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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL USER’S MANUAL ® ® FOR WINDOWS FOR WINDOWS Navigation Contents Index...

  • Page 2: Trademarks

    Wacom Company, Limited, 2000 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: Radio And Television Interference

    Plug the tablet 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 4: Ce Declaration

    EN 55022 Class B (electromagnetic emissions) 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 to the European Council Directive 73/23/EEC, and indicates this conformity by the CE-sign on each device.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Trademarks Setting Up Your Work Area Radio and Television Interference Working with the Tablet FCC Notice Using the Graphire Pen CE Declaration Holding the Pen About the Manual Pointing Navigating the Manual Clicking Using the Side Switch INSTALLATION Dragging Things to Know Before Installation...
  • Page 6 Customizing Your Pen and Cordless Mouse Pull-Down Menus Graphire Pen Tabs File Graphire Cordless Mouse Tabs Edit Adjusting Tip Feel Adjusting Double-Click Remove Customizing Tool Buttons Language Button Functions Help Adjusting Eraser Feel ADVANCED FEATURES Tablet to Screen Mapping Advanced Tip Pressure Settings Positioning Mode Click Force Adjustment Orientation...
  • Page 7 Software License Limited Warranty Warranty on Sales Outside of U.S. and Canada License and Warranties (Europe, Africa and Middle East) 113 Software License Agreement Limited Warranty and Liability Liability of WACOM GLOSSARY INDEX TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Page 7 Index...

  • Page 8: About The Manual

    ABOUT THE MANUAL This interactive User’s Manual provides quick access to information about Graphire. Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to both serial and USB tablets, unless otherwise noted. •...
  • Page 9 Information about application software. Many graphics applications have built-in support for Graphire features (such as pressure-sensitivity and eraser support). You can find a listing of applications that support these features at Wacom’s web site (see Product Information). Refer also to your application manuals for information on how best to use Graphire features within specific applications.

  • Page 10: Navigating The Manual

    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. Topic Go to topic.

  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION USB tablets are compatible with Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, and with all applications that support a mouse. Graphire serial tablets are compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and with all applications that support a mouse. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION USB TABLET INSTALLATION SERIAL TABLET INSTALLATION...

  • Page 12: Things To Know Before Installation

    • If you are using a DOS shell under Windows 95 or later or NT 4.0, Graphire will automatically function in the DOS shell after you install the Wacom drivers for Windows. INSTALLATION Contents Page 12 Index...

  • Page 13: Usb Tablet Installation

    USB TABLET INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HARDWARE Graphire USB tablets require a Windows 98, Me, or 2000 system with USB port. Graphire supports hot-plugging, which allows you to connect or disconnect Graphire while your computer is turned on. 1. Plug Graphire..into an active USB port on your computer ...or into an active USB hub.

  • Page 14: Installing The Software

    (A W APPING ACOM group was created in the S menu under P . It contains shortcuts to the Wacom control panel, User's ABLET TART ROGRAMS Manual, and Readme file.) If you had trouble with this installation, go to Having Trouble? Important: If your PC was not configured with a USB keyboard or USB mouse, it may not support USB devices while in...

  • Page 15: Serial Tablet Installation

    SERIAL TABLET INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HARDWARE First turn off your computer. Disconnect your mouse or keyboard and plug the PS/2 tablet connector into that port. Plug your mouse or keyboard (whichever one you removed) into the adaptor cable. Plug the serial connector into your computer’s serial port.

  • Page 16: Installing The Software

    Graphire S program from the Graphire Tablet CD. ETUP group was created in the S menu under P . It contains shortcuts to the Wacom control panel, ACOM ABLET TART ROGRAMS User's Manual, and Readme file.

  • Page 17: Windows 95 And Nt 4.0 (Manual Install)

    You should now be able to use your Graphire Pen or Cordless Mouse on the tablet to move the screen cursor. group was created in the S menu under P . It contains shortcuts to the Wacom control panel, ACOM ABLET...

  • Page 18: Uninstalling The Software

    EMOVE REGISTRATION Please be sure to register your product. Depending on your region, the Wacom tablet may come with a Registration Card that you should complete and mail, or you may be prompted to register online during the installation process.

