CONTENTS 1 INDEX USING PEN MOUSE TABLET CUSTOMIZING PEN MOUSE TABLET POP-UP MENU APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX ® ® User’s Manual for Windows & Macintosh CONTENTS INDEX 1
CONTENTS INDEX 2 Wacom Intuos® 3 User’s Manual for Windows® & Macintosh® English version 2.0, August 26, 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 5 6 WORKING WITH INTUOS3 Intuos3 tablet features Intuos3 input tools Intuos3 optional tools Setting up your work area Using the Grip Pen Holding the pen Pointing Clicking Dragging Using the side switch Drawing with pressure-sensitivity Drawing with tilt Erasing Eye-hand coordination exercise Using the mouse Using the Airbrush and Art Pen Working with the tablet Using ExpressKeys Using the Touch Strips 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 14 15 16 16
CONTENTS CONTENTS Technical support options Obtaining driver downloads 65 66 APPENDIX Caring for your tablet and tools Replacing the pen tip Uninstalling the software Changing the tablet mode Installing multiple tablets Intuos3 lens cursor Customizing the lens cursor Testing the lens cursor Working with AutoCAD Configuring AutoCAD for a Wintab compatible digitizer Configuring tablet menus and screen pointing areas in AutoCAD Calibrating Intuos3 for AutoCAD Product specifications General specifications for
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CONTENTS INDEX 7 WORKING WITH INTUOS3 This section introduces you to the Intuos3 professional pen tablet. Intuos3 consists of a tablet that serves as your work area and the Intuos3 input tools you use on the tablet. The quickest way to learn about Intuos3 is to become familiar with its appearance and features. If you are new to using a pen tablet, read the following sections to learn about your Intuos3 tools and how to use them with the tablet. Note: Intuos3 tools will only work on an Intuos3 tablet.
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS 8 INDEX Intuos3 tablet features Pen stand. Cable. Recessed cable tracks on the back of the tablet allow the cable to exit the top or left of the tablet. Status LED. Customizable ExpressKeys. Touch Strip controls. Note: 4x5 / A6 tablet models come equipped with ExpressKeys and a single Touch Strip located to the left of the tablet’s active area. Tablet work surface. Identifies the tablet active area. Note: Intuos3 6x8 / A5 tablet shown.
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS 9 INDEX Intuos3 input tools Various input tools are available for your tablet. All Intuos3 tools are cordless, batteryless, and ergonomically designed. Each tool also features a unique Tool ID, which enables you to work with multiple tools and to customize each tool differently. The Intuos3 Grip Pen is a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen and brush strokes.
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 10 Intuos3 optional tools Like the Intuos3 Grip Pen, the optional Airbrush is a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Eraser. Side switch. Fingerwheel. Replaceable nib. Intuos3 Airbrush (optional accessory). Replaceable nib (standard or inking tip). Intuos3 Ink Pen (optional accessory). The Ink Pen is pressure-sensitive and comes with replaceable inking cartridges.
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 11 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 INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 12 Using the Grip Pen The Intuos3 Grip Pen is cordless, batteryless, 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 INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 13 Pointing The Intuos3 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 INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 14 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. (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. Double clicking.
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 15 Using the side switch The Intuos3 Grip Pen is equipped with a DuoSwitch. This switch has two programmable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either direction. You can use the DuoSwitch whenever the pen tip is within 6 mm (0.25 inch) of the tablet’s active area. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch. The upper switch position is set to DOUBLE CLICK, and the lower switch is set to RIGHT CLICK by default.
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 16 Drawing with pressure-sensitivity The Intuos3 pen responds to the nuance and inflection of your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pressure you place on the pen. For example, in some drawing programs sliders are used to vary brush characteristics (width, color, and opacity).
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 17 Erasing The eraser on the Intuos3 pen works like the eraser on a pencil. In graphics applications that support the pen’s eraser, you can erase intuitively and naturally. When you use the pen’s eraser, the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool.
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 18 Eye-hand coordination exercise If you use a mouse, you may remember how long it took to get used to positioning the screen cursor. Your Intuos3 Grip Pen, likewise, will take a bit of practice to master the technique of positioning the screen cursor in PEN mode. This may seem difficult at first, but it is more natural and faster than in MOUSE mode. This exercise is designed to retrain your eye-hand coordination for using the pen: 1. Open any graphics application.
