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Intuos4 Wireless (model PTK-540WL)

Before you start

Wireless connection

Using the pen

Customizing your pen

Using the tablet

Customizing your tablet

Using the Radial Menu

Application-specific settings

Troubleshooting

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Intuos® 4 Wireless

User’s Manual for Windows® & Macintosh®

Version 1.0, Rev L1709

Wacom reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such changes.

Wacom does its best to provide current and accurate information in this manual. However, Wacom reserves the right

to change any specifications and product configurations at its discretion, without prior notice and without obligation

to include such changes in this manual.

The above year indicates when this manual was prepared. However, the date of release to the users of the “manual”

is simultaneous with the introduction into the market of the applicable Wacom product.

Tool ID and DuoSwitch are trademarks, and Intuos and Wacom are registered trademarks of Wacom Co., Ltd.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Any use of such marks by Wacom Co., Ltd. is under license.

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of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are

registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Any additional company

and product names mentioned in this documentation may be trademarked and/or registered as trademarks.

Mention of third-party products is for information purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a

recommendation. Wacom assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products.

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

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Reuse, recycling, and recovery. You are urged to recycle this product when replacing it with a newer

product or when it has outlived its useful life by bringing it to an appropriate collection point for recyclable materials in

your community or region. By doing this, you can help improve the environment of your community as well as

minimize the potential negative effects created should any hazardous substance that may possibly be present within

waste material reach the environment during the disposal process.

Within the European Union, users are required not to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

as unsorted municipal waste, according to the Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of

27 January 2003, or the corresponding local laws of the Member States. Products for which this is applicable will be

marked with the WEEE symbol shown at the beginning of this note unless this is not feasible because of the size or

the function of the product. Wacom products are subject to the Directive 2002/96/EC and therefore you should

always collect them separately and bring them to the appropriate collection point in your community or region.

Wacom professional pen tablet products comply with the European Union RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

(RoHS Directive).

You are urged to properly dispose of any waste battery or accumulator by bringing it to an appropriate collection point

for recyclable materials in your community or region. By doing this you can help improve the environment of your

community as well as minimise the potential negative effects created for the environment and human health, should

any of the substances used in batteries and accumulators reach the environment during the disposal process.

Within the European Union, items identified by the above symbol shall not be treated as unsorted municipal waste,

according the Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the 6 September 2006, or the

corresponding local laws of the Member States.

Batteries and accumulators for which this is applicable will be marked with the symbol shown at the beginning of this

note unless this is not feasible because of the size or the function of the product. Batteries used in the Wacom

products are subject to the Directive 2006/66/EC and therefore you should always collect them separately and bring

them to the appropriate collection point in your community or region.

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CONTENTS

About the manual 6

Navigating the manual 7

YOUR INTUOS4 WIRELESS TABLET 8

Tablet features 8

Intuos4 pen 10

Battery and power management 10

Battery activation 11

Charging the battery 11

Power saving features 13

Battery status and wireless connection lights 14

Wireless connection 15

Establishing a Bluetooth connection 16

Optimizing the Bluetooth connection 18

USB data connection 18

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED 19

Ergonomics 19

Configuring the tablet orientation 20

Understanding the tablet active area 21

Working with multiple monitors 22

WORKING WITH INTUOS4 23

Using the Grip Pen 23

Holding the pen 24

Positioning 25

Clicking 26

Dragging 26

Using the side switch 27

Drawing with pressure sensitivity 28

Drawing with tilt 28

Erasing 29

Eye-hand coordination exercise 29

Working with the tablet 30

Using the ExpressKeys 31

Using the Touch Ring 32

CUSTOMIZING INTUOS4 33

Opening the control panel 33

Control panel overview 34

Working with tablet properties 36

Customizing the pen 37

Adjusting tip feel and double-click 38

Adjusting eraser feel 39

Advanced tip and eraser pressure settings 39

Customizing tool buttons 40

Customizing tilt sensitivity 41

Customizing the optional mouse 41

Customizing the mouse buttons 42

Customizing the tablet functions 43

Customizing the ExpressKeys 44

Customizing the Touch Ring 45

Tablet to screen mapping 46

Orientation 48

Screen area 49

Force proportions 50

Tablet area 50

Button functions 51

Using and customizing the Radial Menu 57

Working with Display Toggle 58

Working with multiple tools 60

Application-specific settings 61

Creating an application-specific setting 62

Changing application-specific settings 62

Removing application-specific settings 62

TROUBLESHOOTING 63

Testing your tablet 64

Testing your tools 66

Testing a pen 67

Testing the Touch Ring 68

Testing the ExpressKeys 68

Testing the optional mouse 69

Troubleshooting tables 70

Connection problems 70

General problems 72

Windows-specific problems 76

Mac-specific problems 77

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Technical support options 79

