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CONTENTS INDEX 2 Wacom Graphire® 4 User’s Manual for Windows® & Macintosh® English version 1.0, April 21, 2005 Copyright © WACOM Company, Limited, 2005 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 CONTENTS About the manual Navigating the manual 4 5 WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 Tablet features Input tools Setting up your work area Using the cordless pen Holding the pen Pointing Clicking Dragging Using the side switches Drawing with pressure-sensitivity Erasing Eye-hand coordination exercise Using the cordless mouse Working with the tablet Using the ExpressKeys and tablet wheel Customizing the tablet appearance 6 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 CUSTOMIZING Opening the contr
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CONTENTS 6 INDEX WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 This section introduces you to the Graphire4 pen tablet, which consists of two basic elements: a tablet that serves as your work area, and the input tools you use on the tablet. The quickest way to learn about your Graphire4 pen tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and features. If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections to learn about your Graphire4 tools and how to use them with the tablet.
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 7 Input tools Your Graphire4 input tools are cordless, battery-free, and ergonomically designed. Eraser. Side switches. Fingerwheel. An integrated middle button and rolling wheel that can be used for up and down scrolling in the active window. It can also be customized to perform a variety of button functions. Replaceable nib (pen tip). Graphire4 pen. The pen is a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen and brush strokes.
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 8 Setting up your work area To minimize fatigue, organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your tablet, input tools, and keyboard so they are easily accessible without unnecessary reaching. Your monitor should be positioned so you can view it comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain. For best results, orient the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet.
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS 9 INDEX Using the cordless pen Your Graphire4 pen is cordless, battery-free, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the pen: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. With a bit of practice, using the pen will become second nature to you. If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages.
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS 10 INDEX Pointing The Graphire4 pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two different ways, like a pen (PEN MODE) or like a mouse (MOUSE MODE).
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 11 Clicking You typically click to highlight or select something on the screen, and double-click to open it. Clicking. To click, tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. (If CLICK SOUND is selected in the Pen Tablet control panel and your computer speakers are on, then you will hear a “click” sound when the pen tip is pressed hard enough to generate a mouse click.
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 12 Using the side switches The Graphire4 pen is equipped with two side switches. Each switch has a programmable function that is selected when you press the switch. You can use a side switch whenever the pen tip is within 5 mm (0.20 inch) of the tablet active area. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use a switch. The upper switch is set to DOUBLE CLICK, and the lower switch is set to RIGHT CLICK by default.
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 13 Erasing The eraser on the Graphire4 pen works like the eraser on a pencil. In graphics applications that support the pen eraser, you can erase intuitively and naturally. When you use the pen eraser, the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool.
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 14 Using the cordless mouse The Graphire4 cordless mouse is battery-free and works on your Graphire4 pen tablet. The fingerwheel can be rolled, or pressed for an additional button function. • Rolling. By default, the fingerwheel is set to SCROLL 3 lines per wheel notch in most windows and applications. Move the fingerwheel forward to scroll up, and back to scroll down. • Wheel button. Press down on the wheel to perform a button click.
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 15 Working with the tablet Your Graphire4 pen tablet is designed to enhance the way you work. The middle area of the tablet is the working, or active, area for the pen and cordless mouse. Rest your hand on the tablet and then work with the pen on the active area of the tablet just as if you were using a ball point pen on a piece of paper. Wherever you place your pen on the tablet active area, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen.
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS INDEX 16 Using the ExpressKeys and tablet wheel By default, the customizable ExpressKeys are set to perform the FORWARD and BACK functions within most Internet browsers. The customizable tablet wheel is set to SCROLL 3 lines per wheel notch in most windows and applications. The left key default is BACK within Internet browsers The right key default is FORWARD. Roll the tablet wheel forward to scroll up, and back to scroll down.
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4 CONTENTS 17 INDEX Customizing the tablet appearance To customize your tablet’s appearance, you can place a favorite photo or design beneath the clear cover by following these instructions: 1. Turn the tablet upside down and slide the four locking sliders toward the middle of the tablet. 2. Lift the tablet away from the clear cover. Then place the photo or design face-down in the clear cover. 3. Place the tablet back into the clear cover.
