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Wacom BAMBOO User Manual

Manual is about: Bamboo

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    User’s manual for windows & macintosh ® ® bamboo touch (ctt-460) bamboo pen (ctl-460) bamboo & bamboo fun (cth-460, cth-461, cth-661) setting up navigate with touch customize touch expresskeys use a pen customize a pen troubleshooting contents index contents 1 index 1.

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    Contents index contents 2 index 2 bamboo user’s manual for windows ® & macintosh ® version 1.0, rev e1209 copyright © wacom co., ltd., 2009 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 ...

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    Contents index contents 3 index 3 table of contents about the manual 5 navigating the manual 6 your bamboo 7 identify your tablet model 7 bamboo touch tablet 8 bamboo & bamboo fun tablets 9 bamboo pen tablet 10 pen 11 pen holder 11 setting up your bamboo 12 ergonomics 12 configuring the tablet orien...

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    Contents index contents 4 index 4 pen (model lp-160e), for bamboo 71 bamboo fun small tablet (model cth-461) 71 bamboo fun medium tablet (model cth-661) 71 pen (model lp-161e), for bamboo fun 71 bamboo pen tablet (model ctl-460) 72 pen (model lp-160), for bamboo pen 72 product information 73 orderin...

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    Contents index contents 5 index 5 about the manual this manual provides quick access to information about bamboo . The information is common to windows and macintosh computers and windows screen captures are shown, unless otherwise noted. • go directly to table of contents or index topics by clickin...

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    Contents index contents 6 index 6 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 topic. Topic continued. Adobe ® reader ® provides additional tools for u...

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    Contents index contents 7 index 7 your bamboo this section introduces you to bamboo. The quickest way to learn about your bamboo tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and features. • not all product models are available in all regions. • your bamboo tablet cannot be used with other wacom ...

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    Contents index contents 8 index 8 bamboo touch tablet active area use single- or two-finger input for clicking and navigating with touch . Use two-finger input for gestures that control other functions, such as scrolling and zooming. Learn about the touch experience with bamboo . Customizable expres...

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    Contents index contents 9 index 9 bamboo & bamboo fun tablets active area includes the touch sensor. Use single- or two-finger input for clicking and navigating with touch . Use two-finger input for gestures that control other functions, such as scrolling and zooming. Learn about the touch experienc...

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    Contents index contents 10 index 10 bamboo pen tablet usb cable bamboo pen (model ctl-460) shown. Status led glows white when your bamboo tablet is connected to an active usb port. Brightens when the pen is active. Pen holder active area this is the active area for pen input. Learn about your pen an...

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    Contents index contents 11 index 11 pen pen holder use the pen holder (when equipped) to store the pen when it is not in use. The pen holder does not apply to bamboo touch. Eraser (when equipped) pen buttons replaceable nib (pen tip) pen (when equipped) a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image e...

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    Contents index contents 12 index 12 setting up your bamboo to minimize fatigue, comfortably organize your work area. Position your tablet, pen (if equipped), and keyboard for easy access without unnecessary reaching. Adjust your monitor so you can view it comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain. For...

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    Contents index contents 13 index 13 as you work, you will discover many ways of interacting with your bamboo tablet. For example: for details on these and other ways to work with your tablet, see the touch experience with bamboo or the pen experience with bamboo . Annotation simplify document review...

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    Contents index contents 14 index 14 configuring the tablet orientation you are prompted to choose a default tablet orientation during the initial installation process using the bamboo installation cd. At the log-in and user switching screens, the tablet orientation will use the default orientation t...

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    Contents index contents 15 index 15 understanding the tablet active area depending on your tablet model, bamboo can accept touch input, pen input, or both. Note, however, that pen and touch input cannot be used at the same time. Touch input on touch-sensitive tablet models, slide your finger across ...

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    Contents index contents 16 index 16 tablet active area the area of your bamboo tablet that senses touch or pen input. For tablet models that support both pen and touch input: • touch input is disengaged whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity range . Lift the pen and your hand ...

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    Contents index contents 17 index 17 working with multiple monitors if your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, bamboo will map to your 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 monito...

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    Contents index contents 18 index 18 using your bamboo if you are new to using bamboo, read the following sections. The touch experience with bamboo the pen experience with bamboo the touch experience with bamboo bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work. Touch input enables you to interact with...

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    Contents index contents 19 index 19 navigating with touch the touch input feature of your bamboo tablet enables you to control a computer using only your fingertips on the tablet surface. See understanding the tablet active area . Before learning how to control your computer with touch input, famili...

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    Contents index contents 20 index 20 touch input options can be enabled or disabled within the bamboo control panel and are dependent upon application support. Touch actions and gestures are available when selected in the t ouch f unctions tab. Basic actions enable you to navigate and perform typical...

