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USER’S MANUAL

Interactive Pen Display

Model:

DTU-1141 and DTU-1031X Interactive Pen Display

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Installation

Using the pen

Using and customizing the Radial Menu

Customizing the ExpressKeys

Application-specific settings

Troubleshooting

Technical support options

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User’s Manual

Version 2.0, K1014

Copyright © Wacom Co., Ltd., 2014

All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use.

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

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CONTENTS

ABOUT THE MANUAL 4

Navigating the manual 5

YOUR INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY 6

Pen display features 6

Front view 7

Rear view 8

Pen display incline 9

Pen features 10

Pen Tether 10

INSTALLATION 11

System requirements 11

Step 1: Pen display installation 12

Step 2: Pen tablet installation 13

USB cable installation 13

Adding other display devices 14

WORKING WITH THE INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY 15

Ergonomics 15

Pen display orientation 15

Using the pen 16

Holding the pen 16

Positioning 16

Clicking 17

Dragging 17

Using the pen switch 18

Working with pressure sensitivity 18

Working with multiple monitors 18

Using the ExpressKeys 19

CUSTOMIZING 20

Opening the control panel 20

Control panel overview 21

Calibrating and adjusting the pen display 23

Customizing the pen 24

Adjusting tip feel and double-click 24

Advanced tip pressure settings 25

Customizing Pen mode and options 26

Customizing the ExpressKeys 27

Function settings 28

Using and customizing the Radial Menu 32

Working with Display Toggle 33

Application-specific settings 34

Creating an application-specific setting 35

Changing application-specific settings 36

Removing application-specific settings 36

TROUBLESHOOTING 37

Testing the interactive pen display 38

Testing your pen 39

Display troubleshooting 40

General display problems 40

Pen tablet troubleshooting 41

General problems 41

Windows-specific problems 44

Macintosh-specific problems 45

Technical support options 47

Obtaining driver downloads 48

APPENDIX 49

Caring for the interactive pen display 49

Replacing the pen tip 50

Using an alternate mount or stand 51

Uninstalling the interactive pen display 52

Managing preferences 53

Installing multiple tablets 54

Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 55

About the Windows Tablet PC Input Panel 56

Product information 57

Warranty Service 57

GLOSSARY 58

INDEX 60

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ABOUT THE MANUAL

This document provides quick access to information about your interactive pen display. Click on a

navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to

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

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

• Go directly to Contents or Index topics by clicking on them.

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MALL CAPITAL LETTERS identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and Control Panel options.

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

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

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

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

application.

• Many applications have built-in support for pen display features (such as pressure sensitivity).

Visit Wacom’s web site to find a listing of applications that support these features (see product

information).

• For information on how best to use pen display 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 document.

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NAVIGATING THE MANUAL

Use the navigation controls to move through the manual:

Go to front page.

Go to table of contents.

Go to index.

Go back to previous view.

Page back, or page forward.

Adobe® Reader® provides additional tools for using and printing the manual. See the Adobe Reader help

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YOUR INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY

This manual describes the installation and use of interactive pen display DTU-1141 or DTU-1031X.

The Wacom Control Panel enables you to customize your pen and pen display settings. To learn more, see

customizing.

Pen display features

Pen display incline

Pen features

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

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

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

Note: Not all product models are available in all regions.

For illustrations of the items included with your pen display, see the Quick Start Guide included in the

product box.

PEN DISPLAY FEATURES

Familiarize yourself with the features and components of your product.

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FRONT VIEW

Pen Display Features

1 - Status LED

2 - Pen storage compartment

3 - Pen stand

4 - ExpressKeys

DTU-1141 ExpressKeys are shown as 1

through 4, from left to right (standard

Landscape mode)

The features of the DTU-1141 pen display are illustrated below and listed in the Pen Display Features box.

See Using the ExpressKeys for descriptions and a table of default ExpressKey functions.

Note: The DTU-1031X does not have ExpressKeys.

Place the pen into the storage compartment by inserting the nib end of the pen into the left side of the

compartment with the side switch up. Gently press the pen into the compartment. Take care not to damage

the pen nib.

Note: The DTU-1141 pen has a side switch, and the DTU-1031X pen does not. The DTU-1141 pen can be

used with the DTU-1031X. To obtain a DTU-1141 pen, please contact your Wacom representative.

To place the cover on the pen compartment, position the cover with the pen nib outline facing to the left.

Align the cover with the top of the pen compartment and press the cover into place.

Remove the pen by pressing on the pen tip side near the top notch to eject the opposite end from the

compartment, being careful not to damage the pen nib. Grasp the pen and remove.

The pen can also be placed upright in the pen stand, or secured to the pen display with the pen tether

provided (see Pen Tether).

Pen Display Orientation Options

• Landscape (shown) - ExpressKeys top

• Landscape Flip - ExpressKeys bottom

• Portrait - ExpressKeys right

• Portrait Flip - ExpressKeys left

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REAR VIEW

The features of your DTU-1141 are illustrated below and listed in the Pen Display Features box.

You can connect a security cable to the Security slot to prevent theft.

The pen can be secured to the pen display through the pen tether holes with the pen tether provided (see

Pen Tether).

The USB port is used to connect the pen display to your computer. See Step 2: Pen tablet installation.

The leg stand can be used to incline the pen display. See Pen display incline.

The pen display can be mounted to articulated arms or other third-party stands meeting the VESA

specification for display stands. For details, see Using an alternate mount or stand.

DTU-1141 Pen Display Features

5 - Security lock slot

6 - Pen tether holes

7 - USB port

8 - Rubber foot

9 - Leg stand

10 - VESA mount holes

Note: Both the DTU-1141 and the DTU-

1031X have a single leg stand

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PEN DISPLAY INCLINE

You may want to place the pen display flat on your desk while you work. However, the leg stand on

the back allows you to adjust your pen display to a different angle for working and viewing. Both the

DTU-1031X and the DTU-1141 have a single leg stand. The diagram shows the leg stand for the

DTU-1141.

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PEN FEATURES

Notes:

When not in use, place the pen in the pen storage compartment or the pen stand, or lay it flat on

your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen, do not store it in a position where it will rest on its

tip.

Place the pen into the storage compartment by inserting the nib end of the pen into the left side of

the compartment with the side switch up. Gently press the pen into the compartment. Take care not

to damage the pen nib.

Important: Use only a pen specified for use with your pen display. Other pens may not function properly.

Also, the pen tip is specifically designed for use with the pen display. If your pen display has a

coated surface, the tips on other pens could damage the pen display screen.

PEN TETHER

A pen tether to secure the pen to the pen display is provided. The pen is secured by threading the tether

through the hole at the end of the pen and one of the tether holes at the top of the pen display. The

attachment holes for the tether are shown in the Rear view.

Pen switch): Be sure the pen’s programmable switch is in a

convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb

or forefinger but not accidentally press it while using the pen.

You can use the switch whenever the pen tip is within

proximity of the display screen surface; you do not need to

touch the pen tip to the display surface.

Note: The DTU-1141 pen has a side switch, and the DTU-

1031X pen does not. The DTU-1141 pen can be used with the

DTU-1031X. To obtain a DTU-1141 pen, please contact your

Wacom representative.

Pen tip (replaceable nib): The pen is activated as soon as it is

brought within proximity (5 mm/.2 inch) of the pen display

screen. This allows you to position the screen cursor without

touching the pen tip to the display screen.

When pressure is applied to the pen tip, the pen simulates a

primary mouse button click. Tip click pressure can be adjusted

in the Wacom Control Panel.

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INSTALLATION

The computer treats the interactive pen display as two separate devices (the display and the pen tablet).

Therefore, the installation process is completed in two stages:

• First install as a display.

• Then install as a pen tablet.

Both stages require hardware and software installations and adjustments. Carefully follow ALL instructions.

Important: You MUST install the Wacom driver software for correct pen-on-screen functionality.

System requirements

Step 1: Pen display installation

Step 2: Pen tablet installation

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Make sure your computer meets the following minimum system requirements.

DTU-1141:

•PC. Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista™, or Windows XP (32-bit). Available USB port and CD-

ROM drive.

•Macintosh. OS X, v10.8 or greater. Available USB port, and CD-ROM drive.

DTU-1031X:

•PC. Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows XP (32-bit and 64-bit). Available USB port and CD-ROM drive.

•Macintosh. OS X, v10.7 or greater. Available USB port, and CD-ROM drive.

Note: Wacom recommends that you use both USB connectors to ensure adequate power for the pen

display. However, your system may operate satisfactorily with just one USB connector attached to

your computer.

