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Bamboo
(CTH-470, CTH-670)
Bamboo Pen
(CTL-470)
Setting up
Navigating with touch
Customizing touch
Using the ExpressKeys
Using a pen
Customizing a pen
Going Wireless
Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 Contents Index User’s manual Bamboo (CTH-470, CTH-670) Bamboo Pen (CTL-470) Setting up Navigating with touch Customizing touch Using the ExpressKeys Using a pen Customizing a pen Going Wireless Troubleshooting Contents Index...

  • Page 2: Contents Index

    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. However, Wacom reserves the right to change any specifications and product configurations at its discretion, without prior notice and without obligation to include such changes in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Index TABLE OF CONTENTS About the manual CUSTOMIZING YOUR BAMBOO Opening the control panel YOUR BAMBOO Control panel overview Identify your tablet model Customize your touch experience Bamboo tablet Setting the touch options Bamboo Pen tablet Setting the touch functions Disabling touch Pen holder Customize your pen experience...
  • Page 4 Contents Index PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BAMBOO? APPENDIX Testing your tablet Caring for Bamboo Testing a pen Replacing the pen nib Troubleshooting tables Bamboo Dock General problems Uninstalling Bamboo Touch input problems Managing preferences Pen input problems Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Wireless connection problems Product information Windows-specific problems...

  • Page 5: About The Manual

    For information on how best to use Bamboo features within a specific application, see the instructions in that application’s manuals. Note: This manual does not describe how to install your Wacom tablet. Please refer to your product Quick Start Guide, and use the automated software installer (located on the Bamboo Installation CD).

  • Page 6: Your Bamboo

    Not all product models are available in all regions. • Your Bamboo tablet can only be used with compatible Wacom pens or input devices. Wacom cannot guarantee compatibility with older tablets or pens. You cannot use pens or input devices from a previous version Bamboo tablet.

  • Page 7: Bamboo Tablet

    Bamboo (small tablet shown) Battery compartment, located beneath tablet wireless setup. Wacom wireless module slot Active area Storage compartment, for Wacom This is the active area for pen wireless receiver and touch input. Learn about pen experience touch going wireless with your Bamboo.

  • Page 8: Bamboo Pen Tablet

    Contents Index BAMBOO PEN TABLET Status LED Glows blue when Bamboo is connected to an active USB port. Brightens when using the pen. Pen holder USB cable, detachable Disconnect the USB cable when storing Bamboo. Do not wrap the cable around the tablet.

  • Page 9: Pen Holder

    Do not store the pen in a holder or stand other than the one provided with your Bamboo tablet or purchased from Wacom. The pen may be damaged if it falls out of an unsuitable stand. The sensitivity of your pen may be affected if stored in a container where it rests on the tip or eraser.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Bamboo

    Note regarding RSI: 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.
  • Page 11 Contents Index As you work, you will discover many ways of interacting with your Bamboo tablet. For example: Visual browsing Use two fingers on the tablet surface to scroll through and navigate visual media within an application. Photo editing Use the pressure-sensitive pen to edit images within a photo or image editing application.

  • Page 12: Configuring The Tablet Orientation

    Contents Index CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION When you first installed Bamboo, you were prompted to choose a default tablet orientation. The orientation you chose was used to determine the tablet default settings. However, you can easily reconfigure Bamboo for left- or right-handed users at any time. The ExpressKey settings are automatically reconfigured when you change the handedness setting.

  • Page 13: Understanding The Tablet Active Area

    Contents Index UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA Depending on your tablet model, Bamboo can accept pen input or both pen and touch input. Note, however, that pen and touch input cannot be used at the same time. Touch input On touch-sensitive tablet models, slide your finger(s) across the active area to position the screen pointer.
  • Page 14 Contents Index Pen input The pen works only on the active area of the tablet. Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen pointer will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. The screen pointer indicates pen position, and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface.

  • Page 15: Working With Multiple Monitors

    Contents Index WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Bamboo will map to your monitors based upon how they are configured in the display properties control panel. • If more than one monitor is in use and you are in extended monitor mode, the tablet maps to all monitors as if they were one large display.

  • Page 16: Using Your Bamboo

    Contents Index USING YOUR BAMBOO If you are new to using Bamboo, read the following sections. The touch experience with Bamboo The pen experience with Bamboo THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH BAMBOO Bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work. Touch input enables you to interact with a computer using only your fingertips on the Bamboo tablet.

