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1. Contents Index AM Ree Contents Pen input The pen works only on the active area of tablet models that support pen input 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 across the tablet surface Learn about the pen experience with Bamboo Note For tablets that support pen input the active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen s By default it uses the entire screen or all screens if you have multiple displays You can customize the mapping relationship for pen input by setting the tablet mapping Tablet active area The area of your Bamboo tablet that senses touch or pen input For tablet models that support both pen and touch input e Touch input is disengaged whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity range Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet active area to re enable touch input e The pen input area is slightly larger than the touch sensor area Contents Index AM Ree Contents WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor Bamboo will map to your monitors based upon how they are configured in the display properties control panel e f more than one monitor is in use and you are in extended monitor mode the tablet maps to all monitors as if they were one large
2. Wacom makes no warranty with respect to its quality or performance Wacom cannot guarantee you uninterrupted service or the correction of any errors Upon discovery of a defect in the product except in the Software within the Warranty Period you should contact Wacom Technical Support via telephone email or fax to obtain an RMA Return Merchandise Authorization number and instructions for shipping the product to a service location designated by Wacom You should send the product shipping charges prepaid to the designated service location accompanied by the return authorization number your name address and telephone number proof of purchase date and a description of the defect Wacom will pay for return shipping by United Parcel Service or by an equivalent service as chosen by Wacom Contents Index e D YAN Ree Contents Wacom s sole obligation and entire liability under this warranty shall be at Wacom s option either the repair or replacement of the defective product or parts thereof of which Wacom is notified during the Warranty Period provided however that you are responsible for i the cost of transportation of the product to the designated service location and ii any loss or damage to the product resulting from such transportation Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if the failure of the product has resulted from accident abuse misuse negligence or unauthorized modific
3. e Jo purchase parts and accessories in the USA or Canada call 1 888 884 1870 toll free or visit Wacom s web site at http www WacomDirect com USA only e To purchase parts and accessories 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 dealer distributor or technical support using the appropriate number for your region e To purchase parts and accessories in Australia Singapore Taiwan and Korea please visit www BuyWacom com au www BuyWacom com sg www BuyWacom com tw and www BuyWacom co kr respectively e o purchase parts and accessories in other countries please contact your local dealer or distributor Please note that not all parts and accessories are available in all regions Contents Index AM Ree Contents RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE The equipment described in this manual generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with Wacom instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and
4. e When using the pen holder and to avoid damaging the pen if equipped do not use excessive force when inserting or removing the pen from the holder Also do not store the pen within the pen holder in such a way that the pen tip buttons or eraser are continually depressed e Do not excessively rub abrade or apply liquid to the pen holder if equipped These actions may cause threading frays or discoloration of the pen holder e Do not place metal objects on this product when it is in use Metal objects placed on the tablet during use may cause interference improper operation or product malfunction See also warnings Contents Index YAN Ree Contents LICENSE AND WARRANTIES WORLDWIDE EXCEPT FOR EUROPE AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST SOFTWARE LICENSE This legal document is an agreement between you the end user and Wacom Technology Corporation Wacom 1 Grant of License The enclosed product includes computer programs embedded in firmware and accompanying diskette or CD ROM the Software The Software is licensed not sold to you for use only with Wacom products upon the terms of this license and Wacom reserves any rights not expressly granted to you Wacom grants to youa non exclusive right to use this copy of the Software in conjunction with a Wacom product at a single location 2 Ownership of Software Although you may own the product in which the Software is originally recorded Wacom retains ownership of t
5. Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista provide extensive support for pen input When using Bamboo with a computer running 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 pen e Note taking Use the pen to jot notes and capture quick sketches in Microsoft 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 plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser when equipped of the pen Journal also includes a powerful search engine that can even locate your handwritten content e Handwriting recognition Because Windows 7 and Vista include powerful handwriting recognition capabilities you can use the pen to quickly enter handwritten information anywhere the computer accepts typed input You can convert your handwritten content to typed text at any time e Gestures Use your pen to make simple gestural movements on the tablet 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 e Digital Ink in Microsoft Office 2007 Use the pen to full advantage with the enhanced digital mark up and inking tools available in Microsoft Office 2007 or later applications running on Windows 7 or
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7. Then again quickly tap down and track slide your finger across the tablet to drag Lift your finger to release the item Alternatively you can drag by tracking to an item pressing an ExpressKey set to CLICK and then continuing to move your finger across the tablet surface Release the ExpressKey to release the item Tips You can select and drag multiple items on the system desktop e For Windows press the CTRL or SHIFT key as you tap to select multiple items e For Macintosh press the SHIFT or COMMAND key as you tap to select multiple items You can also select and drag with two fingers DRAG LOCK Drag lock DRAG LOCK enabled Using a single finger tap on an item to select Then track slide your finger across the tablet to drag Tap again to release the item Tk D Contents Index leap AM Ree Contents TWO FINGER ACTIONS AND GESTURES ADD TAP TO CLICK Select and drag add touch to left Using a single finger track to an item Select by touching your thumb or a second finger to the left of that finger If you will be dragging an item or selecting blocks of text we recommend using two fingers instead of your finger and thumb e To move the selected item continue moving both fingers across the tablet e To highlight a text block continue moving both fingers across the tablet as you select text e You can also extend a drag without releasing the
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9. Contents Index AM Ree Contents DISABLING TOUCH Choose the TOUCH FUNCTIONS or TOUCH OPTIONS tab to disable and enable touch input e Deselect to disable touch input and work with the ExpressKeys and pen only e Select to ENABLE TOUCH INPUT e This option can also be changed by pressing an ExpressKey to which the TOUCH TOGGLE function has been assigned Contents e Index Pen Pop up Menu Tablet Touch Options Touch Functions J Enable touch input One Finger V Tap to click v Drag Drag Lock Two Fingers V Add tap to click V Add tap to right click V Tap to right click v Scroll J Zoom J Rotate Three Fingers V Swipe left right to navigate Four Fingers V Swipe left right to switch applications Swipe down for Flip 3D V Swipe up to show desktop Tutorial TOUCH FUNCTIONS tab shown AM Ree Contents CUSTOMIZE YOUR PEN EXPERIENCE Customizing your pen is easy Use the pen to open the Bamboo control panel You can then customize Bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using pen input Setting eraser feel Setting the pen button functions Setting the tablet mapping Setting tip feel and double click Customizing the Pop up Menu Contents Index AM Ree Contents SETTING THE TIP AND ERASER FEEL AND DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE Select the PEN tab To create broad brush strokes
10. 19 Troubleshooting tables 59 Customizing touch 21 General problems 59 ExpressKey basics 28 Touch input problems 60 Customizing the ExpressKeys 28 Pen input problems 61 The pen experience with Bamboo 29 Windows specific problems 63 Holding the pen 29 Mac specific problems 64 Using the pen on the tablet 30 Technical support options 66 Positioning S0 Obtaining driver downloads 67 mite s APPENDIX 68 Caring for Bamboo 69 Using the pen buttons 33 Replacing the penalb 69 Writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity Bambee Dock 70 Erasin 5 are coordination exercise 36 NSA ia Mic SONNAN be ionii pening 36 Managing your tablet preferences 71 Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 12 CUSTOMIZING YOUR BAMBOO 37 About the Windows Tablet PC Input Panel 73 Opening the control panel 3 Product specifications 74 Control panel overview 38 General specifications 74 Contents Index BANY Ree Contents Bamboo Touch tablet CT T 460 74 Precautions 80 Bamboo tablet CTH 460 15 Warnings 80 Pen for Bamboo tablet CTH 460 Cautions 81 model LP 160E 3 License and Warranties Bamboo tablet CTH 461 75 Worldwide except for Europe Bamboo tablet CTH 661 75 Africa and Middle East 82 Pen for Bamboo tablets CTH 461 CTH 661 Software License 82 model LP 161E 76 Limited Warranty 82 Bamboo Pen tablet CTL 460 76 Warranty Service in the U S A and Canada 83 Bamboo Pen tablet CTL 660 76 Warranty on Sales outside of Pen for Bamboo Pen tablets CTL 460 CTL 660 the
11. Industry Canada Class B This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE DECLARATION The Wacom Bamboo digitizing tablet models CTT 460 CTH 460 CTH 461 CTH 661 CTL 460 and CTL 660 has been tested and found to comply with the following harmonized European Norms e EN55022 2006 A1 2007 Class B e EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 Based on the results of these tests Wacom declares that the above mentioned device conforms to Directive 2004 108 EC and indicates this conformity by the CE sign on each device The device must be installed and operated always in strict accordance with the instructions given in this handbook Any changes or modifications to this product that were not specifically authorized will invalidate this declaration Contents Index AM Ree Contents PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS Do not place or leave the tablet or pen when equipped within reach of children If your product is used improperly there is a potential for accident or human injury Prevent children from swallowing the pen nib or button part The pen nib button part or other movable parts may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them Small parts such as the pen nib or nib refills or pen button part can be removed and accidentally swallowed by children Do not use the tablet in a facility control system that requires extr
12. Touch Toggle Bamboo Dock Right Click Click Tutorial Change how your tablet is oriented by selecting RIGHT HANDED or LEFT HANDED input The tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet for the selected option Next physically rotate the tablet to match your selection Note At the log in and user switching screens the tablet orientation will use the default orientation that was selected when the driver was installed If you want to change the default orientation you must reinstall the driver using the Bamboo Installation CD See configuring the tablet orientation Use the pull down menus to choose a function that will be performed when the key is pressed Your choice will be displayed either within the pull down menu or beneath the menu e By default the upper key is set to TOUCH TOGGLE allowing you to temporarily disable touch input when you press the ExpressKey Press the ExpressKey again to re enable touch input For Bamboo Touch the default setting enables you to move FORWARD within Internet browsers e You can use the 2nd from top key to launch Bamboo Dock or bring it to the foreground Press the key again to minimize Bamboo Dock For more information please visit http bamboodock wacom com e The lower button default conditions are CLICK bottom key and RIGHT CLICK 2nd key up Note Pen only tablet models do not include ExpressKeys
13. U S A and Canada 84 model LP 160 76 Licence warranty conditions Ordering parts and accessories 77 Software Licence Agreement 85 Radio and television interference 78 Limited Warranty 86 FCC notice 78 GLOSSARY 88 Industry Canada Canada only 79 INDEX 91 CE declaration 79 Contents Index AM Ree Contents ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual provides quick access to information about Bamboo The information is common to Windows and Macintosh computers and Windows screen captures are shown unless otherwise noted e Go directly to table of contents or index topics by clicking on them e Your Bamboo introduces you to the many features of the Bamboo tablet e Setting up your Bamboo is a quick guide to understanding how the tablet works e Using your Bamboo gives you the basics on working with your tablet It describes how to use Bamboo and includes exercises for new users e Customizing your Bamboo describes how to optimize Bamboo for the way you like to work e Problems with yourBamboo Then check this section for test and troubleshooting guidelines and find answers to most common questions e The appendix includes tips on product care a how to on uninstalling the software your license and warranty and more Also included is an overview of the pen and digital inking capabilities found in Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista Note This manual does not describe how to install your Wacom tablet Please refer to your product Quick Start Guid
14. an upward motion e Scroll down by moving your fingers in a downward motion e Scroll left by moving your fingers in a leftward motion e Scroll right by moving your fingers in a rightward motion Tips Flick your fingers at the end of the gesture to continue scrolling for a short time after your fingers leave the tablet For windows that scroll vertically and horizontally move your fingers in any direction and the document view will follow Fast scroll Quickly move or flick two fingers together lifting your fingers at the end of the motion e Fast scroll up by flicking your fingers in an upward motion e Fast scroll down by flicking your fingers in a downward motion Note Fast scrolling works only for vertical scrolling D Contents Index AM Ree Contents ZOOM Zoom First place two fingers on the tablet surface e Zoom in by moving expanding your fingers away from one another e Zoom out by moving pinching your fingers toward one another Note If zoom functions do not operate correctly within Adobe Photoshop verify that the ZOOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL function is not selected within the Photoshop PREFERENCES options Contents Index AM Ree Contents ROTATE Rotate two finger rotate Place two fingers diagonally on the tablet surface and then rotate them clockwise or counter c
