Wacom PTK-540WL User Manual

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User’s manual for

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Windows & Macintosh

Intuos4 Wireless (model PTK-540WL) Before you start Wireless connection Using the pen Customizing your pen Using the tablet Customizing your tablet Using the Radial Menu Application-specific settings Troubleshooting

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Intuos

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Wacom reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such changes. Wacom does its best to provide current and accurate information in this manual. However, Wacom reserves the right to change any specifications and product configurations at its discretion, without prior notice and without obligation to include such changes in this manual.

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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Reuse, recycling, and recovery. You are urged to recycle this product when replacing it with a newer product or when it has outlived its useful life by bringing it to an appropriate collection point for recyclable materials in your community or region. By doing this, you can help improve the environment of your community as well as minimize the potential negative effects created should any hazardous substance that may possibly be present within waste material reach the environment during the disposal process.

Within the European Union, users are required not to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) as unsorted municipal waste, according to the Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003, or the corresponding local laws of the Member States. Products for which this is applicable will be marked with the WEEE symbol shown at the beginning of this note unless this is not feasible because of the size or the function of the product. Wacom products are subject to the Directive 2002/96/EC and therefore you should always collect them separately and bring them to the appropriate collection point in your community or region.

Wacom professional pen tablet products comply with the European Union RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS Directive).

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You are urged to properly dispose of any waste battery or accumulator by bringing it to an appropriate collection point for recyclable materials in your community or region. By doing this you can help improve the environment of your community as well as minimise the potential negative effects created for the environment and human health, should any of the substances used in batteries and accumulators reach the environment during the disposal process.

Within the European Union, items identified by the above symbol shall not be treated as unsorted municipal waste, according the Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the 6 September 2006, or the corresponding local laws of the Member States.

Batteries and accumulators for which this is applicable will be marked with the symbol shown at the beginning of this note unless this is not feasible because of the size or the function of the product. Batteries used in the Wacom products are subject to the Directive 2006/66/EC and therefore you should always collect them separately and bring them to the appropriate collection point in your community or region.

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CONTENTS

About the manual 6 Navigating the manual 7

YOUR INTUOS4 WIRELESS TABLET 8 Tablet features 8 Intuos4 pen 10 Battery and power management 10

Battery activation 11 Charging the battery 11 Power saving features 13 Battery status and wireless connection lights 14

Wireless connection 15

Establishing a Bluetooth connection 16 Optimizing the Bluetooth connection 18

USB data connection 18 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED 19

Ergonomics 19 Configuring the tablet orientation 20 Understanding the tablet active area 21 Working with multiple monitors 22

WORKING WITH INTUOS4 23 Using the Grip Pen 23

Holding the pen 24 Positioning 25 Clicking 26 Dragging 26 Using the side switch 27 Drawing with pressure sensitivity 28 Drawing with tilt 28 Erasing 29 Eye-hand coordination exercise 29

Working with the tablet 30

Using the ExpressKeys 31 Using the Touch Ring 32

CUSTOMIZING INTUOS4 33 Opening the control panel 33 Control panel overview 34

Working with tablet properties 36 Customizing the pen 37

Adjusting tip feel and double-click 38 Adjusting eraser feel 39 Advanced tip and eraser pressure settings 39 Customizing tool buttons 40 Customizing tilt sensitivity 41

Customizing the optional mouse 41

Customizing the mouse buttons 42

Customizing the tablet functions 43

Customizing the ExpressKeys 44 Customizing the Touch Ring 45

Tablet to screen mapping 46

Orientation 48 Screen area 49 Force proportions 50

Tablet area 50 Button functions 51 Using and customizing the Radial Menu 57 Working with Display Toggle 58 Working with multiple tools 60 Application-specific settings 61

Creating an application-specific setting 62

Changing application-specific settings 62

Removing application-specific settings 62 TROUBLESHOOTING 63

Testing your tablet 64 Testing your tools 66

Testing a pen 67

Testing the Touch Ring 68

Testing the ExpressKeys 68

Testing the optional mouse 69 Troubleshooting tables 70

Connection problems 70

General problems 72

Windows-specific problems 76

Mac-specific problems 77

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Technical support options 79 Obtaining driver downloads 80

APPENDIX 81 Tablet installation 81 Battery life information 82 Replacing the tablet battery 83 Caring for your tablet and tools 83 Replacing the pen tip 84 Uninstalling the software 85 Managing your tablet preferences 85 Changing the tablet mode options 86 Installing multiple tablets 86 Advanced options 87 Optimizing the ExpressKeys display 88 Using applications integrated for tablet control 88 Using the optional Intuos4 Mouse 89 Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen 90 Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 91 About the Windows Tablet PC Input Panel 92 Product specifications 93

Intuos4 Wireless tablet (model PTK-540WL) 93 Intuos4 Grip Pen (model KP-501E-01) 94 Intuos4 Mouse (model KC-100) 94 Intuos4 Airbrush (model KP-400E-01) 94 Intuos4 Inking Pen (model KP-130-01) 95 Intuos4 Art Pen (model KP-701E-01) 95 Intuos4 Classic Pen (model KP-300E-01) 95

Product information 96

Ordering parts and accessories 96 Available parts and accessories 97 Radio and television interference 99

FCC notice 99

Industry Canada (Canada only) 100

CE declaration 100 Precautions 101

Warnings 101

Safety precautions for Lithium-Ion batteries 102

Cautions 103 License and Warranties

(Worldwide, Except for Europe, Africa and Middle East) 104

Software License 104

Limited Warranty 104

Warranty Service in the U.S.A. and Canada 105

Warranty on Sales Outside of

the U.S.A. and Canada 106 Licence warranty conditions

(Europe, Africa and Middle East) 107

Software Licence Agreement 107

Limited Warranty 108 GLOSSARY 110 INDEX 113

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

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

• Go directly to contents

• Your Intuos4 Wireless tablet tools. Information is also included for battery and power management, and details on making a wireless connection.

• Before you get started tablet, and to better understand how you and the tablet interact with your computer.

• Working with Intuos4 includes exercises for new users.

• Customizing Intuos4 work.

• Want to test your tablet and tools? Need troubleshooting guidelines? Troubleshooting find the answers to most common questions.

•The appendix

includes more information related to your tablet. Included are tips about getting the most from your tablet battery, tips on product care, a how-to on uninstalling the software, your license and warranty, and more. Also included is an overview of the pen and digital inking Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista.

or index topics by clicking on them.

introduces you to the various features of your wireless pen tablet and input

provides knowledge points that will help you work more comfortably with the

is the learning chapter. It describes how to use your tablet and input tools and

describes how to optimize your Intuos4 tablet and tools for the way you like to

is where you will

capabilities found in

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

Start Guide and to the automated software installer (located on the Intuos installation CD) for details.

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

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

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options.

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

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

• Many applications have built-in support for Intuos4 features such as pressure sensitivity, tilt, and the pen eraser. You can find a listing of applications that support these features on Wacom’s web site (see

product information

• For information on how best to use Intuos4 features within a specific application, see the instructions in that application’s manuals.

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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Status LEDs

• An LED will glow dimly when the tablet is on, and brighten when a tool button is pressed.

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

Touch Ring

Includes toggle button at center of ring. Press to:

• Toggle between Touch Ring functions.

• Wake tablet from auto sleep mode.

ExpressKeys

ExpressKeys display Shows the current ExpressKey settings.

Active area

This is the active area for pen input. Learn about your Intuos4

pen.

Wireless connection light

See establishing a Bluetooth

connection.

Battery status light

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YOUR INTUOS4 WIRELESS TABLET

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

The quickest way to learn about Intuos4 is to become familiar with its appearance and features.

Tablet features Intuos4 pen Battery and power management Wireless connection USB data connection

TABLET FEATURES

you use on the tablet.

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USB port Power input and data connection.

Pairing button See establishing a Bluetooth connection

Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery Pre-installed. To activate, see battery

activation. See also charging the battery.

USB charging cable To charge Intuos4, first plug the USB charging cable into the tablet.

Connect the other cable end to a USB port located directly on your computer, or to a powered USB hub. See charging the battery

You can work while charging. See USB data connection

Anchor point The Intuos4 pen tether (sold

separately) or aftermarket security cables can be connected to the anchor point.

Pen holder location Cover unsnaps for easy removal

and attachment of the optional pen holder.

Power switch and indicator Slide switch to turn tablet on and off.

Indicator shows red when the switch is in the on position. Switch must be in the on position to use tablet.

Battery compartment With your fingernail, press inward on the

latch bar and flip cover outward to open.

Pen holder, attachable.

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Eraser

Grip area

DuoSwitch

(rocker style side switch)

Replaceable nib

(pen tip)

Intuos4 Grip Pen

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

Pen stand Unscrew the base to access a nib extraction tool and

assorted replacement nibs.

Nib extractor

Replacement nibs

• 5 standard nibs, black

• 1 flex nib, white and black

• 1 stroke nib, white

• 3 hard felt nibs, gray

See available parts and accessories for information on additional input tools and accessories. Also available is a travel sleeve that can be used to protect your tablet when traveling, or for storing the unit.

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INTUOS4 PEN

All Intuos4 input tools are cordless and battery free.

BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT

This section contains important information about the battery and power management features of your Intuos4 pen tablet. Be sure to review the following items:

Battery activation Charging the battery Power saving features

See also working with the tablet for more information about tablet features.

Battery status and wireless connection lights

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Warning: See the safety precautions

for Lithium-Ion batteries.

Tips: You can continue with the tablet software installation

process and use Intuos4 through the USB connection while the battery is charging. It will take about 5 hours to fully charge an empty battery when the tablet is off, and about 6 hours to fully charge it when the tablet is on. Actual charge time depends upon battery level and tablet use while charging.

Turning off the ExpressKeys display will reduce the charging time when using the tablet while it is charging. See advanced options

for information on turning the

ExpressKeys display on or off.

USB port

The battery status light glows yellow when charging, and glows green when fully charged.

