Wacom PENPARTNER - USB, Manual

Page 1: ...Navigation Contents Index USER S MANUAL FOR WINDOWS...

Page 2: ...re registered trademarks and PenPartner is a trademark of WACOM Company Limited Acrobat Reader Copyright 1987 1996 Adobe Systems Incorporated All rights reserved Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Ad...

Page 3: ...erference stops it was probably caused by the tablet If your tablet does cause interference to radio or television reception try to correct the interference by using one or more of the following measu...

Page 4: ...ice 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 wi...

Page 5: ...e of Contents Go to Index Go to Navigating the Manual Page back or page forward Go to beginning of section Go to topic Topic section continued The Acrobat Reader provides you with additional tools for...

Page 6: ...tner s many capabilities There is also information on how to care for your pen and tablet Customizing PenPartner describes how you can change the UltraPen settings for the way you like to work Having...

Page 7: ...ive UltraPen with your favorite drawing application refer to instructions in that application s manuals You can find a listing of pressure sensitive and eraser aware applications on the WACOM Internet...

Page 8: ...pressure Erasing with ease Caring for PenPartner Replacing the pen tip CUSTOMIZING PENPARTNER Opening the control panel Customizing the pen Adjusting tip feel Make double clicking easier Adjusting er...

Page 9: ...PPENDICES Uninstalling the software Product specifications PenPartner tablet Model CT 0405 R UltraPen Model UP 703E License and warranties Software license Limited warranty Warranty on sales outside o...

Page 10: ...he tablet hardware to it You can install PenPartner even if you already have a mouse or trackball the tablet can be used alone or with your other pointing devices After the hardware is connected you n...

Page 11: ...Contents Index PENPARTNER BOX CONTENTS You should find the following items in your PenPartner box Illustrations not to scale PS 2 AT Adaptor CD ROM Tablet CT 0405 R Registration Card UltraPen UP 703E...

Page 12: ...n additional serial port Some computers have a built in modem and the external serial port may be disabled or configured in a way that could conflict with the modem See Avoiding serial port conflicts...

Page 13: ...hat port Attach AT to PS 2 adaptor Plug mouse or keyboard whichever one you removed into adaptor To PS 2 mouse or keyboard PS 2 port For AT keyboard 5 pin DIN Disconnect keyboard Plug AT to PS 2 adapt...

Page 14: ...from disk provided by hardware manufacturer and press Enter Type the CD ROM drive name for example d Then press Enter and follow the screen prompts 3 If the Plug and Play dialog does not appear for W...

Page 15: ...le to use the pen to move the screen cursor Important When starting Windows 95 in safe mode the driver software for PenPartner will not load and the tablet will not function If you had any trouble wit...

Page 16: ...artner is to become familiar with its appearance and features As you explore you will find the UltraPen easy to use for drawing and erasing or as a mouse substitute PenPartner can be used in all appli...

Page 17: ...Page 17 Contents Index APPEARANCE AND FEATURES The PenPartner tablet and UltraPen include a variety of features PENPARTNER Pen Stand Side Switch Eraser UltraPen Nib pen tip Power LED Tablet Overlay Ac...

Page 18: ...nder the tablet overlay and trace over it with the pen to quickly and easily create graphics on line There are four basic techniques for using the UltraPen pointing clicking double clicking and draggi...

Page 19: ...epending on the type of application you are running Move the screen cursor by lifting the UltraPen and placing it at a new location on the tablet The cursor instantly jumps to the new location absolut...

Page 20: ...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 Be sure to hold the UltraPen so that you press downward...

Page 21: ...int to the object then press the UltraPen to the tablet and drag the pen along the tablet s active area The selected object will move across the screen To select text with this method move the screen...

Page 22: ...whenever it is within proximity 5 mm 2 inch above the tablet s active area This is why you can place a drawing under the tablet s overlay and trace over it with the pen Also you do not have to touch t...

Page 23: ...ics width color jitter opacity and graininess These characteristics can be controlled by the UltraPen s pressure sensitivity You can vary line width blend colors and change opacity with the pressure y...

