Wacom INTUOS CTL-480, User Manual

Page 1: ...H 480 Setting up Intuos Using your Intuos Using the Pen Using the ExpressKeys The Intuos multi touch experience Customizing Intuos Going wireless with Intuos Troubleshooting Technical support options...

Page 2: ...into the market of the applicable Wacom product Intuos and Wacom are registered trademarks of Wacom Co Ltd Adobe and Photoshop are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorpor...

Page 3: ...and customizing the Radial Menu 33 Working with Display Toggle 34 Customizing your application settings 35 Creating an application specific setting 36 Changing application specific settings 37 Removi...

Page 4: ...Intuos 65 Using applications integrated for tablet control 66 Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows 67 Product information 68 Ordering parts and accessories 68 Warranty Service 69 Warranty Serv...

Page 5: ...safety precautions specifications and your license agreement The following information is not included with this product information about your specific computer hardware or operating system or infor...

Page 6: ...have received the following items and accessories One or more of these items are packed into the center compartment on the back of the tablet Intuos tablet Pen Installation CD Quick Start Guide bookle...

Page 7: ...ing an application specific setting ExpressKey 1 ExpressKey 3 ExpressKey 4 Power LED Status LED LED indicators The Power LED will glow when Intuos is connected to an active USB port The Status LED wil...

Page 8: ...ications currently support the special features of your Intuos pen For information on additional tools and accessories see Ordering parts and accessories Warning Choking hazard Prevent children from d...

Page 9: ...marily as a creative tool consider placing the tablet below the keyboard and centered underneath your monitor Installing the driver The tablet active area Control panel overview CONNECTING INTUOS TO Y...

Page 10: ...the prompts to install the driver software 5 Reactivate your virus protection program 6 After completing the software installation make sure you can use your pen on the Intuos to move the screen curso...

Page 11: ...the screen pointer will jump to the corresponding point on the screen The screen pointer indicates pen position and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface Learn about using the Grip...

Page 12: ...details on configuring your computer and operating system for use with multiple monitors Tips You can customize the tablet to map to a single monitor or to a portion of the monitor area See Tablet to...

Page 13: ...asic techniques for using the pen on the active area of the tablet pointing clicking double clicking and dragging If you are unfamiliar with using the pen try the exercises on the following pages See...

Page 14: ...ess the switch while drawing or positioning with the pen Tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable Important When not in use place the pen in the pen holder loop or lay it flat on your desk...

Page 15: ...not supported in an application you can still use it for positioning drawing or annotation DRAGGING Select an object then slide the pen tip across the screen to move the object WORKING WITH PRESSURE S...

Page 16: ...pen tip across the tablet As you move the pen tip the document or image follows the direction of pen movement on the tablet Release the pen button or lift the pen tip from the tablet surface when don...

Page 17: ...y2 Option ExpressKey3 Command ExpressKey4 Control APPLICATION SPECIFIC EXPRESSKEY DEFAULTS If you are working with a commonly used application such as Photoshop Illustrator or Corel Painter the Intuos...

Page 18: ...tive area When using touch you can generally position your fingers as far apart as is comfortable However placing your fingers too closely together may be interpreted by the tablet as input from a sin...

Page 19: ...ions Some gestures may provide a visual cue on your display screen to indicate when the gesture has been recognized by Intuos You can also customize your ExpressKeys to perform some touch functions Us...

Page 20: ...ckly with less motion Adjusts how fast you must tap to register a double click To test your setting position the cursor over the TEST area and tap twice Sets the scrolling speed of the SCROLL touch ge...

Page 21: ...splay on your primary monitor The ExpressKey you touch appears highlighted in the display If an ExpressKey has been disabled it will be shown as disabled or there may be no display for that key The di...

Page 22: ...Windows 8 Classic Desktop press the Windows key on your keyboard or select the Windows icon in the Charms bar to access the Start screen Windows 7 and Vista Click on the Windows START button and choo...

Page 23: ...riment with different settings to find what works best for you Current selections will be highlighted Any changes you make will take effect immediately All settings shown below the list apply to the s...

Page 24: ...re needed to click draw ink or erase 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 To set the...

Page 25: ...e motion similar to using a standard mouse SCREEN AREA Select a Portion of screen area for tablet to screen mapping TABLET AREA Select a Portion of tablet area for tablet to screen mapping The image d...

