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USER’S MANUAL FOR WINDOWS
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USER’S MANUAL FOR WINDOWS
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Wacom Intuos  User’s Manual for Windows
®
, May 22, 2000
English V3.1 for Windows
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. Intuos, Tool ID, QuickPoint, DuoSwitch, and DualTrack are trademarks of Wacom Company,
Limited. Acrobat  Reader Copyright  1987-2000 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. Adobe, Acrobat, and
Photoshop are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated which may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Microsoft,
IntelliMouse,Windows, andWindows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or 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 Intuos  digitizing tablets, models GD-0405-R, GD-0608-R, GD-0912-R, GD-1212-R, GD-1218-R have been tested by the
WAVE Corporation in Japan, and models GD-0405-U, GD-0608-U, GD-0912-U, GD-1212-U, and GD-1218-U have 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)
The Wacom power adaptors have been tested by their manufacturers and found to comply to the following harmonized
European Norms:
• EN 50082-1 or EN 55104 (electromagnetic immunity)
• EN 50081-1 or EN 55014 (electromagnetic emissions)
• EN 60742 (safety of low voltage devices)
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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Intuos 12x12 and 12x18 Tablets 23
Intuos Tools 24
Setting UpYour Work Area 27
Working with the Tablet 28
Adjusting the Pen Stand 28
Adjusting Tablet Incline 29
Using The Tablet Menu Strip 30
Using the Pen 32
Holding the Pen 32
Pointing 33
Clicking 34
Using the Side Switch 35
Dragging 36
Proximity 37
Drawing with Pressure 38
Drawing with Tilt 39
Erasing 40
Eye-Hand Coordination Exercise 41
Using the Airbrush 42
Holding the Airbrush 43
Using the 4D Mouse 44
Setting Right- or Left-Handed Operation 45
Using the 4D Mouse Thumbwheel 46
Using the Lens Cursor 47
Caring forYourTools and Tablet 48
Replacing the Pen or Airbrush Tip 49
Trademarks 2
Radio and Television Interference 3
FCC Notice 3
CE Declaration 4
About the Manual 8
Navigating the Manual 10
INSTALLATION 11
Things to Know Before Installation 12
Serial Tablet Installation 13
Installing the Hardware 13
Installing the Software 14
Windows 98 and 2000 (Plug and Play Install) 14
Windows 95 and NT 4.0 (Manual Install) 15
USB Tablet Installation 16
Installing the Hardware 16
Installing the Software 16
Windows 98 17
Windows 2000 17
Windows 98 and 2000: Continue with the
Software Installation 17
Uninstalling the Software 19
Registration 19
Product Information 19
USING INTUOS 20
Appearance and Features 21
Intuos 4x5 Tablet 21
Intuos 6x8 and 9x12 Tablets 22
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CUSTOMIZING 50
Opening the Control Panel 51
Control Panel Features 52
Tabs 53
Control Panel Lists 55
Control Panel Buttons 57
CustomizingYour Tools 58
Pen and Airbrush Tabs 58
4D Mouse and Lens Cursor Tabs 59
Adjusting Tip Feel 60
Adjusting Double-Click 61
Customizing Tool Buttons 62
Button Functions 63
Airbrush Settings 67
Adjusting Eraser Feel 68
Customizing Tilt Sensitivity 69
Tablet to Screen Mapping 70
Positioning Mode 72
Orientation 73
Aspect 74
Tablet Area 75
Display Area 78
Customizing the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor 79
Programming the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor 80
UsingYour 4D Mouse as a 15-Button Mouse 80
Creating a Button Box 82
Customizing the 4D Mouse Thumbwheel 83
Customizing the Pop-up Menu 84
Add Keystrokes 85
Add Mapping Options 85
Removing Keystrokes and Mapping Options 85
Customizing Tablet Buttons 86
Working with Multiple Tools 88
Adding a NewTool 89
Using More Than One Tool 90
Working with Application-Specific Settings 91
Creating an Application-Specific Setting 93
Adding Additional Tools to an Application’s Tool List 95
Changing Settings for a Specific Application and Tool 96
Removing Application-Specific Settings 96
CheckingYour USB Tablet Mode 97
CheckingYour Serial Tablet Connection 98
Pull-Down Menus 99
File 99
Edit 99
Add 100
Remove 100
Language 101
Help 101
ADVANCED FEATURES 102
Advanced Tip Pressure Settings 103
Click Force Adjustment 104
Pressure Curve Adjustment 105
Advanced Eraser Pressure Settings 107
Copying Settings 108
Using DualTrack 109
Advanced Mapping 110
HAVING TROUBLE? 115
Troubleshooting 116
Testing Serial Tablets 116
Testing USB Tablets 117
VerifyingYour Computer is USB Ready 118

