Wacom BAMBOO FUN PEN AND TOUCH User Manual

Using a penCustomizing your penTroubleshootingUsing a tabletCustomizing your tabletDigital inkingUsing a cordless mouseCustomizing your cordless mous

1010 IndexContentsIndexContents ABOUT THE ACTIVE AREA The active area is the area of the tablet that senses pen movement. The screen area is the cor

1111 IndexContentsIndexContents POINTING The Bamboo Fun pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two

1212 IndexContentsIndexContents CLICKING Click to highlight or select something on the screen. Double-click to open it. Clicking. Tap the pen tip

1313 IndexContentsIndexContents USING THE PEN BUTTONS The Bamboo Fun pen has two buttons. Each button has a programmable function that is selected w

1414 IndexContentsIndexContents DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY The Bamboo Fun pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-

1515 IndexContentsIndexContents EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE This exercise is designed to retrain your eye-hand coordination for using the pen:1. O

1616IndexContentsIndexContentsUSING THE CORDLESS MOUSEThe Bamboo Fun cordless mouse is battery-free and works on your Bamboo Fun pen tablet. Note tha

1717IndexContentsIndexContentsWORKING WITH THE TABLETThe middle area of the tablet is the working, or active, area for the pen and cordless mouse. Re

1818IndexContentsIndexContentsUSING THE EXPRESSKEYSPress the ExpressKeys to perform frequently used functions. You can do this with your secondary ha

1919IndexContentsIndexContentsUSING THE TOUCH RINGThe Touch Ring lets you scroll and zoom in your current document.• Zooming: Slide your finger clockwi

22 IndexContentsIndexContents Bamboo ™ FunUser’s Manual for Windows ® & Macintosh ® English version 1.0, March 21, 2007Copyright © Wacom Compan

2020IndexContentsIndexContentsCUSTOMIZINGAfter you master the basics of Bamboo Fun, you may want to customize the way the pen, mouse, or tablet works.

2121IndexContentsIndexContentsCONTROL PANEL OVERVIEWUse the Pen Tablet control panel to customize your Bamboo Fun pen, mouse, and tablet.Experiment wi

2222IndexContentsIndexContentsCUSTOMIZING THE PENFirst open the Pen Tablet control panel and select the PEN tab to choose from the available options.T

2323IndexContentsIndexContentsADJUSTING TIP FEEL, ERASER FEEL, AND DOUBLE-CLICKSelect the PEN tab. To create broad brush strokes or to click with a l

2424IndexContentsIndexContentsCUSTOMIZING THE PEN BUTTONSSelect the PEN tab to change the functions assigned to the buttons. Each pen button can be s

2525IndexContentsIndexContents BUTTON FUNCTIONSThe following options are available for tool and tablet button settings. Not all options are availabl

2626IndexContentsIndexContents INK TOGGLE. (Macintosh.) Toggles the INK ANYWHERE function of Inkwell on and off. Inkwell automatically recognizes a

2727IndexContentsIndexContents• PAN/SCROLL. (Pen only.) Lets you position a document or image in any direction within the active pane by pressing a

2828IndexContentsIndexContents• OPEN/RUN... Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific application, file, or script to launch. • MODIFIER...

2929IndexContentsIndexContentsCUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONSSelect the MOUSE tab to customize the mouse functions. See button functions.Select the fun

33 IndexContentsIndexContents CONTENTS About the manual 4Navigating the manual 5WORKING WITH BAMBOO FUN 6Tablet features 6Input tools 7Setting u

3030IndexContentsIndexContentsTABLET TRACKINGThe tablet TRACKING options enable you to define the relationship between pen (or cordless mouse) movement

3131IndexContentsIndexContentsWhen you click on the PEN MODE DETAILS... button, the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box is displayed. Returns settings to th

3232IndexContentsIndexContentsMAPPING TO MULTIPLE MONITORSIf your computer has more than one monitor, Bamboo Fun will map to your monitors based upon

3333IndexContentsIndexContentsPORTION OF TABLET AREAThe tracking options in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box allow you to define the tablet area that wi

3434IndexContentsIndexContentsCUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONSThe TABLET tab is used to customize the ExpressKeys and Touch Ring.Returns the tab setti

3535IndexContentsIndexContentsCUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENUUse the POP-UP MENU tab to define the available functions on the Pop-up Menu list.To display t

3636IndexContentsIndexContentsTROUBLESHOOTING Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom recommends you d