  • Page 17: Navigating With Touch

    Contents Index NAVIGATING WITH TOUCH The touch input feature of your Bamboo tablet enables you to control a computer using only your fingertips on the tablet surface. See understanding the tablet active area. Before learning how to control your computer with touch input, familiarize yourself with the following concepts: CONCEPT DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 18 Contents Index Touch input options can be enabled or disabled within the Bamboo control panel. Touch actions and gestures are available when selected in the T tab. OUCH UNCTIONS • Basic actions enable you to navigate and perform typical mouse operations. •...
  • Page 19 Contents Index ONE-FINGER ACTIONS Track Use a single finger to move the screen cursor. Touch and slide your finger across the tablet surface. Click (single-finger tap) AP TO CLICK Using a single finger, track to an item. Lift your finger and tap to select.
  • Page 20 Contents Index Select and drag (D disabled) Using a single finger, tap on an item to select. Then again quickly tap down and track (slide) your finger across the tablet to drag. Lift your finger to release the item. Alternatively, drag by tracking to an item, pressing an ExpressKey set to C , and then continuing to move your LICK...
  • Page 21 Contents Index TWO-FINGER ACTIONS AND GESTURES Select and drag DD TAP TO CLICK Using a single finger, track to an item. Select by touching your thumb or a second finger to the left of that finger. If you will be dragging an item or selecting blocks of text, we recommend using two fingers instead of your finger and thumb.
  • Page 22 Contents Index Right-click (two-finger tap) AP TO RIGHT CLICK To right-click and bring up a context menu at the screen cursor position, tap the tablet surface with two fingers spaced slightly apart. Use a quick tapping motion with both fingers at the same time. You can then track to an option in the menu and select it by tapping your finger.
  • Page 23 Contents Index Fast scroll Quickly move (or flick) two fingers together, lifting your fingers at the end of the motion. • Fast scroll up by flicking your fingers in an upward motion. • Fast scroll down by flicking your fingers in a downward motion.
  • Page 24 Contents Index Rotate (two finger rotate) OTATE Place two fingers diagonally on the tablet surface and then rotate them clockwise or counter-clockwise. For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart.
  • Page 25 Contents Index THREE-FINGER GESTURES Forward or Back (swipe right or left) WIPE LEFT RIGHT TO NAVIGATE Swipe using three fingers spaced slightly apart, lifting your fingers at the end of the motion. • Send a ‘Forward’ command in most browsers and picture viewers by swiping to the right.
  • Page 26 Contents Index FOUR-FINGER GESTURES Switch applications WIPE LEFT RIGHT TO SWITCH APPLICATIONS Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, move your fingers left or right to open the application switcher. Then using a single finger, move left or right to highlight an application. Tap to select an application.
  • Page 27 Contents Index Open Flip 3D (Windows) or Exposé (Mac) WIPE DOWN FOR XPOSÉ Using four fingers spaced slightly apart, swipe down. • Windows: Your first swipe opens Flip 3D. Swipe down again to close Flip 3D. Not available for Windows XP. Alternatively, move your fingers down 1 cm (0.4 inch) to open Flip 3D.

  • Page 28: Customizing Touch

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING TOUCH Use the Bamboo control panel to customize the touch input options for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer. Opening the control panel Control panel overview Customize your touch experience THE PEN EXPERIENCE WITH BAMBOO Bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work.

  • Page 29: Holding The Pen

    Contents Index HOLDING THE PEN Hold the 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 or forefinger, but not accidently press them while drawing or positioning with the pen.

  • Page 30: Positioning

    Contents Index POSITIONING Use the pen to position the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. Lift the pen and place the pen tip on the tablet active area. The cursor jumps to the new location. Move the screen cursor by hovering the pen over the tablet surface.
  • Page 31 Contents Index You can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways (see setting the tablet mapping). • mode, wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the display screen. The screen pointer indicates pen position, and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface.

  • Page 32: Clicking

    Contents Index CLICKING Click to highlight or select an item on the screen. Double-click to open it. Clicking. Tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip.

  • Page 33: Using The Pen Buttons

    Contents Index USING THE PEN BUTTONS The pen comes 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 7 mm (0.28 inch) of the tablet active area.

