Wacom PTH-450, PTK-650, PTK-450, PTH-850, PTH-650 User Manual

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Intuos5 touch (PTH-450, PTH-650, PTH-850) Intuos5 (PTK-450, PTK-650) Setting up Using a pen Customizing a pen Using the tablet Customizing the tablet Navigating with touch Customizing touch Using the Radial Menu Application-specific settings Going Wireless Troubleshooting

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The above year indicates when this manual was prepared. However, the date of release to the users of the “manual” is simultaneous with the introduction into the market of the applicable Wacom product.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the manual 5 YOUR INTUOS5 TABLET 6

Identify your tablet model 6 Intuos5 touch tablet 7 Intuos5 tablet 9 Intuos5 pen 10

SETTING UP INTUOS5 11 Ergonomics 11 Configuring the tablet orientation 13 USB cable installation 14 Understanding the tablet active area 15 Working with multiple monitors 17 Control panel basics 17

USING INTUOS5 18 Using the Grip Pen 18

Holding the pen 19 Positioning 20 Clicking 21 Dragging 21 Using the side switch 22 Drawing with pressure sensitivity 23 Drawing with tilt 23 Erasing 24 Eye-hand coordination exercise 24

Tablet controls 25

Using the ExpressKeys 26 Using the Touch Ring 28

THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH INTUOS5 29 Navigating with touch 30 Customizing touch 40

Setting the touch options 41 Choosing standard touch functions 42 Choosing custom touch functions 43 Disabling touch 44

Testing touch 45

CUSTOMIZING INTUOS5 46 Manage your control panel settings 47 Control panel overview 48 Customizing the pen 50

Adjusting tip feel and double-click 51 Adjusting eraser feel 52 Advanced tip and eraser pressure settings 52 Customizing tool buttons 53 Customizing tilt sensitivity 54

Customizing the tablet functions 54

Customizing the ExpressKeys 55 Customizing the Touch Ring 56

Tablet to screen mapping 57

Portion of screen area 59

Portion of tablet area 60 Button functions 61 Using and customizing the Radial Menu 68 Working with Display Toggle 69 Application-specific settings 71

Creating an application-specific setting 72

Changing application-specific settings 73

Removing application-specific settings 73 Working with multiple tools 74 Changing the tablet mode 75 Advanced options 76

GOING WIRELESS WITH INTUOS5 77 Wireless accessory components 77 Wireless setup 78

Establishing a wireless connection 79

Optimizing the wireless connection 80 Battery and power management 81

Charging the battery 81

Battery and wireless connection status 82

Power saving features 83 Battery life information 84 Battery replacement 85 Wireless module removal 86

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Wireless receiver storage 87 Testing the wireless connection 88

TROUBLESHOOTING 89 Testing your tablet 90 Testing the tablet controls and tools 92

Testing the ExpressKeys 93 Testing the Touch Ring 93 Testing a pen 94

Troubleshooting tables 95

General problems 95 Pen problems 96 Touch problems 99 Wireless connection problems 100 Windows-specific problems 102

Mac-specific problems 103 Technical support options 105 Obtaining driver downloads 106

APPENDIX 107 Caring for Intuos5 107 Replacing the pen nib 108 Uninstalling Intuos5 109 Using the Express View display 110 Managing preferences 111 Installing multiple tablets 112 Using applications integrated for tablet control 113 Importing expert settings 114 Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen 115 Using the optional Mouse 116

Customizing the mouse 117

Testing the mouse 118 Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 119 Product information 120 Ordering parts and accessories 121 Available parts and accessories 121

GLOSSARY 122 INDEX 125

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

This manual provides quick access to information about your Intuos5. The information is common to Windows and Mac computers and Windows screen captures are shown, unless otherwise noted.

• Go directly to table of contents

• Use the navigation controls to move through the manual.

Go to table of contents. Page back, or page forward.

Go to index. Go back to previous view.

Go to topic. Topic continued.

or index topics by clicking on them.

Go to front page.

• Use your .pdf viewer zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen. See the viewer application help for information on any additional tools that help you use and print the manual.

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

•S options.

• Be sure to see also the Important Product Information guide for Intuos5, located on the Intuos5 installation CD. The guide includes product safety precautions, specifications, and your license agreement.

• 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.

• In addition to the built-in inking support found within Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, many graphics applications also support pressure sensitivity and the pen eraser. You can find a listing of applications that support these features on the Wacom web site (see product information

• For information on how best to use tablet features within a specific application, see the instructions in that application’s manuals.

Note: This manual does not describe how to install your Wacom tablet. Please refer to your product Quick

Start Guide, and use the automated software installer (located on the Intuos5 installation CD).

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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YOUR INTUOS5 TABLET

This section introduces you to Intuos5. The quickest way to learn about your Intuos5 tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and features.

• Not all product models are available in all regions.

• Your Intuos5 tablet can only be used with a compatible Wacom pen, such as the pen that came with your product or a Wacom accessory tool specified for use with Intuos5. Other pens may not function properly. See available parts and accessories

Intuos5 consists of two basic elements:

• The professional pen tablet that serves as your work area,

•and the tools

that you use on the tablet.

Identify your tablet model Intuos5 touch tablet Intuos5 tablet Intuos5 pen

IDENTIFY YOUR TABLET MODEL

Each tablet model within the Intuos5 family has a specific feature set. The Wacom wireless accessory kit is sold separately. Not all models or accessories are available in all regions.

TAB LE T M OD EL

Intuos5 touch

Intuos5

XX X X

TOUCH

INPUT

XX X X X

You will find that icons are located near some of the topic headings in this manual. Use them to quickly identify sections that have information specific to touch or pen input. Icons will not be used in sections that commonly apply to all Intuos5 tablet models. Model-specific notes may be used as necessary.

• Touch input is identified by this icon:

• Pen input is identified by this icon:

PEN

INPUT

EXPRESSKEYS TOUCH RING

WIRELESS

CAPABLE

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Status LEDs

• An LED will glow dimly when Intuos5 is connected to an active USB port.

• An LED will brighten when you touch the active area, or use the pen, Touch Ring or ExpressKeys.

• LEDs also indicate which of the four Touch Ring modes are active.

For wireless operation, see battery and wireless

connection status.

Touch Ring

Includes toggle button at center of ring. Press to:

• Toggle between Touch Ring modes.

• Wake tablet from sleep mode when operating wirelessly.

Customizable ExpressKeys Small-sized tablets are equipped with six

ExpressKeys. See also using the Express View display

Active area

Active area markers are used to identify the active area for pen input and touch. Learn about your Intuos5

pen and the touch experience with

Intuos5. To set the brightness level of the

active area markers and status LEDs, see advanced options

Intuos5 touch (medium-sized tablet shown)

INTUOS5 TOUCH TABLET

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USB port

Anchor point The Intuos5 pen tether (sold

separately) or aftermarket security cable can be connected here.

Wireless compartment See wireless setup

. Battery compartment Small-sized tablets are equipped

with a single cover used to access the Wacom wireless module and rechargeable battery.

Wacom wireless module slot Storage compartment for Wacom wireless receiver See going wireless with Intuos5

USB cable, detachable Disconnect the USB cable

when storing Intuos5. Do not wrap the cable around the tablet.

See USB cable installation

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INTUOS5 TABLET

Touch Ring

Includes toggle button at center of ring. Press to:

• Toggle between Touch Ring modes.

• Wake tablet from sleep mode when operating wirelessly.

Active area

Active area markers are used to identify the active area for pen input. Learn about your Intuos5 pen

To set the brightness level of the active area markers and status LEDs, see advanced options

Intuos5 (medium-sized tablet shown)

INTUOS5 PEN

All Intuos5 pens are cordless and battery free.

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• Maintain a good posture at all times.

• Use a gentle grip when working with Intuos5.

• Periodically shift your gaze from your computer and focus on other objects within the room. This will help to relax your eyes.

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

• Alternate tasks and tools throughout the day. Minimize awkward postures and repetitive movements that cause discomfort.

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

• If using the tablet primarily as a creative tool, consider placing the tablet below the keyboard, centered with respect to your monitor.

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

orientation.

• If using the tablet instead of a mouse, consider placing it to the right or left of your keyboard.

Note regarding Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI):

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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SETTING UP INTUOS5

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

Ergonomics Configuring the tablet orientation USB cable installation Understanding the tablet active area Working with multiple monitors Control panel basics

ERGONOMICS

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Annotation Simplify document reviews by using the pen to

digitally mark-up and annotate documents.

Switch applications Swipe four fingers across the tablet surface to

open the application switcher.

Photo retouching Use the pressure-sensitive pen to edit images

within a photo or image editing application.

Zooming Use two fingers on the tablet surface to zoom-in

and zoom-out.

Open the Radial Menu Using three fingers, tap and hold on the tablet surface

to open the Radial Menu

Show tablet settings Swipe five fingers down the tablet surface to show your

tablet settings for easy customization.

Illustration Use the pen with your favorite application to draw

freehand illustrations.

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You will discover many ways to use your Intuos5 tablet. For example, if your tablet supports both pen and touch, you can add touch to your workflow:

For details on these and other ways to work with your tablet, see the touch experience with Intuos5

the Grip Pen, or tablet controls.

, using

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Right-handed operation:

• Open the Wacom Tablet control panel

and select the MAPPING tab.

Choose the E

XPRESSKEYS LEFT orientation option. The 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. See also USB cable installation

Left-handed operation

• Open the control panel

and select the MAPPING tab. Choose the

XPRESSKEYS RIGHT orientation option. The 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. See also USB cable installation

Verify that you have correctly set the orientation by moving the pen upwards on the tablet.

To work with a tall monitor

•Choose E

XPRESSKEYS TOP to work with the tablet rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The Touch Ring and

ExpressKeys are oriented toward the top.

•Choose E

XPRESSKEYS BOTTOM to work with the tablet rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise. The Touch Ring

and ExpressKeys are oriented toward the bottom.

Tip

: If you have an optional Mouse for Intuos5, click the control panel OPTIONS... button to set the device for right-

or left-handed use. See advanced options

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CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION

When you first installed Intuos5, you were prompted to choose a default tablet orientation. The orientation you chose was used to determine the tablet default settings.

However, you can easily reconfigure Intuos5 for left- or right-handed users at any time. ExpressKey and Touch Ring settings are automatically reconfigured when you change the handedness setting.

Note: This procedure does not affect the default orientation. At the system log on and user switching

screens, the tablet uses the default orientation you chose during the install process. To change the default orientation, you must re-install the tablet driver.