3737IndexContentsIndexContentsTESTING YOUR TABLET AND TOOLS1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded.2. Check the connection

3838IndexContentsIndexContents• Check the cordless mouse by opening the Pen Tablet control panel and selecting the MOUSE tab. Click on the DEFAULT bu

3939IndexContentsIndexContentsTROUBLESHOOTING TABLESIf you encounter problems with your Bamboo Fun tools or tablet, see the following tables. Your pr

44 IndexContentsIndexContents ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual provides quick access to information about Bamboo Fun. Click on a navigation button or hi

4040IndexContentsIndexContentsDouble-clicking is difficult. Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet active are

4141IndexContentsIndexContentsThe screen cursor jumps back. Do not place the pen or cordless mouse on the tablet when they are not in use, or when you

4242IndexContentsIndexContentsWINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMSMACINTOSH-SPECIFIC PROBLEMSAfter changing right- and left-handed settings in the system’s Mouse

4343IndexContentsIndexContentsTECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONSIf you have a problem with your pen tablet, first check the tablet installation guide to be sure

4444IndexContentsIndexContentsOBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADSWacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new produ

4545IndexContentsIndexContentsAPPENDIXThis section contains information about digital inking, tips on caring for your tablet and tools, instructions o

4646IndexContentsIndexContentsPEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS VISTAMicrosoft Windows Vista provides extensive support for pen and touch in

4747IndexContentsIndexContentsABOUT THE WINDOWS VISTA TABLET PC INPUT PANELThe Windows Vista Tablet PC Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or a

4848IndexContentsIndexContentsCARING FOR YOUR TABLET AND TOOLSKeep your Bamboo Fun tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick

4949IndexContentsIndexContentsUNINSTALLING THE TABLET SOFTWAREFollow the appropriate procedure below to remove the pen tablet driver software from you

55 IndexContentsIndexContents NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation controls to move through the manual:Go to front page.Go to table of contents.G

5050IndexContentsIndexContentsPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL BAMBOO FUN PEN TABLETSSMALL BAMBOO FUN TABLET (MODEL CTE-450)MEDIUM

5151IndexContentsIndexContentsBAMBOO FUN PEN (MODEL EP-155E)BAMBOO FUN CORDLESS MOUSE (MODEL EC-155)Physical size (L x D) 152.5 x 12 mm (6.00 x 0.47 i

5252IndexContentsIndexContentsPRODUCT INFORMATIONTo learn more about Bamboo Fun, and about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced t

5353IndexContentsIndexContentsRADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCEThe equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency

5454IndexContentsIndexContentsLICENSE AND WARRANTIES (WORLDWIDE, EXCEPT FOR EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST)SOFTWARE LICENSEThis legal document is an a

5555IndexContentsIndexContentsWacom’s sole obligation and entire liability under this warranty shall be, at Wacom’s option, either the repair or repla

5656IndexContentsIndexContentsWARRANTY ON SALES OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A. AND CANADAFor products purchased or used outside of the United States and Canada

5757IndexContentsIndexContentsLICENSE AND WARRANTY (EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST)SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTImportant Notice to CustomersThis product

5858IndexContentsIndexContentsWacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if (a), in the opinion of Wacom, the failure of the

5959IndexContentsIndexContentsGLOSSARYActive area. The drawing area of the tablet where your Bamboo Fun tools are detected.Aspect. The ratio between

66 IndexContentsIndexContents WORKING WITH BAMBOO FUN This section introduces you to the Bamboo Fun pen tablet, which consists of two basic elements:

6060IndexContentsIndexContentsNib. The replaceable pen tip.Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your Bamboo Fun

6161IndexContentsIndexContentsINDEXAbout the manual 4Accessories and parts, ordering 52Active area 10Bamboo Fun, working with 6Button functions 2

6262IndexContentsIndexContentsProduct information 52Proportions and scale 31Radio and television interference 53Scale and proportions 31Settings,

6363IndexContentsIndexContentsWACOM INTERNATIONAL OFFICESWacom Technology Corporation Wacom Europe GmbH1311 S.E. Cardinal Court Europark Fichtenhain A

77 IndexContentsIndexContents INPUT TOOLS Your Bamboo Fun input tools are cordless and battery-free. Programmable buttons can be customized.Eraser.P

88 IndexContentsIndexContents SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA To minimize fatigue, organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your tabl

99 IndexContentsIndexContents USING THE CORDLESS PEN There are four basic techniques for using the pressure-sensitive pen: pointing, clicking, double