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Wacom GRAPHIRE 3 User Manual

Manual is about: for Windows & Macintosh

Summary of GRAPHIRE 3

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    T roubleshooting t ablet & t ools c ustomizing p en c ordless m ouse p op - up m enu i ndex c ontents user’s manual for windows & macintosh ® ®.

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    Page 2 i ndex c ontents wacom graphire ® 3 user’s manual for windows ® & macintosh ® , march 07, 2003 english v1.0 for windows & macintosh copyright © wacom company, limited, 2003 all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Wacom reserves the r...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Page 3 i ndex c ontents contents about the manual 5 navigating the manual 7 working with graphire3 8 graphire3 tablet features 9 graphire3 input tools 10 setting up your work area 11 using the pen 12 holding the pen 13 pointing 14 clicking 15 using the side switch 16 dragging 17 proximity 18 drawing...

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    C ontents page 4 i ndex c ontents appendices 57 caring for your tablet and tools 58 replacing the pen tip 58 uninstalling the software 59 product specifications 60 general specifications for all graphire3 tablets 60 graphire3 4x5 / a6 tablet (model cte-430) 61 graphire3 6x8 / a5 tablet (model cte-63...

  • Page 5: About The Manual

    Page 5 i ndex c ontents about the manual this combined interactive user’s manual for windows and macintosh provides quick access to information about graphire3. Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to both platforms, unless oth...

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    Page 6 i ndex c ontents s mall capital letters are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel options. Remember that you can always use the acrobat reader zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen. The following kinds of information are ...

  • Page 7: Navigating The Manual

    Page 7 i ndex c ontents 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. Acrobat reader provides you wi...

  • Page 8: Working With Graphire3

    Page 8 i ndex c ontents working with graphire3 the graphire3 pen and mouse set consists of two basic elements: a tablet that serves as your work area, and the graphire3 input tools you use with the tablet. The quickest way to learn about your graphire3 pen and mouse set is to become familiar with it...

  • Page 9: Graphire3 Tablet Features

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 9 i ndex c ontents graphire3 tablet features active area pen storage compartment status led cable photo frame cover note: to learn more about your tablet, see working with the tablet . See also changing the tablet underlay and creating a new tablet underlay . Pen stand...

  • Page 10: Graphire3 Input Tools

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 10 i ndex c ontents graphire3 input tools your graphire3 input tools are cordless, batteryless, and ergonomically designed. • the graphire3 pen is a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen and brush strokes. • the graphire3 c...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Work Area

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 11 i ndex c ontents 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 ...

  • Page 12: Using The Pen

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 12 i ndex c ontents using the pen your graphire3 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 ...

  • Page 13: Holding The Pen

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 13 i ndex c ontents holding the pen hold the graphire3 pen like you would a pencil. Make sure the duoswitch is in a convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or index finger, but not accidently press the switch while drawing. You can tilt the pen in a...

  • Page 14: Pointing

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 14 i ndex c ontents pointing the graphire3 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 pen mode, the tablet’s active area is a mapped representatio...

  • Page 15: Clicking

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 15 i ndex c ontents clicking you typically click to highlight or select something on the screen, and double-click to open it. Clicking. To click, tap the tablet once with the tip of the pen or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. (if c...

  • Page 16: Using The Side Switch

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 16 i ndex c ontents using the side switch the graphire3 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 in proximity of the ta...

  • Page 17: Dragging

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 17 i ndex c ontents dragging dragging is used to select and move objects on the screen. To drag, first point to an object. Then press the pen tip to the tablet and slide it across the tablet surface. The selected object will move across the screen. To select text, move...

  • Page 18: Proximity

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 18 i ndex c ontents proximity the pen is activated as soon as it nears the surface of the tablet’s active area. This is known as entering tablet proximity, and allows you to position the screen cursor or use the side switch without touching the pen tip to the tablet. Y...

  • Page 19: Drawing With Pressure

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 19 i ndex c ontents drawing with pressure the graphire3 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...

  • Page 20: Erasing

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 20 i ndex c ontents erasing the eraser on the graphire3 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 t...

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    W orking with g raphire 3 page 21 i ndex c ontents 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 graphire3 pen, likewise, will take a bit of practice to master the technique of positioning the screen cursor in ...

  • Page 22: Using The Cordless Mouse

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 22 i ndex c ontents using the cordless mouse the graphire3 cordless mouse is batteryless and works on your graphire3 tablet. By moving the cordless mouse across the tablet’s active area, you can position the screen cursor like you do with a regular mouse. The buttons a...