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1. The USB cable can be connected to best suit your preferred handedness.

• For right-handed use

, connect the USB

cable to the tablet as is.

• For left-handed use

, make a loose loop and press the cable into the looping clip located on the USB plug.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer.

See also configuring the tablet orientation

Right-handed use

Left-handed use

USB CABLE INSTALLATION

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The tablet active area is the area of your Intuos5 tablet that senses pen input or touch.

For tablet models that support both pen input and touch

: Touch is ignored whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet

proximity range

. Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet

active area to enable touch.

Pen input Your Intuos5 pen works only on the active area of the tablet. Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen pointer will

jump to the corresponding point on the screen. The screen pointer indicates pen position, and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface.

Learn about using the Grip Pen

Note: The active area is a mapped representation of your computer

screen(s). By default it uses the entire screen or all screens if you have multiple displays. You can customize the mapping relationship for pen input by setting the tablet to screen

mapping.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA

Depending on your tablet model, Intuos5 can accept pen input or both pen and touch input.

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Tou ch in pu t On touch-sensitive tablet models you can:

• Slide your finger(s) across the active area to position the screen

pointer.

• Click or right-click.

• Scroll and zoom.

• Move between pages in most web browsers, document, or picture

viewers.

• Display the Radial Menu.

• Switch between applications and perform other desktop functions.

• Save your work.

• View your Wacom tablet settings. Some gestures can be customized. Learn about the touch experience with Intuos5

The tablet active area is the area of your Intuos5 tablet that senses pen input or touch.

For tablet models that support both pen input and touch

: Touch is ignored whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet

proximity range

. Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet active

area to enable touch.

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Monitor 1

Monitor 2

Example of tablet mapping to the entire system desktop, which is displayed on two monitors.

Example of tablet mapping to a single monitor.

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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS

If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Intuos5 will map to the monitors based upon how they are configured in the display properties control panel.

• 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.

• If your monitors are in mirror mode (both monitors display the same content), 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.

Tips

• You can customize the tablet to map to a single monitor or to a portion of the monitor area.

See tablet to screen mapping

• 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 primary display and your other monitors. See working with Display Toggle

CONTROL PANEL BASICS

After mastering the basics of using your Intuos5 tablet, you may want to customize the way touch or pen input works. The Wacom Tablet control panel is where you customize your Intuos5 tablet settings.

Manage your control panel settings Control panel overview

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USING INTUOS5

If you are new to using Intuos5, read the following sections. See also the touch experience with Intuos5.

Important: Use only a compatible Wacom pen, such as the pen that shipped with your product, or a Wacom accessory tool specified for use with Intuos5. Other pens may not function properly. See available parts and accessories

Using the Grip Pen Tablet controls

USING THE GRIP PEN

The cordless, battery-free Grip Pen senses the amount of pressure and tilt you apply to the pen. There are four basic techniques for using the pen on the active area

clicking, and dragging. If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages. Note: For Intuos5 tablets that support both pen input and touch, the pen disengages touch whenever the

pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity active area to enable touch.

If you experience unintended touch actions, manually disable touch by pressing an ExpressKey to T

OUCH ON/OFF. When done working with the pen, press the ExpressKey again to enable touch.

You can also use the Wacom Tablet control panel to disable touch. See customizing the tablet

functions.

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

of the tablet: pointing, clicking, double-

range. Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet

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

Important:

• When not in use, place the pen 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 Intuos5 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your computer from going to sleep.

Position for drawing and navigating

Position for erasing

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HOLDING THE PEN

Hold the Grip Pen as you would a normal pen or pencil. Adjust your grip so that the side switch is in a convenient location where you can easily toggle it with your thumb or forefinger. Be careful not to accidently press the switch while drawing or positioning with the pen. Tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable.

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When you lift the pen and place the pen tip on the tablet active area

, the screen cursor jumps to the new

location. Move the screen cursor by hovering the pen over the

tablet surface and moving your hand. Do this without touching the tablet surface, but while still keeping the pen tip within proximity

of the tablet.

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

Tips

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

exercise.

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

10 mm (0.4 inch) proximity, approximately

When positioning the screen cursor and operating a pen button, the pen tip needs to be within approximately 10 mm (0.4inch) 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 Intuos5 tools work only over the active area of the tablet.

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POSITIONING

Use the pen to position the cursor (or pointer) on your screen.

You can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways: pen mode or mouse mode See tabl et t o s creen map pin g

In pen mode

, wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor jumps to a corresponding point

on the display screen. The screen pointer indicates the pen position and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface. This is the default setting for the pen.

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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 will not be an audible pen tip “click” sound.

Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing the pen tip down on the tablet. The folder should highlight when you press.

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.

Tip

: Press the upper side switch to double-click.

This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip, and is the preferred method of doubleclicking with a pen.

Tip

: Configure Windows to select when hovering the pen over an icon and to launch the icon with a single click.

To turn on this feature, first open a folder. Windows 7 and Vista

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

GENERAL tab select SINGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM (POINT TO SELECT). Windows XP

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

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

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 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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CLICKING

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

DRAGGING

Dragging is used to select and move objects on the monitor screen.

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The default switch positions are:

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

Upper: D

OUBLE CLICK

Lower: RIGHT CLICK

Press the lower switch to right-click and bring up application-specific or icon-specific menus.

Tip

: To position a document or image in any

direction within the active window, set a switch function to P

AN/SCROLL. Then press

the pen button and move the pen tip across the tablet. As you move the pen tip, the document or image is repositioned to follow the direction of pen movement on the tablet. Release the pen button or lift the pen tip from the tablet surface when done.

In some application windows the document will precisely follow the screen cursor as you move the pen tip. In others it will simply move in the same general direction as the screen cursor.

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USING THE SIDE SWITCH

The pen side switch has two customizable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either direction. You can use the switch whenever the pen tip is within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet active area. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch.

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To draw, write, or ink with pressure sensitivity, move the pen along the surface of the tablet while applying various amounts of pressure downward on the tip of the pen.

• Press hard for thick lines or dense color.

• Press gently for thin lines or softer color. Some applications require that you first select a

pressure-sensitive tool from the application tool palette.

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

To test tilt, draw a curve in a graphics application, such as Corel

® Painter

, that supports tilt. Make sure that the tilt function in your application is active. Then change the tilt of the pen as you draw to vary the shape and thickness of the brush stroke.

You can adjust the brush characteristics within your application to create different effects.

To adjust the amount of pen tilt required to produce a desired 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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DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY

The pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes within applications that support this feature. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pressure you place on the pen. For example, sliders are used in some applications to vary line characteristics such as width, color, and opacity. These characteristics can be controlled much better by the pen’s pressure sensitivity. You can vary line width, blend colors, and change opacity with the pressure you exert upon the pen. The digital ink respond to the pressure you place on the pen.

tools in Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office 2007 (or later) also

DRAWING WITH TILT

The tablet recognizes when you tilt the pen from vertical to incline positions. Tilt can be used to control line shape and thickness in supporting applications. 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.

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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 pressure-sensitive tools in the application tool palette to vary the width and depth of your erasures as you change the amount of pressure exerted upon the pen.

See adjusting eraser feel

for more information.

Use the pen eraser in Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office 2007 (or later) to erase notes or sketches made with digital ink

, and to select and delete text

or spreadsheet cells within an application. In supporting text applications, you can use the

eraser to select text and then lift the eraser from the tablet to delete the text.

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ERASING

The pen eraser works like the eraser on a pencil.

Visit www.wacom.com for a list of applications that support the eraser (see also product information If the eraser is not supported in an application, you can still use the eraser for positioning, 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 standard 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. Clear your screen and make a simple drawing of your own. The more you use your pen, the easier drawing, writing, and navigation will become.

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Active area

The section of your tablet that senses touch or pen input.

ExpressKeys

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

Note: Small-sized tablets are

equipped with six ExpressKeys.

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 modes. As you toggle between settings, a corresponding status LED illuminates.

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TABLET CONTROLS

To improve your workflow in graphics or other applications, Intuos5 features ExpressKeys and a Touch Ring. While using your dominant hand for touch or pen input, you can simultaneously use your other hand to operate the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring.

USING THE EXPRESSKEYS

Press individual keys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes. ExpressKeys can also be used to modify touch, pen, or other tool properties as you work. If your tablet supports touch gestures to perform many of these functions.

, you can also use

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Tips:

•Use the Radial Menu

• Rest your finger on an ExpressKey to activate the Express View display

to expand the functionality of your tablet.

, which shows the

ExpressKey settings.

• You can display an interactive diagram of the current tablet settings by pressing an ExpressKey set

ETTINGS.

to S

Consider some of these other ways to use the ExpressKeys:

• Set a key to a commonly used keyboard shortcut.

• Set a key to launch a commonly used file or application.

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

• Choose from any of the other available functions

. See customizing the ExpressKeys.

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

using applications integrated for tablet control

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize the ExpressKey options.

Manage your control panel settings Control panel overview Customizing the ExpressKeys

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

Tap the upper portion of the Touch Ring for single increment changes based on the assigned function.

Example of zooming out Move your finger counter-clockwise to zoom out or scroll up. Tap the lower portion of the

Touch Ring for single increment changes.

Tap upper or lower portion of ring for incremental changes.

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

A diagram of the current Touch Ring settings appears briefly on your display screen as you press the toggle.

See customizing the Touch Ring

to modify how the

Touch Ring works.

Setting 1: A

UTO SCROLL/ZOOM. Sets the ring

to zoom in graphics applications and scroll in other applications.

Some applications may interpret zooming as scrolling, or may completely ignore zooming. Likewise, scrolling may be interpreted as zooming, or ignored completely.

Setting 2: C

YCLE LAYERS. 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: B

RUSH SIZE. Sets the ring to

increase or decrease the brush size of your drawing tool when working in Adobe Photoshop.

Setting 4: C

ANVAS ROTATION. Enables you to

rotate or flip an entire image when working in Adobe Photoshop CS4 (or later).

Touch Ring configuration when positioned on left side of tablet. Default settings:

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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.

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

using applications integrated for tablet control

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize the Touch Ring options.

Manage your control panel settings Control panel overview Customizing the Touch Ring

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THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH INTUOS5

Intuos5 is designed to enhance the way you work. Touch enables you to interact with a computer using only your fingertips on the Intuos5 tablet.

You can use touch on Intuos5 as you would on any other Mac or Windows device, such as phones, trackpads, and notebooks. First learn the basic actions to navigate and perform typical mouse operations. Then learn how to scroll, zoom, and rotate.

