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  • Page 1

    Navigation contents index user’s manual for windows ® user’s manual for windows ®.

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    Page 2 contents index wacom graphire user’s manual for windows ® , august 15, 2000 international english v2.1 for windows copyright wacom company, limited, 2000 all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Wacom reserves the right to revise this...

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    Page 3 contents index 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 and television r...

  • Page 4: Ce Declaration

    Page 4 contents index ce declaration the graphire digitizing tablet, model et-0405-r, has been tested by the wave corporation in japan, and model et-0405-u has been tested by the tokin corporation in japan and found to comply to the following harmonized european norms: • en 50082-1 (electromagnetic ...

  • Page 5: Table of Contents

    Table of contents page 5 contents index setting up your work area 23 working with the tablet 24 using the graphire pen 25 holding the pen 25 pointing 26 clicking 27 using the side switch 28 dragging 29 proximity 30 drawing with pressure 31 erasing 32 eye-hand coordination exercise 33 using the graph...

  • Page 6

    Table of contents page 6 contents index customizing your pen and cordless mouse 46 graphire pen tabs 46 graphire cordless mouse tabs 47 adjusting tip feel 48 adjusting double-click 49 customizing tool buttons 50 button functions 51 adjusting eraser feel 55 tablet to screen mapping 56 positioning mod...

  • Page 7

    Table of contents page 7 contents index contacting technical support 99 linking to the web page 99 pre-contact checklist 99 who to call 100 usa, canada, central and south america 101 europe, middle east and africa 102 japan 103 asia pacific (english) 103 appendices 104 installing multiple tablets 10...

  • Page 8: About The Manual

    Page 8 contents index about the manual this interactive user’s manual provides quick access to information about graphire. Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to both serial and usb tablets, unless otherwise noted. • the table...

  • Page 9

    Page 9 contents index s mall capital letters are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel options. As you read through the customizing and advanced features chapters, you will notice that the screen shots of the control panel tabs do not show the tab buttons . The...

  • Page 10: Navigating The Manual

    Page 10 contents index 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. The acrobat reader provides you...

  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation page 11 contents index installation usb tablets are compatible with windows 98, windows me, windows 2000, and with all applications that support a mouse. Graphire serial tablets are compatible with windows 95, 98, me, nt 4.0, windows 2000, and with all applications that support a mouse....

  • Page 12

    Installation page 12 contents index things to know before installation for usb tablets, your computer must be usb ready and the usb port or hub you are connecting your tablet to must be active. See verifying your computer is usb ready for more information. For serial tablets: • turn off your compute...

  • Page 13: Usb Tablet Installation

    Installation page 13 contents index usb tablet installation installing the hardware graphire usb tablets require a windows 98, me, or 2000 system with usb port. Graphire supports hot-plugging, which allows you to connect or disconnect graphire while your computer is turned on. 1. Plug graphire... .....

  • Page 14: Installing The Software

    Installation page 14 contents index installing the software graphire usb tablets require a windows 98, me, or 2000 system with usb port. Note that you must install the tablet software from the graphire tablet cd to get full tablet functionality. • insert the graphire tablet cd into the cd-rom drive....

  • Page 15: Serial Tablet Installation

    Installation page 15 contents index serial tablet installation installing the hardware b a c a. Disconnect your mouse or keyboard and plug the ps/2 tablet connector into that port. First turn off your computer. B. Plug your mouse or keyboard (whichever one you removed) into the adaptor cable. C. Plu...

  • Page 16: Installing The Software

    Installation page 16 contents index installing the software follow the instructions for your version of windows. Windows 98, me, and 2000 (plug and play install) windows 95 and nt 4.0 (manual install) windows 98, me, and 2000 (plug and play install) • turn on your computer. The tablet led will light...

  • Page 17

    Installation page 17 contents index windows 95 and nt 4.0 (manual install) • turn on your computer. The tablet led will light. • if the n ew h ardware f ound dialog box displays, select c ancel . • insert the graphire tablet cd into the cd-rom drive. • click on the s tart button and select r un .......

  • Page 18: Uninstalling The Software

    Installation page 18 contents index uninstalling the software to remove the graphire software from your system: 1. Click the windows s tart button. Then choose s ettings and c ontrol p anel . 2. In the c ontrol p anel window, double-click on the a dd /r emove p rograms icon. 3. In the dialog box tha...

