Index Contents User’s manual for Windows & Macintosh ® 1 ® Bamboo Touch (CTT-460) Bamboo Pen (CTL-460) Bamboo & Bamboo Fun (CTH-460, CTH-461, CTH-661) Setting up Navigate with touch Customize touch ExpressKeys Use a pen Customize a pen Troubleshooting Contents Index 1
Contents Index 2 Bamboo User’s Manual for Windows® & Macintosh® Version 1.0, Rev E1209 Copyright © Wacom Co., Ltd., 2009 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.
Contents Index 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS About the manual Navigating the manual 5 6 YOUR BAMBOO Identify your tablet model Bamboo Touch tablet Bamboo & Bamboo Fun tablets Bamboo Pen tablet Pen Pen holder 7 7 8 9 10 11 11 SETTING UP YOUR BAMBOO Ergonomics Configuring the tablet orientation Understanding the tablet active area Working with multiple monitors Control panel basics 12 12 14 15 17 17 USING YOUR BAMBOO The touch experience with Bamboo Navigating with touch Customizing touch ExpressKey basics Cus
Contents Pen (model LP-160E), for Bamboo Bamboo Fun small tablet (model CTH-461) Bamboo Fun medium tablet (model CTH-661) Pen (model LP-161E), for Bamboo Fun Bamboo Pen tablet (model CTL-460) Pen (model LP-160), for Bamboo Pen Product information Ordering parts and accessories Radio and television interference FCC notice Industry Canada (Canada only) CE declaration Precautions Warnings Cautions Contents Index 71 71 71 71 72 72 73 73 74 74 75 75 76 76 77 Index 4 License and Warranties (Worldwide, exce
Contents Index 5 ABOUT THE MANUAL This manual provides quick access to information about Bamboo. The information is common to Windows and Macintosh computers and Windows screen captures are shown, unless otherwise noted. • Go directly to table of contents or index topics by clicking on them. • Your Bamboo introduces you to the many features of the Bamboo tablet. • Setting up your Bamboo is a quick guide to understanding how the tablet works.
Contents Index 6 NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation controls to move through the manual: Go to front page. Contents Index Go to table of contents. Go to index. Go back to previous view. Page back, or page forward. topic Go to topic. Topic continued. Adobe® Reader® provides additional tools for using and printing the manual. See the Adobe Reader help for more information.
Index Contents 7 YOUR BAMBOO This section introduces you to Bamboo. The quickest way to learn about your Bamboo tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and features. • Not all product models are available in all regions. • Your Bamboo tablet cannot be used with other Wacom pens or input devices, including those from a previous version Bamboo tablet. Nor can a pen from your new Bamboo tablet be used with other Wacom tablets or a previous version Bamboo tablet.
Contents Index 8 BAMBOO TOUCH TABLET USB cable Bamboo Touch (model CTT-460) shown. Status LED Glows white when your Bamboo tablet is connected to an active USB port. Brightens when you touch the active area of the tablet or press an ExpressKey. Active area Use single- or two-finger input for clicking and navigating with touch. Use two-finger input for gestures that control other functions, such as scrolling and zooming. Learn about the touch experience with Bamboo.
Contents Index 9 BAMBOO & BAMBOO FUN TABLETS Pen holder USB cable Bamboo (model CTH-460) shown. Status LED Glows white when your Bamboo tablet is connected to an active USB port. Brightens when you touch the active area or press an ExpressKey. Glows amber when the pen is active, and brightens when the pen tip touches the tablet surface or when you press a pen button. Active area Includes the touch sensor. Use single- or two-finger input for clicking and navigating with touch.
Contents Index 10 BAMBOO PEN TABLET Pen holder USB cable Bamboo Pen (model CTL-460) shown. Active area This is the active area for pen input. Learn about your pen and the pen experience with Bamboo. Status LED Glows white when your Bamboo tablet is connected to an active USB port. Brightens when the pen is active.