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    Contents index contents 21 index 21 1b t ap with one finger double-click using a single finger, track to an item. Lift your finger and tap twice. 2 a dd t ouch to the l eft select and drag (add touch to left) using a single finger, track to an item. Select by touching your thumb or a second finger t...

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    Contents index contents 22 index 22 4 a dd t ouch to the r ight right-click (add touch to right) using a single finger, track to an item. Then with a second finger touch and release to the right of that finger. Releasing your finger issues a right-click and brings up a context menu at the screen cur...

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    Contents index contents 23 index 23 gestures enable you to control functions such as scroll, zoom, and rotation. 7a g estures s croll 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....

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    Contents index contents 24 index 24 8 g estures z oom 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...

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    Contents index contents 25 index 25 customizing touch use the bamboo control panel to customize the touch input options for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer. Opening the control panel control panel overview customize your touch experience 9b g estures r otate rotate (rotate...

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    Contents index contents 26 index 26 expresskey basics most bamboo tablet models feature customizable expresskeys. Note that expresskeys are not available for bamboo pen (model ctl-460). Customizing the expresskeys use the bamboo control panel to customize the expresskey options. Opening the control ...

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    Contents index contents 27 index 27 the pen experience with bamboo bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work. Bamboo tablet models equipped for pen input enable you to interact with a computer using the pen on the active area of the tablet. The pen is cordless, battery free, and pressure-sensit...

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    Contents index contents 28 index 28 using the pen on the tablet there are four basic techniques for using the pen: positioning, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages. Positioning clicking dragging using the pen but...

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    Contents index contents 29 index 29 you can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways (see setting the tablet mapping ). • in p en m ode , wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the display screen. The screen pointer indic...

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    Contents index contents 30 index 30 clicking click to highlight or select an item on the screen. Double-click to open it. Dragging dragging is used to select and move objects on the monitor screen. Tip: you can configure windows to select when the pen is over an icon and to launch the icon with a si...

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    Contents index contents 31 index 31 using the pen buttons the pen is equipped with 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 7 mm (0.28 inch) of the tablet active area. You do not have to t...

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    Contents index contents 32 index 32 writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity the pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes. The digital ink tools in microsoft windows vista and office 2007, as well as the drawing tools in many graphics app...

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    Contents index contents 33 index 33 erasing the pen eraser (when equipped) works like the eraser on a pencil. Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that support the eraser (see product information ). If the eraser is not supported in an application, you can still use the eraser for ...

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    Contents index contents 34 index 34 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 draw a rectangular grid with line spacings of about 20-25 mm (3/4 to 1 inch). You can use your ...

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    Contents index contents 35 index 35 customizing your bamboo use the bamboo control panel to customize bamboo for the way you like work. Opening the control panel control panel overview customize your touch experience customize your pen experience button functions opening the control panel to open th...

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    Contents index contents 36 index 36 control panel overview after opening the control panel, you can begin customizing bamboo. 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 the factory settings....

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    Contents index contents 37 index 37 customize your touch experience the control panel touch options enable you to customize bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using touch input. Setting the touch speed setting the touch functions setting tablet and expresskey ...

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    Contents index contents 38 index 38 setting the touch functions select the t ouch f unctions tab. Touch input options can be enabled or disabled and are dependent upon application support. Change the settings to customize how touch input works. Touch actions and gestures are available when selected....

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    Contents index contents 39 index 39 setting tablet and expresskey functions choose the t ablet tab to set the tablet orientation and to customize the expresskeys. Tablet orientation change how your tablet is oriented by selecting r ight h anded or l eft h anded input. The tablet driver automatically...

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    Contents index contents 40 index 40 disabling touch choose the t ablet tab to disable and enable touch input. Available for tablet models configured for pen and touch input. • select to d isable all touch input and work with the expresskeys and pen only. • deselect to activate touch input. • this op...

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    Contents index contents 41 index 41 customize your pen experience customizing your pen is easy. Use the pen to open the bamboo control panel. You can then customize bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using pen input. Setting the pen button functions setting ti...

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    Contents index contents 42 index 42 setting the tip and eraser feel, and double-click distance 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...

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    Contents index contents 43 index 43 setting the pen button functions select the p en tab to change the functions assigned to the buttons on your pen. Each pen button can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions. Select the function to perform when pressing the upper or lower pen button. When ...

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    Contents index contents 44 index 44 setting the tablet mapping select the p en tab to set the tablet mapping. The tablet t racking options enable you to define the relationship between pen movement on the tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor screen. By default the entire active area of ...

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    Contents index contents 45 index 45 when you click on the p en m ode d etails ... Button, the p en m ode d etails dialog box is displayed. Use the s creen a rea options to select a screen area for tablet to screen mapping. • a ll s creens . The entire monitor(s) area is mapped; this is the default s...

