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Windows & Macintosh
Bamboo One (CTE-460, CTE-660)
Using a pen
Customizing your pen
Troubleshooting
Using a tablet
Digital Inking
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  • Page 1 Contents Index User’s manual for ® ® Windows & Macintosh Bamboo One (CTE-460, CTE-660) Using a pen Customizing your pen Troubleshooting Using a tablet Digital Inking 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

    Managing your tablet preferences Holding the pen Product specifications About the active area General specifications Pointing Bamboo One, small tablet (model CTE-460) Clicking Bamboo One, medium tablet (model CTE-660) Dragging Bamboo One pen (model EP-150) Using the pen buttons Product information...
  • Page 4: About The Manual

    Working with Bamboo One Bamboo One pen tablet. It describes the pen tablet, the features and functions of the Bamboo One pen, and includes exercises for new users. If you are not familiar with a pen tablet, this chapter gives you the basics.
  • Page 5: Navigating The Manual

    Contents Index NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation controls to move through the manual: Go to front page. Go to table of contents. Contents Go to index. Index Go back to previous view. Page back, or page forward. topic Go to topic. Topic continued.
  • Page 6: Tablet Features

    Contents Index WORKING WITH BAMBOO ONE This section introduces you to the Bamboo One pen tablet, which consists of two basic elements: a tablet that serves as your work area, and the Bamboo One pen you use on the tablet.
  • Page 7: Bamboo One Pen

    Contents Index BAMBOO ONE PEN Your Bamboo One pen is cordless and battery-free. Bamboo One pen The pen is ideally suited to enhance your workflow by enabling the pen and digital ink features found within Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office 2007 or later.
  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Work Area

    Change your position if you feel any discomfort due to your work position. 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.
  • Page 9: Holding The Pen

    HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Bamboo One 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 navigating with the pen.
  • Page 10: 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 11: Pointing

    Contents Index POINTING The Bamboo One pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor Mode) or like a mouse (Mouse Mode). two different ways, like a pen (Pen • 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

    Contents Index CLICKING You typically click to highlight or select something on the screen, and 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.
  • Page 13: Using The Pen Buttons

    Contents Index USING THE PEN BUTTONS The Bamboo One 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: Writing And Inking With Pressure Sensitivity

    Index WRITING AND INKING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY The Bamboo One pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and tools in Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office 2007 or later, as well as the brush strokes. The digital ink drawing tools in many graphics applications, respond to the pressure you place on the pen.
  • Page 15: Working With The Tablet

    Contents Index WORKING WITH THE TABLET 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 16: Opening The Control Panel

    CUSTOMIZING After you master the basics of using your Bamboo One pen tablet, you may want to customize the way the pen or tablet works. This chapter describes how to use the Bamboo control panel to adjust your tablet and pen settings.
  • Page 17: Control Panel Overview

    Contents Index CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Use the Bamboo control panel to customize your Bamboo One pen and tablet. Closes the control panel. Displays customizable settings. Resets the tab to its default settings. Displays information about the control panel and driver.
  • Page 18: Customizing The Pen

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING THE PEN First open the Bamboo control panel to choose from the available options. Customizing the pen buttons Tablet tracking Adjusting tip feel and double-click Contents Index...
  • Page 19: Adjusting Tip Feel And Double-Click

    Contents Index ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK Open the Bamboo control panel. 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. Customizes the When checked, an amount of pressure...
  • Page 20: Customizing The Pen Buttons

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING THE PEN BUTTONS Open the Bamboo control panel to change the functions assigned to 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.
  • Page 21: Button Functions

    Enables you to simulate modifier keys. ODIFIER Enables you to move a document or image in any direction within the CROLL active window using your Bamboo One pen. Opens the Bamboo Dock. For more information please visit AMBOO http://bamboodock.wacom.com Brings up the application switching dialog with focus on the next open...
  • Page 22 Contents Index FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Opens an application, file, or script. Locks the pressure at the current pressure level until the button is RESSURE released. For example, you can paint with pressure sensitivity until you reach the brush size that you like. You can then press the button and continue painting with the same size brush until the button is released.
  • Page 23 Deletes only the last entry in the keystroke, it cannot be used to keystroke entry box. select OK. You must use your Bamboo One pen to click on the OK button. If prompted, enter a name for the keystroke Clears the keystroke entry box.
  • Page 24: Tablet Tracking

    Select P to set the cursor so that its movement corresponds with the position of your Bamboo One 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 as absolute positioning, and is the default setting for the Bamboo One pen.
  • Page 25 Contents Index When you click on the P ... button, the P dialog box is displayed. ETAILS ETAILS Use the S options to select a screen area for CREEN tablet to screen mapping. • . The entire monitor(s) area is mapped; CREENS this is the default setting.
  • Page 26: Mapping To Multiple Monitors

    Contents Index MAPPING TO MULTIPLE MONITORS If your computer has more than one monitor, Bamboo One will map to your monitors based upon how they are configured in the D control panel. If A is selected and you are in extended...
  • Page 27: Setting Mouse Speed

    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: • . Maps the entire active area of the tablet for tablet to display mapping. This is the default setting. •...
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 tablet. The tablet’s orange status LED will light whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If the LED is on, continue with step 3. If not: •...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting Tables

