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WACOM Graphire - 2 for Macintosh User's Manual

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1. SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys dialog boxes and control panel options As you read through the Customizing and Advanced Features chapters you will notice that the screen shots of the control panel tabs do not show the tab buttons These are intentionally left out in order to save space within the manual Remember that you can always use the Acrobat Reader zoom in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen Certain kinds of information are not included in this manual e Information about your specific computer hardware e Information about your operating system e Information about other Wacom tablets e Information about application software Many graphics applications have built in support for Graphire2 features Such as pressure sensitivity and eraser support You can find a listing of applications that support these features at Wacom s web site See Product Information Refer also to your application manuals for information on how best to use Graphire2 features within specific applications Your best reference source for the above information is the set of manuals and disks that came with your hardware operating system applications or other Wacom tablets 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
2. 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 Wacom 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 powering it off 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 the 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 experience
3. GRAPHIRE2 PEN MODEL EP 120E Physical size L x D 145 x 12 5 mm 5 71 x 0 49 in Pressure levels 512 levels Pen tip travel 0 1 mm 0 004 in or less Eraser tip travel 0 1 mm 0 004 in or less Weight 11 g 0 02 Ib approximately Tip refill type Polyacetal Part No PSI A007 GRAPHIRE2 CORDLESS MOUSE MODEL EC 120 Physical size L x W x H 116 0 x 58 0 x 37 0 mm 4 57 x 2 28 x 1 47 in approximately Weight 90 g 0 20 Ib approximately Fingerwheel type Continuous rotation 24 clicks per turn GRAPHIRE2 INKING PEN MODEL EP 200 OPTIONAL Pen tip travel 0 1 mm 0 04 in or less Pressure levels 512 levels Physical size L x D 151 x 12 5 mm 5 94 x 0 49 in Weight 12 g 0 42 oz approximately Tip refill types Polyacetal Part No PSI A01 1 Ink refill black Part No PSI A023 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Description Part Numbers Steel Blue Bronze Ruby Graphire2 USB Tablet ET 0405A U EP 120E models ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES To purchase parts and accessories see who to call for your region USA CANADA CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA JAPAN ASIA PACIFIC ENGLISH LICENSE AND WARRANTIES WORLDWIDE EXCEPT FOR EUROPE AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST SOFTWARE LICENSE This legal document is an agreement between you the end user and Wacom Technology Corporation Wacom 1 Grant of License The enclosed product includes computer p
4. In the event that any of the above limitations are held unenforceable WACOM s aggregate liability for any damages to you or any party shall not exceed the purchase price of the defective damaged or undelivered product as determined by the net invoiced price regardless of the form of any claim Claims must be reported to WACOM in writing within no more than 1 month after the damage occurred Upon failure to do so any claims to the payment of damages will be void Reseller indemnifies WACOM from any claims by third parties for damages resulting from or connected to resellers fault The rights and limitations set forth in this statement do not limit or exclude certain statutory rights that may be applicable in the country of your purchase If any of the provisions of this statement are declared void such provisions shall be considered separate from this statement and the statement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect 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 Active area The drawing area of the tablet where your Graphire2 tools are detected Application specific settings Graphire2 tool and tablet settings that have been
5. e In Pen Mode the tablets active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen where every point on the tablets 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 Graphire2 Pen and makes tracing possible something you cannot do with a mouse e In Mouse Mode the default position for the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse you move the cursor with a pick up and roll action similar to using a mouse Try moving the screen cursor by lifting the Graphire2 Pen and placing it in a new location on the tablet The cursor instantly jumps to the new location As the pen enters Proximity the tablet senses the pen above the tablet surface You do not need to touch the tablet with the pen tip in order to move the screen cursor Learning Hint If you are used to working with a mouse and find that using a pen is somewhat difficult try the Eye Hand Coordination Exercise Pointing Hint Pointing is easier when you orient the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet CLICKING Clicking To click tap the tablet once with the tip of the Graphire2 Pen or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click With the pen tip there is no audible click sound Try clicking on a folder icon by moving
6. Portion of Display Choose one of the following three ways to define Portion of Display 1 Enter Coordinates Bottom 1024 Right 2 Drag Handles Position Rectangle for Display 3 Select Area with Tool Click to Define Display Area Message CUSTOMIZING THE GRAPHIRE2 CORDLESS MOUSE To modify your Graphire2 Cordless Mouse button settings select the TOOL BUTTONS tab Select the function to perform when clicking the Select the function to perform fingerwheel button Refer to Customizing the when pressing the left button Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel to select the function to perform when rolling the fingerwheel Tool Buttons Double Click le Click o As with the Graphire2 Pen you can select a function to perform for each button from the button pull down menus Refer to Button Functions for a description of the available options Select the function to perform when pressing the right button The Graphire2 Cordless Mouse buttons are chordable you can press two or more buttons simultaneously and the functions will occur For example if you program one button to simulate the SHIFT key and another to simulate a click function when you press both buttons a SHIFT CLICK Is simulated CUSTOMIZING THE CORDLESS MOUSE FINGERWHEEL To customize your Graphire2 Cordless Mouse fingerwheel choose the FINGERWHEEL tab Sets
7. S EXPRESS WARRANTY SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU NEITHER WACOM NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION PRODUCTION OR DELIVERY OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION AND THE LIKE ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT EVEN IF WACOM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU In the event that any of the above limitations are held unenforceable Wacom s liability for any damages to you or any party shall not exceed the purchase price you paid regardless of the form of any claim This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the state of California This Limited Warranty is valid for and only applies to products purchased and used inside the United States and its territories or possessions and Canada WARRANTY ON SALES OUTSIDE OF U S AND CANADA For products purchased or used outside of the United States and Canada upon discovery of a defect in the product except in the Software within the Warranty Period you should noti
8. Tip Pressure Feel manual Soft Firm a a ZAN settings for the D raw selected application k e and selected tool H ere Revert Tab Tab buttons apply only to the selected tab TABS The tabs allow you to customize your Graphire2 tablet Pen and Cordless Mouse When you open the control panel with a Graphire2 tool the tool is automatically selected in the TOOL LIST and the appropriate tabs are displayed To change settings for your other tool select the appropriate tool icon to display the corresponding tabs Mapping Speed PopUp Menu Eraser Feel Tip Feel j Doubleclick O Tool Buttons These tabs are displayed for the Graphire2 Pen Note The APPLICATION LIST is for advanced users who want to create application specific settings it is not necessary to select or add applications to customize your Graphire2 tools To customize Graphire2 select the Graphire2 Pen or Cordless Mouse from the TOOL LIST the appropriate tabs will display for the selected tool Then select the tab for the tool setting s that you want to modify lt a Tab buttons apply only to the selected tab e To set the currently open tab to its factory default values click e If you have changed settings on a tab and want to return the tab to the last state when the control panel was opened click Revert Tab e To copy settings from on
9. lt Go back to previous view gt Page back or page forward HEADING TEXT Go to beginning of section Topic Go to topic E Topic continued The Acrobat Reader provides you with additional tools for using and printing the manual Refer to the Acrobat Reader Online Guide for more information This section introduces you to the Graphire2 pen and mouse set If you are new to using a graphics tablet and tablet input tools read the following sections They describe your Graphire2 tools and explain how to use them with the tablet APPEARANCE AND FEATURES SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA WORKING WITH THE TABLET USING THE GRAPHIRE2 PEN USING THE GRAPHIRE2 CORDLESS MOUSE CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET a lt gt APPEARANCE AND FEATURES The Graphire2 pen and mouse set consists of two basic elements a graphics tablet that serves as your work area and the Graphire2 Tools you use with the tablet GRAPHIRE2 TABLET Cable Status LED Pen Stand Active Area Note To learn more about your tablet see Working with the Tablet GRAPHIRE2 TOOLS Your Graphire2 tools are cordless batteryless and ergonomically designed The Graphire2 Pen is a pressure sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural looking pen and brush strokes Eraser DuoSwitch rocker style f Replaceable Nib pen tip Graph
10. you may remember how long it took to get used to positioning the screen cursor Your Graphire2 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 Graphire2 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 Graphire2 Pen to draw a dot at each grid intersection Draw an X at each grid intersection Now draw a circle around each intersection Your screen should look like this PTIT peterr PERDRIX TT E 5 Clear your screen and make a simple drawing of your own The more you use your Graphire2 Pen the easier drawing and navigation will become USING THE GRAPHIRE2 CORDLESS MOUSE The Graphire2 Cordless Mouse is batteryless and works on your Graphire2 tablet By moving the Cordless Mouse across the tablet s active area you can position the screen cursor like you do with a regular mouse The buttons are programmable and the integrated fingerwheel is both a programmable middle button and a rolling wheel for scrolling Integrated middle button and fingerwheel By default Important When the button function is set to
