Wacom GRAPHIRE 3, User Manual

Page 1: ...TROUBLESHOOTING TABLET TOOLS CUSTOMIZING PEN CORDLESS MOUSE POP UP MENU INDEX CONTENTS User s Manual for Windows Macintosh...

Page 2: ...itch is a trademark and Graphire and Wacom are registered trademarks of Wacom Company Limited Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorpora...

Page 3: ...Tablet Underlay 25 Creating a New Tablet Underlay 26 CUSTOMIZING 27 Opening the Control Panel 27 Control Panel Basics 28 Customizing the Pen 29 Customizing the Cordless Mouse 30 Customizing the Pop u...

Page 4: ...e3 Inking Pen Model EP 200 optional 62 Product Information 62 Ordering Parts and Accessories 63 Radio and Television Interference 64 FCC Notice 64 CE Declaration 65 License and Warranties Worldwide Ex...

Page 5: ...ew users If you are not familiar with a pen tablet this chapter gives you the basics Customizing describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize your Graphire3 pen and mouse set fo...

Page 6: ...mation about application software and information about other Wacom tablets Your best source for this information is the set of manuals and disks that came with your hardware operating system applicat...

Page 7: ...to Table of Contents Go to Index Go back to previous view Page back or page forward Go to beginning of section Go to topic Topic continued Acrobat Reader provides you with additional tools for using a...

Page 8: ...h its appearance and features If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools read the following sections they describe your Graphire3 tools and explain how to use them with the tablet Not...

Page 9: ...ES Active Area Pen Storage Compartment Status LED Cable Photo Frame Cover Note To learn more about your tablet see Working with the Tablet See also Changing the Tablet Underlay and Creating a New Tabl...

Page 10: ...The Graphire3 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 butto...

Page 11: ...t breaks between tasks to stretch and relax your muscles Use a gentle grip when working with your tools Alternate tasks throughout the day Maintain a good posture at all times Minimize awkward posture...

Page 12: ...ues for using the pen pointing clicking double clicking and dragging With a bit of practice using the pen will become second nature to you If you are unfamiliar with using a pen try the exercises on t...

Page 13: ...any way that feels most comfortable for drawing Important When the Graphire3 pen is not in use place it in the pen storage compartment the pen stand included with some product configurations or lay i...

Page 14: ...ssible something you cannot do with a mouse In Mouse Mode the default setting for the Graphire3 Cordless mouse you move the screen cursor with a pick up and slide motion similar to using a traditional...

Page 15: ...s necessary Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip The icon should highlight when you press Double Clicking To double click quickly ta...

Page 16: ...his is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip Use right click to bring up application specific or icon specific menus Windows The upper switch position is set to left double click by default Macin...

Page 17: ...to the tablet and slide it across the tablet surface The selected object will move across the screen To select text move the screen cursor to the beginning of a text line then drag the pen across the...

Page 18: ...the photo frame cover and try tracing it from within one of your graphics applications The thickness of the item to be traced or digitized should be 1 mm or less See Changing the Tablet Underlay for...

Page 19: ...istics can be controlled much better by the pen s pressure sensitivity You can vary line width blend colors and change opacity with the pressure you exert upon the pen To draw with pressure sensitivit...

Page 20: ...unt of pressure you exert upon the pen You can also use the eraser in many standard office applications The eraser will not be pressure sensitive in these applications but you can use it to select and...

Page 21: ...cise is designed to retrain your eye hand coordination for using the pen 1 Open any graphics application Use the line tool to draw a rectangular grid with line spacings of about 20 25 mm 3 4 to 1 inch...

Page 22: ...ay interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices or prevent your computer from going to sleep By default the left button is set to LEFT CLICK on Windows systems and single...

Page 23: ...re3 Cordless Mouse with your index finger on the wheel Button function Press down on the wheel to perform a button click Scrolling Move the fingerwheel forward to scroll up and back to scroll down By...

Page 24: ...nd on the tablet surface just as if it were a drawing board or piece of paper Your tablet comes with a transparent photo frame cover used to protect your favorite photos or artwork See Changing the Ta...

Page 25: ...he cover into one side of the tablet and gently pressing down on the opposite side until both tabs lock into place This will protect your photo or design as you work on the tablet If you would like to...

