GAOMON PD1220, PD1320 Manual

Product Overview

Product Introduction

Thanks for buying GAOMON PD1220/PD1320 Pen Display. This is a new generation of professional battery-free pen display, which can greatly improve your work efficiency of painting and creation, and full of fun. You can freely painting and writing, depicting different lines and colors, just as the pen writes on the paper, which brings you a real shock experience.

To give you a better understanding and using of your tablet, please read this user manual carefully. The user manual only shows the information under Windows, unless otherwise specified, this information applies to both Windows and Macintosh systems.

Product and Accessories

Pen Display

Digital Pen

The digital pen is battery-free and boasts 8192levels of pressure sensitivity.

Accessories

Power Adapter

Please select the appropriate plug according to your country or region, and assemble it to the power adapter (the plug that comes with the product will be different depends on countries and regions).

Connection

Scenario 1

Step 1: Connect the pen display to PC with the HDMI cable;

Step 2: Connect the pen display to PC with the Type-C male plug inserted into the pen display, and the USB-A male plug inserted into the computer. (The red USB-A male plug is for power supply)

Note: If there is no response on the pen display or a flashing screen occurs, the other USB-A male plug left shall also be inserted into the PC or a power adapter, and please make sure there are two USB-A ports on the PC.

Scenario 2

Step 1: Buy a Type-C to Type-C cable (not included in the package);

Step 2: Connect the pen display (both Type-C ports can do the work) to PC with the Type-C to Type-C cable.

Note: Please make sure the Type-C ports of the PC supports USB3.1 and DP1.2 protocol.

Scenario 3

Step 1: Buy a Type-C to Type-C cable (not included in the package);

Step 2: Connect the pen display to smart phone with the Type-C to Type-C cable.

Note: In case there is no response on the screen or a flashing screen occurs, it is suggested to reconnect the cable, and buy a power adapter (gauge: 5V; not included in the package) for connection to the other type-C port on the device to ensure the power sufficiency. For phone charging, charger that supports PD protocol is suggested.

Note:
Please make sure your Android phone supports 'Dex','Desktop', or 'TNT' mode.
Visit GAOMON website for compatible phone models: https://gaomon.net/Pen_Display/PD1220&PD1320.html

Driver Installation

OS Support

Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.12 or later.

Install Driver

Please download the driver from our website: www.gaomon.net/download
After finishing installation, you can find the grey driver icon in the system tray area, which means the driver was installed successfully; when you connect the tablet to computer, the icon will become orange , which means the driver has already recognized the tablet and you can start using it now.

Note:

1. Before installing, you need to uninstall other driver of similar products, including the old driver of this product.
2. Before installing, please close all graphics software and anti-virus software to avoid unnecessary mistakes.

Pen Nib Replacement

1. The nib will wear off after using for a long time, then you need to replace a new nib.
   
2. Unscrew the pen holder and take out a new nib.
   
3. Insert the old pen nib into the hole at the bottom of the pen holder and tilt the pen to pull out the nib.
   
4. Insert a new pen nib into the stylus and push the nib until it stops.

OSD Menu

OSD Settings

1. When the headphone jack is not connected, the thumbwheel switch can be used to wheel up/down to increase/decrease the display brightness;
2. When the headphone jack is connected, the thumbwheel switch can be used to wheel up/down the volume;
3. Press the thumbwheel switch lightly to call up the OSD menu, where the power button will therefore be used for auto-setting. Users can wheel the thumbwheel switch up for increase and down for decrease;

MENU: call up the OSD menu/OK;

AUTO: return to the previous page when the OSD menu is running;

+: navigate upwards or increase the value when the OSD menu is running;

-: navigate downwards or decrease the value when the OSD menu is running;

Illustration of Thumblewheel Features

Quit OSD

Press the power button to quit the OSD menu.

Function Settings

Device Connection Prompt

1. No Device Detected: The computer does not recognize the tablet.
2. Device connected: The computer has recognized the pen display.
   

