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Bamboo (CTH-470, CTH-670)

Bamboo Pen (CTL-470)

Setting up

Navigating with touch

Customizing touch

Using the ExpressKeys

Using a pen

Customizing a pen

Going Wireless

Troubleshooting

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BambooTM

User’s Manual

Version 1.0, Rev F2011

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.

Bamboo is a trademark and Wacom is a registered trademark of Wacom Co., Ltd.

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as trademarks. Mention of third-party products is for information purposes only and constitutes neither an

endorsement nor a recommendation. Wacom assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of

these products.

ExpressKey is a registered trademark of Ginsan Industries, Inc., and is used with permission.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the manual 5

YOUR BAMBOO 6

Identify your tablet model 6

Bamboo tablet 7

Bamboo Pen tablet 8

Pen 9

Pen holder 9

SETTING UP YOUR BAMBOO 10

Ergonomics 10

Configuring the tablet orientation 12

Understanding the tablet active area 13

Working with multiple monitors 15

Control panel basics 15

USING YOUR BAMBOO 16

The touch experience with Bamboo 16

Navigating with touch 17

Customizing touch 25

The pen experience with Bamboo 26

Holding the pen 26

Using the pen on the tablet 27

Positioning 27

Clicking 29

Dragging 29

Using the pen buttons 30

Writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity 31

Erasing 32

Eye-hand coordination exercise 33

Customizing pen input 33

Tablet controls 33

ExpressKey basics 34

Customizing the ExpressKeys 34

CUSTOMIZING YOUR BAMBOO 35

Opening the control panel 35

Control panel overview 36

Customize your touch experience 37

Setting the touch options 37

Setting the touch functions 38

Disabling touch 39

Customize your pen experience 40

Setting the tip and eraser feel,

and double-click distance 41

Setting the pen button functions 42

Setting the tablet mapping 43

Portion of screen area 45

Portion of tablet area 45

Setting the pen speed in mouse mode 46

Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions 47

Customizing the Pop-up Menu 48

Working with Display Toggle 49

Button functions 50

GOING WIRELESS WITH YOUR BAMBOO 55

Wireless accessory components 55

Wireless setup 56

Establishing a wireless connection 57

Optimizing the wireless connection 59

Battery and power management 60

Charging the battery 60

Battery and wireless connection status 61

Power saving features 62

Battery life information 63

Replacing the battery 64

Wireless module removal 65

Wireless receiver storage 65

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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BAMBOO? 66

Testing your tablet 67

Testing a pen 69

Troubleshooting tables 70

General problems 70

Touch input problems 71

Pen input problems 72

Wireless connection problems 74

Windows-specific problems 76

Mac-specific problems 77

Technical support options 79

Obtaining driver downloads 80

APPENDIX 81

Caring for Bamboo 81

Replacing the pen nib 82

Bamboo Dock 83

Uninstalling Bamboo 83

Managing preferences 84

Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 85

Product information 86

Ordering parts and accessories 87

Available parts and accessories 87

GLOSSARY 88

INDEX 91

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

This manual provides quick access to information about Bamboo. The information is common to Windows

and Mac computers and Windows screen captures are shown, unless otherwise noted.

• Go directly to table of contents or index topics by clicking on them.

• Use the navigation controls to move through the manual.

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

Most .pdf viewers include additional tools for using and printing the manual. See the viewer application

help for more information.

•S

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

options.

• Be sure to see also the Important Product Information guide for Bamboo, located on the Bamboo

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.

• Pen-equipped models: 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 (when

equipped). 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 Bamboo 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 Bamboo 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 BAMBOO

This section introduces you to Bamboo. The quickest way to learn about your Bamboo tablet is to become

familiar with its appearance and features.

• Not all product models are available in all regions.

• Your Bamboo tablet can only be used with compatible Wacom pens or input devices. Wacom cannot

guarantee compatibility with older tablets or pens. You cannot use pens or input devices from a

previous version Bamboo tablet. Nor can a pen from your new Bamboo tablet be used with other

Wacom tablets or a previous version Bamboo tablet.

Identify your tablet model

Bamboo tablet

Bamboo Pen tablet

Pen

Pen holder

IDENTIFY YOUR TABLET MODEL

Each tablet model within the Bamboo family has a specific feature set. Not all models are available in all

regions.

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.

• Touch input is identified by this icon:

• Pen input is identified by this icon:

Icons do not appear in common sections that may apply to all Bamboo tablet models.

Model-specific notes may be used as necessary.

TABLET MODEL TOUCH INPUT PEN INPUT EXPRESSKEYS

Bamboo

(models CTH-470, CTH-670) XXX

Bamboo Pen

(model CTL-470) X

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BAMBOO TABLET

Active area

This is the active area for pen

and touch input. Learn about

the pen experience and touch

experience with Bamboo.

Customizable ExpressKeys

USB cable, detachable

Disconnect the USB

cable when storing

Bamboo. Do not wrap

the cable around the

tablet.

Bamboo

(model CTH-470 shown)

Pen holder

Status LED

Glows blue when Bamboo is connected to an active USB

port. Brightens when you touch the active area or press an

ExpressKey.

Glows white when using the pen.

For wireless operation, see battery and wireless connection

status.

Battery compartment,

located beneath tablet

See wireless setup.

Wacom wireless module slot

Storage compartment,

for Wacom wireless receiver

See going wireless with your Bamboo.

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BAMBOO PEN TABLET

USB cable, detachable

Disconnect the USB

cable when storing

Bamboo. Do not wrap

the cable around the

tablet.

Bamboo Pen

Status LED

Glows blue when Bamboo is connected to an active

USB port.

Brightens when using the pen.

Pen holder

Active area

This is the active area for pen input.

Learn about your pen and the pen

experience with Bamboo.

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PEN

PEN HOLDER

When not in use, store the pen in the pen holder.

Eraser (when equipped)

Pen buttons

Replaceable nib

(pen tip)

Pen

Cordless, battery-free, and pressure sensitive. Use this freehand tool for

image editing and creating natural-looking pen strokes. It is also an efficient

tool for document annotation and taking notes in applications that support

handwriting recognition.

You will find the pen ideally suited to enhance your workflow by enabling the

pen and digital ink features found within Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and

Office 2007 or later. Take advantage of digital mark-up for collaborative

editing and use digital ink to take notes in applications that support

handwriting recognition.

Important: When not in use, place the pen in the pen holder or lay it

flat on your desk. The eraser end of the pen should be inserted first

into the loop. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen, do not store it

in a container where it will rest on the tip or eraser.

Leaving the pen on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor

positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your

computer from going to sleep.

Insert the pen into the pen holder as shown.

• Insert the eraser end of the pen into the loop.

• Do not wedge the pen buttons inside the loop. Doing so may cause the

buttons to be continually depressed and possibly fail.

Important: You can also lay the pen flat on your desk. Leaving the pen

on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using

other pointing devices, or may prevent your computer from going to

sleep.

Do not store the pen in a holder or stand other than the one provided

with your Bamboo tablet or purchased from Wacom. The pen may be

damaged if it falls out of an unsuitable stand. The sensitivity of your pen

may be affected if stored in a container where it rests on the tip or

eraser.

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SETTING UP YOUR BAMBOO

To minimize fatigue, comfortably organize your work area. Position your tablet, pen (if equipped), 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.

Ergonomics

Configuring the tablet orientation

Understanding the tablet active area

Working with multiple monitors

Control panel basics

ERGONOMICS

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.

• Maintain a good posture at all times.

• Use a gentle grip when working with the pen.

• 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.

• For right-handed use, position the tablet so the input

(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 input

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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As you work, you will discover many ways of interacting with your Bamboo tablet. For example:

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

pen experience with Bamboo.

Annotation

Simplify document reviews by using the pen to

digitally mark-up and annotate documents.

Presentation

Swipe three fingers across the tablet surface to

quickly move between slides in a presentation.

Photo editing

Use the pressure-sensitive pen to edit images

within a photo or image editing application.

Visual browsing

Use two fingers on the tablet surface to

scroll through and navigate visual media

within an application.

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CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION

When you first installed Bamboo, 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 Bamboo for left- or right-handed users at any time. The ExpressKey

settings are automatically reconfigured when you change the handedness setting.

Note: This procedure does not affect the default orientation. At the 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.

Right-handed operation:

•Open the Bamboo control panel and select the

TABLET tab. Choose RIGHT HANDED. The tablet

driver automatically configures all aspects of the

tablet for correct right-handed use.

• Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet

ExpressKeys are positioned to the left.

Left-handed operation:

•Open the control panel and select the TABLET tab.

Choose LEFT HANDED. The tablet driver

automatically configures all aspects of the tablet

for correct left-handed use.

• Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet

ExpressKeys are positioned to the right.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA

Depending on your tablet model, Bamboo can accept touch input, pen input, or both. Note, however, that

pen and touch input cannot be used at the same time.

Touch input

On touch-sensitive tablet models, slide your finger(s) across the active

area to position the screen pointer.

• Click or right-click.

• Scroll or zoom.

• Move between pages in most web browsers and document or

picture viewers.

• Switch between applications and perform other desktop functions.

Learn about the touch experience with Bamboo.

Tablet active area

The area of your Bamboo tablet that senses touch or pen input.

For tablet models that support both pen and touch input, 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 input.

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Tablet active area

The area of your Bamboo tablet that senses touch or pen input.

For tablet models that support both pen and touch input, 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 input.

Pen input

The pen works only on the active area of tablet models that support pen

input.

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 the pen experience with Bamboo.

Note: For tablets that support pen input, 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 mapping.

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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS

If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Bamboo will map to your 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.

Tips:

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

See setting the tablet mapping.

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

to 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.

CONTROL PANEL BASICS

After mastering the basics of using your Bamboo tablet, you may want to customize the way touch or pen

input works. The Bamboo control panel is where you customize your Bamboo tablet settings.

Opening the control panel

Control panel overview

Monitor 1 Monitor 2

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USING YOUR BAMBOO

If you are new to using Bamboo, read the following sections.

The touch experience with Bamboo

The pen experience with Bamboo

THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH BAMBOO

Bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work. Touch input enables you to interact with a computer

using only your fingertips on the Bamboo tablet.

First learn the basic actions to navigate and perform typical mouse operations. Then learn the gestural

movements to control other functions such as scrolling, zooming, and rotating.

Touch input is activated whenever you touch the tablet active area.

• When using multi-finger input methods, you can generally position your fingers as far apart as is

comfortable. Your fingers must remain within the active area. 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.

