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1. Cancel Contents Index I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 39 FORCE PROPORTIONS In the MAPPING tab check or uncheck the FORCE PROPORTIONS box to determine the tablet to screen mapping relationship 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 tablet may create an ellipse on the display screen This is the default setting for all tools 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 Note Although Intuos4 is optimized for use with 16 10 aspect ratio displays the default settings automatically adjust for use with other aspect ratio displays Contents Index a p q D 39 INtTUOS Contents a Index TABLET AREA In the MAPPING tab use the TABLET AREA options to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area FULL PORTION QUICKPOINT LEFT and QUICKPOINT RIGHT Contents The entire active area of the tablet is mapped This is the default setting Selecting PORTION brings up the PORTION OF TABLET dialog box a Choose one of the following three ways to define Portion of Tablet
2. described in using the ExpressKeys Modifier 7 Help Intuos4 S tablet models are only Shift equipped with six ExpressKeys and do not include the ExpressKeys Modifier 7 Radial Menu display md 7 Note ExpressKey functions can be Modifiers Escomion Mode A defined for use with specific Opt applications Pan Scroll T Display Toggle For multiple displays Default The ExpressKeys will be rotated 180 ExpressKeys ExpressKeys tab shown for left handed use degrees when the tablet orientation is set to EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT Modifier Help x Shift Modifier gt Radial Menu Cmd Modifier Precision Mode 7 Opt Pan Scroll Display Toggle 7 For multiple displays Default Important Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions For details see using applications integrated for tablet control Contents Index a p q D 34 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf 35 CUSTOMIZING THE TOUCH RING When you select the tablet TOUCH RING tab the currently set Touch Ring functions are displayed You can customize the Touch Ring to issue zooming scrolling or custom keystroke actions Note Touch Ring functions can be defined for use with specific applications Any changes you make on this tab apply to the currently selected icon in the control panel s APPLICATION list The below control panel tab depicts a tablet configured for right hande
3. COMMAND and CONTROL for Macintosh You can also select special keystrokes or keystroke combinations from the ADD SPECIAL drop down menu After defining a keystroke 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 Intuos4 tool to click on the OK button If prompted enter a name for the keystroke definition The name will be displayed with the respective control or in the Radial Menu as applicable You can create different keystroke functions for different applications See application specific settings De etes on ly th last nt ry 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 Delete Canc When defining keystrokes for the Touch Ring or mouse fingerwheel the ste Gace move between the boxes and click OK to dialog box provides two KEYS entry Keys boxes Assign keystroke functions as described above for clockwise and counter clockwise movement on the ee ring or front and back movement of the mouse fingerwheel Cancel Enter a NAME for the defined keystrokes pair and click OK To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular application see the documentation that came with the application Contents Index i le lt D l nt UOS 4 Con
4. Double Clickr Double Click Drag the slider to increase or C ra decrease TILT SENSITIVITY Then test i the new setting in an application that Normal High Right supports tilt The tilt setting applies tetet OUUU to both the tip and eraser of your Tip Feel tool r Note Tilt is direction sensitive and 5 x ee Tip Double Click Distance can be used in some applications to Di hl 3 control brush orientation or other nae Details characteristics c Off Large Current Pressure J Click Full Ock Default Visit Wacom s web site for a list of applications that currently support tilt See product information CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE Use the Intuos4 Mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel The MOUSE tool will be selected in the TOOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed Select a tab and choose from the available options Some product configurations may not include the mouse DOF lave X Mouse mode settings All Other Photoshop Customizing the mouse buttons Application specific settings Contents Index a p q D 31 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONS Use your Intuos4 Mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MOUSE tab Mouse Select the function to perform Click 4 when pressing a button Back Wheel Function Scroll Scrolling Speed Medium Combine With C Cti Akt Shift Default
5. Right Hover click Left 7 ExpressKey Display Brightness s CLICK amp TAP to enable the precise placement of Sets the brightness of the status light and ExpressKey displays on all Intuos4 click functions When selected you must first tablets press the side switch then touch the pen tip to the tablet surface in order to perform the click function Cancel Click tap MOUSE HANDEDNESS options change the button orientation on the Intuos4 Mouse and Lens Cursor for right or left handed use Use the EXPRESSKEY DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS options to set the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys display on all connected Intuos4 tablets When the slider is in the left most position the Touch Ring status LED brightness is set to low and the ExpressKeys display is off See also optimizing the ExpressKeys display Note The pen tablet power saving mode will automatically change the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys display as follows 3 minutes no user input Low brightness 6 minutes no user input No illumination ExpressKeys display Low brightness Touch Ring status LEDs Active user input Returns brightness to set level Contents Index a p q D 172 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 73 OPTIMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS DISPLAY The pen tablet ExpressKeys display uses Organic Light Emitting Diodes OLEDs Although the display has been designed to provide reliable performance for many
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7. a D ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL Select the ERASER tab Select the function to perform when using the eraser Eraser Customizes the amount of pressure Eraser Feel needed to erase p Soft Firm Displays the eraser FEEL DETAILS dialog box where you can further customize the eraser sensitivity Details Current Pressure ee Click Full With your screen cursor positioned over an empty area of your desktop press the pen s eraser on the tablet to test the ERASER FEEL setting Adjust the ERASER FEEL so that you can comfortably reach full pressure ADVANCED TIP AND ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS To further customize tip or eraser pressure settings from the PEN or ERASER tab click on the DETAILS button The options within the FEEL DETAILS dialog box enable you to change the tip or eraser pressure sensitivity and click threshold settings independently Erase Default Important In the PEN and ERASER tabs these settings are adjusted simultaneously with the TIP FEEL or ERASER FEEL slider which override the detailed pressure settings Drag the slider to select a pressure sensitivity setting Profile If you have a soft touch choose a softer setting Sensitivity Click Threshold Drag the slider to adjust the click threshold level This setting determines the amount of force required to generate a tip click Cancel Contents Index Graphically displays the selected pressure
8. After making changes verify you have correctly set the orientation by moving your pen up on the tablet the screen cursor should move up as well The selected orientation is a global tablet setting and applies to all applications SCREEN AREA Use the MAPPING tab SCREEN AREA options to define the portion of the display screen your tablet will map to FULL Maps the entire monitor s area This is the default setting See also mapping to multiple monitors MONITOR Maps the entire area of a single monitor that you choose If more than one monitor is connected to your system an option will be available for each detected monitor PORTION Selecting PORTION brings up the PORTION OF SCREEN dialog box oy Choose one of the following three ways to define Portion of Screen Choose a method for defining a TR i Drag Handles po rtio n of the d IS p ay Position Rectangle For Screen 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 MESSAGE prompts Click to Define Screen Area e E nter coo rd i nate val ues 3 Enter Coordinates in Pixels Top 0 Bottom 1023 2 Select Area with Screen Cursor After defining a portion of the screen you may need to use a different input Left 0 Right 1279 device to access other portions of the screen area Message
9. Cable paths Right handed use routing solution that best applies to your operating configuration Intuos4 S e For Intuos4 M or L tablet models slide the USB port access cover to one side or the other Then attach the USB cable e For Intuos4 S tablet models select the right or left handed USB cable and attach it to the tablet port Be careful to correctly match the cable connector to the tablet USB port e For Intuos4 XL tablet models route the USB cable using the ES Me tablet cable guides Next connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer Left handed use Cable paths Intuos4 XL Contents Index a p q D 20 int UOS Contents Index i lf D 241 UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA The active area is the area of the tablet that senses pen movement Wherever you place the pen on the tablet the screen pointer will jump to the corresponding point on the screen This is the default setting for the pen Display screen Screen pointer The screen pointer indicates pen position and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet s active area Your Intuos4 input tools work only on the active area of the tablet Tablet active area Note The tablet active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen s and by default uses the entire screen or all screens if you have multiple displays To customize the mapping relationship see tablet to screen mapping Contents Inde
10. Screen Area Full FORCE PROPORTIONS Force Proportions When checked forces a proportional tablet to screen Tablet Area Full mapping relationship Select a TABLET AREA for tablet to screen mapping Default The tablet to screen image dynamically updates to illustrate the selected mapping relationship Contents Index a p q D 36 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 37 When MOUSE mode is selected you can decide how you would like the mouse to track MOUSE TRACKING options apply only to the Intuos4 Mouse e When USE TABLET ORIENTATION is selected moving the mouse toward the top of the tablet moves the screen cursor up In this mode the entire active area of the tablet is available for mouse tracking e When USE MOUSE ORIENTATION is selected moving the mouse forward moves the screen cursor up In this mode a reduced inset portion of the active area is available for mouse tracking This is the default setting for all Intuos4 tablets except Intuos4 S Note For Intuos4 S tablets the USE MOUSE ORIENTATION option is not recommended due to the smaller active area Select MOUSE mode to move the screen cursor with a pick up and slide motion similar to using a traditional mouse Mapping Orientation ExpressKeys Left hi Mode Pen Mouse Mouse Acceleration Mouse Speed Sets the screen cursor acceleration E T Off High Slow Fast Default Select a slower or faster screen cursor tracking spe
11. Support for further assistance Wacom is not the software manufacturer for Inkwell and we are limited in our abilities to support a third party software application dex taap I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 66 TECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS If you have a problem with your Wacom 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 appropriate Read Me file for your platform located on the Wacom Tablet 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 Wacom tablet is not working properly contact the Wacom support staff for the area where your product was purchased See the Wacom tablet Read Me file located on the Wacom Tablet 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 Wacom Tablet CD or click on the Wacom Tablet control panel ABOUT button e The make and model of your computer and operating s
12. by placing it back onto the tablet Contents Index a p q D 50 int UOS Contents Index ai lf s D 51 APPLICATION SPECIFIC SETTINGS You can customize your Intuos4 tools for use with a particular application For example you may prefer a firm pen tip pressure setting in one application and a soft pressure setting in another The APPLICATION list enables you to add an individual application to the list and then customize your tool settings for that application e When no application specific settings have been created and a tool is selected from the TOoL list the APPLICATION list displays the ALL icon which contains tool settings that apply to all of your applications In the example below no application specific settings have been added for the MOUSE the ALL icon is displayed and the MOUSE will have the same settings in all applications Took lt g S Functions Grip Pen Mouse Application F All e When application specific settings are added to the APPLICATION list the ALL icon changes to ALL OTHER and an application icon is displayed for the newly added application s g 8 gt Took Ea Functions Grip Pen Mouse Application r LZ gt All Other Photoshop Painter X In the above example application specific settings have been added for the GRIP PEN If you select the ALL OTHER icon and make changes to the tab settings your changes will apply to the GRIP PEN in all applications exc
13. can simulate calligraphy pens broad felt tip markers and any other non circular brushes or tools Upper DOUBLE CLICK Lower RIGHT CLICK Replaceable nib Important When the Airbrush or Art Pen is not in use lay it flat on your desk To maintain the sensitivity of your tool do not store it in a container where it will rest on its tip or eraser Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices See product information to learn more about which applications currently support the Airbrush fingerwheel or Art Pen rotation See ordering parts and accessories for information on where to purchase an Intuos4 Airbrush or Art Pen Contents Index a p q D 14 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D 75 INTUOS4 LENS CURSOR Available for Intuos4 L and XL tablet models the lens cursor is an ideal tool for entering precise coordinate position information into your computer The lens cursor reports the position of the cross hair to the computer This makes the lens cursor especially useful for digitizing drawings into graphics and CAD applications AN A C v Middle button A Bx Press to perform a MIDDLE CLICK gt Right button Left button Displays a context menu when This is the primary button used to a6 __ pressed CLICK and select oer A The default button positions are Left and right rear buttons Left CLICK These are set for BACK and Right
14. does not have an available USB port The tablet status LEDs are off An LED does not illuminate when using the pen mouse or Touch Ring toggle button After plugging in the tablet a message appears indicating that the USB device needs more power than is available When using the pen to operate the Touch Ring the Touch Ring does not work well The pen works only in MOUSE mode and does not draw or ink with pressure sensitivity The pen does not draw or ink with pressure sensitivity Contents Check if there is an available USB port on a powered USB hub If not available you will need to add a powered USB hub or USB card Verify that the tablet USB cable is properly connected to the tablet and to an active USB port Be sure the tablet USB cable is plugged into a primary USB port directly into your computer or into a powered USB hub If connecting to a powered USB hub device make sure the hub is connected to an active USB port and that the hub is active Make sure the tablet is plugged into a primary USB port on your computer or into a powered USB hub attached to your computer The Touch Ring is designed to be used with your finger and does not work with the pen tip The tablet driver software was not installed or did not load properly e Make sure the tablet driver software is installed and functioning e Insert the Wacom Tablet CD into your computer and install the driver software for the tablet Some applic
15. flip an entire image in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or later To customize the ring for other actions select the KEYSTROKE option You can then define a custom keystroke function To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular application see the documentation that came with the application Choose SKIP to set the Touch Ring toggle button to skip a function state in the toggle sequence See using the Touch Ring for more information Important Some applications can override and control the Touch Ring functions For details see using applications integrated for tablet control Contents Index a p q D 35 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf 36 TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING Select the MAPPING tab to change the relationship between tool movement on your tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor screen MODE options control how the screen cursor moves Select PEN mode to set the screen cursor movement to correspond with the position of your Intuos4 tool on the tablet wherever you place your tool on the tablet the cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the screen Select the ORIENTATION of your tablet This setting is tablet specific and applies to all tools and applications Other MAPPING tab settings can be customized for a specific tool and application Mapping Orientation Expresskeys Left Mode SCREEN AREA Select a monitor 3 screen area for tablet to screen Pen Mouse mapping
