Connect wirelessly by Bluetooth
You can work wirelessly by pairing your device to a computer by Bluetooth. Your device is battery-powered when you are connected by Bluetooth.
To connect wirelessly by Bluetooth:
- If your device is connected to your computer by USB, disconnect the USB cable.
- Open your computer's Bluetooth menu and turn Bluetooth On.
- Press the power button on your device until the blue LED starts to blink slowly.
- If your model does not have a power button, press the Touch Ring center button until the blue LED starts to blink slowly.
- If your device was previously connected to a computer which is now off or out of range, the blue LED above the power button will blink quickly.
- The blue LED slowly blinking indicates the device is discoverable by Bluetooth.
- In your computer's Bluetooth menu, select your device's name when it appears.
- Click Pair or complete the pairing process per your operating system's instructions.
- The blue LED will stop blinking when your device is connected.
- Close the Bluetooth menu.
After you pair your computer to your device, you can switch between a Bluetooth and USB connection by plugging and unplugging the USB cable.
Tips for improving Bluetooth connectivity
- Check to see if your computer has a built-in Bluetooth antenna. If not, purchase and install a Bluetooth adapter.
- Check what version of Bluetooth your computer or adapter is using. If you are not using a compatible version, install a compatible Bluetooth adapter.
- Version 4.0 or higher is recommended.
- A minimum of Version 2.1 is required.
- Check Updates in Wacom Center to make sure that you are using the latest Wacom driver and device firmware.
- Update your operating system to the latest version.
- Move your device closer to your computer, and make sure that the space between the computer and the device is clear.
- Unpair other Bluetooth devices, especially any that transfer a large amount of data, such as headphones, speakers, or storage devices.
Waking your device
When not used for 30 minutes your device will automatically turn off to preserve battery charge and extend battery life.
To wake your Intuos:
- Press the power button.
- If your model does not have a power button, press the Touch Ring center button.
- The blue LED will quickly blink while reconnecting with your computer.
- The blue LED will stop blinking when the connection has been restored.
Connecting wirelessly to a second computer
- If the first computer is on and within range of the device:
- Unpair your device from your first computer in the computer's Bluetooth menu.
- The LED on the device will turn off to indicate the connection has been lost.
- Confirm the driver is installed on your second computer.
- Repeat the connection steps at the beginning of this page with your second computer.
What the LED means
Information is conveyed by the status and color of the LED:
| LED Color | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Off | If connected to a wall adapter by USB cable this indicates the battery is fully charged. Otherwise, it means the device is off. |
| White | Connected to computer by USB cable, battery fully charged |
| Blue (not blinking) | Connected to computer by Bluetooth |
| Blue (slowly blinking) | In pairing mode, attempting to connect to computer |
| Blue (quickly blinking) | Attempting to reconnect to last paired computer |
| Orange (not blinking) | Connected to computer or wall adapter by USB cable, battery charging (> 10%) |
| Orange (blinking) | Battery is low (<= 10%) and connected by Bluetooth, attach to a computer or wall adapter by USB cable to charge |
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