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Wacom BAMBOO User Manual

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    User’s manual for windows & macintosh ® ® bamboo one (cte-460, cte-660) using a pen customizing your pen troubleshooting using a tablet digital inking contents index contents 1 index 1.

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    Contents index contents 2 index 2 bamboo ™ one user’s manual for windows ® & macintosh ® version 1.0, rev h2310 copyright © wacom co., ltd., 2010 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 wi...

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    Contents index contents 3 index 3 table of contents about the manual 4 navigating the manual 5 working with bamboo one 6 tablet features 6 bamboo one pen 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 pe...

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    Contents index contents 4 index 4 about the manual this user’s manual provides quick access to information about bamboo one. Just 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 ar...

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    Contents index contents 5 index 5 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 you with additional tools ...

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    Contents index contents 6 index 6 working with bamboo one this section introduces you to the bamboo one pen tablet, which consists of two basic elements: a tablet that serves as your work area, and the bamboo one pen you use on the tablet. The quickest way to learn about your pen tablet is to become...

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    Contents index contents 7 index 7 bamboo one pen your bamboo one pen is cordless and battery-free. Bamboo one pen the pen is ideally suited to enhance your workflow by enabling the pen and digital ink features found within microsoft windows 7, vista, and office 2007 or later. Take advantage of digit...

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    Contents index contents 8 index 8 setting up your work area to minimize fatigue, organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your tablet, pen, and keyboard so they are easily accessible without unnecessary reaching. Your monitor should be positioned so you can view it comfortably w...

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    Contents index contents 9 index 9 using the cordless pen there are four basic techniques for using the 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 pointing clicking d...

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    Contents index contents 10 index 10 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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    Contents index contents 11 index 11 pointing the bamboo one 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 ). • in p en m ode , the tablet active area is a mapped representation of your...

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    Contents index contents 12 index 12 clicking you typically click to highlight or select something on the screen, and 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 b...

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    Contents index contents 13 index 13 using the pen buttons the bamboo one 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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    Contents index contents 14 index 14 writing and inking with pressure sensitivity the bamboo one pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes. The digital ink tools in microsoft windows 7, vista, and office 2007 or later, as well as the drawing too...

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    Contents index contents 15 index 15 working with the tablet the middle area of the tablet is the working, or active, area for the pen. 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...

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    Contents index contents 16 index 16 customizing after you master the basics of using your bamboo one pen tablet, you may want to customize the way the pen or tablet works. This chapter describes how to use the bamboo control panel to adjust your tablet and pen settings. Opening the control panel con...

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    Contents index contents 17 index 17 control panel overview use the bamboo control panel to customize your bamboo one pen 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 the factory se...

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    Contents index contents 18 index 18 customizing the pen first open the bamboo control panel to choose from the available options. Tablet tracking customizing the pen buttons adjusting tip feel and double-click.

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    Contents index contents 19 index 19 adjusting tip feel and double-click open the bamboo control panel. To create broad inking strokes or to click with a light touch, use a soft tip setting. For maximum control while inking thin lines, use a firm tip setting. When checked, an audible “click” sound wi...

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    Contents index contents 20 index 20 customizing the pen buttons open the bamboo control panel to change the functions assigned to the pen 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 fun...

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    Contents index contents 21 index 21 button functions the following options are available for your pen button settings. Function description c licks • c lick default setting for the pen tip. This option simulates a primary mouse button click. • r ight c lick simulates a right mouse button click, whic...

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    Contents index contents 22 index 22 • p an /s croll . 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 moving the pen tip across the tablet’s active area. Function description o pen /r un ... Opens an application, f...

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    Contents index contents 23 index 23 • k eystroke .... Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Selecting this option displays the d efine k eystroke dialog box where you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to play back. • o pen /r un .... Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific applica...

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    Contents index contents 24 index 24 tablet tracking 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 the tablet maps to the entire monitor. If more than one mo...

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    Contents index contents 25 index 25 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 26 index 26 mapping to multiple monitors if your computer has more than one monitor, bamboo one 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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    Contents index contents 27 index 27 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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    Contents index contents 28 index 28 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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    Contents index contents 29 index 29 testing your tablet and pen 1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. 2. Check the tablet. The tablet’s orange status led will light whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a usb device. If the le...

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    Contents index contents 30 index 30 troubleshooting tables if you encounter problems with your bamboo one pen 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. ...

