Wacom Co DTF521 Users manual

So that the DTF-521 may be Used Safely..

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The following symbols appear throughout this user guide in order to ensure safe use of the
DTF-521 (hereafter referred to as “DTF-521,” “the product” or “this product”). Please read these
items carefully and always heed the Warning and Caution items when using your DTF-521.

User's Guide

Warning

Caution

Meanings of Symbols:

Do not use the product in a facility

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c o n t r o l s y st e m t h a t re q u i r e s a n
extremely high level of reliability.

This product may cause other electronic
devices to malfunction, or other devices
may cause this product to malfunction.

Turn this product off in places where

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th e us e of ele c tr o ni c eq ui p me nt i s
prohibited.

In airports, hospital intensive care units
and o ther s uch places where the use
of electroni c equipment is pr ohibi ted,
this product may adve rsely affe ct the
op era tio n of other elec tri cal dev ices.

In order to prevent this, when in such
locations, always disconnect the productʼ
s USB connector from your compute r
and turn off the switch.

Do not open the back cover.

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In sid e this produ ct there are severa l
high-voltage parts. Persons other than
professional service personnel should
ne v e r op e n th e ba c k co v er of th i s
product. Unauthorized opening of the
back cover may lead to fire or electric
shock.

When this product ceases to operate

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norma l l y due to b e i ng d r o p ped o r a
similar cause, remove the power source
cable from the electrical outlet.

Leaving the power cable connected may
result in fire or electric shock.

This symbol indicates an item that, if ignored when handling the product,
could lead to the loss of life or serious injury.

This symbol indicates an item that, if ignored when handling the product,
could lead to injury or damage to personal property.

Indicates that it is important to be careful when taking the action or actions noted.

Indicates that the action or actions noted are to be avoided.

Indicates it is important to take the action or actions noted.

Warning

Regarding the power plug and power

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adapter.

-Please remove dust from the power
plug regularly. The addition of moisture,
etc. to accumulated dust may lead to
fire.

-Please do not use any power adapters
ot her th an th ose includ ed wi th th e
product. Ig nor ing this warn ing may
result in fire or product failure.

-P l ease d o not d amage or fo r cibl y
be n d or bu ndle t he pow er ada pter
cord. Also, please do not place heavy
objects on it or expose it to excessive
heat. Ignoring this warning may result
in fire, electric shock or product failure.

-In the unlikely case that the power
adapter should produce smoke or a
strange odor, please disconnect it from
the wall outlet and return it to either the
store where you purchased it or to the
Wacom Customer Support Center for
repair service.

-Please do not connect or disconnect
th e po wer ada pte r wi th wet hands.
Ignoring this warn ing may result in
electric shock or malfunction.

-Pl e a s e do not open or othe r w i s e
change the power adapter. Ignoring
this wa r n i n g may re s u l t in fire or
electric shock.

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Do not use organic solvents to clean

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this product.

When cleaning the product, never use
such organic solvents as alcohol. Such
solvents may cause discoloration and
deterioration in quality.

Do not let the product get wet.

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Please do no t place co nta iners
such as cups and vases containing
water near the product. Coming in
contact with water or other liquids
may cause product failure.

When cleaning this prod uct, alw ays

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disconnect the USB connector.

Wh e n cl e an i n g th e pr od u c t, alw a y s
disconnect the USB connector from the
USB port of the computer. Failure to do so
may result in electric shock.

While this product is in use, avoid

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placing any metal objects on it.

Do not place a ny m eta l ob jects on the
product while you are using it. This may
result in malfunction or product failure.

Do not touch any liquids that may be

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leaking from this product.

The liquid contained in the product is an
irritant. In the unlikely case that such liquid
should leak, never touch it with bare hands.
In case of contact with skin, mouth or eyes,
rinse immediately with running water and
continue rinsing for 15 minutes or longer.
Also consult a physician.

Do not use excessive force with the cable.

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Pl eas e do not step on, or place h eav y
objects on any of the productʼs cables.
Also, do not apply excessive force to the
base of the cable or repeatedly bend and
stretch it, as this may cause it to break or
malfunction.

D o n o t pl a c e th e p r o du c t o n

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unstable surfaces.

Do not place the product where it is
like ly to totter, lean or be e xpose d
to strong vibrations. Doing so may
lead to the product falling, resulting in
injury and/or product failure.

Do not place heavy objects

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on the product.

Do not put excessive weight, or place
heavy objects on the product. These
actions may cause product failure.

Caution

When connecting the power plug

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When plugging the power adapter into an
electrical outlet, also connect a grounded
wire.

When not using this product for a long

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period of time

For safety reasons, when you will not be

using the product for a considerable length
of time, disc onnec t the power adapter
from the electrical outlet.