16. for an additional degree of control With proper software support you can simulate realistic airorushing For example tilting the Airbrush can cause the spray pattern to elongate and feather out Rolling the fingerwheel adjusts the spray intensity and pressure on the tip controls the brush size Hold the Airbrush with your thumb and middle finger The fingerwheel should be in a convenient location for you to roll it with your index finger Tilt the Airbrush to find a comfortable position that allows you to paint and draw with pressure sensitivity Eraser Side switch The default settings are Windows RIGHT CLICK Macintosh DOUBLE CLICK Fingerwheel Roll the fingerwheel backwards to increase ink flow or brush size and forward to reduce it Your index finger should operate the wheel independently of the pressure you apply to the tip Replaceable nib The optional Intuos4 Art Pen responds to the pressure tilt and rotation you apply to the pen Eraser Does not support rotation Side switches The default settings are The Art Pen supports 360 degrees of rotation around the pen axis As you draw within an application that supports rotation sensitivity simply twist the Art Pen to create lines that narrow or broaden For example while painting you can vary the rotation of a non circular brush to change the stroke thickness Depending on the brush shape characteristics you have selected in your application you
17. introduces you to the Intuos4 professional pen tablet Intuos4 consists of two basic elements a tablet that serves as your work area and the input tools you use on the tablet If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools read the following sections Tablet features Input tools and accessories Setting up your work area Using the Grip Pen Using the Intuos4 Mouse Working with the tablet Contents Index i lf q D 7 l nt UOS 4 Contents TABLET FEATURES Status LEDs An LED will glow dimly when power is on and brighten when a tool button is pressed LEDs also indicate which of the four Touch Ring functions is active Touch Ring Includes toggle button at center of ring Active area ExpressKeys Intuos4 M tablet shown IN Intuos4 S tablet models are equipped with six ExpressKeys and do not include the ExpressKeys display ExpressKeys display USB cable Shows the current ExpressKey settings Detachable for Intuos4 S M and L tablet models Intuos4 S tablet models are equipped with two cables these enable you to easily change the cable path to best fit a right or left handed tablet set up Intuos4 XL tablet models are equipped with an integral cable See also USB cable installation D Contents Index 8 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index i lf D USB port For left handed configuration Intuos4 M and L tablet models only USB port access cover Slide this cove
18. menu or on a control slice that has no function assigned to it You can also again press the button used to display the menu We _ iS Submenu Use the RADIAL MENU tab to customize the available functions on the Radial Menu 1 Select a menu or submenu to customize med Media 2 Select a control slice for which to customize settings 3 Choose the FUNCTION S to perform Note Press the ENTER RETURN key to add multiple lines of text Contents Index Please make sure you have a button set to Radial q a D Function Label Cmd Default Returns the currently displayed Radial Menu layout to its default values l nt UOS 4 Contents Index a WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE DISPLAY TOGGLE is available only on multiple monitor systems This feature allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display at a time See mapping to multiple monitors After setting an ExpressKey to DISPLAY TOGGLE you can then press that button to sequentially toggle the current tablet mapping between a base mapping the current setting from the MAPPING tab and other monitors As an example 1 The entire display area of a multi monitor system is set up for extended mode and assigned to the active area of the Intuos4 tablet 2 Pressing a tool button to which the DISPLAY TOGGLE function has been assigned toggles the tablet mapping to the next display in sequ
19. operation Tablet setup for right handed operation Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MAPPING tab Choose the ExPRESSKEYS LEFT orientation option the tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet including the Wacom Tablet control panel options for correct right handed use Next physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are positioned to the left As desired reconfigure the USB cable installation Tablet setup for left handed operation Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MAPPING tab Choose the EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT orientation option the tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet including the Wacom Tablet control panel options for correct left handed use Next physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are positioned to the right As desired reconfigure the USB cable installation Note You are prompted to choose a default tablet orientation during the original tablet installation process using the Wacom Tablet CD At the log in and user switching screens the tablet orientation will use the default setting selected when the driver was installed You can always change how your tablet is oriented using the above procedure But if you want to change the tablet default orientation you must re install the driver from the Wacom Tablet CD USB CABLE INSTALLATION Depending on your tablet model choose the USB port or cable
20. original retail purchase 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 Contents Index a p q D 91 INtTUOS Contents Index a D Wacom Support in Asia Pacific except Japan China and Hong Kong Detailed Asia Pacific Limited Warranty policy and product registration may be found online at http www wacom asia com To obtain Warranty service within Asia Pacific please contact the local Wacom Office distributor or the Asia Pacific Office in Tokyo For local distributor contact information please visit http www wacom asia com distributor dist_index php Phone 81 3 3509 1588 Inquiry form http club wacom co jp Support en servlet support user Swusr200Sv00 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 contact Wacom Technology Corporation 1311 SE Cardinal Court Vancouver Washington 98683 U S A In Asia Pacific contact Wacom Co Ltd Harmony Tower 18F 1 32 2 Hon Cho Nakano Ku Tokyo 164 0012 Japan Contents Index In Japan contact Wacom Co Ltd 2 510 1 Toyonodai Otone Machi Kitasaitama Gun Saitama 349 1148 Japan In Mainland China Except Hong Kong contact Wacom China Corporat
21. tablet and to an active USB port on your computer Make sure also that a tablet status LED is illuminated If your tablet is plugged into a powered USB hub make sure the hub is connected and active 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 problems go to the UTILITIES folder open the DISK UTILITY program and run REPAIR DISK PERMISSIONS from the FIRST AID tab If this does not help contact Wacom for Technical Support See technical support options There may be a problem with the Inkwell preferences Remove the damaged preference files as follows They will be re created when you enable handwriting recognition 1 Open the SYSTEM PREFERENCES pane choose SHOW ALL and select INK Then turn off handwriting recognition 2 From the GO menu choose your HOME Open the LIBRARY and PREFERENCES folders Remove the following preferences 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 Inkwell function using your Wacom tablet and pen 5 If this procedure does not resolve your problem with Inkwell contact Apple
22. the All Other Photoshop Z tablet it is automatically added to the list and functions with the default settings See also working with multiple tools Your current selections are highlighted The APPLICATION list lets you define tool settings that apply only to a specific application See application specific settings See also installing multiple tablets and changing the tablet mode Note The APPLICATION list is for advanced users it is not necessary to select or add applications in order to customize your Intuos4 tool s CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS The following sections provide detailed information about each control panel tab and some of the more difficult concepts Many of the sections also contain useful customizing tips Customizing the pen Customizing the mouse Customizing the tablet functions Tablet to screen mapping Button functions Contents Index a p q D 26 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index a CUSTOMIZING THE PEN Use the pen to open the Wacom Tablet control panel The pen will be selected in the TOOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed Select a tab and choose from the available options Adjusting eraser feel Customizing tilt sensitivity Tablet to screen mappin Customizing tool buttons Adjusting tip feel and double click LJ All Other Photoshop Application specific settings Contents Index a p q D 21 IntuOoS Contents index a ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE CLI
23. to multiple monitors Mouse buttons customizing customizing fingerwheel customizing using testing using Mouse mode Multiple monitors mapping to tablets installing New tool adding Nib replacing Ordering parts and accessories Orientation tablet physical configuration Parts and accessories available ordering Pen clicking with customizing Contents Index 25 10 18 39 42 60 14 12 88 85 10 71 15 76 76 65 41 32 31 32 18 59 18 37 41 71 50 69 85 38 20 86 85 14 27 Index double clicking with dragging with drawing with pressure sensitivity with tilt erasing with holding pointing with replacing the tip side switch testing using Pen mode Pen tip replacing Pointing with pen Pressure sensitivity drawing with Product information Proximity Radial Menu customizing using Removing application specific settings Screen area Settings changing application specific control panel creating application specific removing application specific Side switch using Software driver downloads uninstalling Specifications product Airbrush Art Pen Classic Pen general Grip Pen Inking Pen Intuos4 L tablet Intuos4 M tablet Intuos4 S tablet Intuos4 XL tablet 99 14 14 16 16 17 12 13 69 15 57 12 36 69 13 16 85 13 47 47 53 38 53 26 52 53 15 67 70 83 84 84 82 83 84 83 82 82 83 IntuOoS Contents lens cursor mouse Tablet
24. years you may eventually notice a decrease in luminosity for pixels that are lit over extended periods of time To minimize the appearance of different pixel brightnesses due to this effect adjust the EXPRESSKEY DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS option to the lowest comfortable light level See advanced options for details Note The power saving feature of the pen tablet will automatically dim the ExpressKeys display if there has been no user input for 3 minutes and it will turn off the display if the pen tablet has been idle for 6 minutes USING APPLICATIONS INTEGRATED FOR TABLET CONTROL Some software applications may be designed to directly control the pen tablet ExpressKeys or Touch Ring function s When working in an application that has been integrated in this manner the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring may perform a different function than what is currently set in the Wacom Tablet control panel e When an ExpressKey is overridden by an application the ExpressKeys display will automatically update to show either the new function name or Application Defined Some or all of the ExpressKeys may be overridden depending on the application e When an application overrides the Touch Ring all Touch Ring functions are affected If an application overrides only one two or three of the available Touch Ring functions the remaining function s are set to SKIP e An integrated application will control the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring only when that application is ac
25. you uninterrupted service or the correction of any errors Upon discovery of a defect in the product except in the Software within the applicable Warranty Period you should return them in the original packaging to the place of your original purchase together with your name address telephone number a description of the problem and a copy of the original invoice You are responsible for any loss or damage to the product resulting from such transportation Wacom s sole obligation and entire liability under this warranty shall be at Wacom s option either the repair or the replacement of product or parts thereof that prove defective and that were returned within the applicable Warranty Period Contents Index a p q D 93 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index a l D 94 Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if a in the opinion of Wacom the failure of the product has resulted from accident abuse misuse negligence misapplication or unauthorized modification or repair or b the product has been handled or stored other than in accordance with Wacom s storage instructions or c the failure is due to normal wear and tear or d you fail to fulfill your obligations as described above In case that any claim presented under warranty is found upon investigation to be either outside the duration or the scope of this warranty or in case that the product is found to be not defective then the cost of such investiga
26. your system be sure you have selected the tablet you are testing from the TABLET INFO column 2 Slide your finger around the entire circumference of the Touch Ring As you touch and move your finger along the Touch Ring a number will indicate the current finger TOUCH RING position 3 Press the Touch Ring toggle button to toggle between the four customizable states As you cycle between settings a corresponding LED should illuminate Note If any of the functions are set to SKIP the corresponding LED will be skipped in the toggle sequence 4 When you are done click on the CLOSE button to exit the dialog box Important Remember that some applications can override and control the Touch Ring functions Consider closing any open applications except the Wacom Tablet control panel when testing the Touch Ring For details see using applications integrated for tablet control TESTING THE EXPRESSKEYS 1 With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open observe the TABLET INFO column as you test each ExpressKey If more than one tablet is connected to your system be sure you have selected the tablet you are testing from the TABLET INFO column 2 Test the keys on your tablet by clicking them one at atime Each time you press a key its number will be displayed next to the LEFT KEYS category 3 On the tablet itself verify also that a tablet ExpressKeys icon is visible for each corresponding ExpressKey 4 When you are done click on the CLOSE but
27. 1 Drag Handles Position Rectangle For Tablet Choose a method for defining a portion of the tablet e Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area that will be mapped to your selected screen area e Select the CLICK TO DEFINE TABLET AREA button and use your tool on the tablet to select the tablet area Be sure to follow any MESSAGE prompts e Enter coordinate values 2 Select Area with Tool Click to Define Tablet Area 3 Enter Coordinates in Counts Top 9 Bottom 27939 Left 0 Right 44703 Message Cancel Available with Intuos4 L and XL tablet models these options divide the tablet into two independent areas a large area for drawing and a small area for quick navigation Both areas are mapped to the entire display by default and can be mapped to the screen area defined in the PORTION OF SCREEN dialog box BE 5 Z QUICKPOINT LEFT sets the QuickPoint area to the lower left corner of the tablet QUICKPOINT RIGHT sets the QuickPoint area to the lower right corner of the tablet Drawing areas Note The QuickPoint area and drawing area are indicated by crop marks on the tablet work surface D a Index int UOS Contents Index a l D 41 MAPPING TO MULTIPLE MONITORS If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor Intuos4 will map to the monitors based upon how they are configured in the DISPLAY PROPERT
28. 3 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 Draw an X at each grid intersection 4 Now draw a circle around each intersection Your screen should look like this Sd 5 Clear your screen and make a simple drawing of your own The more you use your pen the easier drawing and navigation will become Contents Index i le lt D 17 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index USING THE INTUOS4 MOUSE 18 The Intuos4 Mouse is cordless battery free and works on any Intuos4 tablet Some product configurations may not include the mouse Fingerwheel Can be rolled or pressed for an additional button function e Roll the fingerwheel to scroll in most windows and applications Move the wheel forward to scroll up and back to scroll down e Press down on the wheel to perform a MIDDLE CLICK Hint For Microsoft Office applications that support a wheel mouse press the CTRL key and move the fingerwheel to zoom in and out Right button Displays a context menu when pressed Left button This is the primary button used to CLICK and select The default mouse button positions are Left CLICK Right RIGHT CLICK Middle MIDDLE CLICK Front FORWARD Rear BACK Gy Front and rear buttons These are set for FORWARD and BACK functionality within your Internet browser Important When the Intuos4 Mouse
29. 80 non condensing Storage relative humidity 30 to 85 non condensing Certification and compliance FCC class B CE VCCI Class B BSMI C Tick MIC GOST R RoHS Chinese RoHS Industry Canada Class B INTUOS4 S TABLET MODEL PTK 440 Active area W x D 157 5 x 98 4 mm 6 2 x 3 9 in Physical size W x D x H 309 x 208 x 12 mm 12 2 x 8 2 x 0 5 in approximately Weight 700 g 1 54 Ib approximately INTUOS4 M TABLET MODEL PTK 640 Active area W x D 223 5 x 139 7 mm 8 8 x 5 5 in Physical size W x D x H 370 x 254 x 12 mm 14 6 x 10 0 x 0 5 in approximately Weight 1 kg 2 2 b approximately Contents Index a p q D 82 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D INTUOS4 L TABLET MODEL PTK 840 Active area W x D 325 1 x 203 2 mm 12 8 x 8 0 in Physical size W x D x H 474 x 320 x 14 mm 18 7 x 12 6 x 0 6 in approximately Weight 1 8 kg 3 96 Ib approximately INTUOS4 XL TABLET MODEL PTK 1240 Active area W x D 462 x 304 8 mm 18 2 x 12 0 in Physical size W x D x H 623 x 462 x 28 mm 24 5 x 18 2 x 1 1 in approximately Weight 3 5 kg 7 72 b approximately INTUOS4 GRIP PEN MODEL KP 501E Pen tip travel 0 2 mm 0 01 in or less Pressure levels 2048 levels Eraser tip travel 1 5 mm 0 06 in approximately Physical size L x D 156 5 x 14 9 mm 6 17 x 0 59 in Weight 18g 0 63 oz approximately INTUOS4 MOUSE MODEL KC 100 Physical size L x D x H 102 9 x 61 8 x 38 6 mm 4 05 x 2 43 x 1 52 in Weight 83 g 2 9