Page 26: ...e folder to access the template files Template files are available for both the 4x5 A6 and 6x8 A5 tablets and come in various formats that can be modified within any graphics application that supports...

Page 27: ...Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS For versions other than Windows XP choose the PROGRAMS group Then select PEN TABLET and choose the PEN TABLET control panel option Macintosh...

Page 28: ...nderlined on the tab Balloon Help provides quick information and useful tips and is available for most control panel items Simply position the screen cursor over an item and let it rest there in a few...

Page 29: ...of the double click area Selects the side switch Button Functions Moves the screen cursor to correspond with the position of the pen on the tablet Click DETAILS to customize the tablet mapping Moves t...

Page 30: ...ings to factory defaults Software driver version Selects the left middle and right Button Functions Moves the screen cursor to correspond with the position of your Cordless Mouse on the tablet Click D...

Page 31: ...t of functions that will appear in the Pop up Menu To change the order of an item drag it to a new location Enables you to add a keystroke macro to the Pop up Menu list When you click on the ADD KEYST...

Page 32: ...ence when working with the Pen Tablet control panel it provides detailed information about each tab and some of the more complex topics Many of the sections also contain useful customizing tips ADJUST...

Page 33: ...um control Customizes the amount of pressure needed to click or draw with the pen Drag the slider to a softer or firmer setting Hints Use a soft TIP FEEL setting for a wider range of pressure values w...

Page 34: ...ide switch to double click Adjusts the size of the double click area and the double click speed A larger setting makes double clicking easier Hint On Windows systems you can make navigating with the p...

Page 35: ...switch Your changes take effect immediately When you bring the pen tip into proximity without touching the tablet and press the upper or lower side switch the selected function occurs Select Button Fu...

Page 36: ...f the side switch When this option is selected pressing the switch simulates a mouse button double click For easier double clicking use this function instead of tapping twice with your pen tip RIGHT C...

Page 37: ...HIFT ALT or CTRL for Windows or SHIFT OPTION COMMAND and CTRL for Macintosh Important Because the ENTER Windows and RETURN Macintosh keys can be selected as a defined keystroke they cannot be used to...

Page 38: ...or more modifier key functions PRESSURE HOLD Pen only Sets the button so that when pressed the pressure is locked at the current pressure level until the button is released For example you can paint...

Page 39: ...en See Customizing the Pop up Menu for more information ERASE Pen only Sets a button so that when the button is pressed the pen tip will act like the eraser in applications that support the ERASE func...

Page 40: ...the cursor so that its movement corresponds with the position of your Graphire3 tool on the tablet wherever you place your tool on the tablet the cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the scree...

Page 41: ...correct vertical and horizontal proportions are maintained between the tablet and display A traced image appears proportionally correct on your display but may be smaller or larger than the original i...

Page 42: ...each monitor simultaneously Please refer to your hardware and operating system documentation for details on configuring your computer and operating system for use with multiple monitors After you have...

Page 43: ...use a different input device to access other portions of the screen area Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select the screen area The background graphic represents the entire screen area Move...

Page 44: ...g corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area that will be mapped to your selected screen area The background graphic represents the tablet Use your tool on the tablet to select the ta...

Page 45: ...DETAILS button located on the PEN or MOUSE tabs to display a dialog box where you can make your adjustments Note The dialog box will also appear when you first set a tool button to MODE TOGGLE Sets t...

Page 46: ...le for late breaking information 4 If you are having a compatibility conflict between Graphire3 and a new hardware or software product check if a newer Wacom tablet software driver is available See Ob...

Page 47: ...atus LED does not glow when the computer is on and the system has fully loaded then Make sure the tablet USB cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer If you are connecting th...

Page 48: ...let surface and 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...

Page 49: ...hat 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 The pe...

Page 50: ...erything will not stop drawing Open the Pen Tablet control panel Move the TIP FEEL slider toward FIRM The eraser selects everything or will not stop erasing Open the Pen Tablet control panel Move the...

Page 51: ...witch If it does not you may have defective hardware see Testing Your Tablet Changing the function settings for the Graphire3 tools has no effect Make sure that you change the settings for the tool th...

Page 52: ...PREFERENCES to the trash Log out then log back in When the tablet driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the factory default settings Macintosh OS 9 From the SYSTEM FOLDER open the P...