Do no t use this product in a d u sty

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environment.

Dust can cause damage to the product.

Do not block the ventilation holes on

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the backside of the product.

Blocking these holes may cause internal
overheating and subsequent damage.

Do not pick up the product by its stand.

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If excessive force is used in handling the
stand, its open and close function may
become damaged. When picking up the
product, always pick it up by the body.

Regarding the Grip Pen

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-Do not strike hard objects with the
metal Grip Pen. Doing so may cause
damage to the product.

-Be careful to not allow small children
to put either the pen or the spare nib
into their mouths. There is the danger
th at th e ni b or s ide s witc h ma y be
accidentally swallowed or that the grip
pen may be damaged.

Do not place the product in either very

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hot or very cold places.

Do not place the product in very hot (35

degrees centigrade or more) or very cold

(5 degrees centigrade or less) locations.

Also, avoid placing it in locations with

severe temperature fluctuations as this

may a dversely affect the product and

cause product failure.

Do not disassemble the

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product.

Do not disassemble or modify the

product , as these actions may

lead to fire, excessive generation

of heat, electrical shock or injury.

Th e gu ara ntee on the p rod uct

will become null and void if the

product is ever disassembled.

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Caution

Do not connect or disconnect a ny cable while the product or your

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computer is on.

Do not connect or disconnect any cable (including the USB cable) or the power
adapter while your computer or this product is turned on. This may cause damage
to the product or to your computer.

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Please take the following precautions
to protect the health of your eyes.

When using the product, make sure that the

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room is sufficiently illuminated and be careful
not to get your face too close to the screen.

Take regular breaks when using the product

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over an extended period of time.

Warranty Exclusions

Wacom will not bear any responsibility for

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damage caused by fire, earthquake, accidents
caus e d by th i r d per s o n s , i n t e n tional or
ac cide ntal a buse b y the c usto mer or any
other damage caused by abnormal use of the
product.

Wacom will not bear any responsibility for

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contingent damages (such as loss of business
profits, suspension of operations, alterations
to and disappearance of data, etc.) caused by
use of, or inability to use, this product.

Wacom will not bear any responsibility for

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damage resulting from the use of this product
in a fashion other than as explained in this
user guide.

Wacom will not bear any responsibility for

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damage resulting from malfunctions caused
by using thi s product in conju nctio n wit h
adap tation equipment or other company’s
software.

Regarding warranty of the product

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Regarding Trademarks

Wacom are registered trademarks of WACOM

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Company, Limited.

Wi n dow s is a t r a de m a rk of M i c ros o ft

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Corporation, registered in the United States
and other countries.

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer,

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Inc., registered in the United States.

Other product names and related items are

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the trademarks or registered trademarks of
each concerned company.

Precautions

1 Wacom Company, Ltd. holds the copyright to

the auxiliary tablet.

2 The unauthorized duplication or reproduction

in whole or in part of the tablet driver or this
user guide is expressly prohibited.

3 Wacom res e r ves the rig h t to change th e

configurations or specifications of the tablet
driver or the product, as well as the contents
of this user guide, without prior notice.

As a participant in the Energy Star program,

Wacom has d eter mined t hat this produc t
meets the stan d a rds of th e Energ y Star
program.

Regarding this User Guide

This user guide contains instructions regarding

the set up, installation, functions and methods
of use of this product. The product consists of
the LCD monitor and the tablet, which will act
as two distinct pieces of equipment to be used
in conjunction with your computer. First, you
will set up the display device and then you will
install the tablet driver in your computer. You
will then be able to use this product as a built­in display tablet.

Ana l o g R G B c o m pati b l e vi d e o o u t put is

nec e s s ary fo r t h e sc re e n di s p l ay of thi s
product. For information regarding how to use
video cards, refer to the instruction manual
accompanying the video card.

Please be aware of the following
regarding the LCD display.

Depending on what is being displayed, bright or

dark green, red and blue dots may show up on
a very small portion of the LCD display screen.
These do not indicate product failure or a lack
of quality.

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Table of Contents

So that the DTF-521 may be Used Safely... ..............1

Table of Contents ....................................................5

Component Functions ..............................................6

Opening the Stand .......................................................................... 7

Using the Penholder ........................................................................ 7

Installing DTF-521 on a Mount Arm ...................................................

Accessory Check .....................................................9

Connecting DTF-521 ...............................................10

Installing DTF-521 Driver .........................................12

Windows Setup .............................................................................. 12

Macintosh Setup ............................................................................. 13

Uninstalling the Tablet Driver ............................................................

Switching Display Images ................................................................ 14

The Auto-Adjust Function .................................................................. 14

The DTF-521 Power Saving Function ................................................. 14

The DTF-521 Display ...............................................14

Protrusion of the Picture from the LCD Panel and the Blurring of Characters... ..... 15

Button Functions .............................................................................. 16

Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Display ........................... 16

Pen .........................................................................19

Basic Operations of the Pen ............................................................. 20

How to use the Tablet Button ............................................................

