Wacom Graphire User Manual

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Page 10 ContentsIndex NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation controls to move through the manual:Go to front page.Go to Table of Contents.Go to In

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 100ContentsIndexWHO TO CALLIf you think your Wacom tablet is not working properly, contact the Wacom support staff for the a

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 101ContentsIndexUSA, Canada, Central and South AmericaContact your local distributor, or:To purchase parts and accessories,

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 102ContentsIndexEurope, Middle East and AfricaContact your local distributor, or:To purchase parts and accessories, please c

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 103ContentsIndexJapanContact your local distributor, or:To purchase parts and accessories, please contact your local dealer

APPENDICES Page 104 ContentsIndexAPPENDICESThis section contains information on working with multiple tablets. You will also find product specific

APPENDICES Page 105ContentsIndexINSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETSIf multiple Wacom tablets are installed on a single computer when the Wacom control pa

APPENDICES Page 106ContentsIndexPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGRAPHIRE TABLET (MODELS ET-0405-R, ET-0405-U)Active area (W x D) 127.6 x 92.8 mm (5.02 x 3.

APPENDICES Page 107ContentsIndexGRAPHIRE PEN (MODEL EP-100E)GRAPHIRE CORDLESS MOUSE (MODEL EC-100)GRAPHIRE INKING PEN (MODEL EP-200, OPTIONAL)Phy

APPENDICES Page 108ContentsIndexPARTS AND ACCESSORIESORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIESTo purchase parts and accessories, see who to call for your re

APPENDICES Page 109ContentsIndexLICENSE AND WARRANTIES(WORLDWIDE, EXCEPT FOR EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST)SOFTWARE LICENSEThis legal document i

INSTALLATION Page 11 ContentsIndex INSTALLATION USB tablets are compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and with all application

APPENDICES Page 110ContentsIndexLIMITED WARRANTYWacom warrants the product, except for the Software, to be free from defects in materials and wor

APPENDICES Page 111ContentsIndexEXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED ABOVE, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES MADE BY WACOM ON THIS PRODUCT. NO

APPENDICES Page 112ContentsIndexWARRANTY ON SALES OUTSIDE OF U.S. AND CANADAFor products purchased or used outside of the United States and Canad

APPENDICES Page 113ContentsIndexLICENSE AND WARRANTIES (EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST)SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENTImportant Notice to CustomersThi

APPENDICES Page 114ContentsIndexLIMITED WARRANTY AND LIABILITYWACOM warrants to you as the original end-user that the product hardware is free fr

APPENDICES Page 115ContentsIndexLIABILITY OF WACOMWACOM and its employees or representatives shall not be liable for any damages, on any legal gr

GLOSSARY Page 116ContentsIndexGLOSSARYActive area. The drawing area of the tablet where your Graphire tools are detected.Application-specific set

GLOSSARY Page 117ContentsIndexDouble-click speed. The maximum time that can pass between clicks and still be accepted as a double-click. Increa

GLOSSARY Page 118ContentsIndexNib. The replaceable tip of the Graphire Pen.Pen Mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you p

GLOSSARY Page 119ContentsIndexScreen cursor. The pointer on the display screen. Screen cursors come in different shapes (such as an I-beam, arr

INSTALLATION Page 12 ContentsIndex THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION For USB tablets, your computer must be USB ready and the USB port or hub y

INDEX Page 120ContentsIndexINDEXAbout the manual 8Accessories and parts 108ordering 108Add menu 78Adding a tool 69Advancederaser pressure, custom

INDEX Page 121ContentsIndexErasing, with pen 32Eye-hand coordination exercise 33Features 20control panel 40Graphire tools 21tablet 20File menu 77

INDEX Page 122ContentsIndexParts and accessories 108ordering 108Pointing, with pen 26Pop-up Menu, customizing 66Positioning mode 58Pressure curve

INDEX Page 123ContentsIndexToolsadding 69adding to Tool List 74customizing 46testing 91Troubleshooting 88general problems 94serial tablet problem

Page 124ContentsIndexWACOM INTERNATIONAL OFFICESWACOM Technology Corporation WACOM Europe GmbH1311 S.E. Cardinal Court Europark Fichtenhain A9Vancouv

INSTALLATION Page 13 ContentsIndex USB TABLET INSTALLATIONINSTALLING THE HARDWAREGraphire USB tablets require a Windows 98, Me, or 2000 system w

INSTALLATION Page 14 ContentsIndex INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Graphire USB tablets require a Windows 98, Me, or 2000 system with USB port. Note th