15. as shown e The eraser end of the pen should be inserted first into the loop e Do not wedge the pen buttons inside the loop otherwise they may be continually depressed and possibly fail Important You can also lay the pen flat on your desk Leaving the pen on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices or may prevent A your computer from going to sleep Wacom recommends that you do not store the pen in a stand or holder other than the one provided with your Bamboo tablet The pen may be damaged if it falls out of an unsuitable stand The sensitivity of your pen may be affected if the pen is stored in a container where it rests on the tip or eraser Contents Index AM Ree Contents SETTING UP YOUR BAMBOO To minimize fatigue comfortably organize your work area Position your tablet pen if equipped and keyboard for easy access without unnecessary reaching Adjust your monitor so you can view it comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain For best results position the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet Ergonomics Configuring the tablet orientation Understanding the tablet active area Working with multiple monitors Control panel basics ERGONOMICS e Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax your muscles Use a gentle grip when working with the pen Alternate tasks and tools throughout the day
16. assert legal claims against the vendor for liability due to defects These legal rights against the vendor are not limited by the existing warranty The warranty grants the customer many additional rights under the conditions stipulated in this text This limited warranty shall apply if the registered office of the vendor is in the EU or in Iceland Norway Jersey Switzerland Russia Ukraine Croatia Serbia Tunisia Turkey Syria Lebanon Jordan Israel Egypt United Arab Emirates Iran or South Africa The granting of this limited warranty is subject to the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany However the applicability of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is explicitly excluded Krefeld is the sole place of jurisdiction for all claims arising from this contractual relationship and all disputes between the parties resulting from the formation handling or termination of the contractual relationship provided that the customer is a trader a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law The jurisdiction agreement shall also apply for customers who do not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany The jurisdiction agreement shall not apply if due to legal provisions a different sole place of jurisdiction must be established for the case Furthermore WACOM is authorised to file a lawsuit against the headquarters of the customer Should one of the provisions of these limit
17. display The below image illustrates a tablet mapping to the entire system desktop which is displayed on two monitors Monitor 1 Monitor 2 e f your monitors are in mirror mode both monitors display the same content the tablet maps to the entire soace on each monitor and the screen cursor is displayed on each monitor simultaneously See your hardware and operating system documentation for details on configuring your computer and operating system for use with multiple monitors Note The pen can also be customized to map to a single monitor or to a portion of the monitor area See setting the tablet mapping CONTROL PANEL BASICS After mastering the basics of using your Bamboo tablet you may want to customize the way touch or pen input works The Bamboo control panel is where you customize your Bamboo tablet settings Opening the control panel Control panel overview Contents Index AM Ree Contents USING YOUR BAMBOO If you are new to using Bamboo read the following sections The touch experience with Bamboo The pen experience with Bamboo THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH BAMBOO Bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work Touch input enables you to interact with a computer using only your fingertips on the Bamboo tablet First learn the basic actions to navigate and perform typical mouse operations Then learn the gestural movements to control other functions such as scrolling Zooming
18. e Click on the Input Panel tab located by default on the left edge of the display screen e 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 Bamboo 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 including the Tablet PC tutorial available from Microsoft You can visit also the Wacom web site at www wacom com Vvista for more information on working with the pen in Windows Contents Index AM Ree Contents PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Note Specifications apply only to models where the specified feature is supported GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Aspect ratio Coordinate resolution pen Touch input resolution Accuracy pen Accuracy touch Pen detection height Reading height with pen average Report rate pen Report rate touch ExpressKeys stroke Communication interface Connector Cable length Power requirements Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating relative humidity Storage relative humidity Cer
19. enables you to control a computer using only your fingertips on the tablet surface See understanding the tablet active area Before learning how to control your computer with touch input familiarize yourself with the following concepts CONCEPT DESCRIPTION Track Touch and move a single finger across the tablet surface Tap Touch and lift a single finger from the tablet Tap with two fingers to perform different functions Pan Touch the tablet surface with your fingers and move them in the same direction Swipe Touch the tablet surface with three or four fingers and move them in a horizontal or vertical direction Your fingers should be spaced slightly apart from one another Pinch Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart While still touching the tablet surface move or pinch your fingers together Expand Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced closely together While still touching the tablet surface move your fingers apart Twist Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart and move rotate them in a circular fashion or move them in opposing directions You can also hold one finger stationary and track your other finger around the stationary finger You can customize your touch experience and also use the ExpressKeys to perform some touch functions D Contents Index AM Ree Contents Touch input options can be enabled or disabled within the Bamboo control panel Touch actions a
20. selection To do this lift the first finger and move your second finger to a new position Then again touch the first finger to the tablet and continue to drag with both fingers Lift your thumb or second finger to release Note If the tablet is set for left handed orientation touch to the right of the primary finger ADD TAP TO RIGHT CLICK Right click add touch to right Using a single finger track to an item Then witha second finger touch and release to the right of that finger Releasing your finger issues a right click and I brings up a context menu at the screen cursor position You can then track to an option in the menu and select it by tapping your finger Note Ifthe tablet is set for left handed orientation touch to the left of the primary finger Right click two finger tap To right click and bring up a context menu at the screen cursor position tap the tablet surface with two fingers spaced slightly apart Use a quick tapping motion with both fingers at the same time You can then track to an option in the menu and select it by tapping your finger Alternatively you can open a context menu by tracking to an item and then pressing an ExpressKey set to RIGHT CLICK D Contents Index AM Ree Contents SCROLL Scroll Place two fingers on the tablet surface Using a smooth motion move your fingers together in parallel e Scroll up by moving your fingers in
21. tablet s active area When you select PAN SCROLL the Pen Scroll Sneed PEN SCROLL SPEED dialog box prompts you to set a scrolling speed Pen Scroll Speed that will be used in applications that g do not support grabber hand pixel e o level panning within a document or Slow image Note The Pen Scroll Speed does not affect applications A slower setting reduces the scroll that pan with a grabber hand rate and is useful for close up and detail work where you need precise Cancel control of the image La As you move the pen tip the document or image is repositioned to follow the direction of pen movement on the tablet Release the button or lift the pen tip from the tablet surface when you are done BAMBOO DOCK Opens the Bamboo Dock For more information please visit http bamboodock wacom com BAMBOO PREFERENCES Opens the Bamboo control panel SHOW DESKTOP Minimizes all open windows to display a clean desktop SWITCH APPLICATIONS Brings up the application switching dialog with focus on the next open application On Windows 7 and Vista systems running Aero Flip 3D will be activated with focus on the next open application OPEN RUN Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific application file or script to launch Click BROWSE to locate an Run Application TT application file or script to acai launch The selection you make appears in the APPLICATION TO RUN box Click OK t
22. tablet may create an ellipse on the display screen This is the default setting Pen Mode Details Screen Area All Screens Monitor Portion Scaling Force Proportions Tablet Area Full Portion Cancel When FORCE PROPORTIONS is checked the correct vertical and horizontal proportions are maintained Drawing a circle on the tablet results in a circle on the display screen Depending on your settings some portions of the tablet active area may no longer be usable when this option is selected Use the TABLET AREA options to select a tablet area for tablet to screen mapping e FULL The entire active area of the tablet is mapped This is the default setting e PORTION A portion of the tablet area is mapped Click SET to open a dialog box where you can set the portion of tablet area Note Although Bamboo is optimized for use with 16 10 aspect ratio displays the default settings automatically adjust for use with other aspect ratio displays Contents Index AM Ree Contents PORTION OF SCREEN AREA The tracking options in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box allow you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to ALL SCREENS Maps the entire monitor s area This is the default setting See working with multiple monitors MONITOR Maps the entire area of a single monitor that you choose PORTION Allows you to select a portion of the display for tablet to screen ma
23. the double click distance makes double clicking easier but may cause a delay in line strokes in some applications Eraser aware application A software application that has built in support for the pen eraser These 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 with two fingers spaced closely together Then while still touching the tablet surface move your fingers apart ExpressKeys The customizable control keys located on your Bamboo tablet ExpressKeys LEFT HANDED A tablet setting where the ExpressKeys are oriented to the right of the tablet ExpressKeys RIGHT HANDED A tablet setting where the ExpressKeys are oriented to the left of the tablet 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 plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser end when equipped of the pen Additionally your handwritten content is searchable within Journal Mapping The relationship between the pen position on your Bamboo tablet and the cursor position on the monitor screen Modifier Modifier keys include SHIFT ALT a
24. the software contains interfaces to other programs that are not supported by WACOM WACOM shall provide the customer with the necessary information on request as long as the customer can prove his right to use the software and agrees to bear the copying and postage costs WACOM AND ITS SUPPLIERS CANNOT OFFER ANY GUARANTEE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE OR FOR THE RESULTS PRODUCED THERE FROM WACOM AND ITS SUPPLIERS OFFER NO GUARANTEES OR ASSURANCES EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLICITLY INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY BE DERIVED FROM A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP OR FROM TRADE PRACTICE OR FROM LEGAL PROVISIONS OR CUSTOMARY LAW WITH REGARD TO THE MARKETABILITY FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS OF TITLE OR USEFULNESS OF THE SOFTWARE WACOM AND ITS SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES CLAIMS OR COSTS OF ANY KIND NOR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SECONDARY ACCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR PENAL DAMAGES PARTICULAR OR MISCELLANEOUS DAMAGES OR FOR DEMANDS OR INDEMNITY CLAIMS FOR REDUCED PROFITS OR LOSSES THIS SHALL ALSO APPLY IN THE CASE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF WACOM BEING PREVIOUSLY AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES DAMAGES CLAIMS OR COSTS OR DEMANDS FROM THIRD PARTIES D Contents Index YAN Ree Contents The existing limitations on liability shall not apply in the case of the assumption of explicit guarantees or in case of fraudulent behaviour on the part of WACOM nor for damages arising from wilful or grossly negligent behaviour on the part of WACOM fr
25. ADVANCED button If CLICK amp TAP is selected you will need to first press the pen button and then touch the pen tip to the tablet surface in order to perform a click function See setting the pen button functions From the Bamboo control panel verify that the pen button is set to the function you are expecting to occur See testing a pen to verify pen operation If any of the tests fail you may have defective hardware Open the Bamboo control panel Verify that PEN MODE is selected If this does not help click on the DEFAULT button to reestablish the default tablet to screen mapping If you are still having difficulty remove the tablet preferences see Windows specific problems or Mac specific problems for details Index BANY Ree Contents WINDOWS SPECIFIC PROBLEMS You suspect the tablet Use the Bamboo Preference File Utility to work with your preferences preferences may be Close any open applications Click the START icon and select ALL corrupted or want to make PROGRAMS Then select BAMBOO and BAMBOO PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY certain that all settings are at their factory defaults e tis agood idea to first back up your tablet preferences In the BAMBOO PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY dialog box click BACKUP and follow the prompts e Then delete the tablet preferences as follows Single user In the BAMBOO PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY dialog box click the REMOVE button under MY PREFERENCES to delete the preferences
26. Contents User s manual for Windows amp Macintosh Bamboo Touch CT I 460 Bamboo Pen CTL 460 CTL 660 Bamboo amp Bamboo Fun CTH 460 CTH 461 CTH 661 Setting up Navigate with touch Customize touch ExpressKeys Use a pen Customize a pen Troubleshooting LUA COM Contents Index n BANY Ree Contents Bamboo User s Manual for Windows amp Macintosh Version 3 0 Rev E1410 Copyright Wacom Co Ltd 2010 All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use Wacom reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such changes Wacom does its best to provide current and accurate information in this manual However Wacom reserves the right to change any specifications and product configurations at its discretion without prior notice and without obligation to include such changes in this manual The above year indicates when this manual was prepared However the date of release to the users of the manual is Simultaneous with the introduction into the market of the applicable Wacom product MEM Reuse recycling and recovery You are urged to recycle this product when replacing it with a newer product or when it has outlived its useful life by bringing it to an appropriate collection point for recyclable materials in your community or region By doing this you can help improve the environment of your
