Intuos5 touch (PTH-450, PTH-650, PTH-850)
Intuos5 (PTK-450, PTK-650)
Setting up
Using a pen
Customizing a pen
Using the tablet
Customizing the tablet
Navigating with touch
Customizing touch
Using the Radial Menu
Application-specific settings
Going Wireless
Troubleshooting
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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About the manual 5
YOUR INTUOS5 TABLET 6
Identify your tablet model 6
Intuos5 touch tablet 7
Intuos5 tablet 9
Intuos5 pen 10
SETTING UP INTUOS5 11
Ergonomics 11
Configuring the tablet orientation 13
USB cable installation 14
Understanding the tablet active area 15
Working with multiple monitors 17
Control panel basics 17
USING INTUOS5 18
Using the Grip Pen 18
Holding the pen 19
Positioning 20
Clicking 21
Dragging 21
Using the side switch 22
Drawing with pressure sensitivity 23
Drawing with tilt 23
Erasing 24
Eye-hand coordination exercise 24
Tablet controls 25
Using the ExpressKeys 26
Using the Touch Ring 28
THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH INTUOS5 29
Navigating with touch 30
Customizing touch 40
Setting the touch options 41
Choosing standard touch functions 42
Choosing custom touch functions 43
Disabling touch 44
Testing touch 45
CUSTOMIZING INTUOS5 46
Manage your control panel settings 47
Control panel overview 48
Customizing the pen 50
Adjusting tip feel and double-click 51
Adjusting eraser feel 52
Advanced tip and eraser pressure settings 52
Customizing tool buttons 53
Customizing tilt sensitivity 54
Customizing the tablet functions 54
Customizing the ExpressKeys 55
Customizing the Touch Ring 56
Tablet to screen mapping 57
Portion of screen area 59
Portion of tablet area 60
Button functions 61
Using and customizing the Radial Menu 68
Working with Display Toggle 69
Application-specific settings 71
Creating an application-specific setting 72
Changing application-specific settings 73
Removing application-specific settings 73
Working with multiple tools 74
Changing the tablet mode 75
Advanced options 76
APPENDIX 107
Caring for Intuos5 107
Replacing the pen nib 108
Uninstalling Intuos5 109
Using the Express View display 110
Managing preferences 111
Installing multiple tablets 112
Using applications integrated for tablet control 113
Importing expert settings 114
Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen 115
Using the optional Mouse 116
Customizing the mouse 117
Testing the mouse 118
Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 119
Product information 120
Ordering parts and accessories 121
Available parts and accessories 121
GLOSSARY 122
INDEX 125
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ABOUT THE MANUAL
This manual provides quick access to information about your Intuos5. The information is common to
Windows and Mac computers and Windows screen captures are shown, unless otherwise noted.
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viewer application help for information on any additional tools that help you use and print the manual.
MALLCAPITALLETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel
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options.
•Be sure to see also the Important Product Information guide for Intuos5, located on the Intuos5
installation CD. The guide includes product safety precautions, specifications, and your license
agreement.
•The following information is not included with this product: information about your specific computer
hardware or operating system, or information about your application software. Your best source for this
information is the set of manuals and discs that came with your hardware, operating system, or
application.
•In addition to the built-in inking support found within Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista, many graphics
applications also support pressure sensitivity and the pen eraser. You can find a listing of applications
that support these features on the Wacom web site (see product information
).
•For information on how best to use tablet features within a specific application, see the instructions in
that application’s manuals.
Note: This manual does not describe how to install your Wacom tablet. Please refer to your product Quick
Start Guide, and use the automated software installer (located on the Intuos5 installation CD).
Wacom’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and
improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications, and improvements
may not be covered in this manual.
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YOUR INTUOS5 TABLET
This section introduces you to Intuos5. The quickest way to learn about your Intuos5 tablet is to become
familiar with its appearance and features.
•Not all product models are available in all regions.
•Your Intuos5 tablet can only be used with a compatible Wacom pen, such as the pen that came with
your product or a Wacom accessory tool specified for use with Intuos5. Other pens may not function
properly. See available parts and accessories
Intuos5 consists of two basic elements:
•The professional pen tablet that serves as your work area,
•and the tools
that you use on the tablet.