• As you learn the different input methods, experiment with what works best for you. Take care to

prevent accidental touch input. For example, if your small finger or the palm of your hand touches the

active area of the tablet while you are navigating or performing a touch action, then your input may be

interrupted or you may trigger an unanticipated right-click.

Note: For tablet models that support both pen and touch input, the pen disengages touch input 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 re-enable touch input.

Navigating with touch

Customizing touch

ExpressKey basics

Customizing the ExpressKeys

Customizing the Pop-up Menu

Working with Display Toggle

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NAVIGATING WITH TOUCH

The touch input feature of your Bamboo tablet enables you to control a computer using only your fingertips

on the tablet surface. See understanding the tablet active area.

Before learning how to control your computer with touch input, familiarize yourself with the following

concepts:

You can customize your touch experience and also use the ExpressKeys to perform some touch functions.

CONCEPT DESCRIPTION

Track Touch and move a single finger across the tablet surface.

Tap Touch and lift a single finger from the tablet. Tap with two fingers to

perform different functions.

Pan Touch the tablet surface with two fingers and move them in the same

direction.

Swipe Touch the tablet surface with three or four fingers and move them in a

horizontal or vertical direction. Your fingers should be spaced slightly

apart from one another.

Pinch Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart. While still

touching the tablet surface, move or ‘pinch’ your fingers together.

Expand Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced closely together. While still

touching the tablet surface, move your fingers apart.

Twist Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart and move

(rotate) them in a circular fashion, or move them in opposing directions.

You can also hold one finger stationary and track your other finger

around the stationary finger.

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Touch input options can be enabled or disabled within the Bamboo control panel. Touch actions and

gestures are available when selected in the TOUCH FUNCTIONS tab.

• Basic actions enable you to navigate and perform typical mouse operations.

• Gestures enable you 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 your Bamboo.

Uncheck to disable touch input.

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ONE-FINGER ACTIONS

Track

Use a single finger to move the screen cursor. Touch and

slide your finger across the tablet surface.

TAP TO CLICK Click (single-finger tap)

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

tap to select.

Alternatively, track to an item and then press an ExpressKey

set to CLICK.

Double-click

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

tap twice.

DRAG Select and drag (DRAG LOCK disabled)

Using a single finger, tap on an item to select. Then again

quickly tap down and track (slide) your finger across the

tablet to drag. Lift your finger to release the item.

Alternatively, drag by tracking to an item, pressing an

ExpressKey set to CLICK, and then continuing to move your

finger across the tablet surface. Release the ExpressKey to

release the item.

Tips:

You can select and drag multiple items on the system

desktop:

Windows: Press the CTRL or SHIFT key as you tap to

select multiple items.

Mac: Press the SHIFT or COMMAND key as you tap to

select multiple items.

You can also select and drag with two fingers.

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DRAG LOCK Drag lock (DRAG LOCK enabled)

Using a single finger, tap on an item to select.

Then track (slide) your finger across the tablet to drag. Tap

again to release the item.

TWO-FINGER ACTIONS AND GESTURES

ADD TAP TO CLICK Select and drag (add touch to left)

Using a single finger, track to an item. Select by touching

your thumb or a second finger to the left of that finger.

If you will be dragging an item or selecting blocks of text, we

recommend using two fingers instead of your finger and

thumb.

• To move the selected item, continue moving both fingers

across the tablet.

• To highlight a text block, continue moving both fingers

across the tablet as you select text.

• You can also extend a drag without releasing the

selection. To do this, lift the first finger and move your

second finger to a new position. Then again touch the

first finger to the tablet and continue to drag with both

fingers.

Lift your thumb or second finger to release.

Note: If the tablet is set for left-handed orientation, touch to

the right of the primary finger.

ADD TAP TO RIGHT CLICK Right-click (add touch to right)

Using a single finger, track to an item. Then with a second

finger touch and release to the right of that finger. Releasing

your finger issues a right-click and brings up a context

menu at the screen cursor position.

You can then track to an option in the menu and select it by

tapping your finger.

Note: If the tablet is set for left-handed orientation, touch to

the left of the primary finger.

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TAP TO RIGHT CLICK Right-click (two-finger tap)

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

cursor position, tap the tablet surface with two fingers

spaced slightly apart. Use a quick tapping motion with both

fingers at the same time.

You can then track to an option in the menu and select it by

tapping your finger.

Alternatively, open a context menu by tracking to an item

and then pressing an ExpressKey set to RIGHT CLICK.

SCROLL Scroll

Place two fingers on the tablet surface. Using a smooth

motion, move your fingers together in parallel.

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

• Scroll down by moving your fingers in a downward

motion.

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

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

Tips:

Flick your fingers at the end of the gesture to

continue scrolling for a short time after your fingers

leave the tablet.

For windows that scroll vertically and horizontally,

move your fingers in any direction and the document

view will follow.

If you prefer vertical only scrolling, from the Bamboo

control panel TOUCH FUNCTIONS tab select VERTICAL

from the SCROLL drop-down menu.

Fast scroll

Quickly move (or flick) two fingers together, lifting your

fingers at the end of the motion.

• Fast scroll up by flicking your fingers in an upward

motion.

• Fast scroll down by flicking your fingers in a downward

motion.

Note: Fast scrolling works only for vertical scrolling.

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ZOOM Zoom

First place two fingers on the tablet surface.

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

one another.

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

another.

Note: If zoom functions do not operate correctly within

Adobe® Photoshop®, verify that the ZOOM WITH

SCROLL WHEEL function is not selected within the

Photoshop PREFERENCES options.

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ROTATE Rotate (two finger rotate)

Place two fingers diagonally on the tablet surface and then

rotate them clockwise or counter-clockwise.

For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers

positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them

at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart.

Note: The rotation gesture may work differently depending

on the application you are working with. For

example, rotation may work smoothly, in 90-degree

increments, or not at all.

Rotate (rotate around finger)

Place two fingers diagonally on the tablet surface. Keep

one finger stationary and move the other finger around it.

For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers

positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them

at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart.

Note: The rotation gesture may work differently depending

on the application you are working with. For

example, rotation may work smoothly, in 90-degree

increments, or not at all.

THREE-FINGER GESTURES

SWIPE LEFT/RIGHT TO NAVIGATE Forward or Back (swipe right or left)

Swipe using three fingers spaced slightly apart, lifting your

fingers at the end of the motion.

• Send a ‘Forward’ command in most browsers and

picture viewers by swiping to the right.

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

viewers by swiping to the left.

Tips:

Swiping is similar to using the right and left arrow

keys in document viewers.

Use the swipe gestures to page forward or back in

most web browsers.

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FOUR-FINGER GESTURES

SWIPE LEFT/RIGHT TO SWITCH APPLICATIONS Switch applications

Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, move your fingers

left or right to open the application switcher. Then using a

single finger, move left or right to highlight an application.

Tap to select an application.

Windows XP: Using four fingers, move them left or right to

open the application switcher. Swipe your fingers again to

open the next application in the list.

SWIPE DOWN FOR FLIP 3D/EXPOSÉ Open Flip 3D (Windows) or Exposé (Mac)

Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe down.

• Windows: Your first swipe opens Flip 3D. Swipe down

again to close Flip 3D. Not available for Windows XP.

Alternatively, move your fingers down 1 cm (0.4 inch) to

open Flip 3D. Without lifting your fingers, continue

moving downward to select applications to the left, or

move upward to select applications to the right. Lift any

finger to dismiss Flip 3D.

•Mac

: Your first swipe opens Exposé. Swipe down again

to close Exposé.

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CUSTOMIZING TOUCH

Use the Bamboo control panel to customize the touch input options for the way you like to interact with

your tablet and computer.

Opening the control panel

Control panel overview

Customize your touch experience

SWIPE UP TO SHOW DESKTOP Show Desktop

Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe up to show

the desktop. Swipe up again to move your open windows

back to the desktop.

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THE PEN EXPERIENCE WITH BAMBOO

Bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work. Bamboo tablet models equipped for pen input enable

you to interact with a computer using the pen on the active area of the tablet.

Note: For Bamboo tablets that support both pen and touch input, the pen disengages touch input

whenever the pen tip or eraser (when equipped) is within the tablet proximity range. Lift the pen and

your hand away from the tablet active area to re-enable touch input. If you experience unintended

touch input from your hand, manually disable touch by pressing an Expresskey set to TOUCH TOGGLE.

When done working with the pen, press the ExpressKey again to re-enable touch. See customizing

tablet and ExpressKey functions. You can also use the Bamboo control panel to disable touch

input.

Holding the pen

Using the pen on the tablet

Customizing pen input

ExpressKey basics

Customizing the ExpressKeys

Customizing the Pop-up Menu

Working with Display Toggle

HOLDING THE PEN

Hold the pen like you would hold a normal pen or pencil. Make sure the pen buttons are in a convenient

location where you can toggle them with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidently press them while

drawing or positioning with the pen. Tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable.

Important: When not in use, place the pen in the pen holder or lay it flat on your desk. To maintain

the sensitivity of your pen, do not store it in a container where it will rest on the tip or eraser (when

equipped). Leaving the pen 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 navigation Position for erasing

When you are not using the pen, store it in

the pen holder. The eraser end of the pen

should be inserted first into the loop.

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USING THE PEN ON THE TABLET

There are four basic techniques for using the pen: positioning, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging.

If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages.

Positioning

Clicking

Dragging

Using the pen buttons

Writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity

Erasing

Eye-hand coordination exercise

POSITIONING

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

Lift the pen and place the pen tip on the tablet

active area. The cursor jumps to 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 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.

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

•In pen mode, wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to a corresponding

point on the display screen. The screen pointer indicates pen position, and follows the movement of

the pen across the tablet surface. This is the default setting for the pen.

•In mouse mode you move the cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a mouse.

7 mm (0.28 inch) proximity

16 mm (0.63 inch) proximity range

When positioning the screen cursor and operating a pen

button, the pen tip needs to be within 7 mm (0.28 inch)

of the tablet surface. The pen tip does not need to

touch the tablet in order to move the screen cursor or

use a pen button.

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CLICKING

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

DRAGGING

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

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

To turn on this feature, first open a folder.

Windows 7 and Vista: From the ORGANIZE pull-down menu choose FOLDER AND SEARCH OPTIONS.... From the

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

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

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

Clicking. Tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the

pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click.

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.

If CLICK SOUND is selected in the Bamboo control panel and

your computer speakers are on, then you will hear a “click”

sound when the pen tip is pressed hard enough to generate

a button click. Adjust your speaker volume as necessary.

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: Set a pen button to DOUBLE CLICK. This is

easier than tapping twice with the pen tip,

and is the preferred method of double-

clicking with a pen.

