WACOM PenPartner - 2 Instruction Guide
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1. WACOM USING CUSTOMIZING TROUBLESHOOTING PenPartner User s Manual CONTENTS jibe a lt lt gt Wacom PenPartner 2 User s Manual for Windows English version 1 0 June 24 2005 Copyright Wacom Company Limited 2005 All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use Wacom reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such changes Wacom does its best to provide current and accurate information in this manual However Wacom reserves the right to change any specifications and product configurations at its discretion without prior notice and without obligation to include such changes in this manual PenPartner and Wacom are registered trademarks of Wacom Company Limited Adobe Acrobat Reader and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and or other countries Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Any additional company and product names mentioned in this documentation may be trademarked and or registered as trademarks Mention of third party products is for information purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Wacom assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of these products2. CONTENTS INDEX 6 ai lt q p Page 2 CONTENTS About the manual 4 TROUBLESHOOTING 34 Navigating the manual 5 Testing your tablet 35 Getting started 6 Troubleshooting tables 36 WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 7 General problems 36 PenPartner2 tablet and pen features 8 Windows specific problems 39 Setting up your work area 9 Technical support options 41 Using the pen 10 Obtaining driver downloads 42 Holding the pen 11 APPENDICES 43 Pointing 12 Caring for your tablet and tool s 43 Clicking 14 Uninstalling the software 44 Dragging 15 Product specifications 45 Using the side switches 16 Tablet model CTF 221 K 45 Eye hand coordination exercise 17 Pen model FP 410 K0 45 Working with the tablet 18 Product information 46 CUSTOMIZING 19 Ordering parts and accessories 46 Opening the control panel 19 Radio and television interference 47 Control panel overview 20 FCC notice 47 Customizing the pen 20 T a 48 etina tH icense and Warranty Adjusting tip feel f al Europe Africa and Middle East 49 Adjusting double click ee Software License Agreement 49 Customizing the side switches 23 g 4 Button functions 24 Entitlement to Use the Software 9 Tablet trackina 28 Limited Warranty 50 Jablet tracking Portion of screen 31 GLOSSARY 52 Portion of tablet 32 INDEX 53 Setting mouse speed 33 CONTENTS INDEX a 8 A p Page 3 About
3. Closes the control panel TRACKING enables you to choose pen or mouse like movement Moves the screen cursor to correspond with the position of the pen on the tablet Moves the screen cursor like a mouse Returns the PEN tab settings to their factory defaults Displays this User s Manual CONTENTS INDEX f e lt gt CUSTOMIZING Page 20 Adjusting tip feel The TIP FEEL slider adjusts the sensitivity of the pen tip When checked an audible click sound will be heard whenever a Customizes the amount of _ J Double Click gt pen click occurs and neo eon gewa your computer speakers A 3 are on slider to a softer or firmer setting CONTENTS CUSTOMIZING INDEX G Ea de Page 21 Adjusting double click Double clicking with the pen tip can be made easier by expanding the tap area that accepts a double click the double click distance or by setting the pen s side switch to automatically double click when pressed Adjusts the size of the double click area and the double click speed A larger Tablet Properties E A Double Click X l D7 JRight Click a Tip Feel eee Soft Firm Double Click Distance setting makes double clicking easier Help CONTENTS INDEX CUSTOMIZING f ka lt gt Page 22 Customizing the side switches You can set the side switches on the pen to
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5. PROPORTIONS Check or uncheck the box to select a tablet to screen mapping relationship e When unchecked the correct scale or proportions are not maintained The selected tablet area is mapped to the selected display area A traced image may appear stretched and may be smaller or larger than the original image This is the default setting e When checked the correct vertical and horizontal proportions are maintained between the tablet and display A traced image appears proportionally correct on your display but may be smaller or larger than the original image Depending on your settings some portions of the tablet active area may no longer be usable when this option is selected CONTENTS g a lt gt CUSTOMIZING Page 30 Portion of screen The PORTION OF SCREEN dialog box enables you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to After defining a portion of the screen you may need to use a different input device to access other portions of the screen area Portion of Screen Choose one of the following two ways to define Portion of Screen 1 Drag Handles Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the screen area The background graphic represents the entire screen area Move the screen cursor to select the screen area Select the CLICK TO DEFINE SCREEN AREA button As you define PORTION OF SCREEN follow any MESSAGE prompts to set the portion of
6. an email to parts wacom europe com If you have an Internet connection visit www wacom europe com solutionstore You can also contact your local dealer distributor or Technical Support using the appropriate number for your region CONTENTS APPENDICES INDEX 6 lt a lt gt Page 46 Radio and television interference The equipment described in this manual generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy If it is not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with applicable instructions it may cause interference with radio and television reception FCC notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation You can determine whether the tablet is causing interference by disconnecting it from your computer If the interference stops it was probably caused by the tablet If your tablet does cause interference to radio or television reception you may be able to correct the interference by using one or more of th
7. for writing Position for writing Important When the PenPartner2 pen is not in use place it in the pen rest or lay it flat on your desk To maintain the sensitivity of your pen tip do not store the pen in a container where it will rest on its tip Leaving the PenPartner2 pen on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices CONTENTS INDEX WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 6 Ea lt gt Page 11 Pointing The PenPartner2 pen positions the pointer or cursor on your screen You can position the screen cursor two different ways like a pen PEN MODE or like a mouse MOUSE MODE e In PEN MODE the tablets active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen where every point on the active area corresponds to exactly one point on the display screen wherever you place the pen on the tablet the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen This is the default setting for the pen e In MOUSE MODE you move the cursor with a pick up and slide action similar to using a traditional mouse Try moving the screen cursor by lifting the pen and placing it in a new location on the tablet The cursor instantly jumps to the new location Hints e Ifyou are used to working with a mouse and find that using a pen is somewhat difficult try the eye hand coordination exercise e Pointing is easier when you orient the tablet so the screen cursor f
