Wacom Graphics Tablet PTK 540WL User Manual

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Reuse, recycling, and recovery. You are urged to recycle this product when replacing it with a newer  
product or when it has outlived its useful life by bringing it to an appropriate collection point for recyclable materials in  
your community or region. By doing this, you can help improve the environment of your community as well as  
minimize the potential negative effects created should any hazardous substance that may possibly be present within  
waste material reach the environment during the disposal process.  
Within the European Union, users are required not to dispose of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)  
as unsorted municipal waste, according to the Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of  
27 January 2003, or the corresponding local laws of the Member States. Products for which this is applicable will be  
marked with the WEEE symbol shown at the beginning of this note unless this is not feasible because of the size or  
the function of the product. Wacom products are subject to the Directive 2002/96/EC and therefore you should  
always collect them separately and bring them to the appropriate collection point in your community or region.  
Wacom professional pen tablet products comply with the European Union RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC  
(RoHS Directive).  
You are urged to properly dispose of any waste battery or accumulator by bringing it to an appropriate collection point  
for recyclable materials in your community or region. By doing this you can help improve the environment of your  
community as well as minimise the potential negative effects created for the environment and human health, should  
any of the substances used in batteries and accumulators reach the environment during the disposal process.  
Within the European Union, items identified by the above symbol shall not be treated as unsorted municipal waste,  
according the Directive 2006/66/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of the 6 September 2006, or the  
corresponding local laws of the Member States.  
Batteries and accumulators for which this is applicable will be marked with the symbol shown at the beginning of this  
note unless this is not feasible because of the size or the function of the product. Batteries used in the Wacom  
products are subject to the Directive 2006/66/EC and therefore you should always collect them separately and bring  
them to the appropriate collection point in your community or region.  
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CONTENTS  
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License and Warranties  
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ABOUT THE MANUAL  
This manual provides quick access to information about Intuos4. The information is common to Windows  
and Macintosh computers and Windows screen captures are shown, unless otherwise noted.  
Go directly to contents or index topics by clicking on them.  
Your Intuos4 Wireless tablet introduces you to the various features of your wireless pen tablet and input  
tools. Information is also included for battery and power management, and details on making a  
wireless connection.  
Before you get started provides knowledge points that will help you work more comfortably with the  
tablet, and to better understand how you and the tablet interact with your computer.  
Working with Intuos4 is the learning chapter. It describes how to use your tablet and input tools and  
includes exercises for new users.  
Customizing Intuos4 describes how to optimize your Intuos4 tablet and tools 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 more information related to your tablet. Included are tips about getting the most  
from your tablet battery, tips on product care, a how-to on uninstalling the software, your license and  
warranty, and more. Also included is an overview of the pen and digital inking capabilities found in  
Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista.  
Note: This manual does not describe how to install your Wacom tablet. Please refer to your product Quick  
Start Guide and to the automated software installer (located on the Intuos installation CD) for details.  
If you are new to electronic documentation, read navigating the manual.  
SMALL CAPITAL LETTERS are used to identify the names of keyboard keys, dialog boxes, and control panel  
options.  
You can use your viewer zoom-in tool to increase the size of the manual on your display screen.  
The following information is not included with this product: information about your specific computer  
hardware or operating system, information about another manufacturer’s Bluetooth hardware or  
software, or information about your application software. Your best source for this information is the  
set of manuals and discs that came with your hardware, operating system, or application.  
Many applications have built-in support for Intuos4 features such as pressure sensitivity, tilt, and the  
pen eraser. You can find a listing of applications that support these features on Wacom’s web site (see  
For information on how best to use Intuos4 features within a specific application, see the instructions in  
that application’s manuals.  
Wacom’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and  
improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications, and improvements  
may not be covered in this manual.  
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YOUR INTUOS4 WIRELESS TABLET  
This section introduces you to the Intuos4 Wireless professional pen tablet. Intuos4 consists of two basic  
elements: a wireless tablet that serves as your work area, and the input tools you use on the tablet.  
The quickest way to learn about Intuos4 is to become familiar with its appearance and features.  
TABLET FEATURES  
Status LEDs  
An LED will glow dimly when the tablet  
is on, and brighten when a tool button  
is pressed.  
LEDs also indicate which of the four  
Touch Ring functions are active.  
Includes toggle button at center  
of ring. Press to:  
Toggle between Touch Ring  
functions.  
Wake tablet from auto sleep  
mode.  
This is the active area for pen  
input. Learn about your Intuos4  
pen.  
ExpressKeys display  
Shows the current ExpressKey settings.  
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USB charging cable  
To charge Intuos4, first plug the USB charging cable into the tablet.  
Connect the other cable end to a USB port located directly on your  
computer, or to a powered USB hub. See charging the battery.  
You can work while charging. See USB data connection.  
Power switch and indicator  
Slide switch to turn tablet on and off.  
Indicator shows red when the switch is in  
the on position. Switch must be in the on  
position to use tablet.  
USB port  
Power input and data connection.  
Battery compartment  
Pairing button  
With your fingernail, press inward on the  
latch bar and flip cover outward to open.  
Anchor point  
The Intuos4 pen tether (sold  
separately) or aftermarket security  
cables can be connected to the  
anchor point.  
Pen holder location  
Rechargeable Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery  
Cover unsnaps for easy removal  
and attachment of the optional  
pen holder.  
Pre-installed. To activate, see battery  
Pen holder, attachable.  
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INTUOS4 PEN  
All Intuos4 input tools are cordless and battery free.  
Pen stand  
Unscrew the base to access a nib extraction tool and  
assorted replacement nibs.  
Grip area  
Nib extractor  
Replacement nibs  
5 standard nibs,  
black  
1 flex nib, white  
and black  
(rocker style  
side switch)  
1 stroke nib, white  
To personalize your pen,  
unscrew the tip cone and  
replace the colored ring with  
one of another color  
(included).  
3 hard felt nibs,  
gray  
(pen tip)  
See available parts and accessories for information on additional input tools and accessories. Also available is a  
travel sleeve that can be used to protect your tablet when traveling, or for storing the unit.  
BATTERY AND POWER MANAGEMENT  
This section contains important information about the battery and power management features of your  
Intuos4 pen tablet. Be sure to review the following items:  
See also working with the tablet for more information about tablet features.  
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BATTERY ACTIVATION  
Your wireless pen tablet uses a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery. Before you can charge or work  
with Intuos4 you must first remove the insulating safety tag from between the battery and tablet contacts.  
1. Turn the wireless tablet upside down and open the battery cover. Use your fingernail to press inward on  
the latch bar and flip the cover outward to open.  
2. Making sure the battery stays in place, gently pull on the safety tag to remove it from between the  
battery and contact terminals. Discard the tag.  
3. Close the battery cover. Move on to charging the battery.  
Warning: See the safety precautions  
CHARGING THE BATTERY  
Before using Intuos4 for the first time in wireless mode you should fully charge the tablet battery. Do this by  
connecting the USB cable between Intuos4 and a primary USB port (located directly on your computer), or  
to a powered USB hub.  
Tips:  
You can continue with the tablet software installation  
process and use Intuos4 through the USB connection while  
the battery is charging. It will take about 5 hours to fully  
charge an empty battery when the tablet is off, and about 6  
hours to fully charge it when the tablet is on. Actual charge  
time depends upon battery level and tablet use while  
charging.  
USB port  
Turning off the ExpressKeys display will reduce the  
charging time when using the tablet while it is charging.  
See advanced options for information on turning the  
ExpressKeys display on or off.  
The USB cable is used for charging the battery,  
and to operate Intuos4 as a wired USB tablet.  
The battery will charge whenever the USB cable  
is connected and the battery is not fully  
charged.  
The battery status light glows yellow when charging,  
and glows green when fully charged.  
Note: Whenever the tablet is connected using  
the USB cable, the Bluetooth antenna  
and any Bluetooth connection to the  
tablet will be automatically switched off.  
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To check the current battery charge status, open the Wacom Tablet control panel and look at the tablet icon  
in the TABLET list of the control panel. See working with tablet properties.  
To maximize battery operation time, consider turning off the ExpressKeys display (see advanced  
options).  
When you are done working, turn off the tablet using the tablet power switch in order to conserve  
battery power.  
The tablet will draw current from the battery whenever the power switch is in the on position. A small  
current is drawn even in auto sleep and tablet auto shut-down modes, and will slowly discharge the  
battery. It is a good idea to charge the battery and move the tablet power switch to the off position  
before leaving the tablet unused for a number of days.  
If the battery charge is low and the battery remains in the tablet for a long period of time (a week or  
longer) with the power switch in the on position, the small trickle of current used by the tablet is likely to  
discharge the battery so far that an internal protection circuit within the battery is activated. If this  
occurs you will no longer be able to charge the battery. To preserve your battery, move the tablet power  
switch to the off position before leaving the tablet unused for a week or longer.  
For extended storage (a month or longer), Wacom recommends that the battery be at least half full  
before you move the power switch to the off position. You do not need to remove the battery because  
the power switch disconnects the battery from the tablet circuit when in the off position.  
If your battery can no longer be charged or no longer holds a charge, the battery should be replaced.  
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POWER SAVING FEATURES  
Intuos4 uses a number of power saving features designed to conserve the tablet battery charge and  
improve performance.  
Auto power save mode: Automatically reduces power to the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys  
display as follows:  
1 minute no user input:  
Low LED and ExpressKeys display brightness  
ExpressKeys display turns off  
Low LED brightness  
2.5 minutes no user input:  
Active user input:  
Returns brightness to set level  
Auto sleep mode: To conserve battery power when the tablet is not in use, the tablet will automatically  
enter sleep mode after 30 minutes without user input. To resume operations, press the Touch Ring  
toggle button or move the power switch off and back on.  
When there is no wireless connection for more than 5 seconds, such as when the computer is  
switched off or the tablet is moved out of range, Intuos4 also switches to sleep mode. To resume  
operations, ensure that your computer’s Bluetooth support is working and that your tablet is within  
range. Then press the Touch Ring toggle button or move the power switch off and back on.  
Tablet auto shut-down: When the battery level is low, the tablet will automatically shut-down. When in  
tablet auto shut-down mode, the tablet will not function. Recharge the battery immediately, or move  
the power switch to the off position.  
Important: If the power switch is left on (even in tablet auto shut-down mode) a small trickle of current will  
continue to flow, leading to eventual battery failure.  
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BATTERY STATUS AND WIRELESS CONNECTION LIGHTS  
Observe the battery status and wireless connection lights to check the operational status of the tablet:  
BATTERY STATUS LIGHT  
TABLET AND BATTERY STATUS  
Green  
High battery charge (35% to 100%) remaining.  
Low battery charge (15% - 34%) remaining.  
Very low battery charge (less than 15%) remaining.  
You need to recharge the battery now!  
Red  
Red, flashing  
Off  
Tablet has been turned off either manually or automatically, or no  
battery charge. Any of the following conditions can prompt the  
tablet to power off.  
You move the power switch to the off position.  
After you press the pairing button, the tablet does not pair with  
a computer within 3 minutes.  
No user input for more than 30 minutes. Tablet enters sleep  
mode.  
No wireless connection for more than 5 seconds.  
Battery charge drops below operational level and no external  
power supply is connected to tablet. Connect the USB cable  
between Intuos4 and a primary USB port (located directly on  
your computer) or to a powered USB hub. If the LED still does  
not light, the battery should be replaced. See replacing the  
If the tablet has automatically turned itself off and there is adequate  
battery or external power available, move the power switch off and  
then back on, or press the Touch Ring toggle button.  
Yellow  
Indicates that the USB cable is attached and the battery is  
charging. Light will change to green when battery is fully charged.  
Note: If the light does not go on, try turning on the tablet power  
switch. Some USB hubs will not supply power if the tablet is  
turned off.  
WIRELESS CONNECTION LIGHT TABLET STATUS  
Off  
No Bluetooth connection between tablet and computer.  
Blue, flashing  
Discoverable mode (after pressing the pairing button or turning the  
tablet power on). Tablet is searching for a connection, or pairing  
with your computer. See establishing a Bluetooth connection.  
Blue  
Tablet is connected to computer using a Bluetooth wireless  
connection.  
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WIRELESS CONNECTION  
The Intuos4 pen tablet connects to your computer via a wireless Bluetooth connection. Bluetooth is a  
radio-frequency technology, so it is not necessary for Intuos4 to be “in sight” of the Bluetooth antenna on  
your computer. The radio frequency can pass through non-metallic objects like desks.  
Important: Intuos4 is a Class 2 Bluetooth enabled device, and can operate for up to 10 meters (33 feet)  
from the Bluetooth antenna of your computer.  
Interference from other networks operating in the 2.4 GHz band, other Bluetooth enabled devices  
connected to your computer (especially audio devices), or metallic objects located in or along the line of  
sight can negatively impact the tablet performance and operating distance.  
If you experience connection problems, see optimizing the Bluetooth connection for related tips and  
suggestions.  
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ESTABLISHING A BLUETOOTH CONNECTION  
Before connecting the tablet, ensure your computer has a working Bluetooth configuration that supports  
the Human Interface Device (HID) profile. If your computer does not have built-in Bluetooth support, obtain  
and install a commercially available USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle).  
The process whereby Intuos4 and the computer discover one another for the “first” time is called “pairing”.  
The following is an overview. For detailed instructions on pairing a Bluetooth enabled device to your  
computer and specific Bluetooth configuration, see the documentation that came with your operating  
system or Bluetooth support.  
1. Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded.  
2. Be sure the tablet power switch is in the on position and that the USB cable is not attached to an active  
USB port. Place the tablet in discoverable mode by pressing the pairing button located on the side of  
the tablet. The tablet wireless connection light will flash blue.  
The tablet will remain in discoverable mode for 3  
minutes or until a pairing with your computer has  
been established. If pairing is not established  
within 3 minutes, the tablet will turn itself off.  
The tablet can only be paired (linked) to your  
computer while the tablet is in discoverable mode.  
The tablet can only be paired to a single computer  
at a time.  
Pairing button  
3. With the tablet in discoverable mode, open the Bluetooth devices control panel or select the Bluetooth  
icon from the menu bar or system tray. Turn on your Bluetooth support if necessary and choose to add  
a new device. Common options are ADD WIRELESS DEVICE or SET UP BLUETOOTH DEVICE. (In the control  
panel on a Mac, click the “+” icon to set up a new device.) Carefully follow all directions in the setup  
assistant.  
If prompted for the device type to set up choose “tablet” (if available), otherwise choose “mouse”.  
If prompted for an authentication code or passkey and your Bluetooth support complies with  
Bluetooth Specification v2.0, enter “0000”. Otherwise, select “don’t use” or “no”.  
When successfully paired to your computer, Intuos4 will appear as a connected device in the  
Bluetooth devices control panel (showing in the device list as “PTK-540WL”) and the tablet wireless  
connection light will glow blue.  
If the tablet is not listed in the control panel, refresh the assistant and again press the tablet pairing  
button.  
4. Close the Bluetooth devices control panel. Check the connection by using the pen on the tablet to  
move the screen cursor.  
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If you have not already done so, install the Wacom tablet driver software. Insert the Intuos installation CD  
into your computer’s CD-ROM drive, click on the INSTALL TABLET link, and follow the prompts to install the  
driver software.  
Important: Remember that the Intuos4 Wireless tablet driver software must be installed before you can  
work with full tablet functionality and features such as pressure sensitivity with the pen.  
After you have paired your wireless tablet and computer, they will remember the connection as if you had  
connected a virtual cable between them. The tablet will remember which computer it is connected to, and  
will reject all attempts by other computers to connect to it.  
When starting up your computer, wait until your operating system has completely loaded and then  
move the tablet power switch to the on position. The tablet and your computer will remember each  
other, and the Bluetooth connection will automatically be reestablished.  
If the link is broken for more than 5 seconds (e.g., you shut down your computer, unplug your USB-to-  
Bluetooth adapter (dongle) or otherwise switch off your Bluetooth support, or move the tablet too far  
away from the computer), the tablet will switch to sleep mode. To reestablish the connection, press the  
Touch Ring toggle button or turn the tablet power switch off and then on.  
You can break the pairing between tablet and computer from either the tablet or from the computer to  
which it is linked. When the pairing is broken the tablet will once again become discoverable by any  
Bluetooth enabled computer. To disconnect the wireless tablet from a computer:  
From the tablet, simply press the pairing button located on the side of the tablet. A disconnect  
message will be sent to the computer.  
From the computer, open the Bluetooth devices control panel and delete the pairing for the tablet.  
Important: The use of wireless devices is regulated in most countries. If you will be traveling with your  
wireless tablet, be sure to check with the appropriate regulatory authority for any restrictions that may  
apply to your product in the country of your destination.  
Products using wireless signals can interfere with the equipment on commercial aircraft, and  
regulations require that all wireless devices be turned off when traveling in an airplane. Turn off the Intuos4  
tablet wireless signal by placing the power switch in the off position (the battery status light will be off) and  
do not move the power switch to the on position during takeoff, transit, or landing.  
Do not use Intuos4 in a facility control system or any other environment that requires extremely high  
reliability, or where the use of a wireless device may cause interference; the wireless tablet may interfere  
with or cause other electronic devices to malfunction, or other wireless devices may interfere with or cause  
the tablet to malfunction. Where use is prohibited, power off the tablet (ensuring the wireless signal has  
been turned off) to prevent the possibility of it interfering with or causing other electronic devices to  
malfunction. Wacom does not accept any liability for direct or consequential damages. For details, please  
refer to your Warranty, located at the end of this manual.  
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OPTIMIZING THE BLUETOOTH CONNECTION  
If your screen cursor lags behind the pen movement on the tablet or frequently “jumps” about, or if you see  
excessive straight line segments when drawing in graphics applications, then your Bluetooth connection  
may not be able to transmit all of the data from the tablet with the necessary speed. This may be caused  
by interference from other radio sources, obstructions in the radio wave path, excessive distance from the  
computer, or a combination of the above.  
Try the following actions to improve your Bluetooth connection and optimize tablet performance:  
Remove any metallic objects that may be in the line of sight between Intuos4 and your Bluetooth  
antenna or adapter.  
If you are using a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle), use a USB extension cable and place the adapter  
on your desktop or somewhere in sight of Intuos4.  
Use Bluetooth support that complies with Bluetooth Specification v2.1 and supports the EDR  
(Enhanced Data Rate) protocol. Contact the manufacturer of your Bluetooth support for details.  
Use a Class 1 Bluetooth adapter (dongle) on your computer.  
If you are using a computer with a built-in Bluetooth antenna, try reorienting the computer until you get  
a better data rate.  
Move the tablet closer to your computer’s Bluetooth antenna.  
Disconnect any Bluetooth audio devices, such as headsets, that may be connected to your computer.  
Switch off any other devices operating in the 2.4 GHz radio spectrum, such as WiFi networks, mobile  
telephones, etc., or move their antennas further away from your computer.  
USB DATA CONNECTION  
When using the tablet with a computer that is not Bluetooth enabled or in a situation where a wireless  
network is prohibited (such as on an airplane) you can use Intuos4 Wireless as a wired USB tablet.  
Attach the USB cable to the tablet. Then connect the  
other end to a primary USB port located directly on  
your computer, or to a powered USB hub. Be sure to  
turn on the tablet power switch.  
The tablet is fully functional when connected to your  
computer. The tablet battery charges through the  
cable.  
Note: Whenever the tablet is connected using the USB  
cable, the Bluetooth antenna and any Bluetooth  
connection to the tablet will be automatically  
switched off.  
Always be sure to use the USB cable that came  
with your Intuos4 Wireless tablet.  