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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USING THE PEN BUTTONS

The pen comes equipped with two buttons. Each button has a programmable function that is selected

when you press the button. You can use a pen button whenever the pen tip is within 7 mm (0.28 inch) of

the tablet active area. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use a button.

To assign new button functions, see setting the pen button functions.

The default button positions are:

Tip: Set a pen button to DOUBLE CLICK. This is easier than tapping

twice with the pen tip.

Upper: RIGHT CLICK

Lower: PAN/SCROLL

PAN/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. 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.

Use RIGHT CLICK to bring up application-specific

or icon-specific menus.

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WRITING AND 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. The digital ink tools in Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office

2007 or later, as well as the drawing tools in many graphics applications, 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.

To write, ink, or draw 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 tool palette.

To adjust the tip feel, see setting the tip

and eraser feel, and double-click

distance.

Visit our web site for a list of applications

that support pressure. See product

information.

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ERASING

The pen eraser (when equipped) works like the eraser on a pencil.

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

not supported in an application, you can still use the eraser for positioning, drawing, or annotation.

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 use the eraser to

select text, then lift the eraser from the tablet to delete

the text.

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 setting the tip and eraser feel, and double-click

distance.

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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

writing, drawing, and navigation will become.

CUSTOMIZING PEN INPUT

You can easily customize the pen. Use the pen to open the Bamboo control panel. Then select the PEN tab

to choose from the available options.

Opening the control panel

Control panel overview

Customize your pen experience

TABLET CONTROLS

Customizable ExpressKeys are featured on most Bamboo tablet models. ExpressKeys are not available for

Bamboo Pen (model CTL-470).

ExpressKey basics

Customizing the ExpressKeys

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EXPRESSKEY BASICS

Press individual keys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes. ExpressKeys can also be used to

modify touch or pen input properties as you work.

CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS

Use the Bamboo control panel to customize the ExpressKey options.

Opening the control panel

Control panel overview

Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions

ExpressKeys

Consider some of these 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, such as

your email program.

• Choose from any of the other available functions.

Note: The ExpressKeys can be operated in combination with one

another. For example, program one key for the CTRL function

and another for ALT. When you press both keys at the same

time a CTRL+ALT function is initiated.

Default settings:

TOUCH TOGGLE

BAMBOO DOCK

RIGHT CLICK

CLICK

ExpressKeys configuration when

positioned on right side of tablet

(LEFT HANDED orientation)

ExpressKeys configuration when

positioned on left side of tablet

(RIGHT HANDED orientation)

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CUSTOMIZING YOUR BAMBOO

Use the Bamboo control panel to customize Bamboo for the way you like work.

Opening the control panel

Control panel overview

Customize your touch experience

Customize your pen experience

Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions

Customizing the Pop-up Menu

Working with Display Toggle

Button functions

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

To open the control panel:

•Windows

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

choose the BAMBOO PREFERENCES option.

•Mac

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

folder. Then click on the BAMBOO icon.

You can begin customizing Bamboo after opening the control panel. The control panel displays only those

tabs and options that apply to your tablet model and configuration. See control panel overview.

Note: User-specific preferences are supported. After logging on, each user can customize their personal

settings in the Bamboo control panel. Switching to another user will automatically load the settings

for that user.

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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

After opening the control panel, you can begin customizing Bamboo.

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

immediately. Click DEFAULT 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. The appropriate Tool Tip will pop up in a few moments.

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

The following sections provide detailed information about each control panel tab and some of the more

advanced concepts. Many of the sections also contain useful customizing tips.

Customize your touch experience

Customize your pen experience

Button functions

Customizable settings

are found on each tab.

The tabs that apply to

your tablet model and

configuration are

displayed when you

open the control panel.

Displays information about the control panel and driver.

Downloads or

displays this manual.

Resets the selected

tab to its default

settings.

Closes the control

panel.

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUCH EXPERIENCE

The control panel options enable you to customize Bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet

and computer when using touch input. See also navigating with touch.

Setting the touch options

Setting the touch functions

Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions

Disabling touch

SETTING THE TOUCH OPTIONS

Select the TOUCH OPTIONS tab. The touch options determine how fast you must move or tap your fingers in

order for an action or gesture to be recognized.

Adjusts the screen pointer for speed of tracking

and navigating. Choose a SLOW speed to move

the screen cursor at a slower rate with more finger

motion. Choose a FAST speed to move the screen

cursor quickly with less motion.

Sets the acceleration level of the screen pointer.

Choose a LOW setting for a slower response to

your finger motion on the tablet. Choose a HIGH

setting for a quicker response.

Adjusts how fast you

must tap to register a

double-click. To test

your setting, position

the screen cursor over

the TEST area and tap

twice.

Sets the scrolling

speed of the SCROLL

touch gesture.

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

settings in the Bamboo control panel do not affect similar system settings. However, changes made to similar

system settings may affect your Bamboo tablet settings.

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SETTING THE TOUCH FUNCTIONS

To customize Bamboo for your touch preferences, select the TOUCH FUNCTIONS tab.

Touch input options can be enabled or

disabled, and are dependent upon

application support.

Change the settings to customize your

touch preferences.

Touch actions and gestures are available

when selected.

So that you may work in different ways,

some functions (such as a right-click) can

be performed using different actions or

gestures.

See also navigating with touch.

Position the screen cursor over an option to see an

animated demonstration of that function.

If you do not choose a specific option to view, then the

control panel animation will demonstrate each option

sequentially, from top to bottom.

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DISABLING TOUCH

Choose the TOUCH FUNCTIONS or TOUCH OPTIONS tab to disable and enable touch input.

• Deselect to disable touch input.

You can still work with the

ExpressKeys (and pen).

• Select to ENABLE TOUCH INPUT.

• This option can also be changed by

pressing an ExpressKey to which

the TOUCH TOGGLE function has

been assigned.

TOUCH FUNCTIONS tab shown.

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR PEN EXPERIENCE

You can easily customize the pen. Use the pen to open the Bamboo control panel. You can then

customize Bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using pen input.

Note: If you have more than one Bamboo pen (for example, a standard pen and a premium pen), any

changes you make to the pen settings will apply to both pens.

Setting the pen button functions

Setting tip feel and double-click

Setting eraser feel

Setting the tablet mapping

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SETTING THE TIP AND ERASER FEEL, AND DOUBLE-CLICK DISTANCE

Select the PEN tab. To create broad brush strokes or to click with a light touch, use a soft tip setting.

For maximum control while drawing thin lines, use a firm tip setting. To erase with a broad stroke or to click

with a light touch, use a soft eraser setting. For maximum control while erasing, use a firm eraser setting.

When checked, an

audible “click”

sound will be heard

whenever a pen click

occurs and your

computer speakers

are turned on.

Adjusts the size of

the double-click area

and the double-click

speed. A larger

setting makes

double-clicking

easier.

Customizes the amount

of pressure needed to

click, draw, or ink.

Tips:

Use a soft TIP FEEL to reach the full pressure range with a lighter touch.

In some applications a soft pressure setting can make the pen overreact, causing any small press on the pen

to be magnified on the screen. If you experience this, try a firmer TIP FEEL setting.

To make double-clicking easier, expand the tap area that accepts a double-click (the double-click distance).

A large double-click distance may cause a delay at the beginning of brush strokes in some drawing

applications. This may also cause a delay at the beginning of a drag action or inking stroke. If you notice

such effects, try setting a smaller double-click distance and using a pen button set to double-click (see using

the pen buttons). You can also set an ExpressKey to double-click.

Customizes the amount

of pressure needed to

erase. Available for

eraser-equipped pens.

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SETTING THE PEN BUTTON FUNCTIONS

Select the PEN tab. Each pen button can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions.

Select the function to perform when

pressing the upper or lower pen button.

The selected function occurs when you

bring the pen tip within 7 mm (0.28 inch) of

the tablet surface without touching the

tablet and then press the upper or lower

pen button.

Tip: To make double-clicking easier, set a

pen button to double-click

automatically by selecting DOUBLE

CLICK.

• Choose HOVER CLICK to perform click functions without

touching the pen tip to the tablet surface.

• Choose CLICK & TAP to enable the precise placement of

click functions. When selected, you must first press the

pen button and then touch the pen tip to the tablet surface

in order to perform the click function.

Hover click Click tap

You can change the SIDE SWITCH MODE to best fit the way you like to use the pen

when making right-clicks or other click functions. Click the ADVANCED button.

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SETTING THE TABLET MAPPING

Select the PEN tab. The tablet TRACKING options enable you to define the relationship between pen

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.

TRACKING options control how the screen

cursor moves:

•P

EN MODE sets the cursor movement to

correspond with the position of your

pen on the tablet. Wherever you place

your pen on the tablet, the cursor will

jump to a corresponding point on the

screen. This is known as absolute

positioning, and is the default setting

for the pen.

Click MAPPING... to customize the tablet

mapping.

•M

OUSE MODE enables you to move the

screen cursor with a “pick up and slide”

motion similar to using a standard

mouse.

Click DETAILS... to set the pen speed in

mouse mode.

Note: If you frequently switch between pen mode and mouse mode,

you can assign the MODE TOGGLE... function to one of your pen

buttons or ExpressKeys.

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In the Bamboo control panel PEN tab, click on the PEN MODE MAPPING... button to display the PEN MODE

DETAILS dialog box.

Use the SCREEN AREA options to select a screen

area for tablet to screen mapping.

•A

LL SCREENS. The entire monitor(s) area is

mapped. This is the default setting.

See working with multiple monitors.

•M

ONITOR. The entire area of a single

monitor that you choose is mapped.

•P

ORTION. A portion of the desktop area is

mapped. Click SET... to define the portion

of screen area.

Use the TABLET AREA options to select a tablet

area for tablet to screen mapping.

•F

ULL. The entire active area of the tablet is

mapped. This is the default setting.

•P

ORTION. A portion of the tablet area is

mapped. Click SET... to define the portion

of tablet area.

Note: Although Bamboo is optimized for use

with 16 : 10 aspect ratio displays, the

default settings automatically adjust for

use with other aspect ratio displays.

Returns settings to their factory defaults.

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.

When FORCE 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.

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PORTION OF SCREEN AREA

To define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to, in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box

choose SCREEN AREA PORTION and click SET....

PORTION OF TABLET AREA

To define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area, in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box

choose TABLET AREA PORTION and click SET....

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

display.

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

• Select the CLICK TO DEFINE SCREEN AREA button and move the screen

cursor to select the screen area. Be sure to follow any MESSAGE

prompts.