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Testing Your Intuos Tools 119
Testing a Pen or Airbrush 119
Testing a 4D Mouse or Lens Cursor 121
Troubleshooting Tables 122
Serial Tablet Problems 122
USB Tablet Problems 123
General Problems 124
Windows-Specific Problems 127
Application-Specific Problems 129
Contacting Technical Support 130
Linking to the Web Page 130
Pre-Contact Checklist 130
Who to Call 131
USA, Canada, Central and South America 132
Europe, Middle East and Africa 133
Japan 134
Asia Pacific (English) 134
APPENDICES 135
Installing Multiple Tablets 136
Working with AutoCAD 137
Configuring for a Wintab Compatible Digitizer 137
Configuring Tablet Menus and Screen Pointing Areas 139
Product Specifications 142
General Specifications for All Intuos Tablets 142
Intuos 4x5 Tablet (Models GD-0405-R, GD-0405-U) 143
Intuos 6x8 Tablet (Models GD-0608-R, GD-0608-U) 143
Intuos 9x12 Tablet (Models GD-0912-R, GD-0912-U) 143
Intuos 12x12 Tablet (Models GD-1212-R, GD-1212-U) 144
Intuos 12x18 Tablet (Models GD-1218-R, GD-1218-U) 144
Intuos Pen (Model GP-300E) 144
Intuos Airbrush (Model GP-400E) 145
Intuos Inking Pen (Model GP-110) 145
Intuos Stroke Pen (Model GP-120) 146
Intuos 4D Mouse (Model GC-500) 146
Intuos Lens Cursor (Model GC-210) 146
Parts and Accessories 147
Ordering Parts and Accessories 147
Tablets 148
Tools 148
Pens 149
Airbrush 149
4D Mouse 150
Lens Cursor 150
Other Parts and Accessories 151
License and Warranties 152
Software License 152
Limited Warranty 153
Warranty on Sales Outside of U.S. and Canada 155
GLOSSARY 156
INDEX 160

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ABOUT THE MANUAL
This interactive User’s Manual provides quick access to information about Intuos. Just click on a
navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to both
serial and USB tablets, unless otherwise noted.
• 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 Intuos introduces you to the many capabilities of your Intuos system, including a description of
the various tablet models, and the features and functions of each Intuos tool. This section also
includes exercises for new users.
•Customizing describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize Intuos tablets and
tools for your personal work style.
•Advanced Features allow further customization of your Intuos Graphics Tablet System. Explore them
after you have become familiar with using Intuos 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. There are tips on working with AutoCAD. 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 Intuos
features (such as pressure-sensitivity, tilt, airbrush simulation, 3D navigation with the 4D Mouse, and
two-handed input). 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 Intuos features within specific applications.
Your best 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
Intuos serial tablets are compatible with Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, and Windows 2000, and with all
applications that support a mouse. Before you install a serial tablet, be sure to turn off your computer.
Connect the hardware, then install the software.
USB tablets are compatible with Windows 98 and 2000, and with all applications that support a mouse.
THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION
SERIALTABLET INSTALLATION
USBTABLET INSTALLATION
UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
REGISTRATION

