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Wacom DTF-521 series Installation And User Manual

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Pen Display
Installation & User's Guide
for DTF-521/PL-521 series

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  • Page 1 DTF521_Manual.fm Page -1 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM www.wacom.com Pen Display Installation & User’s Guide for DTF-521/PL-521 series...
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  • Page 3: Introduction And Overview

    Refer to Unpacking your pen display on page 6 when removing the DTF-521/PL-521 from the box. For information on using the Pen Tablet control panel to customize your pen display and pen settings, see Customizing on page 18.

  • Page 4: Precautions On Use And Handling

    Do not use the pen display in a dusty environment; this may damage the unit. AUTION Usage Only use the power adapter that came with the DTF-521/PL-521. If a different type of ARNING power adapter is used, the pen display will not work properly or may be damaged. Using a different type of power adapter also has the potential to result in fire.

  • Page 5: Handling

    AUTION finger in the gap of the movable portion of the stand. Do not lift the DTF-521/PL-521 by the stand; this may damage the stand mechanism. AUTION When lifting or moving the pen display, always do so by grasping the main body casing.
  • Page 6 WEEE symbol shown at the beginning of this note unless this is not feasible because of the size or the function of the product. Wacom products are subject to the Directive 2002/96/EC and therefore you should always collect them separately and bring them to the appropriate collection point in your community or region.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Troubleshooting ......... . . 29 Testing the DTF-521/PL-521 ......29 Display troubleshooting .

  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Pen Display

    Your product came with the following items: Power adapter and power cable (POW-A096 and SCD-A039-01 for USA) (POW-A096 and SCD-A038-01 or SCD-A040-01 for Europe) DTF-521/PL-521 pen display, main unit Pen with replacement nibs, pen tether, USB cable (STJ-A250) tether connection ring, and attachment screw (FP-320, PKB-A016, MHO-A052, and MNE-A061) Installation &...

  • Page 9: Pen Display Components

    DTF521_Manual.fm Page 7 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM PEN DISPLAY COMPONENTS The LCD monitor and tablet sensor function as an integrated input and output device. The LCD monitor supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 pixels at 16.2 million colors. The tablet sensor reports pen coordinates, pressure, and switch information.

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Important: Be sure to adjust the stand to the low tilt position before packaging the DTF-521/PL-521. If you do not close the stand, the notched mechanism may be damaged during transportation and storage.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Macintosh. OS X, v10.2.8 or greater. VGA video connector, available USB port, and CD-ROM drive. Note: The DTF-521/PL-521 can be used alone or with another display. You may connect a second VGA device such as a monitor or LCD projector to the DTF-521/PL-521 OUT port.

  • Page 12: Step 1: Lcd Monitor Installation

    Step 1: LCD monitor installation In the first stage of the installation process, the DTF-521/PL-521 is installed as a monitor on your system. As you work through the first stage of the installation process, please refer to the LCD monitor cabling diagram on the following page when making cable connections.

  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor Cabling Diagram

    – C – To AC outlet AUTION Use only the power adapter that came with the DTF-521/PL-521; use of an improper power adapter may damage the unit. Do not connect or disconnect the video or power cables while the DTF-521/PL-521 or your computer are turned on –...
  • Page 14 To fine-tune the display, please refer to Adjusting the LCD monitor, beginning on page 24 for more information. For Windows: If you are using the DTF-521/PL-521 as a secondary display, you may first need to enable the DTF-521/PL-521 in your Display Properties control panel.

  • Page 15: Step 2: Pen Tablet Installation

    USB cable installation Plug the square end of the USB cable into the DTF-521/PL-521 port labeled USB. Plug the other end into an available USB port on your computer or on a USB hub attached to your computer. See – D – in the connection diagram below.
  • Page 16 Be sure to adjust the pen display tablet calibration to precisely align the screen cursor position with the location of the pen tip. See Calibrating your pen display on page 20. To learn more about using the DTF-521/PL-521, proceed to Working with your pen display on page 15.

  • Page 17: Working With Your Pen Display

    DTF521_Manual.fm Page 15 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM WORKING WITH YOUR PEN DISPLAY As you work with the DTF-521/PL-521 pen display you can rest your hand lightly on the display screen, just as if it were a drawing board or sheet of paper.

