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Wacom Bamboo Fun User Manual
Summary of Bamboo Fun
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Using a pen customizing your pen troubleshooting using a tablet customizing your tablet digital inking using a cordless mouse customizing your cordless mouse user’s manual for windows & macintosh ® ® index contents index contents 1 1.
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2 2 index contents index contents bamboo ™ fun user’s manual for windows ® & macintosh ® english version 1.0, march 21, 2007 copyright © wacom company, limited, 2007 all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Wacom reserves the right to revise...
Page 3: Contents
3 3 index contents index contents contents about the manual 4 navigating the manual 5 working with bamboo fun 6 tablet features 6 input tools 7 setting up your work area 8 using the cordless pen 9 holding the pen 9 about the active area 10 pointing 11 clicking 12 dragging 12 using the pen buttons 13...
Page 4: About The Manual
4 4 index contents index contents about the manual this manual provides quick access to information about bamboo fun. Click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to windows and macintosh computers and windows screen captures are shown, unl...
Page 5: Navigating The Manual
5 5 index contents index contents navigating the manual use the navigation controls to move through the manual: go to front page. Go to table of contents. Go to index. Go back to previous view. Page back, or page forward. Go to beginning of section. Go to topic. Topic continued. Adobe reader provide...
Page 6: Working With Bamboo Fun
6 6 index contents index contents working with bamboo fun this section introduces you to the bamboo fun 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. If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools, re...
Page 7: Input Tools
7 7 index contents index contents input tools your bamboo fun input tools are cordless and battery-free. Programmable buttons can be customized. Eraser. Pen buttons. Replaceable nib (pen tip). Fingerwheel. The integrated middle button and rolling wheel can be used for up and down scrolling in the ac...
Page 8: Setting Up Your Work Area
8 8 index contents index contents setting up your work area to minimize fatigue, organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your tablet, input tools, and keyboard for easy access without unnecessary reaching. Position your monitor so you can view it comfortably with a minimum of e...
Page 9: Using The Cordless Pen
9 9 index contents index contents using the cordless pen there are four basic techniques for using the pressure-sensitive pen: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages. Holding the pen about the active area ...
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10 10 index contents index contents about the active area the active area is the area of the tablet that senses pen movement. The screen area is the corresponding area on the screen. The tablet active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen (a one-to-one relationship), and uses the e...
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11 11 index contents index contents pointing the bamboo fun pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two different ways, like a pen (p en m ode ) or like a mouse (m ouse m ode ). • in p en m ode , the tablet active area is a mapped representation of yo...
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12 12 index contents index contents 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. (if c lick s ound is selected in the pen tablet control ...
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13 13 index contents index contents using the pen buttons the bamboo fun pen has two buttons. Each button has a programmable function that is selected when you press the button. You can use a pen button whenever the pen tip is within 5 mm (0.20 inch) of the tablet active area. You do not have to tou...
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14 14 index contents index contents drawing with pressure sensitivity the bamboo fun pen responds to 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. The digital ink too...
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15 15 index contents index contents eye-hand coordination exercise this exercise is designed to retrain your eye-hand coordination for using the pen: 1. Open any graphics application. Use the line tool to sketch a rectangular grid with line spacings of about 20-25 mm (3/4 to 1 inch). You can use you...
Page 16: Using The Cordless Mouse
16 16 index contents index contents using the cordless mouse the bamboo fun cordless mouse is battery-free and works on your bamboo fun pen tablet. Note that some product configurations may not include the cordless mouse. Important: when the cordless mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leavi...
Page 17: Working With The Tablet
17 17 index contents index contents working with the tablet 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 ...
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18 18 index contents index contents using the expresskeys press the expresskeys to perform frequently used functions. You can do this with your secondary hand while using your primary hand to work with your bamboo fun pen on the tablet. The expresskey default settings will vary depending on which op...
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19 19 index contents index contents using the touch ring the touch ring lets you scroll and zoom in your current document. • zooming: slide your finger clockwise to zoom in, and counterclockwise to zoom out. • continuous scrolling: press and hold your finger on the up arrow to continuously scroll up...