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION
For serial tablets:
• Turn off your computer and attach the tablet before installing the software.
• If your computer does not have an available serial port, you will need to remove an existing serial
device or add an additional serial port.
• Some computers have a built-in modem and the external serial port may be disabled or configured with
the same serial port address as the modem. If your tablet does not communicate properly after
installing the hardware and software, check your serial port to verify that it is properly configured.
See Having Trouble? for more information.
• If you are using a DOS shell under Windows 95 or later or NT 4.0 or later, Intuos will automatically
function in the DOS shell after you install the Wacom drivers for Windows.
For USB tablets:
• Intuos requires that you connect the tablet to a primary USB port (located at the back of your
computer) or to a powered USB hub.
• Your computer must be USB ready and the USB port or powered hub you are connecting your tablet to
must be active.See VerifyingYour Computer is USB Ready for more information.

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SERIAL TABLET INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE HARDWARE
To install your Intuos serial tablet:
1. Turn off your computer. Plug the tablet cable into
your computer’s serial communication port.
See
2. Connect the AC power cable to the tablet cable.
See
3. Connect the power adaptor to an AC outlet or power
strip. The tablet’s LED will light to indicate the tablet is
powered up.
Note: If you have a 12x12 or larger tablet, turn on the
power switch (located on the right side of the tablet).
Power Switch
AB
A
B

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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Follow the instructions for your version of Windows.
WINDOWS 98 AND 2000 (PLUG AND PLAY INSTALL)
WINDOWS 95 AND NT 4.0 (MANUAL INSTALL)
Windows 98 and 2000 (Plug and Play Install)
• Turn on your computer.
• The N
EW
H
ARDWARE
F
OUND
dialog box will display, followed by the N
EW
H
ARDWARE
W
IZARD
. If the
N
EW
H
ARDWARE
dialog box does not display, follow the instructions under the Windows 95 and NT 4.0
(Manual Install) section. Click N EXT to continue.
• Select the option S
EARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE
(
RECOMMENDED
) and click N
EXT
.
• Insert the Wacom CD into the CD-ROM drive. Then check the CD-ROM D
RIVE
option, click N
EXT
, and
follow the prompts.
• The N
EW
H
ARDWARE
W
IZARD
will finish, and the C
HOOSE
S
ETUP
L
ANGUAGE
dialog box will display.
• Select a language from the C
HOOSE
S
ETUP
L
ANGUAGE
dialog box and follow the prompts.
You should now be able to use your Intuos Pen on the tablet to move the screen cursor. If the cursor does
not move, you should run the Intuos S ETUP program from the Intuos CD.
•AW ACOM T ABLET group was created in the S TART menu under P ROGRAMS . It contains shortcuts to the
Intuos control panel, User's Manual, and Readme file.
Important: When startingWindows in safe mode, the driver software for Intuos will not load and the
tablet will not function.
If you had any trouble with the installation, go to Having Trouble?

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Windows 95 and NT 4.0 (Manual Install)
• Turn on your computer.
• If the N
EW
H
ARDWARE
F
OUND
dialog box displays, select C
ANCEL
.
• Insert the Wacom CD into the CD-ROM drive.
• Click on the S
TART button and select R UN .... In the dialog box, type the letter of your CD-ROM drive
and \
SETUP
. For example,
D
:\
SETUP
. If your CD-ROM has a different drive letter, type that letter instead
of
D
:. Then click OK.
Important: If you replaced your mouse with the tablet, press C TRL +E SC to open the S TART menu.
Use the arrow keys to select R
UN
..., and then press E
NTER
.
• Select a language from the C HOOSE S ETUP L ANGUAGE dialog box and follow the prompts.
You should now be able to use your Intuos Pen on the tablet to move the screen cursor.
A WACOM TABLET group was created in the START menu under PROGRAMS. It contains shortcuts to the
Intuos control panel, User's Manual, and Readme file.
Important: When starting Windows 95 or later in safe mode, the driver software for Intuos will not
load and the tablet will not function.
If you had any trouble with the installation, go to Having Trouble?

