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acom Graphics Tablet (Intuos GD-0405R)
The Wacom graphics tablet is a stylus and tablet device that works as a substitute for a standard computer mouse. The tablet allows you more precise and natural movement of the mouse cursor, using a pen/stylus tool. Many graphic designers prefer graphics tablets because they like the freedom of movement, and they can use the stylus more like a real pen or paintbrush.
This guide will show you how to install the Wacom graphics tablet on a Windows computer and it will give a basic overview in the basic functions of the tablet.
* Installing the tablet system
* Basic operation of the tablet system
Installing the Tablet
Installing the tablet on a Windows computer is a two step process. First, you must physically attach the tablet to the computer. Second, you must install the tablet's software.
What you will need to get started
Before you get started, first make sure you have all the parts. You will need:
* Wacom graphcs tablet
* Stylus (pen)
* Power Supply
* Installation software (You can get this installation program from the Gelardin Center with the tablet, or you can download it from the Wacom web site.)
Attaching the Tablet to the computer.
The Wacom graphics tablet operates on a serial interface. To begin, simply plug the serial cable attached to the tablet into one of the two serial ports in the back of your computer. These ports should be labeled "Serial 1"/"Serial 2", "Com 1"/"Com 2", or something similar. On the serial cable terminal (the end of the cable that attaches to the computer) you will see a socket for the power supply. You must plug the Wacom power supply into this socket and plug the power supply into a wall outlet to power the tablet. The tablet will not draw power from the computer and will not work without the included power supply.
Re-boot the computer before installing the software
Installing the Wacom driver software
Now that the tablet is attached to the computer, you can install the driver software to complete the installation of the tablet system. If the computer automatically detects the tablet when you re-boot the computer, cancel the Windows installation utility and run the Wacom installation program. If you were provided with an installation disc, you can simply run the "WSetup.exe" file from that disc. If you were not provided with a disc, you can download the drivers from the Wacom web site, and follow the instructions provided by Wacom.
Run the Wacom installation program and follow the instructions in the installation program. When the installation program is finished, the Wacom Graphics tablet is ready for use.
Basic Operation of the tablet system
To begin, place the tablet in front of you. The red light at the top of the tablet should be on, indicating that the tablet is powered on and operating. If this light is not on, go back through the installation procedure or contact Gelardin Center staff.
The tabet system works by touching the stylus to the tablet, hovering the stylus over the tablet and by moving the stylus while touching or hovering over the tablet. You should first familiarize yourself with the parts of the pen/stylus and the tablet.
The stylus has three parts:
* The tip (the small white piece at one end of the stylus)
* The ereaser (the grey, rounded piece at the other end of the stylus)
* The button (the grey, two position button on the side of the stylus, near the tip)
The tablet has one piece but has several areas where the stylus can make contact:
* Tablet area (the large blue rectangle in the middle of the tablet)
* Function buttons (the eleven buttons arranged in a row above the tablet area)
Pick up the stylus like a pen. Point the tip at the tablet area, close to the tablet, but not touching it. You will see that as you move the stylus around the tablet area, the mouse cursor on the screen will move. The tablet area represents the computer screen and the position of the stylus on the tablet area should correspond to the position of the mouse cursor on the screen. If you tap the stylus tip to the tablet area, this is the same as clicking the left mouse button. If you hold the stylus touching the tablet area, this is the same as holding down the left mouse button. If you move the stylus with the tip touching the tablet, this is like moving the mouse with the left button held down. This will allow you to drag, and is very helpful in drawing in Photoshop or other graphics programs.
The first nine function buttons serve as shortcut keys. If you touch the stylus tip to one of these buttons, the computer will perform that operation within the active program. This saves you the trouble of navigating the program's file menus for some of the more basic program fucntions. The last two function buttons allow you to toggle between pen mode and mouse mode. These two modes are very similar. The main difference is in the tracking speed. In mouse mode, the mouse cursor tracking speed is much close to that of the mouse. In pen mode, the tracking speed is slower, allowing you more precise movements. In most cases, it is best to stay in the pen mode, which is the default mode.
The button on the stylus allows you to use alternate mouse button functions. This button clicks in two positions. If you click the button in the position closest to the tip, it is the same as right-clicking the mouse. Clicking the button in the opposite position (towards the eraser) is a double-click.
Finally, the eraser point on the stylus works like the eraser on a pencil. It only works in programs that have eraser tools, like Photoshop. Simply touch the eraser point to the tablet to use the eraser tool in Photoshop. If you use the eraser point in a program without an eraser tool, the system will work as if you were using the tip end of the stylus.
Using the Wacom Graphics tablet in Photoshop
The graphics tablet system is very useful in graphic design programs like Photoshop and Illustrator. It does not offer much benefit in other programs and is not a reasonable replacement for a mouse. The tablet system does not replace the mouse and you can always go back to the mouse, by setting down the stylus and moving the mouse. Using the tablet system in Photoshop takes some practice to get used to. After some practice, you will probably find it much easier to use most of the tools in Photoshop. You will be able to draw free-hand using the paintbrush tool, the pencil tool, and many others. You will be able to erase with much more precision than with a mouse. You may find that the free-hand design lends itself to greater control in most of the Photoshop editing tools. For advice on how to use the free-hand design of the Wacom graphics tablet to your benefit, feel free to talk to ask the Gelardin Center Staff.
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