Wacom PTK-540WL manual

User’ s manual for Windows & Macintosh ®® 1 Index Contents 1 Index Contents Intuos4 Wireless (model PTK-540WL) Before you start Wireless connection Using the pen Customizing your pen Using the tablet Customizing your tablet Using the Radial Menu Application-specific settings T roubleshooting[...]

2 Index Contents 2 Index Contents Intuos ® 4 Wireless User’ s Manual for Windows ® & Macintosh ® V ersion 1.0, Rev L1709 Copyright © Wacom Co., Ltd., 20 09 All rights reserved. No pa rt of this manual m ay be reproduced except for your express perso nal use. W acom r eserves the right to revise th is publication without oblig ation to pr [...]

3 Index Contents 3 Index Contents Reuse, recycling, and recovery . Y o u are ur ged to recycle this product when replacing it with a n ewer product or when it has ou tlived its useful life by bringing it to an appropriate collection point for r e cyclable materials in your community or r egion. By doing this, you can help impr ove th e envir onment[...]

4 Index Contents 4 Index Contents CONTENTS About the manual 6 Navigating th e manual 7 Y OUR INTUOS4 WIREL ESS TABLET 8 T ablet featur es 8 Intuos4 pe n 10 Battery and power management 10 Battery activa tion 11 Char ging the battery 11 Power savi ng featur es 13 Battery status an d wire less connection lights 14 Wireless connection 15 Establishing [...]

5 Index Contents 5 Index Contents T ec hnical sup port option s 79 Obtaining driver downloads 80 APPENDIX 81 T ablet installation 81 Battery life in formation 82 Replacing the tablet battery 83 Caring for your table t and tools 83 Replacing the pe n tip 84 Uninstalling the software 85 Managing your tablet preferences 85 Changing the table t mode op[...]

6 Index Contents 6 Index Contents ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual provides quick access to information abou t Intuos4. The information is common to Windows and Macintosh computers and Windows screen captur es are shown, unless otherwise noted. • Go directly to contents or index topics by clicking on them. • Y our Intuos4 Wireless tablet intr oduce[...]

7 Index Contents 7 Index Contents NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation contr ols to move thr ough the manual. Go to fr ont page. Go to table of contents. Go to index. Go back to previous view . Page back, or page forward. Go to topic. T opi c contin ued. Adobe ® Reader ® provides additional tools for using and printing the manual. See the Ado[...]

8 8 Index Contents Index Contents YOUR INTUOS4 WIRELESS TABLET This section introduces you to the In tuos4 Wir eless professional pen tabl et. Intuos4 consists of two basic elements: a wireless tablet that serves as your work ar ea , and the input tools you use on the tablet. The quickest way to learn about Intuos4 is to be come familiar with its a[...]

9 Index Contents 9 Index Contents USB port Power input and data con n ection. Pairing button See establishing a Bluetoot h connection . Rechar geable Lithium- ion (Li-Ion) battery Pre-installed. T o activate, see battery activation . See also cha r ging the battery . USB char ging cable T o ch arge Intuos4, first plug the USB charging cable into th[...]

10 Index Contents 10 Index Contents INTUOS4 PEN All Intuos4 input tools are cor dless and battery free. BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT This section contains important information about the battery and power managem ent features of your Intuos4 pen tablet. Be sur e to review the following it ems: Battery activation Char ging the battery Power saving f[...]

11 Index Contents 11 Index Contents BATTERY ACTIVATION Y our wireless pen tabl et uses a r echargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery . Before you can char ge or work with Intuos4 you must first r emove the insulating safe ty tag from between the battery and tablet contacts. 1. T ur n the wireless tabl et upside do wn and open the battery cover . Use[...]

12 Index Contents 12 Index Contents T o check the current battery char ge status, open the W acom T ablet control panel and look at the tablet icon in the T ABLET list of the control panel. See w orking with tablet pr operties . • T o maximize battery ope ration time, consid er tur ning off the Expr essKeys display (see advanced options ). • Wh[...]

13 Index Contents 13 Index Contents POWER SAVING FEATURES Intuos4 uses a number of power saving features designed to conserve the tablet battery char ge and improve performance. • Auto power save mode : Automatically reduces power to the T o uch Ring status LEDs and Expr essKeys display as follows: • Auto sleep mode : T o conserve battery power[...]

14 Index Contents 14 Index Contents BATTERY STATUS AND WIR ELESS CONNECTION LIGHTS Observe the battery status and wireless connection lig hts to check the operational status of the tablet: BATTERY STATUS LIGHT T ABLET AND BATTERY STATUS Green High battery charge (35% to 100%) r emaining. Red Low battery char ge (15% - 34%) remaining. Red, flashing [...]

