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PEN INPUT PROBLEMS

The pen does not position the screen cursor, or otherwise work.

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

•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.

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 selected tool before the pen will respond as a

 

pressure-sensitive tool.

 

Verify also that your application supports pressure sensitivity.

 

 

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 a 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.

 

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.

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