Contents Index 1 User’s manual Intuos Pen & Touch Intuos Pen Setting up Using a pen Customizing a pen Using the tablet Customizing the tablet Navigating with touch Customizing touch Using the Radial Menu Application-specific settings Going Wireless Troubleshooting PTH-450, PTH-650, PTH-850, PTK-450, PTK-650 Contents Index 1
Contents Index 2 Intuos5 User’s Manual Version 1.0, Rev I0911 Copyright © Wacom Co., Ltd., 2011 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 5 YOUR INTUOS TABLET Identify your tablet model Intuos Pen & Touch tablet Intuos Pen tablet Intuos pen 6 6 7 9 11 SETTING UP INTUOS Ergonomics Configuring the tablet orientation USB cable installation Understanding the tablet active area Working with multiple monitors Control panel basics 12 12 14 15 16 18 18 USING INTUOS Using the Grip Pen Holding the pen Positioning Clicking Dragging Using the side switch Drawing with pressure sensitivity Drawin
Contents Wireless receiver storage Testing the wireless connection TROUBLESHOOTING Testing your tablet Testing controls and input tools Testing the ExpressKeys Testing the Touch Ring Testing a pen Troubleshooting tables General problems Pen problems Touch problems Wireless connection problems Windows-specific problems Mac-specific problems Technical support options Obtaining driver downloads Contents Index 86 87 88 89 91 92 92 93 94 94 95 98 99 101 102 104 105 Index 4 APPENDIX Caring for Intuos Repla
Contents Index 5 ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual provides quick access to information about Intuos. The information is common to Windows and Mac computers and Windows screen captures are shown, unless otherwise noted. • Go directly to table of contents or index topics by clicking on them. • Use the navigation controls to move through the manual. Go to front page. Contents Go to table of contents. Page back, or page forward. Index Go to index. Go back to previous view. topic Go to topic.
Contents Index 6 YOUR INTUOS TABLET This section introduces you to Intuos. The quickest way to learn about your Intuos tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and features. • Not all product models are available in all regions. • Your Intuos tablet can only be used with a compatible pen or input device, such as the pen that came with your product, or a Wacom accessory pen specified for use with Intuos5. Other pens or input devices may not function properly.
Contents Index 7 INTUOS PEN & TOUCH TABLET Touch Ring Includes toggle button at center of ring. Press to: • Toggle between Touch Ring modes. • For wireless operation, wakes tablet from sleep mode. Status LEDs • An LED will glow dimly when Intuos is connected to an active USB port. • Brightens when you touch the active area, use the pen, or press an ExpressKey. • LEDs also indicate which of the four Touch Ring modes are active. For wireless operation, see battery and wireless connection status.
Contents Index 8 Wacom wireless module slot Storage compartment, for Wacom wireless receiver See going wireless with Intuos. USB port Anchor point The Intuos pen tether (sold separately) or aftermarket security cables can be connected here. Battery compartment Wireless compartment See wireless setup. Small-sized tablets are equipped with a single cover used to access the Wacom wireless module and rechargeable battery. USB cable, detachable Disconnect the USB cable when storing Intuos.
Contents Index 9 INTUOS PEN TABLET Touch Ring Includes toggle button at center of ring. Press to: • Toggle between Touch Ring modes. • For wireless operation, wakes tablet from sleep mode. Status LEDs • An LED will glow dimly when Intuos is connected to an active USB port. • Brightens when you use the pen or press an ExpressKey. • LEDs also indicate which of the four Touch Ring modes are active. For wireless operation, see battery and wireless connection status.
Contents Index 10 Wacom wireless module slot Storage compartment, for Wacom wireless receiver See going wireless with Intuos. USB port Anchor point The Intuos pen tether (sold separately) or aftermarket security cables can be connected here. Battery compartment Wireless compartment See wireless setup. Small sized tablets are equipped with a single cover used to access the Wacom wireless module and rechargeable battery. USB cable, detachable Disconnect the USB cable when storing Intuos.