15 Index Contents 15 Index Contents WIR ELESS CONNECTION The Intuos4 pen tablet connects to your computer vi a a wireless Bluetooth connection. Bluetooth is a radio-frequency technology , so it is not necessary for Intuos4 to be “in sight” of the Bluetooth antenna on your computer . The radio frequency can pa ss through non-metallic objects lik[...]

16 Index Contents 16 Index Contents ESTABLISHING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Before connecting the tablet, ensur e yo ur computer has a working Bluetooth configuration that supports the Human Int e rface Device (HID) pr ofile. If your comp uter does not have built-in Bluetooth support, obtain and install a commercially availabl e USB-to-Bluetooth adapte[...]

17 Index Contents 17 Index Contents If you have not already done so, install the W acom tablet driver software. Insert the Intuos installation CD into your computer’ s CD-ROM drive, clic k on the I NSTALL T ABLET link, and follow the prompts to install the driver software. Important: Remember that the Intuos4 Wir eless tablet driver softwar e mus[...]

18 Index Contents 18 Index Contents OPTIMIZING THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION I f y o u r s c r e e n c u r s o r la g s b eh i nd t h e pe n m o v e me n t o n th e t a b le t or f r e q u e n t l y “ ju m ps ” a b ou t , o r i f y ou se e excessive straight line segments when drawing in gr aphics applications, then your Bluetooth connection may not[...]

19 19 Index Contents Index Contents BEFORE YOU GET STARTED This section pr ovides information that will help you wo rk more comfortably with the tablet, and to better understand how you and the tablet interact with your computer . Er gonomics Configuring the tablet orientation Understanding the tablet active area W orking with multiple monitors ER [...]

20 Index Contents 20 Index Contents CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION Y ou are pr o mpted to choose a default tablet orientat ion when installing the tablet using the Intuos installation CD. At t he log-in and user switching scr eens, the tablet orientation will use th e default setting selected when the driver was installed. T o change th e defau[...]

21 Index Contents 21 Index Contents UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AR EA Y our Intous4 pen and other input tools work only on the active area of the tablet. T able t active area The area of the tablet that senses pen movement. Y our Intuos4 input tools work only on the ac tive are a of the tablet. Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, th e scr[...]

22 Index Contents 22 Index Contents W ORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS If your computer is equipped with more than one mo nitor , Intuos 4 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 all monitors a[...]

23 23 Index Contents Index Contents WORKING WITH INTUOS4 This section describes how to use your tablet and inpu t tools and includes exercises for new users. If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections. Using the Grip Pen W orking with the tablet USING THE GRIP PEN The pen is cor dless, battery free, and[...]

24 Index Contents 24 Index Contents HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Grip Pen like you would a normal pen or penc il. Adjust your grip so the si de switch is in a convenient location where you can t oggle it with your thumb or forefi nger , but not accidently press the switch while d rawing or navigating wi th the pen. Tilt the p en in any way that feels m[...]

25 Index Contents 25 Index Contents POSITIONING The pen is used to position the cu rsor (or pointer) on your scr een. Y ou can set the pen to position the sc r een cursor two different ways (see t ablet to screen mapping ). •I n P EN M ODE , wher ever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will appear at a corresponding poin t on the [...]

26 Index Contents 26 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 a p the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough f orce to register a click. (There is no au dible pen[...]

27 Index Contents 27 Index Contents USING THE SIDE SWITCH The side switch on the Intuos4 Grip Pen has two programmable functions that can be selected by r ocking the switch in either direction. Y ou can use the switch whenever the pen tip is within 10 mm (0.39 inch) of the tablet a ctive ar ea. Y ou do not have to touch th e pen tip to the tablet i[...]

28 Index Contents 28 Index Contents DRAWING WITH PRESSUR E SENSITIVITY The pen responds to your hand move ments, enabling you to create natu ral-looking pen and brush str okes. Many graphics appl ications have drawing tools that respond to the pr essure you place on the pen. For example, sliders are used in some applications to vary line characteri[...]

29 Index Contents 29 Index Contents ERASING The Intuos4 pen eraser works like the eraser on a pencil. Visi t our web site for a list of applic ations that support the eraser (see product information ). If the eraser is not supported in an application, you can still use th e eraser for positioning, drawing, or annotation. EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXER [...]