See battery status and wireless connection lights

The USB cable is used for charging the battery, and to operate Intuos4 as a wired USB tablet. The battery will charge whenever the USB cable is connected and the battery is not fully charged.

Note: Whenever the tablet is connected using

the USB cable, the Bluetooth antenna and any Bluetooth connection to the tablet will be automatically switched off.

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BATTERY ACTIVATION

Your wireless pen tablet uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Before you can charge or work with Intuos4 you must first remove the insulating safety tag from between the battery and tablet contacts.

1. Turn the wireless tablet upside down and open the battery cover. Use your fingernail to press inward on the latch bar and flip the cover outward to open.

2. Making sure the battery stays in place, gently pull on the safety tag to remove it from between the battery and contact terminals. Discard the tag.

3. Close the battery cover. Move on to charging the battery

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Before using Intuos4 for the first time in wireless mode you should fully charge the tablet battery. Do this by connecting the USB cable between Intuos4 and a primary USB port (located directly on your computer), or to a powered USB hub.

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To check the current battery charge status, open the Wacom Tablet control panel and look at the tablet icon in the T

ABLET list of the control panel. See working with tablet properties.

• To maximize battery operation time, consider turning off the ExpressKeys display (see advanced

options).

• When you are done working, turn off the tablet using the tablet power switch in order to conserve battery power.

• The tablet will draw current from the battery whenever the power switch is in the on position. A small current is drawn even in auto sleep and tablet auto shut-down modes, and will slowly discharge the battery. It is a good idea to charge the battery and move the tablet power switch to the off position before leaving the tablet unused for a number of days.

• If the battery charge is low and the battery remains in the tablet for a long period of time (a week or longer) with the power switch in the on position, the small trickle of current used by the tablet is likely to discharge the battery so far that an internal protection circuit within the battery is activated. If this occurs you will no longer be able to charge the battery. To preserve your battery, move the tablet power switch to the off position before leaving the tablet unused for a week or longer.

• For extended storage (a month or longer), Wacom recommends that the battery be at least half full before you move the power switch to the off position. You do not need to remove the battery because the power switch disconnects the battery from the tablet circuit when in the off position.

• If your battery can no longer be charged or no longer holds a charge, the battery should be replaced. See replacing the tablet battery

Warning: See the safety precautions for Lithium-Ion batteries

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POWER SAVING FEATURES

Intuos4 uses a number of power saving features designed to conserve the tablet battery charge and improve performance.

• Auto power save mode display as follows:

1 minute no user input: Low LED and ExpressKeys display brightness

2.5 minutes no user input: ExpressKeys display turns off

Active user input: Returns brightness to set level

: Automatically reduces power to the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys

Low LED brightness

• Auto sleep mode

: To conserve battery power when the tablet is not in use, the tablet will automatically enter sleep mode after 30 minutes without user input. To resume operations, press the Touch Ring toggle button or move the power switch off and back on.

When there is no wireless connection for more than 5 seconds, such as when the computer is switched off or the tablet is moved out of range, Intuos4 also switches to sleep mode. To resume operations, ensure that your computer’s Bluetooth support is working and that your tablet is within range. Then press the Touch Ring toggle button or move the power switch off and back on.

• Tablet auto shut-dow

n: When the battery level is low, the tablet will automatically shut-down. When in tablet auto shut-down mode, the tablet will not function. Recharge the battery immediately, or move the power switch to the off position.

Important: If the power switch is left on (even in tablet auto shut-down mode) a small trickle of current will continue to flow, leading to eventual battery failure.

BATTERY STATUS AND WIRELESS CONNECTION LIGHTS

Observe the battery status and wireless connection lights to check the operational status of the tablet:

BATTERY STATUS LIGHT TABLET AND BATTERY STATUS Green High battery charge (35% to 100%) remaining.

Red Low battery charge (15% - 34%) remaining. Red, flashing Very low battery charge (less than 15%) remaining.

You need to recharge the battery now!

Off Tablet has been turned off either manually or automatically, or no

battery charge. Any of the following conditions can prompt the tablet to power off.

• You move the power switch to the off position.

• After you press the pairing button, the tablet does not pair with a computer within 3 minutes.

• No user input for more than 30 minutes. Tablet enters sleep mode.

• No wireless connection for more than 5 seconds.

• Battery charge drops below operational level and no external power supply is connected to tablet. Connect the USB cable between Intuos4 and a primary USB port (located directly on your computer) or to a powered USB hub. If the LED still does not light, the battery should be replaced. See replacing the

tablet battery.

If the tablet has automatically turned itself off and there is adequate battery or external power available, move the power switch off and then back on, or press the Touch Ring toggle button.

Yellow Indicates that the USB cable is attached and the battery is

charging. Light will change to green when battery is fully charged. Note: If the light does not go on, try turning on the tablet power

switch. Some USB hubs will not supply power if the tablet is turned off.

WIRELESS CONNECTION LIGHT TABLET STATUS Off No Bluetooth connection between tablet and computer.

Blue, flashing Discoverable mode (after pressing the pairing button or turning the

tablet power on). Tablet is searching for a connection, or pairing with your computer. See establishing a Bluetooth connection

Blue Tablet is connected to computer using a Bluetooth wireless

connection.

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WIRELESS CONNECTION

The Intuos4 pen tablet connects to your computer via a wireless Bluetooth connection. Bluetooth is a radio-frequency technology, so it is not necessary for Intuos4 to be “in sight” of the Bluetooth antenna on your computer. The radio frequency can pass through non-metallic objects like desks.

Important: Intuos4 is a Class 2 Bluetooth enabled device, and can operate for up to 10 meters (33 feet) from the Bluetooth antenna of your computer.

Interference from other networks operating in the 2.4 GHz band, other Bluetooth enabled devices connected to your computer (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 Bluetooth connection suggestions.

Establishing a Bluetooth connection Optimizing the Bluetooth connection

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• The tablet will remain in discoverable mode for 3 minutes or until a pairing with your computer has been established. If pairing is not established within 3 minutes, the tablet will turn itself off.

• The tablet can only be paired (linked) to your computer while the tablet is in discoverable mode.

• The tablet can only be paired to a single computer at a time.

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ESTABLISHING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

Before connecting the tablet, ensure your computer has a working Bluetooth configuration that supports the Human Interface Device (HID) profile. If your computer does not have built-in Bluetooth support, obtain and install a commercially available USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle).

The process whereby Intuos4 and the computer discover one another for the “first” time is called “pairing The following is an overview. For detailed instructions on pairing a Bluetooth enabled device to your computer and specific Bluetooth configuration, see the documentation that came with your operating system or Bluetooth support.

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

2. Be sure the tablet power switch is in the on position and that the USB cable is not

USB port. Place the tablet in discoverable

mode by pressing the pairing button located on the side of

attached to an active

the tablet. The tablet wireless connection light will flash blue.

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3. With the tablet in discoverable mode, open the Bluetooth devices control panel or select the Bluetooth

icon from the menu bar or system tray. Turn on your Bluetooth support if necessary and choose to add a new device. Common options are A

DD WIRELESS DEVICE or SET UP BLUETOOTH DEVICE. (In the control

panel on a Mac, click the “+” icon to set up a new device.) Carefully follow all directions in the setup assistant.

• If prompted for the device type to set up choose “tablet” (if available), otherwise choose “mouse”.

• If prompted for an authentication code or passkey and your Bluetooth support complies with Bluetooth Specification v2.0, enter “0000”. Otherwise, select “don’t use” or “no”.

• When successfully paired to your computer, Intuos4 will appear as a connected device in the Bluetooth devices control panel (showing in the device list as “PTK-540WL”) and the tablet wireless connection light will glow blue.

• If the tablet is not listed in the control panel, refresh the assistant and again press the tablet pairing button.

4. Close the Bluetooth devices control panel. Check the connection by using the pen on the tablet to move the screen cursor.

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If you have not already done so, install the Wacom tablet driver software. Insert the Intuos installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive, click on the I

NSTALL TABLET link, and follow the prompts to install the

driver software.

Important: Remember that the Intuos4 Wireless tablet driver software must be installed before you can work with full tablet functionality and features such as pressure sensitivity with the pen.

After you have paired your wireless tablet and computer, they will remember the connection as if you had connected a virtual cable between them. The tablet will remember which computer it is connected to, and will reject all attempts by other computers to connect to it.

• When starting up your computer, wait until your operating system has completely loaded and then move the tablet power switch to the on position. The tablet and your computer will remember each other, and the Bluetooth connection will automatically be reestablished.

• If the link is broken for more than 5 seconds (e.g., you shut down your computer, unplug your USB-toBluetooth adapter (dongle) or otherwise switch off your Bluetooth support, or move the tablet too far away from the computer), the tablet will switch to sleep mode. To reestablish the connection, press the Touch Ring toggle button or turn the tablet power switch off and then on.

You can break the pairing between tablet and computer from either the tablet or from the computer to which it is linked. When the pairing is broken the tablet will once again become discoverable by any Bluetooth enabled computer. To disconnect the wireless tablet from a computer:

• From the tablet

, simply press the pairing button located on the side of the tablet. A disconnect

message will be sent to the computer.

• From the computer

, open the Bluetooth devices control panel and delete the pairing for the tablet.

Important: The use of wireless devices is regulated in most countries. If you will be traveling with your wireless tablet, be sure to check with the appropriate regulatory authority for any restrictions that may apply to your product in the country of your destination.

Products using wireless signals can 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 Intuos4 tablet wireless signal by placing the power switch in the off position (the battery status light will be off) and do not

move the power switch to the on position during takeoff, transit, or landing.

Do not use Intuos4 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; the wireless tablet 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 is prohibited, power off the tablet (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 at the end of this manual.

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Attach the USB cable to the tablet. Then connect the other end to a primary USB port located directly on your computer, or to a powered USB hub. Be sure to turn on the tablet power switch.

The tablet is fully functional when connected to your computer. The tablet battery charges through the cable.