INSTALLATION Page 15 ContentsIndex SERIAL TABLET INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HARDWAREBACA. Disconnect your mouse orkeyboard and plug the PS/2

INSTALLATION Page 16 ContentsIndex INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Follow the instructions for your version of Windows. WINDOWS 98, ME, AND 2000 (PLUG A

INSTALLATION Page 17 ContentsIndex Windows 95 and NT 4.0 (Manual Install) • Turn on your computer. The tablet LED will light.• If the N EW H A

INSTALLATION Page 18ContentsIndexUNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARETo remove the Graphire software from your system:1. Click the Windows START button. Th

USING GRAPHIRE Page 19 ContentsIndexUSING GRAPHIREThis section introduces you to the Graphire pen and mouse set. If you are new to using a graph

Page 2 ContentsIndex Wacom Graphire  User’s Manual for Windows ® , August 15, 2000International English V2.1 for WindowsCopyright  Wacom Compan

USING GRAPHIRE Page 20ContentsIndexAPPEARANCE AND FEATURESThe Graphire Pen and mouse set consists of two basic elements: a graphics tablet that s

USING GRAPHIRE Page 21ContentsIndexGRAPHIRE TOOLSYour Graphire tools are cordless, batteryless, and ergonomically designed.The Graphire Pen is a

USING GRAPHIRE Page 22ContentsIndexThe Graphire Cordless Mouse is an ideal tool for navigation, with three customizable buttons that you can prog

USING GRAPHIRE Page 23ContentsIndexSETTING UP YOUR WORK AREAOrganize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your Graphire tablet,

USING GRAPHIRE Page 24ContentsIndexWORKING WITH THE TABLETYour tablet comes with a detachable pen stand and a transparent overlay.For free-standi

USING GRAPHIRE Page 25ContentsIndexUSING THE GRAPHIRE PENYour Graphire Pen is cordless, batteryless, and pressure sensitive. There are four basi

USING GRAPHIRE Page 26ContentsIndexPOINTINGThe Graphire Pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor

USING GRAPHIRE Page 27ContentsIndexCLICKINGClicking. To click, tap the tablet once with the tip of the Graphire Pen, or press the pen tip on the

USING GRAPHIRE Page 28ContentsIndexUSING THE SIDE SWITCHThe Graphire Pen is equipped with a DuoSwitch. This switch has two programmable function

USING GRAPHIRE Page 29ContentsIndexDRAGGINGDragging is used to select and move objects on the screen. To drag, first point to an object. Then pr

Page 3 ContentsIndex RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energ

USING GRAPHIRE Page 30ContentsIndexPROXIMITYThe pen is activated as soon as it enters proximity above the tablet’s active area. This allows you

USING GRAPHIRE Page 31ContentsIndexDRAWING WITH PRESSUREThe Graphire Pen responds to the nuance and inflection of your hand movements, enabling yo

USING GRAPHIRE Page 32ContentsIndexERASINGThe eraser on the Graphire Pen works like the eraser on a pencil. In graphics applications that suppor

USING GRAPHIRE Page 33ContentsIndexEYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISEIf you use a mouse, you may remember how long it took to get used to positioning

USING GRAPHIRE Page 34ContentsIndexUSING THE GRAPHIRE CORDLESS MOUSEThe Graphire Cordless Mouse is batteryless and works on your Graphire tablet.

USING GRAPHIRE Page 35ContentsIndexUSING THE CORDLESS MOUSE FINGERWHEELTo use the fingerwheel, place your hand on the Graphire Cordless Mouse with

USING GRAPHIRE Page 36ContentsIndexCARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLETKeep your Graphire tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles ca

USING GRAPHIRE Page 37ContentsIndexREPLACING THE PEN TIPThe tip (nib) will wear with normal use. When the nib gets too short or develops a flat p

CUSTOMIZING Page 38 ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZINGAfter you master the basics of using your Graphire pen and mouse set, you may want to customize the w

CUSTOMIZING Page 39ContentsIndexOPENING THE CONTROL PANELOpen the control panel with the Graphire tool you wish to customize.1. Using your Graphi

Page 4 ContentsIndex CE DECLARATION The Graphire  digitizing tablet, model ET-0405-R, has been tested by the WAVE Corporation in Japan, and model

CUSTOMIZING Page 40ContentsIndexCONTROL PANEL FEATURESUse the Wacom control panel to customize your Graphire pen and mouse set.Pull-Down Menus ac

CUSTOMIZING Page 41ContentsIndexTABSThe tabs allow you to customize your Graphire tablet, Pen, and Cordless Mouse. When you open the control pan

CUSTOMIZING Page 42ContentsIndexTab buttons apply only to the selected tab:• To set the currently open tab to its factory default values, click •

CUSTOMIZING Page 43ContentsIndexCONTROL PANEL LISTSLocated in the upper portion of the control panel, the APPLICATION LIST and TOOL LIST allow yo

CUSTOMIZING Page 44ContentsIndex• When you first install your Graphire pen and mouse set, the APPLICATION LIST displays the ALL APPLICATIONS icon.

