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Intuos Pen & Touch

Intuos Pen

Setting up

Using a pen

Customizing a pen

Using the tablet

Customizing the tablet

Navigating with touch

Customizing touch

Using the Radial Menu

Application-specific settings

Going Wireless

Troubleshooting

PTH-450, PTH-650, PTH-850, PTK-450, PTK-650

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Intuos5

User’s Manual

Version 1.0, Rev I0911

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

About the manual 5

YOUR INTUOS TABLET 6

Identify your tablet model 6

Intuos Pen & Touch tablet 7

Intuos Pen tablet 9

Intuos pen 11

SETTING UP INTUOS 12

Ergonomics 12

Configuring the tablet orientation 14

USB cable installation 15

Understanding the tablet active area 16

Working with multiple monitors 18

Control panel basics 18

USING INTUOS 19

Using the Grip Pen 19

Holding the pen 20

Positioning 21

Clicking 22

Dragging 22

Using the side switch 23

Drawing with pressure sensitivity 24

Drawing with tilt 24

Erasing 25

Eye-hand coordination exercise 25

Tablet controls 26

Using the ExpressKeys 27

Using the Touch Ring 29

THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH INTUOS 30

Navigating with touch 31

Customizing touch 39

Setting the touch options 40

Choosing standard touch functions 41

Choosing custom touch functions 41

Disabling touch 42

Testing touch 43

CUSTOMIZING INTUOS 44

Manage your control panel settings 45

Control panel overview 46

Customizing the pen 48

Adjusting tip feel and double-click 49

Adjusting eraser feel 50

Advanced tip and eraser pressure settings 50

Customizing tool buttons 51

Customizing tilt sensitivity 52

Customizing the tablet functions 52

Customizing the ExpressKeys 53

Customizing the Touch Ring 54

Tablet to screen mapping 55

Portion of screen area 57

Portion of tablet area 58

Button functions 59

Using and customizing the Radial Menu 66

Working with Display Toggle 67

Application-specific settings 69

Creating an application-specific setting 70

Changing application-specific settings 71

Removing application-specific settings 71

Working with multiple tools 72

Changing the tablet mode 73

Advanced options 74

GOING WIRELESS WITH INTUOS 75

Wireless accessory components 75

Wireless setup 76

Establishing a wireless connection 77

Optimizing the wireless connection 79

Battery and power management 80

Charging the battery 80

Battery and wireless connection status 81

Power saving features 82

Battery life information 83

Battery replacement 84

Wireless module removal 85

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Wireless receiver storage 86

Testing the wireless connection 87

TROUBLESHOOTING 88

Testing your tablet 89

Testing controls and input tools 91

Testing the ExpressKeys 92

Testing the Touch Ring 92

Te s ti n g a pe n 9 3

Troubleshooting tables 94

General problems 94

Pen problems 95

Touch problems 98

Wireless connection problems 99

Windows-specific problems 101

Mac-specific problems 102

Technical support options 104

Obtaining driver downloads 105

APPENDIX 106

Caring for Intuos 106

Replacing the pen nib 107

Uninstalling Intuos 108

Using the Express View display 109

Managing preferences 110

Installing multiple tablets 111

Using applications integrated for tablet control 112

Importing expert settings 113

Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen 114

Using the optional Intuos Mouse 115

Customizing the mouse 116

Testing the mouse 117

Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 118

Product information 119

Ordering parts and accessories 120

Available parts and accessories 120

GLOSSARY 121

INDEX 124

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

This manual provides quick access to information about Intuos. 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 Intuos, located on the Intuos

installation CD. The guide includes product safety precautions, specifications, and your license

agreement.

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

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

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

application.

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

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

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

• For information on how best to use Intuos 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 Intuos 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 INTUOS TABLET

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

familiar with its appearance and features.

• Not all product models are available in all regions.

• Your Intuos tablet can only be used with a compatible pen or input device, such as the pen that came

with your product, or a Wacom accessory pen specified for use with Intuos5. Other pens or input

devices may not function properly. See available parts and accessories.

Intuos consists of two basic elements: a pen tablet that serves as your work area, and the input tools you

use on the tablet.

Identify your tablet model

Intuos Pen & Touch tablet

Intuos Pen tablet

Intuos pen

IDENTIFY YOUR TABLET MODEL

Each tablet model within the Intuos family has a specific feature set. The Wacom wireless accessory kit is

sold separately. Not all models or accessories are available in all regions.

Icons are located near some of the topic headings in this manual. Use them to quickly identify sections

with information specific to touch or pen input. Icons do not appear in common sections that may apply to

all Intuos tablet models. Model-specific notes may be used as necessary.

• Touch input is identified by this icon:

• Pen input is identified by this icon:

TA B L E T MO D E L TOUCH

INPUT

PEN

INPUT EXPRESSKEYS TOUCH RING WIRELESS

CAPABLE

Intuos Pen & Touch

(models PTH-450,

PTH-650, PTH-850)

XX X X X

Intuos Pen

(models PTK-450, PTK-650)

XX X X

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INTUOS PEN & TOUCH TABLET

Status LEDs

• An LED will glow dimly when Intuos is connected to

an active USB port.

• Brightens when you touch the active area, use the

pen, or press an ExpressKey.

• LEDs also indicate which of the four Touch Ring

modes are active.

For wireless operation, see battery and wireless

connection status.

Touch Ring

Includes toggle button at

center of ring. Press to:

• Toggle between Touch

Ring modes.

• For wireless operation,

wakes tablet from sleep

mode.

Customizable ExpressKeys

Small-sized tablets are equipped with six

ExpressKeys.

See also using the Express View display.

Active area

This is the active area for pen input

and touch. Learn about your Intuos

pen and the touch experience with

Intuos.

Active area markers are used to

identify the active area.