Obtaining driver downloads 80

APPENDIX 81

Tablet installation 81

Battery life information 82

Replacing the tablet battery 83

Caring for your tablet and tools 83

Replacing the pen tip 84

Uninstalling the software 85

Managing your tablet preferences 85

Changing the tablet mode options 86

Installing multiple tablets 86

Advanced options 87

Optimizing the ExpressKeys display 88

Using applications integrated for tablet control 88

Using the optional Intuos4 Mouse 89

Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen 90

Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 91

About the Windows Tablet PC Input Panel 92

Product specifications 93

Intuos4 Wireless tablet (model PTK-540WL) 93

Intuos4 Grip Pen (model KP-501E-01) 94

Intuos4 Mouse (model KC-100) 94

Intuos4 Airbrush (model KP-400E-01) 94

Intuos4 Inking Pen (model KP-130-01) 95

Intuos4 Art Pen (model KP-701E-01) 95

Intuos4 Classic Pen (model KP-300E-01) 95

Product information 96

Ordering parts and accessories 96

Available parts and accessories 97

Radio and television interference 99

FCC notice 99

Industry Canada (Canada only) 100

CE declaration 100

Precautions 101

Warnings 101

Safety precautions for Lithium-Ion batteries 102

Cautions 103

License and Warranties

(Worldwide, Except for Europe,

Africa and Middle East) 104

Software License 104

Limited Warranty 104

Warranty Service in the U.S.A. and Canada 105

Warranty on Sales Outside of

the U.S.A. and Canada 106

Licence warranty conditions

(Europe, Africa and Middle East) 107

Software Licence Agreement 107

Limited Warranty 108

GLOSSARY 110

INDEX 113

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

This manual provides quick access to information about Intuos4. The information is common to Windows

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

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

•Your Intuos4 Wireless tablet introduces you to the various features of your wireless pen tablet and input

tools. Information is also included for battery and power management, and details on making a

wireless connection.

•Before you get started provides knowledge points that will help you work more comfortably with the

tablet, and to better understand how you and the tablet interact with your computer.

•Working with Intuos4 is the learning chapter. It describes how to use your tablet and input tools and

includes exercises for new users.

•Customizing Intuos4 describes how to optimize your Intuos4 tablet and tools for the way you like to

work.

• Want to test your tablet and tools? Need troubleshooting guidelines? Troubleshooting is where you will

find the answers to most common questions.

•The appendix includes more information related to your tablet. Included are tips about getting the most

from your tablet battery, tips on product care, a how-to on uninstalling the software, your license and

warranty, and more. Also included is an overview of the pen and digital inking capabilities found in

Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista.

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

Start Guide and to the automated software installer (located on the Intuos installation CD) for details.

If you are new to electronic documentation, read navigating the manual.

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

options.

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

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

hardware or operating system, information about another manufacturer’s Bluetooth hardware or

software, 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.

• Many applications have built-in support for Intuos4 features such as pressure sensitivity, tilt, 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 Intuos4 features within a specific application, see the instructions in

that application’s manuals.

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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NAVIGATING THE MANUAL

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YOUR INTUOS4 WIRELESS TABLET

This section introduces you to the Intuos4 Wireless professional pen tablet. Intuos4 consists of two basic

elements: a wireless tablet that serves as your work area, and the input tools you use on the tablet.

The quickest way to learn about Intuos4 is to become familiar with its appearance and features.

Tablet features

Intuos4 pen

Battery and power management

Wireless connection

USB data connection

TABLET FEATURES

Status LEDs

• An LED will glow dimly when the tablet

is on, and brighten when a tool button

is pressed.

• LEDs also indicate which of the four

Touch Ring functions are active.

Touch Ring

Includes toggle button at center

of ring. Press to:

• Toggle between Touch Ring

functions.

• Wake tablet from auto sleep

mode.

ExpressKeys

ExpressKeys display

Shows the current ExpressKey settings.

Active area

This is the active area for pen

input. Learn about your Intuos4

pen.

Wireless connection light

See establishing a Bluetooth

connection.

Battery status light

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USB port

Power input and data connection.

Pairing button

See establishing a Bluetooth connection.

Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery

Pre-installed. To activate, see battery

activation. See also charging the battery.

USB charging cable

To charge Intuos4, first plug the USB charging cable into the tablet.

Connect the other cable end to a USB port located directly on your

computer, or to a powered USB hub. See charging the battery.

You can work while charging. See USB data connection.

Anchor point

The Intuos4 pen tether (sold

separately) or aftermarket security

cables can be connected to the

anchor point.

Pen holder location

Cover unsnaps for easy removal

and attachment of the optional

pen holder.

Power switch and indicator

Slide switch to turn tablet on and off.

Indicator shows red when the switch is in

the on position. Switch must be in the on

position to use tablet.

Battery compartment

With your fingernail, press inward on the

latch bar and flip cover outward to open.

Pen holder, attachable.

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INTUOS4 PEN

All Intuos4 input tools are cordless and battery free.

BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT

This section contains important information about the battery and power management features of your

Intuos4 pen tablet. Be sure to review the following items:

Battery activation

Charging the battery

Power saving features

Battery status and wireless connection lights

See also working with the tablet for more information about tablet features.

Eraser

Grip area

DuoSwitch

(rocker style

side switch)

Replaceable nib

(pen tip)

Intuos4 Grip Pen

To personalize your pen,

unscrew the tip cone and

replace the colored ring with

one of another color

(included).

Pen stand

Unscrew the base to access a nib extraction tool and

assorted replacement nibs.

Nib extractor

Replacement nibs

• 5 standard nibs,

black

• 1 flex nib, white

and black

• 1 stroke nib, white

• 3 hard felt nibs,

gray

See available parts and accessories for information on additional input tools and accessories. Also available is a

travel sleeve that can be used to protect your tablet when traveling, or for storing the unit.

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BATTERY ACTIVATION

Your wireless pen tablet uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Before you can charge or work

with Intuos4 you must first remove the insulating safety tag from between the battery and tablet contacts.

