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Xencelabs Pen Display 24

What is in the Box

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Pen Display 24

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Quick Keys

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Quick Keys Holder

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0.6m USB-C to USB-A 3.0
(standard) cable

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Pen Case

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Thin Pen v2

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3 Button Pen v2

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Wireless Dongle
(For use with Quick Keys)

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USB-A to USB-C Adapter

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Nibs v2 - 6 standard, 4 felt

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Nib Extracting Ring

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Pen Clips
(Two sizes)

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Drawing Glove Medium

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Cleaning Cloth

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Xencelabs Decal

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AC Power Adapter with
L-Shaped Connector

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Power Cable(s)
(Varies by region)

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2m USB-C to USB-C
(L-shaped) cable

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2m USB-C to USB-A 3.0
(L-shaped) cable

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2m HDMI2.0 to HDMI2.0
(L-shaped) cable

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2m DisplayPort to DisplayPort
(L-shaped) cable

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Warranty Sheet and
Thank-You Card (not shown)

Please keep the box for future shipping or transportation needs.

Image 1 - What is in the Box

Getting Started

1

Pen Display 24

2

Quick Keys

3

Quick Keys Holder

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Wireless Dongle
(For use with Quick Keys)

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3 Button Pen v2

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Thin Pen v2

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Pen Clips
(Two sizes)

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AC Power Adapter with
L-Shaped Connector

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Power Cable(s)
(Varies by region)

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2m USB-C to USB-C
(L-shaped) cable

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2m USB-C to USB-A 3.0
(L-shaped) cable

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2m HDMI2.0 to HDMI2.0
(L-shaped) cable

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2m DisplayPort to DisplayPort
(L-shaped) cable

*

Warranty Sheet and
Thank-You Card (not shown)

Image 2 - Getting Started

Key Features of the Pen Display 24

The display ships with the Tilt Stand collapsed flush against the back of the display. Prior to setting up the display, adjust the angle of the stand such that it won’t topple over.

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Pen Display 24

Shown with tilt stand engaged.

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Thin Pen v2

Shown in the small pen clip.

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Removable Rubber Feet

Shown attached to the bottom two accessory clip slots.

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Quick Keys

Shown in the attached holder.

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Power Button

Hold for 2 seconds to turn on/off. The display will follow OS sleep settings. Customizable wake options are in the Settings Panel.

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USB-A Ports

Use with the Wireless Dongle to connect the Quick Keys.

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Accessory Clip Slots

There are 8 in total, 2 on each side of the display. To be used with the pen clips.

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Quick Keys Holder

Slides on anywhere along the edge of the Pen Display.

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Security Slot

Compatible with Kensington MicroSaver® 2.0 Lock.

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Adjustable Tilt Stand

Shown engaged. Stand is removable. It is drilled for VESA 100 x 100 mounts and uses M4 screws.

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Video-Data-Power Ports

USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and Power Connector.

Because the Pen Display 24 is designed to radiate heat out the back, no fans or heat vents are needed making it very quiet.

Image 3 - Key Features of the Pen Display 24

Connecting the Pen Display 24

The Pen Display’s video-data-power ports are located on the back of the display.

Image 4 - Connecting the Pen Display 24 - Back Ports                USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and
Power Connector.

To easily view and access these ports, we suggest using the foam packing pad the display was shipped with as a cushioned mat. Place the foam pad on a flat surface such as a tabletop, then lay the display face down on the foam pad. As you plug in the cables, do not route them through the tight space between the top of the stand leg and tilting arm. This may damage the cables at low tilt angles.

For the pen display to work properly it needs to be connected to power, and it also needs both video and pen data to flow between it and your computer. The cable combination that works for you will depend upon the type of ports your computer has.

If your computer has a USB-C port, you should be able to use only the USB-C to USB-C cable. This is a special connection type that’s capable of passing both video and pen data at the same time.

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AC Power Adapter with L-shaped connector

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2m USB-C to USB-C (L-shaped) cable

Image 5 - Connecting the Pen Display 24 - USB-C Connection Type.png

If your computer does not have a USB-C port and instead has an HDMI port or DisplayPort, then you’ll want to use one of those cables in combination with the USB-A cable. The HDMI or DisplayPort cables pass video data and the USB-A cable passes pen data.

Image 6 - Connecting the Pen Display 24 - HDMI and DisplayPort Connection Type

Please do not use an HDMI, DisplayPort or USB-C cable together. This may cause a duplication of the video data to be sent to your computer, making your OS think you have multiple pen displays attached.

Your pen display is working properly when your cursor follows your pen movement.

Download Driver

Select your operating system and download your driver. After following the guided install, restart your system. We recommend all OS users perform a restart, however this is essential on Mac for the driver to function properly. Restarting also ensures your system will correctly detect your video/data cables.

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Download the Driver
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Install the Driver
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Restart your System

Mac OS

Windows

Key Features of the Quick Keys

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Security

Kensington NANO Security Slot™.

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USB-C Port

Charge the battery and/or connect to the computer.

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Dial

Physical dial that is precise, easy to use and can be used to increment certain functions (eg. zoom, brush size, etc.) as set by the Dial Mode Button.

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Dial Mode Button

Switch between up to 4 different modes per application. Each mode can be assigned a different color.

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Eight Shortcut Keys

5 customizable sets of 8 keys per application for a total of 40 shortcuts per application. You can disable sets if they are not needed. For example, group your workflow activities into sets.
(eg. sketching, coloring, editing).

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Set Button

Allows you to switch between up to 5 shortcut sets.

