XP-PEN 7W Deco Mini Wireless Graphics Drawing Tablet User Manual

XP-PEN 7W Deco Mini Wireless Graphics Drawing Tablet

Product Information

Specifications:

• Model: XP-PEN Deco mini7W
• Connectivity: Wireless
• Compatibility: Windows and Mac
• Pressure Levels: 8192 levels
• Active Area: 7 x 4.37 inches

Product Usage Instructions

Safety Precautions:
This product must be used following the safety precautions listed below:

1. Do not use the tablet in areas requiring high safety and reliability.
2. Turn off the tablet in places where electronic devices are prohibited.
3. Avoid placing the tablet on unstable or tilted surfaces.
4. Avoid placing metallic or magnetic objects on the tablet.
5. Avoid excessive pressure on the pen and Express Key button.

Driver Installation:
Before using the tablet, ensure you have installed the appropriate drivers on your computer. Follow the instructions provided in the driver installation manual.

Driver Settings UI:
Customize your tablet settings using the Driver Settings UI. Adjust parameters such as pressure sensitivity, button functions, and more to suit your preferences.

• Windows: Access the Driver UI through the system tray icon or from the Control Panel.
• Driver UI: Familiarize yourself with the various settings available for customization.

Driver Uninstall:
If needed, follow the steps outlined in the user manual to uninstall the drivers from your system properly.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Q: What should I do if the pen is not responding?
  A: Ensure the pen is charged, properly paired with the tablet, and not damaged. If issues persist, contact customer support.

• Q: Can I use this tablet with software other than graphic design programs?
  A: Yes, the tablet can be used with various software applications, but functionality may vary.

• Q: How do I adjust pressure sensitivity?
  A: Pressure sensitivity can be adjusted through the Driver Settings UI based on your requirements.

Safety Precautions

This manual uses the following symbols to ensure that the XP-PEN Tablet is used correctly and safely. Be sure to read and observe the Safety Precautions.

• Do not use this product in a control system area that requires a high degree of safety and reliability.
  In such a system, this product could negatively affect other electronic devices and could malfunction due to the effect of those devices.

• Turn the power off in areas where the use of electronic devices is prohibited.
  Turn the power off your tablet when onboard an aircraft or in any other location where the use of electronic devices is prohibited, otherwise, it may negatively affect other electronic devices in the area. Unplug the USB connector from this product and turn the power off.

• Keep the product away from infants and young children.
  Accessories to this gadget may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep all accessories away from infants and young children.

CAUTION

• Do not place this product on unstable surfaces.
  Avoid placing this product on unstable, tilted surfaces or any locations exposed to excessive vibrations. This may cause the tablet to fall or impact surfaces which can result in damage and/or malfunction to the tablet.

• Do not place heavy objects on top of this product.
  Do not place heavy objects on the product. Do not step on, or place your body weight on this product as this may cause damage.

• Avoid extreme high or low-temperature exposure to the XP-PEN tablet.
  Do not store this product in areas that drop below 5°C or above 40°C. Avoid locations with excessive temperature fluctuations. This may result in damage to the product and its components.

• Do not disassemble
  Do not disassemble or modify this product. Doing so may expose you to heat, fire, electric shock, and injury. Disassembling the product will void your warranty

• Do not use alcohol for cleaning
  Never use alcohol, thinner, benzene, or other mineral solvents that may discolor and cause deterioration to the product.

• Do not expose to water
  Be cautious of water and all liquids that may be near the tablet. Exposure to water or liquid could damage the product.

CAUTION

• Avoid placing metallic objects especially magnetic objects on the tablet.
  Placing metallic and/or magnetic objects on this product during operation may cause malfunction or permanent damage.

• Do not strike the pen against hard objects.
  Striking the pen against hard objects can cause damage to the pen.

• Avoid gripping the pen too tightly, and DO NOT use excessive weight/pressure on the Express Key button and pen.
  The stylus pen is a high-precision instrument. Avoid pressing too tightly on the Express Key button, and keep any objects from covering the pen to avoid potential damage. Keep the pen away from areas of high dust, contaminants, or any particulate matter that can affect or damage the pen.

Limitation of Liability

1. XP-PEN shall in no event be liable for damages resulting from fires or earthquakes, including those caused by third parties and those arising from user misuse, abuse, or neglect.
2. XP- PEN Shaft in no event is liable for incidental damages- including but not limited to loss of business income, interruption of business activities, corruption, or loss of data — that arise from the use or failure to use this product correctly.
3. XP- PEN shaft in no event is liable for damage resulting from uses not documented in this manual.
4. XP- PEN shaft in no event is liable for damages or malfunction arising from the connection to other devices or use of third-party software.

