Contents Index 1 Professional Creative Tablet User’s Manual About the Cintiq Companion Getting Started Customizing your Cintiq Pen features The multi-touch experience The Wacom Desktop Center Troubleshooting Care and maintenance Support options Contents Index 1
Cintiq Companion User’s Manual Version 1.0, Rev H0413 Copyright © Wacom Co., Ltd., 2013 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.
Contents Index 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE MANUAL 4 ABOUT THE CINTIQ COMPANION Features Parts and Accessories Unpacking Front view Rear and side views Adjusting the stand Operating System Battery status and Operation 5 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 10 GETTING STARTED Setting up your work area The Wacom Desktop Center Pen features Using the pen Holding the pen Positioning Clicking Erasing Dragging Side switch Working with pressure sensitivity Drawing with tilt Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Using the
Contents Index 4 ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual provides quick access to information about your Cintiq Companion (Cintiq). The information applies to the Windows 8 operating system. • Go directly to Table of contents or Index topics by clicking on them. • Use the navigation controls to move through the manual. Contents Index Go to table of contents. Go to front page. Go to index. Page back, or page forward. Go back to previous view. • Use your .
Contents Index 5 ABOUT THE CINTIQ COMPANION The Cintiq Companion is a high-performance mobile computer that supports both pen and touch input. Your Cintiq is designed to accommodate your work preferences. It can be used in landscape or portrait orientation, lying flat on your desk or in your lap. In landscape orientation, it can also be placed in one of three different inclined positions using the stand provided.
Contents Index 6 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES The Cintiq Companion and supplied accessories are shown below. UNPACKING • Unpack the Cintiq and place it on your desktop, or another work area that is level and stable. Make sure the surface is flat, clean, and dry. Inventory the items and ensure the box contents are complete. • Remove any packing materials from the back of the Cintiq and its cabling. Save the packing materials and box for use when shipping or storing the Cintiq.
Contents Index 7 FRONT VIEW The features of your Cintiq are illustrated below. It can be configured for either right-handed or left-handed use, and positioned in landscape or portrait orientations.
Contents Index 8 REAR AND SIDE VIEWS Grip pad Power button Microphone Headphone jack USB port Stand slots Mini DisplayPort USB port Power cable jack Rear camera MicroSD card slot Microphone Battery status LED Speaker Cooling vents Speaker Auto-rotate switch Volume control button Contents Index 8
Contents Index 9 ADJUSTING THE STAND In landscape orientation, the Cintiq stand can be used in one of three inclined positions. You can adjust the display incline as follows. Refer to the rear and side views below. 1. Place the Cintiq on a flat, stable surface, in the orientation you prefer (ExpressKeys to the right or left). 2. Place the stand with the aluminum surface down and the three tabs facing up. 3. Decide which of the inclines you want to use. 4. Hold the Cintiq upright so you can see the back.
Contents Index 10 OPERATING SYSTEM The Cintiq Companion uses the Windows 8 operating system, and supports both the standard desktop and the new Windows 8 Start screen. For help and information on using Windows 8, explore the Microsoft support website: http://support.microsoft.com/find-solutions/windows/windows-8.
Contents Index 11 GETTING STARTED The Cintiq driver is pre-installed on your Cintiq. When you are ready to begin using it, complete the following steps. 7. For the first use of your Cintiq, connect it to a power source using the power cable and AC adapter. See Rear and side views for the locations of Cintiq features. AC adapter Power cable 8. Press and hold the Power button for 2 to 3 seconds to turn on your Cintiq. Windows 8 will launch. 9. Make sure that you have wifi and Internet access. 10.
Contents Index 12 SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA To minimize fatigue, organize your work area to create a comfortable environment. Position the Cintiq, the pen, and your keyboard for easy access without unnecessary reaching. Your Cintiq and any other displays should be positioned so you can view them comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain. You may use your Cintiq in the landscape or portrait orientation that is most comfortable for you.