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BEFORE YOU GET STARTED  
This section provides information that will help you work more comfortably with the tablet, and to better  
understand how you and the tablet interact with your computer.  
ERGONOMICS  
To minimize fatigue, comfortably organize your work area. Position your tablet, input tools, 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.  
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.  
For right-handed use, position the tablet so the  
drawing (active) area is located to the right of  
the ExpressKeys. If using the tablet as a  
primary pointing device and mouse  
replacement, consider placing it to the right of  
your keyboard.  
For left-handed use, position the tablet with the  
drawing area to the left of the ExpressKeys.  
If using the tablet as a primary pointing device  
and mouse replacement, consider placing it to  
the left of your keyboard.  
If using the tablet primarily as a creative tool,  
consider placing the tablet below the keyboard,  
centered with respect to your monitor.  
Note regarding RSI: Wacom makes no representation, promise or guarantee that Wacom products will cure or  
prevent, in whole or in 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.  
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CONFIGURING THE TABLET ORIENTATION  
You are prompted to choose a default tablet orientation when installing the tablet using the Intuos  
installation CD. At the log-in and user switching screens, the tablet orientation will use the default setting  
selected when the driver was installed. To change the default orientation, you must re-install the driver  
from the Intuos installation CD.  
You can also change how your tablet is oriented using the following procedure. However, the default  
orientation used at the log-in screen will not be affected.  
To set up Intuos4 for right-handed operation:  
Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MAPPING tab.  
Choose the EXPRESSKEYS LEFT orientation option. The tablet  
driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet (including  
the Wacom Tablet control panel options) for correct right-handed  
use.  
Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are  
positioned to the left.  
To set up Intuos4 for left-handed operation:  
Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and select the MAPPING tab.  
Choose the EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT orientation option. The tablet  
driver automatically configures all aspects of the tablet (including  
the Wacom Tablet control panel options) for correct left-handed  
use.  
Next, physically rotate your tablet so the tablet ExpressKeys are  
positioned to the right.  
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UNDERSTANDING THE TABLET ACTIVE AREA  
Your Intous4 pen and other input tools work only on the active area of the tablet.  
Wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor  
(pointer) will appear at the corresponding point on the  
screen. The screen cursor indicates pen position, and  
follows the movement of the pen across the tablet surface.  
This is the default setting for the pen.  
Learn about using the Grip Pen.  
The active area is a mapped representation of your  
computer screen(s). By default it uses the entire screen, or  
all screens if you have multiple displays. You can customize  
the mapping relationship by setting the tablet to screen  
Tablet active area  
The area of the tablet that senses pen movement.  
Your Intuos4 input tools work only on the active area of the  
tablet.  
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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE MONITORS  
If your computer is equipped with more than one monitor, Intuos4 will map to the 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 two monitors.  
Monitor 1  
Monitor 2  
If your monitors are in mirror mode (both monitors display the same content), the tablet maps to the  
entire space on each monitor and the screen cursor is displayed on each monitor simultaneously.  
See your hardware and operating system documentation for details on configuring your computer and  
operating system for use with multiple monitors.  
After you have correctly configured your computer for use with multiple monitors, you can then adjust the  
tablet to screen mapping by opening the Wacom Tablet control panel and changing the appropriate  
options. For example, you can map to a single monitor, or to a portion of the monitor area.  
Tip: When your system is configured with multiple monitors, you can assign the DISPLAY TOGGLE function to  
an ExpressKey. This enables you to toggle the current tablet mapping and screen cursor between the  
system desktop or primary display and your other monitors. See working with Display Toggle.  
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WORKING WITH INTUOS4  
This section describes how to use your tablet and input tools and includes exercises for new users. If you  
are new to using a pen tablet and tablet input tools, read the following sections.  
USING THE GRIP PEN  
The pen is cordless, battery free, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques for using the pen  
on the active area of the tablet: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. If you are unfamiliar with  
using the pen, try the exercises on the following pages.  
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HOLDING THE PEN  
Hold the Grip Pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. Adjust your grip so the side switch is in a  
convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidently press the  
switch while drawing or navigating with the pen. Tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable.  
Position for drawing and navigating  
Position for erasing  
Place the pen stand within easy reach of your tablet. The stand allows for  
vertical or horizontal placement of the pen.  
Important: When not in use, place the pen in the pen stand or lay it flat on  
your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your pen, do not store the pen in a  
container where it will rest on its tip or eraser.  
Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor  
positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your  
computer from going to sleep.  
Also, leaving the pen on the tablet when can prevent the tablet from  
switching off and cause the battery to discharge.  
Your tablet also comes with an attachable pen holder. The pen holder is a handy feature  
for those times when it is inconvenient to use the desktop pen stand. The pen holder is  
optimized to securely hold the Grip Pen and optional Airbrush.  
To attach the optional pen holder:  
Unsnap the pen holder cover and  
remove it from the tablet.  
Attach the pen holder in place of the  
cover part by snapping the pen holder  
into the tablet opening. Once attached,  
you can place the pen in the holder loop  
for safe-keeping.  
The pen holder can be removed by  
unsnapping it from the tablet. To protect  
your tablet, always replace the pen holder  
cover when the pen holder is not attached.  
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POSITIONING  
The pen is used to position the cursor (or pointer) on your screen.  
Lift the pen and place the pen tip on the  
tablet active area. The cursor will appear  
at the new location.  
Move the screen cursor by hovering the  
pen over the tablet surface. Do this  
without touching the tablet surface, but  
while still keeping the pen tip within  
proximity of the tablet.  
To select an icon or folder, use your pen to  
position the screen cursor over the object.  
Press down to select.  
Tips:  
If you find that using a pen is somewhat  
difficult, try the eye-hand coordination  
Pointing is easier when you orient the tablet  
square to the computer monitor so the  
screen cursor follows the same direction as  
your hand movements on the tablet.  
You can set the pen to position the screen cursor two different ways (see tablet to screen mapping).  
In PEN MODE, wherever you place the pen on the tablet, the screen cursor will appear at a  
corresponding point on the display screen. The screen cursor 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 10 mm (0.39 inch) of the tablet surface. The pen tip  
does not need to touch the tablet in order to move the screen cursor or  
use the side switch.  
All Intuos4 tools, including the Intuos4 Mouse, work only over the active  
area of the tablet.  
10 mm (0.39 inch)  
In MOUSE MODE, the default setting for the Intuos4 Mouse, you move the cursor with a “pick up and  
slide” motion similar to using a regular mouse.  
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CLICKING  
Click to highlight or select something 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.  
(There is no audible pen tip “click” sound.)  
Try clicking on a folder icon by moving the  
screen cursor over the icon and pressing  
down on the pen tip. The folder should  
highlight when you press.  
Tip: You can configure Windows to select when the pen is over an icon and to launch the icon with a single click.  
To turn on this feature, first open a folder.  
For Windows 7 and Vista, from the ORGANIZE pull-down menu choose FOLDER AND SEARCH OPTIONS.... From the  
GENERAL tab select SINGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM (POINT TO SELECT).  
For Windows XP: From the TOOLS pull-down menu choose FOLDER OPTIONS.... From the GENERAL tab select  
SINGLE-CLICK TO OPEN AN ITEM (POINT TO SELECT).  
Double-clicking. Quickly tap the tablet  
twice in the same place with the pen tip.  
This is like clicking twice with a mouse  
button. Try double-clicking on a folder  
icon to open it.  
Tip: Press the upper side switch to  
double-click. This is easier than tapping  
twice with the pen tip, and is the  
preferred method of double-clicking with  
a pen.  
DRAGGING  
Dragging is used to select and move objects on the monitor screen.  
First point to an object. Then press the  
pen tip to the tablet and slide it across the  
tablet surface. The selected object will  
move across the display screen.  
To select text within a document, move  
the screen cursor to the beginning of a  
text line, then drag the pen across the  
tablet to highlight the text.  
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USING THE SIDE SWITCH  
The side switch on the Intuos4 Grip Pen has two programmable functions that can be selected by rocking  
the switch in either direction. You can use the switch whenever the pen tip is within 10 mm (0.39 inch) of  
the tablet active area. You do not have to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch.  
The default switch positions are:  
Upper: DOUBLE CLICK  
Lower: RIGHT CLICK  
Tip: Press the upper side switch to double-click. This is easier  
than tapping twice with the pen tip.  
Press the lower pen switch to right-click  
and bring up application-specific or  
icon-specific menus.  
Setting a switch function to PAN/SCROLL  
lets you position a document or image in  
any direction within the active window  
simply by pressing the pen button and  
moving the pen tip across the tablet’s  
active area. As you move the pen tip, the  
document or image is repositioned to  
follow the direction of pen movement on  
the tablet. Release the pen button or lift  
the pen tip from the tablet surface when  
you are done.  
In some application windows the  
document will precisely follow the screen  
cursor as you move the pen tip, while in  
others it will simply move in the same  
general direction as the screen cursor.  
To assign new switch functions, see customizing tool buttons.  
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DRAWING WITH PRESSURE SENSITIVITY  
The pen responds to your hand movements, enabling you to create natural-looking pen and brush strokes.  
Many graphics applications have drawing tools that 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).  
These characteristics can be controlled much better by the pen’s pressure sensitivity. You can vary line  
width, blend colors, and change opacity with the pressure you exert upon the pen. The digital ink tools in  
Microsoft Windows 7, Vista, and Office 2007 or later also respond to the pressure you place on the pen.  
To draw, write, or ink with pressure  
sensitivity, move the pen along the  
surface of the tablet while applying  
various amounts of pressure downward  
on the tip of the pen. Press hard for thick  
lines or dense color. Press gently for thin  
lines or softer color. Note that some  
applications require you first select a  
pressure-sensitive tool from the  
application’s tool palette.  
To adjust the tip feel, see adjusting tip feel  
Visit our web site for a list of applications  
that support pressure. See product  
DRAWING WITH TILT  
The tablet recognizes when you tilt the pen from vertical to inclined positions. In some drawing  
applications, tilt can be used to control line shape and thickness. This is like working with an airbrush  
where tilt can be used to make a line thin when the tool is vertical, or wide when the tool is tilted. In other  
applications, you can adjust tilt to define brush characteristics such as width, color, and opacity.  
To test tilt, draw a curve in a graphics  
application (such as Corel® PainterTM)  
that supports tilt. Be sure the tilt function  
in your application is active, then change  
the tilt of the pen as you draw to vary the  
shape and thickness of the brush stroke.  
You can adjust the brush characteristics  
within your application to create different  
effects.  
To adjust the amount of pen tilt required  
to produce a desired tilt effect in your  
application, see customizing tilt  
Visit our web site for a list of applications  
that support tilt. See product information.  
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ERASING  
The Intuos4 pen eraser 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 the 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.  
See adjusting eraser feel for more  
information.  
Use the pen eraser in Microsoft  
Windows 7, Vista, and Office 2007 or  
later to erase notes or sketches made  
with digital ink, and to select and delete  
text or spreadsheet cells within an  
application.  
Visit our web site for a list of applications that support the eraser (see product information). If the eraser is  
not supported in an application, you can still use the eraser for positioning, drawing, or annotation.  
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 standard 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. Clear your screen and make a simple drawing of your own. The more you use your pen, the easier  
drawing, writing, and navigation will become.  
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WORKING WITH THE TABLET  
The middle section of the tablet is the working, or active, area for the pen or mouse. Wherever you place  
your pen on the tablet active area, the screen cursor will appear at a corresponding point on the screen.  
See using the Grip Pen and using the Intuos4 Mouse for more information.  
Press the customizable ExpressKeys  
to perform frequently used functions  
or keystrokes, or to emulate button  
clicks or modifier keys.  
Slide your finger around the ring to  
zoom, scroll, or perform other  
custom actions.  
Press the toggle (center) button to  
toggle between four customizable  
states. As you toggle between  
settings, a corresponding status LED  
illuminates.  
ExpressKeys display  
Shows the current ExpressKey  
settings. See optimizing the  
See battery and power management for detailed information about tablet power management.  
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USING THE EXPRESSKEYS  
Press individual keys to perform frequently used functions or keystrokes. ExpressKeys can also be used to  
modify your pen or other input tool properties as you work. The ExpressKeys can also be operated in  
combination with one another. For example, if you program one key to simulate the CTRL key and another  
to simulate an ALT keystroke, when you press both keys at the same time a CTRL+ALT is simulated.  
ExpressKeys configuration when  
positioned on the left side of the  
tablet (EXPRESSKEYS LEFT).  
ExpressKeys configuration when  
positioned on the right side of the  
tablet (EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT).  
ExpressKey default settings:  
SHIFT modifier key  
CTRL/CMD modifier key  
ALT/OPT modifier key  
The ExpressKeys display automatically  
updates to show the current ExpressKey  
settings for the active application. If an  
ExpressKey has been disabled, there  
will be no display for that key.  
Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. For details, see using  
Tip: In Adobe Photoshop and many other graphics applications, the ALT, CTRL, and SHIFT keys can be used  
to modify a tool (or switch to an alternative tool) while the key is pressed.  
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USING THE TOUCH RING  
Slide your finger around the ring to zoom in or out, scroll up or down, or to issue the assigned keystroke  
functions.  
Example of zooming in  
Move your finger clockwise along  
the ring to zoom in or scroll down in  
most applications.  
Example of zooming out  
Move your finger counter-clockwise  
to zoom out or scroll up.  
Touch Ring default settings:  
Setting 1: AUTO SCROLL/ZOOM. Sets the ring  
to zoom in most graphics applications and  
scroll in most other applications.  
Page scrolling is not supported.  
Some applications may interpret zoom events  
as scroll events, or may completely ignore  
zooming. Likewise, scroll events may be  
interpreted as zoom events, or ignored  
completely.  
Press the toggle button to switch  
between four customizable states.  
As you toggle between settings, a  
corresponding status LED  
Setting 2: KEYSTROKE... CYCLE LAYERS.  
Enables you to cycle up or down through a  
stack of layers when working in Adobe  
Photoshop. Move your finger clockwise along  
the ring to cycle up through layers.  
illuminates. Any disabled settings  
are skipped in the toggle sequence.  
Setting 3: KEYSTROKE... BRUSH SIZE. Sets the  
ring to increase or decrease the brush size of  
your drawing tool when working in Adobe  
Photoshop.  
To resume operations after the  
tablet has entered auto sleep  
mode, press the toggle button.  
Setting 4: KEYSTROKE... CANVAS ROTATION.  
Enables you to rotate or flip an entire image  
when working in Adobe Photoshop.  
(Requires Adobe Photoshop CS4 or later.)  
Important: Some applications can override and control  
the Touch Ring functions. For details, see using  
See customizing the Touch Ring to modify the way  
your tablet Touch Ring works.  
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CUSTOMIZING INTUOS4  
After you master the basics of using Intuos4, you may want to customize the way the tablet or input tools  
work. This chapter describes how to adjust your tablet and tool settings. Included is information about  
each control panel tab and some of the more difficult concepts. Many of the sections also contain useful  
customizing tips.  
Advanced users can learn how to further optimize Intuos4 by creating application-specific settings.  
OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL  
To open the Wacom Tablet control panel, use the Intuos4 tool you wish to customize on the tablet:  
Windows. Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS. Then select WACOM TABLET  
and choose the WACOM TABLET PROPERTIES option.  
Macintosh. Open SYSTEM PREFERENCES from either the Dock, the Apple menu, or from the APPLICATIONS  
folder. Then click on the WACOM TABLET icon.  
After opening the control panel, you can begin customizing Intuos4.  
Note: User-specific preferences are supported. After logging in, each user can customize their personal  
settings in the Wacom Tablet control panel. Switching to another user will automatically load the  
settings for that user.  
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CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW  
Use the Wacom Tablet control panel to customize your Intuos4 tablet or input tools.  
The upper portion of the control panel displays icons  
representing your TABLET, TOOL, and APPLICATION settings.  
TOOL settings  
Choose FUNCTIONS to  
customize your  
ExpressKeys, Touch  
Ring, and Radial  
Menu settings.  
Tabs display  
customizable settings  
for the selected TOOL.  
Choose GRIP PEN  
to customize your  
Intuos4 pen settings.  
If you have an optional  
Intuos4 Mouse,  
choose MOUSE to  
customize the mouse  
settings.  
Displays tablet and  
software information,  
including an option to  
access the DIAGNOSTICS  
dialog box.  
Returns the selected  
tab to its default  
settings.  
Displays advanced options.  
Displays help options.  
Experiment with different settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect  
immediately. Click DEFAULT to return a tab to the factory settings.  
Tool Tips are available for most control panel items. Position the screen cursor over an item and let it rest  
there; in a few moments the Tool Tip will pop up.  
Your keyboard tab and arrow keys can be used to navigate the control panel.  
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Control panel lists and tabs: The control panel TABLET, TOOL, and APPLICATION lists allow you to select the  
tablet, tool, or application for which to change settings.  
To change tool settings, open the control panel using the tool you wish to customize. The tool will be  
automatically selected in the TOOL list, and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. If the tool is not  
automatically selected, choose it from TOOL list.  
To customize settings for a different tool, click on its icon within the TOOL list (the appropriate tabs will be  
functions for more information.  
The TABLET list displays an icon for any  
supported tablet that has been installed on  
your system and is currently connected.  
All settings shown below this list apply to  
the selected tablet.  
The control panel will not launch  
unless a supported tablet is connected  
to the computer.  
Settings can only be viewed or  
changed for an attached tablet.  
A tablet cannot be deleted from the  
control panel list unless it is attached  
to the computer.  
Your current selections are highlighted.  
The TOOL list displays an icon for the tablet  
FUNCTIONS, and for the different tools that  
have been used on the tablet. See also  
The APPLICATION list lets you define tool  
settings that apply only to a specific  
application. See application-specific  
Note: The APPLICATION list is for advanced users; it is not necessary to select or add applications in order  
to customize your Intuos4 tool(s).  
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WORKING WITH TABLET PROPERTIES  
The Wacom Tablet control panel provides you with direct feedback about the power status of your tablet.  
Each icon within the TABLET list shows the  
percentage of battery charge remaining for the  
connected tablet.  
A status bar indicates tablet is in use, and  
shows an approximation of the remaining  
battery charge.  
A warning symbol within the status bar  
indicates tablet is in use, and the battery  
charge is nearly empty.  
A lightning bolt within the status bar (which  
now resembles a battery) indicates the  
tablet is running on external power via the  
USB cable or an external power adapter,  
and the tablet battery is charging.  
A power plug within the status bar (which  
resembles a battery) indicates battery is fully  
charged, and the tablet is running on  
external power.  
The above points describe only the basic  
feedback elements of the TABLET icon. You may  
see variations of these descriptions, depending  
on the actual status of your tablet and operating  
system.  
A Wacom icon is also displayed in the system task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Macintosh).  
Hover the screen cursor over the icon to learn specific details.  
Click on the icon to access various options for working with your tablet.  
For Windows, the icon is located in the notification area of the task bar.  
For Macintosh, the icon is located on the menu bar.  
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CUSTOMIZING THE PEN  
Use the pen to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. The pen will be selected in the TOOL list and the  
appropriate tabs will be displayed. If the pen is not automatically selected, choose it from TOOL list.  
Select a tab and choose from the available options.  
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ADJUSTING TIP FEEL AND DOUBLE-CLICK  
Select the PEN tab.  
Customizes the amount of pressure  
needed to click, draw, or ink.  
Displays the tip FEEL DETAILS dialog  
box where you can further  
customize the tip sensitivity.  
Press the pen tip on the tablet to  
test the TIP FEEL setting. Adjust the  
TIP FEEL so that you can  
Adjusts the size of the double-click  
area. Drag the slider to OFF to  
comfortably reach full pressure.  