8. hub is connected to an active USB port and that the hub is active The pen works only in MOUSE The tablet driver software was not installed or did not load properly MODE and does not draw with Make sure the tablet driver software is installed and functioning Insert the pressure sensitivity Tablet CD into your computer and install the driver software for the tablet Some applications including Photoshop 7 0 and greater require that you turn on the pressure capabilities before the pen will respond as a pressure sensitive tool Clicking is difficult Set the TIP FEEL slider to a softer setting Select the CLICK SOUND option the check box should be checked so that you can hear when the pen registers a mouse click Note that your computer speakers must be turned on and the volume audible before you can hear CLICK SOUND CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX a lt a lt gt Page 36 Double clicking is difficult Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet s active area Using a side switch to double click is recommended review the techniques in clicking See also customizing the side switches Try increasing the DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE see adjusting double click Try using a lighter TIP FEEL see adjusting tip feel Try setting your system to launch programs with a single click see clicking The pen selects everything will not stop drawing Open the
9. its appearance and features If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools read the following sections to learn about your PenPartner2 pen and how to use it with the tablet PenPartner2 tablet and pen features Setting up your work area Using the pen Working with the tablet CONTENTS INDEX 6 Ee de Page 7 PenPartner2 tablet and pen features Cable Pen rest Active area Note To learn more about your tablet see working with the tablet Status LED Side switches Pen tip Pen Your PenPartner2 pen is cordless battery free and ergonomically designed The pen is a pressure sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural looking pen and brush strokes CONTENTS g a lt gt WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 Page 8 Setting up your work area To minimize fatigue organize your work area so you can work comfortably Position your tablet pen and keyboard so they are easily accessible without unnecessary reaching Your monitor should be positioned so you can view it comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain For best results orient the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet Here are some other points to keep in mind Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax your muscles Use a gentle grip when working with your pen Alternate tasks throughout the day Maintain a goo
10. screen and make a simple drawing of your own The more you use your pen the easier drawing and navigation will become CONTENTS WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 INDEX 6 Ea A p Page 17 Working with the tablet The middle area of the PenPartner2 tablet is the working or active area for the pen Work with the pen on the active area of the tablet just as if you were using a ball point pen on a piece of paper Think of the tablet s active area as a mapped representation of your computer screen Wherever you place your pen on the tablet s active area the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen For example when you position your pen tip in the upper right corner of the tablet the cursor appears in the upper right corner of your screen This is called absolute positioning Your tablet comes with an integrated pen rest When you are not using the pen set it in the pen rest or lay it flat on your desk Leaving the pen on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices CONTENTS WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 INDEX 6 Ea de Page 18 CUSTOMIZING After you master the basics of using the tablet you may want to customize the way your pen works This chapter describes how to use the Pen Tablet control panel to adjust your tool settings Opening the control panel Control panel overview Customizing the pen Tablet tracking Open
11. simulate a variety of mouse functions Just select an option from the pull down menu Your changes take effect immediately Tablet Properties S Double Click X Select the button functions to perform when pressing a side switch _ Right Click X When you bring the pen tip within 5 mm 0 20 inch of the tablet surface without touching the tablet and press the side switch the selected function will occur Hint To make double clicking easier the upper side switch is set to DOUBLE CLICK automatically when pressed p Tip Feel Soft Double Click Distance u Small Wok Tracking ZH Pen Mode Petai Mouse Mode Pee Help CONTENTS INDEX f e lt gt CUSTOMIZING Page 23 Button functions The pen side switches have pull down menus that allow you to choose the function that will be performed when a button is pressed The following list describes all available functions CLick Default setting for the pen tip This option simulates a primary mouse button click DOUBLE CLICK Default setting for the upper side switch Simulates a mouse button double click For easier double clicking use this function instead of tapping twice with your pen MIDDLE CLICK Simulates a middle mouse button click RIGHT CLICK Default setting for the lower side switch Simulates a right mouse button click which displays a context menu CLIcK Lock Simulates holding
12. your display screen that will be used for mapping 2 Select Area with Screen Cursor Message EE Click to Define Screen Area Position Rectangle For Screen Cancel CONTENTS Te a lt lt gt CUSTOMIZING Page 31 Portion of tablet The PORTION OF TABLET dialog box enables you to select a portion of the tablet s active area for tablet to display mapping Portion of Tablet Choose one of the Following two ways to define Portion of Tablet Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area that nen will be mapped to your selected screen area The background Paston Rectangle For Taat graphic represents the tablet 2 Select Area with Tool Use your pen on the tablet to select the tablet area Select the CLICK TO DEFINE TABLET AREA button CREO Dafna TAMAR Aran Message As you define PORTION OF TABLET follow any MESSAGE prompts to set the portion of your tablet that will be used for mapping Cancel CONTENTS CUSTOMIZING INDEX 6 Ea de Page 32 Setting mouse speed To change the screen cursor acceleration and speed when in MOUSE MODE click on the MOUSE MODE DETAILS button located on the PEN tab to display a dialog box where you can make your adjustments Mouse Mode Details Sets the screen Mouse Acceleration Mouse Speed Sets the screen cursor acceleration cursor tracking w