Intuos Pen & Touch

(medium-sized tablet shown)

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USB port

Anchor point

The Intuos pen tether (sold

separately) or aftermarket security

cables can be connected here.

Battery compartment

Wireless compartment

See wireless setup.

Small-sized tablets are equipped

with a single cover used to access

the Wacom wireless module and

rechargeable battery.

Wacom wireless module slot

Storage compartment,

for Wacom wireless receiver

See going wireless with Intuos.

USB cable, detachable

Disconnect the USB cable

when storing Intuos. Do not

wrap the cable around the

tablet.

See USB cable installation.

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INTUOS PEN TABLET

Touch Ring

Includes toggle button at

center of ring. Press to:

• Toggle between Touch

Ring modes.

• For wireless operation,

wakes tablet from sleep

mode.

Active area

This is the active area for pen input.

Learn about your Intuos pen.

Active area markers are used to

identify the active area.

Intuos Pen

(medium-sized tablet shown)

Status LEDs

• An LED will glow dimly when Intuos is connected to

an active USB port.

• Brightens when you use the pen or press an

ExpressKey.

• LEDs also indicate which of the four Touch Ring

modes are active.

For wireless operation, see battery and wireless

connection status.

Customizable ExpressKeys

Small-sized tablets are equipped with six

ExpressKeys.

See also using the Express View display.

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USB port

Anchor point

The Intuos pen tether (sold

separately) or aftermarket security

cables can be connected here.

Battery compartment

Wireless compartment

See wireless setup.

Small sized tablets are equipped

with a single cover used to access

the Wacom wireless module and

rechargeable battery.

Wacom wireless module slot

Storage compartment,

for Wacom wireless receiver

See going wireless with Intuos.

USB cable, detachable

Disconnect the USB cable

when storing Intuos. Do not

wrap the cable around the

tablet.

See USB cable installation.

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INTUOS PEN

All Intuos input tools are cordless and battery free.

Eraser

Grip area

Side switch

(rocker style)

Replaceable nib

(pen tip)

Pen stand

Unscrew the base to access a nib removal tool and

assorted replacement nibs.

Nib removal tool

Replacement nibs

• 5 standard nibs,

black

• 1 flex nib, white

and black

• 1 stroke nib, white

• 3 hard felt nibs,

gray

See product information to learn more about which applications currently support the special features of your

Intuos Grip Pen. For information on additional input tools and accessories, see available parts and accessories.

Intuos Grip Pen

If you are working in a multi-user

environment or otherwise want

to personalize your pen,

unscrew the tip cone and

replace the colored ring with one

of another color (included).

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SETTING UP INTUOS

To minimize fatigue, comfortably organize your work area. Position your tablet, input tools, and keyboard

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

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

your hand movements on the tablet.

Ergonomics

Configuring the tablet orientation

USB cable installation

Understanding the tablet active area

Working with multiple monitors

Control panel basics

ERGONOMICS

• Maintain a good posture at all times.

• Use a gentle grip when working with your tools.

• Periodically shift your gaze from your computer and

focus on other objects within the room. This will help

to relax your eyes.

• Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax

your muscles.

• Alternate tasks and tools throughout the day.

Minimize awkward postures and repetitive

movements that cause discomfort.

• Change your position if you feel any discomfort due

to your work position.

• If using the tablet primarily as a creative tool,

consider placing the tablet below the keyboard,

centered with respect to your monitor.

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

(active) area is located to the right of the

ExpressKeys. For left-handed use, position to the

left of the ExpressKeys. See configuring the tablet

orientation.

• If using the tablet as a primary pointing device and

mouse replacement, consider placing it to the right or

left of your keyboard.

Note regarding Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI):

Wacom makes no representation, promise or

guarantee that Wacom products will cure or

prevent, in whole or in part, mouse-induced

repetitive stress symptoms, injuries or

conditions. Individual results may vary.

Always obtain competent medical advice to

determine the most appropriate treatment for

your specific situation.

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You will discover many ways of using your Intuos tablet. For example, if your tablet supports both pen and

touch, you can add touch to your workflow:

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

the Grip Pen, or tab le t co ntro ls .

Annotation

Simplify document reviews by using the pen to

digitally mark-up and annotate documents.

Switch applications

Swipe four fingers across the tablet surface to

open the application switcher.

Photo retouching

Use the pressure-sensitive pen to edit images

within a photo or image editing application.

Zooming

Use two fingers on the tablet surface to zoom-in

and zoom-out.

Open the Radial Menu

Using three fingers, tap and hold on the tablet surface

to open the Radial Menu.

Show tablet settings

Swipe five fingers down the tablet surface to show your

tablets settings for easy customization.

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CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION

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

Touch Ring settings are automatically reconfigured when you change the handedness setting.

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

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

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

Right-handed operation:

•Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MAPPING tab.

Choose the EXPRESSKEYS LEFT orientation option. The tablet driver

automatically configures all aspects of the tablet (including the

Wacom Tablet control panel options) for correct right-handed use.

• Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are

positioned to the left. See also USB cable installation.

Left-handed operation:

•Open the control panel and select the MAPPING tab. Choose the

EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT orientation option. The tablet driver

automatically configures all aspects of the tablet (including the

Wacom Tablet control panel options) for correct left-handed use.

• Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are

positioned to the right. See also USB cable installation.

Verify you have correctly set the orientation by moving the pen “up” on

the tablet.

To work with a tall monitor:

• Choose EXPRESSKEYS TOP to work with the tablet rotated 90 degrees clockwise. The Touch Ring and

ExpressKeys are oriented toward the top.

• Choose EXPRESSKEYS BOTTOM to work with the tablet rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise. The Touch Ring

and ExpressKeys are oriented toward the bottom.

Tip: If you have an Intuos Mouse, click the control panel OPTIONS... button to set the device for right- or left-

handed use. See advanced options.

