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- Page 1 Contents Index User’s manual for ® ® Windows & Macintosh Inkling (model MDP-123) Before you start Setting up Sketching Saving your work Sketch management Troubleshooting Contents Index...
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Page 2: Contents Index
Wacom reserves the right to revise this publication without obligation to provide notification of such changes. Wacom does its best to provide current and accurate information in this manual. However, Wacom reserves the right to change any specifications and product configurations at its discretion, without prior notice and without obligation to include such changes in this manual. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Index CONTENTS About the manual Identifying and opening a sketch file Editing and working with layers YOUR INKLING Saving a sketch Inkling digital pen Converting a sketch file Inkling receiver Exporting layers Inkling charging case Sharing a sketch Battery and power management Managing Inkling settings Battery installation for pen Uninstalling the software... -
Page 4: About The Manual
Wacom’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications, and improvements may not be covered in this manual. -
Page 5: Your Inkling
Contents Index YOUR INKLING Inkling can be used anywhere you might use a regular pencil, pen, and paper. As you sketch on any kind of paper, Inkling digitally captures your sketches and saves them for uploading to your computer at a later time. -
Page 6: Inkling Digital Pen
Contents Index INKLING DIGITAL PEN Use the digital pen to write and sketch on regular paper. See sketching. As you work, the Inkling receiver digitally captures your sketches and saves them for uploading to your computer at a later time. Charging contacts Pen LED charging... -
Page 7: Inkling Receiver
Contents Index INKLING RECEIVER The receiver can digitally store hundreds of multiple-layer sketches that you create with the Inkling digital pen. The receiver also functions as a standard USB flash drive. See working with Inkling. Power button New layer button Press to turn on or off. -
Page 8: Inkling Charging Case
Contents Index INKLING CHARGING CASE Store your Inkling components within the charging case. The case is used to charge the pen and receiver. Pen cartridges USB cable Connects the Inkling receiver or charging case to a USB port located directly on your computer, or to a powered USB hub. -
Page 9: Battery And Power Management
Important: Be sure to use only the correct Wacom batteries specified for your product. Many communities offer voluntary or mandatory recycling programs for batteries. Promptly recycle old batteries. Recycle them properly by following all applicable laws, and in accordance with the safety... -
Page 10: Receiver Battery Information
Under normal conditions the rechargeable receiver battery will have a long life span. If the battery fails unexpectedly or has outlived its useful life and must be replaced, please contact your local Wacom service provider. Warnings: Choking hazard. Prevent children from swallowing the battery. -
Page 11: Charging Batteries
Contents Index CHARGING BATTERIES Important: Before using Inkling for the first time, you should fully charge the pen and receiver batteries. The pen and receiver can be charged separately, or together within the Inkling charging case. The receiver can be charged independently of the charging case, and will charge whenever it is connected to your computer or other powered USB source. -
Page 12: Battery Life Information
• The Inkling digital pen battery can be purchased from Wacom or is available at most major electronics outlets. The Inkling receiver battery is a custom battery, and can only be replaced by Wacom. available parts and accessories. -
Page 13: Status Lights
Contents Index STATUS LIGHTS LEDs indicate the operational status of your Inkling: Pen LED Receiver power LED status is visible through charging case top. Power LED Status LED Pen charging status LED New layer LED INKLING DIGITAL PEN LED INDICATIONS Pen LED Off: Pen not in use, in sleep mode, or battery has fully drained. -
Page 14: Replacing The Pen Cartridge
Contents Index REPLACING THE PEN CARTRIDGE The pen cartridge will eventually run out of ink with normal use and need to be replaced. See available parts and accessories. Replacement cartridges Pen cartridge extractor 1. Remove the pen cartridge by first placing the pen tip in the cartridge extractor. Lever the pen slightly to one side. -
Page 15: Working With Inkling
Contents Index WORKING WITH INKLING Inkling gives you the power to create sketches on paper and digitally capture them at the same time. You can use the Inkling Sketch Manager to view, organize, and prepare your sketches before exporting and editing them in your favorite applications. -
Page 16: Preparing To Sketch
