GAOMON PD1561 Installation guide

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PD1561
Pen Display
FAQ

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PD1561 FAQ Contents
1. Warranty & Compatibility & Specification of PD1561................................................................................4
1.1 Warranty Policy .....................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Operation System & Art Program Compatibility. ...................................................................................4
1.2.1 OS Compatibility .................................................................................................................................4
1.2.2 Art Program Compatibility...................................................................................................................4
1.2.3 E-Learning Software Compatibility ......................................................................................................5
1.3 Specifications & Features ......................................................................................................................6
2. How to set up PD1561 on Windows/Mac?.............................................................................................8
2.1 . How to set up on Windows OS? ..........................................................................................................8
2.2 How to setup on Mac OS?...................................................................................................................10
2.3 How to connect the PD1561?..............................................................................................................12
2.4 Pen Nib Replacement..........................................................................................................................14
2.5 OSD Setting .........................................................................................................................................14
3. Displaying Issues & Solutions. ..............................................................................................................16
3.1 How to do when it's indicating '' No Signal--Saving Power'' .................................................................16
3.2 How to do when it's all black without displaying anything, and no indicator light................................16
3.3 How to do when the PD1561 only displays wallpaper of computer, without any applications? ...........17
4. Pen Issues & Solutions..........................................................................................................................18
4.1 How to do when GAOMON Driver indicating ''No Device Detected'' and Pen not Working?................18
4.2 How to do when the cursor is moving on the computer monitor but not on PD1561? ........................18
4.3 How to do when the issue only happens in Clip Studio Paint? .............................................................18
4.4 How to do when the issue only happens in GMIP? ..............................................................................19
4.5 How to do when the pen only lags in Photoshop? ...............................................................................19
4.6 How to calibrate pen cursor? ..............................................................................................................19
5.Other FAQS............................................................................................................................................21
5.1 How to Customize Express Key Functions in GAOMON Driver? ...........................................................21
5.1.1 How to set up express keys in a drawing programs............................................................................21
5.1.2 How to Set Up Express Keys in Other Differnet Drawing Programs ....................................................22
5.1.3 How to Export & Import Express Key File When Changing a Computer to Use. ................................23
5.1.4 Pen Buttons Function Setting ..........................................................................................................25
5.2 How to sign/write on Microsoft office files: Word/Excel/PowerPoint & OneNote? .............................26
5.2.1 In Word document............................................................................................................................26
5.2.2 In Excel. ............................................................................................................................................27
5.2.3 In OneNote. ......................................................................................................................................28

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5.2.4 In PowerPoint. ..................................................................................................................................28
5.3 How to Comment, Highlight and Sign/Draw on PDF (Acrobat Reader DC)?..........................................29
5.3.1 How to sign/write on PDF?................................................................................................................29
5.3.2 How to use GAOMON tablet to draw, comment on or highlight PDF files ..........................................30
5.4 How to use Duplicate Mode & Extend Mode.......................................................................................32
5.4.1 Duplicate Mode ................................................................................................................................32
5.4.2 Extend Mode ....................................................................................................................................32
6. How to contact GAOMON service team? .............................................................................................35

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1.Warranty & Compatibility & Specification of PD1561
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 spam tech supports to our customers. Welcome to contact
us for tech support.
GAOMON After-sale service team: [email protected]
1.2 Operation System & Art Program Compatibility.
1.2.1 OS Compatibility
GAOMON PD1561 Pen Display is NOT standalone product. It cannot work alone. It must be
connected 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. Or paid software like photoshop, adobe illustrator, clip studio

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paint, sketchbook, Sai version2,etc.
For more details, please refer to the Compatibility file.
1.2.3 E-Learning Software Compatibility
GAOMON PD1561 is compatible well with distance learning software Blackboard Collaborate Ultra,
Whiteboard in Zoom, Kaltura, Google etc.
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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1.3 Specifications & Features
PD1561 Product Information
Model
PD1561
Brand
GAOMON
Color
Black
Panel Size
15.6inch
Gamut
72%NTSC
Display Technique
IPS
Dimension
452.4 x 252 x 19.5mm/17.8*9.9*0.7
inch
Working Area
344.16×193.59 mm/13.5*7.6 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
10 Customized Express Keys
Bracket Angle
10°~90°
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 and above,
macOS 10.12 and above.
Art Program Compatibility
The free drawing software like: gimp,
firealpaca, krita , medibang, etc.
Or paid programs like: Photoshop,
Adobe illustrator, adode premiere,
adobe after
effect, sai version 2, clip studio paint,
etc.
What’s in the box?
Pen Display PD1561, Digital Pen AP50,
Power Adapter, Adjustable Stand
3 in 1 Cable, Pen Holder, Pen Nibs*8,
Quick Start Guide