Note: Whenever the tablet is connected using the USB

cable, the Bluetooth antenna and any Bluetooth connection to the tablet will be automatically switched off.

Always be sure to use the USB cable that came with your Intuos4 Wireless tablet.

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OPTIMIZING THE BLUETOOTH 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 Bluetooth 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.

Try the following actions to improve your Bluetooth connection and optimize tablet performance:

• Remove any metallic objects that may be in the line of sight between Intuos4 and your Bluetooth

antenna or adapter.

• If you are using a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle), use a USB extension cable and place the adapter

on your desktop or somewhere in sight of Intuos4.

• Use Bluetooth support that complies with Bluetooth Specification v2.1 and supports the EDR

(Enhanced Data Rate) protocol. Contact the manufacturer of your Bluetooth support for details.

• Use a Class 1 Bluetooth adapter (dongle) on your computer.

• If you are using a computer with a built-in Bluetooth antenna, try reorienting the computer until you get

a better data rate.

• Move the tablet closer to your computer’s Bluetooth antenna.

• Disconnect any Bluetooth audio devices, such as headsets, that may be connected to your computer.

• Switch off any other devices operating in the 2.4 GHz radio spectrum, such as WiFi networks, mobile

telephones, etc., or move their antennas further away from your computer.

USB DATA CONNECTION

When using the tablet with a computer that is not Bluetooth enabled or in a situation where a wireless network is prohibited (such as on an airplane) you can use Intuos4 Wireless as a wired USB tablet.

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

• Use a gentle grip when working with your tools.

• Alternate tasks and tools throughout the day.

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

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

• For right-handed use, position the tablet so the drawing (active) area is located to the right of the ExpressKeys. If using the tablet as a primary pointing device and mouse replacement, consider placing it to the right of your keyboard.

• For left-handed use, position the tablet with the drawing area to the left of the ExpressKeys. See configuring the tablet orientation

for details. If using the tablet as a primary pointing device and mouse replacement, consider placing it to the left of your keyboard.

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

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BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

This section provides information that will help you work more comfortably with the tablet, and to better understand how you and the tablet interact with your computer.

Ergonomics Configuring the tablet orientation Understanding the tablet active area Working with multiple monitors

ERGONOMICS

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

Note regarding 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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To set up Intuos4 for left-handed operation:

• Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the M

APPING tab.

Choose the E

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.

To set up Intuos4 for right-handed operation

• Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the M

APPING 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.

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CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION

You are prompted to choose a default tablet orientation when installing the tablet using the Intuos installation CD. At the log-in and user switching screens, the tablet orientation will use the default setting selected when the driver was installed. To change the default orientation, you must re-install the driver from the Intuos installation CD.

You can also change how your tablet is oriented using the following procedure. However, the default orientation used at the log-in screen will not be affected.

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Tablet active area The area of the tablet that senses pen movement. Your Intuos4 input tools work only on the active area of the

tablet.

Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor (pointer) will appear at the corresponding point on the screen. The screen cursor indicates pen position, and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface. This is the default setting for the pen.

Learn about using the Grip Pen

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 by setting the tablet to screen

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UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA

Your Intous4 pen and other input tools work only on the active area of the tablet.

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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS

If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Intuos4 will map to the monitors based upon how they are configured in the 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. The below image illustrates a tablet mapping to the entire system desktop, which is displayed on two monitors.

• 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.

After you have correctly configured your computer for use with multiple monitors, you can then adjust the

tablet to screen mapping

by opening the Wacom Tablet control panel and changing the appropriate

options. For example, you can map to a single monitor, or to a portion of the monitor area.

: When your system is configured with multiple monitors, you can assign the DISPLAY TOGGLE function to

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

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WORKING WITH INTUOS4

This section describes how to use your tablet and input tools and includes exercises for new users. If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections.

Using the Grip Pen Working with the tablet

USING THE GRIP PEN

The pen is cordless, battery free, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the pen on the active area using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages.

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-clicking, and dragging. If you are unfamiliar with

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

Also, leaving the pen on the tablet when can prevent the tablet from switching off and cause the battery to discharge.

To attach the optional pen holder

• Unsnap the pen holder cover and remove it from the tablet.

• Attach the pen holder in place of the cover part by snapping the pen holder into the tablet opening. Once attached, you can place the pen in the holder loop for safe-keeping.

The pen holder can be removed by unsnapping it from the tablet. To protect your tablet, always replace the pen holder cover when the pen holder is not attached.

Your tablet also comes with an attachable pen holder. The pen holder is a handy feature for those times when it is inconvenient to use the desktop pen stand. The pen holder is optimized to securely hold the Grip Pen and optional Airbrush.

Position for drawing and navigating Position for erasing

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HOLDING THE PEN

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

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Lift the pen and place the pen tip on the tablet active area

. The cursor will appear

at the new location. Move the screen cursor by hovering the

pen over the tablet surface. 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. Press down to select.

Tips

If you find that using a pen is 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 (0.39 inch)

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

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

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POSITIONING

The pen is used to position the cursor (or pointer) on your screen.

You can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways (see tablet to screen mapping

•In P

EN MODE, wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will appear at a

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

•In M

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

slide” motion similar to using a regular mouse.

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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 is no audible pen tip “click” sound.) Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip. The folder should highlight when you press.

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 double-clicking with a pen.

Tip

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

• For Windows 7 and Vista

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

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

• For 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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USING THE SIDE SWITCH

The default switch positions are:

Tip

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

Upper: D

OUBLE CLICK

Lower: RIGHT CLICK

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

Setting a switch function to P

AN/SCROLL

lets you position a document or image in any direction within the active window simply by pressing the pen button and moving the pen tip across the tablet’s active area. 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 you are done.

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

The side switch on the Intuos4 Grip Pen has two programmable 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 (0.39 inch) of the tablet active area. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch.

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To assign new switch functions, see customizing tool buttons

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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. Note that some applications require you first select a pressure-sensitive tool from the application’s 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. Be sure the tilt function in your application is active, then change the tilt of the pen as you draw to vary the shape and thickness of the brush stroke.

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 tilt effect in your application, see customizing tilt

sensitivity.

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

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DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY

The pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pressure you place on the pen. For example, sliders are used in some applications to vary line characteristics (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 Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office 2007 or later also respond to the pressure you place on the pen.

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DRAWING WITH TILT

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

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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 pressuresensitive tools in the application’s tool palette to vary the width and depth of your erasures as you change the amount of pressure you exert upon the pen.

See adjusting eraser feel

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.

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ERASING

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

Visit our web site for a list of applications that support the eraser (see product information 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

ExpressKeys

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

Touch Ring

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

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

ExpressKeys display Shows the current ExpressKey

settings. See optimizing the

ExpressKeys display.

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WORKING WITH THE TABLET

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

and using the Intuos4 Mouse for more information.

See battery and power management

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

XPRESSKEYS LEFT).

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

ExpressKey default settings:

The ExpressKeys display automatically updates to show the current ExpressKey settings for the active application. If an ExpressKey has been disabled, there will be no display for that key.

See optimizing the ExpressKeys display and customizing the ExpressKeys

HOW SETTINGS

RADIAL MENU

PRECISION MODE DISPLAY TOGGLE

SHIFT modifier key

TRL/CMD modifier key

LT/OPT modifier key

AN/SCROLL

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

applications integrated for tablet control.

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USING THE EXPRESSKEYS

Press individual keys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes. ExpressKeys can also be used to modify your pen or other input tool properties as you work. The ExpressKeys can also be operated in combination with one another. For example, if you program one key to simulate the C to simulate an A

LT keystroke, when you press both keys at the same time a CTRL+ALT is simulated.

TRL key and another

Tip

: In Adobe Photoshop and many other graphics applications, the ALT, CTRL, and SHIFT keys can be used

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

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USING THE TOUCH RING

Example of zooming in Move your finger clockwise along

the ring to zoom in or scroll down in most applications.

Example of zooming out Move your finger counter-clockwise

to zoom out or scroll up.

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

To resume operations after the tablet has entered auto sleep mode, press the toggle button.

Touch Ring default settings:

See customizing the Touch Ring

to modify the way

your tablet Touch Ring works.

Setting 1: A

UTO SCROLL/ZOOM. Sets the ring

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

Page scrolling is not supported. Some applications may interpret zoom events

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

Setting 2: K

EYSTROKE... CYCLE 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: K

EYSTROKE... BRUSH SIZE. Sets the

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

Setting 4: K

EYSTROKE... CANVAS ROTATION.

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

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

applications integrated for tablet control.

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

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CUSTOMIZING INTUOS4

After you master the basics of using Intuos4, you may want to customize the way the tablet or input tools work. This chapter describes how to adjust your tablet and tool settings. Included is information about each control panel tab and some of the more difficult concepts. Many of the sections also contain useful customizing tips.

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

Opening the control panel Control panel overview Working with tablet properties Customizing the pen Customizing the optional mouse Customizing the tablet functions Tablet to screen mapping Button functions Using and customizing the Radial Menu Working with Display Toggle Working with multiple tools Application-specific settings

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

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

•Windows and choose the W

•Macintosh folder. Then click on the W

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

. 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.

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

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

ABLET, TOOL, and APPLICATION settings.

OOL settings

Choose F

UNCTIONS to

customize your ExpressKeys, Touch Ring, and Radial

Menu settings.

Choose G

RIP PEN

to customize your Intuos4 pen settings.

If you have an optional Intuos4 Mouse, choose M

OUSE to

customize the mouse settings.

Returns the selected tab to its default settings.

Displays help options.Displays advanced options

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

IAGNOSTICS

dialog box.

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 Intuos4 tablet or input tools.

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

EFAULT to return a tab to the factory settings.

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

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

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

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

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

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

WORKING WITH TABLET PROPERTIES

The Wacom Tablet control panel provides you with direct feedback about the power status of your tablet.

A Wacom icon is also displayed in the system task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Macintosh).

• Hover the screen cursor over the icon to learn specific details.