1. Turn the wireless tablet upside down and open the battery cover. Use your fingernail to press inward on

the latch bar and flip the cover outward to open.

2. Making sure the battery stays in place, gently pull on the safety tag to remove it from between the

battery and contact terminals. Discard the tag.

3. Close the battery cover. Move on to charging the battery.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Before using Intuos4 for the first time in wireless mode you should fully charge the tablet battery. Do this by

connecting the USB cable between Intuos4 and a primary USB port (located directly on your computer), or

to a powered USB hub.

Warning: See the safety precautions

for Lithium-Ion batteries.

Tips:

You can continue with the tablet software installation

process and use Intuos4 through the USB connection while

the battery is charging. It will take about 5 hours to fully

charge an empty battery when the tablet is off, and about 6

hours to fully charge it when the tablet is on. Actual charge

time depends upon battery level and tablet use while

charging.

Turning off the ExpressKeys display will reduce the

charging time when using the tablet while it is charging.

See advanced options for information on turning the

ExpressKeys display on or off.

USB port

The battery status light glows yellow when charging,

and glows green when fully charged.

See battery status and wireless connection lights.

The USB cable is used for charging the battery,

and to operate Intuos4 as a wired USB tablet.

The battery will charge whenever the USB cable

is connected and the battery is not fully

charged.

Note: Whenever the tablet is connected using

the USB cable, the Bluetooth antenna

and any Bluetooth connection to the

tablet will be automatically switched off.

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To check the current battery charge status, open the Wacom Tablet control panel and look at the tablet icon

in the TABLET list of the control panel. See working with tablet properties.

• To maximize battery operation time, consider turning off the ExpressKeys display (see advanced

options).

• When you are done working, turn off the tablet using the tablet power switch in order to conserve

battery power.

• The tablet will draw current from the battery whenever the power switch is in the on position. A small

current is drawn even in auto sleep and tablet auto shut-down modes, and will slowly discharge the

battery. It is a good idea to charge the battery and move the tablet power switch to the off position

before leaving the tablet unused for a number of days.

• If the battery charge is low and the battery remains in the tablet for a long period of time (a week or

longer) with the power switch in the on position, the small trickle of current used by the tablet is likely to

discharge the battery so far that an internal protection circuit within the battery is activated. If this

occurs you will no longer be able to charge the battery. To preserve your battery, move the tablet power

switch to the off position before leaving the tablet unused for a week or longer.

• For extended storage (a month or longer), Wacom recommends that the battery be at least half full

before you move the power switch to the off position. You do not need to remove the battery because

the power switch disconnects the battery from the tablet circuit when in the off position.

• If your battery can no longer be charged or no longer holds a charge, the battery should be replaced.

See replacing the tablet battery.

Warning: See the safety precautions for Lithium-Ion batteries.

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POWER SAVING FEATURES

Intuos4 uses a number of power saving features designed to conserve the tablet battery charge and

improve performance.

• Auto power save mode: Automatically reduces power to the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys

display as follows:

• Auto sleep mode: To conserve battery power when the tablet is not in use, the tablet will automatically

enter sleep mode after 30 minutes without user input. To resume operations, press the Touch Ring

toggle button or move the power switch off and back on.

When there is no wireless connection for more than 5 seconds, such as when the computer is

switched off or the tablet is moved out of range, Intuos4 also switches to sleep mode. To resume

operations, ensure that your computer’s Bluetooth support is working and that your tablet is within

range. Then press the Touch Ring toggle button or move the power switch off and back on.

• Tablet auto shut-down: When the battery level is low, the tablet will automatically shut-down. When in

tablet auto shut-down mode, the tablet will not function. Recharge the battery immediately, or move

the power switch to the off position.

Important: If the power switch is left on (even in tablet auto shut-down mode) a small trickle of current will

continue to flow, leading to eventual battery failure.

See also working with tablet properties.

1 minute no user input: Low LED and ExpressKeys display brightness

2.5 minutes no user input: ExpressKeys display turns off

Low LED brightness

Active user input: Returns brightness to set level

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BATTERY STATUS AND WIRELESS CONNECTION LIGHTS

Observe the battery status and wireless connection lights to check the operational status of the tablet:

BATTERY STATUS LIGHT TABLET AND BATTERY STATUS

Green High battery charge (35% to 100%) remaining.

Red Low battery charge (15% - 34%) remaining.

Red, flashing Very low battery charge (less than 15%) remaining.

You need to recharge the battery now!

Off Tablet has been turned off either manually or automatically, or no

battery charge. Any of the following conditions can prompt the

tablet to power off.

• You move the power switch to the off position.

• After you press the pairing button, the tablet does not pair with

a computer within 3 minutes.

• No user input for more than 30 minutes. Tablet enters sleep

mode.

• No wireless connection for more than 5 seconds.

• Battery charge drops below operational level and no external

power supply is connected to tablet. Connect the USB cable

between Intuos4 and a primary USB port (located directly on

your computer) or to a powered USB hub. If the LED still does

not light, the battery should be replaced. See replacing the

tablet battery.

If the tablet has automatically turned itself off and there is adequate

battery or external power available, move the power switch off and

then back on, or press the Touch Ring toggle button.

Yellow Indicates that the USB cable is attached and the battery is

charging. Light will change to green when battery is fully charged.

Note: If the light does not go on, try turning on the tablet power

switch. Some USB hubs will not supply power if the tablet is

turned off.

WIRELESS CONNECTION LIGHT TABLET STATUS

Off No Bluetooth connection between tablet and computer.

