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User’s manual for
Windows & Macintosh
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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
Copyright © Wacom Co., Ltd., 2009
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use.
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.
Adobe, Photoshop, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks
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
Navigating the manual
YOUR INTUOS4 WIRELESS TABLET
Tablet features
Intuos4 pen
Battery and power management
Battery activation
Charging the battery
Power saving features
Battery status and wireless connection lights
Wireless connection
Establishing a Bluetooth connection
Optimizing the Bluetooth connection
USB data connection
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BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Ergonomics
Configuring the tablet orientation
Understanding the tablet active area
Working with multiple monitors
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WORKING WITH INTUOS4
Using the Grip Pen
Holding the pen
Positioning
Clicking
Dragging
Using the side switch
Drawing with pressure sensitivity
Drawing with tilt
Erasing
Eye-hand coordination exercise
Working with the tablet
Using the ExpressKeys
Using the Touch Ring
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CUSTOMIZING INTUOS4
Opening the control panel
Control panel overview
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Working with tablet properties
Customizing the pen
Adjusting tip feel and double-click
Adjusting eraser feel
Advanced tip and eraser pressure settings
Customizing tool buttons
Customizing tilt sensitivity
Customizing the optional mouse
Customizing the mouse buttons
Customizing the tablet functions
Customizing the ExpressKeys
Customizing the Touch Ring
Tablet to screen mapping
Orientation
Screen area
Force proportions
Tablet area
Button functions
Using and customizing the Radial Menu
Working with Display Toggle
Working with multiple tools
Application-specific settings
Creating an application-specific setting
Changing application-specific settings
Removing application-specific settings
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Testing your tablet
Testing your tools
Testing a pen
Testing the Touch Ring
Testing the ExpressKeys
Testing the optional mouse
Troubleshooting tables
Connection problems
General problems
Windows-specific problems
Mac-specific problems
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Technical support options
Obtaining driver downloads
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APPENDIX
Tablet installation
Battery life information
Replacing the tablet battery
Caring for your tablet and tools
Replacing the pen tip
Uninstalling the software
Managing your tablet preferences
Changing the tablet mode options
Installing multiple tablets
Advanced options
Optimizing the ExpressKeys display
Using applications integrated for tablet control
Using the optional Intuos4 Mouse
Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen
Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows
About the Windows Tablet PC Input Panel
Product specifications
Intuos4 Wireless tablet (model PTK-540WL)
Intuos4 Grip Pen (model KP-501E-01)
Intuos4 Mouse (model KC-100)
Intuos4 Airbrush (model KP-400E-01)
Intuos4 Inking Pen (model KP-130-01)
Intuos4 Art Pen (model KP-701E-01)
Intuos4 Classic Pen (model KP-300E-01)
Product information
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Ordering parts and accessories
Available parts and accessories
Radio and television interference
FCC notice
Industry Canada (Canada only)
CE declaration
Precautions
Warnings
Safety precautions for Lithium-Ion batteries
Cautions
License and Warranties
(Worldwide, Except for Europe,
Africa and Middle East)
Software License
Limited Warranty
Warranty Service in the U.S.A. and Canada
Warranty on Sales Outside of
the U.S.A. and Canada
Licence warranty conditions
(Europe, Africa and Middle East)
Software Licence Agreement
Limited Warranty
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GLOSSARY
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INDEX
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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.
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Go directly to contents or index topics by clicking on them.
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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.
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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.
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Working with Intuos4 is the learning chapter. It describes how to use your tablet and input tools and
includes exercises for new users.
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Customizing Intuos4 describes how to optimize your Intuos4 tablet and tools for the way you like to
work.
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Want to test your tablet and tools? Need troubleshooting guidelines? Troubleshooting is where you will
find the answers to most common questions.
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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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SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel
options.
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You can use your viewer zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen.
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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.
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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).
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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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Go to front page.
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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.
Wireless connection light
See establishing a Bluetooth
connection.
Battery status light
Touch Ring
Includes toggle button at center
of ring. Press to:
• Toggle between Touch Ring
functions.