13. your tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other input devices Open the Pen Tablet control panel Verify that PEN MODE is selected If this does not work click on the DEFAULT button to reestablish the default tablet to screen mapping If you are still having difficulty delete the tablet preferences as follows Doa Search or Find for the TABLET DAT file and delete it The file should be in your Windows System or Windows System32 folder Then restart your computer When the tablet driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the factory default settings The computer does not go to sleep When you are not using the pen remove it from the tablet surface or the tablet will continue to send data keeping the computer awake The pen tip is worn off and you can no longer draw with the pen You will need to purchase a new pen To order a new pen see technical support options for contact information When using the tablet the screen cursor is very erratic or jumps around On rare occasions the tablet may receive interfering radio frequencies from a computer monitor or nearby AM radio station If you notice interference from a monitor try moving the tablet at least 6 inches away from the monitor or change the monitor refresh rate or monitor resolution CONTENTS INDEX TROUBLESHOOTING i e lt gt Page 38 Windows specific problems Windows
14. 42 Technical support options 41 uninstalling 44 Testing tablet 35 Specifications product 45 Tip feel customizing 21 pen 45 Tool buttons customizing 23 tablet 45 Tracking tablet 28 Tablet Troubleshooting 34 Force Proportions option 30 general problems 36 mapping to multiple monitors 29 Windows specific problems 39 screen area 31 Uninstalling software 44 storing 43 Windows specific problems troubleshooting 39 tablet area 32 Work area setting up 9 testing 35 tracking 28 working with 18 CONTENTS INDEX INDEX 6 E a P Page 54 WACOM Wacom International Offices Wacom Europe GmbH Europark Fichtenhain A9 47807 Krefeld Germany Telephone General 49 0 2151 3614 0 Fax 49 0 2151 3614 111 Wacom Co Ltd 2 510 1 Toyonodai Otone Machi Kitasaitama Gun Saitama 349 1148 Japan Telephone General 81 0 480 78 1213 Fax 81 0 480 78 1217 Wacom China Corporation Room 611 CNT MANHATTAN BUILDING No 6 Chaoyangmen Bei Road Beijing China 100027 Telephone General 86 0 10 8528 2819 Fax 86 0 10 8528 2386 Wacom Technology Corporation 1311 S E Cardinal Court Vancouver WA 98683 U S A Telephone General 1 360 896 9833 Fax 1 360 896 9724 Wacom Co Ltd Asia Pacific Office Harmony Tower 18F 1 32 2 Hon Cho Nakano Ku Tokyo 164 0012 Japan Telephone General 81 3 5309 1513 Fax 81 3 5309 1514 Wacom Digital Solutions Co Ltd Gangnam Telepia B D 9th Fl 662
15. 98 or Me Your pen does not function inside a full screen DOS window After pressing CTRL ALT DEL the screen cursor cannot be controlled with your pen You must use a traditional mouse when working in a full screen DOS window When the CLOSE PROGRAM dialog box Windows 98 or Me is active the tablet will not work Use your mouse or keyboard to continue When this dialog box is closed you can again use your PenPartner2 pen to control the screen cursor Windows 98 or Me When working with multiple monitors the screen cursor positioning is incorrect after moving into the unmapped area of the virtual desktop On a multiple monitor system the tablet is mapped to the virtual desktop a rectangular area covering all monitors If your video display areas do not form a rectangle because they are different sizes or they are not evenly aligned the screen cursor positioning will be incorrect after moving into the unmapped area of the virtual desktop To reestablish the correct screen cursor position lift your PenPartner2 pen away from the tablet surface and then return it to within 5 mm 0 20 inch of the tablet surface over an area of the tablet that is mapped to a display area After changing right and left handed settings in the computers mouse control panel the pen tip no longer functions properly Restart Windows for your Wacom pen settings to be correctly recognized Windows XP After installing the tablet on
16. Pen Tablet control panel Move the TIP FEEL slider toward FIRM You notice a delay at the beginning of pen strokes In the Pen Tablet control panel try decreasing the DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE see adjusting double click You have to press hard with the pen when clicking or drawing Open the Pen Tablet control panel Move the TIP FEEL slider toward SOFT The pen tip does not function Make sure the status LED changes from orange to green when the tip is pressed to the tablet surface If it does not you may have defective hardware see testing your tablet The side switch does not work Be sure you press the side switch when the pen tip is within 5 mm 0 20 inch of the tablet s active area do this without pressing down on the pen tip From the Pen Tablet control panel verify that the side switch in question is set to the function you are expecting to occur Make sure the tablet status LED changes from orange to green when you press the side switch If it does not you may have defective hardware see testing your tablet CONTENTS INDEX TROUBLESHOOTING A Ea A P Page 37 The screen cursor jumps back Cannot move the cursor where you want to on the screen or the line you are drawing does not line up with the location of the pointer in paint applications Do not place the pen on the tablet when it is not in use or when you are using another pointing device Leaving
17. a system with multiple users the tablet only works on the primary user desktop Reboot the system after installing the tablet on a system with multiple users CONTENTS INDEX TROUBLESHOOTING aia lt gt Page 39 Windows 98 The tablet does Save your work and close all open applications before installing your tablet not install properly Plug the USB tablet cable into a USB port The tablet will automatically register as a USB device and the LED will light The ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD will display Follow the prompts selecting the default options If prompted to install drivers for the USB Human Interface Device insert the Windows 98 CD click OK and enter the location of the Windows CAB files e g D WIN98 Note The files may be located on your hard disk in the C WINDOWS OPTIONS CABS folder After the ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD has finished eject the Windows 98 CD insert the Wacom Tablet CD and select CONTINUE CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX lt a lt gt Page 40 Technical support options If you have a problem with your Wacom tablet first check the tablet installation guide to be sure the unit is installed correctly Then review the troubleshooting section within this manual your problem may be described there and you can try the solution s offered If you cannot find the answer in this manual you may find updated information about your problem in the Read Me fil
18. and enter the path for the Windows CAB files for example d win98 If Windows 98 was already pre installed when you bought your computer load the Windows 98 CAB files from the hard disk or from the system recovery CD Notes for Windows 2000 XP The PenPartner2 driver is fully compatible to Windows 2000 and XP Warning messages referring to this can be ignored Step 3 Go through the basic training TUTORIAL to familiarise yourself with the features and use of the PenPartner2 pen tablet After installing the PenPartner2 pen tablet you can refer to the online User s Manual for detailed information on using and customising the pen tablet To open the control panel and view the manual Click on the Windows START button and select PROGRAMS Windows XP ALL PROGRAMS Select the program group TABLET to open the Tablet control panel or User s Manual If you have trouble installing PenPartner2 Refer to the Readme file or to the Troubleshooting section in the online User s Manual located on the Wacom Pen Tablet CD You can also visit our Web site at http www wacom europe com or contact Technical Support CONTENTS INDEX a 8 p Page 6 WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 This section introduces you to the PenPartner2 tablet and pen PenPartner2 consists of two basic elements a tablet that serves as your work area and the pen you use on the tablet The quickest way to learn about PenPartner2 is to become familiar with
