The Wacom® DTF-720™ Interactive Pen Display combines an LCD monitor with a Wacom tablet. This gives you a direct point-and-draw-on-screen interface that can be used with a Personal Computer (PC) or Macintosh computer. DTF-720's basic components include a Wacom tablet internally mounted behind a 17.0" diagonal TFT color LCD monitor, and Wacom's pen.
Precautions on Use and Handling Be sure to follow all instructions, cautions, and warnings found within this manual. Failure to do so could cause the loss of data or damege of your computer. Failure to do so could also void your warranty, in which case Wacom shall have no responsibility for such loss or damage and to repair or replace the product.
CAUTION ■ Do not put heavy articles on DTF-720 ; this may damage the display screen or stand. ■ Do not place heavy article on DTF-720 cabling, repeatedly bend the cables, or apply heavy stress on the cable connectors; this may damage the unit or your cabling. ■ This product is for use with a VGA graphics card; using an inappropriate graphics card may damage DTF-720.
Table of Contents Introduction and Overview .............................................................1 Precautions on Use and Handling .................................................2 Table of Contents ..........................................................................4 Checking Packed Components ...................................................5 Connect DTF-720 to a computer .................................................6 Tablet Driver Installation ........................................
Checking Packed Components In your package you will find the following items: AC Adaptor and Cable DTF-720 main unit Pen with Pen Stand USB Cable* 0 DTF-72 User's Guide Wacom Tablet CD Contains the driver software. (Windows/Macintosh) VGA Cable* Some package configurations includ an additional CD containing bundled software applications. Please retain the package box for use when storing or shipping DTF-720. * For DTF-720 only. Do not use with other devices.
Connect DTF-720 to a computer Connect DTF-720 to a computer as adisplay. CAUTION ■ Do not use any cable that did not come with DTF-720; use of an improper cable may damage DTF-720. ■ Make sure your graphics card has a VGA connector. The use of an improper video card may damage DTF-720. ■ Do not connect or disconnect the video or power cable while DTF-720 or your computer are turned on; this can damage the LCD display or computer video card.
Tablet Driver Installation Before you install the tablet software of DTF-720, you need to connect the USB cable of DTF-720 to your computer. After connecting it, you turn on DTF-720 and your computer. Windows: 1. First turn on the DTF-720. Then turn your computer on and login, allowing the operating system to fully load. The DTF-720 will automatically register as a USB device. Windows 98SE: The ADD NEW HARDWARE WIZARD will display. Follow the prompts, selecting the default options.
Uninstalling The DTF-720 Follow the appropriate procedure below to remove the DTF-720 Interactive Pen Display and software from your system. Important When you remove the Wacom tablet driver software from your system, any other Wacom tablet connected to your computer will no longer operate with full Wacom tablet functionality. Windows XP: 1. Click START. In the start menu, select CONTROL PANEL. Then select ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS. 2.
Customizing The DTF-720 – The Basics The Wacom Tablet Control Panel makes it easy to customize your Interactive Pen Display and the pen. Opening the Wacom Tablet Control Panel To open the control panel, use the DTF-720 pen on the pen display tablet: Windows: Click on the Windows START button and choose ALL PROGRAMS. (For versions other than Windows XP, choose the PROGRAMS group.)Then select WACOM TABLET and choose the WACOM TABLET option.
Control Panel Basics Open the Tablet control panel to begin customizing your product. Experiment with different settings to find what works best for you. Any changes you make will take effect immediately, but you can always click DEFAULT to return to the factory settings. Additionally, your keyboard tab and arrow keys can be used to navigate the control panel. Customizing The Pen Enables the eraser function for a pen with an eraser. Uncheck this box if your pen does not have an eraser.
Customizing DTF-720 – The Basics Control Panel Details Pen Tip Feel & Eraser Feel Move the Tip or Eraser Feel slider to adjust the sensitivity of the pen tip or eraser. To create broad brush strokes or to click with a light touch, use a soft tip setting. For maximum control while drawing thin lines, use a firmer setting. Side switch The pen side switches and Cordless Mouse buttons each have a pull-down menu that allow you to choose the function that will be performed when the button is pressed.
• Pressure Hold sets the button so that, when pressed, the pressure is locked at the current pressure level until the button is released. For example, you can paint with pressuresensitivity until you reach the bush size that you like. • Mode Toggle toggles between Pen Mode and Mouse Mode. • Ink Toggle (pen and Macintosh OS X ) lets you use your pen to toggle the Ink Anywhere function of Inkwell on and off. Note that Ink must be turned on for this button function to work.