After defining a portion of the screen, you may need to use a different

input device to access other portions of the screen area.

In the dialog that appears, 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 CLICK TO DEFINE TABLET AREA button and use your pen on

the tablet to select the tablet area. Be sure to follow any MESSAGE

prompts.

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SETTING THE PEN SPEED IN MOUSE MODE

To change the screen cursor acceleration and speed when using the pen in mouse mode, click on the PEN

tab MOUSE MODE DETAILS... button. A dialog box will be displayed where you can make your adjustments.

Sets the screen cursor

acceleration when in

mouse mode.

Sets the screen cursor

tracking speed when in

mouse mode.

Notes:

The dialog box will also appear when you set a button to MODE TOGGLE.... Only one acceleration and speed

setting can be made.

The mouse mode acceleration and speed settings are independent of system settings. Changes you make to

these settings in the Bamboo control panel do not affect similar system settings. However, changes made to

similar system settings may affect your Bamboo tablet settings.

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CUSTOMIZING TABLET AND EXPRESSKEY FUNCTIONS

Choose the TABLET tab to set the tablet orientation and to customize the ExpressKeys.

ORIENTATION: Change how your tablet is

oriented by selecting RIGHT HANDED or LEFT

HANDED input. The tablet driver automatically

configures all aspects of the tablet for the

selected option. Next, physically rotate the

tablet to match your selection.

Note: At the log on and user switching screens,

the tablet 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. See configuring the tablet

orientation.

EXPRESSKEYS: Use the pull-down menus to

choose a function that will be performed when

the key is pressed. Your choice will be

displayed either within the pull-down menu or

beneath the menu.

• By default the upper key is set to TOUCH

TOGGLE, allowing you to temporarily disable

touch input when you press the

ExpressKey. Press the ExpressKey again

to re-enable touch input.

• You can use the 2nd from top key to launch

Bamboo Dock or bring it to the foreground.

Press the key again to minimize Bamboo

Dock.

• The lower button default conditions are

CLICK (bottom key) and RIGHT CLICK (2nd

key up).

Note: Pen-only tablet models do not include

ExpressKeys.

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CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU

Select the POP-UP MENU tab to create a custom menu and define functions that will appear in the menu.

To display the Pop-up Menu, set an ExpressKey or pen button to the POP-UP MENU function. When you

press that button, the Pop-up Menu is displayed at the screen cursor position.

Click to choose options in the menu.

To close the Pop-up Menu without making a selection, click outside of the menu.

Displays functions that have been added to the Pop-up

Menu. To change the order of an item, drag it to a new

location. Double-click on an item to make edits.

Select a button function to add

to the Pop-up Menu.

Removes the selected

Pop-up Menu item.

Sets the FONT and

FONT SIZE of the

Pop-up Menu.

Returns the tab settings to the default values.

Important: This action will delete all Pop-up Menu

items that have been defined.

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WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE

Display Toggle is available when working on multiple monitor systems. This feature allows you to work with

your tablet on all displays or on one display at a time. See working with multiple monitors.

After setting an ExpressKey to DISPLAY TOGGLE, you can then press that button to sequentially toggle the

current tablet mapping between a base mapping (the current setting from the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog)

and other monitors. For example:

1. The entire display area of a multi-monitor system

is set up for extended mode and assigned to the

active area of the Bamboo tablet.

2. Pressing an ExpressKey to which the DISPLAY

TOGGLE function has been assigned toggles the

tablet mapping to the next display in sequence.

All monitors are selected in the toggle sequence.

• The base mapping is the tablet and display mapping

defined in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog. By default, this

includes all monitors unless you have defined a specific

monitor as your primary monitor.

• As you toggle to the next monitor, the active tablet area

is mapped to that monitor (in pen mode).

• Toggling one more time after the last selected monitor

returns the system to the base mapping.

Any of the following actions will return the toggle sequence

to the base mapping:

• Launching a graphics application that supports

pressure sensitivity.

• Logging out of or rebooting the system.

• Switching users (Fast User Switching).

• Placing the system in sleep mode.

• Changing the PEN MODE DETAILS settings.

• Changing the resolution or number of displays on your

system.

•Using the MODE TOGGLE... function.

• Selecting PEN MODE or MOUSE MODE from the Pop-up

Menu.

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BUTTON FUNCTIONS

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

CLICKS

•CLICK Simulates a primary mouse button click. Default setting for the pen tip.

•R

IGHT CLICK Simulates a right mouse button click, which displays a context menu.

•M

IDDLE CLICK Simulates a middle mouse button click.

•D

OUBLE CLICK Simulates a double-click. For easier double-clicking, use this function

instead of tapping twice with the pen tip.

•C

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

button once to initiate click lock. Press the button again to release

click lock. Click lock is useful for dragging objects or selecting blocks

of text.

•4

TH CLICK Simulates a 4th mouse button click.

•5

TH CLICK Simulates a 5th mouse button click.

BACK Simulates the BACK command in browser applications.

FORWARD Simulates the FORWARD command in browser applications.

ERASE Pen only. Sets a button so that when the button is pressed, the pen tip

will act like the eraser in applications that support the ERASE function.

See erasing.

Customize Bamboo for the way you like to work. Simply use

the Bamboo control panel to change the button function that

is assigned to a pen button, ExpressKey, or Pop-Up Menu

setting. Button function options may vary, depending on your

tablet model. Not all options are available for all controls or

tablet models.

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

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

DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box.

Enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the KEYS entry box.

Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys

(such as F3) and modifier keys (such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL for

Windows, or SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CONTROL for Mac). You can

also choose special keystrokes or keystroke combinations from the

ADD SPECIAL pull-down menu.

After defining a keystroke or keystroke sequence, click OK.

Important: Because the ENTER (Windows) and RETURN (Mac)

keys can be selected as a defined keystroke, they cannot be

used to select OK. You must use your pen 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 Pop-up Menu list, as

applicable.

To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular

application, see the documentation that came with the application.

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

Windows, or SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CONTROL for Mac).

Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the size or placement

of objects.

Clears the keystroke entry box.

Deletes only the last entry

in the keystroke entry box.

Choose one or more modifier key options.

Choose a CLICKS option to simulate

pressing a button of the selected type on

a mouse.

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

POP-UP MENU Displays a Pop-up Menu on your screen. See customizing the Pop-up

Menu for more information.

PAN/SCROLL Pen only. Enables you to position a document or image in any

direction within the active pane. Do this by pressing a pen button set

for PAN/SCROLL and then dragging with the pen tip across the tablet

active area.

BAMBOO DOCK Opens the Bamboo Dock.

BAMBOO PREFERENCES Opens the Bamboo control panel.

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

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.

SWITCH APPLICATIONS Brings up the application switching dialog with focus on the next open

application. On Windows 7 or Vista systems running Aero, Flip 3D will

be activated with focus on the next open application.

When you select PAN/SCROLL, you

are prompted to set a scrolling

speed for use in applications that do

not support grabber hand (pixel-

level) panning.

A slower setting reduces the scroll

rate and is useful for close-up and

detail work where you need precise

control of the image.

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.

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

OPEN/RUN... Opens the RUN APPLICATION dialog box.

TOUCH TOGGLE Not available for Bamboo Pen tablets. TOUCH TOGGLE is useful when

you are working with the pen and want to prevent accidental touch

input (e.g., to prevent an accidental right-click). Temporarily disable

touch by pressing an ExpressKey to which you have assigned the

TOUCH TOGGLE function. Press the ExpressKey again to re-enable

touch input. See also customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions.

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

Ink automatically recognizes and converts your handwriting into text

and inserts it into a document. Handwriting recognition must be turned

on for this function to work. See your Mac help for information on

working with Ink.

TABLET PC

•T

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

Panel.) Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel when you press a tool button

set to this function.

•J

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

Journal.) Opens Microsoft Journal.

•T

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

Panel.) Sets the button function according to settings found in the:

• Windows 7 and Vista TABLET PC SETTINGS and PEN AND INPUT

DEVICES control panels.

• Windows XP Tablet Edition TABLET AND PEN SETTINGS control panel.

Click BROWSE... to locate an

application, file, or script to

launch. Your selection appears

in the APPLICATION TO RUN box.

Click OK to accept the selection.

The dialog box will close and the OPEN/RUN... option you have selected will be

assigned as your tool button option. Press the tool button to launch the

assigned option.

If your selection is for the Pop-up Menu, it will be displayed in the Pop-up

Menu list.

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FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

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

KEYSTROKE... and then click on the ADD SPECIAL menu within the dialog

box.

PRESSURE HOLD Locks the pressure at the current pressure level until the button is

released. For example, you can paint with pressure sensitivity until you

reach the brush size that you like. You can then press the button and

continue painting with the same size brush until the button is released.

MODE TOGGLE... Toggles pen input between pen mode and mouse mode. See setting

the pen speed in mouse mode for details.

DISABLED Disables the button function.

DEFAULT Returns a button to its default setting.

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GOING WIRELESS WITH YOUR BAMBOO

Bamboo tablets support both USB and wireless operation. Expand your creative freedom. Enable your

Bamboo tablet for wireless operation by purchasing and installing a Wacom wireless accessory kit.

See ordering parts and accessories.

Note: Bamboo Pen (model CTL-470) does not support wireless operation.

Wireless accessory components

Wireless setup

Battery and power management

Battery life information

Replacing the battery

Wireless module removal

Wireless receiver storage

WIRELESS ACCESSORY COMPONENTS

The Wacom wireless accessory kit includes the following components:

To install the kit, see wireless setup.

Rechargeable battery, Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Installs within Bamboo tablet.

Warning: See the Important Product Information

guide for safety precautions. Located on the Bamboo

Installation CD.

Battery status LED

Power button

Wacom wireless module

Plugs into Bamboo tablet.

Wacom wireless receiver

Plugs into computer.

When not in use, can be stored in Bamboo

tablet. See wireless receiver storage.

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

wireless accessory kit. The battery can be purchased separately.

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WIRELESS SETUP

Configure Bamboo for wireless operation.

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

2. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover(s). Tablet model CTH-670 is equipped

with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Slide

cover(s) away from tablet body to remove.

3. Install the wireless components.

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

Next, connect wirelessly.

Establishing a wireless connection

Optimizing the wireless connection

• Install the battery. Align contacts as

shown and press into place. See also

replacing the battery.

• Install the wireless module. Lift away

and remove the wireless module

spacer. Slide the wireless module into

the tablet, ensuring the connector is

fully seated.

Important: Do not discard the

module spacer. You will need it as

a tool for removal of the wireless

module, and to protect the tablet

interior from dust when the module

is not installed. See wireless

module removal.

