Working with Cintiq
The Cintiq 18SX Interactive Pen Display and stand were designed to provide you with the widest possible range of flexibility and ergonomic work approach. The design allows for fast, easy transitions between three basic modes of use, enabling you to quickly adjust Cintiq to a different position whenever the need arises. You may want to evaluate each mode to determine which best fits your particular working style and tasks.
As you work with Cintiq, you can rest your hand lightly on the display screen, just as if it were a drawing board or sheet of paper.
T A B L E T M O D E
At inclines of less than 32 degrees, the display unit can be freely rotated on the display stand without touching the desktop. In this position, Cintiq emulates a traditional animator’s table and gives you the freedom to rotate the display unit to any angle for the greatest comfort and accuracy of stroke while drawing or editing images.
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D I S P L A Y M O D E
This is a common position when using Cintiq as a primary display, and when your work requires a large amount of keyboard input. Display mode is also useful when presenting your work to
■If the rotation lock brackets are attached to the back of Cintiq, they must be removed before Cintiq can be rotated.
■Before rotating the display unit, be sure the cable has been untucked from the cable guide and is freely rotating behind the unit.
■Because the Cintiq drawing surface will be a little higher than your desk, consider adjusting the height of your desk or chair to assure comfortable use of the device.
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