Tips:  
Use a soft TIP FEEL to reach the full pressure range with a lighter touch. In some applications a soft pressure setting  
can make the pen overreact – any small press on the pen is magnified on the screen. If you experience this, try a  
firmer TIP FEEL setting.  
To make double-clicking easier, expand the tap area that accepts a double-click (the double-click distance).  
A large double-click distance may cause a delay at the beginning of brush strokes in some drawing applications.  
This may also cause a delay at the beginning of a drag action or inking stroke. If you notice such effects, try setting  
a smaller double-click distance or using the side switch to double-click (see using the side switch). You can also set  
an ExpressKey to double-click.  
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ADJUSTING ERASER FEEL  
Select the ERASER tab.  
Select the function to perform when using the eraser.  
Customizes the amount of pressure  
needed to erase.  
Displays the eraser FEEL DETAILS  
dialog box where you can further  
customize the eraser sensitivity.  
With your screen cursor positioned  
over an empty area of your  
desktop, press the pen’s eraser on  
the tablet to test the ERASER FEEL  
setting. Adjust the ERASER FEEL so  
that you can comfortably reach full  
pressure.  
ADVANCED TIP AND ERASER PRESSURE SETTINGS  
To further customize tip or eraser pressure settings, from the PEN or ERASER tab click on the DETAILS...  
button. The options within the FEEL DETAILS dialog box enable you to change the tip or eraser pressure  
sensitivity and click threshold settings independently.  
Important: In the PEN and ERASER tabs, these settings are adjusted simultaneously with the TIP FEEL or  
ERASER FEEL slider, which override the detailed pressure settings.  
Drag the slider to select a  
pressure sensitivity setting.  
Graphically displays the  
selected pressure SENSITIVITY  
curve and CLICK THRESHOLD  
settings.  
If you have a soft touch, choose  
a softer setting.  
A curve that increases quickly  
makes the pen feel more  
sensitive.  
Drag the slider to adjust the  
click threshold level.  
Using your pen tip or eraser,  
make several strokes within the  
box to test the results of your  
changes.  
This setting determines the  
amount of force required to  
generate a tip click.  
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CUSTOMIZING TOOL BUTTONS  
Select the PEN tab.  
Select the function to perform  
when pressing the upper or lower  
side switch.  
When you bring the pen tip within  
10 mm (0.39 inch) of the tablet  
surface without touching the tablet  
and press the upper or lower side  
switch, the selected function  
occurs.  
Tip: To make double-clicking  
easier, set the side switch to  
double-click automatically by  
selecting DOUBLE CLICK.  
Double-click here to change the function assigned to the  
pen tip.  
At least one tool button should be set to the CLICK  
function.  
The tip must be set to CLICK in order to draw in most  
graphics applications.  
Note: You can change how the side switch operates for right clicks or other click functions. See advanced  
options for details.  
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CUSTOMIZING TILT SENSITIVITY  
Select the PEN tab.  
Tilt sensitivity determines how far you must tilt the tool to produce the maximum tilt effect; you need to tilt the pen  
less at high sensitivity than at low sensitivity.  
Drag the slider to increase or  
decrease TILT SENSITIVITY. Then test  
the new setting in an application  
that supports tilt. The tilt setting  
applies to both the tip and eraser of  
your tool.  
Note: Tilt is direction-sensitive and  
can be used in some  
applications to control brush  
orientation or other  
characteristics.  
Visit Wacom’s web site for a list of applications that currently support tilt. See product information.  
CUSTOMIZING THE OPTIONAL MOUSE  
Use the Intuos4 Mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. The MOUSE tool will be selected in the  
TOOL list and the appropriate tabs will be displayed. If the mouse is not automatically selected, choose it  
from TOOL list. Select a tab and choose from the available options. The mouse is an optional accessory,  
and product configurations may vary.  
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CUSTOMIZING THE MOUSE BUTTONS  
Use your Intuos4 Mouse to open the Wacom Tablet control panel. Select the MOUSE tab.  
Select the function to perform  
when pressing a button.  
WHEEL options (SCROLL, KEYSTROKE, or DISABLED) control the fingerwheel function. The default setting is SCROLL.  
SCROLL  
When selecting SCROLL, the tab displays custom scroll options. Choose a SCROLLING SPEED to use  
for each notch of wheel movement.  
When you select one or more COMBINE WITH: modifier key options, the selected option(s) will be  
sent to the application along with each scroll event. For example, you can create custom zooming  
or other actions within an application.  
Macintosh: The available options are OPTION, COMMAND (Apple key), CONTROL, and SHIFT.  
KEYSTROKE Select the KEYSTROKE option to assign custom functions to the fingerwheel. This is useful when  
working with repetitive functions. Keystroke(s) that you define are sent once for each notch of  
wheel movement.  
Tip: To double the speed of a keystroke action, enter the keystroke sequence twice within the  
DEFINE KEYSTROKE dialog box.  
DISABLED  
Disables the wheel function.  
The mouse buttons are chordable; you can press two or more buttons simultaneously. For example, if you  
program one button to simulate the CTRL key and another to simulate an ALT keystroke, when you press  
both buttons a CTRL+ALT is simulated.  
Note: To configure the Intuos4 Mouse for left-handed use, simply reassign the button functions as needed.  
You can also open the Wacom Tablet control panel, click on OPTIONS... and select LEFT in the MOUSE  
HANDEDNESS group.  
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CUSTOMIZING THE TABLET FUNCTIONS  
To customize the ExpressKeys, Touch Ring, and other tablet features, open the Wacom Tablet control panel  
and select the FUNCTIONS icon in the TOOL list. Select a tab to customize, and change settings using the  
available options.  
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CUSTOMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS  
When you open the EXPRESSKEYS tab, the current functions are shown in the corresponding pull-down  
menus. As an additional reference, the tablet ExpressKeys display provides a visual indication of the  
ExpressKey settings.  
When using Intuos4, the ExpressKeys display automatically updates to show the key settings for the  
application that is currently in the foreground. If an ExpressKey has been disabled, there will be no display  
for that key.  
Note: To set the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and ExpressKeys display, select the OPTIONS...  
button located at the bottom of the control panel. In the OPTIONS dialog box adjust the EXPRESSKEY  
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS slider as needed.  
Use the pull-down menus to choose  
a function that will be performed  
when the key is pressed. Your choice  
is displayed either within the pull-  
down menu or beneath the menu.  
ExpressKeys tab, shown for right-handed use  
The default settings are described in  
ExpressKey functions can be defined  
for use with specific applications.  
ExpressKeys tab, shown for left-handed use  
The ExpressKeys will be rotated 180  
degrees when the tablet orientation is  
set to EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT.  
Important: Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions. For details, see using  
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CUSTOMIZING THE TOUCH RING  
When you select the tablet TOUCH RING tab, the currently set Touch Ring functions are displayed. You can  
customize the Touch Ring to issue zooming, scrolling, or custom keystroke actions.  
Touch Ring functions can be defined for use with specific applications. Any changes you make on this tab  
apply to the currently selected icon in the control panel’s APPLICATION list.  
The below control panel tab depicts a tablet configured for right-handed (EXPRESSKEYS LEFT) use.  
The SPEED setting can be  
customized for each function.  
This controls the rate at which  
zooming and scrolling occurs, or  
the speed at which keystroke  
events are sent to an application.  
Tip: To zoom images around the  
current position of the screen  
cursor when working in Adobe  
Photoshop CS3 or later, open the  
Adobe Photoshop general  
preferences pane, check the ZOOM  
WITH SCROLL WHEEL option, and  
click OK.  
Choose a function to perform when the ring is in use. Default settings are:  
AUTO SCROLL/ZOOM  
Sets the Touch Ring to zoom in most graphics applications and scroll in most  
other applications. Page scrolling is not supported.  
Move your finger clockwise along the ring to zoom in or scroll down.  
Move your finger counter-clockwise to zoom out or scroll up.  
Some applications may interpret zoom events as scroll events, or may  
completely ignore zooming. Likewise, scroll events may be interpreted as  
zoom events, or ignored completely.  
KEYSTROKE... CYCLE LAYERS  
KEYSTROKE... BRUSH SIZE  
Sets the ring to cycle up or down through a stack of layers.  
Sets the ring to increase or decrease the brush size of your drawing tool.  
Enables you to rotate or flip an entire image in Adobe Photoshop CS4 or later.  
KEYSTROKE... CANVAS ROTATION  
To customize the ring for other actions, select the KEYSTROKE... option. You can then define a custom keystroke  
function. To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular application, see the documentation that  
came with the application.  
Choose SKIP to set the Touch Ring toggle button to skip a function state in the toggle sequence.  
See using the Touch Ring for more information.  
Important: Some applications can override and control the Touch Ring functions. For details, see using  
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TABLET TO SCREEN MAPPING  
Select the MAPPING tab to define the relationship between tool 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.  
MODE options control how the screen cursor moves. Select PEN MODE to set  
the cursor so that its movement corresponds with the position of your  
Intuos4 tool on the tablet. Wherever you place your tool on the tablet, the  
cursor will appear at a corresponding point on the screen. This is known as  
absolute positing and is the default setting for the pen.  
Select the ORIENTATION of your  
tablet. This setting is tablet  
specific, and applies to all tools  
and applications. Other MAPPING  
tab settings can be customized for  
a specific tool and application.  
Select a monitor SCREEN AREA for  
tablet to screen mapping.  
checked, forces a proportional  
tablet to screen mapping  
relationship.  
Select a TABLET AREA for tablet to  
screen mapping.  
The tablet-to-screen image  
dynamically updates to illustrate  
the selected mapping relationship.  
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When MOUSE MODE is selected, you can decide how you would like the mouse to track. (MOUSE TRACKING options  
apply only to the Intuos4 Mouse.)  
When USE TABLET ORIENTATION is selected, moving the mouse toward the top of the tablet moves the screen  
cursor up. In this mode the entire active area of the tablet is available for mouse tracking.  
When USE MOUSE ORIENTATION is selected, moving the mouse forward moves the screen cursor up. In this  
mode a reduced inset portion of the active area is available for mouse tracking. This is the default setting for all  
Intuos4 tablets.  
Select MOUSE MODE to move the  
screen cursor with a “pick up and  
slide” motion similar to using a  
traditional mouse.  
Sets the screen cursor acceleration.  
Select a slower or faster screen  
cursor tracking speed.  
Notes:  
You can switch between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE by using the screen Radial Menu.  
If you frequently switch between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE, you also can assign the MODE  
TOGGLE... function to one of your tool buttons.  
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ORIENTATION  
From the MAPPING tab, you can choose a different tablet ORIENTATION and then physically rotate your tablet  
to match the selection you have made. This feature allows you to set up the tablet controls for left- or right-  
handed use, or to configure your tablet to work with a tall monitor. See configuring the tablet orientation.  
EXPRESSKEYS LEFT  
EXPRESSKEYS TOP  
EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT  
Tablet orientation is horizontal, with Touch Ring and ExpressKeys located to  
the left. This is the orientation for right-handed users.  
Tablet is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, with Touch Ring and ExpressKeys  
oriented toward the top.  
Tablet orientation is horizontal, with Touch Ring and ExpressKeys located to  
the right. When this option is selected, the tablet operation and the Wacom  
Tablet control panel options are automatically configured for correct left-  
handed use.  
If you have an Intuos4 Mouse, click the control panel OPTIONS button to set the  
device for right- or left-handed use. See advanced options.  
EXPRESSKEYS BOTTOM  
Tablet is rotated 90 degrees counter-clockwise, with Touch Ring and  
ExpressKeys oriented toward the bottom.  
After making changes, verify you have correctly set the orientation by moving your pen “up” on the tablet –  
the screen cursor should move up as well. The selected orientation is a global tablet setting and applies to  
all applications.  
Note: At the log-in and user switching screens, the tablet orientation will use the default orientation that  
was selected when the driver was installed. If you want to change the default orientation, you must  
reinstall the driver using the Intuos installation CD. See configuring the tablet orientation.  
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SCREEN AREA  
Use the MAPPING tab SCREEN AREA options to define the portion of the display screen to which your tablet  
will map.  
FULL  
Maps the entire monitor(s) area. This is the default setting. See also working  
MONITOR  
Maps the entire area of a single monitor that you choose. If more than one  
monitor is connected to your system, an option will be available for each  
detected monitor.  
PORTION...  
Selecting PORTION... brings up the PORTION OF SCREEN dialog box.  
Choose a method for defining a  
portion of the display:  
Drag corners of the foreground  
graphic to select the screen area.  
Select the CLICK TO DEFINE SCREEN  
AREA button and move the screen  
cursor to select the screen area.  
Be sure to follow any MESSAGE  
prompts.  
Enter coordinate values.  
After defining a portion of the screen,  
you may need to use a different input  
device to access other portions of the  
screen area.  
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FORCE PROPORTIONS  
In the MAPPING tab, check or uncheck the FORCE PROPORTIONS box to determine the tablet to screen  
mapping relationship.  
When FORCE PROPORTIONS is unchecked, the correct scale or proportions  
are not maintained. The selected tablet area is mapped to the selected  
display area. Drawing a circle on the tablet may create an ellipse on the  
display screen. This is the default setting for all tools.  
When FORCE PROPORTIONS is checked, the correct vertical and horizontal  
proportions are maintained. Drawing a circle on the tablet results in a circle  
on the display screen. Depending on your settings, some portions of the  
tablet active area may no longer be usable when this option is selected.  
Note: Although Intuos4 is optimized for use with 16 : 10 aspect ratio displays, the default settings  
automatically adjust for use with other aspect ratio displays.  
TABLET AREA  
In the MAPPING tab, use the TABLET AREA options to define the tablet area that will be mapped to the  
screen area:  
FULL  
The entire active area of the tablet is mapped. This is the default setting.  
Selecting PORTION... brings up the PORTION OF TABLET dialog box.  
PORTION...  
Choose a method for defining a portion of  
the tablet:  
Drag corners of the foreground graphic  
to select the tablet area that will be  
mapped to your selected screen area.  
Select the CLICK TO DEFINE TABLET AREA  
button and use your tool on the tablet  
to select the tablet area. Be sure to  
follow any MESSAGE prompts.  
Enter coordinate values.  
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BUTTON FUNCTIONS  
The following options are available for tool and tablet settings. Not all  
options are available for all controls.  
FUNCTION NAME  
DESCRIPTION  
CLICKS  
CLICK  
Simulates a primary mouse button click. Be sure at least one button performs this  
function so you can always navigate and click.  
RIGHT CLICK  
MIDDLE CLICK  
DOUBLE CLICK  
Simulates a right mouse button click, which displays a context menu.  
Simulates a middle mouse button click.  
Simulates a double-click. For easier double-clicking, use this function instead of  
tapping twice with the pen tip.  
CLICK LOCK  
Simulates holding down the primary mouse button. Press the tool button once to  
initiate click lock. Press the button again to release click lock. Click lock is useful  
for dragging objects or selecting blocks of text.  
4TH CLICK  
5TH CLICK  
Simulates a 4th mouse button click.  
Simulates a 5th mouse button click.  
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FUNCTION NAME  
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).  
You can also select special keystrokes or keystroke combinations from the ADD  
SPECIAL drop-down menu.  
After defining a keystroke sequence, click OK.  
Important: Because the ENTER (Windows) and RETURN (Macintosh) keys can be  
selected as a defined keystroke, they cannot be used to select OK. You must use  
your Intuos4 tool to click on the OK button.  
If prompted, enter a name for the keystroke definition. The name will be displayed  
with the respective control or in the Radial Menu, as applicable.  
You can create different keystroke functions for different applications.  
Deletes only the last entry  
in the keystroke entry box.  
Clears the keystroke entry box.  
When defining keystrokes for the  
Touch Ring or mouse fingerwheel,  
the dialog box provides two KEYS  
entry boxes.  
Assign keystroke functions as  
described above for clockwise and  
counter-clockwise movement on the  
ring, or front and back movement of  
the mouse fingerwheel.  
Enter a NAME for the defined  
keystrokes pair and click OK.  
To learn which keystroke shortcuts are supported by a particular application, see  
the documentation that came with the application.  
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FUNCTION NAME  
DESCRIPTION  
MODIFIER...  
Enables you to simulate modifier key(s) (such as SHIFT, ALT, or CTRL for Windows,  
or SHIFT, OPTION, COMMAND, and CONTROL for Macintosh). Many applications use  
modifier keys to constrain the size or placement of objects.  
Choose one or more modifier key options.  
Select the CLICK box if you want a mouse  
click to occur whenever you press the tool  
button.  
RADIAL MENU  
Displays a Radial Menu on your screen. Each level of the hierarchical menu  
consists of eight menu slices which may contain various features and options to  
choose from.  
BACK  
Simulates the BACK command in browser applications.  
Simulates the FORWARD command in browser applications.  
FORWARD  
PAN/SCROLL  
Enables you to position a document or image in any direction within the active  
pane by pressing a tablet or pen button set for PAN/SCROLL and then dragging with  
the pen tip across the tablet’s active area.  
When you select PAN/SCROLL, the PEN  
SCROLL SPEED dialog box prompts you to  
set a scrolling speed for use in  
applications that do not support grabber  
hand (pixel-level) panning within a  
document or image.  
A slower setting reduces the scroll rate  
and is useful for close-up and detail work  
where you need precise control of the  
image.  
As you move the pen tip, the document or  
image is repositioned to follow the  
direction of pen movement on the tablet.  
Release the button or lift the pen tip from  
the tablet surface when you are done.  
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FUNCTION NAME  
DESCRIPTION  
AUTO SCROLL/ZOOM  
Sets the Touch Ring to zoom in most graphics applications and scroll in most  
other applications.  
SCROLL  
Sets the Touch Ring for scrolling only action.  
Sets the Touch Ring for zooming only action.  
Minimizes all open windows to display a clean desktop.  
ZOOM  
SHOW DESKTOP  
SWITCH APPLICATION  
Brings up the application switching dialog with focus on the next open application.  
On Windows 7 and Vista systems running Aero, Flip 3D will be activated with focus  
on the next open applications.  
OPEN/RUN...  
Opens a dialog box where you can select a specific application, file, or script to  
launch.  
Click BROWSE... to locate an application,  
file, or script to launch. The selection  
you make appears in the APPLICATION TO  
RUN box. Click OK to accept the  
selection.  
The dialog box will close and the OPEN/RUN... option you have selected will be  
assigned as your tool button option. Simply press the tool button to launch the  
assigned option.  
If your selection is for the Radial Menu, it will be displayed in the Radial Menu.  
INK TOGGLE  
(Macintosh.) Toggles the “ink in any application” function of Ink on and off.  
Ink automatically recognizes and converts your handwriting into text and inserts it  
into a document. Handwriting recognition must be turned on for this function to  
work. See your Macintosh help for information on working with Ink.  
EXPOSÉ  
(Macintosh.) Tiles all open windows. To access this option, first choose  
KEYSTROKE... and then click on the ADD SPECIAL menu within the dialog box.  
PRESSURE HOLD  
Locks the pressure at the current pressure level until the button is released.  
For example, you can paint with pressure sensitivity until you reach the brush size  
that you like. You can then press the button and continue painting with the same  
size brush until the button is released.  
PRECISION MODE  
Changes the mapping around the current pen tip position such that you must  
move the pen twice as far for the screen cursor to cover the same distance on the  
display screen. To activate, press and hold the tool button to which this function is  
assigned. Releasing the button returns to normal mapping.  
When your tool is in MOUSE MODE, screen cursor movement is adjusted to act as if  
acceleration were off and speed set to slow.  
