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Wacom GRAPHIRE CTE-630BT User Manual

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CTE-630BT
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Windows & Macintosh
Using a pen
Customizing your pen
Troubleshooting
Using a tablet
Customizing your tablet
Digital inking
Using a cordless mouse
Customizing your cordless mouse
Customizing the Pop-up Menu
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  • Page 1 Contents Index CTE-630BT User’s manual for ® ® Windows & Macintosh Using a pen Customizing your pen Troubleshooting Using a tablet Customizing your tablet Digital inking Using a cordless mouse Customizing your cordless mouse Customizing the Pop-up Menu Contents Index...
  • Page 2 Copyright © Wacom Co., Ltd., 2007 All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced except for your express personal use. Wacom reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such changes. Wacom does its best to provide current and accurate information in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Index CONTENTS About the manual Control panel settings Navigating the manual Customizing the pen Adjusting tip feel, eraser feel, WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE and double-click Tablet features Customizing the side switch Input tools Button functions Battery and power management Customizing the cordless mouse Installing the battery Customizing mouse buttons Charging the battery...
  • Page 4 Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Vista About the Windows Vista Tablet PC Input Panel Product specifications Graphire Bluetooth pen tablet (model CTE-630BT) Graphire pen (model EP-130E) Graphire cordless mouse (model EC-130) Graphire Inking Pen (model EP-200, optional) Product information...

  • Page 5: About The Manual

    Note: This manual does not contain complete information on installing your tablet. Please refer to your product Quick Start Guide and to the automated software installer (located on the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD) for complete details on installing your Wacom tablet.

  • Page 6: Navigating The Manual

    Contents Index NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation controls to move through the manual: Go to front page. CONTENTS Go to table of contents. INDEX Go to index. Go back to previous view. Page back, or page forward. HEADING TEXT Go to beginning of section.

  • Page 7: Working With Graphire

    Contents Index WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE This section introduces you to the Graphire Bluetooth pen tablet, which consists of two basic elements: a wireless tablet that serves as your work area, and the input tools you use on the tablet. The quickest way to learn about your Graphire pen tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and features.
  • Page 8 Contents Index TABLET FEATURES Pen storage compartment. ExpressKeys. See working with tablet properties. Power button. With integrated power indicator light. Charging indicator. See charging the battery. Active area. Photo frame. See changing the tablet underlay. Locking sliders for photo frame. Power connector port.
  • Page 9 Contents Index Power adapter and cable. See charging the battery. Plug varies by region. INPUT TOOLS Your Graphire input tools are cordless and battery-free. Graphire pen. A pressure- Eraser. Fingerwheel. The integrated sensitive freehand tool for middle button and rolling wheel can image editing and creating be used for up and down scrolling natural-looking pen and brush...

  • Page 10: Battery And Power Management

    Important: Use only the correct battery provided by Wacom and be careful not to drop it on hard surfaces. The battery can be damaged internally when dropped, and should be replaced even if there is no obvious damage.

  • Page 11: Charging The Battery

    CHARGING THE BATTERY Before using the tablet battery for the first time, Wacom recommends that you plug in the power adapter and allow the battery to charge. You can continue with the installation process and work with the tablet while the battery is charging.
  • Page 12 • If you will not be using your tablet for an extended period of time (a month or longer), Wacom suggests unplugging the battery from the tablet connector in order to conserve the charge and battery life.

  • Page 13: Power Saving Features

    Contents Index POWER SAVING FEATURES To conserve battery power when the tablet is not in use, the tablet will turn itself off after 30 minutes without user input. To resume operations, press the power button. Note: Graphire Bluetooth will not switch off automatically when the power adapter is connected and supplying power to the tablet.

  • Page 14: Establishing A Bluetooth Connection

    Contents Index ESTABLISHING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION The Graphire Bluetooth pen tablet connects to your computer via a wireless Bluetooth connection. Bluetooth is a radio-frequency technology, so it is not necessary for Graphire Bluetooth to be “in sight” of the Bluetooth antenna on your computer. The radio frequency can pass through non-metallic objects like walls, bookshelves, etc.
  • Page 15 5. If you have not already done so, install the pen tablet driver software. Insert the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive, click on the I...
  • Page 16 (ensuring the wireless signal has been turned off) to prevent the possibility of it interfering with or causing other electronic devices to malfunction. Wacom does not accept any liability for direct or consequential damages. For details, please refer to your Warranty, located at the end of this manual.

  • Page 17: Optimizing The Bluetooth Connection

    Contents Index OPTIMIZING THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION If your screen cursor lags behind the pen movement on the tablet or frequently jumps about, or if you see excessive straight line segments when drawing in graphics applications, then your Bluetooth connection may not be able to transmit all of the data from the tablet with the necessary speed. This may be caused by interference from other radio sources, obstructions in the radio wave path, excessive distance from the computer, or a combination of the above.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Your Work Area

    Note: Wacom makes no representation, promise or guarantee that Wacom products will cure or prevent, in whole or in part, mouse-induced repetitive stress symptoms, injuries or conditions. Individual results may vary. Always obtain competent medical advice to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific situation.