Blue, flashing Discoverable mode (after pressing the pairing button or turning the

tablet power on). Tablet is searching for a connection, or pairing

with your computer. See establishing a Bluetooth connection.

Blue Tablet is connected to computer using a Bluetooth wireless

connection.

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WIRELESS CONNECTION

The Intuos4 pen tablet connects to your computer via a wireless Bluetooth connection. Bluetooth is a

radio-frequency technology, so it is not necessary for Intuos4 to be “in sight” of the Bluetooth antenna on

your computer. The radio frequency can pass through non-metallic objects like desks.

Important: Intuos4 is a Class 2 Bluetooth enabled device, and can operate for up to 10 meters (33 feet)

from the Bluetooth antenna of your computer.

Interference from other networks operating in the 2.4 GHz band, other Bluetooth enabled devices

connected to your computer (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 Bluetooth connection for related tips and

suggestions.

Establishing a Bluetooth connection

Optimizing the Bluetooth connection

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ESTABLISHING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION

Before connecting the tablet, ensure your computer has a working Bluetooth configuration that supports

the Human Interface Device (HID) profile. If your computer does not have built-in Bluetooth support, obtain

and install a commercially available USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle).

The process whereby Intuos4 and the computer discover one another for the “first” time is called “pairing”.

The following is an overview. For detailed instructions on pairing a Bluetooth enabled device to your

computer and specific Bluetooth configuration, see the documentation that came with your operating

system or Bluetooth support.

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

2. Be sure the tablet power switch is in the on position and that the USB cable is not attached to an active

USB port. Place the tablet in discoverable mode by pressing the pairing button located on the side of

the tablet. The tablet wireless connection light will flash blue.

3. With the tablet in discoverable mode, open the Bluetooth devices control panel or select the Bluetooth

icon from the menu bar or system tray. Turn on your Bluetooth support if necessary and choose to add

a new device. Common options are ADD WIRELESS DEVICE or SET UP BLUETOOTH DEVICE. (In the control

panel on a Mac, click the “+” icon to set up a new device.) Carefully follow all directions in the setup

assistant.

• If prompted for the device type to set up choose “tablet” (if available), otherwise choose “mouse”.

• If prompted for an authentication code or passkey and your Bluetooth support complies with

Bluetooth Specification v2.0, enter “0000”. Otherwise, select “don’t use” or “no”.

• When successfully paired to your computer, Intuos4 will appear as a connected device in the

Bluetooth devices control panel (showing in the device list as “PTK-540WL”) and the tablet wireless

connection light will glow blue.

• If the tablet is not listed in the control panel, refresh the assistant and again press the tablet pairing

button.

4. Close the Bluetooth devices control panel. Check the connection by using the pen on the tablet to

move the screen cursor.

• The tablet will remain in discoverable mode for 3

minutes or until a pairing with your computer has

been established. If pairing is not established

within 3 minutes, the tablet will turn itself off.

• The tablet can only be paired (linked) to your

computer while the tablet is in discoverable mode.

• The tablet can only be paired to a single computer

at a time.

Pairing button

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If you have not already done so, install the Wacom tablet driver software. Insert the Intuos installation CD

into your computer’s CD-ROM drive, click on the INSTALL TABLET link, and follow the prompts to install the

driver software.

Important: Remember that the Intuos4 Wireless tablet driver software must be installed before you can

work with full tablet functionality and features such as pressure sensitivity with the pen.

After you have paired your wireless tablet and computer, they will remember the connection as if you had

connected a virtual cable between them. The tablet will remember which computer it is connected to, and

will reject all attempts by other computers to connect to it.

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

move the tablet power switch to the on position. The tablet and your computer will remember each

other, and the Bluetooth connection will automatically be reestablished.

• If the link is broken for more than 5 seconds (e.g., you shut down your computer, unplug your USB-to-

Bluetooth adapter (dongle) or otherwise switch off your Bluetooth support, or move the tablet too far

away from the computer), the tablet will switch to sleep mode. To reestablish the connection, press the

Touch Ring toggle button or turn the tablet power switch off and then on.

You can break the pairing between tablet and computer from either the tablet or from the computer to

which it is linked. When the pairing is broken the tablet will once again become discoverable by any

Bluetooth enabled computer. To disconnect the wireless tablet from a computer:

• From the tablet, simply press the pairing button located on the side of the tablet. A disconnect

message will be sent to the computer.

• From the computer, open the Bluetooth devices control panel and delete the pairing for the tablet.

Important: The use of wireless devices is regulated in most countries. If you will be traveling with your

wireless tablet, be sure to check with the appropriate regulatory authority for any restrictions that may

apply to your product in the country of your destination.

Products using wireless signals can 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 Intuos4

tablet wireless signal by placing the power switch in the off position (the battery status light will be off) and

do not move the power switch to the on position during takeoff, transit, or landing.

Do not use Intuos4 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; the wireless tablet 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 is prohibited, power off the tablet (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 at the end of this manual.

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OPTIMIZING THE BLUETOOTH 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 Bluetooth 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.

Try the following actions to improve your Bluetooth connection and optimize tablet performance:

• Remove any metallic objects that may be in the line of sight between Intuos4 and your Bluetooth

antenna or adapter.

• If you are using a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle), use a USB extension cable and place the adapter

on your desktop or somewhere in sight of Intuos4.