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STEP 1: PEN DISPLAY INSTALLATION

In this step, the driver for the interactive pen display is installed as a monitor on your system. Another

application will also be installed to allow the pen display to work properly. The additional application is:

• For the DTU-1141: DisplayLink

• For the DTU-1031X: Magic Control Technology (MCT)

Important:

• You MUST install the Wacom driver and the DisplayLink (DTU-1141) or MCT (DTU-1031X) driver for

correct pen-on-screen functionality.

• You cannot use a DTU-1141 and DTU-1031X connected to the same computer at the same time.

DisplayLink and MCT cannot be installed on the same computer at the same time.

1. Save your work and close all open applications. Temporarily disable any virus protection programs.

2. Insert the Installation CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the software installer menu does not

automatically display, double-click the INSTALL icon located on the CD. You can also download and

install the latest Wacom driver from the Wacom website for your region.

3. Click INSTALL TABLET and follow the prompts to install the drivers for the pen display.

• The DisplayLink driver will be installed automatically on Windows 8 and Windows 7. For Windows

XP and all Mac operating systems, it must be installed from the CD.

• The MCT driver must be installed from the CD for all operating systems.

• You can also download and install the DisplayLink driver at www.DisplayLink.com, and the MCT

driver at www.wacom.com.

• See Notes 3 and 4 below for information on re-installing and uninstalling drivers.

4. Reactivate your virus protection program.

5. If you have trouble installing the pen display, see troubleshooting.

Notes:

1. Driver installation automatically activates the new pen input functions available within Microsoft

Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, and XP (except for Windows Starter and Home Basic, and Windows

Vista Home Basic). User-specific preferences are supported. After logging in, each user can

customize their personal settings in the Wacom Control Panel. Switching to another user will

automatically load the settings for that user.

2. On the Mac, you must restart your computer after installing the Wacom driver.

3. If you installing the Wacom and MCT drivers for a DTU-1031X, you must first uninstall any Wacom

or DisplayLink drivers already on the system. To uninstall the driver for the tablet, DisplayLink or

MCT, see uninstalling the interactive pen display.

4. If you do not use the provided CD for Wacom tablet driver installation, for example if you download

the Wacom driver from the Wacom website, DisplayLink or MCT will not install. You will need to

download the DisplayLink driver, or the MCT driver, and install it separately. You can also reinstall

either driver by using the Wacom Installation CD. However, on the DTU-1031X, you will need to

uninstall any Wacom tablet or DisplayLink drivers before reinstalling.

5. DisplayLink does not support 64-bit Windows XP. MCT does not support Vista.

6. If the pen display does not respond properly or you lose cursor control, the pen display preferences

may be corrupted. You can delete the current preference settings and return the pen display to its

factory default condition. See managing preferences.

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STEP 2: PEN TABLET INSTALLATION

In this step, the interactive pen display is installed as a pen tablet.

USB CABLE INSTALLATION

1. Place your pen display face-down near your computer, using a soft cloth underneath the pen display to

protect the surface.

2. Plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB port of the pen display.

3. Place the USB cable attachment on the USB cable as shown, to prevent it from becoming unplugged. If

you need to remove the attachment, press in on both sides of the attachment and lift up.

4. Turn the pen display face up.

5. Plug the two connectors at the other end of the USB cable into two available USB ports on your

computer.

Note: Wacom recommends that you use both of these USB connectors to ensure adequate power for

the pen display. However, your system may operate satisfactorily with just one USB connector

attached to your computer.

6. Turn on your computer.

7. Check the status light (LED) on your pen display. When there is a connection between the computer

and the pen display, the status light is dimly lit. When the computer and pen display are connected and

the pen is in proximity of the display surface, the status light changes to a steady blue.

8. After completing the software installation (Step 1), make sure you can use your pen on the interactive

pen display to move the screen cursor.

9. When you place the pen tip on the display screen, the screen cursor should immediately jump to a

corresponding position approximately beneath the pen tip. Lift the pen tip and place it on the display

screen surface in a different location. The screen cursor should again jump to the new position. This is

known as absolute positioning, and enables you to position the screen cursor without having to drag

your pen across the display screen surface.

10. See calibrating and adjusting the pen display to precisely align the screen cursor to the pen tip.

11. To change the brightness of the pen display, adjust the Brightness setting in the Wacom Control Panel

(see Customizing).

Note: Windows: If you are using the pen display as a secondary display, you may first need to enable the

pen display in your display properties Control Panel.

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ADDING OTHER DISPLAY DEVICES

You can connect another display device to your computer’s VGA or DVI connector for use with the pen

display. When working with more than one monitor, the pen display will map to the monitors based on how

your system is configured. By default, if you are in mirror mode, the pen display will map to the entire space

on each monitor.

Note: Make sure you complete the pen display installation before connecting another device to the unit.

The Display Toggle function is available for use on systems with more than one monitor. This enables you to

toggle the screen cursor between the pen display and other monitors.

Refer to your hardware and operating system documentation for information on connecting other monitors

to your computer and configuring your system for use with multiple monitors. Be sure to use the correct

cable and connector when adding an additional device to your system.

For troubleshooting tips, see troubleshooting.

Notes for the pen display screen:

Each interactive pen display LCD panel is produced under very stringent quality standards.

Production techniques cannot guarantee an absolutely perfect display, and some panels may exhibit

a certain number of pixels that show an incorrect color.

If an image has fine striping (such as screen stripes), it may appear to flicker or display a moiré

pattern.

Do not apply excessive pressure on the display screen surface; it may cause the appearance of a

moiré or pooling pattern. If this occurs, use less pressure on the display screen when working with

the pen.

When a still image is displayed for a long period of time, an after-image may remain for a short time.

To prevent this, use a screen saver or other power management feature.

To extend the life of the pen display backlight, set your computer’s power management to turn off

the display when it is not in use for extended periods of time.

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WORKING WITH THE INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY

As you work with the pen display you can rest your hand lightly on the display screen, just as if it were a

sheet of paper.

Because the pen display surface will be a little higher than your desk, consider adjusting the height of your

desk or chair to assure comfortable use of the device.

Ergonomics

Using the pen

Working with multiple monitors

Customizing Pen mode and options

ERGONOMICS

To minimize fatigue, comfortably organize your work area. Position your pen display, the pen, and your

keyboard for easy access without unnecessary reaching. The pen display and any other displays should be

positioned so you can view them comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain.

• Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax your muscles.

• Use a gentle grip when working with the pen.

• Alternate tasks 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.

Tip:

The pen display can also be mounted to articulated arms or other third-party stands meeting the

VESA specification for display stands. For details, see using an alternate mount or stand.

PEN DISPLAY ORIENTATION

Your pen display can be rotated for use in one of two landscape orientations, or one of two portrait

orientations. These positions are listed in the Pen Display Orientation Options list (see Pen Display

Orientation Options). Refer to your hardware and operating system documentation for information on

setting the pen display to your preferred orientation.

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USING THE PEN

The pen is cordless, battery-free, and senses the amount of pressure you apply to the tip.

Holding the pen

Positioning

Clicking

Dragging

Using the pen switch

Working with pressure sensitivity

Working with multiple monitors

HOLDING THE PEN

Hold the pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. As you work with the interactive pen display you can

rest your hand lightly on the display screen. You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable.

For information on changing the pen settings, see customizing.

POSITIONING

To position the screen cursor, move the pen slightly above

the pen display screen without touching the screen surface.

Press the pen tip on the display screen to make a selection.

Note: Calibrating and adjusting the pen display ensures

correct alignment of the screen cursor with the pen

tip. If the screen cursor does not jump to a position

near the pen tip when you place the pen on the

display screen, the pen display software driver may

not be installed or is not loading. Re-install the driver

software if necessary. Also see troubleshooting.

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CLICKING

DRAGGING

Tap the display screen once with the pen tip, or touch the pen to

the display screen with enough pressure to register a click.

Windows tip: To make navigating with the pen easier,

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 8, Windows 7 and Vista: From the ORGANIZE

pull-down menu choose FOLDER AND SEARCH OPTIONS.

From the GENERAL tab select SINGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM

(POINT TO SELECT). Note: Vista is not supported on the DTU-

1031X.

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).

Press the switch if it is set to

DOUBLE CLICK, or quickly tap

the display screen twice in

the same place with the pen

tip. Double-clicking is easier

when the pen is

perpendicular to the pen

display screen.

Select an object, then slide the pen tip across the display

screen to move the object.

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USING THE PEN SWITCH

The pen has a programmable switch that can be used whenever the pen tip is within proximity (5 mm (0.2

inch)) of the display screen surface. You do not need to touch the pen tip to the display surface in order to

use the switch. By default, the switch is set to RIGHT CLICK. The switch function can be modified or

disabled using the Wacom Control Panel. See customizing.