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 19 Using the mouse The Intuos3 mouse is a cordless, batteryless, maintenance-free mouse that works on any Intuos3 tablet. The left and right side buttons are set for BACK and FORWARD functionality within your Internet browser. The right button is set to RIGHT CLICK by default, and displays a context menu when pressed. The left button is set to CLICK by default, and is the primary button used for selecting.
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 20 Using the Airbrush and Art Pen The optional Intuos3 Airbrush works like the pen, but also includes a fingerwheel for an additional degree of control. With proper software support, you can simulate realistic airbrushing. For example, tilting the Airbrush can cause the spray pattern to elongate and feather out. Rolling the fingerwheel can adjust the spray intensity, and pressure on the tip can control the brush size. All other functions work similarly to the pen.
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS 21 INDEX Working with the tablet The middle area of the Intuos3 tablet is the working, or active, area for the pen and 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 INTUOS3 CONTENTS 22 INDEX Using ExpressKeys Press the ExpressKeys with your secondary hand to toggle between tools or change tool properties while you are using your primary hand to work with your pen on the Intuos3 tablet. The default settings were chosen to optimize your workflow in Photoshop and other graphics applications, using the following modifier keys: Button 1: CTRL modifier key for Windows. COMMAND (Apple key) for Macintosh. Button 2: SHIFT modifier key.
WORKING WITH INTUOS3 CONTENTS INDEX 23 Using the Touch Strips Slide your finger over the Touch Strip to quickly zoom in or out, scroll up or down, or perform other functions with your secondary hand while using your dominant hand to work with your pen or mouse. You can also set each Touch Strip to issue custom keystrokes. For example, you might set a Touch Strip action to cycle through layers when working in Photoshop.
CONTENTS INDEX 24 CUSTOMIZING After you master the basics of using your Intuos3 professional pen tablet, you may want to customize the way Intuos3 works. This chapter describes how to use the Wacom Tablet control panel to adjust your Intuos3 tablet and tool settings. Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos3 by creating application-specific settings.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 25 INDEX Control panel overview Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize Intuos3. The upper portion of the control panel displays icons representing your TABLET, TOOLs, and the APPLICATIONs with customized tool settings. Choose FUNCTIONS to customize your tablet control and Pop-up Menu settings. Choose PEN to customize your Intuos3 pen settings. Choose MOUSE to customize your Intuos3 mouse settings. Tabs display customizable settings for the selected tool.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 26 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. To change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize. The tool will be automatically selected in the TOOL list, and the appropriate tabs will be displayed.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 27 Customizing the pen Customizing your Intuos3 pen is easy. First open the Wacom Tablet control panel using the pen. The pen will be selected in the TOOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. Select a tab and choose from the available options.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 28 Adjusting tip feel and double-click To adjust the tip sensitivity of your Intuos3 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. Customizes the amount of pressure needed to click or draw. Drag the slider to a softer or firmer setting. Displays the tip FEEL DETAILS dialog box where you can further customize the tip sensitivity.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 29 Adjusting eraser feel To adjust the eraser sensitivity of your Intuos3 pen, select the ERASER tab. 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. Select the button functions to perform when using the eraser. Customizes the amount of pressure needed to erase. Drag the slider to a softer or firmer setting.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 30 Advanced tip and eraser pressure settings To further customize tip or eraser pressure settings, from the PEN or ERASER tab click on the DETAILS... button to display the FEEL DETAILS dialog box. The options within this dialog box enable you to change the tip or eraser pressure sensitivity and click threshold settings independently. (In the PEN and ERASER tabs, these settings are adjusted simultaneously with the TIP FEEL or ERASER FEEL slider.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 31 INDEX Customizing tool buttons Select the PEN tab to change the functions assigned to the side switch and tip of your Intuos3 pen. Each tool button 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 6 mm (0.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 32 Button functions The following list describes the options available for tool button, tablet control, or Pop-up Menu settings. Please note that not all options are available for all controls. CLICK. This option simulates a primary mouse button click. Be sure at least one button performs this function so you can always navigate and click. DEFAULT. Returns a button to its default setting. DISABLED. Disables the button function. DOUBLE CLICK. Simulates a double-click.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS • 33 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 • INDEX 34 MODE TOGGLE.... Toggles between PEN mode and MOUSE mode. When first setting a tool button to MODE TOGGLE..., the MOUSE MODE dialog box is displayed where you can adjust the mouse acceleration and speed. Sets the screen cursor tracking speed when in MOUSE mode Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in MOUSE mode. Note: MOUSE mode settings can be accessed from a number of different locations within the control panel.