  • Page 34: Writing And Drawing With Pressure Sensitivity

    To adjust the tip feel, see setting the tip and eraser feel, and double-click distance. Visit the Wacom web site to learn about applications that support pressure. See product information. Contents Index...

  • Page 35: Erasing

    In supporting text applications use the eraser to select text, then lift the eraser from the tablet to delete the text. Visit the Wacom web site to learn about applications that support the eraser. See product information. If the eraser is not supported in an application, you can still use the eraser for positioning, drawing, or annotation.

  • Page 36: Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise

    Contents Index EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE This exercise is designed to retrain your eye-hand coordination for using the pen: 1. Open any graphics application. Use the line tool to draw a rectangular grid with line spacings of about 20-25 mm (3/4 to 1 inch). You can use your standard mouse to do this. 2.

  • Page 37: Expresskey Basics

    Contents Index EXPRESSKEY BASICS Press individual keys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes. ExpressKeys can also be used to modify touch or pen input properties as you work. ExpressKeys Consider some of these ways to use the ExpressKeys: • Set a key to a commonly used keyboard shortcut.

  • Page 38: Opening The Control Panel

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING YOUR BAMBOO Use the Bamboo control panel to customize Bamboo for the way you like work. Opening the control panel Control panel overview Customize your touch experience Customize your pen experience Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions Customizing the Pop-up Menu Working with Display Toggle Button functions OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL...

  • Page 39: Control Panel Overview

    Contents Index CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW After opening the control panel, you can begin customizing Bamboo. Customizable settings Closes the control are found on each tab. panel. The tabs that apply to your tablet model and configuration are displayed when you open the control panel.

  • Page 40: Customize Your Touch Experience

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUCH EXPERIENCE The control panel options enable you to customize Bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using touch input. See also navigating with touch. Setting the touch options Setting the touch functions Customizing tablet and ExpressKey functions Disabling touch...

  • Page 41: Setting The Touch Functions

    Contents Index SETTING THE TOUCH FUNCTIONS To customize Bamboo for your touch preferences, select the T tab. OUCH UNCTIONS Touch input options can be enabled or disabled individually, and are dependent upon application support. Touch actions and gestures are available when selected.

  • Page 42: Disabling Touch

    Contents Index DISABLING TOUCH Choose the T or T tab to disable and enable touch input. OUCH UNCTIONS OUCH PTIONS • Deselect to disable touch input. You can still work with the ExpressKeys (and pen). • Select to E NABLE TOUCH INPUT •...

  • Page 43: Customize Your Pen Experience

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZE YOUR PEN EXPERIENCE You can easily customize the pen. Use the pen to open the Bamboo control panel. You can then customize Bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using pen input. Note: If you have more than one Bamboo pen (for example, a standard pen and a premium pen), any changes you make to the pen settings will apply to both pens.

  • Page 44: Setting The Tip And Eraser Feel And Double-Click Distance

    Contents Index SETTING THE TIP AND ERASER FEEL, AND DOUBLE-CLICK DISTANCE 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 45: Setting The Pen Button Functions

    Contents Index SETTING THE PEN BUTTON FUNCTIONS Select the P tab. Each pen button can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions. Select the function to perform when pressing the upper or lower pen button. The selected function occurs when you bring the pen tip within 7 mm (0.28 inch) of the tablet surface without touching the tablet and then press the upper or lower...

  • Page 46: Setting The Tablet Mapping

    Contents Index SETTING THE TABLET MAPPING Select the P tab. The tablet T options enable you to define the relationship between pen 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 47 Contents Index In the Bamboo control panel P tab, click on the P ... button to display the P APPING dialog box. ETAILS Use the S options to select a screen CREEN area for tablet to screen mapping. • . The entire monitor(s) area is CREENS mapped.

  • Page 48: Portion Of Screen Area

    Contents Index PORTION OF SCREEN AREA To define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to, click on the P tab P ... button to display the P box. Choose S and click S ..APPING ETAILS CREEN ORTION In the dialog that appears, choose a method for defining a portion of the...

  • Page 49: Setting The Pen Speed In Mouse Mode

    Contents Index SETTING THE PEN SPEED IN MOUSE MODE To change the screen cursor acceleration and speed when using the pen in mouse mode, click on the P tab M ... button. A dialog box will be displayed where you can make your adjustments. OUSE ETAILS Sets the screen cursor...