Contents Index 11 PEN Eraser (when equipped) Pen (when equipped) A pressure-sensitive freehand tool for image editing and creating naturallooking pen strokes. It is also efficient for document annotation and taking notes in applications that support handwriting recognition. The pen is cordless and battery free. It is ideally suited to enhance your workflow by enabling the pen and digital ink features found within Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007.
Contents Index 12 SETTING UP YOUR BAMBOO To minimize fatigue, comfortably organize your work area. Position your tablet, pen (if equipped), and keyboard for easy access without unnecessary reaching. Adjust your monitor so you can view it comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain. For best results, position the tablet so the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet.
Contents Index 13 As you work, you will discover many ways of interacting with your Bamboo tablet. For example: Visual browsing Use two fingers on the tablet surface to scroll through and navigate visual media within an application. Photo editing Use the pressure-sensitive pen (when equipped) to edit images within a photo or image editing application. Annotation Simplify document reviews by using the pen (when equipped) to digitally mark-up and annotate documents.
Contents Index 14 CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION You are prompted to choose a default tablet orientation during the initial installation process using the Bamboo Installation CD. At the log-in and user switching screens, the tablet orientation will use the default orientation that was selected when the driver was installed. To change the default orientation, reinstall the driver using the Bamboo Installation CD and when prompted select a new default orientation.
Contents Index 15 UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA Depending on your tablet model, Bamboo can accept touch input, pen input, or both. Note, however, that pen and touch input cannot be used at the same time. Touch input On touch-sensitive tablet models, slide your finger across the active area to position the screen pointer. Use single- or two-finger input for clicking and navigating. Use two-finger input for gestures that control other functions, such as scrolling and zooming.
Contents Index 16 Pen input The pen works only on the active area of tablet models that support pen input. Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen pointer will jump to the corresponding point on the screen. The screen pointer indicates pen position, and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface. Learn about the pen experience with Bamboo. Note: For tablets that support pen input, the active area is a mapped representation of your computer screen(s).
Contents Index 17 WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Bamboo will map to your monitors based upon how they are configured in the display properties control panel. • If more than one monitor is in use and you are in extended monitor mode, the tablet maps to all monitors as if they were one large display. The below image illustrates a tablet mapping to the entire system desktop, which is displayed on the two monitors.
Contents Index 18 USING YOUR BAMBOO If you are new to using Bamboo, read the following sections. The touch experience with Bamboo The pen experience with Bamboo THE TOUCH EXPERIENCE WITH BAMBOO Bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work. Touch input enables you to interact with a computer using only your fingertips on the Bamboo tablet. First learn the basic actions to navigate and perform typical mouse operations.
Index Contents 19 NAVIGATING WITH TOUCH The touch input feature of your Bamboo tablet enables you to control a computer using only your fingertips on the tablet surface. See understanding the tablet active area. Before learning how to control your computer with touch input, familiarize yourself with the following concepts: CONCEPT DESCRIPTION Track Tap Pan Touch and move a single finger across the tablet surface. Touch and lift a single finger from the tablet.
Contents Index 20 Touch input options can be enabled or disabled within the Bamboo control panel and are dependent upon application support. Touch actions and gestures are available when selected in the TOUCH FUNCTIONS tab. 1A, 1B 2 3 4 5 6 7A, 7B 8 9A, 9B 10 BASIC ACTIONS enable you to navigate and perform typical mouse operations. Track Use a single finger to move the screen cursor. Touch and slide your finger across the tablet surface.
Contents 1B Index TAP WITH ONE FINGER 21 Double-click Using a single finger, track to an item. Lift your finger and tap twice. 2 ADD TOUCH TO THE LEFT Select and drag (add touch to left) Using a single finger, track to an item. Select by touching your thumb or a second finger to the left of that finger. (If you will be dragging an item or selecting blocks of text, we recommend using two fingers instead of your finger and thumb).
Contents 4 Index ADD TOUCH TO THE RIGHT 22 Right-click (add touch to right) Using a single finger, track to an item. Then with a second finger touch and release to the right of that finger. Releasing your finger issues a right-click and brings up a context menu at the screen cursor position. You can then track to an option in the menu and select it by tapping your finger. 5 Note: If the tablet is set for left-handed orientation, touch to the left of the primary finger.
