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Contents Index User’s manual Intuos Pro (PTH-451, PTH-651, PTH-851) Setting up Intuos Pro Using the Pen Tablet controls The Intuos pro multi-touch experience Customizing Intuos pro Application-specific settings Working with multiple tools Going wireless with Intuos pro Troubleshooting Contents Index...
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Contents Index Contents Index TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Customizing the Touch Ring Tablet to screen mapping ABOUT THE MANUAL Portion of screen area ABOUT YOUR INTUOS PRO TABLET Portion of tablet area System requirements Button functions Intuos Pro tablet Working with Display Toggle Intuos Pro Pen Application-specific settings...
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Contents Index Contents Index APPENDIX Replacing the pen nib Uninstalling Intuos Pro Installing multiple tablets Using integrated applications Importing expert settings Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen Using the optional mouse Customizing the mouse Testing the mouse Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Product information Ordering parts and accessories Warranty Service...
Wacom web site (see Product information). Wacom’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications, and improvements may not be covered in this manual.
Pro. The model number is on the back of your tablet. All models support pen and touch input. Your Intuos can only be used with a compatible Wacom pen, such as the pen that came with your product, or a Wacom accessory tool specified for use with Intuos. See Ordering parts and accessories.
Intuos Pro (medium-sized tablet shown) Customizable ExpressKeys Active area Small Intuos Pro tablets (model PTH-451) Active area markers are used to have six ExpressKeys. identify the active area for pen input and touch. Learn about your Intuos The ExpressKeys also provide automatic...
Contents Index Contents Index Wacom wireless module slot Storage compartment for Wacom wireless receiver going wireless with Intuos Pro. Wireless compartment Wireless setup Battery compartment Small-sized tablets are equipped with a single cover used to access the Wacom wireless module and rechargeable battery.
Contents Index Contents Index INTUOS PRO PEN All Intuos Pro Pens are cordless and battery free. Eraser Pen stand Unscrew the base to access the nib removal tool and assorted replacement nibs. Grip area Nib removal tool Replacement nibs Side switch (rocker style) Intuos Pro Pen If you are working in a multi-user...
Contents Index Contents Index SETTING UP INTUOS PRO CONNECTING INTUOS PRO TO YOUR COMPUTER A USB cable for connecting the Intuos pro to your computer is provided. • Connect the USB cable to the Intuos pro as shown. • Connect the other end of the cable to a USB port on your computer. When the connection is complete, the Status LEDs will light (white).
On Windows systems, the driver installs automatically when the Intuos pro is connected to your computer. The driver is also on the Installation CD, or as a download from the Support area of the Wacom website. On the Mac, you can install the driver from the CD, or download and install it from the Wacom website.
Control panel.) Choose the E XPRESS orientation option. The tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet, including the Wacom Tablet control panel options, for correct right-handed use. • Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are positioned to the left. See also The tablet active area.
You can customize the mapping relationship for pen input by setting the Tablet to screen mapping. Learn about the touch experience with Intuos pro. Also see the Wacom Gesture Guide for Windows and Mac at www.wacom.com/en/support/manuals. Contents Index...
Toggle. CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize your Intuos pro tablet or tools. When you open the control panel, an icon for the Intuos Pro Pen or other tool is displayed in the T list. A T...
This section describes the functionality of the Intuos pro. See also The Intuos pro multi-touch experience Important: Use only a compatible Wacom pen, such as the pen that shipped with your product, or a Wacom accessory tool specified for use with Intuos pro. Other pens may not function properly.
Contents Index Contents Index HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Grip Pen as you would a normal pen or pencil. Adjust your grip so that the side switch is in a convenient location where you can easily toggle it with your thumb or forefinger. Be careful not to accidentally press the switch while drawing or positioning with the pen.
ERASING In supported applications the pen eraser works like the eraser on a pencil. Visit the Wacom website to learn about applications that support the eraser. See Product information. If the eraser is not supported in an application, you can still use it for positioning, drawing, or annotation.