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FUNCTION NAME  
DESCRIPTION  
DISPLAY TOGGLE  
For multiple monitor systems. Enables you to toggle the current tablet mapping  
and screen cursor between different displays when you press an ExpressKey that  
has been assigned this function. See working with Display Toggle.  
MODE TOGGLE...  
Toggles between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE. When first setting a tool button to  
MODE TOGGLE..., the MOUSE MODE dialog box is displayed where you can adjust  
the mouse acceleration and speed.  
Sets the screen cursor tracking  
speed when in MOUSE MODE.  
Sets the screen cursor acceleration  
when in MOUSE MODE.  
MOUSE MODE settings can be accessed from a number of different locations within  
the control panel. However, for each input tool and application that you are  
customizing, only one MOUSE ACCELERATION and SPEED setting can be made.  
The MOUSE MODE acceleration and speed settings are independent of system  
settings. Changes you make to these settings in the Wacom Tablet control panel  
do not affect similar system settings. However, changes made to similar system  
settings may affect your Intuos4 tablet settings.  
ERASE  
Default setting for the eraser. See erasing for information on using the eraser.  
SHOW SETTINGS  
Displays a diagram (on your display screen) of the tablet ExpressKeys and Touch  
Ring, showing the current function settings for each control.  
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FUNCTION NAME  
DESCRIPTION  
TABLET PC  
TABLET PC INPUT PANEL  
(Tablet PCs, and Windows 7 and Vista systems that support the Tablet PC Input  
Panel.) Opens the Tablet PC Input Panel when you press a tool button set to this  
function.  
JOURNAL  
(Windows 7, Vista, and Tablet PC systems that include Microsoft Journal.)  
Opens Microsoft Journal.  
TABLET PC DEFINED  
(Tablet PCs, and Windows 7 and Vista systems that support the Tablet PC Input  
Panel.) Sets the button function according to settings found in the:  
Windows 7 and Vista TABLET PC SETTINGS and PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control  
panels.  
Windows XP Tablet Edition TABLET AND PEN SETTINGS control panel.  
DISABLED  
Disables the control function.  
APPLICATION DEFINED  
Reports only the button number to the application. This is for applications, such  
as CAD programs, that have built-in support for the Intuos4 Mouse.  
This function may also be used by some highly integrated applications for direct  
control of the pen tablet ExpressKeys and Touch Ring.  
SKIP  
Sets the Touch Ring toggle button to skip a function state that has been assigned  
this option in the toggle sequence.  
DEFAULT  
Returns a control to its default setting.  
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USING AND CUSTOMIZING THE RADIAL MENU  
The Radial Menu is a circular pop-up menu that provides quick access to editing, navigation, media control  
functions, and more.  
To display the Radial Menu, set a tool button  
or ExpressKey to the RADIAL MENU function.  
Whenever you press that button, the Radial  
Menu is displayed centered at the screen  
cursor position.  
Top menu  
The hierarchical Radial Menu appears in  
circular format, extending over the entire  
desktop. Each level of the menu consists of  
eight control slices which may contain  
various features and options to choose from.  
Select an option by clicking on it within the  
Radial Menu. Some selections may display a  
submenu where you can then choose from  
the available options.  
Holding down the button that opens the  
Radial Menu allows you to click on a menu  
item without closing the Radial Menu.  
The menu closes after you make a selection.  
To close the Radial Menu without making a  
selection, click on the ‘X’ located at the  
center of the menu or on a control slice that  
has no function assigned to it. You can also  
again press the button used to display the  
menu.  
Submenu  
Use the RADIAL MENU tab to customize the available functions on the Radial Menu:  
1. Select a menu or submenu to  
customize.  
2. Select a control slice for which  
to customize settings.  
3. Choose the FUNCTION(s) to  
perform.  
Note: Press the ENTER (RETURN)  
key to add multiple lines of  
Returns the currently  
displayed Radial Menu  
layout to its default values.  
text.  
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WORKING WITH DISPLAY TOGGLE  
DISPLAY TOGGLE is available only on multiple monitor systems. This feature allows you to work with your  
tablet on all displays or on one display at a time. (See working with multiple monitors.)  
After setting an ExpressKey to DISPLAY TOGGLE, you can then press that button to sequentially toggle the  
current tablet mapping between a base mapping (the current setting from the MAPPING tab) and other  
monitors. For example:  
1. The entire display area of a multi-monitor system  
is set up for extended mode and assigned to the  
active area of the Intuos4 tablet.  
2. Pressing a tool button to which the DISPLAY  
TOGGLE function has been assigned toggles the  
tablet mapping to the next display in sequence  
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In the Wacom Tablet control panel, the DISPLAY TOGGLE tab is automatically available when the Intuos4  
tablet is installed on a multi-monitor system. This tab lets you set which monitor(s) will be included in the  
toggle sequence.  
On the DISPLAY TOGGLE tab all  
monitors are selected in the toggle  
sequence by default. Uncheck any  
monitor you want removed from the  
toggle sequence.  
The base mapping is the tablet  
and display mapping that is  
defined in the MAPPING tab.  
By default, this would include  
all monitors unless you have  
defined a specific monitor as  
your primary monitor in the  
MAPPING tab.  
As you toggle to the next  
monitor, each tool’s active  
tablet area is mapped to that  
monitor (in PEN MODE).  
Toggling one more time after  
the last checked monitor  
returns the system to the base  
mapping.  
Important: When using application-specific settings with DISPLAY  
TOGGLE, be sure that each customized application in the  
APPLICATION list (including ALL OTHER) has a tool button assigned to  
DISPLAY TOGGLE. The easiest way to do this is to assign DISPLAY  
TOGGLE to an ExpressKey prior to creating any application-specific  
settings.  
Note that any of the following actions will return the toggle sequence to the base mapping:  
Launching a graphics application that supports pressure sensitivity.  
Logging out of or rebooting the system.  
Switching users (Fast User Switching).  
Placing the system in sleep mode.  
Changing the MAPPING or DISPLAY TOGGLE tab settings.  
Changing the resolution or number of displays on your system.  
Using the MODE TOGGLE... function.  
Selecting PEN MODE or MOUSE MODE from the Radial Menu.  
Tip: To toggle between monitors without including the ‘full display’ option, disable the first display on the DISPLAY  
TOGGLE tab. Then go to the MAPPING tab and set the current SCREEN AREA to the first display.  
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WORKING WITH MULTIPLE TOOLS  
The Wacom Tablet control panel is designed to help you customize and keep track of the settings for your  
Intuos4 tools. The tool you use to open the control panel is automatically selected, and the appropriate  
tabs for that tool are displayed.  
Select a tool to change its settings.  
The TOOL list displays an  
icon for the tablet  
FUNCTIONS and the different  
tools that have been used  
on the tablet.  
Removes the  
selected tool.  
If application-specific  
The button is  
settings have not been  
inactive when there  
added, the ALL icon is  
is only one item in  
displayed and the tool  
the list.  
settings apply to all  
The FUNCTIONS  
icon cannot be  
deleted.  
applications.  
Tab settings apply only to the  
selected tool and application.  
To add a different tool to the control panel’s TOOL list, simply use the tool on your Intuos4 tablet.  
When you select a tool that has been added to the TOOL list, the appropriate tab settings for that tool  
are displayed. Any changes you make to the tab settings will then apply to that tool. Your changes  
take effect immediately.  
Identical tools will use the same settings.  
To remove a selected tool from the TOOL list, click on the TOOL list’s [ – ] button. In the dialog box that  
appears, click DELETE to confirm your selection. The selected tool is removed from the list, along with any  
custom settings you may have created for it. (A removed tool can be added back to the TOOL list by placing  
it back onto the tablet.)  
All Intuos4 pens have a unique Tool ID. In supporting applications, such as Corel Painter, you can assign  
different tools to different pens and then change between them by switching the pen in your hand.  
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APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS  
You can customize your Intuos4 tools for use with a particular application. For example, you may prefer a  
firm pen tip pressure setting in one application and a soft pressure setting in another. The APPLICATION list  
enables you to add an individual application to the list and then customize your tool settings for that  
application.  
When no application-specific settings have been created and a tool is selected from the TOOL list, the  
APPLICATION list displays the ALL icon which contains tool settings that apply to all of your applications.  
In the example below, no application-specific settings have been added for the GRIP PEN. The ALL icon  
is displayed and the GRIP PEN will have the same settings in all applications.  
When application-specific settings are added to the APPLICATION list, the ALL icon changes to ALL  
OTHER, and an application icon is displayed for the newly added application(s).  
In the above example, application-specific settings have been added for the GRIP PEN. If you select the  
ALL OTHER icon and make changes to the tab settings, your changes will apply to the GRIP PEN in all  
applications except those which you have added to the APPLICATION list. If you select an application  
icon and make changes to the tab settings, your changes will apply to the GRIP PEN only while you are  
using that application.  
When you create application-specific settings, you are creating a separate group of settings for the  
selected tool and application. See the following sections for more details:  
Tip: To review the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring function settings for the current front-most application, set  
an ExpressKey to SHOW SETTINGS and press the key at any time.  
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CREATING AN APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTING  
First choose the tablet and tool for which you want to create an application-specific setting. Then click on  
the APPLICATION list’s [ + ] button to display the ADD APPLICATION FOR CUSTOM SETTINGS dialog box.  
Choose from one of two methods to select an  
application:  
Open the application for which you want to create  
custom settings, and then select that application  
from the CURRENTLY OPEN APPLICATIONS box.  
BROWSE to select the executable file of any  
application installed on your computer.  
Your selection is added to the SELECTED APPLICATION box  
where the name of the selected application is displayed.  
Click OK to complete the process.  
Note: If two programs have the same executable file  
name, they will share the same customized  
settings.  
After adding an application, its icon appears in the APPLICATION list whenever the respective tool is selected  
in the TOOL list. Select the application and then customize the control panel tab settings for your tool and  
the selected application.  
Once you have created application-specific settings, applications that have not been customized in this  
manner will use the tool settings for ALL OTHER.  
Tip: First customize settings for one application. When you feel comfortable with the process, you can  
create more application-specific settings.  
CHANGING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS  
To change tool settings for a specific application, select the tool and the application and then customize  
the control panel tab settings.  
REMOVING APPLICATION-SPECIFIC SETTINGS  
To remove an application-specific setting:  
1. In the TOOL list, select the tool from which you want to remove the application-specific setting. Then, in  
the APPLICATION list select the application you want to remove.  
2. Click on the APPLICATION list’s [ – ] button. In the dialog box that appears, click DELETE to confirm your  
selection. The selected application is removed from the list, along with any custom tool settings that  
you may have created for it.  
Tip: To quickly remove all application-specific settings from a tool, remove the tool from the TOOL list.  
Then place the tool back on the tablet. The tool will be added back to the TOOL list using the default  
settings.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Most of the time your tablet will work flawlessly. But if you are having trouble, Wacom recommends you do  
the following:  
1. If the Wacom 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.  
3. Open the Wacom tablet Read Me file for any information updates.  
4. Test your tablet and input tools. See testing your tablet and testing your tools.  
5. If you are having a compatibility conflict between Intuos4 and a new hardware or software  
product, see obtaining driver downloads for information on downloading an updated software driver.  
Wacom periodically updates the software driver to maintain compatibility with new products.  
6. Check the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region.  
7. If you have tried the suggestions in this manual and still cannot resolve the problem, then contact  
Wacom for Technical Support. See technical support options and the Read Me file for information on  
where to obtain support for your region.  
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TESTING YOUR TABLET  
Turn on your computer and wait until the system has fully loaded. Ensure that your computer has a  
working Bluetooth connection, either through built-in Bluetooth support or a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter  
(dongle).  
1. Check the tablet connection in USB mode. A tablet status LED will light whenever the tablet is properly  
connected via the USB cable and your computer has registered it as a USB device. If an LED does not  
glow, then:  
Verify that the tablet power switch is in the on position.  
Make sure the USB cable is securely connected to the tablet and to an active USB port on your  
computer. Intuos4 requires that you connect to a primary USB port (located directly on your  
computer) or to a powered USB hub.  
If you are connecting the tablet to a powered USB hub, be sure the USB hub is properly connected  
to your computer and is active.  
Connect the tablet to a different powered USB port or try connecting to the powered USB port on  
another computer.  
If a status LED does not illuminate after your computer is on and has finished booting up, your USB  
port may be disabled. Verify that you have connected the tablet to an active USB port.  
For best results when troubleshooting no power to the tablet (a status LED does not light), plug the  
tablet directly into the system USB port located on your computer. Temporarily eliminate any  
external hubs in use until you determine that the system recognizes the tablet and that it is  
functional. When the tablet is working properly, it is usually okay to then move the tablet to a  
powered USB hub.  
2. Check the tablet connection in wireless mode. A tablet status LED will light whenever the tablet is  
properly connected and your computer has registered it as a Bluetooth enabled device. If an LED does  
not glow, then:  
Verify that the tablet power switch is in the on position.  
Check the battery power. If the battery status light glows green the battery is charged, if it glows  
red the battery charge is low. If your battery charge is low, plug in the USB cable. With the USB  
cable properly connected, the battery status light will glow yellow when charging, and a steady  
green when fully charged.  
If the tablet wireless connection light glows a steady blue, your Bluetooth connection is working.  
Otherwise, it is not. Open the Bluetooth control panel and make sure the tablet was not  
disconnected. If not disconnected, see step 3, following.  
Switch the tablet power off, then back on.  
Reset the tablet by disconnecting both the battery and the USB cable (if in use) for at least 10  
seconds. Then reconnect the tablet battery and try again.  
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3. If necessary, troubleshoot the Bluetooth connection as follows:  
Move the tablet closer to the antenna. Make sure there are no metal or other high density  
obstructions in the line of sight between the tablet and Bluetooth antenna.  
If you are using a computer with a built-in Bluetooth module, ensure it is enabled and working.  
If using a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle), be sure it is plugged into an active USB port on your  
computer and working.  
Verify your Bluetooth support is working properly. Test the functionality with a different Bluetooth  
enabled device or check the documentation that came with your Bluetooth support to be sure it is  
working correctly.  
Be sure that your Bluetooth configuration supports Bluetooth and the HID profile.  
Make another attempt to pair the tablet to your system. See establishing a Bluetooth connection.  
4. Check the Grip Pen.  
Move your pen across the tablet active area; the screen cursor should move in the corresponding  
direction on your monitor or display screen.  
Press the pen tip against the surface of the tablet. A status LED should brighten.  
Next, without applying pressure to the pen tip, hold the pen tip within approximately 10 mm  
(0.39 inch) of the tablet surface and press the side switch. The LED should again brighten.  
Turn the pen over and press the eraser against the surface of the tablet; the LED should brighten.  
See testing your tools for detailed information.  
5. Check the Touch Ring. See testing your tools.  
6. Check the ExpressKeys. See testing your tools.  
7. Check any other tool(s), such as the optional Intuos4 Mouse. See testing your tools.  
8. If these tests fail, you may have a defective input tool or tablet. See technical support options.  
9. After testing, use the Wacom Tablet control panel to reconfigure your tablet and tools for any custom  
settings you may originally have been using.  
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TESTING YOUR TOOLS  
If an input tool does not work as you expect, first open the Wacom Tablet control panel and check the  
assigned functions or reset the tool to its default condition.  
To quickly return a tool to the default settings, remove it from the TOOL list by clicking on the control panel  
list’s [ – ] button. After the tool has been removed, place it back onto the tablet. The tool will be added  
back to the TOOL list with its default settings.  
To test your input tools:  
In the Wacom Tablet control panel, click on the ABOUT button. In the dialog box that appears, click on  
the DIAGNOSE... button. The DIAGNOSTICS dialog box displays to show dynamic information about the  
tablet hardware and pointing devices, including the battery status of the currently selected tablet.  
If you have more than one tablet connected to your system, in the TABLET INFO column select the tablet  
for which you are testing your tool.  
Use the information presented in the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box when testing your tablet and tools.  
Note: When testing your tool buttons, if a button is set to RADIAL MENU or OPEN/RUN..., that function will  
occur when the button is pressed. In this case you may want to change that button function before  
testing.  
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TESTING A PEN  
1. While observing the POINTING DEVICE INFO column, bring your Intuos4 tool within 10 mm (0.39 inch) of  
the tablet active area. A value for PROXIMITY, the DEVICE NAME, DEVICE TYPE, and a DEVICE S/N (serial  
number) should be displayed. If you have more than one tablet connected to your system, be sure you  
have selected the TABLET for which you are testing your tools from the TABLET INFO column.  
2. Move your tool along the tablet surface. The X and Y DATA values should change to reflect the tool  
position.  
3. Test your Intuos4 pen switches. A tablet status LED should brighten each time you click with the tool  
tip, press the side switch, or press the tool’s eraser to the tablet.  
Click on the tablet surface with the tool tip – the SWITCHES state and PRESSURE value should change.  
(PRESSURE should change from approximately 0% with no pressure applied to approximately 100%  
when full pressure is applied.)  
Press the side switch without pressing the tip to the tablet – the SWITCHES state should change.  
(For the Intuos4 pen, do this for both positions of the side switch.)  
Pen  
Tip = 1  
Side switch (lower position) = 2  
Side switch (upper position) = 3  
Eraser = 1  
Airbrush  
Tip = 1  
Side Switch = 2  
Eraser = 1  
Press the tool’s eraser to the tablet – the SWITCHES state and PRESSURE value should change.  
(Pressure should change from approximately 0% with no pressure applied to approximately 100%  
when full pressure is applied.)  
For the Airbrush, move the fingerwheel forward – the WHEEL value should decrease to a value of  
approximately 0 when the fingerwheel is all the way forward. Move the fingerwheel backward – the  
WHEEL value should increase to approximately 1000 when the fingerwheel is all the way back.  
4. Test tilt for the x-axis by moving the pen from a vertical position toward the right; the X TILT value should  
change from approximately 0 to +60. Now move the tool to the left of vertical; the X TILT value should  
change from approximately 0 to -60.  
5. Test tilt for the y-axis by moving the pen from a vertical position toward the bottom of the tablet; the Y  
TILT value should change from approximately 0 to +60. Now move the tool toward the top of the tablet;  
the Y TILT value should change from approximately 0 to -60.  
6. If you are testing an Art Pen, test pen rotation by holding the pen vertically and twisting it around its  
axis. The displayed ROTATION value should change.  
7. When you are done, click on the CLOSE button to exit the dialog box.  
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TESTING THE TOUCH RING  
1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, observe the TABLET INFO column as you test the tablet Touch  
Ring. If you have more than one tablet connected to your system, be sure you have selected the tablet  
you are testing from the TABLET INFO column.  
2. Slide your finger around the entire circumference of the Touch Ring. As you touch and move your finger  
along the Touch Ring, a LEFT TOUCH number will indicate your current finger position on the Touch Ring.  
3. Press the Touch Ring toggle button to toggle between the four customizable states. As you cycle  
between settings, a corresponding LED should illuminate. Within the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box, the  
button state is also shown as LEFT BUTTONS.  
If any of the functions are set to SKIP, the corresponding LED will be skipped in the toggle sequence.  
4. When you are done, click on the CLOSE button to exit the dialog box.  
Important: Remember that some applications can override and control the Touch Ring functions.  
Consider closing any open applications except the Wacom Tablet control panel when testing the Touch  
TESTING THE EXPRESSKEYS  
1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, observe the TABLET INFO column as you test each ExpressKey.  
If more than one tablet is connected to your system, be sure you have selected the tablet you are  
testing from the TABLET INFO column.  