• Wake tablet from auto sleep
mode.
Active area
This is the active area for pen
input. Learn about your Intuos4
pen.
ExpressKeys
ExpressKeys display
Shows the current ExpressKey settings.
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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.
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.
USB port
Power input and data connection.
Battery compartment
With your fingernail, press inward on the
latch bar and flip cover outward to open.
Pairing button
See establishing a Bluetooth 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.
Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery
Pre-installed. To activate, see battery
activation. See also charging the battery.
Pen holder, attachable.
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INTUOS4 PEN
All Intuos4 input tools are cordless and battery free.
Pen stand
Unscrew the base to access a nib extraction tool and
assorted replacement nibs.
Eraser
Grip area
DuoSwitch
(rocker style
side switch)
Replaceable nib
(pen tip)
Nib extractor
Intuos4 Grip Pen
To personalize your pen,
unscrew the tip cone and
replace the colored ring with
one of another color
(included).
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.
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.
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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.
Warning: See the safety precautions
for Lithium-Ion batteries.
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.
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.
The battery status light glows yellow when charging,
and glows green when fully charged.
See battery status and wireless connection lights.
USB port
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.
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To maximize battery operation time, consider turning off the ExpressKeys display (see advanced
options).
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When you are done working, turn off the tablet using the tablet power switch in order to conserve
battery power.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Auto power save mode: Automatically reduces power to the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys
display as follows:
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
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.
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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.
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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
Red
Red, flashing
High battery charge (35% to 100%) remaining.
Low battery charge (15% - 34%) remaining.
Very low battery charge (less than 15%) remaining.
Off
You need to recharge the battery now!
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.
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You move the power switch to the off position.
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After you press the pairing button, the tablet does not pair with
a computer within 3 minutes.
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No user input for more than 30 minutes. Tablet enters sleep
mode.
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No wireless connection for more than 5 seconds.
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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.
Indicates that the USB cable is attached and the battery is
charging. Light will change to green when battery is fully charged.
Yellow
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
Blue, flashing
No Bluetooth connection between tablet and computer.
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.
Tablet is connected to computer using a Bluetooth wireless
connection.
Blue
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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.
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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
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.
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If prompted for the device type to set up choose “tablet” (if available), otherwise choose “mouse”.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If the link is broken for more than 5 seconds (e.g., you shut down your computer, unplug your USB-toBluetooth 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:
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From the tablet, simply press the pairing button located on the side of the tablet. A disconnect
message will be sent to the computer.
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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:
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Remove any metallic objects that may be in the line of sight between Intuos4 and your Bluetooth
antenna or adapter.
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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.
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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.
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Use a Class 1 Bluetooth adapter (dongle) on your computer.
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If you are using a computer with a built-in Bluetooth antenna, try reorienting the computer until you get
a better data rate.
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Move the tablet closer to your computer’s Bluetooth antenna.
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Disconnect any Bluetooth audio devices, such as headsets, that may be connected to your computer.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Monitor 1
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Monitor 2
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.
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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.
Position for drawing and navigating
Position for erasing
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.
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.
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.
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POSITIONING
The pen is used to position the cursor (or pointer) on your screen.
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.
You can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways (see tablet to screen mapping).
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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.
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.
10 mm (0.39 inch)
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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.
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CLICKING
Click to highlight or select something on the screen. Double-click to open it.
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.
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).
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.
DRAGGING
Dragging is used to select and move objects on the monitor screen.
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.
The default switch positions are:
Upper:
DOUBLE CLICK
Lower:
RIGHT CLICK
Tip: Press the upper side switch to double-click. This is easier
than tapping twice with the pen tip.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 pressuresensitive 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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:
SHOW SETTINGS
RADIAL MENU
PRECISION MODE
DISPLAY TOGGLE
SHIFT modifier key
CTRL/CMD modifier key
ALT/OPT modifier key
PAN/SCROLL
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.
Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. For details, see using
applications integrated for tablet control.
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.
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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.
Touch Ring default settings:
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.
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.