27. EN EXPERIENCE WITH BAMBOO Bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work Bamboo tablet models equipped for pen input enable you to interact with a computer using the pen on the active area of the tablet The pen is cordless battery free and pressure sensitive Note For Bamboo tablets that support both pen and touch input the pen disengages touch input whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity range Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet active area to re enable touch input If you experience unintended touch input from your hand manually disable touch by pressing an Expresskey set to Touch Toggle After you are done working with the pen press the ExpressKey again to re enable touch See also setting tablet and ExpressKey functions Holding the pen Using the pen on the tablet Customizing pen input ExpressKey basics Customizing the ExpressKeys Customizing the Pop up Menu HOLDING THE PEN Hold the pen like you would hold a normal pen or pencil Make sure the pen buttons are in a convenient location where you can toggle them with your thumb or forefinger but not accidently press them while drawing or positioning with the pen Tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable When you are not using the pen store it in the pen holder The eraser end of the pen should be inserted first into the loop Position for drawing and navigation Position for erasing Important When not in use plac
28. 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 e For right handed use position the tablet so the input active area is located to the right of the ExpressKeys If using the tablet as a primary pointing device and mouse replacement consider placing it to the right of your keyboard e For left handed use position the tablet with the input area to the left of the ExpressKeys See configuring the tablet orientation for details If using the tablet as a primary pointing device and mouse replacement consider placing it to the left of your keyboard e If using the tablet primarily as a creative tool consider placing the tablet below the keyboard centered with respect to your monitor S NY Py D Note regarding RSI Wacom makes no representation promise or guarantee that Wacom products will cure or prevent in whole or in part mouse induced repetitive stress symptoms injuries or conditions Individual results may vary Always obtain competent medical advice to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific situation D Contents Index AM Ree Contents Visual browsing Use two fingers on the tablet surface to scroll through and navigate visual media within an application Photo editing Use t
29. O USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF WACOM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU In the event that any of the above limitations are held unenforceable Wacom s liability for any damages to you or any party shall not exceed the purchase price you paid regardless of the form of any claim This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the state of Washington This Limited Warranty is valid for and only applies to products purchased and used inside the United States and its territories or possessions and Canada WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE U S A AND CANADA To obtain Warranty service within the U S or Canada contact Wacom Customer Care Center Phone 1 360 896 9833 Email Inquiry form http www wacom com productsupport email cfm Contents Index BANY Ree Contents WARRANTY ON SALES OUTSIDE OF THE U S A AND CANADA For products purchased or used outside of the United States and Canada upon discovery of a defect in the product except in the Software within the Warranty Period you should contact your local dealer or distributor In all other respects the terms of the warranty as set forth above apply to such sales Wacom Technical Support in Asia Pacific except Japan and China Detailed Asia Pacific Limited Warranty policy and produ
30. Soft l Double Click Distance Wy TETES __ k oni O O Resets the selected tab to its default Displays information Advanced f settings about the control panel and driver About Tutorial Help Displays this manual Experiment with different settings to find what works best for you Any changes you make will take effect immediately Click DEFAULT to return a tab to the factory settings Tool Tips are available for most control panel items Position the screen cursor over an item and let it rest there in a few moments the Tool Tip will pop up Your keyboard tab and arrow keys can also be used to navigate the control panel The following sections provide detailed information about each control panel tab and some of the more advanced concepts Many of the sections also contain useful Customizing tips Customize your touch experience Customize your pen experience Button functions Contents Index AM Ree Contents CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUCH EXPERIENCE The control panel touch options enable you to customize Bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using touch input Setting the touch options Setting the touch functions Setting tablet and ExpressKey functions Disabling touch SETTING THE TOUCH OPTIONS Select the TOUCH OPTIONS tab The touch options determine how fast you must move or tap your fingers in order for an action or gesture to be recognized Adjusts the s
31. TABLET AREA button and use your pen on the tablet to select the tablet area Be sure to follow any MESSAGE prompts Click to Define Tablet Area 2 Select Area with Tool Message Cancel Contents Index AM Ree Contents SETTING THE PEN SPEED IN MOUSE MODE To change the screen cursor acceleration and speed when using the pen in MOUSE MODE click on the Mouse MODE DETAILS button located on the PEN tab A dialog box will be displayed where you can make your adjustments Mouse Acceleration Mouse Speed Sets the screen cursor tracking speed when in Mouse MODE Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in Mouse MODE Returns settings to their factory defaults Notes The dialog box will also appear when you set a button to MODE TOGGLE Note that only one 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 Bamboo control panel do not affect similar system settings However changes made to similar system settings may affect your Bamboo tablet settings Contents Index AM Ree Contents CUSTOMIZING THE POP UP MENU The Pop up Menu is available for tablet models that support touch input Select the POP UP MENU tab to create the custom menu and define the available functions that will appear in the menu To display the Pop up Menu set a pen button to the POP UP MENU functio
32. URES SWIPE LEFT RIGHT TO SWITCH APPLICATIONS Switch applications Using four fingers spaced slightly apart move your fingers left or right to open the application switcher Then using a single finger move left or right to highlight an application Tap to select an application For Windows XP Using four fingers move them left or right to open the application switcher Swipe your fingers again to open the next application in the list Open Flip 3D Windows or Expose Mac Using four fingers spaced slightly apart swipe down e Windows Your first swipe opens Flip 3D Swipe down again to close Flip 3D Not available for Windows XP Alternatively move your fingers down 1 cm 0 4 inch to open Flip 3D Without lifting your fingers continue moving downward to select applications to the left or move upward to select applications to the right Lift any finger to dismiss Flip 3D e Macintosh Your first swipe opens Expose Swipe down again to close Expose D Contents Index leap AM Ree Contents SWIPE UP TO SHOW DESKTOP Show Desktop Using four fingers spaced slightly apart swipe up to show the desktop Swipe up again to move your open windows back to the desktop CUSTOMIZING TOUCH Use the Bamboo control panel to customize the touch input options for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer Opening the control panel Control panel overview Customize vour touch experi
33. 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 be sure to study the documentation that came with your system including the Windows training tools and Tablet PC tutorial You can access the Tablet PC Pen Training from the START menu by choosing ALL PROGRAMS TABLET PC and TABLET PC PEN TRAINING Note The following workarounds in the Wacom tablet driver improve drawing performance in Windows 7 and Vista The Pen Flicks and press and hold to right click features are disabled in graphics applications using the Wintab API 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 supported in all versions of Windows 7 and Vista except Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic and Windows Vista Home Basic Contents Index AM Ree Contents ABOUT THE WINDOWS TABLET PC INPUT PANEL The Windows 7 or Vista Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or an on screen keyboard to directly enter text There are a number of ways to launch the Input Panel e Click on the Input Panel icon which appears when you move the screen cursor into a text entry area
34. acking your finger across the tablet surface Then tap to select an item The status LED should brighten when you touch the active area of the tablet If the tablet driver does not load properly basic touch movement will be recognized but other actions and gestures will not If the driver does not properly load the lower two ExpressKeys only will function at their default settings of CLICK bottom key and RIGHT CLICK 2nd key up If gestures are not recognized and ExpressKeys do not function insert the Bamboo Installation CD into your computer and install the driver software for the tablet e Check pen input If your tablet is equipped with a pen and the tablet driver does not load properly pen input will not be available If you have a pen only tablet model you will be able to use the pen tip to move the screen cursor and click You will also be able to use the pen buttons to CLICK lower button and RIGHT CLICK upper button but there will be no other pen functionality Insert the Bamboo Installation CD into your computer and install the driver software for the tablet See also testing a pen 4 Check the ExpressKeys if equipped Do a quick check by pressing each key in turn The status LED should brighten each time you press a key when there is no touch or pen input Then open the Bamboo control panel and select the TABLET tab Click on the DEFAULT button to return to the tablet default settings e Press the upper ExpressKey to togg
35. al about navigating Mapping tablet to multiple monitors Monitors working with multiple Navigating the manual Navigation customizing for touch input Nib replacing Ordering parts and accessories Orientation configuring for tablet setting for tablet Overview control panel Parts and accessories ordering Pen buttons customizing using clicking with customizing double clicking with dragging with drawing with pressure erasing with features holding input problems troubleshooting input customizing nib replacing pointing with positioning with speed setting testing the experience tip replacing using on tablet pen buttons writing with pressure Contents 46 17 17 39 69 77 14 41 38 1 45 33 32 43 32 32 34 35 11 29 61 36 69 30 30 50 58 29 69 29 30 33 34 Index Pen holder Pointing with pen Pop up Menu customizing Positioning with pen Precautions Preferences managing Pressure drawing with writing with Problems with Bamboo Product features information specifications Proportions and scale Radio and television interference Scale and proportions Settings control panel Software driver downloads uninstalling Specifications Bamboo Pen tablet CTL 460 Bamboo Pen tablet CTL 660 Bamboo tablet CTH 460 Bamboo tablet CTH 461 Bamboo tablet CTH 661 Bamboo Touch tablet CTT 460 general Pen for Bamboo Pen tablets CTL 460 CTL 660 Pen for Bamboo tablet CTH 460 Pen for Ba
36. and rotating Touch input is activated whenever you touch the tablet s active area e When using multi finger input methods you can generally position your fingers as far apart as you find comfortable as long as they remain within the active area However be aware that touching the tablet with your fingers set too closely together may be interpreted as coming from a single finger or confused with which finger initiated or performed an action or gesture Three and four finger touch is not supported on all models of Bamboo The available options for your tablet model will be shown in the TOUCH FUNCTIONS tab of the Bamboo control panel e As you learn the different input methods experiment with what works best for you Take care to prevent accidental touch input For example if your small finger or the palm of your hand touches the active area of the tablet while you are navigating or performing a touch action then your input may be interrupted or you may trigger an unanticipated right click Note For tablet models that support both pen and touch input the pen disengages touch input whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity range Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet active area to re enable touch input Navigating with touch Customizing touch ExpressKey basics Customizing the ExpressKeys Contents Index AM Ree Contents NAVIGATING WITH TOUCH The touch input feature of your Bamboo tablet
37. ately excluding pen holder and rubber feet 360 g 0 79 Ib approximately BAMBOO PEN TABLET CTL 660 Pen active area W x D Physical size W x D x H Weight 216 5 x 137 0 mm 8 53 x 5 4 in 336 8 x 223 0 x 8 5 mm 13 27 x 8 79 x 0 33 in approximately excluding pen holder and rubber feet 600 g 1 32 Ib approximately PEN FOR BAMBOO PEN TABLETS CTL 460 CTL 660 MODEL LP 160 Pen tip travel Pressure levels Physical size L x D Weight Pen tip type Contents 1 0 mm 0 04 in or less 1024 levels 149 0 x 11 8 mm 5 87 x 0 46 in 13 g 0 46 oz approximately Polyacetal Part No ACK20101kK black Index AM Ree Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION To learn more about Bamboo and how to take full advantage of the many pen and digital inking features in Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista visit the Wacom web site for your region USA Canada Central and South America http www wacom com productinfo Europe Middle East and Africa http www wacom eu Japan http tablet wacom co jp Asia Pacific English http www wacom asia com China Simplified Chinese http www wacom com cn Hong Kong Traditional Chinese http www wacom com hk Korea http www wacomkorea com Taiwan http www wacom com tw Thailand http www wacom thai com ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES To purchase parts and accessories refer to the Wacom tablet Read Me file and see who to call for your region You can also do the following
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39. cedure below to remove the tablet driver software from your system Important When you remove the tablet software from your system your tablet will no longer operate with full tablet functionality but will continue to function as a mouse device Windows 7 and Vista Click on the Windows START button and choose CONTROL PANEL In the CONTROL PANEL window click on UNINSTALL A PROGRAM In the dialog box that appears choose the BAMBOO option Click UNINSTALL and follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver If prompted enter your administrator login name and password Be sure to restart your computer after uninstalling the software Windows XP or XP x64 Click START In the start menu select CONTROL PANEL Then select ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS In the ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS window choose BAMBOO and click on the REMOVE button Follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver Be sure to restart your computer after uninstalling the software Macintosh From the GO menu choose APPLICATIONS and open the BAMBOO folder Double click on the BAMBOO UTILITY icon and select the TABLET SOFTWARE REMOVE button Enter your administrator login name and password After the removal is completed click OK Be sure to restart your computer after uninstalling the software Contents Index YAN Ree Contents MANAGING YOUR TABLET PREFERENCES Use the Bamboo preference file utility to manage your tablet preferences for a single or multiple users For Wind
40. community as well as minimize the potential negative effects created should any hazardous substance that may possibly be present within waste material reach the environment during the disposal process Within the European Union users are required not to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE as unsorted municipal waste according to the Directive 2002 96 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 or the corresponding local laws of the Member States Products for which this is applicable will be marked with the WEEE symbol shown at the beginning of this note unless this is not feasible because of the size or the function of the product Wacom products are subject to the Directive 2002 96 EC and therefore you should always collect them separately and bring them to the appropriate collection point in your community or region Wacom tablet products comply with the European Union RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC RoHS Directive Bamboo is a trademark and Wacom is a registered trademark of Wacom Co Ltd Adobe Photoshop and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Apple the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other co
