GAOMON PD1220 User manual

Pen Display
PD1220 / PD1320
User Manual
Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.12 or later, Android (USB3.0 DP1.2)

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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:
A. The power wire or plug is damaged or worn out;
B. There is liquid splashed inside of the display;
C. The display has fallen or the LCD is broken;
D. 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.

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Content
1.Product Overview .......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Product Introduction .............................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Product and Accessories ....................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Connection ............................................................................................................................ 7
1.4 Driver Installation .................................................................................................................... 9
1.5 Pen Nib Replacement .......................................................................................................... 10
2. OSD Menu .................................................................................................................... 11
3. Function Settings ........................................................................................................ 12
3.1 Device Connection Prompt .................................................................................................. 12
3.2 Working Area Setting ........................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Pen Buttons Function Setting ............................................................................................... 16
3.4 Pressure Sensitivity Setting ....................................................................................................18
3.5 Pen Pressure Testing ............................................................................................................ 19
3.6 Calibration ............................................................................................................................ 20
3.7 Enable the Windows Ink Feature .......................................................................................... 21
3.8 Mouse Mode (Only for specific models) ................................................................................ 22
3.9 Customize Press Keys and Pressure Curve.......................................................................... 23
3.10 Data Export and Import ...................................................................................................... 24
4. Specications .............................................................................................................. 25
4.1 PD1220 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 25
4.2 PD1320 Specifications ......................................................................................................... 26
5. Trouble Shooting ......................................................................................................... 27
5.1. Breakdowns Related to Display ........................................................................................... 27
5.2. Breakdowns Related to Functions ....................................................................................... 28
6. Contact Us for After-sales Service ............................................................................. 29

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1.1 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.
1.2 Product and Accessories
1.2.1 Pen Display
Power Button
3.5mm Headphone
Jack
Type-C
Port×2
Thumbwheel
Switch
Nameplate
Mini HDMI
1. Product Overview

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The digital pen is battery-free and boasts 8192levels of pressure sensitivity.
1.2.2 Digital Pen
1.2.3 Accessories
Pen AP50 Pen Holder Spare Nibs
(Inside the Pen Holder)
5V/2A Adapter
HDMI to Mini
HDMI Cable
Type-C to Dual
USB-A Cable
Leather Stand Quick Start Guide
Upper button：Right mouse key function(default)
Lower button: Eraser function(default)
Pen nib: Left mouse key function

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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).
1.2.4 Power Adapter
UK Standard
EU Standard
US Standard
AU Standard
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Assemble
Disassemble

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1.3 Connection
Scenario 2
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.
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.
HDMI
Mini HDMI
Type-C USB-A
USB-A
Type-C
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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
Type-C
Type-C
Type-C
USB-A
USB-A

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1.4 Driver Installation
1.4.1 OS Support
Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.12 or later.
1.4.2 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.

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1.5 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.

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OSD Settings
Quit OSD
2.0 OSD Menu
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;
Press the power button to quit the OSD menu.
Up
Press
Down
Illustration of Thumblewheel Features

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3.0 Function Settings
3.1 Device Connection Prompt
1. No Device Detected: The computer does not recognize the tablet.
2. Device connected: The computer has recognized the pen display.

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3.2 Working Area Setting
3.2.1 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.

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3.2.2 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.

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

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3.3 Pen Buttons Function Setting
Customized Setting: Selec t the function to be achieved on the pop-up dialog box, and it will be saved
automatically.

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3.4 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.

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3.5 Pen Pressure Testing
You can gradually apply pressure to the stylus on the screen to test the pressure level.

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3.6 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.