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    Contents index contents 31 index 31 the pen selects everything, will not stop selecting. Open the bamboo control panel. Move the t ip f eel slider toward f irm . If this does not help, see testing your tablet and pen . You notice a screen delay at the beginning of pen or inking strokes. Try decreasi...

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    Contents index contents 32 index 32 windows-specific problems the computer does not go to sleep. When you are not using the pen, remove it from the tablet surface or the tablet will continue to send data, keeping the computer awake. When using the tablet the screen cursor is very erratic or jumps ar...

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    Contents index contents 33 index 33 macintosh-specific problems at startup, a dialog box appears telling you that either the driver failed to load or the tablet preferences have not yet been created. The tablet was not detected at startup. Make sure the usb interface cable is securely connected to t...

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    Contents index contents 34 index 34 ink does not work correctly with the tablet. There may be a problem with the ink preferences. Remove the damaged preference files as follows. They will be re-created when you enable handwriting recognition. 1. Open the s ystem p references pane, choose s how a ll ...

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    Contents index contents 35 index 35 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,...

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    Contents index contents 36 index 36 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 one and a new hardware or software product, it may be helpful to download a new p...

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    Contents index contents 37 index 37 appendix this section contains information about digital inking, tips on caring for your tablet and pen, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software, your license and warranty, and more. Pen and digital ink capabilities in windows about the windows tablet...

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    Contents index contents 38 index 38 pen and digital ink capabilities in windows microsoft windows 7 and vista provide extensive support for pen* input. When using bamboo one with a computer running windows 7 or vista, your experience is enhanced by powerful note taking, handwriting recognition, fast...

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    Contents index contents 39 index 39 about the windows tablet pc input panel the windows 7 or vista input panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to directly enter text with your bamboo one pen. There are a number of ways to launch the input panel: • click on the input panel ico...

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    Contents index contents 40 index 40 caring for your tablet and pen keep your bamboo one pen and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your 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 su...

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    Contents index contents 41 index 41 bamboo dock use the bamboo dock to view or add applications (minis) made for bamboo one. From games and sketching to composing music or sharing and connecting with friends, there is an ever-growing collection of minis to choose from. Choose your regional web site ...

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    Contents index contents 42 index 42 managing your tablet preferences use the bamboo preference file utility to manage your tablet preferences for a single or multiple users. For windows, first close any open applications. Then open the utility by clicking the start icon and selecting a ll p rograms ...

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    Contents index contents 43 index 43 product specifications general specifications bamboo one, small tablet (model cte-460) bamboo one, medium tablet (model cte-660) bamboo one pen (model ep-150) coordinate resolution 100 lpmm (2540 lpi) accuracy, pen +/- 0.5 mm (0.02 in) reading height with pen, ave...

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    Contents index contents 44 index 44 product information to learn more about bamboo one, and about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressure sensitivity and other special functionality of your pen tablet and pen, visit the wacom web site for your region: orderi...

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    Contents index contents 45 index 45 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 46 index 46 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 47 index 47 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 48 index 48 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 49 index 49 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 50 index 50 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 51 index 51 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 52 index 52 glossary active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your bamboo one pen is detected. Aspect. The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display. Click force. The amount of force you must apply to the tip of your pen for a click...

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    Contents index contents 53 index 53 pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your bamboo one pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the same corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positioning, and is the default setting for the bamboo o...

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    Contents index contents 54 index 54 index about the manual 4 accessories and parts, ordering 44 active area 10 bamboo dock 41 bamboo one, working with 6 button functions 21 care, for tablet and pen 40 ce declaration 45 click sound 12 clicking, with pen 12 control panel 17 opening 16 overview 17 cust...

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    Contents index contents 55 index 55 specifications general 43 pen 43 product 43 tablet, medium 43 tablet, small 43 tablet features 6 mapping area 25 for portion of screen area 26 for portion of tablet area 27 to multiple monitors 26 scale and proportions 25 storing 40 testing 29 tracking 24 working ...

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    Contents index contents 56 index 56 wacom international offices wacom technology corporation wacom europe gmbh 1311 se cardinal court europark fichtenhain a9 vancouver, wa 98683 47807 krefeld u.S.A. Germany telephone: +1.360.896.9833 internet: http://www.Wacom.Eu fax: +1.360.896.9724 wacom co., ltd....