41. creen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip The folder should highlight when you press 1 Tip You can configure Windows to select when the pen is over an icon and to launch the icon with a single click To turn on this feature first open a folder e For Windows 7 and Vista from the ORGANIZE pull down menu choose FOLDER AND SEARCH OPTIONS From the GENERAL tab select SINGLE CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM POINT TO SELECT e For other Windows versions from the TOOLS pull down menu choose FOLDER OPTIONS From the GENERAL tab select SINGLE CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM POINT TO SELECT Double clicking Quickly tap the tablet twice in the same place with the pen tip This is like clicking twice with a mouse button Try double clicking on a gt folder icon to open it Tip Set a pen button to DOUBLE CLICK This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip and is the preferred method of double clicking with a pen W rN DRAGGING Dragging is used to select and move objects on the monitor screen First point to an object Then press the pen tip to the tablet and slide it across the tablet surface The selected object will move across the display gt screen To select text within a document move the screen N cursor to the beginning of a text line then drag the pen across the tablet to highlight the text al Contents Index AM Ree Contents USING THE PEN BUTTONS The pen is
42. creen pointer for speed of POINTER ACCELERATION sets the acceleration tracking and navigating Choose a SLOW level of the screen pointer Choose a Low speed if you like to move the screen cursor setting for a slower response to your finger at a slower rate using more finger motion motion on the tablet Choose a HIGH Choose a FAST speed to move the screen setting for a quicker response cursor quickly with less motion Bamboo Pen Pop up Menu Tablet Touch Options Touch Functions V Enable touch input Pointer Speed Pointer Acceleration The DOUBLE TAP TIME High adjusts 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 Scrolling Speed Double Tap Time Select to reduce the sensitivity of your touch input r Choose this option if cares you are experiencing accidental touch issues Longer Slow Sets the scrolling speed of the SCROLL touch gesture Tutorial See also navigating with touch Note Touch speed and acceleration settings are independent of system settings Changes you make to these settings in the Bamboo control panel do not affect similar system settings However changes made to similar system settings may affect your Bamboo tablet settings Contents Index a le lt D 39 AM Ree Contents SETTING THE TOUCH FUNCTIONS Select the TOUCH FUNCTIONS tab Touch input options ca
43. ct registration may be found online at http www wacom asia com To obtain technical support or Warranty service within Southeast Asia Oceania and Taiwan please contact the Wacom Customer Support Service Phone numbers can be found here http www wacom asia com support contact Should you 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 IN JAPAN CONTACT CONTACT Wacom Technology Corporation Wacom Co Ltd 1311 S E Cardinal Court Harmony Tower 18F 1 32 2 Hon Cho Vancouver Washington 98683 Nakano Ku Tokyo 164 0012 U S A Japan IN ASIA PACIFIC IN MAINLAND CHINA EXCEPT HONG KONG CONTACT CONTACT Wacom Co Ltd Wacom China Corporation Asia Pacific Office Unit 2807 28th Floor SK Tower Harmony Tower 18F 1 32 2 Hon Cho No 6 Jia Jianguomenwai Avenue Nakano Ku Tokyo 164 0012 Beijing 100022 China Japan E mail support wacom com cn Contents Index BANY Ree Contents LICENCE WARRANTY CONDITIONS EUROPE AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT Important customer information The scope of delivery of this product covers copyright protected computer programs software which are the inalienable intellectual property of WACOM Europe GmbH WACOM This software is an integral component of the product and is also held on the associated data carrier The software of WACOM and the associated rights of us
44. ded operation e Open the control panel and select the TABLET tab Choose the LEFT HANDED option The tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet for correct left handed use e Next physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are positioned to the right Contents Index AM Ree Contents UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA Depending on your tablet model Bamboo can accept touch input pen input or both Note however that pen and touch input cannot be used at the same time Touch input On touch sensitive tablet models slide your finger across the active area to position the screen pointer Use single or two finger input for clicking and other mouse operations Use two finger input for gestures that control other functions such as scrolling and zooming Use three finger input to move between pages in most web browsers and document or picture viewers Use four finger input to switch between applications and perform other desktop functions Learn about the touch experience with Bamboo Tablet active area The area of your Bamboo tablet that senses touch or pen input For tablet models that support both pen and touch input e Touch input is disengaged whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity range Lift the pen and your hand away from the tablet active area to re enable touch input e The pen input area is slightly larger than the touch sensor area
45. e and to the automated software installer located on the Bamboo Installation CD for details If you are new to electronic documentation read navigating the manual e SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys dialog boxes and control panel options e You can use your viewer zoom in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen e 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 e Pen equipped models In addition to the built in inking support found within Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista many graphics applications also support pressure sensitivity and the pen eraser when equipped You can find a listing of applications that support these features on Wacom s web site see product information e For information on how best to use Bamboo features within a specific application see the instructions in that application s manuals Wacom s philosophy is to continually improve all of tts products As a result engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time Therefore some changes modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual Contents Index AM Ree Contents NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Us
46. e are not included with the purchase of this product from your retailer WACOM grants you the user the right to use the software exclusively in accordance with the conditions stipulated in this licence agreement By purchasing this product you agree to the following licence conditions Conditions for using the software WACOM issues the user with a personal non exclusive licence to use the software solely in connection with this product and for the correct operation of the product This licence may only be assigned to a third party in connection with this product Use of this software includes the creation of permanent or temporary copies of the software by means of loading displaying exporting transferring or saving for the purposes of exporting the commands and the data they contain or for observing researching or testing the software functions The customer may not license the software to a third party lease lend or in any other way provide access to the software The customer may not copy change transfer or edit the software without prior written agreement from WACOM The only exceptions to this are necessary procedures for creating a back up copy and the scenarios outlined in section 2 The customer may not carry out any reverse engineering decompile or depacketise the software or try by any other means to discover the source code of the software This restriction shall continue to apply after the termination of this agreement If
47. e down The User s Manual and Tutorial are no longer available Contents Check if there is an available USB port on a USB hub device If not available you will need to add a USB hub or USB card Verify that your tablet s USB cable is properly connected to an active USB port If you are connecting to a USB hub device make sure the hub is connected to an active USB port and that the hub is active When you are not using the pen remove it from the tablet surface or the tablet will continue to send data keeping the computer awake Note Because some metallic or other conducting objects can also cause the tablet to send data it is best to keep the tablet surface clear of all objects when not in use On rare occasions the tablet may receive interfering radio frequencies from a computer monitor or nearby AM radio station If you notice interference from a monitor try moving the tablet at least six 6 inches away from the monitor or change the monitor refresh rate or monitor resolution Reinstall the tablet driver from the Bamboo Installation CD and change the default orientation of the tablet See configuring the tablet orientation for details If the Wacom software driver is uninstalled and a driver is downloaded from the Internet and then installed the default tablet orientation will be set to right handed and the user s manual and tutorial will no longer be available When installing Bamboo for the first time install y
48. e the navigation controls to move through the manual Go to front page Contents Go to table of contents Index Go to index le Go back to previous view D Page back or page forward topic Go to topic D Topic continued Adobe Reader provides additional tools for using and printing the manual See the Adobe Reader help for more information Contents Index AM Ree Contents YOUR BAMBOO This section introduces you to Bamboo The quickest way to learn about your Bamboo tablet is to become familiar with tts appearance and features e Not all product models are available in all regions e Your Bamboo tablet cannot be used with other Wacom pens or input devices including those from a previous version Bamboo tablet Nor can a pen from your new Bamboo tablet be used with other Wacom tablets or a previous version Bamboo tablet Identify your tablet model Bamboo Touch tablet Bamboo amp Bamboo Fun tablets Bamboo Pen tablet Pen Pen holder IDENTIFY YOUR TABLET MODEL Each tablet model within the Bamboo family has a specific feature set Not all models are available in all regions TABLET MODEL TOUCH INPUT PEN INPUT EXPRESSKEYS Bamboo Touch X X model CTT 460 Bamboo X X X models CTH 460 CTH 461 CTH 661 Bamboo Pen small X model CTL 460 Bamboo Pen medium X model CTL 660 Icons are located near some of the topic headings in this manual to help you quickly identify sections that have informati
49. e the pen in the pen holder or lay it flat on your desk To maintain the sensitivity of your pen do not store the pen in a container where it will rest on the tip or eraser when equipped Leaving the pen on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices or may prevent your computer from going to sleep Contents Index AM Ree Contents USING THE PEN ON THE TABLET There are four basic techniques for using the pen positioning clicking double clicking and dragging If you are unfamiliar with using the pen try the exercises on the following pages Positioning Clicking Dragging Using the pen buttons Writing and drawing with pressure sensitivit Erasing Eve hand coordination exercise POSITIONING The pen is used to position the pointer or cursor on your screen Lift the pen and place the pen tip on the tablet active area The cursor instantly jumps to the new location Move the screen cursor by moving the pen across the tablet surface Do this without touching the tablet surface but while still keeping the pen tip within proximity of the tablet l 7 To select an icon or folder use your pen to position the screen cursor over the object Press down to select O gt Tips If you find that using a pen is somewhat difficult try the eye hand coordination exercise Pointing is easier when you orient the tablet square to the computer monitor so the scree
50. ea for pen input tablet is connected to an active Learn about your pen and the pen USB port experience with Bamboo Brightens when the pen is active Contents Index AM Ree Contents PEN Eraser when equipped Pen when equipped A pressure sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural looking pen strokes It is also efficient for document annotation and taking notes in applications that support handwriting recognition The pen is cordless and battery free It is ideally suited to enhance your workflow by enabling the pen and digital ink features found within Microsoft Windows 7 Vista and Office 2007 or later Take advantage of digital mark up for collaborative editing and use digital ink to take notes in applications that support handwriting recognition Important When not in use place the pen into the pen holder or lay it flat on your desk The eraser end of the pen should be inserted first into the loop To maintain the sensitivity of your pen do not store the pen in a container where it will rest on the tip or eraser Leaving the pen on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices or may prevent your computer from going to sleep Pen buttons Replaceable nib pen tip PEN HOLDER Use the pen holder when equipped to store the pen when it is not in use The pen holder does not apply to Bamboo Touch Insert the pen into the pen holder
51. ed warranty conditions be or become void the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected in full or in part Should a provision be invalid the legally permissible regulation most closely resembling the invalid regulation shall apply in its place If you have any questions about this agreement or would like to contact WACOM for another reason please contact us by post at this address WACOM Europe GmbH Europark Fichtenhain A9 47807 Krefeld GERMANY Contents Index AM Ree Contents GLOSSARY Active area The navigation and drawing area of your Bamboo tablet where touch or pen input is detected See touch sensor Aspect The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display Click force The amount of force you must apply to the tip of the pen for a click to occur Digital Ink A broad category that typically describes handwritten content which has been created using pen based input on a computer This handwritten content takes the form of sketches ink mark up or handwriting The handwriting can optionally be converted to typewritten text or simply left alone for use in its original format Depending on your system and application settings the handwritten text you make with digital ink can be converted on the fly or at another time Double click distance The maximum distance in screen pixels that the screen cursor can move between clicks and still be accepted as a double click Increasing
52. emely high reliability It may cause other electronic devices to malfunction or other devices may cause the tablet to malfunction 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 use of electronic devices is not allowed such as within an airplane be sure to turn off the tablet by unplugging the USB connector of this product from your computer Do not disassemble the tablet or pen when equipped Do not disassemble or otherwise modify the tablet or pen Such action may cause heat generation ignition electrical shock or other damage including human injury Disassembly of the product will void your warranty Take note of damaged cabling If you notice that your tablet cabling is torn or otherwise damaged there is a potential for product malfunction electrical shock or fire Stop using the product and contact your local distributor or the Wacom customer support center for your region Do not expose this product to water or other liquids Take care to never spill liquids onto the tablet or pen when equipped Exposing this product to water or other liquids may cause product malfunction or electrical shock If the product is exposed to water or other liquids unplug the USB connector If your product is equipped with a power cord unplug the cord from the wall outlet Power down your computer Then disconnect any