• Replace the wireless compartment

cover(s). Align and slide into place.

• Connect the Wacom wireless receiver

to an active USB port on your

computer or USB hub.

When not in use, store the receiver in

the wireless receiver storage

compartment. See wireless receiver

storage.

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ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS CONNECTION

Connect wirelessly with Bamboo.

1. Press the power button on the Wacom wireless module. A wireless connection should be established

within 4 seconds. If not, the wireless module will turn off. If this should occur, see wireless connection

problems.

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

together as a discrete set.

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

wireless connection status.

3. Fully charge the tablet battery. See charging the battery.

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

• Wireless mode is activated when Bamboo is properly configured for wireless operation and the USB

cable is disconnected. When the USB cable is disconnected, the tablet searches and connects to the

wireless receiver within 4 seconds. If the receiver is not found then the tablet enters sleep mode.

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

Notes:

Bamboo can operate wirelessly for up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your computer. The wireless

module uses radio-frequency technology, which can pass through non-metallic objects like desks.

It is not necessary for Bamboo to be “in sight” of the wireless receiver.

Interference from other devices (especially audio devices) or networks operating in the 2.4 GHz

range, or metallic objects located in or along the line of sight can negatively impact the tablet

performance and operating distance. If you experience connection problems, see optimizing the

wireless connection.

When starting up your computer, wait until your operating system has completely loaded and then

turn on the wireless module (if not already on) to begin working wirelessly.

Battery status LED

• Amber when USB cable is

connected and battery is

charging.

• Green when USB cable is

connected and battery is fully

charged.

• Off when using tablet wirelessly.

Power button

• Push to connect, or wake from

sleep mode.

• Push to enter sleep mode.

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Important: The use of wireless devices is regulated in most countries. If your Bamboo is configured

for wireless operation and you will be traveling, check with the appropriate regulatory authority for

any restrictions that may apply to your product in the countries that you visit.

Products using wireless signals may interfere with the equipment on commercial aircraft, and

regulations require that all wireless devices be turned off when traveling in an airplane. Turn off the

Bamboo tablet wireless signal by turning off or removing the wireless module (the tablet status LED

will be off) and do not power on the wireless module during takeoff, transit, or landing.

Do not use Bamboo wirelessly in a facility control system or any other environment that

requires extremely high reliability, or where the use of a wireless device may cause interference.

Wireless operation may interfere with or cause other electronic devices to malfunction, or other

wireless devices may interfere with or cause the tablet to malfunction. Where use of wireless

products is prohibited, power off or remove the wireless module (ensuring the wireless signal has

been turned off) to prevent the possibility of it interfering with or causing other electronic devices to

malfunction. Wacom does not accept any liability for direct or consequential damages. For details,

please refer to your Warranty, located within the Important Product Information guide.

Power off your tablet in locations where/when electronic devices are not allowed. Because the

tablet may cause other electronic devices to malfunction in some locations where/when the use of

electronic devices is not allowed, such as within an airplane, be sure to turn off the tablet by

unplugging the USB connector of this product from your computer.

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OPTIMIZING THE WIRELESS CONNECTION

If your screen cursor lags behind the pen movement on the tablet or frequently “jumps” about, or if you see

excessive straight line segments when drawing in graphics applications, then your wireless connection

may not be able to transmit all of the data from the tablet with the necessary speed. This may be caused

by interference from other radio sources, obstructions in the radio wave path, excessive distance from the

computer, or a combination of the above.

To improve the wireless connection and optimize tablet performance:

• Remove any metallic objects that may be in the line of sight between Bamboo and the Wacom wireless

receiver attached to your computer.

• Try connecting the wireless receiver to a USB extension cable, and place it on your desktop or

somewhere in sight of Bamboo.

• Move the tablet closer 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.

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BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT

This section contains important information about the rechargeable battery and power management

features of your Bamboo tablet when configured for wireless operation. Be sure to review the following

sections.

Charging the battery

Battery and wireless connection status

Power saving features

CHARGING THE BATTERY

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

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

Tips:

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

tablet.

To check the battery charge status, open the Bamboo control panel and select the TABLET tab.

See battery and wireless connection status.

Make the most of your wireless time. See power saving features and battery life information.

Connect the USB cable between Bamboo and a primary USB

port located directly on your computer, or to a powered USB

hub.

• The battery charges whenever the cable is connected and

the battery is not fully charged. It takes about 4 to 5 hours

to fully charge an empty battery. Actual charge time

depends upon battery level and tablet use while charging.

• USB connection deactivates wireless mode.

Important: When charging the battery, always connect

the USB cable directly to your computer or to a

powered USB hub. A non-powered hub may not

provide enough current to charge the battery, which

may affect overall tablet operation.

Wacom does not recommend using any wall chargers

with this battery the wireless accessory kit.&&&

Battery status LED

• Amber when USB cable is connected and

battery is charging.

• Green when USB cable is connected and

battery is fully charged.

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BATTERY AND WIRELESS CONNECTION STATUS

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

• The tablet status LED shows the following:

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

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

cursor over the icon to learn specific details.

Windows 7: In the DEVICES AND PRINTERS control panel, the Bamboo icon updates to show a wireless

tablet or receiver.

• The Bamboo control panel TABLET tab updates to display the tablet battery status and control options.

Blue, flashing Wireless mode connecting.

Blue Wireless mode on.

Off Sleep mode, or wireless mode off.

Amber USB cable connected and tablet battery charging.

Green USB cable connected and tablet battery fully charged.

Off USB cable connected, tablet is in USB suspend mode

or USB connecting state.

USB cable disconnected, no charging activity.

The battery status icon indicates the tablet

is in use, and shows an approximation of

the battery charge remaining.

• A power plug symbol indicates tablet is

running on external power through the

USB cable, and the tablet battery is

charging.

• A check mark symbol indicates battery

is fully charged.

• An alert symbol indicates battery

charge is below 20%.

The above points describe only the basic

feedback elements of the battery status

icon. You may see variations of these

descriptions, depending on the actual

status of your tablet and operating system.

See also power saving features.

• The tablet draws current from the battery whenever the Wacom wireless module is on. To reduce

power drain, the tablet will enter sleep mode whenever the battery level is very low. The battery must

be recharged.

A small amount of current is drawn even in sleep mode, and will slowly discharge the battery. It is a

good idea to charge the battery and turn the wireless module off before leaving the tablet unused for a

number of days.

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

the battery prevents any charging.

If a battery with a low charge remains in the tablet for an extended period of time, the small trickle of

current used by the tablet may discharge the battery so far that the internal protection circuit is

activated. If this occurs, you can no longer charge the battery. When leaving the tablet unused for an

extended period of time, preserve the battery by removing it from the tablet.

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

• For extended battery storage (a month or longer), keeping the battery in a partially (not fully) charged

state, along with cool storage, can slow the aging process. The recommended charge level is

approximately 40% for optimum battery recharge when placed back into service. If storing both tablet

and battery, you do not need to remove the battery. However, it is always good practice to remove the

battery when storing the tablet.

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

You will need to purchase a new battery when it is no longer capable of holding an adequate charge or can

no longer be charged. See ordering parts and accessories.

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

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REPLACING THE 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 battery designed for your tablet.

For information, see ordering parts and accessories.

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

To replace the rechargeable battery:

1. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover. Tablet model CTH-670 is equipped with

two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Slide cover

away from tablet body to remove.

2. Carefully remove the old battery as shown below.

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

Press the battery into the compartment.

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

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

Important: When replacing the battery, be careful not to drop it on hard surfaces. The battery can

be damaged internally when dropped, and should be replaced even if there is no obvious damage.

This will help prevent any future damage that could occur to the tablet if the battery has been

dropped, is installed in the tablet, and then later develops a short or leak while in the tablet.

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

Many communities offer voluntary or mandatory recycling programs for batteries. Properly recycle the old

battery by following all applicable laws, and in accordance with the safety precautions for Lithium-Ion

batteries as described in the Important Product Information guide. Keep batteries out of the reach of

children, and promptly recycle old batteries.

Install new battery.

Carefully install the battery at the angle

shown to prevent damaging the battery

contacts.

Remove old battery.

Be sure to first lift battery

edge before sliding battery

out of the compartment.

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WIRELESS MODULE REMOVAL

Once installed, the Wacom wireless module can be left in your Bamboo tablet. To remove the wireless

module:

1. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover. Tablet model CTH-670 is equipped with

two covers: one for the wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Slide cover away from

tablet body to remove.

2. Place the wireless module spacer over the wireless module. Use the spacer as a hook to unseat and

slide the wireless module out of the tablet. If the spacer is not available, use your thumbnail or other

suitable, non-metallic tool to unseat the module.

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

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

Store the wireless module in a safe place after removal.

WIRELESS RECEIVER STORAGE

The Wacom wireless receiver is designed for portability. Plug it into a USB port on your computer.

Then leave it there so the receiver will always be available for use with your tablet, even when you are

traveling or otherwise on the go with Bamboo.

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

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

compartment.

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

3. Insert the receiver into the spacer.

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

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PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BAMBOO?

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

the following:

1. If the tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in any error message

that may appear on your screen. If that does not solve the problem, review the troubleshooting

procedures in this chapter.

2. Look in the troubleshooting tables. Your problem may be described there and you can try the solution

offered.

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

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

5. If you are having a compatibility conflict between Bamboo and a new hardware or software

product, see obtaining driver downloads for information on downloading an updated software driver.

Wacom periodically updates the software driver to maintain compatibility with new products.

6. Test your tablet and pen (if equipped). See testing your tablet and testing a pen.

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 and the Read Me file for information on

where to obtain support for your region.

Testing your tablet

Testing a pen

Troubleshooting tables

Technical support options

Obtaining driver downloads

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TESTING YOUR TABLET

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

2. Check the USB connection. The tablet status LED should glow whenever the tablet is properly

connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If not:

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

• Check the tablet USB cable for damage.

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

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

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

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

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

3. For wireless operation, check the tablet connection. The tablet status LED should glow whenever the

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

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

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

• Check the battery power. See battery and wireless connection status. If the battery charge is low,

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

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

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

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

4. Check touch and pen input:

• Check touch input. Attempt to move the screen cursor by tracking your finger across the tablet

surface. Then tap to select an item. The status LED should brighten when you touch the active

area of the tablet.

If the tablet driver does not load properly, basic touch movement will be recognized but other

actions and gestures will not. If the driver does not properly load, the lower two ExpressKeys only

will function at their default settings of CLICK (bottom key) and RIGHT CLICK (2nd key up). If gestures

are not recognized and ExpressKeys do not function, install the tablet driver software.