  • Page 19: Holding The Pen

    Contents Index HOLDING THE PEN Hold the Graphire pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. Make sure the DuoSwitch is in a convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidently press the switch while drawing or navigating with the pen.

  • Page 20: Pointing

    Contents Index POINTING The Graphire pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two different ways, like a pen (P ) or like a mouse (M OUSE • In P , the tablet active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen; wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the corresponding point on the screen.

  • Page 21: Clicking

    Contents Index CLICKING 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. (If C is selected in the Pen Tablet control panel and your computer speakers are on, then LICK OUND...

  • Page 22: Using The Side Switch

    Contents Index USING THE SIDE SWITCH The Graphire pen is equipped with a DuoSwitch. This switch has two programmable functions that can be selected by rocking the switch in either direction. You can use the DuoSwitch whenever the pen tip is within 5 mm (0.20 inch) of the tablet active area.

  • Page 23: Erasing

    Contents Index ERASING The Graphire pen eraser works like the eraser on a pencil. In graphics applications that support the pen eraser, you can erase intuitively and naturally. When you use the pen eraser, the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool. In applications that support pressure sensitivity, you can select pressure-sensitive tools in an application’s tool palette to vary the width and depth of your erasures as you change the amount of pressure you exert upon the pen.

  • Page 24: Using The Cordless Mouse

    Contents Index USING THE CORDLESS MOUSE The Graphire cordless mouse is battery-free and works on your Graphire Bluetooth pen tablet. The fingerwheel can be rolled, or pressed for an additional button function. • Rolling. By default, the fingerwheel is set to S 3 lines per CROLL wheel step in most windows and applications.

  • Page 25: 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 and cordless mouse. 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 26: Using The Expresskeys

    Contents Index USING THE EXPRESSKEYS By default, the customizable ExpressKeys are set to perform the F and B functions within most ORWARD Internet browsers. The left key default is B within The right key default is F ORWARD Internet browsers The ExpressKeys are fully customizable.

  • Page 27: Changing The Tablet Underlay

    If you would like to create an image that you can use for the tablet underlay, you can use the templates provided on the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD as a starting point: 1. Insert the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD into your computer and locate the T folder.

  • Page 28: Customizing

    After you have opened the Pen Tablet control panel, you can begin customizing Graphire. Note: When more than one Wacom tablet is installed on a single computer, any changes made in the Pen Tablet control panel will be applied only to the tablet that was last used before opening the control panel.

  • Page 29: Control Panel Overview

    Contents Index CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW Use the Pen Tablet control panel to customize your Graphire pen, mouse, and tablet. Closes the control panel. Tabs display customizable settings for the pen, cordless mouse, Pop-up Menu, or wireless tablet. Resets the selected tab to its default settings.

  • Page 30: Customizing The Pen

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING THE PEN First open the Pen Tablet control panel and select the P tab to choose from the available options. Adjusting eraser feel Customizing the side switch Tablet tracking Adjusting tip feel and double-click Contents Index...
  • Page 31 Contents Index ADJUSTING TIP FEEL, ERASER FEEL, AND DOUBLE-CLICK 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 32: Customizing The Side Switch

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING THE SIDE SWITCH Select the P tab to change the functions assigned to the side switch of your Graphire pen. The DuoSwitch can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions; the pull-down menus enable you to choose the function that will be performed.

  • Page 33: Button Functions

    Contents Index BUTTON FUNCTIONS The following options are available for tool and tablet button settings. Not all options are available for all controls. Default setting for the pen tip. Simulates a primary mouse button click. LICK Simulates a double-click. For easier double-clicking, use this OUBLE LICK function instead of tapping twice with the tip of your pen.
  • Page 34 Contents Index PC I . (Tablet PCs and Windows Vista systems that support the ABLET NPUT ANEL Tablet PC Input Panel.) Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel when you press a tool button set to this function. . (Windows Vista and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft Journal.) OURNAL Opens Microsoft Journal.
  • Page 35 Contents Index • . (Pen only.) Lets you position a document or image in any direction within the active CROLL application window by pressing a button set for P and then sliding with the pen tip across the CROLL tablet’s active area. When you select P , the P CROLL...

  • Page 36: Customizing The Cordless Mouse

    Contents Index • ..Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific application, file, or script to launch. Click B ... to locate an application, file, ROWSE or script to launch. The selection you make appears in the A box.