53. ence Contents Index AM Ree Contents EXPRESSKEY BASICS Most Bamboo tablet models feature customizable ExpressKeys Note that ExpressKeys are not available for Bamboo Pen models CTL 460 and CTL 660 ExpressKeys Press individual keys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes ExpressKeys can also be used to modify touch or pen input properties as you work Consider some of these alternate ways of using the keys e Setakey to a commonly used keyboard shortcut Cx e Seta key to launch a commonly used file or application such as NS K gt your email program l LIS e Choose from any of the other available functions rll Note The ExpressKeys can be operated in combination with one another For example if you program one key to simulate the CTRL key and another to simulate an ALT keystroke when you press both keys at the same time a CTRL ALT is simulated ExpressKeys configuration when ExpressKeys configuration when positioned on the left side of the ExpressKey default settings positioned on the right side of the tablet RIGHT HANDED orientation TOUCH TOGGLE tablet LEFT HANDED orientation FORWARD for Bamboo Touch BAMBOO DOCK RIGHT CLICK CLICK CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS Use the Bamboo control panel to customize the ExpressKey options Opening the control panel Control panel overview Setting tablet and ExpressKey functions Contents Index AM Ree Contents THE P
54. equipped with two buttons Each button has a programmable function that is selected when you press the button You can use a pen button whenever the pen tip is within 7 mm 0 28 inch of the tablet active area You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use a button The default button positions are Upper RIGHT CLICK Lower PAN SCROLL Tip Set a pen button to DOUBLE CLICK This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip Use RIGHT CLICK to bring up application specific or icon specific menus In PAN SCROLL lets you position a document or image in any direction within the active window simply by pressing the pen button and moving the pen tip across the tablet s active area As you move the pen tip the document or image is repositioned to follow the direction of pen movement on the tablet Release the pen button or lift the pen tip from the tablet surface when you are done In some application windows the document will precisely follow the screen cursor as you move the pen tip while in others it will simply move in the same general direction as the screen cursor To assign new button functions see setting the pen button functions Contents Index AM Ree Contents WRITING AND DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY The pen responds to your hand movements enabling you to create natural looking pen and brush strokes The digital ink tools in Microsoft Windows 7 Vista and Office 2007 or late
55. 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 Contents Index AM Ree Contents MAC SPECIFIC PROBLEMS At startup a dialog box The tablet was not detected at startup Make sure the USB interface appears telling you that either cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer the driver failed to load or the Make sure also that the tablet status LED is illuminated If your tablet is tablet preferences have not plugged into a USB hub make sure the hub is connected and active yet been created 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 tablet model should be listed If a tablet model is not listed check the USB tablet cable connection or try plugging the tablet into a different USB port If you are still having difficulties uninstall then reinstall the tablet driver software If this does not help contact Wacom for technical support See technical support options You suspect the tablet Use the Bamboo Utility to work with your preferences Close any ope
56. found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether the equipment is causing interference by disconnecting it from your computer If the interference stops it was probably caused by the equipment If the equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception you may be able to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measures e Rotate the television or radio antenna until the interference stops e Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio e Plug the equipment and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio If necessary consult your Wacom dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Wacom could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product See also Industry Canada Canada only and CE declaration Contents Index BANY Ree Contents INDUSTRY CANADA CANADA ONLY
57. g the control panel Control panel overview Customize your pen experience Contents Index AM Ree Contents CUSTOMIZING YOUR BAMBOO Use the Bamboo control panel to customize Bamboo for the way you like work Opening the control panel Control panel overview Customize your touch experience Customize your pen experience Button functions OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL To open the control panel e Windows Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS Then select BAMBOO and choose the BAMBOO PREFERENCES option e Macintosh Open SYSTEM PREFERENCES from either the Dock the Apple menu or from the APPLICATIONS folder Then click on the BAMBOO icon The control panel displays only those tabs and options that apply to your tablet model and configuration Note After logging in each user can customize their personal settings in the Bamboo control panel Switching to another user will automatically load the settings for that user Contents Index AM Ree Contents CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW After opening the control panel you can begin customizing Bamboo Customizable settings Closes the control are found on each tab Pen Pop up Menu Tablet Touch Options Touch Functions panel The tabs that apply to your tablet model and N Eraser Feel configuration are displayed when you Soft Click Sound open the control panel _ Double Click _ Right Click Vi Tip Feel ara F k Pen Mode
58. g the pen nib or button part The pen nib or button part may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them To order replacement parts see ordering parts and accessories Important When the pen is not in use place it in the pen holder or lay it flat on your desk The eraser end of the pen should be inserted first into the loop To maintain the sensitivity of your pen do not store the pen in a container where it will rest on the tip or eraser when equipped Contents Index AM Ree Contents BAMBOO DOCK Use the Bamboo Dock to view or add applications Minis made for Bamboo From games and sketching to composing music or sharing and connecting with friends there is an ever growing collection of Minis to choose from Choose your regional web site on http bamboodock wacom com to see further details To open Bamboo Dock e Windows Click START and choose ALL PROGRAMS Then select BAMBOO Dock from the BAMBOO DOCK folder e Macintosh From the Finder GO menu or PLACES sidebar choose APPLICATIONS and double click on the BAMBOO DOCK Icon Draw to open or hide Minis and other options Click the gears icon to set your Bamboo Dock preferences To uninstall Bamboo Dock Windows Click START and choose ALL PROGRAMS Then select BAMBOO DOCK and UNINSTALL Follow the prompts Macintosh In the APPLICATIONS folder locate and trash the BAMBOO DOCK application UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Follow the appropriate pro
59. h your name address and telephone number a description of the problem and a copy of the original receipt The customer shall be liable for any possible damage or loss of the product during transit for this purpose Under the provisions of this warranty WACOM only undertakes to repair or replace the faulty product or parts at its own discretion in cases where defects are proven and the product is sent within the warranty period WACOM is not obligated to repair or replace the product if a the damage to the product results from any accident misuse improper use negligence or unauthorised alteration or repair bo the product was not handled or stored according to the instructions provided by WACOM c the damage resulted from normal wear and tear or d the serial number affixed by WACOM has been removed or rendered unintelligible If when a claim made under this warranty is checked it emerges that it is outside the permitted time period or is not covered by the warranty or that the product is not faulty the costs of any checks or repairs must be borne by the customer D Contents Index YAN Ree Contents Any descriptions drawings specifications samples models notifications or similar material provided in connection with the purchase of the product cannot be taken as an explicit guarantee that the product corresponds to or fulfils the customer s requirements If this product is faulty the purchaser shall be entitled to
60. he Software itself You acknowledge that the Software is Wacom s property and contains valuable confidential unpublished information developed or acquired by Wacom at great expense including data processing algorithms innovations and concepts The Software is protected by copyright and other federal and state laws You agree to use your reasonable best efforts to protect the Software from unauthorized reproduction distribution disclosure use or publication 3 Copy Restrictions Unauthorized copying of the Software is expressly forbidden 4 Use Restrictions You may not decompile reverse assemble disassemble or reverse engineer 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 Miscellaneous This License is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the state of Washington except in Asia Pacific and by the laws of Japan for Asia Pacific LIMITED WARRANTY Wacom warrants the product to the original consumer purchaser except for the Software pen holder and consumable items such as the pen nibs to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase as evidenced by a copy of the receipt and registration with Wacom within 30 days of purchase The Software is licensed as is
61. he pressure sensitive pen when equipped to edit images within a photo or image editing application Annotation Presentation Simplify document reviews by using the Swipe three fingers across the tablet surface to quickly pen when equipped to digitally mark up move between slides in a presentation and annotate documents For details on these and other ways to work with your tablet see the touch experience with Bamboo or the pen experience with Bamboo Contents Index AM Ree Contents CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION You are prompted to choose a default tablet orientation when installing the tablet using the Bamboo Installation CD At the log in and user switching screens the tablet orientation will use the default orientation that was selected when the driver was installed To change the default orientation you must re install the driver from the Bamboo Installation CD You can also change how your tablet is oriented using the following procedure However the default orientation used at the log in screen will not be affected To set up your Bamboo for right handed operation e Open the Bamboo control panel and select the TABLET tab Choose the RIGHT HANDED option The tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet for correct right handed use e Next physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are positioned to the left To set up your Bamboo for left han
62. ing 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 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 Pop up Menu list as applicable Deletes only the last entry Use your pointing device to click OK to accept or Cancel to exit in the keystroke entry box Add Special Clears the keystroke entry box Canc To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular application see the documentation that came with the application Enables you to simulate modifier key s 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 Choose one or more modifier key options Select the CLICK box if you want a mouse click to occur whenever you press the tool Ctr button Click Alt Cancel Index AM Ree Contents FUNCTION DESCRIPTION POP UP MENU Displays a Pop up Menu on your screen See customizing the Pop u Menu for more information PAN SCROLL Pen only Enables you to position a document or image in any direction within the active pane by pressing a pen button set for PAN SCROLL and then dragging with the pen tip across the
63. ing 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 Then remove the following preferences e com apple ink framework plist e com apple ink inkpad plist e 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 tablet and pen 5 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 Contents Index AM Ree Contents TECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS If you have a problem with your tablet first check the tablet installation guide to be sure the unit is installed correctly Then review the troubleshooting procedures If you cannot find the answer in this manual you may find updated information about your problem in the Read Me file for your platform located on the Bamboo Installation CD You can also check the product FAQs Frequently Asked Questions on the Wacom web site for your region 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 tablet is not working
64. ip to the tablet surface i Note This setting applies for all pens on all tablets e CLICK amp TAP to enable the precise placement of click functions When selected you must first press the pen Side Switch Made button and then touch the pen tip to the tablet surface in order to perform the click function w Hover Click To do a right click or other click function hold the pen tip close to the tablet and press the side switch Click amp Tap Press the side switch and tap the pen tip to the tablet to do a right click or other click function M This is the default setting for TabletPCs Cone y Hover click Click tap Contents Index AM Ree Contents SETTING THE TABLET MAPPING Select the PEN tab to set the tablet mapping The tablet TRACKING options enable you to define the relationship between pen movement on the tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor screen By default the entire active area of the tablet maps to the entire monitor If more than one monitor is in use the tablet will map to all monitors See working with multiple monitors TRACKING options control how the screen cursor moves e Select PEN MODE to set the cursor so that its movement corresponds with the position Pen Pop up Menu Tablet Touch Options Touch Functions js Eraser Feel t O Fm Click Sound of your pen on the tablet wherever you place your pen 7 Double Click on the tablet the cursor will jump
65. k which displays a context menu e MIDDLE CLICK Simulates a middle mouse button click e DOUBLE CLICK Simulates a double click For easier double clicking use this function instead of tapping twice with the pen tip e CLICK LOCK Simulates holding down the primary mouse button Press the tool button once to initiate click lock Press the button again to release click lock Click lock is useful for dragging objects or selecting blocks of text e ATH CLICK Simulates a 4th mouse button click e 5TH CLICK Simulates a 5th mouse button click BACK Simulates the BACK command in browser applications FORWARD Simulates the FORWARD command in browser applications ERASE Pen only Sets a button so that when the button is pressed the pen tip will act like the eraser in applications that support the ERASE function See erasing for information on using the eraser Contents Index q D AM Ree Contents FUNCTION KEYSTROKE MODIFIER Contents DESCRIPTION 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 pull down menu After defin
