GAOMON PD1161 Installation guide

PD1161 Pen Display
FAQ

Contents
1.Warranty & Compatibility & Specification of PD1161 ............................................................................. 1
1.1 Warranty Policy....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Operation System & Art Program Compatibility. .............................................................................1
1.2.1 OS Compatibility........................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.2 Art Program Compatibility ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.3 E-Learning Software Compatibility............................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Specifications & Features .......................................................................................................................3
2.How to set up PD1161 on Windows/Mac?.......................................................................................... 4
2.1 How to connect the PD1161?................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 How to set up on Windows OS?.............................................................................................................5
2.3 How to set up on Mac OS? .....................................................................................................................7
2.4 OSD Setting............................................................................................................................................. 9
3.Displaying Issues & Solutions. .......................................................................................................... 11
3.1 How to do when it's indicating '' No Signal--Saving Power''................................................................11
3.2 How to do when it's all black without displaying anything, and no indicator light. ............................11
3.3 How to do when the PD1161 only displays wallpaper of computer, without any applications?........12
4.Pen Issues & Solutions ..................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 How to do when GAOMON driver indicating ''No Device Detected/Device disconnected'' and Pen
not Working?........................................................................................................................................14
4.2 How to do when the issue only happens in Clip Studio Paint?............................................................14
4.3 How to do when the issue only happens in GMIP? .............................................................................14
4.4 How to do when the pen only lags in Photoshop? ..............................................................................14
4.5 How to calibrate pen cursor? ............................................................................................................... 15
5.Other............................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 How to customize express key functions in GAOMON driver?............................................................16
5.1.1 How to set up express keys in a drawing programs .................................................................................. 16
5.1.2 How to set up express keys in other different drawing programs ............................................................ 17
5.1.3 How to Export & Import express key file when changing a computer to use. ........................................ 18
5.2 How to sign/write on Microsoft office files: Word/Excel/PowerPoint /OneNote?.............................20
5.2.1 In Word. ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.2.2 In Excel. ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2.3 In OneNote................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.2.4 In PowerPoint............................................................................................................................................. 23
5.3 How to Comment, Highlight and Sign/Draw on PDF (Acrobat Reader DC)?........................................23
5.3.1 How to sign/write on PDF? ........................................................................................................................ 23
5.3.2 How to use GAOMON tablet to draw, comment on or highlight PDF files................................................ 25
5.4 How to use Duplicate Mode & Extend Mode&Left-hand Mode.......................................................... 26
5.4.1 Duplicate Mode.......................................................................................................................................... 26
5.4.2 Extend Mode.............................................................................................................................................. 27

5.4.3 Left-hand Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 29
6. How to Contact GAOMON Service Team? ........................................................................................ 32

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1.Warranty & Compatibility & Specification of PD1161
1.1 Warranty Policy
1 Year Warranty: We cover 1 year warranty for non-human made damages or accident damages.
For example, breaking screens accidentally or losing the accessories are not within the range.
Lifespan Tech Support: We offer life span tech supports to our customers. Welcome to contact us
for tech support.
GAOMON After-sales service team: [email protected]
1.2 Operation System & Art Program Compatibility.
1.2.1 OS Compatibility
GAOMON PD1161 Pen Display is NOT a standalone product. It can’t be used alone. It must connect
to a laptop or desktop computer which runs Windows 7 or above version OS, or Mac 10.12 or
above version OS. It doesn’t work with Chromes OS, or Linux Os.
If you are using Windows or Mac OS, please download driver here: https://GAOMON.net/
1.2.2 Art Program Compatibility
Our tablets are compatible with most drawing software.
Free software like Krita, Gimp, Fireplaca, Meidibang, Inscape, Blender,etc.
Paid software like Photoshop, Adobe, Illustrator, Clip studio paint, sketchbook, Sai version2, etc.
For more details, please refer to the Compatibility file.
1.2.3 E-Learning Software Compatibility

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GAOMON PD1161 is compatible well with distance learning software Blackboard Collaborate Ultra,
Whiteboard in Zoom, Kaltura, Google, etc