30 Index Contents 30 Index Contents W ORKING WITH THE TABLET The middle section of the tablet is the working, or ac tive, area for the pen or mo use. Wherever you place your pen on the ta blet active ar ea, the scr een cursor will appear at a correspond ing point on the scr een. See using the Grip Pen and using the Intuos4 Mouse for mor e informati[...]

31 Index Contents 31 Index Contents USING THE EXPR ESSKEYS Press individual keys to perform freq uently used fun ctions or keystr okes. ExpressKeys can also be used to modify your pen or other input tool properties as you work. The Expr essKeys can also be ope rated in combination with one another . For example, if you program one key to simulate t[...]

32 Index Contents 32 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 assign ed keystroke functions. Example of zooming in Move your finger clockwise along the ring to zoom in o r scroll down in most applications. Example of zooming out Move your finger coun ter -clockwise[...]

33 33 Index Contents Index Contents CUSTOMIZING INTUOS4 After you master the ba sics of usin g Intuos4, you may want to customiz e the way the tablet or inpu t tools work. This chapter describes how to adjust your tabl et and tool settings. Included is information about each control panel tab and some of the more dif ficult co ncepts. Many of the s[...]

34 Index Contents 34 Index Contents CONTR OL PANEL OVERVIEW Use the W acom T ablet control panel to cust omize your Intuos4 tablet or input tools. Experiment with dif fer ent settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect immediately . Click D EFAULT to re turn a tab to the factory settings. T ool Tips are av ailabl[...]

35 Index Contents 35 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 fo r which to change settings. T o change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize. The tool will be automatically selected in the T OOL[...]

36 Index Contents 36 Index Contents W ORKING WITH TABLET PROPERTIES The W acom T ablet control panel pr ovides you with dire ct feedback about the po we r status of your tablet. A W acom icon is also displayed in the s ystem task ba r (Windows) or menu b ar (Macintosh). • Hover the screen cursor over the icon to learn specific details. • Click [...]

37 Index Contents 37 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING THE PEN Use the pen to open t he W acom T ablet control pane l. The pen will be selected in the T OOL list and the appropri ate tabs will be di splayed. If the pe n is not automa tically selected, choose it from T OOL list. Select a tab and choose fr om the available options. Adjusting eraser feel Cus[...]

38 Index Contents 38 Index Contents ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK Select the P EN tab. Customizes the amount of pr essure needed to clic k, draw , or ink . Displays the tip F EEL D ETAILS dialog box where yo u can further customize the tip sensitivity . Press the pen tip on the tablet to test the T IP F EEL setting. Adjust the T IP F EEL so t[...]

39 Index Contents 39 Index Contents ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL Select the E RASER tab. ADVANCED TIP AND ERASER PRESSUR E SETTINGS T o further customize tip or eraser pr essure settings, fr om the P EN or E RASER tab click on the D ETAILS ... button. The options within the F EEL D ETAILS dialog box enable you to change the tip or eraser pr essure sensiti[...]

40 Index Contents 40 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS Select the P EN tab. Select the function to perform when pressing the u pper or lower side switch . When you bring the pe n tip within 10 mm (0.39 inch ) of the tablet surface with out touchi ng the table t and pre ss the upper or lower side switch, the sele cted function occurs. Tip : T [...]

41 Index Contents 41 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY Select the P EN tab. V isit W acom’ s web site for a list of ap plic ations that curr ently support tilt. See product information . CUSTOMIZING THE OPTIONAL MOUSE Use the Intuos4 Mouse to ope n the W acom T ablet control panel. The M OUSE tool will be selected in the T OOL list and [...]

42 Index Contents 42 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONS Use your Intuos4 Mouse to open the W aco m T ablet control panel. Select the M OU SE tab. The mouse buttons ar e chor dable; you can pr ess two or more butt ons simultaneou sly . For example, if you program one button to si mulate the C TRL key and another to simulate an A LT keystro[...]

43 Index Contents 43 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONS T o customize the ExpressKeys, T ouch Ring, and other ta blet features, open the W acom T ablet control panel and select the F UNCTIONS icon in the T OOL list. Select a tab to customize, and change settings using the available options. Using and customizing the Radial Menu Applica[...]

44 Index Contents 44 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING TH E EXPRESSKEYS When you open the E XPRESS K EYS tab, the curr ent functions are shown in the corresponding pull-down menus. As an addit ional refer ence, the tablet Expr essKeys di splay provides a visual indication of the ExpressKey settings. When using Intuos4, the Expr essKeys display automatical[...]