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USB TABLET INSTALLATION
INSTALLING THE HARDWARE
Intuos USB tablets require a Windows 98 or 2000 system with USB
port. Intuos supports hot-plugging, which allows you to connect or
disconnect Intuos while your computer is turned on. To use Intuos,
you must install the tablet software from the Wacom CD.
1. Turn your computer on and allow the operating system to fully load.
2. Intuos is a high-power USB device and must be plugged directly into your
computer or into a powered USB hub. (Do not plug the tablet into a USB
keyboard, as the keyboard is not a powered USB hub.)
Windows 98. The NEW HARDWARE FOUND dialog box will display,
followed by the ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD. If the dialog does not
display, your computer may not be USB Ready.
Windows 2000. Intuos will automatically register as a USB device and
the LED will light.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
Follow the instructions to install the system files for your version of Windows.
WINDOWS 98
WINDOWS 2000
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Windows 98
• Insert the Wacom CD into the CD-ROM drive.
• At the ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD, click NEXT.
• Select the option SEARCH FOR THE BEST DRIVER FOR YOUR DEVICE (RECOMMENDED), and click NEXT.
• Check the CD-ROM DRIVE option and click NEXT.
• Select the UPDATED DRIVER (RECOMMENDED) option and click NEXT.
• The location of the driver will display (e.g., D:\USBTAB.INF), click NEXT to continue.
Note: Please have your Windows 98 CD available. If Windows 98 came bundled with your computer,
the Windows 98 CAB files may be located on your hard disk or on your system recovery CD.
• You may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD. Click OK. Enter the location of the Windows CAB
files (e.g., D:\WIN98). Click OK, and then FINISH. Reinsert the Intuos CD if necessary, then follow the
instructions under the
Windows 98 and 2000: Continue with the Software Installation section.
Windows 2000
• Insert the Intuos CD into the CD-ROM drive.
• Double-click on the software SETUP icon located on the Intuos CD and follow the instructions below.
Windows 98 and 2000: Continue with the Software Installation
• Select a language from the CHOOSE SETUP LANGUAGE dialog box and follow the prompts to complete
the installation of the Intuos driver software.

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Congratulations, the installation is complete.Select FINISH to close the WACOM SETUP dialog and the NEW
HARDWARE WIZARD dialog boxes.
You should now be able to use your Intuos Pen on the tablet to move the screen cursor. If the cursor does
not move, you should run the Intuos SETUP program from the Wacom CD.
A WACOM TABLET group was created in the START menu under PROGRAMS. It contains shortcuts to the
Intuos control panel, User's Manual, and Read Me file.
If you had trouble with this installation, go to Having Trouble?
Important: If your PC was not configured with a USB keyboard or USB mouse, it may not support
USB devices while in Windows Safe Mode. In this case, Intuos will not function in Safe Mode.

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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
To remove the Intuos software from your system:
1. Click the Windows START button. Then choose SETTINGS and CONTROL PANEL.
2. In the CONTROL PANEL window, double-click on the ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS icon.
3. In the dialog box that appears, choose the Wacom tablet option.
4. Click on the ADD/REMOVE... button and follow the prompts to remove the Intuos software driver.
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 your Intuos 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

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USING INTUOS
This section introduces you to the Intuos Graphics Tablet System. If you are new to using a graphics
tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections. They describe your Intuos tools and explain how
to use them with the tablet.
APPEARANCE AND FEATURES
SETTING UPYOURWORK AREA
WORKING WITH THETABLET
USING THE PEN
USING THE AIRBRUSH
USING THE 4D MOUSE
USING THE LENS CURSOR
CARING FORYOURTOOLS ANDTABLET