Page 26: ...If more than one monitor is connected to your system an option will be available for each detected monitor PORTION In the dialog box that appears choose a method for defining a portion of the display...

Page 27: ...area of the tablet is mapped This is the default setting PORTION In the dialog box that appears choose a method for defining a portion of the tablet Drag corners of the foreground graphic to select t...

Page 28: ...utton click Be sure at least one button performs this function so you can always navigate and click RIGHT CLICK Simulates a right mouse button click which displays a context menu MIDDLE CLICK Simulate...

Page 29: ...n create different keystroke functions for different applications See Creating an application specific setting To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular application see the docu...

Page 30: ...ndwriting into text and inserts it into a document Handwriting recognition must be turned on for this function to work See your Mac help for information on working with Ink EXPOS Mac only Tiles all op...

Page 31: ...rom the MAPPING tab Click the MOUSE MODE button and adjust the mouse acceleration and speed Mouse mode settings can be accessed from a number of different locations within the control panel However on...

Page 32: ...you press a tool button set to this function JOURNAL Windows 7 and Vista and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft Journal Opens Microsoft Journal TABLET PC DEFINED Tablet PCs and Windows systems t...

Page 33: ...al Menu or on a control slice that has no function assigned to it You can also again press the button used to display the menu 4 To make a selection without closing the Radial Menu hold down the butto...

Page 34: ...setting an ExpressKey or pen side switch to DISPLAY TOGGLE you can press that button to sequentially toggle the current tablet mapping between a base mapping the current setting from the MAPPING tab...

Page 35: ...ions When application specific settings are added the ALL icon changes to ALL OTHER and an application icon is displayed for the newly added application s If you select an application icon and make ch...

Page 36: ...lication specific settings applications that have not been customized in this manner will use the settings for ALL OTHER Choose a method to select an application In the CURRENTLY OPEN APPLICATIONS box...

Page 37: ...application to the tablet by clicking on the to add it back to the list OPTIONS Click the Wacom Tablet control panel OPTIONS button to access the OPTIONS dialog box You can change the SIDE SWITCH MOD...

Page 38: ...ions that you may be running To back up your preferences click BACKUP under MY PREFERENCES To restore preferences that you had previously backed up click RESTORE under MY PREFERENCES Carefully follow...

Page 39: ...s the following components To install the kit see Wireless setup Rechargeable battery Lithium Ion Li Ion installs in the Intuos tablet Warning See the Important Product Information document for safety...

Page 40: ...s module and receiver components C Make sure the connector is fully seated 5 Replace the wireless compartment cover 6 Remove the cover from the battery compartment 7 Install the battery by aligning th...

Page 41: ...Wacom wireless receiver are factory paired and work together as a discrete set Pairing is not required Intuos can operate wirelessly for up to 10 meters 33 feet away from your computer It is not neces...

Page 42: ...rtant Product Information document Power off your tablet in locations where when electronic devices are not allowed Because the tablet may cause other electronic devices to malfunction in some locatio...

Page 43: ...ttery and the Wacom wireless module are installed in the tablet To check the battery charge status open the Wacom Tablet control panel click FUNCTIONS and select the WIRELESS tab See Battery and wirel...

Page 44: ...Wireless mode on Off Sleep mode or wireless mode off Amber USB cable connected and tablet battery charging Green USB cable connected and tablet battery fully charged Off USB cable connected tablet is...

Page 45: ...Battery and wireless connection status Depending on your tablet model wake from power saving mode by touching the tablet pressing an ExpressKey or placing the pen in proximity Sleep mode Tablet enters...

Page 46: ...e wireless module off before leaving the tablet unused for a number of days Once the battery voltage has fallen below a minimum safety level an internal protection circuit within the battery prevents...

Page 47: ...wn on the battery to install it Align the contacts and press that end of the battery into place before pressing down the other end 4 Replace the battery compartment cover Align and slide into place 5...

Page 48: ...er problems with the wireless connection perform the following checks 1 First check the general Troubleshooting procedures 2 Verify that the wireless module is on See Battery and wireless connection s...

Page 49: ...Asked Questions 4 If you are having a compatibility conflict between Intuos and a new hardware or software product see Obtaining software updates for information on downloading an updated software dri...

