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Working with your pen display
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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 press it while drawing. You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable for
drawing.
Pen components
The components of your pen function in the following manner:
Pen tip: The pen becomes 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 or use the DuoSwitch without touching the pen tip
to the display screen. When pressure is applied to the pen tip, the tip switch is turned on and the pen
simulates a primary mouse button click. The tip click pressure can be adjusted in the Pen Tablet control
panel.
DuoSwitch: The DuoSwitch is programmable, and can be used to perform the same click and double-
click functions as the tip switch. Toggle the DuoSwitch in either direction to activate the upper or lower
button functions. You can use the DuoSwitch whenever the pen tip is within 5 mm (0.2 inch) of the
display screen surface; you do not need to touch the pen tip to the tablet in order to use the switch.
By default, the upper switch is set to D
OUBLE CLICK and the lower switch is set to RIGHT CLICK.
Important: Use only the pen that came with your pen display. Other pens may not function
properly. Also, the DTF-521/PL-521 pen tip is specifically designed for use with the
DTF-521/PL-521 pen display – the tips on other pens could damage the protective coating on
the display screen.
See Customizing the pen on page 19 for information on customizing the pen settings.
Pen tether connection point
DuoSwitch (side switch)
Some product configurations may
come with a pen that has no
DuoSwitch. In that case, you can
ignore all explanations within this
guide regarding the side switch.
Tip switch
(replaceable nib)
Note: When the pen is not in use, place
it in the pen tray, the pen storage
compartment, 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.
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