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Contents

Index

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Index

Contents

97

Index

Contents

Options, advanced

52

Ordering parts and accessories

91

Orientation, configuring for tablet

12

Parts and accessories

ordering

91

Pen

customizing

29

features

9

holding

16

positioning with

17

pressure sensitivity, working with

17

replacing the tip

81

side switch

18

testing

70

tip, replacing

81

Pen mode

35, 36

Pen problems, troubleshooting

72

Pen stand, using

16

Pens, optional

29

Positioning, with pen

17

Preferences, managing tablet

53

Pressure sensitivity, working with

17

Product information

91

Radial Menu

customizing

46

using

46

Removing application-specific settings

50

Requirements, system

6

Screen area, portion of

37

Settings

application specific

49

creating application specific

50

removing application specific

50

Set-up

10

Side switch, using

18

Software

driver downloads

80

uninstalling

82

System requirements

6

Tablet

area, portion of

38

ExpressKeys

customizing

33

testing

69

using

18

mode options, changing

51

orientation, configuring

12

preferences, managing

53

testing

66

Touch Ring

customizing

34

testing

69

using

21

working with

18

Tablet to screen mapping, customizing

35

Technical Support, contacting

80

Testing

controls

68

ExpressKeys

69

mouse

89

pen

70

tablets

66

tools

68

Touch Ring

69

Tip feel

advanced

31

customizing

30

Tool buttons, customizing

32

Tools

testing

68

working with multiple

51

Touch

adjusting touch speed

26

basic actions

25

custom touch functions

27

customizing

25

gestures

25

navigating with

25

options

25

setting navigation features

26

speed, adjusting

26

the experience

24

Touch problems, troubleshooting

74

Touch Ring

customizing

34

testing

69

using

21

Troubleshooting

general problems

71

Mac-specific problems

78

pen problems

72

tables

71

testing controls

68

testing tools

68

touch problems

74

Windows-specific problems

77

wireless connection problems

74

Uninstalling software

82

USB cable, connection

10

Using

Airbrush

85

Art Pen

85

ExpressKeys

18

Summary of Contents for PTH-451

Page 1: ...1 PTH 851 Setting up Intuos Pro Using the Pen Tablet controls The Intuos pro multi touch experience Customizing Intuos pro Application specific settings Working with multiple tools Going wireless with...

Page 2: ...ntroduction into the market of the applicable Wacom product Intuos and Wacom are registered trademarks of Wacom Co Ltd Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Syste...

Page 3: ...tool buttons 32 Customizing the ExpressKeys 33 Customizing the Touch Ring 34 Tablet to screen mapping 35 Portion of screen area 37 Portion of tablet area 38 Button functions 39 Working with Display To...

Page 4: ...porting expert settings 84 Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen 85 Using the optional mouse 86 Customizing the mouse 87 Testing the mouse 89 Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 90 Product i...

Page 5: ...ludes safety precautions specifications and license agreement The following information is not included with this product information about your specific computer hardware or operating system or infor...

Page 6: ...Intuos Pro tablet Pen Pen holder with nib storage Intuos wireless kit which includes battery wireless receiver and module Installation CD Quick Start Guide booklet Extra pen nibs Nib removal tool Pen...

Page 7: ...t the center of the ring Press to Toggle between Touch Ring modes Wake tablet from sleep mode when operating wirelessly Customizable ExpressKeys Small Intuos Pro tablets model PTH 451 have six Express...

Page 8: ...partment Small sized tablets are equipped with a single cover used to access the Wacom wireless module and rechargeable battery Wacom wireless module slot Storage compartment for Wacom wireless receiv...

Page 9: ...removal tool and assorted replacement nibs Nib removal tool Replacement nibs See Product information to learn more about which applications currently support the special features of your Intuos Pro P...

Page 10: ...LEDs will light white Touch the active area of the Intuos pro with your pen or your finger The Status LEDs will brighten USB CABLE INSTALLATION The tablet active area Control panel overview 1 The USB...

Page 11: ...eting the software installation make sure you can use your pen on the Intuos pro to move the screen cursor When you place the pen tip on or close to the active area the cursor should immediately jump...

Page 12: ...e tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet including the Wacom Tablet control panel options for correct right handed use Next physically rotate your tablet so the tablet Expres...

Page 13: ...e touch Wherever you place the pen on the tablet the screen pointer will jump to the corresponding point on the screen The screen pointer indicates pen position and follows the movement of the pen acr...

Page 14: ...on of the monitor area See Tablet to screen mapping When your system is configured with multiple monitors you can assign the DISPLAY TOGGLE function to an ExpressKey This enables you to toggle the cur...

