Wacom Intuos S User manual

USER'S MANUAL
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About Wacom Intuos
Features of your Wacom Intuos
Set up your device
Getting started with your pen tablet
Connect wirelessly by Bluetooth
Work with your pen
Customize your device in Wacom Tablet Properties
Use On-Screen Controls as shortcuts
Access application-specific settings
Wacom Desktop Center
Map your device to your monitor
Care for your device
Technical Support

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
About Wacom Intuos
Included with your Wacom Intuos
Features of your Wacom Intuos
Set up your device
Set up your work area
Install the driver
Update the driver and firmware
Get started with your pen tablet
Access user help
Connect wirelessly by Bluetooth
Tips for improving Bluetooth connectivity
Waking your pen tablet
Connecting wirelessly to a second computer
What the LED means
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
Tips:
Replace the pen nib
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
ExpressKeys™
Tips
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Express View
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
Backing up your files
Updating your tablet
Getting apps and products
Getting Support for Wacom products
Logging in with your Wacom ID
Map your device to your monitor
Map your device in pen mode
Map your device in mouse mode
Tablet active area mapping
How does the tablet active area correspond to your monitors?
How does pen movement on the device correspond to what you see on the monitor?
Tips for working in the tablet active area
Switch between displays using Display Toggle
Care for your device
Technical Support
Test the tablet
Test the ExpressKeys™ and Touch Ring
Testing the ExpressKeys™
Testing the Touch Ring
Test the pen
Diagnose issues using Wacom Tablet Properties
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Glossary
Order parts and accessories
Privacy
Trademarks
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About Wacom Intuos
Your Wacom Intuos™ pen tablet gives you a variety of ways to express yourself creatively.
Please see the printed Quick Start Guide that came with your pen tablet for set-up instructions and driver installation.
The Wacom Intuos features topic gives a more detailed description of your Wacom Intuos, including illustrations of your pen and
tablet.
The product Help topics listed in the Table of Contents on the left of this page will help you make the best use of your Wacom
Intuos.
To view additional options for using your pen tablet, see Getting Started.
Included with your Wacom Intuos
When you have unpacked your Wacom Intuos, make sure that you have received the following items:
Wacom Intuos tablet
Wacom Pen 4K
Quick Start Guide (booklet)
Regulatory statement (booklet)
USB cable
There are also spare nibs and a nib removal tool inside your pen. See Wacom Intuos features for more information.
Your Wacom Intuos can only be used with the pen that came with your product, or with a Wacom accessory pen or tool specified
for use with this version of Wacom Intuos.
The Important Product Information, which describes safety precautions, specifications, warranties, and the license agreement for
your device, can be found in the Wacom Desktop Center.
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Features of your Wacom Intuos
The features of your Intuos pen tablet include:
Micro USB port: Connects your Intuos to your computer. See the Quick Start Guide that came with your Intuos for
instructions on connecting it to your computer. Also see About your Intuos.
Customizable ExpressKeys™: Four keys across the top of the Intuos allow you to set frequently used functions or
keystrokes, or to simulate button clicks or modifier keys.
Power / Bluetooth button: Only present on Wireless versions of Intuos, this button turns the tablet on and off as well as
being used to connect wirelessly to a computer.
Power LED: Lights when the Intuos is connected to an active USB port. For Bluetooth wireless Intuos versions, this light
will be active when paired or connecting to a computer. When connected via USB the light will be white at full charge and
orange when charging.
Active area: Patterned area of the Intuos surface that detects pen input.
Number Item
1 Micro USB port (rear corner)
2 ExpressKeys™
3 Power / Bluetooth button (only Bluetooth models)
4 Power LED
5 Pen holder (for transport)
6 Pen tray (for storage)
7 Pen tether hole
8 Active area
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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 and firmware
Updated drivers and firmware 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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Get started with your pen tablet
The Quick Start Guide included in the box with your device contains images that can help you to set up your pen tablet.
1. Connect your device to your computer.
2. Install the driver software on your computer.
Access user help
You can access user help topics directly from Wacom Tablet Properties. When you click the ? icon, you are directed to a help
topic about the feature you are currently using.
You can also open user help from the Wacom Desktop Center Help menu.
Notes
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.
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