  • Page 19: Using Graphire

    Using graphire page 19 contents index using graphire this section introduces you to the graphire pen and mouse set. If you are new to using a graphics tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections. They describe your graphire tools and explain how to use them with the tablet. Appearance...

  • Page 20: Appearance and Features

    Using graphire page 20 contents index appearance and features the graphire pen and mouse set consists of two basic elements: a graphics tablet that serves as your work area, and the graphire tools you use with the tablet. Graphire tablet note: to learn more about your tablet, see working with the ta...

  • Page 21: Graphire Tools

    Using graphire page 21 contents index graphire tools your graphire tools are cordless, batteryless, and ergonomically designed. The graphire pen is a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Eraser replaceable nib (pen tip) duoswitch (roc...

  • Page 22

    Using graphire page 22 contents index the graphire cordless mouse is an ideal tool for navigation, with three customizable buttons that you can program for different functions. The integrated fingerwheel is both a programmable middle button and a rolling wheel that can be used for scrolling. Graphir...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Your Work Area

    Using graphire page 23 contents index setting up your work area organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your graphire tablet, input tools, and keyboard so they are easily accessible without unnecessary reaching. Your monitor should be positioned so you can view it comfortably w...

  • Page 24: Working With The Tablet

    Using graphire page 24 contents index working with the tablet your tablet comes with a detachable pen stand and a transparent overlay. For free-standing use, place the pen stand within easy reach of your tablet. To trace or digitize an image, lift the tablet overlay and slide the image beneath it. T...

  • Page 25: Using The Graphire Pen

    Using graphire page 25 contents index using the graphire pen your graphire pen is cordless, batteryless, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the graphire pen: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. With a bit of practice, using the pen will become second nat...

  • Page 26: Pointing

    Using graphire page 26 contents index pointing the graphire 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 representation of your comp...

  • Page 27: Clicking

    Using graphire page 27 contents index clicking clicking. To click, tap the tablet once with the tip of the graphire pen, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. (with the pen tip, there is no audible “click” sound.) try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen...

  • Page 28: Using The Side Switch

    Using graphire page 28 contents index using the side switch the graphire 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 tablet. You do n...

  • Page 29: Dragging

    Using graphire page 29 contents index dragging dragging is used to select and move objects on the screen. To drag, first point to an object. Then press the graphire pen to the tablet and slide it across the tablet. The selected object will move across the screen. To select text, move the screen curs...

  • Page 30: Proximity

    Using graphire page 30 contents index proximity the pen is activated as soon as it enters proximity above the tablet’s active area. This allows you to position the screen cursor or use the side switch without touching the pen tip to the tablet. You can also trace a drawing or photograph as long as t...

  • Page 31: Drawing With Pressure

    Using graphire page 31 contents index drawing with pressure the graphire 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 on the pen. Fo...

  • Page 32: Erasing

    Using graphire page 32 contents index erasing the eraser on the graphire 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 the eraser tool...

  • Page 33

    Using graphire page 33 contents index 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 graphire pen, likewise, will take a bit of practice to master the technique of positioning the screen cursor in pen mode . Thi...

  • Page 34

    Using graphire page 34 contents index using the graphire cordless mouse the graphire cordless mouse is batteryless and works on your graphire 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 are pro...

  • Page 35

    Using graphire page 35 contents index using the cordless mouse fingerwheel to use the fingerwheel, place your hand on the graphire cordless mouse with your index finger on the wheel. • button function. To use the button function, press down on the wheel to perform a button click. • scrolling. The fi...

  • Page 36

    Using graphire page 36 contents index caring for your tools and tablet keep your graphire tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your graphire tools and cause wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help prolong the life of your tablet ...

  • Page 37: Replacing The Pen Tip

    Using graphire page 37 contents index replacing the pen tip the tip (nib) will wear with normal use. When the nib gets too short or develops a flat point, you can replace it with another nib. 1. Clasp the old nib with a tweezer, needle-nosed plier, or similar instrument and pull it straight out of t...

  • Page 38: Customizing

    Customizing page 38 contents index customizing after you master the basics of using your graphire pen and mouse set, you may want to customize the way graphire works. This chapter describes how to use the wacom control panel to adjust your graphire tool and tablet settings. Advanced users can learn ...

