) or visit Wacom’s

web site at http://www.WacomDirect.com (USA only). To purchase parts and accessories in Europe, call +49 (0)180.500.03.75 or send an email to

spareparts@wacom.eu. Or, visit http://shop.wacom.eu. You can also contact your local dealer, distributor, or technical support using the appropriate number for your region.

To purchase parts and accessories in Australia, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea, please visit: www.BuyWacom.com.au, www.BuyWacom.com.sg, www.BuyWacom.com.tw and www.BuyWacom.co.kr, respectively.

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

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AVAILABLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Intuos4 Grip Pen (KP-501E). Sensitive to pressure and tilt, the Grip Pen is an all-purpose

tool for drawing, erasing, and mouse operations. The easy-to-use DuoSwitch gives you two programmable switch functions. The pressure-sensitive pen has an ergonomic, waisted and rubberized grip area, optimum weight and balance, and superior tip sensitivity, making it the most natural freehand tool. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, standard nib (qty 1), stroke nib (qty 1), hard felt nib (qty 1), and flex nib (qty 1).

Intuos4 Mouse (KC-100). Cordless and battery free, the five button mouse is an ideal tool for performing any task you may have done previously with a standard mouse. It includes an integrated middle button and rolling fingerwheel that can be used for up and down scrolling, or the button can be programmed for a variety of other actions.

Intuos4 Airbrush (KP-400E). A true digital airbrush, the pressure-sensitive Intuos4 Airbrush incorporates a pressure-sensitive tip and eraser, tilt sensitivity, and a fingerwheel that provides an additional degree of control over the application of digital paint. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, standard nib (qty 1), stroke nib (qty 1), hard felt nib (qty 1), and flex nib (qty 1).

Intuos4 Inking Pen (KP-130). This pressure- and tilt-sensitive drawing pen was created to provide immediate feedback at your pen tip on the drawing as well as on your computer screen. The pressure-sensitive Inking Pen comes with inking cartridges and two polyacetal tips for inkless drawing. It has a pressure-sensitive tip, but no eraser and no side switches. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, standard nibs (qty 2), inking nibs (black, qty 3).

Note: When you purchase an Inking Pen, it comes with a polyacetal nib in the pen. Use the nib extractor (silver ring) to gently remove the polyacetal nib from the pen. Then insert one of the silver-colored cartridges that come with the Inking Pen. The cartridge tip has a waxy coating that you will need to rub off before you can begin inking.

Intuos4 Art Pen (KP-701E). This specialty pen provides 360 degrees of barrel rotation and, like the Intuos4 Grip Pen, is pressure and tilt sensitive. Combining these features with a unique chisel-shaped nib makes the Intuos4 Art Pen the most realistic tool for emulating brushes, markers, and calligraphic pens. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, chisel tipped nibs (qty 2), chisel tipped felt nibs (qty 2), bullet tipped nibs (qty 3), and bullet tipped felt nibs (qty 3).

Intuos4 Classic Pen (KP-300E). This pen has the same feature set as the Intuos4 Grip Pen, but with a slimmer profile that does not include a rubberized grip. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, standard nib (qty 1), stroke nib (qty 1), hard felt nib (qty 1), and flex nib (qty 1).

Intuos4 Lens Cursor (KC-210). Compatible with Intuos4 L and XL tablet models only, the lens cursor is a precise coordinate position input tool. It is ideal for digitizing drawings, for CAD processes, or for vector design applications where the precise input of coordinate information is critical. The moveable lens can be swung from left to right for comfortable positioning while you work.

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Description Part Number

Replacement nibs for Grip Pen, Airbrush, or Classic Pen

Standard nib – firm, plastic nib, black, qty 5 ACK-20001

Stroke nib – spring loaded nib, more of a “brush-like” feel, qty 5 ACK-20002

Felt nib – softer nib, for a “pencil or marker on paper” feel, qty 5 ACK-20003

Flex nib – a flexible, elastomeric nib, that provides a “higher friction” feel, qty 5

Felt nib, chisel tip, qty 5 ACK-20005

Nib set, for Art Pen ACK-20006

Pen grip, standard ACK-30001

Pen grip, thick bodied grip for pen use without side switch. ACK-30002

Pen grip, standard for pen use without side switch. ACK-30003

Intuos4 Grip Pen accessory kit. ACK-40001

Tablet surface sheet replacements

Small, standard ACK-10011

Medium, standard ACK-10021

Large, standard ACK-10031

Small, clear ACK-10012

Medium, clear ACK-10022

Large, clear ACK-10032

Extra large, clear ACK-10042

ACK-20004

For order information, see ordering parts and accessories.