2. Test the keys on your tablet by clicking them one at a time. Each time you press a key, its number will  
be displayed next to the LEFT KEYS category.  
3. On the tablet itself, verify also that a tablet ExpressKeys icon is visible for each corresponding  
ExpressKey.  
4. When you are done, click on the CLOSE button to exit the dialog box.  
Important: Remember that some applications can override and control the ExpressKey functions.  
Consider closing any open applications except the Wacom Tablet control panel when testing the  
ExpressKeys. For details, see using applications integrated for tablet control.  
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TESTING THE OPTIONAL MOUSE  
1. With the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box open, place the Intuos4 Mouse on the tablet’s active area and test by  
clicking each mouse button. A tablet status LED should brighten, and the SWITCHES state should  
change for each button you click.  
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2. When the DIAGNOSTICS dialog box is first opened the WHEEL status should be 0. Move the fingerwheel  
backward. The WHEEL status should change from 0 to +1.  
3. Move the fingerwheel forward. The WHEEL status should change to -1.  
4. When you are done, click on the CLOSE button to exit the dialog box.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES  
If you encounter problems with your Intuos4 tools or tablet, 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.  
CONNECTION PROBLEMS  
The computer does not have  
built-in Bluetooth support.  
You will need to install a USB-to-Bluetooth adapter (dongle) in order to  
add wireless connectivity to your computer. The adapter should  
support Bluetooth with Human Interface Device (HID) profile.  
After moving the power switch If the tablet was previously working on your computer but works no  
to the on position, the wireless longer, check the configuration of your Bluetooth connection:  
connection light glows  
If you are using a computer with a built-in Bluetooth module, ensure  
that it is enabled and working. If you are using a USB-to-Bluetooth  
adapter (dongle), make sure it is plugged in and working.  
steadily for 2 to 5 seconds and  
then turns off.  
Test your computer’s Bluetooth support with another Bluetooth  
enabled device, such as a mouse or keyboard.  
Open the Bluetooth control panel and make sure the tablet was not  
disconnected.  
Move the tablet closer to the antenna and make sure there are no  
metal or other high density obstructions in the line of sight between  
the tablet and Bluetooth antenna.  
Repeat the process of establishing a Bluetooth connection with your  
computer.  
After moving the power switch The tablet has not been paired to a computer, or the connection has  
to the on position, the wireless been broken either by pressing the tablet’s pairing button or by deleting  
connection light flashes blue.  
the pairing from the Bluetooth control panel.  
Pair the tablet to your computer as described in establishing a  
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The battery status light does  
Try again. If the light does not come on after repeated attempts, your  
battery charge may be too low.  
not come on after moving the  
power switch to the on  
position.  
Connect the USB cable directly to a powered USB port on your  
computer or powered USB hub. If the battery status light does not  
glow when the power switch is in the on position the battery may be  
defective.  
When pairing the tablet, the  
tablet does not appear in the  
list of available devices to pair.  
The tablet should appear in the pairing list with a mouse icon  
named WACOM TABLET.  
If the wireless connection light is not flashing, press the pairing  
button on the side of the tablet to make the tablet discoverable.  
The tablet will be in discoverable mode for 3 minutes and the  
wireless connection light will flash blue.  
Verify that your Bluetooth configuration supports Bluetooth with  
Human Interface Device (HID) profile.  
Make sure the tablet is not too far away from the antenna, and that  
there are no metal obstructions between the Bluetooth antenna and  
the tablet.  
A pairing unsuccessful  
Check for possible interference from other wireless devices, such as  
from a cordless telephone or microwave oven. If you suspect  
message is displayed when  
attempting to link the tablet to interference, turn off the interfering device or move it farther away from  
the computer.  
your computer.  
Try again linking the wireless tablet to the computer.  
Pairing was successful, but  
the wireless tablet does not  
seem to work correctly.  
Be sure that you have correctly installed the Wacom tablet driver  
software.  
The tablet works fine when the  
USB cable is connected to a  
primary USB port (located  
directly on your computer) or  
to a powered USB hub, but  
switches off as soon as the  
cable is disconnected.  
Open the battery compartment and verify that the battery is  
properly installed.  
Check the battery appearance to ensure there is no leakage or  
other indication of damage.  
Charge the battery overnight and try again. If the problem  
persists, the battery may be completely discharged or damaged  
and can no longer hold a charge. You will have to purchase a  
replacement battery from Wacom. See ordering parts and  
Confirm the tablet is paired to your system.  
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After switching on the tablet,  
Review Using the Grip Pen to be sure you are using the tool  
correctly.  
the battery status light  
remains on but the screen  
cursor cannot be moved with  
the pen.  
Switch the tablet power off, then back on.  
If your battery charge is low, plug in the USB cable to a primary  
USB port (located directly on your computer) or to a powered USB  
hub.  
Reset the tablet by disconnecting both the battery and the USB  
cable for at least 10 seconds. Then reconnect the tablet battery  
and try again.  
GENERAL PROBLEMS  
The battery status light does  
not illuminate when the USB  
cable is plugged in.  
Check that the cable is properly plugged into the tablet, and that it is  
plugged directly into a powered USB port on your computer or a  
powered USB hub.  
Try connecting the tablet to a different powered USB port.  
The battery may need replacement.  
While using the tablet, the  
tablet battery status light  
flashes red.  
The battery is nearly empty. Plug in the USB cable to continue  
working, or power down the tablet.  
You want to connect the tablet Check if there is an available USB port on a powered USB hub. If not  
using the provided USB data  
cable but the computer does  
not have an available USB  
port.  
available you will need to add a powered USB hub or USB card.  
The tablet status LEDs are off.  
An LED does not illuminate  
when using the pen, mouse, or  
Touch Ring toggle button.  
Be sure the tablet is turned on.  
If your connection is wireless, verify that the battery status light is on  
and that the Bluetooth wireless connection is active.  
If your tablet is connected using the provided USB data cable, verify  
that the USB cable is properly connected to the tablet and to an active  
USB port. Be sure the tablet USB cable is plugged into a primary USB  
port (directly into your computer) or into a powered USB hub.  
If connecting to a powered USB hub device, make sure the hub is  
connected to an active USB port and that the hub is active. Try also  
connecting to another USB port or using another USB cable.  
After plugging in the tablet  
with a USB connection, a  
message appears indicating  
that the USB device needs  
more power than is available.  
Make sure the tablet is plugged into a primary USB port on your  
computer or into a powered USB hub attached to your computer.  
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The tablet charging process  
seems to stop whenever the  
computer enters sleep mode.  
As required, adjust your system power or energy saver settings so that  
the computer does not enter sleep mode while the tablet is charging.  
When using the pen to operate The Touch Ring is designed to be used with your finger, and does not  
the Touch Ring, the Touch  
Ring does not work well.  
work with the pen tip.  
The pen works only in MOUSE  
MODE, and does not draw or  
ink with pressure sensitivity.  
The tablet driver software was not installed or did not load properly.  
Make sure the tablet driver software is installed and functioning.  
Insert the Intuos installation CD into your computer and install the  
driver software for the tablet.  
The pen does not draw or ink  
with pressure sensitivity.  
Some applications require that you turn on the pressure capabilities  
within the application or the selected tool before the pen will respond  
as a pressure-sensitive tool.  
Some applications do not support pressure. If you are unsure whether  
pressure is supported, see the documentation that came with your  
application(s).  
Clicking is difficult.  
Try using a lighter TIP FEEL. See adjusting tip feel and double-click.  
Double-clicking is difficult.  
Use the side switch to double-click. Review the technique in  
Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place  
on the tablet’s active area.  
Try increasing the TIP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE. See adjusting tip feel  
Try using a lighter TIP FEEL. See adjusting tip feel and double-click.  
Set an ExpressKey to DOUBLE CLICK and use it to issue double-  
clicks.  
Windows: Try setting your system to launch programs with a single  
click. See clicking.  
The pen selects everything,  
will not stop selecting.  
Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the PEN tab. Move the  
TIP FEEL slider toward FIRM, or select DETAILS... and increase the CLICK  
THRESHOLD setting. If this does not help, see testing your tools.  
The pen nib may be worn. See replacing the pen tip.  
The eraser selects everything  
or will not stop erasing.  
Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the ERASER tab.  
Move the ERASER FEEL slider toward FIRM, or select DETAILS... and  
increase the CLICK THRESHOLD setting. If this does not help, see testing  
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You notice a screen delay at  
Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the PEN tab.  
the beginning of pen or inking Try decreasing the TIP DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE (see adjusting tip feel  
strokes.  
and double-click). If that does not work, try dragging the TIP DOUBLE  
CLICK DISTANCE slider to the OFF position in order to turn off double-  
click assist.  
Try turning off the operating system inking features.  
You have to press hard with  
the pen when clicking,  
drawing, or writing.  
Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the PEN tab. Move the  
TIP FEEL slider toward SOFT, or select DETAILS... and decrease the  
SENSITIVITY and CLICK THRESHOLD settings.  
The pen tip does not function. Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with Intuos4.  
Other pens may not function properly on the tablet.  
Check the control panel’s PEN tab and verify that a CLICK function is  
assigned to the tip.  
Try the pen eraser to see if that portion of the pen is functional.  
A tablet status LED should brighten when the tip or eraser is pressed.  
If not, you may have defective hardware. See testing your tools.  
Changing the function settings Make sure you are changing the settings for the tool and application  
of an input tool has no effect.  
that you are using. See working with multiple tools and application-  
The pen side switch does not  
work.  
Be sure you are using the pen that originally came with Intuos4 or an  
Intuos4 accessory pen. Other pens may not function properly on the  
tablet.  
Be sure to press the side switch when the pen tip is within 10 mm  
(0.39 inch) of the tablet’s active area. Do this without pressing down on  
the pen tip.  
In the Wacom Tablet control panel, verify that the side switch is set to  
the function you are expecting to occur for the application and tool you  
are using.  
Check also the SIDE SWITCH MODE. If CLICK & TAP is selected, you will  
need to first press the side switch while touching the pen tip to the  
tablet surface in order to perform a click function. See customizing tool  
A tablet status LED should brighten when you press the side switch.  
If not, you may have defective hardware. See testing your tools.  
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The screen cursor “jumps”  
back.  
Do not place an Intuos4 tool on the tablet when it is not in use, or when  
you are using another pointing device. Leaving your tool on the tablet  
may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other input  
devices.  
Cannot move the cursor  
Open the Wacom Tablet control panel and go to the MAPPING tab.  
(pointer) where you want to on Verify that PEN MODE is selected and that the SCREEN AREA is set to  
the screen, or the line you are  
drawing does not line up with  
the location of the cursor in  
paint applications.  
FULL for the selected tool and application. If this does not help, click on  
the DEFAULT button to reestablish tablet to screen mapping. If you are  
still having difficulty, remove the tablet preferences.  
Confirm whether the pen does (or does not) function. See testing your  
tools.  
The computer does not go to  
sleep.  
When you are not using your Intuos4 input tool(s), remove them from  
the tablet surface or the tablet will continue to send data, keeping the  
computer awake.  
When using the tablet the  
On rare occasions the tablet may receive interfering radio frequencies  
screen cursor is very erratic or from a computer monitor or nearby AM radio station. If you notice  
“jumps” around.  
interference from a monitor, try moving the tablet at least 6 inches away  
from the monitor, or change the monitor refresh rate or monitor  
resolution.  
If the screen cursor lags or “jumps”, try optimizing the Bluetooth  
When using the tablet, the  
screen cursor or pen strokes  
seem to lag or skip in some  
applications.  
See optimizing the Bluetooth connection for tips on improving the  
Bluetooth connection.  
When using Intuos4 on a  
multiple monitor system, you  
cannot use the pen tip to  
control the other monitor(s).  
Determine if an ExpressKey has been set to DISPLAY TOGGLE and if it  
may have been activated accidentally. See working with Display  
Toggle.  
Verify that the SCREEN AREA in the MAPPING tab is set to FULL.  
You can also use your pen to control the other monitors in MOUSE  
MODE. To use MOUSE MODE, first set a pen button to MODE TOGGLE....  
Then use the button to toggle between PEN MODE and MOUSE MODE.  
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When working in some  
Some applications can override and control the ExpressKey and Touch  
applications, the ExpressKeys Ring functions.  
or Touch Ring perform a  
When an ExpressKey is overridden by an application, the  
ExpressKeys display will automatically update to show either the  
new function name or “Application Defined”.  
different function than what is  
set in the Wacom Tablet  
control panel.  
If you use application-specific settings, be sure you have updated the  
settings for the correct application.  
The tablet is set to  
Begin by uninstalling the software for the existing tablet driver.  
Restart your computer. Then reinstall the tablet driver from the Intuos  
installation CD and change the default orientation of the tablet.  
EXPRESSKEYS RIGHT (or  
EXPRESSKEYS LEFT), but at the  
log-in screen the tablet seems See configuring the tablet orientation for details.  
to work upside down.  
WINDOWS-SPECIFIC PROBLEMS  
You suspect the tablet  
preferences may be  
corrupted, or want to make  
certain that all settings are at  
their factory defaults.  
Use the Wacom Tablet Preference File Utility to work with your  
preferences. Close any open applications. Click the START icon and  
select ALL PROGRAMS. Then select WACOM TABLET and WACOM TABLET  
PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY.  
It is a good idea to first back up your tablet preferences. In the  
TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY dialog box, click BACKUP... and  
follow the prompts.  
Then, delete the tablet preferences as follows:  
Single user. In the TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY dialog box, click  
the REMOVE button under MY PREFERENCES to delete the  
preferences for the current user.  
Multiple users. Click the REMOVE button under ALL USER  
PREFERENCES to delete preferences for multiple users. Note that  
administrator rights are required to delete preferences for all users.  
Relaunch any currently open tablet-aware applications that you  
may be running.  
You can quickly restore tablet preferences that have been backed up  
by clicking RESTORE... under MY PREFERENCES.  
After changing right- and left-  
handed settings in the  
Restart Windows for your Wacom tool settings to be correctly  
recognized.  
computer’s mouse control  
panel, the pen tip no longer  
functions properly and the  
Intuos4 Mouse tool button  
functions are reversed.  
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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.  
The tablet was not detected at startup.  
If you are using a wireless connection, make sure the Bluetooth  
wireless connection to your tablet is active. Check also that the tablet  
wireless connection light and a tablet status LED are illuminated. From  
the GO menu, select the UTILITIES folder and launch the SYSTEM  
PROFILER. Select BLUETOOTH from the HARDWARE section of the  
CONTENTS list. A Wacom Bluetooth tablet model should be listed. If a  
tablet model is not listed, check the Bluetooth wireless connection.  
If you have connected the tablet with the provided USB data cable,  
make sure the USB interface cable is securely connected to the tablet  
and to an active USB port on your computer. Check also that a tablet  
status LED is illuminated. If your tablet is plugged into a powered USB  
hub, make sure the hub is connected and active. From the GO menu,  
select the UTILITIES folder and launch the SYSTEM PROFILER. Select USB  
from the HARDWARE section of the CONTENTS list. A Wacom USB tablet  
model should be listed. If a tablet model is not listed, check the USB  
cable connection or try plugging the tablet into a different USB port.  
If you are still having difficulties, uninstall then reinstall the tablet driver  
software.  
If this does not help, contact Wacom for Technical Support.  
Cannot switch off Intuos4 after Switch off the tablet before closing the lid on your Apple laptop.  
closing the lid on an Apple  
Do not worry. The tablet will automatically switch off 5 minutes after  
laptop computer.  
you close the lid on your Apple laptop.  
Alternatively, if you prevent Bluetooth enabled devices from waking  
your computer, the tablet will immediately switch off when your  
computer goes to sleep or when you close the lid of your Apple laptop.  
To prevent Bluetooth enabled devices from waking your computer:  
1. From the Apple menu, choose SYSTEM PREFERENCES....  
2. Click on the BLUETOOTH icon located in the HARDWARE section of the  
System Preferences pane.  
3. In the BLUETOOTH control panel, click on the ADVANCED... button.  
4. Make sure that the ALLOW BLUETOOTH DEVICES TO WAKE THIS  
COMPUTER option is unchecked.  
Exit the Bluetooth control panel and quit System Preferences.  
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You suspect the tablet  
preferences may be  
corrupted, or want to make  
certain that all settings are at  
their factory defaults.  
Use the Wacom Tablet Utility to work with your preferences. Close any  
open applications. Open the main APPLICATIONS folder. Then open the  
WACOM TABLET folder and run the WACOM TABLET UTILITY.  
It is a good idea to first back up your tablet preferences. In the  
WACOM TABLET UTILITY dialog box, select CURRENT USER or ALL  
USERS. Then click BACKUP... and follow the prompts.  
Then, delete the tablet preferences as follows:  
Single user. When the utility starts, select CURRENT USER and click  
on the REMOVE button. Log out, then log back in. When the tablet  
driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the factory  
defaults.  
Multiple users. When the utility starts, select ALL USERS and click  
on the REMOVE button. Log out, then log back in. When the tablet  
driver loads it will create new preferences files with the factory  
defaults.  
You can quickly restore tablet preferences that have been backed up  
for the CURRENT USER or ALL USERS by clicking on the RESTORE... button  
within the utility.  
Note: Do not manually remove the WACOM TABLET.PREFPANE file from  
the main LIBRARY PREFERENCEPANES folder. This file is only to be  
removed when uninstalling the tablet software driver, and then  
only when using the WACOM TABLET UTILITY.  
Ink does not work correctly  
with Intuos4.  
There may be a problem with the Ink preferences. Remove the  
damaged preference files as follows. They will be re-created when you  
enable handwriting recognition.  
1. Open the SYSTEM PREFERENCES pane, 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. Remove the following preferences:  
COM.APPLE.INK.FRAMEWORK.PLIST  
COM.APPLE.INK.INKPAD.PLIST  
COM.APPLE.INK.INKPAD.SKETCH  
3. Go back to SYSTEM PREFERENCES and INK, and then enable  
handwriting recognition.  
4. Test the Ink function using your Wacom tablet and pen.  
5. If this procedure does not resolve your problem with Ink, contact  
Apple Support for further assistance. Wacom is not the software  
manufacturer for Ink and we are limited in our abilities to support a  
third-party software application.  
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT OPTIONS  
If you have a problem with your Wacom 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  
appropriate Read Me file for your platform (located on the Intuos installation CD). You can also check the  
product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site for your region.  
If you have an Internet connection you can download the latest software drivers from the Wacom web site  
for your region. See obtaining driver downloads.  
If you cannot solve the problem and you think your Wacom tablet is not working properly, contact the  
Wacom support staff for the area where your product was purchased. See the Wacom tablet Read Me file,  
located on the Intuos installation CD, for contact information.  
When you call, you should be at your computer with the following information available:  
This manual.  
Tablet serial and model number. (Look on the bottom of the tablet.)  
Driver version number. (See the Intuos installation CD or click on the Wacom Tablet control panel  
ABOUT button.)  
The make and model of your computer, and operating system version number.  
A list of peripheral devices attached to your computer.  
The software application and version you were using when the problem occurred.  
The exact wording of any error message that appeared on your screen.  
What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred.  
How you tried to solve the problem.  
You can also contact the Wacom Customer Care Center using our Email Inquiry form at:  
http://www.wacom.com/productsupport/email.cfm  
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OBTAINING DRIVER DOWNLOADS  
Wacom periodically updates the tablet software driver to maintain compatibility with new products. If you  
are having a compatibility problem between Intuos4 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.  
Europe, Middle East and Africa  
Worldwide Web:  
http://www.wacom.eu/downloads  
Software updates.  
