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  • Page 1 Contents Index User’s manual for ® ® Windows & Macintosh Using a pen Customizing your pen Troubleshooting Using a tablet Customizing your tablet Digital inking Contents 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

    Holding the pen Uninstalling the tablet software About the active area Product specifications Pointing General specifications Clicking Bamboo tablet (model MTE-450) Dragging Bamboo pen (model EP-150E) Using the pen buttons Product information Writing and inking with pressure sensitivity Ordering parts and accessories...

  • Page 4: About The Manual

    Index ABOUT THE MANUAL This user’s manual provides quick access to information about Bamboo. Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to Windows and Macintosh computers and Windows screen captures are shown, unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 5: Navigating The Manual

    Contents Index 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.

  • Page 6: Tablet Features

    Index WORKING WITH BAMBOO This section introduces you to the Bamboo pen tablet, which consists of two basic elements: a tablet that serves as your work area, and the Bamboo pen you use on the tablet. The quickest way to learn about your pen tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and features.

  • Page 7: Bamboo Pen

    Contents Index BAMBOO PEN Your Bamboo pen is cordless and battery-free. Eraser. Bamboo pen. The pen is ideally suited to enhance your workflow by enabling the pen and digital ink features found within Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007. Take advantage of digital mark-up for collaborative editing and use digital ink to take notes in applications that support handwriting recognition.

  • 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

    Index USING THE CORDLESS PEN Your Bamboo pen is cordless, battery-free, and pressure-sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the pen: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. With a bit of practice, using the pen will become second nature to you. If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages.

  • Page 10: Holding The Pen

    HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Bamboo pen like you would hold a normal pen or pencil. Make sure the pen buttons are in a convenient location where you can toggle them with your thumb, but not accidently press them while writing or navigating with the pen.

  • Page 11: About The Active Area

    Contents Index 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 12 Contents Index POINTING The Bamboo pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two different ways, like a pen (P ) or like a mouse (M OUSE • 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 13 Contents Index CLICKING You typically click to highlight or select something on the screen, and double-click to open it. Clicking. To click, tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click.

  • Page 14: Using The Pen Buttons

    USING THE PEN BUTTONS The Bamboo pen is equipped with 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 15: Writing And Inking With Pressure Sensitivity

    See product information. ERASING The Bamboo pen eraser works like the eraser on a pencil. Use the pen eraser in Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 to erase notes or sketches made with digital ink, and to select and delete text or spreadsheet cells within an application.

  • Page 16: Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise

    If you use a mouse, you may remember how long it took to get used to positioning the screen cursor. Your Bamboo pen, likewise, will take a bit of practice to master the technique of positioning the screen cursor in P .

  • Page 17: Working With The Tablet

    WORKING WITH THE TABLET Your Bamboo pen tablet is designed to enhance the way you work. The middle area of the tablet is the working, or active, area for the pen. 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

    Contents Index USING THE EXPRESSKEYS Press the ExpressKeys to perform frequently used functions. The ExpressKey default settings will vary depending on which operating system you are using. ORWARD • Windows Vista (Aero): R • Windows Vista (Aero): ICROSOFT OURNAL PPLICATION WITCH •...

  • Page 19: Using The Touch Ring

    Contents Index 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. Example of zooming in. Example of zooming out. •...

  • Page 20: Opening The Control Panel

    CUSTOMIZING After you master the basics of using your Bamboo pen tablet, you may want to customize the way the pen or tablet works. This chapter describes how to use the Pen Tablet control panel to adjust your tablet and pen settings.

  • Page 21: Control Panel Overview

    Contents Index CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Use the Pen Tablet control panel to customize your Bamboo pen and tablet. Closes the control panel. Tabs display customizable settings for the pen or tablet. Resets the selected tab to its default settings. Displays information about the control panel and driver.

  • Page 22: Customizing The Pen

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING THE PEN Customizing your Bamboo pen is easy. First open the Pen Tablet control panel and select the P tab to choose from the available options. Tablet tracking Customizing the pen buttons Adjusting tip feel and double-click...

  • Page 23: Adjusting Tip Feel And Double-Click

    Index ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK To adjust the tip sensitivity of your Bamboo pen, select the P tab. To create broad inking strokes or to click with a light touch, use a soft tip setting. For maximum control while inking thin lines, use a firm tip setting.

  • Page 24: Customizing The Pen Buttons

    CUSTOMIZING THE PEN BUTTONS Select the P tab to change the functions assigned to the buttons on your Bamboo pen. Each pen button can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions; the pull-down menus enable you to choose the function that will be performed.

  • Page 25: Button Functions

    . Simulates a 5th mouse button click, which typically issues the ORWARD command in browser applications. ORWARD . Enables you to move a document or image in any direction CROLL within the active window using your Bamboo pen. Contents Index...
  • Page 26 Contents Index (Macintosh.) Toggles the I function of Inkwell on OGGLE NYWHERE and off. Inkwell automatically recognizes and converts your handwriting into text and inserts it into a document. Note that Ink must be turned on for this function to work. See your Macintosh help for information on working with Inkwell.
  • Page 27 Deletes only the last entry in the OK. You must use your Bamboo pen to keystroke entry box. click on the OK button. If prompted, enter a name for the keystroke definition.
  • Page 28 Contents Index • ..Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific application, file, or script to launch. Click B ... to locate an application, file, ROWSE or script to launch. The selection you make appears in the A box.

  • Page 29: Tablet Tracking

    Select P to set the cursor so that its movement corresponds with the position of your Bamboo pen on the tablet – wherever you place your pen on the tablet, the cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the screen. This is known...
  • Page 30 Mapping to multiple monitors If your computer has more than one monitor, Bamboo will map to your monitors based upon how they are configured in the D control panel. If A...

