Wacom INTUOS2 - WINDOWS Manuel d'utilisateur

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Page 10 ContentsIndex NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation controls to move through the manual:Go to front page.Go to Table of Contents.Go to In

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 100ContentsIndexPRESSURE CURVE ADJUSTMENTChanging the shape of the pressure curve will change the feel of the pen tip. A

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 101ContentsIndexTo automatically set the maximum force for the way you draw, click the START button and draw several strok

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 102ContentsIndexADVANCED ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGSTo customize advanced eraser pressure settings, select the ERASER FEEL ta

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 103ContentsIndexCOPYING SETTINGSTo copy settings to another tool or application choose the COPY SETTINGS TO... option from

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 104ContentsIndexUSING DUALTRACKAll Intuos tablets (except the 4x5 tablet) support the concurrent use of two Intuos tools o

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 105ContentsIndexADVANCED MAPPINGThe ability to adjust basic mapping features is sufficient for most users. However, if you

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 106ContentsIndexBefore you begin, verify that you have selected the correct application and tool for which you want to cre

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 107ContentsIndex3. Define the size of the tablet area by dragging the handles of the selected tablet area. Then click and

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 108ContentsIndex•To Fit. Maps the selected tablet area to the selected screen area. The scale and the vertical and horiz

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 109ContentsIndex7. Click OK to confirm your changes and close the dialog box.To exit the dialog box without making changes,

INSTALLATION Page 11 ContentsIndex INSTALLATION Intuos is compatible with Windows 95 or later and NT 4.0 or later, and with all applications t

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 110 ContentsIndexHAVING TROUBLE?Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom reco

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 111ContentsIndexTESTING YOUR INTUOS TABLETIf the Wacom Tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended a

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 112ContentsIndexTESTING YOUR INTUOS TOOLSFrom the Wacom control panel’s HELP menu, select DIAGNOSTICS... to open the DIAGNOS

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 113ContentsIndex• For the airbrush, move the fingerwheel forward—the WHEEL value should decrease to a value of approximately

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 114ContentsIndexTESTING A 4D MOUSE OR LENS CURSOR1. Test the buttons on your 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor by clicking each button

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 115ContentsIndexTROUBLESHOOTINGIf you encounter problems with your Intuos tools or tablet, refer to the following chart. Yo

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 116ContentsIndexThe 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor buttons work but the screen cursor will not move.Open the Wacom control panel an

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 117ContentsIndexChanging the function settings for the Intuos tools has no effect.Make sure that you change the settings for

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 118ContentsIndexWINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMSDouble-clicking is difficult. Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in th

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 119ContentsIndexCONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORTIf you have a problem with your Wacom tablet, first check Installation and Having

INSTALLATION Page 12 ContentsIndex THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION • Turn off your computer and attach the tablet before installing the sof

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 120ContentsIndexWHO TO CALLIf you think your Wacom tablet is not working properly, contact the Wacom support staff for the a

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 121ContentsIndexUSA, Canada, Central and South AmericaContact your local distributor, or:To purchase parts and accessories,

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 122ContentsIndexEurope, Middle East and AfricaContact your local distributor, or:Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.de Software

HAVING TROUBLE? Page 123ContentsIndexJapanContact your local distributor, or:Asia Pacific (English)Contact your local distributor, or:Worldwide We

APPENDICES Page 124 ContentsIndexAPPENDICESThis section contains information on working with multiple tablets and working with AutoCAD. You will

APPENDICES Page 125ContentsIndexINSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETSIf multiple Wacom tablets are installed on a single computer when the Wacom control pa

APPENDICES Page 126ContentsIndexWORKING WITH AUTOCADAutoCAD for Windows can support the Intuos tablet as a System Pointing Device or as a Wintab

APPENDICES Page 127ContentsIndexFor AutoCAD Release 13:1. Start AutoCAD. From the DRAWING EDITOR, open the OPTIONS menu and select CONFIGURE.2.

