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Wacom GRAPHIRE 4 User Manual
Summary of GRAPHIRE 4
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I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 1 1 t roubleshooting c ustomizing p en p op - up m enu c ordless m ouse u sing t ablet c ordless m ouse p en t ablet user’s manual for windows & macintosh ® ®.
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I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 2 2 wacom graphire ® 4 user’s manual for windows ® & macintosh ® english version 1.0, april 21, 2005 copyright © wacom company, limited, 2005 all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Wacom reserves the right...
Page 3: Contents
I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 3 3 contents about the manual 4 navigating the manual 5 working with graphire4 6 tablet features 6 input tools 7 setting up your work area 8 using the cordless pen 9 holding the pen 9 pointing 10 clicking 11 dragging 11 using the side switches 12 drawing with pressu...
Page 4: About The Manual
I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 4 4 about the manual this interactive user’s manual provides quick access to information about graphire4. 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 sc...
Page 5: Navigating The Manual
I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 5 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 beginning of section. Go to topic. Topic continued. Adobe reader pro...
Page 6: Working With Graphire4
I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 6 6 working with graphire4 this section introduces you to the graphire4 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. The quickest way to learn about your graphire4 pen tablet is ...
Page 7: Input Tools
W orking with g raphire 4 i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 7 7 input tools your graphire4 input tools are cordless, battery-free, and ergonomically designed. Programmable buttons can be customized for the way you like to work. Eraser . Side switches . Replaceable nib (pen tip). Fingerwheel . An int...
Page 8: Setting Up Your Work Area
W orking with g raphire 4 i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 8 8 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 posit...
Page 9: Using The Cordless Pen
W orking with g raphire 4 i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 9 9 using the cordless pen your graphire4 pen is cordless, battery-free, 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 wil...
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W orking with g raphire 4 i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 10 10 pointing the graphire4 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 i...
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W orking with g raphire 4 i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 11 11 clicking you typically click to highlight or select something on the screen, and double-click to open it. Clicking. To click, tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click...
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W orking with g raphire 4 i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 12 12 using the side switches the graphire4 pen is equipped with two side switches. Each switch has a programmable function that is selected when you press the switch. You can use a side switch whenever the pen tip is within 5 mm (0.20 inch...
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W orking with g raphire 4 i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 13 13 erasing the eraser on the graphire4 pen works like the eraser on a pencil. In graphics applications that support the pen eraser, you can erase intuitively and naturally. When you use the pen eraser, the application will automatically ...
Page 14: Using The Cordless Mouse
W orking with g raphire 4 i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 14 14 using the cordless mouse the graphire4 cordless mouse is battery-free and works on your graphire4 pen tablet. Important: when the cordless mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving a graphire4 tool on the tablet may interfer...
Page 15: Working With The Tablet
W orking with g raphire 4 i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 15 15 working with the tablet your graphire4 pen tablet is designed to enhance the way you work. 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 t...
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W orking with g raphire 4 i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 16 16 using the expresskeys and tablet wheel by default, the customizable expresskeys are set to perform the f orward and b ack functions within most internet browsers. The customizable tablet wheel is set to s croll 3 lines per wheel notch...
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W orking with g raphire 4 i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 17 17 customizing the tablet appearance to customize your tablet’s appearance, you can place a favorite photo or design beneath the clear cover by following these instructions: 1. Turn the tablet upside down and slide the four locking slide...
Page 18: Customizing
I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 18 18 customizing after you master the basics of using your graphire4 pen tablet, 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 graphire4 tablet and tool settings. Ope...