CUSTOMIZING Page 45ContentsIndexCONTROL PANEL BUTTONSThe control panel buttons apply to all items in the control panel, including tab settings, i

CUSTOMIZING Page 46ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING YOUR PEN AND CORDLESS MOUSETo change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to

CUSTOMIZING Page 47ContentsIndexGRAPHIRE CORDLESS MOUSE TABSIf you selected the Graphire Cordless Mouse, the following control panel tabs are dis

CUSTOMIZING Page 48ContentsIndex ADJUSTING TIP FEELTo adjust the sensitivity of your Graphire Pen tip, select the TIP FEEL tab. To create broad

CUSTOMIZING Page 49ContentsIndexADJUSTING DOUBLE-CLICKDouble-clicking with the pen tip can be made easier by expanding the tap area that accepts

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 5 ContentsIndex Setting Up Your Work Area 23Working with the Tablet 24Using the Graphire Pen 25Holding the Pen 25Pointing

CUSTOMIZING Page 50ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONSSelect the TOOL BUTTONS tab to change the functions assigned to the eraser, side switch,

CUSTOMIZING Page 51ContentsIndexButton FunctionsEach button has a pull-down menu that allows you to choose the function that will be performed wh

CUSTOMIZING Page 52ContentsIndex• KEYSTROKE... Enables you to simulate a series of keystrokes. When you select this option, the DEFINE KEYSTRO

CUSTOMIZING Page 53ContentsIndex• MODIFIER... Enables you to simulate modifier key(s) (such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL). Many applications use modi

CUSTOMIZING Page 54ContentsIndex• PRESSURE HOLD. (Graphire Pen only.) Sets a button so that, when pressed, the pressure is locked at the curren

CUSTOMIZING Page 55ContentsIndexADJUSTING ERASER FEELTo adjust the sensitivity of your Graphire Pen eraser, select the ERASER FEEL tab. To erase

CUSTOMIZING Page 56ContentsIndexTABLET TO SCREEN MAPPINGTo change the relationship between tool movement on your tablet and cursor movement on th

CUSTOMIZING Page 57ContentsIndexWith MOUSE MODE selected, the MAPPING tab looks like this:Positioning Mode. In Mouse Mode, the screen cursor mov

CUSTOMIZING Page 58ContentsIndexPositioning ModeThe POSITIONING MODE controls how the screen cursor moves.• In PEN MODE, wherever you place a Gra

CUSTOMIZING Page 59ContentsIndexOrientationIf you are working with a tall monitor or prefer to work with the tablet in a different position, you

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 6 ContentsIndex Customizing Your Pen and Cordless Mouse 46Graphire Pen Tabs 46Graphire Cordless Mouse Tabs 47Adjusting Ti

CUSTOMIZING Page 60ContentsIndexAspectAspect defines the constraints of the tablet to screen relationship. ASPECT options include:• PROPORTIONAL.

CUSTOMIZING Page 61ContentsIndexTablet AreaThese settings allow you to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the display area.Uses the ent

CUSTOMIZING Page 62ContentsIndexDrag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area. The background graphic represents the entire a

CUSTOMIZING Page 63ContentsIndexDisplay AreaThe DISPLAY AREA options allow you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map

CUSTOMIZING Page 64ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING THE GRAPHIRE CORDLESS MOUSETo modify your Graphire Cordless Mouse button settings, select the TOOL BU

CUSTOMIZING Page 65ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING THE CORDLESS MOUSE FINGERWHEELThe Graphire Cordless Mouse fingerwheel controls scrolling in most activ

CUSTOMIZING Page 66ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENUSelect the POP-UP MENU tab to customize the available functions on the Pop-up Menu lis

CUSTOMIZING Page 67ContentsIndexADD KEYSTROKESTo add a keystroke definition to the Pop-up Menu, click on the ADD KEYSTROKE... button. A dialog bo

CUSTOMIZING Page 68ContentsIndexWORKING WITH GRAPHIRE TOOLSThe Wacom control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of your Graph