Customizing DTF-720 – The Basics Calibrating the DTF-720 You will need to calibrate the pen display tablet in order to align the screen cursor position with the position of the pen on the display screen. This is required to adjust for parallax caused by the display screen cover glass. Set the DTF-720 in its working position, then follow the procedure below. 1. From the WACOM TABLET Control Panel, select the CALIBRATION tab.
3. Hold the pen as you normally do, and use the pen tip to click on the crosshairs in the upper-left corner. 4. Then click on the cross-hairs that are displayed in the lower-right corner. (For Windows systems, you will need to click APPLY or OK for the changes to take effect.) 5. Test the alignment and click OK to accept the calibration. Click TRY AGAIN to recalibrate. Be sure to read the directions in the calibration screen for detailed instructions and additional options.
DTF-720 Component Functions Front View MENU Button Opens and closes the OSD*1 menu. - (minus) Button, + (plus) Button In the OSD*1 menu, Use these buttons to select an option that can then be activated. After activating a selected option, press the + button to increase a selected item value, and press the - button to decrease it. ENTER Button MENU - N E ENTER STATUS POWER Press this button when you select or exit an item in the OSD*1 menu. ☞ P 22 POWER Switch Turns the power to the unit on or off.
Rear View Stand Adjustment Lever Pull this lever to adjust the stand. Release the lever to lock the stand in place. CAUTION Be careful to avoid catching your finger in the gap of the movable portion of the stand. Stand The stand can be used to adjust the tilt angle of the unit from low (16°from horizontal) to high (72° from horizontal). Important Be sure to adjust the tilt angle of the stand to the low tilt position before packaging DTF-720.
DTF-720 Component Functions Using an Alternate Mount or Stand If you will be using DTF-720 in an installation that requires the use of an alternate mounting platform, you can remove the adjustable stand from DTF-720 and mount the pen display onto a VESA conforming mount arm or stand. A VESA mounting platform will require mount screws that are 4 mm wide with a 0.7 mm pitch (M4 Regular), and a maximum screw clearance depth of 15 mm.
Using the Pen Pen Hold the pen as you would a pencil. Make sure the side switch is in a convenient location where you can press it with your thumb or forefinger, but won't accidentally press it while drawing. Eraser Eeasar Second Side Switch Side Switch Tip Switch Pen Tip When the pen tip is within proximity (5 mm or 0.2 in) of the active area, the tablet reports: - The x, y coordinates of the pen tip. - The pressure applied to the pen tip. - Whether a side switch is on or off.
Using a Pen Using a Pen Pointing and Selecting Move the pen above DTF-720 screen to position the screen cursor. The cursor instantly jumps to the new location (absolute positioning). Press the pen tip on DTF-720 screen to make a selection. Note If the screen cursor is not aligned with the pen tip, you will need to calibrate DTF-720. Clicking Tap DTF-720 screen once with the pen tip, or touch the pen to the display screen with enough pressure to generate a mouse click.
Important Do not remove the switch by prying it from either end as this may damage your Pen. 2. Remove the pen tip cone by turning it counterclockwise. 3. Pull the grip forward over the pen tip. NEVER adjust the trimmer capacitor that became visible as it is fine tuned. When using the pen without the side switch, always istall the optional grip in order to protect the trimmer capacitor. 4.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Factory Presets, Multi-sync, and User Settings Factory Presets: To display images with the best quality (based on the incoming signal), DTF-720 comes with a number of factory default standard display modes. Multi-Sync: When connected as a VGA display, DTF-720 attempts to automatically synchronize to the incoming signal. Multi-Sync functions if the horizontal frequency is between 30 to 8 0 kHz and the vertical frequency is between 50 to 75 Hz.
Horizontal Center Select to move the screen image left or right. Menu Position Select to move the OSD menu around the display. To automatically adjust, use the Reset option. Vertical Center Select to move the screen image up or down. To automatically adjust, use the Reset option. Color Provides settings for 9300°, 6500°, and 5000° Kelvin. Also provides a User option that enables you to adjust red, blue and green independently.
Adjusting the LCD Monitor Adjusting Pitch and Phase Some computers and video cards may not allow the multi-sync function to fully work when DTF-720 is first connected. If some portion of the text appears blurred, adjust the pitch and phase by following the procedure below. For crisp images, set the DTF-720 resolution of your video card to 1280 x 1024. 1.From the Wacom Tablet Control Panel, select the CALIBRATION tab.