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:
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Windows. Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS. Then select WACOM TABLET
and choose the WACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option.
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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.
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.
Tabs display
customizable settings
for the selected TOOL.
Displays tablet and
software information,
including an option to
access the DIAGNOSTICS
dialog box.
Returns the selected
tab to its default
settings.
Displays advanced options.
Displays help options.
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.
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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.
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.
Your 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. 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.
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).
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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.
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.
A Wacom icon is also displayed in the system task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Macintosh).
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Hover the screen cursor over the icon to learn specific details.
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Click on the icon to access various options for working with your tablet.
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For Windows, the icon is located in the notification area of the task bar.
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For Macintosh, the icon is located on the menu bar.
See also power saving features and changing the tablet mode options.
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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
Tablet to screen mapping
Customizing tool buttons
Adjusting tip feel and double-click
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.
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.
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.
Drag the slider to select a
pressure sensitivity setting.
If you have a soft touch, choose
a softer setting.
Graphically displays the
selected pressure SENSITIVITY
curve and CLICK THRESHOLD
settings.
A curve that increases quickly
makes the pen feel more
sensitive.
Drag the slider to adjust the
click threshold level.
This setting determines the
amount of force required to
generate a tip click.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mouse mode settings
Customizing the mouse buttons
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CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONS
Use your Intuos4 Mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. Select the MOUSE tab.
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.
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.
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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.
Customizing the ExpressKeys
Customizing the Touch Ring
Application-specific settings
Using and customizing the Radial Menu
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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.
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 pulldown menu or beneath the menu.
The default settings are described in
using the ExpressKeys.
ExpressKey functions can be defined
for use with specific applications.
ExpressKeys tab, shown for right-handed use
The ExpressKeys will be rotated 180
degrees when the tablet orientation is
set to EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT.
ExpressKeys tab, shown for left-handed use
Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. For details, see using
applications integrated for tablet control.
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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.
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.
Choose a function to perform when the ring is in use. Default settings are:
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.
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.
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User’s manual for
Windows & Macintosh
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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
Copyright © Wacom Co., Ltd., 2009
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use.
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.
Adobe, Photoshop, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the
United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows, and Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks
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
Navigating the manual
YOUR INTUOS4 WIRELESS TABLET
Tablet features
Intuos4 pen
Battery and power management
Battery activation
Charging the battery
Power saving features
Battery status and wireless connection lights
Wireless connection
Establishing a Bluetooth connection
Optimizing the Bluetooth connection
USB data connection
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BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
Ergonomics
Configuring the tablet orientation
Understanding the tablet active area
Working with multiple monitors
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WORKING WITH INTUOS4
Using the Grip Pen
Holding the pen
Positioning
Clicking
Dragging
Using the side switch
Drawing with pressure sensitivity
Drawing with tilt
Erasing
Eye-hand coordination exercise
Working with the tablet
Using the ExpressKeys
Using the Touch Ring
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CUSTOMIZING INTUOS4
Opening the control panel
Control panel overview
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Working with tablet properties
Customizing the pen
Adjusting tip feel and double-click
Adjusting eraser feel
Advanced tip and eraser pressure settings
Customizing tool buttons
Customizing tilt sensitivity
Customizing the optional mouse
Customizing the mouse buttons
Customizing the tablet functions
Customizing the ExpressKeys
Customizing the Touch Ring
Tablet to screen mapping
Orientation
Screen area
Force proportions
Tablet area
Button functions
Using and customizing the Radial Menu
Working with Display Toggle
Working with multiple tools
Application-specific settings
Creating an application-specific setting
Changing application-specific settings
Removing application-specific settings
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Testing your tablet
Testing your tools
Testing a pen
Testing the Touch Ring
Testing the ExpressKeys
Testing the optional mouse
Troubleshooting tables
Connection problems
General problems
Windows-specific problems
Mac-specific problems
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Technical support options
Obtaining driver downloads
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APPENDIX
Tablet installation
Battery life information
Replacing the tablet battery