  • Page 18: Using The Pen

    Using the pen As you work with the DTF-521/PL-521 you can rest your hand lightly on the display screen, just as if it were a drawing board or sheet of paper. The Wacom pen is cordless, battery-free, and sensitive to the pressure you exert upon it.

  • Page 19: Pen Operations

    The basic methods of working with the pen are as follows: Pointing and selecting: Move the pen above the DTF-521/PL-521 display screen to position the screen cursor. The pen tip needs to be within 5 mm (0.2 inch) of the pen display tablet surface; you do not need to touch the tablet surface to move the screen cursor.

  • Page 20: Customizing

    DTF521_Manual.fm Page 18 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM CUSTOMIZING After you master the basics of using your pen on the DTF-521/PL-521 pen display, you may want to customize the way the pen works. The Pen Tablet control panel makes it easy to customize your pen display and pen.

  • Page 21: Control Panel Overview

    DTF521_Manual.fm Page 19 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Control panel overview Open the Pen Tablet control panel to customize your product. Experiment with different settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect immediately, but you can always click to return to the factory settings.
  • Page 22 Calibrating your pen display You will need to calibrate the DTF-521/PL-521 pen display tablet in order to align the screen cursor position with the position of the pen on the display screen. This is required to adjust for parallax caused by the acrylic display screen cover and coating.

  • Page 23: Control Panel Details

    DTF521_Manual.fm Page 21 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Control panel details Adjusting double-click Double-clicking with the pen tip can be made easier by expanding the tap area that accepts a double- click (the double-click distance), or by using the pen’s side switch to automatically double-click when pressed.
  • Page 24 DTF521_Manual.fm Page 22 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM ..Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Selecting this option displays the D EYSTROKE EFINE dialog box where you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to play back at the press EYSTROKE of a button.
  • Page 25 DTF521_Manual.fm Page 23 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM ..Toggles between the pen tracking mode (pen mode) and mouse mode. The tracking OGGLE mode you select determines the relationship between pen movement and cursor movement. • With the pen display tablet correctly calibrated in pen mode, the screen cursor should always follow the physical pen tip on the screen.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    Adjusting the LCD monitor Factory presets, auto-sync, and user settings Factory presets: For optimal display quality, set your video card to the DTF-521/PL-521’s native resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. See page 43 for signal specifications. Auto-sync: The DTF-521/PL-521 attempts to automatically synchronize to the incoming signal.
  • Page 27 DTF521_Manual.fm Page 25 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM When you open the On Screen Display, the following menu option icons are displayed: . Select to . Select to ONTRAST RIGHTNESS increase or decrease increase or decrease image contrast. image brightness. .
  • Page 28 DTF521_Manual.fm Page 26 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM . Select to . Provides color ACKLIGHT OLOR increase or decrease temperature settings for the backlight brightness 9300˚, 6500˚, and 5000˚ level. Kelvin. displays the IRECT received signal as it is without any adjustment.

  • Page 29: Adjusting Pitch And Phase

    Some computers and video cards may not allow the auto-sync function to fully work when the DTF-521/PL-521 is first connected. If some portion of text appears blurred, adjust pitch and phase by following the procedure below. For crisp images, set the resolution of your video card to 1024 x 768.

  • Page 30: Power Saving

    The DTF-521/PL-521 conforms to VESA and ENERGY STAR power saving guidelines. When using the DTF-521/PL-521 with a Display Power Management Signaling (DPMS) compliant computer or video card, the display will automatically comply with the below power saving parameters. Power saving mode...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    DTF521_Manual.fm Page 29 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM TROUBLESHOOTING Most of the time your pen display tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom recommends you do the following: 1. If the DTF-521/PL-521 pen display does not function properly, refer to the troubleshooting section below.
  • Page 32 Press the pen tip against the display and verify that the status LED lights blue. • If the LED does not light, verify that the DTF-521/PL-521’s USB cable is plugged into an active USB port. If the pen display is plugged into a USB hub, try plugging it directly into the USB port on your computer.

  • Page 33: Display Troubleshooting

    DTF521_Manual.fm Page 31 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Display troubleshooting If you encounter problems with the DTF-521/PL-521 display, refer to the following tables; your problem may be described here and you can try the solution offered. For additional information about color issues, refer to the documentation that came with your operating system or applications.