Identify your tablet model
Intuos5 touch tablet
Intuos5 tablet
Intuos5 pen
.
IDENTIFY YOUR TABLET MODEL
Each tablet model within the Intuos5 family has a specific feature set. The Wacom wireless accessory kit is
sold separately. Not all models or accessories are available in all regions.
TAB LE T M OD EL
Intuos5 touch
Intuos5
XXX X
TOUCH
INPUT
XXXXX
You will find that icons are located near some of the topic headings in this manual. Use them to quickly
identify sections that have information specific to touch or pen input. Icons will not be used in sections that
commonly apply to all Intuos5 tablet models. Model-specific notes may be used as necessary.
•Touch input is identified by this icon:
•Pen input is identified by this icon:
PEN
INPUT
EXPRESSKEYSTOUCH RING
WIRELESS
CAPABLE
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Status LEDs
•An LED will glow dimly when Intuos5 is connected
to an active USB port.
•An LED will brighten when you touch the active
area, or use the pen, Touch Ring or ExpressKeys.
•LEDs also indicate which of the four Touch Ring
modes are active.
For wireless operation, see battery and wireless
connection status.
Touch Ring
Includes toggle button at
center of ring. Press to:
•Toggle between Touch
Ring modes.
•Wake tablet from sleep
mode when operating
wirelessly.
Customizable ExpressKeys
Small-sized tablets are equipped with six
ExpressKeys.
See also using the Express View display
.
Active area
Active area markers are used to
identify the active area for pen input
and touch. Learn about your Intuos5
pen and the touch experience with
Intuos5.
To set the brightness level of the
active area markers and status LEDs,
see advanced options
.
Intuos5 touch
(medium-sized tablet shown)
INTUOS5 TOUCH TABLET
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USB port
Anchor point
The Intuos5 pen tether (sold
separately) or aftermarket security
cable can be connected here.
Wireless compartment
See wireless setup
.
Battery compartment
Small-sized tablets are equipped
with a single cover used to access
the Wacom wireless module and
rechargeable battery.
Wacom wireless module slot
Storage compartment for Wacom wireless receiver
See going wireless with Intuos5
.
USB cable, detachable
Disconnect the USB cable
when storing Intuos5. Do not
wrap the cable around the
tablet.
See USB cable installation
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INTUOS5 TABLET
Touch Ring
Includes toggle button at
center of ring. Press to:
•Toggle between Touch
Ring modes.
•Wake tablet from sleep
mode when operating
wirelessly.
Active area
Active area markers are used to
identify the active area for pen input.
Learn about your Intuos5 pen
.
To set the brightness level of the
active area markers and status LEDs,
see advanced options
.
Intuos5
(medium-sized tablet shown)
See also the bottom view
.
Status LEDs
•An LED will glow dimly when Intuos5 is connected
to an active USB port.
•An LED will brighten when you use the pen, Touch
Ring, or ExpressKeys.
•LEDs also indicate which of the four Touch Ring
modes are active.
For wireless operation, see battery and wireless
connection status.
Customizable ExpressKeys
Small-sized tablets are equipped with six
ExpressKeys.
See also using the Express View display
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Eraser
Grip area
Side switch
(rocker style)
Replaceable nib
(pen tip)
Pen stand
Unscrew the base to access the nib removal tool and
assorted replacement nibs.
Nib removal tool
Replacement nibs
•5 standard nibs,
black
•1 flex nib, white
and black
•1 stroke nib, white
•3 hard felt nibs,
gray
See product information to learn more about which applications currently support the special features of your
Intuos5 Grip Pen. For information on additional tools and accessories, see available parts and accessories
.
Intuos5 Grip Pen
If you are working in a multi-user
environment or otherwise want to
personalize your pen, unscrew the
tip cone and replace the ring with a
different color (included).
Colored rings may not be available
in all regions.
INTUOS5 PEN
All Intuos5 pens are cordless and battery free.
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•Maintain a good posture at all times.
•Use a gentle grip when working with Intuos5.
•Periodically shift your gaze from your computer and
focus on other objects within the room. This will help
to relax your eyes.
•Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax
your muscles.
•Alternate tasks and tools throughout the day.
Minimize awkward postures and repetitive
movements that cause discomfort.
•Change your position if you feel any discomfort due
to your work position.