  • Page 39: Opening The Control Panel

    Customizing page 39 contents index opening the control panel open the control panel with the graphire tool you wish to customize. 1. Using your graphire tool, click on the windows s tart button. Then, select s ettings and c ontrol p anel . 2. Double-click on the tablet icon. To open the wacom contro...

  • Page 40: Control Panel Features

    Customizing page 40 contents index control panel features use the wacom control panel to customize your graphire pen and mouse set. Pull-down menus access many control panel features. Tabs display settings for the selected application and selected tool. Control panel buttons apply to the entire cont...

  • Page 41: Tabs

    Customizing page 41 contents index tabs the tabs allow you to customize your graphire tablet, pen, and cordless mouse. When you open the control panel with a graphire tool, the tool is automatically selected in the t ool l ist and the appropriate tabs are displayed. To change settings for your other...

  • Page 42

    Customizing page 42 contents index tab buttons apply only to the selected tab: • to set the currently open tab to its factory default values, click • if you have changed settings on a tab and want to return the tab to its previously saved or last applied settings (whichever is most recent using the ...

  • Page 43: Control Panel Lists

    Customizing page 43 contents index control panel lists located in the upper portion of the control panel, the a pplication l ist and t ool l ist allow you to create different tool settings for individual applications. For example, you might set your pen tip for a soft feel in painter and a firm feel...

  • Page 44

    Customizing page 44 contents index • when you first install your graphire pen and mouse set, the a pplication l ist displays the a ll a pplications icon. This contains tablet and tool settings for all of your applications. • the t ool l ist displays an icon for the graphire pen and cordless mouse. E...

  • Page 45: Control Panel Buttons

    Customizing page 45 contents index control panel buttons the control panel buttons apply to all items in the control panel, including tab settings, items in control panel lists, and menu options. • to close the control panel and save changes, click • to close the control panel without saving changes...

  • Page 46: Graphire Pen Tabs

    Customizing page 46 contents index customizing your pen and cordless mouse to change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize. The tool will automatically be selected in the t ool l ist , and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. To customize settings for a differ...

  • Page 47: Graphire Cordless Mouse Tabs

    Customizing page 47 contents index graphire cordless mouse tabs if you selected the graphire cordless mouse, the following control panel tabs are displayed: settings on these tabs apply to both the graphire pen and cordless mouse. Displayed if you are working with a serial tablet..

  • Page 48: Adjusting Tip  Feel

    Customizing page 48 contents index adjusting tip feel to adjust the sensitivity of your graphire pen tip, select the t ip f eel 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. Drag the sl...

  • Page 49: Adjusting Double-Click

    Customizing page 49 contents index 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) and reducing the speed required to perform a double-click. This can be set in the d ouble -c lick tab. Becau...

  • Page 50: Customizing Tool  Buttons

    Customizing page 50 contents index customizing tool buttons select the t ool b uttons tab to change the functions assigned to the eraser, side switch, and tip of your graphire pen. For each tool button, a pull-down menu enables you to choose the function that will be performed. Select the function t...

  • Page 51: Button Functions

    Customizing page 51 contents index button functions each button has a pull-down menu that allows you to choose the function that will be performed when the button is pressed. The following list describes all available functions. However, some options are not available for all buttons. • l eft -c lic...

  • Page 52

    Customizing page 52 contents index • k eystroke .... Enables you to simulate a series of keystrokes. When you select this option, the d efine k eystroke dialog box appears. There, you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to play back. Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, funct...

  • Page 53

    Customizing page 53 contents index • m odifier .... Enables you to simulate modifier key(s) (such as s hift , a lt , or c trl ). Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects. If you select this option, the d efine m odifier dialog box appears. There, you select t...

  • Page 54

    Customizing page 54 contents index • p ressure h old . (graphire pen only.) sets a button so that, when pressed, the pressure is locked at the current pressure level until the button is released. For example, you can paint with pressure- sensitivity until you reach the brush size that you like. You ...

  • Page 55: Adjusting Eraser Feel

    Customizing page 55 contents index adjusting eraser feel to adjust the sensitivity of your graphire pen eraser, select the e raser f eel tab. To erase with a broad stroke or to click with a light touch, use a soft eraser setting. For maximum control while erasing, use a firm eraser setting. Drag the...