Touch is activated whenever you touch the tablet active area

• When using touch, you can generally position your fingers as far apart as is comfortable. However, placing your fingers too closely together may be interpreted by the tablet as input from a single finger, or the tablet may confuse which finger initiated or performed an action or gesture. Your fingers must remain within the active area.

• Experiment with touch to see what works best for you. Take care to prevent accidental touches on the tablet when making gestures. For example, if your small finger or the palm of your hand touches the active area of the tablet when zooming or scrolling, then you may trigger an unanticipated right-click.

Note: For tablet models that support both pen input and touch, the pen disengages touch whenever the

pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity range active area to enable touch.

Navigating with touch Customizing touch Tes ti n g t ou ch

. Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet

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Uncheck to disable touch. Touch can be completely disabled

(and again enabled) from any of the touch function tabs in the Wacom Tablet control panel.

STANDARD GESTURES tab shown. Windows screen capture shown.

Available options may vary, depending on your operating system and version.

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NAVIGATING WITH TOUCH

The touch feature of your Intuos5 touch tablet enables you to control a computer using only your fingertips on the tablet surface. See understanding the tablet active area

Touch options can be individually enabled or disabled within the Wacom Tablet control panel. Touch is on when selected in the T

OUCH OPTIONS, STANDARD GESTURES, or MY GESTURES tab.

• Use basic actions to navigate and perform typical mouse operations.

• Use gestures to scroll, zoom, rotate, and perform other functions. Some gestures may provide a visual cue on your display screen to indicate when the gesture has been recognized by Intuos5.

You can customize your touch experience functions.

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ONE-FINGER ACTIONS

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Trac k

. Use a single finger to move the screen cursor.

Touch and slide your finger across the tablet surface.

AP TO CLICK

T Click. Using a single finger, track to an item. Lift your finger

and tap to select.

Double-click

. Using a single finger, track to an item.

Lift your finger and tap twice.

RAG

(DRAG LOCK disabled). Using a single finger, tap on an item to select. Then again quickly tap down and track (slide) your finger across the tablet to drag. Lift your finger to release the item.

Tips

• You can select and drag multiple items on the system desktop:

Windows

: Press the CTRL or SHIFT key as you tap to

select multiple items.

: Press the SHIFT or COMMAND key as you tap to

Mac select multiple items.

•You can also select and drag

with two fingers.

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TWO-FINGER ACTIONS AND GESTURES

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DRAG LOCK (DRAG LOCK enabled). Using a single finger, tap on an item

to select. Then track (slide) your finger across the tablet to drag. Tap again to release the item.

DD TAP TO CLICK

Select and drag. Using a single finger, track to an item. Select by touching your thumb or a second finger to the left of that finger. If you will be dragging an item or selecting blocks of text, we recommend using two fingers instead of your finger and thumb.

• To move the selected item, continue moving both fingers across the tablet.

• To highlight a text block, continue moving both fingers across the tablet as you select text.

• You can also extend a drag without releasing the selection. To do this, lift the first finger and move your second finger to a new position. Then again touch the first finger to the tablet and continue to drag with both fingers.

Lift your thumb or second finger to release. Note: If the tablet orientation is set for left-handed use

(ExpressKeys located to right of tablet), touch to the right of the primary finger.

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ADD TAP TO RIGHT CLICK Using a single finger, track to an item. Then with a second

finger touch and release to the right of that finger. Releasing your finger issues a right-click and brings up a context menu at the screen cursor position.

You can then track to an option in the menu and select it by tapping your finger.

Note: If the tablet orientation is set for left-handed use

(ExpressKeys located to right of tablet), touch to the left of the primary finger.

AP TO RIGHT CLICK

T To right-click and bring up a context menu at the screen

cursor position, tap the tablet surface with two fingers spaced slightly apart. Use a quick tapping motion with both fingers at the same time.

You can then track to an option in the menu and select it by tapping your finger.

OUBLE TAP TO SMART ZOOM

Mac OS 10.7.x only. To zoom in on text or images in Safari or Preview, position the screen cursor over the area of interest and double-tap the tablet surface with two fingers spaced slightly apart. Use a quick tapping motion with both fingers at the same time.

Double-tap again to return to the previous viewing size.

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SCROLL Place two fingers on the tablet surface. Using a smooth

motion, move your fingers together in parallel.

• Scroll up by moving your fingers in an upward motion.

• Scroll down by moving your fingers in a downward motion.

• Scroll left by moving your fingers in a leftward motion.

• Scroll right by moving your fingers in a rightward motion.

Tips

• Flick your fingers at the end of the gesture to

continue scrolling for a short time after your fingers leave the tablet.

• For windows that scroll vertically and horizontally,

move your fingers in any direction and the document view will follow.

• If you prefer vertical only scrolling, from the Wacom

Tablet control panel S V

ERTICAL from the SCROLL drop-down menu.

• Mac OS 10.7.x

: Choose NATURAL or STANDARD directions from the S Wacom Tablet control panel S

TANDARD GESTURES tab select

CROLL drop-down menu on the

TANDARD GESTURES

tab. Choose N

ATURAL so that when you scroll down, the

content moves in a downward direction.

TANDARD scrolling works in the reverse order.

S Scrolling down moves content in an upward direction. This is the behavior used in operating systems prior to version 10.7.

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Fast scroll. Quickly move (or flick) two fingers together, lifting your fingers at the end of the motion.

• Fast scroll up by flicking your fingers in an upward motion.

• Fast scroll down by flicking your fingers in a downward motion.

Note: Fast scrolling works only for vertical scrolling.

OOM

First place two fingers on the tablet surface.

• Zoom-in by moving (expanding) your fingers away from one another.

• Zoom-out by moving (pinching) your fingers toward one another.

Note: If zoom functions do not operate correctly within

Adobe S Photoshop P

Photoshop®, verify that the ZOOM WITH

CROLL WHEEL function is not selected within the

REFERENCES options.

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ROTATE Two finger rotate. Place two fingers diagonally on the tablet

surface and then rotate them clockwise or counterclockwise.

For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart.

Note: The rotate gesture may work differently depending on

the application you are working with. For example, rotation may work smoothly in 90-degree increments or not at all.

Rotate around finger

. Place two fingers diagonally on the tablet surface. Keep one finger stationary and move the other finger around it.

For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart.

Note: The rotate gesture may work differently depending on

the application you are working with. For example, rotation may work smoothly in 90-degree increments or not at all.

THREE-FINGER GESTURES

WIPE LEFT/RIGHT TO NAVIGATE

Forward or Back (swipe right or left). Swipe using three fingers spaced slightly apart, lifting your fingers at the end of the motion.

• Send a ‘Forward’ command in most browsers and

picture viewers by swiping to the right.

• Send a ‘Back’ command in most browsers and picture

viewers by swiping to the left.

Tips

• Swiping is similar to using the right and left arrow keys in document viewers.

• Use the swipe gestures to page forward or back in most web browsers.

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TAP AND HOLD to display RADIAL MENU Using three fingers spaced slightly apart, tap and hold them

on the tablet surface. This action will open the Radial Menu on your display screen. Release your fingers to work with the Radial Menu

This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom

touch functions.

INCH FOR LAUNCHPAD

Mac OS 10.7.x only. Place your thumb and three fingers on the tablet surface, then pinch them together to fade your open windows and display all of your apps.

PREAD TO SHOW DESKTOP

S Mac OS 10.7.x only. Place your thumb and three fingers on

the tablet surface, then spread them apart to show the desktop view.

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SWIPE LEFT/RIGHT TO SWITCH APPLICATIONS Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, move your fingers

left or right to open the application switcher. Then using a single finger, move left or right to highlight an application. Tap to select an application.

Windows XP

: Using four fingers, move them left or right to open the application switcher. Swipe your fingers again to open the next application in the list.

Mac OS 10.7.x

. Using four fingers, swipe them left or right

to switch between full-screen apps.

WIPE UP to SHOW DESKTOP

Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe up to show the desktop. Swipe up again to move your open windows back to the desktop.

Mac OS 10.7.x

. Using four fingers, swipe up for Mission Control and view all of the open windows on your Mac. Swipe up again to exit Mission Control.

This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom

touch functions.

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SWIPE DOWN for FLIP 3D/EXPOSÉ Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe down.

• Flip 3D (Windows)

: Your first swipe opens Flip 3D.

Swipe down again to close Flip 3D. Swipe left or right to move through the open windows.

Use a single finger tap to select. Not available for Windows XP.

FIVE-FINGER GESTURES

• Exposé (Mac)

: Your first swipe opens Exposé.

Swipe down again to close Exposé. Use a single finger tap to select.

• App Exposé (Mac OS 10.7.x)

: Swipe down to preview the open windows of the app you are working with. Swipe down again to exit App Exposé.

This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom

touch functions.

WIPE DOWN to show SETTINGS

Using five fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe down to activate (on your display screen) an interactive diagram of the current ExpressKey, Touch Ring, and pen settings.

Click on a section of the diagram to open the appropriate Wacom Tablet control panel tab. You can then adjust settings as needed.

Swipe down again to dismiss the diagram, or click anywhere outside of the diagram.

This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom

touch functions.

AP AND HOLD to SAVE

Using five fingers spaced slightly apart, tap and hold them on the tablet surface. This action will save your work in the open application window.

This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom

touch functions.

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CUSTOMIZING TOUCH

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize Intuos5 for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using touch. Select the T customize, and change settings using the available options. See also navigating with touch

Manage your control panel settings Control panel overview Setting the touch options Choosing standard touch functions Choosing custom touch functions Application-specific settings Disabling touch

OUCH icon in the TOOL list. Then select an appropriate tab to

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POINTER SPEED adjusts the screen pointer for speed of tracking and navigating. Choose a S

LOW

speed to move the screen cursor at a slower rate with more finger motion. Choose a F

AST speed to

move the screen cursor quickly with less motion.

OUBLE-TAP TIME adjusts how fast you must tap

to register a double-click. To test your setting, position the screen cursor over the T

EST area and

tap twice.

Sets the scrolling speed of the S

CROLL touch gesture.

Sets the acceleration level of the screen pointer. Choose a L

setting for a slower response to your finger motion on the tablet. Choose a H

IGH setting for a quicker

response.

Note: Touch speed and acceleration settings are independent of system settings. Changes you make to these

settings in the Wacom Tablet control panel do not affect similar system settings. However, changes made to similar system settings may affect your Intuos5 tablet settings.

