XP-PEN Drawing Tablet XPPen G430S OSU Tablet Instruction Manual
- June 8, 2024
- XP-PEN
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XP-PEN Drawing Tablet XPPen G430S OSU Tablet
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Connection Mode
Please follow the quick guide that came with your purchase to connect your
device.
Support System
Windows 7 and above
Mac OSX 10.10 and above
Download
Please download the corresponding driver according to the model of the product
you purchased from the XP-PEN official website (https://www.xp-pen.com)
Installation
After downloading is completed, please unzip the folder and operate the “.exe” file (Windows) or “.dmg” (Mac) file, and then follow the prompts until installation is completed.
Notes
- Before installation, please temporarily close the antivirus software and firewall, as well as all opened software.
- If other drivers have been installed on the computer, please uninstall them first.
- It is recommended to restart the computer after installation is completed.
Introduction to Driver
After the driver is installed, connect your device to your computer, and then open the driver to start customizing your device.
Notes
This document describes all the functions of the driver, but your functions in
the actual use process will vary due to different connected devices. Please
refer to the equipment you actually purchased and used for specific functions.
Store Configuration
If you need to make the changed configuration still valid when you use it next
time after exiting the driver, please click the “OK” button on the left side
of the driver interface to save the settings after changing the configuration.
If the settings are successfully saved, prompt “Configuration saved
successfully” will be given; otherwise, the changed configuration will be
valid only when it is currently used.
Work Area
Screen
If multiple monitors are used in extended mode, it is necessary to select the work area of the device on the driver interface to map to the corresponding monitor. If multiple monitors are used in copy mode, the working area of the device will be mapped to all monitors. When the pen moves in the work area, the cursor on all displays will move at the same time.
Ihe driver provides three modes to set the display area or the screen
- Set ful screen: Set the screen area of the selected monitor to the maximum.
- Set screen area: Use the mouse to manually set the display area of the screen. Click the first position (top left) of the display area of the screen with the mouse, and then click the second position (bottom right).
- Customize: Manually enter coordinates in the corresponding input boxes below Xx, Y, W and H to customize the size of the display area of the screen, or use the mouse to drag on the screen icon of the driver interface to adjust the display area of the screen.
Calibrate
Using the function of screen calibration can avoid the problem of the distance
between your stylus and the cursor. This function only supports graphics
display.
Show Display Number
Identify all connected monitors, and numeric identifiers will be displayed in
the lower left corner of each monitor.
Tablet/Display
Set any part of the work area of the device to be mapped as the display area of the screen. The driver provides four modes for selection:
- Full tablet area: Maximize the work area of the device.
- Tablet proportion: Scale the work area of the device and your screen in equal proportions.
- Set tablet area: Use a stylus to click the positions of “top left corner” and “bottom right corner” to be selected.
- Customize: Manually enter coordinates in the corresponding input boxes below X, Y, W and H to determine the size of the work area of the device, or use the stylus to drag on the device icon on the driver interface to set the size of the work area.
Rotation Setting
You may set the device to 0°, 90°, 180° & 270°. After finishing settings, you
also need to rotate the device to the corresponding direction. Rotating 180°
means to change to the left-handed mode.
Display setting
This function only supports graphics display. Set the “color temperature
adjustment”, “USER”, “brightness” and “contrast” of the graphics display.
When you are connected to a graphics tablet, you can adjust the brightness of the four corner lights here. Only some models ofgraphics tablet are supported. Please refer to the actual product.
Application
After selecting the application, set the function you want for this application.
- Click the “+” on the top right of the application bar to open the application selection interface.
- Select software to be added from the running program or click the “browse” button to add from the installed software; after the application is selected, the path of the selected application will be disnlavecd at the bottom.
- Click the “OK” button at the bottom of the interface, and the apPplication just selected will be added to the application bar.
Pen Settings
Pen keys
Set functions of the pen keys here. You may click the drop-down menu to use
“Customize” to doSo.
Notes
When the digital pen is within the working range of the device, click the key
to switch the pen or eraser mode. When other functions are switched, the
current switching mode will be displayed at the bottom of your screen.
Selectinginput from the keyboard in the custom function allows you to customize functions of the combination key.
Input from the keyboard
You may configure keyboard shortcuts here. With the mouse, you may use
functions such as rotation in 3D software for example, set it as the Alt key
in 3D MAX software, and you may rotate the view with the middle mouse button.
etc.
You may set multiple sets of keyboard shortcuts here. When you press the button, all the shortcut functions you set will run again. Different devices, the red area display function will be different.
Use mouse control:
Check here to set mouse operation and some keyboard keys.
Precision mode:
Precision mode is to limit the work area of the device to a small area. This
function may allow you to make more detailed drawings for some areas. Current
pressure can test your current pen pressure.
Mouse mode
The mouse uses the absolute mode by default. Check this to use the relative
mode. After selecting it, you can adjust the speed of the mouse.
Absolute coordinate (pen mode)
Absolute coordinate is to scale down the display area of your screen to the
work area of the tablet/display.