  • Page 56: Tablet to Screen Mapping

    Customizing page 56 contents index tablet to screen mapping to change the relationship between tool movement on your tablet and cursor movement on the screen, select the m apping tab. The default p ositioning m ode for the graphire pen is p en m ode , which means that each point on the tablet maps t...

  • Page 57

    Customizing page 57 contents index with m ouse m ode selected, the m apping tab looks like this: positioning mode . In mouse mode , the screen cursor moves with relative positioning. This is the default mode for the graphire cordless mouse. Select the orientation of your tablet. Select a slower or f...

  • Page 58

    Customizing page 58 contents index positioning mode the p ositioning m ode controls how the screen cursor moves. • in p en m ode , wherever you place a graphire tool on the tablet, the cursor jumps to the corresponding point on the screen. This is required for tracing. • in m ouse m ode , the screen...

  • Page 59

    Customizing page 59 contents index orientation if you are working with a tall monitor or prefer to work with the tablet in a different position, you can rotate the tablet to one of the following orientations: • l andscape . Tablet orientation is horizontal, with the tablet cable at the top. This is ...

  • Page 60

    Customizing page 60 contents index aspect aspect defines the constraints of the tablet to screen relationship. A spect options include: • p roportional . Maintains correct vertical and horizontal proportions between the tablet and display. A traced image appears proportionally correct on your displa...

  • Page 61

    Customizing page 61 contents index tablet area these settings allow you to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the display area. Uses the entire active area of the tablet for tablet to display mapping. This is the default setting. Displays the p ortion of t ablet dialog box where you can s...

  • Page 62

    Customizing page 62 contents index drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area. The background graphic represents the entire active tablet area. Values in the e nter c oordinates text boxes change accordingly. Enter coordinates to select the tablet area. • select u nits of measu...

  • Page 63

    Customizing page 63 contents index display area the d isplay a rea options allow you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to. • e ntire d isplay . Select this option to access the entire display. This is the default setting. If more than one monitor is in use, a pull-do...

  • Page 64

    Customizing page 64 contents index customizing the graphire cordless mouse to modify your graphire cordless mouse button settings, select the t ool b uttons tab. As with the graphire pen, you can select a function to perform for each button from the button pull-down menus. Refer to button functions ...

  • Page 65

    Customizing page 65 contents index customizing the cordless mouse fingerwheel the graphire cordless mouse fingerwheel controls scrolling in most active windows. For line scrolling, the fingerwheel emulates the microsoft intellimouse wheel to control scrolling in applications that support the intelli...

  • Page 66: Customizing The Pop-Up Menu

    Customizing page 66 contents index customizing the pop-up menu select the p op -u p m enu tab to customize the available functions on the pop-up menu list. The pop-up menu list may include keystroke functions and mapping options. To display the pop-up menu, set one of your tool buttons to the p op -...

  • Page 67: Add Keystrokes

    Customizing page 67 contents index add keystrokes to add a keystroke definition to the pop-up menu, click on the a dd k eystroke ... Button. A dialog box will appear where you can specify and name the keystroke function. You can also create different keystroke functions for different applications. S...

  • Page 68: Working With Graphire Tools

    Customizing page 68 contents index working with graphire tools the wacom control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of your graphire tool settings. The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected, and the appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed. Tab sett...

  • Page 69: Adding A Tool

    Customizing page 69 contents index adding a tool when you place a graphire pen or cordless mouse on the tablet, it is automatically added to the control panel’s t ool l ist and will function with its default settings. You can customize a tool by opening the wacom control panel and changing the tab s...

  • Page 70

    Customizing page 70 contents index working with application-specific settings you may wish to have different tool settings for a particular application. The a pplication l ist lets you customize your graphire tablet and tool settings for individual applications. Tab settings apply only to the select...

  • Page 71

    Customizing page 71 contents index if application-specific settings have not been created, a single icon labeled a ll a pplications is displayed in the a pplication l ist , and the tool settings displayed in the tabs are applied to all applications. When a second application is added to the a pplica...

  • Page 72

    Customizing page 72 contents index creating an application-specific setting to create an application-specific setting, click on the a dd a pplication to l ist ... Button or select a pplications for c ustom s ettings ... From the a dd pull-down menu. The a dd a pplication for c ustom s ettings dialog...