  • Page 37: Customizing Mouse Buttons

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING MOUSE BUTTONS Select the Mouse tab to customize the mouse functions. See button functions. The cordless mouse buttons are chordable; you can press two or more buttons simultaneously. For example, if you set one button to simulate the C key and another to simulate an A keystroke, when you press both buttons a C...

  • Page 38: Tablet Tracking

    Contents Index TABLET TRACKING The tablet T options enable you to determine the relationship between pen (or cordless mouse) RACKING movement on the tablet surface and cursor movement on the display screen. By default the entire active area of the tablet maps to the entire display. If more than one display is in use the tablet will map to all displays.
  • Page 39 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 CREEN for tablet to screen mapping. • . The entire display(s) area is CREENS mapped;...

  • Page 40: Mapping To Multiple Displays

    Contents Index MAPPING TO MULTIPLE DISPLAYS If your computer has more than one display, Graphire will map to your displays based upon how they are configured in the D control panel. If A is selected and you are in extended ISPLAY ROPERTIES CREENS...

  • Page 41: Tablet Area

    Contents Index 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 42: Working With Tablet Properties

    Contents Index WORKING WITH TABLET PROPERTIES The T tab is used to customize the ExpressKeys and the Bluetooth data transmission rate of Graphire ABLET Bluetooth. It also contains a B indicator. ATTERY TATUS The ExpressKeys can be customized to perform a modifier, keystroke, or other function.

  • Page 43: Customizing The Pop-Up Menu

    Contents Index CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU Use the P tab to define the available functions on the Pop-up Menu list. To display the Pop-up Menu, set a tool button to the P function. Whenever you press that button, the Pop-up Menu is displayed. Select from available items in the Pop-up Menu by clicking on them. To close the Pop-up Menu without making a selection, click outside of the Pop-up Menu.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Testing Your Tablet

    Contents Index TESTING YOUR TABLET Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. Make sure that your computer has a working Bluetooth connection, either through built-in Bluetooth support or a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter. If you have another Bluetooth device such as a mouse or keyboard, make sure it is working. 1.

  • Page 46: Testing Your Tools

    Contents Index TESTING YOUR TOOLS If your tool does not work as you expect, it is a good idea to first check the assigned functions or to reset the tool to its default condition using the Pen Tablet control panel. 1.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Tables

    Be sure you refer to the Read Me file for the latest information updates. For additional information, visit Wacom’s web site at http://www.wacom.com/productsupport and follow the links to the FAQs.
  • Page 48 Try again linking the wireless tablet to the computer. Pairing was successful, but the Be sure that you have correctly installed the Wacom Pen Tablet driver wireless tablet does not seem software. to work correctly. See also optimizing the Bluetooth connection.

  • Page 49: General Problems

    , and does not draw with Make sure the tablet driver software is installed and functioning. pressure-sensitivity. Insert the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD into your computer and install the driver software for the tablet. The pen does not draw or ink Some applications require that you turn on the pressure capabilities with pressure sensitivity.
  • Page 50 Contents Index Double-clicking is difficult. Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on the tablet active area. Using the side switch to double-click is recommended (review the techniques in clicking). Set one of the tablet ExpressKeys to D and use it to issue OUBLE LICK...
  • Page 51 IBRARY IBRARY folder and delete the file. REFERENCES WACOM PENTABLET PREFS Log out, then log back in. When the tablet driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the factory defaults. For multiple users, delete all tablet preferences by first opening the main folder.
  • Page 52 . Select Bluetooth from the Hardware section of the C ROFILER ONTENTS list. A Wacom Bluetooth tablet should be listed. If a tablet model is not listed, check the Bluetooth wireless connection. If you are still having problems, go to the Applications/Utilities folder,...

  • Page 53: Technical Support Options

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS If you have a problem with your Wacom tablet, first check the tablet installation guide to be sure the unit is installed correctly. Then review the troubleshooting procedures within this manual. 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 Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD).

  • Page 54: 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 Graphire 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 55: Appendix

    Contents Index APPENDIX This section contains information and tips on tablet installation, caring for your tablet and tools, a how-to on uninstalling the tablet software, your license and warranty, and more. Tablet installation Caring for your tablet and tools Battery life information Replacing the tablet battery Uninstalling the tablet software Pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Vista...

  • Page 56: Replacing The Pen Tip

    Li-Ion battery has been over-discharged it cannot be recharged. • If you will not be using your tablet for an extended period of time (a month or longer), Wacom suggests unplugging the battery from the tablet connector in order to conserve the charge and battery life.

  • Page 57: Replacing The Tablet Battery

    Contents Index REPLACING THE TABLET BATTERY If your tablet battery has exceeded its life span and can no longer be adequately charged, it will need to be replaced. Be sure to use only a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery designed for your tablet. For information on ordering a replacement battery, see ordering parts and accessories.