APPENDICES Page 128ContentsIndexCONFIGURING TABLET MENUS AND SCREEN POINTING AREASA screen pointing area is a rectangular region on the tablet su

APPENDICES Page 129ContentsIndex1. From the DRAWING EDITOR, open the TOOLS menu (OPTIONS menu for Release 13).2. Select TABLET, and then CONFIGUR

INSTALLATION Page 13 ContentsIndex HARDWARE INSTALLATION To install your Intuos tablet:234Connect the power adaptor to your AC outlet or power s

APPENDICES Page 130ContentsIndexCalibrating Intuos for AutoCAD in WindowsIf you are using Intuos to digitize a drawing, you will need to calibrat

APPENDICES Page 131ContentsIndexPRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL INTUOS TABLETSCoordinate resolution 100 lpmm (2540 lpi)Accur

APPENDICES Page 132ContentsIndexINTUOS 4X5TABLET (MODEL GD-0405-R)INTUOS 6X8TABLET (MODEL GD-0608-R)INTUOS 9X12TABLET (MODEL GD-0912-R)Active are

APPENDICES Page 133ContentsIndexINTUOS 12X12 TABLET (MODEL GD-1212-R)INTUOS 12X18TABLET (MODEL GD-1218-R)INTUOS PEN (MODEL GP-300E)Active area (W

APPENDICES Page 134ContentsIndexINTUOS AIRBRUSH (MODEL GP-400E)INTUOS INKING PEN (MODEL GP-110)Fingerwheel travel 10 mm (0.39 in)Fingerwheel reso

APPENDICES Page 135ContentsIndexINTUOS STROKE PEN (MODEL GP-120)INTUOS 4D MOUSE (MODEL GC-500)INTUOS LENS CURSOR (MODEL GC-210)Pen tip travel 1.3

APPENDICES Page 136ContentsIndexPARTS AND ACCESSORIESYour Intuos Graphics Tablet System is the ultimate set of master tools for creative professi

APPENDICES Page 137ContentsIndexAIRBRUSHIntuos Airbrush (model GP-400E) The first true computer airbrush, the pressure-sensitive Intuos Airbrush

APPENDICES Page 138ContentsIndexOTHER PARTS AND ACCESSORIESFor order information, see Ordering Parts and Accessories.Description Part NumberMenu

APPENDICES Page 139ContentsIndexLICENSE AND WARRANTIES (USA)SOFTWARE LICENSEThis legal document is an agreement between you, the end-user, and Wa

INSTALLATION Page 14 ContentsIndex SOFTWARE INSTALLATION To install your Intuos software for Windows 95 or later and NT 4.0 or later:1. Make sur

APPENDICES Page 140ContentsIndexLIMITED WARRANTYWacom warrants the product, except for the Software, to be free from defects in materials and wor

APPENDICES Page 141ContentsIndexEXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED ABOVE, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES MADE BY WACOM ON THIS PRODUCT. NO

APPENDICES Page 142ContentsIndexWARRANTY ON SALES OUTSIDE OF U.S. AND CANADAFor products purchased or used outside of the United States and Canad

GLOSSARY Page 143ContentsIndexGLOSSARYActive area. The drawing area of the tablet where your Intuos tools are detected.Application-specific setti

GLOSSARY Page 144ContentsIndexDouble-click speed. The maximum time that can pass between clicks and still be accepted as a double-click. Increa

GLOSSARY Page 145ContentsIndexNib. The replaceable tip of the Intuos Pen or Airbrush.Pen Mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wher

GLOSSARY Page 146ContentsIndexScreen cursor. The pointer on the display screen. Screen cursors come in different shapes (such as an I-beam, arr

INDEX Page 147ContentsIndexINDEX4D Mousebuttons, customizing 75programming 76setting handedness operation 42testing 114using 41as 15-button mouse

INDEX Page 148ContentsIndexCustomizing4D Mouse and Lens Cursorbuttons 75tabs 554D Mouse thumbwheel 79advancederaser pressure 102tip pressure 98ai

INDEX Page 149ContentsIndexLens Cursorbuttons, customizing 75programming 76testing 114using 44using as a Button Box 78License and Warranties (USA

INSTALLATION Page 15 ContentsIndex UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE To remove the Intuos software from your system:1. Click the Windows S TART button.

INDEX Page 150ContentsIndexRegistration, mailing 15Remove menu 95Removingkeystrokes from Pop-up Menu 81mapping options from Pop-up Menu 81setting

INDEX Page 151ContentsIndexThumbwheelcustomizing 79using 43Tilt sensitivity, customizing 65Tilt, drawing with 36Tipreplacing 46Tip feel, customiz

Page 152ContentsIndexACKNOWLEDGMENTSWacom Technology Corporation gratefully acknowledges the contributions of everyone involved in creating and produ

INSTALLATION Page 16 ContentsIndex PRODUCT INFORMATION To learn more about which software applications currently support your Intuos tablet and

USING INTUOS Page 17 ContentsIndex USING INTUOS This section introduces you to the Intuos Graphics Tablet System. If you are new to using a g

USING INTUOS Page 18 ContentsIndex APPEARANCE AND FEATURES The Intuos Graphics Tablet System consists of two basic elements: a graphics tablet t

