Huion KAMVAS 13 User manual

User Manual
For Windows and Macintosh OS
KAMVAS®13 | Model: GS1331

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Precautions
1. Please read this manual carefully before using, and keep it well for future reference.
2. Before cleaning the display please unplug the USB cable and wipe with a soft damp cloth, do
not use any kind of detergents.
3. Please don’t place the display near water sources such as bathtub, washbasin, sinks, washing
machine, damp basement, swimming pool, etc.
4. Do not place the display on where is unstable or a height for children reaching easily in order to
avoid danger.
5. Do not place the display and digital pen close to the magnetic field.
6. The grooves and holes on the back case is designed for ventilation to prevent the monitor from
overheating. Please don’t place the display on beds, sofas, carpets or in embedded device.
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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Contents
1. Product Overview............................................................................................................................3
1.1 Display Introduction..............................................................................................................3
1.2 Product and Accessories....................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Display Connection............................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Driver Installation..................................................................................................................6
1.5 Pen Nib Replacement............................................................................................................6
2. Product Basic Operation................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Using The Pen........................................................................................................................8
2.2 Using the Display.................................................................................................................10
2.3 OSD Function.......................................................................................................................10
3. Function Setting............................................................................................................................ 11
3.1 Device Connection Prompt................................................................................................. 11
3.2 Working Area Setting.......................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Press Keys Function Setting................................................................................................ 13
3.4 Pen Button Setting.............................................................................................................. 14
3.5 Pressure Sensitivity Setting.................................................................................................14
3.6 Pen Pressure Testing........................................................................................................... 15
3.7 Calibration........................................................................................................................... 15
3.8 Enable the Windows Ink feature........................................................................................ 16
3.9 Data Export and Import...................................................................................................... 16
4. Specifications.................................................................................................................................17
5. Trouble Shooting........................................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Possible Breakdowns Related to DISPLAY...........................................................................18
5.2 Possible Breakdowns Related to FUNCTIONS.....................................................................18

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1. Product Overview
1.1 Display Introduction
Thanks for choosing HUION®KAMVAS®13 Pen display. This is a new generation of
portable desktop-level professional drawing 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 KAMVAS display, 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 Product Overview

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1.2.2 3-in-1 Connection Cable
①USB ②HDMI ③Power（Red USB Port） ④Type-C
1.2.3 Display Stand(Optional)
We designed this standspecially for your KAMVAS display, you can adjust the angle
of the display according to your usage habit, and make you feel more comfortable
in painting and creating.
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1.2.6 Other Accessories
Digital Pen Pen Holder Pen Nibs Nib Clip
3-in-1 Cable Stand(Optional) Cleaning Cloth
Glove Quick Start Guide
1.3 Connected to Computer
1.3.1 Connected with 3-in-1 Cable
USB Extension Cable

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Notice:
Generally the device can be powered on when the black USB-A cable is connected to
your computer.A flashing screen of the device may indicate a low battery, in which
case you are suggested to connect the red colored USB-A cable to another USB
interface on your computer or the power adaptor. The power adaptor is not included in
the package and requires extra cost.
Power adaptor of your mobile phone is also compatible.
1.3.2 Connected with USB-C to USB-C Cable
* USB-C to USB-C cable is not included in the package and requires extra cost.Please
purchase the cable through official channels as it is customized and cables from
unknown sources may not be usable with the device.
1.4 Driver Installation
1.4.1 OS Support
Windows 7 or later，macOS 10.12 or later
1.4.2 Install via Download
Please download the driver from our website: www.huion.com/download
After finishing installation, you can find the driver icon in the system tray area,
which means the driver was installed successfully; when you connect the tablet to
computer, the icon will change to color , which means the driver has already
recognized the tablet and you can start using it now.
Notice：
1. Before installing, you need to uninstall other driver of similar products, including