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SETTING THE TOUCH OPTIONS

Select the TOUCH OPTIONS tab. The touch options determine how fast you must move or tap your fingers in order for an action or gesture to be recognized.

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To uc h actions and gestures are available when

selected. So that you may work in different ways, some

functions (such as a right-click) can be performed using different actions or gestures.

Position the screen cursor over a touch option to see a static image of that function.

If you do not choose a specific option to view, then the control panel will display each option sequentially, from top to bottom.

CHOOSING STANDARD TOUCH FUNCTIONS

To customize Intuos5 for your touch preferences, select the STANDARD GESTURES tab.

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To uc h gestures are available when selected,

and are modified based on your selection from the drop-down menus.

Position the screen cursor over a touch option to see a static image of that function.

If you do not choose a specific option to view, then the control panel will display each option sequentially, from top to bottom.

CHOOSING CUSTOM TOUCH FUNCTIONS

To create custom touch gestures, select the MY GESTURES tab.

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• Deselect to disable touch. You can still work with the ExpressKeys and pen.

• Select to E

NABLE TOUCH.

• This option can also be changed by pressing an ExpressKey to which the T

OUCH ON/OFF function has been

assigned.

TANDARD GESTURES tab shown.

Click TOUCH PROPERTIES... to access your touch settings.

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DISABLING TOUCH

Choose the STANDARD GESTURES, MY GESTURES, or TOUCH OPTIONS tab to disable and enable touch.

You can also disable or enable touch using the S the current tablet settings on your display screen.

ETTINGS option, which displays an interactive diagram of

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TESTING TOUCH

If you encounter problems with touch, it is a good idea to first check the assigned touch functions or reset them to their default conditions.

To further test touch:

1. Attempt to move the screen cursor by tracking your finger across the tablet surface. Then tap to select an item. A status LED should brighten when you touch the active area of the tablet. See also tes ti ng

your tablet.

2. Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and click on the A click D

IAGNOSE.... The DIAGNOSTICS dialog box shows dynamic information about the tablet, your

Intuos5 tool(s), and appropriate information for touch-sensitive tablets. See also testing the tablet

controls and tools.

3. With the D

IAGNOSTICS dialog box open, touch the tablet surface with first one, then with two fingers.

Each time you touch the tablet surface, a tablet status LED should brighten and the T should change.

4. When you are done, click the C

LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

BOUT button. In the dialog box that appears,

OUCH INFO state

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CUSTOMIZING INTUOS5

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize Intuos5 for the way you like to work. Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos5 by creating application-specific settings

Manage your control panel settings Control panel overview Customizing the pen Customizing touch Customizing the tablet functions Tablet to screen mapping Button functions Using and customizing the Radial Menu Working with Display Toggle Application-specific settings Working with multiple tools Changing the tablet mode Advanced options

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Click on any section of the diagram to open the appropriate Wacom Tablet control panel tab.

Settings may vary depending on your tablet model.

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MANAGE YOUR CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS

To open the Wacom Tablet control panel:

•Windows and choose the W

•Mac folder. Then click on the W

You can begin customizing Intuos5 after opening the control panel. The control panel displays only those tabs and options that apply to your current tablet model and configuration. See control panel overview

Note: User-specific preferences are supported. After logging on, 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.

Tip: To display an interactive diagram of the current tablet settings, press an ExpressKey or other tool

button set to S

. Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS. Then select WACOM TABLET

ACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option.

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

ACOM TABLET icon.

ETTINGS.

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Icons represent your TABLET, TOOL, and A

PPLICATION settings.

Choose F

UNCTIONS to

customize the ExpressKey, Touch Ring, and Radial

Menu settings. Display Toggle

options are available on multiple monitor systems.

For touch-sensitive tablets, choose T

OUCH

to customize your touch settings. See customizing

touch.

Choose G

RIP PEN to

customize your Intuos5 pen settings. The icon is available after you have used a pen on the tablet. Different tools may be named differently.

Returns the selected tab to its default settings.

Downloads or displays this manual.

Displays advanced options

Displays information dialog, and option to D

IAGNOSE... your

product.

Tabs display customizable settings for the selected T

OOL.

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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize your Intuos5 tablet or tools. When you open the control panel, an icon for the Grip Pen or other Intuos5 tool is displayed in the T displayed for tablets that support touch. The appropriate tabs are displayed.

To customize, make changes to the tab controls. Experiment with different settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect immediately. Click D

OOL list. A TOUCH icon is also

EFAULT to return 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. The appropriate Tool Tip will pop up in a few moments.

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

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The TABLET list displays an icon for any supported tablet or pen display that has been installed on your system and is currently connected. All settings shown below the list apply to the selected tablet or pen display.

• The control panel will not launch unless a supported tablet or pen display is connected to the computer.

• Settings can only be viewed or changed for an attached tablet or pen display.

• A tablet or pen display cannot be deleted from the control panel list unless it is attached to the computer.

CUSTOMIZING THE PEN

You can easily customize the pen. Use the pen to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. The pen will be selected in the T the pen from the T

OOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. If not automatically selected, choose

OOL list. Select a tab and choose from the available options.

Wacom offers a number of optional pens, such as the Art Pen and Airbrush, that are compatible for use with Intuos5.

• The Art Pen features a pressure-sensitive tip and eraser, as well as sensitivity to tilt and rotation. Rotating the barrel in supporting applications creates a unique effect.

• The Airbrush is a true digital airbrush. It features a pressure-sensitive tip and eraser, tilt sensitivity, and a fingerwheel to control the application of digital paint.

These tools are fully supported in the Wacom driver software. They will appear in the T

OOL list of the

Wacom Tablet control panel after you touch the tablet surface with the tip of the tool. The control panel will automatically update to show the new tool and the options available for customization.

In supporting applications you can adjust the functionality of the Art Pen rotation or the Airbrush fingerwheel within the application. See the documentation that came with your application for details.

To learn more about these and other optional tools that can be used with Intuos5, visit www.wacom.com and choose the Wacom web site for your region. On the web site you can also find a list of applications that currently support the advanced features of these tools.

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

To create broad brush strokes or to click with a light touch, use a S

OFT tip setting. For maximum

control while drawing thin lines, use a F

IRM tip

setting.

Click to further customize

the tip sensitivity.

With your screen cursor positioned over an empty area of the control panel, press down on the tablet with the pen tip. Use the pressure bar to determine how hard you must press on the pen to reach maximum pressure.

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

FF if you do

not want double-click assist

Tips

• Use a soft T

IP FEEL for a wider range of pressure values in most pressure-sensitive applications.

• In some applications a soft pressure setting can make the pen overreact so that slight pressure on the pen will be 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).

• 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 and using the side switch to double-click. You can also set an ExpressKey to double-click

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ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK

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

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Select the function to perform when using the eraser.

Customizes the amount of pressure needed to erase.

Click to further customize

the eraser sensitivity.

With your screen cursor positioned over an empty area of the control panel, press down on the tablet with the pen eraser. Use the pressure bar to determine how hard you must press on the eraser to reach maximum pressure.

Graphically displays the selected pressure sensitivity curve and click threshold settings.

Move the pressure controls to change the sensitivity curve.

•C

LICK THRESHOLD determines the amount

of force required to register pressure or generate a pen click.

• Use the S

ENSITIVITY control to change the

slope of the pressure response curve.

•M

AX PRESSURE determines how hard you

must press the pen tip to reach maximum pressure.

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

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

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ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL

To adjust the eraser sensitivity of your pen, select the ERASER tab.

ADVANCED TIP AND ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS

To further customize tip or eraser pressure settings, select the PEN or ERASER tab and click on the

USTOMIZE... button. Options within the PEN FEEL DETAILS dialog box enable you to independently change

C the tip or eraser pressure sensitivity and click threshold settings.

Important: In the P

RASER FEEL slider, which override the advanced pressure settings.

or E

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

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

The selected function occurs when you bring the pen tip within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet surface without touching the tablet and then press the upper or lower side switch.

Tip

: To make double-clicking easier,

set the side switch to DOUBLE C

LICK.

Double-click here to change the pen tip function.

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

LICK function.

• The tip must be set to C

LICK in order to draw in most graphics

applications.

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

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CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS

Select the PEN tab to change the functions assigned to the side switches and tip of your pen.

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Drag the slider to increase or decrease TILT S

ENSITIVITY. Test the new setting in an

application that supports tilt. The tilt setting applies to both the tip and

eraser of your tool. Tilt is direction sensitive and can be used in

some applications to control brush orientation or other characteristics.

Using and customizing the Radial Menu

Customizing the ExpressKeys Customizing the Touch Ring Working with Display Toggle Application-specific settings

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CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY

To adjust the tilt sensitivity of your pen, select the PEN tab. Tilt sensitivity determines how far you have to tilt the tool to produce the maximum tilt effect. You need to tilt the pen less at high sensitivity than at low sensitivity.

Visit the Wacom web site for a list of applications that currently support tilt.

CUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONS

To customize your Intuos5 tablet, open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the FUNCTIONS icon in

OOL list. Select a tab to customize, and change settings using the available options.

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Choose a function to perform when the key is pressed.

ExpressKey functions can be defined for use with specific applications

See using the ExpressKeys

for more

information. Note: Small-sized tablets are equipped

with six ExpressKeys.

Tab shown for right-handed use.

Enables or disables the Express View display

When enabled, you can rest your finger on an ExpressKey to activate the display, which shows the ExpressKey settings.

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To customize the ExpressKeys, select the EXPRESSKEYS tab. Each key can be customized to perform a Display Toggle, modifier, keystroke, or other function.

When you open the E menus.

XPRESSKEYS tab, the current functions are shown in the corresponding pull-down

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

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Tips:

• To customize the ring for other actions, select the K

EYSTROKE... option and 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

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

• To zoom images at the current position of the screen cursor in Adobe Photoshop CS3 (or later), open the Adobe Photoshop general preferences pane. Check the Z

OOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL option and click OK.

• To set the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and active area markers, click the O

PTIONS... button at

the bottom of the Wacom Tablet control panel. In the OPTIONS dialog box change the BRIGHTNESS A

DJUSTMENT setting as needed.

Choose a function to perform when using the Touch Ring. The ring can be toggled between four customizable modes.

Adjust speed to control the rate at which zooming and scrolling occurs, or the speed at which keystroke events are sent to an application.

Touch Ring functions can be defined for use with specific applications

See using the Touch Ring

for more

information.

Enables or disables display of the Touch Ring settings diagram.

