Wacom 5 Touch Medium manual

User’ s manual 1 Index Contents 1 Index Contents Intuos5 touch (PTH-450, PTH-650, PTH-850) Intuos5 (PTK-450, PTK-650) Setting up Using a pen Customizing a pen Using the tablet Customizing the tablet Navigating with touch Customizing touch Using the Radial Menu Application-specific settings Going Wireless T roubleshooting[...]

2 Index Contents 2 Index Contents Intuos5 User’ s Manual V ersion 1.0, Rev J3111 Copyright © Wacom Co., Ltd., 20 11 All rights reserved. No pa rt of this manual m ay be reproduced except for your express persona l use. W acom r eserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to pr ovide notifi cation of such changes. W acom does [...]

3 Index Contents 3 Index Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS About the manual 5 Y OUR INTUOS5 TABLET 6 Identify your tablet model 6 Intuos5 to uch tablet 7 Intuos5 tab let 9 Intuos5 pe n 10 SETTING UP IN TUOS5 11 Er gonomics 11 Configuring the tabl et orientation 13 USB cable installation 14 Understand ing the tab let active area 15 W orking with multiple m[...]

4 Index Contents 4 Index Contents Wirele ss re ceiver storage 87 T esting the wireless connecti on 88 T ROUBLESHOOTING 89 T esting your tabl et 90 T esting the tablet cont rols and tools 92 T esting the ExpressKeys 93 T esting the T ouch Ring 93 T esting a pen 94 T roublesho oting tables 95 General problems 95 Pen problems 96 T ouch problems 99 Wir[...]

5 Index Contents 5 Index Contents ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual provides quick access to information about your Int uos5 . The information is common t o Windows and Mac computers and Windows screen captur es are shown, unless otherwise n o ted. • Go directly to t able of contents or index topics by clicking on t hem. • Use the navigation contr o[...]

6 6 Index Contents Index Contents YOUR INTUOS5 TABLET This section introduces you to Intuos 5. The quickest way to learn about your Intuos5 tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and features. • Not all pr oduct models ar e available in all r egions. • Y our Intuos5 tablet can only be used with a compat ible W ac om pen, such as the p[...]

7 Index Contents 7 Index Contents INTUOS5 TOUCH TABLET Status LEDs • An LED will glow dimly when Intuos5 is connected to an active USB po rt. • An LED will brighten when you touch the active area, or use the pen, T ouch Rin g or ExpressKeys. • LEDs also indicate which of th e four T ouc h Ring modes ar e active. For wireless operation , see b[...]

8 Index Contents 8 Index Contents USB port Anchor point The Intuos 5 pen teth er (sold separately) or aftermark et security cable can be connected here. Wireless compartment See wireless setup . Battery compartme nt Small-sized tablets ar e equipped with a single cover use d to access the W acom wirele ss module and rechar g eable battery . W acom [...]

9 Index Contents 9 Index Contents INTUOS5 TABLET T ouch Ring Includes toggl e button at center of r ing. Press to: • T oggle between T ouch Ring modes. • W ak e tablet from sleep mode when operat ing wirelessly . Active area Active area markers are used to identify the active area for p en input. Learn about your Intuos5 pen . T o set the brigh[...]

10 Index Contents 10 Index Contents INTUOS5 PEN All Intuos5 pens are cor dless and battery free. Eraser Grip area Side switch (rocker style) Replaceable nib (pen tip) Pen stand Unscrew the base to acc ess the nib removal tool and assorted r eplacement ni bs. Nib removal tool Replacement nibs • 5 standard nibs, black • 1 flex nib, white and blac[...]

11 11 Index Contents Index Contents SETTING UP INTUOS5 T o minimize fatigue, comfortably orga ni z e y o u r w o r k a r e a . P o s i ti on y o u r tablet, pen, and keyboard for easy access without unnecessary reaching. Adjust your monitor so you can view it comfortably with minimum eyestrain. For best r esults, position the tablet so th e scr e e[...]

12 Index Contents 12 Index Contents Y ou will discove r many ways to use your Intuos5 tablet. For example, if your tablet supports both pen and touch, you can add touch to your workflow: For details on these and other ways to work with your tablet, see the tou ch experience with Intuos5 , using the Grip Pen , or t ablet controls . Annotation Simpli[...]

13 Index Contents 13 Index Contents CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION When you first installed Intuos5, you were pr ompted to choose a default ta blet orientation. The orie ntation you chose was used to determine the tablet default settings. However , you can easily reconfigur e Intuos5 for left- or right-handed users at any time. ExpressKey and T[...]

14 Index Contents 14 Index Contents USB CABLE INSTALLATION 1. The USB cable can be co nnected to best suit your preferr ed handedness. • For right-handed use , connect the USB cable to the tablet as is. • For left-handed use , make a loose loop and press the cable into the looping clip located on the USB plug. 2. Connect the other end of the ca[...]

15 Index Contents 15 Index Contents UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AR EA Depending on your tablet model, Intuos5 can a cce pt pen input or both pen and touch input. The tablet active area is the area of yo ur Intuos5 tablet that s enses pen input or touc h. For tablet mode ls that support both pe n input and touch : T ouch is ig nored whenever the[...]