Note: The DTU-1141 pen has a side switch, and the DTU-1031X pen does not. The DTU-1141 pen can be used with

the DTU-1031X. To obtain a DTU-1141 pen, please contact your Wacom representative.

WORKING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY

The pen responds to the nuance and inflection of your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-

looking pen strokes within applications that support this feature. To annotate and write with pressure,

select a pressure-sensitive tool from your application’s tool palette. As you work on the screen surface, use

various amounts of downward pressure on the tip of the pen.

WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS

When you are working with the pen display and additional monitors on the same system, the screen cursor

movement on the standard monitors will depend on your system configuration.

If a second monitor is connected in mirror mode, both the pen display and the other monitor will show

identical images and screen cursor movement.

If you are using the pen display with other monitors in extended monitor mode, you have the following

options for navigating on the other monitors:

• Set the pen switch to the DISPLAY TOGGLE function. You can then press the switch to toggle the screen

cursor between the pen display and your other displays. For example, your product can be used as a

pen display (the screen cursor is positioned at the pen tip location) or toggled for use as a standard

Wacom tablet (the screen cursor can be moved across the entire desktop or additional displays). See

Working with Display Toggle for more information.

• Set the pen switch to MODE TOGGLE. You can then quickly switch between pen mode for working on the

pen display and mouse mode for working on the other monitors.

• Set an ExpressKey to DISPLAY TOGGLE or MODE TOGGLE function.

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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 properties as you work. Please note that there are no ExpressKeys on the DTU-1031X.

Default settings are shown by ExpressKey numbers, which are numbered 1 through 4 from left to right and

shown in Front view. Use the Wacom Control Panel to set other functions for the ExpressKeys (see

Customizing).

ExpressKeys can also be operated in combination with one another. When you press both keys at the same

time, a combination function is initiated.

ExpressKey Number Function

1 Scroll Up

2 Scroll Down

3 Z

OOM IN

4 ZOOM OUT

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CUSTOMIZING

After mastering the basics of using your pen on the interactive pen display, you may want to customize the

way your product works. This chapter describes how to use the Wacom Control Panel to adjust your pen

display and pen settings.

Advanced users can learn how to further optimize the pen display by creating application-specific settings.

Opening the control panel

Control panel overview

Calibrating and adjusting the pen display

Customizing the pen

Function settings

Using and customizing the Radial Menu

Working with Display Toggle

Application-specific settings

OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL

You customize the pen display from the Wacom Control Panel. See control panel overview. To open it, use

the pen on the pen display:

Windows 8: From the Windows 8 Start screen, click the WACOM TABLET PROPERTIES tile. If you are using the

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

Charms bar, to access the Start screen.n.

Windows 7, Vista and XP:

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

WACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option.

Macintosh:

1. Open SYSTEM PREFERENCES from the Apple menu or from the APPLICATIONS folder.

2. Click on the WACOM TABLET icon.

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

settings in the Wacom Control Panel. Switching to another user will automatically load the settings

for that user.

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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW

Use the Wacom Control Panel to customize the pen display. When you open the Control Panel, an icon for

the pen is displayed in the TOOL list and the appropriate tabs are displayed.

To customize the pen and pen display, make your changes to the tab controls. Experiment with different

settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect immediately. You can

always click DEFAULT to return to the factory settings.

Note: Application-specific settings are for advanced users.

Tool Tips are available for most Control Panel items. Simply position the screen cursor over an item and let

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

Additionally, your keyboard tab and arrow keys can be used to navigate the Control Panel.

Tabs display

customizable settings

for the selected TOOL.

Displays an

information dialog,

and an option to

access the

DIAGNOSTICS dialog.

The upper portion of the Control Panel displays icons representing your

pen display (TABLET), TOOL, and APPLICATION settings.

Choose FUNCTIONS to

customize the Radial

Menu settings.

Display Toggle

options are also

available on multiple

monitor systems.

Choose PEN to

customize your pen

settings.

Displays advanced options.

Displays this manual.

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Control panel lists and tabs: The Wacom Control Panel TABLET, TOOL, and APPLICATION lists allow you to

select the pen display or tablet, tool, or application for which you want to change settings.

The TABLET list displays an icon for any

supported pen display or tablet that has been

installed on your system and is currently

connected. All settings shown below this list

apply to the selected pen display or tablet.

• The Wacom Control Panel will not launch

unless a supported pen display or tablet is

connected to the computer.

• Settings can only be viewed or changed for

an attached pen display or tablet.

• A pen display or tablet cannot be deleted

from the Control Panel list unless it is

attached to the computer.

See also installing multiple tablets.

The TOOL list displays an icon for the tablet

FUNCTIONS and for the PEN.

Note: When the pen is first used on the tablet it

is automatically added to the TOOL list,

and functions with the default settings.

See customizing the pen for more

information.

The APPLICATION list lets you define TOOL

settings that only apply to a specific

application. See application-specific settings.

Note: The APPLICATION list is for advanced

users; it is not necessary to select or add

applications to customize your pen.

Your current selections are highlighted.

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CALIBRATING AND ADJUSTING THE PEN DISPLAY

You must calibrate the pen display to align the screen cursor with the position of the pen on the display

screen. This is required to compensate for viewing angle, and to adjust for parallax caused by the display

screen cover glass. Set the pen display in its working position, then follow the procedure.

Note: As you do the calibration, read the

directions on the calibration screens

for detailed instructions and

additional options. The calibration

setting applies to all applications.

1. Open the Wacom Control Panel.

If more than one pen display is installed

on your system, select the unit you are

working with from the TABLET list.

2. Select PEN from the TOOL list. Then

select the CALIBRATE tab.

3. If you are working with multiple monitors,

select the MONITOR corresponding to the

pen display. (Only monitors that are set

to one of the resolutions supported by

the unit will appear in the list.)

4. Click CALIBRATE... to activate the

calibration screen.

5. Hold the pen and position yourself as

you normally do when working with the

pen display. Use the pen tip to click on

the center of the crosshairs in the upper-

left corner.

6. Then click on the center of each of the

crosshairs that appear on the display.

7. On the next dialog that appears, test the

alignment by positioning the pen at a few

different points on the display. Click OK

to accept the calibration. Click TRY AGAIN

to recalibrate.

First Crosshairs

To make sure that Windows Ink features are available and function correctly when you work with your pen

in Windows applications such as MS Office, click the USE WINDOWS INK checkbox.

In other applications, this functionality may produce undesired effects. If this occurs, uncheck the

checkbox and try using your pen again.

Tip: To see the screen cursor slightly offset from the actual position of the pen tip, calibrate by clicking

on a spot showing that offset from the crosshairs. For example, to have the screen cursor appear

2.5 mm (1/10th of an inch) above and to the left of the pen tip, calibrate by clicking on a spot 2.5

mm (1/10th of an inch) below and to the right of the crosshairs.

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CUSTOMIZING THE PEN

To customize your pen, first open the Wacom Control Panel using the pen. The pen will be selected in the

TOOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. Select a tab and choose from the available options.

Adjusting tip feel and double-click

Advanced tip pressure settings

Customizing Pen mode and options

Application-specific settings

ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK

To adjust the tip sensitivity of your pen, select the PEN tab.

Customizes the amount of

pressure needed to click or draw.

To create broad brush strokes or to

click with a light touch, use a SOFT

tip setting. For maximum control

while sketching thin lines, use a

FIRM tip setting.

With your screen cursor positioned

over an empty area of the Control

Panel, press down on the pen display

screen with your pen tip to test the

current tip feel setting. Use the

CURRENT PRESSURE bar to determine

how hard you must press on the pen

to reach maximum pressure.

Displays the tip FEEL DETAILS dialog

box where you can further

customize the tip sensitivity.

Tips:

Use a soft TIP FEEL for a wider range of pressure values with most pressure-sensitive applications.

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 graphics

applications. If you notice such effects, try setting a smaller double-click distance and using the pen switch

to double-click.

Adjusts the size of the double-click

area. A larger setting makes

double-clicking easier.

Drag the slider to OFF if you do not

want double-click assist.

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ADVANCED TIP PRESSURE SETTINGS

To customize tip pressure settings, select the PEN and click on the DETAILS... button. The options within the

FEEL DETAILS dialog box enable you to change the tip pressure sensitivity and click threshold settings

independently. (In the PEN tab, these settings are adjusted simultaneously with the TIP FEEL slider.)

Using your pen tip, make

several strokes within the

box to test the results of

your changes.