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CUSTOMIZING THE TOUCH RING

To customize the Touch Ring, select the TOUCH RING tab. Touch Ring functions can be modified to perform various zooming, scrolling, or custom keystroke actions.

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

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The ORIENTATION setting is tablet specific, and applies to all tools and applications. See configuring the tablet orientation

ODE options control how the screen

cursor moves.

•P

EN MODE sets the cursor movement to

correspond with the position of your pen on the tablet. Wherever you place your pen on the tablet, the cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positing and is the default setting for the pen.

• M

OUSE MODE enables you to move the

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

Select a portion of screen area

for tablet to

screen mapping. Select a portion of tablet area

for tablet to

screen mapping.

When F

ORCE 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

ORCE PROPORTIONS is checked, the correct vertical and horizontal 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.

Note: Although Intuos5 is optimized for use with 16 : 10 aspect ratio displays, the default

settings automatically adjust for use with other aspect ratio displays.

Image dynamically updates to illustrate the selected mapping relationship.

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

By default the entire active area of the tablet maps to the entire monitor. If more than one monitor is in use the tablet will map to all monitors. See working with multiple monitors

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MOUSE MODE options determine how the tool will track.

OUSE TRACKING options apply only to the

optional Mouse for Intuos5.

• 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 Intuos5 tablets.

Sets the screen cursor acceleration.

Select a slower or faster screen cursor tracking speed.

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You can switch between pen mode and mouse mode by using the Radial Menu If you frequently switch between pen mode and mouse mode, you can assign the M

function to one of your tool buttons.

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

• Select the C

LICK TO DEFINE SCREEN

REA 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.

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To define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to, in the MAPPING tab choose a SCREEN A

REA option.

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

with 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... In the dialog box that appears, choose a method for defining a portion of the

display:

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

• Select the C

LICK TO DEFINE TABLET AREA

button and use your tool on the tablet to select the tablet area. Be sure to follow any M

ESSAGE prompts.

• Enter coordinate values.

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PORTION OF TABLET AREA

To define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area, in the MAPPING tab choose a TABLET AREA option.

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

F P

ORTION... In the dialog box that appears, choose a method for defining a portion of the

tablet:

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BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Customize Intuos5 for the way you like to work. Simply use the Wacom Tablet control panel to change the button function that is assigned to a tool button, ExpressKey, Touch Ring, or Radial Menu setting. Button function options may vary, depending on your tablet model. Not all options are available for all controls or tablet models.

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 pen tip.

•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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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 for front and back movement of the mouse fingerwheel.

Enter a N

AME for the defined

keystrokes pair and click OK.

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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 Mac). You can also choose special keystrokes or

keystroke combinations from the A

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

DD SPECIAL drop-down menu.

After defining a keystroke sequence, click OK.

Important: Because the E

NTER (Windows) and RETURN (Mac) keys can

be selected as a defined keystroke, they cannot be used to select OK. You must use your Intuos5 tool to click on the OK button.

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.

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Choose one or more modifier key options.

Choose a C

LICKS option to simulate pressing a button of

the selected type on a mouse.

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.

When you select P

AN/SCROLL, you are

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

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

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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 Mac). Many applications use modifier

keys to constrain the size or placement of objects.

ADIAL MENU Displays the 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. Do this by pressing a pen button set for P the pen tip across the tablet active area.

AN/SCROLL and then dragging with

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

AME box. Click OK to

accept the selection.

The dialog box will close and the O

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

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 there.

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FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

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 box with focus on the next open

application. On Windows 7 and Vista systems running Aero, Flip 3D will be activated with focus on the next open application.

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

launch.

OUCH ON/OFF Available only for Intuos5 touch tablets. TOUCH ON/OFF is useful when you are

working with the pen and you want to exclusively use pen mode. Temporarily disable touch by pressing an ExpressKey to which you have assigned

the T See also customizing the ExpressKeys

NK TOGGLE (Mac only.) 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 Mac help for information on working with Ink.

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

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.

OUCH ON/OFF function. Press the ExpressKey again to enable touch.

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

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You can adjust the precision setting when assigning this function to a tool button.

To activate:

• For extensive use

, toggle on PRECISION

ODE by pressing a tool button to which

the function has been assigned. Return to normal mapping by again pressing the tool button.

• For quick edits

, press and hold a tool button to which the function has been assigned. Normal mapping returns when you release the button.

When using a tool in mouse mode, screen cursor movement is adjusted to act as if acceleration were off and speed set to slow.

Sets the screen cursor tracking speed when in mouse mode.

Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in mouse mode.

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FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

PRECISION MODE Changes the mapping around the current pen tip position so that you must move

the pen farther for the screen cursor to cover a specific distance on the display screen. This feature can be very useful for the precise control of pen or brush strokes.

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

ODE TOGGLE... Toggles between pen mode and mouse mode. When first setting a tool button to

M the mouse acceleration and speed.

Mouse mode settings can be accessed from a number of different locations within the control panel. However, only one M be made for each tool and application that you are customizing.

The mouse mode settings are independent of system settings. Changes you make to these settings in the Wacom Tablet control panel do not affect similar system settings. However, changes made to similar system settings may affect your Intuos5 tablet settings.

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

OUSE ACCELERATION and SPEED setting can

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FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

ERASE Sets a button so that when the button is pressed, the pen tip will act like the eraser

in applications that support the E

ETTINGS Activates (on your display screen) an interactive diagram of the current

ExpressKey, Touch Ring, pen, and touch settings. The current functions for each control are shown.

RASE function. See erasing.

Click on any section of the diagram to open the appropriate Wacom Tablet control panel tab. You can then adjust settings as needed.

Dismiss the diagram by again pressing the ExpressKey or other tool button to which this function is assigned, or by clicking anywhere outside of the diagram.

Settings may vary depending on your tablet model.

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FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

TABLET PC

•T

ABLET PC INPUT PANEL (Tablet PCs and Windows 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 7 and Vista, and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft Journal.)

Opens Microsoft Journal.

•T

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

Sets the button function according to settings found in the:

• Windows 7 and Vista T panels.

• Windows XP Tablet Edition T

ISABLED Disables the button function.

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

as CAD programs, that have built-in tablet support. This function may also be used by some highly integrated applications for direct

control of the tablet ExpressKeys and Touch Ring.

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

this option in the toggle sequence.

EFAULT Returns a button to its default setting.

ABLET PC SETTINGS and PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control

ABLET AND PEN SETTINGS control panel.

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• Set a tool button or ExpressKey to the RADIAL MENU function. Press the button to display the Radial Menu centered at the screen cursor position.

• Intuos5 touch

: You can also use the appropriate touch

gesture to open the Radial Menu.

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

• Click to select an option. Some selections may display a submenu for additional options.

• The menu closes after you make a selection. To close without making a selection, click on the ‘X’

located at the center of the Radial 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.

• To make a selection without closing the Radial Menu, hold down the button that opens the menu.

In the Wacom Tablet control panel, use the R

ADIAL MENU tab to customize the available Radial Menu

functions.

Returns the currently displayed menu to its default values.

1. Select a control slice.

2. Assign a control F

UNCTION to

the slice. If desired, change the L

ABEL name.

3. Select a menu or submenu to further customize.

Tips

•In the F

UNCTION menu,

choose S

UBMENU to create

custom submenus for a control slice.

• Press the E

NTER (RETURN)

key to add multiple lines of L

ABEL text.

Top me nu

Submenu

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USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU

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

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1. The entire display area of a multi-monitor system is set up for extended mode and assigned to the active area of the Intuos5 tablet.

2. Pressing a tool button to which the D

ISPLAY

OGGLE function has been assigned toggles the

tablet mapping to the next display in sequence.

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WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE

Display Toggle is available when working on multiple monitor systems. This feature allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display at a time. See working with multiple monitors

After setting an ExpressKey or pen side switch 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

APPING tab) and other monitors. For example:

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In the Wacom Tablet control panel, the DISPLAY TOGGLE tab is automatically available when the Intuos5

All monitors are selected in the toggle sequence by default. Uncheck any monitor you want removed from the sequence.

• The base mapping is the tablet and display mapping that is defined in the M

APPING tab.

By default, this includes all monitors unless you have defined a specific monitor as your primary monitor.

• As you toggle to the next monitor, the active tablet area is mapped to that monitor (in pen mode).

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

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 settings.

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

• Using the M

ODE TOGGLE... function.

• Selecting P

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 DISPLAY

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

Important: When using application-specific settings with D

ISPLAY

TOGGLE, be sure that each customized application in the A

PPLICATION list (including ALL OTHER) has a tool button assigned to

ISPLAY TOGGLE. The easiest way to do this is to assign DISPLAY

TOGGLE to an ExpressKey prior to creating any application-specific settings.

tablet is installed on a multi-monitor system. This tab lets you set which monitor(s) will be included in the toggle sequence.

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APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

You can customize your 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 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 A

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

and a tool is selected from the TOOL list, the

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

RIP PEN will have the same settings in all applications.

PPLICATION list enables

RIP PEN. The ALL icon

• When application-specific settings are added

, the ALL icon changes to ALL OTHER 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

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

A all applications except those which you have added to the A icon and make changes to the G

RIP PEN settings, your changes will apply to the GRIP PEN while you are

PPLICATION list. If you select an application

RIP PEN. If you select the

using that application only.

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

Tip: To review the ExpressKey, Touch Ring, or pen settings for the front-most application, set an

ExpressKey to S

ETTINGS and press the key at any time.

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Choose a method to select an application:

•In the C

URRENTLY OPEN APPLICATIONS box, select an application

for which to create custom settings.

•B

ROWSE to select the executable file of any application installed

on your computer.

The name of your 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.

Click on the APPLICATION list [ + ] button.

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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.

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

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

: First customize settings for one application. When you feel comfortable with the process, you can

Tip

LL OTHER.

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. Then customize the 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.

: To quickly remove all application-specific settings from a single tool, remove it from the TOOL list.

Tip

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 from the list.

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

Then place the tool back on the tablet. The tool will be added back to the T settings. This method cannot be used to remove custom F

UNCTIONS settings.

OOL list using the default

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Select a tool to change its settings.

Removes the selected tool.

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

The F

UNCTIONS and

OUCH icons

cannot be deleted.

The T

OOL list displays an

icon for the tablet F

UNCTIONS and different

tools that have been used on the tablet.

The T

OUCH icon is available

for touch-sensitive tablets. See customizing touch

If application-specific settings have not

been

added, the A

LL icon is

displayed and the tool settings apply to all applications.

Tab settings apply only to the selected tool and application.