45 Index Contents 45 Index Contents CUSTOMIZING THE T OUCH RING When you select the tablet T OUCH R ING tab, the currently set T ouch Ring functions are displayed. Y ou can customize the T ouch Ring to issue zooming, scrolling, or custom keystr oke actions. T ouch Ring functions can be defined for use with speci fic applications. Any changes you ma[...]

46 Index Contents 46 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[...]

47 Index Contents 47 Index Contents Notes: Y ou can switch between P EN M ODE and M OU SE M ODE by using the scr een Radial Menu . If you frequently swit ch between P EN M ODE and M OUSE M ODE , you also can assign the M ODE T OGGLE ... function to one of your tool buttons. When M OUSE M ODE is selec ted, you can decide how you would like the mou s[...]

48 Index Contents 48 Index Contents ORIENTATION From the M APPING tab, you can choose a differ ent tablet O RIENTATION and t hen physicall y rotate your ta blet to match the selection you have made. This feature allows you to set up th e tablet controls for left- or right- handed use, or to configure your tabl et to work with a tall monitor . See c[...]

49 Index Contents 49 Index Contents SCREEN AR EA Use the M APPING tab S CREEN A REA options to define the portion of the display scr een to which your tablet will map. F ULL Maps the entire monitor(s) area. This is the defa ult setting. See al so wo r k i n g with multiple monitors . M ONITOR Maps the entir e area of a si ngle monitor that you choo[...]

50 Index Contents 50 Index Contents FOR CE PROPORTIONS In the M APPING tab, check or uncheck the F ORCE P R OPORTIONS box to determine the tablet to screen mapping relati onship. Note: Although Intuos4 is optimized for use with 16 : 10 aspect ratio disp lays, the default settings automatically adjust for use with other aspect ratio di splays. T ABL[...]

51 Index Contents 51 Index Contents BUTTON FUNCTIONS FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION C LICKS •C LICK Simul ates a primary mouse button c lick. Be sure at least one but ton performs this function so you can alwa ys navigate a nd click. •R IGHT C LICK Simulates a right mouse button c lick, which displays a context menu. •M IDDLE C LICK Simulates a mi[...]

52 Index Contents 52 Index Contents FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION K EYSTROKE ... Enables you to simulate keyst rokes. Sele ct 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[...]

53 Index Contents 53 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 CONTROL for Macintosh). Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the size or placemen t of object s. R ADIAL M ENU Displays a Radial Menu on you[...]

54 Index Contents 54 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 win dows to dis play a cle[...]

55 Index Contents 55 Index Contents FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION D ISPLAY T OGGLE For multip le monitor systems. Ena bles you to toggle the current tablet mapping and scr een cursor between dif ferent display s when you press an Expr essKey that has been a ssigned this function. Se e working with Display T oggle . M ODE T OGGLE .. . T o ggles betwee n[...]

56 Index Contents 56 Index Contents FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION T AB LET PC •T ABLET PC I NPUT P ANEL (T ablet PCs, an d Windows 7 and Vista systems that support the T ablet PC Input Panel.) Opens th e T a blet PC Input Panel wh en you press a tool bu tton set to this function. •J OURNAL (Windows 7, Vista, and T ablet PC s ystems that inclu de Mi[...]

57 Index Contents 57 Index Contents USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU The Radial Menu is a circular pop-up menu that pr ovid es quick access to editing, navigatio n, media control functions, and more. • T o display the Radial Menu, set a tool button or ExpressKey to th e R ADIAL M ENU function. Whenever you press that button, the Radial Menu [...]

58 Index Contents 58 Index Contents W ORKING WITH DISPLAY T OGGLE D ISPLAY T OGGLE is available only on mu ltiple monitor systems. This featur e allows you to work with your tablet on all displa ys or on one display at a time. (See w orking with multiple monitors .) After setting an Expres sKey to D ISPLAY T OGGLE , you can then press that button t[...]

59 Index Contents 59 Index Contents In the W acom T ablet control panel, the D ISPLAY T OGGLE tab is automatically available when the Intuos4 tablet is installed on a multi-monitor system. This tab lets you set which monitor(s) will be included in the toggle sequence . On the D ISPLAY T OGG LE tab all monitors ar e selected in the toggle sequence b[...]

60 Index Contents 60 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 Intuos4 tools . The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected, a nd the appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed. T o add a different tool to the contr[...]

61 Index Contents 61 Index Contents APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS Y ou can customize your Intuos4 tools for use with a part icular application. For example, you m ay prefer a firm pen tip pressur e setting in one application and a soft pressur e setting in another . The A PPLICATION list enables you to add an individual application to the list and [...]