  • Page 73

    Customizing page 73 contents index if you have used both the graphire pen and cordless mouse on the tablet, the a dd t ool to a pplication dialog box is displayed. Choose one or both tools to add to the t ool l ist for this application. By default, the tool in your hand is selected. Click ok to conf...

  • Page 74

    Customizing page 74 contents index adding a tool to an application’s tool list to add a tool to an application’s t ool l ist , click on the a dd t ool to l ist ... Button or select t ool to c ustomize ... From the a dd pull-down menu. The a dd t ool to c ustomize dialog box appears. Choose the appli...

  • Page 75

    Customizing page 75 contents index changing settings for a specific application and tool to change settings for a specific application and tool combination, from the a pplication l ist choose the application you want to change tool settings for. From the t ool l ist , choose the tool you want to cus...

  • Page 76

    Customizing page 76 contents index checking your serial tablet connection select the c onnection tab to check the status of your tablet connection to the serial port. When checked, the tablet driver is on. Displays all serial ports. The port in use by the tablet is selected. Ports used by other devi...

  • Page 77: Pull-Down Menus

    Customizing page 77 contents index pull-down menus use the pull-down menus to access additional custom settings options, a language selection menu, and online documentation. Help is available for most dialog boxes that appear when you make a menu selection—just click on the dialog box h elp ... Butt...

  • Page 78: Add

    Customizing page 78 contents index add the a dd menu contains the following options: • t ablet .... Opens a dialog box where you can add one or more tablets. Refer to installing multiple tablets for information on adding multiple tablets. • a pplication for c ustom s ettings .... Opens a dialog box ...

  • Page 79: Language

    Customizing page 79 contents index language the l anguage menu allows you to switch between english and other installed languages. Typically, the language of the operating system is installed when you install the driver, but other languages can be specified during a custom install. Help the h elp me...

  • Page 80: Advanced Features

    Advanced features page 80 contents index advanced features you can use advanced features to further customize your graphire pen and mouse set for the way you like to work. Advanced tip pressure settings advanced eraser pressure settings copying settings.

  • Page 81

    Advanced features page 81 contents index advanced tip pressure settings to customize advanced tip pressure settings, from the t ip f eel tab select m ore o ptions . The advanced options enable you to change the click pressure and pressure curve settings independently. (in the basic options display, ...

  • Page 82: Click Force Adjustment

    Advanced features page 82 contents index click force adjustment the click force setting adjusts the amount of force required to generate a button click. Enter a value from 1 to 50% or drag the c lick f orce bar to set the force at which a click occurs. The c lick f orce bar graphically displays the ...

  • Page 83: Pressure Curve Adjustment

    Advanced features page 83 contents index pressure curve adjustment changing the shape of the pressure curve will change the feel of the pen tip. A pressure curve that increases quickly makes the tip feel more sensitive to changes in force. The control points at each end of the pressure curve set the...

  • Page 84

    Advanced features page 84 contents index to automatically set the maximum force for the way you draw, click the s tart o ver button and draw in the scratch pad area. As you draw, the m aximum t ip f orce control moves, and the value in the edit box changes to reflect the peak pressure registered by ...

  • Page 85

    Advanced features page 85 contents index advanced eraser pressure settings to customize advanced eraser pressure settings, select the e raser f eel tab and click on the m ore o ptions button. You work with the advanced eraser settings in the same manner as with the advanced tip pressure settings . I...

  • Page 86: Copying Settings

    Advanced features page 86 contents index copying settings to copy settings between tools or to another application, choose the c opy s ettings t o ... Option from the e dit menu, or click on the c opy s ettings t o ... Button. A dialog box is displayed where you can copy settings from one tool to an...

  • Page 87: Having Trouble?

    Having trouble? Page 87 contents index having trouble? Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, wacom recommends you do the following: 1. Refer to the troubleshooting procedures described in this chapter. 2. Look in the troubleshooting tables. Your problem ma...

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Having trouble? Page 88 contents index troubleshooting if the wacom tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in the error message on your screen. If that does not solve the problem, perform the troubleshooting tests for your tablet or tool(s). Testing usb tablets t...

