Wacom Bamboo Fun User Manual

Wacom Bamboo Fun User Manual

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Using a pen
Customizing your pen
Troubleshooting
Using a tablet
Customizing your tablet
Digital inking
Using a cordless mouse
Customizing your cordless mouse
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  • Page 1 Contents User’s manual for ® Windows & Macintosh Using a pen Customizing your pen Troubleshooting Using a tablet Customizing your tablet Digital inking Using a cordless mouse Customizing your cordless mouse Contents Index ® Index...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Wacom Company, Limited, 2007 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Wacom reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such changes. Wacom does its best to provide current and accurate information in this manual.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Replacing the pen tip Uninstalling the tablet software Product specifications General specifications for all Bamboo Fun pen tablets Small Bamboo Fun tablet (model CTE-450) Medium Bamboo Fun tablet (model CTE-650) Bamboo Fun pen (model EP-155E) Bamboo Fun cordless mouse (model EC-155) Product information...
  • Page 4: About The Manual

    Note: This manual does not contain information on installing your tablet. Please refer to your product Quick Start Guide and to the automated software installer (located on the Bamboo Fun Pen Tablet Driver CD) for complete details on installing your pen tablet.
  • Page 5: Navigating The Manual

    Contents NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation controls to move through the manual: Go to front page. CONTENTS Go to table of contents. INDEX Go to index. Go back to previous view. Page back, or page forward. HEADING TEXT Go to beginning of section. topic Go to topic.
  • Page 6: Tablet Features

    Contents WORKING WITH BAMBOO FUN This section introduces you to the Bamboo Fun pen tablet, which consists of two basic elements: a tablet that serves as your work area, and the input tools you use on the tablet. If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections.
  • Page 7: Input Tools

    Contents INPUT TOOLS Your Bamboo Fun input tools are cordless and battery-free. Eraser. Pen buttons. Replaceable nib (pen tip). Pen stand. Contents Index Bamboo Fun pen. A pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen strokes. It is also efficient for...
  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Work Area

    Note: Wacom makes no representation, promise or guarantee that Wacom products will cure or prevent, in whole or in part, mouse-induced repetitive stress symptoms, injuries or conditions. Individual results may vary. Always obtain competent medical advice to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific situation.
  • Page 9: Using The Cordless Pen

    HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Bamboo Fun pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. Make sure the pen buttons are in a convenient location where you can toggle them with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidently press them while drawing or navigating with the pen.
  • Page 10: About The Active Area

    Contents ABOUT THE ACTIVE AREA The active area is the area of the tablet that senses pen movement. The screen area is the corresponding area on the screen. The tablet active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen (a one-to-one relationship), and uses the entire screen.
  • Page 11: Pointing

    Contents POINTING The Bamboo Fun pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two different ways, like a pen (P • In P , the tablet active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen; wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen.
  • Page 12: Clicking

    The folder should highlight when you press. Double-clicking. Quickly tap the tablet twice in the same place with the pen tip. This is like clicking twice with a mouse button. Try double-clicking on a folder icon to open it. Hint: Set a pen button to D OUBLE .
  • Page 13: Using The Pen Buttons

    USING THE PEN BUTTONS The Bamboo Fun pen has two buttons. Each button has a programmable function that is selected when you press the button. You can use a pen button whenever the pen tip is within 5 mm (0.20 inch) of the tablet active area.
  • Page 14: Drawing With Pressure Sensitivity

    Contents DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY The Bamboo Fun pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pressure you place on the pen. The digital ink tools in Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 also respond to the pressure you place on the pen.
  • Page 15: Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise

    1. Open any graphics application. Use the line tool to sketch a rectangular grid with line spacings of about 20-25 mm (3/4 to 1 inch). You can use your traditional mouse to do this. 2. Choose a free-hand tool in your application and use the pen to draw a dot at each grid intersection.
  • Page 16: Using The Cordless Mouse

    Important: When the cordless mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving a Bamboo Fun tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your computer from going to sleep.
  • Page 17: Working With The Tablet