Caring for your tablet and tools
Replacing the pen tip
Uninstalling the software
Managing your tablet preferences
Changing the tablet mode options
Installing multiple tablets
Advanced options
Optimizing the ExpressKeys display
Using applications integrated for tablet control
Using the optional Intuos4 Mouse
Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen
Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows
About the Windows Tablet PC Input Panel
Product specifications
Intuos4 Wireless tablet (model PTK-540WL)
Intuos4 Grip Pen (model KP-501E-01)
Intuos4 Mouse (model KC-100)
Intuos4 Airbrush (model KP-400E-01)
Intuos4 Inking Pen (model KP-130-01)
Intuos4 Art Pen (model KP-701E-01)
Intuos4 Classic Pen (model KP-300E-01)
Product information
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Ordering parts and accessories
Available parts and accessories
Radio and television interference
FCC notice
Industry Canada (Canada only)
CE declaration
Precautions
Warnings
Safety precautions for Lithium-Ion batteries
Cautions
License and Warranties
(Worldwide, Except for Europe,
Africa and Middle East)
Software License
Limited Warranty
Warranty Service in the U.S.A. and Canada
Warranty on Sales Outside of
the U.S.A. and Canada
Licence warranty conditions
(Europe, Africa and Middle East)
Software Licence Agreement
Limited Warranty
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GLOSSARY
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INDEX
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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.
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Go directly to contents or index topics by clicking on them.
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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.
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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.
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Working with Intuos4 is the learning chapter. It describes how to use your tablet and input tools and
includes exercises for new users.
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Customizing Intuos4 describes how to optimize your Intuos4 tablet and tools for the way you like to
work.
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Want to test your tablet and tools? Need troubleshooting guidelines? Troubleshooting is where you will
find the answers to most common questions.
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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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SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel
options.
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You can use your viewer zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen.
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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.
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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).
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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
Use the navigation controls to move through the manual.
Go to front page.
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Go to index.
Go back to previous view.
Page back, or page forward.
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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.
Wireless connection light
See establishing a Bluetooth
connection.
Battery status light
Touch Ring
Includes toggle button at center
of ring. Press to:
• Toggle between Touch Ring
functions.
• Wake tablet from auto sleep
mode.
Active area
This is the active area for pen
input. Learn about your Intuos4
pen.
ExpressKeys
ExpressKeys display
Shows the current ExpressKey settings.
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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.
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.
USB port
Power input and data connection.
Battery compartment
With your fingernail, press inward on the
latch bar and flip cover outward to open.
Pairing button
See establishing a Bluetooth 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.
Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery
Pre-installed. To activate, see battery
activation. See also charging the battery.
Pen holder, attachable.
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INTUOS4 PEN
All Intuos4 input tools are cordless and battery free.
Pen stand
Unscrew the base to access a nib extraction tool and
assorted replacement nibs.
Eraser
Grip area
DuoSwitch
(rocker style
side switch)
Replaceable nib
(pen tip)
Nib extractor
Intuos4 Grip Pen
To personalize your pen,
unscrew the tip cone and
replace the colored ring with
one of another color
(included).
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.
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.
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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.
Warning: See the safety precautions
for Lithium-Ion batteries.
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.
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.
The battery status light glows yellow when charging,
and glows green when fully charged.
See battery status and wireless connection lights.
USB port
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.
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To maximize battery operation time, consider turning off the ExpressKeys display (see advanced
options).
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When you are done working, turn off the tablet using the tablet power switch in order to conserve
battery power.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Auto power save mode: Automatically reduces power to the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys
display as follows:
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
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.
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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.
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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
Red
Red, flashing
High battery charge (35% to 100%) remaining.
Low battery charge (15% - 34%) remaining.
Very low battery charge (less than 15%) remaining.
Off
You need to recharge the battery now!
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.
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You move the power switch to the off position.
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After you press the pairing button, the tablet does not pair with
a computer within 3 minutes.
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No user input for more than 30 minutes. Tablet enters sleep
mode.
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No wireless connection for more than 5 seconds.
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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.
Indicates that the USB cable is attached and the battery is
charging. Light will change to green when battery is fully charged.
