Wacom CINTIQ - HELP User manual

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Advanced Features
Advanced Tip Pressure Settings
Click Force Adjustment
Pressure Curve Adjustment
Advanced Eraser Pressure Settings
Copying Settings
Using Multiple Tablets
HavingTrouble?
Troubleshooting
Testing the Interactive Pen Display
TestingYour Cintiq Pen
Resolving Software Conflicts for Macintosh OS 8 or 9
Using the Extensions Manager
Troubleshooting Tables
USB Connection Problems
Serial Connection Problems
General Problems
Windows-Specific Problems
Macintosh-Specific Problems
Contacting Technical Support
Linking to the Web Page
Pre-Contact Checklist
Who to Call
USA, Canada, Central and South America
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Japan
Asia Pacific (English)
About This Help...
Navigating the Help
Customizing
Opening the Control Panel
Control Panel Features
Tabs
Control Panel Lists
Control Panel Buttons
CustomizingYour Interactive Pen Display
Cintiq Pen Tabs
Calibrating the Interactive Pen Display
Adjusting Tip Feel
Adjusting Double-Click
Customizing Tool Buttons
Button Functions
Adjusting Eraser Feel
Customizing the Pop-up Menu
Add Macros (Macintosh only)
Add Keystrokes
Setting Mouse Speed
Add Mapping Options
Removing Pop-up Menu Options
Working with Application-Specific Settings
Creating an Application-Specific Setting
Changing Settings for a Specific Application
Removing Application-Specific Settings
CheckingYour USB Connection Mode
CheckingYour Serial Connection
Pull-Down Menus
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ABOUT THIS HELP...
This online Help provides quick access to information about your Cintiq or PL series Interactive Pen
Display. Just click on a navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document.
• The information in this document is common to both Windows and Macintosh platforms, unless
otherwise noted.
• Windows screen captures are shown, unless otherwise noted.
NAVIGATING THE HELP
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OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL
ForWindows: If you are using Windows XP, with your Cintiq Pen click on the
START
button. Choose
C
ONTROL
P
ANEL
and select O
THER
C
ONTROL
P
ANEL
O
PTIONS
. Then click on the W
ACOM
T
ABLET
icon.
(For other versions of Windows, click on the Windows S TART button.Then select S ETTINGS and C ONTROL
P
ANEL
. Double-click on the tablet icon.)
Or...
For Macintosh: If you are using OS X, in the F
INDER
select the G
O
menu and choose A
PPLICATIONS
.
With your Cintiq Pen, open the W
ACOM
folder and double-click on the tablet icon. (For earlier Macintosh
operating systems, open the Apple menu and choose C ONTROL P ANELS . Double-click on the tablet icon.)
To open the Wacom tablet control
panel, double-click here with the
Cintiq Pen.
Windows control panel shown above.

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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Use the Wacom tablet control panel to customize your Interactive Pen Display and Cintiq Pen.
Pull-Down Menus access many control panel features.
Tabs display
settings for
the selected
application.
Control Panel
Buttons
(Windows only)
apply to the
entire control
panel.
The HELP...
button displays
online Help.
Tab buttons
apply only to the
selected tab.
This button adds an application
to the list at the left.
The Application List
displaysapplications
with customized
settings.
The Tool List
displays an icon
for the Cintiq Pen.

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TABS
The tabs allow you to customize your Interactive Pen Display and Cintiq Pen.
Note: The A
PPLICATION
L
IST
is for advanced users who want to create application-specific settings;it is not
necessary to select or add applications. To customize your tablet or pen, select the tab for the tool
setting(s) that you want to modify.
ForWindows: You can use keyboard shortcuts to select a tab. To select a tab in this manner, hold down
the A
LT
key and press the key corresponding to the letter underlined on the tab.
Displayed if you are working with a serial connection.
Displayed if you are using a USB connection that supports Recognition Data mode.

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Tab buttons apply only to the selected tab:
• To set the currently open tab to its factory default values, click
• ForWindows: 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
PPLY
buttons), click
For Macintosh: If you have changed settings on a tab and want to return the tab to the last state when
the control panel was opened, click the R
EVERT
T
AB
button.
• To copy settings from one application to another, click This will display the Copy
Settings dialog box. (The button is inactive until a customized application has been added.)
As you explore the control panel tabs, experiment with different settings to find what works best for you.
You can always click R
ESET
T
AB TO
D
EFAULTS
to return to the factory settings. Or, click R
EVERT
T
AB
to
return a tab to its previously saved or last applied settings. Refer to CustomizingYour Interactive Pen
Display for detailed information on working with tabs.