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Contents Index 14 The following options are available from the Wacom Desktop Center: • WACOM SOFTWARE UPDATES. Click on UPDATE DRIVER to view Cintiq driver updates. • DEVICE. • • PEN, TOUCH & BUTTONS. • TOUCH ON/OFF. Select the radio button for turning Cintiq touch on or off. • PEN, TOUCH & BUTTON SETTINGS. This option will access the Wacom Control Panel settings for the following features: • • HANDEDNESS.
Contents Index 15 PEN FEATURES Pen tip (replaceable nib): The pen activates as soon as it is brought within proximity of the Cintiq’s screen. This allows you to position the screen cursor without touching the pen tip to the screen. When pressure is applied to the pen tip, the pen simulates a primary mouse button click. Tip click pressure can be adjusted in the Wacom Control Panel. Side switch: The pen comes equipped with a customizable side switch.
Contents Index 16 USING THE PEN There are four basic techniques for using the pen: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. Holding the pen The multi-touch experience Clicking Dragging Working with pressure sensitivity Drawing with tilt HOLDING THE PEN Hold the pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. Adjust your grip so that the side switch is in a convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or forefinger.
Contents Index 17 POSITIONING To position the screen cursor, move the pen slightly above the Cintiq screen without touching the screen surface. Press the pen tip on the screen to make a selection. Note: Calibrating the Cintiq ensures correct alignment of the screen cursor with the pen tip. If the screen cursor does not jump to a position near the pen tip when you place the pen on the screen, the Cintiq software driver may not be installed or is not loading. Install the driver software if necessary.
Contents Index 18 PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS Windows 8 provides extensive support for pen input. Use Cintiq and your Wacom pen for quick, intuitive results. • Note taking. Jot notes and capture quick sketches in Windows Journal. Use the Journal search engine to locate your handwritten content. • Handwriting recognition. Quickly enter handwritten information in any location that can accept typed input. Convert your handwritten content to typed text at any time.
Contents Index 19 USING THE EXPRESSKEYS, ROCKER RING, AND WINDOWS BUTTON You can use the ExpressKeys and Rocker Ring to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes, or to modify your pen or other input tool properties as you work. The four positions of the Rocker Ring (left, right, top and bottom) can be customized just like ExpressKeys. For example, you can: • Set a key to a commonly used keyboard shortcut, file or application.
Contents Index 20 THE MULTI-TOUCH EXPERIENCE Your Cintiq Companion provides interactive multi-touch functions, which enable you to interact with your Cintiq using only your fingertips on the pen display screen surface. You can use touch on the pen display as you would on any other Windows or Android device. For Windows gestures, refer to the Wacom Gesture Guide at www.wacom.com/en/support/manuals. • When using touch, you can generally position your fingers as far apart as is comfortable.
Contents Index 21 SETTING MULTI-TOUCH OPTIONS You can enable touch by selecting the ENABLE TOUCH INPUT box on the TOUCH OPTIONS tab. Enable touch by clicking the box. Choose an option to use Windows standard gestures or Wacom gestures. The default is to use Windows gestures. This is a global option and will apply to all of your applications. Tip: Choose USE WACOM GESTURES for a consistent touch experience across applications.
Contents Index 22 TESTING MULTI-TOUCH If you encounter problems with multi-touch: 1. Make sure the Cintiq is powered on. 2. Check the assigned touch functions or reset them to their default conditions. 3. Attempt to move the screen cursor by touching your finger in different places on the display screen surface. Touch to select an item. 4. Open the Wacom Control Panel and click on the ABOUT button. In the dialog box that appears, click DIAGNOSE...
Contents Index 23 CUSTOMIZING YOUR CINTIQ You can customize your Cintiq and adjust input tool settings through the Wacom Control Panel. You can access the Wacom Control Panel from the task bar on the standard desktop, or from a tile on the Windows 8 Start screen. Advanced users can learn how to further optimize the Cintiq by creating Application-specific settings.