The PROFILE graphically

displays the selected

pressure SENSITIVITY curve

and CLICK THRESHOLD

settings. A curve that

increases quickly makes

the pen feel more

sensitive.

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CUSTOMIZING PEN MODE AND OPTIONS

Select the PEN tab to change the functions assigned to the switch and tip of your pen.

.

Select the functions to perform

when pressing the pen switch.

When you bring the pen tip within

5 mm (0.2 inch) of the pen display

screen surface without touching

the screen and press the pen

switch, the selected function

occurs.

Tip: To make double-clicking

easier, set the switch to

double-click automatically

by selecting DOUBLE CLICK.

Double-click here to change the function

assigned to the pen tip.

Note: The tip must be set to CLICK in

order to draw in most graphics

applications.

You can change the SIDE SWITCH MODE to best

fit the way you like to use the pen when making

right-clicks or other click functions.

To access the SIDE SWITCH MODE settings, click

on the OPTIONS... button at the bottom of the

main Control Panel. In the OPTIONS dialog box:

•Select H

OVER CLICK to perform click

functions without touching the pen tip to

the pen display screen surface.

• When CLICK & TAP is selected, you must

press the pen switch while touching the

pen tip to the pen display screen surface in

order to perform a click function. CLICK &

TAP enables the precise placement of your

click functions, and is the default setting for

Tablet PCs.

• Choose Right or Left for right-handed or

left-handed orientation.

• On the DTU-1031X, use the Brightness

Adjustment slider to set your preferred

brightness for the screen.

• On the DTU-1141, adjust the brightness

with the brightness control in the

DisplayLink control panel.

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CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS

To customize the ExpressKeys on the DTU-1141, select the EXPRESSKEYS tab. Each key can be customized

to perform a Display Toggle, modifier, keystroke, or other function. Please note that there are no

ExpressKeys on the DTU-1031X..

Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions.

Choose a function to perform when the key

is pressed. (See Function settings).

ExpressKey functions can be defined for

use with specific applications.

See Using the ExpressKeys for more

information.)

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FUNCTION SETTINGS

The following options are available for pen or Radial Menu settings. Not all options are available for all

controls or pen display models.

FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

CLICKS

•CLICK Simulates a primary mouse button click.

•R

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

default for the pen switch.

•M

IDDLE CLICK Simulates a middle mouse button click.

•D

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

tapping twice with the pen tip.

•C

LICK LOCK Simulates holding down the primary mouse button. Press the pen switch once to

initiate click lock. Press the switch again to release click lock. Click lock is useful

for dragging objects or selecting blocks of text.

•4

TH CLICK Simulates a 4th mouse button click.

•5

TH CLICK Simulates a 5th mouse button click.

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

KEYSTROKE dialog box.

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

Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys (such as F3)

and modifier keys (such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL for Windows, or SHIFT, OPTION,

COMMAND, and CONTROL for Macintosh). You can also select special keystrokes or

keystroke combinations from the ADD SPECIAL drop-down menu.

After defining a keystroke or keystroke sequence, click OK.

Important: Because the ENTER (Windows) and RETURN (Macintosh) keys can be

selected as a defined keystroke, they cannot be used to select OK. You

must use your pen to click on the OK button.

If prompted, enter a name for the keystroke definition. The name will be displayed

with the respective control or in the Radial Menu, as applicable.

You can create different keystroke functions for different applications.

See application-specific settings.

To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular application, see

the documentation that came with the application.

Deletes only the last entry in the

keystroke entry box.

Clears the keystroke entry box

.

Allows you to enter a name for

the defined keystroke.

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FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

MODIFIER... Enables you to simulate modifier keys such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL for Windows, or

SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CONTROL for Macintosh). Many applications use

modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects.

RADIAL MENU Displays a Radial Menu on your screen. Each level of the hierarchical menu

consists of eight menu slices which may contain various features and options to

choose from.

BACK Simulates the BACK command in browser applications.

FORWARD Simulates the FORWARD command in browser applications.

PAN/SCROLL... Enables you to position a document or image in any direction within the active

pane by setting the pen switch to PAN/SCROLL and then dragging with the pen tip

across the pen display screen active area.

Choose one or more modifier key options. Select the

CLICK box if you want a mouse click to occur whenever

you press the pen switch.

When you select PAN/SCROLL, the PEN

SCROLL SPEED dialog box prompts you

to set a scrolling speed for use in

applications that do not support

grabber hand (pixel-level) panning

within a document or image.

A slower setting reduces the scroll rate

and is useful for close-up and detail

work where you need precise control of

the image.

As you move the pen tip, the document

or image is repositioned to follow the

direction of pen movement on the pen

display screen surface.

Release the switch or lift the pen tip

from the display screen 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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FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

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

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

On Windows 8, Windows 7 or Vista systems running Aero, Flip 3D will be activated

with focus on the next open applications.

OPEN/RUN... Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific application, file, or script to

launch.

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

Ink automatically recognizes and converts your handwriting into text and inserts it

into a document. Handwriting recognition must be turned on for this function to

work. See your Macintosh help for information on working with Ink.

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

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

PRESSURE HOLD Locks the pressure at the current pressure level until the switch is released.

For example, you can paint with pressure sensitivity until you reach the brush size

that you like. You can then press the button and continue painting with the same

size brush until the switch is released.

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

move the pen twice as far for the screen cursor to cover the same distance on the

display screen. To activate, press and hold the pen switch after assigning it to the

function. Release the switch to return to normal mapping.

When your pen is in mouse mode, screen cursor movement is adjusted to act as if

acceleration were off and speed set to slow.

DISPLAY TOGGLE For multiple monitor systems. Enables you to toggle the screen cursor between

the pen display and your other displays. When selected, your product can be used

either as a pen display (the screen cursor is positioned at the pen tip location) or

as a standard Wacom tablet (the screen cursor can be moved across the entire

desktop or additional displays). See working with Display Toggle.

Click BROWSE... to locate an

application, file, or script to

launch. The selection you make

appears in the APPLICATION TO

RUN box. Click OK to accept the

selection.

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

assigned as your pen switch option. Press the pen switch to launch the assigned

option.

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

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FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION

MODE TOGGLE... Toggles between pen mode and mouse mode. When first setting the pen switch to

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

mouse acceleration and speed.

TABLET PC

•T

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

Opens the Tablet PC input panel when the pen switch is set to this function.

•J

OURNAL (Windows and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft Journal.) Opens Microsoft

Journal.

•T

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

Sets the button function according to settings found in the:

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

DEVICES control panels.

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

DISABLED Disables the button function.

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

CAD programs, that have built-in tablet support.

DEFAULT Returns a button to its default setting.

Sets the screen cursor tracking

speed when in mouse mode.

Sets the screen cursor acceleration

when in mouse mode.

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

the Control Panel. However, for each pen and application that you are customizing,

only one MOUSE ACCELERATION and SPEED setting can be made.

The mouse mode acceleration and speed settings are independent of system

settings. Changes you make to these settings in the Control Panel do not affect

similar system settings. However, changes made to similar system settings may

affect your pen display settings.

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USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU

To display the Radial Menu, set the pen switch or ExpressKey to the RADIAL MENU function (this is the

default for ExpressKey 1). Whenever you press the switch or ExpressKey, the Radial Menu is displayed at

the screen cursor position.

• The hierarchical Radial Menu appears in circular

format. Each level of the menu consists of eight

control slices which may contain various features

and options to choose from.

• Select an available option by clicking on it within

the Radial Menu. Some selections may display a

submenu for additional options. Note: The menu

closes after you make a selection.

• To close the Radial Menu without making a

selection, click on the ‘X’ located at the center of

the menu or on a control slice that has no

function assigned to it.

Use the RADIAL MENU tab to customize the available functions on the Radial Menu.

1. Select a control slice.

2. Assign a control FUNCTION to

the slice.

3. Select a menu or submenu to

customize.

4. Select a control slice for which

to customize settings.

5. Choose the function(s) to

perform.

Top menu

Submenu

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WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE

DISPLAY TOGGLE is available on multiple monitor systems. The feature allows you to use your pen on the

interactive pen display to navigate the screen cursor to any display on your system. If you set your pen

switch to the DISPLAY TOGGLE function, you can press it to toggle the screen cursor between the pen display

and your other displays. For example, your product can be used as a pen display where the screen cursor

is positioned at the pen tip location, or toggled for use as a standard Wacom tablet where the screen cursor

can be moved across the entire desktop or additional displays.

When you open the Wacom Control Panel and the pen display is the selected tablet, the DISPLAY TOGGLE

tab will be available if the system has two or more displays. The DISPLAY TOGGLE tab enables you to define

how the mapping will be applied to each toggled display.

