Wacom GRAPHIRE - FOR MACINTOSH User manual

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USER’S MANUAL
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USER’S MANUAL
FOR MACINTOSH
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Wacom Graphire  User’s Manual for Macintosh

, August 15, 2000
International English V2.1 for Macintosh
Copyright  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. 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.
TRADEMARKS
Wacom is a registered trademark. Graphire and DuoSwitch are trademarks of Wacom Company, Limited. Acrobat  Reader
Copyright  1987-2000 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Apple, the Apple logo, and Macintosh are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Any additional company and product names
mentioned in this documentation may be trademarked and/or registered as trademarks. Mention of third-party products is for
information purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation. Wacom assumes no responsibility
with regard to the performance or use of these products.

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RADIO AND TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
The equipment described in this manual generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If it is not installed and used
properly—that is, in strict accordance with Wacom instructions—it may cause interference with radio and television reception.
FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
You can determine whether the tablet is causing interference by powering it off. If the interference stops, it was probably
caused by the tablet.
If your tablet does cause interference to radio or television reception, you may be able to correct the interference by using one
or more of the following measures:
• Rotate the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
• Move the tablet farther away from the television or radio.
• 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.

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CE DECLARATION
The Graphire  digitizing tablet, model ET-0405-U, has been tested by theTokin Corporation in Japan and found to comply to
the following harmonized European Norms:
• EN 50082-1 (electromagnetic immunity)
• 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.
The device must be installed and operated always in strict accordance to the instructions given in this handbook. Any changes
or modifications to this product that were not specifically authorized by Wacom will invalidate this declaration.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Erasing 28
Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise 29
Using the Graphire Cordless Mouse 30
Using the Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel 31
Caring forYour Tools and Tablet 32
Replacing the Pen Tip 33
CUSTOMIZING 34
Opening the Control Panel 35
Control Panel Features 36
Tabs 37
Control Panel Lists 39
Control Panel Buttons 40
CustomizingYour Pen and Cordless Mouse 41
Graphire Pen Tabs 41
Graphire Cordless Mouse Tabs 41
Adjusting Tip Feel 42
Adjusting Double-Click 43
Customizing Tool Buttons 44
Button Functions 45
Adjusting Eraser Feel 50
Tablet to Screen Mapping 51
Positioning Mode 53
Orientation 54
Aspect 55
Tablet Area 56
Display Area 58
Trademarks 2
Radio and Television Interference 3
FCC Notice 3
CE Declaration 4
About the Manual 8
Navigating the Manual 10
INSTALLATION 11
Graphire Tablet Installation 12
iMac Requirements 13
Uninstalling the Software 14
Registration 14
Product Information 14
USING GRAPHIRE 15
Appearance and Features 16
Graphire Tablet 16
Graphire Tools 17
Setting UpYour Work Area 19
Working with the Tablet 20
Using the Graphire Pen 21
Holding the Pen 21
Pointing 22
Clicking 23
Using the Side Switch 24
Dragging 25
Proximity 26
Drawing with Pressure 27

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Customizing the Graphire Cordless Mouse 59
Customizing the Cordless Mouse Fingerwheel 60
Customizing the Pop-up Menu 61
Add Macros 62
Add Keystrokes 62
Add Mapping Options 62
Removing Pop-up Menu Options 62
Working with Graphire Tools 63
Adding a Tool 64
Working with Application-Specific Settings 65
Creating an Application-Specific Setting 67
Adding a Tool to an Application’s Tool List 69
Changing Settings for a Specific Application and Tool 70
Removing Application-Specific Settings 70
Pull-Down Menus 71
File 71
Edit 71
Add 72
Remove 72
Language 73
Help 73
ADVANCED FEATURES 74
Advanced Tip Pressure Settings 75
Click Force Adjustment 76
Pressure Curve Adjustment 77
Advanced Eraser Pressure Settings 79
Copying Settings 80
HAVING TROUBLE? 81
Troubleshooting 82
Testing USB Tablets 82
VerifyingYour Macintosh is USB Ready 83
Resolving Software Conflicts 84
Using the Extensions Manager 84
TestingYour Graphire Tools 85
Testing the Graphire Pen 85
Testing the Graphire Cordless Mouse 86
Troubleshooting Tables 87
USB Tablet Problems 87
General Problems 88
Contacting Technical Support 91
Linking to the Web Page 91
Pre-Contact Checklist 91
Who to Call 92
USA, Canada, Central and South America 93
Europe, Middle East and Africa 94
Japan 95
Asia Pacific (English) 95
APPENDICES 96
Installing Multiple Tablets 97
Product Specifications 98
Graphire Tablet (Model ET-0405-U) 98
Graphire Pen (Model EP-100E) 99
Graphire Cordless Mouse (Model EC-100) 99
Graphire Inking Pen (Model EP-200, optional) 99

