G-PEN M712X - Graphic tablet GENIUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Graphics Tablet
Brand	Genius
Model	G-PEN M712X
Active Area	254 x 152 mm (approx)
Resolution	4000 LPI
Pressure Levels	2048
Number of Macro Keys	8
Stylus Side Buttons	2 (configurable)
Interface	USB
Power Supply	Via USB port (5V)
Dimensions (approx.)	280 x 200 x 10 mm
Weight (approx.)	500 g
Compatible Operating Systems	Windows 2000/XP/Vista and later versions
Included Software	Macro Key Manager, Pen Pad driver
Care and Cleaning	Wipe with a soft dry cloth
Spare Parts	Replacement stylus available
Warranty	2 years (subject to conditions)

Frequently Asked Questions - G-PEN M712X GENIUS

How to configure the macro keys?

Open the Macro Key Manager from the taskbar. Select a profile, then click on 'Setting' to assign a function (keyboard shortcut or hyperlink) to each macro key. Name the hint and confirm.

How to adjust the stylus pressure?

In the 'Buttons' tab of the Pen Pad driver, move the pressure slider between 0% (light) and 8% (heavy). Use the 'Test' button to check the setting.

How to change the function of the side buttons?

In the 'Buttons' tab of the driver, click on 'Side Button 1' or 'Side Button 2' to customize their action. By default, button 1 is a right-click and button 2 is a left-click.

How to calibrate the stylus?

In the 'Buttons' tab, uncheck 'Auto Setting', click on 'Adjust', then follow the on-screen instructions by moving the stylus without touching the tablet. Re-check 'Auto Setting' after calibration.

What to do if the stylus does not work?

Check that the driver is installed and the tablet is plugged in. On the 'About' tab, ensure the tracking mode is set to 'Pen'. If the problem persists, recalibrate the stylus offset value.

How to customize macro profiles?

In the Macro Key Manager, click on 'New' to create a profile. If you want to associate it with a specific software, click the browse icon and select the .exe file. Otherwise, click directly on 'OK'.

How to use the macro manager?

Once the profile is active, the macro keys work according to your settings. You can set a delay (0, 1, 1.5, or 3 seconds) before the macro activates when you point the area with the stylus.

How to clean the tablet?

Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface. Do not use chemical or abrasive products. Avoid any liquid entering the openings.

Is the software compatible with Windows 10?

The driver is indicated for Windows 2000/XP/Vista, but it may work on later versions. Download the latest driver version from the Genius website for optimal compatibility.

How to download the drivers?

Go to the official Genius website, support or downloads section. Search for the G-PEN M712X model and download the drivers for your operating system.

USER MANUAL G-PEN M712X GENIUS

Macro Key Manager User Manual

Introduction

Macro Key Manager is a kind of special tablet application software. Through Macro Key Manager, you can set up the keyboard events (Copy=“Ctrl+C”) or hyperlinks which you use mostly. And then, save it as your favorite macro key profile.

We have several default profiles. Part of macro keys are default macro keys which the settings are fixed already and can not be modified. Other macro keys are Non-default macro keys and the setting of which can be defined and modified. However, if these default profiles can not meet your requirements, you can create new profiles by yourself.

Due to the keyboard events are not unified in different software, we provide the function of "open.exe" to enable the macro key manager profile according to the right software. If you do not set the "open.exe", the macro key manager may work unexpectedly in different software.

Macro Key Manager Control Panel Introduction

• Profile Setting Area

You can select, create or modify macro key profiles

Macro Key Setting Area

You can set the function of an individual Macro Key here. There are two kinds of setting. One is keyboard event setting and the other is hyperlink setting. Also, you have to name the hint as you like to finish setting process.

Preview Area

You can see the tablet image and the macro keys of your tablet. By hovering to the macro key, the macro key hint will pop up next to the key.

Installation

Once you install "Macro Key Manager" and plug the tablet

to your PC, the icon " 電 ” will be showed in System Tray. However, you can choose to disable the Macro Key Manager by click the right button. Once you disable Macro Key Manager or un Plug your tablet from PC, the original icon will

be changed into icon

How to Set up a New Profile

1. Click "New" and name the profile.
2. If a profile is set for particular software, click the browser icon . If not, please skip this process and click "OK" to finish setting a new profile.
3. All installed software is showed. Click the right software. Click "OK"
4. Click "OK" to finish this setting.

How to Modify a Profile

1. select the profile you want to modify
2. following macro key setting steps to modify
3. click "OK"

How to Delete a Profile

1. select the profile you want to delete
2. click "Delete"

How to Set Up Macro Key Function

a. click "Setting" to enable the setting function
b. key-in the name you want to be as the macro key function hint (necessary)
c. define the function as hot key or hyperlink
d. click "Confirm"

Setting:

Hover the cursor to the macro key manager icon in the system tray, and then click the right button.

Windows 2000/XP/Vista Basic

Above Windows Vista Premium

ABOUT

Showing Macro Key Manager Version , Driver Version and Firmware Version

Show

Show the Macro Key Manager User Interface.

Setting

Macro Key Time

You can set timer for how long macro key function will work. There are four different choices-- 0, 1, 1.5 and 3 seconds can be your alternatives which mean that only when you use a pen to point the macro key area for 0, 1, 1.5, or 3 seconds, the macro key works.

Pointing Sound:

You can choose to get the pointing sound or not while the pen tip is pointing on the tablet.

Pen Pad (only in Windows 2000/XP/Vista basic)

This is tablet driver. Please reference the driver usage with driver manual.

Start Use

After setting profiles process, you can start to use macro key manager now.

Please select the profile you want to use and click "OK" and then this selected profile will be the active profile always.

PEN PAD DRIVER

Using the pen

Pen

The pen is used as a normal handwriting pen. On the "About" tab, make sure the "Tracking Mode" is set to "Pen".

Side Button

on the "Buttons" tab, click on "Side Button 1" to customize the side

button.

Default settings
Side Button 1 = right click
Side Button 2 = left clickThe
Pen Point = left click

Pen Offset Value

When using the tablet, if you want to use a new pen without restarting the computer, you need to perform the "Pen Offset Value" setting.

1. On the "Buttons" tab, uncheck the "Auto Setting" box to remove the former value.
2. Click the "Adjust" button. Then follow the on-screen instructions for adjustment. Tap the "OK" button when the "OK" message appears.
3. Check the "Auto Setting" box for your computer to detect the new pen offset value automatically when restarted.

Adjust Pen Offset Value

1. Please move the pen on tablet.
2. Make sure the pen does not touch the tablet.

Adjusting, please wait.

Cancel

OK

Click Pressure

1. On the "Buttons" tab, move the slider up and down to adjust the pen pressure from 0% to 8% (0% is the lightest, and 8% is the heaviest).
2. Click the "Test" button to launch the "Click Pressure Test" writing area. Then you can test if the setting is correct.