19. ations from the ADD SPECIAL drop down menu When you make a selection it is added to the KEYS entry box After defining a keystroke or keystroke sequence click OK Important Because the ENTER key can be selected as a defined keystroke it cannot be used to select OK You must use your PenPartner2 pen to click on the OK button Clears the keystroke entry box Define Keystroke Keys Use your pointing device to dick OK to accept or Cancel to exit cer ore cone fc Deletes only the last entry in the keystroke entry box gt CONTENTS CUSTOMIZING INDEX 8 de Page 25 e MODIFIER Enables you to simulate modifier key s such as SHIFT ALT or CTRL Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects Selecting this option displays the DEFINE MODIFIER dialog box where you can assign one or more modifier key functions After choosing the modifier function s click OK Define Modifier In addition to choosing one or more modifier key options you can select the CLICK box if you want a Ak mouse click to occur whenever you M Ctrl press the tool button f Shift Click e PRESSURE HOLD Locks the pressure at the current pressure level until the button is released For example you can paint with pressure sensitivity until you reach the brush size that you like You can then press the button and continue pa
20. can set the portion of screen area Mapping to multiple monitors If your computer has more than one monitor PenPartner2 will map to your monitors based upon how they are configured in the DISPLAY PROPERTIES control panel If ALL SCREENS is selected and you are in extended monitor mode the tablet will map to all monitors as if they were one large display If the monitors are in mirror mode the tablet will map to the entire space on each monitor and the screen cursor will be displayed on each monitor simultaneously Please refer to your hardware and operating system documentation for details on configuring your computer and operating system for use with multiple monitors All Screens C Monitor F Portion Scaling I Force Proportions Tablet Area Full Portion Default Cancel Returns settings to their factory defaults CONTENTS INDEX lt gt CUSTOMIZING Page 29 Use the TABLET AREA options to select a tablet area for tablet to screen mapping e FULL The entire active area of the tablet is mapped This is the default setting e PORTION A portion of the tablet area is mapped Click SET to open a dialog box where you can set Pen Mode Details the portion of tablet area Screen Area All Screens Monitor 4 C Portion Scaling I Force Proportions Tablet Area Full Portion Default Cancel FORCE
21. d posture at all times Minimize awkward postures and repetitive movements that cause discomfort Change your position if you feel any discomfort due to your work position Note Wacom makes no representation promise or guarantee that Wacom products will cure or prevent in whole or in part mouse induced repetitive stress symptoms injuries or conditions Individual results may vary Always obtain competent medical advice to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific situation See working with the tablet for more information CONTENTS i a lt gt WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 Page 9 Using the pen Your PenPartner2 pen is cordless battery free and pressure sensitive There are four basic techniques for using the pen pointing clicking double clicking and dragging With a bit of practice using the pen will become second nature to you If you are unfamiliar with using a pen try the exercises on the following pages Holding the pen Pointing Clicking Dragging Using the side switches Eye hand coordination exercise CONTENTS WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 INDEX A Ea de Page 10 Holding the pen Hold the PenPartner2 pen like you would a pencil Make sure the side switches are in a convenient location where you can press them with your thumb or index finger but not accidently press them while drawing You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable
22. down the primary mouse button Press the tool button once to initiate click lock Press the button again to release click lock Click lock is useful for dragging objects or selecting blocks of text 4TH CLICK FORWARD Simulates a 4th mouse button click which typically issues the FORWARD command in browser applications 5th Click Back Simulates a 5th mouse button click which typically issues the BACK command in browser applications DEFAULT Returns a button to its default setting DISABLED Disables the button function ERASE Sets the button so that when pressed the pen tip simulates an eraser in applications that support the ERASE function To erase press in and hold the pen side switch as you use the pen tip to erase in a supporting graphics application In supporting office applications press in and hold the pen side switch as you select text when you lift the pen tip from the tablet the text will be erased CONTENTS CUSTOMIZING INDEX 6 Ea lt gt Page 24 e KEYSTROKES Enables you to simulate keystrokes Selecting this options displays the DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box where you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to play back You can manually enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the KEYS entry box Keystroke combinations can include letters numbers function keys such as F3 and modifier keys Such as SHIFT ALT or CTRL You can also select special keystrokes or keystroke combin
23. driver for best functionality A new Wacom tablet software driver when available can be downloaded from the Internet Europe Middle East and Africa Worldwide Web http www wacom europe com Software updates Anonymous FTP Site ftp ftp wacom europe com pub Software updates CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX 8 A p Page 42 APPENDICES This section contains information and tips on caring for your tablet and pen a how to on uninstalling the tablet software your license and warranty and more Caring for your tablet and tool s Uninstalling the software Product specifications Product information Ordering parts and accessories Radio and television interference License and Warranty Europe Africa and Middle East Caring for your tablet and tool s Keep your PenPartner2 tool s and tablet surface clean Dust and dirt particles can stick to your tool s and cause wear to the tablet surface Regular cleaning with a soft damp cloth will help prolong the life of your tablet surface and tool s you can also dampen the cloth using a very mild soap diluted with water Do not use volatile liquids such as paint thinner or benzene as they may damage the plastic case Keep your tablet and tool s in a clean dry place and avoid extremes in temperature Room temperature is best Also your PenPartner2 tool s and tablet are not made to come apart Twisting the pen case can break the pen Taking apar