•If using the tablet primarily as a creative tool,
consider placing the tablet below the keyboard,
centered with respect to your monitor.
•For right-handed use, position the tablet so the input
(active) area is located to the right of the
ExpressKeys. For left-handed use, position to the
left of the ExpressKeys. See configuring the tablet
orientation.
•If using the tablet instead of a mouse, consider
placing it to the right or left of your keyboard.
Note regarding Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI):
Wacom makes no representation, promise or
guarantee that Wacom products will cure or
prevent, in whole or in part, mouse-induced
repetitive stress symptoms, injuries or
conditions. Individual results may vary.
Always obtain competent medical advice to
determine the most appropriate treatment for
your specific situation.
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SETTING UP INTUOS5
To minimize fatigue, comfortably organize your work area. Position your tablet, pen, and keyboard for easy
access without unnecessary reaching. Adjust your monitor so you can view it comfortably with minimum
eyestrain. For best results, position the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand
movements on the tablet.
Ergonomics
Configuring the tablet orientation
USB cable installation
Understanding the tablet active area
Working with multiple monitors
Control panel basics
ERGONOMICS
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Annotation
Simplify document reviews by using the pen to
digitally mark-up and annotate documents.
Switch applications
Swipe four fingers across the tablet surface to
open the application switcher.
Photo retouching
Use the pressure-sensitive pen to edit images
within a photo or image editing application.
Zooming
Use two fingers on the tablet surface to zoom-in
and zoom-out.
Open the Radial Menu
Using three fingers, tap and hold on the tablet surface
to open the Radial Menu
.
Show tablet settings
Swipe five fingers down the tablet surface to show your
tablet settings for easy customization.
Illustration
Use the pen with your favorite application to draw
freehand illustrations.
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You will discover many ways to use your Intuos5 tablet. For example, if your tablet supports both pen and
touch, you can add touch to your workflow:
For details on these and other ways to work with your tablet, see the touch experience with Intuos5
the Grip Pen, or tablet controls.
, using
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Right-handed operation:
•Open the Wacom Tablet control panel
and select the MAPPING tab.
Choose the E
XPRESSKEYS LEFT orientation option. The tablet driver
automatically configures all aspects of the tablet (including the
Wacom Tablet control panel options) for correct right-handed use.
•Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are
positioned to the left. See also USB cable installation
.
Left-handed operation
:
•Open the control panel
and select the MAPPING tab. Choose the
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. See also USB cable installation
.
Verify that you have correctly set the orientation by moving the pen
upwards on the tablet.
To work with a tall monitor
:
•Choose E
XPRESSKEYS TOP to work with the tablet rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The Touch Ring and
ExpressKeys are oriented toward the top.
•Choose E
XPRESSKEYS BOTTOM to work with the tablet rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise. The Touch Ring
and ExpressKeys are oriented toward the bottom.
Tip
: If you have an optional Mouse for Intuos5, click the control panel OPTIONS... button to set the device for right-
or left-handed use. See advanced options
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CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION
When you first installed Intuos5, you were prompted to choose a default tablet orientation. The orientation
you chose was used to determine the tablet default settings.
However, you can easily reconfigure Intuos5 for left- or right-handed users at any time. ExpressKey and
Touch Ring settings are automatically reconfigured when you change the handedness setting.
Note: This procedure does not affect the default orientation. At the system log on and user switching
screens, the tablet uses the default orientation you chose during the install process. To change the
default orientation, you must re-install the tablet driver.
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1. The USB cable can be connected to best suit
your preferred handedness.
•For right-handed use
, connect the USB
cable to the tablet as is.
•For left-handed use
, make a loose loop
and press the cable into the looping clip
located on the USB plug.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your
computer.
See also configuring the tablet orientation
.
Right-handed use
Left-handed use
USB CABLE INSTALLATION
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The tablet active area is the area of your Intuos5 tablet that senses
pen input or touch.
For tablet models that support both pen input and touch
:
Touch is ignored whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet
proximity range
. Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet
active area to enable touch.
Pen input
Your Intuos5 pen works only on the active area of the tablet.
Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen pointer will
jump to the corresponding point on the screen. The screen pointer
indicates pen position, and follows the movement of the pen across
the tablet surface.