Contents Index 23 GESTURES enable you to control functions such as scroll, zoom, and rotation. 7A GESTURES SCROLL Scroll Place two fingers on the tablet surface. Using a smooth motion, move your fingers together in parallel. • Scroll up by moving your fingers in an upward motion. • Scroll down by moving your fingers in a downward motion. • Scroll left by moving your fingers in a leftward motion. • Scroll right by moving your fingers in a rightward motion.
Contents 8 Index GESTURES ZOOM 24 Zoom First place two fingers on the tablet surface. • Zoom-in by moving (expanding) your fingers away from one another. • Zoom-out by moving (pinching) your fingers toward one another. Note: If zoom functions do not operate correctly within Adobe Photoshop®, verify that the ZOOM WITH SCROLL WHEEL function is selected within the Photoshop PREFERENCES options.
Contents 9B Index GESTURES ROTATE 25 Rotate (rotate around finger) Place two fingers diagonally on the tablet surface. Keep one finger stationary and move the other finger around it. For best recognition of this gesture, start with your fingers positioned diagonally on the tablet surface and keep them at least 25 mm (1 inch) apart. 10 Note: The rotation gesture may work differently depending on the application you are working with.
Index Contents 26 EXPRESSKEY BASICS Most Bamboo tablet models feature customizable ExpressKeys. Note that ExpressKeys are not available for Bamboo Pen (model CTL-460). ExpressKeys Press individual keys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes. ExpressKeys can also be used to modify touch or pen input properties as you work. Consider some of these alternate ways of using the keys: • Set a key to a commonly used keyboard shortcut.
Contents Index 27 THE PEN EXPERIENCE WITH BAMBOO Bamboo is designed to enhance the way you work. Bamboo tablet models equipped for pen input enable you to interact with a computer using the pen on the active area of the tablet. The pen is cordless, battery free, and pressure-sensitive. Note: For Bamboo tablets that support both pen and touch input, the pen disengages touch input whenever the pen tip or eraser is within the tablet proximity range.
Contents Index 28 USING THE PEN ON THE TABLET There are four basic techniques for using the pen: positioning, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages. Positioning Clicking Dragging Using the pen buttons Writing and drawing with pressure sensitivity Erasing Eye-hand coordination exercise POSITIONING The pen is used to position the pointer (or cursor) on your screen.
Contents Index 29 You can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways (see setting the tablet mapping). • In PEN MODE, wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will jump to a corresponding point on the display screen. The screen pointer indicates pen position, and follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface. This is the default setting for the pen. When positioning the screen cursor and operating a pen button, the pen tip needs to be within 7 mm (0.
Contents Index 30 CLICKING Click to highlight or select an item on the screen. Double-click to open it. Clicking. Tap the pen tip once on the tablet, or press the pen tip on the tablet with enough force to register a click. (If CLICK SOUND is selected in the Bamboo control panel and your computer speakers are on, then you will hear a “click” sound when the pen tip is pressed hard enough to generate a button click. Adjust your speaker volume as necessary.
Contents Index 31 USING THE PEN BUTTONS The pen is equipped with two buttons. Each button has a programmable function that is selected when you press the button. You can use a pen button whenever the pen tip is within 7 mm (0.28 inch) of the tablet active area. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use a button. The default button positions are: Upper: RIGHT CLICK Lower: PAN/SCROLL Tip: Set a pen button to DOUBLE CLICK. This is easier than tapping twice with the pen tip.
Contents Index 32 WRITING AND DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY The pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes. The digital ink tools in Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007, as well as the drawing tools in many graphics applications, respond to the pressure you place on the pen. For example, sliders are used in some applications to vary line characteristics (width, color, and opacity).
Contents Index 33 ERASING The pen eraser (when equipped) works like the eraser on a pencil. You can erase intuitively and naturally in graphics applications that support the pen eraser. When you use the pen eraser, the application will automatically switch to the eraser tool. In applications that support pressure sensitivity, you can select pressure-sensitive tools in an application’s tool palette to vary the width and depth of your erasures as you change the amount of pressure you exert upon the pen.
