Wacom Cintiq 16 User manual

USER'S MANUAL
DTK-1660
About the Wacom Cintiq 16
Set up your device
Get started with your creative pen display
Work with your pen
Customize your device in Wacom Tablet Properties
Use On-Screen Controls as shortcuts
Access application-specific settings
Wacom Desktop Center
Customize Wacom Display Settings
Care for your device
Technical Support
Glossary

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
About the Wacom Cintiq 16
Included with your Wacom Cintiq 16
Finding more information
Features of your Wacom Cintiq 16
Access the Express Menu
Set up your device
Set up your work area
Install the driver
Update the driver
Stand Setup and Usage
Get started with your creative pen display
Access user help
Connect to your computer
Work with your pen
Personalize your pen with a color ring
Specialty pens
Use your pen
Pen tip and eraser
Pen buttons
Store your pen
Customize your pen functions
Assign settings to the pen button and pen tip
Customize other pen properties
Eraser
Replace the pen nib
Where to find replacement nibs
Where to find the nib replacement tool
Use your pen with Windows Ink
Advanced pen and eraser
Customize your device in Wacom Tablet Properties
What can I customize in Wacom Tablet Properties?
Where can I access settings and other options in Wacom Tablet Properties?
Open Wacom Tablet Properties
Assign settings in Wacom Tablet Properties
Example of assigning a setting in Wacom Tablet Properties
What settings can I assign?
Assign keystrokes
Calibration
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Settings View
Display Toggle
Customize user options
Use On-Screen Controls as shortcuts
How to create and use an On-Screen Control
On-Screen Control layouts
Create On-Screen Controls
Assign settings to Radial Menus and Screen Keys
Assign settings to Keypads
Assign On-Screen Controls
Access application-specific settings
Application-specific settings assigned by you
Settings assigned by applications
How do I know what setting is assigned?
Settings assignments work differently for different customizable components
Imported settings assigned by applications
Wacom Desktop Center
Customizing your device
Running the Setup Wizard
Redeeming Software
Backing up your settings
Updating your tablet
Getting apps and products
Getting Support for Wacom products
Logging in with your Wacom ID
Customize Wacom Display Settings
Customize advanced Wacom Display Settings
Wacom Display Settings - Set Color
Care for your device
Wacom Support
Test the creative pen display
Test the pen
Diagnose issues using Wacom Tablet Properties
Glossary
Order parts and accessories
Privacy
About This Document
Things to Know About User Help
Device Features in User Help
Trademarks
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About the Wacom Cintiq 16
Your Wacom Cintiq 16 creative pen display helps you express yourself by allowing you to create directly on your screen.
Use the pen included with the Cintiq 16 or another Wacom pen or tool that works with the Cintiq 16.
Interact with your device using the Express Menu and other On-Screen Controls to activate your preferred features and
functions quickly and easily.
Review illustrations and information about your creative pen display and learn how to set up your Cintiq 16.
Included with your Wacom Cintiq 16
After you unpack your Cintiq 16, make sure that you have the following items:
Cintiq 16 creative pen display
Wacom Pro Pen 2
Pen holder with built-in nib extractor and replacement nibs (attached to the side of your Cintiq 16)
Quick Start Guide
3-in-1 cable
AC power adapter
Power cable
Finding more information
Access FAQs and other product information on the Cintiq 16 Getting Started page of the Wacom website.
Review the Important Product Information, which describes safety precautions, specifications, warranties, and the license
agreement for your device, in the Wacom Desktop Center.
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Features of your Wacom Cintiq 16
Pen holder: The pen holder can be installed on either side of your pen display. Use it to store the pen when it is not in
use. Additional nibs are also found in the pen holder.
Pen button access to Express Menu: Use the upper button of the pen included with your Cintiq 16 to access the
Express Menu.
Folding legs: Unfold the legs to prop up the pen display at an angle for easier viewing. Fold in the legs for the lowest
angle.
Power LED: The Power LED indicates what power state the pen display is in. Adjust your Power LED brightness in
Display Settings.
The LED is solid white when the pen display is powered on.
The LED is blinking white when the pen display is in power standby / sleep.
The LED is off when the pen display is off.
Power Button: Press the power button to turn the device on and off.
Number Item
1 Power button
2 Pen holder (attach on either side of your pen display)
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Number Item
1 3-in-1 cable cover
2 Connection for 3-in-1 cable
3 Folding legs
4 VESA stand mounting holes
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Access the Express Menu
By default, pressing the upper pen button of the Wacom Pro Pen 2 included with your Cintiq 16 will open the Express Menu. The
Express Menu improves your work flow by giving you quick and easy access to your favorite features and functions.
To access the Express Menu:
1. Press the upper pen button on your Wacom Pro Pen 2. The Express Menu will appear under your cursor, and then use
your pen to select an option from the menu.
Note: This upper pen button feature is only the default on the Wacom Pro Pen 2. Other Wacom pens may have different
default settings.
2. The default options in the Express Menu can be changed in Wacom Tablet Properties. Customize the Express Menu
settings in the Express Menu panel of the On-Screen Controls tab in Wacom Tablet Properties. Use the dropdowns to
customize the individual menu options.
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Set up your device
1. First, follow the directions in this section of user help. The Quick Start Guide included in the box contains images that can
help.
Attach any stands that are included with your device.
Set up your work area.
2. After you set up your device, follow the directions in the Get started section of this user help so you can start using your
device.
Connect your device to your computer.
Install the driver.
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Set up your work area
Position your tablet, pen, and keyboard for easy access.
Adjust your monitor so you can view it comfortably without eyestrain, placing it about one arm's length away from you.
Position the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet.
If you are using the tablet as a creative tool, consider placing the tablet below the keyboard and centered below your
monitor.
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Install the driver
Important: You must install the driver for your device to work properly, unless your device comes with a pre-installed driver. Refer
to the Quick Start Guide to discover if your device has a pre-installed driver or not.
1. Go to the Wacom drivers page.
2. Click Download next to the latest driver that corresponds to your computer's operating system.
3. Follow the prompts to finish the driver installation.
Update the driver
Updated drivers are available on the Wacom Desktop Center and at the Wacom drivers page periodically. Check in and update
regularly so that your device has the latest features and functionality.
From the Wacom Desktop Center, select Updates, and then click the update to install it.
If the Wacom Desktop Center is not available for your device, go to the Wacom drivers page to find the latest updates.
Note: Your device will not work if you uninstall the driver. If you uninstall the driver, reinstall the latest driver from the drivers page
so that your device works again. If the driver is reinstalled, your device will revert to default settings.
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