Learn about using the Grip Pen
.
Note: The active area is a mapped representation of your computer
screen(s). By default it uses the entire screen or all screens if
you have multiple displays. You can customize the mapping
relationship for pen input by setting the tablet to screen
mapping.
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Depending on your tablet model, Intuos5 can accept pen input or both pen and touch input.
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Tou ch in pu t
On touch-sensitive tablet models you can:
•Slide your finger(s) across the active area to position the screen
pointer.
•Click or right-click.
•Scroll and zoom.
•Move between pages in most web browsers, document, or picture
viewers.
•Display the Radial Menu.
•Switch between applications and perform other desktop functions.
•Save your work.
•View your Wacom tablet settings.
Some gestures can be customized.
Learn about the touch experience with Intuos5
.
The tablet active area is the area of your Intuos5 tablet that senses pen
input or touch.
For tablet models that support both pen input and touch
:
Touch is ignored whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet
proximity range
. Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet active
area to enable touch.
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Monitor 1
Monitor 2
Example of tablet mapping to the entire system desktop,
which is displayed on two monitors.
Example of tablet mapping
to a single monitor.
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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS
If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Intuos5 will map to the monitors based upon how
they are configured in the display properties control panel.
•If more than one monitor is in use and you are in extended monitor mode, the tablet maps to all
monitors as if they were one large display.
•If your monitors are in mirror mode (both monitors display the same content), the tablet maps to the
entire space on each monitor and the screen cursor is displayed on each monitor simultaneously.
See your hardware and operating system documentation for details on configuring your computer and
operating system for use with multiple monitors.
:
Tips
•You can customize the tablet to map to a single monitor or to a portion of the monitor area.
See tablet to screen mapping
•When your system is configured with multiple monitors, you can assign the D
.
ISPLAY TOGGLE function
to an ExpressKey. This enables you to toggle the current tablet mapping and screen cursor
between the primary display and your other monitors. See working with Display Toggle
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CONTROL PANEL BASICS
After mastering the basics of using your Intuos5 tablet, you may want to customize the way touch or pen
input works. The Wacom Tablet control panel is where you customize your Intuos5 tablet settings.
Manage your control panel settings
Control panel overview
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USING INTUOS5
If you are new to using Intuos5, read the following sections. See alsothe touch experience with Intuos5.
Important: Use only a compatible Wacom pen, such as the pen that shipped with your product, or a
Wacom accessory tool specified for use with Intuos5. Other pens may not function properly.
See available parts and accessories
Using the Grip Pen
Tablet controls
USING THE GRIP PEN
The cordless, battery-free Grip Pen senses the amount of pressure and tilt you apply to the pen.
There are four basic techniques for using the pen on the active area
clicking, and dragging. If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages.
Note: For Intuos5 tablets that support both pen input and touch, the pen disengages touch whenever the
pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity
active area to enable touch.
If you experience unintended touch actions, manually disable touch by pressing an ExpressKey
to T
OUCH ON/OFF. When done working with the pen, press the ExpressKey again to enable touch.
You can also use the Wacom Tablet control panel to disable touch. See customizing the tablet
functions.
Holding the pen
Positioning
Clicking
Dragging
Using the side switch
Drawing with pressure sensitivity
Drawing with tilt
Erasing
Eye-hand coordination exercise
.
of the tablet: pointing, clicking, double-
range. Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet
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Place the pen stand within easy reach of your tablet. The stand
allows for vertical or horizontal placement of the pen.
Important:
•When not in use, place the pen in the pen stand or lay it flat
on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen, do not
store the pen in a container where it will rest on its tip or
eraser.
•Leaving an Intuos5 tool on the tablet may interfere with
screen cursor positioning when using other pointing
devices, or may prevent your computer from going to sleep.
Position for drawing and navigating
Position for erasing
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HOLDING THE PEN
Hold the Grip Pen as you would a normal pen or pencil. Adjust your grip so that the side switch is in a
convenient location where you can easily toggle it with your thumb or forefinger. Be careful not to
accidently press the switch while drawing or positioning with the pen. Tilt the pen in any way that feels
most comfortable.
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When you lift the pen and place the pen tip on the
tablet active area
, the screen cursor jumps to the new
location.