11. DOUBLE CLICK and the using other pointing fingerwheel is set to scroll 3 lines per wheel notch devices place the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse on your desk Leaving a Graphire2 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices The right button is set to MODIFIERS CTRL CLICK by default The left button is set to single CLICK by default To learn how to program buttons see Customizing the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse USING THE CORDLESS MOUSE FINGERWHEEL To use the fingerwheel place your hand on the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse with your index finger on the wheel e Button function To use the button function press down on the wheel to perform a button click e Scrolling In most applications the fingerwheel will control scrolling move the fingerwheel forward to scroll up and back to scroll down By default the fingerwheel is set to scroll 3 lines for each notch of wheel movement For a full description of fingerwheel features and functionality see Customizing the Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET Keep your Graphire2 tools and tablet surface clean Dust and dirt particles can stick to your Graphire2 tools and cause wear to the tablet surface Regular cleaning with a soft damp cloth will help prolong the life of your tablet surface and Graphire2 tools You can also use a very mild soap diluted with w
12. Open the REMOVE menu and select CUSTOM SETTINGS FOR APPLICATION 2 In the REMOVE CUSTOM SETTINGS FOR APPLICATION dialog box select the application s for which you want to remove the custom settings and click OK To remove application specific settings for a tool 1 Select CUSTOMIZED TOOL from the REMOVE pull down menu 2 In the REMOVE CUSTOMIZED TOOL dialog box select the tool to remove Then click on the REMOVE FROM radio button and select the application that you want to remove the tool from 3 Click OK to confirm your selections PULL DOWN MENUS Use the pull down menus to access additional custom settings options a language selection menu and online documentation Help is available for most dialog boxes that appear when you make a menu selection just click on the dialog box button for detailed information on settings and options ued a File Edit Add Remove Language Help FILE The File menu contains the following options e SUMMARY Provides a summary of your current settings e CLOSE Closes the control panel and saves any changes e QuiT Closes the control panel and saves any changes EDIT The EDIT menu contains the following options e Copy SETTINGS TO Opens a dialog box where you can copy your customized settings to another tool or application You can also access this dialog box by clicking on the COPY SETTINGS TO tab button e RESET SETTINGS Opens a dialog
13. Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in Mouse Acceleration Mouse Speed High E Medium MousE MODE P Low P Linear Note You can only set one Mouse Speed and Mouse Acceleration for each device e Pop uP MENU Displays a Pop up Menu on your screen See Customizing the Pop up Menu for more information e ERASE Default setting for the eraser Refer to Erasing for information on using the eraser e IGNORED Disables the button function e Application Defined Graphire2 Cordless Mouse only Only the button number is reported to your application Use this setting when using applications that have built in support for tool buttons ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL To adjust the sensitivity of your Graphire2 Pen eraser select the ERASER FEEL tab To erase with a broad stroke or to click with a light touch use a soft tip setting For maximum control while erasing use a firm eraser setting A checkmark appears when advanced settings are in effect Toggles to the advanced options display Eraser Feel Eraser Pressure Feel Eoo i y More Options if Drag the slider to a softer or firmer setting Using your eraser test the current eraser pressure sensitivity setting by erasing here Erase this text Using your eraser select text to test the current eraser click pressure setting jErase Thi
14. TOOL LIST click on the ADD TOOL TO LIST button or select TOOL TO CUSTOMIZE from the ADD pull down menu The ADD TOOL TO CUSTOMIZE dialog box appears Choose the application and tool to create settings for Click OK to confirm your selection The dialog box will close and the tool will appear in the TOOL LIST for the chosen application Add Tool To Customize If you have more than one tablet select the tablet s for which to add application specific settings On This Tablet Graphire2 I Add New Tool First select ADD EXISTING TOOL TO Add an existing tool to an application for customization APPLICATION Choose an application Applications Finder Only applications that 4 select one or more Painter Classic have been added to the Photoshop LE APPLICATION LIST are displayed Select a tool The tool that has not been Graphire2 Pen added to the TOOL LIST for the selected a select one or more Graphire2 Mouse application is automatically displayed CHANGING SETTINGS FOR A SPECIFIC APPLICATION AND TOOL To change settings for a specific application and tool combination from the APPLICATION LIST choose the application you want to change tool settings for From the TOOL LIST choose the tool you want to customize Change the tab settings for the selected application and tool combination REMOVING APPLICATION SPECIFIC SETTINGS To remove application specific settings 1
15. application specitic settings OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL CONTROL PANEL FEATURES CUSTOMIZING YOUR PEN AND CORDLESS MOUSE CUSTOMIZING THE POP UP MENU WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE2 TOOLS WORKING WITH APPLICATION SPECIFIC SETTINGS PULL DOWN MENUS a OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL Open the control panel with the Graphire2 tool you wish to customize 1 Using your Graphire2 tool open the Apple menu and choose CONTROL PANELS 2 Double click on the tablet icon 1 sH 7 dw IT Control Panels To open the Wacom control panel double click here with the tool you wish to customize CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Use the Wacom control panel to customize your Graphire2 pen and mouse set z File Edit Add Remove Language Help The Pull Down Menus access many control panel features ES These buttons add an application or tool to the lists at the left D E wacom Tablet Applications with customized tool settings The Application List 4 7 Z Add Application The Help button displays applications To List displays online with customized All Applications Help The settings information is the Z 2 same as in the The Tool List Graphire2 Pen Graphire2 Mouse Cus tomiz ing and displays tools that Advanced are customized for Mapping Speed PopUp Menu Eraser Feel Features the above selected Tip Feel DoubleClick _ _ chapters in this application
16. box where you can reset your customized settings to their factory default values e RENAME TOOL Opens a dialog box where you can assign custom names to your tools e PREFERENCES Opens a dialog box where you can change general Graphire2 operating preferences ADD The ADD menu contains the following options TABLET Opens a dialog box where you can add one or more tablets Refer to Installing Multiple Tablets for information on adding multiple tablets APPLICATION FOR CUSTOM SETTINGS Opens a dialog box where you can add an application to the APPLICATION LIST This is also accessed by clicking on the ADD APPLICATION TO LIST button Refer to Working with Application Specific Seitings for more information TOOL TO CUSTOMIZE Opens a dialog box where you can add a tool to the control panel TOOL LIST This is also accessed by clicking on the ADD TOOL TO LIST button Refer to Adding a Tool for more information REMOVE The REMOVE menu contains the following options TABLET Opens a dialog box where you can remove one or more tablets from the control panel driver CUSTOM SETTINGS FOR APPLICATION Opens a dialog box where you can remove custom tool settings from an application CUSTOMIZED TOOL Opens a dialog box where you can remove customized tools Note f only one item is available for a particular REMOVE menu option the option will be dim
17. find product specifications a listing of available parts and accessories and license and warranty information UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE REGISTRATION PRODUCT INFORMATION INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PARTS AND ACCESSORIES LICENSE AND WARRANTIES LICENSE AND WARRANTIES EUROPE UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE To remove the Graphire2 software from your system 1 Insert the Graphire2 Tablet CD into your computer and double click on the INSTALL icon 2 Select REMOVE instead of INSTALL REGISTRATION Please be sure to register your product Depending on your region the Wacom tablet may come with a Registration Card that you should complete and mail or you may be prompted to register online during the installation process PRODUCT INFORMATION To learn more about which software applications currently support the pressure sensitivity and eraser functions of your Graphire2 tablet and tools visit the Wacom web site for your region USA Canada Central and South America http www wacom com productinfo Europe Middle East and Africa http www wacom de productinfo Japan http tablet wacom co jp Asia Pacific English http www wacom com INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS lf multiple Wacom tablets are installed on a single computer when the Wacom control panel is opened a TABLET LIST is displayed above the APPLICATION LIST The TABLET L
18. from the Pop up Menu list select the function s you wish to remove and click the REMOVE button Mapping options must be added or removed as a single item a gt Al WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE2 TOOLS The Wacom control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of your Graphire2 tool settings The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected and the appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed If application specific settings have not been added the ALL APPLICATIONS icon is displayed and the tool settings apply for all applications Add Application The TOOL LIST displays To List icons for tools that are All Applications customized for the above _ Tool List selected application O 7 FAN Tab settings apply only to the selected tool and PopUp Menu Eraser Feel application Tip Feel jf Doubie click Your current selections are highlighted Wedges emphasize the relationship between tab settings and the selected tool and application ADDING A TOOL When you place a Graphire2 Pen or Cordless Mouse on the tablet it is automatically added to the control panel s TOOL LIST and will function with its default settings You can customize a tool by opening the Wacom control panel and changing the tab settings When you select a tool from the TOOL LIST the appropriate tab settings for that tool are displayed Any changes you make to the t
