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Wacom Tablet (CTH-471, CTH-671)

Setting up your Wacom tablet

Customizing your Wacom tablet

Customize your pen experience

Caring for Your Wacom tablet

Troubleshooting

Technical support options

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Wacom Tablet

User’s Manual

Version 1.1, Rev C0413

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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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3

About the manual 4

YOUR WACOM TABLET 5

Wacom Pen tablet 6

Pen 7

Pen holder 7

SETTING UP YOUR WACOM TABLET 8

Ergonomics 8

Configuring tablet orientation 9

Working with multiple monitors 10

Control panel basics 10

USING YOUR WACOM TABLET 11

The pen experience with the Wacom tablet 12

Holding the pen 12

Using the pen on the tablet 13

Positioning 14

Clicking 16

Dragging 16

Using the pen buttons 17

Writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity 18

Erasing 19

Eye-hand coordination exercise 20

Customizing pen input 20

CUSTOMIZING YOUR WACOM TABLET 21

Opening the control panel 21

Control panel overview 22

Customize your pen experience 23

Setting the tip and eraser feel, and double-click

distance 24

Setting the pen button functions 25

Setting the tablet mapping 26

Portion of screen area 28

Portion of tablet area 28

Setting the pen speed in mouse mode 29

Customizing tablet Orientation 30

Working with Display Toggle 31

Button functions 32

Testing your tablet 36

Testing a pen 36

Troubleshooting tables 37

General problems 37

Pen input problems 37

Windows-specific problems 40

Mac-specific problems 40

Technical support options 42

Obtaining driver downloads 43

APPENDIX 44

Caring for Your Wacom tablet 44

Replacing the pen nib 45

Bamboo Dock 46

Uninstalling your Wacom tablet 47

Managing preferences 48

Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 49

Product information 50

Ordering parts and accessories 50

Available parts and accessories 50

GLOSSARY 51

Wacom international offices 53

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

This manual provides quick access to information about Your Wacom tablet. 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.

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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 the Wacom tablet, located on the

Wacom tablet Installation CD. The guide includes product safety precautions, specifications, and your

license agreement.

• The following information is not included with this product: information about your specific computer

hardware or operating system, or information about your application software. Your best source for this

information is the set of manuals and discs that came with your hardware, operating system, or

application.

• In addition to the built-in inking support found within Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista, many

graphics applications also support pressure sensitivity and the pen eraser. You can find a listing of

applications that support these features on Wacom’s web site (see product information).

• For information on how best to use Wacom tablet features within a specific application, see the

instructions in that application’s manuals.

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

Start Guide, and use the automated software installer (located on the Wacom tablet 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 WACOM TABLET

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

become familiar with its appearance and features.

• Not all product models are available in all regions.

• Your Wacom 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 Wacom tablet. Nor can a pen from your new Wacom tablet be used with other Wacom

tablets or a previous version Wacom tablet.

Wacom Pen tablet

Pen

Pen holder

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WACOM PEN TABLET

USB cable, detachable

Disconnect the USB

cable when storing the

tablet. Do not wrap the

cable around the tablet.

Status LED

Glows blue when the Wacom tablet 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

Customize your pen experience.

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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 8, 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. When equipped, 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 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 Wacom 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 WACOM TABLET

To minimize fatigue, comfortably organize your work area. Position your tablet, pen, and keyboard for easy

access without unnecessary reaching. Adjust your monitor so you can view it comfortably with minimum

eyestrain. For best results, position the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand

movements on the tablet.

Ergonomics

Configuring tablet orientation

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 tablet orientation. 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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CONFIGURING TABLET ORIENTATION

When you first installed the tablet, 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 the tablet for left- or right-handed users at any time.

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

screens, the tablet uses the default orientation you chose during the install process. To change the

default orientation, you must re-install the tablet driver.

Right-handed operation:

• Open the Wacom 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. See Opening

the control panel

• Next, physically rotate your tablet.

Left-handed operation:

• Open the Wacom 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.

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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS

If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, the tablet 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.

• 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.

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

tablet mapping.

CONTROL PANEL BASICS

After mastering the basics of using your tablet, you may want to customize the way your pen input works.

The Wacom tablet control panel is where you customize your tablet settings.

Opening the control panel

Control panel overview

Monitor 1 Monitor 2

Example of tablet mapping to the entire system desktop,

which is displayed on two monitors.