Contents Index 34 EYE-HAND COORDINATION EXERCISE This exercise is designed to retrain your eye-hand coordination for using the pen: 1. Open any graphics application. Use the line tool to draw a rectangular grid with line spacings of about 20-25 mm (3/4 to 1 inch). You can use your traditional mouse to do this. 2. Choose a free-hand tool in your application and use the pen to draw a dot at each grid intersection. 3. Draw an X at each grid intersection. 4.
Contents Index 35 CUSTOMIZING YOUR BAMBOO Use the Bamboo control panel to customize Bamboo for the way you like work. Opening the control panel Control panel overview Customize your touch experience Customize your pen experience Button functions OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL To open the control panel: • Windows. Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS. Then select BAMBOO and choose the BAMBOO PROPERTIES option. • Macintosh.
Contents Index 36 CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW After opening the control panel, you can begin customizing Bamboo. Customizable settings are found on each tab. The tabs that apply to your tablet model and configuration are displayed when you open the control panel. Closes the control panel. Resets the selected tab to its default settings. Displays information about the control panel and driver. Displays this manual. Experiment with different settings to find what works best for you.
Contents Index 37 CUSTOMIZE YOUR TOUCH EXPERIENCE The control panel touch options enable you to customize Bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using touch input. Setting the touch speed Setting the touch functions Setting tablet and ExpressKey functions Disabling touch SETTING THE TOUCH SPEED Select the TOUCH SPEED tab. The touch speed options determine how fast you must move or tap your fingers in order for an action or gesture to be recognized.
Contents Index 38 SETTING THE TOUCH FUNCTIONS Select the TOUCH FUNCTIONS tab. Touch input options can be enabled or disabled and are dependent upon application support. Change the settings to customize how touch input works. Touch actions and gestures are available when selected. So that you may work in different ways, some functions (such as a right-click) can be performed using different actions or gestures. See also navigating with touch.
Contents Index 39 SETTING TABLET AND EXPRESSKEY FUNCTIONS Choose the TABLET tab to set the tablet orientation and to customize the ExpressKeys. Tablet orientation Change how your tablet is oriented by selecting RIGHT HANDED or LEFT HANDED input. The tablet driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet for the selected option. Next, physically rotate the tablet to match your selection.
Contents Index 40 DISABLING TOUCH Choose the TABLET tab to disable and enable touch input. Available for tablet models configured for pen and touch input. • Select to DISABLE ALL TOUCH INPUT and work with the ExpressKeys and pen only. • Deselect to activate touch input. • This option can also be changed by pressing an ExpressKey to which the TOUCH TOGGLE function has been assigned. Note: When you disable touch, the TOUCH SPEED and TOUCH FUNCTIONS tabs will no longer be visible in the control panel.
Contents Index 41 CUSTOMIZE YOUR PEN EXPERIENCE Customizing your pen is easy. Use the pen to open the Bamboo control panel. You can then customize Bamboo for the way you like to interact with your tablet and computer when using pen input.
Contents Index 42 SETTING THE TIP AND ERASER FEEL, AND DOUBLE-CLICK DISTANCE Select the PEN 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. To erase with a broad stroke or to click with a light touch, use a soft eraser setting. For maximum control while erasing, use a firm eraser setting. Customizes the amount of pressure needed to erase. Drag the slider to a softer or firmer setting.
Contents Index 43 SETTING THE PEN BUTTON FUNCTIONS Select the PEN tab to change the functions assigned to the buttons on your pen. Each pen button can be set to simulate a variety of mouse functions. Select the function to perform when pressing the upper or lower pen button. When you bring the pen tip within 7 mm (0.28 inch) of the tablet surface without touching the tablet and press the upper or lower pen button, the selected function occurs.
Contents Index 44 SETTING THE TABLET MAPPING Select the PEN tab to set the tablet mapping. The tablet TRACKING options enable you to define the relationship between pen movement on the tablet surface and cursor movement on the monitor screen. By default the entire active area of the tablet maps to the entire monitor. If more than one monitor is in use the tablet will map to all monitors. See working with multiple monitors.