16 Index Contents 16 Index Contents To u c h i n p u t On touch-sensitive table t models you can: • Slide your finger(s) across the active area to positi on the screen pointer . • Click or right-click. • Scroll and zoom. • Move betw een pages in most web browsers, document, or picture viewers. • Display the Radi al Menu. • Switch betwee[...]

17 Index Contents 17 Index Contents W ORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS If your computer is equipped with more than one mo nitor , Intuos 5 will map to the monitors based upon how they are configured in the display pr operties control panel. • If more than one monitor is in use and you ar e in extended monitor mo de, the tablet maps to al l monitors [...]

18 18 Index Contents Index Contents USING INTUOS5 If you are new to using Intuos5, re ad the following sections. See also the touch experience with Intuos5 . Important: Use only a compat ible W acom pen, such as the pen that shipped w ith your pr oduct, or a W acom accessory tool specif ied for use with Intu os5. Other pens may not function pr oper[...]

19 Index Contents 19 Index Contents HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Grip Pen as you would a normal pen or pencil. Adjust your grip so that the side switch is in a convenient location where you can ea sily toggle it with your thumb or forefinger . Be careful not to accidently press the switch while drawing or positioning with t he pen. Tilt the pen in any [...]

20 Index Contents 20 Index Contents POSITIONING Use the pen to position the cursor (or pointer) on y our screen. Y ou can set the pen to position the scr een cursor two different ways: pen mode or mouse mode . See ta b l e t t o s c r e e n m a p p i n g . In pen mode , wher ever you place the pen on the tab let, the scr een cursor jumps to a corr [...]

21 Index Contents 21 Index Contents CLICKING Click to highlight or select something on the screen. Double-click to open it. DRAGGING Dragging is used to select and mo ve objects on the monitor screen. Clicking . T ap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. There will not be an audibl[...]

22 Index Contents 22 Index Contents USING THE SIDE SWITCH The pen side switch has two customizable functions that can be selected by r o cking the switch in either direction. Y ou can use the switch whenever the pen tip is within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet acti ve area. Y ou do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in or der to use the sw[...]

23 Index Contents 23 Index Contents DRAWING WITH PRESSUR E SENSITIVITY The pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to cr eate natural-looking pen and brush strokes within applications that support this feature. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pr essure you pl ace on the pen. For example, sliders ar e used[...]

24 Index Contents 24 Index Contents ERASING The pen eraser works like the eraser on a pencil. Visi t the W acom web site to learn about ap plications that support the era ser . See product information . If the eraser is not supported in an application, you can still use the e raser for positioning, drawing, or annotation. EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXER[...]

25 Index Contents 25 Index Contents T ABLET CONTR OLS T o improve your workflow in graphics or other ap plications, Intuos5 features Expr essKeys and a T ouch Ring. While using your dominant hand for touch or pe n input, you can simultaneously use your other hand to operat e the Expr essKeys or T ouch Ring. See also customizing the ExpressKeys and [...]

26 Index Contents 26 Index Contents USING THE EXPR ESSKEYS Press individual keys to perform freq uently used fun ctions or keystr okes. Expres sKeys can also be u sed to modify touch, pen, or other tool properties as you work. If your tablet supports touch , you can also use gestures to perform many of these functions. ExpressKeys configuration whe[...]

27 Index Contents 27 Index Contents Tips : •U s e t h e Radial Menu to expand t he functional ity of your tabl et. • Rest your finger on an ExpressKey to activate the Expr ess View display , which shows the ExpressKey settings. • Y ou can display an interactive diagram of the curren t tablet settings by pressing an Expr essKey set to S ETTING[...]

28 Index Contents 28 Index Contents USING THE T OUCH RING Slide your finger around the ring to zoom in or out, scroll up or down, or to is sue the as signed keyst roke functions. Important: Some applications can override and control the T ouch Ring functions. For details, see using applicat ions integr ated for tablet contr ol . Use the W acom T ab[...]

29 29 Index Contents Index Contents THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH INTUOS5 Intuos5 is designed to enhance the way you work. T o uch enable s you to interact w ith a computer using only your fingertips on the Intuos5 tablet. Y ou can use touch on Intuos5 as you would on an y other Mac or Windows device, such as phones, trackpads, and notebooks. First le [...]

30 Index Contents 30 Index Contents NAVIGATING WITH TOUCH The touch feature of your Intuos5 touc h tablet enable s you to contr ol a computer using only your fin gertips on the tablet surface. See understanding the tablet active area . T ouch options can be individual ly enabled or disabled within the W acom T ablet contr ol panel. T ouch is on whe[...]

31 Index Contents 31 Index Contents ONE-FINGER ACTIONS Tr a c k . Use a single finger to move the scr een cursor . T ouch and slide your finger across t he tablet surfac e. T AP TO CLICK Click . Using a single finger , track to an item. Lift your finger and tap to select. Double-click . Using a single finger , tra ck to an item. Lift your finger an[...]

32 Index Contents 32 Index Contents D RAG L OCK (D RAG L OCK enabled) . Using a single finger , tap on an item to select. Then tra ck (slide) you r finger acr oss the tablet to drag. T ap again to release the item. TWO-FINGER ACTIONS AND GESTURES A DD TAP TO CLICK Select and drag. Using a single finger , track to an item. Select by touching your th[...]