Example of tablet

mapping to a single

monitor.

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USING YOUR WACOM TABLET

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

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

For details on these and other ways to work with your tablet,The pen experience with the Wacom tablet

Working with Display Toggle

Annotation

Simplify document reviews by using the pen to

digitally mark-up and annotate documents.

Photo editing

Use the pressure-sensitive pen to edit images

within a photo or image editing application.

Pen input

The pen works only on the active area of the tablet.

Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen pointer will jump

to the corresponding point on the screen. The screen pointer indicates

pen position, and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet

surface.

Learn about The pen experience with the Wacom tablet.

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

screen(s). By default it uses the entire screen or all screens if you

have multiple displays. You can customize the mapping

relationship for pen input by setting the tablet mapping.

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THE PEN EXPERIENCE WITH THE WACOM TABLET

Your Wacom tablet is designed to enhance the way you work. Wacom tablet models equipped for pen

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

Holding the pen

Using the pen on the tablet

Customizing pen input

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. 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. When equipped, 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

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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 8, 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 Wacom 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 8, 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 the Wacom web site to learn about

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 the Wacom web site to learn about applications that support the eraser. 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 Windows 8, Windows 7, and

Vista to erase notes or sketches made with Pen and

digital ink capabilities in Windows, 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 a 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 Wacom tablet control panel. Then select the

PEN tab to choose from the available options.

Opening the control panel

Control panel overview

Customize your pen experience

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CUSTOMIZING YOUR WACOM TABLET

Use the Wacom tablet control panel to customize your tablet for the way you like work.

Opening the control panel

Control panel overview

Customize your pen experience

Working with Display Toggle

Button functions

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

To open the control panel:

•Windows 8:

From the Windows 8 Start screen, click the WACOM PREFERENCES tile. If you are using the

Windows 8 Classic Desktop, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or select the Windows icon in

the Charms bar, to access the Start screen.

• Windows 7, Vista and XP

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

WACOM and the WACOM PREFERENCES option.

•Mac

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

folder. Then click on the WACOM TABLET icon.

You can begin customizing Wacom tablet 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 Wacom tablet 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 Wacom tablet.

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 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 the manual.

Resets the selected

tab to its default

settings.

Closes the control

panel.

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CUSTOMIZE YOUR PEN EXPERIENCE

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

customize your Wacom tablet for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using the

pen or eraser (when equipped).

Note: If you have more than one Wacom 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 the tip and eraser feel,

and double-click distance

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 (when equipped with eraser). 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 setting the

pen button functions).

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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 H

OVER CLICK to perform click functions without

touching the pen tip to the tablet surface.

•Choose C

LICK & 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 Wacom tablet 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 the tablet 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, click on the PEN tab PEN MODE

MAPPING... button to display the PEN MODE DETAILS 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, click on the PEN tab PEN MODE MAPPING...

button to display the PEN MODE DETAILS 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 Wacom tablet control panel do not affect similar system settings. However, changes

made to similar system settings may affect your Wacom tablet settings.

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CUSTOMIZING TABLET ORIENTATION

Choose the TABLET tab to set the tablet orientation.

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 system 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 tablet

orientation.

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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.

The entire display area of a multi-monitor system is set up for

extended mode and assigned to the active area of the tablet.

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.

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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 (when equipped) in applications that support the

ERASE function. See erasing.

Customize your Wacom tablet for the way you like to work.

Simply use the Wacom tablet control panel to change the

button function that is assigned to a pen button, Button

function options may vary, depending on your tablet model. .

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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.

Enter a name for the keystroke definition. The name will be displayed

with the respective control..

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

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.

WACOM PREFERENCES Opens the Wacom tablet 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. See Working

with multiple monitors.

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

application. On Windows 8, 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.

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 8, 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 8, Windows 7 and Vista TABLET PC SETTINGS and PEN AND

INPUT DEVICES control panels.

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

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.

DISABLED Disables the button function.

DEFAULT Returns a button to its default setting.

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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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. Check pen input:

• Check pen input. If 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.

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

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

may originally have been using.G

TESTING A PEN

1. First perform the procedures for testing your tablet.

2. Check the pen by opening the Wacom tablet 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 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

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 Wacom 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 Wacom 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

Pen input problems

Windows-specific problems

Mac-specific problems

GENERAL PROBLEMS

PEN INPUT 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.

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 tablet orientation.