19. tablet preferences have not yet been created Double clicking is difficult Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet s active area Wacom recommends using the side switch to double click review the techniques in Clicking Try increasing the DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE or reducing the double click speed see Adjusting Double Click Try using a lighter TIP PRESSURE FEEL see Adjusting Tip Feel The Graphire2 Pen selects Open the Wacom control panel and go to the tool s TIP FEEL tab everything will not stop Move the TIP PRESSURE FEEL slider toward FIRM or select the MORE drawing OPTIONS button and increase the CLICK FORCE setting The eraser selects everything Open the Wacom control panel and go to the ERASER FEEL tab or will not stop erasing Move the ERASER PRESSURE FEEL slider toward FIRM or select the MORE OPTIONS button and increase the CLICK FORCE setting E You have to press hard with the Graphire2 Pen when clicking or drawing The Graphire2 Pen tip does not function The side switch does not work Changing the function settings for the Graphire2 tools has no effect Open the Wacom control panel and go to the tool s TIP FEEL tab Move the TIP PRESSURE FEEL slider toward SOFT or select the MORE OPTIONS button and decrease the CLICK FORCE setting Make sure the status LED changes from orange to gre
20. the fingerwheel to scroll the selected number of lines for each notch of fingerwheel movement in most applications Enter a value 1 to 15 to set the amount of movement Roll the fingerwheel forward to scroll up and back to scroll down Sets the fingerwheel to scroll one screen for each notch of fingerwheel movement When checked the functions assigned for the forward and backward direction of the fingerwheel are exchanged Disables the fingerwheel function Finger Wheel Wheel Function Disabled Scroll this many lines per notch J Scroll one Page Up Page Down per notch Keystrokes Up Direction Reverse direction of wheel function The KEYSTROKES radio button sets the fingerwheel to issue a keystroke for each notch of wheel movement This is useful when working with repetitive functions such as zooming in Photoshop or moving forward and backward within your internet browser Click the appropriate SET button to enter a keystroke function The keystroke setting will be displayed in the UP or DOWN box CUSTOMIZING THE POP UP MENU Select the POP UP MENU tab to customize the available functions on the Pop up Menu list The Pop up Menu list may include predefined macros keystroke functions and mapping options To display the Pop up Menu set one of your tool buttons to the POP UP MENU function Whenever you push that button the Pop u
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22. vertical with the tablet cable on the right side e LANDSCAPE FLIPPED Rotate the tablet 180 degrees from landscape orientation The tablet will be upside down with the tablet cable near the bottom e PORTRAIT FLIPPED Rotate the tablet 90 degrees counter clockwise from landscape orientation The tablet orientation will be vertical with the tablet cable on the left side After making changes verify you have the correct setting for your tablet orientation Do this by moving your tool up on the tablet the cursor should move up as well Note The orientation you select applies to all tools and applications Aspect Aspect defines the constraints of the tablet to screen relationship ASPECT options include e ONE TO ONE Sets a 1 1 scale between the tablet and the display Moving your tool one inch on the tablet will move the cursor one inch on the screen A traced image appears the same size as the original image on your display screen A screen resolution of 72 DPI is used in calculations If your monitor is set to use a different screen resolution a 1 1 scale will not be maintained e PROPORTIONAL Maintains correct vertical and horizontal proportions between the tablet and display A traced image appears proportionally correct on your display but may be smaller or larger than the original image e TOFIT Correct scale or proportions are not maintained The selected tablet area is
23. you are having trouble Wacom recommends you do the following 1 2 3 Refer to the troubleshooting procedures described in this chapter Look in the troubleshooting tables Your problem may be described there and you can try the solution offered Open the Graphire2 Read Me file for late breaking information If you are having a compatibility conflict between Graphire2 and a new hardware or software product it may be helpful to download a new Wacom tablet software driver Wacom periodically updates the software driver to maintain compatibility with new products See Who to Call for your region Check the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions on the Wacom web site for your region See Who to Call lf you have tried the suggestions in this manual and still cannot resolve the problem then contact Wacom for Technical Support TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT TROUBLESHOOTING lf the Wacom Tablet driver failed to load properly first perform the recommended action in the error message on your screen If that does not solve the problem perform the following tests for your tablet or tool s to determine whether the source of the problem is the tablet hardware or a software conflict TESTING USB TABLETS RESOLVING SOFTWARE CONFLICTS TESTING YOUR GRAPHIRE2 TOOLS TESTING USB TABLETS Make sure your computer is turned on the operating system has finished load
24. 180 500 4398 support wacom de ee ee ee aA ee aA ee ee ees xr xr Sr Sr Sr Sur SA Software updates Online support database Software updates Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Technical Support Japan Contact your local distributor or Worldwide Web htto tablet wacom co jp Software updates and information Japanese Phone 8 1 0 47 380 8877 Technical Support Japanese FAX 81 0 47 380 871 1 Technical Support Japanese Internet Email tablet wacom co jp Technical Support and sales Japanese To purchase parts and accessories please contact your local dealer or distributor Asia Pacific English Contact your local distributor or Worldwide Web http www wacom com Software updates and information English Phone 81 0 3 3371 1595 Technical Support English FAX 81 0 3 3371 1468 Technical Support English Inquiry Form http ap wacom co jp faq tablet inquiry_form html Technical Support English To purchase parts and accessories please contact your local dealer or distributor This section contains information on working with multiple tablets You will also
25. 8 61 70 testing Add 71 using Edit 10 fingerwheel File 70 Graphire2 Pen Help 72 clicking 19 Language 12 clicking with 19 Remove 71 double clicking with 19 Mouse Speed setting from Pop Up Menu 60 drawing with pressure 23 Multiple tablets installing 97 erasing with 24 Nib replacing 29 holding 17 Ordering parts and accessories 100 i Orientation Parts and accessories ordering Pointing with pen Pop up Menu customizing Positioning mode Pressure curve adjustment Pressure drawing with Product information Proximity Registration mailing Remove menu Removing keystrokes from Pop up Menu macros from Pop up Menu mapping options from Pop up Menu settings Settings changing for specific application and tool copying removing Software driver downloading the latest resolving conflicts uninstalling Specifications product Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Graphire2 Inking Pen k Sich s O O SERERE EIS O IN ID W IO Io I0 C O O O O SRA S ko e IO O O O O o O Graphire2 Pen tablet Tablet area storing working with Tablet to screen mapping customizing Technical Support contacting linking to web page numbers for Africa for Asia Pacific for Canada for Central America for Europe for Japan for Middle East for South America for USA pre contact checklist who to call Testing Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Graphire2 Pen Tip feel
26. Advanced double click 39 eraser pressure customizing 78 eraser feel 47 tip pressure customizing 714 Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Application specific settings buttons 56 creating 66 fingerwheel 57 working with 64 tabs 37 Aspect 52 Graphire2 Pen tabs 37 Button functions 41 Pop up Menu 58 Care for tools and tablet 28 pressure curve 76 Checklist pre contact 90 tablet to screen mapping 48 Click force adjustment 75 tip feel 38 Clicking with pen 19 tool buttons 40 Control panel tools 37 buttons 36 Diagnostics 84 features 32 Display area 59 lists 35 Double click customizing 39 opening 31 Double clicking how to 19 tabs 33 Drawing with pressure 23 Copying settings 19 Edit menu 70 Environmental conditions 28 pointing 18 Eraser feel customizing 47 replacing the tip 29 Erasing with pen 24 tabs customizing STi Eye hand coordination exercise 25 testing 84 Features 12 using 17 control panel 32 Help menu I Graphire2 tools 13 Holding the pen 17 tablet 12 Information product 96 File menu 70 Installing multiple tablets 97 Fingerwheel Keystrokes adding to Pop up Menu customizing Language menu using License and Warranties Functions button General problems troubleshooting Graphire2 Cordless Mouse buttons customizing tabs customizing SESS NI I INNIN N IO NG a S S N IO O1 License and Warranties Europe Macros adding to Pop up Menu Manual about Mapping options adding to Pop up Menu Menus
27. E button to exit the dialog box TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES If you encounter problems with your Graphire2 tools 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 troubleshooting information USB TABLET PROBLEMS GENERAL PROBLEMS USB TABLET PROBLEMS The computer does not have Check if there is an available USB port on a USB hub device If none an available USB port are available you will need to add a USB hub The tablet status LED is off Verify that your tablet s USB cable is properly connected to an active USB port If you are connecting to a USB hub device make sure the hub is connected to an active USB port and that the hub is active Refer to Testing USB Tablets for instructions Graphire2 Pen only works in lf the driver failed to load see Resolving Software Conflicts If it was mouse mode and pressure not installed double click on the INSTALL icon located on the does not function Graphire2 Tablet CD and complete the software installation GENERAL PROBLEMS At startup a dialog box The tablet was not detected at startup Make sure all cables are appears telling you that either securely connected and that the status LED on the tablet is orange the driver failed to load or the lf this does not correct the problem see Troubleshooting
28. IST contains an icon for each installed tablet and allows you to select the tablet for which your changes will apply j To List j Select a tablet icon for which to customize m La application and tool or settings Graphire2 J e To add an additional USB tablet connect it to a USB port When the new tablet is found it is automatically initialized e lf multiple tablets are installed the tablet used to open the Wacom control panel is selected as the default tablet PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GRAPHIRE2 TABLET MODEL ET 0405A U Active area W x D Physical size W x D x H Cable length Weight Power consumption Coordinate resolution Accuracy Maximum report rate Communication interface Connector Power requirements Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating relative humidity Storage relative humidity Certification Compliance 127 6 x 92 8 mm 5 02 x 3 65 in 216 1 x 218 0 x 9 3 mm 8 51 x 8 58 x 0 37 in excluding pen stand 216 1 x 218 0 x 26 3 mm 8 51 x 8 58 x 1 04 in including pen stand 1 5 m 4 9 ft 426 g 0 94 Ib approximately 0 2 watts 40 lpmm 1000 lpi 0 5 mm 0 02 in 100 points per second USB USB A DC 5V 40 mA from USB port 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 FCC class B VCCI Class B CE
