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ESTABLISHING A WIRELESS CONNECTION
Connect wirelessly with Bamboo.
1.Press the power button on the Wacom wireless module. A wireless connection should be established within 4 seconds. If not, the wireless module will turn off. If this should occur, see wireless connection problems.
Pairing is not required. The wireless module and Wacom wireless receiver are factory paired and work together as a discrete set.
2.Check the connection by using the pen on the tablet to move the screen cursor. See also battery and wireless connection status.
3.Fully charge the tablet battery. See charging the battery.
Battery status LED
•Amber when USB cable is connected and battery is charging.
•Green when USB cable is
connected and battery is fully charged.
• Off when using tablet wirelessly.
Power button
•Push to connect, or wake from sleep mode.
•Push to enter sleep mode.
Bamboo can operate wirelessly or in USB mode, but not both at the same time.
•Wireless mode is activated when Bamboo is properly configured for wireless operation and the USB cable is disconnected. When the USB cable is disconnected, the tablet searches and connects to the wireless receiver within 4 seconds. If the receiver is not found then the tablet enters sleep mode.
•USB connection deactivates wireless mode, and activates USB mode.
Notes:
Bamboo can operate wirelessly for up to 10 meters (33 feet) away from your computer. The wireless module uses
Interference from other devices (especially audio devices) or networks operating in the 2.4 GHz range, 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 wireless connection.
When starting up your computer, wait until your operating system has completely loaded and then turn on the wireless module (if not already on) to begin working wirelessly.
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