24. e 50 Should any provision of this agreement be declared invalid that provision shall be treated as separate from the agreement and the agreement shall remain in force without limitation in all other respects If this product is found to be defective the purchaser may be entitled to institute legal proceedings against the seller on grounds of liability for deficiency The statutory rights indicated with regard to the seller are not limited in any way by this warranty Rather this warranty affords the purchaser rights in addition to those indicated in the present text This limited warranty shall apply if the seller s corporate domicile is in the European Union or in Iceland Norway Jersey Switzerland Russia the Ukraine Rumania Bulgaria Croatia Serbia Tunisia Turkey Syria the Lebanon Jordan Israel Egypt the United Arab Emirates Iran or South Africa This Limited Warranty and Liability is governed by the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany Should you have any questions about this Agreement or if you desire to contact Wacom for any reason please contact in writing Wacom Europe GmbH Europark Fichtenhain A9 47807 Krefeld GERMANY CONTENTS APPENDICES INDEX lt a lt gt Page 51 GLOSSARY Active area The drawing area of the tablet where your PenPartner2 pen is detected Click force The amount of force you must apply to your pen tip for a click to occur Double click distance The ma
25. e following measures e Rotate the television or radio antenna until the interference stops e Move the tablet farther away from the television or radio e Plug the tablet and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio If necessary consult your Wacom dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Wacom could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product CONTENTS APPENDICES INDEX lt a lt gt Page 47 CE declaration The PenPartner2 digitizing tablet model CTF 221 K has been tested and found to comply to the following harmonized European Norms e EN 55024 electromagnetic immunity e EN 55022 Class B electromagnetic emissions Based on the results of these tests Wacom declares that the above mentioned devices conform to Article 10 1 of the European Council Directive 89 336 EEC and their amendment Directive 93 68 EEC and indicates this conformity by the CE sign on each device The device must be installed and operated always in strict accordance to the instructions given in this handbook Any changes or modifications to this product that were not specifically authorized will invalidate this declaration CONTENTS APPENDICES INDEX lt a lt gt Page 48 License and Warranty Europe Africa and Middle East Software License Agreement Important Not
26. e for your platform located on the Wacom Tablet CD You can also check the product FAQs Frequently Asked Questions on the Wacom web site for your region If you cannot solve the problem and you think your Wacom tablet is not working properly contact the Wacom support staff for the area where your product was purchased See the Wacom tablet Read Me file located on the Wacom Tablet CD for contact information If you have a modem you can download the latest software drivers from the Wacom web site for your region See obtaining driver downloads for your region When you call you should be at your computer with the following information available e This manual e Tablet serial and model number Look on the bottom of the tablet e Driver version number See the Wacom Tablet CD or the Pen Tablet control panel e The make and model of your computer and operating system version number e A list of peripheral devices attached to your computer e The software application and version you were using when the problem occurred e The exact wording of any error message that appeared on your screen e What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred e How you tried to solve the problem CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX 6 Ea lt gt Page 41 Obtaining driver downloads Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products and recommends that you regularly update the
27. e pen tip against the tablet surface The status LED on the tablet should turn from orange to green e Next without applying pressure to the pen tip hold the pen tip within 5 mm 0 20 inch of the tablet surface and press the upper side switch The status LED should again change from orange to green e Then without applying pressure to the pen tip and while holding the pen tip within 5 mm 0 20 inch of the tablet surface press the lower side switch The status LED should change from orange to green If these tests fail you may have a defective pen or tablet See technical support options CONTENTS TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX 6 lt a lt gt Page 35 Troubleshooting tables If you encounter problems with your PenPartner2 pen or tablet refer to the following tables Your problem may be described here and you can try the solution offered Be sure you refer to the Read Me file for the latest information updates For more information visit Wacom s web site at http www wacom europe com and follow the links to the FAQs General problems Windows specific problems General problems The computer does not have an Check if there is an available USB port on a USB hub device If none are available USB port available you will need to add a USB hub The tablet status LED is off Verify that your tablets USB cable is properly connected to an active USB port If you are connecting to a USB hub device make sure the
28. e to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use a side switch By default the upper switch is set to DOUBLE CLICK The lower switch is set to RIGHT CLICK by default Hints e Use the upper side switch to DOUBLE CLICK automatically when pressed This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip e Use RIGHT CLICK to bring up application specific or icon specific menus To assign a new switch function refer to customizing the side switches CONTENTS WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 INDEX 6 E de Page 16 Eye hand coordination exercise If you use a mouse you may remember how long it took to get used to positioning the screen cursor Your PenPartner2 pen likewise will take a bit of practice to master the technique of positioning the screen cursor in PEN MODE This may seem difficult at first but it is more natural and faster than in MOUSE MODE This exercise is designed to retrain your eye hand coordination for using the pen 1 Open any graphics application Use the line tool to draw a rectangular grid with line spacings of about 20 25 mm 3 4 to 1 inch You can use your traditional mouse to do this 2 Choose a free hand tool in your application and use the pen to draw a dot at each grid intersection 3 Draw an X at each grid intersection 4 Now draw a circle around each intersection Your screen should look like this Deka rape Ette he RRS BES TTT eee tT 111 SEER ET ET Tt 5 Clear your