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES If you encounter problems with your Bamboo One 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 31 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 One tablet. testing your tablet and pen to verify pen operation. If any of the tests fail you may have defective hardware.
  • Page 32: Windows-Specific Problems

    Contents Index The computer does not go to When you are not using the pen, remove it from the tablet surface or sleep. the tablet will continue to send data, keeping the computer awake. When using the tablet the On rare occasions the tablet may receive interfering radio frequencies screen cursor is very erratic or from a computer monitor or nearby AM radio station.
  • Page 33: Macintosh-Specific Problems

    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 34 4. Test the Ink function using your pen tablet and pen. 5. 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 35: 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 One installation CD). You can also check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region.
  • Page 36: 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 One 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 37: Appendix

    Contents Index APPENDIX This section contains information about digital inking, tips on caring for your tablet and pen, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software, your license and warranty, and more. Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows About the Windows Tablet PC Input Panel Caring for your tablet and pen Bamboo Dock Uninstalling the tablet software...
  • Page 38: Pen And Digital Ink Capabilities In Windows

    Index PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista provide extensive support for pen* input. When using Bamboo One with a computer running Windows 7 or Vista, your experience is enhanced by powerful note taking, handwriting recognition, fast navigation, and other digital inking options designed to give you quick, intuitive results with the pen.
  • Page 39: About The Windows Tablet Pc Input Panel

    3. Customize the Input Panel settings for the way you like to work. To learn more about using your Bamboo One pen in Microsoft Windows and Office 2007 or later, study the documentation that came with your system and Microsoft Office applications. Be sure to take advantage of the Windows training tools, including the Tablet PC tutorial, available from Microsoft.
  • Page 40: Replacing The Pen Tip

    CARING FOR YOUR TABLET AND PEN Keep your Bamboo One 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 41: Bamboo Dock

    Index BAMBOO DOCK Use the Bamboo Dock to view or add applications (Minis) made for Bamboo One. From games and sketching to composing music or sharing and connecting with friends, there is an ever-growing collection of Minis to choose from. Choose your regional web site on http://bamboodock.wacom.com/ to see further details.
  • Page 42: Managing Your Tablet Preferences

    Contents Index MANAGING YOUR TABLET PREFERENCES Use the Bamboo preference file utility to manage your tablet preferences for a single or multiple users. For Windows, first close any open applications. Then open the utility by clicking the icon and START selecting A .
  • Page 43: Product Specifications

    Certifications and compliance FCC Class B, CE, VCCI Class B, BSMI, C-Tick, MIC, GOST-R, CCC, RoHS, Chinese RoHS BAMBOO ONE, SMALL TABLET (MODEL CTE-460) Active area (W x D) 147.6 x 92.3 mm (5.82 x 3.63 in) Physical size (W x D x H) 195 x 197 x 10.7 mm (7.68 x 7.76 x 0.42 in), including rubber feet...
  • Page 44: Product Information

    Index PRODUCT INFORMATION To learn more about Bamboo One, and about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressure sensitivity and other special functionality of your pen tablet and pen, visit the Wacom web site for your region: USA, Canada, Central and South America http://www.wacom.com/productinfo...
  • Page 45: Radio And Television Interference

    Plug the equipment and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio. If necessary, consult your Wacom dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help. Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Wacom could void the FCC Certification and negate your authority to operate the product.
  • Page 46: License And Warranties

    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 47: Warranty Service In The U.s.a. And Canada

    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 48: Warranty On Sales Outside Of The U.s.a. And Canada

    To obtain technical support or Warranty service within Southeast Asia, Oceania and Taiwan, please contact the Wacom Customer Support Service. Phone numbers can be found here: http://www.wacom-asia.com/support/ Should you have any questions about this Agreement, or if you desire to contact Wacom for any reason, please contact in writing: NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA...
  • Page 49: Software Licence Agreement

    WACOM Europe GmbH ("WACOM"). This software is an integral component of the product and is also held on the associated data carrier. The software of WACOM and the associated rights of use are not included with the purchase of this product from your retailer. WACOM grants you-the user-the right to use the software exclusively in accordance with the conditions stipulated in this licence agreement.
  • Page 50: Limited Warranty

    WACOM, nor for damages arising from wilful or grossly negligent behaviour on the part of WACOM, from damages leading to loss of life, personal injury or sickness or in the case of binding legal provisions.
  • Page 51 Should a provision be invalid, the legally permissible regulation most closely resembling the invalid regulation shall apply in its place. If you have any questions about this agreement, or would like to contact WACOM for another reason, please contact us by post at this address:...
  • Page 52: Glossary

    One pen is in mouse mode. Mouse mode. A method for positioning the screen cursor. When you place the Bamboo One pen on the tablet, you can move the screen cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a traditional mouse.
  • Page 53 Contents Index Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your Bamboo One 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 One 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 54: Index

    Information, product Interference, radio and television Accessories and parts, ordering Macintosh-specific problems, troubleshooting Active area Bamboo Dock Manual, about Bamboo One, working with Mapping, to multiple monitors Button functions Mouse speed, setting Care, for tablet and pen Nib, replacing CE declaration...
  • Page 55 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 One tracking Writing with pressure working with Contents Index...
  • Page 56 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 2105, C C Wu Building Taipei, 105 Taiwan 302-308 Hennessy Road Telephone: +886.2.2712.2675...

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