Contents Index 11 INTUOS PEN All Intuos input tools are cordless and battery free. Eraser Pen stand Unscrew the base to access a nib removal tool and assorted replacement nibs. Grip area Nib removal tool Side switch (rocker style) Replaceable nib (pen tip) Intuos Grip Pen If you are working in a multi-user environment or otherwise want to personalize your pen, unscrew the tip cone and replace the colored ring with one of another color (included).
Contents Index 12 SETTING UP INTUOS To minimize fatigue, comfortably organize your work area. Position your tablet, input tools, and keyboard for easy access without unnecessary reaching. Adjust your monitor so you can view it comfortably with minimum eyestrain. For best results, position the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet.
Contents Index 13 You will discover many ways of using your Intuos tablet. For example, if your tablet supports both pen and touch, you can add touch to your workflow: Zooming Use two fingers on the tablet surface to zoom-in and zoom-out. Photo retouching Use the pressure-sensitive pen to edit images within a photo or image editing application. Open the Radial Menu Using three fingers, tap and hold on the tablet surface to open the Radial Menu.
Contents Index 14 CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION When you first installed Intuos, you were prompted to choose a default tablet orientation. The orientation you chose was used to determine the tablet default settings. However, you can easily reconfigure Intuos for left- or right-handed users at any time. ExpressKey and Touch Ring settings are automatically reconfigured when you change the handedness setting. Right-handed operation: • Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MAPPING tab.
Contents Index 15 USB CABLE INSTALLATION The USB cable can be connected to best suit your preferred handedness. 1. Connect the USB cable to the tablet. 2. For left-handed use, loop and press the cable into the looping clip on the USB plug. Right-handed use 3. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer. See also configuring the tablet orientation.
Contents Index 16 UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA Depending on your tablet model, Intuos can accept pen input or both pen and touch input. Note, however, that pen input and touch cannot be used at the same time. Pen input Your Intuos input tools work only on the active area of tablet models that support pen input. Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen pointer will jump to the corresponding point on the screen.
Contents Index 17 Touch input On touch-sensitive tablet models, slide your finger(s) across the active area to position the screen pointer. • Click or right-click. • Scroll and zoom. • Move between pages in most web browsers and document or picture viewers. You can also display the Radial Menu. • Switch between applications and perform other desktop functions. • Save your work or view your Wacom tablet settings. Some gestures can be customized. Learn about the touch experience with Intuos.
Contents Index 18 WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Intuos will map to the monitors based upon how they are configured in the display properties control panel. • 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. Monitor 1 Monitor 2 Example of tablet mapping to a single monitor.
Contents Index 19 USING INTUOS If you are new to using Intuos, read the following sections. See also the touch experience with Intuos. Important: Use only a compatible pen or Wacom input device, such as the pen that shipped with your product, or a Wacom accessory pen specified for use with Intuos5. Other pens may not function properly. See available parts and accessories.
Contents Index 20 HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Grip Pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. Adjust your grip so the side switch is in a convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidently press the switch while drawing or positioning with the pen. Tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable. Position for drawing and navigating Position for erasing Place the pen stand within easy reach of your tablet.
Contents Index 21 POSITIONING Use the pen to position the cursor (or pointer) on your screen. Lift the pen and place the pen tip on the tablet active area. The cursor jumps to the new location. Move the screen cursor by hovering the pen over the tablet surface. Do this without touching the tablet surface, but while still keeping the pen tip within proximity of the tablet. To select an icon or folder, use your pen to position the screen cursor over the object. Press down to select.
Contents Index 22 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.
Contents Index 23 USING THE SIDE SWITCH The pen side switch has two customizable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either direction. You can use the switch whenever the pen tip is within 10 mm (0.4 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 Press the upper switch to double-click. This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip.
Contents Index 24 DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY The pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes within applications that support this feature. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pressure you place on the pen. For example, sliders are used in some applications to vary line characteristics such as width, color, and opacity. These characteristics can be controlled much better by the pen’s pressure sensitivity.