33 Index Contents 33 Index Contents A DD TAP TO RIGHT CLICK Using a single finger , track to an item. Then with a second finger touch and release to the ri ght of that finger . Releasing your finger issues a right-click and brings up a context menu at the screen cursor position. Y ou can then track to an option in the menu and select it by tapping [...]

34 Index Contents 34 Index Contents S CROLL Place two fingers on the tablet surfa ce. Using a smooth motion, move your fingers together in parallel. • Scroll up by moving your fi ngers in an upwar d motion. • Scroll down by moving your fingers in a downwar d motion. • Scroll left by movi ng your fingers in a l e ftwar d motion. • Scroll rig[...]

35 Index Contents 35 Index Contents Fast scroll . Quickly move (or flick) two fingers together , lifting your fingers at the end of the motion. • Fast scroll up by flicking your fingers in an upwar d motion. • Fast scroll down by flicking you r fingers in a downward motion. Note: Fast scrolling works only for vertical scrolling. Z OOM First pla[...]

36 Index Contents 36 Index Contents R OTATE T wo finger rotate . Place two fingers diagonally on the ta blet surface and then rotate them clockwise or counter - clockwise. For best recognition of this ge sture, start with your fingers positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart. Note: The rotate gestur e [...]

37 Index Contents 37 Index Contents S WIPE LEFT / RIGHT TO NAVIGATE Forward or Back (swipe right or left) . Swipe using three fingers spaced slightly apart, lifting your fingers at the end of the motion. • Send a ‘Forward’ command in most browsers and pictur e viewers by swiping to the ri ght. • Send a ‘Back’ command in mo st browsers a[...]

38 Index Contents 38 Index Contents S WIPE LEFT / RIGHT TO SWITCH APPLICATIONS Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, move your fingers left or right to open the application switcher . Then using a single finger , move left or right to highlight an application. T ap to select an application. Windows XP : Using four fingers, move them left or rig[...]

39 Index Contents 39 Index Contents S WIPE DOWN for F LIP 3D/E XPOSÉ Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe down. • Flip 3D (Windows) : Y our first swipe opens Flip 3D. Swipe down again to close Flip 3D. Swipe left or right to move thr ough the open windows. Use a single finger tap to select. Not available for Windows XP . • Exposé ([...]

40 Index Contents 40 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING TOUCH Use the W acom T ablet control panel to customize Intuos 5 for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using touch. Select the T OUCH icon in the T OOL list. Then select an appropriate tab to customize, and change settings using the available options. See also navigating [...]

41 Index Contents 41 Index Contents SETTING THE TOUCH OPTIONS Select t he T OUCH O PT IONS tab. The touch options de termine how fast you must move or tap your fingers in order for an action or gestur e to be recognized. P OINTER S PEED adjus ts the screen pointer for speed of tracking and navigat ing. Choose a S LOW speed to move the screen cursor[...]

42 Index Contents 42 Index Contents CHOOSING STANDAR D TOUCH FUNCTIONS T o customize Intuos5 for your touch preferences, select the S TANDAR D G ESTUR ES tab. To u c h act ions and gestures are available when selected. So that you may work in different ways, some functions ( such as a right-click) can be performed using dif ferent act ions or gestu[...]

43 Index Contents 43 Index Contents CHOOSING CUSTOM TOUCH FUNCTIONS T o create custom touch gestures, select the M Y G ESTURES tab. To u c h gestur es are available wh en selected, and are modified based on your se lection from the drop-down menus. Position the screen cursor ov er a touch option to see a sta tic image of th at function . If you do [...]

44 Index Contents 44 Index Contents DISABLING TOUCH Choose the S TANDAR D G ESTUR ES , M Y G ESTURES , or T OUCH O PTIONS tab to di sable and en able touch. Y ou can also disable or enable touch using the S ETTINGS option, which displays an interactive diagram of the curr ent tablet settings on your display screen. • Deselect to disable touch. Y [...]

45 Index Contents 45 Index Contents T ESTING TOUCH If you encounter pr oblems with touch, it is a good idea to first check th e assigned touch f unctions or reset them to their default c onditions. T o further test touch: 1. Attempt to move the scr een cursor by tracking your fi nger across the tablet surface. Then tap to select an item. A status L[...]

46 46 Index Contents Index Contents CUSTOMIZING INTUOS5 Use the W acom T ablet control panel to cust omize Intuos5 for the way you like to work. Advanced users can learn how to furt her optimize Intuos5 by creat ing application-specific settings . Manage your contro l panel settings Contro l panel overview Customizing the pen Customizing touch Cust[...]

47 Index Contents 47 Index Contents MANAGE YOUR CONTR OL PANEL SETTINGS T o open the Wacom T ablet control panel: •W i n d o w s . Click on the Windows START button and choose A LL P ROG R A MS . Then select W ACOM T ABLET and choose th e W ACOM T ABLET P RO PE R T IE S option. •M a c . Open S YSTEM P REF ERE N C ES from either the Dock, the Ap[...]