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 35 INDEX Customizing tilt sensitivity To adjust the tilt sensitivity of your Intuos3 pen, select the PEN tab. Tilt sensitivity determines how far you have to tilt the tool to produce the maximum tilt effect in your tilt-sensitive applications; you need to tilt the pen less at high sensitivity than at low sensitivity. Like pressure-sensitivity, tilt can be assigned to control brush characteristics. Your tilt setting applies to both the tip and eraser of your tool.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 36 INDEX Customizing the mouse Customizing your Intuos3 mouse is easy. First open the Wacom Tablet control panel using the mouse. The MOUSE tool will be selected in the TOOL list, and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. Select a tab and choose from the available options.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 37 Customizing the mouse fingerwheel By default, the fingerwheel controls scrolling in most windows and applications. To customize the fingerwheel, use your Intuos3 mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MOUSE tab. These options control the fingerwheel function. You can set the FUNCTION to SCROLL, KEYSTROKES, or DISABLED. The default setting is to SCROLL. When you select SCROLL from the FUNCTION pull-down menu, the tab displays the custom scroll options.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 38 INDEX Tablet to screen mapping To change the relationship between tool movement on your tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor screen, select the MAPPING tab. The MODE options control how the screen cursor moves: • Select PEN mode to set the screen cursor so that its movement corresponds with the position of your Intuos3 tool on the tablet – wherever you place your tool on the tablet, the cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the screen.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 39 Mouse mode The default MODE for the Intuos3 mouse is MOUSE mode. With MOUSE mode selected, the MAPPING tab looks like this: The MODE you select controls how the screen cursor moves. In MOUSE mode, the screen cursor moves with relative positioning. Select the ORIENTATION of your tablet. Note: Except for tablet ORIENTATION, all mapping settings apply to a specific Intuos3 tool. Select a slower or faster screen cursor tracking speed when in MOUSE mode.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 40 Screen area In the MAPPING tab, the SCREEN AREA options allow you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to: • FULL. When selected, the entire monitor(s) area is mapped. This is the default setting. See mapping to multiple monitors for more information. • PORTION.... When selected, this option allows you to select a portion of the display for tablet to screen mapping. Selecting PORTION... brings up the PORTION OF SCREEN dialog box.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 41 Force proportions Check or uncheck the MAPPING tab’s FORCE PROPORTIONS box to determine the tablet to screen mapping relationship. When FORCE PROPORTIONS is unchecked, the correct scale or proportions are not maintained. The selected tablet area is mapped to the selected display area. Drawing a circle on the tablet may create an ellipse on the display screen. This is the default setting for all tools.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 42 Tablet area The MAPPING tab’s TABLET AREA options 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’s active area for tablet to screen mapping. Selecting PORTION... brings up the PORTION OF TABLET dialog box.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS • 43 INDEX QUICKPOINT LEFT and QUICKPOINT RIGHT. These options (available for Intuos3 9x12 / A4-regular, 12x12 / A4 Oversize, and 12x19 / A3 Wide tablets) divide the tablet into two independent areas: a large area for drawing, and a small area for quick navigation. Both areas are mapped to the screen area defined in the PORTION OF SCREEN dialog box, or to the entire display by default. These options can also be selected and deselected using the screen Pop-up Menu.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 44 INDEX Customizing the tablet functions It is as easy to customize your Intuos3 tablet as it is to customize the Intuos3 pen or mouse. Simply open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the FUNCTIONS icon in the TOOL list. Select a tab to customize, and change settings using the available options.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 45 Customizing ExpressKeys Each key can be customized to perform a modifier, keystroke, or other function. When you select the ExpressKeys tab, the currently selected function of each key appears in the corresponding pull-down menu. See using ExpressKeys for the default key settings, and button functions for a description of the available options. To customize a key, select an item from the corresponding pull-down menu.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 46 INDEX Customizing tablet Touch Strips When you select the tablet TOUCH STRIP tab, the currently set function of each Touch Strip is displayed. Each Touch Strip can be customized to issue zooming, scrolling, or keystroke actions. You can also disable a Touch Strip until you choose to assign a new function or renew the default settings. Note that only the LEFT Touch Strip group will be available when you are working with a 4x5 / A6 tablet.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS • INDEX 47 Touch Strip scroll settings. Each tablet Touch Strip can be customized to issue scrolling only actions. When SCROLL is selected, an up or down motion on the Touch Strip will cause a scroll up or down action in most applications. Note: Some applications may interpret scrolling events as zoom events, or may ignore scrolling completely. When you select SCROLL from a Touch Strip’s FUNCTION pull-down menu, the tab displays the custom scroll options for that Touch Strip.