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Control panel overview

Use the Pen Tablet control panel to customize your Graphire pen, mouse, and tablet.

As you explore the control panel, experiment with different settings to find what works best for you.  
Any changes you make will take effect immediately, but you can always click D

EFAULT

 to return a tab to the 

factory settings.  See 

control panel settings

 for more information on the features and functions of each tab.

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.

Control panel settings

Use these sections as a reference when working with the Pen Tablet control panel; they provide detailed 
information about each tab.  Many of the sections also contain useful customizing tips.

Customizing the pen
Customizing the cordless mouse
Tablet tracking
Working with tablet properties
Customizing the Pop-up Menu

Tabs display 
customizable settings 
for the pen, cordless 
mouse, Pop-up Menu 
or wireless tablet.

Displays information 
about the control 
panel and driver.

Software driver version.

Displays this User’s Manual.

Resets the selected 
tab to its default 
settings. 

Closes the control 
panel.

Summary of Contents for GRAPHIRE - WINDOWS

Page 1: ...INDEX CONTENTS INDEX CONTENTS 1 1 TROUBLESHOOTING CUSTOMIZING PEN POP UP MENU CORDLESS MOUSE USING TABLET CORDLESS MOUSE PEN TABLET User s Manual for Windows Macintosh...

Page 2: ...under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Adobe Reader and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the Unite...

Page 3: ...tablet area 40 Setting mouse speed 40 Working with tablet properties 41 Customizing the Pop up Menu 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 Testing your tablet 44 Testing your tools 45 Troubleshooting tables 46 Connect...

Page 4: ...more Note This manual does not contain complete information on installing your tablet Please refer to your product Quick Start Guide and to the automated software installer located on the Wacom Pen T...

Page 5: ...ont page Go to table of contents Go to index Go back to previous view Page back or page forward Go to beginning of section Go to topic Topic continued Adobe Reader provides you with additional tools f...

Page 6: ...about your Graphire pen tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and features If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools read the following sections to learn about your Graph...

Page 7: ...changing the tablet underlay Charging indicator See charging the battery Power button With integrated power indicator light CONNECT button See establishing a Bluetooth connection Power connector port...

Page 8: ...h rocker style Replaceable nib pen tip Fingerwheel An integrated middle button and rolling wheel that can be used for up and down scrolling in the active window It can also be customized to perform a...

Page 9: ...battery compartment door see picture below 2 Align the notch on the battery cable plug with the cutout in the tablet connector then press the plug into the connector as shown 3 Insert the battery into...

Page 10: ...control panel and go to the TABLET tab See working with tablet properties Tip Plug in the power adapter and recharge the battery before it gets too low This will ensure the tablet battery is always r...

Page 11: ...alls below 20 an alert message will appear on your computer display screen to remind you the battery needs recharging When the battery is nearly empty the power indicator light will start flashing the...

Page 12: ...prevent the tablet from switching off and cause the battery to drain down Power indicator light Check the power indicator light to understand the operational status of the tablet Power indicator ligh...

Page 13: ...v1 1 or higher with Human Interface Device HID profile If your computer does not have built in Bluetooth support you need to obtain and install a commercially available USB to Bluetooth adapter The pr...

Page 14: ...d to your computer it will appear as a connected device in the Bluetooth devices control panel 4 Close the Bluetooth devices control panel and check the connection Place the pen on the tablet you shou...

Page 15: ...ng wireless signals can interfere with the equipment on commercial aircraft and regulations require that all wireless devices be turned off when traveling in an airplane You can ensure the Graphire ta...

Page 16: ...or adapter If you are using a USB to Bluetooth adapter use a USB extension cable and place the Bluetooth adapter onto your desktop or somewhere in sight of Graphire Bluetooth Use Bluetooth support tha...

Page 17: ...se or guarantee that Wacom products will cure or prevent in whole or in part mouse induced repetitive stress symptoms injuries or conditions Individual results may vary Always obtain competent medical...

Page 18: ...he switch while drawing You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable for drawing Your tablet also comes with an integrated pen storage compartment When you are not using the pen you can...

Page 19: ...ith a pick up and slide motion similar to using a traditional mouse Hints If you are used to working with a mouse and find that using a pen is somewhat difficult try the eye hand coordination exercise...

Page 20: ...icking on a folder icon to open it Dragging Dragging is used to select and move objects on the screen To drag first point to an object Then press the pen tip to the tablet and slide it across the tabl...