48 Index Contents 48 Index Contents CONTR OL PANEL OVERVIEW Use the W acom T ablet control panel to customize your In tuos5 tablet or tools. When yo u open the control panel, an icon for the Grip Pen or ot her Intuos5 tool is di splayed in the T OOL list. A T OUCH icon is also displayed for tablets that supp ort touch. The app ropri ate tabs ar e d[...]

49 Index Contents 49 Index Contents Contro l panel lists and tab s: The control panel T ABLET , T OOL , and A PPLICATION lists allow you to select the tablet, tool, or application for wh ich you want to change settings. Note: The A PPLICATION list is optional. It is not necessary to select or add applications in order to customize your Intuos5 tool[...]

50 Index Contents 50 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING THE PEN Y ou can easily customize t he pen. Use the pen to open the W acom T ablet contr ol panel. The pen will be selected in the T OOL list and the appr opriate tabs will be displa yed. If not automati cally selected, choose the pen from the T OOL list. Select a tab and choose from the available opt[...]

51 Index Contents 51 Index Contents ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK T o adjust the tip sensitivity of your pen, select the P EN tab. Customizes the am ount of pressure needed to click, draw , or ink. T o create broad brush strokes or to click with a light touch, use a S OFT tip setting. For ma ximum control while drawing thi n lines, use a F IR[...]

52 Index Contents 52 Index Contents ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL T o adjust the eraser sensitivit y of your pen, select the E RASER tab. ADVANCED TIP AND ERASER PRESSUR E SETTINGS T o further customize tip or eraser pr essure settings, se lect the P EN or E RASER tab and click on the C USTOMIZE ... button. Options within the P EN F EEL D ETAILS dialog box[...]

53 Index Contents 53 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS Select the P EN tab to change the functions assigned to the side switches and tip of your pen. Select the function to perform wh en pres sing the upper or lower side switch. The selected function occu rs when you bring the pen tip within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the table t surface without tou[...]

54 Index Contents 54 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY T o adjust the tilt sensitivity of your pen, select the P EN tab. Tilt sensitivity determines how far you have to tilt the tool to produce the maximum tilt ef fect. Y ou need to tilt the pen less at high sensitivity than at low sensitivity . Visi t the W acom web site to learn about a[...]

55 Index Contents 55 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING TH E EXPRESSKEYS T o customize the ExpressKeys, select the E XPRE SS K EYS tab. Each key can be customized to perform a Display T oggle, modifier , keys troke, or other function. When you open the E XPRESS K EYS tab, the curr ent functions are shown in the corresponding pull-down menus. Important: Som[...]

56 Index Contents 56 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING THE T OUCH RING T o customize the T ouch Ring, select the T OUCH R ING tab. T ouch Ring functions can be modified t o perform various zooming, scrolling, or custom keystr oke actions. Important: Some applications can override and control the T ouch Ring functions. For details, see using applicat ions [...]

57 Index Contents 57 Index Contents T ABLET TO SCR EEN MAPPING Select the M APPING tab to define the relationshi p between tool movement on the tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor scr een. By default the entire active ar e a of the tablet maps to th e entire monitor . If more than one monitor is in use the tablet will map to all monit[...]

58 Index Contents 58 Index Contents Notes: Y ou can switch between pen mode and mouse mode by using the Radial Menu . If you frequen tly switch between pen mode and mouse mode, you can assign the M ODE T OGGLE .. . function to one of your tool buttons. M OUSE M ODE options determine how th e tool will track. M OUSE T RACKING opt ions apply o nly to[...]

59 Index Contents 59 Index Contents PORTION OF SCRE EN AR EA T o define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to, in the M APPING tab choose a S CR EEN A REA option. F ULL Maps the entire monitor(s) ar ea . This is the default se tting. See also wo r k i n g with multiple monitors . M ONITOR Maps the entir e area of a single mon [...]

60 Index Contents 60 Index Contents PORTION OF TABLET AREA T o define the tabl et ar ea that will be mapped to th e screen ar ea, in the M APPING tab choose a T ABLET A RE A option. F ULL The entire active ar ea of the tablet is mapped. This is the default setting. P ORTION ... In the dialog box that appears, choose a method for defining a portion [...]

61 Index Contents 61 Index Contents BUTTON FUNCTIONS Customize Intuos5 for the way you like to work. Simply use the W acom T ablet control panel to change the button function that is a ssigned to a tool button, ExpressKey , T ouc h Ring, or Radial Menu setting. Button function options may vary , depending on your tablet model. Not all options are a[...]

62 Index Contents 62 Index Contents FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION K EYSTROKE ... Enables you to simulate keyst roke s. Select this option to display the D EFINE K EYSTROKE dialog box. Enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the K EYS entry bo x. Keystroke combination s can include le tters, nu mbers, funct ion keys (s uch as F3 ) and modifier key[...]

63 Index Contents 63 Index Contents FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION M ODIFIER ... Enables you to simulate m odifier key(s) (such as S HIFT , A LT , or C TRL for Windows, or SHIFT , OPTION , COMMAND , and CO NTROL for Mac). Many applications us e modifier keys to con strain the s ize or place ment of o bjects. R ADIAL M ENU Displays the Radial Menu on yo [...]