  • Page 58: Uninstalling The Tablet Software

    Contents Index UNINSTALLING THE TABLET SOFTWARE Follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the pen tablet driver software from your system. Important: When you remove the pen tablet software from your system, your pen tablet will no longer operate with full tablet functionality but will continue to function as a mouse device. Windows Vista: Click on the Windows button and choose C .
  • Page 59 Contents Index PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS VISTA Microsoft Windows Vista provides extensive support for pen* and touch input. When using the pen tablet with a computer running Windows 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 Graphire pen.

  • Page 60: About The Windows Vista Tablet Pc Input Panel

    Microsoft Office applications. Be sure to take advantage of the Windows Vista training tools, including the Tablet PC tutorial, available from Microsoft. You can visit also the Wacom web site at www.wacom.com/vista for additional information on working with your Graphire pen in Windows Vista.

  • Page 61: Product Specifications

    Contents Index PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GRAPHIRE BLUETOOTH PEN TABLET (MODEL CTE-630BT) Coordinate resolution 80 lpmm (2032 lpi) Accuracy, pen +/- 0.5 mm (0.02 in) Reading height with pen, average 5 mm (0.20 in) Maximum report rate 100 points per second Tablet ExpressKeys stroke 1 mm (0.04 in), approximately...

  • Page 62: Graphire Pen (Model Ep-130E)

    Contents Index GRAPHIRE PEN (MODEL EP-130E) Physical size (L x D) 145 x 12.5 mm (5.71 x 0.49 in) Pressure levels 512 levels Pen tip travel 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less Eraser tip travel 0.1 mm (0.004 in) or less Weight 11 g (0.02 lb), approximately Tip refill type...

  • Page 63: Product Information

    Wacom’s web site at http://www.wacomdirect.com (USA only). To purchase parts and accessories in Europe, call +49 (0)180.500.03.75 or send an email to spareparts@wacom.eu. Or, visit www.wacom.eu/solutionstore. You can also contact your local dealer, distributor, or technical support using the appropriate number for your region.

  • Page 64: Radio And Television Interference

    EN 301489 (electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters) Based on the results of these tests, Wacom declares that the above mentioned devices conform to Article 10.1 of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC, and their amendment Directive 93/68/EEC, and to the Directive 1999/5/EC and indicates this conformity by the CE-sign on each device.

  • Page 65: Software License

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

  • Page 66: Warranty Service In The U.s.a. And Canada

    ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. In the event that any of the above limitations are held unenforceable, Wacom’s liability for any damages to you or any party shall not exceed the purchase price you paid, regardless of the form of any claim.

  • Page 67: Warranty On Sales Outside Of The U.s.a. And Canada

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

  • Page 68: Software License Agreement

    The purchase of this product from your dealer does not include Wacom’s software and the associated rights of usage. Wacom grants you, the user, the right to use the software solely in accordance with the conditions of this software license agreement. By purchasing this product you agree to the terms of this license.
  • Page 69 Contents Index Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if (a), in the opinion of Wacom, the failure of the product has resulted from accident, abuse, misuse, negligence, misapplication, or unauthorized modification or repair, or (b) the product has been handled or stored other than in accordance with Wacom’s storage instructions, or (c) the failure is due to normal wear and tear, or (d) you fail to fulfill your obligations as described above.

  • Page 70: Glossary

    Contents Index GLOSSARY Active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your Graphire tools are detected. Aspect. The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display. Bluetooth. A standardized wireless technology and Specification. Manufacturers build this into their products in order to create Bluetooth devices, enabling seamless voice and data connections between a variety of wireless devices operating at short range to one another.
  • Page 71 Contents Index Nib. The replaceable pen tip. Pairing. A method of creating a virtual cable link between two Bluetooth devices. Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your Graphire tool 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 Graphire pen.
  • Page 72 Contents Index INDEX About the manual Drawing with pressure Accessories and parts, ordering Driver downloads, obtaining Battery Environmental conditions charging Eraser feel, customizing installing Erasing, with pen replacing ExpressKeys, using Battery life, information Eye-hand coordination exercise Bluetooth connection, optimizing FCC notice Button functions Features Care, for tablet and tools...
  • Page 73 Contents Index Pointing, with pen power indicator light Power indicator light power saving features Pressure, drawing with replacing battery Product information scale and proportions Properties, tablet storing Proportions and scale testing Radio and television interference tracking Scale and proportions working with Settings, control panel Tablet, working with properties Side switch...
  • Page 74 Internet: http://tablet.wacom.co.jp Telephone General: +81.3.5309.1513 Fax: 81.3.5309.1514 Wacom China Corporation Wacom Digital Solutions Co., Ltd. 1108 Block One, Kuntai International Bldg Gangnam Telepia B/D 9th Fl, 662-18 12 Chao Wai Street, Chao Yang District Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-080 Beijing, China 100020...

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