Page 19: Control Panel Overview
C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 19 19 control panel overview use the pen tablet control panel to customize your graphire4 pen, mouse, and tablet. As you explore the control panel, experiment with different settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 20 20 customizing the pen customizing your graphire4 pen is easy. 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 side switches adjusting tip fee...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 21 21 adjusting tip feel, eraser feel, and double-click to adjust the tip or eraser sensitivity of your graphire4 pen, 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 d...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 22 22 customizing the side switches select the p en tab to change the functions assigned to the side switches on your graphire4 pen. Each side switch can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions; the pull-down menus enable you to choose the funct...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 23 23 button functions the following list describes the options available for tool button, tablet expresskeys, or pop-up menu settings. Please note that not all options are available for all controls. E rase . (pen only.) sets a button so that when the ...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 24 24 • k eystrokes .... 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 ...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 25 25 • 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 macintosh). Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects. Sele...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 26 26 customizing mouse buttons to modify your graphire4 cordless mouse button settings, use your mouse to open the pen tablet control panel and select a function to perform for each button from the pull-down menus. See button functions for a descriptio...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 27 27 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 th...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 28 28 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 ...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 29 29 use the t ablet a rea options to select a tablet area for tablet to screen mapping. • f ull . The entire active area of the tablet is mapped. This is the default setting. • p ortion . A portion of the tablet area is mapped. Click s et ... To open ...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 30 30 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 s creens . When selected, the entire monitor(s) area is mapped. This is the d...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 31 31 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 . When selected, the entire active area of the tablet is used for tablet to displ...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 32 32 customizing the tablet functions the t ablet tab is used to customize the expresskeys and tablet wheel. The expresskeys can be customized to perform a modifier, keystroke, or other function. By default, you can use them to move f orward and b ack ...
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C ustomizing i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 33 33 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...
Page 34: Troubleshooting
I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 34 34 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 a...
Page 35: Testing Your Tablet
T roubleshooting i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 35 35 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. ...
Page 36: Troubleshooting Tables
T roubleshooting i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 36 36 troubleshooting tables if you encounter problems with your graphire4 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...
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T roubleshooting i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 37 37 double-clicking is difficult. Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet active area. Using a side switch to double-click is recommended (review the techniques in clicking ). Set one of the tablet expressk...
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T roubleshooting i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 38 38 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 no...
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T roubleshooting i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 39 39 windows-specific problems windows 98 or me. Your graphire4 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 c...
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T roubleshooting i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 40 40 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 se...
Page 41: Technical Support Options
T roubleshooting i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 41 41 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 procedures within this manual; your problem may be de...
Page 42: Obtaining Driver Downloads
T roubleshooting i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 42 42 obtaining driver downloads wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products. If you are having a compatibility problem between graphire4 and a new hardware or software product, it may be helpful...
Page 43: Appendix
I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 43 43 appendix this section contains information and tips on caring for your tablet and tools, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software, your license and warranty, and more. Caring for your tablet and tools uninstalling the tablet software product specif...
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A ppendix i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 44 44 caring for your tablet and tools keep your graphire4 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 prolong the life o...
Page 45: Product Specifications
A ppendix i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 45 45 uninstalling the tablet software follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the wacom tablet driver software from your system. Important: when you remove the wacom tablet software from your system, your wacom tablet will no longer operate with ...
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A ppendix i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 46 46 graphire4 4x5 / a6 tablet (model cte-440) graphire4 6x8 / a5 tablet (model cte-640) graphire4 pen (model ep-140e) graphire4 cordless mouse (model ec-140) active area (w x d) 127.6 x 92.8 mm (5.02 x 3.65 in) physical size (w x d x h) 208 x 203.8 x 17....
Page 47: Product Information
A ppendix i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 47 47 product information to learn more about graphire4, 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...
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A ppendix i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 48 48 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...
Page 49: License And Warranties
A ppendix i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 49 49 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...
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A ppendix i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 50 50 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 yo...
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A ppendix i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 51 51 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 dea...
Page 52: License And Warranty
A ppendix i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 52 52 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 (“wac...
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A ppendix i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 53 53 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 ...
Page 54: Glossary
I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 54 54 glossary active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your graphire4 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...
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G lossary i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 55 55 pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your graphire4 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 default setting fo...
Page 56: Index
I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 56 56 index about the manual 4 accessories and parts, ordering 47 button functions 23 care, for tablet and tools 44 ce declaration 48 click sound 11 clicking, with pen 11 control panel opening 18 overview 19 settings 19 cordless mouse buttons, customizing 26 customi...
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I ndex i ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 57 57 settings, control panel 19 side switches customizing 22 using 12 software driver downloads 42 uninstalling 45 specifications 4x5 / a6 tablet 46 6x8 / a5 tablet 46 general 45 graphire4 cordless mouse 46 graphire4 pen 46 product 45 tablet customizing appe...
Page 58: Wacom International Offices
I ndex c ontents i ndex c ontents 58 58 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: +1.360.89...