    WORKING WITH THE TABLET The middle area of the tablet is the working, or active, area for the pen and cordless mouse. Rest your hand on the tablet and then work with the pen on the active area of the tablet just as if you were using a ball point pen on a piece of paper.
  • Page 18: Using The Expresskeys

    Press the ExpressKeys to perform frequently used functions. You can do this with your secondary hand while using your primary hand to work with your Bamboo Fun pen on the tablet. The ExpressKey default settings will vary depending on which operating system you are using.
  • Page 19: Using The Touch Ring

    Contents USING THE TOUCH RING The Touch Ring lets you scroll and zoom in your current document. • Zooming: Slide your finger clockwise to zoom in, and counterclockwise to zoom out. • Continuous scrolling: Press and hold your finger on the up arrow to continuously scroll up. Press and hold your finger on the down arrow to continuously scroll down.
  • Page 20: Opening The Control Panel

    Contents After you master the basics of Bamboo Fun, you may want to customize the way the pen, mouse, or tablet works. This chapter describes how to adjust your tablet and tool settings. Opening the control panel Control panel overview...
  • Page 21: Control Panel Overview

    Contents CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Use the Pen Tablet control panel to customize your Bamboo Fun pen, mouse, and tablet. Tabs display customizable settings for the pen, cordless mouse, Pop-up Menu, or tablet. Displays information about the control panel and driver.
  • Page 22: Customizing The Pen

    Contents CUSTOMIZING THE PEN First open the Pen Tablet control panel and select the P Adjusting eraser feel Customizing the pen buttons Adjusting tip feel and double-click Contents Index tab to choose from the available options. Tablet tracking Index...
  • Page 23: Adjusting Tip/Raser Feel/Double-Click

    Contents ADJUSTING TIP FEEL, ERASER FEEL, AND DOUBLE-CLICK Select the P tab. 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 erase with a broad stroke or to click with a light touch, use a soft eraser setting.
  • Page 24: Customizing The Pen Buttons

    Each pen button can be set for a variety of mouse functions; the pull-down menus enable you to choose the function that will be performed. Select the function to perform when pressing the upper or lower pen button.
  • Page 25: Button Functions

    ORWARD Pan/Scroll. (Pen only.) Enables you to move a document or image in any direction within the active window using your Bamboo Fun pen. (Pen only.) Sets a button so that when the button is pressed, the RASE pen tip will act like the eraser in applications that support the E See erasing for information on using the eraser.
  • Page 26 . (Windows Vista and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft OURNAL Journal.) Opens Microsoft Journal. Toggles between P OGGLE mouse speed for details..Enables you to simulate modifier keys. ODIFIER ... Enables you to simulate keystrokes. EYSTROKE ... Opens an application, file, or script.
  • Page 27 RETURN keys can be selected as a defined keystroke, they cannot be used to select OK. You must use your Bamboo Fun tool to click on the OK button. If prompted, enter a name for the keystroke definition. The name will be displayed with the respective control or in the Pop-up Menu list, as applicable.
  • Page 28: Customizing The Cordless Mouse

    CUSTOMIZING THE CORDLESS MOUSE Open the Pen Tablet control panel and select the M some product configurations may not include the cordless mouse. Customizing the mouse buttons Contents Index box.
  • Page 29: Customizing The Mouse Buttons

    Contents CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONS Select the M tab to customize the mouse functions. See button functions. OUSE The fingerwheel scrolls in most windows and applications. By default, the fingerwheel scrolls 3 lines for each step of wheel movement. Notes: •...
  • Page 30: Tablet Tracking

    Contents TABLET TRACKING The tablet T options enable you to define the relationship between pen (or cordless mouse) RACKING movement on the tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor screen. By default the entire active area of the tablet maps to the entire monitor. If more than one monitor is in use the tablet will map to all monitors.
  • Page 31 ... to open a dialog box where you can set the portion of tablet area. Note: Although Bamboo Fun is optimized for use with 16 : 10 aspect ratio displays, the default settings automatically adjust for use with other aspect ratio displays.
  • Page 32: Mapping To Multiple Monitors