  • Page 31: Portion Of Screen Area

    Contents Index PORTION OF SCREEN AREA The tracking options in the P dialog box allow you to define which portion of the display ETAILS screen your tablet will map to: • . When selected, the entire monitor(s) area is mapped. This is the default setting. CREENS See mapping to multiple monitors for more information.

  • Page 32: Portion Of Tablet Area

    Contents Index PORTION OF TABLET AREA The tracking options in the P dialog box allow you to define the tablet area that will be ETAILS mapped to the screen area: • . When selected, the entire active area of the tablet is used for tablet to display mapping. This is the default setting.

  • Page 33: Customizing The Tablet Functions

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONS The T tab is used to customize the ExpressKeys and Touch Ring. ABLET Use the pull-down menus to choose a function that will be performed when the key is pressed. Your choice will be displayed either within the pull-down menu or beneath the menu.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Index TROUBLESHOOTING 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 35: Testing Your Tablet And Pen

    Contents Index TESTING YOUR TABLET AND PEN 1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. 2. Check the connection. The tablet ExpressKeys should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If not: •...
  • Page 36 Contents Index 4. Check the Touch Ring. Open the Pen Tablet control panel and select the T tab. Click on the ABLET button to return to the tablet default settings. EFAULT • Open a Microsoft Office or image file. • Move your finger in a clockwise direction along the Touch Ring to zoom in on the image.

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting Tables

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES If you encounter problems with your Bamboo pen or tablet, refer to 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 38 The pen tip does not function. Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with your pen tablet. Other pens may not function properly on the Bamboo tablet. See testing your tablet and pen to verify pen operation. If any of the tests fail you may have defective hardware.
  • Page 39 IBRARY IBRARY folder and delete the file. REFERENCES WACOM PENTABLET PREFS Log out, then log back in. When the tablet driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the factory defaults. For multiple users, delete all tablet preferences by first opening the main folder.
  • Page 40 ROFILER ARDWARE ONTENTS 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. If this does not help, contact Wacom for technical support.

  • Page 41: 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 Pen Tablet Driver CD). You can also check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region.

  • Page 42: 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 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 43 Contents Index APPENDIX 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...

  • Page 44: 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 pen. Journal also includes a powerful search engine that can even locate your handwritten content.

  • Page 45: About The Windows Vista Tablet Pc Input Panel

    3. Customize the Input Panel settings for the way you like to work. To learn more about using your Bamboo pen in Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007, be sure to study the documentation that came with your system and Microsoft Office applications. Be sure to take advantage of the Windows Vista training tools, including the Tablet PC tutorial, available from Microsoft.

  • Page 46: Caring For Your Tablet And Tools

    CARING FOR YOUR TABLET AND TOOLS Keep your Bamboo pen and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your pen 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 pen;...

  • Page 47: Uninstalling The Tablet Software

    Contents Index 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 button and choose C .

  • Page 48: Product Specifications

    Certifications and compliance FCC Class B, CE, VCCI Class B, BSMI, C-Tick, MIC, GOST-R, RoHS, Chinese RoHS, Industry Canada Class B BAMBOO TABLET (MODEL MTE-450) Active area (W x D) 147.6 x 92.3 mm (5.82 x 3.64 in) Physical size (W x D x H) 200 x 186 x 10.7 mm (7.88 x 7.33 x 0.42 in), including rubber feet...

  • Page 49: Product Information

    Index PRODUCT INFORMATION To learn more about Bamboo and how to take full advantage of the many pen and digital inking features in Microsoft Windows Vista, visit the Wacom web site for your region: USA, Canada, Central and South America http://www.wacom.com/productinfo...

  • Page 50: Radio And Television Interference

    EN 55022 Class B (electromagnetic emissions) Based on the results of these tests, Wacom declares that the above mentioned device conforms 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 51: Software License

    CD-ROM (the “Software”). The Software is licensed, not sold, to you for use only with Wacom products upon the terms of this license, and Wacom reserves any rights not expressly granted to you. Wacom grants to you a non-exclusive right to use this copy of the Software in conjunction with a Wacom product at a single location.

  • Page 52: 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 53 For local distributor contact information, please visit: http://www.wacom-asia.com/distributor/dist_index.php Phone: +81-3-3509-1588 Inquiry form: http://club.wacom.co.jp/support-en/servlet/support.user.Swusr200Sv00 Should you have any questions about this Agreement, or if you desire to contact Wacom for any reason, please contact in writing: In North and South America contact:...

  • Page 54: 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 55 Contents Index 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 56 Journal includes a variety of pen, marker, and highlighter tools, plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser end of your Bamboo pen. Additionally, your handwritten content is searchable within Journal.
  • Page 57 Contents Index Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your Bamboo pen 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 pen. Also, P allows you to quickly position the screen cursor without having to first find it and then move it across the desktop.
  • Page 58 INDEX About the manual Industry Canada notice Accessories and parts, ordering Information, product Active area Inking with pressure Bamboo, working with Interference, radio and television Button functions Macintosh-specific problems, troubleshooting Care, for tablet and tools Manual, about CE declaration Mapping, to multiple monitors...
  • Page 59 Windows-specific problems to multiple monitors Uninstalling tablet software scale and proportions Windows-specific problems, troubleshooting storing Work area, setting up testing Working with Bamboo Touch Ring Writing with pressure tracking working with Contents Index...

  • Page 60: Wacom International Offices

    Internet: http://tablet.wacom.co.jp Telephone General: +81.3.5309.1513 Fax: +81.3.5309.1514 Wacom China Corporation Wacom Digital Solutions Co., Ltd. 1108 Block One, Kuntai International Bldg, Gangnam Telepia B/D 9th Fl, 662-18 12 Chao Wai Street, Chao Yang District, Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-080 Beijing, China 100020...

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