Contents Index Contents Index USING THE SIDE SWITCH The pen side switch has two customizable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either direction. You can use the switch whenever the pen tip is within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet active area. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch.
Contents Index Contents Index Pen & touch default settings: OUCH ETTINGS RECISION ISPLAY OGGLE modifier key HIFT modifier key modifier key CROLL Notes: On small tablets, the ExpressKey default settings from top to bottom are: T , and OUCH ETTINGS HIFT , and P CROLL...
Choose from any of the other available functions. See customizing the ExpressKeys. Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. For details, see Using integrated applications. Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize the ExpressKey options. Control panel overview Customizing the ExpressKeys Contents Index...
Touch Ring works. Important: Some applications can override and control the Touch Ring functions. For details, see Using integrated applications. Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize the Touch Ring options. Control panel overview Customizing the Touch Ring Contents...
Index CONTROL PANEL Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize your Intuos pro tablet or tools. When you open the control panel, an icon for the Grip Pen or other tablet tool and a T icon are displayed in the T list.
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Contents Index Contents Index Tool Tips are available for most control panel items. Position the screen cursor over an item and let it rest there. The appropriate Tool Tip will pop up in a few moments. Your keyboard tab and arrow keys can also be used to navigate the control panel. Customizing Intuos pro.
Contents Index Contents Index THE INTUOS PRO MULTI-TOUCH EXPERIENCE Intuos pro is designed to enhance the way you work. Touch enables you to interact with a computer using only your fingertips on the Intuos pro tablet. You can use touch on Intuos pro as you would on any other Mac or Windows device, such as phones, trackpads, and notebooks.
The touch feature of your Intuos pro touch tablet enables you to control a computer using only your fingertips on the tablet surface. See The tablet active area. Touch options can be individually enabled or disabled within the Wacom Tablet control panel. Touch is on when selected in the T tab (see Setting the touch options).
Note: Touch speed and acceleration settings are independent of system settings. Changes you make to these settings in the Wacom Tablet control panel do not affect similar system settings. However, changes made to similar system settings may affect your Intuos Pro tablet settings.
Contents Index Contents Index CHOOSING CUSTOM TOUCH FUNCTIONS To create custom touch gestures, select the M tab. ESTURES Touch gestures are available when selected, and are modified based on your selection from the drop-down menus. Position the screen cursor over a touch option to see a static image of that function.
Index Contents Index CUSTOMIZING INTUOS PRO Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize Intuos pro for the way you like to work. Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos pro by creating Application-specific settings. Control panel overview...
Index CUSTOMIZING THE PEN You can easily customize the pen. Use the pen to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. The pen will be selected in the T list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. If not automatically selected, choose the pen from the T list.
Contents Index Contents Index ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK To adjust the tip sensitivity of your pen, select the P tab. slider customizes the amount of pressure needed to click, draw, or ink. To create broad brush strokes or to click with a light touch, use a S tip setting.
Contents Index Contents Index ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL To adjust the eraser sensitivity of your pen, select the E tab. RASER Select the function to perform when using the eraser. Customizes the amount of pressure needed to erase. Click to further customize the eraser sensitivity.
Contents Index Contents Index CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS Select the P tab to change the functions assigned to the side switches and tip of your pen. Select the function to perform when pressing the upper or lower side switch. The selected function occurs when you bring the pen tip within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet surface without touching the tablet and then press the...
Contents Index Contents Index CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS To customize the ExpressKeys, select the E tab. Each key can be customized to perform a XPRESS Display Toggle, modifier, keystroke, or other function. When you open the E tab, the current functions are shown in the corresponding pull-down XPRESS menus.
• To set the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and active area markers, click the O ... button at PTIONS the bottom of the Wacom Tablet control panel. In the O dialog box change the B PTIONS RIGHTNESS setting as needed.
Contents Index Contents Index TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING Select the M tab to define the relationship between tool movement on the tablet surface and cursor APPING 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.
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Contents Index Contents Index Use O to select right or left RIENTATION orientation for the ExpressKeys. options control how the screen cursor moves. • sets the cursor movement to correspond with the position of your pen on the tablet. Wherever you place your pen on the tablet, the cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the screen.