• Click on the icon to access various options for working with your tablet.

• For Windows

• For Macintosh See also power saving features

, the icon is located in the notification area of the task bar.

, the icon is located on the menu bar.

and changing the tablet mode options.

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Adjusting eraser feel

Customizing tilt sensitivity

Customizing tool buttons

Adjusting tip feel and double-click

Tablet to screen mapping

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CUSTOMIZING THE PEN

Use the pen to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. The pen will be selected in the TOOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. If the pen is not automatically selected, choose it from T Select a tab and choose from the available options.

OOL list.

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

Displays the tip F

EEL DETAILS dialog

box where you can further customize the tip sensitivity.

Press the pen tip on the tablet to test the T

IP FEEL setting. Adjust the

IP FEEL so that you can

comfortably reach full pressure.

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

FF to

disable double-click assist

Tips

Use a soft T

IP FEEL to reach the full pressure range with a lighter touch. In some applications a soft pressure setting

can make the pen overreact – any small press on the pen is magnified on the screen. If you experience this, try a firmer T

IP FEEL setting.

To make double-clicking easier, expand the tap area that accepts a double-click (the double-click distance). A large double-click distance may cause a delay at the beginning of brush strokes in some drawing applications.

This may also cause a delay at the beginning of a drag action or inking stroke. If you notice such effects, try setting a smaller double-click distance or using the side switch to double-click (see using the side switch

). You can also set

an ExpressKey to double-click.

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ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK

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.

Displays the eraser F

EEL DETAILS

dialog box where you can further customize the eraser sensitivity.

With your screen cursor positioned over an empty area of your desktop, press the pen’s eraser on the tablet to test the E

RASER FEEL

setting. Adjust the E

RASER FEEL so

that you can comfortably reach full pressure.

Drag the slider to select a pressure sensitivity setting.

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

Drag the slider to adjust the click threshold level.

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

Graphically displays the selected pressure S

ENSITIVITY

curve and C

LICK THRESHOLD

settings. 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.

ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL

Select the ERASER tab.

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ADVANCED TIP AND ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS

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

Important: In the P E

RASER FEEL slider, which override the detailed pressure settings.

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

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

When you bring the pen tip within 10 mm (0.39 inch) of the tablet surface without touching the tablet and press the upper or lower side switch, the selected function occurs.

Tip

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

OUBLE CLICK.

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

• 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 for details.

CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS

Select the PEN tab.

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Drag the slider to increase or decrease T

ILT SENSITIVITY. Then test

the new setting in an application that supports tilt. The tilt setting applies to both the tip and eraser of your tool.

Note: Tilt is direction-sensitive and

can be used in some applications to control brush orientation or other characteristics.

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

Customizing the mouse buttons

Mouse mode settings

Application-specific settings

CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY

Select the PEN tab.

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

CUSTOMIZING THE OPTIONAL MOUSE

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

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

from T and product configurations may vary.

OOL list. Select a tab and choose from the available options. The mouse is an optional accessory,

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Select the function to perform when pressing a button.

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

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

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

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

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

Macintosh: The available options are

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

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

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

Tip

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

EFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box.

ISABLED Disables the wheel function.

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CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONS

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

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

TRL+ALT is simulated.

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

Note: To configure the Intuos4 Mouse for left-handed use, simply reassign the button functions as needed.

You can also open the Wacom Tablet control panel, click on O H

ANDEDNESS group.

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Using and customizing the Radial Menu

Application-specific settings

Customizing the ExpressKeys Customizing the Touch Ring

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CUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONS

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

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

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Use the pull-down menus to choose a function

that will be performed when the key is pressed. Your choice is displayed either within the pulldown menu or beneath the menu.

The default settings are described in

using the ExpressKeys

ExpressKey functions can be defined for use with specific applications

The ExpressKeys will be rotated 180 degrees when the tablet orientation

set to E

XPRESSKEYS RIGHT.

ExpressKeys tab, shown for right-handed use

ExpressKeys tab, shown for left-handed use

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CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS

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

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

Note: To set the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys display, select the O

button located at the bottom of the control panel. In the O D

ISPLAY BRIGHTNESS slider as needed.

PTIONS dialog box adjust the EXPRESSKEY

PTIONS...

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

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

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

To customize the ring for other actions, select the K

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

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

Choose S

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

See using the Touch Ring

for more information.

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

applications integrated for tablet control.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tip

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

OOM

WITH SCROLL WHEEL option, and

click OK.

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CUSTOMIZING THE TOUCH RING

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

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

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MODE options control how the screen cursor moves. Select PEN MODE to set the cursor so that its movement corresponds with the position of your Intuos4 tool on the tablet. Wherever you place your tool on the tablet, the cursor will appear at a corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positing and is the default setting for the pen.

Select the O

RIENTATION of your

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

APPING

tab settings can be customized for a specific tool and application.

Select a monitor S

CREEN AREA for

tablet to screen mapping.

When F

ORCE PROPORTIONS is

checked, forces a proportional tablet to screen mapping relationship.

Select a T

ABLET AREA for tablet to

screen mapping.

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

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TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING

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

• When U

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

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

• When U

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

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

Select M

OUSE MODE to move the

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

Sets the screen cursor acceleration.

Select a slower or faster screen cursor tracking speed.

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Notes:

You can switch between P If you frequently switch between P

OGGLE... function to one of your tool buttons.

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

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

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ORIENTATION

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

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

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

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

oriented toward the top.

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

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

If you have an Intuos4 Mouse, click the control panel O device for right- or left-handed use. See advanced options

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

PTIONS button to set the

ExpressKeys oriented toward the bottom.

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

Note: At the log-in and user switching screens, the tablet orientation will use the default orientation that

was selected when the driver was installed. If you want to change the default orientation, you must reinstall the driver using the Intuos installation CD. See configuring the tablet orientation

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Choose a method for defining a portion of the display:

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

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

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

When F

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.

Choose a method for defining a portion of the tablet:

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

• Select the C

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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FORCE PROPORTIONS

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

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

automatically adjust for use with other aspect ratio displays.

TABLET AREA

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

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

F P

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

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

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

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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

•C

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

•4

TH CLICK Simulates a 4th mouse button click.

•5

TH CLICK

tapping twice with the pen tip.

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

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 KEYS entry boxes.

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

Enter a N

AME for the defined

keystrokes pair and click OK.

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

EYSTROKE dialog box.

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

COMMAND, and CONTROL for Macintosh).

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

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

PECIAL drop-down menu.

After defining a keystroke sequence, click OK.

Important: Because the E

NTER (Windows) and RETURN (Macintosh) keys can be

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

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

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

EYS entry box.

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Choose one or more modifier key options. Select the C

LICK box if you want a mouse

click to occur whenever you press the tool button.

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, the PEN

CROLL SPEED dialog box prompts you to

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

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

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

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

modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects.

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

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

ACK Simulates the BACK command in browser applications.

ORWARD Simulates the FORWARD command in browser applications.

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

pane by pressing a tablet or pen button set for P the pen tip across the tablet’s 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 A

PPLICATION TO

RUN 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 in the Radial Menu.

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

other applications.

CROLL Sets the Touch Ring for scrolling only action.

OOM Sets the Touch Ring for zooming only action.

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

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

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

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

launch.

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

XPOSÉ (Macintosh.) 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.

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

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

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

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.

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

When your tool is in M

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

acceleration were off and speed set to slow.

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Sets the screen cursor tracking speed when in M

OUSE MODE.

Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in M

OUSE MODE.

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DISPLAY 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

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

the mouse acceleration and speed.

OUSE MODE settings can be accessed from a number of different locations within

the control panel. However, for each input tool and application that you are customizing, only one M

OUSE MODE acceleration and speed settings are independent of system

The M

OUSE ACCELERATION and SPEED setting can be made.

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 Intuos4 tablet settings.

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

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

Ring, showing the current function settings for each control.

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FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

TABLET PC

•T

ABLET PC INPUT PANEL (Tablet PCs, and Windows 7 and Vista systems that support the Tablet PC Input

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

•J

OURNAL (Windows 7, Vista, and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft Journal.)

Opens Microsoft Journal.

•T

ABLET PC DEFINED (Tablet PCs, and Windows 7 and Vista 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 control function.

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

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

control of the pen tablet ExpressKeys and Touch Ring.

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

this option in the toggle sequence.

EFAULT Returns a control to its default setting.

ABLET PC SETTINGS and PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control

ABLET AND PEN SETTINGS control panel.

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• To display the Radial Menu, set a tool button or ExpressKey to the R

ADIAL MENU function.

Whenever you press that button, the Radial Menu is displayed centered at the screen cursor position.

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

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

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

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

Use the R

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

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

1. Select a menu or submenu to customize.

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

3. Choose the F

UNCTION(s) to

perform.

Note: Press the E

NTER (RETURN)

key to add multiple lines of text.

Top me nu

Submenu

USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU

The Radial Menu is a circular 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 Intuos4 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

WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE

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

After setting an ExpressKey to D current tablet mapping between a base mapping (the current setting from the M monitors. For example:

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

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In the Wacom Tablet control panel, the DISPLAY TOGGLE tab is automatically available when the Intuos4

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

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

APPING tab.

By default, this would include all monitors unless you have defined a specific monitor as your primary monitor in the M

APPING tab.

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

EN MODE).

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

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

• Launching a graphics application that supports pressure sensitivity.

• Logging out of or rebooting the system.

• Switching users (Fast User Switching).

• Placing the system in sleep mode.

• Changing the M

APPING or DISPLAY TOGGLE tab settings.

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

• Using the M

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

OGGLE 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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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

icon cannot be deleted.

The T

OOL list displays an

icon for the tablet F

UNCTIONS and the different

tools that have been used on the tablet.

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

Intuos4 tools

tabs for that tool are displayed.