Yellow
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
Blue, flashing
No Bluetooth connection between tablet and computer.
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.
Tablet is connected to computer using a Bluetooth wireless
connection.
Blue
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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.
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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
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.
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If prompted for the device type to set up choose “tablet” (if available), otherwise choose “mouse”.
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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”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If the link is broken for more than 5 seconds (e.g., you shut down your computer, unplug your USB-toBluetooth 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:
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From the tablet, simply press the pairing button located on the side of the tablet. A disconnect
message will be sent to the computer.
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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:
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Remove any metallic objects that may be in the line of sight between Intuos4 and your Bluetooth
antenna or adapter.
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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.
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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.
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Use a Class 1 Bluetooth adapter (dongle) on your computer.
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If you are using a computer with a built-in Bluetooth antenna, try reorienting the computer until you get
a better data rate.
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Move the tablet closer to your computer’s Bluetooth antenna.
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Disconnect any Bluetooth audio devices, such as headsets, that may be connected to your computer.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Monitor 1
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Monitor 2
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.
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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.
Position for drawing and navigating
Position for erasing
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.
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.
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.
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POSITIONING
The pen is used to position the cursor (or pointer) on your screen.
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.
You can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways (see tablet to screen mapping).
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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.
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.
10 mm (0.39 inch)
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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.
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CLICKING
Click to highlight or select something on the screen. Double-click to open it.
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.
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).
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.
DRAGGING
Dragging is used to select and move objects on the monitor screen.
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.
The default switch positions are:
Upper:
DOUBLE CLICK
Lower:
RIGHT CLICK
Tip: Press the upper side switch to double-click. This is easier
than tapping twice with the pen tip.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 pressuresensitive 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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:
SHOW SETTINGS
RADIAL MENU
PRECISION MODE
DISPLAY TOGGLE
SHIFT modifier key
CTRL/CMD modifier key
ALT/OPT modifier key
PAN/SCROLL
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.
Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. For details, see using
applications integrated for tablet control.
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.
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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.
Touch Ring default settings:
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.
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.
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:
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Windows. Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS. Then select WACOM TABLET
and choose the WACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option.
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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.
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.
Tabs display
customizable settings
for the selected TOOL.
Displays tablet and
software information,
including an option to
access the DIAGNOSTICS
dialog box.
Returns the selected
tab to its default
settings.
Displays advanced options.
Displays help options.
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.
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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.
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.
Your 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. 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.
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).
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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.
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.
A Wacom icon is also displayed in the system task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Macintosh).
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Hover the screen cursor over the icon to learn specific details.
•
Click on the icon to access various options for working with your tablet.
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For Windows, the icon is located in the notification area of the task bar.
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For Macintosh, the icon is located on the menu bar.
See also power saving features and changing the tablet mode options.
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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
Tablet to screen mapping
Customizing tool buttons
Adjusting tip feel and double-click
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.
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.
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.
Drag the slider to select a
pressure sensitivity setting.
If you have a soft touch, choose
a softer setting.
Graphically displays the
selected pressure SENSITIVITY
curve and CLICK THRESHOLD
settings.
A curve that increases quickly
makes the pen feel more
sensitive.
Drag the slider to adjust the
click threshold level.
This setting determines the
amount of force required to
generate a tip click.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mouse mode settings
Customizing the mouse buttons
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CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONS
Use your Intuos4 Mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. Select the MOUSE tab.
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.
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.
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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.
Customizing the ExpressKeys
Customizing the Touch Ring
Application-specific settings
Using and customizing the Radial Menu
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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.
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 pulldown menu or beneath the menu.
The default settings are described in
using the ExpressKeys.
ExpressKey functions can be defined
for use with specific applications.
ExpressKeys tab, shown for right-handed use
The ExpressKeys will be rotated 180
degrees when the tablet orientation is
set to EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT.
ExpressKeys tab, shown for left-handed use
Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. For details, see using
applications integrated for tablet control.
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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.
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.
Choose a function to perform when the ring is in use. Default settings are:
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.
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.
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