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USER’S MANUAL FOR WINDOWS
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® ® Wacom Intuos 2 User’s Manual for Windows , November 12, 2003 English V4.1 for Windows Copyright Wacom Company, Limited, 2003 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 specifica
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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
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CE DECLARATION ® The Intuos 2 digitizing tablets, models XD-0405-R, XD-0608-R, XD-0912-R, XD-1212-R, XD-1218-R, XD-0405-U, XD-0608-U, XD-0912-U, XD-1212-U, and XD-1218-U have been tested and found to comply to the following harmonized European Norms: • EN 55024 (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 (electromag
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Trademarks 2 Using the Airbrush 35 Radio and Television Interference 3 Holding the Airbrush 36 FCC Notice 3 Using the 2D Mouse 37 CE Declaration 4 Using the 4D Mouse 38 About the Manual 8 Using the 2D Mouse or 4D Mouse Fingerwheel 39 Navigating the Manual 11 Using the Lens Cursor 40 Caring for Your Tools and Tablet 41 USING INTUOS2 12 Replacing the Pen or Airbrush Tip 42 Appearance and Features 13 DuoSwitch Removal and Installation 43 Intuos2 4x5 / A6 Tablet 13 Intuos
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Customizing Mouse Tool Settings 66 Pull-Down Menus 97 Customizing the 2D Mouse 67 File 97 Customizing the 2D Mouse Fingerwheel 68 Edit 97 Customizing the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor 69 Add 98 Programming the 4D Mouse and Lens Cursor 70 Remove 98 Creating a Button Box 70 Language 99 Customizing the 4D Mouse Fingerwheel 71 Help 99 Tablet to Screen Mapping 72 ADVANCED FEATURES 100 Positioning Mode 74 Advanced Tip Pressure Settings 101 Orientation 75 Click Force Adjustment 102 Aspect 76 Pressur
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Contacting Technical Support 127 Intuos2 Classic Pen (Model XP-300E) 142 Linking to the Web Page 127 Intuos2 Ink Pen (Model XP-110) 142 Pre-Contact Checklist 127 Intuos2 Stroke Pen (Model XP-120) 143 Who to Call 128 Intuos2 2D Mouse (Model XC-100) 143 USA, Canada, Central and South America 129 Intuos2 4D Mouse (Model XC-400) 143 Europe, Middle East and Africa 130 Intuos2 Lens Cursor (Model XC-210) 143 Japan 131 Parts and Accessories 144 Asia Pacific (English) 131 Ordering Parts and Accesso
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ABOUT THE MANUAL This interactive User’s Manual provides quick access to information about Intuos2. 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. • Using Intuos2 introduces you to the many capabilities of your Intuos2 tablet, including a description of the various tablet models, and th
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The tablet size descriptions shown within this manual reflect usage for both the USA and European markets, and are separated by a “/ “. For example, in the descriptor “4x5/A6”, “4x5” is the tablet sizing descriptor for USA markets. “A6” is the descriptor for European markets. Within this manual, USA tablet size descriptors are always shown before the “/ “. SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel options. As you
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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 Intuos2 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 a
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NAVIGATING THE MANUAL Use the navigation controls to move through the manual: Go to front page. Contents Go to Table of Contents. Index Go to Index. Go back to previous view. Page back, or page forward. HEADING TEXT Go to beginning of section. Topic 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. Contents Page 11 Index
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USING INTUOS2 This section introduces you to the Intuos2 Professional Graphics Tablet. If you are new to using a graphics tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections. They describe your Intuos2 tools and explain how to use them with the tablet. Note: The tablet input tools that came with your Intuos2 tablet will not work on any other tablet model (including tablets from the Intuos series). Likewise, older Intuos tablet input tools will not work on your Intuos2 ta
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APPEARANCE AND FEATURES The Intuos2 Professional Graphics Tablet consists of two basic elements: a graphics tablet that serves as your work area, and the Intuos2 Tools you use with the tablet. For a complete listing of Intuos2 tablets, refer to Parts and Accessories. INTUOS2 4x5 / A6 TABLET Status LED Cable Pen Stand Menu Strip Active Area Tablet Overlay Note: To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet. Contents USING INTUOS2 Page 13 Index
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INTUOS2 6x8 / A5 AND 9x12 / A4-REGULAR TABLETS Status LED Incline Bar Menu Strip (shown attached) (removable) Cable Pen Stand Active Area Tablet Overlay QuickPoint Area Indicators (on 9x12/A4-regular and larger tablets) Note: The Intuos2 9x12/A4-regular tablet is shown. To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet. Contents USING INTUOS2 Page 14 Index
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INTUOS2 12x12 / A4-OVERSIZE AND 12x18 / A3 TABLETS Pen Stand Status LED Cable Power Switch (serial tablets only) Menu Strip (removable) Active Area Tablet Overlay QuickPoint Area Indicators Note: The Intuos2 12x12/A4-oversize tablet is shown. To learn more about your tablet, see Working with the Tablet. Contents USING INTUOS2 Page 15 Index
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INTUOS2 TOOLS A variety of Intuos2 tools are available for your tablet. All Intuos2 tools are cordless, batteryless, and ergonomically designed. Each tool also has a Tool ID, enabling you to work with multiple tools on the same tablet and to customize each tool differently. Note: The tool(s) included with your tablet will vary depending on which tablet model and configuration you purchased. The Intuos2 Grip Pen and Airbrush are pressure-sensitive freehand tools for image editing and
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Do you prefer to use a mouse for general navigation, pointing, and clicking? Just set aside your Intuos2 Pen and place the Intuos2 Mouse on the tablet. There is no need to go back to your old mouse, because your Intuos2 Mouse is an ideal tool for performing any task you may have done previously with a standard mouse. If you have an Intuos2 4D Mouse, it can also be used for 3D navigation with four degrees of control: x and y position, fingerwheel position, and positional rotation. Prog
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The Lens Cursor is an ideal tool for entering precise coordinate position information. Use the Lens Cursor with graphics and CAD applications for very accurate tracing or digitizing images. Lens (moveable) Programmable Buttons For information on these and other available Intuos2 tools, refer to Parts and Accessories. Lens Cursor Contents USING INTUOS2 Page 18 Index
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SETTING UP YOUR WORK AREA Organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your Intuos2 tablet, input tools, and keyboard so they are easily accessible without unnecessary reaching. Your monitor should be positioned so you can view it comfortably with a minimum of eyestrain. To minimize fatigue: • Take short breaks between tasks to stretch and relax your muscles. • Use a gentle grip when working with your Intuos2 tools. • Alternate tasks and tools throughout the day. • M
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WORKING WITH THE TABLET Your tablet comes with a pen stand, a customizable menu strip, and a transparent overlay. ADJUSTING THE PEN STAND Position the pen stand near the tablet. 4x5/A6 tablet shown. The stand is free-standing. Place it within easy reach of your tablet. Contents USING INTUOS2 Page 20 Index