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

To add a different tool to the control panel’s T

• When you select a tool that has been added to the T

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

OOL list, the appropriate tab settings for that tool

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

• Identical tools will use the same settings. To remove a selected tool from the T

appears, click D

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

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

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

OOL list by placing

it back onto the tablet.) All Intuos4 pens have a unique Tool ID. In supporting applications, such as Corel Painter, you can assign

different tools to different pens and then change between them by switching the pen in your hand.

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APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

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

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

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

A 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.

RIP PEN. The ALL icon

PPLICATION list

OOL list, the

• When application-specific settings are added to the A O

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

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

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

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

PPLICATION list, the ALL icon changes to ALL

RIP PEN. If you select the

PPLICATION list. If you select an application

RIP PEN only while you are

using that application.

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

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

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

HOW SETTINGS and press the key at any time.

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Choose from one of two methods to select an application:

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

URRENTLY OPEN APPLICATIONS box.

•B

ROWSE to select the executable file of any

application installed on your computer.

Your selection is added to the S

ELECTED APPLICATION box

where the name of the selected application is displayed. Click OK to complete the process. Note: If two programs have the same executable file

name, they will share the same customized settings.

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

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

the A

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

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

the 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.

CHANGING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

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

REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

To remove an application-specific setting:

1. In the T the A

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

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

Tip Then place the tool back on the tablet. The tool will be added back to the T settings.

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

PPLICATION list select the application you want to remove.

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

PPLICATION list whenever the respective tool is selected

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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

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

2. Look in the troubleshooting tables offered.

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

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

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

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

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

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

and testing your tools.

for information on downloading an updated software driver.

and the Read Me file for information on

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

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TESTING YOUR TABLET

Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. Ensure that your computer has a working Bluetooth connection, either through built-in Bluetooth support or a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle).

1. Check the tablet connection in USB mode connected via the USB cable and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If an LED does not glow, then:

• Verify that the tablet power switch is in the on position.

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

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

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

to your computer and is active.

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

another computer.

• If a 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.

• For best results when troubleshooting no power to the tablet (a status LED does not light), plug the

tablet directly into the system USB port located on your computer. Temporarily eliminate any external hubs in use until you determine that the system recognizes the tablet and that it is functional. When the tablet is working properly, it is usually okay to then move the tablet to a powered USB hub.

. A tablet status LED will light whenever the tablet is properly

2. Check the tablet connection in wireless mode properly connected and your computer has registered it as a Bluetooth enabled device. If an LED does not glow, then:

• Verify that the tablet power switch is in the on position.

• Check the battery power. If the battery status light glows green the battery is charged, if it glows

red the battery charge is low. If your battery charge is low, plug in the USB cable. With the USB cable properly connected, the battery status light will glow yellow when charging, and a steady green when fully charged.

• If the tablet wireless connection light glows a steady blue, your Bluetooth connection is working.

Otherwise, it is not. Open the Bluetooth control panel and make sure the tablet was not disconnected. If not disconnected, see step 3, following.

• Switch the tablet power off, then back on.

• Reset the tablet by disconnecting both the battery and the USB cable (if in use) for at least 10

seconds. Then reconnect the tablet battery and try again.

. A tablet status LED will light whenever the tablet is

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3. If necessary, troubleshoot the Bluetooth connection as follows:

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

obstructions in the line of sight between the tablet and Bluetooth antenna.

• If you are using a computer with a built-in Bluetooth module, ensure it is enabled and working.

If using a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle), be sure it is plugged into an active USB port on your computer and working.

• Verify your Bluetooth support is working properly. Test the functionality with a different Bluetooth

enabled device or check the documentation that came with your Bluetooth support to be sure it is working correctly.

• Be sure that your Bluetooth configuration supports Bluetooth and the HID profile.

• Make another attempt to pair the tablet to your system. See establishing a Bluetooth connection

4. Check the Grip Pen

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

direction on your monitor or display screen.

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

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

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

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

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5. Check the Touch Ring

6. Check the ExpressKeys

7. Check any other tool(s), such as the optional Intuos4 Mouse

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

for detailed information.

. See testing your tools.

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

To quickly return a tool to the default settings, remove it from the T list’s [ – ] button. After the tool has been removed, place it back onto the tablet. The tool will be added back to the T

OOL list with its default settings.

To test your input tools:

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

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

the D

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

tablet hardware and pointing devices, including the battery status of the currently selected tablet.

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

• Use the information presented in the D

IAGNOSTICS dialog box when testing your tablet and tools.

OOL list by clicking on the control panel

ABLET INFO column select the tablet

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

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

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

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TESTING A PEN

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

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

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

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

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

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

when full pressure is applied.)

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

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

Pen Tip = 1

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

Airbrush Tip = 1

Side Switch = 2 Eraser = 1

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

ATA values should change to reflect the tool

WITCHES state and PRESSURE value should change.

WITCHES state should change.

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

WITCHES state and PRESSURE value should change.

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

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

HEEL value should decrease to a value of

approximately 0 when the fingerwheel is all the way forward. Move the fingerwheel backward – the 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. If you are testing an Art Pen, test pen rotation by holding the pen vertically and twisting it around its axis. The displayed R

7. When you are done, click on the C

OTATION value should change.

LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

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TESTING THE TOUCH RING

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

ABLET INFO column.

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

EFT TOUCH number will indicate your current finger position on the Touch Ring.

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

IAGNOSTICS dialog box, the

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

TESTING THE EXPRESSKEYS

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

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

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

4. When you are done, click on the C

ABLET INFO column.

EFT KEYS category.

LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

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

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TESTING THE OPTIONAL MOUSE

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

WITCHES state should

2. When the D backward. The W

3. Move the fingerwheel forward. The W

4. When you are done, click on the C

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

HEEL status should change from 0 to +1.

LOSE button to exit the dialog box.

HEEL status should change to -1.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES

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

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

Connection problems General problems Windows-specific problems Mac-specific problems

CONNECTION PROBLEMS

The computer does not have built-in Bluetooth support.

After moving the power switch to the on position, the wireless connection light glows steadily for 2 to 5 seconds and then turns off.

After moving the power switch to the on position, the wireless connection light flashes blue.

You will need to install a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle) in order to add wireless connectivity to your computer. The adapter should support Bluetooth with Human Interface Device (HID) profile.

If the tablet was previously working on your computer but works no longer, check the configuration of your Bluetooth connection:

• If you are using a computer with a built-in Bluetooth module, ensure that it is enabled and working. If you are using a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle), make sure it is plugged in and working.

• Test your computer’s Bluetooth support with another Bluetooth enabled device, such as a mouse or keyboard.

• Open the Bluetooth control panel and make sure the tablet was not disconnected.

• 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 Bluetooth antenna.

Repeat the process of establishing a Bluetooth connection computer.

The tablet has not been paired to a computer, or the connection has been broken either by pressing the tablet’s pairing button or by deleting the pairing from the Bluetooth control panel.

Pair the tablet to your computer as described in establishing a

Bluetooth connection.

with your

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The battery status light does not come on after moving the power switch to the on position.

When pairing the tablet, the tablet does not appear in the list of available devices to pair.

A pairing unsuccessful message is displayed when attempting to link the tablet to the computer.

Pairing was successful, but the wireless tablet does not seem to work correctly.

The tablet works fine when the USB cable is connected to a primary USB port (located directly on your computer) or to a powered USB hub, but switches off as soon as the cable is disconnected.

Try again. If the light does not come on after repeated attempts, your battery charge may be too low.

Connect the USB cable directly to a powered USB port on your computer or powered USB hub. If the battery status light does not glow when the power switch is in the on position the battery may be defective.

• The tablet should appear in the pairing list with a mouse icon named W

ACOM TABLET.

• If the wireless connection light is not flashing, press the pairing button on the side of the tablet to make the tablet discoverable. The tablet will be in discoverable mode for 3 minutes and the wireless connection light will flash blue.

• Verify that your Bluetooth configuration supports Bluetooth with Human Interface Device (HID) profile.

• Make sure the tablet is not too far away from the antenna, and that there are no metal obstructions between the Bluetooth antenna and the tablet.

Check for possible interference from other wireless devices, such as from a cordless telephone or microwave oven. If you suspect interference, turn off the interfering device or move it farther away from your computer.

Try again linking the wireless tablet to the computer. Be sure that you have correctly installed the Wacom tablet driver

software. See also optimizing the Bluetooth connection

• Open the battery compartment 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 from Wacom. See ordering parts and

accessories.

• Confirm the tablet is paired to your system.

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After switching on the tablet, the battery status light remains on but the screen cursor cannot be moved with the pen.

GENERAL PROBLEMS

The battery status light does not illuminate when the USB cable is plugged in.

While using the tablet, the tablet battery status light flashes red.

You want to connect the tablet using the provided USB data cable but the computer does not have an available USB port.

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

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

•Review Using the Grip Pen to be sure you are using the tool correctly.

• Switch the tablet power off, then back on.

• If your battery charge is low, plug in the USB cable to a primary USB port (located directly on your computer) or to a powered USB hub.

• Reset the tablet by disconnecting both the battery and the USB cable for at least 10 seconds. Then reconnect the tablet battery and try again.

Check that the cable is properly plugged into the tablet, and that it is plugged directly into a powered USB port on your computer or a powered USB hub.

Try connecting the tablet to a different powered USB port. The battery may need replacement

The battery is nearly empty. Plug in the USB cable to continue working, or power down the tablet.

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

Be sure the tablet is turned on. If your connection is wireless

, verify that the battery status light is on

and that the Bluetooth wireless connection is active. If your tablet is connected using the provided USB data cable

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

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

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The tablet charging process seems to stop whenever the

As required, adjust your system power or energy saver settings so that the computer does not enter sleep mode while the tablet is charging.

computer enters sleep mode. When using the pen to operate

the Touch Ring, the Touch

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

Ring does not work well. The pen works only in M

ODE, and does not draw or

OUSE

ink with pressure sensitivity.

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

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

• Insert the Intuos installation CD into your computer and install the

driver software for the tablet.

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.

Some applications do not support pressure. If you are unsure whether pressure is supported, see the documentation that came with your application(s).