Japan  
Worldwide Web:  
http://tablet.wacom.co.jp/download  
http://www.wacom-asia.com  
http://www.wacom.com.cn  
Software updates. (Japanese)  
Software updates. (English)  
Asia Pacific (English)  
Worldwide Web:  
China  
Worldwide Web:  
Software updates.  
(Simplified Chinese)  
Korea  
Worldwide Web:  
http://www.wacomkorea.com  
http://www.wacom.com.tw  
Software updates. (Korean)  
Taiwan  
Worldwide Web:  
Software updates.  
(Traditional Chinese)  
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BATTERY LIFE INFORMATION  
All batteries age over time and gradually lose their ability to hold a charge. The typical life span of a Li-Ion  
battery is two to three years, whether it is used or not.  
You will need to purchase a new tablet battery when it is no longer capable of holding an adequate charge.  
For information on ordering a replacement battery, see ordering parts and accessories. Batteries can also  
be purchased at various retail outlets.  
The life and performance of Li-Ion batteries is not improved by cycling (discharging and recharging) the  
batteries.  
Cool storage and keeping the battery in a partially (not fully) charged state when not in use can slow the  
aging process.  
Always charge your tablet battery whenever the low battery warning appears on your display screen, or  
at the latest when the tablet battery status light begins to flash red. To reduce the power consumption  
of an empty battery, the tablet will enter an auto shut-down state whenever the battery level is very low.  
In this state the tablet will continue to draw a small amount of power. The power switch must be turned  
off and the battery must be recharged.  
The tablet will draw current from the battery whenever the power switch is in the on position. A small  
current is drawn even in auto sleep and tablet auto shut-down modes, and will slowly discharge the  
battery. It is a good idea to charge the battery and move the tablet power switch to the off position  
before leaving the tablet unused for a number of days.  
If the battery charge is low and the battery remains in the tablet for a long period of time (a week or  
longer) with the power switch in the on position, the small trickle of current used by the tablet is likely to  
discharge the battery so far that an internal protection circuit within the battery is activated. If this  
occurs you will no longer be able to charge the battery. To preserve your battery, be sure to move the  
tablet power switch to the off position before leaving the tablet unused for a week or longer.  
For extended storage (a month or longer), Wacom recommends that the battery be at least half full  
before you move the power switch to the off position. You do not need to remove the battery because  
the power switch disconnects the battery from the tablet circuit when in the off position.  
An internal protection circuit within the battery prevents any charging once the voltage has fallen below  
a minimum safety level. Once a Li-Ion battery has been over-discharged it cannot be recharged.  
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REPLACING THE TABLET BATTERY  
If your tablet battery has exceeded its life span and can no longer be charged or no longer holds a charge,  
it will need to be replaced. Be sure to use only the rechargeable Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery designed for  
your tablet. For information on ordering a replacement battery, see ordering parts and accessories.  
Batteries can also be purchased at various retail outlets.  
Important: Only use a Wacom battery specified for your tablet.  
To replace the tablet battery:  
1. Turn the wireless tablet upside down and open the battery cover. Use your fingernail to press inward on  
the latch bar and flip the cover outward to open.  
2. Carefully remove the old tablet battery.  
3. Align the battery terminals of the new battery with the spring-loaded tablet contacts, and press the  
battery into the compartment as shown. To avoid damaging your tablet, first insert the terminal end of  
the battery.  
4. Close the battery cover.  
Important: When replacing the tablet battery,  
be careful not to drop it on hard surfaces.  
The battery can be damaged internally when  
dropped, and should be replaced even if  
there is no obvious damage. This will help  
prevent any future damage that could occur  
to the tablet if the battery has been dropped,  
is installed in the tablet, and then later  
develops a short or leak while in the tablet.  
Warning: See the safety precautions for  
Many communities offer voluntary or mandatory recycling programs for batteries. Properly recycle the old  
battery by following all applicable laws, and in accordance with the safety precautions for Lithium-Ion  
batteries. Keep batteries out of the reach of children, and promptly recycle old batteries.  
CARING FOR YOUR TABLET AND TOOLS  
Keep your Intuos4 tools and tablet surface clean. Dust and dirt particles can stick to your tools 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 tools; 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, because they may damage the plastic case.  
Keep your tablet and tools in a clean, dry place and avoid extremes in temperature. Room temperature is  
best. Also, your tools and tablet are not made to come apart. Twisting the pen case can break the pen.  
Taking apart the product will void your warranty.  
Important: Take care to never spill liquids onto the tablet or input tools. Be especially careful of getting the  
tablet or tool buttons (including the pen tip and eraser) wet – they contain sensitive electronic parts that will  
fail if liquids enter them.  
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REPLACING THE PEN TIP  
The pen tip (nib) will wear with normal use. Excessive pressure will cause it to wear sooner. Replace the  
nib when it gets too short (less than 1 mm (0.04 inch)) or develops a flat point.  
1. Unscrew the pen stand base to access the nib extraction tool and replacement nibs.  
Nib extractor  
Replacement nibs  
5 standard nibs, black  
1 flex nib, white and black  
1 stroke nib, white  
3 hard felt nibs, gray  
2. Clasp the old nib with the nib extraction tool, pair of tweezers, needle-nosed pliers, or similar  
instrument and pull it straight out of the pen.  
3. Slide the end of the new nib straight into the barrel of the pen. Firmly push the nib until it stops.  
Pen nib  
1 mm (0.04 inch) or less.  
Note: Stroke nibs are spring-loaded, providing additional tactile feedback when you are working with the  
Intuos4 pen or Airbrush. They are installed in the same manner as a standard pen nib.  
Warning: Choking hazard. Prevent children from swallowing the pen nib or side switch. The pen nib  
or side switch may accidentally be pulled out if children are biting on them.  
To order replacement parts, see available parts and accessories.  
Important: When the pen is not in use, place it in the pen stand or lay it flat on your desk. When the  
optional Airbrush is not in use, lay it flat on your desk. Leaving the pen on the tablet can prevent the tablet  
from switching off and cause the battery to discharge.  
To maintain the sensitivity of your input tools, do not store them in a container where they will rest on their  
tip or eraser.  
If you find it inconvenient to use the desktop pen stand, you can also attach the pen holder to the tablet  
and place the pen in the holder loop for safe-keeping.  
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UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE  
Follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the Wacom tablet driver software from your system.  
Important: When you remove the Wacom tablet software from your system, your Wacom tablet will no  
longer operate with full tablet functionality but will continue to function as a mouse device.  
Windows 7 and 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 WACOM TABLET.  
Click UNINSTALL and follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver. (If prompted, enter your administrator  
login name and password.) Be sure to restart your computer after uninstalling the software.  
Windows XP or XP x64: Click START. In the start menu, select CONTROL PANEL. Then select ADD OR REMOVE  
PROGRAMS. In the ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS window, choose WACOM TABLET and click on the REMOVE  
button. Follow the prompts to remove the tablet driver. Be sure to restart your computer after uninstalling  
the software.  
Macintosh: From the GO menu, choose APPLICATIONS and open the WACOM TABLET folder.  
Double-click on the WACOM TABLET UTILITY icon and select the TABLET SOFTWARE: REMOVE button.  
Enter your administrator login name and password. After the removal is completed, click OK. Be sure to  
restart your computer after uninstalling the software.  
Note: To fully remove the Intuos4 Wireless tablet from your computer, you will need to delete the paired  
connection from the Bluetooth devices control panel for your operating system.  
MANAGING YOUR TABLET PREFERENCES  
Use the Wacom tablet preferences utility to manage your tablet preferences for a single or multiple users.  
For Windows, first close any open applications. Then open the utility by clicking the START icon and  
selecting ALL PROGRAMS. Select WACOM TABLET and WACOM TABLET PREFERENCE FILE UTILITY.  
To remove preferences for the current user, click on the REMOVE button under MY PREFERENCES.  
To delete preferences for multiple users, click on the REMOVE button under ALL USER PREFERENCES.  
Administrator rights are required to delete preferences for all users. Relaunch any currently open  
tablet-aware applications that you may be running.  
To back up your preferences, click on the BACKUP... button under MY PREFERENCES.  
To restore preferences that you had previously backed up, click on the RESTORE... button under MY  
PREFERENCES.  
Be sure to carefully follow any prompts that may appear.  
For Macintosh, open the main APPLICATIONS folder. Then open the WACOM TABLET folder and run the  
WACOM TABLET UTILITY.  
To remove preferences, select CURRENT USER or ALL USERS. Then click on the REMOVE button.  
Log out, then log back in. When the tablet driver loads it will create a new preferences file with the  
factory defaults.  
To back up your preferences, select CURRENT USER or ALL USERS. Then click on the BACKUP... button.  
To restore preferences that you had previously backed up, select CURRENT USER or ALL USERS.  
Then click on the RESTORE... button.  
Be sure to carefully follow any prompts that may appear.  
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CHANGING THE TABLET MODE OPTIONS  
Within the control panel’s TABLET list, double-click on the tablet icon to display the TABLET dialog box.  
The TABLET mode settings apply to all tools and applications.  
If desired, enter a new name to  
be used for the tablet icon.  
STANDARD MODE is recommended for graphics  
applications, and is the default condition.  
Choose RECOGNITION MODE for the maximum data  
rate. Required by some handwriting recognition  
software. Supported only on Bluetooth  
Specification v2.0 or later connections that support  
the EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) protocol.  
INSTALLING MULTIPLE TABLETS  
The TABLET list displays an icon for any supported tablet that has been detected on your system, and allows  
you to select the tablet for which your changes will apply.  
Select a tablet icon for which to  
customize tool and application settings.  
The control panel will not launch  
unless a supported tablet is  
connected to the computer.  
Settings can only be viewed or  
changed for an attached tablet.  
To add a new tablet, connect it to your computer. The system will automatically find the tablet and initialize  
it. An icon for the tablet will then appear in the control panel.  
Important: When installing additional tablets on Windows systems, please note that the eraser function  
may not work in some applications when using the additional tablet(s). The eraser function will continue to  
work correctly using the first tablet that was added to the control panel.  
To remove one of multiple tablets from the driver, in the Wacom Tablet control panel select the tablet to be  
removed and click on the [ – ] button next to the TABLET list.  
A tablet cannot be deleted from the control panel list unless it is attached to the computer.  
Note that you will need to restart your computer before you can again add the tablet to the driver.  
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ADVANCED OPTIONS  
Click on the Wacom Tablet control panel OPTIONS... button to access the advanced OPTIONS dialog box.  
SIDE SWITCH MODE changes the  
way you use the pen when  
making right clicks or other click  
functions. Select:  
HOVER CLICK to perform click  
functions without touching  
the pen tip to the tablet  
surface.  
Hover click  
CLICK & TAP to enable the  
precise placement of click  
functions. When selected,  
you must first press the side  
switch then touch the pen  
tip to the tablet surface in  
order to perform the click  
function.  
Click tap  
MOUSE HANDEDNESS options change the button orientation on the Intuos4 Mouse for right- or left-handed use.  
Use the EXPRESSKEY DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS options to set the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and  
ExpressKeys display on all connected Intuos4 tablets. When the slider is in the left-most position, the Touch  
Ring status LED brightness is set to low, and the ExpressKeys display is off. See also optimizing the  
The pen tablet power saving mode will automatically change the brightness of the Touch Ring status LEDs and  
ExpressKeys display as follows:  
1 minute no user input:  
Low brightness  
2.5 minutes no user input: No illumination, ExpressKeys display  
Low brightness, Touch Ring status LEDs  
Active user input:  
Returns brightness to set level  
The PRESSURE COMPATIBILITY check box should be checked if you are using graphics applications that only  
support a maximum of 1024 levels of pressure (such as Adobe CS3, Corel Painter 9, and other older  
applications). If not checked, the pen will feel overly sensitive when using these older applications.  
By default the SHOW WIRELESS TABLET BATTERY STATUS check box is set to display the Wacom icon in your system  
task bar (Windows) or menu bar (Macintosh). Uncheck this box to remove the icon.  
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OPTIMIZING THE EXPRESSKEYS DISPLAY  
The pen tablet ExpressKeys display uses Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs). Although the display has  
been designed to provide reliable performance for many years, you may eventually notice a decrease in  
luminosity for pixels that are lit over extended periods of time. To minimize the appearance of different  
pixel brightnesses due to this effect, adjust the EXPRESSKEY DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS option to the lowest  
comfortable light level. See advanced options for details.  
Note: The power saving feature of the pen tablet will automatically dim the ExpressKeys display if there  
has been no user input for 1 minute, and it will turn off the ExpressKeys display if the pen tablet has  
been idle for 2.5 minutes.  
USING APPLICATIONS INTEGRATED FOR TABLET CONTROL  
Some software applications may be designed to directly control the pen tablet ExpressKeys or Touch Ring  
function(s). When working in an application that has been integrated in this manner, the ExpressKeys or  
Touch Ring may perform a different function than what is currently set in the Wacom Tablet control panel.  
When an ExpressKey is overridden by an application, the ExpressKeys display will automatically  
update to show either the new function name or “Application Defined”. Some or all of the ExpressKeys  
may be overridden, depending on the application.  
When an application overrides the Touch Ring, all Touch Ring functions are affected. If an application  
overrides only one, two, or three of the available Touch Ring functions, the remaining function(s) are set  
to SKIP.  
An integrated application will control the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring only when that application is  
active and in the foreground. When you close that application (or select a new application pane to work  
in), your Wacom Tablet control panel settings are returned to their previous state.  
To review the ExpressKeys or Touch Ring function settings for the current front-most application, set an  
ExpressKey to SHOW SETTINGS and press the key at any time.  
Applications that have been integrated in this manner will typically provide you with the opportunity to opt-  
out or disable this functionality when first using your Wacom tablet with the application. See the  
documentation provided with your application for any specific details on functionality and how to  
customize or disable this feature.  
If an automatic prompt or the application’s documentation does not describe how to disable this behavior,  
you can use the Wacom Tablet control panel to create application-specific settings which will override the  
behavior of the integrated application.  
Important: If an application-specific setting has been created for an integrated application, setting an  
ExpressKey or Touch Ring function to APPLICATION DEFINED will allow the integrated application to control  
the function.  
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USING THE OPTIONAL INTUOS4 MOUSE  
The Intuos4 Mouse is cordless, battery free, and works on any Intuos4 tablet. The mouse is an optional  
accessory, and product configurations may vary.  
Can be rolled, or pressed for an additional button function.  
Roll the fingerwheel to scroll in most windows and applications.  
Move the wheel forward to scroll up, and back to scroll down.  
Press down on the wheel to perform a MIDDLE CLICK.  
Tip: For Microsoft Office applications that support a  
wheel mouse, press the CTRL key and move the  
fingerwheel to zoom in and out.  
Right button  
Displays a context menu when pressed.  
Left button  
This is the primary button used to CLICK and select.  
customized. The default button options are:  
Front and rear buttons  
These are set for FORWARD and  
BACK functionality within your  
Internet browser.  
Left:  
CLICK  
Right:  
Middle:  
Front:  
Rear:  
RIGHT CLICK  
MIDDLE CLICK  
FORWARD  
BACK  
Important: When the Intuos4 Mouse is not in use, place it on your desk. Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the  
tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices, or may prevent your  
computer from going to sleep.  
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USING THE OPTIONAL AIRBRUSH AND ART PEN  
The optional Intuos4 Airbrush works like the Grip Pen, but also includes a fingerwheel for an additional  
degree of control. With proper software support, you can simulate realistic airbrushing. For example,  
tilting the Airbrush can cause the spray pattern to elongate and feather out. Rolling the fingerwheel adjusts  
the spray intensity, and pressure on the tip controls the brush size.  
Hold the Airbrush with your thumb and middle finger. The fingerwheel should be in a convenient location  
for you to roll it with your index finger. Tilt the Airbrush to find a comfortable position that allows you to  
paint and draw with pressure sensitivity.  
Eraser  
Side switch  
The default settings are:  
Windows:  
RIGHT CLICK  
Macintosh:  
DOUBLE CLICK  
Fingerwheel  
Roll the fingerwheel backwards to increase ink  
flow or brush size, and forward to reduce it.  
Your index finger should operate the wheel  
independently of the pressure you apply to the tip.  
Replaceable nib  
The optional Intuos4 Art Pen responds to the pressure, tilt, and rotation you apply to the pen.  
Eraser  
Does not support rotation.  
Side switches  
The default settings are:  
The Art Pen supports 360 degrees of rotation around the  
Upper: DOUBLE CLICK  
pen axis. As you draw within an application that  
Lower: RIGHT CLICK  
supports rotation sensitivity, simply twist the Art Pen to  
create lines that narrow or broaden.  
For example, while painting you can vary the rotation of a  
non-circular brush to change the stroke thickness.  
Depending on the brush shape characteristics you have  
selected in your application, you can simulate calligraphy  
pens, broad felt tip markers, and any other non-circular  
brushes or tools.  
Replaceable nib  
Important: When the Airbrush or Art Pen is not in use, lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of  
your tool, do not store it in a container where it will rest on its tip or eraser. Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the  
tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.  
See product information to learn more about which applications currently support the Airbrush fingerwheel  
or Art Pen rotation. See ordering parts and accessories for information on where to purchase an Intuos4  
Airbrush or Art Pen.  
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PEN AND DIGITAL INK CAPABILITIES IN WINDOWS  
Microsoft Windows 7 and Vista provide extensive support for pen* and touch input. When using the  
professional pen tablet with a computer running Windows 7 or 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 Intuos4 pen.  
Note taking. Use your Intuos4 pen to jot notes and capture quick sketches in Microsoft Journal.  
Journal simulates a physical notebook, but with the advantages of digital note taking – you can choose  
from a variety of pen, marker, and highlighter tools, plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser  
of your Intuos4 pen. Journal also includes a powerful search engine that can even locate your  
handwritten content.  
Handwriting recognition. Because Windows 7 and Vista include powerful handwriting recognition  
capabilities, you can use your Intuos4 pen to quickly enter handwritten information anywhere the  
computer accepts typed input. You can convert your handwritten content to typed text at any time.  
Gestures. Use your Intuos4 pen to make simple gestural movements on the tablet to trigger  
customizable actions for navigation, editing, and other functions. To customize your gestures, select  
the FLICKS tab in the PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control panel.  
Digital Ink in Microsoft Office 2007. Use your Intuos4 pen to full advantage with the enhanced digital  
mark-up and inking tools available in Microsoft Office 2007 or later applications running on Windows 7  
or Vista. Found on the REVIEW tab within applicable applications, these tools provide a consistent set of  
inking options. For quick access, you can add specific inking tools to the Quick Access Toolbar located  
at the top of each application.  
To make the most of the pen in Microsoft Windows, be sure to study the documentation that came with  
your system, including the Windows training tools and Tablet PC tutorial. You can access the Tablet PC  
Pen Training from the START menu by choosing ALL PROGRAMS, TABLET PC, and TABLET PC PEN TRAINING.  
Note: The following workarounds in the Wacom tablet driver improve drawing performance in Windows 7  
and Vista:  
The Pen Flicks and ‘press-and-hold-to-right-click’ features are disabled in graphics applications using  
the Wintab API.  
There is no pressure sensitivity in Journal and other Ink features when both the Flicks and ‘press-and-  
hold-to-right-click’ features are disabled in the Vista PEN AND INPUT DEVICES control panel.  
* Pen features supported in all versions of Windows 7 and Vista except Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic, and  
Windows Vista Home Basic.  
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ABOUT THE WINDOWS TABLET PC INPUT PANEL  
The Windows 7 or Vista Input Panel enables you to use handwriting or an on-screen keyboard to directly  
enter text with your Intuos4 pen. There are different 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 task bar. If the icon is not visible,  
right-click on the task bar, select TOOLBARS, and TABLET PC INPUT PANEL.  