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    Contents index contents 46 index 46 portion of screen area the tracking options in the p en m ode d etails dialog box allow you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to: a ll screens maps the entire monitor(s) area. This is the default setting. See working with multiple ...

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    Contents index contents 47 index 47 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 the entire active area of the tablet is mapped. This is the default setting. P ortion allows you to ...

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    Contents index contents 48 index 48 setting the pen speed in mouse mode to change the screen cursor acceleration and speed when using the pen in m ouse m ode , click on the m ouse m ode d etails ... Button (located on the p en tab). A dialog box will be displayed where you can make your adjustments....

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    Contents index contents 49 index 49 customizing the pop-up menu the pop-up menu is available for tablet models that are configured for both pen and touch input. Select the p op - up m enu tab to create the custom menu and define the available functions that will appear in the menu. To display the po...

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    Contents index contents 50 index 50 button functions function description c licks • c lick simulates a primary mouse button click. Default setting for the pen tip. • r ight c lick simulates a right mouse button click, which displays a context menu. • m iddle c lick simulates a middle mouse button cl...

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    Contents index contents 51 index 51 function description k eystroke ... Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Select this option to display the d efine k eystroke dialog box. Enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the k eys entry box. Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, functio...

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    Contents index contents 52 index 52 function description p op - up m enu displays a pop-up menu on your screen. See customizing the pop-up menu for more information. P an /s croll pen only. Enables you to position a document or image in any direction within the active pane by pressing a pen button s...

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    Contents index contents 53 index 53 function description t ouch t oggle available for bamboo and bamboo fun. T ouch t oggle is useful when you are working with the pen and want to prevent accidental touch input (e.G., to prevent an accidental right-click). Temporarily disable touch by pressing an ex...

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    Contents index contents 54 index 54 problems with your bamboo? Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, wacom recommends you do the following: 1. If the tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in any error message that may ...

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    Contents index contents 55 index 55 testing your tablet 1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. 2. Check the connection. The tablet status led should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a usb device. If not: • make sure t...

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    Contents index contents 56 index 56 testing a pen 1. First perform the procedures for testing your tablet . 2. Check the pen by opening the bamboo control panel and selecting the p en tab. Click on the d efault button to return the pen to its default settings. Next: • touch the pen tip and then the ...

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    Contents index contents 57 index 57 troubleshooting tables if you encounter problems with your bamboo tablet or pen (when equipped), refer to the following tables. Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. Be sure to check the read me file for the latest information u...

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    Contents index contents 58 index 58 touch input problems touch input does not work. Re-enable touch input by pressing an expresskey that is set to t ouch t oggle . Otherwise, open the bamboo control panel and go to the t ablet tab. Be sure the d isable all touch input option is deselected. Touch inp...

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    Contents index contents 59 index 59 pen input problems the pen does not position the screen cursor, or otherwise work. If the tablet driver does not load properly, pen input will not be available. • for tablet models that combine pen and touch input, basic touch movement will continue to be recogniz...

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    Contents index contents 60 index 60 windows-specific problems you have to press hard with the pen when clicking, drawing, or writing. Open the bamboo control panel and go to the p en tab. Move the t ip f eel slider toward s oft . The pen tip does not function. Be sure you are using the pen that orig...

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    Contents index contents 61 index 61 mac-specific problems at startup, a dialog box appears telling you that either the driver failed to load or the tablet preferences have not yet been created. The tablet was not detected at startup. Make sure the usb interface cable is securely connected to an acti...

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    Contents index contents 62 index 62 inkwell does not work correctly with the tablet. 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 s ystem p reference...

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    Contents index contents 63 index 63 technical support options if you have a problem with your tablet, first check the tablet installation guide to be sure the unit is installed correctly. Then review the troubleshooting procedures. If you cannot find the answer in this manual, you may find updated i...

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    Contents index contents 64 index 64 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 and a new hardware or software product, it may be helpful to download a new wacom...

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    Contents index contents 65 index 65 appendix this section contains tips on caring for bamboo, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software, information about digital inking, your license and warranty, and more. Caring for bamboo replacing the pen nib uninstalling the software pen and digital...

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    Contents index contents 66 index 66 caring for bamboo keep your bamboo tablet surface and pen (when equipped) clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to the pen and cause excessive wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help to prolong the life of your tablet surf...

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    Contents index contents 67 index 67 uninstalling the software follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the tablet driver software from your system. Important: when you remove the tablet software from your system, your tablet will no longer operate with full tablet functionality but will cont...

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    Contents index contents 68 index 68 pen and digital ink capabilities in windows vista microsoft windows vista provides extensive support for pen* input. When using bamboo with a computer running windows vista, your experience is enhanced by powerful note taking, handwriting recognition, fast navigat...

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    Contents index contents 69 index 69 about the windows vista tablet pc input panel the input panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to directly enter text. There are a number of ways to launch the input panel: • click on the input panel icon which appears when you move the scre...