USING INTUOS Page 19 ContentsIndex INTUOS 6X8 AND 9X12 TABLETSNote: The Intuos 9x12 tablet is shown. To learn more about your tablet, see Worki

Page 2 ContentsIndex Wacom Intuos  User’s Manual for Windows ® , July 15, 1998English V1.0 for WindowsCopyright  Wacom Company, Limited, 1998Al

USING INTUOS Page 20 ContentsIndex INTUOS 12X12 AND 12X18 TABLETSNote: The Intuos 12x12 tablet is shown. To learn more about your tablet, see W

USING INTUOS Page 21 ContentsIndex INTUOS TOOLS A variety of Intuos tools are available for your tablet. All Intuos tools are cordless, battery

USING INTUOS Page 22 ContentsIndex The Intuos 4D Mouse is an ideal tool for 2D or 3D navigation. It provides four degrees of control: x and y p

USING INTUOS Page 23 ContentsIndex The Lens Cursor is an ideal tool for entering precise coordinate position information. Use the Lens Cursor w

USING INTUOS Page 24 ContentsIndex SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA Organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your Intuos tablet,

USING INTUOS Page 25 ContentsIndex WORKING WITH THE TABLET Your tablet comes with a pen stand, a customizable menu strip, and a transparent over

USING INTUOS Page 26ContentsIndexADJUSTING TABLET INCLINEIntuos 6x8 and 9x12 tablets come with a rubber bar that can be used to raise the tablet’

USING INTUOS Page 27ContentsIndexUSING THE TABLET MENU STRIPAll Intuos tablets have a menu strip with programmable buttons that allow you to quic

USING INTUOS Page 28ContentsIndexTo customize the tablet menu strip buttons, see Customizing Tablet Buttons. By default, the tablet menu strip b

USING INTUOS Page 29ContentsIndexUSING THE PENIntuos Pens are cordless, batteryless, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for

Page 3 ContentsIndex RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energ

USING INTUOS Page 30ContentsIndexPOINTINGThe Intuos Pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two

USING INTUOS Page 31ContentsIndexCLICKINGClicking. To click, tap the tablet once with the tip of the Intuos Pen, or press the pen tip on the tab

USING INTUOS Page 32ContentsIndexUSING THE SIDE SWITCHThe standard Intuos Pen is equipped with a DuoSwitch. This switch has two programmable fun

USING INTUOS Page 33ContentsIndexDRAGGINGDragging is used to select and move objects on the screen. To drag, first point to an object. Then pres

USING INTUOS Page 34ContentsIndexPROXIMITYThe pen is activated as soon as it enters proximity, about 10 mm (0.4 inch), above the tablet’s active

USING INTUOS Page 35ContentsIndexDRAWING WITH PRESSUREThe Intuos Pen responds to the nuance and inflection of your hand movements, enabling you to

USING INTUOS Page 36ContentsIndexDRAWING WITH TILTAs with pressure, the tablet recognizes when you tilt the pen or airbrush from vertical to incl

USING INTUOS Page 37ContentsIndexERASINGThe eraser on the Intuos Pen works like the eraser on a pencil. In graphics applications that support th

USING INTUOS Page 38ContentsIndexEYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISEIf you use a mouse, you may remember how long it took to get used to positioning t

USING INTUOS Page 39ContentsIndexUSING THE AIRBRUSHThe Intuos Airbrush is similar to the Intuos Pen, but also includes a fingerwheel for an additi

Page 4 ContentsIndex CE DECLARATION The Intuos  digitizing tablets, models GD-0405-R, GD-0608-R, GD-0912-R, GD-1212-R, and GD-1218-R, have been te

USING INTUOS Page 40ContentsIndexHOLDING THE AIRBRUSHHold the airbrush with your thumb and middle finger. The fingerwheel should be in a convenien

USING INTUOS Page 41ContentsIndexUSING THE 4D MOUSEThe Intuos 4D Mouse is a cordless, batteryless mouse that works on any Intuos tablet. You can

USING INTUOS Page 42ContentsIndexSETTING RIGHT- OR LEFT-HANDED OPERATIONThe 4D Mouse can be set for either right- or left-handed use. Set the mo

USING INTUOS Page 43ContentsIndexUSING THE 4D MOUSE THUMBWHEELTo use the thumbwheel, place your hand on the 4D Mouse with your thumb on the wheel

USING INTUOS Page 44ContentsIndexUSING THE LENS CURSORThe Intuos Lens Cursor is an ergonomic input device that allows you to enter precise coordi