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USB CABLE INSTALLATION

The USB cable can be connected to best suit your preferred handedness.

1. Connect the USB cable to the tablet.

2. For left-handed use, loop and press the cable

into the looping clip on the USB plug.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to your

computer.

See also configuring the tablet orientation.

Right-handed use

Left-handed use

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UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA

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

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

Tablet active area

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

For tablet models that support both pen input and touch:

Touch input is ignored whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the

tablet proximity range. Lift the pen and your hand away from the

tablet active area to enable touch.

Pen input

Your Intuos input tools work 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 using the Grip Pen.

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

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

you have multiple displays. You can customize the mapping

relationship for pen input by setting the ta b let t o sc re e n

mapping.

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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 and zoom.

• Move between pages in most web browsers and document or

picture viewers. You can also display the Radial Menu.

• Switch between applications and perform other desktop functions.

• Save your work or view your Wacom tablet settings.

Some gestures can be customized.

Learn about the touch experience with Intuos.

Tablet active area

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

For tablet models that support both pen input and touch:

Touch input is ignored whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet

proximity range. Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet active

area to enable touch.

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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS

If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Intuos will map to the monitors based upon how

they are configured in the display properties control panel.

• If more than one monitor is in use and you are in extended monitor mode, the tablet maps to all

monitors as if they were one large display.

• If your monitors are in mirror mode (both monitors display the same content), the tablet maps to the

entire space on each monitor and the screen cursor is displayed on each monitor simultaneously.

See your hardware and operating system documentation for details on configuring your computer and

operating system for use with multiple monitors.

Tips:

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

See tablet to screen mapping.

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

to an ExpressKey. This enables you to toggle the current tablet mapping and screen cursor between

the primary display and your other monitors. See working with Display Toggle.

CONTROL PANEL BASICS

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

input works. The Wacom Tablet control panel is where you customize your Intuos tablet settings.

Manage your control panel settings

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 INTUOS

If you are new to using Intuos, read the following sections. See also the touch experience with Intuos.

Important: Use only a compatible pen or Wacom input device, such as the pen that shipped with

your product, or a Wacom accessory pen specified for use with Intuos5. Other pens may not

function properly. See available parts and accessories.

Using the Grip Pen

Tab l et c on t rol s

USING THE GRIP PEN

The cordless, battery-free Grip Pen senses the amount of pressure, tilt, and rotation you apply to the pen.

There are four basic techniques for using the pen on the active area of the tablet: pointing, clicking, double-

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

Note: For Intuos tablets that support both pen input and touch, 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 enable touch. If you experience unintended touch input, manually disable touch

by pressing an ExpressKey set to T

OUCH ON/OFF. When done working with the pen, press the

ExpressKey again to enable touch. See customizing the tablet functions. You can also use the

Wacom Tablet control panel to disable touch.

Holding the pen

Positioning

Clicking

Dragging

Using the side switch

Drawing with pressure sensitivity

Drawing with tilt

Erasing

Eye-hand coordination exercise

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HOLDING THE PEN

Hold the Grip Pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. Adjust your grip so the side switch is in a

convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidently press the

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

Place the pen stand within easy reach of your tablet. The stand

allows for vertical or horizontal placement of the pen.

Important: When not in use, place the pen in the pen stand

or lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your

pen, do not store the pen in a container where it will rest on

its tip or eraser.

Leaving an Intuos tool on the tablet may interfere with

screen cursor positioning when using other pointing

devices, or may prevent your computer from going to sleep.

Position for drawing and navigating Position for erasing

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POSITIONING

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

You can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways: pen mode, or mouse mode.

See tab le t to sc re en map p ing .

In pen mode, wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor jumps 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.

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.

10 mm (0.4 inch) proximity, approximately

When positioning the screen cursor and operating a pen

button, the pen tip needs to be within approximately 10 mm

(0.4inch) of the tablet surface. The pen tip does not need to

touch the tablet in order to move the screen cursor or use the

side switch.

All Intuos tools work only over the active area of the tablet.

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CLICKING

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

DRAGGING

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

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

press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to

sound. Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the

screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on

the pen tip. The folder should highlight when you

press.

Double-clicking. Quickly tap the tablet twice in the

same place with the pen tip. This is like clicking

twice with a mouse button. Try double-clicking on a

folder icon to open it.

Tip: Press the upper side switch to double-click.

This is easier than tapping twice with the pen

tip, and is the preferred method of double-

clicking with a pen.

Tip: 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).

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 SIDE SWITCH

The pen side switch has two customizable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either

direction. You can use the switch whenever the pen tip is within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet active area.

You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch.

To assign new switch functions, see customizing tool buttons.

The default switch positions are:

Press the upper switch to double-click. This is easier than tapping

twice with the pen tip.

Upper: DOUBLE CLICK

Lower: RIGHT CLICK

Press the lower switch to right-click and bring up

application-specific or icon-specific menus.

Tip: To position a document or image in any

direction within the active window, set a

switch function to PAN/SCROLL. Then press

the pen button and move the pen tip across

the tablet. As you move the pen tip, the

document or image is repositioned to follow

the direction of pen movement on the tablet.

Release the pen button or lift the pen tip from

the tablet surface when done.

In some application windows the document

will precisely follow the screen cursor as you

move the pen tip. In others it will simply

move in the same general direction as the

screen cursor.

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DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY

The pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes

within applications that support this feature. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond

to the pressure you place on the pen. For example, sliders are used in some applications to vary line

characteristics such as width, color, and opacity. These characteristics can be controlled much better by

the pen’s pressure sensitivity. You can vary line width, blend colors, and change opacity with the pressure

you exert upon the pen. The digital ink tools in Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office 2007 or later also

respond to the pressure you place on the pen.