Page 15: ...r placing the tablet below the keyboard and centered underneath your monitor Using the Pen Tablet controls USING THE PEN The Intuos Pro Pen is cordless and battery free It senses the amount of pressur...

Page 16: ...at feels most comfortable Place the pen stand within easy reach of your tablet The stand allows for vertical or horizontal placement of the pen Important When not in use place the pen in the pen stand...

Page 17: ...ess in supporting applications This is like working with an airbrush where tilt can be used to make a line thin when the tool is vertical or wide when the tool is tilted In other applications you can...

Page 18: ...e screen cursor as you move the pen tip In others it will simply move in the same general direction as the screen cursor To assign new switch functions see Customizing tool buttons TABLET CONTROLS To...

Page 19: ...an application for which you have already customized your ExpressKeys those settings will take precedence over any automatic ExpressKey default settings provided by the driver for that application Set...

Page 20: ...ou can view the display by pressing an ExpressKey set to SETTINGS You can also use the ExpressKeys to Set a key to a commonly used keyboard shortcut Set a key to launch a commonly used file or applica...

Page 21: ...omizable modes As you toggle between settings a corresponding status LED illuminates Any disabled settings are skipped in the toggle sequence A diagram of the current Touch Ring settings appears brief...

Page 22: ...ms bar to access the Start screen Windows 7 and Vista Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS then select WACOM TABLET and choose the WACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option Mac Open SYSTEM P...

Page 23: ...tings shown below the list apply to the selected tablet or pen display The control panel will not launch unless a supported tablet or pen display is connected to the computer Settings can only be view...

Page 24: ...the tablet See The tablet active area When using touch you can generally position your fingers as far apart as is comfortable However placing your fingers too closely together may be interpreted by th...

Page 25: ...ustomize your touch experience and also customize the ExpressKeys to perform some touch functions Select the TOUCH icon in the TOOL list Then select an appropriate tab to customize and change settings...

Page 26: ...sts how fast you must tap to register a double click To test your setting position the screen cursor over the TEST area and tap twice Sets the scrolling speed of the SCROLL touch gesture Sets the acce...

Page 27: ...selection from the drop down menus Position the screen cursor over a touch option to see a static image of that function If you do not choose a specific option to view then the control panel will dis...

Page 28: ...the pop up menu If you are using 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 and Vista Click on t...

Page 29: ...rol the application of digital paint These tools are fully supported in the Wacom driver software They will appear in the TOOL list of the Wacom Tablet control panel after you touch the tablet surface...

Page 30: ...justs the size of the double click area Drag slider to OFF if you do not want double click assist Tips Use a soft TIP FEEL for a wider range of pressure values in most pressure sensitive applications...

Page 31: ...amount of pressure needed to erase Click to further customize the eraser sensitivity With your screen cursor positioned over an empty area of the control panel press down on the tablet with the pen e...

Page 32: ...ing easier set the side switch to DOUBLE CLICK Double click here to change the pen tip function At least one tool button should be set to the CLICK function The tip must be set to CLICK in order to dr...

Page 33: ...t Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions For details see Using integrated applications Choose a function to perform when the key is pressed ExpressKey functions can be def...

Page 34: ...of the screen cursor in Adobe Photoshop CS3 or later open the Adobe Photoshop general preferences pane Check the ZOOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL option and click OK To set the brightness of the Touch Ring sta...

Page 35: ...E MODE enables you to move the screen cursor with a pick up and slide motion similar to using a standard mouse Select a Portion of screen area for tablet to screen mapping Select a Portion of tablet a...

Page 36: ...he position of your pen on the tablet Wherever you place your pen on the tablet the cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the screen This is known as absolute positing and is the default settin...

Page 37: ...oose If more than one monitor is connected to your system an option will be available for each detected monitor PORTION In the dialog box that appears choose a method for defining a portion of the dis...

Page 38: ...f the tablet is mapped This is the default setting PORTION In the dialog box that appears choose a method for defining a portion of the tablet Drag the corners of the rectangle to select the tablet ar...

Page 39: ...tton click Be sure at least one button performs this function so you can always navigate and click RIGHT CLICK Simulates a right mouse button click which displays a context menu MIDDLE CLICK Simulates...

Page 40: ...y cannot be used to select OK You must use your Intuos pro tool to click on the OK button Enter a name for the keystroke definition The name will be displayed with the respective control or in the Rad...

Page 41: ...L Enables you to position a document or image in any direction within the active pane Do this by pressing a pen button set for PAN SCROLL and then dragging with the pen tip across the tablet active ar...

Page 42: ...mizing the ExpressKeys INK TOGGLE Mac only 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 docu...

Page 43: ...ns within the control panel However only one MOUSE ACCELERATION and SPEED setting can be made for each tool and application that you are customizing The mouse mode settings are independent of system s...

Page 44: ...screen an interactive diagram of the current ExpressKey Touch Ring pen and touch settings The current functions for each control are shown Click on any section of the diagram to open the appropriate...

Page 45: ...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 DISABLED Disables the button funct...

Page 46: ...menu for additional options The menu closes after you make a selection To close without making a selection click on the X located at the center of the Radial Menu or on a control slice that has no fun...

Page 47: ...multi monitor system This tab lets you set which monitor s will be included in the toggle sequence After setting an ExpressKey or pen side switch to DISPLAY TOGGLE you can use that button to sequentia...

Page 48: ...at supports pressure sensitivity Logging out of or rebooting the system Switching users Fast User Switching Placing the system in sleep mode Changing the MAPPING or DISPLAY TOGGLE settings Changing th...

Page 49: ...gs are added or when automatic default setting from the driver are in effect the ALL icon changes to ALL OTHER and an application icon is displayed for the newly added application s In the above examp...

Page 50: ...list select the application you want to remove from the list 3 Click on the APPLICATION list button In the dialog box that appears click DELETE to confirm your selection The selected application is r...

Page 51: ...ded back to the TOOL list by placing it back onto the tablet CHANGING THE TABLET MODE Intuos pro is configured for optimum performance in most applications However some handwriting recognition softwar...

Page 52: ...press the side switch then touch the pen tip to the tablet surface in order to perform the function Hover click Click tap MOUSE HANDEDNESS options change the button orientation of the optional Mouse...

Page 53: ...up your preferences click BACKUP under MY PREFERENCES To restore preferences that you had previously backed up click RESTORE under MY PREFERENCES To remove preferences for the current user click REMO...

Page 54: ...ule removal Wireless receiver storage Rechargeable battery Lithium Ion Li Ion Installs within the Intuos Pro tablet Warning See the Important Product Information guide for safety precautions Located o...

Page 55: ...d 5 Continue to connect wirelessly Establishing a wireless connection Optimizing the wireless connection A Install the battery Align contacts B as shown and press into place See also Battery replaceme...

Page 56: ...wireless module and Wacom wireless receiver are factory paired and work together as a discrete set Intuos Pro can operate wirelessly for up to 10 meters 33 feet away from your computer It is not neces...

Page 57: ...Information guide Power off your tablet in locations where when electronic devices are not allowed Because the tablet may cause other electronic devices to malfunction in some locations where when the...

Page 58: ...wireless time See Power saving features and Battery life information Connect the USB cable between Intuos Pro and a primary USB port located directly on your computer or to a powered USB hub The batte...

Page 59: ...leep mode or wireless mode off Amber USB cable connected and tablet battery charging Green USB cable connected and tablet battery fully charged Off USB cable connected tablet is in USB suspend mode or...

Page 60: ...nnection status Depending on your tablet model wake from power saving mode by touching the tablet pressing an ExpressKey or placing the pen in proximity Sleep mode Tablet enters sleep mode When there...

Page 61: ...wireless module off before leaving the tablet unused for a number of days Once the battery voltage has fallen below a minimum safety level an internal protection circuit within the battery prevents an...

Page 62: ...Align and slide into place 5 Connect the USB cable and charge the battery for optimum performance See Charging the battery Important When replacing the battery be careful not to drop it on hard surfac...

Page 63: ...to place 5 Store the wireless module in a safe place after removal WIRELESS RECEIVER STORAGE The Wacom wireless receiver is designed for portability Plug it into a USB port on your computer Then leave...

Page 64: ...tery power See Battery and wireless connection status If the battery charge is low connect the USB cable and charge the battery See Charging the battery 5 Switch the wireless module off and then back...

Page 65: ...d choose the Wacom web site for your region to view the product FAQs Frequently Asked Questions 4 If you are having a compatibility conflict between Intuos Pro and a new hardware or software product s...

Page 66: ...when troubleshooting no power to the tablet a status LED does not light plug the tablet directly into the system USB port located on your computer Temporarily eliminate any external hubs in use until...

Page 67: ...should brighten See also Testing the tablet controls and tools and Testing a pen 5 Check touch Attempt to move the screen cursor by tracking your finger across the tablet surface Then tap to select an...

Page 68: ...he tablet surface The tool will be added back to the TOOL list with its default settings Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and click on the ABOUT button In the dialog box that appears click DIAGNOSE...

Page 69: ...mn 2 Slide your finger around the entire circumference of the Touch Ring As you touch and move your finger along the Touch Ring a LEFT TOUCH number will indicate your current finger position on the To...