CUSTOMIZING Page 69ContentsIndexADDING A TOOLWhen you place a Graphire Pen or Cordless Mouse on the tablet, it is automatically added to the cont

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 7 ContentsIndex Contacting Technical Support 99Linking to the Web Page 99Pre-Contact Checklist 99Who to Call 100USA, Cana

CUSTOMIZING Page 70ContentsIndexWORKING WITH APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGSYou may wish to have different tool settings for a particular applicati

CUSTOMIZING Page 71ContentsIndexIf application-specific settings have not been created, a single icon labeled ALL APPLICATIONS is displayed in th

CUSTOMIZING Page 72ContentsIndexCREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGTo create an application-specific setting, click on the ADD APPLICATION TO

CUSTOMIZING Page 73ContentsIndexIf you have used both the Graphire Pen and Cordless Mouse on the tablet, the ADD TOOL TO APPLICATION dialog box i

CUSTOMIZING Page 74ContentsIndexADDING A TOOL TO AN APPLICATION’S TOOL LISTTo add a tool to an application’s TOOL LIST, click on the ADD TOOL TO

CUSTOMIZING Page 75ContentsIndexCHANGING SETTINGS FOR A SPECIFIC APPLICATION AND TOOLTo change settings for a specific application and tool combin

CUSTOMIZING Page 76ContentsIndexCHECKING YOUR SERIAL TABLET CONNECTIONSelect the CONNECTION tab to check the status of your tablet connection to

CUSTOMIZING Page 77ContentsIndexPULL-DOWN MENUSUse the pull-down menus to access additional custom settings options, a language selection menu, a

CUSTOMIZING Page 78ContentsIndexADDThe ADD menu contains the following options:• TABLET... Opens a dialog box where you can add one or more tab

CUSTOMIZING Page 79ContentsIndexLANGUAGEThe LANGUAGE menu allows you to switch between English and other installed languages. Typically, the lan

Page 8 ContentsIndex ABOUT THE MANUAL This interactive User’s Manual provides quick access to information about Graphire. Just click on a navigatio

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 80 ContentsIndexADVANCED FEATURESYou can use advanced features to further customize your Graphire pen and mouse set for th

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 81ContentsIndexADVANCED TIP PRESSURE SETTINGSTo customize advanced tip pressure settings, from the TIP FEEL tab select MOR

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 82ContentsIndexCLICK FORCE ADJUSTMENTThe click force setting adjusts the amount of force required to generate a button cli

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 83ContentsIndexPRESSURE CURVE ADJUSTMENTChanging the shape of the pressure curve will change the feel of the pen tip. A p

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 84ContentsIndexTo automatically set the maximum force for the way you draw, click the START OVER button and draw in the sc

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 85ContentsIndexADVANCED ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGSTo customize advanced eraser pressure settings, select the ERASER FEEL tab

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 86ContentsIndexCOPYING SETTINGSTo copy settings between tools or to another application, choose the COPY SETTINGS TO... op

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 87 ContentsIndexHAVING TROUBLE?Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom recom

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 88ContentsIndexTROUBLESHOOTING If the Wacom Tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in th

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 89ContentsIndex2.Check the pen. Move your Graphire Pen across the active area of the tablet; the screen cursor should move

Page 9 ContentsIndex S MALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel options.As you rea

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 90ContentsIndexTESTING SERIAL TABLETSMake sure your Graphire tablet is properly connected and that power is on to both your

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 91ContentsIndexTESTING YOUR GRAPHIRE TOOLSFrom the Wacom control panel’s HELP menu, select DIAGNOSTICS... to open the DIAGNO

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 92ContentsIndexTesting the Graphire Cordless Mouse1. Test the buttons on your Graphire Cordless Mouse by clicking each butto

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 93ContentsIndexTROUBLESHOOTING TABLESIf you encounter problems with your Graphire tools or tablet, refer to the following ta

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 94ContentsIndexSERIAL TABLET PROBLEMSGENERAL PROBLEMSThe computer does not have an available serial port.Remove an existing

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 95ContentsIndexYou notice a screen delay at the beginning of pen strokes.In the Wacom control panel, try decreasing the DOUB

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 96ContentsIndexChanging the function settings for the Graphire tools has no effect.Make sure that you change the settings fo

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 97ContentsIndexWINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMSDouble-clicking is difficult. Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 98ContentsIndexAfter pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL, the screen cursor cannot be controlled with your Graphire tools.When the CLOSE P

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 99ContentsIndexCONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORTIf you have a problem with your Wacom tablet, first check Installation and Having