To customize the Input Panel:  
1. First open the Input Panel and then click on TOOLS in the menu bar.  
2. Select OPTIONS to open the Input Panel Options dialog box.  
3. Customize the Input Panel settings for the way you like to work.  
To learn more about using your Intuos4 pen in Microsoft Windows and Office 2007 or later, study the  
documentation that came with your system and Microsoft Office applications. Be sure to take advantage  
of the Windows training tools, including the Tablet PC tutorial, available from Microsoft.  
You can also visit our web site at www.wacom.com/vista for more information on working with your Intuos4  
pen in Windows.  
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS  
INTUOS4 WIRELESS TABLET (MODEL PTK-540WL)  
Technology  
Electro-magnetic resonance  
128 x 64 dot (x2), white  
203.2 x 127 mm (8.0 x 5.0 in)  
363 x 253 x 15 mm (14.3 x 10.0 x 0.6 in), approximately  
900 g (2 lb), approximately (with battery)  
16 : 10  
Function display  
Active area (W x D)  
Physical size (W x D x H)  
Weight  
Aspect ratio  
Coordinate resolution  
Accuracy, pen  
200 lpmm (5080 lpi)  
+/- 0.25 mm (0.010 in)  
Accuracy, mouse  
Tilt range (all pens)  
Reading height  
Maximum report rate  
+/- 0.5 mm (0.020 in)  
+/- 60 degrees  
10 mm (0.39 in)  
200 points per second, supported only on Bluetooth Specification v2.0 or  
later connections that support the EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) protocol.  
ExpressKeys stroke  
0.25 mm (0.01 in), approximately  
Bluetooth wireless technology (Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR)  
USB  
Communication interfaces  
Connector  
USB Type A to USB mini-B  
USB cable length  
2.5 m (8.2 ft)  
Power requirements  
Battery  
DC 5V, less than 500 mA, from primary USB port or powered USB hub  
Li-Ion battery pack, 3.7V, 1800 mAh  
Bluetooth wireless technology using HID protocol  
5 to 40 degrees C (41 to 104 degrees F)  
5 to 35 degrees C (41 to 140 degrees F)  
-20 to +60 degrees C (-4 to 140 degrees F)  
30% to 80% non-condensing  
Connectivity  
Operating temperature  
Battery charging temperature  
Storage temperature  
Operating relative humidity  
Storage relative humidity  
Certification and compliance  
30% to 85% non-condensing  
FCC15B Class B, FCC 15C, CE, VCCI Class B, ICES-003, RSS-210,  
NCC, BSMI, C-Tick, SRRC, KCC, FAC, GOST-R, Japan Radio Law, RoHS,  
Chinese RoHS, Korean RoHS  
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INTUOS4 GRIP PEN (MODEL KP-501E-01)  
Pen tip travel  
Pressure levels  
Eraser tip travel  
Physical size (L x D)  
Weight  
1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less  
2048 levels  
2.0 mm (0.08 in), approximately  
156.5 x 14.9 mm (6.17 x 0.59 in)  
17 g (0.60 oz), approximately  
INTUOS4 MOUSE (MODEL KC-100)  
Physical size (L x D x H)  
Weight  
102.9 x 61.8 x 38.6 mm (4.05 x 2.43 x 1.52 in)  
83 g (2.9 oz), approximately  
Button stroke  
Less than 1.3 mm (0.05 in), approximately  
Rotation, 24 steps per revolution  
Fingerwheel type  
The mouse is an optional accessory, and product configurations may vary.  
INTUOS4 AIRBRUSH (MODEL KP-400E-01)  
Pen tip travel  
0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less  
10 mm (0.39 in)  
Fingerwheel travel  
Fingerwheel resolution  
Pressure levels  
1024 levels, approximately  
2048 levels  
Eraser tip travel  
Physical size (L x W x D)  
Weight  
1.5 mm (0.06 in), approximately  
162.5 x 17.5 x 32.5 mm (6.40 x 0.69 x 1.28 in)  
23.0 g (0.81 oz), approximately  
The Airbrush is an optional accessory.  
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INTUOS4 INKING PEN (MODEL KP-130-01)  
Pen tip travel  
Pressure levels  
Physical size (L x D)  
Weight  
0.2 mm (0.008 in) or less  
2048 levels  
151.5 x 12.5 mm (5.97 x 0.49 in)  
12 g (0.42 oz), approximately  
The Inking Pen is an optional accessory.  
INTUOS4 ART PEN (MODEL KP-701E-01)  
Pen tip travel  
Pressure levels  
Eraser tip travel  
Barrel rotation  
Physical size (L x D)  
Weight  
1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less  
2048 levels  
2.0 mm (0.08 in), approximately  
360 degrees  
156.3 x 15.9 mm (6.16 x 0.63 in)  
20 g (0.7 oz), approximately  
The Art Pen is an optional accessory.  
INTUOS4 CLASSIC PEN (MODEL KP-300E-01)  
Pen tip travel  
Pressure levels  
Eraser tip travel  
Physical size (L x D)  
Weight  
1.0 mm (0.04 in) or less  
2048 levels  
2.0 mm (0.08 in), approximately  
150.7 x 12.2 mm (5.94 x 0.48 in)  
12 g (0.42 oz), approximately  
The Classic Pen is an optional accessory.  
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PRODUCT INFORMATION  
To learn more about Intuos4, and about which software applications are currently tablet enhanced to  
support the pressure sensitivity, tilt sensitivity, eraser, and other special functionality of your professional  
pen tablet and tools, visit the Wacom web site for your region:  
USA, Canada, Central and South America  
http://www.wacom.com/productinfo  
http://www.wacom.eu  
Europe, Middle East and Africa  
Japan  
http://tablet.wacom.co.jp  
Asia Pacific (English)  
China (Simplified Chinese)  
Korea  
http://www.wacom-asia.com  
http://www.wacom.com.cn  
http://www.wacomkorea.com  
http://www.wacom.com.tw  
http://www.wacom-thai.com  
Taiwan  
Thailand  
ORDERING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES  
Your Intuos4 professional pen tablet is the ultimate master tool for creative professionals. The tablet,  
combined with your Intuos4 Grip Pen and other available Intuos4 tools, enables you to paint more  
intuitively, illustrate better, and edit imagery faster than ever before.  
To expand the feature set of your Intuos4 product, look over the available parts and accessories described  
on the following pages. Please note that not all parts and accessories are available in all regions.  
To purchase parts and accessories, refer to the tablet Read Me file and see who to call for your region.  
You can also do the following:  
To purchase parts and accessories in the USA or Canada, call 1.888.884.1870 (toll-free) or visit  
Wacom’s web site at http://www.WacomDirect.com (USA only).  
To purchase parts and accessories in Europe, call +49 (0)180.500.03.75 or send an email to  
[email protected]. Or, visit http://shop.wacom.eu. You can also contact your local dealer,  
distributor, or technical support using the appropriate number for your region.  
To purchase parts and accessories in Australia, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea, please visit:  
www.BuyWacom.com.au, www.BuyWacom.com.sg, www.BuyWacom.com.tw and  
www.BuyWacom.co.kr, respectively.  
To purchase parts and accessories in other countries, please contact your local dealer or distributor.  
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AVAILABLE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES  
Intuos4 Grip Pen (KP-501E-01). Sensitive to pressure and tilt, the Grip Pen is an all-purpose  
tool for drawing, erasing, and mouse operations. The easy-to-use DuoSwitch gives you two  
programmable switch functions. The pressure-sensitive pen has an ergonomically waisted  
grip area, optimum weight and balance, and superior tip sensitivity, making it the most  
natural freehand tool. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, standard nib (qty 1),  
stroke nib (qty 1), hard felt nib (qty 1), and flex nib (qty 1).  
Intuos4 Mouse (KC-100). Cordless and battery free, the five button mouse is an ideal tool for  
performing any task you may have done previously with a standard mouse. It includes an  
integrated middle button and rolling fingerwheel that can be used for up and down scrolling,  
or the button can be programmed for a variety of other actions.  
Intuos4 Airbrush (KP-400E-01). A true digital airbrush, the pressure-sensitive Intuos4  
Airbrush incorporates a pressure-sensitive tip and eraser, tilt sensitivity, and a fingerwheel  
that provides an additional degree of control over the application of digital paint. Includes  
the following accessories: Pen stand, standard nib (qty 1), stroke nib (qty 1), hard felt nib  
(qty 1), and flex nib (qty 1).  
Intuos4 Inking Pen (KP-130-01). This pressure- and tilt-sensitive drawing pen was created to  
provide immediate feedback at your pen tip on the drawing as well as on your computer  
screen. The pressure-sensitive Inking Pen comes with inking cartridges and two polyacetal  
tips for inkless drawing. It has a pressure-sensitive tip, but no eraser and no side switches.  
Includes the following accessories: Pen stand, standard nibs (qty 2), inking nibs (qty 3).  
Note: When you purchase an Inking Pen, it comes with a polyacetal nib in the pen. Use the  
nib extractor (silver ring) to gently remove the polyacetal nib from the pen. Then insert  
one of the silver-colored cartridges that come with the Inking Pen. The cartridge tip  
has a waxy coating that you will need to rub off before you can begin inking.  
Intuos4 Art Pen (KP-701E-01). This specialty pen provides 360 degrees of barrel rotation  
and, like the Intuos4 Grip Pen, is pressure and tilt sensitive. Combining these features with a  
unique chisel-shaped nib makes the Intuos4 Art Pen the most realistic tool for emulating  
brushes, markers, and calligraphic pens. Includes the following accessories: Pen stand,  
chisel tipped nibs (qty 2), chisel tipped felt nibs (qty 2), bullet tipped nibs (qty 3), and bullet  
tipped felt nibs (qty 3).  
Intuos4 Classic Pen (KP-300E-01). This pen has the same feature set as the Intuos4 Grip  
Pen, but with a slimmer profile that does not include a rubberized grip. Includes the  
following accessories: Pen stand, standard nib (qty 1), stroke nib (qty 1), hard felt nib (qty 1),  
and flex nib (qty 1).  
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DESCRIPTION  
PART NUMBER  
Replacement nibs for Grip Pen, Airbrush, or Classic Pen  
Standard nib – firm, plastic nib, black, qty 5  
ACK-20001  
ACK-20002  
ACK-20003  
ACK-20004  
Stroke nib – spring loaded nib, more of a “brush-like” feel, qty 5  
Felt nib – softer nib for a “pencil or marker on paper” feel, qty 5  
Flex nib – a flexible, elastomeric nib, that provides a “higher  
friction” feel, qty 5  
Felt nib, chisel tip, qty 5  
ACK-20005  
ACK-20006  
ACK-30003  
Nib set, for Art Pen  
Pen grip, standard for pen use without side switch  
Pen grip, thick bodied grip for pen use without side switch.  
ACK-30002  
Intuos4 Grip Pen accessory kit.  
Tablet battery (Li-Ion)  
ACK-40001  
ACK-40203  
FUZ-A157  
Personalization rings, for Grip Pen  
Tablet surface sheet replacements  
Medium, standard  
ACK-10221  
ACK-10222  
Medium, clear  
For order information, see ordering parts and accessories.  
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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 device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this  
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
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 against harmful interference in a residential  
installation.  
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance  
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
You can determine whether the equipment is causing interference by disconnecting it from your computer. If the  
interference stops, it was probably caused by the equipment.  
If the equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, you may be able to correct the interference  
by using one or more of the following measures:  
Rotate the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.  
Move the equipment farther away from the television or radio.  
Plug the equipment and computer into an outlet that is on a different circuit from the television or radio.  
If necessary, consult your Wacom dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.  
Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Wacom could void the FCC Certification and negate your  
authority to operate the product.  
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:  
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users  
must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment must not be  
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.  
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INDUSTRY CANADA (CANADA ONLY)  
Industry Canada, Class B  
“This Class (B) digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003”  
“Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.”  
CE DECLARATION  
®
The Intuos 4 Wireless digitizing tablet, model PTK-540WL, has been tested and found to comply with the following  
harmonized European Norms:  
EN 55022: 2006/A1:2007  
EN61000-3-2: 2006  
EN61000-3-3: 1995/A1:2001/A2:2005  
EN55024: 1998/A1:2001/A2:2003  
- EN 61000-4-2:1995/A1:1998/A2:2001  
- EN61000-4-3:2006  
- EN61000-4-4:2004  
- EN61000-4-5:2006  
- EN61000-4-6:2007  
- EN61000-4-8:1993/A1:2001  
- EN61000-4-11:2004  
EN 60950-1: :2006  
EN 300 328 :V1.7.1  
EN 301 489-1:V1.8.1,-17:V2.1.1  
Based on the results of these tests, Wacom declares that the above mentioned devices conform to Article 10.1 of the  
European Council EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, LVD Directive 2006/95/EC and to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and  
indicates this conformity by the CE-sign on each device.  
The device must be installed and operated always in strict accordance with the instructions given in this handbook.  
Any changes or modifications to this product that were not specifically authorized by Wacom will invalidate this  
declaration.  
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PRECAUTIONS  
WARNINGS  
Do not place or leave the pen tablet or input tool(s) 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 side switch.  
The pen nib, side switch, 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, pen side switch, or tablet pen stand, can be removed and  
accidentally swallowed by children.  
Do not use the pen tablet in a facility control system that requires extremely high reliability. It may cause other  
electronic devices to malfunction, or other devices may cause the pen tablet to malfunction.  
Power off your pen tablet in locations where/when electronic devices are not allowed. Because the pen tablet  
may cause other electronic devices to malfunction in some locations where/when the use of electronic devices is  
not allowed, such as within an airplane, be sure to turn off the pen tablet by moving the power switch to the off  
position. For added security, turn off Bluetooth.  
Do not disassemble the pen tablet or input tool(s). Do not disassemble or otherwise modify the pen tablet or input  
tool(s). Such action may cause heat generation, ignition, electrical shock, or other damage, including human  
injury. Disassembly of the product will void your warranty.  
Take note of damaged cabling. If you notice that your pen tablet cabling is torn or otherwise damaged, there is a  
potential for product malfunction, electrical shock, or fire. Stop using the product and contact your local  
distributor or the Wacom customer support center for your region.  
Do not expose this product to water or other liquids. Take care to never spill liquids onto the pen tablet or input  
tool(s). Exposing this product to water or other liquids may cause product malfunction or electrical shock. If the  
product is exposed to water or other liquids, turn tablet off by moving the power switch to the off position. If your  
product is equipped with a power cord, unplug the cord from the wall outlet. When the tablet is connected using  
the supplied USB data cable, unplug the USB connector. Power down your computer. Then disconnect any  
other cables that may remain between the pen tablet and your computer. Remove the tablet battery. Stop using  
the product and contact your local distributor or the Wacom customer support center for your region.  
Do not insert foreign material into the USB port or any other opening of this product. If a metal object or foreign  
material is inserted into a port or other opening of this product, it may cause the product to malfunction or burn  
out, or cause electrical shock.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES  
Always follow proper use and handling of the tablet battery:  
Do not abuse the battery in any manner. Puncturing, crushing, heating, exposure to water or fire, disassembly,  
shorting the terminals, or other types of abuse may cause the battery to explode or ignite, and potentially cause a  
fire or personal injury.  
Use only the correct battery provided by Wacom and be careful not to drop it on hard surfaces. The battery can  
be damaged internally when dropped, and should be replaced even if there is no obvious damage. This will help  
prevent any future damage that could occur to the tablet if the battery has been dropped, is installed in the tablet,  
and then later develops a short or leak while in the tablet.  
Do not use a battery that is visibly deformed in any manner. A deformed battery has the potential to rupture, or  
generate heat, smoke, or fire.  
Do not attempt to install the battery backwards or reverse the polarity. If you do so, you may damage the tablet,  
cause a fire, or personal injury may result.  
Only use a Wacom battery specified for your tablet. NEVER attempt to use or charge other battery types in your  
tablet. Doing so may damage the tablet, cause a fire, or personal injury may result. Doing so will also void your  
warranty.  
Do NOT attempt to charge the tablet battery with any power adapter that does not meet the specifications  
required for your Intuos4 tablet. Doing so may damage the tablet, cause a fire, or personal injury may result.  
Doing so will also void your warranty. You can charge the tablet by connecting it (using the provided USB cable)  
to any powered USB port.  
Do not overcharge the tablet battery. Doing so may damage the tablet, cause a fire, or personal injury may result.  
If you will be traveling with your wireless tablet, be sure to check with the appropriate regulatory authority for any  
air or travel restrictions that may apply to Lithium-Ion batteries.  
If the tablet becomes excessively warm or emits an unusual smell while the battery is charging, immediately  
disconnect the USB cable (if in use) and shut down the tablet. The same applies if the tablet is connected to an  
after-market power adapter. Contact Wacom Technical Support for assistance (see technical support options).  
If a Li-Ion battery is discharged below a certain minimum charge, it cannot be recharged. An internal protection  
circuit within the battery prevents any charging once the voltage has fallen below a minimum safety level.  
Properly recycle the old battery in accordance with the battery manufacturer recommendations, and follow any  
applicable warnings.  
Keep batteries out of the reach of children, and promptly recycle old batteries.  
When recycling the Li-Ion battery, do not carry it loosely in your pocket or in any container that may contain metal  
objects. If transported improperly and metal objects come in contact with the battery terminals, the battery could  
short, causing personal injury or fire. It is recommended that you cover the terminals with adhesive tape to  
insulate them from possible contact with metal objects.  
If the battery should leak, do not get the fluid in your eye. If battery fluid does enter the eye, do not rub the eye.  
Immediately rinse the affected eye with water and seek medical attention.  
See also warnings and cautions.  
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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 pen tablet, power off the unit by moving the power switch to the off position and unplugging  
the USB connector from between the pen tablet and your computer. Electrical shock may occur if you attempt to  
clean this product when it is connected to your computer or to an after-market power adapter.  
Do not apply heavy stress to the pen tip, eraser, or side switch. It may shorten pen tip life or may cause the pen  
to malfunction.  
If a distorted or bent pen nib is used, the pen tool may operate improperly. Therefore, do not apply excessive  
force when using the pen.  
Using a pen nib other than one specifically designed by Wacom for your pen input tool may cause product  
malfunction.  
Do not place metal objects on this product when it is in use. Metal objects placed on the pen tablet during use  
may cause interference, improper operation, or product malfunction.  
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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”). The Software is licensed, not sold, to you for use only with Wacom products  
upon the terms of this license, and Wacom reserves any rights not expressly granted to you. Wacom grants to you a  
non-exclusive right to use this copy of the Software in conjunction with a Wacom product at a single location.  
2. Ownership of Software. Although you may own the product in which the Software is originally recorded, Wacom  
retains ownership of the Software itself. You acknowledge that the Software is Wacom’s property, and contains  
valuable confidential, unpublished information developed or acquired by Wacom at great expense, including data  
processing algorithms, innovations and concepts. The Software is protected by copyright and other federal and state  
laws. You agree to use your reasonable best efforts to protect the Software from unauthorized reproduction,  
distribution, disclosure, use, or publication.  
3. Copy Restrictions. Unauthorized copying of the Software is expressly forbidden.  
4. Use Restrictions. You may not decompile, reverse assemble, disassemble or reverse engineer the Software.  
5. Termination. This License is effective until terminated. This License will terminate automatically without notice from  
Wacom if you fail to comply with any provisions of the License.  