Contents Index 45 When you click on the PEN MODE DETAILS... button, the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box is displayed. Use the SCREEN AREA options to select a screen area for tablet to screen mapping. • ALL SCREENS. The entire monitor(s) area is mapped; this is the default setting. See working with multiple monitors for more information. • MONITOR. The entire area of a single monitor that you choose is mapped. • PORTION. A portion of the desktop area is mapped. Click SET...
Contents Index 46 PORTION OF SCREEN AREA The tracking options in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box allow you to define which portion of the display screen your tablet will map to: ALL SCREENS MONITOR PORTION Maps the entire monitor(s) area. This is the default setting. See working with multiple monitors. Maps the entire area of a single monitor that you choose. Allows you to select a portion of the display for tablet to screen mapping. Click SET... to open the PORTION OF SCREEN dialog box.
Contents Index 47 PORTION OF TABLET AREA The tracking options in the PEN MODE DETAILS dialog box allow you to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area: FULL PORTION The entire active area of the tablet is mapped. This is the default setting. Allows you to select a portion of the tablet active area for tablet to screen mapping. Click SET... to open the PORTION OF TABLET dialog box.
Contents Index 48 SETTING THE PEN SPEED IN MOUSE MODE To change the screen cursor acceleration and speed when using the pen in MOUSE MODE, click on the MOUSE MODE DETAILS... button (located on the PEN tab). A dialog box will be displayed where you can make your adjustments. Sets the screen cursor acceleration when in MOUSE MODE. Sets the screen cursor tracking speed when in MOUSE MODE. Returns settings to their factory defaults.
Contents Index 49 CUSTOMIZING THE POP-UP MENU The Pop-up Menu is available for tablet models that are configured for both pen and touch input. Select the POP-UP MENU tab to create the custom menu and define the available functions that will appear in the menu. To display the Pop-up Menu, set a pen button to the POP-UP MENU function. Whenever you press that button, the Pop-up Menu is displayed at the screen cursor position. Choose from available options in the menu by clicking on them.
Contents Index 50 BUTTON FUNCTIONS The following options are available for ExpressKey and pen button settings. Not all options are available for all controls. FUNCTION DESCRIPTION CLICKS • CLICK • RIGHT CLICK • MIDDLE CLICK • DOUBLE CLICK • Simulates a primary mouse button click. Default setting for the pen tip. Simulates a right mouse button click, which displays a context menu. Simulates a middle mouse button click. Simulates a double-click.
Contents Index 51 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION KEYSTROKE... Enables you to simulate keystrokes. Select this option to display the DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box. Enter a keystroke or keystroke combination in the KEYS entry box. Keystroke combinations can include letters, numbers, function keys (such as F3) and modifier keys (such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL for Windows, or SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CONTROL for Macintosh).
Contents Index 52 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION POP-UP MENU Displays a Pop-up Menu on your screen. See customizing the Pop-up Menu for more information. Pen only. Enables you to position a document or image in any direction within the active pane by pressing a pen button set for PAN/SCROLL and then dragging with the pen tip across the tablet’s active area.
Contents Index 53 FUNCTION DESCRIPTION TOUCH TOGGLE Available for Bamboo and Bamboo Fun. TOUCH TOGGLE is useful when you are working with the pen and want to prevent accidental touch input (e.g., to prevent an accidental right-click). Temporarily disable touch by pressing an ExpressKey to which you have assigned the TOUCH TOGGLE function. Press the ExpressKey again to re-enable touch input. See also setting tablet and ExpressKey functions. (Macintosh.
Contents Index 54 PROBLEMS WITH YOUR BAMBOO? Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom recommends you do the following: 1. If the tablet driver failed to load properly, first perform the recommended action in any error message that may appear on your screen. If that does not solve the problem, review the troubleshooting procedures in this chapter. 2. Look in the troubleshooting tables. Your problem may be described there and you can try the solution offered.
Contents Index 55 TESTING YOUR TABLET 1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. 2. Check the connection. The tablet status LED should glow whenever the tablet is properly connected and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If not: • Make sure the tablet USB cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer. • Check the tablet USB cable for damage.