• Check pen input. If your tablet is equipped with a pen and the tablet driver does not load properly,

pen input will not be available. (If you have a pen-only tablet model, you will be able to use the pen

tip to move the screen cursor and click. You will also be able to use the pen buttons to CLICK and

RIGHT CLICK, but there will be no other pen functionality.) Install the tablet driver software. See also

testing a pen.

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5. Check the ExpressKeys (if equipped). Do a quick check by pressing each key in turn. The status LED

should brighten each time you press a key when there is no touch or pen input. Then open the Bamboo

control panel and select the TABLET tab. Click on the DEFAULT button to return to the tablet default

settings.

• Press the upper ExpressKey to toggle touch input off and on.

• Press the second from top key to open Bamboo Dock (if installed).

• Position the screen cursor over an item, such as an empty folder on your desktop, and press the

bottom ExpressKey to perform a click.

• Position the screen cursor over an item, such as an empty folder on your desktop, and press the

second up from bottom ExpressKey to perform a right-click.

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

After testing, use the Bamboo control panel to reconfigure your tablet for any custom settings you may

originally have been using.

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TESTING A PEN

1. First perform the procedures for testing your tablet.

2. Check the pen by opening the Bamboo control panel and selecting the PEN tab. Click on the DEFAULT

button to return the pen to its default settings. Next:

• Touch the pen tip and then the eraser (when equipped) to the tablet active area. Each time the tip or

eraser makes contact with the tablet surface, the status LED should provide a visual indication.

Models CTH-470 and CTH-670: the LED should glow white.

Model CTL-470: the LED should brighten.

• Without applying pressure to the pen tip, hold the pen tip within approximately 7 mm (0.28 inch) of

the tablet surface and press each pen button in turn. For each button press, the status LED should

provide a visual indication.

Models CTH-470 and CTH-670: The LED should glow white.

Model CTL-470: The LED should brighten.

• While still within proximity, but without touching the tablet surface, move your pen across the active

area of the tablet. The screen cursor should move in the corresponding direction on your monitor or

display screen.

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

4. After testing, use the Bamboo control panel to reconfigure your tablet and pen for any custom settings

you may originally have been using.

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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES

If you encounter problems with your Bamboo tablet or pen, see the following tables. Your problem may be

described here, and you can try the solution offered. Check the tablet Read Me file for the latest

information updates.

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

General problems

Touch input problems

Pen input problems

Wireless connection problems

Windows-specific problems

Mac-specific problems

GENERAL PROBLEMS

The computer does not have

an available USB port. Check if there is an available USB port on a USB hub. If not available

you will need to add a USB hub or USB card.

The tablet status LED does

not illuminate. Verify that your tablet USB cable is properly connected to an active

USB port. If you are connecting to a USB hub, make sure the hub is

connected to an active USB port and that the hub is active.

If using Bamboo in wireless mode, see also wireless connection

problems.

The computer does not go to

sleep. When you are not using the pen, remove it from the tablet surface or

the tablet will continue to send data, keeping the computer awake.

Note: Because some metallic or other conducting objects can also

cause the tablet to send data, it is best to keep the tablet

surface clear of all objects when not in use.

The screen cursor is very

erratic or jumps around when

using the tablet.

On rare occasions the tablet may receive interfering radio frequencies

from a computer monitor or nearby AM radio station. If you notice

interference from a monitor, try moving the tablet at least six (6) inches

away from the monitor, or change the monitor refresh rate or monitor

resolution.

The tablet is set for RIGHT

HANDED (or LEFT HANDED), but

at the log on screen the tablet

seems to work upside down.

Reinstall the tablet driver software and change the default orientation of

the tablet. See configuring the tablet orientation for details.

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TOUCH INPUT PROBLEMS

Touch input does not work. Re-enable touch input by pressing an ExpressKey that is set to TOUCH

TOGGLE. Otherwise, open the Bamboo control panel and go to the

TOUCH FUNCTIONS or TOUCH OPTIONS tab. Be sure the ENABLE TOUCH

INPUT option is selected.

Touch input does not seem to

fully work. The screen cursor

can be moved, but more

complex actions or gestures

do not work.

If the tablet driver does not load properly, basic touch movement will be

recognized but other actions and gestures will not. If the driver does

not properly load, the lower two ExpressKeys only will function at their

default settings of CLICK (bottom key) and RIGHT CLICK (2nd key up).

Install the driver software for the tablet.

The tablet does not reliably

recognize multi-finger input. If you hold your fingers too close together, the tablet may not recognize

them as being separate. Try moving your fingers a little further apart.

Cannot zoom-in or zoom-out

when working with Adobe

Photoshop.

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

the ZOOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL function is not selected within the

Photoshop PREFERENCES options.

Scrolling and panning

gestures do not function

correctly when working with

Adobe Photoshop.

If touch input gestures do not operate correctly within Photoshop,

verify that the ZOOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL function is not selected within

the Photoshop PREFERENCES options.

Rotation gestures do not seem

to work consistently, or not at

all.

Rotation may work differently depending on the application you are

working with. For example, rotation may work smoothly, in 90-degree

increments, or not at all.

For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers positioned

diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm (1 inch)

apart.

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PEN INPUT PROBLEMS

The pen does not position the

screen cursor, or otherwise

work.

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

available.

• For tablet models that combine pen and touch input, basic touch

movement will continue to be recognized but other actions and

gestures will not. If the driver does not properly load, the lower two

ExpressKeys only will function at their default settings of CLICK

(bottom key) and RIGHT CLICK (2nd key up).

• If you have a pen-only tablet model, you will be able to use the pen

tip to move the screen cursor and click. You will also be able to use

the pen buttons to CLICK (lower button) and RIGHT CLICK (upper

button), but there will be no other pen functionality.

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 selected tool before the pen will respond as a

pressure-sensitive tool.

Verify also that your application supports pressure sensitivity.

Clicking is difficult. Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab. Try using a

lighter TIP FEEL.

Select the CLICK SOUND option (the check box should be checked).

This will enable you to hear when the pen registers a mouse click.

Your computer speakers must be turned on and the volume audible

before you can hear a click sound.

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

the tablet active area.

Using a pen button set to double-click is recommended (review the

techniques in clicking).

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab.

• Try increasing the DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE.

• Try using a lighter TIP FEEL.

Windows: Try setting your system to launch programs with a single

click. See clicking.

The pen selects everything,

will not stop selecting. Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab. Move the TIP

FEEL slider toward FIRM. If this does not help, see testing a pen.

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The eraser (when equipped)

selects everything or will not

stop erasing.

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab. Move the

ERASER FEEL slider toward FIRM. If this does not help, see testing a pen.

You notice a screen delay at

the beginning of pen or inking

strokes.

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab. Try decreasing

the DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE.

You have to press hard with

the pen when clicking,

drawing, or writing.

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab. Move the TIP

FEEL slider toward SOFT.

The pen tip does not function. Depending on your tablet model, the status LED should brighten or

change color when the pen tip is pressed to the tablet. Be sure you are

using the pen that originally came with your product. Other pens may

not function properly on the Bamboo tablet.

See testing a pen to verify pen operation. If any of the tests fail you

may have defective hardware.

The screen cursor jumps

back. Do not place the pen on the tablet when it is not in use or when you are

using another pointing device. Leaving your pen on the tablet may

interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other input devices.

The upper or lower pen button

does not work. Be sure you press the pen button when the pen tip is within 7 mm

(0.28 inch) of the tablet active area. Do this without pressing down on

the pen tip.

From the Bamboo control panel, verify that the pen button is set to the

function you are expecting to occur.

In the Bamboo control panel, click on the PEN tab ADVANCED button.

If CLICK & TAP is selected, you will need to first press the pen button and

then touch the pen tip to the tablet surface in order to perform a click

function. See setting the pen button functions.

See testing a pen to verify pen operation. If any of the tests fail you

may have defective hardware.

Cannot move the cursor

where you want to on the

screen, or the line you are

drawing does not line up with

the location of the pointer in

paint applications.

Open the Bamboo control panel. Verify that PEN MODE is selected.

If this does not help, click on the DEFAULT button to reestablish the

default tablet to screen mapping. If you are still having difficulty,

remove the tablet preferences (see Windows-specific problems or

Mac-specific problems for details).

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WIRELESS CONNECTION PROBLEMS

The computer does not have

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

add a USB hub or USB card.

After pressing the power

button on the wireless module,

the tablet status LED glows

steadily for 4 seconds and

then turns off.

If a wireless connection is not established for any reason, the wireless

module will turn off after 4 seconds.

• Make sure the wireless receiver is properly connected to an active

USB port on your computer or USB hub.

• Move the tablet closer to the antenna and make sure there are no

metal or other high-density obstructions in the line of sight between

the tablet and your computer.

Again press the power button to activate the connection.

After turning on the wireless

module, the status LED

indicates good functionality

but the screen cursor cannot

be moved with the pen.

Be sure you are using the pen correctly. Review using the pen on the

tablet.

Switch the wireless module off, then back on.

If the battery charge is low, try charging the battery.

A wireless connection has

been made, but the tablet

does not seem to work

correctly.

Be sure you have correctly installed the tablet driver software.

See also optimizing the wireless connection.

The tablet works when

connected with the USB

cable, but turns off as soon as

the cable is disconnected.

Confirm the wireless module and receiver are correctly installed, and

that the wireless module is turned on.

Check the battery. See battery and wireless connection status.

• Open the tablet wireless compartment cover and verify that the

battery is properly installed. Tablet model CTH-670 is equipped

with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for

the rechargeable battery.

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

other indication of damage.

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

the battery may be completely discharged or damaged and can no

longer hold a charge. You will have to purchase a replacement

battery. See ordering parts and accessories.

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The tablet status LED does

not illuminate after pressing

the power button on the

wireless module.

Try again. Then:

1. Verify the Wacom wireless receiver is properly connected to an

active USB port. If connecting to a USB hub, make sure the hub is

connected to an active USB port and that the hub is active.

2. Verify the Wacom wireless module is properly installed in the tablet.

Press the power button to connect wirelessly.

3. If the tablet status LED still does not light, connect the USB cable

between your tablet and computer.

On the wireless module, check the battery status LED.

Amber indicates the battery is charging. Green indicates the

battery is fully charged. If the LED remains off, the battery may be

defective. Replace the battery.

4. If both the tablet status and wireless module LEDs remain off, then

contact the Wacom support staff for the area where your product

was purchased. See technical support options.

When using the tablet, the

screen cursor or pen strokes

seem to lag or skip in some

applications.