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Parts and Accessories 100
Ordering Parts and Accessories 100
License and Warranties 101
Software License 101
Limited Warranty 102
Warranty on Sales Outside of U.S. and Canada 104
License and Warranties (Europe) 105
Software License Agreement 105
Limited Warranty and Liability 106
Liability of WACOM 107
GLOSSARY 108
INDEX 112

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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 Table of Contents enables you to go directly to a topic by clicking on it.
•Installation describes how to install the hardware and software, and how to uninstall the software.
•Using Graphire introduces you to the many capabilities of your Graphire pen and mouse set, including
a description of the features and functions of your Graphire tools. This section also includes exercises
for new users.
•Customizing describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize your Graphire pen
and mouse set for your personal work style.
•Advanced Features allow further customization of your Graphire pen and mouse set. Explore them
after you have become familiar with using Graphire and the basic control panel settings.
•Having Trouble? Need troubleshooting guidelines? Do you have a question for Technical Support?
You will find the answers to most common questions here.
• The Appendices include product specifications, license and warranty information, and a listing of
replacement parts and accessories. If you are using more than one tablet on your computer, you will
find instructions on adding and working with multiple tablets.
If you are new to electronic documentation, be sure to read Navigating the Manual.

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S
MALL CAPITAL LETTERS
are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel
options.
As you read through the Customizing and Advanced Features chapters, you will notice that the screen
shots of the control panel tabs do not show the tab buttons. These are intentionally left out in order to
save space within the manual.
Remember that you can always use the Acrobat Reader zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual
on your display screen.
Certain kinds of information are not included in this manual:
• Information about your specific computer hardware.
• Information about your operating system.
• Information about other Wacom tablets.
• 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.
Your best reference source for the above information is the set of manuals and disks that came with your
hardware, operating system, applications, or other Wacom tablets.

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NAVIGATING THE MANUAL
Use the navigation controls to move through the manual:
Go to front page.
Go to Table of Contents.
Go to Index.
Go back to previous view.
Page back, or page forward.
Go to beginning of section.
Go to topic.
Topic continued.
The Acrobat Reader provides you with additional tools for using and printing the manual. Refer to the
Acrobat Reader Online Guide for more information.
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INSTALLATION
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INSTALLATION
Graphire is compatible with any Power Macintosh equipped with a USB port, and with all applications that
support a mouse. If you have an iMac, you will need Mac OS 8.5 or greater. Refer to the iMac
Requirements for information on running the iMac Update software located on the Graphire Tablet CD.
The Wacom control panel requires a 640 x 480 or larger color monitor for proper display.
GRAPHIRETABLET INSTALLATION
UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
REGISTRATION

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GRAPHIRE TABLET INSTALLATION
USB ports support hot-plugging so you can connect or disconnect Graphire
without turning off your computer.
If you are using an iMac, refer to the iMac Requirements section before installing
Graphire.
1. Plug the Graphire USB connector into an active USB port on your computer or
into an active USB hub.
2. If your computer is off, turn it on now. The tablet LED will light to indicate
Graphire has registered as a USB device. If the LED does not light, your USB
port may not be functioning properly; go to Having Trouble?
Graphire is working in mouse emulation mode. You should be able to use your
Graphire Pen or Cordless Mouse on the tablet to move the screen cursor.
Important: You must install the tablet software from the Graphire Tablet
CD to get full tablet functionality. Disable any virus protection programs
and close all open applications before installing the software.
3. Insert the Graphire Tablet CD into your computer.
4. Double-click on the INSTALL icon. Choose your language option, click OK, and
follow the prompts.
After restarting your computer, you will be able to use the Graphire Pen to move
the screen cursor in Pen Mode. If you had any trouble with this installation, go to
Having Trouble? To tablet