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    W orking with g raphire 3 page 23 i ndex c ontents using the cordless mouse fingerwheel to use the fingerwheel, place your hand on the graphire3 cordless mouse with your index finger on the wheel. • button function. Press down on the wheel to perform a button click. • scrolling. Move the fingerwheel...

  • Page 24: Working With The Tablet

    W orking with g raphire 3 page 24 i ndex c ontents working with the tablet think of the tablet’s active area as a mapped representation of your computer screen. Wherever you place your pen on the tablet’s active area, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. For example,...

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    W orking with g raphire 3 page 25 i ndex c ontents changing the tablet underlay your tablet comes with a printed underlay that can be seen through the transparent photo frame cover. You can replace the underlay with a favorite photo or design of your own by following these steps: 1. Using your finge...

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    W orking with g raphire 3 page 26 i ndex c ontents creating a new tablet underlay if you would like to create an entirely new image that you can use for the tablet underlay, you can use the templates provided on the wacom tablet cd as a starting point: 1. Insert the wacom tablet cd into your compute...

  • Page 27: Customizing

    Page 27 i ndex c ontents customizing after you master the basics of using your graphire3 pen and mouse set, you may want to customize the way the pen or cordless mouse works. This chapter describes how to use the pen tablet control panel to adjust your graphire3 tablet and tool settings. Opening the...

  • Page 28: Control Panel Basics

    C ustomizing page 28 i ndex c ontents control panel basics use the pen tablet control panel to customize your graphire3 pen and mouse set. The control panel tabs allow you to customize your tablet, pen, and cordless mouse. When you change a setting, your changes take effect immediately. If you are u...

  • Page 29: Customizing The Pen

    C ustomizing page 29 i ndex c ontents customizing the pen note: the m ouse tab will not display until you have used a cordless mouse on the tablet. Returns the p en tab settings to their factory defaults. Closes the control panel. Software driver version. Customizes the amount of pressure needed to ...

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    C ustomizing page 30 i ndex c ontents customizing the cordless mouse you can set the buttons on the mouse to a variety of functions. Just select an option from the pull-down menus. Your changes take effect immediately. The cordless mouse buttons are chordable; you can press two or more buttons simul...

  • Page 31: Customizing The Pop-Up Menu

    C ustomizing page 31 i ndex c ontents 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 one of your tool buttons to the p op - up m enu function. Whenever you press that button, the pop-up menu is displa...

  • Page 32: Control Panel Details

    C ustomizing page 32 i ndex c ontents control panel details once you have mastered the basics of customizing your graphire3 pen and mouse set, you may want to learn more. Use this section as a reference when working with the pen tablet control panel; it provides detailed information about each tab a...

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    C ustomizing page 33 i ndex c ontents adjusting tip and eraser feel the t ip f eel slider adjusts the sensitivity of the pen tip. 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. The e raser f ...

  • Page 34: Adjusting Double-Click

    C ustomizing page 34 i ndex c ontents adjusting double-click double-clicking with the pen tip can be made easier by expanding the tap area that accepts a double-click (the double-click distance), or by setting the pen’s side switch to automatically double-click when pressed. A large double-click dis...

  • Page 35: Customizing The Side Switch

    C ustomizing page 35 i ndex c ontents customizing the side switch you can set the duoswitch on the pen to simulate a variety of mouse button functions. Just select an option from the pull-down menu for either the upper or lower side switch. Your changes take effect immediately. When you bring the pe...

  • Page 36: Button Functions

    C ustomizing page 36 i ndex c ontents button functions the pen side switch and cordless mouse buttons each have a pull-down menu that allows you to choose the function that will be performed when the button is pressed. The following list describes the available functions. Some options, however, are ...

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    C ustomizing page 37 i ndex c ontents • k eystroke .... Enables you to simulate a series of keystrokes. Selecting this option displays the d efine k eystroke dialog box where you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to play back. Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function k...

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    C ustomizing page 38 i ndex c ontents • m odifier .... Enables you to assign modifier key(s) (such as s hift , a lt , or c trl for windows, or s hift , o ption , c ommand , and c trl for macintosh). Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects. Selecting this opt...

  • Page 39: ....  Toggles Between

    C ustomizing page 39 i ndex c ontents • m ode t oggle .... Toggles between pen mode and mouse mode . When setting a tool button to m ode t oggle ..., a dialog box displays allowing you to adjust the mouse acceleration and speed. See setting mouse speed for details. • ink toggle. (pen and macintosh o...

  • Page 40: Tablet Tracking

    C ustomizing page 40 i ndex c ontents tablet tracking the tablet t racking options enable you to determine 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 mon...