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    Contents index contents 70 index 70 product specifications general specifications bamboo touch tablet (model ctt-460) bamboo tablet (model cth-460) aspect ratio 16 : 10 coordinate resolution, pen 100 lpmm (2540 lpi) touch input resolution 4 lpmm (101.6 lpi) accuracy, pen +/- 0.25 mm (0.01 in) accura...

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    Contents index contents 71 index 71 pen (model lp-160e), for bamboo bamboo fun small tablet (model cth-461) bamboo fun medium tablet (model cth-661) pen (model lp-161e), for bamboo fun pen tip travel 1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less pressure levels 1024 levels eraser tip travel 1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less phys...

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    Contents index contents 72 index 72 bamboo pen tablet (model ctl-460) pen (model lp-160), for bamboo pen pen active area (w x d) 147.2 x 92.0 mm (5.80 x 3.62 in) physical size (w x d x h) 248.2 x 176.1 x 8.5 mm (9.78 x 6.94 x 0.33 in), approximately, excluding pen holder and rubber feet weight 360 g...

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    Contents index contents 73 index 73 product information to learn more about bamboo and how to take full advantage of the many pen and digital inking features in microsoft windows vista, visit the wacom web site for your region: ordering parts and accessories to purchase parts and accessories, refer ...

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    Contents index contents 74 index 74 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...

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    Contents index contents 75 index 75 industry canada (canada only) industry canada, class b “this class (b) digital apparatus complies with canadian ices-003” “cet appareil numerique de la classe (b) est conforme a la norme nmb-003 du canada.” ce declaration the wacom bamboo™ digitizing tablet, model...

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    Contents index contents 76 index 76 precautions warnings do not place or leave the tablet or pen (when equipped) within reach of children. If your product is used improperly there is a potential for accident or human injury. Prevent children from swallowing the pen nib or button part. The pen nib, b...

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    Contents index contents 77 index 77 cautions do not place or use this product on an unstable surface or workspace. Do not place this product on a shaky, inclined, or vibrating surface. It may drop or fall off, causing damage to the product or human injury. When cleaning your tablet, power off the un...

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    Contents index contents 78 index 78 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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    Contents index contents 79 index 79 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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    Contents index contents 80 index 80 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...

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    Contents index contents 81 index 81 licence warranty conditions (europe, africa and middle east) software licence agreement important customer information the scope of delivery of this product covers copyright-protected computer programs ("software"), which are the inalienable intellectual property ...

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    Contents index contents 82 index 82 the existing limitations on liability shall not apply in the case of the assumption of explicit guarantees, or in case of fraudulent behaviour on the part of wacom, nor for damages arising from wilful or grossly negligent behaviour on the part of wacom, from damag...

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    Contents index contents 83 index 83 any descriptions, drawings, specifications, samples, models, notifications or similar material provided in connection with the purchase of the product cannot be taken as an explicit guarantee that the product corresponds to or fulfils the customer's requirements. ...

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    Contents index contents 84 index 84 glossary active area. The navigation and drawing area of your bamboo tablet where touch or pen input is detected. See touch sensor . Aspect. The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display. Click force. The amount of force you must...

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    Contents index contents 85 index 85 mouse acceleration. A setting that allows you to adjust the screen cursor acceleration when your pen is in mouse mode. Mouse mode. A method for positioning the screen cursor. When you place the pen on your bamboo tablet, you can move the screen cursor with a “pick...

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    Contents index contents 86 index 86 tablet pc input panel (tip). The microsoft windows vista tablet pc input panel enables you to use your pen to create handwritten notes or work with an on-screen keyboard. The input panel dynamically converts your handwriting to text. The information you create can...

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    Contents index contents 87 index 87 index about the manual 5 accessories and parts, ordering 73 active area, understanding 15 bamboo caring for 66 customizing 35 expresskey basics 26 pen input 27 problems with 54 product features 7 tablets matrix 7 the pen experience 27 the touch experience 18 touch...

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    Contents index contents 88 index 88 manual about 5 navigating 6 mapping tablet 44 to multiple monitors 17 monitors, working with multiple 17 navigating the manual 6 navigation, customizing for touch input 37 nib, replacing 66 ordering parts and accessories 73 orientation configuring for tablet 14 se...

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    Contents index contents 89 index 89 testing 55 touch model features 8 tracking 44 tablet pc input panel, about 69 technical support options 63 testing pen 56 tablet 55 tip customizing feel 42 replacing 66 touch adjusting touch speed 37 basic actions 20 customizing 25 disabling 40 gestures 23 input p...

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    Contents index contents 90 index 90 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: +1.360.896.9833 telephone: +49.(0)2151.3614.0 fax: +1.360.896.9724 fax: +49.(0)2...