30. BLET icon After opening the control panel you can begin customizing Intuos4 Note User specific preferences are supported After logging in each user can customize their personal settings in the Wacom Tablet control panel Switching to another user will automatically load the settings for that user Contents Index a p q D 24 int UOS Contents Index ai lf s 25 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize your Intuos4 tablet or input tools The upper portion of the control panel displays icons representing your TABLET TOOL and the APPLICATION settings Choose FUNCTIONS to customize your ExpressKeys Touch wis i Ring and Radial Menu settings H a Choose PEN to Functions Grip Fen Mouse customize yo ur Application l Intuos4 pen settings All Choose MOUSE to customize your Tool E E Tabs display Pen Eraser Mapping Intuos4 Mouse customizable settings ees settings for the selected TOOL cepa Double Click I Se See control panel settings Momas ragh Right Click Tip Feel C a Se i 8 re Tip Double Click Distance r C Details 2 s Off Large Displays tablet and Caent Mle Returns the selected software information tab to its default including an option to ik Click Default settings access the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box Displays advanced options Displays help options Experiment with different settings t
31. CK Select the PEN tab Pen Tilt Sensitivity k Customizes the amount of pressure Komal oe needed to click draw or ink zs Tip Feel Displays the tip FEEL DETAILS dialog Soft Eim box where you can further customize the tip sensitivity Details Current Pressure c Click Full Press the pen tip on the tablet to test the TIP FEEL setting Adjust the TIP FEEL so that you can comfortably reach full pressure Hints e Use a soft TIP FEEL to reach the full pressure range with a lighter touch e 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 e 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 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 or using the side switch to double click See using the side switch You can also set an ExpressKey to double click Contents Index a Click Double Click Right Click Tip Double Click Distance Large Default Adjusts the size of the double click area Drag the slider to OFF to disable double click assist e pD INtTUOS Contents index
32. Contents INtUuOS User s manual for Windows amp Macintosh Using a pen Customizing your pen Troubleshooting Using a tablet Customizing your tablet Digital inking Using a cordless mouse Customizing your cordless mouse Using the Radial Menu Application specific settings W COM contents _ q I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D Intuos 4 User s Manual for Windows amp Macintosh Version 1 0 Rev G2208 Copyright Wacom Co Ltd 2008 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 EE 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
33. ED APPLICATION box where the name of the selected application is displayed Click OK to complete the process Note If two programs have the same executable file name they will share the same customized settings Cancel After adding an application its icon appears in the APPLICATION list whenever the respective tool is selected in the TOOL list Select the application and then customize the control panel tab settings for your tool and the selected application Once you have created application specific settings applications that have not been customized in this manner will use the tool settings for ALL OTHER Tip First customize settings for one application When you feel comfortable with the process you can create more application specific settings Contents Index a p q D 52 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D 53 CHANGING APPLICATION SPECIFIC SETTINGS To change tool settings for a specific application select the tool and the application and then customize the control panel tab settings REMOVING APPLICATION SPECIFIC SETTINGS To remove an application specific setting 1 Inthe TOOL list select the tool from which you want to remove the application specific setting Then in the APPLICATION list select the application you want to remove 2 Click on the APPLICATION list s button In the dialog box that appears click DELETE to confirm your selection The selected application is removed from the li
34. ES state and PRESSURE value should change Pressure should change from approximately 0 with no pressure applied to approximately 100 when full pressure is applied e For the Airbrush move the fingerwheel forward the WHEEL value should decrease to a value of approximately O when the fingerwheel is all the way forward Move the fingerwheel backward the WHEEL value should increase to approximately 1000 when the fingerwheel is all the way back 4 Test tilt for the x axis by moving the pen from a vertical position toward the right the X TILT value should change from approximately 0 to 60 Now move the tool to the left of vertical the X TILT value should change from approximately O to 60 5 Test tilt for the y axis by moving the pen from a vertical position toward the bottom of the tablet the Y TILT value should change from approximately O to 60 Now move the tool toward the top of the tablet the Y TILT value should change from approximately O to 60 6 If you are testing an Art Pen test pen rotation by holding the pen vertically and twisting it around its axis The displayed ROTATION value should change 7 When you are done click on the CLOSE button to exit the dialog box Contents Index a p q D 57 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf 58 TESTING THE TOUCH RING 1 With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open observe the TABLET INFO column as you test the tablet Touch Ring If you have more than one tablet connected to
35. IES control panel e If 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 display The below image illustrates how two monitors display the system desktop in extended mode Monitor 1 Monitor 2 e lf you are in mirror mode the tablet maps to the entire space 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 After you have correctly configured your computer for use with multiple monitors you can then adjust the tablet mapping by opening the Wacom Tablet control panel and changing the appropriate options Hint When your system is configured with multiple monitors you can assign the DISPLAY TOGGLE function to an ExpressKey This enables you to toggle the current tablet mapping and screen cursor between the system desktop or primary display and your other monitors See working with Display Toggle Contents Index fi lf lt D 41 IntuOoS BUTTON FUNCTIONS Clicks b Keystroke v Modifier Radial Menu Back Forward Pan Scroll Show Desktop Switch Application Open Run Pressure Hold Precision Mode Mode Toggle Erase Tablet PC Disabled Default Function name CLICKS CLICK RIGHT CLICK MIDDLE CLICK DOUBLE CLICK CLICK L
36. OCK 4TH CLICK 5TH CLICK ERASE Contents Index a D 42 The following options are available for tool and tablet Click settings Not all options are available for all controls Right Click Middle Click Double Click Click Lock 4th Click 5th Click Description Simulates a primary mouse button click Be sure at least one button performs this function so you can always navigate and click Simulates a right mouse button click which displays a context menu Simulates a middle mouse button click Simulates a double click For easier double clicking use this function instead of tapping twice with the tip of your pen 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 Simulates a 4th mouse buiton click Simulates a 5th mouse button click Default setting for the eraser See erasing for information on using the eraser D Contents Index a p q D 42 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D Function name Description KEYSTROKE Enables you to simulate keystrokes Select this option to display the DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box Enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the KEYS entry box Keystroke combinations can include letters numbers function keys such as F3 and modifier keys Such as SHIFT ALT or CTRL for Windows or SHIFT OPTION
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38. RIGHT CLICK FORWARD functionality within your Internet browser Lens Rotate for best viewing angle Middle MIDDLE CLICK Left rear BACK Right rear FORWARD See also customizing the lens cursor The default setting for the Intuos4 Lens Cursor is MOUSE mode enabling you to move the screen cursor with a pick up and slide action similar to using a traditional mouse When using the lens cursor to digitize a drawing the lens cursor must be set to PEN mode Important When the lens cursor is not in use place it on your desk Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices For order information on this and other available Intuos4 tools see ordering parts and accessories All Other Photoshop Mouse mode settings Application specific settings Contents Index a p q D 15 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s 76 CUSTOMIZING THE LENS CURSOR To modify your Intuos4 Lens Cursor button settings use your lens cursor to open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MOUSE tab Then select a function to perform for each button from the pull down menus The buttons are chordable you can press two or more buttons simultaneously For example if you program one button to simulate the CTRL key and another to simulate an ALT keystroke when you press both buttons a CTRL ALT is simulated Note To configure the lens cursor for left handed us
39. SENSITIVITY curve and CLICK THRESHOLD settings A curve that increases quickly makes the pen feel more sensitive Using your pen tip or eraser make several strokes within the box to test the results of your changes l nt UOS 4 Contents Index CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS Select the PEN tab Pen Tilt Sensitivity pAr DUGE Wile ae C nn r i i Select the function to perform lormal ict aa i Normal High Right Click a ea the upper or lower Tip Feel Hint To make double clicking easier set the side switch to oo nae pee Tip Double Click Distance double click automatically by Soft Firm selecting DOUBLE CLICK c Details T a 8 Um ot Off Large Current Pressure oO Click Full mck Default Double click here to change the function assigned to the pen tip e Atleast one tool button should be set to the CLICK function e The tip must be set to CLICK in order to draw in most graphics applications Note You can change how the side switch operates for right clicks or other click functions See advanced options for details Contents Index a p q D 30 int UOS Contents Index ai lf s D 31 CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY To adjust the tilt sensitivity of your Intuos4 pen select the PEN tab Tilt sensitivity determines how far you must tilt the tool to produce the maximum tilt effect you need to tilt the pen less at high sensitivity than at low sensitivity Pen Tilt Sensitivity
40. THE MANUAL This manual provides quick access to information about Intuos4 The information is common to Windows and Macintosh computers and Windows screen captures are shown unless otherwise noted e Go directly to a contents or index topic by clicking on it e Working with Intuos4 is the learning chapter It describes the various tablet features and functions of each Intuos4 tool and includes exercises for new users e Customizing describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize your Intuos4 tablet and tools for the way you like to work e Want to test your tablet and tools Need troubleshooting guidelines Troubleshooting is where you will find the answers to most common questions e The appendix includes tips on caring for your tablet and tools a how to on uninstalling the software your license and warranty and more Also included are tips on working with AutoCAD as well as an overview of the pen and digital inking capabilities found in Microsoft Windows Vista Note This manual does not describe how to install your Wacom tablet Please refer to your product Quick Start Guide and to the automated software installer located on the Wacom Tablet 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 manu
41. WHEEL options SCROLL KEYSTROKE or DISABLED control the fingerwheel function The default setting is SCROLL SCROLL When selecting SCROLL the tab displays custom scroll options Choose a SCROLLING SPEED to use for each notch of wheel movement When you select one or more COMBINE WITH modifier key options the selected option s will be sent to the application along with each scroll event For example you can create custom zooming or other actions within an application Macintosh The available options are OPTION COMMAND Apple key CONTROL and SHIFT KEYSTROKE Select the KEYSTROKE option to assign custom functions to the fingerwheel This is useful when working with repetitive functions Keystroke s that you define are sent once for each notch of wheel movement Hint To double the speed of a keystroke action enter the keystroke sequence twice within the DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box DISABLED Disables the wheel function The mouse buttons are chordable you can press two or more buttons simultaneously For example if you program one button to simulate the CTRL key and another to simulate an ALT keystroke when you press both buttons a CTRL ALT is simulated Note To configure the Intuos4 Mouse for left handed use simply reassign the button functions as needed You can also open the Wacom Tablet control panel click on OPTIONS and select LEFT in the MOUSE HANDEDNESS group Contents Index a p q D 32 I nt UOS 4 Con
42. You suspect the tablet preferences may be corrupted or want to make certain that all settings are at their factory defaults The computer does not go to sleep When using the tablet the screen cursor is very erratic or jumps around Contents Delete the tablet preferences as follows Windows Click the START icon and select ALL PROGRAMS Then select WACOM TABLET and TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY In the dialog box that appears click on the REMOVE My PREFERENCE FILE button to delete the preferences for the current user To delete preferences for multiple users on Windows Vista or XP systems click on the REMOVE ALL PREFERENCE FILES button Note that administrator rights are required to delete preferences for all users Relaunch any currently open tablet aware applications that you may be running Macintosh For a single user delete the tablet preferences by first choosing your HOME folder from the GO menu Then open your home LIBRARY folder Within your home LIBRARY folder open the PREFERENCES folder and delete the COM WACOM WACOMTABLET PREFS file Log out then log back in When the tablet driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the factory defaults For multiple users delete all tablet preferences by first opening the main APPLICATIONS folder Then open the WACOM TABLET folder and run the REMOVE WACOM TABLET utility When the utility starts click on the REMOVE ALL PREFERENCE FILES button The tablet dr
43. ablet functions Customizing the ExpressKeys Customizing the Touch Ring Contents Index Tablet to screen mapping Orientation Screen area Force proportions Tablet area Mapping to multiple monitors Button functions Using and customizing the Radial Menu Working with Display Toggle Working with multiple tools Application specific settings Creating an application specific setting Changing application specific settings Removing application specific settings TROUBLESHOOTING Testing your tablet Testing your tools Testing a pen Testing the Touch Ring Testing the ExpressKeys Testing the mouse Troubleshooting tables General problems Windows specific problems Macintosh specific problems Technical support options Obtaining driver downloads APPENDIX Caring for your tablet and tools Replacing the pen tip Uninstalling the software Changing the tablet mode Installing multiple tablets Advanced options Optimizing the ExpressKeys display Using applications integrated for tablet control Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen a 4 a 36 38 38 39 40 41 42 47 48 50 51 52 53 53 54 55 56 57 58 58 59 60 60 64 65 66 67 68 68 69 70 71 71 72 73 73 714 D 3 IntuOoS Contents Intuos4 Lens Cursor Customizing the lens cursor Testing the lens cursor Working with AutoCAD Configuring AutoCAD for a Wintab compatible digitizer Configuring tablet menus and screen pointing areas in A
44. accordance with the instructions given in this handbook Any changes or modifications to this product that were not specifically authorized by Wacom will invalidate this declaration Contents Index a p q D 88 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D 89 PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS Do not place or leave the pen tablet or input tool s 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 side switch The pen nib side switch 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 pen side switch or tablet pen stand can be removed and accidentally swallowed by children Do not use the pen tablet in a facility control system that requires extremely high reliability It may cause other electronic devices to malfunction or other devices may cause the pen tablet to malfunction Power off your pen tablet in locations where when electronic devices are not allowed Because the pen 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 pen tablet by unplugging the USB connector of this product from your computer Do not disassemble the pen tablet or input tool s Do not disassemble or otherwise modify the pen tablet or input tool s Such actio