Contents Index 25 ERASING The 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 tool palette to vary the width and depth of your erasures as you change the amount of pressure exerted upon the pen.
Contents Index 26 TABLET CONTROLS To improve your workflow in graphics or other applications, Intuos features ExpressKeys and a Touch Ring. While using your dominant hand for touch or pen input, you can simultaneously use your other hand to operate the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring. Active area The section of your tablet that senses touch or pen input. ExpressKeys Press the customizable ExpressKeys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes, or to simulate button clicks or modifier keys.
Contents Index 27 USING THE EXPRESSKEYS Press individual keys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes. ExpressKeys can also be used to modify touch, pen, or other input tool properties as you work. If your tablet supports touch, you can also use gestures to perform many of these functions. ExpressKeys configuration when positioned on left side of tablet (EXPRESSKEYS LEFT). ExpressKeys configuration when positioned on right side of tablet (EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT).
Contents Index 28 Tips: Use the Radial Menu to expand the functionality of your tablet. Rest your finger on an ExpressKey to activate the Express View display, which shows the ExpressKey settings. Display an interactive diagram of the current tablet settings by pressing an ExpressKey set to SHOW SETTINGS. Consider some of these other ways to use the ExpressKeys: • Set a key to a commonly used keyboard shortcut. • Set a key to launch a commonly used file or application.
Contents Index 29 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. Tap the upper portion of the Touch Ring for single increment changes based on the assigned function. Example of zooming out Move your finger counter-clockwise to zoom out or scroll up.
Contents Index 30 THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH INTUOS Intuos is designed to enhance the way you work. Touch enables you to interact with a computer using only your fingertips on the Intuos tablet. Use touch on Intuos just like on other Mac and Windows devices such as phones, trackpads, and notebooks. First learn the basic actions to navigate and perform typical mouse operations. Then learn how to scroll, zoom, and rotate. Touch input is activated whenever you touch the tablet active area.
Contents Index 31 NAVIGATING WITH TOUCH The touch feature of your Intuos tablet enables you to control a computer using only your fingertips on the tablet surface. See understanding the tablet active area. Touch options can be individually enabled or disabled within the Wacom Tablet control panel. Touch is on when selected in the STANDARD GESTURES or MY GESTURES tab. • Use basic actions to navigate and perform typical mouse operations.
Contents Index 32 ONE-FINGER ACTIONS Track. Use a single finger to move the screen cursor. Touch and slide your finger across the tablet surface. TAP TO CLICK Click. Using a single finger, track to an item. Lift your finger and tap to select. Double-click. Using a single finger, track to an item. Lift your finger and tap twice. DRAG (DRAG LOCK disabled). Using a single finger, tap on an item to select. Then again quickly tap down and track (slide) your finger across the tablet to drag.
Contents Index 33 DRAG LOCK (DRAG LOCK enabled). Using a single finger, tap on an item to select. Then track (slide) your finger across the tablet to drag. Tap again to release the item. TWO-FINGER ACTIONS AND GESTURES ADD TAP TO CLICK Select and drag. Using a single finger, track to an item. Select by touching your thumb or a second finger to the left of that finger. If you will be dragging an item or selecting blocks of text, we recommend using two fingers instead of your finger and thumb.
Contents Index 34 TAP TO RIGHT CLICK To right-click and bring up a context menu at the screen cursor position, tap the tablet surface with two fingers spaced slightly apart. Use a quick tapping motion with both fingers at the same time. You can then track to an option in the menu and select it by tapping your finger. SCROLL Place two fingers on the tablet surface. Using a smooth motion, move your fingers together in parallel. • Scroll up by moving your fingers in an upward motion.