66. le touch input off and on For Bamboo Touch Open your Internet browser and click on a couple of links Next click on the appropriate browser button to move backwards Then press the upper ExpressKey to move forward within the browser e Open your Internet browser and click on a couple of links Press the second from top key to move back within the browser e Position the screen cursor over an item such as an empty folder on your desktop and press the bottom ExpressKey to perform a click e Position the screen cursor over an item such as an empty folder on your desktop and press the second up from bottom ExpressKey to perform a right click 5 If any of these tests fail you may have defective hardware See technical support options 6 After testing use the Bamboo control panel to reconfigure your tablet for any custom settings you may originally have been using Contents Index AM Ree Contents TESTING A PEN 1 First perform the procedures for testing your tablet 2 Check the pen by opening the Bamboo control panel and selecting the PEN tab Click on the DEFAULT button to return the pen to its default settings Next e Touch the pen tip and then the eraser when equipped to the tablet active area The status LED should brighten each time the tip or eraser makes contact with the tablet surface e Without applying pressure to the pen tip hold the pen tip within approximately 7 mm 0 28 inch of the tablet surface and
67. lockwise For best recognition of this gesture start with your fingers positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm 1 inch apart Note The rotation gesture may work differently depending on the application you are working with For example rotation may work smoothly in 90 degree increments or not at all Rotate rotate around finger Place two fingers diagonally on the tablet surface Keep one finger stationary and move the other finger around it For best recognition of this gesture start with your fingers positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm 1 inch apart Note The rotation gesture may work differently depending on the application you are working with For example rotation may work smoothly in 90 degree increments or not at all THREE FINGER GESTURES SWIPE LEFT RIGHT TO NAVIGATE Forward or Back swipe right or left Swipe using three fingers spaced slightly apart lifting your fingers at the end of the motion e Send a Forward command in most browsers and picture viewers by swiping to the right e Send a Back command in most browsers and picture viewers by swiping to the left Tips Swiping is similar to using the right and left arrow keys in document viewers Use the swipe gestures to page forward or back in most web browsers Contents Index leap AM Ree Contents FOUR FINGER GEST
68. lose together the tablet may not recognize them as being separate Try moving your fingers a little further apart If zoom functions do not operate correctly within Photoshop verify that the ZOOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL function is not selected within the Photoshop PREFERENCES options If touch input gestures do not operate correctly within Photoshop verify that the ZOOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL function is not selected within the Photoshop PREFERENCES options Rotation may work differently depending on the application you are working with For example rotation may work smoothly in 90 degree Increments or not at all For best recognition of this gesture start with your fingers positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm 1 inch apart Index AM Ree Contents PEN INPUT PROBLEMS The pen does not position the screen cursor or otherwise work The pen does not draw or ink with pressure sensitivity Clicking is difficult Double clicking is difficult The pen selects everything will not stop selecting The eraser when equipped selects everything or will not stop erasing Contents If the tablet driver does not load properly pen input will not be available e For tablet models that combine pen and touch input basic touch movement will continue to be recognized but other actions and gestures will not If the driver does not properly load the lower two ExpressKeys only will function a
69. maintain compatibility with new products Check the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions on the Wacom web site for your region If you have tried the suggestions in this manual and still cannot resolve the problem then contact Wacom for technical support See technical support options and the Read Me file for information on where to obtain support for your region Testing your tablet Testing a pen Troubleshooting tables Technical support options Obtaining driver downloads Contents Index AM Ree Contents IE aa YOUR TABLET Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded 2 Check the connection The tablet status LED should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device If not e Make sure the tablet USB cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer e Check the tablet USB cable for damage e f you are connecting the tablet to a USB hub or hub device such as a keyboard with USB ports be sure the USB hub is properly connected to your computer and is active e If the status LED does not illuminate after your computer is on and has finished booting up your USB port may be disabled Verify that you have connected the tablet to an active USB port e Connect the tablet to a different USB port or try connecting to the USB port on another computer 3 Check touch and pen input e Check touch input Attempt to move the screen cursor by tr
70. mboo tablets CTH 461 CTH 661 product Tablet configuring orientation ExpressKeys features matrix mapping area for portion of screen area for portion of tablet area to multiple monitors 11 30 51 30 80 71 34 34 56 Tf 74 47 78 47 38 67 70 76 76 19 19 19 74 74 76 76 74 14 28 46 47 48 49 17 BANY Ree Contents orientation setting pen amp touch model features pen model features scale and proportions storing testing touch model features tracking Tablet PC Input Panel about Technical support options Testing pen tablet Tip customizing feel replacing Touch adjusting touch speed basic actions customizing disabling four finger gestures gestures input problems troubleshooting input customizing Contents 41 10 47 69 57 46 73 66 58 57 44 69 39 20 27 42 26 20 60 39 Index navigating with one finger actions options setting navigation features setting touch functions speed adjusting the experience three finger gestures two finger actions two finger gestures Tracking tablet Troubleshooting general problems Macintosh specific problems pen input problems tables touch input problems Windows specific problems Uninstalling tablet software Using Bamboo Warnings Windows specific problems troubleshooting Work area setting up Writing with pressure 19 20 19 39 40 39 18 25 22 22 46 56 59 64 61 59 60 63 70 18
71. n Whenever you press that button the Pop up Menu is displayed at the screen cursor position Choose from available options in the menu by clicking on them To close the Pop up Menu without making a selection click outside of the menu Select a button function to add Displays a list of functions that have been to the Pop up Menu list 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 Pop up Items Drag to rearrange order Removes the selected item from the list Pop up Font Default Sets the FONT and Font Size 12 FONT SIZE of the Pop up Menu Please make sure you have a button set to Pop up Menu Tutorial Returns the tab settings to the default values Important This action will delete all Pop up Menu items that have been defined Contents Index AM Ree Contents BUTTON FUNCTIONS Clicks i Click The following control panel drop down menu options are ray Right Click available for ExpressKey and pen button settings Not all mpa Middle Click options are available for all controls Double Click 4th Click Back es 5th Click Forward Bamboo Dock Bamboo Preferences Show Desktop Switch Application Open Run Touch Toggle Tablet PC b Disabled Default FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CLICKS e CLICK Simulates a primary mouse button click Default setting for the pen tip e RIGHT CLICK Simulates a right mouse button clic
72. n preferences may be applications Open the main APPLICATIONS folder Then open the corrupted or want to make BAMBOO folder and run the BAMBOO UTILITY certain that all settings are at their factory defaults e tis a good idea to first back up your tablet preferences In the BAMBOO UTILITY dialog box select CURRENT USER or ALL USERS Then click BACKUP and follow the prompts e 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 tablet 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 tablet driver loads it will create new preferences files with the factory defaults You can quickly restore tablet preferences for the CURRENT USER or ALL USERS by clicking on the RESTORE button within the utility Note Do not manually remove the BAMBOO PREFPANE file from the main LIBRARY PREFERENCEPANES folder This file is only to be removed when uninstalling the tablet software driver and then only when using the BAMBOO UTILITY Contents Index e D BANY Ree Contents Ink does not work correctly There may be a problem with the Ink preferences Remove the with the tablet damaged preference files as follows They will be re created when you enable handwrit
73. n be enabled or disabled and are dependent upon application support Change the settings to customize how touch input works Touch actions and gestures are available when selected So that you may work in different ways some functions such as a right click Pen Pop up Menu Tablet Touch Options Touch Functions J Enable touch input One Finger v Tap to click v Drag Drag Lock Two Fingers V Add tap to click V Add tap to right click V Tap to right click can be performed using different P Zoom actions or gestures 7 Rotate Three Fingers i i J Swipe left right to navigate See also navigating with touch a an V Swipe left right to switch applications v Swipe down for Flip 3D J Swipe up to show desktop Default Tutorial j Help Position the screen cursor over an option to see an animated demonstration of that function If you do not choose a specific option to view then the control panel animation will demonstrate each option sequentially from top to bottom Contents Index B BANE C 6 Contents SETTING TABLET AND EXPRESSKEY FUNCTIONS Choose the TABLET tab to set the tablet orientation and to customize the ExpressKeys Tablet orientation ExpressKey functions aca xX e Bamboo Pen Pop up Menu Tablet Touch Options Touch Functions E Right Handed Orientation m Left Handed ExpressKeys
74. n cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet a T Contents Index AM Ree Contents You can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways See setting the tablet mapping e In PEN MODE wherever you place the pen on the tablet the screen cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the display screen The screen pointer indicates pen position and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface This is the default setting for the pen When positioning the screen cursor and operating a pen button the pen tip needs to be within 7 mm 0 28 inch of the tablet surface The pen tip does not need to touch the tablet in order to move the screen cursor or use a pen button 16 mm 0 63 inch proximity range 7 mm 0 28 inch proximity o e In MOUSE MODE you move the cursor with a pick up and slide motion similar to using a mouse Contents Index AM Ree Contents CLICKING Click to highlight or select an item on the screen Double click to open it Clicking Tap the pen tip once on the tablet or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click If CLICK SOUND is selected in the Bamboo control panel and your computer speakers are on then you will hear a click sound when the pen tip is pressed hard enough to generate a button click Adjust your speaker volume as necessary Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the s
75. n tip travel 1 0 mm 0 04 in or less Pressure levels 1024 levels Eraser tip travel 1 0 mm 0 04 in or less Physical size L x D 154 0 x 11 8 mm 6 06 x 0 46 in Weight 15 g 0 53 oz approximately Pen tip type Polyacetal Part No ACK20101kK black BAMBOO TABLET CTH 461 Touch active area W x D 125 0 x 85 0 mm 4 92 x 3 35 in Pen active area W x D 147 2 x 92 0 mm 5 80 x 3 62 in Physical size W x D x H 248 2 x 176 1 x 8 5 mm 9 78 x 6 94 x 0 33 in approximately excluding pen holder and rubber feet Weight 420 g 0 92 Ib approximately including cable BAMBOO TABLET CTH 661 Touch active area W x D 190 0 x 130 0 mm 7 48 x 5 12 in Pen active area W x D 216 5 x 137 0 mm 8 53 x 5 40 in Physical size W x D x H 336 8 x 223 0 x 8 5 mm 13 27 x 8 79 x 0 33 in approximately excluding pen holder and rubber feet Weight 740 g 1 62 Ib approximately including cable Contents Index AM Ree Contents PEN FOR BAMBOO TABLETS CTH 461 CTH 661 MODEL LP 161E Pen tip travel Pressure levels Eraser tip travel Physical size L x D Weight Pen tip type 1 0 mm 0 04 in or less 1024 levels 1 0 mm 0 04 in or less 154 0 x 11 8 mm 6 06 x 0 46 in 15 g 0 53 oz approximately Polyacetal Part No ACK20101W white BAMBOO PEN TABLET CTL 460 Pen active area W x D Physical size W x D x H Weight 147 2 x 92 0 mm 5 80 x 3 62 in 248 2 x 176 1 x 8 5 mm 9 78 x 6 94 x 0 33 in approxim
76. nd gestures are available when selected in the TOUCH FUNCTIONS tab Basic actions enable you to navigate and perform typical mouse operations Gestures enable you to scroll zoom rotate and perform other functions Some gestures may provide a visual cue on your display screen to indicate when the gesture has been recognized by your Bamboo gt o M Uncheck to disable touch input J Enable touch input One Finger v Tap to click v Drag Drag Lock Two Fingers V Add tap to click J Add tap to right click v Tap to right click v Scroll J Zoom v Rotate Three Fingers V Swipe left right to navigate Four Fingers J Swipe left right to switch applications V Swipe down for Flip 3D Swipe up to show desktop Pen Pop up Menu Tablet Touch Options Touch Functions About Tutorial ONE FINGER ACTIONS Track Contents Index Use a single finger to move the screen cursor Touch and slide your finger across the tablet surface D AM Ree Contents TAP TO CLICK Click single finger ta Using a single finger track to an item Lift your finger and tap to select Alternatively you can track to an item and then press an ExpressKey set to CLICK Double click Using a single finger track to an item Lift your finger and tap twice Select and drag DRAG LOCK disabled Using a single finger tap on an item to select
77. nd CTRL for Windows or SHIFT CONTROL COMMAND and OPTION D for Macintosh You can customize your Bamboo tablet or pen buttons to simulate a modifier key Contents Index AM Ree Contents Mouse acceleration A setting that allows you to adjust the screen cursor acceleration when your pen is in mouse mode Mouse mode A method for positioning the screen cursor When you place the pen on your Bamboo tablet 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 your pen is in mouse mode Nib The replaceable pen tip Pan A motion used when navigating with touch Touch the tablet surface with your fingers and move them in the same direction Pinch A motion used when navigating with touch Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart Then while still touching the tablet surface move or pinch your fingers together Pen mode A pen input method of positioning the screen cursor Wherever you place the pen on your Bamboo tablet the screen cursor will jump to the same corresponding point on the screen This is known as absolute positioning and is the default setting for the pen Also PEN MODE allows you to quickly position the screen cursor without having to first find it and then move it across the deskto
78. nd dirt particles can stick to the pen and cause excessive wear to the tablet surface Regular cleaning with a soft damp cloth will help to prolong the life of your tablet surface and pen you can also dampen the cloth using a very mild soap diluted with water Do not use volatile liquids such as paint thinner or benzene as they may damage the plastic case Keep Bamboo in a clean dry place and avoid extremes in temperature Room temperature is best Also your Bamboo tablet and pen when equipped are not made to come apart Twisting the pen case can break the pen Taking apart the product will void your warranty Important Take care to never spill liquids onto the tablet or pen Be especially careful of getting the tablet ExpressKeys or pen buttons tip and eraser when equipped wet they contain sensitive electronic parts that will fail if liquid enters them REPLACING THE PEN NIB The pen nib tip will wear with normal use Excessive pressure will cause it to wear sooner Replace the nib when it gets too short less than 1 mm 0 4 inch or develops a flat point 1 Clasp the old nib with the nib extractor pair of tweezers needle nosed pliers or similar instrument and pull it straight out of the pen 1 LUN TS 4 ok g 7 gt YX Nib 1 mm 0 4 inch or less 6 2 Slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen Firmly push the nib until it stops Warning Choking hazard Prevent children from swallowin