  • Page 34: Vga Problems

    Then, if necessary, manually adjust pitch and phase. DJUST • Verify that the display adapter or video card matches the specifications for the DTF-521/PL-521. • Adjust the refresh rate in the Display Properties control panel. The display is not clear.

  • Page 35: Pen Tablet Troubleshooting

    DTF521_Manual.fm Page 33 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Pen tablet troubleshooting If you encounter problems with the DTF-521/PL-521 pen display, refer to the following tables. Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. Be sure you refer to the DTF-521/PL-521 Read Me file for the latest information.
  • Page 36 Continue with Calibrating your pen display on page 20. line up. The screen cursor moves Make sure the Wacom tablet driver has loaded properly by opening but it does not jump to the the Pen Tablet control panel. If the driver did not load you will see an pen tip location when the error message.
  • Page 37 If another tablet is too closely placed to on the display screen when the DTF-521/PL-521 it may interfere with screen cursor positioning. another tablet is connected If this occurs, move the tablet further away from the DTF-521/PL-521. to your computer. Troubleshooting page 35...
  • Page 38 DTF521_Manual.fm Page 36 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Windows-Specific Problems After changing right- and Restart Windows for your Wacom tool settings to be correctly left-handed settings in the recognized. computer’s mouse control panel, the pen tip no longer functions properly.
  • Page 39 , and then enable YSTEM REFERENCES handwriting recognition. 4. Test the Inkwell function using your Wacom pen display tablet and pen. 5. If this procedure does not resolve your problem with Inkwell, contact Apple Support for further assistance. Wacom is not the software manufacturer for Inkwell and we are limited in our abilities to support a third party software application.

  • Page 40: Technical Support Options

    If you cannot find the answer in this guide, you may find updated information about your problem in the appropriate Read Me file for your platform (located on the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD). You can also check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region.

  • Page 41: Obtaining Driver Downloads

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

  • Page 42: Appendix

    If the pen nib wears and becomes angular, it may damage the coating on the DTF-521/PL-521 display screen. To avoid this, periodic nib replacement is recommended.

  • Page 43: Using An Alternate Mount Or Stand

    9, and reattach the cabling. AUTION When attaching the DTF-521/PL-521 onto an alternate mounting platform, be sure to follow all instructions in the documentation supplied by the platform manufacturer. If improperly installed, the unit could fall, resulting in damage to the unit or physical injury.

  • Page 44: Uninstalling The Dtf-521/Pl-521

    Enter your administrator login name and password. 3. After the removal is completed, click OK. 4. Shut down your computer and turn off the DTF-521/PL-521. When your computer and the DTF-521/PL-521 are off, disconnect the pen display from your computer.

  • Page 45: Product Specifications

    Each DTF-521/PL-521 LCD panel is produced under very stringent quality standards. Production techniques cannot guarantee an absolutely perfect TFT display. Wacom does not allow any pixel to be always white or always black. A small number of pixels (4 or less) are allowed to show a wrong color for some parts of the color spectrum.

  • Page 46: Purchasing Parts And Accessories

    Rocker switch Purchasing parts and accessories To purchase parts and accessories, refer to the Wacom pen display Read Me file and see who to call for your region. You can also do the following: To purchase parts and accessories in the USA or Canada, call 1.888.884.1870 (toll-free) or visit Wacom’s web site at http://www.wacomdirect.com (USA only).

  • Page 47: Radio And Television Interference

    • EN 60950: 2000 (safety) Based on the results of these tests, Wacom declares that the above mentioned device conforms to 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 48: Warranty (Worldwide, Except For Europe, Africa And Middle East)

    (ii) any loss or damage to the product resulting from such transportation. Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if the failure of the product has resulted from accident, abuse, misuse, negligence, or unauthorized modification or repair, or if it has been handled or stored other than in accordance with Wacom’s storage instructions.
  • Page 49 Wacom repair center is not available in your local country you will be responsible for all transportation costs including duties and taxes to and from the Wacom repair center. In all other respects the terms of the warranty as set forth above apply to such sales.

  • Page 50: License And Warranty (Europe, Africa And Middle East)

    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 51 DTF521_Manual.fm Page 49 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM 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,...
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