  • Page 19: Using Graphire

    USING GRAPHIRE This section introduces you to the Graphire pen and mouse set. If you are new to using a graphics tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections. They describe your Graphire tools and explain how to use them with the tablet. APPEARANCE AND FEATURES SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA WORKING WITH THE TABLET...

  • Page 20: Appearance And Features

    APPEARANCE AND FEATURES The Graphire Pen and mouse set consists of two basic elements: a graphics tablet that serves as your work area, and the Graphire Tools you use with the tablet. GRAPHIRE TABLET Cable Status LED Pen Stand Active Area Tablet Overlay Note: To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the...

  • Page 21: Graphire Tools

    GRAPHIRE TOOLS Your Graphire tools are cordless, batteryless, and ergonomically designed. The Graphire Pen is a pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Eraser DuoSwitch (rocker style) Replaceable Nib (pen tip) Graphire Pen USING GRAPHIRE Contents Page 21 Index...
  • Page 22 The Graphire Cordless Mouse is an ideal tool for navigation, with three customizable buttons that you can program for different functions. The integrated fingerwheel is both a programmable middle button and a rolling wheel that can be used for scrolling. Fingerwheel Programmable Buttons Graphire Cordless Mouse...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Your Work Area

    SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA Organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your Graphire tablet, input tools, and keyboard so they are easily accessible without unnecessary reaching. Your monitor should be positioned so you can view it comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain. To minimize fatigue: •...

  • Page 24: Working With The Tablet

    WORKING WITH THE TABLET Your tablet comes with a detachable pen stand and a transparent overlay. For free-standing use, place the pen To attach the pen stand, place the stand above the tablet cable. stand within easy reach of your tablet. Push the stand toward the tablet’s pen stand cutout until the stand fits snugly.

  • Page 25: Using The Graphire Pen

    USING THE GRAPHIRE PEN Your Graphire Pen is cordless, batteryless, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the Graphire Pen: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. With a bit of practice, using the pen will become second nature to you. If you are unfamiliar with using a pen, try the exercises on the following pages.

  • Page 26: Pointing

    POINTING The Graphire Pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two different ways, like a pen (Pen Mode) or like a mouse (Mouse Mode). • In Pen Mode, the tablet’s active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen where every point on the tablet’s active area corresponds to exactly one point on the display screen;...

  • Page 27: Clicking

    CLICKING Clicking. To click, tap the tablet once with the tip of the Graphire Pen, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. (With the pen tip, there is no audible “click” sound.) Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the screen cursor over the icon and pressing down on the pen tip.

  • Page 28: Using The Side Switch

    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 in Proximity of the tablet.

  • Page 29: Dragging

    DRAGGING Dragging is used to select and move objects on the screen. To drag, first point to an object. Then press the Graphire Pen to the tablet and slide it across the tablet. The selected object will move across the screen.

  • Page 30: Proximity

    PROXIMITY The pen is activated as soon as it enters proximity above the tablet’s active area. This allows you to position the screen cursor or use the side switch without touching the pen tip to the tablet. You can also trace a drawing or photograph as long as the pen tip remains within proximity height.

  • Page 31: Drawing With Pressure

    DRAWING WITH PRESSURE The Graphire Pen responds to the nuance and inflection of your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes. Many graphics applications have drawing tools that respond to the pressure you place on the pen. For example, in some drawing programs sliders are used to vary brush characteristics (width, color, and opacity).

  • Page 32: Erasing

    ERASING The eraser on the Graphire Pen works like the eraser on a pencil. In graphics applications that support the pen’s eraser, you can erase intuitively and naturally. When you use the pen’s eraser, the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool. You can also use the eraser in many standard office applications.

  • Page 33: Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise

    EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE If you use a mouse, you may remember how long it took to get used to positioning the screen cursor. Your Graphire Pen, likewise, will take a bit of practice to master the technique of positioning the screen cursor in Mode.

  • Page 34: Using The Graphire Cordless Mouse

    USING THE GRAPHIRE CORDLESS MOUSE The Graphire Cordless Mouse is batteryless and works on your Graphire tablet. By moving the Cordless Mouse across the tablet’s active area, you can position the screen cursor like you do with a regular mouse. The buttons are programmable, and the integrated fingerwheel is both a programmable middle button and a rolling wheel for scrolling.