Move the screen cursor by hovering the pen over the
tablet surface and moving your hand. Do this without
touching the tablet surface, but while still keeping the
pen tip within proximity
of the tablet.
To select an icon or folder, use your pen to position
the screen cursor over the object. Then press down
on the icon or folder to select.
Tips
:
•If you find using a pen to be somewhat
difficult, try the eye-hand coordination
exercise.
•Pointing is easier when you orient the tablet
square to the computer monitor so the screen
cursor follows the same direction as your
hand movements on the tablet.
10 mm (0.4 inch) proximity, approximately
When positioning the screen cursor and operating a pen
button, the pen tip needs to be within approximately 10 mm
(0.4inch) of the tablet surface. The pen tip does not need to
touch the tablet in order to move the screen cursor or use the
side switch.
All Intuos5 tools work only over the active area of the tablet.
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Use the pen to position the cursor (or pointer) on your screen.
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You can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways: pen mode or mouse mode
See tabl et t o s creen map pin g
In pen mode
, wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor jumps to a corresponding point
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on the display screen. The screen pointer indicates the pen position and follows the movement of the pen
across the tablet surface. This is the default setting for the pen.
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Clicking. Tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or
press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to
register a click. There will not be an audible pen tip
“click” sound.
Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen
cursor over the icon and pressing the pen tip down
on the tablet. The folder should highlight when you
press.
Double-clicking
. Quickly tap the tablet twice in the
same place with the pen tip. This is like clicking
twice with a mouse button. Try double-clicking on a
folder icon to open it.
Tip
: Press the upper side switch to double-click.
This is easier than tapping twice with the pen
tip, and is the preferred method of doubleclicking with a pen.
Tip
: Configure Windows to select when hovering the pen over an icon and to launch the icon with a single click.
To turn on this feature, first open a folder.
Windows 7 and Vista
: From the ORGANIZE pull-down menu choose FOLDERAND SEARCH OPTIONS.... From the
GENERAL tab select SINGLE-CLICKTOOPENANITEM (POINTTOSELECT).
Windows XP
: From the TOOLS pull-down menu choose FOLDER OPTIONS.... From the GENERAL tab select
S
INGLE-CLICKTOOPENANITEM (POINTTOSELECT).
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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Click to highlight or select something on the screen. Double-click to open it.
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DRAGGING
Dragging is used to select and move objects on the monitor screen.
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The default switch positions are:
Press the upper switch to double-click. This is easier than tapping
twice with the pen tip.
Upper:D
OUBLE CLICK
Lower:RIGHT CLICK
Press the lower switch to right-click and bring up
application-specific or icon-specific menus.
Tip
: To position a document or image in any
direction within the active window, set a
switch function to P
AN/SCROLL. Then press
the pen button and move the pen tip across
the tablet. As you move the pen tip, the
document or image is repositioned to follow
the direction of pen movement on the tablet.
Release the pen button or lift the pen tip from
the tablet surface when done.
In some application windows the document
will precisely follow the screen cursor as you
move the pen tip. In others it will simply
move in the same general direction as the
screen cursor.
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USING THE SIDE SWITCH
The pen side switch has two customizable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either
direction. You can use the switch whenever the pen tip is within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet active area.
You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch.
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.
Some applications require that you first select a
pressure-sensitive tool from the application tool
palette.
To adjust the tip feel, see adjusting tip feel and
double-click.
Visit our web site for a list of applications that
support pressure. See product information
.
To test tilt, draw a curve in a graphics application,
such as Corel
® Painter
TM
, that supports tilt.
Make sure that the tilt function in your application
is active. Then change the tilt of the pen as you
draw to vary the shape and thickness of the brush
stroke.
You can adjust the brush characteristics within
your application to create different effects.
To adjust the amount of pen tilt required to
produce a desired effect in your application, see
customizing tilt sensitivity
.
Visit our web site for a list of applications that
support tilt. See product information
.