    Contents MAPPING TO MULTIPLE MONITORS If your computer has more than one monitor, Bamboo Fun will map to your monitors based upon how they are configured in the D ISPLAY monitor mode, the tablet will map to all monitors as if they were one large display. If the monitors are in mirror mode, the tablet will map to the entire space on each monitor and the screen cursor will be displayed on each monitor simultaneously.
  • Page 33: Portion Of Tablet Area

    ESSAGE prompts to set the portion of your tablet that will be used for mapping. SETTING MOUSE SPEED To change the screen cursor acceleration and speed when in M ... button (located on the P ETAILS Sets the screen cursor...
  • Page 34: Customizing The Tablet Functions

    Contents CUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONS The T tab is used to customize the ExpressKeys and Touch Ring. ABLET Choose a function that will be performed when the key is pressed. • By default, you can use the upper keys to move B and F ORWARD within Internet browsers.
  • Page 35: Customizing The Pop-Up Menu

    Contents CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU Use the P tab to define the available functions on the Pop-up Menu list. To display the Pop-up Menu, set a tool button to the P button, the Pop-up Menu is displayed. Select from available items in the Pop-up Menu by clicking on them. To close the Pop-up Menu without making a selection, click outside of the Pop-up Menu.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Contents Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom recommends you do the following: 1. If the pen tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear on your screen.
  • Page 37: Testing Your Tablet And Tools

    Contents TESTING YOUR TABLET AND TOOLS 1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. 2. Check the connection. The tablet status ring should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. In standby mode, the ring slowly pulses at a low light level.
  • Page 38 Next: EFAULT A. Move the cordless mouse across the active area of the tablet; the screen cursor should move in the corresponding direction on your monitor. B. Test the buttons on your cordless mouse by clicking each button. The tablet status ring should glow brightly each time a button is pressed.
  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Tables

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES If you encounter problems with your Bamboo Fun tools or tablet, see the following tables. Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. Be sure you refer to the Read Me file for the latest information updates.
  • Page 40 S Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with your pen tablet. Other pens may not function properly on the Bamboo Fun tablet. See testing your tablet and tools to verify pen operation. If any of the tests fail you may have defective hardware.
  • Page 41 Contents Index Do not place the pen or cordless mouse on the tablet when they are not in use, or when you are using another pointing device. Leaving your tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other input devices.
  • Page 42 . Select USB from the Hardware section of the C ROFILER A Wacom USB tablet model should be listed. If a tablet model is not listed, check the USB tablet cable connection or try plugging the tablet into a different USB port.
  • Page 43: Technical Support Options

    If you cannot find the answer in this manual, you may find updated information about your problem in the Read Me file for your platform (located on the Bamboo Fun Pen Tablet Driver CD). You can also check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region.
  • Page 44: Obtaining Driver Downloads

    Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products. If you are having a compatibility problem between Bamboo Fun and a new hardware or software product, it may be helpful to download a new pen tablet software driver (when available) from the Internet.
  • Page 45: Appendix

    Contents This section contains information about digital inking, tips on caring for your tablet and tools, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software, your license and warranty, and more. Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Vista Caring for your tablet and tools Uninstalling the tablet software Product specifications Product information...
  • Page 46: Pen And Digital Ink Capabilities In Windows Vista

    Journal simulates a physical notebook, but with the advantages of digital note taking – you can choose from a variety of pen, marker, and highlighter tools, plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser end of your Bamboo Fun pen. Journal also includes a powerful search engine that can even locate your handwritten content.
  • Page 47: About The Windows Vista Tablet Pc Input Panel

    ABOUT THE WINDOWS VISTA TABLET PC INPUT PANEL The Windows Vista Tablet PC Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to directly enter text with your Bamboo Fun pen. There are a number of ways to launch the Input Panel: •...
  • Page 48: Caring For Your Tablet And Tools