The pen also supports 360 degrees of rotation around the pen axis. As you draw within an application that

supports rotation sensitivity, simply twist the pen to create lines that narrow or broaden.

DRAWING WITH TILT

The tablet recognizes when you tilt the pen from vertical to incline positions. Tilt can be used to control line

shape and thickness in supporting applications. This is like working with an airbrush where tilt can be used

to make a line thin when the tool is vertical, or wide when the tool is tilted. In other applications, you can

adjust tilt to define brush characteristics such as width, color, and opacity.

To draw, write, or ink with pressure sensitivity, move

the pen along the surface of the tablet while

applying various amounts of pressure downward on

the tip of the pen.

• Press hard for thick lines or dense color.

• Press gently for thin lines or softer color.

Note that some applications require you first select

a pressure-sensitive tool from the application tool

palette.

To adjust the tip feel, see adjusting tip feel and

double-click.

Visit our web site for a list of applications that

support pressure. See product information.

To test tilt, draw a curve in a graphics application,

such as Corel® PainterTM, that supports tilt.

Ensure the tilt function in your application is

active. Then change the tilt of the pen as you

draw to vary the shape and thickness of the brush

stroke.

You can adjust the brush characteristics within

your application to create different effects.

To adjust the amount of pen tilt required to

produce a desired effect in your application, see

customizing tilt sensitivity.

Visit our web site for a list of applications that

support tilt. See product information.

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ERASING

The pen eraser works like the eraser on a pencil.

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

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

EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE

This exercise is designed to retrain your eye-hand coordination for using the pen:

1. Open any graphics application. Use the line tool to draw a rectangular grid with line spacings of about

20-25 mm (3/4 to 1 inch). You can use your standard mouse to do this.

2. Choose a free-hand tool in your application and use the pen to draw a dot at each grid intersection.

3. Draw an X at each grid intersection.

4. Clear your screen and make a simple drawing of your own. The more you use your pen, the easier

drawing, writing, and navigation will become.

You can erase intuitively and naturally in graphics

applications that support the pen eraser. When you

use the pen eraser, the application will

automatically switch to the eraser tool.

In applications that support pressure sensitivity, you

can select pressure-sensitive tools in the

application tool palette to vary the width and depth

of your erasures as you change the amount of

pressure exerted upon the pen.

See adjusting eraser feel for more information.

Use the pen eraser in Microsoft Windows 7, Vista,

and Office 2007 or later to erase notes or sketches

made with digital ink, and to select and delete text

or spreadsheet cells within an application.

In supporting text applications use the eraser to

select text, then lift the eraser from the tablet to

delete the text.

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TABLET CONTROLS

To improve your workflow in graphics or other applications, Intuos features ExpressKeys and a Touch Ring.

While using your dominant hand for touch or pen input, you can simultaneously use your other hand to

operate the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring.

See also customizing the ExpressKeys and customizing the Touch Ring.

Active area

The section of your tablet that senses

touch or pen input.

ExpressKeys

Press the customizable ExpressKeys

to perform frequently used functions

or keystrokes, or to simulate button

clicks or modifier keys.

Note: Small-sized tablets are

equipped with six

ExpressKeys.

Touch Ring

Slide your finger around the ring to

zoom, scroll, or perform other

custom actions.

Press the toggle (center) button to

toggle between four customizable

modes. As you toggle between

settings, a corresponding status LED

illuminates.

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USING THE EXPRESSKEYS

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

modify touch, pen, or other input tool properties as you work. If your tablet supports touch, you can also

use gestures to perform many of these functions.

ExpressKeys configuration when positioned

on left side of tablet (EXPRESSKEYS LEFT).

ExpressKeys configuration when positioned

on right side of tablet (EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT).

Pen & touch tablet default settings:

TOUCH ON/OFF

SHOW SETTINGS

PRECISION MODE

DISPLAY TOGGLE

SHIFT modifier key

CTRL/CMD modifier key

ALT/OPT modifier key

PAN/SCROLL

Notes:

Pen-only tablets. The default settings from top to bottom are: SHOW SETTINGS, RADIAL MENU, PRECISION MODE,

DISPLAY TOGGLE, SHIFT, CTRL/CMD, ALT/OPT, and PAN SCROLL.

Small-sized tablets are equipped with six ExpressKeys.

Small-sized pen & touch tablets. The default settings from top to bottom are: TOUCH ON/OFF, SHOW SETTINGS,

SHIFT, CTRL/CMD, ALT/OPT, and PAN/SCROLL.

Small-sized pen-only tablets. The default settings are: SHOW SETTINGS, PRECISION MODE, SHIFT, CTRL/CMD,

ALT/OPT, and PAN SCROLL.

The ExpressKeys can be operated in combination with one another. For example, customize 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.

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Tips:

Use the Radial Menu to expand the functionality of your tablet.

Rest your finger on an ExpressKey to activate the Express View display, which shows the

ExpressKey settings.

Display an interactive diagram of the current tablet settings by pressing an ExpressKey set to SHOW

SETTINGS.

Consider some of these other ways to use the ExpressKeys:

• Set a key to a commonly used keyboard shortcut.

• Set a key to launch a commonly used file or application.

• If you prefer not to (or cannot) use the side switches on your Grip Pen, then set a key to right- or

double-click.

• Choose from any of the other available functions. See customizing the ExpressKeys.

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

using applications integrated for tablet control.

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize the ExpressKey options.

Manage your control panel settings

Control panel overview

Customizing the ExpressKeys

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USING THE TOUCH RING

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

functions.

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

using applications integrated for tablet control.

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize the Touch Ring options.

Manage your control panel settings

Control panel overview

Customizing the Touch Ring

Example of zooming in

Move your finger clockwise along the ring to zoom in or scroll down in most applications.