Page 50: ...s when troubleshooting no power to the tablet the status LED does not light plug the tablet directly into the system USB port located on your computer not on a hub Temporarily eliminate any external h...

Page 51: ...d again brighten Turn the pen over and press the eraser against the surface of the tablet The LED should brighten See also Testing the tablet controls and tools and Testing a pen 5 Check touch Attempt...

Page 52: ...the ABOUT button In the dialog box that appears click DIAGNOSE The DIAGNOSTICS dialog box shows dynamic information about the tablet your tool s and appropriate information for touch sensitive tablet...

Page 53: ...a DEVICE S N serial number should be displayed 2 Move your tool along the tablet surface The X and Y DATA values should change to reflect the tool position 3 Test your pen switches The Status LED sho...

Page 54: ...other USB cable If using Intuos in wireless mode see also Wireless connection problems The computer does not go to sleep When you are not using your Intuos tool s remove them from the tablet surface o...

Page 55: ...LE CLICK DISTANCE or using a lighter TIP FEEL Set an ExpressKey to DOUBLE CLICK and use it to issue double clicks Windows Try setting your system to launch programs with a single click The pen selects...

Page 56: ...ing the pen tip to the tablet surface in order to perform a click function See Options The Status LED should brighten when you press the side switch If not you may have defective hardware See Testing...

Page 57: ...eing separate Try moving your fingers a little further apart Cannot zoom in or zoom out when working with Adobe Photoshop If zoom functions do not operate correctly within Photoshop verify that the ZO...

Page 58: ...have not turned off touch See Setting the touch options Be sure you are using the pen correctly Review using the Pen Switch the wireless module off then back on If the battery charge is low try Charg...

Page 59: ...ss connection for tips on improving the connection The battery charging process seems to stop whenever the computer enters sleep mode As required adjust your system power or energy saver settings so t...

Page 60: ...with the provided USB cable Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer or USB hub Check to make sure that the Status LED is illuminated If your tablet is plug...

Page 61: ...t preferences that have been backed up for the CURRENT USER or ALL USERS by clicking RESTORE within the utility Note Do not manually remove the WACOM TABLET PREFPANE file from the main LIBRARY PREFERE...

Page 62: ...your question without having to make a phone call You can also contact the Wacom Customer Care Center by visiting the Wacom web site for your region and completing an Email Inquiry form If you cannot...

Page 63: ...emperature is best for tablet use and storage Do not disassemble the Intuos or the pen Taking apart the product will void your warranty Important Take care to never spill liquids onto the Intuos or th...

Page 64: ...s in Windows Product information Ordering parts and accessories Warranty Service REPLACING THE PEN NIB The pen nib tip will wear with normal use Excessive pressure will cause it to wear sooner To prot...

Page 65: ...Select WACOM TABLET and click on the REMOVE button Windows 7 and Vista 1 Click START and choose CONTROL PANEL 2 Click UNINSTALL A PROGRAM or ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS 3 Select WACOM TABLET and click on t...

Page 66: ...l settings are returned to their previous state To review the ExpressKey or pen settings for the current front most application set an ExpressKey to SETTINGS and press the key at any time Applications...

Page 67: ...es you to use handwriting or an on screen keyboard to directly enter text with your Wacom pen To launch the Input Panel do one of the following Click on the Input Panel icon which appears when you mov...

Page 68: ...cations for your Intuos are provided in the Important Product Information document included on your product CD ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES For information on purchasing parts and accessories refer...

Page 69: ...cific except Japan and China Detailed Asia Pacific Limited Warranty policy and product registration may be found online at http www wacom asia To obtain technical support or Warranty service within So...

Page 70: ...n one display at a time Available only on multiple monitor systems See working with Display Toggle Double click distance The maximum distance in screen pixels that the screen cursor can move between c...

Page 71: ...cation that supports pressure sensitive input Proximity The height above the tablet active area where pen detection occurs See also Using the side switch Radial Menu A hierarchical menu in radial form...

Page 72: ...ion product 68 Installing multiple tablets 38 Intuos setting up 9 the touch experience 18 using 13 Mac specific problems troubleshooting 60 Maintenance and care 63 Manual about 5 Mapping to multiple m...

Page 73: ...Touch problems troubleshooting 57 Troubleshooting general problems 54 Mac specific problems 60 pen problems 55 tables 54 testing controls 52 testing tools 52 touch problems 57 Windows specific problem...