  • Page 35: Using The Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel

    USING THE CORDLESS MOUSE FINGERWHEEL To use the fingerwheel, place your hand on the Graphire Cordless Mouse with your index finger on the wheel. • Button function. To use the button function, press down on the wheel to perform a button click. •...

  • Page 36: Caring For Your Tools And Tablet

    CARING FOR YOUR TOOLS AND TABLET Keep your Graphire tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your Graphire tools and cause wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help prolong the life of your tablet surface and Graphire tools.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Pen Tip

    REPLACING THE PEN TIP The tip (nib) will wear with normal use. When the nib gets too short or develops a flat point, you can replace it with another nib. 1. Clasp the old nib with a tweezer, needle-nosed plier, or similar instrument and pull it straight out of the pen.

  • Page 38: Customizing

    After you master the basics of using your Graphire pen and mouse set, you may want to customize the way Graphire works. This chapter describes how to use the Wacom control panel to adjust your Graphire tool and tablet settings.

  • Page 39: Opening The Control Panel

    1. Using your Graphire tool, click on the Windows S button. Then, select S and C TART ETTINGS ONTROL ANEL 2. Double-click on the tablet icon. To open the Wacom control panel, double-click here with the tool you wish to customize. CUSTOMIZING Contents Page 39 Index...

  • Page 40: Control Panel Features

    CONTROL PANEL FEATURES Use the Wacom control panel to customize your Graphire pen and mouse set. Pull-Down Menus access many control panel features. These buttons add an application or tool to the lists at the left. Application List displays applications...

  • Page 41: Tabs

    TABS The tabs allow you to customize your Graphire tablet, Pen, and Cordless Mouse. When you open the control panel with a Graphire tool, the tool is automatically selected in the T and the appropriate tabs are displayed. To change settings for your other tool, select the appropriate tool icon to display the corresponding tabs.
  • Page 42 Tab buttons apply only to the selected tab: • To set the currently open tab to its factory default values, click • If you have changed settings on a tab and want to return the tab to its previously saved or last applied settings (whichever is most recent using the OK or A buttons), click PPLY...

  • Page 43: Control Panel Lists

    CONTROL PANEL LISTS Located in the upper portion of the control panel, the A and T allow you to create PPLICATION different tool settings for individual applications. For example, you might set your pen tip for a soft feel in Painter and a firm feel in all other applications.
  • Page 44 • When you first install your Graphire pen and mouse set, the A displays the A PPLICATION icon. This contains tablet and tool settings for all of your applications. PPLICATIONS • The T displays an icon for the Graphire Pen and Cordless Mouse. Each tool icon is automatically added to the T when a Graphire Pen or Cordless Mouse is first used on the tablet.

  • Page 45: Control Panel Buttons

    CONTROL PANEL BUTTONS The control panel buttons apply to all items in the control panel, including tab settings, items in control panel lists, and menu options. • To close the control panel and save changes, click • To close the control panel without saving changes, click •...

  • Page 46: Customizing Your Pen And Cordless Mouse

    CUSTOMIZING YOUR PEN AND CORDLESS MOUSE To change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize. The tool will automatically be selected in the T , and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. To customize settings for a different tool, select it from the T by clicking on its icon.

  • Page 47: Graphire Cordless Mouse Tabs

    GRAPHIRE CORDLESS MOUSE TABS If you selected the Graphire Cordless Mouse, the following control panel tabs are displayed: Displayed if you are working with a serial tablet. Settings on these tabs apply to both the Graphire Pen and Cordless Mouse. CUSTOMIZING Contents Page 47...

  • Page 48: Adjusting Tip Feel

    ADJUSTING TIP FEEL To adjust the sensitivity of your Graphire Pen tip, select the T 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.

  • Page 49: Adjusting Double-Click

    D tab. Because a large double-click distance may adversely affect your brushstrokes in OUBLE LICK some drawing applications, Wacom recommends setting a small double-click distance and using the upper side switch to double-click. Use custom double-click settings when checked.