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Guaranty
We cover 1 year warranty basing on
non human made damage and non
accident
damage.
GAOMON Service
[email protected]

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2.How to set up PD1561 on Windows/Mac?
2.1 . How to set up on Windows OS?
1). Please well connect all the cables: USB, HDMI, Power Cord.
2). Close all art programs and anti-virus program first.
Make sure there is no anti-virus program running here. (You can still run anti-virus program while
the issue gets confirmed and fixed)
3). Please uninstall the previous GAOMON driver clearly first.
Go to Control Panel---Programs and Features---uninstall current exist GAOMON Driver--also make
sure no other brands tablet driver. (VERY IMPORTANT).
4). Download driver here: https://gaomon.net/ and install the driver.
Please 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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5). After installing GAOMON Driver, please test whether the pen can move cursor like a mouse
normally. If the pen can move cursor like mouse normally, you can customize express keys inside
GAOMON Driver now.
6). And please download drawing programs online to use with GAOMON PD1561.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.
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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2.2 How to setup on Mac OS?
1). Download driver here: https://gaomon.net/
-- 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 part.
1)After installation, press one of the tablets express keys and it will pop out a box 'Accessibility
Access’. Then click 'Open System Preferences' to bring out 'Security & Privacy' box. Don’t click
“Deny”!

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Click the lock icon and input your password-->Tick 'TabletDriverAgent'--> Click '＋' and it will
bring out another box.
2). Go Applications--> find out 'GaomonTablet' and click 'Open'
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4). Tick 'GaomonTablet' circled in red and click the lock icon. Then we can draw freely on the tablet.

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Now you get the permission to use Gaomon Tablet Driver on your Mac OS.
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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2.3 How to connect the PD1561?
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

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2. Power Adapter
Please choose the right plug according to your country or region, and assemble it to the power
adapter.（It may not come with all the plugs）
3. 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.
4. 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.

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Please note we do not recommend ordinary usb A to HDMI adapters, which are not very
compatible with image signals.
2.4 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.
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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2.5 OSD Setting
AUTO: Before entering menu, it's function is auto adjustment. After entering menu,it's function is
back to previous menu.
➖: After entering menu, it's function is to down/left/decrease.
➕: After entering menu, it's function is to up/right/increase.
MENU: Press to call up the menu, after entering menu, it's function is confirm.
POWER : Power on/off the display.
Remark: Through the OSD menu, you can adjust the screen brightness, contrast, color and other
parameters.

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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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3. Displaying Issues & Solutions.
3.1 How to do when it's indicating '' No Signal--Saving Power''
Firstly, please kindly note that ‘’No Signal’’ issue is related to the HDMI connection. Please make
sure the HDMI cable is well connected between PD1561 & computer.
Secondly, if you use windows computer, please press ‘’Windows+p’’ on keyboard, and make sure
to choose Duplicate or Extended mode. Don’t choose ‘’Projector Only’’ or ‘’Computer Only’’.
Otherwise, it will cause no signal problems. Give me test result please.
Thirdly, Is there an HDMI interface on the computer? Or are you using a HDMI adaptor?
If you are using a HDMI adaptor, please make sure it’s not usb to HDMI adapter. USB is mainly for
data transmission. It’s not good for video/signal transmission. We recommend you to use
dvi/vga/DisplayPort/type-c to HDMI adapter depending on whichever is on your device.
Fourthly, please find/borrow another computer which comes with HDMI port to test. Please make
sure to plug the HDMI cable into graphic card, but not in mother board.
If the No Signal issue remains after trying above solutions, please take a video and send to
GAOMON SERVICE. We will apply warranty and make everything right for you. Don’t worry!
3.2 How to do when it's all black without displaying anything, and no
indicator light.
1) Please kindly note that, if it doesn’t display anything and no indicator light, it should be related
to the power cord connection. Please kindly check whether you have well connected the power
cord.
2) Please change a different electricity socket.
3) If the issue remains, please take a video, and send to GAOMON SERVICE. We will apply warranty
and make everything right for you. Don’t worry!