Contents Index 24 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW You can use the Wacom Control Panel to customize your Cintiq and your pen. When you open the Wacom Control Panel, an icon for the pen or other input tool is displayed in the TOOL list. The appropriate tabs are displayed. To open the Wacom Control Panel: Open the Wacom Control Panel by clicking either the Wacom Control Panel icon on the bottom of the Desktop screen, or the Wacom Tablet Properties tile on the Start screen. See Control panel overview.
Contents Index 25 Tool Tips are available for most Wacom Control Panel items. Position the screen cursor over an item and let it rest there. The appropriate Tool Tip will pop up in a few moments. Your keyboard tab and arrow keys can also be used to navigate the control panel. The TABLET, TOOL, and APPLICATION lists allow you to select the display, tablet, tool, or application for which you want to change settings.
Contents Index 26 CALIBRATING THE CINTIQ For optimum performance, you must calibrate the Cintiq to align the screen cursor with the position of the pen on the screen. This is required to compensate for viewing angle, and to adjust for parallax. Place the Cintiq in its working position, then follow this procedure. 1. Open the Wacom Control Panel. If more than one tablet or pen display is installed on your system, select the pen display you are working with from the TABLET list. 2.
Contents Index 27 CUSTOMIZING THE PEN Use the pen when opening the Control Panel. The pen will be selected in the TOOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. If not selected, choose the pen from the TOOL list. Select a tab and choose from the available options.
Contents Index 28 ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK To adjust the tip sensitivity of your pen, select the PEN tab. Customizes the amount of pressure needed to click, draw, or ink. To create broad brush strokes or to click with a light touch, use a SOFT tip setting. For maximum control while drawing thin lines, use a FIRM tip setting. Click to further customize the tip sensitivity.
Contents Index 29 ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL To adjust the eraser sensitivity of your pen, select the ERASER tab. Select the function to perform when using the eraser. Customizes the amount of pressure needed to erase. Click to further customize the eraser sensitivity. With your screen cursor positioned over an empty area of the Wacom Control Panel, press down on the Cintiq’s screen with your pen eraser. Use the pressure bar to determine how hard you must press on the eraser to reach maximum pressure.
Contents Index 30 CUSTOMIZING PEN BUTTONS Select the PEN tab to change the functions assigned to the side switches and tip of your pen. Drag to increase or decrease TILT SENSITIVITY. Test the new setting in an application that supports tilt. The tilt setting applies to both the tip and eraser. Tilt is direction-sensitive, and can be used in some applications to control brush orientation or other characteristics. When you bring the pen tip within 5 mm (0.
Contents Index 31 CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY To adjust the tilt sensitivity of your pen, select the PEN tab. Tilt sensitivity determines how far you have to tilt the tool to produce the maximum tilt effect. You need to tilt the pen less at high sensitivity than at low sensitivity. Drag slider to increase or decrease TILT SENSITIVITY. Test the new setting in an application that supports tilt. The tilt setting applies to both the tip and eraser of your tool.
Contents Index 32 CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS AND ROCKER RING To customize the ExpressKeys or Rocker Ring, select the appropriate tab. Each key or position can be customized to perform a modifier, keystroke, or other function. The default ExpressKey and Rocker Ring settings are shown below. Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. For details, see Using applications integrated for tablet control. Choose a function to perform when the key is pressed.
Contents Index 33 ON-SCREEN CONTROLS On-screen button and slider controls allow you to access frequently used functions in your applications, directly from your screen. The settings available with the on-screen controls are similar to ExpressKey and Rocker Ring settings. The two types of on-screen controls are: • Screen Key: A single-function key that can be customized with individual settings. Screen Keys are displayed in a group of eight keys called a Screen Key panel.
Contents Index 34 4. Click the SCREEN KEY or TOUCH STRIP icon under PANEL TYPE, then click OK. The name of the new panel will appear in the PANELS list, with an icon showing which type of panel it is. The default layout for a Screen Key panel is a 1 x 8 vertical strip, with one key assigned to SETTINGS (see Viewing Settings and Express View). The rest of the keys initially will be DISABLED. Screen Key panel sizes will adjust to the number of assigned keys on the panel.