  • Page 50: Customizing Tool Buttons

    CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS Select the T tab to change the functions assigned to the eraser, side switch, and tip of your UTTONS Graphire Pen. For each tool button, a pull-down menu enables you to choose the function that will be performed.

  • Page 51: Button Functions

    Button Functions Each button has a pull-down menu that allows you to choose the function that will be performed when the button is pressed. The following list describes all available functions. However, some options are not available for all buttons. •...
  • Page 52 • ..Enables you to simulate a series of keystrokes. When you select this option, the EYSTROKE dialog box appears. There, you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to EFINE EYSTROKE play back. Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys (such as F3) and modifier keys (such as S , or C ).
  • Page 53 • ..Enables you to simulate modifier key(s) (such as S , or C ). Many applications ODIFIER HIFT use modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects. If you select this option, the D EFINE dialog box appears. There, you select the modifier key(s) to simulate. ODIFIER You can select the C box plus...
  • Page 54 • . (Graphire Pen only.) Sets a button so that, when pressed, the pressure is locked at RESSURE the current pressure level until the button is 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 55: Adjusting Eraser Feel

    ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL To adjust the sensitivity of your Graphire Pen eraser, select the E tab. To erase with a broad RASER stroke or to click with a light touch, use a soft eraser setting. For maximum control while erasing, use a firm eraser setting.

  • Page 56: Tablet To Screen Mapping

    TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING To change the relationship between tool movement on your tablet and cursor movement on the screen, select the M tab. The default P for the Graphire Pen is P , which means APPING OSITIONING that each point on the tablet maps to a corresponding point on the screen. (The default setting for the Graphire Cordless Mouse is M .) In P , the M...
  • Page 57 With M selected, the M tab looks like this: OUSE APPING Positioning Mode. In Mouse Mode, the screen cursor moves with relative positioning. This is the default mode for the Graphire Cordless Mouse. Select the Orientation of your tablet. Select a slower or faster screen cursor speed when in Mouse Mode.

  • Page 58: Positioning Mode

    Positioning Mode The P controls how the screen cursor moves. OSITIONING • In P , wherever you place a Graphire tool on the tablet, the cursor jumps to the corresponding point on the screen. This is required for tracing. • In M , the screen cursor is positioned like a mouse, requiring a “pick up and roll”...

  • Page 59: Orientation

    Orientation If you are working with a tall monitor or prefer to work with the tablet in a different position, you can rotate the tablet to one of the following orientations: • . Tablet orientation is horizontal, with the tablet cable at the top. This is the default setting. ANDSCAPE •...

  • Page 60: Aspect

    Aspect Aspect defines the constraints of the tablet to screen relationship. A options include: SPECT • . Maintains correct vertical and ROPORTIONAL horizontal proportions between the tablet and display. A traced image appears proportionally correct on your display, but may be smaller or larger than the original image.

  • Page 61: Tablet Area

    Tablet Area These settings allow you to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the display area. Uses the entire active area of the tablet for tablet to display mapping. This is the default setting. Displays the P dialog box where ORTION OF ABLET...
  • Page 62 Enter coordinates to select the tablet area. • Select U of measure for the displayed NITS values. A count equals one line of tablet resolution. • Enter values for the T , and OTTOM boundary of the tablet area. Values IGHT are measured from the top left corner of the tablet’s active area.

  • Page 63: Display Area

    Display Area The D options allow you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to. ISPLAY • . Select this option to access the entire display. This is the default setting. If more NTIRE ISPLAY than one monitor is in use, a pull-down menu is displayed with options for selecting A ONITORS individual monitors.

  • Page 64: Customizing The Graphire Cordless Mouse

    CUSTOMIZING THE GRAPHIRE CORDLESS MOUSE To modify your Graphire Cordless Mouse button settings, select the T tab. UTTONS Select the function to perform Select the function to perform when clicking the when pressing the left button. fingerwheel button. Refer to Customizing the Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel to select the function...