Working Area Setting

Using Multiple Monitors

The location of cursor depends on the screen mode you chose when connected the pen display to an external display (such as laptop or all-in-one PC), for instance:

In Duplicate Mode, the pen display and the external display will show the same picture, and the cursor will be displayed on each monitor simultaneously.

In Extend Mode, you need to choose the monitor on the driver interface to decide the cursor location.

When the location of the cursor is decided, you can map the working area on the driver interface.

Working Area Setting

Define the tablet area that will be mapped to the screen area.

1. Full Area: The entire active area of the tablet. This is the default setting.
2. Custom Area: Drag the corners of the foreground graphic to select the screen area.
   

Rotate Working Area

By changing the direction of the pen display to provide more choices for users. Four directions are available.

Pen Buttons Function Setting

Customized Setting: Select the function to be achieved on the pop-up dialog box, and it will be saved automatically.

Pressure Sensitivity Setting

The pressure sensitivity will be changed by dragging the points of the pressure curve.

Drag the points to the upper left for higher sensitivity.

Drag the points to the lower right for lower sensitivity.

Pen Pressure Testing

You can gradually apply pressure to the stylus on the screen to test the pressure level.

Calibration

Screen Calibration: Click the red cross on the screen to complete calibration.

Factory Reset: Click 'Factory Reset' to reset the pen display.

Cancel Calibration: Click 'Cancel Calibration' or press 'ESC' to stop the calibration.

Enable the Windows Ink Feature

The function is for software that supports Windows Ink, such as Microsoft Office, Windows Journal,

Adobe Photoshop CC, SketchBook 6 and so on.

Mouse Mode (Only for specific models)

As shown below, check the checkbox in front of the mouse mode to open the mouse mode. Under mouse mode, when you move the pen, the cursor moves following the relative coordinate principle, similar to moving the cursor with the mouse. This means you can click icons or select options at the edge of the screen without moving the pen to the edge of the working area.

Customize Press Keys and Pressure Curve

You can customize the function of press keys and pressure curve for different program. Select a program, customize the function of press keys, and adjust the pressure curve, the settings will be automatically saved.

Data Export and Import

The driver supports exporting and importing your custom configuration data of the product, which is convenient for you to use different software and avoid the trouble of repeated settings.

Specifications

PD1220 Specifications

PD1320 Specifications

Trouble Shooting

Breakdowns Related to Display

Breakdowns Related to Functions

Note: For more information, please contact us with our email:
service@gaomon.net

or find answer here https://blog.gaomon.net/faq-list/

Precautions

1. Please read this manual carefully before using, and keep it well for future reference.
2. Before cleaning the pen display please unplug the power cord and wipe with a soft damp cloth, do not use any kind of detergents.
3. Don't expose this product to water or other liquids. Take care to never spill liquids onto the pen display, digital pen, power cable, or power adapter.
4. Do not place the pen display or digital pen on where is unstable or a height.
5. Do not place the tablet on where children reaching easily in order to avoid danger.
6. Do not place the display and digital pen close to the magnetic field.
7. Only power supplies shown on the nameplate can be used for the display. If you have questions about the power supply which you are using, please consult the distributor of your display.
8. To protect your display, please switch off the power when it is not in use. During blackouts or not using for long time, please unplug the display from the socket.
9. Don't overload the socket or lengthen the power wire, which may lead to electric shocks.
10. Make sure no foreign bodies get inside the monitor through grooves and prevent liquid from splashing on the display as to prevent short-circuit or fire.
11. If the display has a breakdown, do not open the main case and try to repair it by yourself. Please ask for a service for proper repair and maintenance.
12. When the following situations occur, please unplug the power adapter and you may need a service for full repair and maintenance:
    1. The power wire or plug is damaged or worn out;
    2. There is liquid splashed inside of the display;
    3. The display has fallen or the LCD is broken;
    4. When obvious abnormalities occur to the display.
13. While getting the components replaced, you are supposed to guarantee that the repairman is using the substitute components specified by the manufacturer. Unauthorized component replacement might cause fire, electric shocks or other dangers.

Documents / Resources

References

• GAOMON | Official Home - Global | Graphics Tablet, Pen Display
• Frequently Asked Questions | GAOMON

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