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CONTROL PANEL LISTS
Located in the upper portion of the control panel, the A
PPLICATION
L
IST
allows you to create different tablet
and 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.
• When you first install your tablet, the A
PPLICATION
L
IST
displays the A
LL
A
PPLICATIONS
icon.
This contains tablet and tool settings for all of your applications.
• The T
OOL
L
IST
displays an icon for the pen. (The T
OOL
L
IST
can display multiple tool icons when used
with Wacom Intuos or Graphire tablets which support the use of multiple input tools.)
When you are ready to create custom settings for individual applications, see Working with Application-
Specific Settings.
Click to add an installed application to the
APPLICATION LIST. You can customize pen
settings for the selected application.
The APPLICATION LIST displays applications that
have custom pen settings associated with them.
The TOOL LIST displays an icon for the Cintiq Pen. This button is inactive for
PL and Cintiq series tablets.

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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.
ForWindows:
• To close the control panel and save changes, click
• To close the control panel without saving changes, click
• To apply your changes and remain in the control panel, click The changes you apply
are saved.
• To display online Help for the control panel, click Or, you can choose H
ELP
... from the
H
ELP
pull-down menu.
Balloon Help, which provides quick information and useful tips, is also available for most control panel
items. To access balloons, pause the screen cursor over the item for which you would like information.
Help for individual dialog boxes is available by clicking on the H
ELP
... button in the specific dialog box.

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For Macintosh:
The control panel buttons are common to the entire control panel.
• To exit the control panel, either click on the close box (located on the window title bar), or select Q
UIT
or
C LOSE from the F ILE menu.
• To display online Help for the control panel, click Or, you can choose H
ELP
... from the H
ELP
pull-
down menu.
Balloon Help, which provides quick information and useful tips, is also available for most control panel
items. (For Macintosh OS X, tool tips are displayed for most control panel items.) To access balloons,
turn them on by selecting S
HOW
B
ALLOONS
from the H
ELP
menu. Help for individual dialog boxes is
available by clicking on the button in the specific dialog box.

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CUSTOMIZING YOUR INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY
To change your tablet, display, or pen settings, open the Wacom tablet control panel, select the desired
tab, and modify the settings.
CINTIQ PENTABS
When you open the Wacom tablet control panel, the following tabs are displayed:
Displayed if you are working with a serial connection.
Displayed if you are using a USB connection that supports Recognition Data mode.

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CALIBRATING THE INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY
You will need to calibrate the tablet in order to line up the screen cursor position with the position of the
pen on the Interactive Pen Display. On a multiple monitor system you may also have to select the LCD
display when calibrating the tablet.
After setting the tablet in its working position, follow the procedure below to calibrate the tablet.
1. From the control panel, select
the CALIBRATION tab.
2. If you are working with multiple
monitors, select the MONITOR
that corresponds to the tablet’s
LCD display.
3. Click on the CALIBRATE...
button to display the monitor
calibration screen.
Important: If you are using aVGA connection with your Interactive Pen Display,
make sure the LCD display is properly adjusted before calibrating the tablet.

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4. Hold the pen as you
normally do, and use
the pen tip to click on
the cross-hairs in the
upper-left corner.
5. Then click on the
cross-hairs that are
displayed in the lower-
right corner.
Note:The calibration
setting applies to all
applications.
Cross-hairs
Note: If you are using an analog video (VGA) connection, a series of single pixel lines will be displayed to
allow better adjustment of the Interactive Pen Display. Refer to the Installation Guide and User’s Manual for
details on making this adjustment.

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ADJUSTINGTIP FEEL
To adjust the sensitivity of your pen tip, select the T
IP
F
EEL
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.
Drag the slider to a
softer or firmer setting.
Make several pen
strokes to test the
current pressure-
sensitivity setting.
Click here with your pen
tip to test the current click
pressure setting.
Toggles to the advanced options display.
A checkmark appears when advanced settings are in effect.
Note: For all screen shots of tabs, the tab buttons are omitted in order to save space.

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ADJUSTING DOUBLE-CLICK
Double-clicking with the pen tip can be made easier by expanding the tap area that accepts a double-click
(the double-click distance) and reducing the speed required to perform a double-click. This can be set in
the D
OUBLE
-C
LICK
tab. Because a large double-click distance may adversely affect your brushstrokes in
some drawing applications, Wacom recommends setting a small double-click distance and using the
upper side switch (Windows) or lower side switch (Macintosh) to double-click.
Use custom double-click settings
when checked.
Note: DOUBLE-CLICK ASSIST can
be enabled for some applications
and disabled for others.
See Working with Application-
Specific Settings for more
information.
Enter a number from 1 to 25 pixels
or click the up and down arrows to
increase or decrease double-click
distance.
Drag the slider to change the double-click speed.
A slower speed makes double-clicking easier.
Tap twice on this icon with your pen tip to automatically set double-click
distance and speed based on the way you normally double-click.
Double-click on the target
to test your settings before
applying them.
ForWindows: You might also consider
turning on the Web style interface so that you
can navigate using a single click of the pen.