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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS

The Wacom Tablet control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of the settings for your tablet and Intuos5 tools appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed.

. The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected, and the

To add a different tool to the

• When you select a tool that has been added to the T are displayed. Any changes you make to the tab settings will then apply to the tool. Your changes take effect immediately.

If a similar tool was previously added, the new tool will inherit the settings of the previously added tool. These settings can then be customized for the newly added tool.

• Identical tools will use the same settings.

To remove a selected tool from the 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 it back onto the tablet.)

TOOL list, simply use the tool on your Intuos5 tablet.

OOL list, the appropriate tab settings for that tool

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

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STANDARD MODE is recommended for graphics applications. Choose R

ECOGNITION MODE for the maximum data rate. Required by

some handwriting recognition software.

If desired, enter a new name to be used for the tablet icon.

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CHANGING THE TABLET MODE

Intuos5 is configured for optimum performance in most applications. However, some handwriting recognition software requires a higher data rate than is typically needed for most applications. This higher data rate can slow computer performance in some circumstances. If your recognition software does not work well, you can change the tablet mode from standard to recognition mode.

Within the control panel T tools and applications.

ABLET list, double-click on the tablet icon. The TABLET MODE settings apply to all

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You can change the SIDE SWITCH M

ODE to best fit the way you like

to 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. This is the default setting for all except Tablet PCs.

•C

LICK & 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 function.

Hover click

Click tap

•M

OUSE HANDEDNESS options change the button orientation of the optional Mouse for right- or left-handed use.

• Use B

RIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT to set the brightness level or turn off all Touch Ring status LEDs and active area

markers.

•The P

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

support a 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.

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ADVANCED OPTIONS

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

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Rechargeable battery, Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) Installs within the Intuos5 tablet.

Warning: See the Important Product Information guide for safety precautions. Located on the Intuos5 installation CD.

Battery status LED

Power button

Wacom wireless module Plugs into Intuos5 tablet.

Wacom wireless receiver Plugs into computer. When not in use, can be stored within the

Intuos5 tablet. See wireless receiver

storage.

Note: The wireless module and receiver are factory paired. If lost or broken, you will need to purchase a new

wireless accessory kit. The battery can be purchased separately.

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GOING WIRELESS WITH INTUOS5

Intuos5 tablets are designed to let you go wireless by adding the Wacom wireless accessory kit. See ordering parts and accessories

Wireless accessory components Wireless setup Battery and power management Battery life information Battery replacement Wireless module removal Wireless receiver storage

WIRELESS ACCESSORY COMPONENTS

The Wacom wireless accessory kit includes the following components:

To install the kit, see wireless setup

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• Install the battery. Align contacts (B) as shown and press into place. See also

battery replacement

• Install the wireless module. Lift away and remove the wireless module spacer (C). Slide the wireless module into the tablet, ensuring the connector is fully seated (D).

Important: Save the module spacer. You may need it as a tool for removal of the wireless module. See wireless

module removal.

• Replace the wireless compartment cover(s). Align and slide into place (E).

• Connect the Wacom wireless receiver to an active USB port on your computer or USB hub (F).

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WIRELESS SETUP

Configure Intuos5 for wireless operation.

1. If you have been using Intuos5 as a wired tablet, disconnect the USB cable.

2. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover(s). See (A).

Slide cover(s) away from tablet body to remove. Medium- and large-sized tablets are equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Small-sized tablets come with a single cover.

3. Install the wireless components.

4. If you have not already done so, turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. Next, connect wirelessly.

Establishing a wireless connection Optimizing the wireless connection

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Battery status LED

• Amber when USB cable is connected and battery is charging.

• Green when USB cable is connected and battery is fully charged.

• Off when using tablet wirelessly.

Power button

• Push to connect, or wake from sleep mode.

• Push to turn off.

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ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS CONNECTION

Connect wirelessly with Intuos5.

1. Fully charge the tablet battery. See charging the battery by the green LED, disconnect the USB cable and you are ready to work wirelessly.

2. Press the power button on the Wacom wireless module. A wireless connection should be established within 4 seconds. If not, the wireless module will turn off. If this should occur, see wireless connection

problems.

3. Check the connection by using the pen on the tablet to move the screen cursor. See also battery and

wireless connection status.

Intuos5 can operate wirelessly or in USB mode, but not both at the same time.

• Wireless mode is activated when Intuos5 is properly configured for wireless operation and the USB cable is disconnected. When the USB cable is disconnected, the tablet searches and connects to the wireless receiver within 4 seconds. If the receiver is not found then the tablet enters sleep mode.

• USB connection deactivates wireless mode, and activates USB mode.

. When the battery is fully charged as shown

Notes:

Pairing

is not required. The wireless module and Wacom wireless receiver are factory paired and

work together as a discrete set. Intuos5 can operate wirelessly for up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your computer. It is not

necessary for Intuos5 to be “in sight” of the wireless receiver. The wireless module uses radiofrequency technology, which can pass through non-metallic objects like desks.

Interference from other devices (especially audio devices) or metallic objects located in or along the line of sight can negatively impact the tablet performance and operating distance. If you experience connection problems, see optimizing the wireless connection

When starting up your computer, wait until your operating system has completely loaded and then turn on the wireless module (if not already on) to begin working wirelessly.

Important: The use of wireless devices is regulated in most countries. If Intuos5 is configured for wireless operation and you will be traveling, check with the appropriate regulatory authority for any restrictions that may apply to your product in the countries that you visit.

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Products using wireless signals may interfere with the equipment on commercial aircraft, and regulations require that all wireless devices be turned off when traveling in an airplane. Turn off the Intuos5 tablet wireless signal by turning off or removing the wireless module (the tablet status LED(s) will be off) and DO NOT power on the wireless module during takeoff, transit, or landing.

Do not use Intuos5 wirelessly in a facility control system or any other environment that requires extremely high reliability, or where the use of a wireless device may cause interference. Wireless operation may interfere with or cause other electronic devices to malfunction, or other wireless devices may interfere with or cause the tablet to malfunction. Where use of wireless products is prohibited, power off or remove the wireless module (ensuring the wireless signal has been turned off) to prevent the possibility of it interfering with or causing other electronic devices to malfunction. Wacom does not accept any liability for direct or consequential damages. For details, please refer to your Warranty, located within the Important Product Information guide.

Power off your tablet in locations where/when electronic devices are not allowed. Because the 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 tablet by unplugging the USB connector of this product from your computer.

OPTIMIZING THE WIRELESS CONNECTION

If your screen cursor lags behind the pen movement on the tablet or frequently “jumps” about, or if you see excessive straight line segments when drawing in graphics applications, then your wireless connection may not be able to transmit all of the data from the tablet with the necessary speed. This may be caused by interference from other radio sources, obstructions in the radio wave path, excessive distance from the computer, or a combination of the above.

To improve the wireless connection and optimize tablet performance:

• Remove any metallic objects that may be in the line of sight between Intuos5 and the Wacom wireless receiver attached to your computer.

• Try connecting the wireless receiver to a USB extension cable, and place it on your desktop or somewhere in sight of Intuos5.

• Move the tablet closer to your computer.

• Switch off any other devices operating in the 2.4 GHz radio spectrum, such as mobile telephones, etc., or move their antennas further away from your computer.

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Connect the USB cable between Intuos5 and a primary USB port located directly on your computer, or to a powered USB hub.

• The battery charges whenever the cable is connected and the battery is not fully charged.

• For everyday use, charge your battery in approximately 4 hours. To fully charge an empty battery it takes approximately 6 hours. Actual charge time depends upon battery level and tablet use while charging.

• USB connection deactivates wireless mode.

Battery status LED

• Amber when USB cable is connected and battery is charging.

• Green when USB cable is connected and battery is fully charged.

Important:

• When charging the battery, always connect the USB cable directly to your computer or to a powered USB

hub. A non-powered hub may not provide enough current to charge the battery, which may affect overall tablet operation.

• When your tablet is not connected to your computer via USB cable, you can charge the battery using a

standard wall adapter with 5V output voltage. Quick charging will not work during this process.

For more information, check the product information on the Wacom web site for your region.

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BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT

This section contains important information about the rechargeable battery and power management features of your Intuos5 tablet when used wirelessly. Be sure to review the following sections.

Charging the battery Battery and wireless connection status Power saving features

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Fully charge the tablet battery before using Intuos5 for the first time in wireless mode.

Tips

Warning: See the Important Product Information guide for safety precautions.

• When charging, be sure that both the battery and the Wacom wireless module are installed in the tablet.

• To check the battery charge status, open the Wacom Tablet control panel, click F select the W

• Make the most of your wireless time. See power saving features

IRELESS tab. See battery and wireless connection status.

and battery life information.

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Battery status icon indicates tablet is in use, and shows an approximation of the battery charge remaining.

• A power plug symbol indicates tablet is running on external power through the USB cable, and the tablet battery is charging.

• A check mark symbol indicates battery is fully charged.

• An alert symbol indicates battery charge is below 20%.

The actual feedback may vary depending on the actual status of your tablet and operating system.

BATTERY AND WIRELESS CONNECTION STATUS

When in wireless mode, Intuos5 provides you with additional feedback about your tablet.

• A tablet status LED shows the following:

Flashing Wireless mode connecting. On Wireless mode on. Off Sleep mode, or wireless mode off.

• On the Wacom wireless module, the battery status LED shows the following:

Amber USB cable connected and tablet battery charging. Green USB cable connected and tablet battery fully charged. Off USB cable connected, tablet is in USB suspend mode

or USB connecting state. USB cable disconnected, no charging activity. USB cable disconnected, operating wirelessly.

• A battery status icon appears in the system task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Mac). Hover the screen

cursor over the icon to learn specific details.

• When configured for wireless operation, you can view the tablet battery status and wireless control

options using the Wacom Tablet control panel. Open the control panel, click F

IRELESS tab.

UNCTIONS and select the

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POWER SAVING FEATURES

When configured for wireless operation, Intuos5 uses a number of power saving features to conserve the tablet battery charge and improve performance.

Power saving mode Tablet enters power saving mode after 2 minutes of no user input. The time

parameter can be adjusted in the Wacom Tablet control panel. See battery and

wireless connection status.

Depending on your tablet model, wake from power saving mode by touching the tablet, pressing an ExpressKey, or placing the pen in proximity.

Sleep mode Tablet enters sleep mode:

• When there is no wireless connection for more than 4 seconds. For example, you switch off the computer, move the tablet out of range, or unplug the wireless receiver. To resume operations, correct any problem and ensure the tablet is within range of your computer. Then press the power button on the Wacom wireless module. See testing your tablet

• After 30 minutes of no user input.