Contents Index 35 ZOOM First place two fingers on the tablet surface. • Zoom-in by moving (expanding) your fingers away from one another. • Zoom-out by moving (pinching) your fingers toward one another. Note: If zoom functions do not operate correctly within Adobe® Photoshop®, verify that the ZOOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL function is not selected within the Photoshop PREFERENCES options.
Contents Index 36 ROTATE Two finger rotate. Place two fingers diagonally on the tablet surface and then rotate them clockwise or counterclockwise. For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart. Note: The rotation gesture may work differently depending on the application you are working with. For example, rotation may work smoothly, in 90-degree increments, or not at all. Rotate around finger.
Contents Index 37 TAP AND HOLD to display RADIAL MENU Using three fingers spaced slightly apart, tap and hold them on the tablet surface. This action will open the Radial Menu on your display screen. Release your fingers to work with the Radial Menu. This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom touch functions. FOUR-FINGER GESTURES SWIPE LEFT/RIGHT TO SWITCH APPLICATIONS Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, move your fingers left or right to open the application switcher.
Contents Index 38 SWIPE UP to SHOW DESKTOP Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe up to show the desktop. Swipe up again to move your open windows back to the desktop. This gesture can be customized. See choosing custom touch functions. SWIPE DOWN for FLIP 3D/EXPOSé Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe down. • Flip 3D (Windows): Your first swipe opens Flip 3D. Swipe down again to close Flip 3D. Not available for Windows XP. Alternatively, move your fingers down 1 cm (0.
Contents Index 39 FIVE-FINGER GESTURES SWIPE DOWN to SHOW SETTINGS Using five fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe down to activate (on your display screen) an interactive diagram of the current ExpressKey, Touch Ring, and pen settings. Click on a section of the diagram to open the appropriate Wacom Tablet control panel tab. You can then adjust settings as needed. Swipe down again to dismiss the diagram, or click anywhere outside of the diagram. This gesture can be customized.
Contents Index 40 SETTING THE TOUCH OPTIONS Select the TOUCH OPTIONS tab. The touch options determine how fast you must move or tap your fingers in order for an action or gesture to be recognized. Adjusts how fast you must tap to register a double-click. To test your setting, position the screen cursor over the TEST area and tap twice. Adjusts the screen pointer for speed of tracking and navigating. Choose a SLOW speed to move the screen cursor at a slower rate with more finger motion.
Contents Index 41 CHOOSING STANDARD TOUCH FUNCTIONS To customize Intuos for your touch preferences, select the STANDARD GESTURES tab. Touch actions and gestures are available when selected. So that you may work in different ways, some functions (such as a right-click) can be performed using different actions or gestures. Position the screen cursor over a touch option to see a static image of that function.
Contents Index 42 DISABLING TOUCH Choose the STANDARD GESTURES, MY GESTURES, or TOUCH OPTIONS tab to disable and enable touch. • • • Deselect to disable touch. You can still work with the ExpressKeys and pen. Select to ENABLE TOUCH. This option can also be changed by pressing an ExpressKey to which the TOUCH ON/OFF function has been assigned. STANDARD GESTURES tab shown.
Contents Index 43 TESTING TOUCH If you encounter problems with touch, it is a good idea to first check the assigned touch functions or reset them to their default conditions. To further test touch: 1. Attempt to move the screen cursor by tracking your finger across the tablet surface. Then tap to select an item. A status LED should brighten when you touch the active area of the tablet. See also testing your tablet. 2. Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and click on the ABOUT button.
Contents Index 44 CUSTOMIZING INTUOS Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize Intuos for the way you like to work. Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos by creating application-specific settings.
Contents Index 45 MANAGE YOUR CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS To open the Wacom Tablet control panel: • Windows. Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS. Then select WACOM TABLET and choose the WACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option. • Mac. Open SYSTEM PREFERENCES from either the Dock, the Apple menu, or from the APPLICATIONS folder. Then click on the WACOM TABLET icon. You can begin customizing Intuos after opening the control panel.