45. al 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 Many applications have built in support for Intuos4 features Such as pressure sensitivity tilt and the pen eraser For information on how best to use these and other Intuos4 features within a specific application see the instructions in that application s manuals See also product information Wacom s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products As a result engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time Therefore some changes modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual Contents Index fi lf q D 5 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index fi lf D NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation controls to move through the manual a Go to front page Contents Go to table of contents Index Go to index le Go back to previous view lt 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 i lf q D 6 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D WORKING WITH INTUOS4 This section
46. an option from the ACCEPT INPUT FROM section e DIGITIZER ONLY The AutoCAD drawing editor only accepts input from Intuos4 e DIGITIZER AND Mouse The AutoCAD drawing editor accepts input from both Intuos4 and your mouse 5 Click OK to close the OPTIONS window Contents Index a le q D T1 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s 78 CONFIGURING TABLET MENUS AND SCREEN POINTING AREAS IN AUTOCAD A screen pointing area is a rectangular region on the tablet surface where the tablet acts like a system mouse When the pointer is within a screen pointing area the tablet can access windows menus and other applications outside AutoCAD s drawing area You can configure both a fixed and floating screen pointing area Before you configure the tablet its entire surface is the fixed screen pointing area AutoCAD recommends changing the size of the fixed screen pointing area so that a small screen area on your tablet maps to the entire monitor screen AutoCAD also recommends selecting the default tablet menus columns and rows they provide After you configure the tablet menus AutoCAD prompts you for the fixed and floating screen pointing areas This allows you to designate a tablet area as a Windows system pointer The fixed screen pointing area is disabled when you digitize points into AutoCAD with TABLET MODE ON This is due to the fixed correspondence between the tablet and AutoCAD s drawing area To access menus from the tablet you
47. area customizing ExpressKeys customizing testing using features mode changing orientation physical configuration storing testing Touch Ring customizing testing using working with Tablet to screen mapping customizing Technical Support contacting Testing ExpressKeys mouse pen tablets tools Touch Ring Tilt drawing with sensitivity customizing Contents Index 84 83 40 33 34 58 22 71 38 20 68 55 35 58 23 19 36 66 58 59 9 55 56 58 16 31 Index Tip feel advanced customizing Tool buttons customizing Tools testing working with multiple Touch Ring customizing testing using Troubleshooting general problems Macintosh specific problems tables Windows specific problems Uninstalling software USB cable installation Using Airbrush applications integrated for tablet control Art Pen ExpressKeys mouse pen Radial Menu Touch Ring Wacom international offices Windows specific problems troubleshooting Work area setting up t a a p 29 28 30 56 50 35 58 23 60 65 60 64 70 20 714 73 74 22 18 12 47 23 101 64 11 100 INtTUOS Contents WACOM INTERNATIONAL OFFICES Wacom Technology Corporation 1311 SE Cardinal Court Vancouver WA 98683 U S A Telephone General 1 360 896 9833 Fax 1 360 896 9724 Wacom Co Ltd 2 510 1 Toyonodai Otone Machi Kitasaitama Gun Saitama 349 1148 Japan Internet http tablet wacom co jp
48. ated service location and ii any loss or damage to the product resulting from such transportation Contents Index a p q D 90 int UOS Contents Index ai lf s D 91 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 modification or repair or if it has been handled or stored other than in accordance with Wacom s storage instructions Any descriptions drawings specifications samples models bulletins or similar material used in connection with the sale of the product shall not be construed as an express warranty that the product will conform or comply with your requirements EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED ABOVE THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES MADE BY WACOM ON THIS PRODUCT NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY WACOM ITS DEALERS DISTRIBUTORS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY AND YOU MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE WACOM LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY LEGALLY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE DURATION OF WACOM S EXPRESS WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY N
49. ations require that you turn on the pressure capabilities within the application or selected tool before the pen will respond as a pressure sensitive tool rie taap INtTUOS Contents a D Index Clicking is difficult Double clicking is difficult The pen selects everything will not stop selecting The eraser selects everything or will not stop erasing You notice a 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 Contents Try using a lighter TIP FEEL See adjusting tip feel and double click e Use the side switch to double click Review the technique in e Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet s active area e Try increasing the TiP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE See adjusting tip feel and double click e Try using a lighter TIP FEEL See adjusting tip feel and double click e Set an ExpressKey to DOUBLE CLICK and use it to issue double clicks e Windows Try setting your system to launch programs with a single click See clicking Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the PEN tab Move the TIP FEEL slider toward FIRM or select DETAILS and increase the CLICK THRESHOLD setting If this does not help see testing your tools Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the ERASER tab Move the ERASER FEEL slider toward FIRM or selec
50. cs applications the ALT CTRL and SHIFT keys can be used to modify a tool or switch to a complementary tool while the key is pressed Contents Index a p q D 22 INtTUOS Contents index taap USING THE TOUCH RING Slide your finger around the ring to zoom in or out scroll up or down or to issue the assigned keystroke functions Example of zooming in Move your finger clockwise along the ring to zoom in or scroll down in most applications Example of zooming out Move your finger counter clockwise to Zoom out or scroll up O 0 Press the toggle button to switch between four customizable states o As you toggle between settings a o corresponding status LED illuminates Any disabled settings are skipped in the toggle sequence EEE EEE E Intuos4 M tablet shown Important Some applications can override and control the Touch Ring functions For details see using applications integrated for tablet control Contents Index Touch Ring default settings Setting 1 AUTO SCROLL ZOOM Sets the ring to zoom in most graphics applications and scroll in most other applications Page scrolling is not supported Note Some applications may interpret zoom events as scroll events or may completely ignore zooming Likewise scroll events may be interpreted as zoom events or ignored completely Setting 2 KEYSTROKE CYCLE LAYERS Enables you to cycle up or down through a stack of la
51. customer may not license lease or loan the software to a third party nor allow a third party to access the software in any other way The customer may not without prior written authorization from Wacom copy modify transmit or edit the software apart from the actions of copying necessary to create a backup copy and for the purposes outlined in section 2 above The customer may not decompile the software if the software contains interfaces to software which is not supplied by Wacom Wacom shall make the necessary information available to the customer upon request provided that the customer can prove his her entitlement to use the software and that he she agrees to pay the copying and postage costs LIMITED WARRANTY Wacom warrants to you as the original end user that the product hardware is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of TWO 2 YEARS after the date of purchase excluding consumable items such as the pen nibs provided that they are unused at the time of such purchase Wacom further warrants to you the accompanying data media against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of SIX 6 MONTHS after the date of purchase The Software is licensed and distributed AS IS Wacom makes no warranties expressed or implied with respect to its quality performance merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose including related manuals and documentation Wacom cannot guarantee
52. d EXPRESSKEYS LEFT use The SPEED setting can be customized for each function Touch Ri This controls the rate at which ouch Ring zooming and scrolling occurs or the Toggle Enan Speed speed at with which keystroke So events are sent to an application Auto Scroll Zoom ha J Slow Fast i Tip To zoom images around the SS A current position of the screen cursor Kosioke n j when working in Adobe Photoshop Cycle Layers OW rast CS3 open the Adobe Photoshop TOA AR E E general preferences pane check Keystroke p the ZOOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL Bruch Sire Slow Fast option and click OK Keystroke ba B Canvas Rotation Slow Fast Default Choose a function to perform when the ring is in use Default settings are AUTO SCROLL ZOOM Sets the Touch Ring to zoom in most graphics applications and scroll in most other applications Page scrolling is not supported Move your finger clockwise along the ring to Zoom in or scroll down Move your finger counter clockwise to zoom out or scroll up Note Some applications may interpret zoom events as scroll events or may completely ignore zooming Likewise scroll events may be interpreted as zoom events or ignored completely KEYSTROKE CYCLE LAYERS Sets the ring to cycle up or down through a stack of layers KEYSTROKE BRUSH SIZE Sets the ring to increase or decrease the brush size of your drawing tool KEYSTROKE CANVAS ROTATION Enables you to rotate or
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54. ditionally your handwritten content is searchable within Journal Contents Index a p q D 95 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 96 Mapping The relationship between your Intuos4 tool position on the tablet and the cursor position on the monitor screen Modifier Modifier keys include SHIFT ALT and CTRL for Windows or SHIFT CONTROL COMMAND and OPTION for Macintosh You can customize your Intuos4 tool to simulate a modifier key Mouse acceleration A setting that allows you to adjust the screen cursor acceleration when your Intuos4 tool is in MOUSE mode Mouse mode A method for positioning the screen cursor When you place an Intuos4 tool on the 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 and is the default setting for the Intuos4 Mouse or Lens Cursor See also pen mode Mouse speed A setting that allows you to adjust the speed at which your screen cursor moves when your Intuos4 tool is in MOUSE mode Nib The replaceable pen tip Pen mode A method of positioning the screen cursor Wherever you place your Intuos4 tool on the tablet the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen This is known as absolute positioning and is the default setting for all Intuos4 pen tools Also PEN mode allows you to quickly position the screen cursor without having to first find it and then move it across the d
55. e simply reassign the button functions as needed TESTING THE LENS CURSOR 1 With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open place the Intuos4 Lens Cursor on the tablet active area and test the buttons by clicking each button A tablet status LED should brighten and the SWITCHES state should change for each button you click 2 When you are done click on the CLOSE button to exit the dialog box Contents Index a p q D 76 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index i lf D 77 WORKING WITH AUTOCAD AutoCAD can support the Intuos4 tablet as a Windows system pointing device or as a Wintab compatible digitizer By default AutoCAD is configured to use Intuos4 as a system pointing device Follow the below procedures if you will be using Intuos4 with tablet menus or to digitize drawings to proper scale Note To configure the mouse or lens cursor for left handed use in AutoCAD or similar applications open the Wacom Tablet control panel click on OPTIONS and select LEFT in the MOUSE HANDEDNESS group Configuring AutoCAD for a Wintab compatible digitizer Configuring tablet menus and screen pointing areas in AutoCAD Calibrating Intuos4 for AutoCAD CONFIGURING AUTOCAD FOR A WINTAB COMPATIBLE DIGITIZER 1 Start AutoCAD Open the TOOLS menu and select OPTIONS 2 From the OPTIONS window select the SYSTEM tab 3 Under CURRENT POINTING DEVICE select the WINTAB COMPATIBLE DIGITIZER option 4 Decide from which device AutoCAD will accept input Choose
56. e GO menu choose APPLICATIONS and open the WACOM TABLET folder Double click on the REMOVE WACOM TABLET icon and select the REMOVE TABLET SOFTWARE button Enter your administrator login name and password After the removal is completed click OK Contents Index a p q D 70 int UOS Contents Index i lf gt 71 CHANGING THE TABLET MODE Within the control panel s TABLET list double click on the tablet icon to display the TABLET MODE dialog box The TABLET MODE setting applies to all tools and applications Tablet Mode Recommended for Standard Mode Recognition Data Maximum data rate graphics applications Required by some This is the default handwriting recognition condition software Default Cancel INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS The TABLET list displays an icon for any supported tablet that has been detected on your system and allows you to select the tablet for which your changes will apply To add a new tablet connect it to your computer e For USB tablets the system searches the USB ports When the new tablet is found it is automatically initialized e f multiple tablets are installed the tablet used to open the Wacom Tablet control panel is selected as the default tablet Lad Wacom Tablet Properties Select a tablet icon for which to customize Intuos4 M Intuos4 L tool and application settings y Took Functions Grip Pen Mouse B Application A All Other Pho
57. e bottom of the AUTOCAD DRAWING EDITOR screen Please check your AutoCAD documentation for additional information Contents Index a p q D 78 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s 79 CALIBRATING INTUOS4 FOR AUTOCAD If you are using Intuos4 to digitize a drawing you will need to calibrate Intuos4 with the paper drawing s coordinate system The calibration allows you to digitize points from the paper drawing into the appropriate coordinate system of your drawing file 1 From the DRAWING EDITOR open the TOOLS menu OPTIONS menu for Release 13 2 Choose the TABLET and CALIBRATE options then e Digitize point 1 on the paper drawing Then enter the xy coordinate from the paper drawing at the digitized point e Digitize point 2 on the paper drawing Then enter the xy coordinate from the paper drawing at the digitized point e Digitize more points if necessary More than four points may take more time than expected for AutoCAD to compute the best fitting projective transformation 3 Press ENTER when you are done When Intuos4 has been configured as a digitizer and calibrated you can use CTRL T to toggle between using Intuos4 as a digitizer and as a Windows system pointer Contents Index a p q D 79 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s 80 PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS VISTA Microsoft Windows Vista provides extensive support for pen and touch input When using the professional pen tablet with a c
58. e set of your Intuos4 product look over the available parts and accessories described on the following pages Please note that not all parts and accessories are available in all regions To purchase parts and accessories refer to the tablet Read Me file and see who to call for your region You can also do the following To 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 To purchase parts and accessories in Europe call 49 0 180 500 03 75 or send an email to spareparts wacom eu Or visit www wacom eu solutionstore You can also contact your local dealer distributor or technical support using the appropriate number for your region To purchase parts and accessories in other countries please contact your local dealer or distributor Contents Index a p q D 85 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 86 AVAILABLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES SN NNS S Y C Intuos4 Grip Pen KP 501E Sensitive to pressure and tilt the Grip Pen is an all purpose tool for drawing erasing and mouse operations The easy to use DuoSwitch gives you two programmable switch functions The pressure sensitive pen has an ergonomic waisted and rubberized grip area optimum weight and balance and superior tip sensitivity making it the most natural freehand tool Intuos4 Mouse KC 100 Cordless and battery free the five button mouse is an ideal too
59. ed Notes e You can switch between PEN mode and MOUSE mode by using the screen Radial Menu e f you frequently switch between PEN mode and MOUSE mode you also can assign the MODE TOGGLE function to one of your tool buttons Contents Index a p q D 37 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 38 ORIENTATION From the MAPPING tab you can choose a different tablet ORIENTATION and then physically rotate your tablet to match the selection you have made This feature allows you to set up the tablet controls for left or right handed use or to configure your tablet to work with a tall monitor See configuring the tablet orientation EXPRESSKEYS LEFT Tablet orientation is horizontal with Touch Ring and ExpressKeys located to the left This is the orientation for right handed users EXPRESSKEYS TOP Tablet is rotated 90 degrees clockwise with Touch Ring and ExpressKeys oriented toward the top EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT Tablet orientation is horizontal with Touch Ring and ExpressKeys located to the right When this option is selected the tablet operation and the Wacom Tablet control panel options are automatically configured for correct left handed use Note If you have an Intuos4 Mouse or Lens Cursor click the control panel OPTIONS button to set the device for right or left handed use See advanced options EXPRESSKEYS BoTTOM Tablet is rotated 90 degrees counter clockwise with Touch Ring and ExpressKeys oriented toward the bottom
