Installing the driver
Installing the driver
You must install the software driver provided with your pen tablet for it to work correctly.
For information on connecting your pen tablet, refer to the Quick Start Guide that is included in the box.
- All Windows® systems: Driver installation begins automatically when the pen tablet is connected to your computer for the first time. The driver is also on the Installation CD, and is available as a download from Wacom Customer Care.
- Mac®: Install the driver from the CD, or download it from the Wacom website.
The connection between the pen tablet and the computer is indicated when the Power LED (on the Intuos) or the Status LEDs (on the Intuos Pro) light. To install the driver:
- Save your work and close all open applications.
- Install the driver:
- Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista: Select the driver installation option that appears after the Intuos and your computer are connected. The driver will be downloaded and installed from the Wacom website. You may also download the driver manually from the Wacom website, for either Mac or Windows.
- Mac OS: Insert the Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive on your computer. If the software installer menu does not display, double-click the Install or Startup icon located on the CD.
- Click Install Tablet and follow the prompts to install the driver software.
- Reactivate your virus protection program.
- After completing the installation, use your pen on the pen tablet surface to move the screen cursor.
- When you place the pen tip on or close to the active area, the cursor should jump to a corresponding position at the pen tip.
- Lift the pen tip and place it in a different location. The screen cursor should jump to the new position.
See the Important Product Information document located on the Installation CD for cautions and warnings.
Notes:
- User-specific preferences are supported. After logging on, users can customize their personal settings in the Wacom Control Panel. Switching to another user (by logging on, or the user switching methods) will load the settings for that user. Managing preferences.
- If a new software driver is available, you can download it from Wacom Customer Care.
- While it is unlikely you will need to uninstall the driver, if you do need to perform an uninstall, see Uninstalling the driver.