62 Index Contents 62 Index Contents CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING First choose the tablet and t ool for which you wa nt to create an applic ation-specific setting. Then click on the A PPLICATION list’ s [ + ] button to display the A DD A PPLI CATION FOR C USTOM S ETTINGS dialog box. After adding an application, its icon appears in the [...]

63 63 Index Contents Index Contents TROUBLESHOOTING Most of the time your t a blet will work flawl essly . But if you are having trouble, W ac om recommends you do the following: 1. If the W acom tablet driver failed to load properly , first perform the recommended action in any error message that may ap pear on your scr e en. If that does not solv[...]

64 Index Contents 64 Index Contents T ESTING YOUR TABLET T urn on your com puter and wait until the system ha s fully loaded. Ensur e that your computer has a working Bluetooth connection, either thr ough built-i n Bluetooth support or a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle). 1. Check the tablet connection in U SB mode . A tablet status LED will light [...]

65 Index Contents 65 Index Contents 3. If necessary , troubleshoot th e Bluetooth connection as follows : • Move the tablet closer to the antenna. Make sure ther e are n o metal or other high density obstructions in the line of sight b e tween the tablet and Bluetooth antenna. • If you are using a computer with a built-in Bluet ooth module, ens[...]

66 Index Contents 66 Index Contents T ESTING YOUR TOOLS If an input tool does not work as you expect, firs t open the W acom T ablet control panel and check the assigned functions or r eset the tool to its default con dition. T o quickly return a tool to the default settings, r emove it from the T OOL list by clicking on the contr ol panel list’ [...]

67 Index Contents 67 Index Contents T ESTING A PEN 1. While observing the P OINTING D EVICE I NFO column, bring your Intuos4 t ool within 10 mm (0.39 inch) of the tablet a ctive ar ea. A value for P R OXIMITY , the D EVICE N AME , D EVICE T YPE , and a D EVICE S/N (serial number) sh ould be displayed. If you have more than one tablet connected to y[...]

68 Index Contents 68 Index Contents T ESTING THE T OUCH RING 1. With the D IAGNOSTICS dialog box open, observe the T ABLET I NFO column as you test the tablet T ouch Ri n g. If y ou h av e mo re th a n o ne t a bl et c on n ec t ed t o y o ur s ys te m , b e su re yo u ha ve s el e ct e d t h e t a bl e t you are testing fr om the T ABLET I NFO col[...]

69 Index Contents 69 Index Contents T ESTING THE OPTIONAL MOUSE 1. With the D IAGNOSTICS dialog box open, place the Intuos4 Mouse on the tablet’ s active area and test by clicking each mouse button. A tablet status LED shou ld brighten, and the S WITCHES state should change for each button you click. 2. When the D IAGNOSTICS dialog box is first o[...]

70 Index Contents 70 Index Contents T R OUBLESHOOTING TABLES If you encounter problems wi th your Intuos4 tools or tablet, refer to the following ta bles. Y our problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. Be sur e to check the Re ad Me file for the latest information update s. For additional information, visit W acom’ s w[...]

71 Index Contents 71 Index Contents The battery stat us light does not come on after m oving the power switch to th e on position. T ry again. If the light does not come on after repeated attempts, your battery char ge may be too low . Connect the USB cable directly to a power ed USB port on your computer or powered USB hub. If the battery status l[...]

72 Index Contents 72 Index Contents GENERAL PR OBLEMS After switching on the tablet, the battery status light remains on bu t the screen cursor cannot be moved with the pen. •R e v i e w Using the Grip Pen to be sur e you are using the tool correctly . • Switch the tablet power of f, then back on. • If your battery char ge is low , plug in th[...]

73 Index Contents 73 Index Contents The tablet char g ing pr ocess seems to stop whenever the computer enters sleep mode. As r e quired , adjust your system power or ener gy saver settings so th at the computer do es not enter sleep mode whi le the tablet is char ging. When using the pen to operate the T ouch Ring, the T ouch Ring does not work wel[...]

74 Index Contents 74 Index Contents Y ou notice a screen delay at the beginning of pen or inking strokes. Open the W acom T ablet contr ol panel and go to the P EN tab. T ry decreasing the T IP D OUBLE C LICK D ISTANCE (see adjusting tip feel and double-click ). If that does not work, try dragging the T IP D OUBLE C LICK D ISTANCE slider to the O F[...]

75 Index Contents 75 Index Contents The screen cursor “jumps” back. Do not place an Intuos4 tool on the tablet when it is not in use, or when you ar e using another pointing device. Le aving your tool on the tablet may interfere with scr e en cursor positioning when using other input devices. Cannot move the cursor (pointer) where you want to o[...]