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DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY
The pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes
within applications that support this feature. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond
to the pressure you place on the pen. For example, sliders are used in some applications to vary line
characteristics such as width, color, and opacity. These characteristics can be controlled much better by
the pen’s pressure sensitivity. You can vary line width, blend colors, and change opacity with the pressure
you exert upon the pen. The digital ink
respond to the pressure you place on the pen.
tools in Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office 2007 (or later) also
DRAWING WITH TILT
The tablet recognizes when you tilt the pen from vertical to incline positions. Tilt can be used to control line
shape and thickness in supporting applications. This is like working with an airbrush where tilt can be used
to make a line thin when the tool is vertical, or wide when the tool is tilted. In other applications, you can
adjust tilt to define brush characteristics such as width, color, and opacity.
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You can erase intuitively and naturally in graphics
applications that support the pen eraser. When you
use the pen eraser, the application will
automatically switch to the eraser tool.
In applications that support pressure sensitivity, you
can select pressure-sensitive tools in the
application tool palette to vary the width and depth
of your erasures as you change the amount of
pressure exerted upon the pen.
See adjusting eraser feel
for more information.
Use the pen eraser in Microsoft Windows 7, Vista,
and Office 2007 (or later) to erase notes or sketches
made with digital ink
, and to select and delete text
or spreadsheet cells within an application.
In supporting text applications, you can use the
eraser to select text and then lift the eraser from the
tablet to delete the text.
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The pen eraser works like the eraser on a pencil.
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Visit www.wacom.com for a list of applications that support the eraser (see also product information
If the eraser is not supported in an application, you can still use the eraser for positioning, drawing, or
annotation.
EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE
This exercise is designed to retrain your eye-hand coordination for using the pen:
1. Open any graphics application. Use the line tool to draw a rectangular grid with line spacings of about
20-25 mm (3/4 to 1 inch). You can use your standard mouse to do this.
2. Choose a free-hand tool in your application and use the pen to draw a dot at each grid intersection.
3. Draw an X at each grid intersection.
4. Clear your screen and make a simple drawing of your own. The more you use your pen, the easier
drawing, writing, and navigation will become.
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Active area
The section of your tablet that senses
touch or pen input.
ExpressKeys
Press the customizable ExpressKeys
to perform frequently used functions
or keystrokes, or to simulate button
clicks or modifier keys.
Note: Small-sized tablets are
equipped with six
ExpressKeys.
Touch Ring
Slide your finger around the ring to
zoom, scroll, or perform other
custom actions.
Press the toggle (center) button to
toggle between four customizable
modes. As you toggle between
settings, a corresponding status LED
illuminates.
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TABLET CONTROLS
To improve your workflow in graphics or other applications, Intuos5 features ExpressKeys and a Touch
Ring. While using your dominant hand for touch or pen input, you can simultaneously use your other hand
to operate the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring.
See also customizing the ExpressKeys
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ExpressKeys configuration when positioned
on left side of tablet (E
XPRESSKEYS LEFT).
ExpressKeys configuration when positioned
on right side of tablet (EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT).
Pen & touch tablet default settings:
T
OUCH ON/OFF
SETTINGS
PRECISION MODE
DISPLAY TOGGLE
SHIFT modifier key
C
TRL/CMD modifier key
A
LT/OPT modifier key
P
AN/SCROLL
Notes:
Pen-only tablets
. The default settings from top to bottom are: SETTINGS, RADIAL MENU, PRECISION MODE,
DISPLAY TOGGLE, SHIFT, CTRL/CMD, ALT/OPT, and PAN SCROLL.
Small-sized tablets are equipped with six ExpressKeys.
Small-sized pen & touch tablets
. The default settings from top to bottom are: TOUCH ON/OFF, SETTINGS, SHIFT,
The ExpressKeys can be operated in combination with one another. For example, customize one key for the
C
TRL function and another for ALT. When you press both keys at the same time a CTRL+ALT function is
initiated.
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USING THE EXPRESSKEYS
Press individual keys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes. ExpressKeys can also be used to
modify touch, pen, or other tool properties as you work. If your tablet supports touch
gestures to perform many of these functions.
, you can also use
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Settings may vary depending on your tablet model.
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Tips:
•Use the Radial Menu
•Rest your finger on an ExpressKey to activate the Express View display
to expand the functionality of your tablet.
, which shows the
ExpressKey settings.
•You can display an interactive diagram of the current tablet settings by pressing an ExpressKey set
ETTINGS.
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Consider some of these other ways to use the ExpressKeys:
•Set a key to a commonly used keyboard shortcut.