Page 53: ...continue When this dialog box is closed you can again use your Graphire3 tool to control the screen cursor After changing right and left handed settings in the Mouse control panel the Graphire3 pen t...

Page 54: ...tablish the correct screen cursor position lift your Graphire3 tool out of tablet proximity and bring it back into proximity over an area of the tablet that is mapped to a display area At startup a di...

Page 55: ...rt staff for the area where your product was purchased See the Wacom tablet Read Me file located on the Wacom Tablet CD for contact information If you have a modem you can download the latest software...

Page 56: ...maintain compatibility with new products USA Canada Central and South America Europe Middle East and Africa Japan Asia Pacific English Worldwide Web http www wacom com productsupport Software updates...

Page 57: ...tablet software your license and warranty and more CARING FOR YOUR TABLET AND TOOLS UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT INFORMATION ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES RADIO AND TELEVI...

Page 58: ...ade to come apart Twisting the pen case can break the pen Taking apart the product will void your warranty REPLACING THE PEN TIP The pen tip nib will wear with normal use When the nib gets too short o...

Page 59: ...ADD REMOVE button and follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver When the tablet driver has been removed unplug the tablet from your computer Macintosh OS X v10 1 5 or greater From the FINDER cho...

Page 60: ...pmm 2032 lpi Accuracy pen 0 5 mm 0 02 in Reading height with pen 5 mm 0 20 in average Report rate 100 points per second Communication interface USB Connector USB A Power requirements DC 5V 40 mA or le...

Page 61: ...ately Power consumption 0 2 watts approximately Active area W x D 208 8 x 150 8 mm 8 22 x 5 94 in Physical size W x D x H 275 5 x 18 1 x 256 8 mm 10 85 x 0 71 x 10 12 in Cable length 1 5 m 4 95 ft Wei...

Page 62: ...m 4 53 x 2 36 x 1 50 in approximately Weight 90 g 0 20 lb approximately Fingerwheel type Continuous rotation 24 notches per revolution Pen tip travel 0 1 mm 0 04 in or less Pressure levels 512 levels...

Page 63: ...accessories in Europe call 49 0 180 500 03 75 or send an email to parts wacom europe com If you have an Internet connection visit www wacom europe com solutionstore You can also contact your local de...

Page 64: ...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 discon...

Page 65: ...the results of these tests Wacom declares that the above mentioned devices conform to Article 10 1 of the European Council Directive 89 336 EEC and their amendment Directive 93 68 EEC and indicates t...

Page 66: ...tware 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...

Page 67: ...esignated 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 shippi...

Page 68: ...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...

Page 69: ...ould notify your local dealer or distributor In all other respects the terms of the warranty as set forth above apply to such sales Should you have any questions about this Agreement or if you desire...

Page 70: ...duct This license may be transferred only in connection with this product The use of this software includes solely the permanent or temporary complete or partial copying of the software by means of lo...

Page 71: ...oice You are responsible for any loss or damage to the product resulting from such transportation WACOM s sole obligation and entire liability under this warranty shall be at WACOM s option either the...

Page 72: ...e purchaser rights in addition to those indicated in the present text This limited warranty shall apply if the seller s corporate domicile is in the European Union or in Iceland Norway Jersey Switzerl...

Page 73: ...delay in brush strokes in some graphics applications Eraser Aware Application A software application that has built in support for the Graphire3 eraser These applications take advantage of the eraser...

Page 74: ...ensitive A quality of the Graphire3 pen tip and eraser that senses the amount of pressure being applied This is used to create natural looking pen and brush strokes in applications that are pressure s...

Page 75: ...ustomizing 34 Double clicking how to 15 Dragging with pen 17 Drawing with pressure 19 Driver downloads obtaining 56 Environmental conditions 58 Eraser feel adjusting 33 Erasing with pen 20 Eye hand co...

Page 76: ...adio and television interference 64 Screen area mapping 43 Side switch customizing 35 using 16 Software driver downloads 56 uninstalling 59 Specifications 4x5 A6 tablet 61 6x8 A5 tablet 61 Cordless Mo...

Page 77: ...hooting 46 general problems 49 Macintosh specific problems 54 tables 49 Windows specific problems 53 Underlay changing 25 creating new 26 Uninstalling software 59 Windows specific problems troubleshoo...

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