Page 24: ...lication will automatically switch to the eraser tool PenPartner will also erase in some non graphics applications though not pressure sensitive you can use the eraser to select and delete text Press...

Page 25: ...Room temperature is best Also resist the temptation to look inside your tablet or UltraPen never take them apart as this will void your warranty You may also break your pen by doing this REPLACING TH...

Page 26: ...master the basics of using the tablet you may want to customize the way your UltraPen works Use the control panel to adjust the tip feel simulate mouse buttons or to change a variety of other setting...

Page 27: ...1 For Windows 95 and NT 4 0 Open the Control Panel window by clicking on the Windows Start button Then select Settings and Control Panel Or For Windows 3 1 or NT 3 51 From the Program Manager s Main...

Page 28: ...he UltraPen Adjusts size of the double click area Customizes amount of pressure needed to erase with the UltraPen Software driver version Closes control panel Selects side switch function Moves cursor...

Page 29: ...n the PenPartner control panel drag the Tip Feel slider to one of the five settings from Soft to Firm Your changes take effect immediately Hint Use a soft Tip Feel for a wider range of pressure values...

Page 30: ...ting a Double Click Distance button from Small to Big Your changes take effect immediately Set the side switch to double click automatically by selecting Left Double Click from the switch function pul...

Page 31: ...or is over an object that can be erased If your application is supported the cursor changes shape when you use the eraser If not supported you can still use the eraser as a pointer When using the eras...

Page 32: ...same corresponding point on the screen This is called absolute positioning Mouse Mode When you select Mouse Mode the UltraPen positions and moves the screen cursor the same way a mouse does which is n...

Page 33: ...ick Lock Right Click or Middle Click from the menu Your changes take effect immediately Now when you bring the UltraPen tip in proximity without touching the tablet and press the side switch the selec...

Page 34: ...keyboard modifier keys 1 In the PenPartner control panel open the side switch function pull down menu 2 Select either Shift Ctrl or Alt from the menu Your changes take effect immediately Now when you...

Page 35: ...u can return to the tablet default settings at any time In the PenPartner control panel click on the Default button Your changes take effect immediately Your tablet and UltraPen are now set to their o...

Page 36: ...fered 3 If you are having a compatibility conflict between PenPartner and a new hardware or software product it may be helpful to download a new WACOM tablet software driver WACOM periodically updates...

Page 37: ...and in your Windows subdirectory The WACOM driver for Windows looks at the WACOM INI file for the location of the WACOM tablet If the tablet is not found try locating it first with this test program...

Page 38: ...for proper configuration settings Turn off your computer and make sure the tablet cabling is securely connected to the computer 4 Touch the UltraPen to the tablet The following will be displayed the t...

Page 39: ...and Interrupt Request IRQ line If two serial devices end up sharing Com port addresses and or IRQs it will result in the devices not being detected or may cause the system to hang Most computers come...

Page 40: ...wing table lists standard IRQ settings for most computers The IRQs marked Free are usually available for devices to use freely but this does not mean they are always available See your system hardware...

Page 41: ...ngs for most computer serial ports For example if your tablet is on Com 3 and your modem is on Com 1 they both are configured for IRQ 4 and will conflict with one another In this case you could change...

Page 42: ...is not on The keyboard does not work The PS 2 mouse does not work Turn off your computer Verify that your tablet s power cable is properly connected to the mouse or keyboard port be sure your compute...

Page 43: ...e the Tab key to select the checkbox and then press the spacebar to toggle the driver on Pen selects everything will not stop drawing If this occurs in Windows try moving the Tip Feel slider toward Fi...

Page 44: ...he tablet power light turns green when you press the side switch If it does not you may have defective hardware see Contacting technical support Double clicking is difficult Be sure you are quickly ta...

Page 45: ...to your computer 2 Select Run from the Windows Start menu or File and Run for Windows 3 1 and type d setup z d win 3195 oldmouse dr_ c windows system oldmouse drv where d is the drive letter of your C...