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Connection Indicator

Blinking blue light indicates searching for connection, solid blue light indicates successful wireless connection and breathing blue light when connected via USB cable.

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Power Slide Switch

Slide and release to turn on/off. Adjustable sleep times are in the settings panel.

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Charging Indicator

Solid green light indicates full charge, breathing green light indicates charging, solid amber light indicates the device has a low charge.

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OLED Display

Displays shortcut key assignments.

Image 7 - Key Features of the Quick Keys

Connecting the Quick Keys Wirelessly

The Quick Keys connects wirelessly via the dongle included in the pen case. The dongle can be conveniently slotted in to one of the USB-A ports at the top of the display.

Image 8 - Connecting the Quick Keys Wirelessly - Dongle to Display

Alternatively, you can also connect the dongle to your computer. A USB-A to USB-C Adapter is also included in the pen case for this purpose.

Image 9 - Connecting the Quick Keys Wirelessly - Dongle to Computer

If the Quick Keys screen does not light up when switched on, please follow the directions for Charging the Quick Keys below.

Charging the Quick Keys

Use the USB-A Ports at the top of the Pen Display to charge the Quick Keys via the included short cable (0.6m USB-C to USB-A 3.0).

Image 10 - Charging the Quick Keys - Cable to Display

You can also charge the quick keys through your computer, using the USB-A to USB-C Adapter if necessary.

Image 11 - Charging the Quick Keys - Cable to Computer

Key Functionality of the Pen Display 24

Device Control Buttons

Three convenient device control buttons give you quick access to the Pen Display 24’s fully configurable options.

Image 12 - Device Control Buttons
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Launch Settings: Bring up your Settings Panel.

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Adjust Pressure: Easily tweak your pen pressure.

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Switch Display: Pop your pen cursor on to external displays using your Virtual Tablet.

Quickly Launch the Settings Panel

The left device control button launches the Settings Panel. This is where you can access and customize the settings for all your devices and pens.

Image 14 - Quickly Launch the Settings Panel
Adjust Your Pen Pressure

The middle device control button pulls up the pen pressure adjustment panel for your active pen.

Image 16 - Adjust Your Pen Pressure

By default, the pen tip pressure is set to the profile that works best for most users. In the Settings Panel you can individually adjust the pressure of each of your pens to match your drawing style. You can also customize more pen settings including pen tilt sensitivity.

Create Application-Specific Settings
Image 17 - Create Application-Specific Settings
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Default Settings:

The Settings Panel comes programmed with default settings for the Pen Display, pens and Quick Keys. These will be used in applications for which you don’t have specific settings.

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Individual Applications:

The Settings Panel also has application-specific presets for some popular programs such as Adobe Photoshop, CorelPainter, or ZBrush to name a few. If you have these applications installed, they will be auto-added to the application bar along with their presets which you can edit to your preferences.

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Add Applications:

Add your other favorite applications to the application bar to create custom settings across all programs.

Switch Displays Using the Virtual Tablet

With the Virtual Tablet feature, you don’t need to move to your mouse to reach items on other displays. Now you can simply press the right device control button and bring up your Virtual Tablet. Within this area your pen tip acts as a cursor on your other screens. Press the right control button again to switch between your displays.

Using All Displays Mode

In the All Displays mode you can even drag items from one display on to another, including on to your pen display.

Virtual Tablet in Action

The Virtual Tablet feature enables powerful new ways to manage your workflow. For example, you can leverage this feature with the eyedropper tool to color pick from photos or palettes on your other displays.

Pro tip: work even faster by assigning 'Switch Displays' or 'Virtual Tablet On/Off' to a button on your pen or Quick Keys.

Customize Your Virtual Tablet & Display Switch Cycle

In the Settings Panel you can choose the size and placement of your Virtual Tablet, and which displays to include in your Display Switch Cycle. This makes it easy to only toggle between the displays you want to control with your pen.

Image 19 - Customize Your Virtual Tablet and Display Switch Cycle
Professional Color Settings Options

The Pen Display 24 offers seven different color settings options. These include five standard color spaces, a Pantone® mode that provides Pantone Validated™ and Pantone SkinTone™ Validated color, and a fully customizable user mode setting.

Adobe RGB

sRGB

REC 709

DCI P3

REC 2020

Pantone®

Image 20 - Pantone Validated Logo
Image 21 - Pantone Skintone Logo

Fully
Customizable
User Mode

Easily Calibrate Your Pen

Your pen ships already factory calibrated. However, if you feel the need to adjust how your cursor sits under your pen tip, you can do so using the Pen Calibration tool in the Settings Panel.

Image 22 - Easily Calibrate Your Pen
Create a Cursor Offset

Should you find your hand in the way of system windows or want to purposefully offset your cursor for any other reason, you can do so using our tool in the Settings Panel. You can toggle this feature on and off.

Image 23 - Create a Cursor Offset

Key Functionality of the Quick Keys

Quick Keys Dial Modes

The Quick Keys dial can be customized to perform four dual actions, such as zoom in/zoom out. The dial will glow the color of your choice to identify the current mode.

Image 24 - Quick Keys Dial Modes
Quick Keys Sets

The eight buttons on the Quick Keys can also be customized in the Settings Panel. You can create and save up to five sets of actions for each application.

Image 25 - Quick Keys Sets
Adjust Your Quick Keys Orientation

Because the Quick Keys can be used in any orientation, and attached to all edges of the Pen Display, you can also adjust its orientation within the Settings Panel. This feature can be found under the customize dropdown.

Image 26 - Adjust Your Quick Keys Orientation
 

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