29. ab settings will then apply to that tool Your changes are permanently saved when you close the control panel WORKING WITH APPLICATION SPECIFIC SETTINGS You may wish to have different tool settings for a particular application The APPLICATION LIST lets you customize your Graphire2 tablet and tool settings for individual applications The APPLICATION LIST displays icons for applications with customized settings G y E E T To List The TOOL LisT displays i All Other Apps i io Photoshop LE icons for tools that are ort oo List customized for the above wnat S Add Tool To List Graphire2 Pen Graphire2 Mouse Tab settings apply only to the selected tool and Eraser Fee application Tip Feel Painter Classic Your current selections are highlighted Wedges emphasize the relationship between tab settings and the selected tool and application If application specific settings have not been created a single icon labeled ALL APPLICATIONS is displayed in the APPLICATION LIST and the tool settings displayed in the tabs are applied to all applications When a second application is added to the APPLICATION LIST the ALL APPLICATIONS icon changes to ALL OTHER APPS and a new icon Is displayed for the new application settings If you select the ALL OTHER APPS icon and make changes to the tab settings y
30. aphire2 Cordless Mouse Mapping Speed Orientation Positioning Mode E O Pen Mode SW mouse mode G Sets the screen cursor acceleration Mouse Acceleration Mouse Speed when in MOUSE MODE C High Medium P Low T Linear Select a slower or faster screen cursor speed when in Mouse Mode 4 Positioning Mode The POSITIONING MODE controls how the screen cursor moves e In PEN MODE wherever you place a Graphire2 tool on the tablet the cursor jumps to the corresponding point on the screen This is required for tracing e In MOUSE MODE the screen cursor is positioned like a mouse requiring a pick up and roll action to move the cursor on the screen By default your Graphire2 Pen is set to PEN MODE for drawing and your Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Is set to MOUSE MODE for navigation Note You can also switch between PEN MODE and Mouse MODE by using the screen Pop up Menu see Customizing the Pop up Menu for more information Orientation lf you are working with a tall monitor or prefer to work with the tablet in a different position you can rotate the tablet to one of the following orientations e LANDSCAPE Tablet orientation is horizontal with the tablet cable at the top This is the default setting e PORTRAIT Rotate the tablet 90 degrees clockwise from landscape orientation The tablet orientation will be
31. asier double clicking use this function instead of tapping twice with your pen tip e CLICK LOCK Simulates holding down a 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 gt KEYSTROKE Enables you to simulate a series of keystrokes When you select this option the DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box appears There you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to play back Keystroke combinations can include letters numbers function keys Such as F3 and modifier keys Such as SHIFT OPTION COMMAND and CTRL After defining a keystroke sequence click OK Important Because the RETURN key can be selected as a defined keystroke it cannot be used to select OK You must use a tool to click on the OK button Define Keystroke JE Command 4p Shift SS Option fy Control Keypad Function Key A C Use your pointing device to click OK to accept or Cancel to exit e MODIFIER Enables you to simulate modifier key s such as SHIFT OPTION COMMAND and CTRL Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects If you select this option the DEFINE MODIFIERS dialog box appears There you select the modifier key s to simulate Define Modifie
32. ater Do not use volatile liquids such as paint thinner or benzene because they may damage the plastic case Keep your tablet and tools in a clean dry place and avoid extremes in temperature Room temperature is best Also your Graphire2 tools and tablet are not made to come apart Twisting the pen case can break the pen Taking apart the product will void your warranty Important When the Graphire2 Pen is not in use place it in the pen stand 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 the tip REPLACING THE PEN TIP The tip nib will wear with normal use When the nib gets too short or develops a flat point you can replace it with another nib See Parts and Accessories 1 Clasp the old nib with a tweezer needle nosed plier or similar instrument and pull it straight out of the pen 2 Slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen Firmly push the nib until it stops To order replacement parts refer to Parts and Accessories After you master the basics of using your Graphire2 pen and mouse set you may want to customize the way Graphire2 works This chapter describes how to use the Wacom control panel to adjust your Graphire2 tool and tablet settings Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Graphire2 by creating
33. customized for individual applications The control panel enables you to program a tool to behave uniquely in different applications Your application specific settings are in effect wnenever you use the application Aspect The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display The ASPECT setting is located on the MAPPING SPEED tab and defines how the tablet area is mapped to the display area This setting determines if the aspect of the tablet and display are the same It also determines if a 1 1 scale will be maintained between the tablet and display Click force The amount of force you must apply to your Graphire2 Pen tip for a click to occur Double click assist A control panel option that makes it easier to double click When selected you can customize the double click speed and distance Double click distance The maximum 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 but may cause a delay in brush strokes in some graphics applications lt a Double click speed The maximum time that can pass between clicks and still be accepted as a double click Increasing the double click time makes double clicking easier Eraser aware application A software application that has built in support for the Graphire2 eraser These applications take advantage of the eraser in different
34. customizing Tip replacing Tool buttons customizing Tool List adding tools to Tool adding Tools adding to Tool List customizing testing Troubleshooting general problems Graphire2 tools software USB tablet problems tablets Uninstalling software USB tablet problems troubleshooting testing WACOM International Offices Warranties and License Warranties and License Europe Web page linking to Work area setting up 3 amp GO 0O O 00 o 00 oo 00 O Oo CO 0O 00 Fie BES EESLERSI _s l O s O ss l O O1 Co O i O1 WACOM INTERNATIONAL OFFICES WACOM Technology Corporation 1311 S E Cardinal Court Vancouver WA 98683 WACOM Europe GmbH Europark Fichtenhain A9 47807 Krefeld U S A Germany Telephone Telephone General 49 0 2151 3614 0 General 1 360 896 9833 Fax 1 360 896 9724 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
35. d 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 CE DECLARATION The Graphire 2 digitizing tablet model ET 0405A U has been tested by the Spectrum Research amp Testing Laboratory Inc in Taiwan 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 to the European Council Directive 73 23 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 by Wacom will invalidate this declaration Trademarks Radio and Television Interference FCC Notice CE Declaration About the Manual Navigating the Manual USING GRAPHIRE2 Appearance and Features Graphire2 Tablet Graphire2 Tools Setting Up Your Work Area Working with the Tablet Using the Graphire2 Pen Holding the Pen Pointing Clicking Using the Side Switch Dragging Proximity Drawing with Pressure Erasing Eye Hand Coo
36. 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 lt a LIABILITY OF WACOM WACOM and its employees or representatives shall not be liable for any damages on any legal grounds unless these damages a may be attributed to intent or to gross negligence or b result from the culpable infringement of an essential contractual obligation cardinal obligation in a way which may endanger the achievement of the contractual purpose or c result from the absence of a guaranteed feature or d are covered by product liability law If WACOM is liable for the culpable infringement of cardinal obligations in the absence of intent or gross negligence WACOM s total liability shall be limited to those damages and to that range of damages of which the occurrence could typically have been foreseen by WACOM under the circumstances known to it at the time the agreement was concluded
37. e the tool application selected above the selected tool and application for the above selected application When you first install your Graphire2 pen and mouse set the APPLICATION LIST displays the ALL APPLICATIONS icon This contains tablet and tool settings for all of your applications The TOOL LIST displays an icon for the Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse Each tool icon is automatically added to the TOOL LIST when a Graphire2 Pen or Cordless Mouse is first used on the tablet See Adding a Tool for more information When you are ready to create custom settings for individual applications see Working with Application Specific Settings CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS The control panel buttons are common to the entire control panel To exit the control panel either click on the close box located on the window title bar or select QUIT or CLOSE from the FILE menu To display online Help for the control panel click Or you can choose HELP from the HELP pull down menu Balloon Help which provides quick information and useful tips is also available for most control panel items To access balloons turn them on by selecting SHOW BALLOONS from the HELP menu Help for individual dialog boxes is available by clicking on the j button in the specific dialog box CUSTOMIZING YOUR PEN AND CORDLESS MOUSE To change tool settings open the control panel u
38. e tool or application to another click This will display the Copy Settings To dialog box As you explore the control panel tabs experiment with different settings to find what works best for you You can always click RESET TAB TO DEFAULT to return to the factory settings Or click REVERT TAB to return a tab to the last state when the control panel was opened Refer to Customizing Your Pen and Cordless Mouse for detailed information on working with tabs CONTROL PANEL LISTS Located in the upper portion of the control panel the APPLICATION LIST and TOOL LIST allow you to create different tablet and tool settings for individual applications For example you might set your pen tip for a soft feel in Painter and a firm feel in all other applications The APPLICATION LIST displays applications that Click to add an installed application to the have custom tool settings associated with them APPLICATION LIST You can customize tool settings for the selected application amp pi Add Application To List All Applications Painter Classic Tool List A Add Tool To List Graphire2 Pen Gkaphire2 Mouse The TOOL List displays which Your current selections are Click to add a Graphire2 tools Graphire2 Pen or Cordless highlighted Wedges emphasize the tool to the TOOL LIST Mouse can be customized for the relationship between tab settings and You can customiz