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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 device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

authority to operate the product.

INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA ONLY)

“This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003” “Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.”

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CE DECLARATION

The Intuos® 4 digitizing tablets, models PTK-440, PTK-640, PTK-840, and PTK-1240 have been tested and found to comply with the following harmonized European Norms:

• EN55022: 2006 Class B

• EN61000-3-2: 2006

• EN61000-3-3: 1995/A1:2001/A2:2005

• EN55024: 1998/A1:2001/A2:2003

• IEC61000-4-2: 1995

• IEC61000-4-3: 1995

• IEC61000-4-4: 1995

• IEC61000-4-5: 1995

• IEC61000-4-6: 1996

• IEC61000-4-8: 1993

• IEC61000-4-11: 1994

Based on the results of these tests, Wacom declares that the above mentioned devices conform to the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.

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

declaration.

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PRECAUTIONS

WARNINGS

Do not place or leave the pen tablet or input tool(s) within reach of children. If your product is used improperly there is a potential for accident or human injury. Prevent children from swallowing the pen nib or side

switch. The pen nib, side switch, or other movable parts may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them. Small parts, such as the pen nib or nib refills, pen side switch, or tablet pen stand, can be removed and accidentally swallowed by children.

Do not use the pen tablet in a facility control system that requires extremely high reliability. It may cause other electronic devices to malfunction, or other devices may cause the pen tablet to malfunction.

Power off your pen tablet in locations where/when electronic devices are not allowed. Because the pen tablet may cause other electronic devices to malfunction in some locations where/when the use of electronic devices is not allowed, such as within an airplane, be sure to turn off the pen tablet by unplugging the USB connector of this product from your computer.

Do not disassemble the pen tablet or input tool(s). Do not disassemble or otherwise modify the pen tablet or input tool(s). Such action may cause heat generation, ignition, electrical shock, or other damage, including human injury. Disassembly of the product will void your warranty.

Take note of damaged cabling. If you notice that your pen tablet cabling is torn or otherwise damaged, there is a potential for product malfunction, electrical shock, or fire. Stop using the product and contact your local distributor or the Wacom customer support center for your region.

Do not expose this product to water or other liquids. Take care to never spill liquids onto the pen tablet or input tool(s). Exposing this product to water or other liquids may cause product malfunction or electrical shock. If the product is exposed to water or other liquids, unplug the USB connector. If your product is equipped with a power cord, unplug the cord from the wall outlet. Power down your computer. Then disconnect any other cables that may remain between the pen tablet and your computer. Stop using the product and contact your local distributor or the Wacom customer support center for your region.

Do not insert foreign material into the USB port or any other opening of this product. If a metal object or foreign material is inserted into the USB port or other opening of this product, it may cause the product to malfunction or burn out, or cause electrical shock.

CAUTIONS

Do not place or use this product on an unstable surface or workspace. Do not place this product on a shaky,

inclined, or vibrating surface. It may drop or fall off, causing damage to the product or human injury.

When cleaning your pen tablet, power off the unit by unplugging the USB connector from between the pen tablet and your computer. Electrical shock may occur if you attempt to clean this product when it is connected to your

computer.

Further precautions regarding your pen tablet:

• Do not apply heavy stress to the pen tip, eraser, or side switch. It may shorten pen tip life or may cause the pen to malfunction.

• If a distorted or bent pen nib is used, the pen tool may operate improperly. Therefore, do not apply excessive force when using the pen.

• Using a pen nib other than one specifically designed by Wacom for your pen input tool may cause product malfunction.

• Do not place metal objects on this product when it is in use. Metal objects placed on the pen tablet during use may cause interference, improper operation, or product malfunction.

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LICENSE AND WARRANTIES

(WORLDWIDE, EXCEPT FOR EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST)

SOFTWARE LICENSE

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

1. Grant of License. The enclosed product includes computer programs embedded in firmware and accompanying

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

2. Ownership of Software. Although you may own the product in which the Software is originally recorded, Wacom

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

3. Copy Restrictions. Unauthorized copying of the Software is expressly forbidden.

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED WARRANTY

(U.S.A. AND CANADA)

Wacom warrants the product, to the original consumer purchaser, except for the Software and consumable items such as the pen nibs, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years, from the date of original retail purchase, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt and registration with Wacom within 30 days of purchase.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

territories or possessions) and Canada.