6. Miscellaneous. This License is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the state of Washington  
except in Asia Pacific and by the laws of Japan for Asia Pacific.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
Wacom warrants the product, to the original consumer purchaser, except for the Software and consumable items  
such as the battery and pen nibs, to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service  
for a period of two (2) years, from the date of original retail purchase, as evidenced by a copy of the receipt and  
registration with Wacom within 30 days of purchase.  
The Software is licensed “as is.” Wacom makes no warranty with respect to its quality or performance. Wacom  
cannot guarantee you uninterrupted service or the correction of any errors.  
Upon discovery of a defect in the product, except in the Software, within the Warranty Period, you should contact  
Wacom Technical Support via telephone, email, or fax to obtain an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number  
and instructions for shipping the product to a service location designated by Wacom. You should send the product,  
shipping charges prepaid, to the designated service location, accompanied by the return authorization number, your  
name, address and telephone number, proof of purchase date, and a description of the defect. Wacom will pay for  
return shipping by United Parcel Service or by an equivalent service as chosen by Wacom.  
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.  
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Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product if the failure of the product has resulted from  
accident, abuse, misuse, negligence, or unauthorized modification or repair, or if it has been handled or stored other  
than in accordance with Wacom’s storage instructions.  
Any descriptions, drawings, specifications, samples, models, bulletins, or similar material, used in connection with the  
sale of the product, shall not be construed as an express warranty that the product will conform or comply with your  
requirements.  
EXCEPT FOR THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIBED ABOVE, THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES MADE BY  
WACOM ON THIS PRODUCT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY WACOM, ITS  
DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A WARRANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE  
THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY, AND YOU MAY NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE. THIS  
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY  
FROM STATE TO STATE.  
WACOM LIMITS THE DURATION OF ANY LEGALLY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE DURATION OF WACOM’S EXPRESS  
WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO  
THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
NEITHER WACOM NOR ANYONE ELSE WHO HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION, OR  
DELIVERY OF THIS PRODUCT SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL  
DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF  
BUSINESS INFORMATION AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT,  
EVEN IF WACOM HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT  
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
In the event that any of the above limitations are held unenforceable, Wacom’s liability for any damages to you or any  
party shall not exceed the purchase price you paid, regardless of the form of any claim.  
This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the state of Washington.  
This Limited Warranty is valid for and only applies to products purchased and used inside the United States (and its  
territories or possessions) and Canada.  
WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE U.S.A. AND CANADA  
To obtain Warranty service within the U.S. or Canada contact:  
Wacom Customer Care Center  
Phone: 1.360.896.9833  
Email Inquiry form: http://www.wacom.com/productsupport/email.cfm  
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WARRANTY ON SALES OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.A. AND CANADA  
For products purchased or used outside of the United States and Canada, the warranty period is one (1) year from the  
date of original retail purchase. 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.  
Wacom Technical Support in Asia Pacific (except Japan and China)  
Detailed Asia Pacific Limited Warranty policy and product registration may be found online at  
http://www.wacom-asia.com  
To obtain technical support or Warranty service within Southeast Asia, Oceania and Taiwan, please contact the  
Wacom Customer Support Service.  
Phone numbers can be found here: http://www.wacom-asia.com/support/contact  
Should you have any questions about this Agreement, or if you desire to contact Wacom for any reason, please  
contact in writing:  
IN NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA CONTACT:  
IN JAPAN CONTACT:  
Wacom Technology Corporation  
1311 SE Cardinal Court  
Vancouver, Washington 98683  
U.S.A.  
Wacom Co., Ltd.  
2-510-1 Toyonodai  
Otone-Machi, Kitasaitama-Gun  
Saitama, 349-1148  
Japan  
IN MAINLAND CHINA  
(EXCEPT HONG KONG) CONTACT:  
IN ASIA PACIFIC CONTACT:  
Wacom Co., Ltd.  
Wacom China Corporation  
Harmony Tower 18F, 1-32-2 Hon-Cho,  
Nakano-Ku, Tokyo 164-0012  
Japan  
Unit 2807, 28th Floor, SK Tower,  
No 6 Jia, Jianguomenwai Avenue,  
Beijing, 100022, China  
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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. The software of WACOM and the associated rights of use are  
not included with the purchase of this product from your retailer. WACOM grants you-the user-the right to use the  
software exclusively in accordance with the conditions stipulated in this licence agreement. By purchasing this  
product, you agree to the following licence conditions.  
Conditions for using the software  
WACOM issues the user with a personal, non-exclusive licence to use the software solely in connection with this  
product and for the correct operation of the product. This licence may only be assigned to a third party in connection  
with this product.  
Use of this software includes the creation of permanent or temporary copies of the software by means of loading,  
displaying, exporting, transferring or saving, for the purposes of exporting the commands and the data they contain or  
for observing, researching or testing the software functions.  
The customer may not license the software to a third party, lease, lend or in any other way provide access to the  
software. The customer may not copy, change, transfer or edit the software without prior written agreement from  
WACOM. The only exceptions to this are necessary procedures for creating a back-up copy and the scenarios  
outlined in section 2.  
The customer may not carry out any "reverse engineering", decompile or depacketise the software, or try by any other  
means to discover the source code of the software. This restriction shall continue to apply after the termination of this  
agreement. If the software contains interfaces to other programs that are not supported by WACOM, WACOM shall  
provide the customer with the necessary information on request, as long as the customer can prove his right to use  
the software and agrees to bear the copying and postage costs.  
WACOM AND ITS SUPPLIERS CANNOT OFFER ANY GUARANTEE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE  
OR FOR THE RESULTS PRODUCED THERE FROM. WACOM AND ITS SUPPLIERS OFFER NO GUARANTEES OR  
ASSURANCES (EITHER EXPRESSLY OR IMPLICITLY, INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY BE DERIVED FROM A  
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP OR FROM TRADE PRACTICE, OR FROM LEGAL PROVISIONS OR CUSTOMARY LAW)  
WITH REGARD TO THE MARKETABILITY, FREEDOM FROM DEFECTS OF TITLE OR USEFULNESS OF THE  
SOFTWARE.  
WACOM AND ITS SUPPLIERS ACCEPT NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES, CLAIMS OR COSTS OF ANY KIND, NOR  
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SECONDARY, ACCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR PENAL DAMAGES, PARTICULAR  
OR MISCELLANEOUS DAMAGES OR FOR DEMANDS OR INDEMNITY CLAIMS FOR REDUCED PROFITS OR  
LOSSES. THIS SHALL ALSO APPLY IN THE CASE OF A REPRESENTATIVE OF WACOM BEING PREVIOUSLY  
AWARE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH LOSSES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS OR COSTS, OR DEMANDS FROM THIRD  
PARTIES.  
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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. For slight negligence, WACOM and its suppliers shall only be liable in the event of a breach of essential  
contractual obligations. Liability when such an essential contractual obligation is breached is, however, limited to  
damages typical to this type of contract, which WACOM must have determined at the conclusion of the contract  
based on the known risks and circumstances at that time. Claims for reduced profits or expenses saved, indemnity  
claims from third parties or claims for any other direct or consequential damages still cannot be asserted in this case.  
The laws of the Federal Republic of Germany shall apply to this agreement. However, the applicability of the United  
Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is explicitly excluded. Krefeld is the sole place of  
jurisdiction for all claims arising from this contractual relationship and all disputes between the parties resulting from  
the formation, handling or termination of the contractual relationship, provided that the customer is a trader, a legal  
entity under public law or a special fund under public law.  
The jurisdiction agreement shall also apply for customers who do not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany.  
The jurisdiction agreement shall not apply if, due to legal provisions, a different sole place of jurisdiction must be  
established for the case. Furthermore, WACOM is authorised to file a lawsuit against the headquarters of the  
customer.  
This licence constitutes the entire contractual agreement between the parties. It overrides all other verbal and written  
contracts and agreements and may only be altered by means of a written and signed contract. Should one of the  
provisions of these licence conditions be or become void, the validity of the other provisions shall not be affected, in  
full or in part. Should a provision be invalid, the legally permissible regulation most closely resembling the invalid  
regulation shall apply in its place.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
WACOM guarantees to you, as the initial purchaser, that the product hardware, when used as intended, will remain  
free from material defects and processing errors for a warranty period of TWO (2) YEARS and Cintiq products shall be  
guaranteed for a warranty period of THREE (3) YEARS, commencing from the purchase date and provided that the  
product was unused at the time of purchase. Defects in wear parts (e.g. pen tips) resulting from normal wear and tear  
are exempt from the warranty. Furthermore, WACOM guarantees that the data carriers delivered with the product are  
free from material defects and processing errors for a period of SIX (6) MONTHS from the date of purchase.  
If the product-excluding any software-is discovered to be faulty it must be returned immediately to the place of  
purchase in its original packaging within the warranty period together with your name, address and telephone number,  
a description of the problem and a copy of the original receipt. The customer shall be liable for any possible damage  
or loss of the product during transit for this purpose. Under the provisions of this warranty, WACOM only undertakes  
to repair or replace the faulty product or parts at its own discretion, in cases where defects are proven and the  
product is sent within the warranty period.  
WACOM is not obligated to repair or replace the product if: (a) the damage to the product results from any accident,  
misuse, improper use, negligence or unauthorised alteration or repair; (b) the product was not handled or stored  
according to the instructions provided by WACOM; (c) the damage resulted from normal wear and tear; or d) the serial  
number affixed by WACOM has been removed or rendered unintelligible.  
If, when a claim made under this warranty is checked, it emerges that it is outside the permitted time period or is not  
covered by the warranty or that the product is not faulty, the costs of any checks or repairs must be borne by the  
customer.  
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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. The warranty grants the  
customer many additional rights under the conditions stipulated in this text.  
This limited warranty shall apply if the registered office of the vendor is in the EU or in Iceland, Norway, Jersey,  
Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Croatia, Serbia, Tunisia, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, Egypt, United Arab  
Emirates, Iran or South Africa.  
The granting of this limited warranty is subject to the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. However, the  
applicability of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is explicitly excluded.  
Krefeld is the sole place of jurisdiction for all claims arising from this contractual relationship and all disputes between  
the parties resulting from the formation, handling or termination of the contractual relationship, provided that the  
customer is a trader, a legal entity under public law or a special fund under public law.  
The jurisdiction agreement shall also apply for customers who do not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany.  
The jurisdiction agreement shall not apply if, due to legal provisions, a different sole place of jurisdiction must be  
established for the case. Furthermore, WACOM is authorised to file a lawsuit against the headquarters of the  
customer.  
Should one of the provisions of these limited warranty conditions be or become void, the validity of the other  
provisions shall not be affected, in full or in part. Should a provision be invalid, the legally permissible regulation most  
closely resembling the invalid regulation shall apply in its place.  
If you have any questions about this agreement, or would like to contact WACOM for another reason, please contact  
us by post at this address:  
WACOM Europe GmbH  
Europark Fichtenhain A9  
47807 Krefeld  
GERMANY  
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GLOSSARY  
Active area. The drawing area of the tablet where your Intuos4 tools are detected.  
Application-specific settings. Intuos4 tool and tablet settings that have been customized for individual  
applications. The Wacom Tablet control panel enables you to customize a tool to behave uniquely in  
different applications. Application-specific settings are in effect whenever you use the application.  
Aspect. The ratio between the vertical and horizontal dimension of the tablet or display.  
Bluetooth. A standardized wireless technology and Specification. Manufacturers build Bluetooth wireless  
technology into their products in order to create Bluetooth enabled devices, providing seamless voice and  
data connections between a variety of wireless devices operating at short range to one another.  
Click force. The amount of force you must apply to the pen tip for a click to occur.  
Digital Ink. A broad category that typically describes handwritten content which as been created using  
pen-based input on a computer. This handwritten content takes the form of sketches, ink mark-up, or  
handwriting. The handwriting can optionally be converted to typewritten text or simply left alone for use in  
its original format. Depending on your system and applications settings, the handwritten text you make  
with digital ink can be converted on-the-fly or at another time.  
Discoverable mode. An operational state in which a Bluetooth enabled device is available for discovery by  
another Bluetooth enabled device.  
Display Toggle. An Intuos4 feature that allows you to work with your tablet on all displays or on one display  
at a time. Available only on multiple monitor systems. See working with Display Toggle for more  
information.  
Double-click assist. A function of the Wacom Tablet control panel that makes it easier to double-click by  
setting the size of the double-click distance.  
Double-click distance. The maximum distance (in screen pixels) that the cursor can move between clicks  
and still be accepted as a double-click. Increasing the double-click distance makes double-clicking easier,  
but may cause a delay in brush strokes in some graphics applications.  
Double-click speed. The maximum time that can pass between clicks and still be accepted as a  
double-click.  
Eraser-aware application. A software application that has built-in support for the Intuos4 eraser.  
These applications take advantage of the eraser in different ways, depending on what makes sense for the  
application.  
ExpressKeys. The customizable control keys located on your professional pen tablet.  
ExpressKeys Left. A tablet ORIENTATION setting where the Touch Ring and ExpressKeys are oriented to the  
left of the tablet.  
ExpressKeys Right. A tablet ORIENTATION setting where the Touch Ring and ExpressKeys are oriented to  
the right of the tablet.  
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Fingerwheel. The control wheel on the Intuos4 Mouse and optional Airbrush.  
Journal. A Microsoft Windows application that electronically simulates a physical journal pad, but with the  
advantages of digital note taking. For example, you can create quick sketches and jot handwritten notes  
that can be converted to text and sent on to colleagues for digital mark-up. Journal includes a variety of  
pen, marker, and highlighter tools, plus an eraser that is easily activated by the eraser of your Intuos4 pen.  
Additionally, your handwritten content is searchable within Journal.  
Mapping. The relationship between your Intuos4 tool position on the tablet and the cursor position on the  
monitor screen.  
Modifier. Modifier keys include SHIFT, ALT, and CTRL for Windows, or SHIFT, CONTROL, COMMAND, and OPTION  
for Macintosh. You can customize your Intuos4 tool to simulate a modifier key.  
Mouse acceleration. A setting that allows you to adjust the screen cursor acceleration when your Intuos4  
tool is in MOUSE MODE.  
Mouse mode. A method for positioning the screen cursor. When you place an Intuos4 tool on the 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, and is the default setting for the Intuos4 Mouse. See also pen mode.  
Mouse speed. A setting that allows you to adjust the speed at which your screen cursor moves when your  
Intuos4 tool is in MOUSE MODE.  
Nib. The replaceable pen tip.  
OLED. Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are made up of semi-conductor polymers. OLEDs do not  
need a background lighting to function, and thus have a lower power consumption and can be much  
thinner than LCD panels.  
Pairing. A method of creating a virtual cable link between two Bluetooth enabled devices. Pairing is the  
process whereby Intuos4 and the computer discover one another for the “first” time.  
Pen mode. A method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place your Intuos4 tool on the tablet,  
the screen cursor will appear at the corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute  
positioning, and is the default setting for all Intuos4 pen tools. Also, PEN MODE allows you to quickly  
position the screen cursor without having to first find it and then move it across the desktop. See also  
mouse mode.  
Pixel. The smallest unit of measure on your monitor screen.  
Pressure sensitive. A quality of the Intuos4 pen tip and eraser that senses the amount of pressure being  
applied. This is used to create natural-looking pen, brush, and eraser strokes in applications that are  
pressure sensitive.  
Pressure-sensitive application. Any application that supports pressure-sensitive input.  
Proximity. The height above the tablet’s active area where the Intuos4 tools are detected.  
See also positioning.  
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Radial Menu. A hierarchical menu (in radial format). Each level of the menu consists of eight menu slices  
which may contain various features and options to choose from. You can customize the buttons of your  
Intuos4 tools or tablet to display this menu.  
Screen cursor. The pointer on the display screen. Screen cursors come in different shapes (such as an  
I-beam, arrow, or box), depending on which application you are running.  
Tablet PC Input Panel (TIP). The Microsoft Windows Tablet PC Input Panel enables you to use your Intuos4  
pen to create handwritten notes or work with an on-screen keyboard. The Input Panel dynamically  
converts your handwriting to text. Information you create can then be inserted into other documents,  
spreadsheets, or illustrations. See pen and digital ink capabilities in Windows.  
Tilt sensitive. A quality of the Intuos4 pen tip and eraser that senses the amount of tilt between the  
tool and tablet. This is used to create natural-looking pen, brush, and eraser strokes in applications that  
are tilt sensitive.  
Tool ID. A unique serial number in each Intuos4 tool. Some graphics applications, such as Corel Painter,  
recognize Tool IDs and allow you to assign different settings and brushes to every Intuos4 tool (e.g., two  
Grip Pens). Switching between the settings and brushes then becomes as easy as switching between the  
two pens.  
Touch Ring. The customizable control ring located on your professional pen tablet.  
Transceiver. A radio device capable of both transmitting and receiving information.  
USB. Universal Serial Bus. A hardware interface standard for connecting computer peripheral devices.  
USB ports support hot-plugging, which allows you to disconnect a USB device without turning off your  
computer.  
Wintab. An interface standard used by Windows applications for receiving tablet information.  
Intuos4 supports all Wintab-compatible applications under Windows.  
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INDEX  
Accessories and parts  
Control panel  
Airbrush  
Customizing  
Battery  
Connection  
Drawing  
Eraser feel  
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ExpressKeys  
Parts and accessories  
Pen  
Features  
drawing  
Holding  
Installing  
Mouse  
fingerwheel  
Radial Menu  
Multiple  
Settings  
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Software  
Tilt  
Tip feel  
Tools  
Tablet  
Touch Ring  
Troubleshooting  
Using  
ExpressKeys  
Touch Ring  
Testing  
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WACOM INTERNATIONAL OFFICES  
WACOM TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION  
WACOM EUROPE GMBH  
1311 SE Cardinal Court  
Vancouver, WA 98683  
U.S.A.  
Europark Fichtenhain A9  
47807 Krefeld  
Germany  
Telephone: +1.360.896.9833  
Fax: +1.360.896.9724  
Telephone: +49.(0)2151.3614.0  
Fax: +49.(0)2151.3614.111  
WACOM CO., LTD.  
ASIA PACIFIC MARKETING AND SALES  
DIVISION  
WACOM CO., LTD.  
JAPAN MARKETING AND SALES DIVISION  
Harmony Tower 21F, 1-32-2 Hon-Cho,  
Nakano-Ku, Tokyo 164-0012  
Japan  
Harmony Tower 18F, 1-32-2 Hon Cho,  
Nakano-Ku, Tokyo 164-0012  
Japan  
Internet: http://tablet.wacom.co.jp  
Telephone: +81.3.5309.1513  
Fax: +81.3.5309.1514  
WACOM CHINA CORPORATION  
WACOM KOREA CO., LTD.  
Unit 2807, 28th Floor, SK Tower  
No 6 Jia, Jianguomenwai Avenue,  
Beijing, 100022, China  
25th Floor DMC iaan Sangam 2nd Complex, 1653  
Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea, 121-270  
Korea  
Internet: http://www.wacom.com.cn  
Telephone: +82.2.557.3894  
Fax: +82.2.557.3895  
WACOM AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
WACOM SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.  
Unit 8, Stage 1 Cumberland Green  
2-8 South Street Rydalmere  
NSW 2116 Australia  
3 Bishan Place  
CPF Bishan Building #06-08  
Singapore 579838  
Telephone: +61.2.9422.6700  
Fax: +61.2.9420.2272  
Telephone: +65.6258.8640  
Fax: +65.6258.8697  
WACOM TAIWAN INFORMATION CO., LTD.  
Suite 605, 6th floor, No. 205 Tun-Hwa North Road  
Taipei, 105 Taiwan  
Telephone: +886.2.2712.2675  
Fax: +886.2.2712.9789  
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