    CARING FOR YOUR TABLET AND TOOLS Keep your Bamboo Fun tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your tools and cause excessive wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help to prolong the life of your tablet surface and tools;...
  • Page 49: Uninstalling The Tablet Software

    Follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the pen tablet driver software from your system. Important: When you remove the pen tablet software from your system, your pen tablet will no longer operate with full tablet functionality but will continue to function as a mouse device. Windows Vista: Click on the Windows...
  • Page 50: Small Bamboo Fun Tablet (Model Cte-450)

    Contents PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL BAMBOO FUN PEN TABLETS Coordinate resolution Accuracy, pen Reading height with pen, average Report rate Communication interface Connector Power requirements Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating relative humidity Storage relative humidity Certifications and compliance...
  • Page 51: Bamboo Fun Pen (Model Ep-155E)

    Physical size (L x D) Pressure levels Pen tip travel Eraser tip travel Weight Tip refill type BAMBOO FUN CORDLESS MOUSE (MODEL EC-155) Physical size (L x W x H) Weight Fingerwheel type Contents Index 152.5 x 12 mm (6.00 x 0.47 in) 512 levels 0.1 mm (0.004 in), approximately...
  • Page 52: Product Information

    Contents PRODUCT INFORMATION To learn more about Bamboo Fun, and about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressure sensitivity, eraser, and other special functionality of your pen tablet and tools, visit the Wacom web site for your region:...
  • Page 53: Radio And Television Interference

    EN 55022 Class B (electromagnetic emissions) Based on 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 this conformity by the CE-sign on each device.
  • Page 54: Software License

    (1) year, from the date of original retail purchase, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt and registration with Wacom by mail or online within 30 days of purchase.
  • Page 55: Warranty Service In The U.s.a. And Canada

    ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION 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.
  • Page 56: Warranty On Sales Outside Of The U.s.a. And Canada

    Software, within the Warranty Period you should contact 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 contact Wacom for any reason, please contact in writing:...
  • Page 57: Software License Agreement

    The purchase of this product from your dealer does not include Wacom’s software and the associated rights of usage. Wacom grants you, the user, the right to use the software solely in accordance with the conditions of this software license agreement. By purchasing this product you agree to the terms of this license.
  • Page 58 Contents Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if (a), in the opinion of Wacom, the failure of the product has resulted from accident, abuse, misuse, negligence, misapplication, or unauthorized modification or repair, or (b) the product has been handled or stored other than in accordance with Wacom’s storage instructions, or (c) the failure is due to normal wear and tear, or (d) you fail to fulfill your obligations as described above.
  • Page 59: Glossary

    Journal includes a variety of pen, marker, and highlighter tools, plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser end of your Bamboo Fun pen. Additionally, your handwritten content is searchable within Journal.
  • Page 60 Nib. The replaceable pen tip. Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your Bamboo Fun tool on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the same corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positioning, and is the default setting for the Bamboo Fun pen.
  • Page 61: Index

    Contents About the manual Accessories and parts, ordering Active area Bamboo Fun, working with Button functions Care, for tablet and tools CE declaration Click sound Clicking, with pen Control panel opening overview settings Cordless mouse buttons, customizing customizing fingerwheel, customizing...
  • Page 62 Product information Proportions and scale Radio and television interference Scale and proportions Settings, control panel Software driver downloads uninstalling Specifications Bamboo Fun cordless mouse Bamboo Fun pen general Medium Bamboo Fun tablet product Small Bamboo Fun tablet Tablet customizing functions ExpressKeys...
  • Page 63 Asia Pacific Office Harmony Tower 18F, 1-32-2 Hon Cho, Nakano-Ku, Tokyo 164-0012 Japan Telephone General: +81.3.5309.1513 Fax: +81.3.5309.1514 Wacom Digital Solutions Co., Ltd. Gangnam Telepia B/D 9th Fl, 662-18 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-080 Korea Telephone General: +82.2.557.3894 Fax: +82.2.557.3895 Wacom Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)

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