Tap the upper portion of the Touch Ring for single increment changes based on the

assigned function.

Example of zooming out

Move your finger counter-clockwise to zoom out or scroll up. Tap the lower portion of the

Touch Ring for single increment changes.

Tap upper or lower portion of ring for

incremental changes.

Press the toggle button to switch between

four customizable modes. As you toggle

between settings, a corresponding status

LED illuminates. Any disabled settings are

skipped in the toggle sequence.

A diagram of the current Touch Ring

settings appears briefly on your display

screen as you press the toggle.

See customizing the Touch Ring to modify how the

Touch Ring works.

Setting 1: AUTO SCROLL/ZOOM. Sets the ring

to zoom in graphics applications and scroll in

other applications.

Page scrolling is not supported.

Some applications may interpret zooming as

scrolling, or may completely ignore zooming.

Likewise, scrolling may be interpreted as

zooming, or ignored completely.

Setting 2: CYCLE LAYERS. Enables you to

cycle up or down through a stack of layers

when working in Adobe Photoshop. Move

your finger clockwise along the ring to cycle

up through layers.

Setting 3: BRUSH SIZE. Sets the ring to

increase or decrease the brush size of your

drawing tool when working in Adobe

Photoshop.

Setting 4: CANVAS ROTATION. Enables you to

rotate or flip an entire image when working in

Adobe Photoshop CS4 or later.

Touch Ring configuration when positioned

on left side of tablet. Default settings:

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THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH INTUOS

Intuos is designed to enhance the way you work. Touch enables you to interact with a computer using only

your fingertips on the Intuos tablet.

Use touch on Intuos just like on other Mac and Windows devices such as phones, trackpads, and

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

how to scroll, zoom, and rotate.

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

• When using touch, you can generally position your fingers as far apart as is comfortable.

However, placing your fingers too closely together may be interpreted by the tablet as input from a

single finger, or the tablet may confuse which finger initiated or performed an action or gesture. Your

fingers must remain within the active area.

• Experiment with touch to see what works best for you. Take care to prevent accidentally touching the

tablet when making gestures. For example, if your small finger or the palm of your hand touches the

active area of the tablet when zooming or scrolling, then you may trigger an unanticipated right-click.

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

Navigating with touch

Customizing touch

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NAVIGATING WITH TOUCH

The touch feature of your Intuos tablet enables you to control a computer using only your fingertips on the

tablet surface. See understanding the tablet active area.

Touch options can be individually enabled or disabled within the Wacom Tablet control panel. Touch is on

when selected in the STANDARD GESTURES or MY GESTURES tab.

• Use basic actions to navigate and perform typical mouse operations.

• Use gestures to scroll, zoom, rotate, and perform other functions. Some gestures may provide a visual

cue on your display screen to indicate when the gesture has been recognized by Intuos.

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

functions.

Uncheck to disable touch.

Touch can be completely disabled

(and again enabled) from any of the

touch function tabs in the Wacom

Tablet control panel.

STANDARD GESTURES tab shown.

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

and tap to select.

Double-click. Using a single finger, track to an item.

Lift your finger and tap twice.

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.

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 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. 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

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

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.

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 Wacom

Tablet control panel STANDARD GESTURES 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

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

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 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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TAP AND HOLD to display RADIAL MENU

Using three fingers spaced slightly apart, tap and hold them

on the tablet surface. This action will open the Radial Menu

on your display screen. Release your fingers to work with

the Radial Menu.

This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom

touch functions.

FOUR-FINGER GESTURES

SWIPE LEFT/RIGHT TO 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.

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SWIPE UP to 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.

This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom

touch functions.

SWIPE DOWN for FLIP 3D/EXPOSé

Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe down.

•Flip 3D (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.

• Exposé (Mac): Your first swipe opens Exposé.

Swipe down again to close Exposé.

This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom

touch functions.

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CUSTOMIZING TOUCH

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize Intuos for the way you like to interact with your tablet

and computer when using touch. Select the TOUCH icon in the TOOL list. Select an appropriate tab to

customize, and change settings using the available options. See also navigating with touch.

Manage your control panel settings

Control panel overview

Setting the touch options

Choosing standard touch functions

Choosing custom touch functions

Application-specific settings

Disabling touch

FIVE-FINGER GESTURES

SWIPE DOWN to SHOW SETTINGS

Using five fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe down to

activate (on your display screen) an interactive diagram of

the current ExpressKey, Touch Ring, and pen settings.

Click on a section of the diagram to open the appropriate

Wacom Tablet control panel tab. You can then adjust

settings as needed.

Swipe down again to dismiss the diagram, or click

anywhere outside of the diagram.

This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom

touch functions.

TAP AND HOLD to SAVE

Using five fingers spaced slightly apart, tap and hold them

on the tablet surface. This action will save your work in the

open application window.

This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom

touch functions.

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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.

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.

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.

Note: Touch speed and acceleration 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 Intuos tablet settings.

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CHOOSING STANDARD TOUCH FUNCTIONS

To customize Intuos for your touch preferences, select the STANDARD GESTURES tab.

CHOOSING CUSTOM TOUCH FUNCTIONS

To create custom touch gestures, select the MY GESTURES tab.

To u c h 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.

Position the screen cursor over a touch option

to see a static image of that function.

If you do not choose a specific option to view,

then the control panel will display each option

sequentially, from top to bottom.

See also navigating with touch and choosing

custom touch functions.

To u c h gestures are available when selected,

and are modified based on your selection from

the drop-down menus.

Position the screen cursor over a touch option

to see a static image of that function.

If you do not choose a specific option to view,

then the control panel will display each option

sequentially, from top to bottom.

See also navigating with touch and choosing

standard touch functions.

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DISABLING TOUCH

Choose the STANDARD GESTURES, MY GESTURES, or TOUCH OPTIONS tab to disable and enable touch.