29. es e Select PEN MODE to set the cursor so that its Boci movement corresponds with the position of your PenPartner2 pen on the tablet wherever you place your pen on the tablet the cursor will jump Wa Double Click bd isit F to a corresponding point on the screen This is _ Right Click xl known as absolute positioning Click DETAILS to J Tip Feel a customize the tablet mapping Fi e Select MOUSE MODE to move the screen cursor es E S louse Mode z is BS f Paar Soft with a pick up and slide motion similar to using a Double Click Distance traditional mouse Click DETAILS for setting mouse speed eee care By default the pen is set to PEN MODE for drawing Small Note lf you frequently switch between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE you can assign the MODE TOGGLE function to one of your tool buttons p CONTENTS CUSTOMIZING INDEX a 8 de Page 28 When you click on the PEN MODE DETAILS button the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box is displayed Use the SCREEN AREA options to select a screen area for tablet to screen mapping e ALL SCREENS The entire monitor s area is mapped this is Pen Mode Details Screen Area the default setting See mapping to multiple monitors for more information e Monitor The entire area of a single monitor that you choose is mapped e PORTION A portion of the desktop area is mapped Click SET to open a dialog box where you
30. hen in MOUSE MODE speed when in Mouse MODE Off Default Returns settings to their factory defaults Note The dialog box will also appear when you first set a tool button to MODE TOGGLE CONTENTS CUSTOMIZING INDEX 8 de Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly But if you are having trouble Wacom recommends you do the following 1 If the Wacom tablet driver failed to load properly first perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear on your screen If that does not solve the problem refer to the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter 2 Look in the troubleshooting tables Your problem may be described there and you can try the solution offered Open the Wacom tablet Read Me file for late breaking information 4 Ifyou are having a compatibility conflict between PenPartner2 and a new hardware or software product check if a newer Wacom tablet software driver is available See obtaining driver downloads for information on downloading an updated software driver Wacom periodically updates the software driver to maintain compatibility with new products 5 Check the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions on the Wacom web site for your region 6 If you have tried the suggestions in this manual and still cannot resolve the problem then contact Wacom for Technical Support See the Read Me file for information on where to obtain support for your region wo Tes
31. ice to Customers This product contains copyrighted computer programs software which are the inalienable intellectual property of Wacom Europe GmbH Wacom This software is both integrated within the product and also contained on the accompanying data carrier The purchase of this product from your dealer does not include Wacom s software and the associated rights of usage Wacom grants you the user the right to use the software solely in accordance with the conditions of this software license agreement By purchasing this product you agree to the terms of this license Entitlement to Use the Software Wacom grants the customer a personal non exclusive license to use the software solely in combination with this product and for the proper operation of this product This license may be transferred only in connection with this product The use of this software includes solely the permanent or temporary complete or partial copying of the software by means of loading displaying executing transmitting or saving for the purpose of executing the commands and data it contains or of observing examining or testing the functions of the software The customer may not license lease or loan the software to a third party nor allow a third party to access the software in any other way The customer may not without prior written authorization from Wacom copy modify transmit or edit the software apart from the actions of copying necessary to c
32. ing the control panel Using the PenPartner2 pen you can open the Pen Tablet control panel the following way e Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS For versions other than Windows XP choose the PROGRAMS group Then select TABLET and choose the PEN TABLET PROPERTIES option CONTENTS INDEX 6 Ee de Page 19 Control panel overview Use the Pen Tablet control panel to customize your tool settings experiment with different settings to find what works best for you When you change a setting your changes take effect immediately To return to the factory settings just click DEFAULT Tool Tips are available for most control panel items Simply position the screen cursor over an item and let it rest there in a few moments the Tool Tip will pop up Customizing the pen Selects the side switch button functions Customizes the amount of pressure needed to click or When checked an audible click sound will be heard whenever a pen click occurs and your computer speakers are turned on Tablet Properties draw with the pen Adjusts the size of the double click area WA Double Click x FA Right Click X Tip Feel Ys Soft Firm Double Click Distance m Small Big F Click Sound Tracking SD Pen Mode Details Mouse Mode Default o e Help Displays information about the control panel and driver
33. inting with the same size brush until the button is released e MODE TOGGLE Toggles between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE When first setting a tool button to MODE TOGGLE the MOUSE MODE dialog box is displayed where you can adjust the acceleration and speed See setting mouse speed for details gt CONTENTS CUSTOMIZING INDEX a lt a lt gt Page 26 Click BROWSE to locate an application file or script to launch The selection you make appears in the APPLICATION TO RUN box Click OK to accept the selection The dialog box will close and the Open RUN option you have selected will be assigned as your tool button option The next time you press the tool button the defined application file or script will launch OPEN RUN Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific application file or script to launch Run Application Application to run Browse CONTENTS CUSTOMIZING Te a lt lt gt Page 27 Tablet tracking The tablet TRACKING options enable you to determine the relationship between pen movement on the tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor screen By default the entire active area of the tablet maps to the entire monitor If more than one monitor is in use the tablet will map to all monitors See mapping to multiple monitors Tablet Properties m The TRACKING mode you select controls how the screen cursor mov