64 Index Contents 64 Index Contents FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION A UTO S CROLL /Z OOM Sets the T ouch Ring to zoom in most gr aphics applications and scroll in most other applications. S CROLL Sets the T ouch Ring for scrolling only action. Z OOM Sets the T ouch Ring for zooming only action. S HOW D ESKTOP Minimizes all open windows to display a clea [...]

65 Index Contents 65 Index Contents FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION P REC I S IO N M ODE Changes the ma pping around the current pen tip position so that you must move the pen farthe r for the screen cursor to cover a specific dist ance on the display screen. This feature can be very u seful for th e precise control of pen or brush strokes. D ISPLAY T OG[...]

66 Index Contents 66 Index Contents FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION E RASE Sets a button so that when th e button is pressed, the pe n tip will act like the eraser in applications that support the E RASE functio n. See erasing . S ETTINGS Activates (on your display screen) an interactive diagram of th e curr ent ExpressKey , T ouch Ring, pen, and to uch [...]

67 Index Contents 67 Index Contents FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION T ABLET PC •T ABLET PC I NPUT P ANEL (T a blet PCs and Windows systems that su pport the T ablet PC Input Panel. ) Opens the T ablet PC Input Panel when you press a tool button set to this function . •J OURNAL (Windows 7 and Vista, and T ablet PC syste ms that include Microsoft Journ[...]

68 Index Contents 68 Index Contents USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU The Radial Menu is a pop-up menu that provides quick access to ed iting, navigation, media contro l functions, and more. • Set a tool button or E xpressKey to the R ADIAL M ENU function. Pr ess the button to display the Radial Menu centered at the scr een cursor position. ?[...]

69 Index Contents 69 Index Contents W ORKING WITH DISPLAY T OGGLE Display T oggle is available when workin g on multiple monitor systems. This feature allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display at a time. See w orking with multiple monitors . After setting an Expr essKey or pen side switch to D ISPLAY T OGGLE , you can th[...]

70 Index Contents 70 Index Contents In the W acom T ablet control panel, the D ISPLAY T OGGLE tab is automatically available when the Intuos5 tablet is installed on a multi-monitor system. This tab lets you set which monitor(s) will be included in the toggle sequence . All monitors ar e selected in the toggle sequ ence by defa ult. Uncheck any mo n[...]

71 Index Contents 71 Index Contents APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS Y ou can customize your tools for use with a particular application. For example, you may prefer a firm pen tip pressur e setting in one application and a soft pressur e setting in another . The A PPLIC ATION list enables you to add an ind ividual appli cation to the lis t and then c[...]

72 Index Contents 72 Index Contents CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING First choose the T ABLET and T OO L for which you want to cr eate an application- specific setting. After adding an application, its icon appears in the A PPLICATION list whenever the r espective tool is selected in the T OOL list. Select the application and then customize[...]

73 Index Contents 73 Index Contents CHANGING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS T o change tool settings for a specific application, se lect the tool a nd the application. Then customize the tab settings. REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS T o remove an application-specific setting: 1. In the T OOL list, select the tool fr om which you want to r e m[...]

74 Index Contents 74 Index Contents W ORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS The W acom T ablet control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of the settings for your tablet and Intuos5 tools . The tool you use to open the cont rol panel is au tomatically se lected, and the appr opriate tabs for t hat tool ar e displayed. T o add a different t[...]

75 Index Contents 75 Index Contents CHANGING THE TABLET MODE Intuos5 is configured for optimum performance in most applications. However , some handwriting recognition softwar e requires a higher data rate than is typically ne eded for most appli c ations. This higher data rate can slow computer performance in some circ umstances. If your recogniti[...]

76 Index Contents 76 Index Contents ADVANCED OPTIONS Click on the W acom T ablet control panel O PTIONS ... button to access the advanced O PTIONS dialog box. Y o u can change the S IDE S WITCH M ODE to best fit the way you like to use the pen when ma king right-clicks or ot her click functions. Select: •H OVER C LICK to perf orm click functions [...]

77 77 Index Contents Index Contents GOING WIRELESS WITH INTUOS5 Intuos5 tablets are designed to let you go wir eless by adding the W acom wireless accessory kit. See ordering parts and accessories . Wireless accessory components Wire less setup Battery and power management Battery life information Battery replacement Wireless module r emoval Wirele[...]

78 Index Contents 78 Index Contents WIR ELESS SETUP Configure Intu os5 for wireless operation. 1. If you have been using Intuos5 as a wired tablet, disconnect the USB cable. 2. T ur n the tablet over . Re move the wire less compartment cover(s). See (A). Slide cover( s) away fr om tablet body to r emove. Medium- and lar ge-sized tablets are equippe[...]

79 Index Contents 79 Index Contents ESTABLISHING A WIR ELESS CONNECTION Connect wire lessly with Intuos5. 1. Fully char ge the tablet batte ry . See char ging the battery . When the batt ery is fully char ged as shown by the gr een LED, disconnect the USB ca ble and you ar e r eady to work wir elessly . 2. Press the power button on the W acom wirel[...]

80 Index Contents 80 Index Contents Products using wir eless signals may interfere wi th the equipment on commercial air craft, and regulations r equire that all wireless devices be turned off when traveling in an airplane. T ur n off the Intuos5 tablet wireless signal by turning off or r emoving the wire less module (the tablet status LED(s) will [...]

