WORKING WITH INTUOS 3INDEXCONTENTSINDEXCONTENTS 1212Using the Grip PenThe Intuos3 Grip Pen is cordless, batteryless, and pressure sensitive. There are four basic techniques forusing the pen: pointing, clicking, double-clicking, and dragging. With a bit of practice, using the pen willbecome second nature to you. If you are unfamiliar with using the pen, try the exercises on the followingpages.Holding the PenPointingClickingDraggingUsing the side switchDrawing with pressure-sensitivityDrawing with tiltErasingEye-hand coordination exerciseHolding the PenHold the Intuos3 Pen like you would a normal pen or pencil. Make sure the DuoSwitch is in a convenientlocation where you can toggle it with your thumb or forefinger, but not accidently press the switch whiledrawing. You can tilt the pen in any way that feels most comfortable for drawing.Position for drawing Position for erasingYour tablet comes with a free-standing pen stand that is used tohold your pen when it is not in use. Position the pen stand withineasy reach of your tablet. When you are between tasks, storethe pen either horizontally or vertically in the pen stand; thismakes the pen available for quick, easy access when you areworking.Important: When the Intuos3 Pen is not in use, place itin the pen stand or lay it flat on your desk. To maintainthe sensitivity of your pen tip, do not store the pen in acontainer where it will rest on its tip. Leaving an Intuos3tool on the tablet may interfere with screen cursorpositioning when using other pointing devices.