Page 21: ...ary brush characteristics width color and opacity These characteristics can be controlled much better by the pen s pressure sensitivity you can vary line width blend colors and change opacity with the...

Page 22: ...kewise will take a bit of practice to master the technique of positioning the screen cursor in PEN MODE This may seem difficult at first but it is more natural and faster than in MOUSE MODE This exerc...

Page 23: ...ng the cordless mouse The right button is set to RIGHT CLICK by default and displays a context menu when pressed The left button is set to CLICK by default and is the primary button used for selecting...

Page 24: ...ing the cordless pen and using the cordless mouse for more information about using your input devices on the tablet Your tablet also features customizable ExpressKeys located above the tablet active a...

Page 25: ...or double click Choose from any of the other available functions Depending on the function you have chosen you can also press the keys with your secondary hand to toggle between tools or change tool p...

Page 26: ...or blank templates Then modify it to create your own design 4 When you are done print out your new tablet underlay Use photo quality paper for best results 5 Trim the new underlay to size and place it...

Page 27: ...l you wish to customize on the tablet Windows Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS For Windows 2000 choose the PROGRAMS group Then select PEN TABLET and choose the PEN TABLET opti...

Page 28: ...m 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 Control panel settings Use these sections as a...

Page 29: ...izing the pen Customizing your Graphire pen is easy First open the Pen Tablet control panel and select the PEN tab to choose from the available options Tablet tracking Adjusting eraser feel Customizin...

Page 30: ...ssure 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 Double clicking To make double clicking easier expan...

Page 31: ...pull down menus enable you to choose the function that will be performed Select the button functions to perform when pressing the upper or lower side switch When you bring the pen tip within 5 mm 0 20...

Page 32: ...released For example you can paint with pressure sensitivity until you reach the brush size that you like You can then press the button and continue painting with the same size brush until the button...

Page 33: ...x After defining a 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 G...

Page 34: ...ODIFIER dialog box where you can assign one or more modifier key functions After choosing the modifier function s click OK Customizing the cordless mouse Customizing your Graphire cordless mouse is ea...

Page 35: ...he cordless mouse for left handed use simply reassign the button functions as needed You can switch between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE by using the screen Pop up Menu See customizing the Pop up Menu for...

Page 36: ...nt corresponds with the position of your Graphire tool on the tablet wherever you place your tool on the tablet the cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the screen This is known as absolute po...

Page 37: ...Click SET to open a dialog box where you can set the portion of screen area Mapping to multiple monitors If your computer has more than one monitor Graphire will map to your monitors based upon how th...

Page 38: ...rmine the tablet to screen mapping relationship When unchecked the correct scale or proportions are not maintained The selected tablet area is mapped to the selected display area Drawing a circle on t...

Page 39: ...option allows you to select a portion of the display for tablet to screen mapping Click SET to open the PORTION OF SCREEN dialog box Choose a method for defining a portion of the display Drag corners...

Page 40: ...e your adjustments Choose a method for defining a portion of the tablet Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area that will be mapped to your selected screen area The background...

Page 41: ...maining A green level indicates the battery charge is greater than 25 A red level indicates the battery charge is at or less than 25 A power plug icon indicates that the external power adapter is plug...

Page 42: ...that have been added to the Pop up Menu To change the order of an item drag it to a new location Double click on an item to make edits Note PEN places your tool in PEN MODE MOUSE places your tool in M...

Page 43: ...testing your tablet and testing your tools 5 If you are having a compatibility conflict between Graphire and a new hardware or software product check if a newer Wacom tablet software driver is availab...

Page 44: ...ower indicator light stays on for more than five seconds your Bluetooth connection is working Otherwise it is not If necessary troubleshoot the connection as follows If you have an external USB to Blu...

Page 45: ...old the pen tip within approximately 5 mm 0 20 inch above the tablet surface and press the side switch The power indicator light should again change from blue to green Turn the pen over and press the...

Page 46: ...rmance After pressing the power button the power indicator light glows steadily for two to five seconds and then switches off The tablet was previously paired to a computer but could not connect to th...

Page 47: ...your Bluetooth configuration supports Bluetooth Specification v1 1 with Human Interface Device HID profile Make sure the tablet is not too far away from the antenna and that there are no metal obstruc...