If you are in a group setting where other people are using an Inkling, you can still sit beside each other and not interfere with one another’s work. Note regarding RSI: Wacom makes no representation, promise or guarantee that Wacom products will cure or prevent, in whole or in part, mouse-induced repetitive stress symptoms, injuries or conditions. -
Page 17: Attaching The Receiver To Paper
Contents Index ATTACHING THE RECEIVER TO PAPER A new sketch file is created whenever the receiver clip is opened and then closed as you attach the Inkling receiver to a sheet of paper. Attach the receiver to loose sheets, or to pages in a notebook or drawing pad. The receiver can accept up to 10 pages (1 mm or 0.04 inch total thickness) at a time. -
Page 18: Sketching
Contents Index SKETCHING Inkling digital pen is cordless and pressure sensitive. As you write and sketch on regular paper with the pen, the Inkling receiver digitally captures your sketches and saves them for uploading to your computer at a later time. Holding the pen Sketching with pressure and tilt HOLDING THE PEN... -
Page 19: Sketching With Pressure And Tilt
Contents Index SKETCHING WITH PRESSURE AND TILT As you sketch on paper, Inkling will digitally capture the variations in pen tip pressure and tilt. Tip: The receiver will automatically turn itself off and save the currently open file after 30 minutes without pen activity. -
Page 20: Viewing And Uploading A Sketch
Contents Index VIEWING AND UPLOADING A SKETCH After you have finished sketching, connect the Inkling receiver to your computer. Upload the files to your computer for further editing. 1. Attach the small end of the provided USB cable to the receiver. -
Page 21: Inkling Sketch Manager
They are located within the installation folder. If you delete the Inkling software from the receiver, you can always download the latest version from the Wacom web site for your region. After logging in you can customize your personal settings. -
Page 22: Working With The Sketch Manager
Contents Index WORKING WITH THE SKETCH MANAGER The Inkling Sketch Manager opens to the P when you connect the Inkling receiver to your REVIEWER computer. You can also open the Sketch Manager by clicking on the Inkling icon. The icon will be located on the Windows taskbar or Macintosh menu bar. -
Page 23: Toolbar Options
Contents Index TOOLBAR OPTIONS Within the Inkling Sketch Manager, use the upper toolbar to work with your files, change Inkling settings, and view the user’s manual. UPPER TOOLBAR OPTIONS Access file commands, such as O , and P XPORT TO RINT Access common editing commands. -
Page 24: Control Buttons
Contents Index CONTROL BUTTONS Use the Inkling Sketch Manager controls to operate the software and work with your files. CONTROL BUTTON OPTIONS Available options may vary, depending on the current Sketch Manager view. Move back through folder tree navigation history. Move forward through folder tree navigation history. -
Page 25: Identifying And Opening A Sketch File
Contents Index IDENTIFYING AND OPENING A SKETCH FILE 1. Within the Inkling Sketch An icon is used to indicate sketch files Manager, navigate the folder having multiple layers. tree to locate sketch files on the Inkling receiver, or on your computer. -
Page 26: Editing And Working With Layers
Contents Index EDITING AND WORKING WITH LAYERS Sketches you create with the Inkling digital pen and receiver are composed of pen strokes, and can include layers. See adding layers. Use the Inkling Sketch Manager E to fine-tune a sketch: DITOR •... - Page 27 Contents Index Use the S to isolate strokes CRUBBER within the selected layer(s). To isolate any combination of strokes, move the left or right scrubber heads along the bar. As you move a scrubber head, the pen strokes selected by that scrubber will change color to indicate a grouping of strokes.
- Page 28 Contents Index Zoom in or out of P view. LAYER Use the P toolbar controls to see LAYER how your sketches were created. Increase or decrease P speed. LAYER Return to P screen. REVIEWER PLAYER TOOLBAR CONTROLS Go to first stroke. Go to previous stroke from current playback location.
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Page 29: Saving A Sketch
Contents Index SAVING A SKETCH To save a sketch in Inkling compatible format, click on the Sketch Manager Save Document button. Your files are saved to .wac format. CONVERTING A SKETCH FILE To convert your sketch or a selected sketch layer to a different file format, click on the Sketch Manager Save Document As button. -
Page 30: Managing Inkling Settings
Contents Index MANAGING INKLING SETTINGS Use the Inkling Sketch Manager to change your Inkling settings. From the upper toolbar choose T OOLS (Windows) or S and P ... (Macintosh). Within the S dialog ETTINGS KETCH ANAGER REFERENCES ETTINGS choose a tab and make your changes. Click A or OK to save your changes. - Page 31 Contents Index SETTINGS TABS Choose options in the P tab to define how the pen strokes you make on paper will appear in digital form. • Choose the B of the cartridge that you will use in the ALLPOINT DIAMETER Inkling digital pen.