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 48 • Touch Strip zoom settings. Each tablet Touch Strip can be customized to issue zoom only actions. When ZOOM is selected, an up or down motion on the Touch Strip will cause a zoom in or out action in most graphics applications. Note: Some applications may interpret zoom events as scrolling events, or may ignore zooming completely. • Touch Strip keystroke settings. Each tablet Touch Strip can be customized to issue custom keystroke actions.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 49 Advanced Touch Strip settings The tablet Touch Strips can be further customized within the ADVANCED TOUCH STRIP SETTINGS dialog box. When you click on the TOUCH STRIP tab’s ADVANCED... button, the ADVANCED TOUCH STRIP SETTINGS dialog box is displayed. The settings within this dialog box are global, and apply to all applications. If you prefer not to use the continuous and single step operations of the Touch Strip, you can disable them by deselecting this box.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 50 INDEX Customizing the Pop-up Menu Use the POP-UP MENUS 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.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS 51 INDEX Working with multiple tools The Wacom Tablet control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of your Intuos3 tool settings. The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected, and the appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed. Each Intuos3 tool has a Tool ID that makes it unique. Any custom settings apply only to the specific tool for which they were made. Identical Intuos3 tools will appear as numbered devices.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 52 Working with application-specific settings You may wish to customize a tool for use with a particular application. For example, you may want 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.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 53 Creating an application-specific setting To create an application-specific setting, first choose the tablet and tool for which you want to create an application-specific setting. Then click on the APPLICATION list’s [ + ] button to display the ADD APPLICATION FOR CUSTOM SETTINGS dialog box.
CUSTOMIZING CONTENTS INDEX 54 Changing settings for a specific tool and application To change tool settings for a specific application, select the tool and the application and 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.
CONTENTS INDEX 55 TROUBLESHOOTING Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom recommends you do the following: 1. Look in the troubleshooting tables. Your problem may be described there and you can try the solution offered. 2. Open the Wacom tablet Read Me file for late-breaking information. 3. Test your tablet and input tools. See testing your tablet and testing your tools. 4.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 56 Testing your tablet Make sure your computer is turned on, the operating system has finished loading, and the tablet is properly connected to an active powered USB port. Then try the following tests: 1. Check the tablet. The tablet’s blue status LED will light whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If the LED is on, continue with step 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 57 Testing your tools If your tool does not work as you expect, it is a good idea to first check the assigned functions or to reset the tool to its default condition. A quick way to reset a tool to the default settings is to remove it from the TOOL list by clicking on the list’s [ – ] button. After the tool has been removed, place it back onto the tablet and the tool will be re-added to the TOOL list with its default settings.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 58 Testing the ExpressKeys 1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, observe the TABLET INFO column as you test the ExpressKeys. If you have more than one tablet connected to your system, be sure to select the tablet in the TABLET INFO column. 2. Test the keys on your tablet by clicking them one at a time. Each time you press a key, its number will be displayed next to either the LEFT KEYS or RIGHT KEYS category, depending on which keys group you are testing.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 59 Testing a pen 1. While observing the POINTING DEVICE INFO column, bring your Intuos3 tool within 6 mm (0.25 inch) of the tablet’s active area. A value for PROXIMITY, the DEVICE NAME, DEVICE TYPE, and a DEVICE S/N (serial number) should be displayed. If you have more than one tablet connected to your system, be sure to select the tablet for which you are testing your tools in the TABLET INFO column. 2. Move your tool along the tablet surface.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 60 Testing a mouse 1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, place the Intuos3 mouse on the tablet’s active area and test the buttons by clicking each button. The tablet status LED should change color, and the SWITCHES state should change for each button you click. 1 2 3 4 5 Intuos3 mouse 2. When the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box is first opened the WHEEL status should be 0. Move the fingerwheel backward. The WHEEL status should change from 0 to +1. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 61 Troubleshooting tables If you encounter problems with your Intuos3 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 INDEX 62 Double-clicking is difficult. Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet’s active area. Using the side switch to double-click is recommended (review the techniques in clicking). See also adjusting tip feel and double-click. Set one of the ExpressKeys to DOUBLE CLICK and use it to issue doubleclicks. Try increasing the TIP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE (see adjusting tip feel and double-click).