• When PEN DISPLAY TO DESKTOP

is selected and your pen switch

has been assigned the DISPLAY

TOGGLE function, the screen

cursor will toggle from your pen

display to the entire system

desktop. Pressing the switch a

second time returns the screen

cursor to the pen display.

• When PEN DISPLAY TO OTHER

DISPLAYS is selected and you

press the pen switch, the

screen cursor is toggled from

your pen display to another

active pen display or monitor.

If additional displays are

attached to the system, the

screen cursor will toggle to

each display in turn until it

returns to the pen display from

where the initial toggle began.

ACTIVE AREA options enable you to determine the size of the area where the

pen is functional on the pen display. When you make a selection, the red

indicator updates to illustrate your choice.

•F

ORCE PROPORTIONS adjusts the size of the tablet’s active area to

maintain correct vertical and horizontal proportions between the pen

display and the entire desktop or newly mapped-to display.

Depending on your settings, some portions of the tablet active area may

no longer be usable when this option is selected.

• When deselected, the correct scale or proportions are not maintained –

for example, sketching a circle on the pen display may create an ellipse

on a mapped-to display screen.

•U

SE INSET AREA limits the tablet’s active area to a sizing of 6 x 8 inches. If

FORCE PROPORTIONS is also selected, this sizing may be less.

When deselected, as much as possible of the entire tablet active area

will be used for tablet-to-display mapping.

Important: If you are using

application-specific

settings with DISPLAY

TOGGLE, make sure the

customized application

in the APPLICATION list

(including ALL OTHER)

has the pen switch

assigned to DISPLAY

TOGGLE.

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APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

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

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

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

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

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

In the example below, no application-specific settings have been added for the PEN so the ALL icon is

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

• When application-specific settings are added to the APPLICATION list, the ALL icon changes to ALL

OTHER, and an application icon is displayed for the newly added application(s).

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

OTHER icon and make changes to the tab settings, your changes will apply to the PEN in all applications

except those which you have added to the APPLICATION list. If you select an application icon and make

changes to the tab settings, your changes will apply to the PEN only while you are using that

application.

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

and selected application. See the following sections for additional details:

Creating an application-specific setting

Changing application-specific settings

Removing application-specific settings

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CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING

To create an application-specific setting, first choose the pen display and pen for which you want to create

an application-specific setting. Then click on the APPLICATION list’s [ + ] button to display the ADD

APPLICATION FOR CUSTOM SETTINGS dialog box.

After adding an application, its icon appears in the APPLICATION list whenever the pen is selected in the TOOL

list. Select the application and then customize the Control Panel tab settings for your pen and the selected

application.

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

manner will use the TOOL settings for ALL OTHER.

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

create more application-specific settings.

Choose from one of two methods to select an

application:

• Open the application for which you want to

create custom settings, and then select that

application from the CURRENTLY OPEN

APPLICATIONS BOX.

•B

ROWSE to select the executable file of any

application installed on your computer.

Your selection is added to the SELECTED APPLICATION

box, where the name of the selected application will

be displayed.

Note: If two programs have the same executable file

name, they will share the same customized

settings.

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CHANGING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

To change pen settings for a specific application, select PEN and the application and then customize the

tab settings.

REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS

To remove an application-specific setting:

1. In the TOOL list, select the PEN. Then, in the APPLICATION list, select the application you want to remove

from the list.

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

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

you may have created for it.

Tip: To quickly remove all application-specific settings from the pen, remove the PEN from the TOOL list.

Then place the pen back on the pen display. The PEN will be added back to the TOOL list using the

default settings.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Most of the time your interactive pen display will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom

recommends you do the following:

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

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

procedures in this chapter.

2. If the pen display does not function properly, refer to the troubleshooting sections on the following

pages. See also display troubleshooting, or look in the pen tablet troubleshooting. Your problem may

be described there and you can try the solution offered.

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

4. If you are having a compatibility conflict between the pen display and a new hardware or software

product, consider downloading an updated software driver. Wacom periodically updates the software

driver to maintain compatibility with new products. See obtaining driver downloads.

5. If you have tried the suggestions in this guide and still cannot resolve the problem, contact Wacom for

Technical Support. See the technical support options for information on where to obtain support for

your region.

Testing the interactive pen display

Testing your pen

Display troubleshooting

Pen tablet troubleshooting

Technical support options

Obtaining driver downloads

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TESTING THE INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY

1. If the pen status LED does not light, check the following:

• If the light is not on, make sure that your computer is turned on and properly connected to the pen

display. Make sure the USB cable is firmly connected to the pen display and computer.

2. If there is no display:

• Make sure that your computer is turned on. The LED will light blue when the proper video signal is

received.

• Make sure that the Wacom tablet and DisplayLink or MCT drivers are installed properly.

• Make sure the USB cable is firmly connected to the pen display and computer.

3. Verify that the tablet portion of your pen display and pen are working:

• Press the pen tip against the display and verify that the LED lights blue.

• If the LED does not light, verify that the USB cable is plugged into an active USB port. If the

interactive pen display is plugged into a USB hub, try plugging it directly into the USB port on your

computer. If you are using only one USB connector to connect the pen display with your computer,

plug in the other connector if you have an additional USB port available on your computer.

• Be sure that the USB port(s) to which you are connecting has not been disabled. It may be

necessary to check your system BIOS setting to verify that you have connected the pen display to

an active USB port. The LED will light blue when the pen display is registered as a USB device and

the pen tip is pressed against the display.

4. Check the pen. If you cannot make a selection on the display screen with the pen:

• Test the pen by pressing the pen tip against the surface of the pen display. The LED should light

blue.

• Without applying pressure to the pen tip but keeping the pen within 5 mm (0.2 inch) of the pen

display surface, press the pen switch. The LED should again light blue.

• If the LED does not light blue for these tests, be sure you are using a pen specified for use with your

product.

•See testing your pen for detailed information.

If you are still having problems, you may have a defective pen or pen display.

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TESTING YOUR PEN

If the pen does not work as you expect, it is a good idea to first check the assigned functions or reset the

pen to its default conditions. A quick way to reset a pen to its default settings is to remove it from the TOOL

list by clicking on the list’s [ – ] button. After the pen has been removed, place it back onto the display

screen surface and the pen will be re-added to the TOOL list with its default settings.

Open the Wacom Control Panel and click on the ABOUT button. In the dialog box that appears, click on the

DIAGNOSE... button to open the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box. The DIAGNOSTICS dialog box displays dynamic

information about the interactive pen display and pen. This information is used when testing the pen

display and your pen.

If more than one pen display unit is connected to your system, be sure to select the unit for which you are

testing in the TABLET INFO column.

Note: If the pen switch is set to RADIAL MENU or OPEN/RUN..., that function will occur when the switch is

pressed. In this case you may want to change the switch’s function before testing.

1. While observing the POINTING DEVICE INFO column, bring your pen within 5 mm (0.2 inch) of the display

screen. A value for PROXIMITY, the DEVICE NAME, and DEVICE TYPE should be displayed.

2. Move your tool along the pen display screen surface. The X and Y Data values should change to reflect

the tool position.

3. Test your pen switch. The pen display status LED should light blue each time you click with the pen tip

or press the switch.

• Press on the display screen surface with the pen tip. The SWITCHES state and PRESSURE value

should change. (PRESSURE should change from approximately 0% with no pressure applied to

approximately 100% when full pressure is applied.)

• Next, press the switch without pressing the tip to the display screen surface and the SWITCHES state

should change.

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

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DISPLAY TROUBLESHOOTING

If you encounter problems with the display portion of the interactive pen display, refer to the following

tables; your problem may be described here and you can try the solution offered. For additional

information, refer to the documentation that came with your operating system or applications.

General display problems

Pen tablet troubleshooting

GENERAL DISPLAY PROBLEMS

No display. Status LED is off. • Verify that the USB cable is connected to the pen display, and that

the pen display is connected to your computer.

• Verify that the Wacom tablet driver and DisplayLink or MCT driver

were installed correctly. You can also download and install the

DisplayLink driver from www.DisplayLink.com, and the MCT driver

from www.wacom.com.

Status LED is not lit.

A ‘no signal go to power save’

message appears briefly on

your display screen.

• Your computer may be in a power management mode.

Touch the pen tip to the display screen, move the mouse, or

depress any key on your keyboard.

• Turn off both your computer and the pen display. Check the USB

cable for bent or broken connector pins. Then properly connect the

cable and turn on the pen display and your computer.

When a still image is displayed

for a long period of time

without refreshing the screen,

an after-image remains for a

short period of time.

Use a screen saver or other power management feature.