Clicking is difficult. Try using a lighter T

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

Double-clicking is difficult. • Use the side switch to double-click. Review the technique in

clicking

• Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place

on the tablet’s active area.

• Try increasing the T

IP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE. See adjusting tip feel

and double-click.

• Try using a lighter T

• Set an ExpressKey to D

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

OUBLE CLICK and use it to issue double-

clicks.

: Try setting your system to launch programs with a single

EN tab. Move the

RASER tab.

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

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

The pen selects everything, will not stop selecting.

The eraser selects everything or will not stop erasing.

•Windows

click. See clicking

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

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

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

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

Move the E increase the C

your tools.

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

Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the PEN tab. Try decreasing the T

IP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE (see adjusting tip feel

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

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

click 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 T

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

ENSITIVITY and CLICK THRESHOLD settings.

EN tab. Move the

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

Other pens may not function properly on the tablet. Check the control panel’s P

EN tab and verify that a CLICK function is

assigned to the tip. Try the pen eraser to see if that portion of the pen is functional. A tablet status LED should brighten when the tip or eraser is pressed.

If not, you may have defective hardware. See testing your tools

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

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

and application-

specific settings.

The pen side switch does not work.

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

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

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

Check also the S

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

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

buttons.

A tablet status LED should brighten when you press the side switch. If not, you may have defective hardware. See testing your tools

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The screen cursor “jumps” back.

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

The computer does not go to sleep.

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

When using the tablet, the screen cursor or pen strokes seem to lag or skip in some applications.

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

Do not place an Intuos4 tool on the tablet when it is not in use, or when you are using another pointing device. Leaving your tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other input devices.

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

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

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

the D

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

APPING tab.

still having difficulty, remove the tablet preferences. Confirm whether the pen does (or does not) function. See testing your

tools.

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

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

If the screen cursor lags or “jumps”, try optimizing the Bluetooth

connection.

See optimizing the Bluetooth connection

for tips on improving the

Bluetooth connection.

Determine if an ExpressKey has been set to D

ISPLAY TOGGLE and if it

may have been activated accidentally. See working with Display

Toggle.

Verify that the S You can also use your pen to control the other monitors in M

ODE. To use MOUSE MODE, first set a pen button to MODE TOGGLE....

M Then use the button to toggle between P

CREEN AREA in the MAPPING tab is set to FULL.

OUSE

EN MODE and MOUSE MODE.

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

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

• When an ExpressKey is overridden by an application, the

ExpressKeys display will automatically update to show either the new function name or “Application Defined”.

• See using applications integrated for tablet control If you use application-specific settings, be sure you have updated the

settings for the correct application.

The tablet is set to E

XPRESSKEYS RIGHT (or

XPRESSKEYS LEFT), but at the

log-in screen the tablet seems

Begin by uninstalling the software Restart your computer. Then reinstall the tablet driver from the Intuos installation CD and change the default orientation of the tablet. See configuring the tablet orientation

to work upside down.

WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

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

Use the Wacom Tablet Preference File Utility to work with your preferences. Close any open applications. Click the select A

REFERENCE FILE UTILITY.

LL PROGRAMS. Then select WACOM TABLET and WACOM TABLET

• It is a good idea to first back up your tablet preferences. In the

ABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY dialog box, click BACKUP... and

T follow the prompts.

• Then, delete the tablet preferences as follows:

Single user the R preferences for the current user.

Multiple users P

REFERENCES to delete preferences for multiple users. Note that

administrator rights are required to delete preferences for all users. Relaunch any currently open tablet-aware applications that you may be running.

for the existing tablet driver.

for details.

START icon and

. In the TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY dialog box, click

EMOVE button under MY PREFERENCES to delete the

. Click the REMOVE button under ALL USER

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

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ESTORE... under MY PREFERENCES.

Restart Windows for your Wacom tool settings to be correctly recognized.

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

Cannot switch off Intuos4 after closing the lid on an Apple laptop computer.

The tablet was not detected at startup. If you are using a wireless connection

, make sure the Bluetooth wireless connection to your tablet is active. Check also that the tablet wireless connection light and a tablet status LED are illuminated. From the G

O menu, select the UTILITIES folder and launch the SYSTEM

ROFILER. Select BLUETOOTH from the HARDWARE section of the

P C

ONTENTS list. A Wacom Bluetooth tablet model should be listed. If a

tablet model is not listed, check the Bluetooth wireless connection. If you have connected the tablet with the provided USB data cable

, make sure the USB interface cable is securely connected to the tablet and to an active USB port on your computer. Check also that a tablet status LED is illuminated. If your tablet is plugged into a powered USB hub, make sure the hub is connected and active. From the G select the U from the H

TILITIES folder and launch the SYSTEM PROFILER. Select USB

ARDWARE section of the CONTENTS list. A Wacom USB tablet

O menu,

model should be listed. If a tablet model is not listed, check the USB cable connection or try plugging the tablet into a different USB port.

If you are still having difficulties, uninstall then reinstall the tablet driver software.

If this does not help, contact Wacom for Technical Support. See technical support options

. Switch off the tablet before closing the lid on your Apple laptop. Do not worry. The tablet will automatically switch off 5 minutes after

you close the lid on your Apple laptop. Alternatively, if you prevent Bluetooth enabled devices from waking

your computer, the tablet will immediately switch off when your computer goes to sleep or when you close the lid of your Apple laptop.

To prevent Bluetooth enabled devices from waking your computer:

1. From the Apple menu, choose S

2. Click on the B

LUETOOTH icon located in the HARDWARE section of the

YSTEM PREFERENCES....

System Preferences pane.

3. In the B

4. Make sure that the A

COMPUTER option is unchecked.

LUETOOTH control panel, click on the ADVANCED... button.

LLOW BLUETOOTH DEVICES TO WAKE THIS

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

Ink does not work correctly with Intuos4.

Use the Wacom Tablet Utility to work with your preferences. Close any open applications. Open the main A W

ACOM TABLET folder and run the WACOM TABLET UTILITY.

PPLICATIONS folder. Then open the

• It is a good idea to first back up your tablet preferences. In the

ACOM TABLET UTILITY dialog box, select CURRENT USER or ALL

USERS. Then click BACKUP... and follow the prompts.

• Then, delete the tablet preferences as follows:

Single user on the R

. When the utility starts, select CURRENT USER and click

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

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

Multiple users on the R

. When the utility starts, select ALL USERS and click

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

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

You can quickly restore tablet preferences that have been backed up for the C

URRENT USER or ALL USERS by clicking on the RESTORE... button

within the utility. Note: Do not manually remove the W

the main L

IBRARY PREFERENCEPANES folder. This file is only to be

ACOM TABLET.PREFPANE file from

removed when uninstalling the tablet software driver, and then only when using the W

ACOM TABLET UTILITY.

There may be a problem with the Ink preferences. Remove the damaged preference files as follows. They will be re-created when you enable handwriting recognition.

1. Open the S

NK. Then turn off handwriting recognition.

2. From the G

REFERENCES folders. Remove the following preferences:

COM.APPLE.INK.FRAMEWORK.PLIST

•

YSTEM PREFERENCES pane, choose SHOW ALL and select

O menu, choose your HOME. Open the LIBRARY and

• COM.APPLE.INK.INKPAD.PLIST

• COM.APPLE.INK.INKPAD.SKETCH

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

handwriting recognition.

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

5. If this procedure does not resolve your problem with Ink, contact

Apple Support for further assistance. Wacom is not the software manufacturer for Ink and we are limited in our abilities to support a third-party software application.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS

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

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

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

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

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

• This manual.

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

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

BOUT button.)

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

• A list of peripheral devices attached to your computer.

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

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

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

• How you tried to solve the problem.

procedures.

You can also contact the Wacom Customer Care Center using our Email Inquiry form at: http://www.wacom.com/productsupport/email.cfm

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OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS

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

USA, Canada, Central and South America

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

Europe, Middle East and Africa

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

Japan

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

Asia Pacific (English)

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

China

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

(Simplified Chinese)

Korea

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

Ta iw an

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

(Traditional Chinese)

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APPENDIX

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

Tablet installation Battery life information Replacing the tablet battery Caring for your tablet and tools Replacing the pen tip Uninstalling the software Managing your tablet preferences Changing the tablet mode options Installing multiple tablets Advanced options Optimizing the ExpressKeys display Using applications integrated for tablet control Using the optional Intuos4 Mouse Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows About the Windows Tablet PC Input Panel Product specifications Product information Ordering parts and accessories Available parts and accessories Radio and television interference Precautions License and Warranties (Worldwide, Except for Europe, Africa and Middle East) Licence warranty conditions (Europe, Africa and Middle East)

TABLET INSTALLATION

For detailed instructions, please review the Quick Start Guide that came with your tablet. See also

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BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION

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.

You will need to purchase a new tablet battery when it is no longer capable of holding an adequate charge. For information on ordering a replacement battery, see ordering parts and accessories be purchased at various retail outlets.

• The life and performance of Li-Ion batteries is not improved by cycling (discharging and recharging) the batteries.

• Cool storage and keeping the battery in a partially (not fully) charged state when not in use can slow the aging process.

• Always charge your tablet battery whenever the low battery warning appears on your display screen, or at the latest when the tablet battery status light begins to flash red. To reduce the power consumption of an empty battery, the tablet will enter an auto shut-down state whenever the battery level is very low. In this state the tablet will continue to draw a small amount of power. The power switch must be turned off and the battery must be recharged.

• If the battery charge is low and the battery remains in the tablet for a long period of time (a week or longer) with the power switch in the on position, the small trickle of current used by the tablet is likely to discharge the battery so far that an internal protection circuit within the battery is activated. If this occurs you will no longer be able to charge the battery. To preserve your battery, be sure to move the tablet power switch to the off position before leaving the tablet unused for a week or longer.

. Batteries can also

• An internal protection circuit within the battery prevents any charging once the voltage has fallen below a minimum safety level. Once a Li-Ion battery has been over-discharged it cannot be recharged.