USING INTUOS Page 45ContentsIndexCARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLETKeep your Intuos tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can st

USING INTUOS Page 46ContentsIndexREPLACING THE PEN OR AIRBRUSH TIPThe tip (nib) will wear with normal use. When the nib gets too short or develo

CUSTOMIZING Page 47 ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZINGAfter you master the basics of using your Intuos Graphics Tablet System, you may want to customize th

CUSTOMIZING Page 48ContentsIndexOPENING THE CONTROL PANELOpen the control panel with the Intuos tool you wish to customize.1. Using your Intuos t

CUSTOMIZING Page 49ContentsIndexCONTROL PANEL FEATURESUse the Wacom control panel to customize your Intuos Graphics Tablet System.Pull-Down Menus

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 5 ContentsIndex TABLE OF CONTENTS Using the Pen 29Holding the Pen 29Pointing 30Clicking 31Using the Side Switch 32Draggin

CUSTOMIZING Page 50ContentsIndexTABSThe tabs allow you to customize your Intuos tablet and tools. When you open the control panel with an Intuos

CUSTOMIZING Page 51ContentsIndexTab buttons apply only to the selected tab:• To set the currently open tab to its factory default values, click •

CUSTOMIZING Page 52ContentsIndexCONTROL PANEL LISTSLocated in the upper portion of the control panel, the APPLICATION LIST and TOOL LIST allow yo

CUSTOMIZING Page 53ContentsIndex• When you first install your Intuos Graphics Tablet System, the APPLICATION LIST displays the ALL APPLICATIONS ic

CUSTOMIZING Page 54ContentsIndexCONTROL PANEL BUTTONSThe control panel buttons apply to all items in the control panel, including tab settings, i

CUSTOMIZING Page 55ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING YOUR TOOLSTo change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize. The

CUSTOMIZING Page 56ContentsIndexADJUSTING TIP FEELTo adjust the sensitivity of your Intuos Pen or Airbrush tip, select the TIP FEEL tab. To crea

CUSTOMIZING Page 57ContentsIndexADJUSTING DOUBLE-CLICKDouble-clicking with the pen tip can be made easier by expanding the tap area that accepts

CUSTOMIZING Page 58ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONSSelect the TOOL BUTTONS tab to change the functions assigned to the eraser, side switch,

CUSTOMIZING Page 59ContentsIndexButton FunctionsEach button has a pull-down menu that allows you to choose the function that will be performed wh

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 6 ContentsIndex Customizing Your Tools 55Pen and Airbrush Tabs 554D Mouse and Lens Cursor Tabs 55Adjusting Tip Feel 56Adj

CUSTOMIZING Page 60ContentsIndex• KEYSTROKE... Enables you to simulate a series of keystrokes. When you select this option, the DEFINE KEYSTRO

CUSTOMIZING Page 61ContentsIndex• MODIFIER... Enables you to simulate modifier key(s) (such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL). Many applications use modi

CUSTOMIZING Page 62ContentsIndex• PRESSURE HOLD. Sets a button so that, when pressed, the pressure is locked at the current pressure level until

CUSTOMIZING Page 63ContentsIndexAirbrush SettingsThe Intuos Airbrush is equipped with a drawing tip, a fingerwheel, a single side switch, and an e

CUSTOMIZING Page 64ContentsIndexADJUSTING ERASER FEELTo adjust the sensitivity of your Intuos Pen or Airbrush eraser, select the ERASER FEEL tab.

CUSTOMIZING Page 65ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITYTo adjust the tilt sensitivity of your Intuos Pen or Airbrush, select the TILT tab.

CUSTOMIZING Page 66ContentsIndexTABLET TO SCREEN MAPPINGTo change the relationship between tool movement on your tablet and cursor movement on th

CUSTOMIZING Page 67ContentsIndexWith MOUSE MODE selected, the MAPPING tab looks like this:Positioning Mode. In Mouse Mode, the screen cursor mov

CUSTOMIZING Page 68ContentsIndexPositioning ModeThe POSITIONING MODE controls how the screen cursor moves.• In Pen Mode, wherever you place an In

CUSTOMIZING Page 69ContentsIndexOrientationIf you want the tablet menu buttons on the side or the bottom of your tablet, or if you are working wi

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 7 ContentsIndex Troubleshooting 115General Problems 115Windows-Specific Problems 118Contacting Technical Support 119Linkin

CUSTOMIZING Page 70ContentsIndexAspectAspect defines the constraints of the tablet to screen relationship. ASPECT options include:• ONE TO ONE.

