User's Manual

Contents

Index

Contents

Index

ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS CONNECTION

Connect wirelessly with Bamboo.

1. Press the power button on the Wacom wireless module. A wireless connection should be established

within 4 seconds. If not, the wireless module will turn off. If this should occur, see wireless connection

problems.

Pairing

is not required. The wireless module and Wacom wireless receiver are factory paired and work

together as a discrete set.

2. Check the connection by using the pen on the tablet to move the screen cursor. See also battery and

wireless connection status.

3. Fully charge the tablet battery. See charging the battery

Bamboo can operate wirelessly or in USB mode, but not both at the same time.

• Wireless mode is activated when Bamboo is properly configured for wireless operation and the USB

cable is disconnected. When the USB cable is disconnected, the tablet searches and connects to the

wireless receiver within 4 seconds. If the receiver is not found then the tablet enters sleep mode.

• USB connection deactivates wireless mode, and activates USB mode.

Notes:

Bamboo can operate wirelessly for up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your computer. The wireless

module uses radio-frequency technology, which can pass through non-metallic objects like desks. It

is not necessary for Bamboo to be “in sight” of the wireless receiver.

Interference from other devices (especially audio devices) or networks operating in the 2.4 GHz

range, or metallic objects located in or along the line of sight can negatively impact the tablet

performance and operating distance. If you experience connection problems, see optimizing the

wireless connection.

When starting up your computer, wait until your operating system has completely loaded and then

turn on the wireless module (if not already on) to begin working wirelessly.

Battery status LED

• Amber when USB cable is

connected and battery is

charging.

• Green when USB cable is

connected and battery is fully

charged.

• Off when using tablet wirelessly.

Power button

• Push to connect, or wake from

sleep mode.

• Push to enter sleep mode.