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WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA

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

Wacom Customer Care Center

Phone: 1.360.896.9833

Email Inquiry form: http://www.wacom.com/productsupport/email.cfm

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WARRANTY ON SALES OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A. AND CANADA

For products purchased or used outside of the United States and Canada, the warranty period is one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Upon discovery of a defect in the product, except in the Software, within the Warranty Period you should contact your local dealer or distributor. In all other respects the terms of the warranty as set forth above apply to such sales.

Wacom Technical Support in Asia Pacific (except Japan and China)

Detailed Asia Pacific Limited Warranty policy and product registration may be found online at http://www.wacom-asia.com

To obtain technical support or Warranty service within Southeast Asia, Oceania and Taiwan, please contact the Wacom Customer Support Service.

Phone numbers can be found here: http://www.wacom-asia.com/support/contact

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

In North and South America contact: In Japan contact:

Wacom Technology Corporation Wacom Co., Ltd.

1311 SE Cardinal Court 2-510-1 Toyonodai

Vancouver, Washington 98683 Otone-Machi, Kitasaitama-Gun

U.S.A. Saitama, 349-1148

Japan

In Asia Pacific contact:

Wacom Co., Ltd. Wacom China Corporation

Harmony Tower 18F, 1-32-2 Hon-Cho, Unit 2807, 28th Floor, Capital Tower,

Nakano-Ku, Tokyo 164-0012 No 6 Jia, Jianguomenwai Avenue,

Japan Beijing, 100022, China

In Mainland China (Except Hong Kong) contact:

E-mail: support@wacom.com.cn

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LICENCE WARRANTY CONDITIONS

(EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST)

SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT

Important customer information

The scope of delivery of this product covers copyright-protected computer programs ("software"), which are the inalienable intellectual property of WACOM Europe GmbH ("WACOM"). This software is an integral component of the product and is also held on the associated data carrier. The software of WACOM and the associated rights of use are not included with the purchase of this product from your retailer. WACOM grants you-the user-the right to use the software exclusively in accordance with the conditions stipulated in this licence agreement. By purchasing this product, you agree to the following licence conditions.

Conditions for using the software

WACOM issues the user with a personal, non-exclusive licence to use the software solely in connection with this product and for the correct operation of the product. This licence may only be assigned to a third party in connection with this product.

Use of this software includes the creation of permanent or temporary copies of the software by means of loading, displaying, exporting, transferring or saving, for the purposes of exporting the commands and the data they contain or for observing, researching or testing the software functions.

The customer may not license the software to a third party, lease, lend or in any other way provide access to the software. The customer may not copy, change, transfer or edit the software without prior written agreement from WACOM. The only exceptions to this are necessary procedures for creating a back-up copy and the scenarios outlined in section 2.

The customer may not carry out any "reverse engineering", decompile or depacketise the software, or try by any other means to discover the source code of the software. This restriction shall continue to apply after the termination of this agreement. If the software contains interfaces to other programs that are not supported by WACOM, WACOM shall provide the customer with the necessary information on request, as long as the customer can prove his right to use the software and agrees to bear the copying and postage costs.

WACOM AND ITS SUPPLIERS CANNOT OFFER ANY GUARANTEE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE OR FOR THE RESULTS PRODUCED THERE FROM. WACOM AND ITS SUPPLIERS OFFER NO GUARANTEES OR ASSURANCES (EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLICITLY, INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY BE DERIVED FROM A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP OR FROM TRADE PRACTICE, OR FROM LEGAL PROVISIONS OR CUSTOMARY LAW) WITH REGARD TO THE MARKETABILITY, FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS OF TITLE OR USEFULNESS OF THE SOFTWARE.

WACOM AND ITS SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, CLAIMS OR COSTS OF ANY KIND, NOR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SECONDARY, ACCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR PENAL DAMAGES, PARTICULAR OR MISCELLANEOUS DAMAGES OR FOR DEMANDS OR INDEMNITY CLAIMS FOR REDUCED PROFITS OR LOSSES. THIS SHALL ALSO APPLY IN THE CASE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF WACOM BEING PREVIOUSLY AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS OR COSTS, OR DEMANDS FROM THIRD PARTIES.

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The existing limitations on liability shall not apply in the case of the assumption of explicit guarantees, or in case of fraudulent behaviour on the part of WACOM, nor for damages arising from wilful or grossly negligent behaviour on the part of WACOM, from damages leading to loss of life, personal injury or sickness or in the case of binding legal provisions. For slight negligence, WACOM and its suppliers shall only be liable in the event of a breach of essential contractual obligations. Liability when such an essential contractual obligation is breached is, however, limited to damages typical to this type of contract, which WACOM must have determined at the conclusion of the contract based on the known risks and circumstances at that time. Claims for reduced profits or expenses saved, indemnity claims from third parties or claims for any other direct or consequential damages still cannot be asserted in this case.