You can also disable or enable touch using the SHOW SETTINGS option, which displays an interactive

diagram of the current tablet settings on your display screen.

• Deselect to disable touch. You can still

work with the ExpressKeys and pen.

•Select to E

NABLE TOUCH.

• This option can also be changed by

pressing an ExpressKey to which the

TOUCH ON/OFF function has been

assigned.

STANDARD GESTURES tab shown.

Click TOUCH PROPERTIES... to

access your touch settings.

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TE STING T O U CH

If you encounter problems with touch, it is a good idea to first check the assigned touch functions or reset

them to their default conditions.

To further test touch:

1. Attempt to move the screen cursor by tracking your finger across the tablet surface. Then tap to select

an item. A status LED should brighten when you touch the active area of the tablet. See also te st i ng

your tablet.

2. Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and click on the ABOUT button. In the dialog box that appears,

click DIAGNOSE.... The DIAGNOSTICS dialog box shows dynamic information about the tablet, your input

tool(s), and appropriate information for touch-sensitive tablets. See also testing controls and input

tools.

3. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, touch the tablet surface with first one, then with two fingers.

Each time you touch the tablet surface, a tablet status LED should brighten and the TOUCH INFO state

should change.

4. When you are done, click the CLOSE button to exit the dialog box.

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CUSTOMIZING INTUOS

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize Intuos for the way you like to work.

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

Manage your control panel settings

Control panel overview

Customizing the pen

Customizing touch

Customizing the tablet functions

Tablet to screen mapping

Button functions

Using and customizing the Radial Menu

Working with Display Toggle

Application-specific settings

Working with multiple tools

Changing the tablet mode

Advanced options

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MANAGE YOUR CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS

To open the Wacom Tablet control panel:

•Windows

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

and choose the WACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option.

•Mac

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

folder. Then click on the WACOM TABLET icon.

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

tabs and options that apply to your current 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.

Tip: To display an interactive diagram of the current tablet settings, press an ExpressKey or other tool

button set to SHOW SETTINGS.

Click on any section of the

diagram to open the appropriate

Wacom Tablet control panel tab.

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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize your Intuos tablet or input tools. When you open the

control panel, an icon for the Grip Pen or other input tool is displayed in the TOOL list. A TOUCH icon is also

displayed for tablets that support touch. The appropriate tabs are displayed.

To customize, make changes to the tab controls. Experiment with different settings to find what works best

for you. Any changes you make will take effect immediately. Click DEFAULT to return to the factory settings.

Note: Application-specific settings are for advanced users.

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.

Icons represent your TABLET, TOOL,

and APPLICATION settings.

Choose FUNCTIONS to

customize the

ExpressKey, Touch

Ring, and Radial

Menu settings.

Display Toggle

options are available

on multiple monitor

systems.

For touch-sensitive

tablets, choose T

OUCH

to customize your

touch settings.

See customizing

touch.

Choose GRIP PEN to

customize your Intuos

pen settings. The icon

is available after you

have used a pen on

the tablet. Different

tools may be named

differently.

Returns the selected

tab to its default

settings.

Downloads or

displays this manual.

Displays advanced options.

Displays information

dialog, and option to

DIAGNOSE... your

product.

Tabs display

customizable settings

for the selected T

OOL.

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Control panel lists and tabs: The control panel TABLET, TOOL, and APPLICATION lists allow you to select the

tablet, tool, or application for which you want to change settings.

Note: The APPLICATION list is optional. It is not necessary to select or add applications in order to

customize your Intuos tool(s).

The TABLET list displays an icon for any

supported tablet or pen display that has been

installed on your system and is currently

connected. All settings shown below the list

apply to the selected tablet or pen display.

• The control panel will not launch unless a

supported tablet or pen display is

connected to the computer.

• Settings can only be viewed or changed

for an attached tablet or pen display.

• A tablet or pen display cannot be deleted

from the control panel list unless it is

attached to the computer.

See also installing multiple tablets and

changing the tablet mode.

Current selections are highlighted.

The TOOL list displays an icon for the tablet FUNCTIONS, and for the different tools that have been used on the

tablet. The TOUCH icon is displayed for touch-sensitive tablet models.

To customize settings for a tool, click on its icon within the TOOL list. The appropriate tabs will be displayed.

See customizing the tablet functions, customizing the pen, and customizing touch.

Note: The pen will be automatically added to the T

OOL list when first used on the tablet, and functions with the

default settings.

See also customizing the ExpressKeys.

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.

ON SCREEN KEYBOARD Launches the on-screen keyboard when you press the button to which this

function is assigned. Press the button to close the keyboard when open.

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.

Click BROWSE... to locate an application,

file, or script to launch. The selection you

make appears in the NAME 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. Simply press the tool button to launch the

assigned option.

If your selection is for the Radial Menu, it will be displayed there.

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FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

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

move the pen farther for the screen cursor to cover a specific distance on the

display screen. This feature can be very useful for the precise control of pen or

brush strokes.

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.

MODE TOGGLE... Toggles between pen mode and mouse mode. When first setting a tool button to

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

the mouse acceleration and speed.

Mouse mode settings can be accessed from a number of different locations within

the control panel. However, only one MOUSE ACCELERATION and SPEED setting can

be made for each input tool and application that you are customizing.

The mouse mode 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 Intuos tablet settings.

You can adjust the precision setting when

assigning this function to a tool button.

To a ct iv a te :

• For extensive use, toggle on PRECISION

MODE by pressing a tool button to which

the function has been assigned.

Return to normal mapping by again

pressing the tool button.

• For quick edits, press and hold a tool

button to which the function has been

assigned. Normal mapping returns when

you release the button.

When using a tool in mouse mode, screen

cursor movement is adjusted to act as if

acceleration were off and speed set to slow.