Contents Index 46 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize your Intuos tablet or input tools. When you open the control panel, an icon for the Grip Pen or other input tool is displayed in the TOOL list. A TOUCH icon is also displayed for tablets that support touch. The appropriate tabs are displayed. To customize, make changes to the tab controls. Experiment with different settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect immediately.
Contents Index 47 Control panel lists and tabs: The control panel TABLET, TOOL, and APPLICATION lists allow you to select the tablet, tool, or application for which you want to change settings. The TABLET list displays an icon for any supported tablet or pen display that has been installed on your system and is currently connected. All settings shown below the list apply to the selected tablet or pen display.
Contents Index 48 CUSTOMIZING THE PEN You can easily customize 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. If not automatically selected, choose the pen from the TOOL list. Select a tab and choose from the available options.
Contents Index 49 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. With your screen cursor positioned over an empty area of the control panel, press down on the tablet with the pen tip.
Contents Index 50 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 control panel, press down on the tablet with the pen eraser. Use the pressure bar to determine how hard you must press on the eraser to reach maximum pressure.
Contents Index 51 CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS Select the PEN tab to change the functions assigned to the side switches and tip of your pen. Select the function to perform when pressing the upper or lower side switch. The selected function occurs when you bring the pen tip within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet surface without touching the tablet and then press the upper or lower side switch. Tip: To make double-clicking easier, set the side switch to DOUBLE CLICK.
Contents Index 52 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 the 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 53 CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS To customize the ExpressKeys, select the EXPRESSKEYS tab. Each key can be customized to perform a Display Toggle, modifier, keystroke, or other function. When you open the EXPRESSKEYS tab, the current functions are shown in the corresponding pull-down menus. Choose a function to perform when the key is pressed. ExpressKey functions can be defined for use with specific applications. See using the ExpressKeys for more information.
Contents Index 54 CUSTOMIZING THE TOUCH RING To customize the Touch Ring, select the TOUCH RING tab. Touch Ring functions can be modified to issue zooming, scrolling, or custom keystroke actions. Choose a function to perform when using the Touch Ring. The ring can be toggled between four customizable modes. Adjust speed to control the rate at which zooming and scrolling occurs, or the speed at which keystroke events are sent to an application.
Contents Index 55 TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING Select the MAPPING tab to define the relationship between tool movement on the tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor screen. By default the entire active area of the tablet maps to the entire monitor. If more than one monitor is in use the tablet will map to all monitors. See working with multiple monitors. The ORIENTATION setting is tablet specific, and applies to all tools and applications. See configuring the tablet orientation.
Contents Index 56 MOUSE MODE options determine how the input tool will track. MOUSE TRACKING options apply only to the Intuos Mouse. • 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. • When USE MOUSE ORIENTATION is selected, moving the mouse forward moves the screen cursor up.
Contents Index 57 PORTION OF SCREEN AREA To define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to, in the MAPPING tab choose a SCREEN AREA option. FULL MONITOR PORTION... Maps the entire monitor(s) area. This is the default setting. See also working with multiple monitors. 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.
Contents Index 58 PORTION OF TABLET AREA To define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area, in the MAPPING tab choose a TABLET AREA option. FULL PORTION... The entire active area of the tablet is mapped. This is the default setting. In the dialog that appears, choose a method for defining a portion of the tablet: • • • Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area that will be mapped to your selected screen area.
Contents Index 59 BUTTON FUNCTIONS Customize Intuos for the way you like to work. Simply use the Wacom Tablet control panel to change the button function that is assigned to an input tool button, ExpressKey, Touch Ring, or Radial Menu setting. Button function options may vary, depending on your tablet model. Not all options are available for all controls or tablet models. FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION CLICKS • CLICK Simulates a primary mouse button click.
Contents Index 60 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, COMMAND, and CONTROL for Mac).
Contents Index 61 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 Mac). Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects. Choose one or more modifier key options. Choose a CLICKS option to simulate pressing a button of the selected type on a mouse. RADIAL MENU Displays the Radial Menu on your screen.