The pen does not position the

screen cursor, or otherwise

does not work.

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

available.

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

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.

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Clicking is difficult. Open the Wacom 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 Wacom tablet 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, or

will not stop selecting. Open the Wacom tablet control panel and go to the PEN tab. Move the

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

The eraser (when equipped)

selects everything or will not

stop erasing.

Open the Wacom tablet 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 Wacom tablet 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 Wacom tablet 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 Wacom 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 Wacom tablet control panel, verify that the pen button is set

to the function you are expecting to occur.

In the Wacom tablet 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.

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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 Wacom tablet 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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WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

MAC-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

You suspect the tablet

preferences may be

corrupted, or want to make

certain that all settings are at

their factory defaults.

Use the Wacom Tablet Preference File Utility to work with preferences.

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

PROGRAMS. Then select WACOM TABLET and WACOM TABLET PREFERENCE

FILE UTILITY.

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

WACOM TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY dialog box, click BACKUP...

and follow the prompts.

• Then, use the Wacom Tablet 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.

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 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 G

O 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 Wacom Tablet Utility to work with preferences. Close any open

applications. Open the main APPLICATIONS folder. Then open the

WACOM TABLET folder and run the WACOM TABLET UTILITY.

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

Wacom tablet 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 WACOM TABLET.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 WACOM TABLET 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 tables and procedures.

If you cannot find the answer in this manual, you can 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

Wacom tablet 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 Wacom tablet Installation CD or click on the Wacom tablet 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 the Wacom tablet 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

Thailand

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 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.wacom.asia/kr Software updates (Korean)

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

(Traditional Chinese)

Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.asia/th Software updates

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APPENDIX

This section contains tips on caring for your Wacom tablet, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet

software, information about digital inking, and more.

Caring for Your Wacom tablet

Replacing the pen nib

Bamboo Dock

Uninstalling your Wacom tablet

Managing preferences

Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows

Product information

Ordering parts and accessories

Available parts and accessories

CARING FOR YOUR WACOM TABLET

Keep your Wacom 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 the Wacom tablet in a clean, dry place and avoid extremes in temperature. Room temperature is best.

Also, your Wacom 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 not to get the tablet,

pen buttons, tip, and eraser 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. When equipped, 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.

Nib Replace when 1 mm

(0.4 inch) or less.

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BAMBOO DOCK

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

made for the Wacom tablet. To learn more, visit http://bamboodock.wacom.com/ and choose your

language.

To open Bamboo Dock:

•Windows 8:

From the Windows 8 Start screen, click the BAMBOO DOCK tile. If you are using the

Windows 8 Classic Desktop, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or select the Windows icon in

the Charms bar, to access the Start screen.

• Windows 7, Vista and XP: 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 the BAMBOO DOCK icon.

Draw to open or hide Bamboo Dock options.

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

your Wacom tablet settings and more.

Learn about and install Wacom tablet apps. Click the Wacom tablet collection (+) icon. From games and

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

of Wacom tablet apps to choose from.

To uninstall Bamboo Dock:

•Windows 8:

From the Windows 8 Start screen, click the BAMBOO DOCK tile. Click Uninstall from the task

bar. If you are using the Windows 8 Classic Desktop, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or

select the Windows icon in the Charms bar, to access the Start screen.

• Windows 7, Vista and XP: 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.

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UNINSTALLING YOUR WACOM TABLET

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 8: From the Windows 8 Start screen, click the WACOM PREFERENCES tile, and click Uninstall from

the task bar. If you are using the Windows 8 Classic Desktop, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or

select the Windows icon in the Charms bar, to access the Start screen.

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 WACOM TABLET 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 WACOM

TABLET 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 WACOM TABLET folder. Double-click on the

WACOM 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 single or multiple users.

Close any open applications.

Windows 8: From the Windows 8 Start screen, click the WACOM PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY tile. If you are

using the Windows 8 Classic Desktop, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or select the Windows

icon in the Charms bar, to access the Start screen.

Windows 7: Open the utility by clicking the START icon and selecting ALL PROGRAMS. In the Start menu

select WACOM and WACOM 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 WACOM folder and run the WACOM 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 8, 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 your Wacom tablet and 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 8, 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 and search digital inking in Windows.

Note: The following workarounds in the Wacom software driver improve performance in Windows 8,

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 8, Windows 7 PEN AND

TOUCH, or Windows Vista PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control panel.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

To learn more about your tablet, 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 by searching software applications.