Page 48: ...wer adapter is plugged in Check that the power adapter is properly plugged into the tablet and that the AC power cord is plugged into the power adapter and an active power outlet The battery may need...

Page 49: ...strokes Try decreasing the DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE see adjusting tip feel eraser feel and double click You have to press hard with the pen when clicking or drawing Open the Pen Tablet control panel and...

Page 50: ...e with the factory defaults For multiple users delete all tablet preferences by first opening the main APPLICATIONS folder Then open the TABLET folder and run the REMOVETABLET utility When the utility...

Page 51: ...hould be displayed by the profiler If a tablet was not found check the Bluetooth wireless connection If you are still having problems open the OS X Disk Utility application and run REPAIR DISK PERMISS...

Page 52: ...ook on the bottom of the tablet Driver version number See the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD or the Pen Tablet control panel The make and model of your computer and operating system version number A list...

Page 53: ...nada Central and South America Europe Middle East and Africa Japan Asia Pacific English China Worldwide Web http www wacom com productsupport Software updates Anonymous FTP Site ftp ftp wacom com pub...

Page 54: ...s Battery life information Replacing the tablet battery Uninstalling the tablet software Product specifications Product information Ordering parts and accessories Radio and television interference Lic...

Page 55: ...and accessories Battery life information All Li Poly batteries age over time and typically need to be replaced approximately once every two or three years whether they are used or not For information...

Page 56: ...ransported improperly and metal objects come in contact with the battery terminals the battery could short causing personal injury or fire It is recommended that you cover the terminals with adhesive...

Page 57: ...RAMS button Follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver Windows 2000 1 Click the Windows START button Then choose SETTINGS and CONTROL PANEL 2 In the CONTROL PANEL window double click on the ADD RE...

Page 58: ...mperature 5 to 40 degrees C 41 to 104 degrees F Storage temperature 10 to 60 degrees C 14 to 140 degrees F Operating relative humidity 20 to 80 noncondensing Storage relative humidity 20 to 90 noncond...

Page 59: ...n will not fit into the pen storage compartment or pen stand Physical size L x D 145 x 12 5 mm 5 71 x 0 49 in Pressure levels 512 levels Pen tip travel 0 1 mm 0 004 in or less Eraser tip travel 0 1 mm...

Page 60: ...mail to parts wacom europe com Or visit the Wacom web site at www wacom europe com solutionstore You can also contact your local dealer distributor or Technical Support using the appropriate number fo...

Page 61: ...interference to radio or television reception you may be able to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures Rotate the television or radio antenna until the interference s...

Page 62: ...the Software 5 Termination This License is effective until terminated This License will terminate automatically without notice from Wacom if you fail to comply with any provisions of the License 6 Mis...

Page 63: ...U MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE WACOM LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY LEGALLY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURP...

Page 64: ...have any questions about this Agreement or if you desire to contact Wacom for any reason please contact in writing In North and South America contact Wacom Technology Corporation 1311 S E Cardinal Cou...

Page 65: ...copy and for the purposes outlined in section 2 above The customer may not decompile the software if the software contains interfaces to software which is not supplied by WACOM WACOM shall make the ne...

Page 66: ...comply with your requirements Should any provision of this agreement be declared invalid that provision shall be treated as separate from the agreement and the agreement shall remain in force without...

Page 67: ...pport for the Graphire eraser These applications take advantage of the eraser in different ways depending on what makes sense for the application ExpressKeys The customizable control keys located on y...

Page 68: ...nt of pressure being applied This is used to create natural looking pen brush and eraser strokes in applications that are pressure sensitive Pressure sensitive application Any application that support...

Page 69: ...0 Drawing with pressure 21 Driver downloads obtaining 53 Environmental conditions 55 Eraser feel customizing 30 Erasing with pen 22 ExpressKeys using 25 Eye hand coordination exercise 22 FCC notice 61...

Page 70: ...lay 26 ExpressKeys 25 features 7 installation 54 mapping area 38 for portion of screen area 39 for portion of tablet area 40 to multiple monitors 37 power indicator light 12 power saving features 12 r...

Page 71: ...Toyonodai Asia Pacific Office Otone Machi Kitasaitama Gun Harmony Tower 18F 1 32 2 Hon Cho Saitama 349 1148 Nakano Ku Tokyo 164 0012 Japan Japan Internet http tablet wacom co jp Telephone General 81 3...

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