81 Index Contents 81 Index Contents BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT This section contains important information abou t the rechar geable battery and power management features of your Intuos5 tablet when used wir ele ss ly . Be sure to r eview the follo wing sections. Char ging the battery Battery and wireless connection status Power saving features CH[...]

82 Index Contents 82 Index Contents BATTERY AND WIRELESS CONNECTION STATUS When in wireless mode, Intuos 5 pr ovides you with additional feedback about y our tablet. • A tablet status LED shows the following: • On the W acom wireless module, the ba ttery status LED shows the following: • A battery status icon appears in the system task ba r ([...]

83 Index Contents 83 Index Contents POWER SAVING FEATURES When configured for wir eless operat ion, Intuos5 uses a number of power saving features to conserve the tablet battery charge and impr ove perfo rmance. Important: Conserve battery power by tu r ning off the wireless module when you ar e not using the tablet. Push the power button on the wi[...]

84 Index Contents 84 Index Contents BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION When using your Intuos5 wir elessly , the battery life wi ll vary depending upon usage and your tablet model. For example, you can expect a full day of working char ge when using small- and medi um-sized tablet models. If you have a lar ge Intuos5 tablet model, expect a half day of batter[...]

85 Index Contents 85 Index Contents BATTERY R EPLACEMENT If your tablet battery has exceeded its life span and can no longer be c har ged or no longer holds a char ge, it will need to be replaced. Be sur e to use only t he r echar geable battery designed for your tablet. For information, see ordering parts and accessories . Important: Only use a W [...]

86 Index Contents 86 Index Contents WIR ELESS MODULE REMOVAL T o remove the wireless module: 1. T urn the tablet over . Remove the wir e less comp artment cover . Medium- and large-sized tablets are equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wir eless module, and one for the r echar geable battery . Small-sized tablets come with a single cover . S[...]

87 Index Contents 87 Index Contents WIR ELESS RECEIVER STORAGE The W acom wireless receiver is designed for portabilit y . Plug it into a USB port on your computer . Then leave it there so the r ece iver will always be available for use wi th your tablet, eve n when you ar e traveling or otherwise on the go with Intuos5. The wir eless receiv er can[...]

88 Index Contents 88 Index Contents T ESTING THE WIR ELESS CONNECTION A tablet status LED should glow whenever the tabl et is properly connected and your computer has recognized it as a USB device. If you encounter problems wit h the wir eless connection, perform the following checks. 1. First check the general t roubleshooting procedur es. 2. V er[...]

89 89 Index Contents Index Contents TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having tr ouble, W acom recommends you do the following: 1. If the tablet driver failed to load properly , firs t perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear on your scre en. If that does not solve the problem, r eview the troubleshooting procedur es in this chap[...]

90 Index Contents 90 Index Contents T ESTING YOUR TABLET 1. T urn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. 2. Check the USB connection. A tablet status LED shou ld glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your comput er has r egistered it as a USB dev ice. If not: • Make sur e the tablet USB cable is securely conn ec[...]

91 Index Contents 91 Index Contents 4. Check the pen . If the tablet driver does not load properly , the pen will not work pr operly . (Y ou will be able to use the pen tip to move the screen cursor and click, but there will be no other pen functionality .) Install t he tablet dr iver softwa re . • Move your pen across the tablet active ar ea. Th[...]

92 Index Contents 92 Index Contents T ESTING THE TABLET CONTR OLS AND TOOLS If your Intuos5 tools or tablet contro ls do not work as you expect, it is a good idea to first check the assigned functions or r eset them to their default condit ions. Y ou will also want to do this if you have a touch-sensitive tablet model and encounter problems with to[...]

93 Index Contents 93 Index Contents T ESTING THE EXPRESSKEYS 1. With the D IAGNOSTICS dialog box open, observe the T ABLET I NFO column as you te st each ExpressKey . Be sur e to sele ct the tablet unit you are testin g from the T ABLET I NFO column. 2. T est the keys by pressing them on e at a time. Each time you p ress a key , its number is shown[...]

94 Index Contents 94 Index Contents T ESTING A PEN 1. With the D IAGNOSTICS dialog box open, and while observing the P OINTING D EVICE I NFO column, bring your Intuos5 tool within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet active area. A value for P ROXIMITY , the D EVICE N AME , D EVICE T YPE , and a D EVICE S/N (serial number) should be displa yed. If you ha[...]

95 Index Contents 95 Index Contents T R OUBLESHOOTING TABLES If you encounter problems with your Intuos5 tools or tablet, see th e following tables. Y our pr oblem may be described here, and you can try the solution offer ed. Check the tablet Read Me file for the latest information update s. For additional information, visit the W acom web site at [...]

96 Index Contents 96 Index Contents PEN PR OBLEMS The tablet is set to E XPRESS K EYS R IGHT (or E XPRESS K EYS L EFT ), but at the log on screen the tablet seems to work upside down. Reinstall the tablet driver software and change the default orientation of the tablet. See configuring the tablet orientation . When working in some applications, the[...]

97 Index Contents 97 Index Contents The pen selects everything, will not stop drawing. Open the W acom T ablet control panel and go to the P EN ta b . M o v e t h e T IP F EEL slider toward F IRM , or select C USTOMI ZE ... and increase the C LICK T HR ESHOLD setting. If this does not help, see t esting the tablet controls and tools . The pen nib m[...]