Page 20: Customizing
20 20 index contents index contents customizing after you master the basics of bamboo fun, you may want to customize the way the pen, mouse, or tablet works. This chapter describes how to adjust your tablet and tool settings. Opening the control panel control panel overview control panel settings op...
Page 21: Control Panel Overview
21 21 index contents index contents control panel overview use the pen tablet control panel to customize your bamboo fun pen, mouse, and tablet. Experiment with different settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect immediately. Click d efault to return a tab to th...
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22 22 index contents index contents customizing the pen first open the pen tablet control panel and select the p en tab to choose from the available options. Tablet tracking adjusting eraser feel customizing the pen buttons adjusting tip feel and double-click.
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23 23 index contents index contents adjusting tip feel, eraser feel, and double-click select the p en 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 cl...
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24 24 index contents index contents customizing the pen buttons select the p en tab to change the functions assigned to the buttons. Each pen button can be set for a variety of mouse functions; the pull-down menus enable you to choose the function that will be performed. Select the function to perfo...
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25 25 index contents index contents button functions the following options are available for tool and tablet button settings. Not all options are available for all controls. C lick . Default setting for the pen tip. Simulates a primary mouse button click. D ouble c lick . Simulates a double-click. F...
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26 26 index contents index contents i nk t oggle . (macintosh.) toggles the i nk a nywhere function of inkwell on and off. Inkwell automatically recognizes and converts your handwriting into text and inserts it into a document. Note that ink must be turned on for this function to work. See your maci...
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27 27 index contents index contents • p an /s croll . (pen only.) lets you position a document or image in any direction within the active pane by pressing a pen button set for p an /s croll and then sliding the pen tip across the tablet’s active area. • k eystroke .... Enables you to simulate keyst...
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28 28 index contents index contents • o pen /r un .... Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific application, file, or script to launch. • m odifier .... Enables you to assign modifier key(s) (such as s hift , a lt , or c trl for windows, or shift , option , command , and control for macint...
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29 29 index contents index contents customizing the mouse buttons select the m ouse tab to customize the mouse functions. See button functions. Select the function to perform when pressing a button. Notes : • the m ouse tab will not display until you have used a cordless mouse on the tablet. • to co...
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30 30 index contents index contents tablet tracking the tablet t racking 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....
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31 31 index contents index contents when you click on the p en m ode d etails ... Button, the p en m ode d etails dialog box is displayed. Returns settings to their factory defaults. Use the s creen a rea options to select a screen area for tablet to screen mapping. • a ll s creens . The entire moni...
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32 32 index contents index contents mapping to multiple monitors if your computer has more than one monitor, bamboo fun will map to your monitors based upon how they are configured in the d isplay p roperties control panel. If a ll s creens is selected and you are in extended monitor mode, the table...
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33 33 index contents index contents portion of tablet area the tracking options in the p en m ode d etails dialog box allow you to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area: • f ull . Maps the entire active area of the tablet for tablet to display mapping. This is the default set...
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34 34 index contents index contents customizing the tablet functions the t ablet tab is used to customize the expresskeys and touch ring. Returns the tab settings to their factory default conditions. To customize the touch ring: • choose a f unction . Z oom is the default setting. When selected, the...
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35 35 index contents index contents customizing the pop-up menu use the p op - up m enu tab to define the available functions on the pop-up menu list. To display the pop-up menu, set a tool button to the p op - up m enu function. Whenever you press that button, the pop-up menu is displayed. Select f...
Page 36: Troubleshooting
36 36 index contents index contents 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 pen tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear ...
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37 37 index contents index contents testing your tablet and tools 1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. 2. Check the connection. The tablet status ring should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a usb device. In standby...
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38 38 index contents index contents • check the cordless mouse by opening the pen tablet control panel and selecting the m ouse tab. Click on the d efault button to return the mouse to its default settings. Next: a. Move the cordless mouse across the active area of the tablet; the screen cursor shou...
Page 39: Troubleshooting Tables
39 39 index contents index contents troubleshooting tables if you encounter problems with your bamboo fun tools or tablet, see 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...
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40 40 index contents index contents double-clicking is difficult. Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet active area. Using a pen button to double-click is recommended (review the techniques in clicking). Set one of the tablet expresskeys to d ouble c lick a...