• Use Bluetooth support that complies with Bluetooth Specification v2.1 and supports the EDR

(Enhanced Data Rate) protocol. Contact the manufacturer of your Bluetooth support for details.

• Use a Class 1 Bluetooth adapter (dongle) on your computer.

• If you are using a computer with a built-in Bluetooth antenna, try reorienting the computer until you get

a better data rate.

• Move the tablet closer to your computer’s Bluetooth antenna.

• Disconnect any Bluetooth audio devices, such as headsets, that may be connected 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.

USB DATA CONNECTION

When using the tablet with a computer that is not Bluetooth enabled or in a situation where a wireless

network is prohibited (such as on an airplane) you can use Intuos4 Wireless as a wired USB tablet.

Attach the USB cable to the tablet. Then connect the

other end to a primary USB port located directly on

your computer, or to a powered USB hub. Be sure to

turn on the tablet power switch.

The tablet is fully functional when connected to your

computer. The tablet battery charges through the

cable.

Note: Whenever the tablet is connected using the USB

cable, the Bluetooth antenna and any Bluetooth

connection to the tablet will be automatically

switched off.

Always be sure to use the USB cable that came

with your Intuos4 Wireless tablet.

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BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

This section provides information that will help you work more comfortably with the tablet, and to better

understand how you and the tablet interact with your computer.

Ergonomics

Configuring the tablet orientation

Understanding the tablet active area

Working with multiple monitors

ERGONOMICS

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 a

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

as your hand movements on the tablet.

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.

• Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and

relax your muscles.

• Use a gentle grip when working with your tools.

• Alternate tasks and tools throughout the day.

• Maintain a good posture at all times. 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

drawing (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

drawing area to the left of the ExpressKeys.

See configuring the tablet orientation for details.

If using the tablet as a primary pointing device

and mouse replacement, consider placing it to

the left of your keyboard.

• If using the tablet primarily as a creative tool,

consider placing the tablet below the keyboard,

centered with respect to your monitor.

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CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION

You are prompted to choose a default tablet orientation when installing the tablet using the Intuos

installation CD. At the log-in and user switching screens, the tablet orientation will use the default setting

selected when the driver was installed. To change the default orientation, you must re-install the driver

from the Intuos installation CD.

You can also change how your tablet is oriented using the following procedure. However, the default

orientation used at the log-in screen will not be affected.

To set up Intuos4 for left-handed operation:

• Open the Wacom Tablet 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.

To set up Intuos4 for 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.

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UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA

Your Intous4 pen and other input tools work only on the active area of the tablet.

Tablet active area

The area of the tablet that senses pen movement.

Your Intuos4 input tools work only on the active area of the

tablet.

Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor

(pointer) will appear at the corresponding point on the

screen. The screen cursor indicates pen position, and

follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface.

This is the default setting for the pen.

Learn about using the Grip Pen.

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 by setting the tablet to screen

mapping.

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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS

If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Intuos4 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. The below image illustrates a tablet mapping to the entire

system desktop, which is displayed on two monitors.

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

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

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

operating system for use with multiple monitors.

After you have correctly configured your computer for use with multiple monitors, you can then adjust the

tablet to screen mapping by opening the Wacom Tablet control panel and changing the appropriate

options. For example, you can map to a single monitor, or to a portion of the monitor area.

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

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

system desktop or primary display and your other monitors. See working with Display Toggle.

Monitor 1 Monitor 2

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WORKING WITH INTUOS4

This section describes how to use your tablet and input tools and includes exercises for new users. If you

are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections.

Using the Grip Pen

Working with the tablet

USING THE GRIP PEN

The pen is cordless, battery free, and pressure sensitive. 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.

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 navigating 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 Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor

positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your

computer from going to sleep.

Also, leaving the pen on the tablet when can prevent the tablet from

switching off and cause the battery to discharge.

To attach the optional pen holder:

• Unsnap the pen holder cover and

remove it from the tablet.

• Attach the pen holder in place of the

cover part by snapping the pen holder

into the tablet opening. Once attached,

you can place the pen in the holder loop

for safe-keeping.

The pen holder can be removed by

unsnapping it from the tablet. To protect

your tablet, always replace the pen holder

cover when the pen holder is not attached.

Your tablet also comes with an attachable pen holder. The pen holder is a handy feature

for those times when it is inconvenient to use the desktop pen stand. The pen holder is

optimized to securely hold the Grip Pen and optional Airbrush.

Position for drawing and navigating Position for erasing

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POSITIONING

The pen is used to position the cursor (or pointer) on your screen.

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

•In PEN MODE, wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will appear at a

corresponding point on the display screen. The screen cursor 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, the default setting for the Intuos4 Mouse, you move the cursor with a “pick up and

slide” motion similar to using a regular mouse.

Lift the pen and place the pen tip on the

tablet active area. The cursor will appear

at 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 that using a pen is 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 (0.39 inch)

When positioning the screen cursor and operating a pen button, the pen

tip needs to be within 10 mm (0.39 inch) 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 Intuos4 tools, including the Intuos4 Mouse, 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 register a click.

(There is no audible pen tip “click” 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: You can configure Windows to select when the pen is over an icon and to launch the icon with a single click.

To turn on this feature, first open a folder.

• For 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).

• For 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 side switch on the Intuos4 Grip Pen has two programmable 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 (0.39 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:

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

than tapping twice with the pen tip.

Upper: DOUBLE CLICK

Lower: RIGHT CLICK

Press the lower pen switch to right-click

and bring up application-specific or

icon-specific menus.