79. o accept the cza selection The dialog box will close and the OPEN RUN option you have selected will be assigned as your tool button option Simply press the tool button to launch the assigned option If your selection is for the Pop up Menu it will be displayed in the Pop up Menu list Contents Index D AM Ree Contents FUNCTION TOUCH TOGGLE INK TOGGLE TABLET PC e TABLET PC INPUT PANEL e JOURNAL EXPOSE PRESSURE HOLD MODE TOGGLE DISABLED DEFAULT Contents DESCRIPTION Available for Bamboo and Bamboo Fun TOUCH TOGGLE is useful when you are working with the pen and want to prevent accidental touch input e g to prevent an accidental right click Temporarily disable touch by pressing an ExpressKey to which you have assigned the TOUCH TOGGLE function Press the ExpressKey again to re enable touch input See also setting tablet and ExpressKey functions 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 Tablet PCs and Windows 7 and Vista systems that support the Tablet PC Input Panel Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel when you press a tool button set to this function Windows 7 and Vista and Tablet PC sy
80. om damages leading to loss of life personal injury or sickness or in the case of binding legal provisions For slight negligence WACOM and its suppliers shall only be liable in the event of a breach of essential contractual obligations Liability when such an essential contractual obligation is breached is however limited to damages typical to this type of contract which WACOM must have determined at the conclusion of the contract based on the known risks and circumstances at that time Claims for reduced profits or expenses saved indemnity claims from third parties or claims for any other direct or consequential damages still cannot be asserted in this case The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply to this agreement However the applicability of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is explicitly excluded Krefeld is the sole place of jurisdiction for all claims arising from this contractual relationship and all disputes between the parties resulting from the formation handling or termination of the contractual relationship provided that the customer is a trader a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law The jurisdiction agreement shall also apply for customers who do not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany The jurisdiction agreement shall not apply if due to legal provisions a different sole place of jurisdiction must be established for the case Furthe
81. on specific to touch or pen input e Touch input is identified by this icon e Pen input is identified by this icon Icons do not appear in common sections that may apply to all Bamboo tablet models Model specific notes may be used as necessary Contents Index AM Ree Contents BAMBOO TOUCH TABLET USB cable gt Bamboo Touch sx model CTT 460 shown Active area This is the active area for touch input Learn about the touch experience with Bamboo Status LED Glows white when your Bamboo tablet is connected to an active USB port Brightens when you touch the active area of the tablet or press an ExpressKey Customizable ExpressKeys Contents Index AM Ree Contents BAMBOO amp BAMBOO FUN TABLETS Pen holder USB cable gt SS Bamboo model CTH 460 shown Status LED Active area Glows white when your Bamboo This is the active area for pen and tablet is connected to an active touch input Learn about the pen_ USB port Brightens when you experience and touch experience touch the active area or press an with Bamboo ExpressKey Glows amber when the pen is active and brightens when the pen tip touches the tablet surface or when you press a pen button Customizable ExpressKeys Contents Index AM Ree Contents BAMBOO PEN TABLET Pen holder USB cable Bamboo Pen model CTL 460 shown Status LED Active area Glows white when your Bamboo This is the active ar
82. or to click with a light touch use a soft tip setting For maximum control while drawing thin lines use a firm tip setting To erase with a broad stroke or to click with a light touch use a soft eraser setting For maximum control while erasing use a firm eraser setting Customizes the amount of pressure needed to erase Drag the slider to Pen Fop up Menu Tablet Touch Options Touch Functions a softer or firmer setting A N Eraser Feel Wk O O lOO Click Sound When checked an audible click Customizes the amount _ Double Click sound will be of pressure needed to ia as heard whenever a click draw or ink _ Right Click ooo r en pen click occurs Drag the slider to a softer moea rai and your computer or firmer setting VY a Pen Mode speakers are Soft turned on Double Click Distance ie kiouse Mode Adjusts the size of the k double click area and the double click speed A larger setting makes double clicking easier Small Adwanced Tutorial Tips Use a soft TIP FEEL to reach the full pressure range with a lighter touch In some applications a soft pressure setting can make the pen overreact any small press on the pen is magnified on the screen If you experience this try a firmer TIP FEEL setting To make double clicking easier expand the tap area that accepts a double click the double click distance Note A large double click distance may cause a delay at the beginning of brush
83. orldwide Web http www wacom eu downloads Japan Worldwide Web http tablet wacom co jp download down1 html Asia Pacific English Worldwide Web http www wacom asia com China Worldwide Web http www wacom com cn Hong Kong Worldwide Web http www wacom com hk Korea Worldwide Web http www wacomkorea com Taiwan Worldwide Web http www wacom com tw Contents Index Software updates Software updates Software updates Japanese Software updates English Software updates Simplified Chinese Software updates Traditional Chinese Software updates Korean Software updates Traditional Chinese AM Ree Contents APPENDIX This section contains tips on caring for Bamboo instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software information about digital inking your license and warranty and more Caring for Bamboo Replacing the pen nib Bamboo Dock Uninstalling the software Managing your tablet preferences Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows About the Windows Tablet PC Input Panel Product specifications Product information Ordering parts and accessories Radio and television interference Precautions License and Warranties Worldwide except for Europe Africa and Middle East Licence warranty conditions Europe Africa and Middle East Contents Index AM Ree Contents CARING FOR BAMBOO Keep your Bamboo tablet surface and pen when equipped clean Dust a
84. other cables that may remain between the tablet and your computer Stop using the product and contact your local distributor or the Wacom customer support center for your region Do not insert foreign material into the USB plug end or any other opening of this product If a metal object or foreign material is inserted into the USB plug or other opening of this product it may cause the product to malfunction or burn out or cause electrical shock See also cautions Contents Index AM Ree Contents CAUTIONS Do not place or use this product on an unstable surface or workspace Do not place this product on a shaky inclined or vibrating surface It may drop or fall off causing damage to the product or human injury When cleaning your tablet power off the unit by unplugging the USB connector from between the tablet and your computer Electrical shock may occur if you attempt to clean this product when it is connected to your computer Further precautions regarding your tablet e If equipped with a pen do not apply heavy stress to the pen tip eraser or button part It may shorten pen tip life or may cause the pen to malfunction e f equipped with a pen and a distorted or bent pen nib is used the pen tool may operate improperly Therefore do not apply excessive force when using the pen e f equipped with a pen using a pen nib other than one specifically designed by Wacom for your pen input tool may cause product malfunction
85. our tablet using the original software that came with Bamboo You can then download and install the latest driver update from the Internet By installing your tablet in this manner you will be able to set the default tablet orientation and the user s manual and tutorial will be installed on your system Index AM Ree Contents TOUCH INPUT PROBLEMS Touch input does not work Touch input does not seem to fully work The screen cursor can be moved but more complex actions or gestures do not work The tablet does not reliably recognize multi finger input Cannot zoom in or zoom out when working with Adobe Photoshop Scrolling and panning gestures do not function correctly when working with Adobe Photoshop Rotation gestures do not seem to work consistently or not at all Contents Re enable touch input by pressing an ExpressKey that is set to TOUCH TOGGLE Otherwise open the Bamboo control panel and go to the TOUCH FUNCTIONS or TOUCH OPTIONS tab Be sure the ENABLE TOUCH INPUT option is selected If the tablet driver does not load properly basic touch movement will be recognized but other actions and gestures will not If the driver does not properly load the lower two ExpressKeys only will function at their default settings of CLICK bottom key and RIGHT CLICK 2nd key up Insert the Bamboo Installation CD into your computer and install the driver software for the tablet If you hold your fingers too c
86. ows first close any open applications Then open the utility by clicking the START icon and selecting ALL PROGRAMS Select BAMBOO and BAMBOO PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY e To remove preferences for the current user click on the REMOVE button under MY PREFERENCES e 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 e To back up your preferences click on the BACKUP button under My PREFERENCES e 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 For Macintosh open the main APPLICATIONS folder Then open the BAMBOO folder and run the BAMBOO UTILITY e To remove preferences select CURRENT USER or ALL USERS Then click on the REMOVE button Log out then log back in When the tablet driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the factory defaults e To back up your preferences select CURRENT USER or ALL USERS Then click on the BACKUP button e 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 Contents Index AM Ree Contents PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS
87. p See also mouse mode Pixel The smallest unit of measure on your monitor screen Pen input A method of controlling a computer using the pen on your Bamboo tablet Pop up Menu A user defined menu that displays a list of keystroke functions and other actions you can perform You can customize the buttons of your pen to display this menu Available for tablet models that are configured for both pen and touch input Pressure sensitive A quality of the pen tip and eraser when equipped that senses the amount 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 supports pressure sensitive input Proximity The height above the tablet active area where the pen is detected See also positioning Screen cursor The pointer on the display screen Screen cursors come in different shapes Such as an l beam arrow or box depending on which application you are running Swipe A motion used when navigating with touch Touch the tablet surface with three or four fingers and D move them in the same direction Contents Index AM Ree Contents Tablet PC Input Panel TIP The Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista Tablet PC Input Panel enables you to use your pen to create handwritten notes or work with an on screen keyboard The Input Panel dynamically converts your handwriting to text The information
88. pen Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab Move the ERASER FEEL slider toward FIRM If this does not help see testing a pen D Index D AM Ree Contents You notice a screen delay at the beginning of pen or inking strokes You have to press hard with the pen when clicking drawing or writing The pen tip does not function The screen cursor jumps back The upper or lower pen button does not work Cannot move the cursor where you want to on the screen or the line you are drawing does not line up with the location of the pointer in paint applications Contents Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab Try decreasing the DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab Move the TIP FEEL slider toward SOFT Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with your tablet Other pens may not function properly on the Bamboo tablet See testing a pen to verify pen operation If any of the tests fail you may have defective hardware Do not place the pen on the tablet when it is not in use or when you are using another pointing device Leaving your pen on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other input devices Be sure you press the pen button when the pen tip is within 7 mm 0 28 inch of the tablet active area do this without pressing down on the pen tip In the Bamboo control panel click on the PEN tab
89. pping Click SET to open the PORTION OF SCREEN dialog box Portion of Screen Choose one of the following two ways to define Portion of Screen Choose a method for defining a portion of the display e Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the screen area e Select the CLICK TO DEFINE SCREEN AREA button and move the screen cursor to select the screen area Be sure to follow any M ESSAGE prom pts Click to Define Screen Area 1 Drag Handles Position Rectangle For Screen 2 Select Area with Screen Cursor After defining a portion of the Message screen you may need to use a different input device to access other portions of the screen area Cancel Contents Index AM Ree Contents PORTION OF TABLET AREA The tracking options in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box allow you to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area FULL The entire active area of the tablet is mapped This is the default setting PORTION Allows you to select a portion of the tablet active area for tablet to screen mapping Click SET to open the PORTION OF TABLET dialog box Choose a method for defining a portion of the tablet Choose one of the following two ways to define Portion of Tablet l e Drag corners of the 1 Drag Handles foregrou nd graphic to select Position Rectangle For Tablet the tablet area that will be mapped to your selected screen area e Select the CLICK TO DEFINE
90. press each pen button in turn The status LED should brighten each time a pen button is pressed e While still within proximity but without touching the tablet surface move your pen across the active area of the tablet The screen cursor should move in the corresponding direction on your monitor or display screen 3 If any of these tests fail you may have defective hardware See technical support options 4 After testing use the Bamboo control panel to reconfigure your tablet and pen for any custom settings you may originally have been using Contents Index AM Ree Contents TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES If you encounter problems with your Bamboo tablet or pen when equipped refer to the following tables Your problem may be described here and you can try the solution offered Be sure to check the Read Me file for the latest information updates For additional information visit Wacom s web site at http www wacom com productsupport General problems Touch input problems Pen input problems Windows specific problems Mac specific problems GENERAL PROBLEMS The computer does not have an available USB port The tablet status LED does not illuminate The computer does not go to sleep when using a tablet configured for pen input The screen cursor is very erratic or jumps around when using the tablet The tablet is set for RIGHT HANDED or LEFT HANDED but at the log in screen the tablet seems to work upsid