34. ip and is the preferred method of double clicking with a pen e You can make navigating with the pen easier by configuring Windows to select when the pen is over an icon and to launch the icon with a single click To turn on this feature Windows XP 2000 or Me Open a folder select the TOOLS pull down menu and FOLDER OPTIONS From the GENERAL tab select the option SINGLE CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM POINT TO SELECT Windows 98SE Open a folder select the VIEW pull down menu and FOLDER OPTIONS From the GENERAL tab select the WEB STYLE option CONTENTS INDEX 6 Ea WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 A P Page 14 Dragging Dragging is used to select and move objects on the screen To drag first point to an object Then press the pen tip to the tablet and slide it across the tablet surface The selected object will move across the screen To select text move the screen cursor to the beginning of a text line then drag the pen across the tablet until the text is highlighted First try moving an icon on the screen Then within a document select some text by pressing and dragging the pen tip across the text CONTENTS WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 INDEX 6 Ea de Page 15 Using the side switches The PenPartner2 pen is equipped with two programmable side switches You can use either side switch whenever the pen tip is within 5 mm 0 20 inch of the tablet s active area You do not hav
35. nect or disconnect a USB device without turning off your computer Wintab An interface standard used by Windows applications for receiving tablet information The tablet supports all Wintab compatible applications under Windows CONTENTS INDEX 6 ai lt gt Page 52 INDEX About the manual 4 Force Proportions 30 Accessories and parts ordering 46 Functions button 24 Button functions 24 General problems troubleshooting 36 Care for tablet and tool s 43 Getting started 6 Click Sound 14 Holding the pen 11 Clicking with pen 14 Interference radio and television 47 Control panel Manual about 4 opening 19 Mapping to multiple monitors 29 overview 20 Ordering parts and accessories 46 Customizing Overview control panel 20 double click 22 Parts and accessories ordering 46 mouse acceleration 33 Pen mouse speed 33 clicking with 14 pen 20 customizing 20 tip feel 21 double clicking with 14 tool buttons 23 holding 11 Double click customizing 22 pointing 12 Double clicking how to 14 using 10 Driver downloads obtaining 42 Pointing with pen 12 Environmental conditions 43 Proximity 13 Eye hand coordination exercise 17 Radio and television interference 47 Features Screen area mapping 31 pen 8 tablet 8 gt CONTENTS INDEX a 8 P Page 53 Software Tablet area mapping 30 driver downloads
36. ollows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet CONTENTS WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 INDEX 6 Ea de Page 12 When positioning the screen cursor and operating a side switch the pen tip needs to be within 5 mm 0 20 inch of the tablet surface You do not need to touch the tablet with the pen tip in order to move the screen cursor or use a side switch 5 mm 0 20 inch 5 mm 0 20 inch CONTENTS aes a lt lt gt WORKING WITH PENPARTNER2 Page 13 Clicking You typically click to highlight or select something on the screen and double click to open it Clicking To click tap the pen tip once on the tablet or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click If CLICK SOUND is selected in the Pen Tablet control panel and your computer speakers are on then you will hear a click sound when the pen tip is pressed hard enough to generate a mouse click Adjust your speaker volume as necessary Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip The icon should highlight when you press Double Clicking To double click quickly tap the tablet twice in the same place with the pen tip This is like clicking twice with a mouse button Try double clicking on a folder icon to open it Hints e Press the upper side switch to double click This is easier than tapping twice with the pen t
37. r Power requirements Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating relative humidity Storage relative humidity Certification and compliance 81 2 x 58 0 mm 3 20 x 2 28 in model CTF 221 K 146 0 x 150 6 x 8 5 mm 5 7 x 5 9 x 0 5 in model CTF 221 K 0 6 m 1 97 ft model CTF 221 K 160 g approximately model CTF 221 k 0 2 watts model CTF 221 K 40 Ipmm 1016 Ipi 100 points per second approximately USB USBA DC 5V 40 mA from USB port model CTF 221 K 5 to 40 degrees C 41 to 104 degrees F 10 to 60 degrees C 14 to 140 degrees F 20 to 80 noncondensing 20 to 90 noncondensing CE Pen model FP 410 K0 Physical size L x D Pressure levels Pen tip travel 148 0 x 12 5 mm 5 87 x 0 49 in model FP 410 KO 512 levels 2 mm 0 08 in or less model FP 410 K0O Weight 12 g 0 02 Ib approximately model FP 410 KO CONTENTS APPENDICES INDEX 6 q lt p gt Page 45 Product information To learn more about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressure sensitivity of your PenPartner2 tablet and pen visit the Wacom web site for your region Europe Middle East and Africa http www wacom europe com Ordering parts and accessories To purchase parts and accessories refer to the tablet Read Me file and see who to call for your region You can also do the following To purchase parts and accessories in Europe call 49 0 180 500 03 75 or send
38. reate a backup copy and for the purposes outlined in section 2 above The customer may not decompile the software if the software contains interfaces to software which is not supplied by Wacom Wacom shall make the necessary information available to the customer upon request provided that the customer can prove his her entitle ment to use the software and that he she agrees to pay the copying and postage costs CONTENTS APPENDICES INDEX lt a lt gt Page 49 Limited Warrant Wacom warrants to you as the original end user that the product hardware is free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of TWO 2 YEARS after the date of purchase provided that they are unused at the time of such purchase Wacom further warrants to you the accompany ing diskettes against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of SIX 6 MONTHS after the date of purchase The Software is licensed and distributed AS IS Wacom makes no warranties expressed or implied with respect to its quality performance merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose including related manuals and documentation Wacom cannot guarantee you uninterrupted service or the correction of any errors Upon discovery of a defect in the product except in the Software within the applicable Warranty Period you should return them in the original packaging to the place of your original purchase together with yo
39. t the product will void your warranty CONTENTS INDEX 6 lt a lt gt Page 43 Uninstalling the software Follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the Wacom tablet and tablet software from your system Important When you remove the Wacom tablet software from your system your Wacom tablet will no longer operate with full tablet functionality but will continue to function as a mouse device Windows XP Click START In the start menu select CONTROL PANEL Then select ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS In the ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS window choose PEN TABLET DRIVER and click on the CHANGE OR REMOVE PROGRAMS button Follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver When the tablet driver has been removed unplug the tablet from your computer Windows 98 Me or 2000 1 Click the Windows START button Then choose SETTINGS and CONTROL PANEL 2 In the CONTROL PANEL window double click on the ADD REMOVE PROGRAMS icon In the dialog box that appears choose the PEN TABLET option 3 Click on the ADD REMOVE button and follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver When the tablet driver has been removed unplug the tablet from your computer CONTENTS APPENDICES INDEX 6 lt a lt gt Page 44 Product specifications Tablet model CTF 221 K Active area W x D Physical size W x D x H Cable length Weight Power consumption Coordinate resolution Maximum report rate Communication interface Connecto