Setting a switch function to 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’s

active area. 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

you are done.

In some application windows the

document will precisely follow the screen

cursor as you move the pen tip, while 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.

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 (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.

DRAWING WITH TILT

The tablet recognizes when you tilt the pen from vertical to inclined positions. In some drawing

applications, tilt can be used to control line shape and thickness. 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’s 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. Be sure 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 tilt 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 Intuos4 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’s tool

palette to vary the width and depth of

your erasures as you change the amount

of pressure you exert 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.

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WORKING WITH THE TABLET

The middle section of the tablet is the working, or active, area for the pen or mouse. Wherever you place

your pen on the tablet active area, the screen cursor will appear at a corresponding point on the screen.

See using the Grip Pen and using the Intuos4 Mouse for more information.

See battery and power management for detailed information about tablet power management.

Active area

ExpressKeys

Press the customizable ExpressKeys

to perform frequently used functions

or keystrokes, or to emulate button

clicks or modifier keys.

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

states. As you toggle between

settings, a corresponding status LED

illuminates.

ExpressKeys display

Shows the current ExpressKey

settings. See optimizing the

ExpressKeys display.

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USING THE EXPRESSKEYS

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

modify your pen or other input tool properties as you work. The ExpressKeys can also be operated in

combination with one another. For example, if you program one key to simulate the CTRL key and another

to simulate an ALT keystroke, when you press both keys at the same time a CTRL+ALT is simulated.

Tip: In Adobe Photoshop and many other graphics applications, the ALT, CTRL, and SHIFT keys can be used

to modify a tool (or switch to an alternative tool) while the key is pressed.

ExpressKeys configuration when

positioned on the left side of the

tablet (EXPRESSKEYS LEFT).

ExpressKeys configuration when

positioned on the right side of the

tablet (EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT).

ExpressKey default settings:

The ExpressKeys display automatically

updates to show the current ExpressKey

settings for the active application. If an

ExpressKey has been disabled, there

will be no display for that key.

See optimizing the ExpressKeys display

and customizing the ExpressKeys.

SHOW SETTINGS

RADIAL MENU

PRECISION MODE

DISPLAY TOGGLE

SHIFT modifier key

CTRL/CMD modifier key

ALT/OPT modifier key

PAN/SCROLL

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

applications integrated for tablet control.

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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.

Example of zooming in

Move your finger clockwise along

the ring to zoom in or scroll down in

most applications.

Example of zooming out

Move your finger counter-clockwise

to zoom out or scroll up.

Press the toggle button to switch

between four customizable states.

As you toggle between settings, a

corresponding status LED

illuminates. Any disabled settings

are skipped in the toggle sequence.

To resume operations after the

tablet has entered auto sleep

mode, press the toggle button.

Touch Ring default settings:

See customizing the Touch Ring to modify the way

your tablet Touch Ring works.

Setting 1: AUTO SCROLL/ZOOM. Sets the ring

to zoom in most graphics applications and

scroll in most other applications.

Page scrolling is not supported.

Some applications may interpret zoom events

as scroll events, or may completely ignore

zooming. Likewise, scroll events may be

interpreted as zoom events, or ignored

completely.

Setting 2: KEYSTROKE... 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: KEYSTROKE... BRUSH SIZE. Sets the

ring to increase or decrease the brush size of

your drawing tool when working in Adobe

Photoshop.

Setting 4: KEYSTROKE... CANVAS ROTATION.

Enables you to rotate or flip an entire image

when working in Adobe Photoshop.

(Requires Adobe Photoshop CS4 or later.)

Important: Some applications can override and control

the Touch Ring functions. For details, see using

applications integrated for tablet control.

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CUSTOMIZING INTUOS4

After you master the basics of using Intuos4, you may want to customize the way the tablet or input tools

work. This chapter describes how to adjust your tablet and tool settings. Included is information about

each control panel tab and some of the more difficult concepts. Many of the sections also contain useful

customizing tips.

Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos4 by creating application-specific settings.

Opening the control panel

Control panel overview

Working with tablet properties

Customizing the pen

Customizing the optional mouse

Customizing the tablet functions

Tablet to screen mapping

Button functions

Using and customizing the Radial Menu

Working with Display Toggle

Working with multiple tools

Application-specific settings

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

To open the Wacom Tablet control panel, use the Intuos4 tool you wish to customize on the tablet:

•Windows

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

and choose the WACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option.

•Macintosh

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

folder. Then click on the WACOM TABLET icon.

After opening the control panel, you can begin customizing Intuos4.

Note: User-specific preferences are supported. After logging in, 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

Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize your Intuos4 tablet or input tools.

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; in a few moments the Tool Tip will pop up.

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

The upper portion of the control panel displays icons

representing your TABLET, TOOL, and APPLICATION settings.

TOOL settings

Choose FUNCTIONS to

customize your

ExpressKeys, Touch

Ring, and Radial

Menu settings.

Choose PEN to

customize your

Intuos4 pen settings.

If you have an optional

Intuos4 Mouse,

choose MOUSE to

customize the mouse

settings.

Returns the selected

tab to its default

settings.

Displays help options.Displays advanced options.

Displays tablet and

software information,

including an option to

access the DIAGNOSTICS

dialog box.

Tabs display

customizable settings

for the selected TOOL.

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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 to change settings.

To change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize. The tool will be

automatically selected in the TOOL list, and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. If the tool is not

automatically selected, choose it from TOOL list.