39. eaving your tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other input devices Open the Wacom control panel and go to the MAPPING SPEED tab Verify that PEN MODE is selected and that the DISPLAY AREA is set to ENTIRE DISPLAY for the selected tool and application If this does not help click on the RESET TAB TO DEFAULTS button to reestablish tablet to screen mapping lf this does not work from the SYSTEM FOLDER open the PREFERENCES and TABLET folders From the TABLET folder drag the TABLET PREFERENCES file into the trash Then restart your computer When the tablet driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the factory default settings In the Wacom control panel try decreasing the DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE or increasing the double click soeed see Adjusting Double Click If that does not work try unchecking the DOUBLE CLICK ASSIST checkbox In the Wacom control panel select the Tip Feel tab and drag the TIP FEEL slider to the SOFT position CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have a problem with your Wacom tablet first check the tablet installation guide and Having Trouble to be sure the tablet is installed correctly If you cannot find the answer in this manual you may find updated information about your problem in the Read Me file located on the Graphire2 Tablet CD For information on accessing Wacom s 24 hour automated online support and for a directo
40. el of the pen tip A pressure curve that increases quickly makes the tip feel more sensitive to changes in force The control points at each end of the pressure curve set the minimum and maximum amount of force your pen will respond to If you have a soft touch and want to achieve full pressure without having to apply full force to your pen decrease the maximum force level You can apply less force to your pen and still have the effects of full pressure The default for maximum force is 100 To change curve shape drag the control point to a new position Manual Click 100 Reported Enter a value from 20 to 100 or drag the MAXIMUM TIP FORCE control to set the maximum force your pen tip will respond to Pressure Enter a value from 0 to 80 or drag the MINIMUM TIP FORCE control to set the minimum force that will register pressure To automatically set the maximum force for the way you draw click the START OVER button and draw in the scratch pad area As you draw the MAXIMUM TIP FORCE control moves and the value in the edit box changes to reflect the peak pressure registered by your hand movements To start over click the START OVER button and begin a new drawing Automatic Draw Strokes to Set Maximum Force While applying normal pressure to the pen tip draw several strokes here to automatically set the maximum force value Start Over Click here to reset maximum force
41. en when the tip is pressed If it does not you may have defective hardware see Troubleshooting Check the control panel s TOOL BUTTONS tab and verify that the tip is assigned to a CLICK function Be sure you press the side switch when the pen tip is in proximity do this without pressing down on the pen tip From the Wacom control panel verify that the side switch is set to the proper function for the application and tool that you are using Verify also that the SIDE SWITCH EXPERT MODE preferences option is deselected The PREFERENCES dialog box is accessed from the EDIT menu option 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 Troubleshooting Make sure that you change the settings for the tool and the application that you are using See Working with Graphire2 Tools and Working with Application Specific Settings The screen cursor jumps back when using your regular mouse or trackball 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 You notice a screen delay at the beginning of pen strokes Within a graphics application you have to press hard before the pen will start to draw Do not place the Graphire2 Pen or Cordless Mouse on the tablet when using another pointing device L
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44. hange color from orange to green each time you click with the pen tip press the side switch or press the pen s eraser to the tablet e Click on the tablet surface with the pen tip the SWITCHES state and PRESSURE value should change PRESSURE should change from approximately 0 with no pressure applied to approximately 100 when full pressure is applied e Next press the side switch without pressing the tip to the tablet the SWITCHES state should change Do this for both positions of the DuoSwitch Tip Tip DuoSwitch lower position b1 DuoSwitch upper position b2 Eraser Eraser e Then press the pen s eraser to the tablet the SWITCHES state and PRESSURE value will change PRESSURE should change from approximately 0 with no pressure applied to approximately 100 when full pressure is applied 4 When you are done click on the CLOSE button to exit the dialog box Testing the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse 1 Test the buttons on your Graphire2 Cordless Mouse by clicking each button The tablet s status LED should change color and the SWITCHES state should change for each button you click Graphire2 Cordless Mouse 2 When the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box is first opened the WHEEL status should be 0 Move the fingerwheel backward The WHEEL status should change from 0 to 1 3 Move the fingerwheel forward The WHEEL status should change to 1 4 When you are done click on the CLOS
45. hnical Support Verifying Your Macintosh is USB Ready If the tablet LED does not light your computer may not have the necessary USB software installed or may not be configured properly e f you added a USB interface card you must also install system software to support the USB card Otherwise if your computer came from the factory with a USB port installed it should be USB ready e Plug in another USB device to verify that the USB port is functional RESOLVING SOFTWARE CONFLICTS lf you are troubleshooting and found no problems with the tablet hardware or if the WACOM TABLET icon appears with a red X through it when starting your computer follow the steps below to locate a possible software conflict A red X through the WACOM TABLET icon means the Wacom tablet driver failed to load properly Using the Extensions Manager You can use the Extensions Manager to resolve a software conflict 1 2 3 Restart your computer with the SHIFT key held down When the system has fully booted release the SHIFT key Then from the Apple menu choose CONTROL PANELS and EXTENSIONS MANAGER From the SELECTED SET drop down menu select the SYSTEM BASE extension set Place a checkmark next to the Wacom TABLET driver in the list of CONTROL PANELS You will be prompted to create a duplicate set Give the set a name such as test Then again select the WACOM TABLET item and restart your compu
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47. ing and Graphire2 is properly connected to an active USB port Then try the following tests 1 Check power to the tablet The tablet s orange status LED will light whenever Graphire2 is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device If the LED is on continue with step 2 If the LED is off e Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to an active USB port e lf 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 Graphire2 into a different USB port or try connecting to the USB port on another computer e lf the tablet s status LED does not illuminate after your computer is on and has finished booting up your USB port may be inactive See Verifying Your Macintosh is USB Ready 2 Check the pen Move your Graphire2 Pen across the active area of the tablet the screen cursor should move in the corresponding direction on your monitor Press the pen tip against the tablet surface The status LED on the tablet should turn from orange to green Now without applying pressure to the pen tip press the side switch The status LED should again change from orange to green Turn the pen over and press the eraser against the surface of the tablet the status LED should change from orange to green If not you may have a defective pen or tablet See Contacting Tec
48. ire2 Pen 3 The Graphire2 Cordless Mouse is an ideal tool for navigation with three customizable buttons that you can program for different functions The integrated fingerwheel is both a programmable middle button and a rolling wheel In most applications rolling the wheel will cause the active window to scroll Fingerwheel Programmable Buttons Graphire2 Cordless Mouse PTO SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA Organize your work area so you can work comfortably Position your Graphire2 tablet input tools 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 To minimize fatigue e Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax your muscles e Use a gentle grip when working with your Graphire2 tools e Alternate tasks throughout the day e Minimize awkward postures and repetitive movements that cause discomfort You can attach the pen stand to better fit your work style Refer to Working with the Tablet for additional information WORKING WITH THE TABLET Your tablet comes with a detachable pen stand and a transparent overlay For free standing use place the pen To attach the pen stand place the stand above the tablet cable stand within easy reach of your tablet Push the stand toward the tablet s pen s
49. k on the ADD KEYSTROKE button A dialog box will appear where you can specify and name the keystroke function You can also create different keystroke functions for different applications See Working with Application Specific Settings for more information SETTING MOUSE SPEED To change the screen cursor acceleration and speed when in MOUSE MODE click on the SET MOUSE SPEED button located on the POP UP MENU tab to display a dialog box where you can make your adjustments If you removed the PEN and MOUSE mode options from the menu list this button is replaced with the ADD MAPPING OPTIONS button which enables you to add PEN and MOUSE mode options back to the Pop up menu list Sets the screen cursor speed when in MOUSE MODE SS Mouse Speed EENE Sets the screen cursor Mouse Acceleration Mouse Speed acceleration when in MOUSE MODE gt High je Medium P Low P Linear Slow Note You can only set one Mouse Speed and Mouse Acceleration for each device Note The MOUSE SPEED dialog box will also appear when you first set a tool button to MODE TOGGLE from the TOOL BUTTONS tab ADD MAPPING OPTIONS Click on the ADD MAPPING OPTIONS button when visible to add the following mapping options to the Pop up Menu list Pen mode and Mouse mode REMOVING POP UP MENU OPTIONS To remove mapping option s macro s or keystroke function s