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the old driver of this product.
2. Before installing, please close all graphics software and anti-virus software to
avoid unnecessary mistake.
1.5 Connected to Android Phone/Tablet
As shown in the figure above, connecting your Android phone and pen display with
USB-C to USB-C USB 3.1 Gen1 cable and connecting the pen display and the power
adapter or power bank with USB-C to USB-A cable.
Note:
1. USB-C to USB-C cable and USB-C to USB-Acable is not included in the package
and requires extra cost. Please purchase the cable through official channels as it is
customized and cables from unknown sources may not be usable with the device.
2. The power adaptor is not included in the package and requires extra cost. Power
adaptor of your mobile phone is also compatible.
3. Please make sure your smart android phone support Dex or PC mode.
1.6 Pen Nib Replacement
The nib will be wear out after using for long time, then you need to replace a new
nib.

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2. Product Basic Operation
2.1 Using The Pen
2.1.1 Hold the pen
Hold the pen as you hold a normal pen or pencil. Adjust your grip so that you can
toggle the side switch easily with your thumb or forefinger. Be careful not to
accidentally press the switch while drawing or positioning with the pen.
Notice: When not in use, place the pen in the pen case or on the desk. Do not place
the pen on the surface of screen, which may interfere with the use of other screen
cursor positioning equipment, it may also cause your computer unable to enter the
sleep mode.
2.1.2 Position the cursor
Move the pen slightly above the active area without touching the screen surface,
the cursor will move to the new position accordingly.
Press the pen tip on the screen to make a selection. Tap the screen once with the
pen tip, or touch it to the screen with enough pressure to register a click.

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2.1.3 Click
Use the pen tip to tap on the screen once to produce a click. Tap to highlight or
select an item on the screen and double-click to open it.
2.1.4 Move
Select the object, then slide the pen tip across the screen to move it.
2.1.5 Use the side buttons
The side buttons of the pen can be set to two different customizable functions.
You can use the buttons whenever the pen tip is within 10mm of the display active
area.
You do not have to touch the pen tip to the display in order to use the switch.

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2.2 Using the Display
2.2.1 Power Button
The power button was placed on the left side of the digital screen, you need to turn
on the power switch before using.
2.2.2 Press Keys
There are 8 press keys on the top left side of the display, which you can modify the
functions according to your own habits, thus will help to improve your work
efficiency.
2.3 OSD Function
Enter OSD Menu:
1. Press K4 & K5 for around three seconds until the OSD menu appears and meanwhile
the indicator will flash green. The function of K2 K3 K6 K7 will become OSD function.
2. In the menu, the function of K2 K3 K6 K7 will become as the following:
K2 AUTO: Before entering menu, its function is auto adjustment.
After entering menu, its function is back to previous menu.
K3 MENU: Press to call up the menu, after entering menu, its function is confirm.
K7 - : After entering menu, its function is down/left/decrease.
K6 +: After entering menu, its function is up/right/increase.

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Exit OSD Menu:
3. Press K4 & K5 again for around three seconds until the OSD menu disappears, the
function of K2 K3 K6 K7 will become shortcuts function again.
3. Function Setting
3.1 Device Connection Prompt
1.Device disconnected: The display hasn’t connected to your computer.
2.Device connected: The display has already connected to your computer.
3.2 Working Area Setting
3.2.1 Using Multiple Monitors
When the KAMVAS Display and other monitors are used in the same system, the
movement of the screen cursor on the standard display depends on the system
configuration. If the secondary display is a mirrored mode connection, this display
and another monitor will display exactly the same image and screen cursor
movement. If you are in the extended display mode, you need to set the display on
the driver that which portion of the display screen your KAMVAS will map to.

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3.2.2 Working Area Setting
Define the display area that will be mapped to the screen area.
1. Full Area: the entire active area of the Display. This is the default setting.
2. Same Ratio with LCD.
3. Customize Area: 1.> Enter coordinate values. or2>. 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 display to adapt to the left and right hand
operation. We provide four directions of choice.
3.3 Press Keys Function Setting
Default Setting: Place the cursor on the button or click the button icon to see the
default values for the press keys
Customized press Keys: Select the function to be achieved on the pop-up dialog
box, then click APPLY or OK to take effect.
Touch Bar: you can slide up and down to achieve zoom function.
Enable/Disable Press Key: Check/Uncheck”Enable Press key”

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3.4 Pen Button Setting
Select the function to be achieved on the pop-up dialog box, then click APPLY or
OK to take effect.
3.5 Pressure Sensitivity Setting
The pressure sensitivity will be changed by dragging the slider up and down, the
smaller the value, the more sensitive the pressure.