To customize settings for a different tool, click on its icon within the TOOL list (the appropriate tabs will be

displayed). See customizing the pen, customizing the optional mouse, and customizing the tablet

functions for more information.

Note: The APPLICATION list is for advanced users; it is not necessary to select or add applications in order

to customize your Intuos4 tool(s).

The TABLET list displays an icon for any

supported tablet that has been installed on

your system and is currently connected.

All settings shown below this list apply to

the selected tablet.

• The control panel will not launch

unless a supported tablet is connected

to the computer.

• Settings can only be viewed or

changed for an attached tablet.

• A tablet cannot be deleted from the

control panel list unless it is attached

to the computer.

See also working with tablet properties.

The TOOL list displays an icon for the tablet

FUNCTIONS, and for the different tools that

have been used on the tablet. See also

working with multiple tools.

The APPLICATION list lets you define tool

settings that apply only to a specific

application. See application-specific

settings.

See also installing multiple tablets and

changing the tablet mode options.

Your current selections are highlighted.

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WORKING WITH TABLET PROPERTIES

The Wacom Tablet control panel provides you with direct feedback about the power status of your tablet.

A Wacom icon is also displayed in the system task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Macintosh).

• Hover the screen cursor over the icon to learn specific details.

• Click on the icon to access various options for working with your tablet.

• For Windows, the icon is located in the notification area of the task bar.

• For Macintosh, the icon is located on the menu bar.

See also power saving features and changing the tablet mode options.

Each icon within the TABLET list shows the

percentage of battery charge remaining for the

connected tablet.

• A status bar indicates tablet is in use, and

shows an approximation of the remaining

battery charge.

• A warning symbol within the status bar

indicates tablet is in use, and the battery

charge is nearly empty.

• A lightning bolt within the status bar (which

now resembles a battery) indicates the

tablet is running on external power via the

USB cable or an external power adapter,

and the tablet battery is charging.

• A power plug within the status bar (which

resembles a battery) indicates battery is fully

charged, and the tablet is running on

external power.

The above points describe only the basic

feedback elements of the TABLET icon. You may

see variations of these descriptions, depending

on the actual status of your tablet and operating

system.

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CUSTOMIZING THE PEN

Use the pen to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. The pen will be selected in the TOOL list and the

appropriate tabs will be displayed. If the pen is not automatically selected, choose it from TOOL list.

Select a tab and choose from the available options.

Adjusting eraser feel

Customizing tilt sensitivity

Customizing tool buttons

Adjusting tip feel and double-click

Tablet to screen mapping

Application-specific settings

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ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK

Select the PEN tab.

Customizes the amount of pressure

needed to click, draw, or ink.

Displays the tip FEEL DETAILS dialog

box where you can further

customize the tip sensitivity.

Press the pen tip on the tablet to

test the TIP FEEL setting. Adjust the

TIP FEEL so that you can

comfortably reach full pressure.

Adjusts the size of the double-click

area. Drag the slider to OFF to

disable double-click assist.

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 – any small press on the pen is 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 or using the side switch to double-click (see using the side switch). You can also set

an ExpressKey to double-click.

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ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL

Select the ERASER tab.

ADVANCED TIP AND ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS

To further customize tip or eraser pressure settings, from the PEN or ERASER tab click on the DETAILS...

button. The options within the FEEL DETAILS dialog box enable you to change the tip or eraser pressure

sensitivity and click threshold settings independently.

Important: In the PEN and ERASER tabs, these settings are adjusted simultaneously with the TIP FEEL or

ERASER FEEL slider, which override the detailed pressure settings.

Select the function to perform when using the eraser.

Customizes the amount of pressure

needed to erase.

Displays the eraser FEEL DETAILS

dialog box where you can further

customize the eraser sensitivity.

With your screen cursor positioned

over an empty area of your

desktop, press the pen’s eraser on

the tablet to test the ERASER FEEL

setting. Adjust the ERASER FEEL so

that you can comfortably reach full

pressure.

Drag the slider to select a

pressure sensitivity setting.

If you have a soft touch, choose

a softer setting.

Drag the slider to adjust the

click threshold level.

This setting determines the

amount of force required to

generate a tip click.

Graphically displays the

selected pressure SENSITIVITY

curve and CLICK THRESHOLD

settings.

A curve that increases quickly

makes the pen feel more

sensitive.

Using your pen tip or eraser,

make several strokes within the

box to test the results of your

changes.

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CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS

Select the PEN tab.

Select the function to perform

when pressing the upper or lower

side switch.

When you bring the pen tip within

10 mm (0.39 inch) of the tablet

surface without touching the tablet

and press the upper or lower side

switch, the selected function

occurs.

Tip: To make double-clicking

easier, set the side switch to

double-click automatically by

selecting DOUBLE CLICK.

Double-click here to change the function assigned to the

pen tip.

• At least one tool button should be set to the CLICK

function.

• The tip must be set to CLICK in order to draw in most

graphics applications.

Note: You can change how the side switch operates for right clicks or other click functions. See advanced

options for details.

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CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY

Select the PEN tab.

Visit Wacom’s web site for a list of applications that currently support tilt. See product information.

CUSTOMIZING THE OPTIONAL MOUSE

Use the Intuos4 Mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. The MOUSE tool will be selected in the

TOOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. If the mouse is not automatically selected, choose it

from TOOL list. Select a tab and choose from the available options. The mouse is an optional accessory,

and product configurations may vary.