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iMAC REQUIREMENTS
Graphire requires Mac OS 8.5 or greater and Mac OS ROM 1.2.1 or greater.
1. Verify the Mac OS and ROM versions: Click on the Apple icon and select A
BOUT
T
HIS
C
OMPUTER
.... The A
BOUT
T
HIS
C
OMPUTER
dialog box will appear with the OS version displayed in the top right corner. Mac OS 8.5 or greater is required.
If the version shown is older than Mac OS 8.5, contact your local computer dealer to purchase an upgrade.
If Mac OS ROM version 1.2.1 or greater displays under the Mac OS version, your iMac does not need the firmware or OS
ROM update. If it does not appear or an older Mac OS ROM is installed, continue with the instructions below to install the
I
M
AC
F
IRMWARE
U
PDATE
and then install
I
M
AC
U
PDATE
1.1.
2. Install the iMac Firmware Update: In the A
PPLE I
M
AC
U
PDATES
folder located on the Graphire CD, double-click on the
I
M
AC
F
IRMWARE
U
PDATE
icon. This will decompress the file. Within the open folder that appears on the desktop, double-
click on the
I
M
AC
F
IRMWARE
U
PDATE
icon and follow the prompts. If in doubt, install this update.
3. Install iMac Update 1.1: Install
I
M
AC
U
PDATE
1.1 by double-clicking on the
I
M
AC
U
PDATE
1.1 icon located in the A
PPLE I
M
AC
U
PDATES
folder. This will decompress the file. Within the open folder that appears on the desktop, double-click on the
I
M
AC
U
PDATE
icon and follow the prompts. If in doubt, install this update.
4. After updating your system, perform the Graphire Tablet Installation.
Each time you start your computer, theWacomTablet startup icon tells you if the tablet
driver has successfully loaded.
The driver is loading.
The driver has loaded
successfully.
The driver did not load.
The driver loaded, but a Wacom
tablet cannot be found. The tablet
may be unplugged.

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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
To remove the Graphire software from your system:
1. Insert the Graphire Tablet CD into your computer and double-click on the I
NSTALL
icon.
2. Select R
EMOVE
instead of I
NSTALL
.
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.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
To learn more about which software applications currently support the pressure-sensitivity and eraser
functions of your Graphire tablet and tools, visit the Wacom web site for your region:
USA, Canada, Central and South America http://www.wacom.com/productinfo
Europe, Middle East and Africa http://www.wacom.de/productinfo
Japan http://tablet.wacom.co.jp
Asia Pacific (English) http://tablet.wacom.co.jp/asia-pacific

USING GRAPHIRE
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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 UPYOURWORK AREA
WORKING WITH THETABLET
USING THE GRAPHIRE PEN
USING THE GRAPHIRE CORDLESS MOUSE
CARING FORYOURTOOLS ANDTABLET

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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
Note:To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet.
Active Area
Status LED
Tablet Overlay
Cable
Pen Stand

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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
Replaceable Nib (pen tip)
DuoSwitch (rocker style)
Graphire Pen

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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. In most applications, rolling the wheel will cause the active window to scroll.
Graphire Cordless Mouse
Programmable Buttons
Fingerwheel

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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.
You can attach the pen stand to better fit your work style. Refer to Working with the Tablet for additional
information.
To minimize fatigue:
• Take short breaks between tasks to stretch
and relax your muscles.
• Use a gentle grip when working with your
Graphire tools.
• Alternate tasks throughout the day.
• Minimize awkward postures and repetitive
movements that cause discomfort.

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WORKING WITH THE TABLET
Your tablet comes with a detachable pen stand and a transparent overlay.
For free-standing use, place the pen
stand within easy reach of your tablet.
To trace or digitize an image, lift the tablet
overlay and slide the image beneath it.
To attach the pen stand, place the stand above the tablet cable.
Push the stand toward the tablet’s pen stand cutout until the stand fits
snugly. To detach the pen stand, slide it back away from the tablet.