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Pen Display
Installation & User’s Guide
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 1 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW ® The Wacom DTF-521/PL-521 pen display combines the benefits of an LCD monitor with the control, comfort, and productivity of Wacom’s cordless, battery-free pen technology. This gives you a direct ® pen-on-screen interface that can be used with a Personal Computer (PC) or Macintosh computer. The basic components of the pen display include a Wacom pen tablet internally mounted behind a
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 2 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM PRECAUTIONS ON USE AND HANDLING Be sure to follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings found within this guide. Failure to do so could cause the loss of data or damage to your computer. Failure to do so could also void your warranty, in which case Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product. Physical location Do not use the DTF-521/PL-521 pen display in a facil
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 3 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Handling WARNING High Voltage. Do not open or disassemble the DTF-521/PL-521 pen display. There is a risk of electrical shock when the casing is open. This will also void your warranty and Wacom shall have no responsibility to repair or replace the product. WARNING If the LCD screen has been damaged, DO NOT touch any liquid that may be leaking from it; this liquid is an ir
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 4 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM CAUTION Do not expose the DTF-521/PL-521 to high voltage electrostatic discharges or to a build-up of an electrostatic charge on the LCD screen. This may result in a temporary discoloration and blotching of the LCD monitor. If discolorations occur, leave the DTF-521/PL-521’s display on and the discolorations should disappear within a few hours. Reuse, recycling, and recovery. You are urged to recycle this product when
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 5 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM CONTENTS Introduction and overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Precautions on use and handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Physical location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Usage . . . . . . . . . . .
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 6 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM UNPACKING YOUR PEN DISPLAY Package contents Your product came with the following items: Power adapter and power cable (POW-A096 and SCD-A039-01 for USA) (POW-A096 and SCD-A038-01 or SCD-A040-01 for Europe) DTF-521/PL-521 pen display, main unit Pen with replacement nibs, pen tether, USB cable (STJ-A250) tether connection ring, and attachment screw (FP-320, PKB-A016, MHO-A052, and MNE-A061) Installation & User’s Guide (t
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 7 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM PEN DISPLAY COMPONENTS The LCD monitor and tablet sensor function as an integrated input and output device. The LCD monitor supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 pixels at 16.2 million colors. The tablet sensor reports pen coordinates, pressure, and switch information. Front view On Screen Display (OSD) controls These controls, located on the upper edge of the tablet, enable you to Power LED adjust a variety of display se
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 8 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Rear view Pen storage compartment For storage, insert one end of the pen into either side of the storage compartment. Then gently press the other end of the pen into the compartment. For removal, press in on either end of the pen. This will pop the opposite end of the pen out of the compartment. You can then remove the pen. Kensington security slot Allows easy attachment of a security cable. Stand adjustment lever Pull
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 9 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM INSTALLATION System requirements Before installing the DTF-521/PL-521 pen display, make sure your computer meets the following system requirements: • PC. Windows XP, XP x64, 2000, Me, or 98SE. VGA video connector, available USB port, and CD-ROM drive. • Macintosh. OS X, v10.2.8 or greater. VGA video connector, available USB port, and CD-ROM drive. Note: The DTF-521/PL-521 can be used alone or with another dis
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 10 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Step 1: LCD monitor installation In the first stage of the installation process, the DTF-521/PL-521 is installed as a monitor on your system. As you work through the first stage of the installation process, please refer to the LCD monitor cabling diagram on the following page when making cable connections. Important: Do not connect the USB data cable until instructed to do so. • Turn off your computer. Caution: Never connec
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 11 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM LCD monitor cabling diagram Do not attach the USB data cable until instructed to do so. DTF-521/PL-521, rear view – B – DC IN (12V) ANALOG RGB OUT ANALOG RGB IN – A – VGA cable Video card The ANALOG RGB OUT port is used to connect a second VGA device such as a projector or monitor that mirrors the pen display. Be sure to fully install the VGA port pen display hardware and software before connecting a projection device
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 12 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM • Turn on the DTF-521/PL-521. The power LED will light orange. • Next, turn on your computer. Windows XP, XP x64, and 2000: The DTF-521/PL-521 will automatically install as a default monitor. Windows 98SE and Me: The NEW HARDWARE WIZARD will display. Follow the prompts selecting the default options and install the DTF-521/PL-521 as a default VGA monitor. • As necessary, configure the display control panel settings for the proper s
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 13 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Step 2: Pen tablet installation USB cable installation Plug the square end of the USB cable into the DTF-521/PL-521 port labeled USB. Plug the other end into an available USB port on your computer or on a USB hub attached to your computer. See – D – in the connection diagram below. Note: For Windows 98SE, the ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD will display. Follow the prompts, selecting the default options. If prompted to install dr
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 14 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Software installation To install the tablet software: • Save your work and close all open applications before installing the tablet software. Temporarily disable any virus protection programs. • Insert the Wacom Pen Tablet Driver CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. If the software installer menu does not automatically display, double-click on the INSTALL icon located on the CD. • Click on the INSTALL TABLET link and follow the
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 15 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM WORKING WITH YOUR PEN DISPLAY As you work with the DTF-521/PL-521 pen display you can rest your hand lightly on the display screen, just as if it were a drawing board or sheet of paper. • Because the pen display drawing surface will be a little higher than your desk, consider adjusting the height of your desk or chair to assure comfortable use of the device. • When working with the pen display, maintain a good posture at all times
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 16 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Using the pen As you work with the DTF-521/PL-521 you can rest your hand lightly on the display screen, just as if it were a drawing board or sheet of paper. The Wacom pen is cordless, battery-free, and sensitive to the pressure you exert upon it. Hold the pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. Make sure the DuoSwitch is in a convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidentally pr
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 17 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM Pen operations The basic methods of working with the pen are as follows: Pointing and selecting: Move the pen above the DTF-521/PL-521 display screen to position the screen cursor. The pen tip needs to be within 5 mm (0.2 inch) of the pen display tablet surface; you do not need to touch the tablet surface to move the screen cursor. The cursor jumps to the location where you place the pen (absolute positioning). Press the pen t
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DTF521_Manual.fm Page 18 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 10:36 AM CUSTOMIZING After you master the basics of using your pen on the DTF-521/PL-521 pen display, you may want to customize the way the pen works. The Pen Tablet control panel makes it easy to customize your pen display and pen. Opening the control panel To open the control panel, use the DTF-521/PL-521 pen on your pen display: Windows. Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS. (For versions other than Windows XP,