Warning: See the safety precautions for Lithium-Ion batteries

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Important: When replacing the tablet 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 safety precautions for

Lithium-Ion batteries.

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REPLACING THE TABLET BATTERY

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 Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery designed for your tablet. For information on ordering a replacement battery, see ordering parts and accessories Batteries can also be purchased at various retail outlets.

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

To replace the tablet battery

1. Turn the wireless tablet upside down and open the battery cover. Use your fingernail to press inward on the latch bar and flip the cover outward to open.

2. Carefully remove the old tablet battery.

3. Align the battery terminals of the new battery with the spring-loaded tablet contacts, and press the battery into the compartment as shown. To avoid damaging your tablet, first insert the terminal end of the battery.

4. Close the battery cover.

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. Keep batteries out of the reach of children, and promptly recycle old batteries.

CARING FOR YOUR TABLET AND TOOLS

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

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

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

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

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Nib extractor

Replacement nibs

• 5 standard nibs, black

• 1 flex nib, white and black

• 1 stroke nib, white

• 3 hard felt nibs, gray Pen nib 1 mm (0.04 inch) or less.

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REPLACING THE PEN TIP

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

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

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

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

Note: Stroke nibs are spring-loaded, providing additional tactile feedback when you are working with the

Intuos4 pen or Airbrush. They are installed in the same manner as a standard pen nib.

Warning: Choking hazard. Prevent children from swallowing the pen nib or side switch. The pen nib

or side switch may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them.

To order replacement parts, see available parts and accessories

Important: When the pen is not in use, place it in the pen stand or lay it flat on your desk. When the optional Airbrush is not in use, lay it flat on your desk. Leaving the pen on the tablet can prevent the tablet from switching off and cause the battery to discharge.

To maintain the sensitivity of your input tools, do not store them in a container where they will rest on their tip or eraser.

If you find it inconvenient to use the desktop pen stand, you can also attach the pen holder

to the tablet

and place the pen in the holder loop for safe-keeping.

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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

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

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

Windows 7 and Vista P

ANEL window, click on UNINSTALL A PROGRAM. In the dialog box that appears, choose WACOM TABLET.

Click U

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

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

button. Follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver. Be sure to restart your computer after uninstalling the software.

Macintosh

: From the GO menu, choose APPLICATIONS and open the WACOM TABLET folder. Double-click on the W Enter your administrator login name and password. After the removal is completed, click OK. Be sure to restart your computer after uninstalling the software.

Note: To fully remove the Intuos4 Wireless tablet from your computer, you will need to delete the paired

connection from the Bluetooth devices control panel for your operating system.

: Click on the Windows START button and choose CONTROL PANEL. In the CONTROL

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

ACOM TABLET UTILITY icon and select the TABLET SOFTWARE: REMOVE button.

MANAGING YOUR TABLET PREFERENCES

Use the Wacom tablet preferences utility to manage your tablet preferences for a single or multiple users. For Windows

selecting A

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

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

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

• To back up your preferences, click on the B

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

REFERENCES.

Be sure to carefully follow any prompts that may appear. For Macintosh

ACOM TABLET UTILITY.

• To remove preferences, select C

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

• To back up your preferences, select C

• To restore preferences that you had previously backed up, select C

Then click on the R

Be sure to carefully follow any prompts that may appear.

, first close any open applications. Then open the utility by clicking the START icon and

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

EMOVE button under MY PREFERENCES.

EMOVE button under ALL USER PREFERENCES.

ACKUP... button under MY PREFERENCES.

ESTORE... button under MY

, open the main APPLICATIONS folder. Then open the WACOM TABLET folder and run the

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

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

URRENT USER or ALL USERS.

ESTORE... button.

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STANDARD MODE is recommended for graphics applications, and is the default condition.

Choose R

ECOGNITION MODE for the maximum data

rate. Required by some handwriting recognition software. Supported only on Bluetooth Specification v2.0 or later connections that support the EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) protocol.

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

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

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

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

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CHANGING THE TABLET MODE OPTIONS

Within the control panel’s TABLET list, double-click on the tablet icon to display the TABLET dialog box.

ABLET mode settings apply to all tools and applications.

The T

INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS

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

To add a new tablet

, connect it to your computer. The system will automatically find the tablet and initialize

it. An icon for the tablet will then appear in the control panel.

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

To remove one of multiple tablets from the driver removed and click on the [ – ] button next to the T

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

• Note that you will need to restart your computer before you can again add the tablet to the driver.

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, in the Wacom Tablet control panel select the tablet to be

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ADVANCED OPTIONS

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

•H

OVER CLICK to perform click

functions without touching the pen tip to the tablet surface.

Hover click

Click tap

•M

OUSE HANDEDNESS options change the button orientation on the Intuos4 Mouse for right- or left-handed use.

• Use the E

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

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

ExpressKeys display.

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

•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.

• By default the S

HOW WIRELESS TABLET BATTERY STATUS check box is set to display the Wacom icon in your system

task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Macintosh). Uncheck this box to remove the icon.

1 minute no user input: Low brightness

2.5 minutes no user input: No illumination, ExpressKeys display Low brightness, Touch Ring status LEDs

Active user input: Returns brightness to set level

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

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

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OPTIMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS DISPLAY

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

XPRESSKEY DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS option to the lowest

for details.

Note: The power saving feature of the pen tablet will automatically dim the ExpressKeys display if there

has been no user input for 1 minute, and it will turn off the ExpressKeys display if the pen tablet has been idle for 2.5 minutes.

USING APPLICATIONS INTEGRATED FOR TABLET CONTROL

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

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

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

KIP.

to S

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

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

HOW SETTINGS and press the key at any time.

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

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

which will override the

behavior of the integrated application.

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

PPLICATION DEFINED will allow the integrated application to control

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Fingerwheel

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

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

Front and rear buttons These are set for F

ORWARD and

ACK functionality within your

Internet browser.

Right button Displays a context menu when pressed.

Left button This is the primary button used to C

LICK and select.

The programmable mouse buttons can be customized. The default button options are:

Left: C

LICK

Right: RIGHT CLICK Middle: MIDDLE CLICK Front: FORWARD Rear: BACK

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

Tip

: For Microsoft Office applications that support a

wheel mouse, press the C

TRL key and move the

fingerwheel to zoom in and out.

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USING THE OPTIONAL INTUOS4 MOUSE

The Intuos4 Mouse is cordless, battery free, and works on any Intuos4 tablet. The mouse is an optional accessory, and product configurations may vary.

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

USING THE OPTIONAL AIRBRUSH AND ART PEN

The optional Intuos4 Airbrush works like the Grip Pen, but also includes a fingerwheel for an additional degree of control. With proper software support, you can simulate realistic airbrushing. For example, tilting the Airbrush can cause the spray pattern to elongate and feather out. Rolling the fingerwheel adjusts the spray intensity, and pressure on the tip controls the brush size.

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

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

Important: When the Airbrush or Art Pen is not in use, lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your tool, do not store it in a container where it will rest on its tip or eraser. Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.

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

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PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS

Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista provide extensive support for pen* and touch input. When using the professional pen tablet with a computer running Windows 7 or Vista, your experience is enhanced by powerful note taking, handwriting recognition, fast navigation, and other digital inking options designed to give you quick, intuitive results with the Intuos4 pen.

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

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

•Gestures customizable actions for navigation, editing, and other functions. To customize your gestures, select

LICKS tab in the PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control panel.

the F

• Digital Ink in Microsoft Office 2007 mark-up and inking tools available in Microsoft Office 2007 or later applications running on Windows 7 or Vista. Found on the R inking options. For quick access, you can add specific inking tools to the Quick Access Toolbar located at the top of each application.

. Use your Intuos4 pen to jot notes and capture quick sketches in Microsoft Journal.

. Because Windows 7 and Vista include powerful handwriting recognition

. Use your Intuos4 pen to make simple gestural movements on the tablet to trigger

. Use your Intuos4 pen to full advantage with the enhanced digital

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

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

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

Note: The following workarounds in the Wacom tablet driver improve drawing performance in Windows 7

and Vista:

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

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

* Pen features supported in all versions of Windows 7 and Vista except Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic, and

Windows Vista Home Basic.

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ABOUT THE WINDOWS TABLET PC INPUT PANEL

The Windows 7 or Vista Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to directly enter text with your Intuos4 pen. There are different ways to launch the Input Panel:

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

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

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

To customize the Input Panel:

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

2. Select O

PTIONS to open the Input Panel Options dialog box.

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

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

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

OOLBARS, and TABLET PC INPUT PANEL.

OOLS in the menu bar.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

INTUOS4 WIRELESS TABLET (MODEL PTK-540WL)

Technology Electro-magnetic resonance Function display 128 x 64 dot (x2), white Active area (W x D) 203.2 x 127 mm (8.0 x 5.0 in) Physical size (W x D x H) 363 x 253 x 15 mm (14.3 x 10.0 x 0.6 in), approximately Weight 900 g (2 lb), approximately (with battery) Aspect ratio 16 : 10 Coordinate resolution 200 lpmm (5080 lpi) Accuracy, pen +/- 0.25 mm (0.010 in) Accuracy, mouse +/- 0.5 mm (0.020 in) Tilt range (all pens) +/- 60 degrees Reading height 10 mm (0.39 in) Maximum report rate 200 points per second, supported only on Bluetooth Specification v2.0 or

later connections that support the EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) protocol. ExpressKeys stroke 0.25 mm (0.01 in), approximately Communication interfaces Bluetooth wireless technology (Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR)

USB Connector USB Type A to USB mini-B USB cable length 2.5 m (8.2 ft) Power requirements DC 5V, less than 500 mA, from primary USB port or powered USB hub Battery Li-Ion battery pack, 3.7V, 1800 mAh Connectivity Bluetooth wireless technology using HID protocol Operating temperature 5 to 40 degrees C (41 to 104 degrees F) Battery charging temperature 5 to 35 degrees C (41 to 140 degrees F) Storage temperature -20 to +60 degrees C (-4 to 140 degrees F) Operating relative humidity 30% to 80% non-condensing Storage relative humidity 30% to 85% non-condensing Certification and compliance FCC15B Class B, FCC 15C, CE, VCCI Class B, ICES-003, RSS-210,

NCC, BSMI, C-Tick, SRRC, KCC, FAC, GOST-R, Japan Radio Law, RoHS,

Chinese RoHS, Korean RoHS

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INTUOS4 GRIP PEN (MODEL KP-501E-01)

Pen tip travel 1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less Pressure levels 2048 levels Eraser tip travel 2.0 mm (0.08 in), approximately Physical size (L x D) 156.5 x 14.9 mm (6.17 x 0.59 in) Weight 17 g (0.60 oz), approximately

INTUOS4 MOUSE (MODEL KC-100)

Physical size (L x D x H) 102.9 x 61.8 x 38.6 mm (4.05 x 2.43 x 1.52 in) Weight 83 g (2.9 oz), approximately Button stroke Less than 1.3 mm (0.05 in), approximately Fingerwheel type Rotation, 24 steps per revolution

The mouse is an optional accessory, and product configurations may vary.