The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply to this agreement. However, the applicability of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is explicitly excluded. Krefeld is the sole place of jurisdiction for all claims arising from this contractual relationship and all disputes between the parties resulting from the formation, handling or termination of the contractual relationship, provided that the customer is a trader, a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law.

The jurisdiction agreement shall also apply for customers who do not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany. The jurisdiction agreement shall not apply if, due to legal provisions, a different sole place of jurisdiction must be established for the case. Furthermore, WACOM is authorised to file a lawsuit against the headquarters of the customer.

This licence constitutes the entire contractual agreement between the parties. It overrides all other verbal and written contracts and agreements and may only be altered by means of a written and signed contract. Should one of the provisions of these licence conditions be or become void, the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected, in full or in part. Should a provision be invalid, the legally permissible regulation most closely resembling the invalid regulation shall apply in its place.

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LIMITED WARRANTY

WACOM guarantees to you, as the initial purchaser, that the product hardware, when used as intended, will remain free from material defects and processing errors for a warranty period of TWO (2) YEARS and Cintiq products shall be guaranteed for a warranty period of THREE (3) YEARS, commencing from the purchase date and provided that the product was unused at the time of purchase. Defects in wear parts (e.g. pen tips) resulting from normal wear and tear are exempt from the warranty. Furthermore, WACOM guarantees that the data carriers delivered with the product are free from material defects and processing errors for a period of SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of purchase.

If the product-excluding any software-is discovered to be faulty it must be returned immediately to the place of purchase in its original packaging within the warranty period together with your name, address and telephone number, a description of the problem and a copy of the original receipt. The customer shall be liable for any possible damage or loss of the product during transit for this purpose. Under the provisions of this warranty, WACOM only undertakes to repair or replace the faulty product or parts at its own discretion, in cases where defects are proven and the product is sent within the warranty period.

WACOM is not obligated to repair or replace the product if: (a) the damage to the product results from any accident, misuse, improper use, negligence or unauthorised alteration or repair; (b) the product was not handled or stored according to the instructions provided by WACOM; (c) the damage resulted from normal wear and tear; or d) the serial number affixed by WACOM has been removed or rendered unintelligible.

If, when a claim made under this warranty is checked, it emerges that it is outside the permitted time period or is not covered by the warranty or that the product is not faulty, the costs of any checks or repairs must be borne by the customer.

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Any descriptions, drawings, specifications, samples, models, notifications or similar material provided in connection with the purchase of the product cannot be taken as an explicit guarantee that the product corresponds to or fulfils the customer's requirements.

If this product is faulty, the purchaser shall be entitled to assert legal claims against the vendor for liability due to defects. These legal rights against the vendor are not limited by the existing warranty. The warranty grants the customer many additional rights under the conditions stipulated in this text.

This limited warranty shall apply if the registered office of the vendor is in the EU or in Iceland, Norway, Jersey, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Iran or South Africa.

The granting of this limited warranty is subject to the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. However, the applicability of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is explicitly excluded. Krefeld is the sole place of jurisdiction for all claims arising from this contractual relationship and all disputes between the parties resulting from the formation, handling or termination of the contractual relationship, provided that the customer is a trader, a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law.

Should one of the provisions of these limited warranty conditions be or become void, the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected, in full or in part. Should a provision be invalid, the legally permissible regulation most closely resembling the invalid regulation shall apply in its place.

If you have any questions about this agreement, or would like to contact WACOM for another reason, please contact us by post at this address:

WACOM Europe GmbH Europark Fichtenhain A9 47807 Krefeld GERMANY

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GLOSSARY

Active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your Intuos4 tools are detected. Application-specific settings. Intuos4 tool and tablet settings that have been customized for individual

applications. The Wacom Tablet control panel enables you to customize a tool to behave uniquely in different applications. Application-specific settings

Aspect. The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display. Click force. The amount of force you must apply to the pen tip for a click to occur. Digital Ink. A broad category that typically describes handwritten content which as been created using

pen-based input on a computer. This handwritten content takes the form of sketches, ink mark-up, or handwriting. The handwriting can optionally be converted to typewritten text or simply left alone for use in its original format. Depending on your system and applications settings, the handwritten text you make with digital ink can be converted on-the-fly or at another time.

Display Toggle. An Intuos4 feature that allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display at a time. Available only on multiple monitor systems. See working with Display Toggle

Double-click assist. A function of the Wacom Tablet control panel that makes it easier to double-click by setting the size of the double-click distance.