Contents Index 62 FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION AUTO SCROLL/ZOOM Sets the Touch Ring to zoom in most graphics applications and scroll in most other applications. SCROLL Sets the Touch Ring for scrolling only action. ZOOM Sets the Touch Ring for zooming only action. SHOW DESKTOP Minimizes all open windows to display a clean desktop. SWITCH APPLICATION Brings up the application switching dialog with focus on the next open application.
Contents Index 63 FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION PRECISION MODE Changes the mapping around the current pen tip position such that you must move the pen farther for the screen cursor to cover a specific distance on the display 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 64 FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION ERASE Sets a button so that when the button is pressed, the pen tip will act like the eraser in applications that support the ERASE function. See erasing. SHOW SETTINGS Activates (on your display screen) an interactive diagram of the current ExpressKey, Touch Ring, pen, and touch settings. The current functions for each control are shown. Click on any section of the diagram to open the appropriate Wacom Tablet control panel tab.
Contents FUNCTION NAME Index 65 DESCRIPTION TABLET PC • TABLET PC INPUT PANEL (Tablet PCs and Windows systems that support the Tablet PC Input Panel.) Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel when you press a tool button set to this function. • JOURNAL (Windows 7 and Vista, and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft Journal.) Opens Microsoft Journal. • TABLET PC DEFINED (Tablet PCs and Windows systems that support the Tablet PC Input Panel.
Contents Index 66 USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU The Radial Menu is a circular 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.
Contents Index 67 WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE Display Toggle is available when working on multiple monitor systems. This feature allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display at a time. See working with multiple monitors. After setting an ExpressKey or pen side switch 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. For example: 1.
Contents Index 68 In the Wacom Tablet control panel, the DISPLAY TOGGLE tab is automatically available when the Intuos tablet is installed on a multi-monitor system. This tab lets you set which monitor(s) will be included in the toggle sequence. All monitors are selected in the toggle sequence by default. Uncheck any monitor you want removed from the sequence. • The base mapping is the tablet and display mapping that is defined in the MAPPING tab.
Contents Index 69 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 70 CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING First choose the TABLET and TOOL for which you want to create an application-specific setting. Click on the APPLICATION list [ + ] button. Choose a method to select an application: • In the CURRENTLY OPEN APPLICATIONS box, select an application for which to create custom settings. • BROWSE to select the executable file of any application installed on your computer. The name of your selected application is displayed.
Contents Index 71 CHANGING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS To change tool settings for a specific application, select the tool and the application. Then 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 72 WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS The Wacom Tablet control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of the settings for your tablet and Intuos tools. The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected, and the appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed. The TOOL list displays an icon for the tablet FUNCTIONS and different tools that have been used on the tablet. The TOUCH icon is available for touch-sensitive tablets. See customizing touch.
Contents Index 73 CHANGING THE TABLET MODE Intuos is configured for optimum performance in most applications. However, some handwriting recognition software requires a higher data rate than is typically needed for most applications. This higher data rate can slow computer performance in some circumstances. If your recognition software does not work well, you can change the tablet mode from standard to recognition mode. Within the control panel TABLET list, double-click on the tablet icon.
Contents Index 74 ADVANCED OPTIONS Click on the Wacom Tablet control panel OPTIONS... button to access the advanced OPTIONS dialog box. You can change the SIDE SWITCH MODE to best fit the way you like to use the pen when making right-clicks or other click functions. Select: • HOVER CLICK to perform click functions without touching the pen tip to the tablet surface. This is the default setting for all except Tablet PCs. • CLICK & TAP to enable the precise placement of click functions.
Contents Index 75 GOING WIRELESS WITH INTUOS Intuos tablets are designed to let you go wireless by adding the Wacom wireless accessory kit. See ordering parts and accessories.