INTUOS4 AIRBRUSH (MODEL KP-400E-01)

Pen tip travel 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less Fingerwheel travel 10 mm (0.39 in) Fingerwheel resolution 1024 levels, approximately Pressure levels 2048 levels Eraser tip travel 1.5 mm (0.06 in), approximately Physical size (L x W x D) 162.5 x 17.5 x 32.5 mm (6.40 x 0.69 x 1.28 in) Weight 23.0 g (0.81 oz), approximately

The Airbrush is an optional accessory.

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INTUOS4 INKING PEN (MODEL KP-130-01)

Pen tip travel 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less Pressure levels 2048 levels Physical size (L x D) 151.5 x 12.5 mm (5.97 x 0.49 in) Weight 12 g (0.42 oz), approximately

The Inking Pen is an optional accessory.

INTUOS4 ART PEN (MODEL KP-701E-01)

Pen tip travel 1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less Pressure levels 2048 levels Eraser tip travel 2.0 mm (0.08 in), approximately Barrel rotation 360 degrees Physical size (L x D) 156.3 x 15.9 mm (6.16 x 0.63 in) Weight 20 g (0.7 oz), approximately

The Art Pen is an optional accessory.

INTUOS4 CLASSIC PEN (MODEL KP-300E-01)

Pen tip travel 1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less Pressure levels 2048 levels Eraser tip travel 2.0 mm (0.08 in), approximately Physical size (L x D) 150.7 x 12.2 mm (5.94 x 0.48 in) Weight 12 g (0.42 oz), approximately

The Classic Pen is an optional accessory.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

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

USA, Canada, Central and South America http://www.wacom.com/productinfo Europe, Middle East and Africa http://www.wacom.eu Japan http://tablet.wacom.co.jp Asia Pacific (English) http://www.wacom-asia.com China (Simplified Chinese) http://www.wacom.com.cn Korea http://www.wacomkorea.com Taiwan http://www.wacom.com.tw Thailand http://www.wacom-thai.com

ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Your Intuos4 professional pen tablet is the ultimate master tool for creative professionals. The tablet, combined with your Intuos4 Grip Pen and other available Intuos4 tools, enables you to paint more intuitively, illustrate better, and edit imagery faster than ever before.

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

To purchase parts and accessories, refer to the tablet Read Me file and see who to call for your region. You can also do the following:

• To purchase parts and accessories in the USA or Canada

, call 1.888.884.1870 (toll-free) or visit

Wacom’s web site at http://www.WacomDirect.com (USA only).

• To purchase parts and accessories in Europe

, call +49 (0)180.500.03.75 or send an email to spareparts@wacom.eu. Or, visit http://shop.wacom.eu. You can also contact your local dealer, distributor, or technical support using the appropriate number for your region.

• To purchase parts and accessories in Australia, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea

, please visit: www.BuyWacom.com.au, www.BuyWacom.com.sg, www.BuyWacom.com.tw and www.BuyWacom.co.kr, respectively.

• To purchase parts and accessories in other countries

, please contact your local dealer or distributor.

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Intuos4 Grip Pen (KP-501E-01). Sensitive to pressure and tilt, the Grip Pen is an all-purpose tool for drawing, erasing, and mouse operations. The easy-to-use DuoSwitch gives you two programmable switch functions. The pressure-sensitive pen has an ergonomically waisted grip area, optimum weight and balance, and superior tip sensitivity, making it the most natural freehand tool. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, standard nib (qty 1), stroke nib (qty 1), hard felt nib (qty 1), and flex nib (qty 1).

Intuos4 Mouse

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

Intuos4 Airbrush (KP-400E-01). A true digital airbrush, the pressure-sensitive Intuos4

Airbrush incorporates a pressure-sensitive tip and eraser, tilt sensitivity, and a fingerwheel

that provides an additional degree of control over the application of digital paint. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, standard nib (qty 1), stroke nib (qty 1), hard felt nib (qty 1), and flex nib (qty 1).

Intuos4 Inking Pen (KP-130-01). This pressure- and tilt-sensitive drawing pen was created to provide immediate feedback at your pen tip on the drawing as well as on your computer screen. The pressure-sensitive Inking Pen comes with inking cartridges and two polyacetal tips for inkless drawing. It has a pressure-sensitive tip, but no eraser and no side switches. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, standard nibs (qty 2), inking nibs (qty 3).

Note: When you purchase an Inking Pen, it comes with a polyacetal nib in the pen. Use the

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

Intuos4 Art Pen (KP-701E-01). This specialty pen provides 360 degrees of barrel rotation and, like the Intuos4 Grip Pen, is pressure and tilt sensitive. Combining these features with a unique chisel-shaped nib makes the Intuos4 Art Pen the most realistic tool for emulating brushes, markers, and calligraphic pens. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, chisel tipped nibs (qty 2), chisel tipped felt nibs (qty 2), bullet tipped nibs (qty 3), and bullet tipped felt nibs (qty 3).

Intuos4 Classic Pen (KP-300E-01). This pen has the same feature set as the Intuos4 Grip Pen, but with a slimmer profile that does not include a rubberized grip. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, standard nib (qty 1), stroke nib (qty 1), hard felt nib (qty 1), and flex nib (qty 1).

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DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

Replacement nibs for Grip Pen, Airbrush, or Classic Pen

Standard nib – firm, plastic nib, black, qty 5 ACK-20001 Stroke nib – spring loaded nib, more of a “brush-like” feel, qty 5 ACK-20002 Felt nib – softer nib for a “pencil or marker on paper” feel, qty 5 ACK-20003 Flex nib – a flexible, elastomeric nib, that provides a “higher

friction” feel, qty 5 Felt nib, chisel tip, qty 5 ACK-20005 Nib set, for Art Pen ACK-20006 Pen grip, standard for pen use without side switch ACK-30003

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

Intuos4 Grip Pen accessory kit. ACK-40001 Tablet battery (Li-Ion) ACK-40203 Personalization rings, for Grip Pen FUZ-A157 Tablet surface sheet replacements

Medium, standard ACK-10221

Medium, clear ACK-10222

ACK-20004

For order information, see ordering parts and accessories.

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RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE

The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in strict accordance with Wacom instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television reception.

FCC NOTICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Plug the equipment and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. If necessary, consult your Wacom dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Wacom could void the FCC Certification and negate your

authority to operate the product.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users

must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA ONLY)

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

CE DECLARATION

The Intuos® 4 Wireless digitizing tablet, model PTK-540WL, has been tested and found to comply with the following harmonized European Norms:

• EN 55022: 2006/A1:2007

• EN61000-3-2: 2006

• EN61000-3-3: 1995/A1:2001/A2:2005

• EN55024: 1998/A1:2001/A2:2003

- EN 61000-4-2:1995/A1:1998/A2:2001

- EN61000-4-3:2006

- EN61000-4-4:2004

- EN61000-4-5:2006

- EN61000-4-6:2007

- EN61000-4-8:1993/A1:2001

- EN61000-4-11:2004

• EN 60950-1: :2006

• EN 300 328 :V1.7.1

• EN 301 489-1:V1.8.1,-17:V2.1.1 Based on the results of these tests, Wacom declares that the above mentioned devices conform to Article 10.1 of the

European Council EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, LVD Directive 2006/95/EC and to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and indicates this conformity by the CE-sign on each device.

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

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Wacom PTK-540WL User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

YOUR INTUOS4 WIRELESS TABLET

TABLET FEATURES

INTUOS4 PEN

BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT

BATTERY ACTIVATION

CHARGING THE BATTERY

POWER SAVING FEATURES

BATTERY STATUS AND WIRELESS CONNECTION LIGHTS

WIRELESS CONNECTION

ESTABLISHING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

OPTIMIZING THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

USB DATA CONNECTION

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

ERGONOMICS

CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION

UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA

WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS

WORKING WITH INTUOS4

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

WORKING WITH THE TABLET

USING THE EXPRESSKEYS

USING THE TOUCH RING

CUSTOMIZING INTUOS4

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

WORKING WITH TABLET PROPERTIES

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 OPTIONAL MOUSE

CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONS

CUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONS

CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS

CUSTOMIZING THE TOUCH RING

TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING

ORIENTATION

SCREEN AREA

FORCE PROPORTIONS

TABLET AREA

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU

WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE

WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS

APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING

CHANGING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

TROUBLESHOOTING

TESTING YOUR TABLET

TESTING YOUR TOOLS

TESTING A PEN

TESTING THE TOUCH RING

TESTING THE EXPRESSKEYS

TESTING THE OPTIONAL MOUSE

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES

CONNECTION PROBLEMS

GENERAL PROBLEMS

WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

MAC-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

TECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS

OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS

APPENDIX

TABLET INSTALLATION

BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION