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USER'S MANUAL

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About Wacom Intuos
Features of your Wacom Intuos
Set up your device
Getting started with your pen tablet
Connect wirelessly by Bluetooth
Work with your pen
Customize your device in Wacom Tablet Properties
Use On-Screen Controls as shortcuts
Access application-specific settings
Wacom Desktop Center
Map your device to your monitor
Care for your device
Technical Support

Summary of Contents for Intuos S

Page 1: ...ing started with your pen tablet Connect wirelessly by Bluetooth Work with your pen Customize your device in Wacom Tablet Properties Use On Screen Controls as shortcuts Access application specific set...

Page 2: ...the LED means Work with your pen Personalize your pen with a color ring Specialty pens Use your pen Pen tip and eraser Pen buttons Store your pen Customize your pen functions Assign settings to the p...

Page 3: ...ings assigned by applications Wacom Desktop Center Customizing your device Running the Setup Wizard Redeeming Software Backing up your settings Backing up your files Updating your tablet Getting apps...

Page 4: ...60 62 63 64 Glossary Order parts and accessories Privacy Trademarks User s Manual 4 4...

Page 5: ...our pen tablet see Getting Started Included with your Wacom Intuos When you have unpacked your Wacom Intuos make sure that you have received the following items Wacom Intuos tablet Wacom Pen 4K Quick...

Page 6: ...reless versions of Intuos this button turns the tablet on and off as well as being used to connect wirelessly to a computer Power LED Lights when the Intuos is connected to an active USB port For Blue...

Page 7: ...box contains images that can help Attach any stands that are included with your device Set up your work area 2 After you set up your device follow the directions in the Get started section of this use...

Page 8: ...tably without eyestrain placing it about one arm s length away from you Position the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet If you are using the ta...

Page 9: ...ivers and firmware are available on the Wacom Desktop Center and at the Wacom drivers page periodically Check in and update regularly so that your device has the latest features and functionality From...

Page 10: ...Wacom Tablet Properties When you click the icon you are directed to a help topic about the feature you are currently using You can also open user help from the Wacom Desktop Center Help menu Notes Us...

Page 11: ...not purchase and install a Bluetooth adapter Check what version of Bluetooth your computer or adapter is using If you are not using a compatible version install a compatible Bluetooth adapter Version...

Page 12: ...the tablet is off White Connected to computer by USB cable battery fully charged Blue not blinking Connected to computer by Bluetooth Blue slowly blinking In pairing mode attempting to connect to com...

Page 13: ...ng If your pen includes color rings you can use them to identify and personalize your pen 1 Unscrew the cone near the pen tip 2 Remove the color ring that is already on the pen and slide on your prefe...

Page 14: ...the pen while holding it slightly above the device without touching the screen surface Double click Quickly tap the screen twice in the same place with the pen tip Erase Flip the pen to the side oppos...

Page 15: ...down in the stand If your device included a pen case store the pen in the pen case If your device has a pen sleeve holder or tray the pen can be stored there Tip Do not leave the pen on the device wh...

Page 16: ...will vary depending on your device 2 If there is a Tool row select your pen 3 Select the Pen tab 4 For each of the pen buttons select the setting you want from the drop down menu next to the pen 5 Fo...

Page 17: ...strokes drag the slider Open an application that supports tilt to test while you are adjusting so you can see how your changes affect your strokes Pen Feel Details To change the tip sensitivity click...

Page 18: ...nd the other near side buttons Gently twist the pen to reveal the extra nibs inside Use the back of the pen to remove your nib Replace the nib by sliding the end straight into the barel of the pen slo...

Page 19: ...r customizable actions To customize gestures go to the Flicks tab in the Pen and Touch control panel Digital Ink Microsoft Office 2007 or later Use the enhanced digital mark up and inking tools found...

Page 20: ...e settings Click Threshold determines the amount of force required to register pressure or generate a pen click Sensitivity changes the slope of the pressure response curve Max Pressure determines how...

Page 21: ...et Properties Device list There is an icon in this list for each device that is currently connected to your computer To add a new device to this list connect it to your computer Select a device from t...

Page 22: ...k on the Windows Start button and select Wacom Tablet Wacom Tablet Properties Windows 8 1 Right click in the bottom left hand corner of the Start screen Select Wacom Tablet Wacom Tablet Properties Win...

Page 23: ...hat your device is connected to your computer or Wacom Tablet Properties will not open The above screenshot isfor descriptive purposes it may not match your screen 2 Select your Device Any settings th...

Page 24: ...in a specific application Example of assigning a setting in Wacom Tablet Properties Here is how you can customize a pen button to Zoom In Open Wacom Tablet Properties Select your pen from the Tool li...

Page 25: ...ck works in browsers Click Performs a mouse button click Click Lock Presses and holds the mouse button Begin the click lock by engaging a component and then engage it again to release it For example i...

Page 26: ...ce like you interact with a mousepad Modifier Performs a modifier Shift Alt Ctrl Option Command plus a mouse button click or mouse wheel scroll When you select Modifier the Define Modifier window appe...

Page 27: ...a pen button when you press the pen button you switch to working in the precision that you selected from the slider When you press the pen button again you switch back to working in the normal precisi...

Page 28: ...the top to zoom out or towards the bottom to zoom in If you pick up your pen to hover zooming stops As long as you continue to hover and hold the button you can still zoom when you touch the pen tip t...

Page 29: ...ove only the last keystroke you entered Click Clear to remove all the keystrokes you entered so you can start over Note about Touch Rings and mouse wheels Two Keys boxes appear for Touch Rings and mou...

Page 30: ...vice 3 Select the setting that you want for each ExpressKey from the drop down Tips You can use ExpressKeys in combination with one another For example assign Ctrl to one ExpressKey and Alt to another...

Page 31: ...he size and placement of ExpressKeys vary depending on your device Your screen may match one of the above screenshotsor may be different The screenshotsare for descriptive purposes User s Manual 31 31...

Page 32: ...ExpressKeys settings on your screen The display will fade out after 2 seconds on the screen Express View may vary in appearance depending on the Intuos model you are using To disable the display unche...

Page 33: ...e placement of clicks Move the Brightness Adjustment slider to adjust the brightness level or to turn off status LEDs and active area markers If you are using graphics applications that support a maxi...

Page 34: ...n On Screen Control to an ExpressKey press the ExpressKey to display the On Screen Control 5 Click a button or slice in the On Screen Control to activate the setting you assigned For example if you as...

Page 35: ...1 Open Wacom Tablet Properties 2 Select Functions from the Tool list 3 Select the On Screen Controls tab The above screenshot isfor descriptive purposes it may not match your screen 4 Select if you wa...

Page 36: ...een Controls tab 7 Assign settings to your Radial Menus Screen Keys and Keypads Tip You can create an On Screen Control and then switch the layout whenever you want From the Panels list select the On...

Page 37: ...ch button from the drop down menus You must assign a setting to at least one button For any buttons that you do not want to use select Disabled If you select Keystroke you are prompted to select a key...

Page 38: ...ge 3 Select the setting that you want to assign from the Assignment drop down above the Keypad To assign numbers select Keyboard Keystroke When you select Keystroke you are prompted to select a keystr...

Page 39: ...an ExpressKey Open Wacom Tablet Properties and select your Device Select Functions Select the ExpressKeys tab From the drop down next to one of the ExpressKeys select On Screen Controls From the list...

Page 40: ...ustomizable components so that when you open that application you are automatically using the settings assigned by it Imported settings assigned by applications Some applications include an XML file t...

Page 41: ...lication s After adding an application its icon appears in the Application list whenever the associated tool is selected in the Tool list Select the application then customize the Wacom Tablet Propert...

Page 42: ...ettings Note This method cannot be used to remove custom Functions settings If you are working with a commonly used application such as Photoshop or Illustrator your tablet s software will identify th...

Page 43: ...en you close the application or when you start working in another application the settings revert back to their previous assignments Tip You do not have to use the settings assigned by applications Yo...

Page 44: ...setting for a customizable component then the setting stays the same as it was before the import 1 Back up your settings by going to Backup Settings in the Wacom Desktop Center 2 After you back up yo...

Page 45: ...lect one of the settings menus and Wacom Tablet Properties opens so you can change the settings Running the Setup Wizard If available for your device select your device from My Devices and select Run...

Page 46: ...n improve your workflow Click Store to research and purchase Wacom products Getting Support for Wacom products Select Support to view FAQs and tutorials on the Wacom website and to contact Support If...

Page 47: ...a customizable component like an ExpressKey or pen button so that you can switch at the press of a button The above screenshot isfor descriptive purposes it may not match your screen If supported by y...

Page 48: ...monitors connected to your computer Select Portion if you want to define a section of your monitor to map to Select the section in any of the following ways Under Drag Handles drag the corners of the...

Page 49: ...The above screenshot isfor descriptive purposes it may not match your screen User s Manual 49 49...

Page 50: ...ouse Speed affect each other so be sure to move them both to see how they work together Mouse Height Move the slider to adjust how high you have to lift up off the tablet in order to continue moving t...

Page 51: ...the device correspond to what you see on the monitor Wherever you place your pen on the tablet the screen pointer moves to the corresponding point on the monitor The screen pointer on your monitor fol...

Page 52: ...s one at a time 1 Assign Display Toggle to one of your device s customizable components like an ExpressKey or an On Screen Control 2 Go to your computer s display properties menu and select extend so...

Page 53: ...or detergent Do not wrap the cables around the device when storing it Replace your pen nibs frequently to avoid scratching the surface with worn pen nibs Avoid extremes in temperature Do not disassemb...

Page 54: ...apply to your issue Go to Customer Support to see if a new driver is available and install it Test your device and tools If you tried these suggestions and still have an issue contact Customer Suppor...

Page 55: ...connected to your device and to your computer 5 If you are using a USB hub make sure the hub is securely connected to your computer If it is and your device still does not work disconnect the device a...

Page 56: ...system select the one you are testing in the Tablet Info column 3 Use the information shown in the dialog when testing your tablet and tools The above screenshot isfor descriptive purposes it may not...

Page 57: ...corresponding LEDs illuminate If any of the functions are set to Skip the corresponding LED will be skipped in the toggle sequence 4 When you are done click on the Close button to exit the dialog If t...

Page 58: ...your driver does not fix the issue Reset settings in the Wacom Desktop Center 5 If resetting does not fix the issue diagnose issues using Wacom Tablet Properties Diagnose issues using Wacom Tablet Pro...

Page 59: ...n button 3 Pen button 2 Pen button 2 3 Pen eraser 1 Airbrush tip 1 Airbrush pen button 2 Airbrush eraser 1 Move the pen from a vertical position toward the right and then toward the left The X Tilt va...

Page 60: ...ese applications take advantage of the eraser in different ways depending on what makes sense for the application Expand A motion used when navigating with touch Touch the tablet surface with two fing...

Page 61: ...ral 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 tablet May also be referred to as touch in...

Page 62: ...se parts and accessories for your device go to the Wacom Store You may also contact your local dealer distributor or Customer Support for your region Note Some parts and accessories may not be availab...

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