98 Index Contents 98 Index Contents The pen side switch does not work. Be sur e you ar e using only a compat ible W acom pen, such as the pen that shipped with Intuos5 or a W aco m accessory tool specified for use with Intuos5. Other pens may not function pr operly on the tablet. Be sure to pr es s the side switch when the pen tip is within 10 mm ([...]

99 Index Contents 99 Index Contents T OUCH PR OBLEMS T ouch does not work. Enable touch by pr es sing an Expr essKey that is set to T OUCH O N /O FF . Otherwise, open the W acom T ablet control p anel, click on the T OUCH icon, and go to the S TANDAR D G ESTURES , M Y G ESTUR ES , or T OUCH O PTIONS tab. Be sur e the E NABLE TOUCH option is selecte[...]

100 Index Contents 100 Index Contents WIRE LESS CONNECTION PR OBLEMS The computer does not have an available USB port. Check if there is an available USB port on a USB hub. If not available, add a USB hub or USB card. After pressing the power button on the wireless module, a tablet st atus LED glows steadily for 4 seconds and then tur ns off. If a [...]

101 Index Contents 101 Index Contents A tablet status LED does not illuminate after pressing the power button on the wir eless module. T ry again. Then: 1. V erify the Wacom wir eless receiver is properly connected to an active USB port. If connec ting to a USB hub, make sure the hub is connected to an active USB port and that the hub is active. 2.[...]

102 Index Contents 102 Index Contents WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PR OBLEMS Y ou suspect the tablet prefer ences may be corrupted, or want to make certain that all settings are at their factory defaults. Use the W acom T ablet Preference File Utility to work with prefer ences. Close any open applications. Click the START icon and select A LL P ROG R AM S . Th[...]

103 Index Contents 103 Index Contents MAC-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS At startup, a d ialog box appears telling you that either the driver failed to loa d or the tablet prefer ence s have not yet been cr eated. The tablet wa s not detected at startup. If using a wireless connection : • Make sure the wir eless connection is active. See battery and wir eless[...]

104 Index Contents 104 Index Contents Y ou suspect the tablet prefer ences may be corrupted, or want to make certain that all settings are at their factory defaults. Use the W acom T ablet Utility to work with your prefer ences. Close any open applications. Ope n the main A PPLICATIONS folder . Then open the W ACOM T ABLET folder and run the W ACOM[...]

105 Index Contents 105 Index Contents T ECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS If you have a problem with your tablet, first check the ta blet installati on guide to be sure the unit is installed correctly . Then review the t roubleshooting procedur es. If you cannot find the answer in this manual, you ma y find updated information about your pr oblem in the app[...]

106 Index Contents 106 Index Contents OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS W acom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain co mpatibility with new products. If you are having a compatibility problem betw een Intuos5 an d a new hardwar e or software pr oduct, it may be helpful to download a new softwar e driv er (when available) from the In[...]

107 107 Index Contents Index Contents APPENDIX This section contains tips on carin g for Intuos5, instructions on how to u ninstall the tablet softwar e, information about digita l inking, and more. Caring for Intuos5 Replacing the pen nib Uninstalling Intuos5 Using the Express V iew display Managing preferences Installing multi p le tablets Using [...]

108 Index Contents 108 Index Contents REPLACING THE PEN NIB T o protect your tablet fr om scratc hing and for best performance, pe riodically replace your pen nibs. Important: Replace the pen nib befor e or when it looks like this: 1. Unscrew the pen stand base to access the nib r emoval tool and replacement nibs. 2. Clasp the old nib and pull it s[...]

109 Index Contents 109 Index Contents 3. Slide the end of the new nib straig ht into the barr el of the pen. Firmly push the nib unti l it stops. W ar ning: Choking hazard. Pr event c hildren fr om swallowing the pen nib or side switch. The pen nib or side switch may accidentally be pulled out if children ar e biting on them. For replacement parts,[...]

110 Index Contents 110 Index Contents USING THE EXPR ESS VIEW DISPLAY Rest your finger on an ExpressKey to activate th e Expr ess View display on your pri m ary monitor . This display shows the current Expr essKey setting(s). • The Expr essKey you touch appears highlighted in the display . Mo ve your finger along the ExpressKeys to highlight othe[...]

111 Index Contents 111 Index Contents MANAGING PR EFERENCES Use the W acom tablet preferences utility to manage your tablet pr eferences for single or multiple users. Windows : First close any open applications. Th en open the utility by clicking the START icon and selecting A LL P ROG R AM S . Select W ACOM T ABLET and W AC OM T ABLET P RE FE RE N[...]

112 Index Contents 112 Index Contents INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS Any tablet that has been detected on your system will appear a s an ic on within the W acom T ablet control panel T ABLET list. T o add a new table t , connect it to your computer . The system wi ll automatica lly find the tablet and initialize it. An icon for the tablet will then ap[...]

113 Index Contents 113 Index Contents USING APPLICATIONS INTEGR ATED FOR TABLET CONTR OL Some softwar e applications may be designed to di rectly contr ol ExpressKey or T ouch Ring function(s). When working in an application that has been integr ated in this manner , the ExpressKeys or T ouch Ring may perform dif ferently than th e function that is[...]