  • Page 50: Customizing Tablet And Expresskey Functions

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING TABLET AND EXPRESSKEY FUNCTIONS Choose the T tab to set the tablet orientation and to customize the ExpressKeys. ABLET : Change how your tablet is RIENTATION oriented by selecting R or L IGHT ANDED input. The tablet driver automatically ANDED configures all aspects of the tablet for the selected option.

  • Page 51: Customizing The Pop-Up Menu

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU Select the P tab to create a custom menu and define functions that will appear in the menu. Select a button function to add Displays functions that have been added to the Pop-up to the Pop-up Menu. Menu.

  • Page 52: Working With Display Toggle

    Contents Index WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE Display Toggle is available when working on multiple monitor systems. This feature allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display at a time. See working with multiple monitors. After setting an ExpressKey to D , you can then press that button to sequentially toggle the ISPLAY...

  • Page 53: Button Functions

    Contents Index BUTTON FUNCTIONS Customize Bamboo for the way you like to work. Simply use the Bamboo control panel to change the button function that is assigned to a pen button, ExpressKey, or Pop-Up Menu setting. Button function options may vary, depending on your tablet model.
  • Page 54 Contents Index FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Select this option to display the EYSTROKE dialog box. EFINE EYSTROKE Enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the K entry box. Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys (such as F3) and modifier keys (such as S , or C HIFT Windows, or...
  • Page 55 Contents Index FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Displays a Pop-up Menu on your screen. See customizing the Pop-up Menu for more information. Pen only. Enables you to position a document or image in any direction CROLL within the active pane. Do this by pressing a pen button set for P and then dragging with the pen tip across the tablet active CROLL area.
  • Page 56 Contents Index FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Opens the dialog box. PPLICATION Click B ... to locate an ROWSE application, file, or script to launch. Your selection appears in the A box. PPLICATION TO RUN Click OK to accept the selection. The dialog box will close and the O ...
  • Page 57 Contents Index FUNCTION DESCRIPTION (Mac.) Tiles all open windows. To access this option, first choose XPOSÉ ... and then click on the A menu within the dialog EYSTROKE PECIAL box. Locks the pressure at the current pressure level until the button is RESSURE released.

  • Page 58: Going Wireless With Your Bamboo

    Index GOING WIRELESS WITH YOUR BAMBOO Bamboo tablets support both USB and wireless operation. Expand your creative freedom. Enable your Bamboo tablet for wireless operation by purchasing and installing a Wacom wireless accessory kit. ordering parts and accessories. Note: Bamboo tablets support wireless operation. Bamboo Pen does not.

  • Page 59: Wireless Setup

    2. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover(s). See (A). Slide cover(s) away from tablet body to remove. The large Bamboo tablet is equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery.

  • Page 60: Establishing A Wireless Connection

    • Off when using tablet wirelessly. 2. Press the power button on the Wacom wireless module. A wireless connection should be established within 4 seconds. If not, the wireless module will turn off. If this should occur, see wireless connection problems.
  • Page 61 Wacom does not accept any liability for direct or consequential damages. For details, please refer to your Warranty, located within the Important Product Information guide.

  • Page 62: Optimizing The Wireless Connection

    To improve the wireless connection and optimize tablet performance: • Remove any metallic objects that may be in the line of sight between Bamboo and the Wacom wireless receiver attached to your computer. •...

  • Page 63: Battery And Power Management

    Warning: See the Important Product Information guide for safety precautions. Tips: When charging, be sure that both the battery and the Wacom wireless module are installed in the tablet. To check the battery charge status, open the Bamboo control panel and select the T tab.

  • Page 64: Battery And Wireless Connection Status

    Blue Wireless mode on. Sleep mode, or wireless mode off. • On the Wacom wireless module, the battery status LED shows the following: Amber USB cable connected and tablet battery charging. Green USB cable connected and tablet battery fully charged.

  • Page 65: Power Saving Features

    To resume operations, correct any problem and ensure the tablet is within range of your computer. Then press the power button on the Wacom wireless module. See testing your tablet.

  • Page 66: Battery Life Information

    • The tablet draws current from the battery whenever the Wacom wireless module is on. To reduce power drain, the tablet will enter sleep mode whenever the battery level is very low. The battery must be recharged.