76 Index Contents 76 Index Contents WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PR OBLEMS When working in some applications, the ExpressKeys or T ouch Ri ng perform a differ ent function than what is set in the Wacom T ablet contro l panel. Some applications can override an d control the Expr essKey and T ouch Ring functions. • When an ExpressKey is overridden by an applic[...]

77 Index Contents 77 Index Contents MAC-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS At startup, a d ialog box appears telling you that either the driver failed to load or the tablet prefer ence s have not yet been cr eated. The tablet wa s not detected at startup. If you are using a wir eless connection , make sure the Bluetooth wir eless connection to you r tablet is activ[...]

78 Index Contents 78 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 T[...]

79 Index Contents 79 Index Contents T ECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS If you have a pr oblem with your W acom tablet, first chec k the tablet installation gu ide to be sure the unit is installed correctly . Then review the t roubleshooting pr ocedures. If you cannot find the answer in this manual, you ma y find updated information about your pr oblem in t[...]

80 Index Contents 80 Index Contents OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS W acom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain co mpatibility wi th new products. If you are having a compatibility problem betw een Intuos4 an d a new hardwar e or software product, it may be helpful to downlo ad a new W acom tablet softwar e driver (when availabl e[...]

81 81 Index Contents Index Contents APPENDIX This section contains a variety of information: tips on ca ring for your tablet and tool s, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet softwar e, your license and warranty , and more. T ablet installation Battery life information Replacing the tablet battery Caring for your tablet and tools Replacing th[...]

82 Index Contents 82 Index Contents BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION All batteries age over time and gradually lose their ability to hold a char ge. The typical life span of a Li-Ion battery is two to thr ee years, whether it is used or not. Y ou will need to purchase a new tablet ba ttery when it is no longer capable of holding an adequate char ge. For in[...]

83 Index Contents 83 Index Contents REPLACING THE TABLET BATTERY If your tablet battery has exc eeded its life span and can no longer be char ged or no longer holds a char ge, it will need to be replaced. Be sur e to use only th e recha r geable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery designed for your tablet. For information on or dering a replacement batter[...]

84 Index Contents 84 Index Contents REPLACING THE PEN TIP The pen tip (nib) will wear with norm al use. Excessive pressur e will caus e it to wear sooner . Replace the nib when it gets t oo short (less than 1 mm (0.04 inch)) or develops a flat point. 1. Unscrew the pen stand base to access the nib extraction tool and replacement nibs. 2. Clasp the [...]

85 Index Contents 85 Index Contents UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWAR E Follow the appropriate pr oce dure below to r emove the Wacom tablet driver software fr om your system . Important: When you remove the W aco m tablet software fr om your system, your W acom tablet will no longer operate wi th full tablet functiona lity bu t will continue to func tion a[...]

86 Index Contents 86 Index Contents CHANGING THE TABLET MODE OPTIONS Within the contr ol panel’ s T ABLET list, double-click on the tablet icon to di splay the T ABLET dialog box. The T ABLET mode settings apply to all tools and applications. INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS The T ABLE T list displays an icon for any supported tablet th at has been de[...]

87 Index Contents 87 Index Contents ADVANCED OPTIONS Click on the W acom T ablet control panel O PTIONS ... button to access the advanced O PTIONS dialog box. S IDE S WITCH M ODE ch anges the way you use th e pen when making right c licks or other c lick functions. Select: •H OVER C LICK to perfor m click functions with out touching the pen tip t[...]

88 Index Contents 88 Index Contents OPTIMIZING THE EXPR ESSKEYS DISPLAY The pen tablet ExpressKeys display uses Or ganic Light- Emitting Diodes (OLEDs). Although the displa y has been designed to provide reliable performance for ma ny years, you may eventually notice a decrease in luminosity for pixels that ar e lit over extended periods of ti me. [...]

89 Index Contents 89 Index Contents USING THE OPTIONAL INTUOS4 MOUSE The Intuos4 Mouse is cordless, battery fr ee, and works on any Intuos4 tablet. The mouse is an optional accessory , and product configurations may vary . Important: When the Intuos4 Mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere wit[...]

90 Index Contents 90 Index Contents USING THE OPTIONAL AI RBRUSH AND ART PEN The optional Intuos 4 Airbrush works like t he Grip Pen, but also includes a fi ngerwheel for an additi onal degr ee of contr ol. With proper softwar e support, you can simulate r ealistic airbrushing. For example, tilting the Air brush can cause the spray pattern to elong[...]

