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INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER’S MANUAL
INSTALLATION GUIDE
AND USER’S MANUAL
WACOM Co., Ltd.
UE-0249 0X1075230
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Wacom Technology Corporation 1311 S.E. Cardinal Court Vancouver, WA 98683 U.S.A. Telephone General: ++1-360-896-9833 Fax: ++1-360-896-9724 WACOM Europe GmbH Europark Fichtenhain A9 47807 Krefeld Germany Telephone General: ++49-(0)2151-3614-0 Fax: ++49-(0)2151-3614-111 WACOM Co., Ltd. 2-510-1 Toyonodai Otone-Machi, Kitasaitama-gun Saitama, 349-1148 Japan Telephone General: ++81-(0)480-78-1213 Fax: ++81-(0)480-78-1217 As an Energy Star© partner, Wacom Company Ltd. has determined that this product
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INTERACTIVE PEN DISPLAY INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER’S MANUAL 1
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Introduction and Overview ® ™ The Wacom Cintiq 18SX Interactive Pen Display combines an LCD display with a Wacom tablet. This gives you a direct point-and-draw-on-screen interface that can be used with a Personal Com- ® ™ ® puter (PC), Macintosh computer, or SGI or Sun workstation. Cintiq’s basic components include a Wacom tablet internally mounted behind an 18.1” diagonal TFT color LCD display, and Wacom’s Grip Pen. Your Cintiq Interactive Pen Display offers a number of significant advantages
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Note that the computer treats the two parts of Cintiq (the LCD display and the Wacom tablet) as separate pieces of hardware. Therefore, the installation process is completed in two stages: n First, you will install the LCD display portion of Cintiq. n In the second stage you will install Cintiq’s tablet functionality. Both stages require hardware and software installations. Please follow all instructions carefully. You can find information on using the Wacom Tablet Control Panel for customizin
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Precautions on Use and Handling Be sure to follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings found within this manual. Failure to do so could void your warranty, in which case Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product. P H Y S I C A L L O C A T I O N WARNING n Do not use the Cintiq Interactive Pen Display in a facility control system that requires extremely high reliability; it may cause other electronic devices to malfunc- tion, or other devices may cause the Interact
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H A N D L I N G WARNING n High Voltage. Do not open or disassemble the Cintiq Interactive Pen Display. There is a risk of electrical shock when the casing is open. This will also void your warranty and Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product. WARNING n Do not operate the display stand incline adjustment levers when Cintiq is not mounted on the stand, and do not lift the stand by the adjustment levers; the stand is spring-loaded and may cause injury or damage if rele
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CAUTION n Do not place heavy articles on the Cintiq cabling, repeatedly bend the cables sharply, or apply heavy stress to the cable connectors; this may damage the unit or cabling. CAUTION n Do not store the Interactive Pen Display unit on a flat surface that would exces- sively bend or crimp the cable; always store the Interactive Pen Display in the Cintiq stand when not in use. CAUTION n If the pen tip becomes sharp or angular, it may damage the coating on the display screen. Please replace t
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Radio and Television Interference (U.S.A.) 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. F E D E R A L C O M M U N I C A T I O N S C O M M I S S I O N ( F C C ) N O T I C E This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Par
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CE Declaration (Europe) 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. R A D I O A N D T E L E V I S I O N I N T E R F E R E N C E The Cintiq 18SX Interactive Pen Display has been tested and found to comply to the following harmonized European Norms: n EN 55024 (electromagnetic immunity
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Table of Contents UNPACKING CINTIQ 12 n Package Contents n Unpacking the Cintiq Stand n Unpacking and Mounting the Interactive Pen Display n Interactive Pen Display Components INSTALLATION 18 n System Requirements n Step 1: LCD Display Installation n Step 2: Tablet Installation USING CINTIQ 28 n Adjusting the Cintiq Stand USING THE GRIP PEN 30 n Working with the Grip Pen (UP-911E) n Using a Pen WORKING WITH CINTIQ 32 n Tablet Mode n Display Mode n Lap Mode CUSTOMIZING CINTIQ 35 n Customizing the
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APPENDICES 51 n DuoSwitch Removal and Installation n Optional Display Configurations n Specifications n Warranty 10
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Unpacking Cintiq P A C K A G E C O N T E N T S The Cintiq 18SX Interactive Pen Display and the Cintiq stand are each packed separately. You will find the other product components packed together in the accessories box. To avoid damaging your product, please review the instructions on the following pages before unpacking Cintiq or the stand. Your product came with the following items: Cintiq 18SX Interactive Pen Display, Cintiq Stand (MST-A074) *Patent Pending Main Unit with Attached Cable P
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U N P A C K I N G T H E C I N T I Q S T A N D When unpacking Cintiq, first unpack the modular display stand. Place the stand on your desktop or work surface, making sure the stand is stable and will not tip or fall when the Interactive Pen Display is mounted on it. Then familiarize yourself with the stand components. Do not operate the incline adjustment levers when Cintiq is not mounted on the stand, and do not CAUTION lift the stand by the adjustment levers; the stand is spring-loaded
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U N P A C K I N G A N D M O U N T I N G T H E I N T E R A C T I V E P E N D I S P L A Y When unpacking the Cintiq 18SX Interactive Pen Display, place the display unit face down on a flat, soft surface (such as on a cloth spread across a desktop) and remove any packing materials that may protect the display unit cabling. To mount Cintiq on the stand: n Make sure the stand is stable on your desktop or other work surface and will not tip or fall when Cintiq is mounted on it. Securely g
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B WARNING When operating the incline adjustment levers, Cintiq must be mounted on the stand with the stand feet resting on a stable, flat surface. The stand is spring-loaded and can snap back quickly, causing injury or damage if not operated properly. WARNING When moving Cintiq to a different location, use the lock brackets to fix Cintiq to the stand (see page 53 for details), or otherwise make sure that the stand does not separate from the display unit. If the display unit is in landscape ori
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I N T E R A C T I V E P E N D I S P L A Y C O M P O N E N T S Front View Once the Cintiq Interactive Pen Display is safely mounted on the Cintiq stand, take some time to familiarize yourself with its features and components. The LCD display and tablet sensor function as an integrated input and output device. The LCD display supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 pixels at 16,777,216 colors. The tablet sensor reports pen coordinates, pressure, switch, and eraser information. Status LED Po
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Rear View Digital/Analog (DVI/VGA) Switch On Screen Display Use this switch to correctly set Cintiq for (OSD) Controls the video connection you will be using. These controls enable you to adjust a variety of display settings. See Adjusting the LCD Display on page 38 for more information. Cable Guide Tuck the main cable into this guide when working with Cintiq in a semi- supported lap position. Remove the cable from the guide when mounting Cintiq on the display stand. See Working with Cintiq on
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Installation S Y S T E M R E Q U I R E M E N T S Before installing Cintiq, make sure your computer meets the following system requirements: n Macintosh. OS 9 or 10.1 and higher. DVI or VGA video connector, available USB port, and CD-ROM drive. ADC connectors require an ADC to DVI-D adaptor (not included). n PC. Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP. DVI or VGA video connector, available USB or serial port, and CD-ROM drive. n SGI and Sun workstations. Additional purchase of Wacom UNIX kit. IRIX 6
