Wacom cintiq 13HD User manual

About the Cintiq 13HD
Your Cintiq 13HD creative pen display gives you many different ways to express
yourself. See Cintiq 13HD features for illustrations of your tablet, and Using your
pen display for information on system requirements and setup instructions. To
view additional options for using your pen display, see Getting Started.
If you are using the Cintiq 13HD touch (Cintiq 13HDT), you can also use touch to
perform functions directly on your pen display screen using standard gestures.
Your Cintiq 13HD or Cintiq 13HDT can be used with the pen that came with your
product, or a Wacom accessory pen or tool specified for use with your Cintiq.
Please refer to the printed Quick Start Guide provided in the product box for
descriptions of the parts and components for your Cintiq 13HD, and instructions
on how to set it up. The product Help topics will help you make the best use of
your Cintiq. You can access Help from the ?icon in Wacom Tablet Properties, or
from the Help dropdown in the Wacom Desktop Center.
Included with your Cintiq 13HD
When you have unpacked your Cintiq 13HD, make sure that you have received
the following items and accessories:
Cintiq 13HD (or Cintiq 13HDT) creative pen display
Pen
Pen stand
Pen color rings
Pen case and extra nibs
Installation CD (not in all regions)
Quick Start Guide (booklet)
3-in-1 cable
AC power adapter and cable
Plug for AC power adapter
Nib removal tool
Cleaning cloth
Some configurations may include additional CDs or DVDs containing application
software. To install, see the instructions for those CDs or DVDs.

Review the Important Product Information, which describes safety precautions,
specifications, warranties, and the license agreement for your device, on the
Wacom Desktop Center.
Features
The controls of your Cintiq 13HD or Cintiq 13HDT include:
Customizable ExpressKeys™: Four keys on the front of the creative pen
display allow you to set frequently used functions or keystrokes, simulate
button clicks or modifier keys, or create automatic settings for a number of
applications. See Customizing the ExpressKeys and About your Cintiq 13.
Rocker Ring: The four-position Rocker Ring allows you to further customize
your functions. See Using the Rocker Ring.
Status LED: The Status LED should light white when the Cintiq 13HD has
power and is connected to an active USB port for each of the following
actions:
oClick with the tool tip
oTouch the active area with a pen, or with a pen or finger on the
13HDT
oUse the pen, Rocker Ring or ExpressKeys
oPress the side switch
oPress the eraser to the screen
ExpressKeys

You can customize the ExpressKeys to execute the functions that make your work
quickest and easiest for you. Your Wacom pen display has four or more
ExpressKeys, depending on the device.
Select the ExpressKeys tab in Wacom Tablet Properties, then choose functions
from the dropdown menus. For pen displays that have a set of ExpressKeys on
both the left and right bezels, there is a separate Left and Right designation or
button that allows you to customize the ExpressKeys on each side individually.
On some pen displays, you can click a Show Express View checkbox on the
ExpressKeys tab to activate Express View. When the box is checked, you can
lightly press any ExpressKey to view the current ExpressKeys settings on your
screen.
The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your screen.
Rocker Ring

You can assign the positions of the Rocker Ring and Center Button to various
settings, menu and keystroke defaults from the Rocker Ring tab in Wacom Tablet
Properties.
Important: Some applications can override and control the Rocker Ring functions
you select from the Tablet Properties. For details, see Using integrated
applications.
Customizing the Rocker Ring and Center Button
Customize the four positions of the Rocker Ring, and the Center Button or Home
Button, to execute the functions that make your work quickest and easiest for
you.
To view the current settings for your ExpressKeys at any time, click the Show
Express View checkbox on the ExpressKeys tab. Lightly touch any ExpressKey to
view the current ExpressKeys settings on your screen.
To customize the Rocker Ring, select the Rocker Ring tab in Wacom Tablet
Properties and then choose functions from the dropdown menus. You may also
select the Keystroke... option and define a custom keystroke function. See Button
functions for more information about the Keystroke... option.