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    C ustomizing page 41 i ndex c ontents 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. M aintain p roportions . Check or uncheck the box to select a tablet to screen mapping relationship. • when uncheck...

  • Page 42: Mapping to Multiple Monitors

    C ustomizing page 42 i ndex c ontents mapping to multiple monitors when you are working with more than one monitor, graphire3 will map to the monitors based upon how your system is configured. By default, if more than one monitor is in use and you are in extended monitor mode, the tablet will map to...

  • Page 43: Portion of Screen

    C ustomizing page 43 i ndex c ontents portion of screen the p ortion of s creen dialog box enables you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to. After defining a portion of the screen, you may need to use a different input device to access other portions of the screen ar...

  • Page 44: Portion of Tablet

    C ustomizing page 44 i ndex c ontents portion of tablet the p ortion of t ablet dialog box enables you to select a portion of the tablet’s active area for tablet to display mapping. Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area that will be mapped to your selected screen area. The...

  • Page 45: Setting Mouse Speed

    C ustomizing page 45 i ndex c ontents setting mouse speed to change the screen cursor acceleration and speed when in m ouse m ode , click on the m ouse m ode d etails ... Button (located on the p en or m ouse tabs) to display a dialog box where you can make your adjustments. Note: the dialog box wil...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Page 46 i ndex c ontents 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 wacom tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear on your s...

  • Page 47: Testing Your  Tablet

    T roubleshooting page 47 i ndex c ontents 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 usb port. Then try the following tests: 1. Check the tablet. The tablet’s orange status led will light when...

  • Page 48: Check The Pen.

    T roubleshooting page 48 i ndex c ontents 2. Check the pen. • move your pen across the active area of the tablet; the screen cursor should move in the corresponding direction on your monitor. • press the pen tip against the surface of the tablet. The tablet status led should turn from orange to gree...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting Tables

    T roubleshooting page 49 i ndex c ontents troubleshooting tables if you encounter problems with your graphire3 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 up...

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    T roubleshooting page 50 i ndex c ontents 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 customizing the side switch . Tr...

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    T roubleshooting page 51 i ndex c ontents the side switch does not work. Be sure you press the side switch when the pen tip is in proximity – do this without pressing down on the pen tip. From the pen tablet control panel, verify that the side switch is set to the function you are expecting to occur...

  • Page 52: Macintosh Os 9: From The S

    T roubleshooting page 52 i ndex c ontents 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. Open the pen tablet control panel. Verify that p en m ode is selected. If this does not help, click o...

  • Page 53: Windows-Specific Problems

    T roubleshooting page 53 i ndex c ontents windows-specific problems windows 98 or me. Your graphire3 tools do not function inside a full screen dos window. You must use a traditional mouse when working in a full screen dos window. After pressing c trl +a lt +d el , the screen cursor cannot be contro...

  • Page 54: Macintosh-Specific Problems

    T roubleshooting page 54 i ndex c ontents macintosh-specific problems windows 98 or me. When working with multiple monitors, the screen cursor positioning is incorrect after moving into the unmapped area of the virtual desktop. On a multiple monitor system, the tablet is mapped to the virtual deskto...

  • Page 55: Technical Support Options

    T roubleshooting page 55 i ndex c ontents technical support options if you have a problem with your wacom tablet, first check the tablet installation guide to be sure the unit is installed correctly. Then review the troubleshooting section within this manual; your problem may be described there and ...

  • Page 56: Obtaining Driver Downloads

    T roubleshooting page 56 i ndex c ontents obtaining driver downloads if you are having a compatibility conflict between graphire3 and a new hardware or software product, it may be helpful to download a new wacom tablet software driver (when available) from the internet. Wacom periodically updates th...

  • Page 57: Appendices

    Page 57 i ndex c ontents appendices this section contains information and tips on caring for your tablet and tools, a how-to on uninstalling the tablet software, your license and warranty, and more. Caring for your tablet and tools uninstalling the software product specifications product information...

  • Page 58: Replacing The Pen Tip

    A ppendices page 58 i ndex c ontents caring for your tablet and tools keep your graphire3 tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your tools and cause wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help prolong the life of your tablet surface a...

  • Page 59: Uninstalling The Software

    A ppendices page 59 i ndex c ontents uninstalling the software follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the wacom tablet and tablet software from your system. Windows xp: click start . In the start menu, select c ontrol p anel . Then select a dd or r emove p rograms . In the a dd or r emove ...