  • Page 67: Replacing The Battery

    To replace the rechargeable battery: 1. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover. The large Bamboo tablet is equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Slide cover away from tablet body to remove.

  • Page 68: Wireless Module Removal

    2. Use your thumbnail or other suitable, non-metallic tool to unseat the module. You can also use the wireless module spacer that came with your Wacom wireless accessory kit. Place the spacer over the wireless module. Use it as a hook to unseat and slide the wireless module out of the tablet.

  • Page 69: Wireless Receiver Storage

    WIRELESS RECEIVER STORAGE The Wacom wireless receiver is designed for portability. Plug it into a USB port on your computer. Then leave it there so the receiver will always be available for use with your tablet, even when you are traveling or otherwise on the go with Bamboo.

  • Page 70: Problems With Your Bamboo

    Index PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BAMBOO? Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom recommends you do the following: 1. If the tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear on your screen.

  • Page 71: Testing Your Tablet

    Contents Index TESTING YOUR TABLET 1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. 2. Check the USB connection. The tablet status LED should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If not: •...
  • Page 72 Contents Index 5. Check the ExpressKeys (if equipped). Do a quick check by pressing each key in turn. The status LED should brighten each time you press a key when there is no touch or pen input. Then open the Bamboo control panel and select the T tab.

  • Page 73: Testing A Pen

    Contents Index TESTING A PEN 1. First perform the procedures for testing your tablet. 2. Check the pen by opening the Bamboo control panel and selecting the P tab. Click on the D EFAULT button to return the pen to its default settings. Next: •...

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting Tables

    If you encounter problems with your Bamboo tablet or pen, see the following tables. Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. Check the tablet Read Me file for the latest information updates. For additional information, visit the Wacom web site at http://www.wacom.com . General problems Touch input problems...

  • Page 75: Touch Input Problems

    Contents Index TOUCH INPUT PROBLEMS Touch input does not work. Re-enable touch input by pressing an ExpressKey that is set to T OUCH . Otherwise, open the Bamboo control panel and go to the OGGLE or T tab. Be sure the E OUCH UNCTIONS OUCH...

  • Page 76: Pen Input Problems

    Contents Index PEN INPUT PROBLEMS The pen does not position the If the tablet driver does not load properly, pen input will not be screen cursor, or otherwise available. work. • For tablet models that combine pen and touch input, basic touch movement will continue to be recognized but other actions and gestures will not.
  • Page 77 Contents Index The eraser (when equipped) Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the P tab. Move the selects everything or will not slider toward F . If this does not help, see testing a pen. RASER stop erasing. You notice a screen delay at Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the P tab.

  • Page 78: Wireless Connection Problems

    • Open the tablet wireless compartment cover and verify that the battery is properly installed. The large Bamboo tablet is equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. • Check the battery appearance to ensure there is no leakage or other indication of damage.
  • Page 79 USB port and that the hub is active. 2. Verify the Wacom wireless module is properly installed in the tablet. Press the power button to connect wirelessly. 3. If the tablet status LED still does not light, connect the USB cable between your tablet and computer.

  • Page 80: Windows-Specific Problems

    Contents Index WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS You suspect the tablet Use the Bamboo Preference File Utility to work with preferences. Close preferences may be any open applications. Click the icon and select A START ROGRAMS corrupted, or want to make Then select B and B AMBOO AMBOO...

  • Page 81: Mac-Specific Problems

    C ROFILER ARDWARE ONTENTS list. A Wacom USB tablet model should be listed. If a tablet model is not listed, check the wireless connection. If connected with the provided USB cable: • Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer or USB hub.
  • Page 82 4. Test the Ink function using your tablet and pen. If this procedure does not resolve your problem with Ink, contact Apple Support for further assistance. Wacom is not the software manufacturer for Ink and we are limited in our abilities to support a third party software application.

  • Page 83: Technical Support Options

    What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred. • How you tried to solve the problem. You can also contact the Wacom Customer Care Center by visiting the Wacom web site for your region and completing an Email Inquiry form. Contents...

  • Page 84: Obtaining Driver Downloads

    Index 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 software driver (when available) from the Internet.