CONTENTS INDEX 18 CUSTOMIZING After you master the basics of using your Graphire4 pen tablet, you may want to customize the way the pen or cordless mouse works. This chapter describes how to use the Pen Tablet control panel to adjust your Graphire4 tablet and tool settings. Opening the control panel Control panel overview Control panel settings Opening the control panel To open the control panel, use the Graphire4 tool you wish to customize on the tablet: • Windows.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 19 INDEX Control panel overview Use the Pen Tablet control panel to customize your Graphire4 pen, mouse, and tablet. Closes the control panel. Tabs display customizable settings for the pen, cordless mouse, Pop-up Menu, or tablet. Resets the selected tab to its default settings. Displays information about the control panel and driver. Displays this User’s Manual. As you explore the control panel, experiment with different settings to find what works best for you.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 20 INDEX Customizing the pen Customizing your Graphire4 pen is easy. First open the Pen Tablet control panel and select the PEN tab to choose from the available options.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 21 Adjusting tip feel, eraser feel, and double-click To adjust the tip or eraser sensitivity of your Graphire4 pen, select the PEN tab. 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. To erase with a broad stroke or to click with a light touch, use a soft eraser setting. For maximum control while erasing, use a firm eraser setting.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 22 Customizing the side switches Select the PEN tab to change the functions assigned to the side switches on your Graphire4 pen. Each side switch can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions; the pull-down menus enable you to choose the function that will be performed. Select the function to perform when pressing the upper or lower side switch. When you bring the pen tip within 5 mm (0.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 23 Button functions The following list describes the options available for tool button, tablet ExpressKeys, or Pop-up Menu settings. Please note that not all options are available for all controls. CLICK. Default setting for the pen tip. This option simulates a primary mouse button click. ERASE. (Pen only.) Sets a button so that when the button is pressed, the pen tip will act like the eraser in applications that support the ERASE function.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS • 24 KEYSTROKES.... Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Selecting this option displays the DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box where you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to play back. You can manually enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the KEYS entry box. Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys (such as F3) and modifier keys (such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL for Windows, or SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CONTROL for Macintosh).
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS • 25 INDEX MODIFIER.... Enables you to assign 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. Selecting this option displays the DEFINE MODIFIER dialog box where you can assign one or more modifier key functions. After choosing the modifier function(s), click OK.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 26 INDEX Customizing mouse buttons To modify your Graphire4 cordless mouse button settings, use your mouse to open the Pen Tablet control panel and select a function to perform for each button from the pull-down menus. See button functions for a description of the available options. The cordless mouse buttons are chordable; you can press two or more buttons simultaneously.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 27 Tablet tracking The tablet TRACKING options enable you to define the relationship between pen (or cordless mouse) movement on the tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor screen. By default the entire active area of the tablet maps to the entire monitor. If more than one monitor is in use the tablet will map to all monitors. See mapping to multiple monitors.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 28 When you click on the PEN MODE DETAILS... button, the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box is displayed. Use the SCREEN AREA options to select a screen area for tablet to screen mapping. • ALL SCREENS. The entire monitor(s) area is mapped; this is the default setting. See mapping to multiple monitors for more information. • MONITOR. The entire area of a single monitor that you choose is mapped. • PORTION. A portion of the desktop area is mapped. Click SET...
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 29 Use the TABLET AREA options to select a tablet area for tablet to screen mapping. • FULL. The entire active area of the tablet is mapped. This is the default setting. • PORTION. A portion of the tablet area is mapped. Click SET... to open a dialog box where you can set the portion of tablet area. FORCE PROPORTIONS. Check or uncheck the box to determine the tablet to screen mapping relationship. • When unchecked, the correct scale or proportions are not maintained.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 30 Portion of screen area The tracking options in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box allow you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to: • ALL SCREENS. When selected, the entire monitor(s) area is mapped. This is the default setting. See mapping to multiple monitors for more information. • MONITOR. When selected, the entire area of a single monitor that you choose is mapped. • PORTION.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 31 Portion of tablet area The tracking options in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box allow you to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area: • FULL. When selected, the entire active area of the tablet is used for tablet to display mapping. This is the default setting. • PORTION. When selected, this option allows you to select a portion of the tablet active area for tablet to screen mapping. Click SET... to open the PORTION OF TABLET dialog box.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 32 Customizing the tablet functions The TABLET tab is used to customize the ExpressKeys and tablet wheel. The ExpressKeys can be customized to perform a modifier, keystroke, or other function. By default, you can use them to move FORWARD and BACK in Internet browsers. Use the pull-down menus to choose a function that will be performed when the key is pressed. Your choice will be displayed either within the pull-down menu or beneath the menu.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 33 INDEX Customizing the Pop-up Menu Use the POP-UP MENU tab to define the available functions on the Pop-up Menu list. To display the Pop-up Menu, set one of your tool buttons to the POP-UP MENU function. Whenever you press that button, the Pop-up Menu is displayed. Select from available items in the Pop-up Menu by clicking on them. To close the Pop-up Menu without making a selection, click outside of the Pop-up Menu. Select a button function to add to the Pop-up Menu list.
CONTENTS INDEX 34 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, refer to 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 35 Testing your tablet 1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. 2. Check the connection. The tablet status LED should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If not: • Make sure the tablet USB cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 36 Troubleshooting tables If you encounter problems with your Graphire4 tools or tablet, refer to 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 and follow the links to the FAQs.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS Double-clicking is difficult. The pen selects everything, will not stop drawing. The eraser selects everything or will not stop erasing. You notice a screen delay at the beginning of pen strokes. You have to press hard with the pen when clicking or drawing. The pen tip does not function. The upper or lower side switch does not work. The screen cursor jumps back. INDEX 37 Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet active area.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS Cannot move the cursor where you want to on the screen, or the line you are drawing does not line up with the location of the pointer in paint applications. 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. INDEX 38 Open the Pen Tablet control panel. Verify that PEN MODE is selected.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 39 Windows-specific problems Windows 98 or Me. Your Graphire4 tools do not function inside a full screen DOS window. After pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL, the screen cursor cannot be controlled with your Graphire4 tool. After changing right- and lefthanded settings in the system’s Mouse control panel, the pen tip no longer functions properly and the cordless mouse button functions are reversed. Windows XP.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 40 Macintosh-specific problems At startup, a dialog box appears telling you that either the driver failed to load or the tablet preferences have not yet been created. Inkwell does not work correctly with the tablet. The tablet was not detected at startup. Make sure the USB interface cable is securely connected and that the status LED on the tablet is blue. If your tablet is plugged into a USB hub, make sure the hub is connected and active.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 41 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 within this manual; your problem may be described there and you can try the solution(s) offered.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 42 Obtaining driver downloads Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products. If you are having a compatibility problem between Graphire4 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 Software updates.