Contents Index Contents Index PORTION OF SCREEN AREA To define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to, in the M tab choose a S APPING CREEN option. Maps the entire monitor(s) area. This is the default setting. See also Working with multiple monitors.
Contents Index Contents Index PORTION OF TABLET AREA To define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area, in the M tab choose a T APPING ABLET option. The entire active area of the tablet is mapped. This is the default setting. In the dialog box that appears, choose a method for defining a portion of the ORTION tablet:...
Index BUTTON FUNCTIONS Customize Intuos pro for the way you like to work. Simply use the Wacom Tablet control panel to change the button function that is assigned to a tool button, ExpressKey, Touch Ring, or Radial Menu setting. Button function options may vary, depending on your tablet model. Not all options are available for all controls or tablet models.
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Contents Index Contents Index FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Select this option to display the D EYSTROKE EFINE dialog box. 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 for Windows, or...
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Contents Index Contents Index FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION Enables you to simulate modifier key(s) (such as S , or C for Windows, ODIFIER HIFT , and for Mac). Many applications use modifier SHIFT OPTION COMMAND CONTROL keys to constrain the size or placement of objects. Choose one or more modifier key options.
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Contents Index Contents Index FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION Sets the Touch Ring to zoom in most graphics applications and scroll in most CROLL other applications. Sets the Touch Ring for scrolling only action. CROLL Sets the Touch Ring for zooming only action. Minimizes all open windows to display a clean desktop.
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The mouse mode settings are independent of system settings. Changes you make to these settings in the Wacom Tablet control panel do not affect similar system settings. However, changes made to similar system settings may affect your Intuos pro tablet settings.
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ExpressKey, Touch Ring, pen, and touch settings. The current functions for each control are shown. Click on any section of the diagram to open the appropriate Wacom Tablet control panel tab. You can then adjust settings as needed. Dismiss the diagram by again pressing the ExpressKey or other tool button to which this function is assigned, or by clicking anywhere outside of the diagram.
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Contents Index Contents Index FUNCTION NAME DESCRIPTION ABLET • PC I (Tablet PCs and Windows systems that support the Tablet PC Input Panel.) ABLET NPUT ANEL Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel when you press a tool button set to this function. •...
• To make a selection without closing the Radial Menu, hold down the button that opens the menu. In the Wacom Tablet control panel, use the R tab to customize the available Radial Menu ADIAL functions.
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. In the Wacom Tablet control panel, the D tab is automatically available when the Intuos pro ISPLAY OGGLE tablet is installed on a multi-monitor system.
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Contents Index Contents Index All monitors are selected in the toggle sequence by default. Uncheck any monitor you want removed from the sequence. • The base mapping is the tablet and display mapping that is defined in tab. APPING By default, this includes all monitors unless you have defined a specific monitor as your primary monitor.
Contents Index Contents Index APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS You can customize your tools for use with a particular application. For example, you may prefer a firm pen tip pressure setting in one application and a soft pressure setting in another. The A list enables PPLICATION you to add an individual application to the list and then customize your tool settings for that application.
Contents Index Contents Index CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING First choose the T and T for which you want to create an application-specific setting. ABLET Click on the A list [ + ] button. PPLICATION Choose a method to select an application: •...
Contents Index WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS The Wacom Tablet control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of the settings for your tablet and Intuos pro tools. The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected, and the appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed.
Contents Index Contents Index ADVANCED OPTIONS Click on the Wacom Tablet control panel O ... button to access the advanced O dialog box. PTIONS PTIONS You can change the S WITCH to best fit the way you like to use the pen when making right-clicks or other click functions.
Contents Index Contents Index MANAGING PREFERENCES Use the Wacom tablet preferences utility to manage your tablet preferences for single or multiple users. Windows 8: From the Windows 8 Start screen, click the W tile. If you ACOM ABLET REFERENCE TILITY are using Windows 8 Classic Desktop, press the Windows key on your keyboard, or select the Windows icon in the Charms bar, to access the Start screen.