Page 70: ...t 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 For the optional Airbrush...

Page 71: ...lso connecting to another USB port or using another USB cable If using Intuos Pro in wireless mode see also Wireless connection problems The computer does not go to sleep When you are not using your I...

Page 72: ...justing tip feel and double click Double clicking is difficult Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet active area Wacom recommends using the side switch to do...

Page 73: ...within 10 mm 0 4 inch of the tablet active area Do this without pressing down on the pen tip In the Wacom Tablet control panel verify that the side switch is set to the function you are expecting to o...

Page 74: ...er does not load properly basic touch movement will be recognized but other actions and gestures will not Install the driver software for the tablet The tablet does not reliably recognize multi finger...

Page 75: ...en correctly Review using the Grip Pen Switch the wireless module off then back on If the battery charge is low try Charging the battery A wireless connection has been made but the tablet does not see...

Page 76: ...the wireless module check the battery status LED Amber indicates the battery is charging Green indicates the battery is fully charged If the LED remains off the battery may be defective Replace the ba...

Page 77: ...up your tablet preferences In the TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY dialog box click BACKUP and follow the prompts Then use the Tablet Preference File Utility to delete the tablet preferences as follows...

Page 78: ...t listed check the wireless connection If connected with the provided USB cable Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer or USB hub Check to be sure that a...

Page 79: ...ces that have been backed up for the CURRENT USER or ALL USERS by clicking RESTORE within the utility Note Do not manually remove the WACOM TABLET PREFPANE file from the main LIBRARY PREFERENCE PANES...

Page 80: ...m Support by visiting the Wacom web site for your region and completing an Email Inquiry form OBTAINING SOFTWARE UPDATES Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility...

Page 81: ...CING THE PEN NIB To protect your tablet from scratching and for best performance periodically replace your pen nibs Important Replace the pen nib before or when it looks like this 1 Unscrew the pen st...

Page 82: ...c 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 an...

Page 83: ...e overridden depending on the application When an application overrides the Touch Ring all Touch Ring modes are affected If an application overrides only some of the available Touch Ring functions the...

Page 84: ...Ring Radial Menu or pen button and eraser functions To import expert settings 1 Choose an XML file with settings for use with a particular application Double click on your file selection 2 Carefully r...

Page 85: ...on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices See Product information to learn more about which applications currently support the Airbrush fingerwheel o...

Page 86: ...and BACK functionality within your Internet browser Right button Displays a context menu when pressed Left button This is the primary button used to CLICK and select The mouse buttons can be customize...

Page 87: ...group Select the functions to perform when pressing a button WHEEL options control the fingerwheel function SCROLL Default setting When selecting SCROLL the tab displays custom scroll options Choose...

Page 88: ...E TRACKING options apply only to the optional Mouse for Intuos pro When USE TABLET ORIENTATION is selected moving the mouse toward the top of the tablet moves the screen cursor up In this mode the ent...

Page 89: ...on the tablet active area and test by clicking each mouse button A tablet status LED should brighten and the SWITCHES state should change for each button you click 3 When the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box i...

Page 90: ...rea 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...

Page 91: ...r visit Wacom s web site at https store wacom com us USA only In Europe call 49 0 180 500 03 75 or send an email to spareparts wacom eu Or visit http shop wacom eu You can also contact your local deal...

Page 92: ...ed Asia Pacific Limited Warranty policy and product registration may be found online at http wacom asia To obtain technical support or Warranty service within Southeast Asia Oceania and Taiwan please...

Page 93: ...r tablet on all displays or on one display at a time Available only on multiple monitor systems See working with Display Toggle Double click assist A function of the Wacom Tablet control panel that ma...

Page 94: ...ame direction Pen input A method of controlling a computer using the pen tool on your Intuos Pro tablet Pen mode A pen input method of positioning the screen cursor Wherever you place your pen tool on...

Page 95: ...is used to create natural looking pen brush and eraser strokes in applications that are tilt sensitive Touch A method of interacting with a computer using only your fingers on the Intuos Pro tablet M...

Page 96: ...68 Display Toggle working with 47 Double click customizing 30 Driver downloads obtaining 80 Eraser feel advanced 31 customizing 31 Expert settings importing 84 Express View display 20 ExpressKeys cus...

Page 97: ...6 Tablet area portion of 38 ExpressKeys customizing 33 testing 69 using 18 mode options changing 51 orientation configuring 12 preferences managing 53 testing 66 Touch Ring customizing 34 testing 69 u...

Page 98: ...operation 54 battery charging 58 life 61 management 58 replacement 62 components 54 connection problems 74 establishing a connection 56 optimizing the connection 57 power management 58 power saving 60...

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