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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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