91 Index Contents 91 Index Contents PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS Microsoft Windows 7 and V i sta prov ide extensive support for pen* and touch input. When using the professional pen tablet with a comp uter running Windows 7 or V ista, your experience is enhanced by powerful note taking, handwriting r ec ognition, fast navigatio n, an[...]

92 Index Contents 92 Index Contents ABOUT THE WINDOWS T ABLET PC INPUT PANEL The Windows 7 or V ista Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-scr een keyboard to dir ectly enter text with your Intuos4 pen. Ther e are different ways to launch the Input Panel: • Click on the Input Panel icon which appears when yo u move th e scr e en cur[...]

93 Index Contents 93 Index Contents PR ODUCT SPECIFICATIONS INTUOS4 WIRE LESS TABLET (MODEL PTK-540WL) T echnology Electro-magnetic r esonance Function d isplay 128 x 64 do t (x2), whit e Active area (W x D) 203.2 x 127 mm (8.0 x 5.0 in) Physical size (W x D x H) 363 x 253 x 15 mm (14.3 x 10.0 x 0.6 in), appr oximately W eight 900 g (2 lb), appr ox[...]

94 Index Contents 94 Index Contents INTUOS4 GRIP PEN (MODEL KP-501E-01) INTUOS4 MOUSE (MODEL KC-100) The mouse is an optional accessory , and product configur ations may vary . INTUOS4 AIRBRUSH (MODEL KP-400E-01) The Airbrush is an optional accessory . Pen tip travel 1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less Pressur e levels 2048 levels Eraser tip travel 2.0 mm (0.[...]

95 Index Contents 95 Index Contents INTUOS4 INKING PEN (MODEL KP-130-01) The Inking Pen is an optional accessory . INTUOS4 ART PEN (MODEL KP-701E-01) The Art Pen is an optional accessory . INTUOS4 CLASSIC PEN (MODEL KP-300E-01) The Classic Pen is an optional accessory . Pen tip travel 0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less Pressur e levels 2048 levels Physical [...]

96 Index Contents 96 Index Contents PR ODUCT INFORMATION T o lear n more about Intuos4, and about which softwa re applications ar e currently tablet enhanced to support the pressur e sensitivity , tilt sensitivity , eras er , and other special function ality of your professional pen tablet and tools, visit the W acom web site fo r your r egion: OR [...]

97 Index Contents 97 Index Contents A V AILABLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Intuos4 Grip Pen (KP-501E-01). Sensitive to pres sur e and tilt, t he Grip Pen is an all-purpose tool for drawing, erasing, and mouse operatio ns. The easy-to-use DuoSwitch gives you two programmable switch functions. The pr essure -sensitive pen has an ergonomically waisted grip[...]

98 Index Contents 98 Index Contents For order information, see or dering parts and accessories . DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Replacement ni bs for Grip Pen, Airbrush, or Cla ssic Pen Standar d nib – firm, plastic nib, black, qty 5 ACK-20001 Stroke nib – spring loaded nib, more of a “brush-like” feel, qty 5 ACK-20002 Felt nib – so fter nib for[...]

99 Index Contents 99 Index Contents RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFER ENCE The equipment desc ribed in this manual gene rates, uses, and ca n radiate radio-frequency energy . If it is not installed and used properly—that is, in stric t accordance with Wa com instruc tions—it may cau se interference with radio a nd television reception. FCC NOTICE T[...]

100 Index Contents 100 Index Contents INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA ONLY) Industry Canada, C lass B “This Class (B) d igital appara tus complies with Canadian ICES-0 03” “Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-00 3 du Canada.” CE DECLARATION The Intuos ® 4 Wireless digitizing tablet, model PTK-540WL, has been teste[...]

101 Index Contents 101 Index Contents PR ECAUTIONS Wa r n i n g s Safety precautions for Lithium-Ion batteries Cautions WA R N I N G S • Do not place or leave the pen ta blet or input tool(s) within reach of children. If your pr oduct is used improperly there is a potential for ac cident or human inju ry . Prevent children from swallowing the pen[...]

102 Index Contents 102 Index Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES Always follow pr oper use and handling of th e tablet battery: • Do not abuse the battery in any manner . Pun cturing, crush ing, heat ing, exposure to wate r or fire, disassembly , shorting the termina ls, or other types of abuse may caus e the battery to explode [...]

103 Index Contents 103 Index Contents CAUTIONS • Do not place o r use this product on an unstable surface or w orkspace. Do not place this product on a shaky , inclined, or vibrating surface. It may dr op or fall of f, causing damage to the pr oduct or human injury . • When cleani ng your pen tablet , power off the unit by moving the po wer swi[...]