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS The side switch does not work. The screen cursor jumps back. 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. INDEX 63 Be sure you press the side switch when the pen tip is within 6 mm (0.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS The computer does not go to sleep. When using the tablet the screen cursor is very erratic or jumps around. The Intuos3 pen does not work on the tablet Touch Strip. INDEX 64 When you are not using your Intuos3 input tool(s), remove them from the tablet surface or the tablet will continue to send data, keeping the computer awake. On rare occasions the tablet may receive interfering radio frequencies from a computer monitor or nearby AM radio station.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS Inkwell does not work correctly with tablet. INDEX 65 There may be a problem with the Inkwell preferences. Remove the damaged preference files as follows. They will be recreated when you enable handwriting recognition. 1. From the Apple menu, choose SYSTEM PREFERENCes, SHOW ALL, and INK. Then turn off handwriting recognition. 2. From the GO menu, choose your HOME. Open the LIBRARY and PREFERENCES folders. Then remove the following preferences: • com.apple.ink.framework.
TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENTS INDEX 66 Obtaining driver downloads Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products. If you are having a compatibility problem between Intuos3 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 67 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 INDEX 68 Replacing the pen tip The pen tip (nib) will wear with normal use. When the nib gets too short or develops a flat point, you can replace it with another nib. Simply clasp the old nib with a tweezer, needle-nosed plier, or similar instrument and pull it straight out of the pen. Then slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen – firmly push the nib until it stops.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 69 Changing the tablet mode Within the control panel’s TABLET list, double-click on the tablet icon to display the TABLET MODE dialog box. The TABLET MODE setting applies to all tools and applications. Maximum data rate. Required by some handwriting recognition software. Recommended for graphics applications. This is the default condition.
APPENDIX CONTENTS 70 INDEX Intuos3 lens cursor Available for use with 12x12 / A4 Oversize and 12x19 / A3 Wide tablet models, the lens cursor is an ideal tool for entering precise coordinate position information into your computer. The lens cursor reports the position of the cross-hair to the computer. This makes the lens cursor especially useful for tracing and digitizing drawings into graphics and CAD applications. Rotate lens for best viewing angle.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 71 Customizing the lens cursor To modify your Intuos3 lens cursor button settings, use your lens cursor to open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MOUSE tab. As with the Intuos3 pen, you can select a function to perform for each button from the pull-down menus. See button functions for a description of the available options. The lens cursor buttons are chordable; you can press two or more buttons simultaneously.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 72 Working with AutoCAD AutoCAD can support the Intuos3 tablet as a Windows system pointing device or as a Wintab compatible digitizer. By default, AutoCAD is configured to use Intuos3 as a system pointing device. If you will be using Intuos3 with tablet menus or to digitize drawings to proper scale, you will need to follow the procedures below.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 73 Configuring tablet menus and screen pointing areas in AutoCAD A screen pointing area is a rectangular region on the tablet surface where the tablet acts like a system mouse. When the pointer is within a screen pointing area, the tablet can access windows, menus, and other applications outside AutoCAD’s drawing area. You can configure both a fixed and floating screen pointing area. Before you configure the tablet, its entire surface is the fixed screen pointing area.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 74 Calibrating Intuos3 for AutoCAD If you are using Intuos3 to digitize a drawing, you will need to calibrate Intuos3 with the paper drawing’s coordinate system. The calibration allows you to digitize points from the paper drawing into the appropriate coordinate system of your drawing file. 1. From the DRAWING EDITOR, open the TOOLS menu (OPTIONS menu for Release 13). 2. Choose the TABLET and CALIBRATE options, then: • Digitize point #1 on the paper drawing.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 75 Product specifications General specifications for all Intuos3 tablets Coordinate resolution Accuracy, pen Accuracy, mouse Accuracy, lens cursor Tilt range (all pens) Reading height Maximum report rate ExpressKeys stroke Touch Strips (L x W) Communication interface Connector Cable length Power requirements Power consumption Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating relative humidity Storage relative humidity Certification and compliance 200 lpmm (5080 lpi) +/- 0.