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3.3 How to do when the PD1561 only displays wallpaper of computer,
without any applications?
If PD1561 only shows the wallpaper of your computer, but without any programs It, is the normal
situation of the extend mode. You can set Duplicate Mode if you are not familiar with Extend
Mode. So PD1561 will display exact same with your computer monitor.
Duplicate on Windows:
Please press ‘’Windows+p’’ on keyboard, and make sure to choose Duplicate mode
Duplicate on Mac:
Set Mirror Mode: Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner，---“System preference”---
choose “Display’’--- Select the ‘’Mirror Display.’’
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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4.Pen Issues & Solutions
4.1 How to do when GAOMON Driver indicating ''No Device Detected''
and Pen not Working?
1) Please kindly note that it’s usually related to the USB connection. Please kindly make sure the
USB cable is well connected between PD1561 and computer.
2) Please change a different USB port on your computer to test.
3) Please test on another computer. No need installs GAOMON Driver. Let’s see whether the pen
can respond when without GAOMON Driver in installed on another computer.
4) If the issue remains, please kindly give test result to GAOMON SERVICE. We will apply warranty
and make everything right for you. Don’t worry!
4.2 How to do when the cursor is moving on the computer monitor but
not on PD1561?
If the PD1561 only shows the wallpaper of your computer, but without any programs It, is the
normal situation of the extend mode.
And meanwhile if the cursor moves on computer monitor instead of on tablet monitor, you are
choosing the computer monitor as work area inside gaomon driver right now, but not setting the
PD1561 as work area. So, the cursor moves on computer monitor only.
Solution 1: Please open GAOMON Driver--Work Area--Choose PD1561 as work area--Save -- Now
you can use the mouse to move the cursor from computer monitor to PD1561 to work.
Solution 2: if you are not familiar with Extend Mode. So PD1561 will display exact same with your
computer monitor.
Duplicate on Windows:
Please press ‘’Windows+p’’ on keyboard, and make sure to choose Duplicate mode
Duplicate on Mac:
Set Mirror Mode: Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner, --- ‘’System preference’’---choose
‘’Display’’--- Select the ‘’Mirror Display.’’
4.3 How to do when the issue only happens in Clip Studio Paint?
Step 1: Please set inside Clip Studio Paint according to following path.
Preference--Tablet--Wintab
Preference--Performance--Allocate to application--100%
Step 2: If the issue remains, please try to reinstall GAOMON Driver. Make sure no other brands
tablet driver installed on your computer please.

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4.4 How to do when the issue only happens in GMIP?
Step 1: Please set inside GIMP according to following path.
GIMP-- Edit--Input Devices--Mode: Screen (remember to select Screen Mode for all
of three) ---Save.
Step 2: If the issue remains, please try to reinstall GAOMON Driver. Make sure no other brands
tablet driver installed on your computer please.
4.5 How to do when the pen only lags in Photoshop?
Step 1: Please try to reinstall GAOMON Driver. Make sure no other brands tablet driver installed on
your computer please. Step 1: Please set inside Photoshop according to following path.
Step 2: Edit--Preference-- Uncheck ‘’Use Graphics Processor’’
Step 3: Create a new canvas and zoom in it to 100%.
Step 4: click “Reset Brushes”in brush settings. (As following picture)
4.6 How to calibrate pen cursor?
Step 1: please set your computer under Duplicate Mode/Mirror Mode and test whether the issue
remains. Let me know if it works properly under duplicate.
Windows OS: Press ''windows+p''--choose ''Duplicate''.
Mac Os: System Preference"------Choose "Displays"----- Click "Arrangement"----Click the "Mirror
Displays"
Step 2: if the same issue still exists under Duplicate/Mirror mode, please try to calibrate during
GAOMON Driver:
-Please hold the pen more vertically when calibrate in driver. Don't tilt the pen too much.

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- If still cannot get close as you want, try to click ''restore default'' directly and no need to click
those 9 points
Step 3: If the issue still happens, please kindly give following test results to GAOMON SERVICE, and
let us give you detail solution by email.
1. Do you use windows or mac OS? Which os version? desktop or laptop?
2. Does the cursor offset issue occurs in the drawing programs only or it happens everywhere?
If it happens in drawing programs only, please tell me which programs have you tested and which
version of them?
3. How much mm is the distance/gap between the pen nib and cursor? take a video of the it, let us
see whether it is within the normal range.
4. Are you left- or right-hand user?
5. Are the tablet express keys on your left side or right side?
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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