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Mouse acceleration. A setting that allows you to adjust the screen cursor acceleration when your pen is in mouse mode.
Mouse mode. A method for positioning the screen cursor. When you place the pen on your Bamboo 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. See also pen mode.
Mouse speed. A setting that allows you to adjust the speed at which your screen cursor moves when your pen is in mouse mode.
Nib. The replaceable pen tip.
Pan. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet surface with two fingers and move them in the same direction.
Pinch. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet with two fingers spaced slightly apart. Then while still touching the tablet surface, move or ‘pinch’ your fingers together.
Pen mode. A pen input method of positioning the screen cursor. Wherever you place the pen on your Bamboo tablet, the screen cursor will jump to the same corresponding point on the screen. This is known as absolute positioning, and is the default setting for the pen. 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.
Pen input. A method of controlling a computer using the pen on your Bamboo tablet.
Proximity. The height above the tablet active area where the pen is detected. See also positioning.
Screen cursor. The pointer on the display screen. Screen cursors come in different shapes (such as an
Swipe. A motion used when navigating with touch. Touch the tablet surface with two fingers and move them in the same direction at a relatively high speed.
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