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3.6 Pen Pressure Testing
You can gradually apply pressure to the stylus on the screen to test the pressure
level. Click “Clear” button to clear all the ink.
3.7 Calibration
Screen Calibration: Click the red point of the cross center appearing on the screen
to complete the calibration.
Restore Factory Settings: Click "Restore Default" to restore to the factory settings.
Cancel Calibration: Click"Cancel calibration” or press ESC on the keyboard to
cancel the calibration.

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3.8 Enable the Windows Ink feature
Microsoft Windows provides extensive support for pen input. Pen features are
supported in such as Microsoft Office、Windows Journal、Adobe Photoshop CC、
SketchBook 6 and so on.
3.9 Data Export and Import
The driver supports exporting and importing your customized configuration data
of the product, which is convenient for you to use different software and avoid the
trouble of repeated settings.

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4. Specifications
Model
GS1331
Screen
Panel Size
13.3 inch
Resolution
1920 x 1080(16:9)
LCD Type
IPS LCD
Active Area
293.76 × 165.24 mm
Contrast Ratio
1000:1
Brightness
220 cd/m2
Response Time
25 ms
View Angle
89°/89°(H)/89°/89°(V)
(Typ.)(CR＞10)
Gamut
120% sRGB
Display Color
16.7 M(8bit)
Touch
Touch Type
Passive Electromagnetic Resonance
Resolution
5080 LPI
Pressure Level
8192
Accuracy
±0.5 mm(Center), ±3 mm(Corner)
Sensing Height
10 mm
Report Rate
266 PPS
Pen
Model
PW517
Dimension
163.7 x Φ14.3 mm
Buttons
Two Customized Press Key
General
Output Voltage
5V 2A
Video Interface
USB-C(3-in-1 Cable) & USB-C (USB 3.1)
Press Key
8 Customized Press Key
Dimension
366.5 x 217.4 x 11.8mm
Net Weight
0.98 kg(without stand)
Adjustable Stand
Two Levels Stand(Optional)
OS Support
Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.12 or later

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5. Trouble Shooting
5.1 Possible Breakdowns Related to DISPLAY
Abnormal Phenomena
Possible Solutions
Power indicator does not flash
*Make sure power is on *Check the socket and power
cable
No display on the screen
1. Make sure power is on.
2. Correctly connect the 3-in-1 cable.
3. If you connect the display with a laptop, please make sure
the display is on the right display mode: extend or duplicate
mode.
4. Check whether the side indicator shows green, if not, it
means no signal in. Please reboot your computer or reconnect
the cable.
5. Is the signal wire broken or bent? If so, please replace the
signal wire.
Images are blurred
Please set the display resolution with 1920 x 1080.
Lack of colors
Check the pins of the signal wire are not bent or fractured.
There is chromatic aberration
As the regional color temperature is different, so minor
chromatic aberration is a normal phenomenon.
Images jitter or ripple images
appear
It is likely that there is electric equipment nearby that brings
about electronic interference.
5.2 Possible Breakdowns Related to FUNCTIONS
Abnormal Phenomena
Possible Solutions
Pen doesn’t work and no
pressure in the graphics software
1. If the driver is damaged or is not properly installed, please
uninstall the driver and reinstall it.
2. Try restarting your computer.
3. Try re-inserting the USB cable.
Cursor movement is abnormal
Try re-inserting the USB cable or restarting your computer.
The side button of the pen
doesn’t work
When pressing the side button, please make sure that the
nib didn’t touch the glass surface and the distance between
the nib and surface is within 10mm
There is a deviation between the
tip and the cursor
Try calibration