60. effect in your application see customizing tilt sensitivity Visit our web site for a list of applications that support tilt See product information 4 Contents Index 16 l nt UOS 4 Contents ERASING The Intuos4 pen eraser 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 the application s tool palette to vary the width and depth of your erasures as you change the amount of pressure you exert upon the pen See adjusting eraser feel for more information For Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 you can use the eraser to erase notes or sketches made with digital ink x and to select and delete text or ABCDEFGHIUNI spreadsheet cells within an application VEid ABCDEFG 1 JLTANNS Visit our web site for a list of applications that support the eraser see product information If the eraser is not supported in an application you can still use the eraser for navigating drawing or annotation 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
61. ence Contents Index l nt UOS 4 Contents Index a l D 49 In the Wacom Tablet control panel the DISPLAY TOGGLE tab is automatically available when the Intuos4 tablet is installed on a multi monitor system This tab lets you set which monitor s will be included in the toggle sequence On the DISPLAY TOGGLE tab all Display Toggle monitors are selected in the toggle sequence by default Uncheck any Check one or more displays to toggle monitor you want removed from the toggle sequence e The base mapping is the tablet and display mapping that is defined in the MAPPING tab By default this would include all monitors unless you have defined a specific monitor as your primary monitor in the MAPPING tab e As you toggle to the next monitor each tool s active tablet Please make sure you have a button set to Display Toggle When toggling all input tools use area is mapped to that monitor Pen Mode and map to one of the checked displays in PEN mode Default e Toggling one more time after the last checked monitor returns the Important When using application specific settings with system to the base mapping DISPLAY TOGGLE make sure that each customized application in the APPLICATION list including ALL OTHER has a tool button assigned to DISPLAY TOGGLE The easiest way to do this is to assign DISPLAY TOGGLE to an ExpressKey prior to creating any application specific settings Note that any of the f
62. ept those which you have added to the APPLICATION list If you select an application icon and make changes to the tab settings your changes will apply to the GRIP PEN only while you are using that application When you create application specific settings you are creating a separate group of settings for the selected tool and application See the following sections for more details Creating an application specific setting Changing application specific settings Removing application specific settings Hint To review the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring function settings for the current front most application set an ExpressKey to SHOW SETTINGS and press the key at any time Contents Index a p q D 51 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index 52 CREATING AN APPLICATION SPECIFIC SETTING First choose the tablet and tool for which you want to create an application specific setting Then click on the APPLICATION list s button to display the ADD APPLICATION FOR CUSTOM SETTINGS dialog box Choose from one of two methods to select an application e Open the application for which you want to create custom settings and then select that application from the CURRENTLY OPEN APPLICATIONS box e BROWSE to select the executable file of any application installed on your computer Select Application Currently Open Applications a Painter X Photoshop Selected Application Your selection is added to the SELECT
63. es in Windows Vista Contents Index a p q D 96 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s 97 Tilt sensitive A quality of the Intuos4 pen tip and eraser that senses the amount of tilt between the tool and tablet This is used to create natural looking pen brush and eraser strokes in applications that are tilt sensitive Tool ID A feature that makes each Intuos4 tool unique If you are working with two identical pens the tablet will recognize each one as a separate tool This is particularly useful if you have customized each pen differently Touch Ring The customizable control ring located on your professional pen tablet 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 Intuos4 supports all Wintab compatible applications under Windows Contents Index i p q D 97 l nt UOS 4 Contents About the manual Accessories and parts available ordering Active area understanding Adding a new tool Airbrush holding replacing the tip using applications using integrated Application specific settings changing creating removing Art Pen using AutoCAD calibrating for Intuos4 configuring for Intuos4 configuring screen pointing areas configuring tablet menus working
64. esktop See also mouse mode Pixel The smallest unit of measure on your monitor screen Pressure sensitive A quality of the Intuos4 pen tip and eraser 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 s active area where the Intuos4 tools are detected See also pointing QuickPoint The QuickPoint options divide the tablet into two independent areas a large area for drawing and a small area for quick navigation Radial Menu A hierarchical menu in radial format Each level of the menu consists of eight menu slices which may contain various features and options to choose from You can customize the buttons of your Intuos4 tools or tablet to display this menu 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 Tablet PC Input Panel TIP The Microsoft Windows Vista Tablet PC Input Panel enables you to use your Intuos4 pen to create handwritten notes or work with an on screen keyboard The Input Panel dynamically converts your handwriting to text Information you create can then be inserted into other documents spreadsheets or illustrations See pen and digital ink capabiliti
65. for use in applications that do not support grabber TET hand pixel level panning within a Sa document or image A slower setting reduces the scroll rate and a enp e e see is useful for close up and detail work where you need precise control of the image Default Cancel OK 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 Contents Index IntuOoS Contents a D Index Function name AUTO SCROLL ZOOM SCROLL ZOOM SHOW DESKTOP SWITCH APPLICATION OPEN RUN INK TOGGLE TABLET PC e TABLET PC INPUT PANEL e TABLET PC DEFINED e JOURNAL EXPOSE Contents Description Sets the Touch Ring to zoom in most graphics applications and scroll in most other applications Sets the Touch Ring for scrolling only action Sets the Touch Ring for zooming only action Minimizes all open windows to display a clean desktop Brings up the application switching dialog with focus on the next open application On Windows Vista systems running Aero Flip 3D will be activated with focus on the next open applications Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific application file or script to launch Click BROWSE to locate an application file or script to launch The selection you make appears in the APPLICATION TO RUN box Clic
66. h when the pen tip is within 10 mm 0 39 inch of the tablets active area do this without pressing down on the pen tip In the Wacom Tablet control panel verify that the side switch is set to the function you are expecting to occur for the application and tool you are using Check also the SIDE SWITCH MODE If CLICK amp TAP is selected you will need to first press the side switch while touching the pen tip to the tablet surface in order to perform a click function See customizing tool buttons Make sure a tablet status LED brightens when you press the side switch If not you may have defective hardware See testing your tools Do not place an Intuos4 tool on the tablet when it is not in use or when Cannot move the cursor where you are using another pointing device Leaving your tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other input devices Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the MAPPING tab 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 Verify that PEN mode is selected and that the SCREEN AREA is set to FULL for the selected tool and application If this does not help click on the DEFAULT button to reestablish tablet to screen mapping If you are still having difficulty remove the tablet preferences see next tip a D Index INtTUOS Contents dex taap
67. ight handed Intuos S tablet models Pen tether For order information see ordering parts and accessories Contents Index a e p Part Number PST A042 PSI A048 01 PSI A039 PSI A073 PSI A074 PHO A229 PHO A234 FUZ A118 STJ A276 STJ A277 02 STJ A277 01 PCP A240 87 baik E I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s 88 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 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 particula
68. improve the environment of your 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 professional pen tablet products comply with the European Union RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC ROHS Directive Tool ID QuickPoint and DuoSwitch are trademarks and Intuos and Wacom are registered trademarks of Wacom Co Ltd Adobe Reader and Photoshop 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 Macin
69. in the list Functions Grip Pen Grip Pen 2 a B All If application specific settings have not been added the ALL icon is displayed and the tool settings apply to all Application Pen Eraser Mapping applications Tab settings apply only to the The FUNCTIONS selected tool and application icon cannot be deleted Tip You can rename any tool by double clicking on the tool s icon and entering a new name You cannot rename the FUNCTIONS icon To add a tool to the control panel s TooL list simply use the tool on your Intuos4 tablet e When a new tool is first placed on the tablet it will function with the appropriate default settings for that tool and not the custom settings of other tools even if they are identical devices If the Wacom Tablet control panel is open the tool is automatically added to the TOOL list and you can customize the tool by changing the tab settings e When you select a tool that you have added to the TOOL list the appropriate tab settings for that tool are displayed Any changes you make to the tab settings will then apply to that tool Your changes take effect immediately To remove a selected tool from the TOOL list click on the TOOL list s button In the dialog box that appears click DELETE to confirm your selection The selected tool is removed from the list along with any custom settings you may have created for it A removed tool can be added back to the TOOL list
70. ion Unit 2807 28th Floor Capital Tower No 6 Jia Jianguomenwai Avenue Beijing 100022 China E mail support wacom com cn a D I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D 93 LICENSE AND WARRANTY EUROPE AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT Important Notice to Customers This product contains copyrighted computer programs software which are the inalienable intellectual property of Wacom Europe GmbH Wacom This software is both integrated within the product and also contained on the accompanying data carrier The purchase of this product from your dealer does not include Wacom s software and the associated rights of usage Wacom grants you the user the right to use the software solely in accordance with the conditions of this software license agreement By purchasing this product you agree to the terms of this license ENTITLEMENT TO USE THE SOFTWARE Wacom grants the customer a personal non exclusive license to use the software solely in combination with this product and for the proper operation of this product This license may be transferred only in connection with this product The use of this software includes solely the permanent or temporary complete or partial copying of the software by means of loading displaying executing transmitting or saving for the purpose of executing the commands and data it contains or of observing examining or testing the functions of the software The
71. is not in use place it on your desk Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices or may prevent your computer from going to sleep See also customizing the mouse Contents Index t a a p 18 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 19 WORKING WITH THE TABLET The middle section of the tablet is the working or active area for the pen or mouse Wherever you place your pen on the tablet active area the screen cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the screen See using the Grip Pen and using the Intuos4 Mouse for more information Intuos4 M tablet shown Intuos4 S tablet models are equipped with six ExpressKeys and do not include the ExpressKeys display Active area ExpressKeys Press the customizable ExpressKeys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes or to emulate button clicks or modifier keys Touch Ring Slide your finger around the ring to zoom scroll or perform other custom actions Press the toggle center button to toggle between four customizable states As you toggle between settings a corresponding status LED illuminates ExpressKeys display Shows the current ExpressKey settings See optimizing the ExpressKeys display Contents Index fi lf q D 19 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index 20 CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION Set up Intuos4 as shown below for right or left handed
72. iver will be restarted creating new preferences files with the factory defaults Note Do not manually remove the WACOM TABLET PREFPANE file from the main LIBRARY PREFERENCEPANES folder This file is only to be removed when uninstalling the tablet software driver and then only when using the REMOVE WACOM TABLET utility When you are not using your Intuos4 input tool s remove them from the tablet surface or the tablet will continue to send data keeping the computer awake 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 6 inches away from the monitor or change the monitor refresh rate or monitor resolution rie taap INtTUOS Contents a D Index When using Intuos4 on a multiple monitor system you cannot use the pen tip to control the other monitor s Determine if an ExpressKey has been set to DISPLAY TOGGLE and if it may have been activated accidentally See working with Display Toggle Verify that the SCREEN AREA in the MAPPING tab is set to FULL You can also use your pen to control the other monitors in MOUSE mode To use MOUSE mode first set a pen button to MODE TOGGLE Then use the button to toggle between PEN mode and MOUSE mode some applications can override and control the ExpressKey and Touch When working in some applications the Expres
73. ivity first select a pressure sensitive tool from your application s tool palette Then draw 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 and press gently for thin lines or softer color To adjust the tip feel see adjusting tip feel and double click Visit our web site for a list of applications that support pressure See product information DRAWING WITH TILT The tablet recognizes when you tilt the pen from vertical to inclined positions In some drawing applications tilt can be used to control line shape and thickness This is like working with an airbrush where tilt can be used to make a line thin when the tool is vertical or wide when the tool is tilted In other applications you can adjust tilt to define brush characteristics such as width color and opacity To test tilt draw a curve in a graphics application such as Painter that supports tilt Be sure the tilt function in your application is active then change the tilt of the pen as you draw to vary the shape and thickness of the brush stroke As an example when the brush shape dynamics in Adobe Photoshop have been configured for tilt operation tilting the pen results in an elongated pattern This simulates the effects of an airbrush spray that is angled away from the paint surface To adjust the amount of pen tilt required to produce a desired tilt
74. k OK to accept the 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 Radial Menu it will be displayed in the Radial Menu Macintosh Toggles the write anywhere function of Inkwell on and off Inkwell automatically recognizes and converts your handwriting into text and inserts it into a document Ink must be turned on for this function to work See your Macintosh help for information on working with Inkwell Tablet PCs and Windows 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 Tablet PCs and Windows Vista systems that support the Tablet PC Input Panel Sets the button function according to settings found in the e Windows Vista TABLET PC SETTINGS and PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control panels e Windows XP Tablet Edition TABLET AND PEN SETTINGS control panel Windows Vista and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft Journal Opens Microsoft Journal Macintosh Tiles all open windows a D Index l nt UOS 4 Contents Index amp q 4 37 46 Function name Description PRESSURE HOLD 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 si
75. l for performing any task you may have done previously with a standard mouse It includes an integrated middle button and rolling fingerwheel that can be used for up and down scrolling or the button can be programmed for a variety of other actions Intuos4 Airbrush KP 400E A true digital airbrush the pressure sensitive Intuos4 Airbrush incorporates a pressure sensitive tip and eraser tilt sensitivity and a fingerwheel that provides an additional degree of control over the application of digital paint Intuos4 Inking Pen KP 130 This pressure and tilt sensitive drawing pen was created to provide immediate feedback at your pen tip on the drawing as well as on your computer screen The pressure sensitive Inking Pen comes with inking cartridges and two polyacetal tips for inkless drawing It has a pressure sensitive tip but no eraser and no side switches Note When you purchase an Inking Pen it comes with a polyacetal nib in the pen Use the nib extractor silver ring to gently remove the polyacetal nib from the pen Then insert one of the silver colored cartridges that come with the Inking Pen The cartridge tip has a waxy coating that you will need to rub off before you can begin inking Intuos4 Art Pen KP 701E This specialty pen provides 360 degrees of barrel rotation and like the Intuos4 Grip Pen is pressure and tilt sensitive Combining these features with a unique chisel shaped nib makes the Intuos4 Art Pen the most realistic too
