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Wacom cintiq 13HD User Manual

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    About the cintiq 13hd your cintiq 13hd creative pen display gives you many different ways to express yourself. See cintiq 13hd features for illustrations of your tablet, and using your pen display for information on system requirements and setup instructions. To view additional options for using you...

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    Review the important product information, which describes safety precautions, specifications, warranties, and the license agreement for your device, on the wacom desktop center . Features the controls of your cintiq 13hd or cintiq 13hdt include: customizable expresskeys™: four keys on the front of t...

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    You can customize the expresskeys to execute the functions that make your work quickest and easiest for you. Your wacom pen display has four or more expresskeys, depending on the device. Select the expresskeys tab in wacom tablet properties , then choose functions from the dropdown menus. For pen di...

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    You can assign the positions of the rocker ring and center button to various settings, menu and keystroke defaults from the rocker ring tab in wacom tablet properties . Important: some applications can override and control the rocker ring functions you select from the tablet properties. For details,...

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    The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your screen. Note: the functions can be defined for use with specific applications. However, some applications can override and control the rocker ring functions you select from wacom tablet properties . For details, see using integr...

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    To open the tablet properties tab for expresskeys, pen, or touch, click the properties... Button for that item on the settings view screen. If an expresskey has been disabled it will be displayed as disabled. The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your screen. Note: some ...

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    Information about your specific computer hardware, operating system, and application software is not included. Refer to the product information provided with those products. Stand setup and usage in landscape orientation, the cintiq stand can be used in one of three inclined positions. After attachi...

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    Important: you must install the driver to make your device work, unless your device comes with a pre-installed driver. Refer to the quick start guide to see if your device has a pre-installed driver or not. 1. Go to customer support and select drivers. 2. Click download next to the latest driver tha...

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    Updated drivers and firmware are made available on the wacom desktop center and at customer support periodically. Check in and update regularly so that your device has the latest features and functionality. From the wacom desktop center, select updates, and then click the update to install it. If th...

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    The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your screen. 5. If you are working with multiple monitors, select the monitor corresponding to your pen display from the dropdown menu. 6. Click calibrate... To activate the calibration screen. 7. Holding the pen, sit or stand as you...

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    Adjust your monitor so you can view it comfortably without eyestrain, placing it about one arm's length away from you. Position the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet. If you are using the tablet as a creative tool, consider placing the tablet...

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    The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your screen. Active area options determine the size of the area where the pen will function on the pen display. Force proportions adjusts the size of the active area to maintain correct vertical and horizontal proportions between you...

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    Launching a graphics application that supports pressure sensitivity. Logging out of or rebooting the system. Switching users. Placing the system in sleep mode. Changing the display toggle settings. Changing the resolution or number of displays on your system. Using the mode toggle... Function. Selec...

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    All pen tablets and pen displays include a cordless, battery-free pen that you can use to interact with your device. You can hold, write, and draw as you normally would with a pen or pencil. Pen styles vary depending on the pen tablet or pen display that you purchased. If the pen tip is worn, you ca...

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    Hold the pen as you would normally hold a pen or pencil. Adjust your grip so that you can press any pen buttons easily with your thumb (recommended) or index finger without accidentally pressing it while drawing or signing. Using the pen tip and eraser draw or sign: use the pen to interact with your...

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    Important: you can customize how your pen and pen buttons work by going to wacom tablet properties and advanced options . Store your pen storing your pen properly keeps it in good condition and helps the pen tip last longer. Important: store your pen so there is no pressure on the pen tip or eraser....

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    Pen customization you can customize settings for your pen tip feel and pressure, eraser feel, side switch and application-specific pen functions. To customize your pen, choose it from the tool list in the wacom tablet properties . Select the pen tab and choose from the available options. Use the two...

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    The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your screen. Double-click the pen tip to change its function. At least one tool button should be set to the click function. The tip must be set to click in order to draw in most graphics applications. You can change how the side swit...

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    Beginning of a drag action or inking stroke. If so, try setting a smaller double-click distance and using the side switch to double-click. You can also set an expresskey to double-click. Accessories such as the art pen and airbrush that are compatible with your device are fully supported by the waco...

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    The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your screen. Use the eraser feel slider to customize the amount of pressure needed to erase. From the erase dropdown menu, select the function to perform when using the eraser. Click customize to further adjust the eraser sensitivity...

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    2. Get a replacement nib and slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen. 3. Push the nib in slowly and firmly until it stops. Where to find replacement nibs for some devices, the nibs are included in the box with your device or are under the back cover of your device. If your p...

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    Pen stands vary depending on the pen tablet or pen display that you purchased. If you need pen nibs or other accessories, go to the wacom store . Use your pen with windows ink you can take advantage of the many pen features that microsoft windows supports. All versions of windows except windows 7 st...

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    The pen feel details dialog shows the selected pressure sensitivity curve and click threshold settings. Move the pressure controls to change the settings. Click threshold determines the amount of force required to register pressure or generate a pen click. Sensitivity changes the slope of the pressu...