  • Page 65: Customizing The Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel

    CUSTOMIZING THE CORDLESS MOUSE FINGERWHEEL The Graphire Cordless Mouse fingerwheel controls scrolling in most active windows. For line scrolling, the fingerwheel emulates the Microsoft IntelliMouse wheel to control scrolling in applications that support the IntelliMouse. To customize your Graphire Cordless Mouse fingerwheel, choose the F tab.

  • Page 66: Customizing The Pop-Up Menu

    CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU Select the P tab to customize the available functions on the Pop-up Menu list. The Pop-up Menu list may include keystroke functions and mapping options. To display the Pop-up Menu, set one of your tool buttons to the P function.

  • Page 67: Add Keystrokes

    ADD KEYSTROKES To add a keystroke definition to the Pop-up Menu, click on the A ... button. A dialog box will EYSTROKE appear where you can specify and name the keystroke function. You can also create different keystroke functions for different applications. See Working with Application-Specific Settings for more information.

  • Page 68: Working With Graphire Tools

    WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE TOOLS The Wacom control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of your Graphire tool settings. The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected, and the appropriate tabs for that tool are displayed.

  • Page 69: Adding A Tool

    You can customize a tool by opening the Wacom control panel and changing the tab settings. When you select a tool from the Tool List, the appropriate tab settings for that tool are displayed. Any changes you make to the tab settings will then apply to that tool when you click on the control panel’s A...

  • Page 70: Working With Application-Specific Settings

    WORKING WITH APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS You may wish to have different tool settings for a particular application. The A lets you PPLICATION customize your Graphire tablet and tool settings for individual applications. The A PPLICATION displays icons for applications with customized settings. The T displays icons for tools that are...
  • Page 71 If application-specific settings have not been created, a single icon labeled A is displayed PPLICATIONS in the A , and the tool settings displayed in the tabs are applied to all applications. PPLICATION When a second application is added to the A , the A icon changes to A PPLICATION...

  • Page 72: Creating An Application-Specific Setting

    CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING To create an application-specific setting, click on the A ... button or select PPLICATION TO ... from the A pull-down menu. The A PPLICATIONS FOR USTOM ETTINGS PPLICATION FOR USTOM dialog box appears. ETTINGS to select the Select an application to add to ROWSE executable file of any...
  • Page 73 If you have used both the Graphire Pen and Cordless Mouse on the tablet, the A OOL TO PPLICATION dialog box is displayed. Choose one or both tools to add to the T for this application. By default, the tool in your hand is selected. Click OK to confirm your selection. Lists the tools that can be customized.

  • Page 74: Adding A Tool To An Application's Tool List

    ADDING A TOOL TO AN APPLICATION’S TOOL LIST To add a tool to an application’s T , click on the A ... button or select T OOL TO OOL TO ... from the A pull-down menu. The A dialog box appears. Choose USTOMIZE OOL TO USTOMIZE...

  • Page 75: Changing Settings For A Specific Application And Tool

    CHANGING SETTINGS FOR A SPECIFIC APPLICATION AND TOOL To change settings for a specific application and tool combination, from the A choose the PPLICATION application you want to change tool settings for. From the T , choose the tool you want to customize.

  • Page 76: Checking Your Serial Tablet Connection

    CHECKING YOUR SERIAL TABLET CONNECTION Select the C tab to check the status of your tablet connection to the serial port. ONNECTION When checked, the tablet driver is on. Displays all serial ports. The port in use by the tablet is selected. Ports used by other devices are dimmed.

  • Page 77: Pull-Down Menus

    PULL-DOWN MENUS Use the pull-down menus to access additional custom settings options, a language selection menu, and online documentation. Help is available for most dialog boxes that appear when you make a menu selection—just click on the dialog box H ...

  • Page 78: Add

    The A menu contains the following options: • ..Opens a dialog box where you can add one or more tablets. Refer to Installing Multiple Tablets for information ABLET on adding multiple tablets. • ..Opens a dialog box where you can add an application to the A PPLICATION FOR USTOM ETTINGS...

  • Page 79: Language

    LANGUAGE The L menu allows you to switch between English and other installed languages. Typically, the ANGUAGE language of the operating system is installed when you install the driver, but other languages can be specified during a custom install. HELP The H menu contains the following options: •...

