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PEN INPUT PROBLEMS

The pen does not position the

If the tablet driver does not load properly, pen input will not be

screen cursor, or otherwise

available.

work.

• For tablet models that combine pen and touch input, basic touch

 

 

movement will continue to be recognized but other actions and

 

gestures will not. If the driver does not properly load, the lower two

 

ExpressKeys only will function at their default settings of CLICK

 

(bottom key) and RIGHT CLICK (2nd key up).

 

• If you have a pen-only tablet model, you will be able to use the pen

 

tip to move the screen cursor and click. You will also be able to use

 

the pen buttons to CLICK (lower button) and RIGHT CLICK (upper

 

button), but there will be no other pen functionality.

 

Insert the Bamboo Installation CD into your computer and install the

 

driver software for the tablet.

 

 

The pen does not draw or ink

Some applications require that you turn on the pressure capabilities

with pressure sensitivity.

within the application or the selected tool before the pen will respond

 

as a pressure-sensitive tool.

 

 

Clicking is difficult.

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab. Try using a

 

lighter TIP FEEL.

 

Select the CLICK SOUND option (the check box should be checked).

 

This will enable you to hear when the pen registers a mouse click.

 

Your computer speakers must be turned on and the volume audible

 

before you can hear CLICK SOUND.

 

 

Double-clicking is difficult.

Be sure you are quickly tapping the tablet twice in the same place on

 

the tablet active area.

 

Using a pen button set to double-click is recommended (review the

 

techniques in clicking).

 

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab.

 

• Try increasing the DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE.

 

• Try using a lighter TIP FEEL.

 

For Windows, try setting your system to launch programs with a single

 

click. See clicking.

 

 

The pen selects everything,

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab. Move the TIP

will not stop selecting.

FEEL slider toward FIRM. If this does not help, see testing a pen.

 

 

The eraser (when equipped)

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab. Move the

selects everything or will not

ERASER FEEL slider toward FIRM. If this does not help, see testing a pen.

stop erasing.

 

 

 

You notice a screen delay at

Open the Bamboo control panel and go to the PEN tab. Try decreasing

the beginning of pen or inking

the DOUBLE CLICK DISTANCE.

strokes.

 

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