Contents Index 35 CUSTOMIZING SCREEN KEYS OR SCREEN TOUCH STRIPS To customize a Screen Key panel: 1. Select the name of the panel in the PANELS list. 2. Select the functions for each of the keys from the dropdown menus under KEY ASSIGNMENTS. Each key will display the function you assign to it. 3. If you select Keystroke as your assigned function, the Keystroke dialog box will open for you to enter the keystrokes. (See KEYSTROKE...) Note: You can assign a function to as many of the eight keys as you like.
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Contents Index 37 USING SCREEN KEYS OR SCREEN TOUCH STRIPS All Screen Key and Screen Touch Strip actions can be performed using your pen, finger, or mouse. To access an on-screen control, press the associated ExpressKey or Rocker Ring button. To use the Screen Key: Press the key for the desired function. The panel will close after you press the key, unless you select the Pin icon to keep the panel open.
Contents Index 38 BUTTON FUNCTIONS Customize the Cintiq for the way you like to work. You can use the Control Panel to change the button function that is assigned to a pen tool button, ExpressKey, or Radial Menu setting. FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION CLICKS • CLICK Simulates a primary mouse button click. Be sure at least one button performs this function so you can always navigate and click. • RIGHT CLICK Simulates a right mouse button click, which displays a context menu.
Contents Index 39 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). You can also choose special keystrokes or keystroke combinations from the ADD SPECIAL drop-down menu.
Contents Index 40 FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION RADIAL MENU Displays the 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. 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.
Contents Index 41 FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION OPEN/RUN... 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 NAME box. Click OK to accept the selection. The dialog box will close and the OPEN/RUN... option you have selected will be assigned as the pen button option. Simply press the pen button to launch the assigned option.
Contents Index 42 FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION PRECISION MODE Changes the mapping around the current pen tip position so that you must move the pen farther for the screen cursor to cover a specific distance on the screen. This feature can be very useful for the precise control of pen or brush strokes. You can adjust the precision setting when assigning this function to a tool button.
Contents Index 43 FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION MODE TOGGLE... Toggles between pen mode and mouse mode when other displays are connected to the Cintiq. Enables you to use your pen to control the other monitors in mouse mode. When first setting a pen button to MODE TOGGLE..., the MOUSE MODE dialog box is displayed and 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.
Contents Index 44 FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION SETTINGS Activates (on your screen) an interactive diagram of the current ExpressKey, Rocker Ring, and pen settings. The current functions for each control are shown. Click on any section of the diagram to change the settings or to open the appropriate Control Panel tab to adjust the settings. Dismiss the diagram by again pressing the ExpressKey or other tool button to which this function is assigned, or by clicking anywhere outside of the diagram.
Contents Index 45 USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU The Radial Menu is a pop-up menu that provides quick access to editing, navigation, media control functions, and more. • Set a tool button or ExpressKey to the RADIAL MENU function. Press the button to display the Radial Menu centered at the screen cursor position. • The hierarchical Radial Menu appears in circular format. Each level of the menu consists of eight control slices which may contain various features and options to choose from.
Contents Index 46 APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS You can customize your 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.
Contents Index 47 CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING First choose the product and input tool for which you want to create an application-specific setting. Choose a method to select an application: • Open the application for which you want to create custom settings, and then select that application from the CURRENTLY OPEN APPLICATIONS box. • BROWSE to select the executable file of any application installed on your Cintiq.] The name of your selected application is displayed.
Contents Index 48 CHANGING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS To change tool settings for a specific application, select the tool and the application, and customize the tab settings. REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS To remove an application-specific setting: 1. In the 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 from the list. 2. Click on the APPLICATION list [ – ] button.
Contents Index 49 TROUBLESHOOTING The following sections and tables describe problems that could occur while working with Cintiq’s pen touch input, and suggested solutions. The Wacom website also provides FAQs, product manuals, driver updates, and options for Customer Care support. For support with Windows 8, see http://support.microsoft.com/find-solutions/windows/windows-8. GENERAL FUNCTION 1. If pen or touch input does not function properly, refer to General problems. 2.