Index Contents Index GOING WIRELESS WITH INTUOS PRO Intuos Pro tablets are designed to let you go wireless by adding the Wacom wireless accessory kit. WIRELESS ACCESSORY COMPONENTS The Wacom wireless accessory kit includes the following components: Power button Battery status LED...
2. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover(s). See (A). Slide cover(s) away from tablet body to remove. Medium- and large-sized tablets are equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Small-sized tablets come with a single cover.
• 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.
To improve the wireless connection and optimize tablet performance: • Remove any metallic objects that may be in the line of sight between Intuos Pro and the Wacom wireless receiver attached to your computer. •...
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 Wacom Tablet control panel, click F...
• When configured for wireless operation, you can view the tablet battery status and wireless control options using the Wacom Tablet control panel. Open the control panel, click F and select the UNCTIONS tab.
Power saving mode Tablet enters power saving mode after 2 minutes of no user input. The time parameter can be adjusted in the Wacom Tablet control panel. See Battery and wireless connection status.
Power saving features. • 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.
1. Turn the tablet over. Remove the wireless compartment cover. Medium- and large-sized tablets are equipped with two covers: one for the Wacom wireless module, and one for the rechargeable battery. Small-sized tablets come with a single cover. Slide cover away from tablet body to remove.
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 Intuos Pro.
6. Move the tablet closer to the computer. Make sure there are no metal or other high density obstructions in the line of sight between the tablet and computer. 7. Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and click on the A button. In the dialog box that appears,...
Testing your tablet Testing the tablet controls and tools. 6. If you have tried the suggestions in this manual and still cannot resolve the problem contact Wacom Support. See on how to obtain support for your region. Testing your tablet...
Contents Index Contents Index TESTING YOUR TABLET 1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. 2. Check the USB connection. A tablet status LED should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If not: •...
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Testing the tablet controls and tools. If any of these tests fail, you may have defective hardware. See . After testing, use the Wacom Tablet control panel to reconfigure your tablet and tools for any custom settings you may originally have been using. Contents...
The tool will be added back to the T list with its default settings. • Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and click on the A button. In the dialog box that appears, BOUT click D ..
LOSE Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey or Touch Ring functions. Consider closing any open applications except the Wacom Tablet control panel when testing the Touch Ring. For details, see Using integrated applications.
Contents Index Contents Index TESTING A PEN 1. With the D dialog box open, and while observing the P column, bring IAGNOSTICS OINTING EVICE your Intuos Pro tool within 10 mm (0.4 inch) of the tablet active area. A value for P , the D ROXIMITY EVICE...
If you encounter problems with your Intuos Pro tools or tablet, see the following tables. Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. For additional information, visit the Support page of the Wacom web site at http://wacom.com. General problems...
Double-clicking is difficult. Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet active area. Wacom recommends using the side switch to double-click. Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the P tab.
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HRESHOLD The pen tip does not function. Be sure you are using only a compatible Wacom pen, such as the pen that shipped with your product, or a Wacom accessory tool specified for use with Intuos Pro. Other pens may not function properly on the tablet.
TOUCH PROBLEMS Touch does not work. Enable touch by pressing an ExpressKey that is set to T OUCH Otherwise, open the Wacom Tablet control panel, click on the T OUCH icon, and go to the S , or T TANDARD...
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Contents Index Contents Index After pressing the power If a wireless connection is not established, the wireless module will turn button on the wireless module, off after 4 seconds. a tablet status LED glows • Make sure the wireless receiver is properly connected to an active steadily for 4 seconds and USB port on your computer or USB hub.
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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 LED still does not light, connect the USB cable between your tablet and computer.
Contents Index Contents Index WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS You suspect the tablet Use the Wacom Tablet Preference File Utility to work with preferences. preferences may be Close any open applications. Click the icon and select A START corrupted, or want to make .
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.
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Contents Index Contents Index You suspect the tablet Use the Wacom Tablet Utility to work with your preferences. Close any preferences may be open applications. Open the main A folder. Then open the PPLICATIONS corrupted, or want to make folder and run the W...