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://direct.wacom.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

USA, Canada, Central and South America http://www.wacom.com

Europe, Middle East and Africa http://www.wacom.eu

Japan http://tablet.wacom.co.jp

Asia Pacific (English) http://www.wacom.asia

China (Simplified Chinese) http://www.wacom.com.cn

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

Korea http://www.wacom.asia/kr

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

Thailand http://www.wacom.asia/th

DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER

Pen, standard, without eraser LP-170

Pen, premium, with eraser LP-170E

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

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GLOSSARY

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

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 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.

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 of the Wacom pen.

Additionally, your handwritten content is searchable within Journal.

Mapping. The relationship between the pen position on your 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.

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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 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.

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 tablet.

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

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.

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

Pressure sensitive. A quality of the Wacom pen tip and eraser 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 where pen detection occurs. See also Active area and 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.

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.

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. Your Wacom

tablet supports all Wintab-compatible applications under Windows.

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1311 SE Cardinal Court Europark Fichtenhain A9

Vancouver, WA 98683 47807 Krefeld

U.S.A. Germany

Telephone: +1.360.896.9833 Internet: http://www.wacom.eu

Fax: +1.360.896.9724

WACOM CO., LTD.

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Fax: +81.3.5309.1514

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Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022 Telephone: +82.2.557.3894

China Fax: +82.2.557.3895

Internet: http://www.wacom.com.cn

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About the manual 4

Accessories and parts, ordering 50

Accessories, available 50

Bamboo

caring for 44

customizing 21

pen input 12

product features 5

setting up 8

the pen experience 12

Bamboo Dock 46

Button functions 32

Care, for Bamboo 44

Click sound 16

Clicking, with pen 16

Control panel

basics 10

opening 21

overview 22

Customizing

Bamboo 21

button functions 32

double-click distance 24

eraser feel 24

ExpressKeys

functions 30

pen 23

acceleration in mouse mode 29

buttons 25

input 20

speed in mouse mode 29

tablet orientation 30

tip feel 24

Digital inking capabilities 49

Display Toggle, working with 31

Double-click distance, customizing 24

Double-clicking, how to 16

Dragging, with pen 16

Drawing with pressure 18

Driver downloads, obtaining 43

Environmental conditions 44

Eraser feel, customizing 24

Erasing, with pen 19

Ergonomics 8

ExpressKeys

setting functions 30

Eye-hand coordination exercise 20

Features

pen 7

pen holder 7

pen models 6

Functions, button 32

General problems, troubleshooting 37

Holding the pen 12

Information, product 50

Mac-specific problems, troubleshooting 40

Manual, about 4

Mapping

tablet 26

to multiple monitors 10

Monitors, working with multiple 10

Nib, replacing 45

Ordering parts and accessories 50

Orientation

configuring for tablet 9

setting for tablet 30

Overview, control panel 22

Parts and accessories, ordering 50

Parts, available 50

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Pen

buttons

customizing 25

using 17

clicking with 16

customizing 23

double-clicking with 16

dragging with 16

drawing with pressure 18

erasing with 19

features 7

holding 12

input problems, troubleshooting 37

input, customizing 20

nib, replacing 45

pointing with 14

positioning with 14

speed, setting 29

testing 36

the experience 12

tip, replacing 45

using 12

on tablet 13

pen buttons 17

writing with pressure 18

Pen holder 7

Pointing, with pen 14

Positioning, with pen 14

Preferences, managing 48

Pressure

drawing with 18

writing with 18

Product

features 5

information 50

Proportions and scale 27

Scale and proportions 27

Set up 8

Settings, control panel 22

Software

driver downloads 43

uninstalling 47

Tablet

configuring orientation 9

mapping 26

area 27

for portion of screen area 28

for portion of tablet area 28

to multiple monitors 10

orientation, setting 30

pen model features 6

scale and proportions 27

storing 44

testing 36

tracking 26

Technical support options 42

Testing

pen 36

tablet 36

Tip

customizing feel 24

replacing 45

Tracking, tablet 26

Troubleshooting

general problems 37

Mac-specific problems 40

pen input problems 37

tables 37

Windows-specific problems 40

Uninstalling tablet software 47

Windows-specific problems, troubleshooting 40

Work area, setting up 8

Writing with pressure 18

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