  • Page 60: Product Specifications

    A ppendices page 60 i ndex c ontents product specifications general specifications for all graphire3 tablets graphire3 4x5 / a6 tablet (model cte-430) graphire3 6x8 / a5 tablet (model cte-630) graphire3 pen (model ep-130) graphire3 cordless mouse (model ec-130) graphire3 inking pen (model ep-200, op...

  • Page 61: Graphire3 Pen (Model Ep-130)

    A ppendices page 61 i ndex c ontents graphire3 4x5 / a6 tablet (model cte-430) graphire3 6x8 / a5 tablet (model cte-630) graphire3 pen (model ep-130) active area (w x d) 127.6 x 92.8 mm (5.02 x 3.65 in) physical size (w x d x h) 210 x 17.5 x 208 mm (8.27 x 0.69 x 8.20 in) cable length 1.5 m (4.95 ft...

  • Page 62: Product Information

    A ppendices page 62 i ndex c ontents graphire3 cordless mouse (model ec-130) graphire3 inking pen (model ep-200, optional) note: the inking pen will not fit into the pen storage compartment or pen stand. Product information to learn more about which software applications currently support the pressu...

  • Page 63: Description

    A ppendices page 63 i ndex c ontents ordering parts and accessories to purchase parts and accessories, refer to the tablet read me file and see who to call for your region. You can also do the following: to purchase parts and accessories in the usa or canada, call 1-888-884-1870 (toll-free) or visit...

  • Page 64: Fcc Notice

    A ppendices page 64 i ndex c ontents 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 a...

  • Page 65: Ce Declaration

    A ppendices page 65 i ndex c ontents ce declaration the graphire ® 3 digitizing tablet, models cte-430 and cte-630, have been tested and found to comply to the following harmonized european norms: • en 55024 (electromagnetic immunity) • en 55022 class b (electromagnetic emissions) based on the resul...

  • Page 66: License And Warranties

    A ppendices page 66 i ndex c ontents 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 pro...

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    A ppendices page 67 i ndex c ontents limited warranty (worldwide, except europe, africa and middle east) wacom warrants the product, except for the software, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service as long as the product remains in possession of the original...

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    A ppendices page 68 i ndex c ontents except for the limited warranty described above, there are no other warranties made by wacom on this product. No oral or written information or advice given by wacom, its dealers, distributors, agents, or employees shall create a warranty or in any way increase t...

  • Page 69: In Asia Pacific Contact:

    A ppendices page 69 i ndex c ontents warranty on sales outside of u.S. And canada (except europe, africa and middle east) 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 n...

  • Page 70: License And Warranty

    A ppendices page 70 i ndex c ontents 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 so...

  • Page 71: Limited Warranty

    A ppendices page 71 i ndex c ontents limited warranty wacom warrants to you as the original end-user that the product hardware is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years after the date of purchase, provided that they are unused at the...

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    A ppendices page 72 i ndex c ontents should any provision of this agreement be declared invalid, that provision shall be treated as separate from the agreement, and the agreement shall remain in force without limitation in all other respects. If this product is found to be defective, the purchaser m...

  • Page 73: Glossary

    Page 73 i ndex c ontents glossary active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your graphire3 tools are detected. Aspect. The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display. The aspect setting (m aintain p roportions checkbox) is located in the p en m ode d etails ...

  • Page 74

    G lossary page 74 i ndex c ontents nib. The replaceable tip of the graphire3 pen. Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your graphire3 tool on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the same corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positionin...

  • Page 75: Index

    Page 75 i ndex c ontents index about the manual 5 accessories and parts, ordering 63 basics, control panel 28 button functions 36 care, for tablet and tools 58 ce declaration 65 click sound 15 clicking, with pen 15 control panel basics 28 details 32 opening 27 cordless mouse buttons, customizing 30 ...

  • Page 76

    I ndex page 76 i ndex c ontents parts and accessories, ordering 63 pen adjusting eraser feel 33 clicking with 15 customizing 29 double-clicking with 15 dragging with pen 17 drawing with pressure 19 erasing with 20 holding 13 pointing 14 replacing the tip 58 using 12 using side switch 16 pointing, wi...

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    I ndex page 77 i ndex c ontents tracking, tablet 40 troubleshooting 46 general problems 49 macintosh-specific problems 54 tables 49 windows-specific problems 53 underlay changing 25 creating new 26 uninstalling software 59 windows-specific problems, troubleshooting 53 work area, setting up 11 workin...

  • Page 78: Wacom International Offices

    Page 78 i ndex c ontents 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: +1-360-896-9724 fax: +49...