See optimizing the wireless connection for tips on improving the

connection.

The battery charging process

seems to stop whenever the

computer enters sleep mode.

As required, adjust your system power or energy saver settings so that

the computer does not enter sleep mode while the tablet battery is

charging.

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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 Bamboo Preference File Utility to work with preferences.

Close any open applications. Click the START icon and select ALL

PROGRAMS. Then select BAMBOO and BAMBOO PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY.

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

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

follow the prompts.

• Then, use the Bamboo Preference File Utility to delete the tablet

preferences as follows:

Single user. Under MY PREFERENCES, click REMOVE to delete the

preferences for the current user.

Multiple users. Under ALL USER PREFERENCES, click REMOVE to

delete preferences for multiple users. Administrator rights are

required to delete preferences for all users. Relaunch any currently

open tablet-aware applications that you may be running.

You can quickly restore tablet preferences that have been backed up

by clicking RESTORE... under MY PREFERENCES.

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MAC-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

At startup, a dialog box

appears telling you that either

the driver failed to load or the

tablet preferences have not

yet been created.

The tablet was not detected at startup.

If using a wireless connection:

• Make sure the wireless connection is active. See battery and

wireless connection status.

• From the GO menu, select UTILITIES and launch the SYSTEM

PROFILER. Select USB from the HARDWARE section of the CONTENTS

list. A Wacom USB tablet model should be listed. If a tablet model

is not listed, check the wireless connection.

If connected with the provided USB cable:

• Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to an active USB

port on your computer or USB hub. Make sure that the tablet

status LED is illuminated.

• From the GO menu, select UTILITIES and launch the SYSTEM

PROFILER. Select USB from the HARDWARE section of the CONTENTS

list. A Wacom USB tablet model should be listed. If a tablet model

is not listed, check the USB tablet 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.

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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.

Use the Bamboo Utility to work with preferences. Close any open

applications. Open the main APPLICATIONS folder. Then open the

BAMBOO folder and run the BAMBOO UTILITY.

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

Bamboo Utility, select CURRENT USER or ALL USERS. Then click

BACKUP... and follow the prompts.

• Then, delete the tablet preferences as follows:

Single user. When the utility starts, select CURRENT USER and click

REMOVE. Log out, then log back in. When the tablet driver loads it

will create a new preferences file with the factory defaults.

Multiple users. When the utility starts, select ALL USERS and click

REMOVE. 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 CURRENT USER or ALL USERS by clicking on RESTORE... within the

utility.

Note: Do not manually remove the BAMBOO.PREFPANE file from the main

LIBRARY PREFERENCEPANES folder. This file is only to be removed

when uninstalling the tablet software driver, and then only when

using the BAMBOO UTILITY.

Ink does not work correctly

with the tablet. 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 SYSTEM PREFERENCES, choose SHOW ALL and select INK.

Then turn off handwriting recognition.

2. From the GO menu, choose your HOME. Open the LIBRARY and

PREFERENCES folders. Remove the following preferences:

•COM.APPLE.INK.FRAMEWORK.PLIST

•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 tablet and pen.

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 tablet, first check the tablet Quick Start Guide to be sure the unit is installed

correctly. Then review the troubleshooting procedures.

If you cannot find the answer in this manual, you may find updated information about your problem in the

Read Me file for your platform (located on the Bamboo 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 tablet is not working properly, contact the Wacom

support staff for the area where your product was purchased. See the tablet Read Me file, located on the

Bamboo 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 Bamboo Installation CD or click on the Bamboo control panel

ABOUT 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.

You can also contact the Wacom Customer Care Center by visiting the Wacom web site for your region and

completing an Email Inquiry form.

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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 Bamboo and a new hardware or software product, it may be

helpful to download a new software driver (when available) from the Internet.

USA, Canada, Central and South America

Europe, Middle East and Africa

Japan

Asia Pacific (English)

China

Hong Kong

Korea

Taiwan

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

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

Worldwide Web: http://tablet.wacom.co.jp/download/down1.html Software updates (Japanese)

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

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

(Simplified Chinese)

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

(Traditional Chinese)

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

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

(Traditional Chinese)

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APPENDIX

This section contains tips on caring for Bamboo, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software,

information about digital inking, and more.

Caring for Bamboo

Replacing the pen nib

Bamboo Dock

Uninstalling Bamboo

Managing preferences

Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows

Product information

Ordering parts and accessories

Available parts and accessories

CARING FOR BAMBOO

Keep your Bamboo tablet surface and pen clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to the pen 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 pen. You can also dampen the cloth using a very mild soap diluted with water.

Do not use volatile liquids, such as paint thinner or benzene, as they may damage the plastic case.

Keep Bamboo in a clean, dry place and avoid extremes in temperature. Room temperature is best.

Also, your Bamboo tablet and pen 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 pen. Be especially careful of getting the

tablet ExpressKeys or pen buttons, tip, and eraser (when equipped) wet. They contain sensitive

electronic parts that will fail if liquid enters them.

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REPLACING THE PEN NIB

The pen nib (tip) will wear with normal use. Excessive pressure will cause it to wear sooner. Replace the

nib when it gets too short or develops a flat point.

1. Clasp the old nib and pull it straight out of the pen. Use the nib removal tool, pair of tweezers, needle-

nosed pliers, or similar instrument.

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

Warning: Choking hazard. Prevent children from swallowing the pen nib or button part. The

pen nib or button part may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them.

For replacement parts, see ordering parts and accessories.

Important: When not in use, place the pen in the pen holder or lay it flat on your desk. The eraser

end of the pen should be inserted first into the loop. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen, do not

store the pen in a container where it will rest on the tip or eraser (when equipped).

Nib Replace when 1 mm

(0.4 inch) or less.

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BAMBOO DOCK

Use the Bamboo Dock to work with your Bamboo tablet settings, and to view and add applications (apps)

made for Bamboo. To learn more, visit http://bamboodock.wacom.com/ and choose your language.

To open Bamboo Dock, press a tablet ExpressKey to which the Bamboo Dock function has been assigned.

Otherwise:

•Windows

: Click START and choose (ALL) PROGRAMS. Then select BAMBOO DOCK from the BAMBOO DOCK

folder.

•Mac

: From the Finder GO menu or PLACES sidebar, choose APPLICATIONS, open the BAMBOO DOCK folder,

and double-click on the BAMBOO DOCK icon.

Draw to open or hide Bamboo Dock options.

Work with your Bamboo settings. Click the Bamboo settings (gear) icon. Here you can adjust your

Bamboo tablet settings and more.

Learn about and install Bamboo apps. Click the Bamboo collection (+) icon. From games and sketching to

composing music or sharing and connecting with friends, there is an ever-growing collection of Bamboo

apps to choose from.

To uninstall Bamboo Dock:

•Windows

: Click START and choose (ALL) PROGRAMS. Then select BAMBOO DOCK and UNINSTALL.

Follow the prompts.

•Mac

: In the APPLICATIONS folder, locate and trash the BAMBOO DOCK folder.

UNINSTALLING BAMBOO

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

Important: When you remove the tablet software, your tablet will no longer operate with full tablet

functionality but will continue to function as a mouse device.

Windows 7 and Vista: Click on the Windows START button and open the CONTROL PANEL. In the CONTROL

PANEL window click on UNINSTALL A PROGRAM. In the dialog box that appears, choose BAMBOO and click

UNINSTALL. Follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver. If prompted, enter your administrator log on

name and password. Restart your computer after uninstalling the software.

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

window select ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS. In the ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS window, choose BAMBOO and

click REMOVE. Follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver. Restart your computer after uninstalling the

software.

Mac: From the GO menu, choose APPLICATIONS and open the BAMBOO folder. Double-click on the BAMBOO

UTILITY icon and select the TABLET SOFTWARE: REMOVE button. Enter your administrator login name and

password. After the removal is completed, click OK. Restart your computer after uninstalling the software.

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MANAGING PREFERENCES

Use the preference file utility to manage your tablet preferences for a single or multiple users.

Windows: First close any open applications. Then open the utility by clicking the START icon and selecting

ALL PROGRAMS. Select BAMBOO and BAMBOO PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY.

• To remove preferences for the current user, click REMOVE under MY PREFERENCES.

• To delete preferences for multiple users, click REMOVE under ALL USER PREFERENCES.

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 BACKUP... under MY PREFERENCES.

• To restore preferences that you had previously backed up, click RESTORE... under MY PREFERENCES.

• Carefully follow any prompts that may appear.

Mac: Open the main APPLICATIONS folder. Then open the BAMBOO folder and run the BAMBOO UTILITY.

• To remove preferences, select CURRENT USER or ALL USERS. Then click REMOVE. 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 CURRENT USER or ALL USERS. Then click BACKUP....

• To restore preferences that you had previously backed up, select CURRENT USER or ALL USERS.

Then click RESTORE....

• Carefully follow any prompts that may appear.

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PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS

Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista provide extensive support for pen input. Pen features are supported in all

versions of Windows 7 and Vista except Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic, and Windows Vista Home

Basic. Use Bamboo and your Wacom pen for quick, intuitive results.

• Note taking. Jot notes and capture quick sketches in Windows Journal. Use the Journal search engine

to locate your handwritten content.

• Handwriting recognition. Quickly enter handwritten information anywhere the computer accepts typed

input. Convert your handwritten content to typed text at any time.

•Gestures

. Make simple gestural movements on the tablet to trigger customizable actions.

To customize gestures, select the FLICKS tab in the Windows 7 PEN AND TOUCH or Windows Vista PEN

AND INPUT DEVICES control panel.

• Digital Ink in Microsoft Office 2007. Utilize the enhanced digital mark-up and inking tools found on the

REVIEW tab within applicable applications.

The Windows 7 or Vista Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to directly

enter text with your Wacom 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 Taskbar. If the icon is not visible, right-

click on the Taskbar, select TOOLBARS, and TABLET PC INPUT PANEL.

To disable the Input Panel:

1. Open the Tablet PC Input Panel.

2. Select TOOLS and OPTIONS.

3. Choose the OPENING tab and uncheck the following boxes:

•F

OR TABLET PEN INPUT, SHOW THE ICON NEXT TO THE TEXT BOX

•SHOW THE INPUT PANEL TAB.

4. Click OK.

For details, study the documentation that came with your system, including the Windows training tools and

Tablet PC tutorial. To access the Tablet PC Pen Training, from the START menu choose ALL PROGRAMS,

TABLET PC, and TABLET PC PEN TRAINING. Search the Windows help system for training tools if they are not

available from the START menu.

