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Wacom GRAPHIRE BLUETOOTH User Manual

Wacom GRAPHIRE BLUETOOTH User Manual

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  • Page 1 ONTENTS NDEX SING ORDLESS OUSE ABLET USTOMIZING ORDLESS OUSE ABLET ROUBLESHOOTING ® ® User’s Manual for Windows & Macintosh ONTENTS NDEX...
  • Page 2 Copyright © WACOM Company, Limited, 2005 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

    Pointing Replacing the tablet battery Clicking Uninstalling the tablet software Dragging Product specifications Using the side switch Graphire Bluetooth pen tablet (model CTE-630BT) Drawing with pressure-sensitivity Graphire pen (model EP-130E) Erasing Graphire cordless mouse (model EC-130) Eye-hand coordination exercise Graphire Inking Pen (model EP-200, optional)

  • Page 4: 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 5: Navigating The Manual

    ONTENTS NDEX 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 6: Working With Graphire

    ONTENTS NDEX 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 7 ORKING WITH RAPHIRE ONTENTS NDEX Tablet features The Graphire Bluetooth pen tablet provides you with enhanced workspace flexibility and more creative freedom in the way you interact with the tablet and input tools. Pen storage compartment. Customizable ExpressKeys. working with tablet properties.
  • Page 8 ORKING WITH RAPHIRE ONTENTS NDEX Power adapter and cable. charging the battery. Pen stand. Plug varies by region. Input tools Your Graphire input tools are cordless, battery-free, and ergonomically designed. Eraser. Fingerwheel. An integrated middle button and rolling wheel that can be used for up and down scrolling in the active window.

  • Page 9: Installing The Battery

    Your wireless pen tablet uses a rechargeable Lithium Polymer (Li-Poly) battery as the power source for mobile operation, and a power adapter for charging the battery and to operate the tablet using outlet power. Before installing or working with Graphire Bluetooth, you must first install the rechargeable battery that came with your tablet.

  • Page 10: 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 you can work with the tablet while the battery is being charged.
  • Page 11 • 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 12: Power Saving Features

    When there is no wireless connection for more than two (2) seconds, such as when the computer is switched off or the tablet is moved out of range, Graphire Bluetooth switches itself off. To resume operations, make sure that your computer’s Bluetooth support is working and that your tablet is within range.

  • Page 13: 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 14 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 15 • Do not use the Graphire Bluetooth pen tablet in a facility control system or any other environment that requires extremely high reliability, or where the use of a wireless device may cause interference; the wireless tablet may interfere with or cause other electronic devices to malfunction, or other wireless devices may interfere with or cause the tablet to malfunction.

  • Page 16: Optimizing The Bluetooth Connection

    Try the following actions to improve your Bluetooth connection and optimize tablet performance: • Remove any metallic objects from the line of sight between Graphire Bluetooth and your Bluetooth antenna or adapter. •...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Using The Cordless Pen

    ORKING WITH RAPHIRE ONTENTS NDEX Using the cordless pen Your Graphire pen is cordless, battery-free, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the pen: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. With a bit of practice, using the pen will become second nature to you.

  • Page 19: Pointing

    ORKING WITH RAPHIRE ONTENTS NDEX Pointing The Graphire pen positions the pointer (or cursor) on your screen. You can position the screen cursor two different ways, like a pen ) or like a mouse OUSE • In P , the tablet active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen where every point on the active area corresponds to exactly one point on the display screen;...

  • Page 20: Clicking

    ORKING WITH RAPHIRE ONTENTS NDEX Clicking You typically click to highlight or select something on the screen, and double-click to open it. Clicking. To click, tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click.

  • Page 21: Using The Side Switch

    ORKING WITH RAPHIRE ONTENTS NDEX 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 22: Erasing

    ORKING WITH RAPHIRE ONTENTS NDEX Erasing The eraser on the Graphire pen 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.

  • Page 23: Using The Cordless Mouse

    ONTENTS NDEX 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...

  • Page 24: Working With The Tablet

    Working with the tablet Your Graphire Bluetooth pen tablet is designed to enhance the way you work. 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 25: Using The Expresskeys

    ORKING WITH RAPHIRE ONTENTS NDEX 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 Internet browsers The right key default is F ORWARD You might consider some of these alternate ways of using the ExpressKeys: •...

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: Control Panel Overview

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX 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 29: Customizing The Pen

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX Customizing the pen Customizing your Graphire pen is easy. First open the Pen Tablet control panel and select the P tab to choose from the available options. Adjusting eraser feel Tablet tracking Customizing the side switch Adjusting tip feel and double-click ONTENTS NDEX...

  • Page 30: Adjusting Tip Feel, Eraser Feel And Double-Click

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX Adjusting tip feel, eraser feel, and double-click To adjust the tip or eraser sensitivity of your Graphire pen, 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.

  • Page 31: Customizing The Side Switch

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX 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 32: Button Functions

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX Button functions The following list describes the options available for tool button, tablet ExpressKeys, or Pop-up Menu settings. Please note that not all options are available for all controls. Default setting for the pen tip. (Pen only.) Sets a button so that LICK RASE This option simulates a primary mouse...
  • Page 33 USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX • ..Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Selecting this option displays the D EYSTROKES EFINE dialog box where you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to play back. EYSTROKE You can manually enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the K entry box.