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PEN TABLET TROUBLESHOOTING

If you encounter problems with the tablet portion of the interactive pen display, see the following tables.

Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. For additional information, visit

Wacom’s web site at http://www.wacom.com/support.

GENERAL PROBLEMS

The computer does not have

an available USB port. If a USB port is not available on your computer you will need to add a

USB hub or USB card. However, Wacom recommends using USB ports

on your computer instead of a USB hub whenever possible.

The pen works only in mouse

mode, and does not draw or

write with pressure sensitivity.

The driver software for the tablet portion of the pen display was not

installed or did not load properly.

Make sure the driver software is installed and functioning.

Install the driver software in accordance with the instructions found in

the installation section of this manual.

The pen does not draw or

write with pressure sensitivity. Some applications require that you turn on the pressure capabilities

within the application or selected tool before the pen will respond as a

pressure-sensitive tool.

Verify that your application supports pressure sensitivity.

Clicking is difficult. Open the Wacom Control Panel and go to the PEN tab.

Try using a lighter TIP FEEL.

The pen selects everything or

will not stop sketching. Open the Wacom Control Panel and go to the PEN tab.

Move the TIP FEEL slider toward FIRM or select DETAILS... and increase

the CLICK THRESHOLD setting. If this does not help, see testing your pen.

Double-clicking is difficult. Be sure you are quickly tapping the display screen twice in the same

place on the pen display active area. Wacom recommends using the

pen switch to double-click.

Open the Wacom Control Panel and go to the PEN tab.

Try increasing the TIP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE or using a lighter TIP FEEL.

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

click. See clicking.

You notice a delay at the

beginning of pen or inking

strokes.

Open the Wacom Control Panel and go to the PEN tab.

Try decreasing the TIP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE. If that does not work,

move the TIP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE slider to the OFF position in order

to turn off double-click assist.

You have to press hard with

the pen when clicking or

writing.

Open the Wacom Control Panel and go to the PEN tab.

Move the TIP FEEL slider toward SOFT, or select the DETAILS... button

and decrease the SENSITIVITY and CLICK THRESHOLD settings.

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The pen tip does not function. Make sure you are using the pen that originally came with your

interactive pen display. Other pens may not function properly on the

pen display.

Check the Control Panel’s PEN tab and verify that a CLICK function is

assigned to the pen tip.

Make sure the status LED lights blue when the tip is pressed. If the LED

does not light, verify that the USB cable is plugged into an active port

on your computer. If you are using only one USB connector to connect

the pen display with your computer, plug in the other connector if you

have an additional USB port available on your computer.

If the LED still does not light, you may have defective hardware (see

troubleshooting).

The pen tip and screen cursor

do not properly line up. Open the Wacom Control Panel and select the CALIBRATE tab. Continue

with calibrating and adjusting the pen display.

Changing the function settings

for the pen has no effect. Make sure you change the settings for the pen and application that you

are using. See application-specific settings.

The pen side switch does not

work. Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with your pen

display. Other pens may not function properly on the pen display.

Be sure to press the switch when the pen tip is within 5 mm

(0.2 inch) of the pen display active area. Do this without pressing down

on the pen tip.

In the Wacom Control Panel, verify that the switch is set to the proper

function you are expecting to occur for the application and tool you are

using.

Check the SIDE SWITCH MODE. If CLICK & TAP is selected, you will need

to first press the switch, then touch the pen tip to the pen display

screen surface in order to perform a click function.

Make sure the status LED lights blue when you press the switch.

If not, verify that the USB cable is plugged into an active USB port on

your computer; the LED will not light if the USB cable is not plugged

into an active port.

If the LED does not light, you may have defective hardware (see

troubleshooting).

The screen cursor moves but

it does not jump to the pen tip

location when the pen is

placed on the display screen,

and it does not follow the pen

tip when the pen is moved

across the display.

Make sure the Wacom driver has loaded properly by opening the

Wacom Control Panel. If the driver did not load you will see an error

message. If an error message appears, reboot your computer.

If the problem persists, refer to the installation instructions and reinstall

the Wacom driver software. (For Macintosh, you must restart your

computer after installing the Wacom driver for proper operation.)

If you have customized the switch on your pen to toggle between pen

mode and mouse mode, make sure that your pen display is operating

in pen mode.

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When using the pen display on

a multiple monitor system, you

cannot use the pen to control

the other monitor(s).

Set the pen switch to DISPLAY TOGGLE, then press the switch to cycle

between pen control for the pen display and your other displays.

You can also use your pen to control the other monitors in mouse

mode. To use mouse mode, first set the pen switch function to MODE

TOGGLE.... Then use the switch to toggle between pen mode and mouse

mode.

The line you are sketching

does not line up with the

location of the screen cursor.

To function properly, some applications require that the pen is set to

pen mode. Make sure the pen has not been toggled to mouse mode.

If the pen is set to pen mode and the problem still exists, then you may

have a corrupted preferences file. Follow the instructions in the

Windows or Macintosh troubleshooting sections to create a new

preferences file.

The computer does not go to

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

or the pen display will continue to send data, keeping the computer

awake.

The screen cursor jumps back

when using your regular

mouse or trackball.

When the pen is not in use, place it in the pen storage compartment,

or at some location near the pen display. Do not place it on the display.

Leaving your pen on the display may interfere with screen cursor

positioning when using other input devices.

The screen cursor moves

erratically or jumps around on

the display screen when

another tablet is connected to

your computer.

The tablet portion of the interactive pen display emits electromagnetic

waves at a certain frequency. If another tablet is too closely placed to

the unit it may interfere with screen cursor positioning. If this occurs,

move the tablet further away from the pen display.

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WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

You suspect the pen display

preferences may be

corrupted, or want to make

certain that all settings are at

their factory defaults.

Use the Wacom tablet Preference File Utility to work with your

preferences.

Close any open applications.

Windows 8: From the Windows 8 Start screen, click the WACOM TABLET

PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY tile. If you are using the Windows 8 Classic

Desktop, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or select the

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

Windows 7, Vista and XP: Open the utility by clicking the START icon

and selecting ALL PROGRAMS. Select WACOM TABLET and WACOM TABLET

PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY.

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

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

follow the prompts.

• Then, delete the tablet preferences a follows:

Single user. In the TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY dialog box, click

the REMOVE button under MY PREFERENCES to delete the

preferences for the current user.

Multiple users. Click the REMOVE button under ALL USER

PREFERENCES to delete preferences for multiple users. Note that

administrator rights are required to delete preferences for all users.

Relaunch any currently open tablet-aware applications that you

may be running.

You can quickly restore tablet preferences that have been backed up

by clicking RESTORE... under MY PREFERENCES.

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MACINTOSH-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS

At startup, a dialog box

appears telling you that either

the driver failed to load or the

pen display preferences have

not yet been created.

The tablet portion of the pen display was not detected at startup. Make

sure the USB interface cable is securely connected to an active USB

port on your computer. Make sure that the pen display LED is lit. If this

does not correct the problem, see troubleshooting.

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

PROFILER. Select USB from the HARDWARE section of the CONTENTS list.

A Wacom USB pen display model should be listed. If a pen display

model is not listed, check the pen display USB cable connection or try

plugging the pen display into a different USB port.

If this does not help, contact Wacom for Technical Support.

See technical support options.

You suspect the pen display

preferences may be

corrupted, or want to make

certain that all settings are at

their factory defaults.

Use the Wacom tablet Utility to work with your preferences. Close any

open applications. Open the main APPLICATIONS folder. Then open the

WACOM TABLET folder and run the WACOM TABLET UTILITY.

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

WACOM TABLET UTILITY dialog box, select CURRENT USER or ALL

USERS. Then click BACKUP... and follow the prompts.

• Then, delete the tablet preferences as follows:

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

on the REMOVE button. Log out, then log back in. When the pen

display driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the

factory defaults.

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

the REMOVE button. Log out, then log back in. When the pen display

driver loads it will create new preferences files with the factory

defaults.

You can quickly restore tablet preferences that have been backed up

for the CURRENT USER or ALL USERS by clicking on the RESTORE... button

within the utility.

Note: Do not manually remove the WACOM TABLET.PREFPANE file from the

main LIBRARY PREFERENCEPANES folder. This file is only to be

removed when uninstalling the Wacom software driver, and then

only when using the WACOM TABLET UTILITY.

Recalibrate the pen display.

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Ink does not work correctly

with the pen display. There may be a problem with the Ink preferences. Remove the

damaged preference files as follows. They will be re-created when you

enable handwriting recognition.

1. Open the SYSTEM PREFERENCES pane, choose SHOW ALL and select

INK. Then turn off handwriting recognition.