  • Page 80: Advanced Features

    ADVANCED FEATURES You can use advanced features to further customize your Graphire pen and mouse set for the way you like to work. ADVANCED TIP PRESSURE SETTINGS ADVANCED ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS COPYING SETTINGS ADVANCED FEATURES Contents Page 80 Index...

  • Page 81: Advanced Tip Pressure Settings

    ADVANCED TIP PRESSURE SETTINGS To customize advanced tip pressure settings, from the T tab select M . The advanced PTIONS options enable you to change the click pressure and pressure curve settings independently. (In the basic options display, these settings are adjusted simultaneously with the T slider.) RESSURE Important: The T...

  • Page 82: Click Force Adjustment

    CLICK FORCE ADJUSTMENT The click force setting adjusts the amount of force required to generate a button click. The C bar graphically displays LICK ORCE the force level at which a click occurs. Enter a value from 1 to 50% or drag the C bar to set the force LICK...

  • Page 83: Pressure Curve Adjustment

    PRESSURE CURVE ADJUSTMENT Changing the shape of the pressure curve will change the feel of the pen tip. A pressure curve that increases quickly makes the tip feel more sensitive to changes in force. The control points at each end of the pressure curve set the minimum and maximum amount of force your pen will respond to.
  • Page 84 To automatically set the maximum force for the way you draw, click the S button and draw in the TART scratch pad area. As you draw, the M control moves, and the value in the edit box AXIMUM ORCE changes to reflect the peak pressure registered by your hand movements. To start over, click the S TART button and begin a new drawing.

  • Page 85: Advanced Eraser Pressure Settings

    ADVANCED ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS To customize advanced eraser pressure settings, select the E tab and click on the M RASER button. You work with the advanced eraser settings in the same manner as with the Advanced PTIONS Tip Pressure Settings. Important: The E slider overrides the advanced pressure settings.

  • Page 86: Copying Settings

    COPYING SETTINGS To copy settings between tools or to another application, choose the C ... option from the ETTINGS menu, or click on the C ... button. A dialog box is displayed where you can copy ETTINGS settings from one tool to another within the same application or between different applications. Note: If you copy settings between the Graphire Pen and Cordless Mouse, only those settings common to both tools (such as mapping settings) can be copied.

  • Page 87: Having Trouble

    HAVING TROUBLE? Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom recommends you do the following: 1. Refer to the troubleshooting procedures described in this chapter. 2. Look in the troubleshooting tables. Your problem may be described there and you can try the solution offered.

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING If the Wacom Tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in the error message on your screen. If that does not solve the problem, perform the troubleshooting tests for your tablet or tool(s). TESTING USB TABLETS...

  • Page 89: Verifying Your Computer Is Usb Ready

    2. Check the pen. Move your Graphire Pen across the active area of the tablet; the screen cursor should move in the corresponding direction on your monitor. Press the pen tip against the tablet surface. The status LED on the tablet should turn from orange to green. Now, without applying pressure to the pen tip, press the side switch.

  • Page 90: Testing Serial Tablets

    If the light still does not come on, you may have a defective tablet. See Contacting Technical Support. 2. Check the serial connection. Open the Wacom control panel to the C tab. It should ONNECTION indicate that the tablet is responding. If not, make sure that the tablet cable is properly connected to an active serial communication port.

  • Page 91: Testing Your Graphire Tools

    TESTING YOUR GRAPHIRE TOOLS From the Wacom control panel’s H menu, select D ... to open the D dialog box. IAGNOSTICS IAGNOSTICS The tablet driver version, tablet hardware and connection, and pointing device information is shown. TESTING THE GRAPHIRE PEN...

  • Page 92: Testing The Graphire Cordless Mouse

    Testing the Graphire Cordless Mouse 1. Test the buttons on your Graphire Cordless Mouse by clicking each button. The tablet’s status LED should change color, and the S state should change for each button you click. WITCHES Graphire Cordless Mouse 2.

  • Page 93: Troubleshooting Tables

    TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES If you encounter problems with your Graphire tools 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 Readme file for the latest troubleshooting information.