3. Using the OSD controls, open the OSD Menu and select the PITCH icon. 4. Adjust the Pitch level so the pattern of fine vertical stripes displays evenly. 5. In the OSD Menu, select the Phase icon and adjust the Phase level so the adjustment pattern shows clearly. 6. After completing the adjustments press the button to exit the OSD Menu. ENTER ( ) button and MENU ( ) Click on the Cancel button or press ESC to exit the calibration screen.
Caring for DTF-720 Cleaning To clean the DTF-720 casing, use a soft cloth with mild detergent (such as dish washing liquid) diluted with water. Do not use paint thinner, benzine, alcohol, or other organic solvents to clean DTF-720 casing or pen. To clean the display screen, use a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth with water and try again. When cleaning, apply only a light amount of pressure to the display screen and do not make the surface wet.
Troubleshooting If you encounter problems with DTF-720 display, refer to the following tables. Your problem may be described here, and you can try the solution offered. For additional information about color issues, refer to the documentation that came with your operating system or applications.
Troubleshooting Problem ● No display. The power LED is off. ● No display. The power LED is lit blue. Hint ■ Check that the AC power adaptor is plugged into both the pen display tablet and an active power outlet, and that the DTF-720 power switch is turned on. ■ Check the contrast, brightness, and backlight cntrols.Adjust as necessary, or open the OSD menu, go to the RESET menu and select the RECALL option. ■ Do not extend the video signal cable. Do not use an input selector switch box.
Pen Tablet Troubleshooting General Problems Problem ● The computer does not have an available USB port. ● The tablet power LED is off. Hint ■ Check if there is an available USB port on a USB hub. If none are available, you will need to add a USB hub or USB card. ■ Make sure the pen display tablet power switch is turned on. ■ Check that the AC power adaptor is plugged into both the pen display tablet and an active power outlet.
Troubleshooting Problem Hint ● You have to press hard with the pen ■ Open the tablet control panel and go to the PEN tab. Move when clicking or drawing. the TIP FEEL slider toward SOFT. ● The side switch does not work. ■ Be sure you are using the pen (model FP-310) that originally came with your pen display tablet. Other pens may not function properly on the DTF-720 pen display tablet. ■ Be sure you press the side switch when the pen tip is in proximity – do this without pressing down on the pen tip.
Problem ● If you have tried the previous solutions, and the screen cursor and pen tip still do not line up, the preferences file may be corrupted. Follow the procedure for your platform to delete the preferences file. Hint ■ Windows: Do a Search or Find for the TABLET.DAT file and delete it. The file should be located in your Windows or Windows\System32 folder. Then restart your computer. When the pen tablet driver loads, it will create a new preferences file with the factory default settings.
Troubleshooting Windows-Specific Problems Problem ● Windows 98SE or Me: When working with multiple monitors, the screen cursor positioning is incorrect after moving into the unmapped area of the virtual desktop. Hint ■ On a multiple monitor system, the pen display tablet is mapped to the virtual desktop (a rectangular area covering all monitors).
Macintosh-Specific Problems Problem ● At startup, a dialog box appears telling you that either the driver failed to load or the tablet preferences have not yet been created. ● The pen display tablet works correctly when initially installed under OS v10.2.7 or 10.2.8, but fails to work after restart. Hint ■ The pen tablet was not detected at startup.
Specifications General Specifications Physical dimensions (WxDxH): Weight: Main Unit input Voltage: Power consumption: Operating temp. & humidity: Storage temp. & humidity: 400x362x55.5mm (excluding the stand) 6.1kg (including the stand) DC12V 37W or less (DC12V) 5 to 35 deg. C, 20 to 80%RH (non condensing) -10 to 60deg. C, 20 to 90%RH (non condensing) (maximum storage humidity is 38% at 60 deg.C, and maximum storage temperature is 42 deg.
Tablet Reading technology: Active area: Resolution: Accuracy: Maximum reading height: Maximum report rate: Pressure levels: Communication interface: Electromagnetic reasonance method 337.920 x 270.336mm 20lpmm (0.05mm) max. +/-0.5mm, four corners ( 20 mm wide, 80 mm long from each corner of four "L" shaped areas) to be +/-2.0mm 5mm 100 points/sec., max 512 levels USB Power Adaptor Input voltage: Output voltage: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz 12 VDC, 4.
FCC Compliance and Advisory Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Obtaining Technical Support If you have a problem with DTF-720, first check the appropriate setup chapter in this guide to make sure the unit is installed correctly. Then review the Troubleshooting section within this manual and the online Help; your problem may be described there and you can try the solution offered. You can also check the product FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Wacom web site.
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