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CUSTOMIZINGTOOL BUTTONS
Select the T
OOL
B
UTTONS
tab to change the functions assigned to the eraser, side switch, and tip of your
pen. For each tool button, a pull-down menu enables you to choose the function that will be performed.
Select the function to perform
when using the eraser.
Select the function to
perform when pressing
the upper side switch.
Select the function to perform
when pressing the lower side
switch.
Click here to change the function assigned to the pen tip. The tip must
be set to left click in order to draw in most graphics applications.

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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.
•LEFT-CLICK.(Windows and Macintosh OS X only.) Default setting for the pen tip. This option
simulates a left mouse button click. Be sure at least one button performs this function so you can
always navigate and click.
•Click. (Classic Macintosh only.) Default setting for the pen tip. This option simulates a mouse button
click. Be sure at least one button performs this function so you can always navigate and click.
•LEFT DOUBLE-CLICK.(Windows only.) Default setting for the upper position of the side switch.
When this option is selected, pressing the switch simulates a left mouse button double-click.
For easier double-clicking, use this function instead of tapping twice with your pen tip.
•Double-Click. (Macintosh only.) Default setting for the lower position of the side switch. When this
option is selected, pressing the switch simulates a mouse button double-click. For easier double-
clicking, use this function instead of tapping twice with your pen.
•RIGHT-CLICK.(Not available on Classic Macintosh.) Default setting for the lower position of the side
switch. This simulates a right mouse button click.
•MIDDLE-CLICK.(Not available on Classic Macintosh.) Simulates a middle mouse button click.
•LEFT CLICK-LOCK.(Windows only.) Simulates holding down the left mouse button. Press the tool
button once to initiate click lock. Press the button again to release click lock. Click lock is useful for
dragging objects or selecting blocks of text.

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•Click-Lock. (Macintosh only.) Simulates holding down the mouse button. Press the tool button once
to initiate click lock. Press the button again to release click lock. Click lock is useful for dragging
objects or selecting blocks of text.
•KEYSTROKE.... Enables you to simulate a series of keystrokes. When you select this option, the
DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box appears. There, you can enter a keystroke or keystroke sequence to
play back. Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys (such as F3) and
modifier keys (such as SHIFT or CTRL). After defining a keystroke sequence, click OK.
Important: Because the ENTER key (Windows) or RETURN key (Macintosh) can be selected as a
defined keystroke, it cannot be used to select OK. You must use your tool to click on the OK button.

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•MODIFIER.... Enables you to simulate modifier key(s) (such as SHIFT or CTRL). Many applications use
modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects. If you select this option, the DEFINE
MODIFIER dialog box appears. There, you select the modifier key(s) to simulate.
You can select the CLICK box plus
one or more modifier key options
to define the function you want
your tool button to simulate.
For Macintosh: The available
options will be SHIFT, CONTROL,
OPTION, COMMAND, and CLICK.
Windows dialog box shown above.

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•Macro... (Macintosh only.) Enables you to play a macro sequence. When you select this option, the
SELECT MACRO dialog box appears. There, you can select a predefined macro to play back.
After selecting a macro, click OK.
Choose the macro type.
Note: Before you can add macros, you must first
create them with a third-party macro application.
Select the macro you wish to use.

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•PRESSURE HOLD.Sets a button so that, when pressed, the pressure is locked at 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.
•MODE TOGGLE.... Toggles between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE. When first setting a tool button to
MODE TOGGLE..., the MOUSE SPEED dialog box is displayed where you can adjust the mouse
acceleration and speed.
With the Interactive Pen Display
correctly calibrated in PEN MODE,
the screen cursor should always
follow the physical pen tip on the
screen. PEN MODE is the default
setting.
In MOUSE MODE, the screen
cursor is not directly“linked”to the
pen tip and is positioned like a
mouse, requiring a “pick up and
roll” action to move the cursor on
the screen.
On multiple monitor systems,
MOUSE MODE will allow you to
access the other monitor(s) with
your pen.
You can also switch between PEN
MODE and MOUSE MODE by using
the screen Pop-up Menu.
See Customizing the Pop-up
Menu for more information.
Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in MOUSE MODE.
Sets the screen cursor speed when in MOUSE MODE.