  • Page 89

    Having trouble? Page 89 contents index 2. Check the pen. Move your graphire 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 tablet surface. The status led on the tablet should turn from orange to gr...

  • Page 90: Testing Serial Tablets

    Having trouble? Page 90 contents index testing serial tablets make sure your graphire tablet is properly connected and that power is on to both your computer and to the tablet. 1. Check power to the tablet. You should see the tablet’s orange status led whenever the tablet cables are properly connect...

  • Page 91: Testing Your Graphire Tools

    Having trouble? Page 91 contents index testing your graphire tools from the wacom control panel’s h elp menu, select d iagnostics ... To open the d iagnostics dialog box. The tablet driver version, tablet hardware and connection, and pointing device information is shown. Testing the graphire pen tes...

  • Page 92

    Having trouble? Page 92 contents index testing the graphire cordless mouse 1. Test the buttons on your graphire cordless mouse by clicking each button. The tablet’s status led should change color, and the s witches state should change for each button you click. 2. When the d iagnostics dialog box is...

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting Tables

    Having trouble? Page 93 contents index troubleshooting tables if you encounter problems with your graphire 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 readme file for the latest troubleshooting inf...

  • Page 94: Serial Tablet  Problems

    Having trouble? Page 94 contents index serial tablet problems general problems the computer does not have an available serial port. Remove an existing peripheral serial device and any associated device drivers for that hardware, or add an additional serial port. Then install graphire. The tablet pow...

  • Page 95

    Having trouble? Page 95 contents index you notice a screen delay at the beginning of pen strokes. In the wacom control panel, try decreasing the d ouble -c lick d istance or increasing the double-click speed (see adjusting double- click ). If that does not work, try unchecking the d ouble -c lick a ...

  • Page 96

    Having trouble? Page 96 contents index changing the function settings for the graphire tools has no effect. Make sure that you change the settings for the tool and the application that you are using. See working with graphire tools and working with application-specific settings . The screen cursor j...

  • Page 97: Windows-Specific Problems

    Having trouble? Page 97 contents index windows-specific problems double-clicking is difficult. Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet’s active area. Wacom recommends using the side switch to double-click (review the techniques in clicking ). Try increasing t...

  • Page 98

    Having trouble? Page 98 contents index after pressing c trl +a lt +d el , the screen cursor cannot be controlled with your graphire tools. When the c lose p rogram dialog box (windows 95, 98, or me) or the t ask m anager (windows 2000) is active, the wacom tablet will not work. Use your mouse or key...

  • Page 99: Linking to The Web Page

    Having trouble? Page 99 contents index contacting technical support if you have a problem with your wacom tablet, first check installation and having trouble? To be sure the tablet is installed correctly. If you cannot find the answer in this manual, you may find updated information about your probl...

  • Page 100: Who to Call

    Having trouble? Page 100 contents index who to call if you think your wacom tablet is not working properly, contact the wacom support staff for the area where your product was purchased. If you have a modem, you can download the latest software drivers from the internet. Usa, canada, central and sou...

  • Page 101

    Having trouble? Page 101 contents index usa, canada, central and south america contact your local distributor, or: to purchase parts and accessories, call toll-free: 1-888-884-1870 (usa and canada only) or visit wacom’s web site at http://www.Wacom.Com/wacomdirect/ (usa only). Outside of the usa and...

  • Page 102

    Having trouble? Page 102 contents index europe, middle east and africa contact your local distributor, or: to purchase parts and accessories, please contact your local dealer or distributor. You can also contact technical support using the appropriate number for your region. Worldwide web: http://ww...

  • Page 103: Japan

    Having trouble? Page 103 contents index japan contact your local distributor, or: to purchase parts and accessories, please contact your local dealer or distributor. Asia pacific (english) contact your local distributor, or: to purchase parts and accessories, please contact your local dealer or dist...

  • Page 104: Appendices

    Appendices page 104 contents index appendices this section contains information on working with multiple tablets. You will also find product specifications, a listing of available parts and accessories, and license and warranty information. Installing multiple tablets product specifications parts an...

  • Page 105: Installing Multiple Tablets

    Appendices page 105 contents index installing multiple tablets if multiple wacom tablets are installed on a single computer when the wacom control panel is opened, a t ablet l ist is displayed above the a pplication l ist . The t ablet l ist contains an icon for each installed tablet, and allows you...