Sets the screen cursor tracking

speed when in mouse mode.

Sets the screen cursor acceleration

when in mouse mode.

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FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

ERASE 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.

SHOW SETTINGS Activates (on your display screen) an interactive diagram of the current

ExpressKey, Touch Ring, pen, and touch settings. The current functions for each

control are shown.

Click on any section of the diagram to open the appropriate Wacom Tablet control

panel tab. You can then adjust settings as needed.

Dismiss the diagram by again pressing the ExpressKey or other tool button to

which this function is assigned, or by clicking anywhere outside of the diagram.

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FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

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 T

ABLET PC SETTINGS and PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control

panels.

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

DISABLED Disables the button function.

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

as CAD programs, that have built-in tablet support.

This function may also be used by some highly integrated applications for direct

control of the pen tablet ExpressKeys and Touch Ring.

SKIP Sets the Touch Ring toggle button to skip a function mode that has been assigned

this option in the toggle sequence.

DEFAULT Returns a button to its default setting.

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USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU

The Radial Menu is a circular pop-up menu that provides quick access to editing, navigation, media control

functions, and more.

• Set a tool button or ExpressKey to the RADIAL MENU

function. Press the button to display the Radial Menu

centered at the screen cursor position.

• The hierarchical Radial Menu appears in circular format.

Each level of the menu consists of eight control slices

which may contain various features and options to

choose from.

• Click to select an option. Some selections may display

a submenu for additional options.

• The menu closes after you make a selection.

To close without making a selection, click on the ‘X’

located at the center of the Radial Menu or on a control

slice that has no function assigned to it. You can also

again press the button used to display the menu.

• To make a selection without closing the Radial Menu,

hold down the button that opens the menu.

In the Wacom Tablet control panel, use the RADIAL MENU tab to customize the available Radial Menu

functions.

Returns the currently displayed

menu to its default values.

1. Select a control slice.

2. Assign a control FUNCTION to

the slice. If desired, change

the LABEL name.

3. Select a menu or submenu to

further customize.

Tips:

In the FUNCTION menu,

choose SUBMENU to create

custom submenus for a

control slice.

Press the ENTER (RETURN)

key to add multiple lines of

LABEL text.

To p men u

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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 or pen side switch 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

MAPPING tab) 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 Intuos tablet.

2. Pressing a tool button to which the DISPLAY

TOGGLE function has been assigned toggles the

tablet mapping to the next display in sequence

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

is installed on a multi-monitor system. This tab lets you set which monitor(s) will be included in the toggle

sequence.

All monitors are selected in the

toggle sequence by default.

Uncheck any monitor you want

removed from the sequence.

• The base mapping is the tablet

and display mapping that is

defined in the MAPPING tab.

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 MAPPING or DISPLAY TOGGLE settings.

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

•Using the MODE TOGGLE... function.

•Selecting P

EN MODE or MOUSE MODE from the Radial Menu.

Tip: To toggle between monitors without including the ‘full display’ option, disable the first display on the DISPLAY

TOGGLE tab. Then go to the MAPPING tab and set the current SCREEN AREA to the first display.

Important: When using application-specific settings with DISPLAY

TOGGLE, be sure that each customized application in the

APPLICATION list (including ALL OTHER) has a tool button assigned to

DISPLAY TOGGLE. The easiest way to do this is to assign DISPLAY

TOGGLE to an ExpressKey prior to creating any application-specific

settings.

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APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

You can customize your tools for use with a particular application. For example, you may prefer a firm pen

tip pressure setting in one application and a soft pressure setting in another. The APPLICATION list enables

you to add an individual application to the list and then customize your tool settings for that application.

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

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

In the example below, no application-specific settings have been added for the GRIP PEN. The ALL icon

is displayed and the GRIP PEN will have the same settings in all applications.

• When application-specific settings are added, the ALL icon changes to ALL OTHER and an application

icon is displayed for the newly added application(s).

In the above example, application-specific settings have been added for the GRIP PEN. If you select the

ALL OTHER icon and make changes to the GRIP PEN settings, your changes will apply to the GRIP PEN in

all applications except those which you have added to the APPLICATION list. If you select an application

icon and make changes to the GRIP PEN settings, your changes will apply to the GRIP PEN while you are

using that application only.

When you create application-specific settings, you are creating a separate group of settings for the

selected tool and application. See the following sections for more details:

Creating an application-specific setting

Changing application-specific settings

Removing application-specific settings

Tip: To review the ExpressKey, Touch Ring, or pen settings for the front-most application, set an

ExpressKey to SHOW SETTINGS and press the key at any time.

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CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING

First choose the TABLET and TOOL for which you want to create an application-specific setting.

After adding an application, its icon appears in the APPLICATION list whenever the respective tool is selected

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

selected application.

Once you have created application-specific settings, applications that have not been customized in this

manner will use the tool settings for ALL OTHER.

Tip: First customize settings for one application. When you feel comfortable with the process, you can

create more application-specific settings.

Choose a method to select an application:

•In the C

URRENTLY OPEN APPLICATIONS box, select an application

for which to create custom settings.

•B

ROWSE to select the executable file of any application installed

on your computer.

The name of your selected application is displayed.

Click OK to complete the process.

Note: If two programs have the same executable file name, they will

share the same customized settings.

Click on the APPLICATION list [ + ] button.

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CHANGING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

To change tool settings for a specific application, select the tool and the application. Then customize the

tab settings.

REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

To remove an application-specific setting:

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

the APPLICATION list select the application you want to remove from the list.

2. Click on the APPLICATION list [ – ] button. In the dialog box that appears, click DELETE to confirm your

selection. The selected application is removed from the list, along with any custom tool settings.

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

Then place the tool back on the tablet. The tool will be added back to the TOOL list using the default

settings. This method cannot be used to remove custom FUNCTIONS settings.