Drag the slider to increase or

decrease TILT SENSITIVITY. Then test

the new setting in an application

that supports tilt. The tilt setting

applies to both the tip and eraser of

your tool.

Note: Tilt is direction-sensitive and

can be used in some

applications to control brush

orientation or other

characteristics.

Tilt sensitivity determines how far you must tilt the tool to produce the maximum tilt effect; you need to tilt the pen

less at high sensitivity than at low sensitivity.

Customizing the mouse buttons

Mouse mode settings

Application-specific settings

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CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONS

Use your Intuos4 Mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. Select the MOUSE tab.

The mouse buttons are chordable; you can press two or more buttons simultaneously. For example, if you

program one button to simulate the CTRL key and another to simulate an ALT keystroke, when you press

both buttons a CTRL+ALT is simulated.

Note: To configure the Intuos4 Mouse for left-handed use, simply reassign the button functions as needed.

You can also open the Wacom Tablet control panel, click on OPTIONS... and select LEFT in the MOUSE

HANDEDNESS group.

Select the function to perform

when pressing a button.

WHEEL options (SCROLL, KEYSTROKE, or DISABLED) control the fingerwheel function. The default setting is SCROLL.

SCROLL When selecting SCROLL, the tab displays custom scroll options. Choose a SCROLLING SPEED to use

for each notch of wheel movement.

When you select one or more COMBINE WITH: modifier key options, the selected option(s) will be

sent to the application along with each scroll event. For example, you can create custom zooming

or other actions within an application.

Macintosh: The available options are OPTION, COMMAND (Apple key), CONTROL, and SHIFT.

KEYSTROKE Select the KEYSTROKE option to assign custom functions to the fingerwheel. This is useful when

working with repetitive functions. Keystroke(s) that you define are sent once for each notch of

wheel movement.

Tip: To double the speed of a keystroke action, enter the keystroke sequence twice within the

DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box.

DISABLED Disables the wheel function.

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CUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONS

To customize the ExpressKeys, Touch Ring, and other tablet features, open the Wacom Tablet control panel

and select the FUNCTIONS icon in the TOOL list. Select a tab to customize, and change settings using the

available options.

Using and customizing the Radial Menu

Application-specific settings

Customizing the ExpressKeys

Customizing the Touch Ring

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CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS

When you open the EXPRESSKEYS tab, the current functions are shown in the corresponding pull-down

menus. As an additional reference, the tablet ExpressKeys display provides a visual indication of the

ExpressKey settings.

When using Intuos4, the ExpressKeys display automatically updates to show the key settings for the

application that is currently in the foreground. If an ExpressKey has been disabled, there will be no display

for that key.

Note: To set the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys display, select the OPTIONS...

button located at the bottom of the control panel. In the OPTIONS dialog box adjust the EXPRESSKEY

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS slider as needed.

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

applications integrated for tablet control.

Use the pull-down menus to choose

a function that will be performed

when the key is pressed. Your choice

is displayed either within the pull-

down menu or beneath the menu.

The default settings are described in

using the ExpressKeys.

ExpressKey functions can be defined

for use with specific applications.

The ExpressKeys will be rotated 180

degrees when the tablet orientation is

set to EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT.

ExpressKeys tab, shown for right-handed use

ExpressKeys tab, shown for left-handed use

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CUSTOMIZING THE TOUCH RING

When you select the tablet TOUCH RING tab, the currently set Touch Ring functions are displayed. You can

customize the Touch Ring to issue zooming, scrolling, or custom keystroke actions.

Touch Ring functions can be defined for use with specific applications. Any changes you make on this tab

apply to the currently selected icon in the control panel’s APPLICATION list.

The below control panel tab depicts a tablet configured for right-handed (EXPRESSKEYS LEFT) use.

Choose a function to perform when the ring is in use. Default settings are:

To customize the ring for other actions, select the KEYSTROKE... option. You can then define a custom keystroke

function. To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular application, see the documentation that

came with the application.

Choose SKIP to set the Touch Ring toggle button to skip a function state in the toggle sequence.

See using the Touch Ring for more information.

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

applications integrated for tablet control.

AUTO SCROLL/ZOOM Sets the Touch Ring to zoom in most graphics applications and scroll in most

other applications. Page scrolling is not supported.

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

Move your finger counter-clockwise to zoom out or scroll up.

Some applications may interpret zoom events as scroll events, or may

completely ignore zooming. Likewise, scroll events may be interpreted as

zoom events, or ignored completely.

KEYSTROKE... CYCLE LAYERS Sets the ring to cycle up or down through a stack of layers.

KEYSTROKE... BRUSH SIZE Sets the ring to increase or decrease the brush size of your drawing tool.

KEYSTROKE... CANVAS ROTATION Enables you to rotate or flip an entire image in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or later.

The SPEED setting can be

customized for each function.

This controls the rate at which

zooming and scrolling occurs, or

the speed at which keystroke

events are sent to an application.

Tip: To zoom images around the

current position of the screen

cursor when working in Adobe

Photoshop CS3 or later, open the

Adobe Photoshop general

preferences pane, check the ZOOM

WITH SCROLL WHEEL option, and

click OK.

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User’s manual for

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Intuos4 Wireless (model PTK-540WL)

Before you start

Wireless connection

Using the pen

Customizing your pen

Using the tablet

Customizing your tablet

Using the Radial Menu

Application-specific settings

Troubleshooting