Contents Index 50 • The DIAGNOSTICS dialog box shows dynamic information about the Cintiq and your input tool(s). • If you are using more than one Cintiq or tablet, select the product you are testing in the TABLET INFO column. • Use the information shown in the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box when testing your Cintiq and pen. Note: If a tool button is set to RADIAL MENU or OPEN/RUN..., that function will occur when the button is pressed.
Contents Index 51 TESTING THE EXPRESSKEYS AND ROCKER RING Use the following procedures to test these features. 1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, observe the TABLET INFO column as you test each ExpressKey or Rocker Ring position. Be sure to select the pen display you are testing from the TABLET INFO column. 2. Test the ExpressKeys and Rocker Ring positions by pressing them one at a time.
Contents Index 52 3. 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 0 to - 60. 4. Test the 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 0 to +60.
Contents A device plugged into the Cintiq USB port does not function. The pen works only in mouse mode, and does not draw or write with pressure sensitivity. The pen does not draw or write with pressure sensitivity. • Index 53 Test the USB device by plugging it in to another USB port. • If the USB device still does not function properly, contact the manufacturer for that particular device. The driver software for the tablet portion of the Cintiq was not installed or did not load properly.
Contents The eraser selects everything or will not stop erasing. You notice a delay at the beginning of pen or inking strokes. Index 54 • Open the Wacom Control Panel and go to the ERASER tab. Move the ERASER FEEL slider toward FIRM, or select CUSTOMIZE... and increase the CLICK THRESHOLD setting. • • If this does not help, see Testing controls and input tools. Open the Wacom Control Panel and go to the PEN tab and decrease the TIP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE.
Contents The line you are drawing does not line up with the location of the screen cursor. • Index 55 To function properly, some applications require that the pen be set to pen mode. Make sure the pen has not been toggled to mouse mode. • The Cintiq does not go to sleep. The screen cursor jumps back to the previous position when using touch input. When working in some applications, the ExpressKeys or Rocker Ring perform a different function than what is set in the Wacom Control Panel.
Contents Index 56 WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS You suspect the Cintiq preferences may be corrupted, or want to make certain that all settings are at their factory defaults. Use the Wacom Tablet Preference File Utility to work with preferences. From the Windows 8 Start screen, click the WACOM TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY tile. See Managing preferences. Notes: • It is a good idea to first back up your tablet preferences. In the TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY dialog box, click BACKUP...
Contents Index 57 SUPPORT OPTIONS If you have a problem with your Cintiq and cannot find the answer in this manual, you may find updated information about your problem in the Notes linked to the driver download screen. You can also check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). A problem may also be solved by downloading a new driver when one is available. See Obtaining software updates. Check the Support options on the Wacom website for your region.
Contents Index 58 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This section provides answers to some of the more commonly asked questions about the Cintiq. To browse more FAQs, visit the Wacom website for your region. Do the Cintiq pen and touch features work with all applications? The Cintiq supports general input functions in all applications. Pressure sensitivity and eraser functions are also supported in many graphic applications.
Contents Index 59 How do I reset my pen and touch preferences to the default settings? See Managing preferences. Can I delete all pen and touch preferences at one time? Yes. See Managing preferences. What is the best way to clean the Cintiq? See Caring for the Cintiq. How do I change the nib (tip) of my pen? See Replacing the pen nib. Where can I obtain spare parts and accessories? See Ordering parts and accessories.
Contents Index 60 CARE AND MAINTENANCE This section provides tips for the care and maintenance of the Cintiq. Caring for the Cintiq Replacing the pen nib CARING FOR THE CINTIQ • Keep pens and the Cintiq screen surface clean. Dust and dirt can stick to the pen and cause excessive wear to the screen surface. Regular cleaning will help prolong the life of your screen surface and pen. • Keep the Cintiq and pens in a clean, dry place and avoid extremes in temperature. Room temperature is best.