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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS

The Wacom Tablet control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of the settings for your

tablet and Intuos tools. The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected, and the

appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed.

To add a different tool to the TOOL list, simply use the tool on your Intuos tablet.

• When you select a tool that has been added to the TOOL list, the appropriate tab settings for that tool

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

effect immediately.

If a similar tool was previously added, the new tool will inherit the settings of the previously added tool.

These settings can then be customized for the newly added tool.

• Identical tools will use the same settings.

To remove a selected tool from the TOOL list, click on the TOOL list [ – ] button. In the dialog box that

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

custom settings you may have created for it. (A removed tool can be added back to the TOOL list by placing

it back onto the tablet.)

Select a tool to change its settings.

Removes the

selected tool.

The button is

inactive when there

is only one item in

the list.

The FUNCTIONS and

TOUCH icons

cannot be deleted.

The T

OOL list displays an

icon for the tablet

FUNCTIONS and different

tools that have been used

on the tablet.

The T

OUCH icon is available

for touch-sensitive tablets.

See customizing touch.

If application-specific

settings have not been

added, the ALL icon is

displayed and the tool

settings apply to all

applications.

Tab settings apply only to the

selected tool and application.

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CHANGING THE TABLET MODE

Intuos is configured for optimum performance in most applications. However, some handwriting

recognition software requires a higher data rate than is typically needed for most applications. This higher

data rate can slow computer performance in some circumstances. If your recognition software does not

work well, you can change the tablet mode from standard to recognition mode.

Within the control panel TABLET list, double-click on the tablet icon. The TABLET MODE settings apply to all

tools and applications.

STANDARD MODE is recommended for graphics applications.

Choose RECOGNITION MODE for the maximum data rate. Required by

some handwriting recognition software.

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

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ADVANCED OPTIONS

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

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.

Select:

•H

OVER CLICK to perform click

functions without touching

the pen tip to the tablet

surface. This is the default

setting for all except Tablet

PCs.

•C

LICK & TAP to enable the

precise placement of click

functions. When selected,

you must first press the side

switch then touch the pen tip

to the tablet surface in order

to perform the function.

Hover click

Click tap

•M

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

•Use B

RIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT to set the brightness level or turn off all Touch Ring status LEDs and active area

markers.

•The P

RESSURE COMPATIBILITY check box should be checked if you are using graphics applications that only

support a maximum of 1024 levels of pressure (such as Adobe CS3, Corel Painter 9, and other older

applications). If not checked, the pen will feel overly sensitive when using these older applications.

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GOING WIRELESS WITH INTUOS

Intuos tablets are designed to let you go wireless by adding the Wacom wireless accessory kit.

See ordering parts and accessories.

Wireless accessory components

Wireless setup

Battery and power management

Battery life information

Battery replacement

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 the Intuos tablet.

Warning: See the Important Product Information

guide for safety precautions. Located on the Intuos

installation CD.

Battery status LED

Power button

Wacom wireless module

Plugs into Intuos tablet.

Wacom wireless receiver

Plugs into computer.

When not in use, can be stored within the

Intuos 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 Intuos for wireless operation.

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

2. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover(s). See (A).

Slide cover(s) away from tablet body to remove. Medium- and large-sized

tablets are equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module,

and one for the rechargeable battery. Small-sized tablets come with a

single cover.

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 (B) as

shown and press into place. See also

battery replacement.

• Install the wireless module. Lift away and

remove the wireless module spacer (C).

Slide the wireless module into the tablet,

ensuring the connector is fully seated (D).

Important: Save the module spacer.

You may need it as a tool for removal of

the wireless module. See wireless

module removal.

• Replace the wireless compartment cover(s).

Align and slide into place (E).

• Connect the Wacom wireless receiver to an

active USB port on your computer or USB

hub (F).

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ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS CONNECTION

Connect wirelessly with Intuos.

1. Fully charge the tablet battery. See charging the battery. When the battery is fully charged as shown

by the green LED, disconnect the USB cable and you are ready to work wirelessly.

2. 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.

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

wireless connection status.

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

• Wireless mode is activated when Intuos 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:

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

work together as a discrete set.

Intuos can operate wirelessly for up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your computer. It is not

necessary for Intuos to be “in sight” of the wireless receiver. The wireless module uses radio-

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

Interference from other devices (especially audio devices) or metallic objects located in or along the

line of sight can negatively impact the tablet performance and operating distance. If you experience

connection problems, see optimizing the 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.

Important: The use of wireless devices is regulated in most countries. If Intuos 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.

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 turn off.

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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

Intuos 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 Intuos 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 Intuos 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 Intuos.

• 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 Intuos tablet when used wirelessly. 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 Intuos 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 Wacom Tablet control panel, click FUNCTIONS, and

select the WIRELESS 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 Intuos 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.

• For everyday use, charge your battery in approximately 4 hours.

To fully charge an empty battery it takes approximately 6 hours.

Actual charge time depends upon battery level and tablet use

while charging.

• USB connection deactivates wireless mode.

Battery status LED

• Amber when USB cable is connected and

battery is charging.

• Green when USB cable is connected and

battery is fully charged.

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.

When your tablet is not connected to your computer via USB cable, you can charge the battery using a

standard wall adapter with 5V output voltage. Quick charging will not work during this process.

For more information, check the product information on the Wacom web site for your region.

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BATTERY AND WIRELESS CONNECTION STATUS

When in wireless mode, Intuos 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.

• When configured for wireless operation, you can view the tablet battery status and wireless control

options using the Wacom Tablet control panel. Open the control panel, click FUNCTIONS and select the

WIRELESS tab.

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.

Battery status icon indicates 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 actual feedback may vary depending

on the actual status of your tablet and

operating system.

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