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Search the Microsoft web site for enhanced information about digital inking in Windows. You can also visit

the Wacom web site at www.wacom.com/vista

Note: The following workarounds in the Wacom software driver improve 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-and-hold-to-right-click’ features are disabled in the Windows 7 PEN AND TOUCH or

Windows Vista PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control panel.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

To learn more about Bamboo, visit the Wacom web site for your region. You can also discover which

software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressure sensitivity and other special

functionality of your tablet.

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

Hong Kong (Traditional Chinese) http://www.wacom.com.hk

Korea http://www.wacomkorea.com

Taiwan http://www.wacom.com.tw

Thailand http://www.wacom-thai.com

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ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

To purchase available parts and accessories, refer to the Wacom tablet Read Me file and see who to call for

your region.

You can also do the following:

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• In other countries, please contact your local dealer or distributor.

Some parts and accessories may not be available in all regions.

AVAILABLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

Additional parts and accessories may be available on the Wacom web site for your region. See ordering

parts and accessories.

DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

Wacom wireless accessory kit

(includes Wacom wireless module, Wacom wireless receiver,

and rechargeable battery)

ACK-40401

Battery, rechargeable ACK-40403

Pen, standard, without eraser LP-170

Pen, premium, with eraser LP-170E

Pen nibs, black, qty 5 ACK-204-01K

Pen nibs, white, qty 5 ACK-204-01W

Cable, USB STJ-A307-01

Carrying case, small ACK-403021

Carrying case, medium ACK-404022

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GLOSSARY

Active area. The navigation and drawing area of your Bamboo tablet where touch or pen input is detected.

See touch sensor.

Aspect. The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display.

Click force. The amount of force you must apply to the pen tip for a click to occur.

Digital Ink. A broad category that typically describes handwritten content which has been created using

pen-based input on a computer. This handwritten content takes the form of sketches, ink mark-up, or

handwriting. The handwriting can optionally be converted to typewritten text or simply left alone for use in

its original format. Depending on your system and application settings, the handwritten text you make with

digital ink can be converted on-the-fly or at another time.

Display Toggle. A Bamboo feature that allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display

at a time. Available only on multiple monitor systems. See working with Display Toggle.

Double-click distance. The maximum distance (in screen pixels) that the screen cursor can move between

clicks and still be accepted as a double-click. Increasing the double-click distance makes double-clicking

easier, but may cause a delay in brush strokes in some applications.

Eraser-aware application. A software application that has built-in support for the pen eraser.

These applications take advantage of the eraser in different ways, depending on what makes sense for the

application.

Expand. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced closely

together. Then while still touching the tablet surface, move your fingers apart.

ExpressKeys. The customizable control keys located on your Bamboo tablet.

ExpressKeys, LEFT HANDED. A tablet setting where the ExpressKeys are oriented to the right of the tablet.

ExpressKeys, RIGHT HANDED. A tablet setting where the ExpressKeys are oriented to the left of the tablet.

Journal. A Microsoft Windows application that electronically simulates a physical journal pad, but with the

advantages of digital note taking. For example, you can create quick sketches and jot handwritten notes

that can be converted to text and sent on to colleagues for digital mark-up. Journal includes a variety of

pen, marker, and highlighter tools, plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser (when equipped) of

the Wacom pen. Additionally, your handwritten content is searchable within Journal.

Mapping. The relationship between the pen position on your Bamboo tablet and the cursor position on the

monitor screen.

Modifier. Modifier keys include SHIFT, ALT, and CTRL for Windows, or SHIFT, CONTROL, COMMAND, and OPTION

for Mac. You can customize your Bamboo pen buttons or ExpressKeys to simulate a modifier key.

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Mouse acceleration. A setting that allows you to adjust the screen cursor acceleration when using mouse

mode.

Mouse mode. A method for positioning the screen cursor. When you place the pen on your Bamboo

tablet, you can move the screen cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a standard

mouse. This is known as relative positioning. See also pen mode.

Mouse speed. A setting that allows you to adjust the speed at which your screen cursor moves when using

mouse mode.

Nib. The replaceable pen tip.

Pan. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet surface with your fingers and move

them in the same direction.

Pairing. A method of creating a virtual cable link between to devices.

Pen input. A method of controlling a computer using the pen on your Bamboo tablet.

Pen mode. A pen input method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place the pen on your

Bamboo tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. This is known as

absolute positioning, and is the default setting for the pen. Pen mode allows you to quickly position the

screen cursor without having to first find it and then move it across the desktop. See also mouse mode.

Pinch. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart.

Then while still touching the tablet surface, move or ‘pinch’ your fingers together.

Pixel. The smallest unit of measure on your monitor screen.

Pop-up Menu. A user-defined menu that displays a list of keystroke functions and other actions you can

perform. You can customize the buttons of your pen to display this menu. Available for tablet models that

are configured for both pen and touch input.

Pressure sensitive. A quality of the Wacom pen tip and eraser (when equipped) that senses the amount of

pressure being applied. This is used to create natural-looking pen, brush, and eraser strokes in

applications that are pressure sensitive.

Pressure-sensitive application. Any application that supports pressure-sensitive input.

Proximity. The height above the tablet active area where pen detection occurs. See also positioning.

Screen cursor. The pointer on the display screen. Screen cursors come in different shapes (such as an

I-beam, arrow, or box), depending on which application you are running.

Swipe. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet surface with three or four fingers and

move them in the same direction.

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Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP). The Microsoft Windows Tablet PC Input Panel enables you to use your Wacom

pen to create handwritten notes or work with an on-screen keyboard. The Input Panel dynamically

converts your handwriting to text. The information you create can then be inserted into other documents,

spreadsheets, or illustrations.

Tap. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch and lift a single finger from the tablet.

Touch input. A method of interacting with a computer using only your fingertips on the Bamboo tablet.

Touch sensor. The navigation area of your Bamboo tablet where touch input is detected. The touch sensor

resides within the active area, and does not accept pen input.

Track. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch and move a single finger across the tablet

surface.

Twist. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart

and move (rotate) them in a circular fashion, or move them in opposing directions. Alternatively, hold one

finger stationary and track your other finger around the stationary finger.

USB. Universal Serial Bus. A hardware interface standard for connecting computer peripheral devices.

USB ports support hot-plugging, which allows you to connect or disconnect a USB device without turning

off your computer.

Wintab. An interface standard used by Windows applications for receiving tablet information.

Bamboo supports all Wintab-compatible applications under Windows.

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INDEX

About the manual 5

Accessories and parts, ordering 87

Accessories, available 87

Active area, understanding 13

Bamboo

caring for 81

customizing 35

Expresskey basics 34

pen input 26

problems with 66

product features 6

setting up 10

tablets matrix 6

the pen experience 26

the touch experience 16

touch input 16

troubleshooting 66

using 16

Bamboo Dock 83

Button functions 50

Care, for Bamboo 81

Click sound 29

Clicking, with pen 29

Control panel

basics 15

opening 35

overview 36

Controls, tablet 33

Customizing

Bamboo 35

button functions 50

double-click distance 41

eraser feel 41

ExpressKeys 34

functions 47

pen 40

acceleration in mouse mode 46

buttons 42

input 33

speed in mouse mode 46

Pop-up Menu 48

tablet orientation 47

tip feel 41

touch

functions 38

input 37

Digital inking capabilities 85

Disabling touch input 39

Display Toggle, working with 49

Double-click distance, customizing 41

Double-clicking, how to 29

Dragging, with pen 29

Drawing with pressure 31

Driver downloads, obtaining 80

Environmental conditions 81

Eraser feel, customizing 41

Erasing, with pen 32

Ergonomics 10

ExpressKeys

basics 34

customizing 34

setting functions 47

using 34

Eye-hand coordination exercise 33

Features

pen 9

pen & touch models 7

pen holder 9

pen models 8

Functions, button 50

General problems, troubleshooting 70

Holding the pen 26

Information, product 86

Mac-specific problems, troubleshooting 77

Manual, about 5

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Mapping

tablet 43

to multiple monitors 15

Monitors, working with multiple 15

Navigation, customizing for touch input 37

Nib, replacing 82

Ordering parts and accessories 87

Orientation

configuring for tablet 12

setting for tablet 47

Overview, control panel 36

Parts and accessories, ordering 87

Parts, available 87

Pen

buttons

customizing 42

using 30

clicking with 29

customizing 40

double-clicking with 29

dragging with 29

drawing with pressure 31

erasing with 32

features 9

holding 26

input problems, troubleshooting 72

input, customizing 33

nib, replacing 82

pointing with 27

positioning with 27

speed, setting 46

testing 69

the experience 26

tip, replacing 82

using 26

on tablet 27

pen buttons 30

writing with pressure 31

Pen holder 9

Pointing, with pen 27

Pop-up Menu, customizing 48

Positioning, with pen 27

Preferences, managing 84

Pressure

drawing with 31

writing with 31

Problems, with Bamboo 66

Product

features 6

information 86

Proportions and scale 44

Scale and proportions 44

Set up 10

Settings, control panel 36

Software

driver downloads 80

uninstalling 83

Tablet

configuring orientation 12

controls 33

ExpressKeys 34

features matrix 6

mapping 43

area 44

for portion of screen area 45

for portion of tablet area 45

to multiple monitors 15

orientation, setting 47

pen & touch model features 7

pen model features 8

scale and proportions 44

storing 81

testing 67

tracking 43

Technical support options 79

Testing

pen 69

tablet 67

Tip

customizing feel 41

replacing 82

Touch

adjusting touch speed 37

basic actions 18

customizing 25

disabling 39

Contents Index

Contents 93

Index

four-finger gestures 24

gestures 18

input problems, troubleshooting 71

input, customizing 37

navigating with 17

one-finger actions 19

options 17

setting navigation features 37

setting touch functions 38

speed, adjusting 37

the experience 16

three-finger gestures 23

two-finger actions 20

two-finger gestures 20

Tracking, tablet 43

Troubleshooting 66

general problems 70

Mac-specific problems 77

pen input problems 72

tables 70

touch input problems 71

Windows-specific problems 76

wireless connection problems 74

Uninstalling tablet software 83

Using Bamboo 16

Windows-specific problems, troubleshooting 76

Wireless operation 55

battery life 63

battery management 60

battery replacement 64

battery, charging 60

components 55

connection problems 74

establishing a connection 57

optimizing the connection 59

power management 60

power saving 62

setup 56

status

battery 61

connection 61

troubleshooting 74

wireless module, removal from tablet 65

wireless receiver, storage in tablet 65

Work area, setting up 10

Writing with pressure 31

Contents Index

Contents 94

Index

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