•Set a key to launch a commonly used file or application.
•If you prefer not to (or cannot) use the side switches on your Grip Pen, then set a key to right- or
double-click.
•Choose from any of the other available functions
. See customizing the ExpressKeys.
Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. For details, see
using applications integrated for tablet control
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Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize the ExpressKey options.
Manage your control panel settings
Control panel overview
Customizing the ExpressKeys
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Example of zooming in
Move your finger clockwise along the ring to zoom in or scroll down in most applications.
Tap the upper portion of the Touch Ring for single increment changes based on the
assigned function.
Example of zooming out
Move your finger counter-clockwise to zoom out or scroll up. Tap the lower portion of the
Touch Ring for single increment changes.
Tap upper or lower portion of ring for
incremental changes.
Press the toggle button to switch between
four customizable modes. As you toggle
between settings, a corresponding status
LED illuminates. Any disabled settings are
skipped in the toggle sequence.
A diagram of the current Touch Ring
settings appears briefly on your display
screen as you press the toggle.
See customizing the Touch Ring
to modify how the
Touch Ring works.
Setting 1: A
UTO SCROLL/ZOOM. Sets the ring
to zoom in graphics applications and scroll in
other applications.
Some applications may interpret zooming as
scrolling, or may completely ignore zooming.
Likewise, scrolling may be interpreted as
zooming, or ignored completely.
Setting 2: C
YCLE LAYERS. Enables you to
cycle up or down through a stack of layers
when working in Adobe Photoshop.
Move your finger clockwise along the ring to
cycle up through layers.
Setting 3: B
RUSH SIZE. Sets the ring to
increase or decrease the brush size of your
drawing tool when working in Adobe
Photoshop.
Setting 4: C
ANVAS ROTATION. Enables you to
rotate or flip an entire image when working in
Adobe Photoshop CS4 (or later).
Touch Ring configuration when positioned
on left side of tablet. Default settings:
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USING THE TOUCH RING
Slide your finger around the ring to zoom in or out, scroll up or down, or to issue the assigned keystroke
functions.
Important: Some applications can override and control the Touch Ring functions. For details, see
using applications integrated for tablet control
Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize the Touch Ring options.
Manage your control panel settings
Control panel overview
Customizing the Touch Ring
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THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH INTUOS5
Intuos5 is designed to enhance the way you work. Touch enables you to interact with a computer using
only your fingertips on the Intuos5 tablet.
You can use touch on Intuos5 as you would on any other Mac or Windows device, such as phones,
trackpads, and notebooks. First learn the basic actions to navigate and perform typical mouse operations.
Then learn how to scroll, zoom, and rotate.
Touch is activated whenever you touch the tablet active area
•When using touch, you can generally position your fingers as far apart as is comfortable.
However, placing your fingers too closely together may be interpreted by the tablet as input from a
single finger, or the tablet may confuse which finger initiated or performed an action or gesture. Your
fingers must remain within the active area.
•Experiment with touch to see what works best for you. Take care to prevent accidental touches on the
tablet when making gestures. For example, if your small finger or the palm of your hand touches the
active area of the tablet when zooming or scrolling, then you may trigger an unanticipated right-click.
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Note: For tablet models that support both pen input and touch, the pen disengages touch whenever the
pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity range
active area to enable touch.
Navigating with touch
Customizing touch
Tes ti n g t ou ch
. Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet
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Uncheck to disable touch.
Touch can be completely disabled
(and again enabled) from any of the
touch function tabs in the Wacom
Tablet control panel.
STANDARD GESTURES tab shown.
Windows screen capture shown.
Available options may vary, depending
on your operating system and version.
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NAVIGATING WITH TOUCH
The touch feature of your Intuos5 touch tablet enables you to control a computer using only your fingertips
on the tablet surface. See understanding the tablet active area
Touch options can be individually enabled or disabled within the Wacom Tablet control panel. Touch is on
when selected in the T
OUCH OPTIONS, STANDARD GESTURES, or MY GESTURES tab.
•Use basic actions to navigate and perform typical mouse operations.
•Use gestures to scroll, zoom, rotate, and perform other functions. Some gestures may provide a visual
cue on your display screen to indicate when the gesture has been recognized by Intuos5.
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You can customize your touch experience
functions.
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