  • Page 34: Customizing The Cordless Mouse

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX • ..Enables you to assign modifier key(s) (such as S , or C for Windows, or ODIFIER HIFT SHIFT , and for Macintosh). Many applications use modifier keys to constrain the OPTION COMMAND CONTROL size or placement of objects. Selecting this option displays the D dialog box where you EFINE ODIFIER...

  • Page 35: Customizing Mouse Buttons

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX Customizing mouse buttons To modify your Graphire cordless mouse button settings, use your mouse to open the Pen Tablet control panel and select a function to perform for each button from the pull-down menus. See button functions for a description of the available options.

  • Page 36: Tablet Tracking

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX 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 monitor screen. By default the entire active area of the tablet maps to the entire monitor. If more than one monitor is in use the tablet will map to all monitors.
  • Page 37 USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX 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 monitor(s) area is CREENS mapped;...
  • Page 38 USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX Use the T options to select a tablet area for ABLET tablet to screen mapping. • . The entire active area of the tablet is mapped. This is the default setting. • . A portion of the tablet area is mapped. ORTION Click S ...

  • Page 39: Portion Of Screen Area

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX Portion of screen area The tracking options in the P dialog box allow you to define which portion of the display ETAILS screen your tablet will map to: • . When selected, the entire monitor(s) area is mapped. This is the default setting. CREENS mapping to multiple monitors for more information.

  • Page 40: Setting Mouse Speed

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX 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: • . When selected, the entire active area of the tablet is used for tablet to display mapping. This is the default setting.

  • Page 41: Working With Tablet Properties

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX 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 42: Customizing The Pop-Up Menu

    USTOMIZING ONTENTS NDEX 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 one of your tool buttons 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.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    NDEX 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 Wacom tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear on your screen.

  • Page 44: Testing Your Tablet

    The indicator will be off if the power adapter is not plugged in or is not connected to an active power outlet. 2. Check the Bluetooth connection. Switch on the Graphire Bluetooth pen tablet by pressing and releasing the power button. If the power indicator light stays on for more than five seconds, your Bluetooth connection is working.

  • Page 45: Testing Your Tools

    ROUBLESHOOTING ONTENTS NDEX 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 46: 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 47 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 48: 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. Some applications, including Photoshop 7.0 and greater, require that you turn on the pressure capabilities before the pen will respond as a pressure-sensitive tool.
  • Page 49 ROUBLESHOOTING ONTENTS NDEX 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 50 IBRARY IBRARY folder and delete the REFERENCES WACOM TABLETPREFERENCES file. 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 51: Windows-Specific Problems

    NDEX Windows-specific problems 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 pen tip no recognized.

  • Page 52: Technical Support Options

    Inkwell and we are limited in our abilities to support a third party software application. 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;...

  • Page 53: Obtaining Driver Downloads

    Obtaining driver downloads Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products, and recommends that you regularly update the driver for best functionality. A new Wacom tablet software driver (when available) can be downloaded from the Internet.

  • Page 54: Appendix

    ONTENTS NDEX 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 Product specifications...

  • Page 55: Caring For Your Tablet And Tools

    Li-Poly 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 56: Replacing The Tablet Battery

    PPENDIX ONTENTS NDEX 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 Polymer (Li-Poly) battery designed for your tablet. For information on ordering a replacement battery, see ordering parts and accessories.

  • Page 57: Uninstalling The Tablet Software

    After the removal is completed, click EMOVE ABLET EMOVE ABLET OFTWARE Note: To fully remove the Graphire Bluetooth pen tablet from your computer, you will need to delete the paired connection from the Bluetooth devices control panel for your operating system. ONTENTS NDEX...
  • Page 58 PPENDIX ONTENTS NDEX 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 59: Graphire Pen (Model Ep-130E)

    PPENDIX ONTENTS NDEX 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 60: Product Information

    NDEX Product information To learn more about Graphire Bluetooth, and about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to support the pressure-sensitivity, eraser, and other special functionality of your pen tablet and tools, visit the Wacom web site for your region: USA, Canada, Central and South America http://www.wacom.com/productinfo...

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 63: 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 64: Warranty On Sales Outside Of The U.s.a And Canada

    Software, within the Warranty Period you should contact 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:...

  • Page 65: 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 66 ONTENTS NDEX 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 67 ONTENTS NDEX 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 68 LOSSARY ONTENTS NDEX 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. Also, P allows you to quickly position the screen cursor without having to first find it and then move it across the desktop.
  • Page 69 ONTENTS NDEX INDEX About the manual Driver downloads, obtaining Accessories and parts, ordering Environmental conditions Battery Eraser feel, customizing charging Erasing, with pen installing ExpressKeys, using replacing Eye-hand coordination exercise Battery life, information FCC notice Bluetooth connection, optimizing Features Button functions input tools Care, for tablet and tools tablet...
  • Page 70 Tablet, working with properties using Technical Support options Software Testing driver downloads tablet uninstalling tools Specifications Tip feel, customizing Graphire Bluetooth pen tablet Tip, replacing Graphire cordless mouse Tools, testing Graphire pen Tracking, tablet Inking pen Troubleshooting product connection problems Tablet...
  • Page 71 Japan 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. Room 611 CNT MANHATTAN BUILDING Gangnam Telepia B/D 9th Fl, 662-18 No. 6, Chaoyangmen Bei Road. Beijing, China 100027 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 135-080 Korea...

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