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Working with your Cintiq
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WORKING WITH YOUR CINTIQ
USING THE GRIP PEN
The pen is cordless, battery-free, and sensitive to the tilt and pressure you exert upon it. Hold the Grip
Pen as you would a normal pen or pencil. As you work, you can rest your hand lightly on the Cintiq
display screen, just as if it were a drawing board or sheet of paper. You can tilt the pen in any way that
feels most comfortable for drawing.
Important: Only use a pen that is compatible with Cintiq, such as the pen that shipped with the unit or
any of the pens from the Intuos3 product line (see “Accessories” on page 62). Other pens may
not function properly. Also, the Cintiq pen tip is specifically designed for use with the Cintiq pen
display – the tips on other pens could damage the protective coating on the display screen.
For information on customizing the pen settings, see “Customizing” on page 27.
Eraser: When the eraser is brought
within 5 mm (0.2 inch) of the
display the tablet reports the pen
location. Pressure information is
reported as you press down on the
eraser. By default, the eraser
function is set to ERASE.
DuoSwitch (side switch): Make sure the programmable switch is in a
convenient location where you can toggle it with your thumb or
forefinger, but not accidentally press it while drawing. You can use the
switch whenever the pen tip is within 5 mm (0.2 inch) of the tablet
surface; you do not need to touch the pen tip to the tablet. Toggle the
switch in either direction to activate the button functions. By default, the
upper switch is set to DOUBLE CLICK and the lower switch is set to RIGHT
CLICK.
Pen tip (replaceable nib)
: The pen is activated as soon as it is brought
within 5 mm (0.2 inch) of the pen display screen. This allows you to
position the screen cursor without touching the pen tip to the display
screen. When pressure is applied to the pen tip, the pen simulates a
primary mouse button click. The tip click pressure can be adjusted in the
Wacom Tablet control panel. By default, the tip function is set to CLICK.
When the Grip Pen is not in
use, place it in the pen
stand or lay it flat on your
desk.
To maintain the sensitivity
of your pen, do not store
the pen in a container
where it will rest on its tip or
eraser.