The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your screen.
Note: The functions can be defined for use with specific applications. However,
some applications can override and control the Rocker Ring functions you select
from Wacom Tablet Properties. For details, see Using integrated applications.
Settings View
You can view the current settings for the ExpressKeys, Rocker Ring, Touch Ring,
Center or Home button, Touch Strips, Touch on/off, and the pen for your Pen
Display at any time. Your display will vary, depending on model.
To use Settings View:
In the Tablet Properties ExpressKeys tab, set an ExpressKey to Settings.
To view the settings on the screen, press that ExpressKey.
To close the Settings View screen, click on it with your mouse, tap it with
your pen, or press the ExpressKey a second time.

To open the Tablet Properties tab for ExpressKeys, Pen, or Touch, click the
Properties... button for that item on the Settings View screen.
If an ExpressKey has been disabled it will be displayed as disabled.
The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your screen.
Note: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions.
Get started with your pen display
To set up your pen display and get started, connect it to your computer and install
the driver software.
The Quick Start Guide included in the box contains images that can help you to set
up your pen display.
User Help
Help topics give you quick access to information about the features and
capabilities of your pen display. You can access the Help topics from Wacom
Tablet Properties by clicking the ?icon or from the Wacom Desktop Center Help
menu.
Note: The User Help is common to Windows and Mac computers. Screenshots are
from a Windows computer, unless otherwise noted.

Information about your specific computer hardware, operating system, and
application software is not included. Refer to the product information provided
with those products.
Stand Setup and Usage
In landscape orientation, the Cintiq stand can be used in one of three inclined
positions. After attaching the stand, adjust the display incline:
1. Place the Cintiq on a flat, stable surface.
2. Place the stand with the aluminum surface down and the three tabs facing
up.
3. Decide which of the inclines you want to use.
4. Hold the Cintiq upright so you can see the back.
5. Place the tab at the bottom edge of the stand into the slot in the lower
edge of the Cintiq.
6. Keeping the lower tab in the slot, tilt the Cintiq toward the stand and insert
the tab for the incline you want to use into the other slot. Make sure both
tabs are fully inserted into the slots.
Install the driver

Important: You must install the driver to make your device work, unless your
device comes with a pre-installed driver. Refer to the Quick Start Guide to see if
your device has a pre-installed driver or not.
1. Go to Customer Support and select Drivers.
2. Click Download next to the latest driver that corresponds to your
computer's operating system.
3. Follow the prompts to finish installation.
Update the driver and firmware
Updated drivers and firmware are made available on the Wacom Desktop Center
and at Customer Support 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
Customer Support and select Drivers 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, with default settings.
Install the driver
Important: You must install the driver to make your device work, unless your
device comes with a pre-installed driver. Refer to the Quick Start Guide to see if
your device has a pre-installed driver or not.
1. Go to Customer Support and select Drivers.
2. Click Download next to the latest driver that corresponds to your
computer's operating system.
3. Follow the prompts to finish installation.
Update the driver and firmware

Updated drivers and firmware are made available on the Wacom Desktop Center
and at Customer Support 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
Customer Support and select Drivers 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, with default settings.
Calibration
For optimum performance, calibrate your pen display to align the screen cursor
with the position of the pen on the screen. This is required to compensate for
viewing angle, and to adjust for parallax.
1. Set up your pen display in its working position.
2. Open Wacom Tablet Properties. If more than one pen display is installed on
your system, select the one you are working with from the Device list.
3. Select a pen from the Tool list.
4. Select the Calibrate tab.

The above screenshot is for descriptive purposes; it may not match your
screen.
5. If you are working with multiple monitors, select the monitor
corresponding to your pen display from the dropdown menu.
6. Click Calibrate... to activate the calibration screen.
7. Holding the pen, sit or stand as you normally would when working with the
pen display. Use the pen tip to click on the center of the crosshairs in the
upper-left corner.
8. Click on the center of the crosshairs that are displayed in the remaining
corners.
9. Test the alignment by positioning the pen at a few different points on the
display.
10.Click OK to accept the calibration, or Try Again to recalibrate.
Set up your work area
Position your tablet, pen, and keyboard for easy access.