50. list Edit Who to Call Add USA Canada Central and South America Remove Europe Middle East and Africa Language Japan Help Asia Pacific English ADVANCED FEATURES APPENDICES Uninstalling the Software Registration Product Information Installing Multiple Tablets Product Specifications Graphire2 Tablet Model ET 0405A U Graphire2 Pen Model EP 120E Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Model EC 120 Graphire2 Inking Pen Model EP 200 optional Advanced Tip Pressure Settings Click Force Adjustment Pressure Curve Adjustment Advanced Eraser Pressure Settings Copying Settings HAVING TROUBLE Troubleshooting Testing USB Tablets SSESSSRESSa LEBER EEEE REIES R RE E g IO o lo 00 N IO ID 00 B B o N oO oO oO IN PERE seebnls RREPRBREBBBEBRBReEE NM O io 10 o KO N PD Io lo lo io CE OD JA IW N Verifying Your Macintosh is USB Read l Parts and Accessories 100 Ordering Parts and Accessories 100 C _s O s License and Warranties Software License s s Limited Warranty 102 Warranty on Sales Outside of U S and Canada 104 License and Warranties Europe 105 Software License Agreement 105 Limited Warranty and Liability 106 Liability of WACOM 107 GLOSSARY 108 INDEX 112 ABOUT THE MANUAL This interactive User s Manual provides quick access to information about Graphire2 Just click ona navigation button or highlighted wo
51. 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 for all tools Tablet Area These settings allow you to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the display area Tablet Area Uses the entire active area of the tablet for tablet to display mapping This is the default setting Entire Tablet Displays the PORTION OF TABLET dialog box where you can select a portion of the tablet s active area for tablet to display mapping Portion of Tablet m Portion of Tablet Choose one of the following three ways to define Portion of Tablet Enter coordinates to select the tablet area 1 Enter Coordinates Select UNITS of measure for the displayed rep 0 Units values A count equals one line of tablet left o si resolution 22859 Bottom e Enter values for the TOP LEFT BOTTOM 30479 Right and RIGHT boundary of the tablet area Values are measured from the top left 2 Drag Handles corner of the tablet s active area Position Rectangle for Tablet Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area The background graphic represents the entire active tablet area Values in the ENTER COORDINATES text boxes change accordingly 3 Select 4rea with Tool Use your tool on the tablet
52. med For example if you have only one tool the CUSTOMIZED TOOL option will be dim LANGUAGE The LANGUAGE menu allows you to switch between English and other installed languages Typically the language of the operating system is installed when you install the driver but other languages can be specified during a custom install HELP The HELP menu contains the following options e HELP Displays online Help e USER S MANUAL Displays the Graphire2 User s Manual for Macintosh e GETTING STARTED Displays an overview of the control panel e DIAGNOSTICS Displays diagnostics information for your Graphire2 tablet and tools You can use advanced features to further customize your Graphire2 pen and mouse set for the way you like to work ADVANCED TIP PRESSURE SETTINGS ADVANCED ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS COPYING SETTINGS ADVANCED TIP PRESSURE SETTINGS To customize advanced tip pressure settings from the TIP FEEL tab select MORE OPTIONS The advanced options enable you to change the click pressure and pressure curve settings independently In the basic options display these settings are adjusted simultaneously with the TIP PRESSURE FEEL slider Important The TIP PRESSURE FEEL slider overrides the advanced pressure settings If you customize ad
53. more than one tablet select the tablet s for which to add application specific settings Tablet Graphire2 select all that apply Click OK to continue Note First customize settings for one application When you feel comfortable using application specific settings you can create more application specific settings If you have used both the Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse on the tablet the ADD TOOL TO APPLICATION dialog box is displayed Choose one or both tools to add to the TOOL LIST for this application By default the tool in your hand is selected Click OK to confirm your selection Add Tool To Application Select the tool s to add to Photoshop for customization Graphire2 Pen Lists the tools that can be customized Graphire2 Mouse Note If a tool is not selected it will continue to work with the settings specified for ALL OTHER APPS After you have added an application its icon appears in the APPLICATION LIST When you select the application icon the TOOL LIST displays only the tool s that have application specific settings for the application If a tool does not appear in the TOOL LIST for the application it will use the settings for ALL OTHER APPS In the TOOL LIST you can select a tool and then use the tabs to change the tool settings ADDING A TOOL TO AN APPLICATION S TOOL LIST To add a tool to an application s
54. n customize the tool buttons of your Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse to display this menu Portrait A tablet ORIENTATION setting In portrait orientation the tablet cable is on the side See also landscape Pressure sensitive A quality of the Graphire2 Pen tip and eraser that senses the amount of pressure being applied This is used to create natural looking pen brush and eraser strokes in applications that are pressure sensitive Pressure sensitive application Any application that supports pressure sensitive input Proximity The height above the tablet s active area where the Graphire2 tools are detected Refer also lt gt to the Proximity section 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 Tracking speed A setting that allows you to adjust the speed at which your screen cursor moves when your Graphire2 tool is in Mouse Mode USB Universal Serial Bus A hardware interface standard for connecting computer peripheral devices USB ports support hot plugging which allows you to connect or disconnect a USB device without turning off your computer About the manual 8 Customizing Accessories and parts 100 advanced ordering 100 eraser pressure 18 Add menu 71 tip pressure 714 Adding a tool 63 click force 75
55. of tabs the tab buttons are omitted in order to save space 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 and reducing the speed required to perform a double click This can be set in the DOUBLE CLICK tab Because a large double click distance may adversely affect your brushstrokes in some drawing applications Wacom recommends setting a small double click distance and using the lower side switch to double click Use custom double click settings Double Click when checked Double Click for Tip and Eraser Note DOUBLE CLICK ASSIST can 34 Double Click Assist Test be enabled for some applications kutamata Tap Twice and disabled for others See Set Double Click Distance Tap Twice to test Double Click Working with Application Specific to set Double Click Settings for more information B Pixels Set Double Click Speed Enter a number from 1 to 25 pixels or click the up and down arrows to increase or decrease double click distance Note Large double click distances may affect the beginning of strokes when drawing Wacom recommends uging a side button for double clicking Drag the slider to change the double click speed Double click on the target A slower speed makes double clicking easier to test your settings before applying them Tap twice on this icon with your pen tip to automatically
56. ornia except in Asia Pacific and by the laws of Japan for Asia Pacific LIMITED WARRANTY Wacom warrants the product except for the Software to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one 1 year from the date of original retail purchase as evidenced by a copy of the receipt and a registration card that has been returned to Wacom within 30 days of purchase The Software is licensed as is Wacom makes no warranty with respect to its quality or performance 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 Warranty Period you should contact Wacom Technical Support via telephone to obtain an RMA Return Merchandise Authorization number and instructions for shipping the product to a service location designated by Wacom You should send the product shipping charges prepaid to the designated service location accompanied by the return authorization number your name address and telephone number proof of purchase date and a description of the defect Wacom will pay for return shipping by United Parcel Service or by an equivalent service as chosen by Wacom Wacom s sole obligation and entire liability under this warranty shall be at Wacom s option either the repair or replacement of the defective product or parts ther
57. our changes will apply to all applications except the specific one s you have added to the list If you select the icon for a specific application and make changes to the tab settings your changes will apply to only that application When ALL APPLICATIONS or ALL OTHER APPS is selected in the APPLICATION LIST the TOOL LIST displays icons for the Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse When an Icon for a specific application is selected from the APPLICATION LIST the TOOL LIST only displays the Graphire2 tools that you have added for the selected application When you create an application specific setting you are in a sense creating a separate TOOL LIST for the application CREATING AN APPLICATION SPECIFIC SETTING To create an application specific setting click on the ADD APPLICATION TO LIST button or select APPLICATIONS FOR CUSTOM SETTINGS from the ADD pull down menu The ADD APPLICATION FOR CUSTOM SETTINGS dialog box appears Add Application for Customized Settings Select Application Currently running applications Painter Classic Select an application to add Photoshop to the APPLICATION LIST Only applications that are currently running and that have not previously been executable file of any added to the APPLICATION application installed on List are displayed your computer BROWSE to select the Selected Application Photoshop Displays the name of the selected application If you have
58. p Menu is displayed Select items in the Pop up Menu by clicking on them To close the Pop up Menu without making a selection just click outside the Pop up Menu PopUp Menu Adds a predefined macro to the menu list Popup Meny _______________________________ Before you can add macros you must first create them with a third party macro application Adds a keystroke macro to the menu list Displays the Mouse Speed dialog box If the PEN and MOUSE mode options are removed this button is replaced with the ADD MAPPING OPTIONS button which enables you to add PEN and MOUSE mode options back to the Pop up Menu list The mapping option you select from the Pop up Menu is applied only to the tool used to select it Displays a list of functions that will appear in the Pop up Removes the selected item s from the list Menu To change the order of an item drag it to a new location mapping options are moved as a group ADD MACROS To add a macro to the Pop up Menu click on the ADD MACRO button A dialog box will appear where you can select the name of a macro function to add You can also set different macros for different applications See Working with Application Specific Settings for more information Note Before you can add screen macros you must first create them with a third party macro application ADD KEYSTROKES To add a keystroke definition to the Pop up Menu clic