• When the battery level is extremely low. Recharge the battery immediately.

To wake from sleep mode

, first press the Touch Ring toggle button or the power button on the wireless module. Depending on your tablet model, touch the tablet surface with your finger or the pen. Then move your finger or pen along the tablet to fully activate Intuos5.

Important: Conserve battery power by turning off the wireless module when you are not using the tablet. Push the power button on the wireless module to turn it off. Otherwise, the tablet battery may need charging before you can again use the tablet wirelessly. See battery life information

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BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION

When using your Intuos5 wirelessly, the battery life will vary depending upon usage and your tablet model. For example, you can expect a full day of working charge when using small- and medium-sized tablet models. If you have a large Intuos5 tablet model, expect a half day of battery charge due to its large size. Wacom recommends purchasing an extra battery. See ordering parts and accessories

• All batteries age over time and gradually lose their ability to hold a charge. The typical life span of a Li-Ion battery is two to three years, whether it is used or not. The life and performance of a Li-Ion battery is not improved by cycling (discharging and recharging).

• Always charge the battery whenever the low battery warning appears on your display screen. See also power saving features

• The tablet draws current from the battery whenever the Wacom wireless module is on. To reduce power drain, the tablet will enter sleep mode whenever the battery level is very low. The battery must be recharged.

A small amount of current is drawn even in sleep mode, and will slowly discharge the battery. It is a good idea to charge the battery and turn the wireless module off before leaving the tablet unused for a number of days.

• Once the battery voltage has fallen below a minimum safety level, an internal protection circuit within the battery prevents any charging.

If a battery with a low charge remains in the tablet for an extended period of time, the small trickle of current used by the tablet may discharge the battery so far that the internal protection circuit is activated. If this occurs, you can no longer charge the battery. When leaving the tablet unused for an extended period of time, preserve the battery by removing it from the tablet.

You cannot recharge a Li-Ion battery that has been over-discharged.

• For extended battery storage (a month or longer), keeping the battery in a partially (not fully) charged state, along with cool storage, can slow the aging process. The recommended charge level is approximately 40% for optimum battery recharge when placed back into service. If storing both tablet and battery, you do not need to remove the battery. However, it is always good practice to remove the battery when storing the tablet.

Note that you may not be able to recharge the battery after 6 continuous months of non-use.

You will need to purchase a new battery when it is no longer capable of holding an adequate charge or can no longer be charged. See ordering parts and accessories

Warning: See the Important Product Information guide for battery safety precautions.

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Install new battery. Carefully install the battery at the angle

shown to prevent damaging the battery contacts.

Remove old battery. Be sure to first lift battery

edge before sliding battery out of the compartment.

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If your tablet battery has exceeded its life span and can no longer be charged or no longer holds a charge, it will need to be replaced. Be sure to use only the rechargeable battery designed for your tablet. For information, see ordering parts and accessories

Important: Only use a Wacom battery specified for your tablet.

To replace the rechargeable battery:

1. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover. Medium- and large-sized tablets are equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Small-sized tablets come with a single cover. Slide cover away from tablet body to remove.

2. Carefully remove the old battery as shown below.

3. Install the new battery. Align the terminals of the new battery with the tablet contacts as shown below. Press the battery into the compartment.

4. Replace the wireless compartment cover. Align and slide into place.

5. Connect the USB cable and charge the battery for optimum performance. See charging the battery

Important: When replacing the battery, be careful not to drop it on hard surfaces. The battery can be damaged internally when dropped, and should be replaced even if there is no obvious damage. This will help prevent any future damage that could occur to the tablet if the battery has been dropped, is installed in the tablet, and then later develops a short or leak while in the tablet.

Warning: See the Important Product Information guide for battery safety precautions.

Many communities offer voluntary or mandatory recycling programs for batteries. Properly recycle the old battery by following all applicable laws, and in accordance with the safety precautions for Lithium-Ion batteries as described in the Important Product Information guide. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Promptly recycle old batteries.

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WIRELESS MODULE REMOVAL

To remove the wireless module:

2. Use your thumbnail or other suitable, non-metallic tool to unseat the module. You can also use the wireless module spacer that came with your Wacom wireless accessory kit. Place the spacer over the wireless module. Use it as a hook to unseat and slide the wireless module out of the tablet.

3. Press the spacer back into the wireless module slot.

4. Replace the wireless compartment cover. Align and slide into place.

5. Store the wireless module in a safe place after removal.

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WIRELESS RECEIVER STORAGE

The Wacom wireless receiver is designed for portability. Plug it into a USB port on your computer. Then leave it there so the receiver will always be available for use with your tablet, even when you are traveling or otherwise on the go with Intuos5.

The wireless receiver can also be stored within your Intuos5 tablet. To store the receiver in the tablet:

1. Use your fingernail or other suitable, non-metallic tool to open the wireless receiver storage compartment.

2. As you open the receiver storage door, slide the wireless receiver spacer partially out of the tablet body.

3. Insert the receiver into the spacer.

4. Slide the spacer fully back into the tablet body and close the receiver storage door.

To remove the receiver from the tablet body. Remove the receiver from the spacer. Slide in the spacer and close the storage door.

, open the compartment. Slide the spacer partially out of the tablet

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TESTING THE WIRELESS CONNECTION

A tablet status LED should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has recognized it as a USB device. If you encounter problems with the wireless connection, perform the following checks.

1. First check the general troubleshooting

2. Verify that the wireless module is on. See battery and wireless connection status

3. Verify that the wireless module and receiver are properly installed. See wireless setup

4. Check the battery power. See battery and wireless connection status connect the USB cable and charge the battery. See charging the battery

5. Switch the wireless module off, and then back on.

6. Move the tablet closer to the computer. Make sure there are no metal or other high density obstructions in the line of sight between the tablet and computer.

7. Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and click on the A click D W

IAGNOSE.... The DIAGNOSTICS dialog box shows dynamic information about the tablet. Check the

IRELESS MODE entry to determine if the wireless status is ON. When you are done, click the CLOSE

button to exit the dialog box.

procedures.

. If the battery charge is low,

BOUT button. In the dialog box that appears,

If these tests fail, you may have defective hardware. See technical support options

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If you are having trouble, Wacom recommends you do the following:

1. If the 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 and look for any information updates.

4. Visit www.wacom.com and choose the Wacom web site for your region where you can check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions).

5. If you are having a compatibility conflict between Intuos5 and a new hardware or software product, see obtaining driver downloads Wacom periodically updates the software driver to maintain compatibility with new products.

6. Test your tablet and Intuos5 tools. See tes tin g y ou r ta bl et

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 where to obtain support for your region.

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

for information on downloading an updated software driver.

and testing the tablet controls and tools.

and the Read Me file for information on

Testing your tablet Testing the tablet controls and 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 USB connection. A tablet status LED should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If not:

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

• Check the tablet USB cable for damage.

• If you are connecting the tablet to a USB hub (or hub device such as a keyboard with USB ports), be

sure the USB hub is properly connected to your computer and is active.

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

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

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

• 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 USB hub.

3. For wireless operation tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If not:

• Verify that the wireless module is on. See battery and wireless connection status

• Verify that the wireless module and receiver are properly installed. See wireless setup

• Check the battery power. See battery and wireless connection status

connect the USB cable and charge the battery. See charging the battery

• Switch the wireless module off, and then back on.

• Move the tablet closer to the computer. Make sure there are no metal or other high density

obstructions in the line of sight between the tablet and computer.

, check the tablet connection. A tablet status LED should glow whenever the

. If the battery charge is low,

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4. Check the pen. If the tablet driver does not load properly, the pen will not work properly. (You will be able to use the pen tip to move the screen cursor and click, but there will be no other pen functionality.) Install the tablet driver software.

• 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

(0.4 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 also testing the tablet controls and tools

5. Check touch

. Attempt to move the screen cursor by tracking your finger across the tablet surface.

and tes tin g a p en .

Then tap to select an item. A status LED should brighten when you touch the active area of the tablet. See also tes tin g to uch

If the tablet driver does not load properly, basic touch movement will be recognized but other actions and gestures will not. If gestures are not recognized, install the tablet driver software.

6. Check the ExpressKeys. See testing the tablet controls and tools

7. Check the Touch Ring. See testing the tablet controls and tools

and testing the ExpressKeys.

and testing the Touch Ring.

8. Check any other tool(s), such as the optional Mouse for Intuos5. See testing the tablet controls and

tools.

If any of these tests fail, you may have defective hardware. See technical support options

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

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TESTING THE TABLET CONTROLS AND TOOLS

If your Intuos5 tools or tablet controls do not work as you expect, it is a good idea to first check the assigned functions or reset them to their default conditions. You will also want to do this if you have a touch-sensitive tablet model and encounter problems with touch.

A quick way to return a tool to its default condition is to remove it from the control panel T by selecting the tool and clicking on the T back onto the tablet surface. The tool will be added back to the T

• Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and click on the A click D

IAGNOSE.... The DIAGNOSTICS dialog box shows dynamic information about the tablet, your

OOL list [ – ] button. After the tool has been removed, place it

OOL list with its default settings.

BOUT button. In the dialog box that appears,

tool(s), and appropriate information for touch-sensitive tablets.

OOL list. Do this

• If more than one tablet is connected to your system, in the T you are testing.

• Use the information shown in the D

Note: If a tool button is set to R

ADIAL MENU or OPEN/RUN..., that function will occur when the button is

IAGNOSTICS dialog box when testing your tablet and tools.

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

Testing the ExpressKeys Testing the Touch Ring Tes ti n g a pe n Tes ti n g t ou ch Tes ti n g t he mou se

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TESTING THE EXPRESSKEYS

1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, observe the TABLET INFO column as you test each ExpressKey. Be sure to select the tablet unit you are testing from the T

ABLET INFO column.

2. Test the keys by pressing them one at a time. Each time you press a key, its number is shown next to

EFT BUTTONS category.

the L

3. When you are done, click the C

LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

Important: 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

TESTING THE TOUCH RING

1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, observe the TABLET INFO column as you test the Touch Ring. Be sure to select the tablet unit you are testing from the T

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 number will indicate your current finger position on the Touch Ring

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

If any of the functions are set to S

4. When you are done, click on the C

EFT BUTTONS.

KIP, the corresponding LED will be skipped in the toggle sequence.

LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

ABLET INFO column.