Contents Index 56 TESTING A PEN 1. First perform the procedures for testing your tablet. 2. Check the pen by opening the Bamboo control panel and selecting the PEN tab. Click on the DEFAULT button to return the pen to its default settings. Next: • Touch the pen tip and then the eraser (when equipped) to the tablet active area. The status LED should brighten each time the tip or eraser makes contact with the tablet surface.
Index Contents 57 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES If you encounter problems with your Bamboo tablet or pen (when equipped), refer to the following tables. Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. Be sure to check the Read Me file for the latest information updates. For additional information, visit Wacom’s web site at http://www.wacom.com/productsupport.
Index Contents 58 TOUCH INPUT PROBLEMS Touch input does not work. Touch input does not seem to fully work. The screen cursor can be moved, but more complex actions or gestures do not work. The tablet does not reliably recognize two fingers. Cannot zoom-in or zoom-out when working with Adobe Photoshop. Scrolling and panning gestures do not function correctly when working with Adobe Photoshop. Rotation gestures do not seem to work consistently, or not at all.
Index Contents 59 PEN INPUT PROBLEMS The pen does not position the screen cursor, or otherwise work. The pen does not draw or ink with pressure sensitivity. Clicking is difficult. Double-clicking is difficult. If the tablet driver does not load properly, pen input will not be available. • For tablet models that combine pen and touch input, basic touch movement will continue to be recognized but other actions and gestures will not.
Index Contents You have to press hard with the pen when clicking, drawing, or writing. The pen tip does not function. The screen cursor jumps back. The upper or lower pen button does not work. 60 Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab. Move the TIP FEEL slider toward SOFT. Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with your tablet. Other pens may not function properly on the Bamboo tablet. See testing a pen to verify pen operation.
Index Contents 61 MAC-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS At startup, a dialog box appears telling you that either the driver failed to load or the tablet preferences have not yet been created. You suspect the tablet preferences may be corrupted, or want to make certain that all settings are at their factory defaults. The tablet was not detected at startup. Make sure the USB interface cable is securely connected to an active USB port on your computer. Make sure also that the tablet status LED is illuminated.
Index Contents Inkwell does not work correctly with the tablet. 62 There may be a problem with the Inkwell preferences. Remove the damaged preference files as follows. They will be recreated when you enable handwriting recognition. 1. From the Apple menu, choose SYSTEM PREFERENCES. From the System Preferences menu, choose SHOW ALL and select INK. Then turn off handwriting recognition. 2. From the GO menu, choose your HOME. Open the LIBRARY and PREFERENCES folders.
Contents Index 63 TECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS If you have a problem with your tablet, first check the tablet installation guide to be sure the unit is installed correctly. Then review the troubleshooting procedures. If you cannot find the answer in this manual, you may find updated information about your problem in the Read Me file for your platform (located on the Bamboo Installation CD). You can also check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region.
Contents Index 64 OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products. If you are having a compatibility problem between Bamboo and a new hardware or software product, it may be helpful to download a new Wacom tablet software driver (when available) from the Internet. USA, Canada, Central and South America Worldwide Web: http://www.wacom.com/productsupport Software updates.
Contents Index 65 APPENDIX This section contains tips on caring for Bamboo, instructions on how to uninstall the tablet software, information about digital inking, your license and warranty, and more.
Contents Index 66 CARING FOR BAMBOO Keep your Bamboo tablet surface and pen (when equipped) clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to the pen and cause excessive wear to the tablet surface. Regular cleaning with a soft, damp cloth will help to prolong the life of your tablet surface and pen; you can also dampen the cloth using a very mild soap diluted with water. Do not use volatile liquids, such as paint thinner or benzene, as they may damage the plastic case.
Contents Index 67 UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the tablet driver software from your system. Important: When you remove the tablet software from your system, your tablet will no longer operate with full tablet functionality but will continue to function as a mouse device. Windows Vista: Click on the Windows START button and choose CONTROL PANEL. In the CONTROL PANEL window, click on UNINSTALL A PROGRAM. In the dialog box that appears, choose the BAMBOO option.