  • Page 106: Product Specifications

    Appendices page 106 contents index product specifications graphire tablet (models et-0405-r, et-0405-u) active area (w x d) 127.6 x 92.8 mm (5.02 x 3.65 in) physical size (w x d x h) 209.0 x 214.0 x 9.3 mm (8.23 x 8.43 x 0.37 in) cable length 1.5 m (4.9 ft) for usb tablets, 1.8 m (5.9 ft) for serial...

  • Page 107: Graphire Pen (Model Ep-100E)

    Appendices page 107 contents index graphire pen (model ep-100e) graphire cordless mouse (model ec-100) graphire inking pen (model ep-200, optional) physical size (l x d) 145 x 12.5 mm (5.71 x 0.49 in) pressure levels 512 levels pen tip travel 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less eraser tip travel 0.1 mm (0.004...

  • Page 108: Parts And Accessories

    Appendices page 108 contents index parts and accessories ordering parts and accessories to purchase parts and accessories, see who to call for your region: usa, canada, central and south america europe, middle east and africa japan asia pacific (english) description part numbers slate blue tangerine...

  • Page 109: License and Warranties

    Appendices page 109 contents index 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 progr...

  • Page 110: Limited Warranty

    Appendices page 110 contents index limited warranty wacom warrants the product, except for the software, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt and...

  • Page 111

    Appendices page 111 contents index 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 the...

  • Page 112

    Appendices page 112 contents index warranty on sales outside of u.S. 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 notify your local dealer or distributor. In...

  • Page 113: License and Warranties

    Appendices page 113 contents index license and warranties (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 114

    Appendices page 114 contents index limited warranty and liability 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 u...

  • Page 115: Liability Of Wacom

    Appendices page 115 contents index liability of wacom wacom and its employees or representatives shall not be liable for any damages, on any legal grounds, unless these damages (a) may be attributed to intent or to gross negligence or (b) result from the culpable infringement of an essential contrac...

  • Page 116: Glossary

    Glossary page 116 contents index glossary active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your graphire tools are detected. Application-specific settings. Graphire tool and tablet settings that have been customized for individual applications. The control panel enables you to program a tool to beh...

  • Page 117

    Glossary page 117 contents index double-click speed. The maximum time that can pass between clicks and still be accepted as a double- click. Increasing the double-click time makes double-clicking easier. Eraser-aware application. A software application that has built-in support for the graphire eras...

  • Page 118

    Glossary page 118 contents index nib. The replaceable tip of the graphire pen. Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your graphire tool on the tablet, the screen cursor will be at that same corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positioning, an...

  • Page 119

    Glossary page 119 contents index screen cursor. The pointer on the display screen. Screen cursors come in different shapes (such as an i-beam, arrow, or box), depending on which application you are running. Tracking speed. A setting that allows you to adjust the speed at which your screen cursor mov...

  • Page 120: Index

    Index page 120 contents index index about the manual 8 accessories and parts 108 ordering 108 add menu 78 adding a tool 69 advanced eraser pressure, customizing 85 tip pressure, customizing 81 application-specific settings creating 72 working with 70 aspect 60 button functions 51 care, for tools and...

  • Page 121

    Index page 121 contents index erasing, with pen 32 eye-hand coordination exercise 33 features 20 control panel 40 graphire tools 21 tablet 20 file menu 77 fingerwheel customizing 65 using 35 functions, button 51 general problems, troubleshooting 94 graphire cordless mouse buttons, customizing 64 tab...

  • Page 122

    Index page 122 contents index parts and accessories 108 ordering 108 pointing, with pen 26 pop-up menu, customizing 66 positioning mode 58 pressure curve adjustment 83 pressure, drawing with 31 product information 18 proximity 30 radio and television interference 3 registration 18 remove menu 78 rem...

  • Page 123

    Index page 123 contents index tools adding 69 adding to tool list 74 customizing 46 testing 91 troubleshooting 88 general problems 94 serial tablet problems 94 serial tablets 90 usb tablet problems 93 tablets 88 verifying readiness 89 windows-specific problems 97 uninstalling software 18 usb readine...

  • Page 124: Wacom International Offices

    Page 124 contents index 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: +...