- Page 32 Tips: • Wacom recommends you calibrate the click threshold before using a new pen, and when switching to inking cartridges of a different brand or ball size. •...
- Page 33 Contents Index SETTINGS TABS You can modify general Inkling settings. ENERAL • allows you to change the location to ET DEFAULT LOCATION FOLDER which the Inkling Sketch Manager automatically navigates when the application is open and the receiver is not connected to your computer. •...
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Page 34: Uninstalling The Software
Contents Index UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE If you previously installed the Inkling software and would like to remove it from your system, follow the appropriate procedure below. Windows 7 and Vista: Click on the Windows button and choose C . In the C START ONTROL ANEL... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
Index TROUBLESHOOTING Most of the time Inkling will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom recommends you do the following: 1. First perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear on your screen. If that does not solve the problem, review the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter. -
Page 36: Test Your Inkling
Contents Index TEST YOUR INKLING 1. Verify the pen and receiver are communicating. As you use the pen on paper, the pen LED and the status LED on the receiver should both glow green to indicate correct functionality. See status lights. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Tables
If you encounter problems with Inkling, refer to the following tables. Your problem may be described here and you can try the solution offered. Be sure to check the Read Me file for the latest information updates. For additional information, visit Wacom’s web site at http://www.wacom.com/productsupport. GENERAL PROBLEMS The receiver power LED is red The receiver battery charge is low. - Page 38 Contents Index When working in online mode, Be sure you are quickly tapping the paper twice in the same place with double-clicking is difficult. the pen tip. Windows: Try setting your system to launch programs with a single click. The pen does not draw on Change the pen cartridge.
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Page 39: Technical Support Options
Read Me file for your platform (located on the Inkling receiver). You can also check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region. If you have an Internet connection you can download the latest software from the Wacom web site for your region. See obtaining software downloads. -
Page 40: Obtaining Software Downloads
Index OBTAINING SOFTWARE DOWNLOADS Wacom periodically updates the Inkling software to maintain compatibility with new products. If you are having a compatibility problem between Inkling and a new hardware or software product, it may be helpful to download the latest Inkling software (when available) from the Internet. -
Page 41: Appendix
Contents Index APPENDIX This section contains tips on caring for Inkling, instructions on how to use Inkling as a computer navigation tool, and more. Care for Inkling Online mode Product information Available parts and accessories Ordering parts and accessories CARE FOR INKLING Keep your Inkling components clean. -
Page 42: Online Mode
Contents Index ONLINE MODE Whenever the Inkling receiver is properly connected to your computer, you can use the Inkling digital pen point, click, double-click, and navigate your computer. 1. Clip the receiver to the top center of a single or notepad sheet of paper. 2. -
Page 43: Product Information
Mini Ballpoint Ink refill, 1 mm ballpoint, qty 12 (black ink) ACK-20317 Pen battery, 1/3 length AAA, rechargeable (Nickel Metal Hydride) ACK-40303 The following items can be replaced by contacting the Wacom support staff for the area where your product was purchased. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER... -
Page 44: Ordering Parts And Accessories
Inkling Read Me file and see who to call for your region. You can also do the following: • In the USA or Canada, call 1.888.884.1870 (toll-free) or visit Wacom’s web site at http://www.WacomDirect.com (USA only). •... -
Page 45: Glossary
Contents Index GLOSSARY Cartridge. The replaceable pen tip. Click force. The amount of force you must apply to the pen tip for a click to occur. Inkling digital pen. The Inkling digital pen is a cordless, pressure-sensitive drawing instrument that works with the Inkling receiver. -
Page 46: Index
Contents Index INDEX About the manual LEDs, status Accessories and parts Manager, sketch available Managing settings ordering Online mode Batteries Opening a sketch file charging Ordering parts and accessories installation for pen Pages, changing life, information Paper, attaching receiver to management Parts and accessories receiver, information... - Page 47 Testing selecting Tilt, sketching with sharing Troubleshooting uploading general problems viewing tables Sketching Uninstalling software preparing to Uploading a sketch with pressure Viewing a sketch with tilt Wacom international offices Software Working with Inkling downloads, obtaining installing uninstalling Contents Index...
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