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 76 Intuos3 9x12 / A4-regular tablet (model PTZ-930) Active area (W x D) Physical size (W x D x H) Weight 304.8 x 228.6 mm (12.0 x 9.0 in) 439.5 x 340.0 x 14.0 mm (17.3 x 13.4 x 0.6 in) 1.8 kg (3.96 lb), approximately Intuos3 12x12 / A4 Oversize tablet (model PTZ-1230) Active area (W x D) Physical size (W x D x H) Weight 304.8 x 304.8 mm (12.0 x 12.0 in) 439.5 x 429.3 x 37 mm (17.3 x 16.9 x 1.5 in) 2.1 kg (4.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 77 Intuos3 Ink Pen (model ZP-130) Pen tip travel Pressure levels Physical size (L x D) Weight 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less 1024 levels 151.5 x 12.5 mm (5.97 x 0.49 in) 12 g (0.42 oz), approximately The Ink Pen is an optional accessory. Intuos3 Art Pen (model ZP-600) Pen tip travel Pressure levels Physical size (L x W x D) Weight 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less 1024 levels 146.7 x 15.5 x 12.5 mm (5.78 x 0.61 x 0.49 in) 14 g (0.49 oz), approximately The Art Pen is an optional accessory.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 78 Product information To learn more about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressuresensitivity, tilt-sensitivity, eraser, and other special functionality of your Intuos3 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 79 Intuos3 Grip Pen (ZP-501E). Sensitive to pressure and tilt, the Grip Pen is an all-purpose tool for use in drawing, erasing, and mouse operations. The easy-to-use DuoSwitch gives you two programmable switch functions. The pressure-sensitive pen has an ergonomic, waisted and rubberized grip area, optimum weight and balance, and superior tip sensitivity, making it the most natural freehand tool. Intuos3 mouse (ZC-100).
APPENDIX CONTENTS 80 INDEX Other parts and accessories Description Part Numbers Pen stand, for Grip Pen PST-A034 Replacement nibs for Grip Pen, Airbrush, or Classic Pen Standard nibs (white) Stroke nibs Stroke nibs are spring-loaded, providing additional tactile feedback when you are working with the Grip Pen. Airbrush, or Classic Pen. Stroke nibs are gray in color and are installed in the same manner as a standard pen nib. See replacing the pen tip. Felt nibs Intuos3 Grip Pen accessory kit.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 81 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 82 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 83 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 84 Warranty on Sales Outside of U.S.A. and Canada For products purchased or used outside of the United States and Canada, the warranty period is one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Upon discovery of a defect in the product, except in the Software, within the Warranty Period you should contact your local dealer or distributor. In all other respects the terms of the warranty as set forth above apply to such sales.
APPENDIX CONTENTS INDEX 85 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 86 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 87 GLOSSARY Active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your Intuos3 tools are detected. Application-specific settings. Intuos3 tool and tablet settings that have been customized for individual applications. The Wacom Tablet control panel enables you to customize a tool to behave uniquely in different applications. Your application-specific settings are in effect whenever you use the application. See also working with application-specific settings. Aspect.
GLOSSARY CONTENTS INDEX 88 Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your Intuos3 tool on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positioning, and is the default setting for the Intuos3 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. The smallest unit of measure on your monitor screen.
CONTENTS INDEX 89 INDEX About the manual Accessories and parts ordering other parts and accessories Adding a new tool Airbrush holding replacing the tip using Application-specific settings changing settings creating removing working with Art Pen, using AutoCAD calibrating for Intuos3 configuring for Intuos3 configuring screen pointing areas configuring tablet menus working with Button functions Care, for tools and tablet CE declaration Clicking, how to Control panel features lists opening settings tabs C
INDEX CONTENTS Holding Airbrush pen Information, product Input tools, features Installing multiple tablets Interference, radio and television Lens cursor customizing testing Macintosh-specific problems, troubleshooting Manual, about Mapping to multiple monitors Mode Mouse buttons, customizing customizing testing using fingerwheel Mouse mode Multiple monitors, mapping to tablets, installing New tool, adding Nib, replacing Optional tools, features Ordering parts and accessories Orientation Parts and accessori
INDEX CONTENTS storing testing Touch Strips customizing testing using working with Tablet to screen mapping, customizing Technical Support, contacting Testing ExpressKeys mouse pen tablet Touch Strips tablets tools Tilt drawing with sensitivity, customizing Tip feel, customizing advanced Tip, replacing Tool buttons, customizing Tools, testing 67 56 46 58 23 21 38 65 58 60 59 58 56 57 16 35 28 30 68 31 57 CONTENTS INDEX 91 Touch Strip advanced settings customizing keystroke settings scroll settings test
CONTENTS INDEX 92 Wacom international offices Wacom Technology Corporation WACOM Europe GmbH 1311 SE 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.