Double-click distance. The maximum distance (in screen pixels) that the cursor can move between clicks and still be accepted as a double-click. Increasing the double-click distance makes double-clicking easier, but may cause a delay in brush strokes in some graphics applications.

Double-click speed. The maximum time that can pass between clicks and still be accepted as a double-click.

Eraser-aware application. A software application that has built-in support for the Intuos4 eraser. These applications take advantage of the eraser in different ways, depending on what makes sense for the application.

ExpressKeys. The customizable control keys located on your professional pen tablet. ExpressKeys Left. A tablet O

left of the tablet. ExpressKeys Right. A tablet O

the right of the tablet.

Fingerwheel. The control wheel on the Intuos4 Mouse and optional Airbrush. Journal. A Microsoft Windows application that electronically simulates a physical journal pad, but with the

advantages of digital note taking. For example, you can create quick sketches and jot handwritten notes that can be converted to text and sent on to colleagues for digital mark-up. Journal includes a variety of pen, marker, and highlighter tools, plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser of your Intuos4 pen. Additionally, your handwritten content is searchable within Journal.

RIENTATION setting where the Touch Ring and ExpressKeys are oriented to the

RIENTATION setting where the Touch Ring and ExpressKeys are oriented to

are in effect whenever you use the application.

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Mapping. The relationship between your Intuos4 tool position on the tablet and the cursor position on the monitor screen.

Modifier. Modifier keys include S

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

for Macintosh. You can customize your Intuos4 tool to simulate a modifier key. Mouse acceleration. A setting that allows you to adjust the screen cursor acceleration when your Intuos4

tool is in M

OUSE MODE.

Mouse mode. A method for positioning the screen cursor. When you place an Intuos4 tool on the tablet, you can move the screen cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a traditional mouse. This is known as relative positioning, and is the default setting for the Intuos4 Mouse or Lens Cursor. See also pen mode.

Mouse speed. A setting that allows you to adjust the speed at which your screen cursor moves when your Intuos4 tool is in M

OUSE MODE.

Nib. The replaceable pen tip. OLED. Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are made up of semi-conductor polymers. OLEDs do not

need a background lighting to function, and thus have a lower power consumption and can be much thinner than LCD panels.

Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your Intuos4 tool on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positioning, and is the default setting for all Intuos4 pen tools. Also, P

EN MODE allows you to quickly position the screen

cursor without having to first find it and then move it across the desktop. See also mouse mode.

Pixel. The smallest unit of measure on your monitor screen. Pressure sensitive. A quality of the Intuos4 pen tip and eraser that senses the amount of pressure being

applied. This is used to create natural-looking pen, brush, and eraser strokes in applications that are pressure sensitive.

Pressure-sensitive application. Any application that supports pressure-sensitive input. Proximity. The height above the tablet’s active area

Wacom Intuos - 4 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

WORKING WITH INTUOS4

TABLET FEATURES

INPUT TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA

USING THE GRIP PEN

HOLDING THE PEN

POINTING

CLICKING

DRAGGING

USING THE SIDE SWITCH

DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY

DRAWING WITH TILT

ERASING

EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE

USING THE INTUOS4 MOUSE

WORKING WITH THE TABLET

CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION

USB CABLE INSTALLATION

UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA

USING THE EXPRESSKEYS

USING THE TOUCH RING

CUSTOMIZING

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS

CUSTOMIZING THE PEN

ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK

ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL

ADVANCED TIP AND ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS

CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS

CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY

CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE

CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONS

CUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONS

CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS

CUSTOMIZING THE TOUCH RING

TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING

ORIENTATION

SCREEN AREA

FORCE PROPORTIONS

TABLET AREA

MAPPING TO MULTIPLE MONITORS

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU

WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE

WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS

APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING

CHANGING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

TROUBLESHOOTING

TESTING YOUR TABLET

TESTING YOUR TOOLS

TESTING A PEN

TESTING THE TOUCH RING

TESTING THE EXPRESSKEYS

TESTING THE MOUSE

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES

GENERAL PROBLEMS

WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

MACINTOSH-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

TECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS

OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS

APPENDIX

CARING FOR YOUR TABLET AND TOOLS

REPLACING THE PEN TIP

UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

MANAGING YOUR TABLET PREFERENCES

CHANGING THE TABLET MODE

INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS

ADVANCED OPTIONS

OPTIMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS DISPLAY

USING APPLICATIONS INTEGRATED FOR TABLET CONTROL

USING THE OPTIONAL AIRBRUSH AND ART PEN

INTUOS4 LENS CURSOR

CUSTOMIZING THE LENS CURSOR