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1.3 Specifications & Features
Any suggestions and questions, please feel free to tell us. You can find us from ►【GAOMON
SUPPORT TEAM HTTPs://www.GAOMON.net/after-sales/】.
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PD1161 Product Information
Model
PD1161
Brand
GAOMON
Color
Black
Panel Size
11.6inch
Gamut
72%NTSC
Display Technique
IPS
Dimension
361.6 x 200 x 13mm/14.2*7.8*0.5 inch
Working Area
256.32 x 144.18mm/10*5.6 inch
Brightness
220cd/m2
Viewing Angle
89°/89°(H)/89°/89°(V)(Typ.)(CR＞10)
Display Resolution
1920 x 1080（FHD）
Digital Pen
ArtPaint AP50 Pen
Pressure Sensitivity
8192 Levels
Pen Technology
Battery-free Electromagnetic Resonance
Pen Resolution
5080 LPI
Accuracy
±0.5mm (Center) \ ±3mm(Corner)
Sensing Height
10mm
Report Rate
≥266PPS
Express Key
8 Customized Express Keys
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 and above, macOS 10.12 and above.
Art Program Compatibility
Free software like Krita, Gimp, Fireplaca,Meidibang, Inscape,
Blender,etc.
Paid software like Photoshop, Adobe, Illustrator, Clip studio
paint, sketchbook, Sai version2, etc.
What’s in the box?
Pen Display PD1161, Digital Pen AP50, Power Adapter,
3 in 1 Cable, Pen Holder, Pen Nibs*8, Quick Start Guide
Guaranty
We cover 1 year warranty for non-human made
damages or accident damages.
GAOMON Service
[email protected]

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2.How to set up PD1161 on Windows/Mac?
2.1 How to connect the PD1161?
1.As shown on the below, connect the pen display to your computer with attached power adapter,
HDMI cable and USB Cable.
1) Connect your PC and the display with integrated cable.
2) Plug the power adapter into the cable power connector and turn it 90 ° to ensure that the plug
does not come off and connect the power adapter to the power source.
3) Turn on computer and switch on the display, the LED indicator will show the current status:
Green means working normal, Red means no signal.
Please remember to press the power button of the display to power on the display
2.If you use a desktop, please read this step carefully. If not, please read the next step.
When you are using a desktop computer, please note that the number 1 (standard HDMI type A)
connector should plug into the HDMI socket of the graphics card (in Area B), not that of the
mainboard (in Area A).
Below is the rear of a computer, just for an example.

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3.If your computer does not have an HDMI interface, you need to purchase an HDMI adapter or
docking station separately even if there is no HDMI, ordinary computers will have other video
interfaces. Such as VGA or DP interface. Then you need to buy the corresponding VGA to HDMI or
DP to HDMI adapter.
Please note ! We do not recommend ordinary usb A to HDMI adapters, which are not very
compatible with image signals.
2.2 How to set up on Windows OS?
1.Close all art programs and anti-virus program first.
Make sure there is no anti-virus program running in hidden box. (You can still run anti-virus
program while the issue gets confirmed and fixed)
2.Download driver here: https://GAOMON.net/ and install the driver.
3.Install the driver.
--Right-click the driver setup icon, whose file extension is ‘.exe’, in the installation file and select
‘Run as administrator’ from the dropdown list.
(Run as an administrator before installation, not after installation.)

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4.Don’t change the installation path while installing.
5.Replug all cables correctly and firmly.
6.After installing GAOMON Driver, please test whether the pen can move cursor like the mouse
normally. If the pen can move cursor like mouse normally, you can customize express keys inside
GAOMON Driver now.
7.Please download drawing programs online to use with GAOMON PD1161. Our tablets are
compatible with most drawing software. Free software like Krita, Gimp, Fireplaca, Meidibang,
Inscape, Blender,etc. Or paid software like Photoshop, Adobe, Illustrator, Clip studio paint,
sketchbook, Sai version2, etc.

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2.3 How to set up on Mac OS?
1.Close all art programs first.
2.Download driver here: https://GAOMON.net/
3.Install the driver.
-- Click the installation package ----Drag 'GAOMONTablet ' icon upon 'Applications' and hold on for a
while until it enters in 'Applications' folder---- Double click 'GAOMONTablet' and select 'Open' to run
the driver. Now the GAOMON Driver is installed.
If your Mac OS version are mac 10.14, 10.15, Mac Big sur or above OS,please kindly remember to
give GAOMON Driver permission to normally function on your mac.
If your Mac OS is lower than Mac 10.14, please skip following steps.
1)After installation, press one of the tablets express keys OR use the pen to click the screen until it
pops out a box 'Accessibility Access’. Then click 'Open System Preferences' to bring out 'Security &
Privacy' box. Please note! Don’t click “Deny”!