76. l for emulating brushes markers and calligraphic pens Intuos4 Classic Pen KP 300E This pen has the same feature set as the Intuos4 Grip Pen but with a slimmer profile that does not include a rubberized grip Intuos4 Lens Cursor ZC 210 Compatible with Intuos4 L and XL tablet models only the lens cursor is a precise coordinate position input tool It is ideal for digitizing drawings for CAD processes or for vector design applications where the precise input of coordinate information is critical The moveable lens can be swung from left to right for comfortable positioning while you work Contents Index a p q D 86 IntuOoS ODD JA Contents index i Description Pen stand for Grip Pen Includes nib extraction tool and assorted replacement nibs e 5 standard nibs black e 1 flex nib white and black e 1 stroke nib white e 3 hard felt nibs gray Replacement nibs for Grip Pen Airbrush or Classic Pen Standard nib firm plastic nib black qty 5 Stroke nib spring loaded nib more of a brush like feel qty 1 Felt nib softer nib more of a pencil or marker on paper feel qty 3 Flex nib a flexible elastomeric nib that provides a higher friction feel qty 1 Pen grip standard Pen grip thick bodied grip for pen use without side switch Intuos4 Grip Pen accessory kit USB cable Intuos4 M and L tablet models USB cable left handed Intuos S tablet models USB cable r
77. lack e 1 stroke nib white e 3 hard felt nibs gray See available parts and accessories for information on additional input tools and accessories Contents Index fi lf q D 10 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index i lf D 11 SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA To minimize fatigue comfortably organize your work area Position your tablet input tools and keyboard for easy access without unnecessary reaching Position your monitor so you can view it 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 e Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax your muscles e Use a gentle grip when working with your tools e Alternate tasks and tools throughout the day e Maintain a good posture at all times Minimize awkward postures and repetitive movements that cause discomfort e Change your position if you feel any discomfort due to your work position For right handed use position the tablet so the drawing active area is located to the right of the ExpressKeys For left handed use position the tablet with the drawing area to the left of the ExpressKeys See configuring the tablet orientation for details Note 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 A
78. le click distance Double click distance The maximum distance in screen pixels that the cursor can move between clicks and still be accepted as a double click Increasing the double click distance makes double clicking easier but may cause a delay in brush strokes in some graphics applications Double click speed The maximum time that can pass between clicks and still be accepted as a double click Eraser aware application A software application that has built in support for the Intuos4 eraser These applications take advantage of the eraser in different ways depending on what makes sense for the application ExpressKeys The customizable control keys located on your professional pen tablet ExpressKeys Left A tablet ORIENTATION setting where the Touch Ring and ExpressKeys are oriented to the left of the tablet ExpressKeys Right A tablet ORIENTATION setting where the Touch Ring and ExpressKeys are oriented to the right of the tablet Fingerwheel The control wheel on the Intuos4 Mouse and optional Airbrush 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 of your Intuos4 pen Ad
79. let a status LED does not light plug the tablet directly into the system USB port located on your computer Temporarily eliminate any external hubs in use until you determine that the system recognizes the tablet and that it is functional When the tablet is working properly it is usually okay to then move the tablet to a powered USB hub 3 Check the Grip Pen e Move your pen across the tablet active area the screen cursor should move in the corresponding direction on your monitor or display screen e Press the pen tip against the surface of the tablet A status LED should brighten e Next without applying pressure to the pen tip hold the pen tip within approximately 10 mm 0 39 inch of the tablet surface and press the side switch The LED should again brighten e Turn the pen over and press the eraser against the surface of the tablet the LED should brighten e See testing your tools for detailed information Check the Touch Ring See testing your tools Check the ExpressKeys See testing your tools Check the Intuos4 Mouse and any other tool s See testing your tools If these tests fail you may have a defective input tool or tablet See technical support options After testing use the Wacom Tablet control panel to reconfigure your tablet and tools for any custom settings you may originally have been using ONO os Contents Index fi lf q D I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s 56 TESTING YOUR TOOLS If an input t
80. llowing the pen nib or side switch The pen nib or side switch may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them To order replacement parts see available parts and accessories Important When the pen is not in use place it in the pen stand or lay it flat on your desk When the optional Airbrush is not in use lay it flat on your desk To maintain the sensitivity of your input tools do not store them in a container where they will rest on their tip or eraser Contents Index a p q D 69 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 70 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the Wacom tablet driver software from your system Important When you remove the Wacom tablet software from your system your Wacom tablet will no longer operate with full tablet functionality but will continue to function as a mouse device Windows 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 WACOM TABLET Click UNINSTALL and follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver If prompted enter your administrator login name and password 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 WACOM TABLET and click on the REMOVE button Follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver Macintosh From th
81. lve 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 your tools Troubleshooting tables Technical support options Obtaining driver downloads Contents Index a p q D 54 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D IESS YOUR TABLET Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded 2 Check the tablet connection A tablet status LED will light whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device If an LED is on continue with step 3 If an LED does not glow when the computer is on and the system has fully loaded then e Make sure the tablet USB cable is securely connected to the tablet and to an active USB port on your computer Intuos4 requires that you connect to a primary USB port located directly on your computer or to a powered USB hub e lf you are connecting the tablet to a powered USB hub be sure the USB hub is properly connected to your computer and is active e Connect the tablet to a different powered USB port or try connecting to the powered USB port on another computer e Ifa tablet 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 Note For best results when troubleshooting no power to the tab
82. lways obtain competent medical advice to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific situation Contents Index fi lf q D 11 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index i lf D 12 USING THE GRIP PEN There are four basic techniques for using the pressure sensitive pen on the active area of the tablet pointing clicking double clicking and dragging If you are unfamiliar with using the pen try the exercises on the following pages Holding the pen Pointing Clicking Dragging Using the side switch Drawing with pressure sensitivity Drawing with tilt Erasing Eye hand coordination exercise HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Grip Pen like you would a normal pen or pencil Make sure the DuoSwitch is in a convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or forefinger but not accidently press the switch while drawing or navigating with the pen Tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable Position for drawing and navigating Place the pen stand within easy reach of your tablet The stand allows for vertical or horizontal placement of the pen Important When the pen is not in use place it in the pen stand 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 its tip or eraser Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices or may prevent your computer from going to
83. must use the floating screen pointing area This allows you to access a menu from anywhere on the tablet surface and to toggle it off when finished You can define a tool button to toggle the floating screen area on and off Important The floating screen pointing area takes precedence over menu areas TABLET MODE ON and the fixed screen pointing area 1 From the DRAWING EDITOR open the TOOLS menu OPTIONS menu for Release 13 2 Select TABLET and then CONFIGURE 3 Define tablet menu areas Follow the prompts at the bottom of the AutoCAD Drawing Editor Type the number of tablet menu areas you want 0 4 and press ENTER If you do not want to use a menu template type O zero Digitize the upper left lower left and lower right corners of the menu area and then press ENTER Next enter the number of columns and press ENTER Now enter the number of rows and press ENTER Repeat for each menu area 4 Define the fixed screen pointing area By default the entire tablet is a fixed screen pointing area If you are using a menu template you should re specify the fixed screen pointing area to match the template Continue to follow the prompts at the bottom of the AUTOCAD DRAWING EDITOR screen 5 Define the floating screen pointing area it allows you to access all areas of the screen The floating screen pointing area takes precedence over TABLET MODE ON the fixed screen pointing area and the menu areas Continue to follow the prompts at th
84. n 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 pen 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 pen tablet or input tool s 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 other cables that may remain between the pen 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 port or any other opening of this product If a metal object or foreign material is inserted into the USB port or other opening of this product it may cause the product to malfunction or burn out or cause electrical shock 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 I
85. nsistent 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 Note The following workarounds in the pen tablet driver improve drawing performance in Vista e The Vista Pen Flicks and press and hold to right click features are disabled in graphics applications using the Wintab API e There is no pressure sensitivity in Journal and other Vista 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 Vista except Vista Home Basic Contents Index a p q D 80 int UOS Contents Index ai lf s D 81 ABOUT THE WINDOWS VISTA TABLET PC INPUT PANEL The Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or an on screen keyboard to directly enter text with your Intuos4 pen There are different 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 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 Inp
86. nt locations within the control panel However for each input tool and application that you are customizing only one MOUSE ACCELERATION and SPEED setting can be made DISABLED Disables the control function SKIP Sets the Touch Ring toggle button to skip a function state that has been assigned this option in the toggle sequence DEFAULT Returns a control to its default setting Contents Index a p q D 46 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index e p USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU The Radial Menu is a circular pop up menu that provides quick access to editing navigation and media control functions and more e To display the Radial Menu set a tool button or ExpressKey to the RADIAL MENU function Whenever you press that button the Radial Menu is displayed centered at the screen cursor position e The hierarchical Radial Menu appears in circular format extending over the entire desktop Each level of the menu consists of eight control slices which may contain various features and options to choose from e Select an option by clicking on it within the Radial Menu Some selections may display a submenu where you can then choose from the available options Holding down the button that opens the Radial Menu allows you to click on a menu item without closing the Radial Menu e The menu closes after you make a selection To close the Radial Menu without making a selection click on the X located at the center of the
87. o 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 be used to navigate the control panel D Contents Index a p q D 25 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index Control panel lists and tabs The control panel TABLET TOOL and APPLICATION lists allow you to select the tablet tool or application for which to change settings To change tool settings open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize The tool will be automatically selected in the TOOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed To customize settings for a different tool select it from the TOOL list by clicking on its icon the appropriate tabs will be displayed See customizing the pen customizing the mouse and customizing the tablet functions for more information The TABLET list displays an icon for any ma SSW a errr n ESS supported tablet that has been installed on m your system All settings shown below this list P apply to the selected tablet a foie The TOOL list displays an icon for the tablet jor er Al 6 sie FUNCTIONS and for each Intuos4 tool that has z hee anian been used on the tablet a LJ lta Note When a new tool is first used on
88. oftware 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 two 2 years 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 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 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 design
89. ollowing actions will return the toggle sequence to the base mapping e Launching a graphics application that supports pressure sensitivity e Logging out of or rebooting the system e Switching users Fast User Switching e Placing the system in sleep mode e Changing the MAPPING or DISPLAY TOGGLE tab settings e Changing the resolution or number of displays on your system e Using the MODE TOGGLE function e Selecting PEN MODE or MOUSE MODE from the Radial Menu Tip To toggle between monitors without including the full display option disable the first display on the DISPLAY TOGGLE tab Then go to the MAPPING tab and set the current SCREEN AREA to the first display Contents Index a p q D 49 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 50 WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS The Wacom Tablet control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of your Intuos4 tool settings The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected and the appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed Each Intuos4 tool has a Tool ID that makes it unique Any custom settings apply only to the specific tool for which they were made Identical Intuos4 tools appear as numbered devices The selected tool is highlighted The TOOL list displays an icon for the tablet FUNCTIONS and for each Intuos4 tool that has been used on the tablet Removes the selected tool The button is inactive when there is only one item
90. omputer running Windows 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 Intuos4 pen e Note taking Use your Intuos4 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 of your Intuos4 pen Journal also includes a powerful search engine that can even locate your handwritten content e Handwriting recognition Because Windows Vista includes powerful handwriting recognition capabilities you can use your Intuos4 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 Intuos4 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 your Intuos4 pen to full advantage with the enhanced digital mark up and inking tools available in Microsoft Office 2007 applications running on Windows Vista Found on the REVIEW tab within applicable applications these tools provide a co
91. ool does not work as you expect first open the Wacom Tablet control panel and check the assigned functions or reset the tool to its default condition e To quickly return a tool to the default settings remove it from the TOOL list by clicking on the control panel lists button e After the tool has been removed place it back onto the tablet The tool will be added back to the TOOL list with its default settings To test your input tools e Inthe Wacom Tablet control panel click on the ABOUT button In the dialog box that appears click on the DIAGNOSE button The DIAGNOSTICS dialog box displays to show dynamic information about the tablet hardware and pointing devices e If you have more than one tablet connected to your system in the TABLET INFO column select the tablet for which you are testing your tool e Use the information presented in the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box when testing your tablet and tools Note When testing your tool buttons if a button is set to RADIAL MENU or OPEN RUN that function will occur when the button is pressed In this case you may want to change that button function before testing Diagnostics Driver Info Pointing Device Info Version 6 10a2 Proximity Out Tablet Info Tablet Intuos4 M Model Intuos4 M X Data 85 5 mm Testing a pen Version 0 37 Y Data 94 4 mm Left Buttons All Switches Open Switches All Switches Open Testing the Touch Rin Right Buttons All Switches O