CONTENTS INDEX 43 APPENDIX This section contains information and tips on caring for your tablet and tools, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software, your license and warranty, and more.
APPENDIX CONTENTS 44 INDEX Caring for your tablet and tools Keep your Graphire4 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 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, as they may damage the plastic case.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 45 Uninstalling the tablet 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 XP: Click START. In the start menu, select CONTROL PANEL. Then select ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 46 Graphire4 4x5 / A6 tablet (model CTE-440) Active area (W x D) Physical size (W x D x H) Cable length Weight Power consumption 127.6 x 92.8 mm (5.02 x 3.65 in) 208 x 203.8 x 17.8 mm (8.20 x 8.03 x 0.70 in), including rubber feet 1.5 m (4.95 ft) 0.5 kg (1.1 lb), approximately 0.2 watts, approximately Graphire4 6x8 / A5 tablet (model CTE-640) Active area (W x D) Physical size (W x D x H) Cable length Weight Power consumption 208.8 x 150.8 mm (8.22 x 5.94 in) 278 x 263.8 x 18.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 47 Product information To learn more about Graphire4, and about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressure-sensitivity, eraser, and other special functionality of your pen tablet and tools, visit the Wacom web site for your region: USA, Canada, Central and South America Europe, Middle East and Africa Japan Asia Pacific (English) China (Simplified Chinese) http://www.wacom.com/productinfo http://www.wacom-europe.com http://tablet.wacom.co.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 48 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 equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 49 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”).
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 50 Wacom’s sole obligation and entire liability under this warranty shall be, at Wacom’s option, either the repair or replacement of the defective product or parts thereof of which Wacom is notified during the Warranty Period; provided, however, that you are responsible for (i) the cost of transportation of the product to the designated service location and (ii) any loss or damage to the product resulting from such transportation.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 51 Warranty on Sales Outside of the U.S.A. and Canada For products purchased or used outside of the United States and Canada, upon discovery of a defect in the product, except in the Software, within the Warranty Period you should contact your local dealer or distributor. In all other respects the terms of the warranty as set forth above apply to such sales.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 52 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.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 53 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.
CONTENTS INDEX 54 GLOSSARY Active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your Graphire4 tools are detected. Aspect. The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display. Click force. The amount of force you must apply to the tip of your pen for a click to occur. Double-click distance. The maximum distance (in screen pixels) that the cursor can move between clicks and still be accepted as a double-click.
GLOSSARY CONTENTS INDEX 55 Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your Graphire4 tool on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the same corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positioning, and is the default setting for the Graphire4 pen. Also, PEN MODE allows you to quickly position the screen cursor without having to first find it and then move it across the desktop. See also mouse mode. Pixel.
CONTENTS INDEX 56 INDEX About the manual Accessories and parts, ordering Button functions Care, for tablet and tools CE declaration Click sound Clicking, with pen Control panel opening overview settings Cordless mouse buttons, customizing customizing fingerwheel, customizing using Customizing cordless mouse buttons fingerwheel double-click eraser feel mouse acceleration speed pen side switches tip feel Double-click, customizing Double-clicking, how to Dragging, with pen Drawing with pressure Driver downl
INDEX CONTENTS Settings, control panel Side switches customizing using Software driver downloads uninstalling Specifications 4x5 / A6 tablet 6x8 / A5 tablet general Graphire4 cordless mouse Graphire4 pen product Tablet customizing appearance customizing functions ExpressKeys features mapping area for portion of screen area for portion of tablet area to multiple monitors scale and proportions storing tablet wheel, using testing tracking working with 19 22 12 42 45 46 46 45 46 46 45 17 32 16 6 INDEX 57 Te
CONTENTS INDEX 58 Wacom international offices Wacom Technology Corporation WACOM Europe GmbH 1311 S.E. Cardinal Court Vancouver, WA 98683 U.S.A. Telephone General: +1.360.896.9833 Fax: +1.360.896.9724 Europark Fichtenhain A9 47807 Krefeld Germany Telephone General: +49.(0)2151.3614.0 Fax: +49.(0)2151.3614.111 WACOM Co., Ltd. WACOM Co., Ltd. 2-510-1 Toyonodai Otone-Machi, Kitasaitama-Gun Saitama, 349-1148 Japan Internet: http://tablet.wacom.co.