40. the manual This interactive User s Manual provides quick access to information about PenPartner2 Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document e Inthe contents you can go directly to a topic by clicking on it e Working with PenPartner2 is the learning chapter and introduces you to the many capabilities of your tablet and pen It includes a description of the features and functions of your PenPartner2 tablet and pen and includes exercises for new users If you are not familiar with a pen tablet this chapter gives you the basics e Customizing describes how you can change the pen settings for the way you like to work e Want to test your tablet Need troubleshooting guidelines Troubleshooting is where you will find the answers to most common questions e The appendices include tips on caring for your tablet and pen a how to on uninstalling the tablet software your license and warranty and more Note This manual does not contain information on installing your tablet Please refer to your product Quick Start Guide and to the automated software installer located on the Wacom Tablet CD for details on installing your Wacom tablet If you are new to electronic documentation be sure to read navigating the manual Here are some other points to keep in mind e SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys dialog boxes and control panel options e Remember that you can al
41. ting your tablet Troubleshooting tables Technical support options Obtaining driver downloads CONTENTS INDEX a lt a lt gt Page 34 Testing your tablet Make sure your computer is turned on the operating system has finished loading and the tablet is properly connected to an active USB port Then try the following tests 1 Check the tablet The tablet s orange status LED will light whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device If the LED is on continue with step 2 If the status LED does not glow then the computer is on and the system has fully loaded then e Make sure the tablet USB cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer e If you are connecting the tablet to a USB hub or hub device such as a keyboard with USB ports be sure the USB hub is properly connected to your computer and is active e Connect the tablet into a different USB port or try connecting to the USB port on another computer If the tablet s status LED does not illuminate after your computer is on and has finished booting up your USB port may be disabled It may be necessary to check your system BIOS setting to verify that you have connected the tablet to an active USB port 2 Check the pen e Move your pen across the active area of the tablet the screen cursor should move in the corresponding direction on your monitor or display screen e Press th
42. ur name address telephone number a description of the problem and a copy of the original invoice You are responsible for any loss or damage to the product resulting from such transportation Wacom s sole obligation and entire liability under this warranty shall be at Wacom s option either the repair or the replacement of product or parts thereof that prove defective and that were returned within the applicable Warranty Period Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if a in the opinion of Wacom the failure of the product has resulted from accident abuse misuse negligence misapplication or unauthorized modification or repair or b the product has been handled or stored other than in accordance with Wacom s storage instructions or c the failure is due to normal wear and tear or d you fail to fulfill your obligations as described above In case that any claim presented under warranty is found upon investigation to be either outside the duration or the scope of this warranty or in case that the product is found to be not defective then the cost of such investigation and repair shall be borne by you Any descriptions drawings specifications samples models bulletins or similar material used in connection with the sale of the product shall not be construed as an express warranty that the product will conform or comply with your requirements gt CONTENTS APPENDICES INDEX 6 lt a lt gt Pag
43. ways use the Adobe Reader zoom in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen e The following kinds of information are not included with this product information about your specific computer hardware or operating system or information about your application software Your best source for this information is the set of manuals and disks that came with your hardware operating system or application CONTENTS INDEX 6 Ee A p Page 4 Navigating the manual Use the navigation controls to move through the manual Go to front page CONTENTS Go to table of contents INDEX Go to index Go back to previous view q gt Page back or page forward HEADING TEXT Go to beginning of section topic Go to topic i gt Topic continued Adobe Reader provides you with additional tools for using and printing the manual Refer to the Adobe Reader help for more information CONTENTS INDEX a a gt Page 5 Getting started Step 1 Insert the PenPartner2 driver CD into your computer s CD ROM drive The software installer menu should automatically display If the menu does not display double click on the INSTALL icon located on the CD Step 2 Click on the INSTALL TABLET button and follow the prompts to connect your tablet hardware and install the driver software Notes for Windows 98 You will occasionally be asked to insert the Windows 98 CD If this happens click on OK
44. ximum distance in screen pixels that the cursor can move between clicks and still be accepted as a double click Increasing the double click distance makes double clicking easier Modifier Modifier keys include SHIFT ALT and CTRL You can customize your tool to simulate a modifier key Mouse Mode A method for positioning the screen cursor When you place the PenPartner2 pen on the tablet you can move the screen cursor with a pick up and slide motion similar to using a traditional mouse This is known as relative positioning See also Pen Mode Pen Mode A method of positioning the screen cursor Wherever you place your PenPartner2 pen on the tablet the screen cursor will jump to the same corresponding point on the screen This is known as absolute positioning and is the default setting for the pen Absolute positioning PEN MODE allows you to position the screen cursor without having to first find it and then slide it across the desktop See also Mouse Mode Pixel The smallest unit of measure on your monitor screen Proximity The height above the tablet s active area where the PenPartner2 pen is detected Screen cursor The pointer on the display screen Screen cursors come in different shapes such as an l beam arrow or box depending on which application you are running USB Universal Serial Bus A hardware interface standard for connecting computer peripheral devices USB ports support hot plugging which allows you to con
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