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Product Overview

Overview

1. Power key (Only Wireless mode)

2. USB port

3. Status is shown by the white indicator:

   • Flashing: The digital stylus is in the sensing area, but it does not touch the tablet
   • Always On: The digital stylus is in contact with the sensing area
   • Off: The digital stylus is outside the sensing area

4. Express key

5. Wireless+Power indicator (Only Wireless mode) Status shown by the blue indicator:

   • Flashing: The tablet is waiting for pairing and wireless connection

   • Always On  The tablet is successfully paired and connected
     Status is shown by the red indicator:

   • Flashing: The battery power is low (10%)

   • Always on  The battery is being charged

   • Off: The battery is fully charged

6. Active area The graphics tablet connection 1. Wired connection of the graphics tablet

The graphics tablet connection

1. Wired connection of the graphics tablet Connect the graphics tablet to your computer and make sure you can use the digital stylus to control the cursor.
2. Wireless connection of the graphics tablet (Only available on wireless graphics tablet)
3. Plug the wireless receiver onto the computer.
4. Press and hold the power key on the graphics tablet for 3 seconds to turn it on; it will be automatically connected to your computer, after which you can control the cursor with the digital stylus.
5. Press and hold the power key on the graphics tablet for 3 seconds to turn it off.

Driver Installation

Supported operating system

• Windows 10,8, or 7
• Mac OS X 10,10, or above

Download and install the driver onto the graphics tablet to ensure that the product is integral and runs properly.

1. Log onto the official website of XP-Pen (https://www.xp-pen.com/) to download the latest version of the
2. After downloading the driver, please temporarily disable the anti-virus software and unzip the driver file; then open the folder. For Windows users, please run the “.exe” file; for Mac users, please run the “.d mg” file; and then drag the “PenTablet” folder to the “Applications” folder with the mouse (as shown below), so that the installation is completed. If your system is Mojave { 10.14), please click this button to setup your graphics tablet and reboot.
3. After the driver is installed, connect the graphics tablet to the computer, and check if you can control the cursor properly with the digital stylus.
4. Open the driver interface on the graphics tablet; set and test whether the stylus pressure is

NOTES:
Uninstall any existing graphics tablet software before attempting to install the driver. Other graphics tablet drivers may connect with the Deco mini4&mini7&mini7W’s driver or prevent installation entirely.

Driver Settings UI

Windows

The Deco mini4&miniT&mini7W ’s driver settings can be opened in two ways: Double-click the driver’s icon ( ) in the system tray or on your desktop.

Driver UI

Pen Function Settings
You may customize the functions of your graphics tablet pen’s barrel button here. Use the “Function Key” option to program custom keystrokes.

Click Sensitivity & Current Pen Pressure

• You can adjust the “Output” of the pen pressure to “Press” ”Soft” or “Hard” in this section.
• Current Pen Pressure shows the current pressure level being exerted on your graphics tablet and can be used to test pen pressure.

Mouse Mode Absolute (Pen) Mode:
Standard graphics tablet mode; Each point of the graphics tablet’s work area corresponds to an absolute point on your computer display.

Relative (Mouse) Mode:
Mouse mode; The graphics tablet’s work area does not correspond to absolute points on your computer display and your pen works as a standard mouse.

Note:
Only when you are in Relative Mode can you adjust the cursor’s speed.

Current Screen

• The graphics tablet may be configured for use with single or dual monitors.
• If only one monitor is selected, your graphics tablet input will be limited to that particular monitor.

Custom Display Mapping:
The dimensions of your graphics tablet’s on-screen work area can be changed here. Please click the top-left and bottom-right to customize.

90. 180 & 270 angles:

• The graphics tablet is set up for 0, 90, 180, and 270 angles and when you set it, you must also rotate your graphics tablet.
• The left hand is 180 angles.
• You may adjust your graphics tablet’s on-screen working area in this tab. Set Work area:
• When you click the ”Set Work area” button, you can use the stylus pen to customize the graphics tablet work area. Please click the top-left and bottom-right to customize.

Display Ratio:
You can set your graphics tablet work area adjust the graphics tablet’s on- screen working area to match your monitor’s resolution.

Max Active Area:
You can set your graphics tablet work area to the max.

Import & Export Profiles
When you finish setting up your barrel buttons and shortcut keys, click the OK button to save and exit the graphics tablet settings menu.

Note:
When you finish setting up your barrel buttons and express keys, click the OK button to save and exit the graphics tablet settings menu.

Windows Ink
This capability can be toggled on and off here. Enabling this will allow support for Windows Ink and applications that run using Windows Ink.

Express Keys Setting Notes:

• The graphics tablet’s shortcut keys are designed to work with US English Keys and may not function correctly with the other keyboard languages.

• By default, the graphics tablets express keys are mapped to standard Photoshop keyboard Keys that can be customized to function efficiently in other software.

• When you enable it, all of the express keys functions will be disabled.

• Hide hints: When you enable it and press any express key, the message will not pop up on the bottom of your screen.

In this tab, you may edit the functions of the graphics tablet’s shortcut keys. Use the ”Definition “option to program custom keystrokes.

Note:
You can set each shortcut key for different software.

• Click the ”+” button to go to the Select Program tab
• You can choose default or use browse to select your choice of
• Return to the shortcut key settings tab, click the graphics tablet icon, and then customize the shortcut When you are finished, click “OK” and exit the graphics tablet settings menu.