114 Index Contents 114 Index Contents IMPORTING EXPERT SETTINGS The import expert settings feature enables you to import customized Wacom T ablet control panel settings that have been specified in an XM L (Exten sible Markup Language) f ile. • Some softwar e developers may create cust om settings files which are specifically designed to pr ovide [...]

115 Index Contents 115 Index Contents USING THE OPTIONAL AI RBRUSH AND ART PEN The optional Intuos 5 Airbrush works like the Grip Pen , and includes a fingerwheel for add itional control. Hold the Airbrush with y our thumb and middl e finger . The fingerwheel s hould be in a convenient location for you to roll it with your index finger . Tilt the A[...]

116 Index Contents 116 Index Contents USING THE OPTIONAL MOUSE The optional Mouse for Intuos5 is cordless, ba ttery fr ee, and works on the Intuos5 tablet. Important: When the optional Mouse is not in use, pl ace it on your desk. Le aving an Intuos5 tool on the tablet may i nterfer e with screen cur sor positioning when using other pointing de vice[...]

117 Index Contents 117 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE Use the optional Mouse to open the W a com T ablet control panel. The M OUSE tool will be selected in the T OOL list. If the mouse is not automatically selected, choose it from T OOL list. Select the M OUSE tab. The mouse buttons are chor dable. Y ou can press two or more buttons simultane[...]

118 Index Contents 118 Index Contents TE S T I N G T H E M O U S E 1. Use the W acom T ablet control panel to open the D IAGNOSTICS dialog box. See t esting the tablet controls and tools . 2. With the D IAGNOSTICS dialog box open, place the Mouse on the tablet active area and test by clicking each mouse button. A tablet status LED should brighten a[...]

119 Index Contents 119 Index Contents PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS Microsoft Windows 7 and V i sta provide extens ive support for pen input. Pen features ar e supported in all versions of Windows 7 and Vista except Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic, and Windows V ista Home Basic. Use Intuos5 and your W acom pen for quick, intuitive re[...]

120 Index Contents 120 Index Contents Search the Micr osoft web site for enhanced information about digital inking in Wind ows. Y ou can also visit the W acom web site at www .wacom.com and search digital inking in Windows. Note: The following workarounds in the W acom softwar e driver improve performance in Windows 7 and Vis ta : • The Pen Flick[...]

121 Index Contents 121 Index Contents OR DERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Y our Intuos5 professional pen tablet is the ultimate master tool for cr eative professional s. The tablet, combined with the Intuos5 Grip Pen and other availa ble tools, enable s you to paint mor e intuitively , illustrate better , and edit imagery faster than ever before. To p [...]

122 122 Index Contents Index Contents GLOSSARY Active ar ea . The navigation and drawing a rea of the tablet where touch or your Intuos5 tools ar e de tected. See touch sensor . Application-specific settings . Intuos5 tool and tablet settings that have been customized for individual applications. The W acom T ablet co ntrol panel enables you to cus[...]

123 Index Contents 123 Index Contents Fingerwheel . T he control wheel on the optional Intuos5 Airbrush and Mouse. Journal . A Microsoft Windows appl ication that electronically simulates a physical journal pad, but with the advantages of digital note taking . For example, yo u can create quick sketches and jot handwritten notes that can be conv er[...]

124 Index Contents 124 Index Contents Pressur e- sensitive application . Any application that suppo rts pressur e-sensitive input. Proximit y . The height above the tablet active area where pen detection occurs. See also positioning . Radial Menu . A hierarchical menu (in radial format). Each level of the menu consists of eight menu slices which ma[...]

125 Index Contents 125 Index Contents INDEX About the manual 5 Accessories and parts available 121 ordering 121 Active area, understanding 15 Adding a new tool 74 Airbrush holding 115 replacing the tip 108 using 115 Applications, usin g integr ated 113 Application-specific settings 71 changing 73 creating 72 removing 73 Art Pen, using 115 Button fu[...]

126 Index Contents 126 Index Contents Eye-hand coordination exercise 24 Features control panel 48 pen 10 pen & touch models 7 pen models 9 pen stand 10 For ce pr oportions 57 Functions, butt on 61 General pr oblems, troubleshooting 95 Holding Airbrush 115 pen 19 Information, pr oduct 120 Installing multip le tablets 112 Intuos5 about your table[...]

127 Index Contents 127 Index Contents Software driver downloads 106 uninstalling 109 Ta b l e t area, portion of 60 customizing 54 ExpressKeys customizing 55 testing 93 using 26 features matrix 6 mode options, chan ging 75 orientation, configuring 13 pen & touch model featur es 7 pen model featu res 9 prefer en ces, managing 111 storing 107 tes[...]

128 Index Contents 128 Index Contents Using Airbrush 115 applications inte grated for ta blet control 113 Art Pen 115 ExpressKeys 26 mouse 116 pen 18 Radial Menu 68 touch 29 T ouch Ring 28 W acom inter national offices 129 Windows-specific problems, troub leshooting 102 Wireless operation 77 battery charging 81 life 84 management 81 replacement 85 [...]