59. phire2 Pen to the tablet and slide it across the tablet 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 Graphire2 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 PROXIMITY The pen is activated as soon as it enters proximity above the tablet s active area This allows you to position the screen cursor or use the side switch without touching the pen tip to the tablet You can also trace a drawing or photograph as long as the pen tip remains within proximity height Place a picture under the tablet overlay and try tracing it from within one of your graphics applications K For the Graphire2 Pen proximity is about 5 mm 0 2 inch average For the Cordless Mouse proximity is approximately 1 2 mm 04 08 inch DRAWING WITH PRESSURE The Graphire2 Pen responds to the nuance and inflection of your hand movements enabling you to create natural looking pen and brush strokes Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pressure you place on the pen For example in some drawing programs sliders are used to vary brush characteristics width color and opacity These characteristics can be controlled much better by the Graphire2 Pen s pre
60. rd to move through the document The Table of Contents enables you to go directly to a topic by clicking on it Using Graphire2 introduces you to the many capabilities of your Graphire2 pen and mouse set including a description of the features and functions of your Graphire2 tools This section also includes exercises for new users Customizing describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize your Graphire2 pen and mouse set for your personal work style Advanced Features allow further customization of your Graphire2 pen and mouse set Explore them after you have become familiar with using Graphire2 and the basic control panel settings Having Trouble Need troubleshooting guidelines Do you have a question for Technical Support You will find the answers to most common questions here The Appendices include information on uninstalling and registering your tablet product specifications license and warranty information and a listing of replacement parts and accessories If you are using more than one tablet on your computer you will find instructions on adding and working with multiple tablets 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
61. rdination Exercise Using the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Using the Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel Caring for Your Tools and Tablet Replacing the Pen Ti 3 IR 0 IN IO Oo IN CUSTOMIZING Opening the Control Panel Control Panel Features Tabs Control Panel Lists Control Panel Buttons Customizing Your Pen and Cordless Mouse Graphire2 Pen Tabs Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Tabs Adjusting Tip Feel Adjusting Double Click Customizing Tool Buttons Button Functions Adjusting Eraser Feel Tablet to Screen Mapping Positioning Mode Orientation Aspect Tablet Area Display Area Customizing the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Customizing the Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel Customizing the Pop up Menu Add Macros Add Keystrokes Setting Mouse Speed Resolving Software Conflicts Using the Extensions Manager Testing Your Graphire2 Tools Testing the Graphire2 Pen Testing the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Troubleshooting Tables USB Tablet Problems General Problems Contacting Technical Support Linking to the Web Page Add Mapping Options Removing Pop up Menu Options Working with Graphire2 Tools Adding a Tool Working with Application Specific Settings Creating an Application Specific Setting Adding a Tool to an Application s Tool List Changing Settings for a Specific Application and Tool Removing Application Specific Settings Pull Down Menus OD IO 101 A A Go I File Pre Contact Check
62. re2 SER S MANUAL FOR MACINTOSH gt Wacom Graphire 2 User s Manual for Macintosh February 20 2001 English V3 0 for Macintosh Copyright Wacom Company Limited 2001 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 TRADEMARKS Wacom is a registered trademark Graphire and DuoSwitch are trademarks of Wacom Company Limited Acrobat Reader Copyright 1987 2001 Adobe Systems Incorporated All rights reserved Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions Apple the Apple logo and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and 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 products
63. rograms embedded in firmware and accompanying diskette or CD ROM the Software The Software is licensed not sold to you for use only with Wacom products upon the terms of this license and Wacom reserves any rights not expressly granted to you Wacom grants to you a non exclusive right to use this copy of the Software in conjunction with a Wacom product at a single location 2 Ownership of Software Although you may own the product in which the Software is originally recorded Wacom retains ownership of the Software itself You acknowledge that the Software is Wacom s property and contains valuable confidential unpublished information developed or acquired by Wacom at great expense including data processing algorithms innovations and concepts The Software is protected by copyright and other federal and state laws You agree to use your reasonable best efforts to protect the Software from unauthorized reproduction distribution disclosure use or publication 3 Copy Restrictions Unauthorized copying of the Software is expressly forbidden 4 Use Restrictions You may not decompile reverse assemble disassemble or reverse engineer the Software 5 Termination This License is effective until terminated This License will terminate automatically without notice from Wacom if you fail to comply with any provisions of the License 6 Miscellaneous This License is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the state of Calif
64. rs _ Shift Control C Option C Command You can select the CLICK box plus one or more modifier key options to define the function you want your tool button to simulate e Macro Enables you to play a macro sequence When you select this option the SELECT MACRO dialog box appears There you can select a predefined macro to play back After selecting a macro click OK Please Select a Macro Choose the macro type E Universal Q Universal and Application O Application GAN Hide Show Tool Bar al Select the macro you wish to use Change RGB to CMYK Unsharp Mask Select Color Printer Note Before you can add macros you must first create them with a third party macro application PRESSURE HOLD Graphire2 Pen only Sets a button so that when pressed the pressure is locked 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 painting with the same size brush until the button is released MODE TOGGLE Toggles between Pen Mode and Mouse Mode When first setting a tool button to MODE TOGGLE the MOUSE SPEED dialog box is displayed where you can adjust the mouse acceleration and speed Sets the screen cursor speed when in MOUSE MODE SS Mouse Speed
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66. ry of Wacom Technical Support numbers see Who to Call for your region LINKING TO THE WEB PAGE Answers to frequently asked questions and troubleshooting tips can be found on the appropriate web site for your area in Who to Call PRE CONTACT CHECKLIST You might want to print a copy of this page for reference When you call you should be at your computer with the following information available This manual Tablet serial and model number Look on the bottom of the tablet Driver version number See the ABOUT WACOM CONTROL PANEL or Diagnostics dialog box The make and model of your computer and operating system version A list of peripheral devices attached to your computer The exact wording of any error message that appeared on your screen What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred 000 0 0 OO O How you tried to solve the problem WHO TO CALL If you think your Wacom tablet is not working properly contact the Wacom support staff for the area where your product was purchased If you have a modem you can download the latest software drivers from the Internet USA CANADA CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA JAPAN ASIA PACIFIC ENGLISH USA Canada Central and South America Contact your local distributor or Worldwide Web http www wacom com productsuppo
67. s Text TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING To change the relationship between tool movement on your tablet and cursor movement on the screen select the MAPPING SPEED tab The default POSITIONING MODE for the Graphire2 Pen is PEN MODE which means that each point on the tablet maps to a corresponding point on the screen The default setting for the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse is MOUSE MODE In PEN MODE the MAPPING SPEED tab looks like this Select the Orientation of your tablet Positioning Mode In Pen Mode the screen cursor moves with absolute positioning Note Except for tablet orientation the mapping settings for the Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse are independent of one another Mapping Speed Positioning Mode Orientation BO rent Oruse Mode Select the E 2 E Tablet Area for drawing Tablet Area nak Display Area Entire Tablet m el Entire Display E Portion of Display I Portion of Tablet Aspect One To One gp P Proportional ToFit Display Area Select a monitor area for tablet to screen mapping Aspect Select a tablet to screen mapping relationship With MOUSE MODE selected the MAPPING SPEED tab looks like this Positioning Mode In Mouse Mode the screen cursor moves with relative Select the Orientation of your tablet positioning This is the default mode for the Gr
68. set double click distance and speed based on the way you normally double click CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS select the TOOL BUTTONS tab to change the functions assigned to the eraser side switch and tip of your Graphire2 Pen For each tool button a pull down menu enables you to choose the function that will be performed Tool Buttons Select the function to perform when using the eraser Eraser Function Erase Select the function to perform when pressing the upper side switch Modifier Select the function to perform Double Click when pressing the lower side switch Click here to change the function assigned to the pen tip The tip must be set to click in order to draw in most graphics applications Button Functions Each button has a pull down menu that allows you to choose the function that will be performed when the button is pressed The following list describes all available functions However some options are not available for all buttons e CLICK Default setting for the Graphire2 Pen tip This option simulates a mouse button click Be sure at least one button performs this function so you can always navigate and click e DOUBLE CLICK Default setting for the lower position of the side switch When this option is selected pressing the switch simulates a mouse button double click For e