Contents Index 61 REPLACING THE PEN NIB The pen nibs will wear with normal use. To protect your Cintiq from damage and for best performance, periodically replace your pen nibs. 1. To replace your pen nib, use the nib removal tool, a pair of tweezers, needle-nosed pliers, or similar instrument to pull the nib straight out of the pen. 2. Use the same tool to grasp the new nib and place it into the end of the pen. 3. Slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen.
Contents Index 62 OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION This section includes information and instructions on the topics listed below. Uninstalling Cintiq Managing preferences Installing multiple tablets Using applications integrated for tablet control Importing expert settings Product information Ordering parts and accessories UNINSTALLING CINTIQ It is unlikely that you will ever need to remove the Wacom driver software from your Cintiq.
Contents Index 63 MANAGING PREFERENCES Use the Wacom Tablet preferences utility to manage your Cintiq preferences for single or multiple users. 1. Close any open applications. 2. From the Windows 8 Start screen, click the WACOM TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY tile. If you are using the Windows 8 standard desktop, select the Windows icon in the Charms bar to access the Start screen.
Contents Index 64 INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS Any Cintiq or tablet that has been detected on your system will appear as an icon within the Wacom Control Panel TABLET list. Select a pen display or tablet icon for which to customize tool and application settings. Settings can only be viewed or changed for an attached pen display or tablet. To add a new pen display or tablet, connect it to the Cintiq. The system will automatically find the pen display or tablet and initialize it.
Contents Index 65 IMPORTING EXPERT SETTINGS The import expert settings feature enables you to import customized Wacom Control Panel settings that have been specified in an XML (Extensible Markup Language) file. Some software developers may create custom settings files which are specifically designed to provide optimum performance when using your Wacom product with their applications. Each XML file may include customized settings for one or more applications.
Contents Index 66 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Specifications for your Cintiq are provided in the Important Product Information document included with your driver installation. WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA The full product warranty and licensing agreement is provided in the Important Product Information guide that is included on your driver installation. To obtain Warranty service within the U.S. or Canada contact: Wacom Support Center Phone: 1.360.896.9833 Email Inquiry form: http://www.wacom.
Contents Index 67 ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES For a list of available parts and accessories, visit the Wacom website for your region. You can also do the following: • In the USA or Canada, call 1.888.884.1870 (toll-free) or visit Wacom’s website at http://direct.wacom.com (USA only). • In Europe, call +49 (0)180.500.03.75, or visit http://shop.wacom.eu. You can also contact your local dealer, distributor, or technical support using the appropriate number for your region.
Contents Index 68 GLOSSARY Active area. The area of the Cintiq where your tools are detected. Application-specific settings. Cintiq tool and Cintiq settings that have been customized for individual applications. The Wacom 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. Click force. The amount of force you must apply to the pen tip for a click to occur. Double-click assist.
Contents Index 69 Parallax. The angular distortion of an object’s position when viewed through glass or other medium. You must calibrate the Cintiq to compensate for this effect, and to align the screen cursor with the position of the pen on the screen. See Calibrating the Cintiq. Parallax effect caused by screen glass. Note how the position of the pen tip and screen cursor are not aligned. No parallax. The pen tip and screen cursor are aligned. Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor.
Contents Index 70 INDEX About the manual Accessories ordering Adding a new tool Applications, integrated for tablet control Application-specific settings changing settings creating removing working with Autorotate switchj Button functions Calibrating, pen display Care and maintenance Cintiq Control Panel overview customizing front view incline, adjusting pen features the multi-touch experience uninstalling Cintiq stand adjusting incline Control panel lists overview tabs Controls, testing Cooling vents Cu
Contents Parts ordering Pen customizing eraser holding nib, replacing positioning with pressure sensitivity, working with side switch testing tilt, drawing with tip using Pen display calibrating Pen nib, replacing Pens, optional Positioning, with pen Preferences, managing Pressure sensitivity, working with Product information Radial Menu customizing using Rocker Ring Settings changing for specific application and tool removing Settings and Express View Software updates Specifications product Tablet, renami