104 Index Contents 104 Index Contents LICENSE AND W ARRANTIES (W ORLDWIDE, EXCEPT FOR EUROPE , AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST) SOFTWARE LICENSE This legal document is an agreement between you , the end-user , and Wacom T echno logy Corporation (W acom). 1. Grant of L icense. The enclosed product includes co mputer programs embedded in firmware and accompan[...]

105 Index Contents 105 Index Contents W acom shall have no responsibility to r epa ir or replace the product if the failu re of the pr oduct has resulted from accident, abuse, mis use, negligence , or unauthorize d modification or repair , or if it ha s been handled or s tored other than in acc ordance with W a com’ s sto rage instruct ions. Any [...]

106 Index Contents 106 Index Contents W ARRANTY ON SALES OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A. AND CANADA For products purchased or used outsid e of the Unite d States and Ca nada, the warranty pe riod is one (1) ye ar from the date of original retail purchase. Upon discovery of a defect in the product, except in t he Software, within the Warranty Period you shoul[...]

107 Index Contents 107 Index Contents LICENCE WARRANTY CONDITIONS (EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST) SOFTWARE LICENCE AGR EEMENT Important customer information The scope of delivery of this product covers c opyright-protected computer programs ("software"), which are the inalienable intellectual property of W ACOM Eur ope GmbH ("W ACOM[...]

108 Index Contents 108 Index Contents The existing limitations on liability shall not apply in the case of the assumption of explicit guarante es, or in case of fraudulent beh aviour on the part of W ACOM, nor for damages arising f rom wilf ul or gr ossly negligent behaviou r on the part of WACOM, from damages leading to loss of life , pers onal in[...]

109 Index Contents 109 Index Contents Any descriptions, drawings, specifications, samples, mode ls, notifications or similar mater ial provided in connection with the purchase of the product cannot be taken as an explicit guarante e that the product corresponds to or fu lfils the customer's requir eme nts. If this pr oduct is faulty , th e pur[...]

110 110 Index Contents Index Contents GLOSSARY Active area. The drawing ar ea of the tablet where your Intuos4 tools ar e de tected. Application-specific settings. Intu os 4 tool and tablet sett ings that ha ve be en customized for individual applications. The W acom T ablet co ntrol panel enables you to customize a tool to behave uniquely in diffe[...]

111 Index Contents 111 Index Contents Fingerwheel. The contr ol wheel on the Intuos4 Mous e and optional Ai rbrush. Journal. A Microsoft Windows applicat ion 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[...]

112 Index Contents 112 Index Contents Radial Menu. A hierarchical menu (in radial format). Each level of the menu consists of eight menu slices which may contain various features and options to ch oose from. Y ou can customize the buttons of your Intuos4 tools or tablet to display this menu . Screen cursor . The pointer on the display screen. Sc re[...]

113 Index Contents 113 Index Contents INDEX About the manual 6 Accessories and parts available 97 ordering 96 Active area, understanding 21 Adding a new tool 60 Airbrush holding 90 replacing the tip 84 using 90 applications, using integrated 88 Application-specific settings 61 changing 62 creating 62 removing 62 Art Pen, using 90 Battery activation[...]

114 Index Contents 114 Index Contents Erasing 29 Er gonomics 19 ExpressKeys customizing 44 display optimization 88 testing 68 using 31 Eye-hand coordination exercise 29 FCC notice 99 Features control panel 34 pen 10 power saving 13 tablet 8 Fingerwheel, mouse, using 89 For ce prop ortions 5 0 Functions, butt on 51 General pr oblems, troubleshooting[...]

115 Index Contents 115 Index Contents Side switch, using 27 Software driver downloads 80 uninstalling 85 Specifications, product 93 Airbrush 94 Art Pen 95 Classic Pen 95 Grip Pen 94 Inking Pen 95 Intuos4 W ireless tablet 93 mouse 94 Ta b l e t area 50 battery activation 11 battery and power man agement 10 battery status light 14 char ging the batte[...]

116 Index Contents 116 Index Contents W ACOM INTER NATIONAL OFFICES W ACOM T ECHNOLOGY CORPORATION WA C O M E U RO P E G M B H 1311 SE Cardinal Cour t Europark Fichtenh ain A9 V ancouver , WA 98683 47807 Kr efeld U.S.A. Germany T elephone: +1.360.8 96.9833 T elephone: +49.(0)2151.36 14.0 Fax: +1.360. 896.9724 Fax: +49.(0)2151.36 14.111 W ACOM CO., [...]