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- Page 1 PL-500 LCD Pen Tablet System INSTALLATION GUIDE ’ AND U S E R S M A N U A L...
- Page 2 This manual describes how to install the PL-500 LCD pen tablet system hardware and software. It also describes how to use the PL-500 and UltraPen. Information on using the Wacom Tablet Control Panel for customizing your tablet settings is available in the LCD pen tablet system online Help, located under the Help menu in the Wacom Tablet Control Panel.
- Page 3 – To clean the PL-500 case or pen, use a soft cloth with mild detergent (such as dish washing liquid) diluted with water. Do not disassemble the PL-500 or pen. This may cause the device to malfunc- tion.
- Page 4 (U.S.A.) 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. F E D E R A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N S C O M M I S S I O N ( F C C ) N O T I C E This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
- Page 5 R A D I O A N D T E L E V I S I O N I N T E R F E R E N C E The PL-500 LCD pen tablet system has been tested by the TOKIN EMC Engineering Co., Ltd., an accredited...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Driver Installation for Macintosh USING THE ULTRAPEN UltraPen (UP-803E) Using a Pen Replacing the Pen Tip LEARNING ABOUT THE PL-500 LCD PEN TABLET SYSTEM Viewing the Online Help CUSTOMIZING YOUR PL-500 – THE BASICS CALIBRATING THE PL-500 TROUBLESHOOTING Testing the PL-500 LCD Pen Tablet System... -
Page 7: Checking Packed Components
USB Cable (STJ-A183) (Optional: STJ-A184) (STJ-A179) AC Adaptor (UP06011150) Power Cable (SM-045/SM-103) PL-500 LCD Pen Tablet System Wacom Software CD UltraPen with Pen Stand Installation Guide Contains the PL-500 software (UP-803E and PST-A016-06) and User’s Manual and a Readme file. -
Page 8: Pl-500 Component Functions
F R O N T V I E W Power Switch Integrated Tablet Turns the power to the and LCD Screen PL-500 LCD pen tablet The LCD monitor and system on or off. tablet sensor function as an integrated input... -
Page 9: Rear View
R E A R V I E W Brightness Adjust- Stand Lever Pulling this lever al- ment Control lows the stand to Brightness increases move freely. Releas- when this control is ing the lever locks the turned clockwise. Turn stand in place. the control counter- clockwise if the front Connector Lid... -
Page 10: Windows Installation
– A PC with an available USB port. – The PL-500 requires a video card that supports digital output (either DVI or DFP). If you need to install a video card with digital output, complete the video card hardware and software installation before connecting the PL-500 LCD pen tablet system. - Page 11 If your computer is off, turn it on and login, then insert the Wacom CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. Plug the USB cable from the PL-500 into an available USB port on your computer. See E in the connection diagram. The New Hardware Found dialog box will display.
- Page 12 You now need to calibrate the tablet so that the screen cursor position lines up with the position of the UltraPen. (See Calibrating the PL-500 on page 20.) Be sure you have selected the PL-500 as the monitor you wish to calibrate.
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Page 13: Macintosh Installation
– A Macintosh computer with an available USB port. – The PL-500 requires a video card that supports digital output (either DVI or DFP). If you need to install a video card with digital output, complete the video card hardware and software installation before connecting the PL-500 LCD pen tablet system. -
Page 14: Driver Installation For Macintosh
D R I V E R I N S T A L L A T I O N F O R M A C I N T O S H . Install the Wacom Tablet Driver Software After connecting the hardware to your computer and setting up the PL-500 as a monitor, you must install the tablet software from the Wacom CD. -
Page 15: Using The Ultrapen
When pressure is applied to the pen tip, the tip switch is turned ON and the pen simulates a mouse button click. The tip click pressure can be adjusted in the Wacom control panel. Please refer to the LCD pen tablet system online Help for details. -
Page 16: Using A Pen
(absolute positioning). Press the pen tip on the PL-500 screen to make a selection. Note: If the screen cursor is not aligned with the pen tip, you will need to calibrate the PL-500. (See Calibrating the PL-500 on page 20.) -
Page 17: Replacing The Pen Tip
The new nib will slide into the correct position. If the pen tip wears and becomes angular, it may damage the coating on the cover glass of the PL-500. To avoid this, periodic nib replacement is recommended. -
Page 18: Learning About The Pl-500 Lcd Pen Tablet System
V I E W I N G T H E O N L I N E H E L P For information on using and customizing the PL-500 LCD pen tablet system, refer to the LCD pen tablet system online Help. -
Page 19: Customizing Your Pl-500 - The Basics
Customizing Your PL-500 – The BasicsI The Wacom Tablet Control Panel makes it easy to customize your PL-500 and UltraPen. Be sure to see the LCD pen tablet system online Help for detailed information on customizing your tablet software. To open the control panel: Windows systems: Click on the Windows Start button and choose Programs. -
Page 20: Calibrating The Pl-500
You will need to calibrate the tablet in order to line up the screen cursor position with the position of the UltraPen on the PL-500 LCD pen tablet system. This is required to adjust for parallax caused by the glass overlay. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
PL-500. Verify that any other display connection(s) to your video card are correct. Note: The PL-500 will not power up until a video signal is received. Verify that your DVI or DFP video card has been properly installed and is functional. Most DVI or DFP video cards include an analog video port. -
Page 22: Obtaining Technical Support
P R E - C A L L C H E C K L I S T If you have a problem with your Wacom PL-500 LCD pen tablet system, first check the appropriate setup chapter in this book to make sure the tablet is installed correctly. Then review the Troubleshooting section in the LCD pen tablet system online Help;... -
Page 23: Support Staff
S U P P O R T S T A F F If you think your PL-500 is not working properly, contact the Wacom support staff in your area. USA, Canada, Central and South America Contact your local distributor, or: Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.com/productsupport... -
Page 24: Specifications
SpecificationsI P L - 5 0 0 G E N E R A L S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Physical dimensions (W x D x H ): 414 x 355 x 51 mm (16.3 x 14.2 x 2.0 in), excluding stand Weight: 4.9 kg (10.8 lb), including stand Input voltage:... -
Page 25: Ultrapen (Model Up-803E)
U L T R A P E N ( M O D E L U P - 8 0 3 E ) Pressure levels: Pen tip travel: 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less Eraser tip travel: 2 mm (0.08 in), approximately Tip switch ON load: 90 g (3.21 oz) or less Physical dimensions, weight:... -
Page 26: Appendix
(ii) any loss or damage to the product resulting from such transportation. WACOM shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if the failure of the product has resulted from accident, abuse, misuse, negligence, or unauthorized modification or repair, or if it has been handled or stored other than in accordance with WACOM’s storage instructions. -
Page 27: Warranty On Sales Outside Of U.s. And Canada (Except Europe)
QUENTIAL 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.