92. ork only over the active area of the tablet 10 mm 0 39 inch a rie t a a p Contents 13 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index 14 CLICKING Click to highlight or select something 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 There is no audible pen tip click sound Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip The folder should highlight when you press Hint 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 Windows 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 Windows XP From the TOOLS pull down menu choose FOLDER OPTIONS From the GENERAL tab select the option 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 folder icon to open it Hint Press the upper side switch to double click This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip DRAGGING To drag first point to an object Then press the pen tip to the tablet and slide it across the tablet surface The
93. oz approximately Button stroke Less than 1 3 mm 0 05 in approximately Fingerwheel type Rotation 24 steps per revolution INTUOS4 AIRBRUSH MODEL KP 400E Pen tip travel 0 2 mm 0 01 in or less Fingerwheel travel 10 mm 0 39 in Fingerwheel resolution 1024 levels approximately Pressure levels 2048 levels Eraser tip travel 1 5 mm 0 06 in approximately Physical size L x W x D 162 5 x 17 5 x 32 5 mm 6 40 x 0 69 x 1 28 in Weight 23 0 g 0 81 oz approximately The Airbrush is an optional accessory 83 Contents Index a p q D 83 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D INTUOS4 INKING PEN MODEL KP 130 Pen tip travel 0 2 mm 0 008 in or less Pressure levels 2048 levels Physical size L x D 151 5 x 12 5 mm 5 97 x 0 49 in Weight 12 g 0 42 oz approximately The Inking Pen is an optional accessory INTUOS4 ART PEN MODEL KP 701E Pen tip travel 0 2 mm 0 008 in or less Pressure levels 2048 levels Eraser tip travel 1 5 mm 0 06 in approximately Barrel rotation 360 degrees Physical size L x W x D 156 3 x 15 5 x 15 9 mm 6 16 x 0 61 x 0 63 in Weight 20 g 0 7 oz approximately The Art Pen is an optional accessory INTUOS4 CLASSIC PEN MODEL KP 300E Pen tip travel 0 2 mm 0 01 in or less Pressure levels 2048 levels Eraser tip travel 1 5 mm 0 06 in approximately Physical size L x D 150 7 x 12 2 mm 5 94 x 0 48 in Weight 12 g 0 42 oz approximately The Classic Pen is an optional accesso
94. pen Pressure 0 Testi n g th e Exp fess Ke y S Testing the mouse OEM Code 0 Rotation 262 8 Contents Index a p q D 56 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 57 TESTING A PEN 1 While observing the POINTING DEVICE INFO column bring your Intuos4 tool within 10 mm 0 39 inch of the tablet active area A value for PROXIMITY the DEVICE NAME DEVICE TYPE and a DEVICE S N serial number should be displayed If you have more than one tablet connected to your system be sure you have selected the TABLET for which you are testing your tools from the TABLET INFO column 2 Move your tool along the tablet surface The X and Y DATA values should change to reflect the tool position 3 Test your Intuos4 pen switches A tablet status LED should brighten each time you click with the tool tip press the side switch or press the tool s eraser to the tablet e Click on the tablet surface with the tool tip the SWITCHES state and PRESSURE value should change PRESSURE should change from approximately 0 with no pressure applied to approximately 100 when full pressure is applied e Press the side switch without pressing the tip to the tablet the SWITCHES state should change For the Intuos4 pen do this for both positions of the DuoSwitch Pen Tip 1 DuoSwitch lower position 2 DuoSwitch upper position 3 Eraser 1 Airbrush Tip 1 Side Switch 2 Eraser 1 e Press the tool s eraser to the tablet the SWITCH
95. r 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 INDUSTRY CANADA CANADA ONLY This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada CE DECLARATION The Intuos 4 digitizing tablets models PTK 440 PTK 640 PTK 840 and PTK 1240 have been tested and found to comply with the following harmonized European Norms e EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 e EN 55022 2006 Class B Based on the results of these tests Wacom declares that the above mentioned devices conform to the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC The device must be installed and operated always in strict
96. r to access the USB port that applies to your operating configuration See configuring the tablet orientation Important Intuos4 S tablet models have only one USB port and no access cover Intuos4 XL models are equipped with an integral cable USB port For right handed configuration Intuos4 M and L tablet models only Attachment points One located on each corner not visible from top For optional pen tether or security cable Contents Index fi lf q D 9 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 10 INPUT TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES All Intuos4 input tools are cordless and battery free Each tool features a unique Tool ID which enables you to work with multiple tools and to customize each tool differently Eraser Fingerwheel Rubberized grip area Programmable buttons Can be customized DuoSwitch rocker style Intuos4 Grip Pen To personalize your pen Intuos4 Mouse unscrew the pen tip cone to Notes Replaceable nib replace the ring with one of e Product configurations may pen tip another color Intuos4 comes vary equipped with additional rings e Some product configurations may not include the mouse e Some Intuos4 XL tablets may come equipped with the Intuos4 Lens Cursor instead of the Intuos4 Mouse Pen stand Unscrew the base to access a nib extraction tool and assorted replacement nibs Nib extractor Replacement nibs e 5 standard nibs black e 1 flex nib white and b
97. ry INTUOS4 LENS CURSOR MODEL ZC 210 Physical size L x D x H 159 x 66 x 33 8 mm 6 26 x 2 60 x 1 33 in Weight 75 g 2 65 oz approximately Button stroke Less than 1 3 mm 0 05 in approximately Compatible with Intuos4 L and XL tablet models only 84 Contents Index a p q D 84 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s 85 PRODUCT INFORMATION To learn more about Intuos4 and about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressure sensitivity tilt sensitivity eraser and other special functionality of your professional pen tablet and tools 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 Korea http www wacomkorea com Taiwan http www wacom com tw Thailand http www wacom thai com ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Your Intuos4 professional pen tablet is the ultimate master tool for creative professionals The tablet combined with your Intuos4 Grip Pen and other available Intuos4 tools enables you to paint more intuitively illustrate better and edit imagery faster than ever before Each Intuos4 Grip Pen or accessory tool features Tool ID which means they always remember your preferences and work together seamlessly To expand the featur
98. sKeys or Touch Ring perform a different function than what is set in the Wacom Tablet control panel The tablet is set to Ring functions e When an ExpressKey is overridden by an application the ExpressKeys display will automatically update to show either the new function name or Application Defined e See using applications integrated for tablet control If you use application specific settings make sure you have updated the settings for the correct application Reinstall the tablet driver from the Wacom Tablet CD and change the EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT or EXPRESSKEYS LEFT but at the log in screen the tablet seems to work upside down default orientation of the tablet See configuring the tablet orientation for details WINDOWS SPECIFIC PROBLEMS After changing right and left handed settings in the computer s mouse control panel the pen tip no longer functions properly and the Intuos4 Mouse tool button functions are reversed Contents Restart Windows for your Wacom tool settings to be correctly recognized a D Index INtTUOS Contents dex taap MACINTOSH SPECIFIC PROBLEMS At startup a dialog box appears telling you that either the driver failed to load or the tablet preferences have been created not yet Inkwell does not work correctly with Intuos4 Contents The tablet was not detected at startup Make sure the USB interface cable is securely connected to the
99. selected object will move across the monitor or display screen To select text within a document move the screen cursor to the beginning of a text line then drag the pen across the tablet to highlight the text Contents Index 14 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 15 USING THE SIDE SWITCH The DuoSwitch on the Intuos4 Grip Pen has two programmable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either direction Note You can use the DuoSwitch whenever the pen tip is within 10 mm 0 39 inch of the tablet active area you do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch The default switch positions are Upper DOUBLE CLICK Lower RIGHT CLICK Double clicking Press the upper side switch to double click This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip Right clicking Press the lower pen switch to bring up application specific or icon specific menus To assign new switch functions see customizing tool buttons Contents Index fi lf q D 15 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index 16 DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY The Intuos4 pen responds to your hand movements enabling you to create natural looking pen and brush strokes Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pressure you place on the pen The digital ink tools in Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 also respond to the pressure you place on the pen To draw with pressure sensit
100. sleep Contents Index a 12 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index 13 POINTING The Intuos4 pen positions the pointer or cursor on your screen Move the screen cursor by lifting the pen and placing the pen tip in a new location on the tablet active area The cursor instantly jumps to the new location See understanding the tablet active area To select an icon or folder use your pen to position the screen cursor over the object Press down to select Hints e Ifyou find that using a pen is somewhat difficult try the eye hand coordination exercise e Pointing is easier when you orient the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet You can position the screen cursor two different ways like a pen PEN mode or like a mouse MOUSE mode e In PEN mode the tablet active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen wherever you place the pen on the tablet the screen cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the display screen This is the default setting for the pen e In MOUSE mode the default setting for the Intuos4 Mouse you move the cursor with a pick up and slide action similar to using a traditional mouse When using the pen the pen tip needs to be within 10 mm 0 39 inch of the tablet surface The pen tip does not need to touch the tablet in order to move the screen cursor or use the side switch All Intuos4 tools including the Intuos4 Mouse w
101. st along with any custom tool settings that you may have created for it Hint To quickly remove all application specific settings from a single tool remove the tool from the TOOL list Then place the tool back on the tablet The tool will be added back to the TOOL list using the default settings Contents Index i p q D 53 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index a l 4 gt 54 TROUBLESHOOTING Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly But if you are having trouble Wacom recommends you do the following 1 If the Wacom 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 2 Look in the troubleshooting tables Your problem may be described there and you can try the solution offered 3 Open the Wacom tablet Read Me file for any information updates 4 Test your tablet and input tools See testing your tablet and testing your tools 5 If you are having a compatibility conflict between Intuos4 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 maintain compatibility with new products 6 Check the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions on the Wacom web site for your region 7 Ifyou have tried the suggestions in this manual and still cannot reso
102. t Also your tools and tablet 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 input tools Be especially careful of getting the tablet or tool buttons including the pen tip and eraser wet they contain sensitive electronic parts that will fail if liquids enter them Contents Index a p q D 68 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf 69 REPLACING THE PEN TIP The pen tip nib 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 04 inch or develops a flat point 1 Unscrew the pen stand base to access the nib extraction tool and replacement nibs Nib extractor Replacement nibs e 5 standard nibs black e 1 flex nib white and black e 1 stroke nib white e 3 hard felt nibs gray 2 Clasp the old nib with the nib extraction tool pair of tweezers needle nosed pliers or similar instrument and pull it straight out of the pen eS m Pen nib 1 mm 0 04 inch or less 3 Slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen Firmly push the nib until it stops Note Stroke nibs are spring loaded providing additional tactile feedback when you are working with the Intuos4 pen or Airbrush They are installed in the same manner as a standard pen nib Warning Prevent children from swa
103. t DETAILS and increase the CLICK THRESHOLD setting If this does not help see testing our tools Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the PEN tab Try decreasing the TIP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE see adjusting tip feel and double click If that does not work try dragging the TiP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE slider to the OFF position in order to turn off double click assist Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the PEN tab Move the TIP FEEL slider toward SOFT or select DETAILS and decrease the SENSITIVITY and CLICK THRESHOLD settings Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with Intuos4 Other pens may not function properly on the tablet Make sure a tablet status LED brightens when the tip is pressed If not you may have defective hardware See testing your tools Check the control panel s PEN tab and verify that a CLICK function is assigned to the tip a qap Index IntuOoS Contents a D Index Changing the function settings of an input tool has no effect The pen side switch does not Make sure you change the settings for the tool and the application that you are using See working with multiple tools and application specific settings Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with Intuos4 or an work The screen cursor jumps back Intuos4 accessory pen Other pens may not function properly on the tablet Be sure to press the side switc
104. t may drop or fall off causing damage to the product or human injury When cleaning your pen tablet power off the unit by unplugging the USB connector from between the pen 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 pen tablet e Do not apply heavy stress to the pen tip eraser or side switch It may shorten pen tip life or may cause the pen to malfunction e f 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 Using a pen nib other than one specifically designed by Wacom for your pen input tool may cause product malfunction e Do not place metal objects on this product when it is in use Metal objects placed on the pen tablet during use may cause interference improper operation or product malfunction Contents Index a p q D 89 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D 90 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 an
105. tents Index amp q 4 gt 44 Function name Description MODIFIER 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 a Select the CLICK box if you want a mouse click to occur whenever you press the tool button Click vV Ctrl Cancel RADIAL MENU Displays a Radial Menu on your screen Each level of the hierarchical menu consists of eight menu slices which may contain various features and options to choose from APPLICATION DEFINED Reports only the button number to the application This is for applications such as CAD programs that have built in support for the Intuos4 Mouse or Lens Cursor This function may also be used by some highly integrated applications for direct control of the pen tablet ExpressKeys and Touch Ring BACK Simulates the BACK command in browser applications FORWARD Simulates the FORWARD command in browser applications PAN SCROLL Enables you to position a document or image in any direction within the active pane by pressing a tablet or pen button set for PAN SCROLL and then dragging with the pen tip across the tablet s active area When you select PAN SCROLL the PEN Pen Scroll Speed SCROLLING SPEED dialog box prompts you RETEN en gt cro pee to set a scrolling speed
106. tents Index ai lf D 68 APPENDIX This section contains a variety of information tips on caring for your tablet and tools instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software your license and warranty and more Caring for your tablet and tools Replacing the pen tip Uninstalling the software Changing the tablet mode Installing multiple tablets Advanced options Optimizing the ExpressKeys display Using applications integrated for tablet control Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen Intuos4 Lens Cursor Working with AutoCAD Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Vista Product specifications Product information Ordering parts and accessories Available parts and accessories Radio and television interference Precautions License and Warranties Worldwide Except for Europe Africa and Middle East License and Warranty Europe Africa and Middle East CARING FOR YOUR TABLET AND TOOLS Keep your Intuos4 tools and tablet surface clean Dust and dirt particles can stick to your tools 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 tools 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 because they may damage the plastic case Keep your tablet and tools in a clean dry place and avoid extremes in temperature Room temperature is bes
