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4 User’s Manual for Windows
Wacom Graphire
English version 1.0, April 21, 2005
Copyright © WACOM Company, Limited, 2005
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
specifications and product configurations at its discretion, without prior notice and without obligation to include such
changes in this manual.
Watch for the Penabled logo to ensure you
are getting the natural feel and superior
performance of Wacom’s patented cordless
and battery-free pen technology.
Graphire, Penabled, and Wacom are registered trademarks of WACOM Company, Limited.
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ExpressKey is a registered trademark of Ginsan Industries, Inc., and is used with permission.
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CONTENTS
About the manual
Navigating the manual
WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4
Tablet features
Input tools
Setting up your work area
Using the cordless pen
Holding the pen
Pointing
Clicking
Dragging
Using the side switches
Drawing with pressure-sensitivity
Erasing
Eye-hand coordination exercise
Using the cordless mouse
Working with the tablet
Using the ExpressKeys and tablet wheel
Customizing the tablet appearance
CUSTOMIZING
Opening the control panel
Control panel overview
Control panel settings
Customizing the pen
Adjusting tip feel, eraser feel,
and double-click
Customizing the side switches
Button functions
Customizing the cordless mouse
Customizing mouse buttons
Tablet tracking
Portion of screen area
Portion of tablet area
Setting mouse speed
Customizing the tablet functions
Customizing the Pop-up Menu
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Testing your tablet
Testing your tools
Troubleshooting tables
General problems
Windows-specific problems
Macintosh-specific problems
Technical support options
Obtaining driver downloads
APPENDIX
Caring for your tablet and tools
Replacing the pen tip
Uninstalling the tablet software
Product specifications
General specifications
for all Graphire4 pen tablets
Graphire4 4x5 / A6 tablet (model CTE-440)
Graphire4 6x8 / A5 tablet (model CTE-640)
Graphire4 pen (model EP-140E)
Graphire4 cordless mouse (model EC-140)
Product information
Ordering parts and accessories
Radio and television interference
FCC notice
CE declaration
License and Warranties
(Worldwide, Except for Europe,
Africa and Middle East)
Software License
Limited Warranty (U.S.A. and Canada)
Warranty Service in the U.S.A. and Canada
Warranty on Sales Outside of the U.S.A.
and Canada
License and Warranty
(Europe, Africa and Middle East)
Software License Agreement
Entitlement to Use the Software
Limited Warranty
GLOSSARY
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About the manual
This interactive user’s manual provides quick access to information about Graphire4. Just click on a
navigation button or highlighted word to move through the document. The information is common to
Windows and Macintosh computers, and Windows screen captures are shown unless otherwise noted.
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• Working with Graphire4 is the learning chapter, and introduces you to the many capabilities of your
In the contents you can go directly to a topic by clicking on it.
Graphire4 pen tablet. It describes the pen tablet, the features and function of each Graphire4 tool, and
includes exercises for new users. If you are not familiar with a pen tablet, this chapter gives you the
basics.
• Customizing describes how you can change the control panel settings to optimize your Graphire4 pen,
mouse, and tablet for the way you like to work.
• Want to test your tablet and tools? Need troubleshooting guidelines? Troubleshooting is where you will
find the answers to most common questions.
The appendix includes a variety of information: tips on caring for your tablet and tools, a how-to on
uninstalling the software, your license and warranty, and more.
This manual does not contain information on installing your tablet. Please refer to your product Quick
Note:
Start Guide and to the automated software installer (located on the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD) for
complete details on installing your Wacom tablet.
If you are new to electronic documentation, be sure to read navigating the manual.
Here are some other points to keep in mind:
• S
are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel
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CAPITAL
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options.
• Remember that you can always use the Adobe Reader zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual
on your display screen.
The following kinds of information are not included with this product: information about your specific
computer hardware or operating system, or information about your application software. Your best
source for this information is the set of manuals and disks that came with your hardware, operating
system, or application.
• Many graphics applications have built-in support for Graphire4 features (such as pressure-sensitivity and
eraser support). You can find a listing of applications that support these features at Wacom’s web site
(see product information). For information on how best to use Graphire4 features within a specific
application, refer to the instructions in that application’s manuals.
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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
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Topic continued.
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WORKING WITH GRAPHIRE4
This section introduces you to the Graphire4 pen tablet, which consists of two basic elements: a tablet that
serves as your work area, and the input tools you use on the tablet.
The quickest way to learn about your Graphire4 pen tablet is to become familiar with its appearance and
features. If you are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections to learn
about your Graphire4 tools and how to use them with the tablet.
Tablet features
Input tools
Setting up your work area
Using the cordless pen
Using the cordless mouse
Working with the tablet
Pen storage compartment.
Status LED.
Locking sliders
for clear cover.
4x5 / A6 tablet shown.
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Tablet features
Cable.
Customizable
ExpressKeys and
tablet wheel.
See customizing the
tablet functions.
Active area.
Clear tablet cover.
See also customizing
the tablet
appearance.
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Input tools
Your Graphire4 input tools are cordless, battery-free, and ergonomically designed.
Eraser.
Fingerwheel. An integrated middle button and
rolling wheel that can be used for up and down
scrolling in the active window. It can also be
customized to perform a variety of button functions.
Side switches.
Replaceable nib
(pen tip).
Graphire4 pen. The pen is a
pressure-sensitive freehand tool
for image editing and creating
natural-looking pen and brush
strokes. It is also an efficient tool
for document annotation, and for
taking notes in applications that
support handwriting recognition.
Programmable buttons can be
customized for the way you like
to work.
Pen stand.
Graphire4 cordless mouse. The cordless
mouse is an ideal tool for navigation or
performing any other task you may have
done previously with a standard mouse.
Note: Some product configurations may
not include the cordless mouse.
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Setting up your work area
To minimize fatigue, organize your work area so you can work comfortably. Position your 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. For best results, orient the tablet so
the screen cursor follows the same direction as your hand movements on the tablet.
Here are some other points to keep
in mind:
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Take short breaks between
tasks to stretch and relax your
muscles.
• Use a gentle grip when working
with your tools.
• Alternate tasks and tools
throughout the day.
• Maintain a good posture at all
times. Minimize awkward
postures and repetitive
movements that cause
discomfort.
• Change your position if you feel
any discomfort due to your
work position.
Wacom makes no representation, promise or guarantee that Wacom products will cure or prevent, in whole or in
Note:
part, mouse-induced repetitive stress symptoms, injuries or conditions. Individual results may vary. Always obtain
competent medical advice to determine the most appropriate treatment for your specific situation.
See working with the tablet for more information.
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