IAGNOSTICS dialog box, the

Important: 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

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TESTING A PEN

1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, and while observing the POINTING DEVICE INFO column, bring your Intuos5 tool within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet active area. A value for P

AME, DEVICE TYPE, and a DEVICE S/N (serial number) should be displayed. If you have more than one

N tablet connected to your system, be sure you have selected the T tools from the T

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

ABLET INFO column.

ATA values should change to reflect the tool

ABLET for which you are testing your

position.

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

WITCHES state and PRESSURE value should change.

when full pressure is applied.

• Next, press the side switch without pressing the tip to the tablet. The S

change. For the Intuos5 pen, do this for both positions of the side switch.

ROXIMITY, the DEVICE

WITCHES state should

Pen

SWITCHES states

Airbrush

SWITCHES states

• Press the eraser to the tablet. The S

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

Tip = 1 Side switch (lower position) = 2 Side switch (upper position) = 3 Eraser = 1 Tip = 1 Side switch = 2 Eraser = 1

WITCHES state and PRESSURE value should change.

when full pressure is applied.

• For the optional 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 W

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

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

T the Y T

ILT value should change from approximately 0 to -60.

6. For the optional Art Pen, test the rotation feature by placing the pen tip on the tablet surface and slowly rotating the pen on its axis. The R

7. When you are done, click on the C

OTATION value should change as you rotate the pen. LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES

If you encounter problems with your Intuos5 tools or tablet, see the following tables. Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. Check the tablet Read Me file for the latest information updates.

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

General problems Pen problems Tou ch probl em s Wireless connection problems Windows-specific problems Mac-specific problems

GENERAL PROBLEMS

The computer does not have an available USB port.

A tablet status LED does not illuminate.

The computer does not go to sleep.

The screen cursor is very erratic or “jumps” around when using the tablet.

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

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

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

Try also connecting to another USB port or using another USB cable. If using Intuos5 in wireless mode, see also wireless connection

problems.

When you are not using your Intuos5 tool(s), remove them from the tablet surface or the tablet will continue to send data, keeping the computer awake.

Note: Because some metallic or other conducting objects can also

cause the tablet to send data, it is best to keep the tablet surface clear of all objects when not in use.

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

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The tablet is set to

XPRESSKEYS RIGHT (or

E E

XPRESSKEYS LEFT), but at the

log on screen the tablet seems to work upside down.

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

PEN PROBLEMS

The pen does not position the screen cursor, or otherwise work properly.

Reinstall the tablet driver software and change the default orientation of the tablet. See configuring the tablet orientation

Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey and Touch Ring functions. See using applications integrated for tablet control

If using application-specific settings, be sure you have updated the settings for the application you are working with.

If the tablet driver does not load properly, pen input will not be available.

• You will be able to use the pen tip to move the screen cursor and click, but there will be no other pen functionality.

• For tablet models that combine pen input and touch, basic touch movement will continue to be recognized but other actions and gestures will not.

Install the driver software for the tablet.

The pen does not draw or ink with pressure sensitivity.

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

Verify also that your application supports pressure sensitivity.

Clicking is difficult. Try using a lighter T

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

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

the tablet active area. Wacom recommends using the side switch to double-click.

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

Set an ExpressKey to D Windows

: Try setting your system to launch programs with a single

click. See clicking

IP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE or using a lighter TIP FEEL.

OUBLE CLICK and use it to issue double-clicks.

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The pen selects everything, will not stop drawing.

Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the PEN tab. Move the

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

T C

LICK THRESHOLD setting. If this does not help, see testing the tablet

controls and tools.

RASER tab.

The eraser selects everything or will not stop erasing.

The pen nib may be worn. See replacing the pen nib Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the E

Move the E increase the C

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

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

the tablet controls and tools.

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

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

IP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE slider to the OFF position in order

IP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE. If that does not work,

EN tab.

to turn off double-click assist. Try turning off the operating system inking features.

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

Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the P

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

T S

ENSITIVITY and CLICK THRESHOLD settings.

EN tab. Move the

The pen tip does not function. Be sure you are using only a compatible Wacom pen, such as the pen

that shipped with your product, or a Wacom accessory tool specified for use with Intuos5. Other pens may not function properly on the tablet.

Check the control panel P

EN tab and verify that a CLICK function is

assigned to the tip. A tablet status LED should brighten when the tip is pressed. If not, you

may have defective hardware. See testing the tablet controls and tools

Changing the settings of the pen or other tool has no effect.

Make sure you are changing the settings for the tool and application that you are using. See application-specific settings

and working with

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The pen side switch does not work.

The screen cursor “jumps” back.

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

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

When using Intuos5 on a multiple monitor system, you cannot use the pen to control the other monitor(s).

Be sure you are using only a compatible Wacom pen, such as the pen that shipped with Intuos5 or a Wacom accessory tool specified for use with Intuos5. Other pens may not function properly on the tablet.

Be sure to press the side switch when the pen tip is within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet 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 advanced

options.

A tablet status LED should brighten when you press the side switch. If not, you may have defective hardware. See test ing you r t a bl et

Do not place an Intuos5 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.

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

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

F the D

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

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

APPING tab.

still having difficulty, remove the tablet preferences (see Windows-

specific problems or Mac-specific problems).

Confirm whether the pen does (or does not) function. See tes ti n g t h e

tablet controls and tools.

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

Cycle pen control for Intuos5 between your displays by pressing an ExpressKey or pen button that is set to D

Verify that the S

CREEN AREA in the MAPPING tab is set to FULL.

ISPLAY TOGGLE.

You can also use your pen to control the other monitors in mouse mode. To use mouse mode, first set a pen button to M Then use the button to toggle between P

EN MODE and MOUSE MODE.

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TOUCH PROBLEMS

Touch does not work. Enable touch by pressing an ExpressKey that is set to TOUCH ON/OFF.

OUCH

Touch does not seem to fully work. The screen cursor can be moved, but more complex actions or gestures do not work.

The tablet does not reliably recognize multi-finger touch.

Cannot zoom-in or zoom-out when working with Adobe Photoshop.

Scrolling and panning gestures do not function correctly when working with Adobe Photoshop.

Rotation gestures do not seem to work consistently, or not at all.

Otherwise, open the Wacom Tablet control panel, click on the T icon, and go to the S O

PTIONS tab. Be sure the ENABLE TOUCH option is selected.

TANDARD GESTURES, MY GESTURES, or TOUCH

If the tablet driver does not load properly, basic touch movement will be recognized but other actions and gestures will not. Install the driver software for the tablet.

If you hold your fingers too close together, the tablet may not recognize them as being separate. Try moving your fingers a little further apart.

If zoom functions do not operate correctly within Photoshop, verify that

OOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL function is not selected within the

the Z Photoshop P

REFERENCES options.

If touch gestures do not operate correctly within Photoshop, verify that the Z

OOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL function is not selected within the

Photoshop P

REFERENCES options.

Rotation may work differently depending on the application you are working with. For example, rotation may work smoothly in 90-degree increments or not at all.

For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart.

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The computer does not have an available USB port.

After pressing the power button on the wireless module, a tablet status LED glows steadily for 4 seconds and then turns off.

After turning on the wireless module, a status LED indicates good functionality but the screen cursor cannot be moved.

A wireless connection has been made, but the tablet does not seem to work correctly.

The tablet works when connected with the USB cable, but turns off as soon as the cable is disconnected.

Check if there is an available USB port on a USB hub. If not available, add a USB hub or USB card.

If a wireless connection is not established, the wireless module will turn off after 4 seconds.

• Make sure the wireless receiver is properly connected to an active USB port on your computer or USB hub.

• Move the tablet closer to the antenna and make sure there are no metal or other high-density obstructions in the line of sight between the tablet and your computer.

Again press the power button to activate the connection. If your tablet model supports touch, be sure you have not turned off

touch. See disabling touch Be sure you are using the pen correctly. Review using the Grip Pen

. Switch the wireless module off, then back on. If the battery charge is low, try charging the battery

. Be sure you have correctly installed the tablet driver software. See also optimizing the wireless connection

Confirm the wireless module and receiver are correctly installed, and that the wireless module is turned on.

Check the battery. See battery and wireless connection status

• Open the tablet wireless compartment cover and verify that the

battery is properly installed.

• Check the battery appearance to ensure there is no leakage or

other indication of damage.

• Charge the battery overnight and try again. If the problem persists,

the battery may be completely discharged or damaged and can no longer hold a charge. You will have to purchase a replacement battery. See ordering parts and accessories

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Wacom PTH-450, PTK-650, PTK-450, PTH-850, PTH-650 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

YOUR INTUOS5 TABLET

IDENTIFY YOUR TABLET MODEL

INTUOS5 TOUCH TABLET

INTUOS5 TABLET

INTUOS5 PEN

SETTING UP INTUOS5

ERGONOMICS

CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION

USB CABLE INSTALLATION

UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA

WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS

CONTROL PANEL BASICS

USING INTUOS5

USING THE GRIP PEN

HOLDING THE PEN

POSITIONING

CLICKING

DRAGGING

USING THE SIDE SWITCH

DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY

DRAWING WITH TILT

ERASING

EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE

TABLET CONTROLS

USING THE EXPRESSKEYS

USING THE TOUCH RING

THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH INTUOS5

NAVIGATING WITH TOUCH

CUSTOMIZING TOUCH

SETTING THE TOUCH OPTIONS

CHOOSING STANDARD TOUCH FUNCTIONS

CHOOSING CUSTOM TOUCH FUNCTIONS

DISABLING TOUCH

TESTING TOUCH

CUSTOMIZING INTUOS5

MANAGE YOUR CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

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 TABLET FUNCTIONS

CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS

CUSTOMIZING THE TOUCH RING

TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING

PORTION OF SCREEN AREA

PORTION OF TABLET AREA

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU

WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE

APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING

CHANGING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS

CHANGING THE TABLET MODE

ADVANCED OPTIONS

GOING WIRELESS WITH INTUOS5

WIRELESS ACCESSORY COMPONENTS

WIRELESS SETUP

ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS CONNECTION

OPTIMIZING THE WIRELESS CONNECTION

BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT

CHARGING THE BATTERY

BATTERY AND WIRELESS CONNECTION STATUS

POWER SAVING FEATURES

BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

WIRELESS MODULE REMOVAL

WIRELESS RECEIVER STORAGE

TESTING THE WIRELESS CONNECTION

TROUBLESHOOTING

TESTING YOUR TABLET

TESTING THE TABLET CONTROLS AND TOOLS