Contents Index 76 WIRELESS SETUP Configure Intuos for wireless operation. 1. If you have been using Intuos as a wired tablet, disconnect the USB cable. 2. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover(s). See (A). Slide cover(s) away from tablet body to remove. Medium- and large-sized tablets are equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Small-sized tablets come with a single cover. A 3. Install the wireless components.
Contents Index 77 ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS CONNECTION Connect wirelessly with Intuos. 1. Fully charge the tablet battery. See charging the battery. When the battery is fully charged as shown by the green LED, disconnect the USB cable and you are ready to work 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.
Contents Index 78 Products using wireless signals may interfere with the equipment on commercial aircraft, and regulations require that all wireless devices be turned off when traveling in an airplane. Turn off the Intuos tablet wireless signal by turning off or removing the wireless module (the tablet status LED will be off) and DO NOT power on the wireless module during takeoff, transit, or landing.
Contents Index 79 OPTIMIZING THE WIRELESS CONNECTION If your screen cursor lags behind the pen movement on the tablet or frequently “jumps” about, or if you see excessive straight line segments when drawing in graphics applications, then your wireless connection may not be able to transmit all of the data from the tablet with the necessary speed.
Contents Index 80 BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT This section contains important information about the rechargeable battery and power management features of your Intuos tablet when used wirelessly. Be sure to review the following sections. Charging the battery Battery and wireless connection status Power saving features CHARGING THE BATTERY Fully charge the tablet battery before using Intuos for the first time in wireless mode.
Contents Index 81 BATTERY AND WIRELESS CONNECTION STATUS When in wireless mode, Intuos provides you with additional feedback about your tablet. • The tablet status LED shows the following: Blue, flashing Blue Off • Wireless mode connecting. Wireless mode on. Sleep mode, or wireless mode off. On the Wacom wireless module, the battery status LED shows the following: Amber Green Off USB cable connected and tablet battery charging. USB cable connected and tablet battery fully charged.
Contents Index 82 POWER SAVING FEATURES When configured for wireless operation, Intuos uses a number of power saving features to conserve the tablet battery charge and improve performance. Power saving mode Sleep mode Tablet enters power saving mode after 2 minutes of no user input. The time parameter can be adjusted in the Wacom Tablet control panel. See battery and wireless connection status.
Contents Index 83 BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION When using your Intuos5 wirelessly, the battery life will vary depending upon usage and your tablet model. For example, you can expect a full day of working charge when using small- and medium-sized tablet models. If you have a large Intuos5 tablet model, expect a half day of battery charge due to its large size. Wacom recommends purchasing an extra battery. See ordering parts and accessories.
Contents Index 84 BATTERY REPLACEMENT If your tablet battery has exceeded its life span and can no longer be charged or no longer holds a charge, it will need to be replaced. Be sure to use only the rechargeable battery designed for your tablet. For information, see ordering parts and accessories. Important: Only use a Wacom battery specified for your tablet. To replace the rechargeable battery: 1. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover.
Contents Index 85 WIRELESS MODULE REMOVAL To remove the wireless module: 1. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover. Medium- and large-sized tablets are equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Small-sized tablets come with a single cover. Slide cover away from tablet body to remove. 2. Use your thumbnail or other suitable, non-metallic tool to unseat the module.
Contents Index 86 WIRELESS RECEIVER STORAGE The Wacom wireless receiver is designed for portability. Plug it into a USB port on your computer. Then leave it there so the receiver will always be available for use with your tablet, even when you are traveling or otherwise on the go with Intuos. The wireless receiver can also be stored within your Intuos tablet. To store the receiver in the tablet: 1. Use your fingernail or other suitable, non-metallic tool to open the wireless receiver storage compartment.
Contents Index 87 TESTING THE WIRELESS CONNECTION A tablet status LED should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has recognized it as a USB device. If you encounter problems with the wireless connection, perform the following checks. 1. First check the general troubleshooting procedures. 2. Verify that the wireless module is on. See battery and wireless connection status. 3. Verify that the wireless module and receiver are properly installed. See wireless setup. 4.