91. properly contact the Wacom support staff for the area where your product was purchased See the tablet Read Me file located on the Bamboo Installation CD for contact information When you call you should be at your computer with the following information available e This manual e Tablet serial and model number Look on the bottom of the tablet e Driver version number See the Bamboo Installation CD or the Bamboo control panel e The make and model of your computer and operating system version number e A list of peripheral devices attached to your computer e The software application and version you were using when the problem occurred e The exact wording of any error message that appeared on your screen e What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred e How you tried to solve the problem You can also contact the Wacom Customer Care Center by visiting the Wacom web site for your region and completing an Email Inquiry form Contents Index BANY Ree Contents OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products If you are having a compatibility problem between Bamboo and a new hardware or software product it may be helpful to download a new Wacom tablet software driver when available from the Internet USA Canada Central and South America Worldwide Web http www wacom com productsupport Europe Middle East and Africa W
92. r as well as the drawing tools in many graphics applications respond to the pressure you place on the pen For example sliders are used in some applications to vary line characteristics width color and opacity These characteristics can be controlled much better by the pen s pressure sensitivity you can vary line width blend colors and change opacity with the pressure you exert upon the pen To write ink or draw with pressure sensitivity move the pen along the surface of the tablet while applying various amounts of pressure downward on the tip of the pen Press hard for thick lines or dense color Press gently for thin lines or softer color Note that some applications require you first select a pressure sensitive tool from the application s tool palette To adjust the tip feel see setting the tip and eraser feel and double click distance Visit our web site for a list of applications that support pressure See product information Contents Index AM Ree Contents ERASING The pen eraser when equipped works like the eraser on a pencil You can erase intuitively and naturally in graphics applications that support the pen eraser When you use the pen eraser the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool In applications that Support pressure sensitivity you can select pressure sensitive tools in an application s tool palette to vary the width and depth of your erasures as yo
93. rmore WACOM is authorised to file a lawsuit against the headquarters of the customer This licence constitutes the entire contractual agreement between the parties It overrides all other verbal and written contracts and agreements and may only be altered by means of a written and signed contract Should one of the provisions of these licence conditions be or become void the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected in full or in part Should a provision be invalid the legally permissible regulation most closely resembling the invalid regulation shall apply in its place LIMITED WARRANTY WACOM guarantees to you as the initial purchaser that the product hardware when used as intended will remain free from material defects and processing errors for a warranty period of TWO 2 YEARS and Cintig products shall be guaranteed for a warranty period of THREE 3 YEARS commencing from the purchase date and provided that the product was unused at the time of purchase Defects in wear parts e g pen tips resulting from normal wear and tear are exempt from the warranty Furthermore WACOM guarantees that the data carriers delivered with the product are free from material defects and processing errors for a period of SIX 6 MONTHS from the date of purchase If the product excluding any software is discovered to be faulty it must be returned immediately to the place of purchase in its original packaging within the warranty period together wit
94. stems that include Microsoft Journal Opens Microsoft Journal Macintosh Tiles all open windows Locks the pressure at the current pressure level until the button 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 button is released Toggles pen input between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE See setting the pen speed in mouse mode for details Disables the button function Returns a button to its default setting Index AM Ree Contents PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BAMBOO Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly But if you are having trouble Wacom recommends you do the following 1 If the tablet 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 Look in the troubleshooting tables Your problem may be described there and you can try the solution offered Open the tablet Read Me file and look for any information updates Test your tablet and pen if equipped See testing your tablet If you are having a compatibility conflict between Bamboo and a new hardware or software product see obtaining driver downloads for information on downloading an updated software driver Wacom periodically updates the software driver to
95. strokes in some drawing applications This may also cause a delay at the beginning of a drag action or inking stroke If you notice such effects try setting a smaller double click distance and using a pen button set to double click see using the pen buttons Contents Index AM Ree Contents SETTING THE PEN BUTTON FUNCTIONS Select the PEN tab to change the functions assigned to the buttons on your pen Each pen button can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions Select the function to perform when c Sas pressing the upper or lower pen button Pen Pop up Menu Tablet Touch Options Touch Functions When you bring the pen tip within 7 mm S 0 28 inch of the tablet surface without Eraser Feel touching the tablet and press the upper or lower pen button the selected function Soft Fam Click Sound occurs _ Double Click _ Right Click Tin Feel Tracking Tip To make double clicking easier set a Oe sca ae pen button to double click automatically by Ss Se Se selecting DOUBLE CLICK Soft Firm Deta o Double Click Distance i ae ional Small i i Big Adwanced Default About Tutorial Help 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 Click on the ADVANCED button to access the SIDE SWITCH MODE settings e HOVER CLICK to perform click functions without touching the meer cing A pen t
96. t their default settings of CLICK bottom key and RIGHT CLICK 2nd key up e If you have a pen only tablet model you will be able to use the pen tip to move the screen cursor and click You will also be able to use the pen buttons to CLICK lower button and RIGHT CLICK upper button but there will be no other pen functionality Insert the Bamboo Installation CD into your computer and install the driver software for the tablet Some applications require that you turn on the pressure capabilities within the application or the selected tool before the pen will respond as a pressure sensitive tool Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab Try using a lighter TIP FEEL Select the CLICK SOUND option the check box should be checked This will enable you to hear when the pen registers a mouse click Your computer speakers must be turned on and the volume audible before you can hear CLICK SOUND Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet active area Using a pen button set to double click is recommended review the techniques in clicking Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab e Try increasing the DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE e Try using a lighter TIP FEEL For Windows try setting your system to launch programs with a single click See clicking Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab Move the TIP FEEL slider toward FIRM If this does not help see testing a
97. tifications and compliance 16 10 100 Ipmm 2540 Ipi 4 lpmm 101 6 Ipi 0 25 mm 0 01 in 2 0 mm 0 08 in 16 mm 0 63 in 7 mm 0 28 in 133 points per second maximum 50 points per second maximum 0 25 mm 0 01 in approximately when equipped USB USB Type A 1 5 m 4 9 ft DC 5V 36mA or less from USB port model CTT 460 DC 5V 55 mA or less from USB port models CTL 460 CTL 660 DC 5V 65 mA or less from USB port models CTH 460 CTH 461 DC 5V 70 mA or less from USB port model CTH 661 5 to 40 degrees C 41 to 104 degrees F 15 to 55 degrees C 5 to 131 degrees F 30 to 80 non condensing 30 to 85 non condensing FCC Class B Industry Canada Class B CE VCCI Class B BSMI C Tick KCC GOST R The European Union RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC Chinese RoHS BAMBOO TOUCH TABLET CTT 460 Touch active area W x D Physical size W x D x H Weight Contents 125 0 x 85 0 mm 4 92 x 3 35 in 208 4 x 137 6 x 7 5 mm 8 21 x 5 42 x 0 30 in approximately excluding rubber feet 210 g 0 46 Ib approximately Index AM Ree Contents BAMBOO TABLET CTH 460 Touch active area W x D 125 0 x 85 0 mm 4 92 x 3 35 in Pen active area W x D 147 2 x 92 0 mm 5 80 x 3 62 in Physical size W x D x H 248 2 x 176 1 x 8 5 mm 9 78 x 6 94 x 0 33 in approximately excluding pen holder and rubber feet Weight 360 g 0 79 Ib approximately PEN FOR BAMBOO TABLET CTH 460 MODEL LP 160E Pe
98. to a corresponding point TE Tracking on the screen This is known 7 Tip reer as absolute positioning and is Y we ee J o ae ren nae the default setting for the pen Soft Click DETAILS to customize Double Click Distance AN himne hin the tablet mapping H Mouse Mode ___ ll Details e Select MOUSE MODE to move rT ae the screen cursor with a pick Small i up and slide motion similar to using a traditional mouse Advanced Click DETAILS for setting the pen speed in mouse mode Tutorial Note If you frequently switch between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE you can assign the MODE TOGGLE function to one of your pen buttons or ExpressKeys Contents Index AM Ree Contents When you click on the PEN MODE DETAILS button the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box is displayed Use the SCREEN AREA options to select a screen area for tablet to screen mapping e ALL SCREENS The entire monitor s area is mapped this is the default setting See working with multiple monitors for more information e Monitor The entire area of a single monitor that you choose is mapped e PORTION A portion of the desktop area is mapped Click SET to open a dialog box where you can set the portion of screen area Returns settings to their factory defaults When FORCE PROPORTIONS is unchecked the correct scale or proportions are not maintained The selected tablet area is mapped to the selected display area Drawing a circle on the
99. u change the amount of pressure you exert upon the pen See setting the tip and eraser feel and double click distance for more information Use the pen eraser in Microsoft Windows 7 Vista JI and Office 2007 or later to erase notes or sketches made with digital ink and to select and delete text or spreadsheet cells within an application ABCDEFGHIJXI AAI7 ABCDEF HI JK LLILANNN S a N Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that support the eraser see product information If the eraser is not supported in an application you can still use the eraser for positioning drawing or annotation Contents Index AM Ree Contents EYE HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE This exercise is designed to retrain your eye hand coordination for using the pen 1 Open any graphics application Use the line tool to draw a rectangular grid with line spacings of about 20 25 mm 8 4 to 1 inch You can use your traditional mouse to do this 2 Choose a free hand tool in your application and use the pen to draw a dot at each grid intersection 3 Draw an X at each grid intersection 4 Clear your screen and make a simple drawing of your own The more you use your pen the easier writing drawing and navigation will become CUSTOMIZING PEN INPUT Customizing your pen is easy Use the pen to open the Bamboo control panel Then select the PEN tab to choose from the available options Openin
100. untries Any additional company and product names mentioned in this documentation may be trademarked and or registered as trademarks Mention of third party products is for information purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Wacom assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products ExpressKey is a registered trademark of Ginsan Industries Inc and is used with permission Contents Index a le gt 5 VANAV Ree Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS About the manual 5 Customize your touch experience 39 Navigating the manual 6 Setting the touch options 39 YOUR BAMBOO 7 Setting the touch functions 40 Identify your tablet model 7 Setting tablet and ExpressKey functions 41 Bamboo Touch tablet 8 Disabling touch Bamboo amp Bamboo Fun tablets o Customize your pen experience 43 Setting the tip and eraser feel PON AONI As and seine distance 44 Ber holder 14 Setting the pen button functions 45 Setting the tablet mapping 46 SETTING UP YOUR BAMBOO 12 Portion of screen area 48 Ergonomics 12 Portion of tablet area 49 Configuring the tablet orientation 14 Setting the pen speed in mouse mode 50 Understanding the tablet active area 15 Customizing the Pop up Menu 54 Working with multiple monitors 17 Button functions 52 coun PaNe PASIS 1f PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BAMBOO 56 USING YOUR BAMBOO 18 Testing your tablet 57 The touch experience with Bamboo 18 Testing a pen 58 Navigating with touch
101. ut problems with product features tablets matrix the pen experience the touch experience touch input troubleshooting using Bamboo Dock Button functions Care for Bamboo Cautions CE declaration Click sound Clicking with pen Control panel basics opening overview Customizing Bamboo button functions double click distance eraser feel ExpressKeys functions pen acceleration in mouse mode buttons Contents INDEX Tf 15 69 37 28 29 56 29 18 18 56 18 70 52 69 81 19 32 32 17 37 38 37 52 44 44 28 41 43 50 45 Index input speed in mouse mode Pop up Menu tablet orientation tip feel touch functions input Digital inking capabilities Disabling touch input Double click distance customizing Double clicking how to Dragging with pen Drawing with pressure Driver downloads obtaining Environmental conditions Eraser Feel customizing Erasing with pen Ergonomics ExpressKeys basics customizing setting functions using Eye hand coordination exercise FCC notice Features pen pen amp touch models pen holder pen models touch models Functions button General problems troubleshooting Holding the pen Industry Canada notice Information product 36 50 51 41 44 40 39 12 42 44 32 32 34 67 69 44 35 12 28 28 41 28 36 78 11 11 10 D BANY Ree Contents Interference radio and television Macintosh specific problems troubleshooting Manu
102. you create can then be inserted into other documents spreadsheets or illustrations See also pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Touch input A method of interacting with a computer using only your fingertips on the Bamboo tablet Touch sensor The navigation area of your Bamboo tablet where touch input is detected The touch sensor resides within the active area and does not accept pen input Tap A motion used when navigating with touch Touch and lift a single finger from the tablet Track A motion used when navigating with touch Touch and move a single finger across the tablet surface Twist A motion used when navigating with touch Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart and move rotate them in a circular fashion or move them in opposing directions Alternatively hold one finger stationary and track your other finger around the stationary finger 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 Wintab An interface standard used by Windows applications for receiving tablet information Bamboo supports all Wintab compatible applications under Windows Contents Index BANY Ree Contents About the manual Accessories and parts ordering Active area understanding Bamboo caring for customizing Expresskey basics pen inp

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