69. sing the tool you wish to customize The tool will automatically be selected in the TOOL LIST and the appropriate tabs will be displayed To customize settings for a different tool select it from the TOOL LIST by clicking on its icon GRAPHIRE2 PEN TABS If you selected the Graphire2 Pen the following control panel tabs are displayed Settings on this tab apply to both the Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse Mapping Speed PopUp Menu Eraser Feel Tip Feel j Doubleclick O Tool Buttons GRAPHIRE2 CORDLESS MOUSE TABS lf you selected the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse the following tabs are displayed Settings on this tab apply to both the Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse Finger Wheel PopUp Menu Tool Buttons Mapping Speed ADJUSTING TIP FEEL To adjust the sensitivity of your Graphire2 Pen tip select the TIP FEEL tab To create broad brush strokes or to click with a light touch use a soft tip setting For maximum control while drawing thin lines use a firm tip setting A checkmark appears when advanced settings are in effect Toggles to the advanced options display Tip Feel Drag the slider to a Tip Pressure Feel a softer or firmer setting Tray eee d I l I l I l l i Soft Firm Test Make several pen strokes to test the current pressure sensitivity setting Click here with your pen tip to test the current click pressure setting Note For all screen shots
70. ssure sensitivity You can vary line width blend colors and change opacity with the pressure you exert upon the pen To draw with pressure sensitivity select a pressure sensitive tool from your application s tool palette Draw along the surface of the tablet while applying various amounts of pressure downward on the tip of the Graphire2 Pen Press hard for thick lines or dense color Press gently for thin lines or softer color To adjust the tip feel see Adjusting Tip Feel ERASING The eraser on the Graphire2 Pen works like the eraser on a pencil In graphics applications that support the pen s eraser you can erase intuitively and naturally When you use the pen s eraser the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool You can also use the eraser in many standard office applications The eraser will not be pressure sensitive but you can use it to select and delete text or spreadsheet cells Try your eraser by opening Simple Text and typing a few words Use the eraser to select the text When you lift the eraser the text will be erased For further information on using your eraser see Adjusting Eraser Feel Visit our web site for a list of graphics applications that support the eraser See Product Information If the eraser is not supported in an application you can still use the eraser for navigating and drawing EYE HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE If you use a Mouse
71. tand cutout until the stand fits snugly To detach the pen stand slide it back away from the tablet To trace or digitize an image lift the tablet overlay and slide the image beneath it USING THE GRAPHIRE2 PEN Your Graphire2 Pen is cordless batteryless and pressure sensitive There are four basic techniques for using the Graphire2 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 Hold the Graphire2 Pen like you would a normal pen Make sure the DuoSwitch is in a convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or index finger but not accidently press the switch while drawing You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable for drawing Position for drawing Position for erasing Important When the Graphire2 Pen is not in use place it in the pen stand 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 a Graphire2 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices POINTING The Graphire2 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
72. ter If the system starts up successfully with the WACOM TABLET item active open the Extensions Manager Turn on three of the disabled items and restart Repeat this process until all items are on or until the system crashes If the system crashes again restart the computer with the spacebar held down this will bring up the EXTENSIONS MANAGER The conflicting item is most likely one of the most recently enabled items Now turn off one or two of the items that appear to be the problem Repeat this process as necessary until you find the offending INIT If the conflicting item is not required leave it disabled Otherwise check if an updated version is available or contact Wacom Technical Support TESTING YOUR GRAPHIRE2 TOOLS From the Wacom control panel s HELP menu select DIAGNOSTICS to open the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box The tablet driver version tablet hardware and connection and pointing device information is shown TESTING THE GRAPHIRE2 PEN TESTING THE GRAPHIRE2 CORDLESS MOUSE apt ted the Graphire2 Pen While observing the POINTING DEVICE INFO column bring your Graphire2 Pen within proximity of the tablet A value for proximity the device name and device type should be displayed 2 Move the pen along the tablet surface The X and Y DATA values should change to reflect the tool position 3 Test your Graphire2 Pen buttons The tablet s status LED should c
73. 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 You can also double click by pressing the lower side switch this is the preferred method of double clicking with a pen Try both ways of double clicking on a folder icon to open it First use your pen tip to do this then use the lower side switch USING THE SIDE SWITCH The Graphire2 Pen is equipped with a DuoSwitch This switch has two programmable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either direction You can use the DuoSwitch whenever the pen tip is within Proximity of the tablet You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch The upper switch position simulates a CTRL function by default Clicking with the pen tip while pressing the upper side switch will display a contextual menu The lower switch position is set for a double click by default Double Click Hint Press the lower side switch to double click This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip To assign new switch functions refer to Customizing Tool Buttons DRAGGING Dragging is used to select and move objects on the screen To drag first point to an object Then press the Gra
74. to select the tablet Click to Define Tablet Area area e Select the CLICK TO DEFINE TABLET AREA Message button e Follow the MESSAGE prompts to set the portion of your tablet that will be used for mapping Display Area The DISPLAY AREA options allow you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to ENTIRE DISPLAY Select this option to access the entire display This is the default setting If more than one monitor is in use a pull down menu is displayed with options for selecting ALL MONITORS or individual monitors PORTION OF DISPLAY This option allows you to select a portion of the display for tablet to screen mapping Selecting PORTION OF DISPLAY brings up the PORTION OF DISPLAY dialog box Enter coordinates to select the screen area e Select UNITS of measure for the displayed values e Enter values for the TOP LEFT BOTTOM and RIGHT boundary of the display screen area Values are measured from the top left corner of the display Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the screen area The background graphic represents the entire screen area Values in the ENTER COORDINATES text boxes will change accordingly Move the screen cursor to select the screen area e Select the CLICK TO DEFINE SCREEN AREA button e Follow the MESSAGE prompts to set the portion of your display screen that will be used for mapping
75. value to the start value for this test ADVANCED ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS To customize advanced eraser pressure settings select the ERASER FEEL tab and click on the MORE OPTIONS button You work with the advanced eraser settings in the same manner as with the Advanced Tip Pressure Settings Important The ERASER PRESSURE FEEL slider overrides the advanced pressure settings If you customize advanced settings then drag the ERASER PRESSURE FEEL slider your advanced settings will be removed COPYING SETTINGS To copy settings between tools or to another application choose the COPY SETTINGS TO option from the EDIT menu or click on the COPY SETTINGS TO button A dialog box is displayed where you can copy settings from one tool to another within the same application or between different applications Note f you copy settings between the Graphire2 Pen and Cordless Mouse only those settings common to both tools such as mapping settings can be copied Copy Settings To Choose from where settings will be copied Y Tool Graphire2 Pen Tip Feel Double Click Tool Buttons Select where settings will be copied to Graphire2 Applications Painter Classic All Other Apps Bee Graphire2 Mouse Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly But if
76. vanced settings then drag the TIP PRESSURE FEEL slider your advanced settings will be removed Use these controls to manually change the pressure curve shape Toggles to the basic options display Tip Feel Tip Pressure Feel Fewer Options After you set l advanced settings a iit checkmark appears Manual Automatic Draw Strokes to Set Maximum Force Click Force 100 Reported Use this area to Pressure automatically set pe in the maximum amount of force to si iiia use when drawing Tip Farce Start Over Test the results of your changes The pressure curve graphically displays the relationship between force before you apply them applied to your tool and pressure reported to an application CLICK FORCE ADJUSTMENT The click force setting adjusts the amount of force required to generate a button click The CLICK FORCE bar graphically displays the force level at which a click occurs Manual Enter a value from 1 to 50 or drag EE Jhek Force the CLICK FORCE bar to set the force i at which a click occurs 100 Reported Pressure Cs Tip Force Note For optimal performance in graphics applications set the click force and minimum tip force to the same value PRESSURE CURVE ADJUSTMENT Changing the shape of the pressure curve will change the fe
77. ways depending on what makes sense for the application Fingerwheel The control wheel on the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse Landscape A tablet ORIENTATION setting In landscape orientation the tablet cable is at the top See also portrait Mapping The relationship between your Graphire2 tool position on the tablet and the cursor position on the monitor screen Modifier Modifier keys include SHIFT CTRL COMMAND and OPTION You can customize your Graphire2 tool to simulate a modifier key Mouse Mode A method for positioning the screen cursor When you place a Graphire2 tool on the tablet you can navigate the screen cursor like a mouse This is known as relative positioning and is the default setting for the Graphire2 Cordless Mouse See also Pen Mode E Nib The replaceable tip of the Graphire2 Pen Pen Mode A method of positioning the screen cursor Wherever you place your Graphire2 tool on the tablet the screen cursor will be at that same corresponding point on the screen This is known as absolute positioning and is the default setting for the Graphire2 Pen Absolute positioning Pen Mode allows you to position the screen cursor without having to first find it and then move it with a pick up and roll action See also Mouse Mode Pixel The smallest unit of measure on your monitor screen Pop up Menu A window that displays a list of macros keystroke functions and mapping options You ca

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