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USING THE OPTIONAL AIRBRUSH AND ART PEN

The optional Intuos4 Airbrush works like the Grip Pen, but also includes a fingerwheel for an additional degree of control. With proper software support, you can simulate realistic airbrushing. For example, tilting the Airbrush can cause the spray pattern to elongate and feather out. Rolling the fingerwheel adjusts the spray intensity, and pressure on the tip controls the brush size.

Hold the Airbrush with your thumb and middle finger. The fingerwheel should be in a convenient location for you to roll it with your index finger. Tilt the Airbrush to find a comfortable position that allows you to paint and draw with pressure sensitivity.

Eraser

Side switch

The default settings are:

Windows: RIGHT CLICK

Macintosh: DOUBLE CLICK

Fingerwheel

Roll the fingerwheel backwards to increase ink flow or brush size, and forward to reduce it.

Your index finger should operate the wheel independently of the pressure you apply to the tip.

Replaceable nib

The optional Intuos4 Art Pen responds to the pressure, tilt, and rotation you apply to the pen.

Side switches

The default settings are:

Upper: DOUBLE CLICK

Lower: RIGHT CLICK

Eraser

Does not support rotation.

The Art Pen supports 360 degrees of rotation around the pen axis. As you draw within an application that supports rotation sensitivity, simply twist the Art Pen to create lines that narrow or broaden.

For example, while painting you can vary the rotation of a non-circular brush to change the stroke thickness. Depending on the brush shape characteristics you have selected in your application, you can simulate calligraphy pens, broad felt tip markers, and any other non-circular brushes or tools.

Replaceable nib

Important: When the Airbrush or Art Pen is not in use, lay it flat on your desk. To maintain the sensitivity of your tool, do not store it in a container where it will rest on its tip or eraser. Leaving an Intuos4 tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursor positioning when using other pointing devices.

See product information to learn more about which applications currently support the Airbrush fingerwheel or Art Pen rotation. See ordering parts and accessories for information on where to purchase an Intuos4 Airbrush or Art Pen.

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