  • Page 85: Appendix

    Contents Index APPENDIX This section contains tips on caring for Bamboo, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software, information about digital inking, and more. Caring for Bamboo Replacing the pen nib Bamboo Dock Uninstalling Bamboo Managing preferences Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Product information Ordering parts and accessories Available parts and accessories...

  • Page 86: Replacing The Pen Nib

    Contents Index REPLACING THE PEN NIB The pen nib (tip) will wear with normal use. Excessive pressure will cause it to wear sooner. Replace the nib when it gets too short or develops a flat point. 1. Clasp the old nib and pull it straight out of the pen. Use the nib removal tool, pair of tweezers, needle- nosed pliers, or similar instrument.

  • Page 87: Bamboo Dock

    Use the Bamboo Dock to work with your Bamboo tablet settings, and to view and add applications (apps) made for Bamboo. To learn more, visit http://bamboodock.wacom.com/ and choose your language. To open Bamboo Dock, press a tablet ExpressKey to which the Bamboo Dock function has been assigned.

  • Page 88: Managing Preferences

    Contents Index MANAGING PREFERENCES Use the preference file utility to manage your tablet preferences for single or multiple users. Windows: First close any open applications. Then open the utility by clicking the icon and selecting START . Select B and B ROGRAMS AMBOO AMBOO...

  • Page 89: Pen And Digital Ink Capabilities In Windows

    Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista provide extensive support for pen input. Pen features are supported in all versions of Windows 7 and Vista except Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic, and Windows Vista Home Basic. Use Bamboo and your Wacom pen for quick, intuitive results. •...

  • Page 90: Product Information

    EVICES PRODUCT INFORMATION To learn more about Bamboo, visit the Wacom web site for your region. You can also discover which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressure sensitivity and other special functionality of your tablet by searching software applications.

  • Page 91: Ordering Parts And Accessories

    Pen, premium, with eraser LP-170E Pen nibs, black, qty 5 ACK-204-01K Pen nibs, white, qty 5 ACK-204-01W Carrying case, small ACK-403021 Additional parts and accessories may be available on the Wacom web site for your region. See ordering parts and accessories. Contents Index...

  • Page 92: Glossary

    (when equipped) of the Wacom pen. Additionally, your handwritten content is searchable within Journal. Mapping. The relationship between the pen position on your Bamboo tablet and the cursor position on the monitor screen.
  • Page 93 Pressure sensitive. A quality of the Wacom pen tip and eraser (when equipped) that senses the amount of pressure being applied. This is used to create natural-looking pen, brush, and eraser strokes in applications that are pressure sensitive.
  • Page 94 Contents Index Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP). The Microsoft Windows Tablet PC Input Panel enables you to use your Wacom pen to create handwritten notes or work with an on-screen keyboard. The Input Panel dynamically converts your handwriting to text. The information you create can then be inserted into other documents, spreadsheets, or illustrations.

  • Page 95: Index

    Contents Index INDEX About the manual input Accessories and parts, ordering speed in mouse mode Accessories, available Pop-up Menu Active area, understanding tablet orientation Bamboo tip feel caring for touch customizing functions Expresskey basics input pen input Digital inking capabilities problems with Disabling touch input Display Toggle, working with...
  • Page 96 Contents Index Mapping Pressure tablet drawing with to multiple monitors writing with Monitors, working with multiple Problems, with Bamboo Navigation, customizing for touch input Product Nib, replacing features Ordering parts and accessories information Orientation Proportions and scale configuring for tablet Scale and proportions setting for tablet Set up...
  • Page 97 Contents Index four-finger gestures Uninstalling tablet software gestures Using Bamboo input problems, troubleshooting Windows-specific problems, troubleshooting input, customizing Wireless operation navigating with battery life one-finger actions battery management options battery replacement setting navigation features battery, charging setting touch functions components speed, adjusting connection problems the experience...

  • Page 98: Wacom International Offices

    NSW 2116 Australia Singapore 038985 Telephone: +61.2.9422.6700 Telephone: +65.6258.8640 Fax: +61.2.9420.2272 Fax: +65.6258.8697 WACOM TAIWAN INFORMATION CO., LTD. WACOM HONG KONG LIMITED Suite 605, 6th floor, No. 205 Tun-Hwa North Road Room 1201, Tai Tung Building Taipei, 105 Taiwan 8 Fleming Road Telephone: +886.2.2712.2675...

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