107. tents Index ai lf s D 33 CUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONS To customize the ExpressKeys Touch Ring and other tablet features open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the FUNCTIONS icon in the TOOL list Select a tab to customize and change settings using the available options Customizing the ExpressKeys nau Customizing the Touch Rin All Other Ph tisho LLE Application specific settings EEE AV 7 aS Using and customizing the Radial Menu Contents Index a p q D 33 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index a l gt 34 CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS When you open the EXPRESSKEYS tab the current functions are shown in the corresponding pull down menus As an additional reference the tablet ExpressKeys display provides a visual indication of the ExpressKey settings When using Intuos4 the ExpressKeys display automatically updates to show the key settings for the application that is currently in the foreground If an ExpressKey has been disabled there will be no display for that key Note To set the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys display select the OPTIONS button located at the bottom of the control panel In the OPTIONS dialog box adjust the EXPRESSKEY DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS slider as needed To customize a key choose a function ExpressKeys ExpressKeys tab shown for right handed use that will be performed when the key is pressed The default settings are
108. tion and repair shall be borne by you Any descriptions drawings specifications samples models bulletins or similar material used in connection with the sale of the product shall not be construed as an express warranty that the product will conform or comply with your requirements Should any provision of this agreement be declared invalid that provision shall be treated as separate from the agreement and the agreement shall remain in force without limitation in all other respects If this product is found to be defective the purchaser may be entitled to institute legal proceedings against the seller on grounds of liability for deficiency The statutory rights indicated with regard to the seller are not limited in any way by this warranty Rather this warranty affords the purchaser rights in addition to those indicated in the present text This limited warranty shall apply if the seller s corporate domicile is in the European Union or in Iceland Norway Jersey Switzerland Russia the Ukraine Rumania Bulgaria Croatia Serbia Tunisia Turkey Syria the Lebanon Jordan Israel Egypt the United Arab Emirates Iran or South Africa This Limited Warranty and Liability is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany Should you have any questions about this Agreement or if you desire to contact Wacom for any reason please contact in writing Wacom Europe GmbH Europark Fichtenhain A9 47807 Krefeld GERMANY Contents Inde
109. tive and in the foreground When you close that application or select a new application pane to work in your Wacom Tablet control panel settings are returned to their previous state e To review the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring function settings for the current front most application set an ExpressKey to SHOW SETTINGS and press the key at any time Applications that have been integrated in this manner will typically provide you with the opportunity to opt out or disable this functionality when first using your Wacom pen tablet with the application See the documentation provided with your application for any specific details on functionality and how to customize or disable this feature If an automatic prompt or the applications documentation does not describe how to disable this behavior you can use the Wacom Tablet control panel to create application specific settings which will override the behavior of the integrated application See application specific settings for information on creating application specific settings Important If an application specific setting has been created for an integrated application setting an ExpressKey or Touch Ring function to APPLICATION DEFINED will allow the integrated application to control the function Contents Index a p q D 73 l nt UOS 4 Contents Index a l D 74 USING THE OPTIONAL AIRBRUSH AND ART PEN The optional Intuos4 Airbrush works like the Grip Pen but also includes a fingerwheel
110. ton to exit the dialog box Important Remember that some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions Consider closing any open applications except the Wacom Tablet control panel when testing the ExpressKeys For details see using applications integrated for tablet control Contents Index a p q D 58 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 59 TESTING THE MOUSE 1 With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open place the Intuos4 Mouse on the tablet s active area and test by clicking each mouse button A tablet status LED should brighten and the SWITCHES state should change for each button you click When the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box is first opened the WHEEL status should be 0 Move the fingerwheel backward The WHEEL status should change from 0 to 1 3 Move the fingerwheel forward The WHEEL status should change to 1 4 When you are done click on the CLOSE button to exit the dialog box Contents Index a p q D 59 l nt UOS 4 Contents dex taap TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES If you encounter problems with your Intuos4 tools or tablet see the following tables Your problem may be described here and you can try the solution offered Be sure you refer to 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 Windows specific problems Macintosh specific problems GENERAL PROBLEMS The computer
111. tosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries 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 fi lf q D 2 INtTUOS Contents Index a 4 a CONTENTS About the manual Navigating the manual WORKING WITH INTUOS4 Tablet features Input tools and accessories Setting up your work area Using the Grip Pen Holding the pen Pointing Clicking Dragging Using the side switch Drawing with pressure sensitivity Drawing with tilt Erasing Eye hand coordination exercise Using the Intuos4 Mouse Working with the tablet Configuring the tablet orientation USB cable installation Understanding the tablet active area Using the ExpressKeys Using the Touch Ring CUSTOMIZING Opening the control panel Control panel overview Control panel settings Customizing the pen Adjusting tip feel and double click Adjusting eraser feel Advanced tip and eraser pressure settings Customizing tool buttons Customizing tilt sensitivity Customizing the mouse Customizing the mouse buttons Customizing the t
112. toshop a a Important When installing additional tablets on Windows systems please note that the eraser function may not work in some applications when using the additional tablet s The eraser function will continue to work correctly using the first tablet that was added to the control panel To remove one of multiple tablets from the driver in the Wacom Tablet control panel select the tablet to be removed and click on the button next to the TABLET list Note that you will need to restart your computer before you can re add the tablet to the driver Contents Index a p q D 71 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index i lf gt 72 ADVANCED OPTIONS Click on the Wacom Tablet control panel OPTIONS button to access the advanced OPTIONS dialog box The SIDE SWITCH MODE changes the way you use the pen when making right clicks or other click Fa m functions Select Mote These settings apply to all tablets mice pens and applications e HOVER CLICK to perform click functions without Side Switch Mode touching the pen tip to the tablet surface 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 This is the default setting for Tablet PCs Mouse Handedness Changes the button orientation on mouse and cursor devices
113. ut Panel Options dialog box 3 Customize the Input Panel settings for the way you like to work To learn more about using your Intuos4 pen in Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 study the documentation that came with your system and Microsoft Office applications Be sure to take advantage of the Windows Vista training tools including the Tablet PC tutorial available from Microsoft You can also visit our web site at www wacom com vista for more information on working with your Intuos4 pen in Windows Vista Contents Index a p q D 81 l nt UOS 4 Contents PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL INTUOS4 TABLETS Aspect ratio 16 10 Coordinate resolution 200 Ipmm 5080 Ipi Accuracy pen 0 25 mm 0 010 in Accuracy mouse 0 5 mm 0 020 in Accuracy lens cursor 0 15 mm 0 006 in PTK 1240 0 25 mm 0 01 in PTK 840 Tilt range all pens 60 degrees 50 degrees on Intuos4 S tablets Reading height 10 mm 0 39 in Maximum report rate 200 points per second ExpressKeys stroke 1 mm 0 04 in approximately Communication interface USB Connector USB Type A to USB mini B Intuos4 S M and L tablet models USB Type A Intuos4 XL Cable length 2 5 m 8 2 ft Power requirements DC 5V less than 300 mA from primary USB port or powered USB hub Operating temperature 5 to 40 degrees C 41 to 104 degrees F Storage temperature 15 to 55 degrees C 5 to 131 degrees F Operating relative humidity 30 to
114. utoCAD Calibrating Intuos4 for AutoCAD Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Vista About the Windows Vista Tablet PC Input Panel Product specifications General specifications for all Intuos4 tablets Intuos4 S tablet model PTK 440 Intuos4 M tablet model PTK 640 Intuos4 L tablet model PTK 840 Intuos4 XL tablet model PTK 1240 Intuos4 Grip Pen model KP 501E Intuos4 Mouse model KC 100 Intuos4 Airbrush model KP 400E Intuos4 Inking Pen model KP 130 Intuos4 Art Pen model KP 701E Intuos4 Classic Pen model KP 300E Intuos4 Lens Cursor model ZC 210 Product information Ordering parts and accessories Available parts and accessories Contents Index 15 76 76 T T7 78 79 80 81 82 82 82 82 83 83 83 83 83 84 84 84 84 85 85 86 Index Radio and television interference FCC notice Industry Canada Canada only CE declaration Precautions Warnings Cautions License and Warranties Worldwide Except for Europe Africa and Middle East Software License Limited Warranty U S A and Canada Warranty Service in the U S A and Canada Warranty on Sales Outside of the U S A and Canada License and Warranty Europe Africa and Middle East Software License Agreement Entitlement to Use the Software Limited Warranty GLOSSARY INDEX a q a D 4 88 88 88 88 89 89 89 90 90 90 91 91 93 93 93 93 95 98 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D ABOUT
115. with Button functions Cable installation Care for tools and tablet CE declaration Clicking how to Control panel features lists opening settings tabs Customizing double click eraser feel advanced Contents Index t a a D INDEX 86 85 21 50 74 69 74 73 51 53 52 53 74 79 ai 78 78 T7 42 20 68 88 14 25 26 24 26 26 28 29 29 Index ExpressKeys mouse buttons fingerwheel pen Radial Menu tablet ExpressKeys Touch Ring tablet to screen mapping tilt sensitivity tip feel advanced tool buttons Touch Ring Diagnostics Display Toggle working with Double click customizing Double clicking how to Dragging with pen Drawing with pressure sensitivity with tilt Driver downloads obtaining Environmental conditions Eraser feel advanced customizing Erasing ExpressKeys customizing display optimization testing using Eye hand coordination exercise FCC notice 98 34 31 32 32 27 47 33 34 35 36 31 28 29 30 35 56 48 28 14 14 16 16 67 68 29 29 17 34 73 58 22 17 88 taap IntuOoS Contents Features control panel input tools tablet Fingerwheel mouse using Force proportions Functions button General problems troubleshooting Holding Airbrush pen Industry Canada notice Information product Input tools features Installing multiple tablets Lens cursor customizing testing Macintosh specific problems troubleshooting Mapping
116. x a p q D 21 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index i lf D 22 USING THE EXPRESSKEYS ExpressKeys can be pressed individually or in combination with other ExpressKeys They can also be used together with your Intuos4 input tools This allows you to modify a tool property with your secondary hand while using the pen with your primary hand ExpressKeys configuration when ExpressKeys configuration when positioned on the left side of the tablet positioned on the right side of the EXPRESSKEYS LEFT tablet EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT ExpressKey default settings RADIAL MENU m SHOW SETTINGS for Intuos4 S DISPLAY TOGGLE SHIFT modifier key for Intuos4 S SHIFT modifier key CTRL CMD modifier key for Intuos4 S CTRL CMD modifier key ALT OPT modifier key for Intuos4 S ALT OPT modifier key PAN SCROLL for Intuos4 S ExpressKeys display Automatically updates to show the current ExpressKey settings for the active application If an ExpressKey has been disabled there will be no display for that key See also optimizing the ExpressKeys display See customizing the ExpressKeys to modify the ExpressKey settings Note Intuos4 S tablet models are equipped with six ExpressKeys and do not include the ExpressKeys display Important Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions For details see using applications integrated for tablet control Tip In Adobe Photoshop and many other graphi
117. x a p q D 94 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf D 95 GLOSSARY Active area The drawing area of the tablet where your Intuos4 tools are detected Application specific settings Intuos4 tool and tablet settings that have been customized for individual applications The Wacom Tablet control panel enables you to customize a tool to behave uniquely in different applications Application specific settings are in effect whenever you use the application 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 pen tip for a click to occur Digital Ink A broad category that typically describes handwritten content which as 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 applications settings the handwritten text you make with digital ink can be converted on the fly or at another time Display Toggle An Intuos4 feature that allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display at a time Available only on multiple monitor systems See working with Display Toggle for more information Double click assist A function of the Wacom Tablet control panel that makes it easier to double click by setting the size of the doub
118. yers when working in Adobe Photoshop Move your finger clockwise along the ring to cycle up through layers Setting 3 KEYSTROKE BRUSH SIZE Sets the ring to increase or decrease the brush size of your drawing tool when working in Adobe Photoshop Setting 4 KEYSTROKE CANVAS ROTATION Enables you to rotate or flip an entire image when working in Adobe Photoshop Requires Adobe Photoshop CS4 or later See customizing the Touch Ring to modify the way your tablet Touch Ring works taap l nt UOS 4 Contents Index a l 4 gt 24 CUSTOMIZING After you master the basics of using Intuos4 you may want to customize the way the tablet or input tools work This chapter describes how to adjust your tablet and tool settings Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos4 by creating application specific settings Opening the control panel Control panel overview Control panel settings Using and customizing the Radial Menu Working with Display Toggle Working with multiple tools Application specific settings OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL To open the Wacom Tablet control panel use the Intuos4 tool you wish to customize on the tablet e Windows Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS Then select WACOM TABLET and choose the WACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option e Macintosh Open SYSTEM PREFERENCES from either the Dock the Apple menu or from the APPLICATIONS folder Then click on the WACOM TA
119. ystem 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 Contents Index a p q D 66 I nt UOS 4 Contents Index ai lf s D 67 OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products If you are having a compatibility problem between Intuos4 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 Driver downloads Europe Middle East and Africa Worldwide Web http www wacom eu Software updates Anonymous FTP Site ftp ftp wacom eu pub Software updates Japan Worldwide Web http tablet wacom co jp Software updates Japanese Asia Pacific English Worldwide Web http www wacom asia com Software updates English China Worldwide Web http www wacom com cn Software updates Simplified Chinese Korea Worldwide Web http www wacomkorea com Software updates Korean Taiwan Worldwide Web http www wacom com tw Software updates Traditional Chinese Contents Index I nt UOS 4 Con
120. ze that you like You can then press the button and continue painting with the same size brush until the button is released PRECISION MODE Changes the mapping around the current pen tip position such that you must move the pen twice as far for the screen cursor to cover the same distance on the display screen To activate press and hold the tool button to which this function is assigned Releasing the button returns to normal mapping When your tool is in MOUSE mode screen cursor movement is adjusted to act as if acceleration were off and speed set to slow DISPLAY TOGGLE For multiple monitor systems Enables you to toggle the current tablet mapping and screen cursor between different displays when you press an ExpressKey that has been assigned this function See working with Display Toggle SHOW SETTINGS Displays a diagram of the tablet ExpressKeys and Touch Ring showing the current function settings for each control MODE TOGGLE Toggles between PEN mode and MOUSE mode When first setting a tool button to MODE TOGGLE the MOUSE MODE dialog box is displayed where you can adjust the mouse acceleration and speed Sets the screen cursor tracking speed when in MOUSE mode Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in MOUSE mode Off High Note You can only set one Mouse Speed and one Mouse Acceleration for each device Default Cancel Note MOUSE mode settings can be accessed from a number of differe

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