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41 41 index contents index contents the screen cursor jumps back. Do not place the pen or cordless mouse on the tablet when they are not in use, or when you are using another pointing device. Leaving your tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other input devices....
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42 42 index contents index contents windows-specific problems macintosh-specific problems after changing right- and left- handed settings in the system’s mouse control panel, the pen tip no longer functions properly and the cordless mouse button functions are reversed. This will reverse the right an...
Page 43: Technical Support Options
43 43 index contents index contents technical support options if you have a problem with your pen tablet, first check the tablet installation guide to be sure the unit is installed correctly. Then review the troubleshooting procedures within this manual. If you cannot find the answer in this manual,...
Page 44: Obtaining Driver Downloads
44 44 index contents index contents obtaining driver downloads wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products. If you are having a compatibility problem between bamboo fun and a new hardware or software product, it may be helpful to download a new p...
Page 45: Appendix
45 45 index contents index contents appendix this section contains information about digital inking, tips on caring for your tablet and tools, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software, your license and warranty, and more. Pen and digital ink capabilities in windows vista caring for your ...
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46 46 index contents index contents pen and digital ink capabilities in windows vista microsoft windows vista provides extensive support for pen and touch input. When using the pen tablet with a computer running windows vista, your experience is enhanced by powerful note taking, handwriting recognit...
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47 47 index contents index contents about the windows vista tablet pc input panel the windows vista tablet pc input panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to directly enter text with your bamboo fun pen. There are a number of ways to launch the input panel: • click on the inpu...
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48 48 index contents index contents caring for your tablet and tools keep your bamboo fun 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 to prolong the life of your tab...
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49 49 index contents index contents uninstalling the tablet software follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the pen tablet driver software from your system. Important: when you remove the pen tablet software from your system, your pen tablet will no longer operate with full tablet function...
Page 50: Product Specifications
50 50 index contents index contents product specifications general specifications for all bamboo fun pen tablets small bamboo fun tablet (model cte-450) medium bamboo fun tablet (model cte-650) coordinate resolution 100 lpmm (2540 lpi) accuracy, pen +/- 0.5 mm (0.02 in) reading height with pen, aver...
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51 51 index contents index contents bamboo fun pen (model ep-155e) bamboo fun cordless mouse (model ec-155) physical size (l x d) 152.5 x 12 mm (6.00 x 0.47 in) pressure levels 512 levels pen tip travel 0.1 mm (0.004 in), approximately eraser tip travel 0.1 mm (0.004 in), approximately weight 15 g (...
Page 52: Product Information
52 52 index contents index contents product information to learn more about bamboo fun, 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 reg...
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53 53 index contents index contents 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 an...
Page 54: License And Warranties
54 54 index contents index contents 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 prog...
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55 55 index contents index contents 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 responsi...
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56 56 index contents index contents 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 distrib...
Page 57: License And Warranty
57 57 index contents index contents 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 sof...
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58 58 index contents index contents 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 be...
Page 59: Glossary
59 59 index contents index contents glossary active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your bamboo fun 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 cl...
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60 60 index contents index contents nib. The replaceable pen tip. Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your bamboo fun 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 d...
Page 61: Index
61 61 index contents index contents index about the manual 4 accessories and parts, ordering 52 active area 10 bamboo fun, working with 6 button functions 25 care, for tablet and tools 48 ce declaration 53 click sound 12 clicking, with pen 12 control panel opening 20 overview 21 settings 21 cordless...
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62 62 index contents index contents product information 52 proportions and scale 31 radio and television interference 53 scale and proportions 31 settings, control panel 21 software driver downloads 44 uninstalling 49 specifications bamboo fun cordless mouse 51 bamboo fun pen 51 general 50 medium ba...
Page 63: Wacom International Offices
63 63 index contents index contents wacom international offices wacom technology corporation wacom europe gmbh 1311 s.E. Cardinal court europark fichtenhain a9 vancouver, wa 98683 47807 krefeld u.S.A. Germany telephone telephone general: +1.360.896.9833 general: +49.(0)2151.3614.0 fax: +1.360.896.97...