Using the Control Panel ...........................................22

Displaying the Control Panel ............................................................ 22

Control Panel Basics ........................................................................ 22

Synchronizing the Positions of the Pen Tip and Pointer .........................

Setup Procedures for when Multiple Interactive Pen

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Tablets are Connected .............................................24

Supplementary Information .................................25

Removing Stains ............................................................................. 25

Replacing the Pen Nib ..................................................................... 25

Troubleshooting ......................................................26

Display Troubleshooting ................................................................... 26

The Pen and Side Switch do not Operate Correctly (For Both Windows and

Macintosh) ..................................................................................... 28

General Troubleshooting ..................................................................

Troubleshooting for Windows ...........................................................

Troubleshooting for Macintosh ..........................................................

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Obtaining Technical Support .................................31

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Component Functions

Front

Top

Status LED

When the pen switch is on, this will become blue

Power LED

Li ght s bl ue whe n p ower ha s b een sup pli ed the

DTF- 521 a nd the compu te r and video signa ls is

pres ent . Gl ows or ang e w hen no vi deo si gna l i s

detected by the DTF-521.

For Application Software buttons

En a b l e y o u to c r e a t e di f f e r e n t f unct i o n s f o r

supporting application software

Integrated LCD
Monitor and Tablet

Tablet Button

You can op erate a zoo m fun cti on and a sc ro ll

function with a single touch of a button.

Power Switch
Menu Button

- Button
+ Button
ENTER Button

Pen Rest

Place the pen here while the pen is not in use.

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P.16

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Back

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Stand Adjustment Lever

P.7

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Connector

P.11

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Stand

P.7

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Opening the Stand

Pull up on the stand adjustment lever.

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Let the stand down.

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Using the Penholder

Pull the penholder towards you as shown in the illustration below.

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Caution

Always close the stand and, as shown in the above illustration, lay the tablet on its side

before pulling the penholder out.

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Component Functions

Installing DTF-521 on a Mount Arm

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This product conforms to the Video Electronics Standard Association’s (VESA) Flat Panel Monitor
Physical Mounting Interface Standard (FPMPMI).
This product can be removed from the stand and mounted on such apparatuses as a VESA-standard
mount arm. In order to do this, M4/0.7 mm screws, which are not included with the product, are
needed. Use screws that will, at the time of installation, penetrate the surface of the product by no
more than 15 mm. Use of longer screws may result in damage to internal parts of the product.

Make sure that both your computer and the product are turned off and that all cables are disconnected.

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Place the display unit face down on a flat surface.

2

To prevent harm to the front of the unit, first
spread a cloth or other similar material on the flat
surface.

Remove the four screws that hold the stand to

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the unit.

Unscrew

Using four M4/0.7mm screws, securely mount

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the arm or similar apparatus to the back of the
unit.

Caution

When installing the unit on a mount arm or

other stand, always follow the directions in
the instruction booklet for the mount arm or
stand, as well as the instructions contained
in this document. Incorrect installation may
result in the product coming loose and falling
and possibly causing product failure.

Connect the cables and save the screws that you

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removed in step 3.

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Accessory Check

Pen

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Power Adapter

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User Guide (This booklet)

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User Guide

Application Install Guide

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Application
Install
Guide

Tablet Driver CD - ROM /

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Application CD - ROM

Power Cable

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Serial Cable

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USB Cable

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Important

Do no throw the box away; it is useful for the storage and transport of the

product.

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Connecting DTF-521

Turn off both your computer and the product.

1

Connect the Analog-RGB connector to your computer’s display port.

2

Connect the power adapter to the power cable and connect the DC power connector to the DC power

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input terminal. Next, plug the power cable into your electrical outlet.

Be sure to also connect a ground wire.

Turn on the product’s power switch.

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The power indicator lamp will light up orange.

Turn on your computer.

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Important

While looking at the LCD screen, configure the color resolution and size settings.

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Turn off your computer and the product.

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Connect a USB connector of the product to a USB port of your computer using a USB cable.

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Turn on your computer and the product.

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Install the DTF-521 driver (Please refer to “Installing DTF-521 Driver” on page 12).

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- Do not modify the refresh rate. Setting the rate to a value that exceeds the
DTF-521 refresh rate may result in loss of picture.

- The color palette settings and corresponding number of colors displayed are as
follows:

High Color (16 bit) →65,536 colors / True Color (24 bit) → Roughly 1,619 colors

*The number of colors is limited by the efficiency of your computer and video card.
For details, refer to the user’s manual provided by the manufacturers.

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