Page 46: ...your video driver performance Obtain the latest video driver software from your video card manufacturer In the Display Properties control panel under the Plus tab turn off Show window contents while d...

Page 47: ...ove awintab Then go to the drivers section and remove the awintab awintab drv line Look also for any reference to Virtual Tablet and remove it Save the changes and restart Windows KURTA Edit your SYST...

Page 48: ...anel 2 Open the Devices control panel and verify that the following drivers are enabled in the HW Profiles option Penclass Wacom WTclass 3 Close the Devices control panel Open the Services control pan...

Page 49: ...tory membership to CompuServe This membership includes Free access to all CompuServe Basic Services for one month A 15 introductory usage credit to explore the WACOM Technology Section of the Pen Tech...

Page 50: ...ently 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 Whe...

Page 51: ...tor or Phone 1 360 750 8884 Technical support FAX 1 360 750 8924 Technical support Fast FAX 1 800 922 7590 USA and Canada Automated support and sales information BBS 1 360 750 0638 Driver updates Sett...

Page 52: ...Web http www wacom de Driver updates Anonymous FTP Site Type ftp wacom de and go to the pub subdirectory Driver updates Phone 81 0 480 72 6869 Technical support Japanese FAX 81 0 480 78 1237 Technica...

Page 53: ...PenPartner software is included in this section You will also find product specifications license and warranty information and a list of available parts and accessories for PenPartner UNINSTALLING THE...

Page 54: ...WACOM files and double click on the uninstall icon Uninst95 or UninstNT 2 Follow the prompts to remove the software driver For Windows 3 1 1 Insert the PenPartner CD ROM into your computer 2 Within th...

Page 55: ...5 watts Resolution 39 4 lpmm 1000 lpi Accuracy overall with pen 0 5 mm 0 02 in maximum Pressure levels 256 levels Maximum reading height 5 mm 0 2 in Maximum report rate 205 points per second Communica...

Page 56: ...703E Side switch color Light green Eraser color Light green Pen tip travel 0 1 mm 0 004 in or less Eraser tip travel 2 0 mm 0 079 in Physical size L x D 140 5 x 11 4 mm 5 53 x 0 45 in Weight 11 2 g 0...

Page 57: ...ge 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...

Page 58: ...ation 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 S...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...d 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 to...

Page 61: ...to more naturally point click draw edit photos and personalize projects PENS UltraPen UP 703E This pressure sensitive pen is an all purpose tool to use for drawing erasing and typical mouse operations...

Page 62: ...lift the eraser off the tablet the UltraPen will delete whatever is selected Cursor See screen cursor DOS real mode A version of DOS that is not running under another operating system or called from a...

Page 63: ...lications Proximity The distance above the tablet surface 5 mm 0 2 inch where the pen is detected This enables you to move the screen cursor without actually touching the tablet making tracing possibl...

Page 64: ...Ctrl key how to simulate Cursor controlling with pen defined Customizing PenPartner Default settings returning to DOS installing software for real mode defined shell defined Double Click Distance expa...

Page 65: ...ring for clicking with double clicking with dragging objects or text drawing with pressure erasing with holding pointing with proximity replacing the tip simulating keyboard modifier keys mouse button...

Page 66: ...nstallation License uninstalling Specifications pen tablet Tablet caring for cleaning specifications storing testing Tap area expanding Technical Support contacting linking to Web page numbers for Afr...

Page 67: ...arranties and License Warranty limited on sales outside of U S and Canada Web page linking to Windows customizing the pen in Windows 95 NT and 3 1 software installation software uninstall Windows spec...

Page 68: ...510 1 Toyonodai Vancouver WA 98661 Otone Machi Kitasaitama Gun U S A Saitama 349 11 Telephone Japan General 360 750 8882 Telephone Fax 360 750 8924 General 81 480 78 1213 BBS 360 750 0638 Fax 81 480...

Page 69: ...d contributing to a successful new product introduction Richard Stumpf Technical Direction Daniel Fryda Design and Writing Mark Clevenger Graphics Design Priscilla Nguyen Product Management Gary McKen...