Wacom web site for your region and check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). If you have an Internet connection you can download the latest software drivers from the Wacom web site for your region. See .
Contents Index Contents Index APPENDIX This section contains tips on caring for Intuos Pro, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software, information about digital inking, and more. Replacing the pen nib Uninstalling Intuos Pro Installing multiple tablets Using integrated applications Importing expert settings Using the optional Airbrush and Art Pen Using the optional mouse...
ACOM ABLET TILITY ABLET OFTWARE EMOVE Enter your administrator log on name and password. 3. After the removal is completed, click OK. See for information on downloading a new software driver (when available) from the Wacom website. Contents Index...
Index Contents Index INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS • Any tablet that has been detected on your system will appear as an icon within the Wacom Tablet control panel T list. ABLET Select a tablet icon for which to customize tool and application settings.
Some software developers may create custom settings files which are specifically designed to provide optimum performance when using your Wacom product with their applications. • Visit the Wacom web site for your region to choose from a variety of custom settings files that may be available for your product. •...
Contents Index Contents Index USING THE OPTIONAL AIRBRUSH AND ART PEN The optional Intuos Pro Airbrush works like the Grip Pen, and includes a fingerwheel for additional control. Hold the Airbrush with your thumb and middle finger. The fingerwheel should be in a convenient location for you to roll it with your index finger.
Contents Index Contents Index USING THE OPTIONAL MOUSE The optional Mouse is cordless, battery free, and works on the Intuos Pro tablet. Fingerwheel Can be rolled, or pressed for an additional button function. • Roll the fingerwheel to scroll in most windows and applications.
Index Contents Index CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE Use the optional Mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. The M tool will be selected in the OUSE list. If the mouse is not automatically selected, choose it from T list. Select the M tab.
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Contents Index Contents Index options on the M OUSE APPING determine how the tool will track when the optional mouse is available in the T list. OOLS options apply only to the OUSE RACKING optional Mouse for Intuos pro. • When U is selected, ABLET...
Contents Index Contents Index TESTING THE MOUSE 1. Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to open the D dialog box. See Testing the tablet IAGNOSTICS controls and tools. 2. With the D dialog box open, place the Mouse on the tablet active area and test by clicking IAGNOSTICS each mouse button.
See the Microsoft web site for enhanced information about digital inking in Windows. You can also visit the Wacom web site at http://wacom.com and search digital inking in Windows. Note: The following workarounds in the Wacom software driver improve performance in Windows 7 and Vista: •...
Index PRODUCT INFORMATION To learn more about Intuos Pro, 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.
For products purchased or used outside the United States and Canada, the warranty period may be determined by regional requirements. The warranty period for your pen display is described on the Support page of the Wacom web site for your region, or contact Wacom Support.
Application-specific settings. Intuos Pro tool and tablet settings that have been customized for individual applications. These can be customized by the user in the Wacom Tablet control panel, or set automatically when applications with pre-set defaults are in use.
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Journal includes a variety of pen, marker, and highlighter tools, plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser end of your Wacom pen. Additionally, your handwritten content is searchable within Journal.
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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.
Contents Index Contents Index INDEX About the manual advanced customizing Accessories and parts Expert settings, importing ordering Express View display Active area, understanding ExpressKeys Adding a new tool customizing Airbrush testing holding using replacing the tip Features using control panel 14, 22 Application-specific settings creating...
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Contents Index Contents Index Options, advanced testing Ordering parts and accessories using Orientation, configuring for tablet working with Tablet to screen mapping, customizing Parts and accessories Technical Support, contacting ordering Testing customizing controls features ExpressKeys holding mouse positioning with pressure sensitivity, working with tablets replacing the tip tools...
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Contents Index Contents Index mouse Radial Menu touch Touch Ring Windows-specific problems, troubleshooting Wireless operation battery charging life management replacement components connection problems establishing a connection optimizing the connection power management power saving setup status battery connection testing the wireless connection wireless module, removal from tablet wireless receiver, storage in tablet Contents...