Contents Index 68 PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS VISTA Microsoft Windows Vista provides extensive support for pen* input. When using Bamboo with a computer running Windows Vista, your experience is enhanced by powerful note taking, handwriting recognition, fast navigation, and other digital inking options designed to give you quick, intuitive results with the pen. • Note taking. Use the pen to jot notes and capture quick sketches in Microsoft Journal.
Contents Index 69 ABOUT THE WINDOWS VISTA TABLET PC INPUT PANEL The Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to directly enter text. There are a number of ways to launch the Input Panel: • Click on the Input Panel icon which appears when you move the screen cursor into a text entry area. • Click on the Input Panel tab, located by default on the left edge of the display screen. • Click on the Tablet PC Input Panel icon located on the Windows taskbar.
Index Contents 70 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Aspect ratio 16 : 10 Coordinate resolution, pen 100 lpmm (2540 lpi) Touch input resolution 4 lpmm (101.6 lpi) Accuracy, pen +/- 0.25 mm (0.01 in) Accuracy, touch +/- 2.0 mm (0.08 in) Pen detection height 16 mm (0.63 in) Reading height with pen, average 7 mm (0.28 in) Report rate, pen 133 points per second, maximum Report rate, touch 50 points per second, maximum ExpressKeys stroke 0.25 mm (0.
Contents Index 71 PEN (MODEL LP-160E), FOR BAMBOO Pen tip travel 1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less Pressure levels 1024 levels Eraser tip travel 1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less Physical size (L x D) 154.0 x 11.8 mm (6.06 x 0.46 in) Weight 15 g (0.53 oz), approximately Pen tip type Polyacetal (Part No. PSI-A057-01), black BAMBOO FUN SMALL TABLET (MODEL CTH-461) Touch active area (W x D) 125.0 x 85.0 mm (4.92 x 3.35 in) Pen active area (W x D) 147.2 x 92.0 mm (5.80 x 3.
Contents Index 72 BAMBOO PEN TABLET (MODEL CTL-460) Pen active area (W x D) 147.2 x 92.0 mm (5.80 x 3.62 in) Physical size (W x D x H) 248.2 x 176.1 x 8.5 mm (9.78 x 6.94 x 0.33 in), approximately, excluding pen holder and rubber feet Weight 360 g (0.79 lb), approximately PEN (MODEL LP-160), FOR BAMBOO PEN Pen tip travel 1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less Pressure levels 512 levels Physical size (L x D) 149.0 x 11.8 mm (5.87 x 0.46 in) Weight 13 g (0.
Contents Index 73 PRODUCT INFORMATION To learn more about Bamboo and how to take full advantage of the many pen and digital inking features in Microsoft Windows Vista, 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.eu Japan http://tablet.wacom.co.jp Asia Pacific (English) http://www.wacom-asia.com China (Simplified Chinese) http://www.wacom.com.cn Korea http://www.wacomkorea.
Contents Index 74 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 device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Contents Index 75 INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA ONLY) Industry Canada, Class B “This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003” “Cet appareil numerique de la classe (B) est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Contents Index 76 PRECAUTIONS WARNINGS Do not place or leave the tablet or pen (when equipped) within reach of children. If your product is used improperly there is a potential for accident or human injury. Prevent children from swallowing the pen nib or button part. The pen nib, button part, or other movable parts may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them. Small parts, such as the pen nib or nib refills, or pen button part can be removed and accidentally swallowed by children.
Contents Index 77 CAUTIONS Do not place or use this product on an unstable surface or workspace. Do not place this product on a shaky, inclined, or vibrating surface. It may drop or fall off, causing damage to the product or human injury. When cleaning your tablet, power off the unit by unplugging the USB connector from between the tablet and your computer. Electrical shock may occur if you attempt to clean this product when it is connected to your computer.
Contents Index 78 LICENSE AND WARRANTIES (WORLDWIDE, EXCEPT FOR EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST) SOFTWARE LICENSE This legal document is an agreement between you, the end-user, and Wacom Technology Corporation (Wacom). 1. Grant of License. The enclosed product includes computer programs embedded in firmware and accompanying diskette or CD-ROM (the “Software”).