Default
You can click the Default button to restore default settings.

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Mac
To open the graphics tablet’s driver settings, open Finder > Applications > PenTabletSetting.

Driver UI

Pen

In this tab, you may customize the functions of your stylus’s barrel buttons and click “Default Button Setting “to revert to manufacturer settings

Configuration Setting:

• Disable pen pressure:
  When the ”Disable pen pressure” function is enabled, you can disable the pen pressure function.

• Disable Key Function:
  When you enable it, all of the express keys functions will be disabled.

• Disable Display Message:
  When you enable it and press any express key, the message will not pop up on the bottom of your screen.

Work Area Orientation:

0, 90, 180 & 270:

• The graphics tablet can also be configured for 0, 90, 180 & 2T0 angles. Be sure to rotate the actual physical graphics tablet as well.
• The left hand is 180 angles.

Output:

Image 3-18: Work Area Orientation

• You can adjust pen pressure to “Output”. “Press” or “Soft”. “Hard” sensitivity on here.
• It shows the current pressure level being exerted on your graphics tablet and can be used to test pen pressure

Coordinate Mode:

Absolute (Pen) Mode:
Standard graphics tablet mode; Each point of the graphics tablet’s work area corresponds to an absolute point on your computer display.

Relative (Mouse) Mode:

• Mouse mode; The graphics tablet’s work area does not correspond to absolute points on your computer display and works as a standard mouse.
• Note: Only when in Relative Mode can you adjust the cursor’s speed.

Import & Export Profiles
You can use the Import & Export Profile function to save/load your barrel buttons and shortcut keys settings.

Monitor
The “Monitor” tab allows you to configure graphics tablet for use with single or dual monitors. The graphics tablet can also be configured to use only a portion of your display.

Graphics tablet Area
You may adjust your on-screen working area in this tab.

1. Full Area automatically selects the largest possible working area.
2. Screen Ratio adjusts the graphics tablet’s on-screen working area to match your monitor’s resolution

Express Keys

Notes:

• The graphics tablet’s shortcut keys are designed to work with US English keyboards. Keys may not function correctly with the other keyboard languages.
• By default, the graphics tablet’s express keys are mapped to standard Photoshop keyboard shortcuts. Keys can be customized to function efficiently in other software.

In the Express Keys tab, each express key has a default.

You may choose your preferred functions for the graphics tablet’s shortcut keys. Use the “Reset Customer Defined “option to program custom keystrokes.

You can set each shortcut key for different software.

• Click the ”+” button to go to select program tab
• Your choice of software.
• Return to the shortcut key settings tab, click the tablet icon then customize the shortcut keys. When you are finished, click the OK button and exit the graphics tablet settings menu

About
This tab displays the current version of your driver software.

Driver Uninstall

Windows
In the Start menu, open [Settings] → [Apps & features]. Find “Pentablet” and click “Uninstall.” Follow the on-screen instructions.

Mac
Open [Finder]→ [Application]→ [Pen Tablet], then click “Uninstall Pen Tablet” and follow the on-screen instructions

NOTE:
When attempting to reinstall the graphics tablet’s driver, be sure to reboot your computer after the uninstall is complete.

FAQ

1. I can’t use the stylus to control the cursor.

   • Uninstall the graphics tablet driver. If its uninstaller will not run, run the driver’s installer again, then allow it to uninstall the driver. Reboot, then connect the graphics tablet to your computer and test your stylus.
   • If the cursor responds to your pen input, the graphics tablet’s hardware is functional. Reinstall the graphics tablet’s driver according to these steps (Windows):
   • Download the graphics tablet’s latest driver from www.xp-pen.com, then extract the “.zip” contents onto the desktop and install it.

2. How do I know that the graphics tablet driver was installed successfully?
   After installing the driver, the graphics tablet’s driver icon should be visible in your system tray on the bottom-right of your screen (Windows OS). Pen input will control the cursor and pressure sensitivity will be functional in the driver UI’s ”Pressure Test” tab.

3. How do I determine if a Problem is software or hardware-related?
   Connect and install the graphics tablet on a different computer. If the graphics tablet functions properly on the new computer, you are experiencing a software issue confirm that all graphics tablet drivers (including the Deco mini4&miniT&miniTW) are uninstalled and removed from your computer, then reinstall the graphics tablet’s driver.

If you have any questions, please contact us at:

• Web: www.xp-pen.com
• Email: [email protected].

Documents/Resources

XP-PEN Deco mini7W Wireless Graphics Drawing Tablet [pdf] User Manual Deco mini7W, Wireless Graphics Drawing Tablet, Deco mini7W Wireless Graphics Drawing Tablet, Graphics Drawing Tablet, Drawing Tablet, Tablet, Deco mini4, Deco mini7, Deco mini7w.

References

• pen.com
• Graphic drawing tablets & Digital Art Pads With Screen | XPPen
• Graphic drawing tablets & Digital Art Pads With Screen | XPPen
• Graphic drawing tablets & Digital Art Pads With Screen | XPPen

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