Relative coordinate (mouse mode)
The operation method of this mode is the same as that of a normal mouse.
Windows Ink
Some drawing software can support Windows Ink pen pressure, and you can select
or cancel “Windows Ink” to open or close this function, which is opened by
default.
Express Keys
- To use the express key of the device, set the input method to English mode. Setting to another mode may not unction correctly.
- The express key of the device is the command key of Photoshop as the default value. You can customize express keys according to your personal needs, different devices have different number of express keys.
- If the device has a roller or a touch, it is recommended that you set one of the express keys to switch roller or touch function.
Customize express key
Select “customize” from the drop-down menu to customize the function of
each express key. The setting steps are the same as those of digital pen keys.
Roller/Touch
According to different connecting devices, the functions displayed here are
also different. The functions of “scroll” and “touch” are introduced
respectively below. For other settings, please refer to “scroll”.
Roller
Select the function you want to use from the default four groups of functions. You can customize or set this function to have no effect.
Customize
In the custom settings, you can set KL and KR to corresponding key
combinations and use Custom naming.
Touch
You can set the touch to mouse mode or scroll mode.
Scroll mode
The setting procedure is the same as that of the scroll.
Mouse mode
You can use the touch as a mouse.
Settings
Disable Express Key
Check this function to close functions of all express keys.
Disable Message
When the express key is used, no message will be displayed at the bottom of
the screen when this function is checked.
Disable Pressure
After checking this function, you will not feel the pressure of the stylus
when using this stylus.
Disable tilt
Checking this function will disable the tilt effect of the stylus.
Diagnostic tool
When there is any problem during your use of the driver, you can use
diagnostic tool.
Import & export config:
You can import and export the configured express keys and other functions to
store and read their settings.
Notes:
When you need to import & export the changed functions, please click the “OK”
button on the
left side of the driver interface to save the configuration.
If you have any questions, please contact us at
Web: www.xp-pen.com
Email: service@xp-pen.com
Frquently Asked Questions
I can’t see the driver after installation?
Please restart your computer, and then check if you can see the driver. If you still can’t see it, please uninstall the driver and reinstall it again.
I can’t see the pen pressure sensitivity function in the driver.
Please go to “Control Panel” → “Hardware and Sound” → “Devices and Printers” → right click on your device name → click “Properties” → click “Settings” in the pop-up window → click “Advanced” button in the pop-up window → select “Pen Pressure Sensitivity” option.
I can’t see the pen tilt sensitivity function in the driver.
Please go to “Control Panel” → “Hardware and Sound” → “Devices and Printers” → right click on your device name → click “Properties” → click “Settings” in the pop-up window → click “Advanced” button in the pop-up window → select “Pen Tilt Sensitivity” option.
When I draw with my finger or a graphics tablet, there is no pressure sensitivity function.
Please go to “Control Panel” → “Hardware and Sound” → “Devices and Printers” → right click on your device name → click “Properties”→click “Settings” in the pop-up window→click Advanced button in the pop-up window→select Pen Pressure Sensitivity option.
When I draw with my finger or a graphics tablet, there is no tilt sensitivity function.
Please go to Control Panel→Hardware and Sound→Devices and Printers→right click on your device name→click Properties→click Settings in the pop-up window→click Advanced button in the pop-up window→select Pen Tilt Sensitivity option.
After installing drivers, my computer cannot find my product anymore. What should I do?
You may need to reinstall drivers after connecting your product again, or restarting your computer.
Does it function on Windows 10?
YES, please visit the official page to get the driver if you want to have pen pressure or make it more sensitive.
What application do I download to my Windows OS computer once I purchase and acquire this tablet so that my son may start drawing on it?
As for your query, you can choose any of the popular drawing programmes, such as Medibang, Krita, etc., for your son.
Is this plug-and-play or do drivers need to be installed?
When I plugged it in, Photoshop immediately began to work with it.
Has anyone tried this for Osu in practise? because the area is only 4 by 3 inches.
Yes. more than sufficient. Just have a look at Rafis’s films on YouTube; he only uses a portion of the pad.
Can it be animated?
Yes, you can animate on it. All you have to do is find an art software that allows animations or has an animation component in its programme, and you’re ready to start.
What are the parameters if it works with Clip Paint Studio Pro?
You only need to plug it in, download the driver from our official website, and instal it on your computer to use our driver with Clip Paint Studio.
Does the xp-pen g430s driver support Mac OS X Catalina, which calls for 64 bit software?
It was most recently updated on October 10, 2019. When I encountered a difficulty, they discovered that the OS upgrade to Catalina was the cause. Download the most recent driver update from the website, and the device should function without any issues. If not, get in touch with XP-Pen via Amazon, and they’ll answer right away.
Does it function on a laptop?
Chromebooks cannot be used with it, however Mac and Windows can.
Is drawing intended for it?
In response to your inquiry, you could envision using this tablet in place of a mouse because it can perform the same functions. And you can use it right away to play OSU games! Please don’t forget to instal the driver on your computer if you plan to use it for drawing.
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