  • Page 94: Serial Tablet Problems

    GENERAL PROBLEMS The Graphire Pen selects Open the Wacom control panel and go to the tool’s T tab. everything, will not stop Move the T...
  • Page 95 The side switch does not work. Be sure you press the side switch when the pen tip is in proximity—do this without pressing down on the pen tip. From the Wacom control panel, verify that the side switch is set to the proper function for the application and tool that you are using.
  • Page 96 Leaving your tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other input devices. Cannot move the cursor where Open the Wacom control panel and go to the M tab. Verify that APPING you want to on the screen, or...

  • Page 97: Windows-Specific Problems

    Adjusting Tip Feel). RESSURE After changing right- and left- This will reverse the right and left button settings on your Wacom tools. handed settings in the Mouse Restart Windows for your Wacom tool settings to be correctly control panel, the Graphire recognized.
  • Page 98 Windows 98 or Me. When On a multiple monitor system, the tablet is mapped to the virtual working with multiple desktop (a rectangular area covering all monitors). In the Wacom monitors, the screen cursor control panel’s P dialog box, the screen rectangle...

  • Page 99: Linking To The Web Page

    If you cannot find the answer in this manual, you may find updated information about your problem in the Readme file located on the Graphire Tablet CD. For information on accessing Wacom’s 24-hour automated online support and for a directory of Wacom Technical Support numbers, see Who to Call for your region.
  • Page 100 WHO TO CALL If you think your Wacom tablet is not working properly, contact the Wacom support staff for the area where your product was purchased. If you have a modem, you can download the latest software drivers from the Internet.
  • Page 101 Automated support and sales information. (English) To purchase parts and accessories , call toll-free: 1-888-884-1870 (USA and Canada only) or visit Wacom’s web site at http://www.wacom.com/wacomdirect/ (USA only). Outside of the USA and Canada, please contact your local dealer or distributor. HAVING TROUBLE?
  • Page 102 Europe, Middle East and Africa Contact your local distributor, or: Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.de Software updates, Online support database. Anonymous FTP Site: ftp.wacom.de/pub Software updates. Phone (Austria): ++43-(0)1-790 825 550 Technical Support. Phone (Belgium): ++32-(0)2-275 0691 Technical Support. Phone (France): ++33-(0)1-7020 0070 Technical Support.
  • Page 103 Japan Contact your local distributor, or: Worldwide Web: http://tablet.wacom.co.jp Software updates and information. (Japanese) Phone: ++81-(0)47-380-8877 Technical Support. (Japanese) FAX: ++81-(0)47-380-8711 Technical Support. (Japanese) Internet Email: tablet@wacom.co.jp Technical Support and sales. (Japanese) To purchase parts and accessories , please contact your local dealer or distributor.

  • Page 104: License And Warranties (Europe, Africa And Middle East)

    APPENDICES This section contains information on working with multiple tablets. You will also find product specifications, a listing of available parts and accessories, and license and warranty information. INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PARTS AND ACCESSORIES LICENSE AND WARRANTIES LICENSE AND WARRANTIES (EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST) APPENDICES Contents Page 104...
  • Page 105 INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS If multiple Wacom tablets are installed on a single computer when the Wacom control panel is opened, a is displayed above the A . The T contains an icon for each installed ABLET PPLICATION ABLET tablet, and allows you to select the tablet for which your changes will apply.

  • Page 106: Graphire Tablet (Models Et-0405-R, Et-0405-U)

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GRAPHIRE TABLET (MODELS ET-0405-R, ET-0405-U) Active area (W x D) 127.6 x 92.8 mm (5.02 x 3.65 in) Physical size (W x D x H) 209.0 x 214.0 x 9.3 mm (8.23 x 8.43 x 0.37 in) Cable length 1.5 m (4.9 ft) for USB tablets, 1.8 m (5.9 ft) for serial tablets Weight 341 g (0.75 lb) (USB tablets), 366 g (0.81 lb) (serial tablets)

  • Page 107: Graphire Pen (Model Ep-100E)