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

PREFERENCES folders. Remove the following preferences:

•COM.APPLE.INK.FRAMEWORK.PLIST

•COM.APPLE.INK.INKPAD.PLIST

•COM.APPLE.INK.INKPAD.SKETCH

3. Go back to SYSTEM PREFERENCES and INK, and then enable

handwriting recognition.

4. Test the Ink function using your Wacom pen display and pen.

If this procedure does not resolve your problem with Ink, contact Apple

Support for further assistance. Wacom is not the software

manufacturer for Ink and we are limited in our abilities to support a third

party software application.

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TECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS

If you have a problem with your interactive pen display, first check the appropriate installation section in

this guide to make sure the unit is installed correctly. Then review the troubleshooting procedures.

You can also check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), or request assistance, through the

Support or Customer Care area of the web site for your region, Updated drivers, when available, can be

obtained from the Support page of the Wacom website for your region, http://link.wacom.com/r/support.

If you have an Internet connection, you can download the latest software drivers from the Wacom web site

for your region. See obtaining driver downloads.

If you cannot solve the problem and you think your Wacom product is not working properly, contact the

Wacom support staff for the region where your product was purchased, through the Support or Customer

Care area of the web site for your region.

When you call, you should be at your computer with the following information available:

• This manual.

• Pen display serial number. (See the label on the back of the unit.)

• Driver version number. (See the Installation CD or click on the Wacom Control Panel ABOUT button.)

• The make and model of your computer, and operating system version number.

• A list of peripheral devices attached to your computer.

• The software application and version you were using when the problem occurred.

• The exact wording of any error message that appeared on your screen.

• What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred.

• How you tried to solve the problem.

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OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS

Wacom periodically updates the software driver for the tablet portion of the interactive pen display to

maintain compatibility with new products. If you are having a compatibility problem between your

interactive pen display and a new hardware or software product, it may be helpful to download a new

Wacom software driver (when available) from the Internet.

Updated drivers, when available, can be obtained from the Support page of the Wacom website for your

region, http://link.wacom.com/r/support. The Support page also provides access to product information,

manuals, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), and phone and email support.

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APPENDIX

This section contains tips on caring for your interactive pen display, instructions on how to uninstall the

software, information on other Windows options for use on your pen display, and parts and accessories.

Caring for the interactive pen display

Replacing the pen tip

Using an alternate mount or stand

Uninstalling the interactive pen display

Managing preferences

Installing multiple tablets

Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows

About the Windows Tablet PC Input Panel

Product information

CARING FOR THE INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY

Keep the pen and the LCD screen surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to the pen and cause

excessive wear to the display screen surface. Regular cleaning will help prolong the life of your LCD screen

surface and pen.

Keep the pen display and pen in a clean, dry place and avoid extremes in temperature. Room temperature

is best. The pen display and pen are not made to come apart. Taking apart the product will void your

warranty.

Important: Take care to never spill liquids onto the pen display or pen. Be especially careful of getting the

display, or pen buttons and tip wet as they contain sensitive electronic parts that will fail if

liquids enter them.

To clean the pen display casing or the pen, use a soft, damp cloth; you can also dampen the cloth using a

very mild soap diluted with water. Do not use paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, or other solvents to clean the

unit casing or pen.

To clean the display screen, use an anti-static cloth or a slightly damp cloth. When cleaning, apply only a

light amount of pressure to the display screen and do not make the surface wet. Do not use detergent to

clean the display screen; this may damage the pen display screen. Please note that damage of this kind is

not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty.

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REPLACING THE PEN TIP

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

display has a coated surface a worn nib may cause damage. To avoid this, periodic tip replacement is

recommended.

When the nib gets too short or develops a sharp edge, replace it with one of the extra nibs that came with

the pen.

Important: When not in use, place the pen in the pen storage compartment or the pen stand, or lay it flat on

your desk. Take care not to damage the pen nib when inserting or removing the pen from the

storage compartment. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen, do not store the tool in such a way

that it will rest on its tip.

Clasp the old nib with a Wacom nib

extraction tool, pair of tweezers,

needle-nosed pliers, or similar

instrument and pull it straight out of

the pen.

Slide the end of the new nib straight

into the barrel of the pen. Firmly push

the nib until it stops. The new nib will

slide into the correct position.

Warning

Choking hazard. Prevent children from swallowing the pen nib or pen switch. The pen nib or switch may

accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them.

Replace the pen nib when it gets too short, or less than 1 mm (0.04 inch).

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USING AN ALTERNATE MOUNT OR STAND

If you will be using the interactive pen display in an installation that requires the use of an alternate

mounting platform, you can mount the pen display onto any mount arm or stand conforming to the VESA

75 mm standard.

Caution

When attaching the pen display to an alternate mounting platform, be sure to follow all instructions in

the documentation supplied by the platform manufacturer. If improperly installed, the unit could fall,

resulting in damage to the unit or physical injury.

To attach the pen display to a different stand or mounting platform:

1. Turn off your computer.

2. Disconnect all cables from the pen display to your computer, and to alternate displays.

3. Protect the pen display screen surface by spreading a soft cloth onto a flat table and placing

the pen display face down on the cloth.

4. Using the screws provided with the pen display, firmly attach the pen display to the alternate

mounting platform. Refer to Rear view for the location of the VESA mounting holes.

Note: Wacom strongly recommends using the provided screws for attachment to an alternate arm or stand.

However, if other mounting screws are used, they must match the provided screws in width, pitch and

length, to avoid damage to the pen display or physical injury.

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UNINSTALLING THE INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY

Follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the Wacom driver software and the pen display from

your system, or to remove the DisplayLink software from your system.

Important: If you remove the Wacom driver software from your system, your Wacom interactive pen display

will no longer operate with full tablet functionality, but will continue to function as a mouse

device.

Windows 8:

1. From the Windows 8 Start screen, right-click in the screen’s bottom left corner and chose CONTROL

PANEL from the pop-up menu. If you are using the Windows 8 Classic Desktop, press the Windows key

on your keyboard, or select the Windows icon in the Charms bar, to access the Start screen.

2. Choose UNINSTALL A PROGRAM or ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS.

3. Select WACOM TABLET and click on the REMOVE button.

• To uninstall the DisplayLink or MCT driver, choose DisplayLink Core Software or the MCT program

folder, and click on the Uninstall button.\

Windows 7, Vista and XP:

1. Click START and choose CONTROL PANEL.

2. Click UNINSTALL A PROGRAM or ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS.

3. Select WACOM TABLET and click on the REMOVE button.

• To uninstall the DisplayLink program, click on Add or Remove Programs, choose DisplayLink Core

Software or the MCT program folder, and click on the Uninstall button.

Note: You may need to reboot your computer for the uninstall to take effect.

Macintosh:

1. From the GO menu, choose APPLICATIONS and open the WACOM TABLET folder.

• If you are removing the DisplayLink program, choose APPLICATIONS and open the DISPLAYLINK folder.

2. Double-click on the WACOM TABLET UTILITY icon and select the TABLET SOFTWARE: REMOVE button.

Enter your administrator login name and password.

• If you are removing the DisplayLink or MCT driver, double-click the DisplayLink Software Uninstaller

or MCT Software Uninstaller icon, and click on the Uninstall button.

3. When the removal is completed, click OK.

Note: You may need to reboot your computer for the uninstall to take effect.

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MANAGING PREFERENCES

Use the Wacom tablet preferences utility to manage your pen display preferences for a single or multiple

users.

Close any open applications.

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

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

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

Windows 7, Vista and XP:

1. Click the START icon and select ALL PROGRAMS.

2. Select WACOM and WACOM TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY.

Set your preferences in all Windows systems as follows:

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

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

Administrator rights are required to delete preferences for all users. Relaunch any currently open tablet-

aware applications that you may be running.

• To back up your preferences, click on the BACKUP... button under MY PREFERENCES.

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

PREFERENCES.

Be sure to carefully follow any prompts that may appear.

Macintosh:

1. Open the main APPLICATIONS folder.

2. Open the WACOM TABLET folder and run the WACOM TABLET UTILITY.

• To remove preferences, select CURRENT USER or ALL USERS. Then click on the REMOVE button.

Log out, then log back in. When the software driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the

factory defaults.

• To back up your preferences, select CURRENT USER or ALL USERS. Then click on the BACKUP... button.

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

Then click on the RESTORE... button.

Be sure to carefully follow any prompts that may appear.

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INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS

The TABLET list displays an icon for any supported pen display or tablet that has been detected on your

system, and allows you to select the pen display or tablet for which your changes will apply.