Contents Index 79 Wacom’s sole obligation and entire liability under this warranty shall be, at Wacom’s option, either the repair or replacement of the defective product or parts thereof of which Wacom is notified during the Warranty Period; provided, however, that you are responsible for (i) the cost of transportation of the product to the designated service location and (ii) any loss or damage to the product resulting from such transportation.
Contents Index 80 WARRANTY ON SALES OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A. AND CANADA For products purchased or used outside of the United States and Canada, upon discovery of a defect in the product, except in the Software, within the Warranty Period you should contact your local dealer or distributor. In all other respects the terms of the warranty as set forth above apply to such sales.
Contents Index 81 LICENCE WARRANTY CONDITIONS (EUROPE, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST) SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT Important customer information The scope of delivery of this product covers copyright-protected computer programs ("software"), which are the inalienable intellectual property of WACOM Europe GmbH ("WACOM"). This software is an integral component of the product and is also held on the associated data carrier.
Contents Index 82 The existing limitations on liability shall not apply in the case of the assumption of explicit guarantees, or in case of fraudulent behaviour on the part of WACOM, nor for damages arising from wilful or grossly negligent behaviour on the part of WACOM, from damages leading to loss of life, personal injury or sickness or in the case of binding legal provisions.
Contents Index 83 Any descriptions, drawings, specifications, samples, models, notifications or similar material provided in connection with the purchase of the product cannot be taken as an explicit guarantee that the product corresponds to or fulfils the customer's requirements. If this product is faulty, the purchaser shall be entitled to assert legal claims against the vendor for liability due to defects. These legal rights against the vendor are not limited by the existing warranty.
Contents Index 84 GLOSSARY Active area. The navigation and drawing area of your Bamboo tablet where touch or pen input is detected. See touch sensor. Aspect. The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display. Click force. The amount of force you must apply to the tip of the pen for a click to occur. Digital Ink. A broad category that typically describes handwritten content which has been created using pen-based input on a computer.
Contents Index 85 Mouse acceleration. A setting that allows you to adjust the screen cursor acceleration when your pen is in mouse mode. Mouse mode. A method for positioning the screen cursor. When you place the pen on your Bamboo tablet, you can move the screen cursor with a “pick up and slide” motion similar to using a traditional mouse. This is known as relative positioning. See also pen mode. Mouse speed.
Contents Index 86 Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP). The Microsoft Windows Vista Tablet PC Input Panel enables you to use your pen to create handwritten notes or work with an on-screen keyboard. The Input Panel dynamically converts your handwriting to text. The information you create can then be inserted into other documents, spreadsheets, or illustrations. See also pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows Vista. Touch input.
Contents Index 87 INDEX About the manual Accessories and parts, ordering Active area, understanding Bamboo caring for customizing Expresskey basics pen input problems with product features tablets matrix the pen experience the touch experience touch input troubleshooting using Button functions Care, for Bamboo Cautions CE declaration Click sound Clicking, with pen Control panel basics opening overview Customizing Bamboo button functions double-click distance eraser feel ExpressKeys functions pen accelera
Contents Manual about navigating Mapping tablet to multiple monitors Monitors, working with multiple Navigating the manual Navigation, customizing for touch input Nib, replacing Ordering parts and accessories Orientation configuring for tablet setting for tablet Overview, control panel Parts and accessories, ordering Pen buttons customizing using clicking with customizing double-clicking with dragging with drawing with pressure erasing with features holding input problems, troubleshooting input, customizin
Contents testing touch model features tracking Tablet PC Input Panel, about Technical support options Testing pen tablet Tip customizing feel replacing Touch adjusting touch speed basic actions customizing disabling gestures input problems, troubleshooting input, customizing navigating with Contents Index 55 8 44 69 63 56 55 42 66 37 20 25 40 23 58 37 19 Index 89 options setting navigation features setting touch functions speed, adjusting the experience Tracking, tablet Troubleshooting general proble
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