CUSTOMIZING Page 71ContentsIndexTablet AreaThese settings allow you to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the display area.Note: If you

CUSTOMIZING Page 72ContentsIndexDrag corners of the foreground graphic to select the tablet area. The background graphic represents the entire a

CUSTOMIZING Page 73ContentsIndex• QUICKPOINT MODE. This option (available for Intuos 9x12 and larger tablets) divides the tablet into two indepe

CUSTOMIZING Page 74ContentsIndexDisplay AreaThe DISPLAY AREA options allow you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map

CUSTOMIZING Page 75ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING THE 4D MOUSE AND LENS CURSORTo modify your 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor button settings, select the TOOL

CUSTOMIZING Page 76ContentsIndexProgramming the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor As with the Intuos Pen and Airbrush, you can select a function to perfor

CUSTOMIZING Page 77ContentsIndexTo reserve a button for an application-defined function, set the button to APPLICATION DEFINED. The driver then r

CUSTOMIZING Page 78ContentsIndexCreating a Button BoxIf you are working on an Intuos 6x8 or larger tablet and you have a 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor,

CUSTOMIZING Page 79ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING THE 4D MOUSE THUMBWHEELTo customize your 4D Mouse thumbwheel, choose the THUMBWHEEL tab.To see which

Page 8 ContentsIndex ABOUT THE MANUAL This interactive User’s Manual provides quick access to information about Intuos. Just click on a navigation

CUSTOMIZING Page 80ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENUSelect the POP-UP MENU tab to customize the available functions on the Pop-up Menu lis

CUSTOMIZING Page 81ContentsIndexADD KEYSTROKESTo add a keystroke definition to the Pop-up Menu, click on the ADD KEYSTROKE... button. A dialog bo

CUSTOMIZING Page 82ContentsIndexCUSTOMIZING TABLET BUTTONSTo customize the tablet menu strip buttons, select the TABLET BUTTONS tab. By default,

CUSTOMIZING Page 83ContentsIndex2. Select an item from the tablet button’s pull-down menu.• KEYSTROKE. Simulates a keystroke or keystroke combin

CUSTOMIZING Page 84ContentsIndexWORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLSThe Wacom control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of your Intuo

CUSTOMIZING Page 85ContentsIndexADDING A NEW TOOLWhen a new Intuos tool is placed on the tablet, it automatically appears in the TOOL LIST. Howe

CUSTOMIZING Page 86ContentsIndexUSING MORE THAN ONE TOOLEach Intuos tool features Tool ID, which makes each device unique. Any settings you cust

CUSTOMIZING Page 87ContentsIndexWORKING WITH APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGSYou may wish to have different tool settings for a particular applicati

CUSTOMIZING Page 88ContentsIndexIf application-specific settings have not been created, a single icon labeled ALL APPLICATIONS is displayed in th

CUSTOMIZING Page 89ContentsIndexCREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGTo create an application-specific setting, click on the ADD APPLICATION TO

Page 9 ContentsIndex S MALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel options.As you rea

CUSTOMIZING Page 90ContentsIndexIf you are working with a single tool, it is automatically added to the TOOL LIST for the application you have ad

CUSTOMIZING Page 91ContentsIndexADDING ADDITIONAL TOOLS TO AN APPLICATION’S TOOL LISTTo add another tool to an application’s TOOL LIST, click on

CUSTOMIZING Page 92ContentsIndexCHANGING SETTINGS FOR A SPECIFIC APPLICATION AND TOOLTo change settings for a specific application and tool combin

CUSTOMIZING Page 93ContentsIndexCHECKING YOUR TABLET CONNECTIONSelect the CONNECTION tab to check the status of your tablet connection to the ser

CUSTOMIZING Page 94ContentsIndexPULL-DOWN MENUSUse the pull-down menus to access additional custom settings options, a language selection menu, a

CUSTOMIZING Page 95ContentsIndexADDThe ADD menu contains the following options:• TABLET... Opens a dialog box where you can add one or more tab

CUSTOMIZING Page 96ContentsIndexLANGUAGEThe LANGUAGE menu allows you to switch between English and other installed languages. Typically, the lan

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 97 ContentsIndexADVANCED FEATURESYou can use advanced features to further customize your Intuos Graphics Tablet System for

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 98ContentsIndexADVANCED TIP PRESSURE SETTINGSTo customize advanced tip pressure settings, from the TIP FEEL tab select MOR

ADVANCED FEATURES Page 99ContentsIndexCLICK FORCE ADJUSTMENTThe click force setting adjusts the amount of force required to generate a button cli