    GRAPHIRE PEN (MODEL EP-100E) 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 Polyacetal (Part No.
  • Page 108 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Description Part Numbers Slate Blue Tangerine Strawberry Grape Blueberry Lime Graphite Graphire Serial Tablet ET-0405-R Graphire USB Tablet ET-0405-U ET-0405-U0T ET-0405-U0S ET-0405-U0G ET-0405-U0B ET-0405-U0L ET-0405-U0H Graphire Pen EP-100E EP-100E-0T-00 EP-100E-0S-00 EP-100E-0G-00 EP-100E-0B-00 EP-100E-0L-00 EP-100E-0H Graphire Cordless EC-100 EC-100-0T-00 EC-100-0S-00 EC-100-0G-00...
  • Page 109 The enclosed product includes computer programs embedded in firmware and accompanying diskette or 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 110 Wacom will pay for return shipping by United Parcel Service or by an equivalent service as chosen by Wacom.
  • Page 111 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION 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 112: Warranty On Sales Outside Of U.s. And Canada

    Software, within the Warranty Period you should notify your local dealer or distributor. In all other respects the terms of the warranty as set forth above apply to such sales. 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: In Asia and Asia Pacific contact:...

  • Page 113: 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.
  • Page 114 Warranty Period. 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 115: Liability Of Wacom

    (cardinal obligation) in a way which may endanger the achievement of the contractual purpose or (c) result from the absence of a guaranteed feature or (d) are covered by product liability law. If WACOM is liable for the culpable...
  • Page 116 GLOSSARY Active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your Graphire tools are detected. Application-specific settings. Graphire tool and tablet settings that have been customized for individual applications. The control panel enables you to program a tool to behave uniquely in different applications. Your application-specific settings are in effect whenever you use the application.
  • Page 117 Double-click speed. The maximum time that can pass between clicks and still be accepted as a double- click. Increasing the double-click time makes double-clicking easier. Eraser-aware application. A software application that has built-in support for the Graphire eraser. These applications take advantage of the eraser in different ways, depending on what makes sense for the application.
  • Page 118 Nib. The replaceable tip of the Graphire Pen. Pen Mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your Graphire tool on the tablet, the screen cursor will be at that same corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positioning, and is the default setting for the Graphire Pen.
  • Page 119 Screen cursor. The pointer on the display screen. Screen cursors come in different shapes (such as an I-beam, arrow, or box), depending on which application you are running. Tracking speed. A setting that allows you to adjust the speed at which your screen cursor moves when your Graphire tool is in Mouse Mode.

  • Page 120: Index

    INDEX About the manual Customizing Accessories and parts advanced ordering eraser pressure Add menu tip pressure Adding a tool click force Advanced double-click eraser pressure, customizing eraser feel tip pressure, customizing Graphire Cordless Mouse Application-specific settings buttons creating fingerwheel working with tabs Aspect Graphire Pen tabs...
  • Page 121 Erasing, with pen Help menu Eye-hand coordination exercise Holding the pen Features Information, product control panel Installation Graphire tools serial tablet tablet things to know File menu USB tablet Fingerwheel Installing multiple tablets customizing Interference, radio and television using Keystrokes, adding to Pop-up Menu Functions, button Language menu General problems, troubleshooting...
  • Page 122 Parts and accessories Tablet ordering area Pointing, with pen connection, checking Pop-up Menu, customizing storing Positioning mode working with Pressure curve adjustment Tablet to screen mapping, customizing Pressure, drawing with Technical Support Product information contacting Proximity linking to web page Radio and television interference numbers Registration...
  • Page 123 Windows-specific problems Uninstalling software readiness, testing tablet problems, troubleshooting tablets, testing WACOM International Offices Warranties and License Warranties and License (Europe) Web page, linking to Windows-specific problems, troubleshooting Work area, setting up INDEX Contents Page 123...
  • Page 124 WACOM INTERNATIONAL OFFICES WACOM Technology Corporation WACOM Europe GmbH 1311 S.E. Cardinal Court Europark Fichtenhain A9 Vancouver, WA 98683 47807 Krefeld U.S.A. Germany Telephone Telephone General: ++1-360-896-9833 General: ++49-(0)2151-3614-0 Fax: ++1-360-896-9724 Fax: ++49-(0)2151-3614-111 WACOM Co., Ltd. 2-510-1 Toyonodai Otone-Machi, Kitasaitama-Gun...

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