To add a new pen display or tablet, connect it to your computer. For USB products, the system searches

the USB ports. When the new pen display or tablet is found, it is automatically initialized.

To remove one of multiple tablets from the driver, in the Wacom Control Panel select the pen display or

tablet icon to be deleted and click on the [ – ] button next to the TABLET list.

• A pen display or tablet cannot be deleted from the Control Panel list unless it is attached to the

computer.

• Note that you will need to restart your computer before you can again add the pen display or tablet to

the driver.

Select a pen display or tablet icon for

which to customize pen and application

settings.

• The Control Panel will not launch

unless a supported pen display or

tablet is connected to the computer.

• Settings can only be viewed or

changed for an attached pen display

or tablet.

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PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS

Microsoft Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista provide extensive support for pen input*. When using the

interactive pen display with a computer running Windows 8, Windows 7 or Vista, your experience is

enhanced by powerful note taking, handwriting recognition, fast navigation, and other digital inking options

designed to give you quick, intuitive results with the Wacom pen.

To activate Windows Ink, click the Use Windows Ink checkbox on the Calibrate tab of the Wacom Control

Panel.

•Note taking

. Use your Wacom pen to jot notes and capture quick sketches in Windows Journal. Journal

simulates a physical notebook, but with the advantages of digital note taking. You can choose from a

variety of pen, marker, and highlighter tools. Journal also includes a powerful search engine that can

even locate your handwritten content.

• Handwriting recognition. Because Windows includes powerful handwriting recognition capabilities, you

can use your Wacom pen to quickly enter handwritten information anywhere the computer accepts

typed input. You can convert your handwritten content to typed text at any time.

•Gestures

. Use your Wacom pen to make simple gestural movements on the pen display to trigger

customizable actions for navigation, editing, and other functions. To customize your gestures, select

the FLICKS tab in the PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control panel.

• Digital Ink in Microsoft Office 2007. Use your Wacom pen to full advantage with the enhanced digital

mark-up and inking tools available in Microsoft Office 2007 or later applications running on Windows 8,

Windows 7 or Vista. Found on the REVIEW tab within applicable applications, these tools provide a

consistent set of inking options. For quick access, you can add specific inking tools to the Quick

Access Toolbar located at the top of each application.

To make the most of the pen in Microsoft Windows, refer to the documentation that came with your system,

including the Windows training tools.

Note: The following workarounds in the software driver for the tablet portion of the pen display improve

performance in Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista:

• To improve performance, Pen Flicks and ‘press-and-hold-to-right-click’ features are disabled in some

graphics applications.

• There is no pressure sensitivity in Journal and other Ink features when both the Flicks and ‘press-and-

hold-to-right-click’ features are disabled in the Vista PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control panel.

* Pen features are supported in all versions of Windows 8, Windows 7 and Vista except Windows Starter and Home

Basic, and Windows Vista Home Basic.

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ABOUT THE WINDOWS TABLET PC INPUT PANEL

The Windows 8, Windows 7 or Vista Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard

to directly enter text with your Wacom pen. There are different ways to launch the Input Panel:

• Click on the Input Panel icon which appears when you move the screen cursor into a text entry area.

• Click on the Input Panel tab, located by default on the left edge of the display screen.

• Click on the Tablet PC Input Panel icon located on the Windows taskbar. If the icon is not visible, right-

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

To customize the Input Panel:

1. First open the Input Panel and then click on TOOLS in the menu bar.

2. Select OPTIONS to open the Input Panel Options dialog box.

3. Customize the Input Panel settings for the way you like to work.

To learn more about using your Wacom pen in Microsoft Windows and Office 2007 or later, study the

documentation that came with your system and Microsoft Office applications. Be sure to take advantage of

the Windows training tools available from Microsoft.

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PRODUCT INFORMATION

To learn more about your interactive pen display, visit the Wacom web site for your region.

To purchase parts and accessories for your pen tablet or pen display, please visit the Wacom Store.

You may also contact your local dealer, distributor, or Customer Care for your region.

Please note that some parts and accessories may not be available in all regions.To learn more about your

interactive pen display and how to take full advantage of the many pen and digital inking features in

Microsoft Windows, visit the Wacom web site for your region.

WARRANTY SERVICE

Warranty and licensing agreement is provided in the Important Product Information document that is

included on your product CD.

The warranty period may be determined by regional requirements. The warranty period for your pen display

is described on the Support page of the Wacom web site for your region. You may also contact Wacom

Customer Care for your region.

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GLOSSARY

Active area. The area of the pen display where your pen is detected.

Application-specific settings. Pen display tool and tablet settings that have been customized for individual

applications. The Wacom Control Panel enables you to customize the pen to behave uniquely in different

applications. Your application-specific settings are in effect whenever you use the application.

See also application-specific settings.

Aspect. The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the active area on the pen display.

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

Double-click assist. A function of the Wacom Control Panel that makes it easier to double-click by setting

the size of the double-click distance.

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

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

but may cause a delay in brush strokes in some graphics applications.

Double-click speed. The maximum time that can pass between clicks and still be accepted as a double-

click.

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

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

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

pen, marker, and highlighter tools. Additionally, your handwritten content is searchable within Journal.

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

for Macintosh. You can customize your pen functions to simulate a modifier key.

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

mode.

Mouse mode. A method for positioning the screen cursor. When you place the pen on the pen display, you

can move the screen cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a traditional mouse. This is

known as relative positioning. See also pen mode.

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

mouse mode.

Nib. The replaceable pen tip.

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

display, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute

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

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

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

Pressure sensitive. A quality of the Wacom pen tip that senses the amount of pressure being applied. This

is used to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes in applications that are pressure sensitive.

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

Proximity. The height above the pen display active area where the pen is detected.

Radial Menu. A hierarchical menu (in radial format). Each level of the menu consists of eight menu slices

which may contain various features and options to choose from. You can set the switch on your pen to

display this menu.

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

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

Side switch. The switch or button on the side of the DTU-1141 pen that can be used to execute various

product functions.

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

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

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

spreadsheets, or illustrations.

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

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

off your computer.

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Index

Index

Contents

Contents

INDEX

Application-specific settings 34

changing 36

creating 35

removing 36

Button functions 28

Calibrating, pen display 23

Care, for pen display 49

Cleaning

pen 49

pen display 49

Clicking, with pen 17

Control panel

lists 22

opening 20

overview 21

tabs 22

Customizing

ExpressKeys 27

pen 24

pen display 20

Digital ink, capabilities in Windows 55

Display

problems, general 40

troubleshooting 40

Display Toggle, working with 33

Double-click, adjusting 24

Downloads, obtaining driver 48

Dragging, with pen 17

Driver downloads 48

Eraser

pressure setting, advanced 25

Ergonomics 15

ExpressKeys

using 19

Features

pen 10

pen display 6

Front view, pen display 7

Functions, button 28

General problems, troubleshooting 41

Holding the pen 16

Incline, adjusting 9

Information, product 57

Installation 11

for display portion 12

for pen tablet portion 13

USB cable 13

Installing

multiple pen displays 54

multiple tablets 54

LCD monitor installation, for pen display 12

Macintosh-specific problems, troubleshooting 45

Manual

about 4

navigating 5

Monitors, working with multiple 18

Mount, using alternate 51

Multiple monitors, working with 18

Navigating the manual 5

Pen

cleaning 49

clicking with 17

customizing 24

dragging with 17

features 10

holder 10

holding 16

positioning with 16

replacing tip 50

testing 39

tether 10

using 16

using side switch 18

working with pressure sensitivity 18

Pen display

about 6

adjusting

incline 9

calibrating 23

caring for 49

cleaning 49

customizing 20

features 6

front view 7

installation 11

installing multiple units 54

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Contents

Contents

LCD monitor installation 12

pen tablet installation 13

rear view 8, 9

testing 38

uninstalling 52

USB cable installation 13

working with 15

Pen tablet, troubleshooting 41

Pen tip, replacing 50

Positioning, with pen 16

Preferences, managing 53

Pressure sensitivity, working with 18

Product information 57

Radial Menu

customizing 32

using 32

Rear view, pen display 8, 9

Requirements, system 11

Settings

application-specific 34

Side switch, using 18

Stand, using alternate 51

System requirements 11

Tablet PC Input Panel, about 56

Tablets, installing multiple 54

Technical support, options 47

Testing

pen 39

pen display 38

Tip feel, adjusting 24

Tip pressure setting, advanced 25

Troubleshooting 37

display 40

general problems 41

Macintosh-specific problems 45

pen tablet portion 41

Windows-specific problems 44

Uninstalling 52

Using

ExpressKeys 19

Using, pen 16

Windows-specific problems, troubleshooting 44

Working, with pen display 15